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Hey guys,
here's my review of the iconia tab and my thoughts on it:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5ApcE0dLLF8&
Could you guys let me know if i should keep it or send it back and find a tablet with unlocked bootloaders?
also, any tips on the reviewing would be appreciated too
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Hey guys,
here's my review of the iconia tab and my thoughts on it:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5ApcE0dLLF8&
Could you guys let me know if i should keep it or send it back and find a tablet with unlocked bootloaders?
also, any tips on the reviewing would be appreciated too
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Keep it , until the honeycomb code will be released there will be no good roms for any tablet
And its just about time for working recovery for our iconia.
second guessing yourself
Sending a item back or not.I do believe that you should think about what you have.does the iconia do what you bought it to do.if you are thinking you bought the wrong tablet you will likely never be totally content with the iconia.
For me I can't seem to put mine down. So no second guessing here. Just buying time and the kinks and customs roms will be Available
Erica
Thank you guys for your replies, im gaining more and more confidence in this tablet.
@erica i am actually content with it now but i get bored with technology alarmingly fast and I tend to splurge. for example, my phone keeps me entertained because of all the development. Before I got it I was spending way too much moving from phone to phone.
I was reading about both the transformer and A500 when i bought it and mixed myself up and thought that it was actually Acer who had released the source code and not Asus.
....doesnt help that their names are so similar either LOL
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For meI don't get bored with tech stuff often unless its bad device.I bought a Archos 9 it was lame heavy and slow. But this I have loved it. I use it on the couch in the van sitting at doc office.even onced used it to look up price on something at walmart. And showed sales person and got better price.
I have a cheap cell phone on a even cheaper network. So to me its not having the latest and greatest.I have a Acer 11.6 inch well gateway notebook and its flawless and well built.so I think this tabwill do my for very long time.
I just wish it did not look such a guys device. If you find a nice femmme case out there I would be so happy
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looked up a price in walmart eh? lol yeah that is handy, did u tether it to your phone? and yeah i know what u mean, the more i use this thing, the more i love it, like i just used it to write a long email to someone with no form of discomfort, this is not the case with the galaxy tab i have.
plus the screen is an absolute delight. I dont want to deal with the transformer's light bleeding. just gonna keep this one for the length of my 14 days to see how much in love i fall with it lol. then i'll make a decision, but its looking pretty good at the moment.
Hi,
I have xoom wifi only. I bought it from staples and today when I went to staples I saw galaxy tab 10.1 as well as touchpad. My requirement is very simple. I want to give this to my parents, so that they can have a video chat with me. I was initially disappointed because skype did not have video chat available, then after reading some forums I was able to configure gtalk.
Another issue of wifi connectivity came up after 3.2 update. I guess that can be resolved after configuring some static ip. That I will try on xoom tonight.
Now I searched some forums in regards to which one is better and I could not get to conclusion. So need help from pros.. I do not want to spend more money than $499. Please help because I need to make my decision in few days as my 14 days will be over in next couple of days.
Thanks again..
Go back to the store and try them all out. It's the only way to know which you prefer. They're basically all the same software and internal hardware so really it's just the feel of the thing you want to find out.
Touchpad
The Touchpad uses the WebOS....
Don't forget to use the Staples $100 off tablets printable coupon that you can find here:
http://reg.e.staples.com/c/s/tagfrm...QWxnb0JDak1BQUFjTnJxZ0FBQUhN&PID=552179&n=927
xoom xoom
if you're parents aren't techies, then go with xoom. that way you're familiar with the device and they can run to you for tech support.
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what can i say... xoom in terms of material is the best one. but we a hole in modding for the moment...
Samsung community seems to be more active....
what should be my dream. have my xoom for years and have the possibilities to have dedicate launcher... sbs one is very cool and have the possibility to mount web os on it....
tdetroit said:
The Touchpad uses the WebOS....
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I was getting mixed up with the new Lenovo one
I didn't think I had a need for a tablet but jumped in during the HP Firesale. I then saw how convenient a tablet could be, and how it could be very useful. I just didn't want to spend the money to get one I really liked.
After using WebOS, which was a pretty good experience, it just left me wanting more. I was torn between the TF and the GT, but I decided to go with the GT and pleased that I have.
