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Any idea as to whether these will work with our G Tablets?
http://androidcommunity.com/advent-vega-dock-now-on-sale-hdmi-and-usb-20110222/
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Any idea as to whether these will work with our G Tablets?
http://androidcommunity.com/advent-vega-dock-now-on-sale-hdmi-and-usb-20110222/
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dunno? I'm going to have someone look into it for me and get back. hmmm, interesting
Should work with the Gtab, seeing as the Vega is a nearly identical device. That dock looks sharp and I like the headphone/speaker and extra usb ports.
I like that more accessory options are starting to pop up.
Is the Vega's docking port really that far offset from center?
Considering the GTab's is dead center, this does not look like it would be a great support structure for our tab.
it may work
it may fit as far as the connection type but the connector is really off to the side. It would need to be tested but i would think the Gtab would sit to far off to the left. The weight may eventually screw up the connector if its not strong enough to hold the weight from the tab going to the side....
Hey guys, I've been a long time lurker but never really posted that much.
i was wondering if there was any way that the ASUS transformer keyboard can be hacked with the gtab dock adapter? I dont im alone in this, or if not that do you think there will be some third party who would make one? I think the sale on woot and now amazon might help push manufactures to make it.
Its very less likely that the keyboard would work due to the proprietary connector.
That said, a blutooth keyboard with a 10" enclosure should work no problem, and I see many manufacturer going into this once the transformer style become popular.
There is nothing unique about the eee keyboard the convertible style keyboard was already available for IPAD2 long before any one knew about the EEE.
http://clamcase.com/
http://cruxcase.com/products/crux360/
I just love the idea that I can have a netbook and a tablet and switch at my convenience. The links that you posted is exactly what I am looking for. Is there anything in that style that will fit the Gtab?
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I just love the idea that I can have a netbook and a tablet and switch at my convenience. The links that you posted is exactly what I am looking for. Is there anything in that style that will fit the Gtab?
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unfortunately not that slick, you currently can go with the clip cases with USB or BT keyboards, they are very campy compared to this (well at least the USB version doesn't cost that much).
That said, I think with the huge recent surge in GTab owners, I don't think it would be that before some go on and make a professionally looking case like the ones quoted above (esp if the EEE transformer goes popular)
Crossing my fingers to that! I've spent a lot of time looking at everything that is currently available for our G tabs, and nothing seems "professional"; instead it all looks slapped together. Engadget has been posting a few articles about the G tab and with the lower price and the over clocking kernels....
Here me hoping that some third party shines some light back in Viewsonic's direction.
Both tablets seem to have the same hardware and the only difference I can really find between the two is that the Xoom runs stock 3.1 out of the box and the Tab runs Touchwiz on top of 3.1 and that the tab is a bit thinner than the Xoom.
That being said, if you had to choose again, would you get the Tab again or would you switch to the Xoom or another tablet and why?
I am looking to get one of these tablets so I greatly appreciate any useful input.
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Both tablets seem to have the same hardware and the only difference I can really find between the two is that the Xoom runs stock 3.1 out of the box and the Tab runs Touchwiz on top of 3.1 and that the tab is a bit thinner than the Xoom.
That being said, if you had to choose again, would you get the Tab again or would you switch to the Xoom or another tablet and why?
I am looking to get one of these tablets so I greatly appreciate any useful input.
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I am extremely happy having my Tab and would not change it if I had the choice again.
People say light weight and thin is their reason, andthe light weight is one of my biggest reasons. I'm still working on my undergrad and take the train to campus every day. Carrying my laptop (for a semester) then netbook with my books was a heavy load to carry every day, the Tab and an external keyboard has completely replaced those electronics.
The screen is another reason. When I am taking the train, a lot of times I am streaming videos from my server or stored on the Tab. The quality of the screen is far better than the xoom (even though the comparison was in the store).
I am a big fan of Touchwiz. I use the mini app tray all the time to take extra notes while working on something. If I am working on something while in class, I can pop up the mini tray to use memo to make the extra notes and then memo syncs to my google docs.
As the above said, weight is the most important issue when using a tab. In most cases, you will use one hand to hold the tab and the other hand for scrolling, gesturing and so on. Xoom is too heavy for one hand use
I had the Xoom when it first came out. My biggest complaint was the AWFUL screen. It's also a lot heavier and thicker than the Galaxy tab, and the edges are very sharp which meant one hand holding was painful.
