I have used SlingMobile in my last four phones (TouchPro, TouchPro 2, DroidX, Rezound) and the app really kicks major butt in the Rezound using 4g.
I have the newest HD Slingbox and with 4g service the picture is outstanding.
I have two different inputs I can select from, standard cable and an HD cable box. If I use the standard cable input, a viewer at home can be watching a different channel than I am watching but the picture is lower quality.
I even get perfect TV reception while driving down the road in my truck. My Wife watched a movie in HD HBO on demand while we drove on a 3 hour trip last week.
~John
Do you have unlimited data? Curious to know the bandwidth usage.
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Do you have unlimited data? Curious to know the bandwidth usage.
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Yes, I have unlimited data.
It would be virtually unuseable (same as Netflix) with most tiered data plans.
~John
what exactly is the app? ive heard of it but never really looked into what it was exactly. Sorry, im on the road right now LOL
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what exactly is the app? ive heard of it but never really looked into what it was exactly. Sorry, im on the road right now LOL
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Essentially it allows you to stream your home cable feed and/or DVR recorded items to your phone.
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I have used SlingMobile in my last four phones (TouchPro, TouchPro 2, DroidX, Rezound) and the app really kicks major butt in the Rezound using 4g.
I have the newest HD Slingbox and with 4g service the picture is outstanding.
I have two different inputs I can select from, standard cable and an HD cable box. If I use the standard cable input, a viewer at home can be watching a different channel than I am watching but the picture is lower quality.
I even get perfect TV reception while driving down the road in my truck. My Wife watched a movie in HD HBO on demand while we drove on a 3 hour trip last week.
~John
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It is people like you that caused the tiered caps.
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It is people like you that caused the tiered caps.
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I have never used anywhere near the amount of data that a lot of the posters here use every month.
Last month, I used less than 4 gigs so I would have been fine even on my Wife's 4gig tiered plan.
I don't believe data hogs are what caused tiered data anyway, I attribute it to Verizons greed.
~John
By the way, I have had unlimited data since the first day it was available years ago and I also have the unlimited 4g hot spot so you can KMA with that attitude........
~John
Nice system, how much was the whole setup? And to my Michigan friend, please take down the logo if you're going to consistently work interactions in that manner, I don't want people to think all Wolverines are like that.
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Nice system, how much was the whole setup? .
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I think my high def Slingbox was around $300, but there are cheaper models that work fine also. You need a router in the system, but I think everybody has one of those nowdays.
~John
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I even get perfect TV reception while driving down the road in my truck. My Wife watched a movie in HD HBO on demand while we drove on a 3 hour trip last week.
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Wow! So you have a driver?
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Because of using the apps as intended?
I can dig it.
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Nice system, how much was the whole setup? And to my Michigan friend, please take down the logo if you're going to consistently work interactions in that manner, I don't want people to think all Wolverines are like that.
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It is called sarcasm bud.
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seemed like you were being a jackass to me.
He's using the data on his smartphone with an app he purchased. He's not running a whole home network, which are the people that are abusing the data.
As for the slingbox, I got one last xmas, it died in march, 92 days after I activated it. Contacted sling, they told me they couldn't give me any tech support without either paying 30 bucks up front or adding the extended warranty for 50 bucks. Horrible customer service in my opinion.
I can say, that when it worked, it was great, never had any problems with it. But the fact that it only worked for 3 months is what was bad. If you get it, get the warranty. Just consider it part of the purchase price.
As a side note, with mine (the base model), it took over the dvr, so if someone was watching tv at home, if I changed the channel, they would have it changed as well. Works for me because I work nights.
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As a side note, with mine (the base model), it took over the dvr, so if someone was watching tv at home, if I changed the channel, they would have it changed as well. Works for me because I work nights.
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If you don't want that to happen, you need a Slingbox with an internal tuner like the SB Pro or SB Pro HD.
~John
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I have found usage to eat up about 400MB an hour.
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don't think I'm going to fix it. CS has been bad and not sure I'll use it enough to warrant another 50bucks for the extended warranty.
Finally figured out my plex media server so I can just stream my shows from my computer.
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don't think I'm going to fix it. CS has been bad and not sure I'll use it enough to warrant another 50bucks for the extended warranty.
Finally figured out my plex media server so I can just stream my shows from my computer.
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Something else you can try (I use it for netflix because we dont have tv) is to run an hdmi cable from your comp to your tv and you will be able to watch whatever is running on your comp.
Slingbox has had big problems with defective equipment. It is much easier and cheaper to look up their problems online and and fix it yourself or have a local electronics shop do it for you. There are online instructions to do this. I bought the parts I needed at radio shack and did it myself.