Are any of you new GT owners because of the Touchpad or wanting a better experience coming from a different Tablet?
Thanks!
I can say owning a 10.1, and then buying a TouchPad, the 10.1 was the reason I got rid of the bulbous brick of failure two days after I bought it.
Of all the things I use my 10.1 for (and there are many), the Touchpad was only good as a sub-par browser, a similar email machine, a lesser calender, and simply couldn't do a lot of other things (like let me read my own .epub files, or play movies, or..).
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I can say owning a 10.1, and then buying a TouchPad, the 10.1 was the reason I got rid of the bulbous brick of failure two days after I bought it.
Of all the things I use my 10.1 for (and there are many), the Touchpad was only good as a sub-par browser, a similar email machine, a lesser calender, and simply couldn't do a lot of other things (like let me read my own .epub files, or play movies, or..).
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This.
I bought it for $299 when Staples had a coupon running concurently with HP. They killed it a week later and I returned it. It could have been great if HP continued to evolve it but frozen in time as-is it's pretty crude. Like OP, it got me in to tablets and I bought a G-Tab. I have a Wi-Fi right now but have a 3G coming from the UK at the end of the month. Based on my experience with the SGS2 I know Samsung will continue to take care of existing owners and they do a great job with software as you can see by how much better the G-Tab handles video compared to other tablets.
Exactly..! It was a so so email tablet, and ok browser, I'm doing so much more with the GT. Thanks for responding.
I was not attracted to tablets at all, until my friend showed me is TF. Then I started researching and discovered the 10.1 I then ordered one and since them I'm in love. Can't wait to see what the future will be.
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. . . bulbous brick of failure . . .
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That's a perfect description! I have a bulbous brick of failure here that I've been trying to figure out what to do with. No apps means no use. Sure, the multitasking is cool, but with nothing worthwhile to multitask... well... I'm hoping they get a good android port onto it. Until then, it gathers dust.
I'm disappointed that there isn't much development going on for the Thrive. I'm also curious as to why? I bought one after doing major comparison between all the tablets available and I chose this one because of the specs, size and of course, capabilities. My friends have other tablets, such as the Acer 500 and I rooted it last night for him and it's nowhere near the speed of my Thrive.
I guess I'll just have to wait it out but damn, I want a new ROM on this already. Just having it rooted isn't enough to take advantage of even a fraction of the capabilities this thing has.
Regards,
rast4man
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I'm disappointed that there isn't much development going on for the Thrive. I'm also curious as to why? I bought one after doing major comparison between all the tablets available and I chose this one because of the specs, size and of course, capabilities. My friends have other tablets, such as the Acer 500 and I rooted it last night for him and it's nowhere near the speed of my Thrive.
I guess I'll just have to wait it out but damn, I want a new ROM on this already. Just having it rooted isn't enough to take advantage of even a fraction of the capabilities this thing has.
Regards,
rast4man
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I think a lot of it has to do with the lack of developers having the device. I think if I had one I would probably be putting something together - but I have the Transformer - and no time at the present.
There has been ROM development, just not here.
Google thrive forums to see.
xciton said:
There has been ROM development, just not here.
Google thrive forums to see.
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I did and not too impressed with what I've seen. I think there are what, 3 ROMS available? I'm going to keep this but get the Acer A500 I think since it has tons of development right now.
Thanks for the replies!
Regards,
rast4man
I was in the same boat so to say my first choice was the thrive I happily bought it after much consideration of other tablets on the market at the time .. once I got home I enjoyed the speed and the thrives native apps but I went to XDA to se what was popping and nothing lol a dead tablet on the development front.so I tried the Asus liked the screen but didn't want to pat $160 u.s. for USB and extra battery life so i bought my Iconia and ill tell ya what I freaking love it besides some problems with Gameloft apps but usb HDMI micro SD I'm happy and amazing veiwing angles!
Sent from my A500 using Tapatalk
Well I have the thrive and it is rooted and has a OC Kernel and Dalepl's stock rom, am I sorry that it does not have some great rom on it, NO it is quite functional and is twice the tablet of any Acer Iconia, and just to be clear I HAVE HAD a Acer Iconia, Motorola Xoom and the Almighty Samsung and all lasted less than a week before returning them, have had my thrive since release and could not be more pleased, and all of the substandard tabs are gone!!!!