The only positive thing it has going for it is stock Honeycomb and it gets the updates before any other tablet. I'm not a fan of touchwiz and prefer stock honeycomb. We'll have to live with honeycomb 3.1 until the ICS source is released and a developer turns it into a ROM. But the Xoom will most likely get ICS right away directly from google or Motorola.
Had the Xoom (and a few other tabs) before settling on the GT10. Consider how you'll be using your tab: If it will be propped up on a desk or if you'll be holding it. You won't want to hold the Xoom. This is what made my decision to sell the xoom (and the iconia, and the dell streak, and the chinatab).
The other thing to consider is whether the ports are important to you. Of course, there are adapters for all of these things, but they're expensive and hard to find. HDMI: important only if you want to output presentations, or if you're in a hotel room and the TV has an HDMI input (and you really don't want to watch your movie on the 10" screen). USB: if you need it. I do all transfers wirelessly (wifi file transfer pro), so the only advantage would be USBhost for thumb drives (external HDDs don't generally work with the xoom). MicroSD: For me, 16gb is enough; I use dropbox, google music, and netflix, so I really don't use much space. You can use the USB adapter to give you access to external flash storage, so there's your workaround.
prefer xoom
maybe i'm more a heavyweight champ now , but I decided for the xoom.
My biggest reason was: I can put in a microSD card.
Now I can watch my foto's from my camera directly on the xoom,
without having to use other devices and adapters.
it makes the tablet 3" thick!
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it makes the tablet 3" thick!
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Id revise this to Don't get it if its your ONLY case. I actualy like using mine with Evernote for coursework. When I dont need the keyboad, I use another case.
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it makes the tablet 3" thick!
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The keyboard case is about the only way I carry mine. I have a nice laptop that sees almost no use now. Great keyboard btw.
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Thoughts on Keyboard Folio
The main problem for Android for me has been typing. I've spent hours getting used to swipe technology because I hate softkey keyboards, then came along this little keyboard folio.
At first I regretted buying it. I spent $90+ to get it, and as soon as it showed up I was unhappy. But then I started using it. The way that the tablet itself is not connected to the keyboard is a little bit awkward. You only can place the tablet at 3 viewing angles which vary by only a few degrees, rendering them almost useless. The folio case also takes up the full size USB slot, which was one of the best features of it imo. Also, the way it slides in and out of the slot does not seem like it would stand up against a lot of use.
That being said, getting this case literally redefined how I use my device. UX is now no longer a problem at all. The keys are individual, and spaced at a perfect distance so typing on it comes very naturally. Instead of a tablet, it seems like I have an android netbook now. I am a web designer/developer by trade. Using the tablet by itself is perfect for designing, the adobe touch apps are great, however I was never able to code due to the lack of a keyboard. This folio has changed that.
I recognize that half of my excitement over the folio is just the fact that I am using a keyboard with an android device, and that can be achieved simply by plugging in a regular USB keyboard into it, however after a little use, I rarely take the tablet out of the folio unless I am designing.
I like the keyboard. But I have in my bag and use it when I need heavy typing. Very impressed with the quality of it, there is some issues however, if you don't use the native english version. Then you'r at times stuck, with ENG layout, which can be rather annoying.
I find mine indespensible. If I'm not mistaken, it's the fastest for coding in Android from powerup to first keystroke, even on pokey stock ROM. The speed of getting hooked up with BT isn't something I like. The battery drain is a hassle for me, too. Granted, I use it mostly for typing rather useless stuff like this, but I really like it. It's a one-of-a-kind at the moment.
Yes, it's about 1.25 inches (33mm) thick, not counting the magnetic flap closure. The TPT in my Sikai case is 15/16 of an inch (23mm), but it doesn't seem like it thanks to its design. They could have worked a little harder on either the aesthetic or the actual depth. It's definitely not slick looking, but its a great workhorse. For criminy, it's Lenovo. What do you expect?
I think it's a transitional gadget, perhaps ahead of its time. They will get thinner. We will be jealous. We'll get the fourth gen and be smug for a month or two. But for now, we have the only one.
I just got my tablet yesterday, but so far I really like the keyboard folio. I do a lot of posting on various forums as well as document editing for clients. My only complaint with the folio is with the trackpoint. I was hoping it would be a traditional trackpoint. I find myself having to get used to rubbing my finger over the trackpoint instead of just pushing it in the direction I want the mouse to go. However as I use it more and more, I will get used to it.
