Electronics The Android Tablet Watch Thread - Page 17

**DaFace** · 05-03-2013, 09:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Fruit Ninja

anyone have a transformer infinity? im thinking of picking one up, its 399 on amazon. My laptop took a shit finally. It was ooold.

Anyways, i need to get something for relax surfing as i despise sitting at a desk these days.

I've got the Prime, which is the Infinity's older brother. It's been fine for the most part, though (as I ranted about earlier in this thread) their tech support is basically non-existent. I haven't had any problems after the initial issue I sent it in for, though.

kcxiv · 05-03-2013, 03:36 PM

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Originally Posted by DaFace

I've got the Prime, which is the Infinity's older brother. It's been fine for the most part, though (as I ranted about earlier in this thread) their tech support is basically non-existent. I haven't had any problems after the initial issue I sent it in for, though.

ahh. I been reading up on the Infinity. Nexus 10 and Galaxy Tab 2 and im leaning towards infinity or nexus 10. Only thing bad about the nexus 10 is it doesnt have a damn SD slot.

Prime better then the infinity? price difference is only 12 bucks.

**007** · 05-03-2013, 03:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Fruit Ninja

ahh. I been reading up on the Infinity. Nexus 10 and Galaxy Tab 2 and im leaning towards infinity or nexus 10. Only thing bad about the nexus 10 is it doesnt have a damn SD slot.

Prime better then the infinity? price difference is only 12 bucks.

Just make sure you have at least 32 gb of on board if you get one without a SD slot. that space runs out fast.

kcxiv · 05-03-2013, 03:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Guru

Just make sure you have at least 32 gb of on board if you get one without a SD slot. that space runs out fast.

yeah, they all have expansion slots for it but the nexus 10, but their models are 32 and 64.

Im done with my kindle fire, its a piece of junk! lol the plug inside where you charge is loose and you have to wiggle it til it connects. Its bullshit. Plus outside of the ecosystem that amazon has, its very limited.

TrickyNicky · 05-03-2013, 04:53 PM

I've had an Infinity for a couple months now. It's a solid tablet. Way better than the Kindle Fire I had. I bought the Dock on sale for $90.

Anyone have experience rooting and loading custom ROMs?

MTG#10 · 05-04-2013, 08:26 AM

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Originally Posted by TrickyNicky

I've had an Infinity for a couple months now. It's a solid tablet. Way better than the Kindle Fire I had. I bought the Dock on sale for $90.

Anyone have experience rooting and loading custom ROMs?

Ive rooted at least 30 different phones/tablets.

kcxiv · 05-03-2013, 05:52 PM

hmm... i just found the Asus Vivo tab with windows 8. I love the fact that it has the desktop part. I could use torrents on there, on the androids im not sure i can!

50 bucks more and quite a bit more horse power. damn it!!!!!!!!! 450, but i may as well get what i want right?

WoodDraw · 05-03-2013, 06:56 PM

I'd recommend the nexus unless you really need the sd space. I've been able to cope just fine storing in cloud and downloading locally when needed. I have hit space limits a few time though when downloading media to watch when traveling.

But nexus devices are great as far as life cycle goes. I'd also wait until Google io in two weeks just to see what they announce there. The nexus program normally features heavily

kcxiv · 05-03-2013, 07:36 PM

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Originally Posted by WoodDraw

I'd recommend the nexus unless you really need the sd space. I've been able to cope just fine storing in cloud and downloading locally when needed. I have hit space limits a few time though when downloading media to watch when traveling.

But nexus devices are great as far as life cycle goes. I'd also wait until Google io in two weeks just to see what they announce there. The nexus program normally features heavily

I just did some research and you can buy an OTG cable (they are pretty damn cheap), and download an app that will read thumbdrives. I think im going with the nexus 10. Its cheaper and i get expandable storage with an easy modification.

SLAG · 05-05-2013, 11:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Fruit Ninja

I just did some research and you can buy an OTG cable (they are pretty damn cheap), and download an app that will read thumbdrives. I think im going with the nexus 10. Its cheaper and i get expandable storage with an easy modification.

I used the OTG Cable on my Nexus 7 8GB and it was great.

kcxiv · 05-07-2013, 11:50 AM

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Originally Posted by SLAG

I used the OTG Cable on my Nexus 7 8GB and it was great.

Nice! ill more then likely go with the nexus 10, but the Surface Tablets with windows 8 have me intrigued! lol

**DaFace** · 05-04-2013, 07:24 AM

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Originally Posted by WoodDraw

I'd recommend the nexus unless you really need the sd space. I've been able to cope just fine storing in cloud and downloading locally when needed. I have hit space limits a few time though when downloading media to watch when traveling.

But nexus devices are great as far as life cycle goes. I'd also wait until Google io in two weeks just to see what they announce there. The nexus program normally features heavily

If it were me, I'd probably go with the Nexus as well. I'm a sucker for the "pure" Google experience, and the Nexus devices are always going to be the ones that get new versions of Android first. I've got a Galaxy Nexus phone, and it's been great.

kcxiv · 05-04-2013, 11:06 AM

https://play.google.com/store/device...icrosite&hl=en

SO thats a good one to get? its off the google website its for 399, everywhere else even amazon they are a bit more expensive.

Its only the 16 gb version, but ill do the otg hack so storage wont be a problem for me.

MTG#10 · 05-04-2013, 11:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Fruit Ninja

https://play.google.com/store/device...icrosite&hl=en

SO thats a good one to get? its off the google website its for 399, everywhere else even amazon they are a bit more expensive.

Its only the 16 gb version, but ill do the otg hack so storage wont be a problem for me.

How soon do you need it? I would hold off as long as possible, I bet that thing will drop $100 within the next few months.

kcxiv · 05-04-2013, 11:25 AM

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Originally Posted by MTG#10

How soon do you need it? I would hold off as long as possible, I bet that thing will drop $100 within the next few months.

Soon. lol Its been out 5 months already as it is. i wait a few more months, the next version will be out. I have no laptop it died. my kindle fire died. I hate sitting at the computer like i am right now. Desktops are only cool when your into PC gaming which i am not anymore. I have retired from the MMO scene. lol

399 is actually 100 dollars cheaper then the one on amazon.

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05-03-2013, 06:56 PM	#8
WoodDraw Veteran Join Date: Mar 2004 Casino cash: $10005059	I'd recommend the nexus unless you really need the sd space. I've been able to cope just fine storing in cloud and downloading locally when needed. I have hit space limits a few time though when downloading media to watch when traveling. But nexus devices are great as far as life cycle goes. I'd also wait until Google io in two weeks just to see what they announce there. The nexus program normally features heavily
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05-04-2013, 11:06 AM	#13
kcxiv In Search of a Life Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Central Valley, Cali Casino cash: $8807996	https://play.google.com/store/device...icrosite&hl=en SO thats a good one to get? its off the google website its for 399, everywhere else even amazon they are a bit more expensive. Its only the 16 gb version, but ill do the otg hack so storage wont be a problem for me.
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