I waited in line on black Friday for the Asus transformer because it has a large development scene, but they ran out and I ended up with the Toshiba for $30 more. I've got to day, for what I paid, the Toshiba is cool, but I wish I could get some cyanogen on here.
Sent from my LG-P999 using xda premium
same here. Love the size and Honeycomb. Have a Samsung galaxy tab 7" and wanted something bigger and newer. Made the mistake of upgrading to 3.2.1 and was hoping the great minds of XDA have figured out how to downgrade to root. Kind of disappointed on the development but maybe we weren't the only ones who went to buy the Transformer and ended up with the thrive. Only time will tell.
Don't know why this thing isn't more popular. Just got mine the other day. So far I love the fact that I can plug in the dongle from my computers wireless keyboard and an hdmi cable to my big screen tv, pair it to a wii remote and have at it. Absolutely awesome!
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There is a lot more for it but not on this Forum, I would just say Google the thrive and the other forum will come up in search results and yes there is plenty of Development going on. I cannot put the forum's name here because they will just delete the name if not my complete post.
Yeah, I'm a recovering rom-flasher myself, and I was initially kind of bummed out at the fact that there are not dozens of choices for ROMs, but then I got to asking myself "Why?"
I have Cyanogen 7 on my HTC LEO, and I can flash a new version every week if I want, or if I get tired of that, there are many other ROMS I can choose from. But for the Tablet, I'm looking for a stable portable platform to read forums, e-books, maybe play a few games. The Thrive fills that bill, and the hardware is more versatile than most other tablets out there. I rooted the stock 3.1 ROM so I could use Titanium Backup and nmap, and I don't think I'll upgrade until Ice Cream Sandwich comes out, if then. 3.2 seems to be mostly for 7" tablets so it doesn't interest me much.
I see that there are other ROMS on those "unmetnionable" forums, but I've learned over the years to trust the developers and forums at XDA so I don't really want to take a chance elsewhere.
That's my two cents' worth and if you don't agree, I applaud you - enjoy flashing whatever you can find - it's a lot of fun, and I will continue to do so on my HTC phone, but not on my tablet. Just my opinion.
Walt
I wish you had one
jerdog said:
I think a lot of it has to do with the lack of developers having the device. I think if I had one I would probably be putting something together - but I have the Transformer - and no time at the present.
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I wish you had one jerdog. If I could I'd buy you one myself. I just picked one up online for $307 shipped out the door. It's a 16gb model.
Charles
I think it will be picking up speed soon. Compared to other tablets on the market right now, spec wise, the Thrive is pure ownage! I still have mine and use it frequently. I'm cool with just having it rooted for now so we'll see what happens in the future for development.
Regards,
rast4man
ceabbott2 said:
I wish you had one jerdog. If I could I'd buy you one myself. I just picked one up online for $307 shipped out the door. It's a 16gb model.
Charles
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LOL - if I had the money I would buy one myself too!
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LOL - if I had the money I would buy one myself too!
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I dropped mine last night and cracked the screen on the bottom. It still works perfect and the crack doesn't even get in the way when using it. Wanna' buy it cheap?
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rast4man
rast4man said:
I dropped mine last night and cracked the screen on the bottom. It still works perfect and the crack doesn't even get in the way when using it. Wanna' buy it cheap?
Regards,
rast4man
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LOL - nope. Thanks though!
walts said:
Yeah, I'm a recovering rom-flasher myself, and I was initially kind of bummed out at the fact that there are not dozens of choices for ROMs, but then I got to asking myself "Why?"
I have Cyanogen 7 on my HTC LEO, and I can flash a new version every week if I want, or if I get tired of that, there are many other ROMS I can choose from. But for the Tablet, I'm looking for a stable portable platform to read forums, e-books, maybe play a few games. The Thrive fills that bill, and the hardware is more versatile than most other tablets out there. I rooted the stock 3.1 ROM so I could use Titanium Backup and nmap, and I don't think I'll upgrade until Ice Cream Sandwich comes out, if then. 3.2 seems to be mostly for 7" tablets so it doesn't interest me much.
I see that there are other ROMS on those "unmetnionable" forums, but I've learned over the years to trust the developers and forums at XDA so I don't really want to take a chance elsewhere.