In the realm of what I really want is a backlit keyboard. I would prefer if it was kind of like the Asus keyboard dock in that it offered additional battery life when in use. That beings said this is a rev 1 product and I am sure in the future things will improve. As it stands now I am about 90% satisfied with it the way it is.
Regarding the tablet in general I wasn't too sure about moving to a 10' device over my Nook tablet, but last night I read a book on it just fine when it was out of the folio, and difference in weight didn't bother me one bit. I love this thing.
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I also bought the keyboard folio and it makes the TPT heavier and thicker. It would only fit(snug) on my 11 inch sleeve case.
I like to use the keyboard folio when I am replying to emails, but it drains the TPT battery faster so I always have it plugged in to a power source.
And the magnets are very strong (compass apks will be useless)
Function keys
Has anyone found a solution to using the Fx keys? (F1-F12) I need them to use some work apps in Citrix. Besides that this keyboard is awesome.
Great for travel
I use mine quite a bit for travel when I don't want to bring a laptop and a tablet. This gives me just enough laptop functionality on the go and tablet when I need it.
Bummer, I wish I'd seen this thread before I ordered my keyboard today. It was on sale on the Australian Lenovo site for AUD$60, reduced from $90 and freight was free. I have a 10" netbook which I have just upgraded with a Vertex SSD but I prefer not to cart it about everywhere with me as it needs to go in my motorcycle backpack. It seems like they will be about the same size in the end. Sigh..
I can't really complain though, I picked up the 16Gb ThinkPad on a 1 hour sale for AUD$249 so in the end it's a pretty cheap solution for an iPad killing android tab, especially now I've upgraded it to ICS which I much prefer over Honeycomb.
All I'm waiting now is for a rooting solution for ICS on this pad, that will be brilliant.
If anyone has one of these they want to sell, i'll take it for a good price.
Better than it just lying around ya?
I received mine. It's not too bad and protects my tab in my backpack.
I don't use it at home unless I am using a citrix client in a window where I am unable to use the native ICS keyboard.
ghirsh said:
I use mine quite a bit for travel when I don't want to bring a laptop and a tablet. This gives me just enough laptop functionality on the go and tablet when I need it.
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Works great when you want to leave the laptop at home.
I have narrowed my choices to these two tablets and i am about to pull the trigger ...so is anyone familar with the acer model and are you fully satified with your Stablet....Any feedback will be greatly appreciated!!
I didnt like the acer, it was laggy and thought the sony hsd more functionality. I made no regrets buying the sony.
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I have narrowed my choices to these two tablets and i am about to pull the trigger ...so is anyone familar with the acer model and are you fully satified with your Stablet....Any feedback will be greatly appreciated!!
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Sony all the way. If you have a local Sony store ask them to give you the employee price They are usually pretty cool about it and can save you some $$$
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I fell in love with the Sony the moment I played with it. I will approach this more from the Sony side as I did not focus on the ACER to much.
Pros and Cons-
Pro's-
1- The form is amazing. I just love it.
2- Great capacity. 16GB on the Sony versus 8GB on the ACER. If you plan on loading up your tablet this is important.
Cons -
1- Weird charger. The charger is unique to Sony and there is no car charger.
2- Very few accessories. Being a bit unique, there are only a few specific accessories and generic accessories don't always fit.
cnet just reviewed the acer tab. based on that i would go sony all the way. pretty happy with mine and the universal remote is pretty damn awesome.ics is coming in the spring. downside is i am having issues right now with streaming Bluetooth audio while on WiFi and i am trying to do that because the built in speakers are weak. otherwise very solid, great screen, good camera's (2 vers1 on the acer) and wireless ps3 controller support built right in
my 2 cents
Sony for sure, I have no confidence in Acer quality after my bad experience with my Acer desktop
Another vote for the Sony here. I absolutely love mine.
They are quite different of course; The Sony is a more premium tablet with the form factor and the smooth responsiveness to match it. The Iconia relies on its lower price, since its relatively heavy, its screen has nothing like the flexibility of the Sony's TruBlack (or whatever its called). On the other hand, the Acer has the full-size USB port and more conventional form factor that many like.
Overall, I would recommend the Sony to absolutely anyone considering it. The only drawback I've found so far (though I know many others have found some buggy bits that should be cleaned up in time for ICS) is that there is no hardware display out. Of course, the Acer also does without the ubiquitous mini-HDMI so thats obviously not an issue.
