Hey guys, just wanted to know if anyone else is using the tablet for school. I see tons of kids with ipads and wanted to know if xoom will be able to function well for notes etc. will microsoft live apps work for onenote?
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I'm a student as well and plan to use the Xoom as my little studying tool. Right now, the iPad is definitely the best tablet for a student. It has some absolutely stunning applications, especially for history and chemistry. So far, I've seen nothing come even remotely close on android as far as quality goes, but I'm sure things will improve. As far as note taking applications goes, I'm not too sure what's available yet that's been optimized for tablets, but I'll find out on Thursday!
Not really. I personally hate using my laptop for taking notes, and I laugh at the kids in my lectures who pull out an ipad and start hammering away at the screen to write down. Frankly it's too slow.
It will be great for somethings, but to replace laptop like functionality in my opinion would be a no go
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Not really. I personally hate using my laptop for taking notes, and I laugh at the kids in my lectures who pull out an ipad and start hammering away at the screen to write down. Frankly it's too slow.
It will be great for somethings, but to replace laptop like functionality in my opinion would be a no go
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If you had a dock and a wireless bluetooth keyboard, that would be phenomenal in class. Only downside is that it would attract attention like you're a damn celebrity or something.
I'll be using it for school. Word is that it will come with quickoffice which will do any Microsoft Office thing you would need it for. It can open, save, and create new documents. Goodbye netbook
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If you had a dock and a wireless bluetooth keyboard, that would be phenomenal in class. Only downside is that it would attract attention like you're a damn celebrity or something.
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Depending on the classroom you might not exactly have room for that as some people can hardly put their laptops on the desk .
It won't be for everyone, someone people will love it for note taking, I for one still prefer hand writing my notes
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If you had a dock and a wireless bluetooth keyboard, that would be phenomenal in class. Only downside is that it would attract attention like you're a damn celebrity or something.
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Geez, you might as well get a netbook then =\
yep. Tablet+keyboard rocks. With quickoffice you can do almost anything needed in common use. I think there is onenote and other cool apps in the market. I personally use it in school, the only problem is that my school policy doesnt support non windows devices(which is stupid) and i have no internet.
G-Tablet works great so far.
Hope it helped.
"Geez, you might as well get a netbook then"
Netbooks are like poweless laptops. It is better to have a great device that can be both, a netbook and an entretainment system(With great software). XD
Pazzu510 said:
yep. Tablet+keyboard rocks. With quickoffice you can do almost anything needed in common use. I think there is onenote and other cool apps in the market. I personally use it in school, the only problem is that my school policy doesnt support non windows devices(which is stupid) and i have no internet.
G-Tablet works great so far.
Hope it helped.
"Geez, you might as well get a netbook then"
Netbooks are like poweless laptops. It is better to have a great device that can be both, a netbook and an entretainment system(With great software). XD
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I may invest in a keyboard.
Anybody know if its possible for students to get any discounts with VZW?
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Geez, you might as well get a netbook then =\
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True, but a tablet is much more versatile than a netbook. If the Xoom was $600 it'd be the perfect purchase, but $800 is cutting it a little close, especially after taxes. I plan on returning and rebuying the Wifi version when it comes out.
I personally plan on using this tablet at school, but not as a laptop replacement. There is now way I could possibly type all of my bio notes without a keyboard and I don't have room to drag around my bluetooth keyboard. I will just type them in my laptop and then they will sync with Evernote onto my Xoom. I orderd a capacitive stylus the other day... I am hoping in can use it for drawing quick diagrams.
Lawl, you buy a tablet, then buy a bluetooth keyboard. You might as well buy a mouse after too.
See the irony here?
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Lawl, you buy a tablet, then buy a bluetooth keyboard. You might as well buy a mouse after too.
See the irony here?
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Lol. I'm putting the Xoom on my own plan in my name. My phone line is still under my dad's, he gets 25% off accessories, so I'll buy the accessories with his plan at the same time :S
yep, but you cant deattach the screen of a laptop and use it as a tablet when you like it, thing you can do it with a tablet, a good portafolio case and a wireless mouse.