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Slingbox has had big problems with defective equipment. It is much easier and cheaper to look up their problems online and and fix it yourself or have a local electronics shop do it for you. There are online instructions to do this. I bought the parts I needed at radio shack and did it myself.
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this and their customer service is ATROCIOUS....i dont think they care since Dish or whoever bought them...they wanted 100 bux to fix, after i spent 20 bux on a power adapter that wasnt the problem, and then if it broke after 90 days i was back to 100 again...and this was all 3 days after the warranty i bought expired...seriously...
so i researched and bought a brand new vulkano for 100 bux...works and is simply awesome as sling will not be getting another dollar from me...
just reminded still have to try the mobile app for vulkano...
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I'm tired of the GPS not working accurately on my vibrant. People seem to forget what's the true reason to use a mobile phone in the first place. Who really needs a faster processor and sharper resolution when you can't use it for something as basic as navigation and finding the number and address of your local grocery store?
This is why I have switched to a Garminfone. I do not have to pay for a data plan. Who really surfs the net on a tiny screen? that's what laptops and tablets are for. Can anyone here say their Vibrant GPS works just as accurately as a Garmin device? I want to know if it's because I have an older Vibrant model. Have the new Vibrants fixed the GPS issue completely? My Garminfone is accurate in locating me within 2-10 meters and can find me in 2-3 seconds! Plus it was made to integrate directly with your car, so there is a windshield holder with power outlet.
No real software can truly fix the GPS since it's a hardware limitation. Probably why my Garminfone is heavier. It uses a real GPS, not aGPS! And it's made by Asus which is an excellent brand!
No flaming intended, but HOLY CRAP a Garminfone?
Ouch dude.
You picked a GARMINFONE over an SGS? The ONLY thing that phone does better is GPS.
That being said, the GPS on my Vibrant works great. I have no idea why some Vibrants can't see a bird to save their lives, and some work. Supposedly the newer hardware makes it more likely that it will work.
Good luck with your new GPS that can make phone calls.
LOL at picking a Garminfone over the Vibrant.
On second thought...BWAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
<composes himself>
BWAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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. People seem to forget what's the true reason to use a mobile phone
Who really needs a faster processor and sharper resolution when you can't use it for something as basic as navigation
This is why I have switched to a Garminfone.
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Weird... I thought the true reason to use a mobile phone.... was to call people??
I thought about the Garminfone briefly before I settled with a Vibrant.
Software updates for the Garminfone are really non-existent and any modding/hacking Roms is almost extinct as well. The device is on life support at best.
That being said I've seen Vibrants with superb 5 second GPS locks by just spending 10 patient minutes doing the GPS hardware fix listed in the sticky.
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Who really surfs the net on a tiny screen? that's what laptops and tablets are for.
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I do. Everyday. Especially at work.
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Can anyone here say their Vibrant GPS works just as accurately as a Garmin device?
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My GPS locks faster and recalculates less often than my Garmin.
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No real software can truly fix the GPS since it's a hardware limitation. Probably why my Garminfone is heavier. It uses a real GPS, not aGPS! And it's made by Asus which is an excellent brand!
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True. There is a hardware issue with the GPS as stated in the sticky in the General Section. But once that issue is corrected the GPS is just as good as any standalone device I've every used. There are about 90 other people who will back me on that too. Oh and my phones GPS is set to Standalone, no aGPS here...
those that are replying, keep in mind....
does you GPS work properly without a Data plan???
my point is, if you're paying an extra $30 a month which is $330 a year for data when there is wifi in just about every mall, mc donalds, star bucks...why even bother?
and on top of that, why pay for data if you already have wifi at home and in the workplace??
Seriously, no one truly browses a full web page on a phone. You do that on a laptop or tablet. The Garminfone has android 2.1. So what is if it doesn't have 2.3? The issue is always going to be T-mobile will be a few builds behind the latest one. Are you really going to save the world with 2.3???
It's all about functionality and value!!!!
I can be in the middle of nowhere and get GPS directions, address and telephone numbers without a data plan! No paying $330 yearly!
So back to my question, does your GPS on your Vibrant work accurately without a data plan or wifi?
omg is this thread for real. me and my wife had a garmin when they first came out cause of the buy one get one deal. we couldnt give those crappy phones back fast enough. really garmin phone why dont you just get a tom tom duct tape it to your vibrant if you want gps so bad.
I looked at the Garminfone for about 10 minutes. I am not going to bash your choice because everyone has different needs for their devices. I will however say that my decision to NOT go with that phone was I read a ton of bad reviews on overall hardware and software issues. Plus I really hardly use GPS unless I am bored.