Go with Sony
I would definitely go with Sony, I had an acer A500 which wasnt a bad device but its pretty large in comparison to the sony. The Sony is definitely more portable lighter and had an ergonomic design. The only thing sony lacks is HDMI output but that wasn't an issue for me. If there aren't any DLNA Devices available the amazing screen resolution suffices. Great for presenting my work to clients without lugging a laptop around.
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thanks for the input.. I went with a s tablet...and I like it so far....i posted on this forum to get feedback from you that have this tablet...so I knew in advance it would be a little one sided
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I fell in love with the Sony the moment I played with it. I will approach this more from the Sony side as I did not focus on the ACER to much.
Pros and Cons-
Pro's-
1- The form is amazing. I just love it.
2- Great capacity. 16GB on the Sony versus 8GB on the ACER. If you plan on loading up your tablet this is important.
Cons -
1- Weird charger. The charger is unique to Sony and there is no car charger.
2- Very few accessories. Being a bit unique, there are only a few specific accessories and generic accessories don't always fit.
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Sorry to say but dude, there are options for a 3-pin chargers i.e. the one for laptops which can be easily used for the tab even.
And dude you are forgetting the most useful "IR REMOTE control function" that NO one else can provide
Tell me now!
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Sorry to say but dude, there are options for a 3-pin chargers i.e. the one for laptops which can be easily used for the tab even.
And dude you are forgetting the most useful "IR REMOTE control function that NO one else can provide
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If you know of a way to use the USB port, please tell us, share a link to them.
The impression is, (without opening up my tablet), that the USB port does not connect to the power. I would love to be wrong!!
As to the IR remote, it is a nice feature, but I personally don't need it. All of my home theater devices are Samsung and the remotes work with each other.
Acer v/s Sony :: Obviously SONY hahahaha......
dtaylorr said:
If you know of a way to use the USB port, please tell us, share a link to them.
The impression is, (without opening up my tablet), that the USB port does not connect to the power. I would love to be wrong!!
As to the IR remote, it is a nice feature, but I personally don't need it. All of my home theater devices are Samsung and the remotes work with each other.
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No, it is not possible to use USB as a charger, but I am talking about the general 3-pins only.
It is technically not possible to use the USB as a charger for the tablet.
For more you can refer the following post " http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1497511 "
To confirm what coolfire's saying, USB charging would require some very specific hardware designs and even then it would be tricky. The Sony doesn't include this capability, mostly since it uses a 10v battery, double the USB standard 5v.
On that note, I would check very carefully if you're looking at other tablets which claim to charge from USB as many tablets wont and many will emulate the behaviour first shown by the iPad. Those devices won't charge from USB but won't discharge either, effectively running the device on the 5v provided by the USB connector.
Acer
Go wid sony Tab S...
Sony will alwyz hav an advantage ovr othr tabs or gamming consoles .. becuz its gt playstation store... n is playstation certified...
Moreover.. Sonys Camera alwyz gives the best pics n videos comapred to ny othr tab cam .... Its gt an Ir remote Control too ... n TruBlack Display... its jus bettr thn ny othr tab out ther .. YET ..
Dont frgt to press the thnk you Button>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> righ here
Tryed both
agc93 said:
Another vote for the Sony here. I absolutely love mine.
They are quite different of course; The Sony is a more premium tablet with the form factor and the smooth responsiveness to match it. The Iconia relies on its lower price, since its relatively heavy, its screen has nothing like the flexibility of the Sony's TruBlack (or whatever its called). On the other hand, the Acer has the full-size USB port and more conventional form factor that many like.
Overall, I would recommend the Sony to absolutely anyone considering it. The only drawback I've found so far (though I know many others have found some buggy bits that should be cleaned up in time for ICS) is that there is no hardware display out. Of course, the Acer also does without the ubiquitous mini-HDMI so thats obviously not an issue.
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I just returned a a200 cause I bricked it, but figured I'd upgrade and get this Sony.had it two weeks, well having used both I can tell you I prefer the acer. it feels better looks better is not as laggy has a better OS, also has full size USB, acer also gets ICS and the ps3 controller works without a 30.00 cable from Sony. only thing better about the Sony is the awesome universal Remote. did I mention the acer is 50.00 cheaper? this tablet S will be going back so I can get another a200.