Im thinking with the onenote sync, I will be able to use it with some type of keyboard with a dock attached but that folds easily. Im sure they'll make one if one isn't mad yet.
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Lawl, you buy a tablet, then buy a bluetooth keyboard. You might as well buy a mouse after too.
See the irony here?
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I see the ridiculousness, but it's not quite comparable. As someone pointed out above, you can't take the keyboard off of your netbook, the battery life is worse, you can't put it in your lap in bed to watch a movie or read because you have to worry about blocking fans and overheating, you can't carry and use a netbook in a portfolio and read it like a book, etc.
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I may invest in a keyboard.
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invest in Swiftkey as it seems to be really innovative
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I personally plan on using this tablet at school, but not as a laptop replacement. There is now way I could possibly type all of my bio notes without a keyboard and I don't have room to drag around my bluetooth keyboard. I will just type them in my laptop and then they will sync with Evernote onto my Xoom. I orderd a capacitive stylus the other day... I am hoping in can use it for drawing quick diagrams.
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Tell me about it. Sooooo many notes in Chemistry, it's ridiculous. However, if you use your laptop for notes, what's the point of putting them on the Xoom?
I plan on using it for school as well and I don't plan on getting a keyboard with it cuz I've already bought swiftkey. If you haven't looked at that demo on the xoom I would strongly recommend it.
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Tell me about it. Sooooo many notes in Chemistry, it's ridiculous. However, if you use your laptop for notes, what's the point of putting them on the Xoom?
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I want to be able to hold my notes like I can with paper, but not waste my ink/paper + keep the benefits of electronic documents. Also, I like having backups of everything. Using Evernote means my notes are more protected than if they were just in one or two locations. This is how I imagine it: Laptops/Desktops = creating content; Tablets = content consumption
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http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/22/samsung-says-its-sold-600-000-galaxy-tabs-worldwide/
iFans are out in force having a tough time swallowing the truth of a most certain (in their eyes) "DOA" product. They are in disbelief! lol
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http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/22/samsung-says-its-sold-600-000-galaxy-tabs-worldwide/
iFans are out in force having a tough time swallowing the truth of a most certain (in their eyes) "DOA" product. They are in disbelief! lol
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They just got a multitasking upgrade today, how is that DOA?
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They just got a multitasking upgrade today, how is that DOA?
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i believe the DOA they are talking about is the tab..
Yeah, I've been banging on that discussion all day.
^ I can see that.
Time will tell of course, but there's speculation here in the UK, that the carriers will begin to offer the iPad subsidized with a contract, and that by Xmas you'll be able to pick up an iPad for £200.
IMHO, I doubt that this will actually increase iPad sales much. The best selling iPads are the WiFi only models because it's simply too large to carry about for most users. The same is not true of the Tab.
I don't believe that the Tab will get anywhere close to the iPad total sales, due to the power of the Apple brand, but with products like the Advent Vega and Toshiba Folio, I think that Android tablets will do very well indeed, with the Tab occupying the "premium" space.
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Honestly, everyone looks with interest at my tab, then say, it cant be better than the iPad though surely.
I give them a 2 minute demo. No one has come back to me saying the iPad is better after my demo.
Only reason people would say the iPad is better, is because of the power of marketing (or if they really did require 10")
I don't know why we should waste time with Engadget readers (no offense ) Let them enjoy what they think/have. It's so obvious that Engadget is Steve's bud. How on earth a N8 12MP camera is not any better than the iP camera is beyond me.
I wonder how many people are going to be returning their tab after using it for a week and going, hmmm, this can't replace my phone, it surely can't replace my lt... why am I carrying this thing around again? - Ohh, that's right! Angry Birds!
Returning mine to T-Mobile this week.
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I wonder how many people are going to be returning their tab after using it for a week and going, hmmm, this can't replace my phone, it surely can't replace my lt... why am I carrying this thing around again? - Ohh, that's right! Angry Birds!
Returning mine to T-Mobile this week.