That's my two cents' worth and if you don't agree, I applaud you - enjoy flashing whatever you can find - it's a lot of fun, and I will continue to do so on my HTC phone, but not on my tablet. Just my opinion.
Walt
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Well then you will lose out because the Thrive on XDA will soon be dead and those of us on the other forum will have everything we want on our tablets and thank god that crap cyanogen is not on the thrive!!!!
Performance! But....
I have purchased two of these devices.... One 16G and one 8G. Both ate verymooth and perform very nicely.
Even though Im enjoying the units, I still believe that there should become level of focus on these units. Toshiba now has these units up to V3.3 and have things locked down tightly. Though I believe they did a nice job on the stock ROM, I still believe there should be a root option to admonisyer my personal device. I also believe that the collective brain trust of XDA could produce a ROM that shows the true capability of this hardware platform.
One of the coolest features of the 10.1 inch units is that it has a user replacable battery! How cool is that??
Im not a programmer and barely qualify as a script kiddie in this day of age. So like others on this forum, I have to wait for those with the knowledge and motivation to provide the future path and direction.
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Anyway, glad another developer is on line. I think this is the best overall tablet around. So lets make sure it is. I hope you will be doing custom work, we need someone to do that for individuals that like custom ROMs. Take care.
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I agree! This tablet rocks. I've have had the Kindle Fire, Acer A100, Nook Tablet, and now this and I love it. I will be doing some custom work.
Great! Custom work is what we need to round off this thing. Do you do kernel work by chance?
I have the Thrive 10.1" and Thrive 7" and if you have looked at my work, I mainly keep it stock. That is what I like and I have a lot of people who like that. If you need base ROMs, feel free to download and use mine.
By the way, sorry if you thought you affended me. Was not wanting you to think that. Just wanted you to know why I do what I do and where. Cheers
Hi y'all!
So I just bought myself an A7+. I'd looked at the original A7 last year, but the lack of multi-touch pushed me away and in to the arms of a Dell Streak 7. Eventually I moved to an Acer A500 because I badly wanted a USB host port.
The A500 was great but 10" was a bit akward for me.
I started looking around for a new tablet. Smaller but with a USB port and preferably a wsvga or better screen.
Eventually I settled on the Archos 80. I had good memories of my first Android device, an old Archos 5, and it seemed to fit my needs. But still, $350 was a fair bit of cash, so I decided to wait a couple more months.
But then I found the Elocity A7+ for only $100.
Well, never one to turn down a deal, I snagged it.
So the hour or so of "shiny new device time" was fun, but then it was time to get down to work.
The next half day of trying to get the tablet running "right" was pure frustration, but eventually I got the market running well and my settings tweaked nicely.
Well, long story short, I'm really enjoying the tablet mow, in spite of FroYo and I've decided to put my Archos plans on ice for the time being.
I modified the market setup that's listed in the "app" section here, removing no-essential bloat and adding a modified build.prop for more apps availability in the market.
It's still a work in progress, but I'll post what I have so far shortly.
I'm also going to write a post of my other mods too.
This is a really great device, so I'm hoping I can help make it even better.
Sent from "Mighty Mouse", my Elocity A7+
Here is my accessories post. It's just getting started, so expect a lot of updates on it.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1630652
Sent from "Mighty Mouse", my Elocity A7+
Glad you're here!
Hello
Glad to see someone else taking an interest in these cool tablets
Look forward to your insight!
I'm getting mine in a few days from FactoryDirect.ca . $109
Can you point me to the links for setting up Market access. This will be tricky without a tether. (that's how I did it with my Velocity Cruz)
Dan
Encomb said:
Hello
Glad to see someone else taking an interest in these cool tablets
Look forward to your insight!
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Glad to be here. I hope I can contribute in a meaningful way
Sent from "Mighty Mouse", my Elocity A7+
techristian said:
I'm getting mine in a few days from FactoryDirect.ca . $109
Can you point me to the links for setting up Market access. This will be tricky without a tether. (that's how I did it with my Velocity Cruz)
Dan
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That's where I got mine too.
I just need to tweak my market mod and I will post it.
Which Cruz did you have? My very first tablet was a Cruz reader.
Sent from "Mighty Mouse", my Elocity A7+
Can you list your modified build.prop here for the A7+. Many Thanks.