If you truly need GPS and just use a phone to call and text then that is what suits you best.
Good luck with your purchase, come back in a few weeks and prove us wrong I guess
After reading through this post, I don't why the OP even created this post in the first place when he knows for a fact that our phone requires a data plan for GPS to work. As for me, I am out most of the time and it's just much more convenient for me to use the data plan to go online and email without having to look for a place with wifi. On top of that, my replacement phone sees 11 to 12 birds and locks on to 6 to 8 birds in about 10 to 20 seconds. Maybe the OP regrade switching over and is trying to justify himself for the switch.
he might as well get a cup and string along with a star chart to map with for location for a phone.
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The irony is freaking delicious.
i see a lot of people here are new to TECHNOLOGY. I've been around computers since the first desktop computer came out. Many on here started using computers only when facebook became popular. The point is, the true value in technology does not lie in paying for a device at it's birth.
I repeat, $330 a year for what???
It's $330 for service...not a device that can be resold and make half your money back in a year. What do you really need so badly to download from the internet that requires you to get a data plan instead of using wifi?
The initial bad reviews for the Garminfone was because it only supported 1.6 at the time. 2.1 isn't that bad. And get this, Garminfone is made by Asus which is the best quality PC brand!
Of course the vibrant is better...well it ought to be if you're paying $330 more a year!!! It all comes down to price! You expect more if you pay more!
If you bought your Vibrant through Tmobile, you could have easily swapped it out for a newer model without the hardware problem at no cost to you. My GPS is working fine, and yes in some cases it fares better than standalone units.
People use their phones for browsing all the time, that's kind of the major point of a smartphone...
As for the data plan, I use Audiogalaxy to stream my entire music collection (upwards of 200 gigs of music) from my computer at home, to my car. How would you do that without a data plan again?
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my point is, if you're paying an extra $30 a month which is $330 a year for data when there is wifi in just about every mall, mc donalds, star bucks...why even bother?
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What about everyone who doesnt have wifi at work. Those who don't visit malls or fast food restaurants. What about the fact then even those who do have wifi at work also have many restrictions to go along with it. I'd rather have the network with me at all times than to have to go somewhere to use the internet
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and on top of that, why pay for data if you already have wifi at home and in the workplace??
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Again... You assume everyone has wifi at home/work.
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Seriously, no one truly browses a full web page on a phone. You do that on a laptop or tablet. The Garminfone has android 2.1. So what is if it doesn't have 2.3? The issue is always going to be T-mobile will be a few builds behind the latest one. Are you really going to save the world with 2.3???
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Again. I use my phone for full web browsing on a daily bases even at home. As do many others who do too. You shouldnt make statements like that without knowing peoples habbits for a fact.
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It's all about functionality and value!!!!
I can be in the middle of nowhere and get GPS directions, address and telephone numbers without a data plan! No paying $330 yearly!
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Cool story. Whatever works for you. But don't pretend you know whats best for everyone just because its best for you.
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So back to my question, does your GPS on your Vibrant work accurately without a data plan or wifi?
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Again. Yes my Vibrant is just as accurate and in some cases MORE accurate. And it is possible to use the GPS without a data plan.
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i see a lot of people here are new to TECHNOLOGY. I've been around computers since the first desktop computer came out. Many on here started using computers only when facebook became popular.
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O, rly? Source?
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I repeat, $330 a year for what???
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Unlimited access to the cloud and everything that entails, at speeds that are often faster than the average wifi connection. This also works when in a car, on a bus, at the beach, in the mall, in an airport, while doing handstands, practicing your backflips on a trampoline, hell even when I'm walking to the office, dropping my drawers, and dropping a deuce all over my ****ty Asus netbook
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It's $330 for service...not a device that can be resold and make half your money back in a year. What do you really need so badly to download from the internet that requires you to get a data plan instead of using wifi?
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Its consistent convenience. Social Networking, streaming radio (including jacked into my car stereo), XDA app, certain games, Market access anytime, etc.
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Of course the vibrant is better...well it ought to be if you're paying $330 more a year!!! It all comes down to price! You expect more if you pay more!
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Agreed. You pay less for a less enjoyable experience.
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Again. Yes my Vibrant is just as accurate and in some cases MORE accurate. And it is possible to use the GPS without a data plan.
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Exactly, and with Maps 5.0 you have offline route caching, so you can still navigate when you lose data service.
people really need internet on a tiny little device 24/7 for $330?
Sure everything is case by case, but $330 in this economy when MOST people already have wifi. This is how ridiculous cellphone plans are! It use to be a device for talking and now people describe it like a NECESSITY!