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I don't understand why anyone ever thought this was going to replace their phone......does the argument that a netbook will replace your phone make any more sense? No.....
Personally I never looked at the tablet market as something that would replace any other device I have. Tablets, for me at least, are a WANT item and not a NEED item like my work laptop or my phone. I purchased the Tab for those times I'm on the go and want entertainment and games on something with a screen that's bigger than 4 inches (phone)
Now....Can the tab do almost everything my phone can do? Yes.....Are some tasks easier on the tab than on the phone? Yes.....But vice versa my phone can do some things MUCH better than my tab and for that reason it will never fully replace my phone...
I guess I'm just not buying anyone's "I bought it to replace so and so" argument.....no one out there is buying an ipad to replace an iphone or an ipod touch or a mac computer. They're simply adding to their arsenal of electronics which I'm all for
I do replace my N97 w the tab. There is a thing called bluetooth u know
To each of his own
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I wonder how many people are going to be returning their tab after using it for a week and going, hmmm, this can't replace my phone, it surely can't replace my lt... why am I carrying this thing around again? - Ohh, that's right! Angry Birds!
Returning mine to T-Mobile this week.
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I travel a fair amount, so this thing is ideal for those countless hours in airports, hotel restaurants, cabs, etc. Sure, it does everything my Galaxy S phone can, but it does it better, and it does it longer, while still being portable.
I also use the HELL out of it around the house. I'm no longer chained to my PC or laptop, I can and do use it comfortably all over the place. Reading, surfing, music, movies, and yes, even a little Angry Birds. Beats the hell out of a laptop on the loo, I might add.
I've even gotten good use out of it at work, and that doesn't count emails.
Long story short, this doesn't really replace anything, but it fills some rather large gaps quite nicely. Some you don't even realize exist.
The tab almost completely replaced my phone.
I use it 90% of my time (with a BT headset). The only time I take my phone instead of the tab is when I go out at night.
It also replaced my laptop almost completely .
I hardly touch the thing anymore.
The only time I touched my laptop last week was when I had to draft a long email. Other than that the tab does everything I need and does it well.
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I also use the HELL out of it around the house. I'm no longer chained to my PC or laptop, I can and do use it comfortably all over the place. Reading, surfing, music, movies, and yes, even a little Angry Birds. Beats the hell out of a laptop on the loo, I might add.
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I couldn't agree with this more - my Tab follows me everywhere around the house, and is now my primary source of internet and multimedia when I'm not otherwise sat at my desk in front of a PC for work.
And yes, it makes web browsing whilst sitting on the throne far more comfortable!
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Dave
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I couldn't agree with this more - my Tab follows me everywhere around the house, and is now my primary source of internet and multimedia when I'm not otherwise sat at my desk in front of a PC for work.
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Even in front of a PC the Tab is great for playing the sort of video that is work-related but doesn't require 100% attention.
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Even in front of a PC the Tab is great for playing the sort of video that is work-related but doesn't require 100% attention.
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same thing too. my tab acts as a "second" screen. doing work on my mbp and browsing websites/watching movie on my tab.
the tab got me back to reading. ebooks ftw! had the ipad but its just too heavy to hold but my tab is perfectly sized. the only thing i miss on the ipad is the built-in dictionary on ibooks. on the tab i have to go online for dictionary..
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same thing too. my tab acts as a "second" screen. doing work on my mbp and browsing websites/watching movie on my tab.
the tab got me back to reading. ebooks ftw! had the ipad but its just too heavy to hold but my tab is perfectly sized. the only thing i miss on the ipad is the built-in dictionary on ibooks. on the tab i have to go online for dictionary..
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There's an app for that. And it multitasks too, you know.
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There's an app for that. And it multitasks too, you know.
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true that!
clovis_ll said:
true that!
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Try Aldiko. Still goes out to the web for dictionary lookups, but it's pretty painless. And it's a great epub reader, my favorite by far.
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Try Aldiko. Still goes out to the web for dictionary lookups, but it's pretty painless. And it's a great epub reader, my favorite by far.
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yep that's what i am using right now.
Going off on my second year at the University of Cincinnati. Wanted to see if there were any other Xoom'ers here going off to college and what exactly they planned to used their Xooms for. If they are replacing their laptop all together or what. I know I am now going to dock my laptop in my apartment and carry my Xoom around campus.
Any other students here?
I used mine a lot for school. I just purchased a stylus from Ebay and downloaded Writepad from the Themes & Apps section to test out this semester. I use it for taking notes and recording lectures.
gqstatus0685 said:
I used mine a lot for school. I just purchased a stylus from Ebay and downloaded Writepad from the Themes & Apps section to test out this semester. I use it for taking notes and recording lectures.
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I found Write Pad to be kind of laggy. I use Maple Paint and I've heard Tab Notes works well.
Also, FlexT9 (from Nuance, the makers of Dragon Naturally Speaking) is a great 4 in one keyboard (tap, swipe, speak and handwrite) you can add to its dictionary...overall great app.
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I found Write Pad to be kind of laggy. I use Maple Paint and I've heard Tab Notes works well.
Also, FlexT9 (from Nuance, the makers of Dragon Naturally Speaking) is a great 4 in one keyboard (tap, swipe, speak and handwrite) you can add to its dictionary...overall great app.
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I will try those. WritePad is a little laggy but it's still in BETA.
I use writepad for taking notes but its a lil laggy
and i downloaded books in pdf to replace my textbooks
i'm still looking for an app if exist like to flyer.
Where i can highlight and add notes to a pdf file.
Maybe an app that can take a screenshot and be able to edit at the same time.
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I use writepad for taking notes but its a lil laggy
and i downloaded books in pdf to replace my textbooks
i'm still looking for an app if exist like to flyer.
Where i can highlight and add notes to a pdf file.
Maybe an app that can take a screenshot and be able to edit at the same time.
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WritePad is in the market now for .99. The lag is gone now that he added hardware acceleration.
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WritePad is in the market now for .99. The lag is gone now that he added hardware acceleration.
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Cool! I Will download it after work!
Thanks for the headsup
EL_G15 said:
Cool! I Will download it after work!
Thanks for the headsup
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Well, I'm not too impressed with any of them, using a stylus. Those things really need improvement. And writing with my finger just feels kind of funny...
I agree. It's like you're rubbing on a clitoris.
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I have been using mine at college since Feb. abd I love it. Last semester, I mainly just carried my laptop around to type all of my notes and used Evernote to sync them to my tab. I used thinking space for creating for brainstorming. I didn't want to hand write all of my notes because of how clunky it felt. Plus, there was no way I could keep up with my professors without typing my notes. I find that most of my classes that use websites for homework run well on my tab.
This semester I am going to try to leave my laptop in my dorm and just carry my tab around.
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I agree. It's like your rubbing on a clitoris.
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.....dude what
okantomi said:
Well, I'm not too impressed with any of them, using a stylus. Those things really need improvement. And writing with my finger just feels kind of funny...
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Try an ostylus...haha pun from clitoral rubbing!....but seriously google ostylus they are the tits
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I agree. It's like you're rubbing on a clitoris.
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...Of what, a whale?
Psychokitty said:
...Of what, a whale?
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I was referring to writing with your finger on a big tablet.
I just didn't quote the guy before me.
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I agree. It's like you're rubbing on a clitoris.
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*blinks*
Either way that sounds like a feature to me, not a bug.
I have given up on using my xoom for much practicality. This said, I am an engineering student, thus any computing needs I have can't be meet by an android tab.
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I have given up on using my xoom for much practicality. This said, I am an engineering student, thus any computing needs I have can't be meet by an android tab.
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Still a ways to go for business users as well, unless you are using it for credit card swiping. It's good for transactions. Intuit has a pretty good little android app.
I do use my Zoom for work. I am using Quickoffice Pro with cloud computing to take notes at meetings. Sometimes I also use the bluetooth keyboard. This combination allows me to create, view, or edit any Word document. I also use it to check and answer all my google and exchange email. Through the VPN native app and a remote desktop app, I can connect to my office desktop to run work programs. It is a very functional business device.