This is exactly why Americans are always broke! They don't know the meaning of value. It's one thing that you're Donald Trump, but MAJORITY of people don't need internet service with them 24/7.
If you're using your mobile device for tethering, then that's a good thing...but when you already have wifi at home like most people, this is completely a waste!
Does anyone have proof that the Vibrant GPS works great by itself without a data plan. I'm looking for proof online. Maybe a video or article.
Hey, if the aGPS works like real GPS on the vibrant, I'd completely switch back.
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people really need internet on a tiny little device 24/7 for $330?.
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i only pay 180 a year!! got tmo to lower it to 15 dollars a month when my contract expired and its been that way for 2 years now
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The vibrants GPS can operate in 3 different modes. One of which is STANDALONE. meaning the phone gets its data directly from the sats. Meaning no network connection is needed.
So I've done some searching and reading here lately, and I have just a few questions before I finally make this leap. I'm ecstatic that the BL is finally unlocked. This is great!
First, I do some traveling and I love being able to plug a device in to a hotel TV and get decent video quality. Is the multimedia dock the only way to allow this? Specifically, I'm looking at streaming Netflix or Hulu. I usually don't travel with DVDs on my storage card, but I suppose I can if that's the only option here.
Second, how does anyone with the LapDock like it? I personally see myself using this quite a bit, as it would make life easier at work with a larger interface and full keyboard. Do you find it too cumbersome to travel with? Ideal when you'll be in one place for longer periods of time?
How's the video chat capability? With some travel, I like to be able to call my son when on the road. Does the front cam give decent quality?
Is there any video chat capability with the lapdock? I don't see a cam on the front of it, so I'm curious if the USB ports are usable with a webcam. This would also be ideal for the quick video conferences for work.
I've been waiting and waiting for something better to come along. However, a refurbed Atrix for $50, and a refurbed lapdock for $175 is pretty tough to pass up. Both for $225...or brand new for $300 after rebate.
Thanks for any help and insight.
First, I do some traveling and I love being able to plug a device in to a hotel TV and get decent video quality. Is the multimedia dock the only way to allow this? Specifically, I'm looking at streaming Netflix or Hulu. I usually don't travel with DVDs on my storage card, but I suppose I can if that's the only option here.
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There´s a hdmi mirroring mod and i think it will be includen in the custom roms coming soon so you dont need a dock
Second, how does anyone with the LapDock like it? I personally see myself using this quite a bit, as it would make life easier at work with a larger interface and full keyboard. Do you find it too cumbersome to travel with? Ideal when you'll be in one place for longer periods of time?
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I like it very much and with the ability to use full ubuntu its great,having a little pc everywhere you go and just plug it in to a tv is really great
How's the video chat capability? With some travel, I like to be able to call my son when on the road. Does the front cam give decent quality?
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It´s ok, not comparable to the back camera but enough for video chat
Is there any video chat capability with the lapdock? I don't see a cam on the front of it, so I'm curious if the USB ports are usable with a webcam. This would also be ideal for the quick video conferences for work.
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AFAIK ther´s no cam in the dock but with the hdmi mirroring you can video chat on a tv, i dont know if you can plug in a webcam but with full ubuntu it should be possible
My advice: BUY IT
i dont think hdmi mirroring or webtop via hdmi is working YET in 2.3.4, but in 1.8.3 you are golden on both. with full ubuntu, there is no reason you couldnt use a webcam with the lapdock that i can think of, its essentially a computer, so as long as linux drivers are available for whichever webcam you choose to use, it should work.
Awesome! Thanks guys. Now to pull the trigger and get this thing ordered.
Just want to give my input on the lapdock. Its incredibly thin. and its a nice size. I picked up a refurbished unit from At&t for about 175.
Charges your phone too. I slapped debian on it, and it runs really nice!
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Sinful Animosity said:
Just want to give my input on the lapdock. Its incredibly thin. and its a nice size. I picked up a refurbished unit from At&t for about 175.
Charges your phone too. I slapped debian on it, and it runs really nice!
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Great to hear! I've been thinking about putting the full distro on there as well. I think this is a great concept and a fantastic start, even if there are some bugs/issues/features to address. I think this basic function and form will be around for a while, or at least I hope so.
On the dock, I'm assuming you've addressed the APN issue to take a grandfathered unlimited plan? That's my biggest concern: keeping unlimited data and being able to use webtop. I've read the dev forum, and it seems no one is having any issues with this, which is great.
I have unlimited. You just need to apply the tethering hack found in the dev forum, and you'll be able to keep your unlimited data!
By the way, if you're scared of receiving a bad refurbished dock, don't be. My dock looks and acts brand new
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I have unlimited. You just need to apply the tethering hack found in the dev forum, and you'll be able to keep your unlimited data!