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I do use my Zoom for work..... It is a very functional business device.
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I agree. If you learn what the Xoom and productivity apps are capable of, and realize what the Xoom is NOT capable of, it can be a very productive device.
The first thing you have to have is a computer (running XP is best) on the Internet 24/7. That doesn't appeal to some, but I've done it for years.
With a handful of select apps (or their equivelants), you can make your Xoom nearly (NEARLY) as productive as a laptop.
PhoneMyPC-
I view files and run programs on my desktop remotely using this. I even view a webcam with audio. It cannot download/upload.
DropBox-
Makes PhoneMyPC worth it. You can upload/download via DropBox, giving PhoneMyPC the one thing it lacks.
PrinterShare-
Prints anything at any time directly to my home or office printer, instantly. Will locate nearby wifi printers, too.
FTPCafe-
I have 4 websites and can manage them all from my Xoom now with this tool. Upload/download files, create folders, change permissions, etc. Great stuff. Increases my productivity 10 fold. Idownload html docs, make changes, and reupload them.
Documents to Go-
Microsoft editing suite emulator. Was really great, but since I bought it others have come out with better ones. A must have for pproductivity, however none of the apps seem to have the best of everything. You really need to research this one. Some won't replicate docs with the right margins, etc, while others (like mine) won't let Excel do equasions with sub-sheets. It can be frustrating, but there is a great thread around here on this topic pitting a few of the best against each other.
Then there are the usual smart phone Android apps, such as recorders, write pads, etc.
Prior to getting the Xoom, I used to lug around a bohemeth laptop. Now I have discovered the joy of lightwieght freedom by taking the fullest advantage of my home and office networks that Android apps have to offer. And they're always coming oput with better stuff!
Right now I'm typing on the Motorola BT keyboard and using a BT mini mouse with my Xoom in the dock, charging.
-My laptops are getting dusty. I've since yanked their hard drives and occassionally cable them to my tablet for anything I might need.
I will say this; there is definitely a learning curve associated with using the Xoom to try to replace your laptop. I've been learning how to do it since March, so if someone were to ask me, should I get Xoom or a laptop for school, I wouldn't tell them to get the tablet. But with practice, it CAN be done.
Android tablet apps are gearing towards productivity, though. I've already impressed my boss with AndCAD and some 3D model viewers, and using SolidWorks at work via my home network (Phone My PC) and then importing the files to my tablet (DropBox) and then loading them to a thumbdrive for him to give to the engineering dept.
But without having practiced that a lot, I could have looked like a bumbling fool in front of my boss.
-It's really like learning a whole new way to use a computer.
Note, all the apps I mentioned are pricey and you may want to do research before deciding on alternatives. Hope this helps.
They are pricey compared to many android apps (so many great free apps) but compared to PC software, they are super cheap. I just use my desktop and the Xoom. My life is so much easier now. I really wish I had something like this when I was in grad school.
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ihave the EEE PAD tf101
i want to buy a keyboard
but today my dad offered me to buy the TF201 prime
i really dont know what to do
cause i want a laptop
but the prime is a gaming and video machine
what to do?
Take the "Prime TF201" and buy the new keyboard !!
Take the prime for sure...
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Dude, if your dad offers to buy you the prime, get the prime + keyboard. x_X, it's not just a gaming device, it's the tf101 upgraded..
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its 50\50
lol
here the prime costs around 700 dollars
means i pay 350
and the keyboard costs around 230 (cheap eh? haha)
and here i pay everything
edit:i wont be able to get the prime keyboard for a long time
what i think i would do is to buy the keyboard
and in the summer break ill sell the TF101 and buy the prime
what do you think bout that?
This makes no sense, what's the problem? Unless you wanted your dad to buy you a laptop then everything seems fine to me. Just sell the tf101 get the dock for the prone and call it a day. Wish I had someone buying me stuff...you bet I wouldn't be on here complaining about it... Merry Christmas.