By the way, if you're scared of receiving a bad refurbished dock, don't be. My dock looks and acts brand new
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I've had pretty good luck with the refurbs before. Mine have always been brand new, but I've bought refurbs for others, and they've been flawless. I was a bit worried with the Atrix, but when I talked to my sales guy the other day he was telling me about 80% of the docks he sells are returned within 30 days. That gave me the idea to look at refurbs, and 175 isn't bad!
You'll have to get it online for the discount I believe. Free shipping too.
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Yeah, that's usually how the refurbs work. I was just saying I got the idea from the salesman who said he's seen a lot returned. Now to just make sure they don't change my data plan That's always easier in the store!
Just a reminder to those like myself who typically leave the paperwork in the box. There's a $25 media hub voucher good for buying various tv shows on the Samsung Media Hub app, many of which you own forever. It's a free credit and it expires 1/1/2012. Actually the expiration depends on when you activate it. It appears to be 90 days out...
So use that thing!!
[EDIT] Sorry, missed the part about being only for TV shows.
Ha, I just went through the box and found it accidentally.
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Just a reminder to those like myself who typically leave the paperwork in the box. There's a $25 media hub voucher good for buying various tv shows and movies on the Samsung Media Hub app, many of which you own forever. It's a free credit and it expires 1/1/2012.
So use that thing!!
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What can i do when i already uninstall media hubs out? Oh well always XXX movies available to download
Thanks. I would have never looked at the paperwork and missed this.
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Didn't notice this. Thanks!
Unfortunately it only works for TV shows. I tried movies and
The option to use the credit was greyed out!
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Unfortunately it only works for TV shows. I tried movies and
The option to use the credit was greyed out!
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Mine isn't greyed out. I don't feel like buying any movies, I download everything, newsgroups and verizon fios=epic. So I don't even feel like downloading anything. If I could just figure out how to transfer massive bluray files onto my phone/sd card...that would be awesome.
Movies are not grayed out for me either. I haven't tried buying any, but it does prompt me for a code. Tested on about five using rent and buy.
And yeah, I download all of my movies/TV for free . Fios FTW!
Too bad it expires. It would be nice if I could add it to my account and keep it available in case I'm on the road and missed a show and want to watch it quickly. Oh well, I guess I'll find something to buy in the next few months.
Also, Samsung had a web signup form for people who purchased their devices and want the $25 credit. I wonder if I'll get another one since I signed up.
Totally missed this. Excellent -- I'll hold off on uninstalling Media Hub (for now).
Movies won't be greyed out. The gift card will be and you won't be able to choose it as payment option when purchasing movies.
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Movies are not grayed out for me either. I haven't tried buying any, but it does prompt me for a code. Tested on about five using rent and buy.
And yeah, I download all of my movies/TV for free . Fios FTW!
Too bad it expires. It would be nice if I could add it to my account and keep it available in case I'm on the road and missed a show and want to watch it quickly. Oh well, I guess I'll find something to buy in the next few months.
Also, Samsung had a web signup form for people who purchased their devices and want the $25 credit. I wonder if I'll get another one since I signed up.
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You have wifi on the road? lol Or can you use this with 3g? I just tried to view a trailer no on wifi and it wouldn't let me. Buncha crap. haha I'll end up buying random movies from there just to use the credit.
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You have wifi on the road? lol Or can you use this with 3g? I just tried to view a trailer no on wifi and it wouldn't let me. Buncha crap. haha I'll end up buying random movies from there just to use the credit.
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Yes, wi-fi is everywhere.
Didn't know about the network restriction requiring wifi only. I was a bit curious why the $25 voucher said, as step 1, to make sure you were on wifi. Probably some deal they brokered with AT&T. Damn them. It makes no sense since the devices already support streaming media. But my earlier comment was more along the lines of being away for business, or vacation, etc. and wanted to catch a show I missed.
One of the reasons I bought this was for the tethering ability (for my Galaxy Tab 8.9). Since it too has Media Hub, and would connect to the GS2 using wifi, I bet that I could download the movie/show on it using the phone's 3G. Might have to test this out later tonight...
Option to rent movies with the credit it's grey out. What's the deal?
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Option to rent movies with the credit it's grey out. What's the deal?
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on wi-fi or 3G? should work on wi-fi.
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Option to rent movies with the credit it's grey out. What's the deal?
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on wi-fi or 3G? should work on wi-fi.
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With the $25 credit, you can only rent/buy TV shows. You have to be on wifi to download anything. Going to download and watch some shows then remove Media Hub.
I see what you mean now.. at first I thought it was grey out at the movie page.. then it was actually grey out at the purchase page.. only TV shows.. argh.. so hard to spend the $25 then.
Yes sorry i wasnt more clear. You can only use it for tv shows. I downloaded the charlie sheen roast from comedy central and saturday night live since they are all an hour long and the only thing i find worth it.
Great find! Time to UNfreeze media hub lol
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Where are media hub movies download too. I wanna pull em
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sweetboy02125 said:
What can i do when i already uninstall media hubs out? Oh well always XXX movies available to download
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i need to find an app to do this
media hub is waaay better than other media centers on other android devices though
What a sweet app. You basically upload your music onto your google account on your desktop and download the app. All your music is there but none of it is actually on your phone. Saved me 6 gigs of space!
https://music.google.com
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What a sweet app. You basically upload your music onto your google account on your desktop and download the app. All your music is there but none of it is actually on your phone. Saved me 6 gigs of space!
https://music.google.com
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Awesome. Thanks for sharing
Will KILL your data usage unless you use over WiFi or have sprint or grandfathered in at Verizon.
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Will KILL your data usage unless you use over WiFi or have sprint or grandfathered in at Verizon.
sent from me cellular device, eh?
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I'm gonna try it out and see how it goes. I could always use some more free space.
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Will KILL your data usage unless you use over WiFi or have sprint or grandfathered in at Verizon.
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How does having Sprint or being grandfathered in on a Verizon data plan help anyone with the AT&T SGS2?
Amazon's cloud player is also very nice. Which one is better really comes down to personal preference. They do almost all of the same stuff.
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Adelaide. said:
How does having Sprint or being grandfathered in on a Verizon data plan help anyone with the AT&T SGS2?
Amazon's cloud player is also very nice. Which one is better really comes down to personal preference. They do almost all of the same stuff.
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was kind of wondering the same thing..
So far loving the google music player. its like Pandora but without the adds and all of my own music. I really wish I could get my unlimited data back on my AT&T line. That's be sweet.
i've been using gmusic since it was released on beta and its been great. It had some bugs on the captivate but on the GS2, its pretty flawless
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So far loving the google music player. its like Pandora but without the adds and all of my own music. I really wish I could get my unlimited data back on my AT&T line. That's be sweet.
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Do the iPhone 2g trick to get it back.
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Do the iPhone 2g trick to get it back.
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Thanks I'll give this a shot when I can and post with how it goes.
I loved using it I could have like 5 rom backups on my inspire at one time but my seervice isn't great around where I live so it got aggravating to not be able to listen because it took so long to buffer, awesome deal for those with great service though
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this may have already been stated, but i feel so strongly about it that i'm replying before i finish reading. cloud computing is going to fail because of companies taking away unlimited plans. the main time a person would need to use cloud computing would be while they are mobile, and with tiered data plans, why would you risk it? if you're just a person at home with a prehistoric hdd too small to fit your music, then i can see how it would be useful. i have enough space to store 1000s of mp3s and flacs, and would get more use out of a micro sdhc/sdxc than cloud computing. Apple, Amazon, and Google all need to get together and offer unlimited mobile data, or convince VZW, ATT, and anyone else to revert if they want this to work. even my cable ISP occasionally sends me a postcard about how my account has used above average data, and i should check my wifi security and use anti-virus/anti-malware. i keep reminding them about hd quality streaming, lossless audio (that i paid for), youtube, and the year we are in, then tossing it in the trash. cloud computing is a nice idea, but i wouldn't put money into it. it's going to get to where you have to pay every company for every mb you use if this continues.
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this may have already been stated, but i feel so strongly about it that i'm replying before i finish reading. cloud computing is going to fail because of companies taking away unlimited plans. the main time a person would need to use cloud computing would be while they are mobile, and with tiered data plans, why would you risk it? if you're just a person at home with a prehistoric hdd too small to fit your music, then i can see how it would be useful. i have enough space to store 1000s of mp3s and flacs, and would get more use out of a micro sdhc/sdxc than cloud computing. Apple, Amazon, and Google all need to get together and offer unlimited mobile data, or convince VZW, ATT, and anyone else to revert if they want this to work. even my cable ISP occasionally sends me a postcard about how my account has used above average data, and i should check my wifi security and use anti-virus/anti-malware. i keep reminding them about hd quality streaming, lossless audio (that i paid for), youtube, and the year we are in, then tossing it in the trash. cloud computing is a nice idea, but i wouldn't put money into it. it's going to get to where you have to pay every company for every mb you use if this continues.