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Well maybe all the other info would have been good in the op... Considering this new info, I would ask him to buy you a dock instead of half a prime
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Well maybe all the other info would have been good in the op... Considering this new info, I would ask him to buy you a dock instead of half a prime
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well he doesnt want to buy me the keyboard
he thinks its a waste
also my family kinda lacking money right now
so we cannot afford this right now
230$ is alot of money here
ihave around 300$
ithink ill go for the keyboard
So he'll pay 350 for the prime but not 230 for the dock... Tbh you would get more benefit from the tf1 with dock than a tf2 without... That is if you are looking for something beyond a toy. The dock really makes this tab practical for school and business use. I use it for school and business daily, without the dock it would almost be useless to me.
Tell you're dad it's not a waste, and you are trying to save him money and make your existing tablet more functional. It's the logical choice considering your needs and your financial situation... If he can't see that then you're stuck and may be the least of your problems. Good luck bud, either way it looks like you will get something.
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However, if you can sell off your tf101 for a decent price, I would say to get the tf201..
But, you said that this money isn't unnecessary fling, so I think I'd have to ask if you really need the dock at the moment. I like my dock because I can charge my tablet without connecting it to the wall, I have an actual keyboard for typing some sketches of ideas, I have a keyboard to type up random posts on threads in different forums, etc. but I don't need the keyboard for classes (because I'm a physics major, so typing notes wouldn't give me the full range of mathematical equations and ****, so a stylus has more productivity there).
So... ask yourself, do you?
well actually
the TF for me is videos gaming and surfing the web
for the guys that have it
can i surf facebook forums and stuff with the keyboard with no problems?
when you connect to keyboard the battery stays on 100% all the time until the dock battery runs out and then the battery starts to drop
or its just makes it better
it supports 3g dongle?
thanks for answering
It enhances just about everything you would need a physical keyboard to use. It will continually trickle charge the tablet until the dock reaches zero...keeping the tablet at 100%.
If you do even a little typing then the keyboard is clutch. Also if you watch a lot of movies it's great for the added battery life and that it doubles as a stand.
certain 3g dongles do work. I believe you need to root and flash a custom ROM though,I know revolver has a 3g dongle driver pack that you need to install.
Like I have said before, the keyboard is worth the cost (to me at least) personally, the only time my tab isn't docked is when its mounted in my truck... Other than that its usually docked.
I think some games allow you to use the keyboard as an input method as well, like wasd for movement and such, but I haven't looked in to that.
Merry Christmas
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So he'll pay 350 for the prime but not 230 for the dock... Tbh you would get more benefit from the tf1 with dock than a tf2 without... That is if you are looking for something beyond a toy. The dock really makes this tab practical for school and business use. I use it for school and business daily, without the dock it would almost be useless to me.
Tell you're dad it's not a waste, and you are trying to save him money and make your existing tablet more functional. It's the logical choice considering your needs and your financial situation... If he can't see that then you're stuck and may be the least of your problems. Good luck bud, either way it looks like you will get something.
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How do you use yours for school? And business? I just got mine and I can't really find any use for it.
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How do you use yours for school? And business? I just got mine and I can't really find any use for it.
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Pretty simple, I take a Lot of my classes online because my business requires me to travel frequently. I access all my class forums on the tab, as well as all the chat rooms. I take notes and write papers using polaris office and submit them... again on the tab. I take all my exams on the tablet as well.
My primary form of communication for my business is email, so I do all my email from my tab or my infuse. All my project work orders come in pdf form,I use ezpdf to read and add annotations. I use intuit mobile for writing/reviewing proposals and invoices.
Doing all that with out the keyboard dock would be torture,I wouldn't even bother with the tablet and would still be using my laptop. Its amazing how much more functional the dock makes the tablet.
If you can't find a use for it then either you don't need it or you don't have any imagination or ingenuity.
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well thanks guys i got the dock today im typing from it right now
its great much more than i expecte couldnt find games that uses the keyboard but i use my 360 controller and its working great on most games
edit: another question
im on revolver and downloaded 3g pack
im trying to save APN settings but i cant any thoughts?