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Its great for someone who is on wifi and dosent want to carry around 32 gigs of music around on their phone. Its also nice to have a digital copy backed up in the cloud in case your HDD ever decides to crash. To go even further, if you are a flashoholic and like to flash a lot of roms, then having all your music backed up to the cloud can be a nice way to quickly access your music.
It may not be for everyone in every situation, but most places have wifi and this will/has appealed to a lot of people.
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How does having Sprint or being grandfathered in on a Verizon data plan help anyone with the AT&T SGS2?
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My bad, didn't read the forum haha damn tapatalk. Thought it was in the general area.
sent from me cellular device, eh?
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Its great for someone who is on wifi and dosent want to carry around 32 gigs of music around on their phone. Its also nice to have a digital copy backed up in the cloud in case your HDD ever decides to crash. To go even further, if you are a flashoholic and like to flash a lot of roms, then having all your music backed up to the cloud can be a nice way to quickly access your music.
It may not be for everyone in every situation, but most places have wifi and this will/has appealed to a lot of people.
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i didn't really think of that because we don't have city-wide wi-fi where i live. at my university, you have to be on certain floors of certain buildings for open wi-fi. in West Virginia, we still use horse-drawn carriages.
Used it quite a bit yesterday, songs take 1-3 seconds to buffer and play when they aren't instantly loading and going... I'm a fan, not to mention my coverage is less than stellar.
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I really wish I could get my unlimited data back on my AT&T line.
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What happened to it
Got a new line from work and it has a 2gb data cap.
It works well unless you have over 20,000 songs. Only half my iTunes library will upload
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Get two accounts then.
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Alright, so I finally broke down and got the WiFi adapter for my Xbox off eBay. They are still pretty expensive used, I paid $42 and that's a good deal for the genuine Microsoft ones.
Anyways, I'm having issues getting it to work with any app I try. It will connect to my phone, one time out of 7 it will connect to internet, but never to Xbox live.
I get horrible data at my house so I'm thinking ill take it to work tonight and test it there. Usually get maybe 8kb/s on average. Once got 1.4 mb and was hoping it would stick, but sadly, no.
Anyone with experience tethering have any advice, apps that have worked for u, settings to try, etc.? I know about the generic ics mode.
Alright, so not all at once. I know everyone is going to flood this thread as soon as I submit! Lol. Thanks for helping a fellow XDAer out!
Clear out Sprint's proxy settings if you haven't, something in their network blocks a lot of xbl content and multi player
Where is it at? I was trying to clear the NAT settings, but can't figure out where it is. It doesn't matter if sprint limits me. I got it working and highest tether speed I can get is 500kbps. Pretty sweet to me. Wasn't expecting to do multi-player until LTE comes this winter sometime.
Then ill really be sticking it to my friends on Verizon! Lol. How's that limited data plan doing ya? I did 50 terrabytes last month, haha!
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Then ill really be sticking it to my friends on Verizon! Lol. How's that limited data plan doing ya? I did 50 terrabytes last month, haha!
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How in the heck do you do 50TB and not send out any warning signals.
I don't remember what I did exactly, it's been a long time since I've used sprint for xbl
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How in the heck do you do 50TB and not send out any warning signals.
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I was saying once we get LTE I can do that. Xbox live multiplayer burns a lot of data. I'm sure u could do some significant usage in a month.
Today, downloading updates for dishonored, madden and Xbox maintenance I downloaded 50 mbs. That's with pretty bad 3g (3kb-500kb/ps).
I played regularly and never even crossed 50GB, i was tethering on an old phone, I forget which but I was only paying 40 back when it was 60 and I crossed my limit every month, not once did it go back up to 60 or did I get hassled for over use. I miss that, I averaged 20GB-50GB a month
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I played regularly and never even crossed 50GB, i was tethering on an old phone, I forget which but I was only paying 40 back when it was 60 and I crossed my limit every month, not once did it go back up to 60 or did I get hassled for over use. I miss that, I averaged 20GB-50GB a month
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Can't u see using more when the speeds are 8mb/s and up? I don't even think about multiplayer now with frequently lower than dial-up speeds.
Unlimited data is unlimited data. Or it is supposed to be. I don't plan on being like the boys on southpark in the wow episode, playing online 24/7. I hate call of duty now and that's really the only type of game on Xbox u can really play like that.
Although having my mom bring me the diarrhea bucket and hold it to my ass while I'm playing is tempting. Have to fly her down from cincy so its probably not worth it.
U guys tried playing nonstop for days on end? Last time I did it was for GTA: San Andreas. Played it for 3 days on maybe 4 hours sleep and eating only hash browns and hot pockets. Only got up to use the bathroom. Awesome game for the time though. Actually called out of work that week as well. Had "pneumonia". Got my friends mom to write me a doctor's note since she was an RN or something.
Stopping the endless rabble. Sound like grandpa Simpson.
Well back then it wasn't unlimited data, Sprint capped at 5GB and I not only crossed the limit, I destroyed the limit
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Can't u see using more when the speeds are 8mb/s and up? I don't even think about multiplayer now with frequently lower than dial-up speeds.
Unlimited data is unlimited data. Or it is supposed to be. I don't plan on being like the boys on southpark in the wow episode, playing online 24/7. I hate call of duty now and that's really the only type of game on Xbox u can really play like that.
Although having my mom bring me the diarrhea bucket and hold it to my ass while I'm playing is tempting. Have to fly her down from cincy so its probably not worth it.
U guys tried playing nonstop for days on end? Last time I did it was for GTA: San Andreas. Played it for 3 days on maybe 4 hours sleep and eating only hash browns and hot pockets. Only got up to use the bathroom. Awesome game for the time though. Actually called out of work that week as well. Had "pneumonia". Got my friends mom to write me a doctor's note since she was an RN or something.
Stopping the endless rabble. Sound like grandpa Simpson.
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I highly doubt you played gta for four days, and its insulting too me and the few others who hold the guiness record for longest gaming session on android. The diarreah quote, ok funny, but no need too exaggerate, i have insomnia and its a really messed up thing too have and i k ow a regular person couldnt do four days without drugs, especially considering the xbox world record is like 36 hours... liar.
I miss the endurance challenge I used to go to. Big competition once a year, 2 weeks long and once your clan was in you played nonstop until your clan was eliminated or your clan was too exhausted. The last 2 clans standing would go at it to determine the winner. Then we got awarded most kills, longest playtime before respawning, highest scores etc. They had this big ass water cooler shaped and painted to look like a bottle of Bawls Guarna. Tony finally shut down in 2007
Calling me a liar of a stupid Xbox game? I did play it for 4 days. Go duck yourself. Maybe fell asleep playing it and I wasn't on drugs thank u.
Sorry I don't give a chit about Xbox guineas records. I could do it again and put it on YouTube? U believe me then?
Actually xbl only uses up to 50 mb/hr. This is rather small because you can download 3-4 apps off the market for that much.
I wouldn't abuse the lte signal when you get it, or you'll find yourself excluded from the sprint network. Also you'll be hogging the bandwidth from that tower, so everyone else on sprint in your area will get slower speeds.
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Actually xbl only uses up to 50 mb/hr. This is rather small because you can download 3-4 apps off the market for that much.
I wouldn't abuse the lte signal when you get it, or you'll find yourself excluded from the sprint network. Also you'll be hogging the bandwidth from that tower, so everyone else on sprint in your area will get slower speeds.
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I was more or less saying that to stick it to big red. Y is everyone so anal tonight?
Withdrawal from having their stick removed
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Withdrawal from having their stick removed
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Well technically that stick is owned by sprint and can be used against u in any gaming competition sponsored in part by Xbox live. Any attempt at breaking the endurance challenge will resort in stick being reversed into the space time continuum. Thus, molecular fusion is supplanted into a black hole in which deep space sucks up 1tb/s resulting in your contract being TERMINATED!
In any event you summon the Terminator to your legal team Apple will sue you for copyright infringement. In which any case the judges will be bought and you will lose your soul to Satan aka Steve Jobs incarnate.
Thanks for choosing Sprint and the Next Year Network. Have a Happy Hanukkah! Muhalo!
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Well technically that stick is owned by sprint and can be used against u in any gaming competition sponsored in part by Xbox live. Any attempt at breaking the endurance challenge will resort in stick being reversed into the space time continuum. Thus, molecular fusion is supplanted into a black hole in which deep space sucks up 1tb/s resulting in your contract being TERMINATED!
In any event you summon the Terminator to your legal team Apple will sue you for copyright infringement. In which any case the judges will be bought and you will lose your soul to Satan aka Steve Jobs incarnate.
Thanks for choosing Sprint and the Next Year Network. Have a Happy Hanukkah! Muhalo!
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You'd think they're the same person but they aren't. Last I heard Lucifer approached Steve for a favor
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Actually xbl only uses up to 50 mb/hr.
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+1 xbl hardly uses any data. My gold subscription expired back in April haven't needed to renew it yet, but used it for almost 2 yrs on og EVO and it never used that much data, I would venture and say 50 mb per hour might even be on the high side
I really hate Microsoft right now
Yup played halo 3 a while back at my friends brothers apartment and he didn't have internet yet so I popped out my og WiFi tethered that bish and started owning people. Anyways when we were playing it didn't really use that much data and we didn't even lag (I was surprised)
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