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well thanks guys i got the dock today im typing from it right now
its great much more than i expecte couldnt find games that uses the keyboard but i use my 360 controller and its working great on most games
edit: another question
im on revolver and downloaded 3g pack
im trying to save APN settings but i cant any thoughts?
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You should ask in the revolver thread. Also the 3g addon is a big pile of bugs, unfortunately .
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You should sell TF101 and buy TF201.Its much more than gameing or movies. With the right programs is a work computer.
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So I'm guessing there are quite a few people with ICS now (awesome) but what I'm wondering is what is everyone doing with their TF101s and TF101Gs now that they couldn't do with HC?
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Run Chrome for Android
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And having a working Bookmark Sync with Chrome for desktop...
Selling it. trully something I couldn't done with HC as I was wating for ICS release to check it out by myself before I sell it.
Use a web browser without wanting to punch my tablet for loading pages so slowly.
Chrome is pretty epic and browsing is a hell of a lot smoother. I really like the landscape layout of chrome and how similar it is to the desktop version.
@mikelt89 If you don't mind me asking, why are you selling it? Upgrade? Bored of it?
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@mikelt89 If you don't mind me asking, why are you selling it? Upgrade? Bored of it?
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Need to buy a notebook for studying, the tablet was just a waste of time.
Sending it back to Asus on an RMA. I'm one of the poor fools that had their tablet go into an endless loop when I tried to bring it back from sleep after the ICS update. When I get it back I'm going to ebay it and try another brand. Two RMAs within a 6 month period (one for a dead power button, now this) has convinced me to wait for the iPad 3. I'm sure it's just the luck of the draw but every Apple product I have ever purchased has worked perfectly - the build quality of the Transformer, at least in my case, has soured me on messing with Asus any more.
finally able to actually use the browser, and now i have chrome as a bonus.
honestly, i love it even more with a couple minor exceptions. still can't play high profile 720p mkvs, and none of my custom icon/shortcut apps are working properly.
You actually thought your transformer was going to replace a laptop? I find it ironic how there were all these people kicking & screaming like spoiled little brats wanting ICS. Now it seems that every post someone is complaining about ICS.
Is ICS prefect probably not, will it ever be? Hell no, what is perfect in this world.
I think there are a couple if big improvements. File Explorer is much improved. Also now there is a task manager widget built in that can be put on your desktop.
Now I still can't do a search on XDA with the stock browser.
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You actually thought your transformer was going to replace a laptop?
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I'm not sure wethever this question directed to me, I think it is so I will answer.
No, not for a second, just thought it would be nice to have something different as my studying device, found out tablets are just toys to show high technology (my thought) and where their actually none usefull at all.
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You actually thought your transformer was going to replace a laptop? I find it ironic how there were all these people kicking & screaming like spoiled little brats wanting ICS. Now it seems that every post someone is complaining about ICS.
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I'm willing to bet that the majority of computer users could easily replace their desktop or laptop with a tablet. Unless you are using some specialized, high-end software, tablets can perform most tasks.
It's been a year since I've needed my laptop and I can use my tablets for both work and play.
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so i've had the lapdock for a while, great accessory for the atrix.
i've recently been wanting to get a tablet. so i figure if i get the tablet, then i really wouldn't have any use for the lapdock. i've been looking into getting a nook color or something that simple. i wouldn't use the tablet for much, just like i currently don't use the lapdock for much. just internet browsing, videos, and typing up document on occasion.
so, i ask you all, would you prefer a tablet... or the lapdock for our phones?
thanks, all.
Very good question. I guess it would depend on the person and situations they would need either device for. I ended up getting a tablet (ipad2). Is the lap dock smooth and lag free? Never used one.
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andrew.cambridge said:
Very good question. I guess it would depend on the person and situations they would need either device for. I ended up getting a tablet (ipad2). Is the lap dock smooth and lag free? Never used one.
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may I ask about your specific usage that made you get a tablet instead? or what made you get a tablet?
I have a Lapdock and a blackberry Playbook and both are awesome, but I use the Playbook more at home since it's easier to access than the Lapdock. But I use the Lapdock when I am not at home for doing work. So I personally use both. I actually wish I could use the Lapdock more. Lol
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I have a Lapdock and a blackberry Playbook and both are awesome, but I use the Playbook more at home since it's easier to access than the Lapdock. But I use the Lapdock when I am not at home for doing work. So I personally use both. I actually wish I could use the Lapdock more. Lol
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how do you use it for work, if you don't mind my asking.
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may I ask about your specific usage that made you get a tablet instead? or what made you get a tablet?
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I'm not going to have the Atrix for as long as I would have the iPad. Me and my wife use it everyday. Everything we would do on the laptop we do on the ipad, minus word documents and typing because its just silly typing papers on the iPad. So Netflix, web browsing, catching up on Conan, Amazon, just normal stuff. And depending on the tablet, it would see more software support/ be supported for longer.
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I'm not going to have the Atrix for as long as I would have the iPad. Me and my wife use it everyday. Everything we would do on the laptop we do on the ipad, minus word documents and typing because its just silly typing papers on the iPad. So Netflix, web browsing, catching up on Conan, Amazon, just normal stuff. And depending on the tablet, it would see more software support/ be supported for longer.
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Actually if you get one of those bluetooth keyboard cases, typing documents on an iPad is nice. Sold mine for Note Accessory money though
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Sinful Animosity said:
Actually if you get one of those bluetooth keyboard cases, typing documents on an iPad is nice. Sold mine for Note Accessory money though
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yep. I was planning on using the tablet (if I purchased one) with a bluetooth keyboard and using it that way.
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how do you use it for work, if you don't mind my asking.
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I meant school work, surfing the web, documents, or work out on the go.
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Well, I do use my lapdock for "real" work. Various development in mainly C, some assembly, C# and C++.
Most is simply vpn'd back to the office. 80% of my actual work is text based development, and that I do with a terminal ssh'd home.
For the small amount of stuff that requires me to use a windoes system, I can RDE back in. Not great, but not nearly as bad as one might suspect.
Occasionally I actually do local coding. But in this case I am really just editing and using gcc as a syntax checker.
To be honest, the biggest issue I have is the STUPID KEYBOARD LAYOUT (I hope moto is reading). There was plenty of room to have a standard'iish layout.
If one does not expect to do a lot of typing though, I would think a "paddock" would be a good idea for Moto.
to be honest, I've got lapdock and I have a XOOM2 for a test.
Iwont chane my Lapdock to any talbet. why?
after mod I have a fully Ubuntu, so why I have to change? so, if you wanna to get fully useable OS than I recommend to you Lapdock. If you wanna to see how it works, please visit my youtube profile
Lapdock is way too slow for anything.
Maybe after the ICS update it might be worth a look, however I would go for a tablet with a stand such as the archos g9 and a bt keyboard for productivity.
The lapdock is a great piece of hardware that's simply no utilized well enough to be worth it.
I agree completely with alexsupreme. Lapdock is just too slow to be usable. Mine was new from AT&T in December and I bet I've used it all of 2 hours. My tablet on the other hand has many, many hours of use logged since Christmas.
$53 for the lapdock at the time sounded good, but in retrospect that was still more than it's worth.
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$53 for the lapdock at the time sounded good, but in retrospect that was still more than it's worth.
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Ouch! That's like an icey-hot cold pack: so cold, and yet it burns.
I bought an iconia a500, and it has almost completely displaced my laptop. Only serious typing, graphics editing are still done on my laptop (and the pr0ns work better when I don't have to hold the screen up). I was looking at getting a lapdock next time they were on sale, but your scathing analysis is probably correct.
Actually, the new webtop 3.0 shows quite a bit of promise.
Sure it's not touch operational but you get a smooth speedy interface and access to tablet apps and browser.
The lapdock might actually be useful, especially with the variety of office apps and nice tablet games and emulators that might just be more playable with a keyboard and a mouse