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Originally Posted by Capt'n Corrupt
Well, in general, I would handily recommend the Motorola S305 because they're inexpensive but deliver excellent audio quality for the price--and especially because they serve that dual purpose so well, listening to stereo audio and making phone calls with good sound quality. They are, indeed, very light and they're reasonably comfortable--better than most bluetooth stereo headsets I've owned or tried. You certainly couldn't go wrong for the price. You can probably do what I did and get the Samsung later for those other times when you want to just bliss out to some music--but in the meantime, the Motorola are an all-around better purchase for your first pair. That's my opinion, anyway.
Hmm. Now I'm seriously considering the HSP/A2DP headphones rather than a headset. Having dual purpose headphones would be better than just a headset (IMHO). Now the question is what pair. The Motorola ones look nice and light, which is a plus; when it gets hot, having a heavy pair of headphones can be a drag. On the other hand, noise cancelling cans would be far better for consuming media.
Choices, choices... Do you care to elaborate to help this old salt make up his mind?
Originally Posted by Capt'n Corrupt
I'd still rather have the option of using a mouse and keyboard, since there are those times when it's far more ergonomic or faster than tapping or swiping around, bringing up and putting away a virtual keyboard the whole time.
I'm sure it's only a matter of time before the community steps in an finds a solution to this. I'm guessing that there's a library or configuration file missing, which should be short work for something that has two ROMs (one with BT and one without) or someone that knows what they're doing. I'll keep an eye out for this.
After thinking about it, lack of a BT mouse isn't a deal breaker. In fact, since Android is currently a single-window OS, a mouse positioning is a luxury, but an unecessary one. I would bet that with a little practice, scrolling and cursor repositioning would be just as easy with the finger. Of course, text highlighting would be quicker with a mouse, as the old shift and cursor is a little slower.
Originally Posted by Capt'n Corrupt
Already got it. Already rooted. Already made my Tab MINE. I highly recommend it. EFFORTLESS VICTORY!
I've been hearing that the z4root utility used to root the Tab has been removed from the marketplace. For all those still looking to root their devices in the most painless fashion, you can find the download here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=833953
Originally Posted by Capt'n Corrupt
Stop browsing porn all day.
Does anyone care to share battery saving tips? I'm curious in how to maximize battery life.
But really, just be sure to turn off whatever you don't think you need--turn off GPS, WiFi, Bluetooth, etc when you're not using it and the device will run for hours upon hours upon hours like it did for me on the trains. (Although, I had the luck of always having AC plugs in the train for all but one of the legs of my trip).
Originally Posted by etuoyo
Yes, but you'll look silly. This is why I'm disappointed that I can't do it. I dig the comically large cell phone look. I think the time of teeny tiny miniaturized cell phones has passed and a new era of HUMONGOUS cell phones has arrived. Rar!
Can't watch the video at the moment as I am browsing on N900 but is it possible at all to use the Tab in the way you would use a phone? I know JKK was doing that at start of his review but assumed he was just fooling around. I have always thought you can't use the Tab like a phone because there is no mouth piece so you need to use speakers or a headset. Isn't that the case?
Also, it fits in my pocket as well as my pens do--so why not? See?
Originally Posted by Capt'n Corrupt
Yeah, the mic is on the top-left side of the screen on the edge and the speakers are on the far bottom of the screen on the edge. It looks goofy. I want to do it so badly, now.
Well, you can sort of. If you hold the unit upside down and turn down the volume, you're ear is right around the speaker and your mouth is close to the mic.
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2010-12-05
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Originally Posted by danramos
I think I'm going to take this recommendation! Ebay has a few s305s that are a great price. Unfortunately Amazon in Canada charges a cool $50 for the headphones!
Well, in general, I would handily recommend the Motorola S305 because they're inexpensive but deliver excellent audio quality for the price--and especially because they serve that dual purpose so well, listening to stereo audio and making phone calls with good sound quality. They are, indeed, very light and they're reasonably comfortable--better than most bluetooth stereo headsets I've owned or tried. You certainly couldn't go wrong for the price. You can probably do what I did and get the Samsung later for those other times when you want to just bliss out to some music--but in the meantime, the Motorola are an all-around better purchase for your first pair. That's my opinion, anyway.
For those that don't know, http://google.com/products is a great way to comparison shop.
Originally Posted by danramos
Of course. I was referring to the mouse, but a keyboard is a hugely convenient feature, especially for an administrator such as yourself!
I'd still rather have the option of using a mouse and keyboard, since there are those times when it's far more ergonomic or faster than tapping or swiping around, bringing up and putting away a virtual keyboard the whole time.
Originally Posted by danramos
That's good to know. Are you a rampant app killer?
But really, just be sure to turn off whatever you don't think you need--turn off GPS, WiFi, Bluetooth, etc when you're not using it and the device will run for hours upon hours upon hours like it did for me on the trains. (Although, I had the luck of always having AC plugs in the train for all but one of the legs of my trip).
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2010-12-05
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Here's a screenshot of what the Readers Hub looks like on the Bell Galaxy Tab.
The interface styling is much, much nicer IMO.
The interface styling is much, much nicer IMO.
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2010-12-05
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Woah! The Dolphin browser for Android has gotten a major overhaul! This is the Dolphin Mini version:
Some benefits of the upgrade include:
Don't take my word for it, check it out for yourself!
http://blog.dolphin-browser.com/2010...ter-than-ever/
Enjoy! I just wish I could
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Some benefits of the upgrade include:
- Completely redesigned user interface
- Much Faster page loads
- Infinite tabbed browsing
- New menu layout
Don't take my word for it, check it out for yourself!
http://blog.dolphin-browser.com/2010...ter-than-ever/
Enjoy! I just wish I could
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2010-12-05
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Ok, this is an offtopic editorial (hey, it's Sunday!):
The difference that optimization makes is simply staggering.
Just today, I finally took the plunge and installed Ubuntu 10.10 on my netbook. I've been meaning to do this for some time, but between finding the time, and a poorly organized/partitioned drive, the move was a little more complicated than it could have been. Fast forward to today, and the job is done.
I'm extremely impressed, to say the least. Sure, the UI is clean and it's easy to use, but its operation is BLAZING. Consider that my netbook is generally running far smoother on my 1st gen ATOM than my main notebook is running Win7* on a Core2Duo at 2.4GHz. Yes, optimization makes a huge difference. Sure these two machines are in different leagues when comparing raw computation, but the experience alone, mixed with my general low-demand applications, puts my 15"er to shame.
* as an aside: I *hate* windows. When I acquired my main notebook, it had windows pre-installed, and the upgrade to Win7 after all the media hoo-haw was enticing enough to use. As such, it slowly became my default system, a system in which I spend 90% of my time in a Ubuntu installation running in VirtualBox. Getting linux on my netbook is going to tide me over so that I don't have to forgo work while upgrading my main machine.
What does this have to do with Galaxy Tab or Android? Only that optimization can make a huge difference in user experience. Certainly the differences in the stock browser vs. Opera on the Galaxy Tab show that even given the Galaxy Tab's mobile SoC, it is capable of very impressive speeds.
That is all.
(really, I just wanted to tell about my shiny new distro, but don't tell)
For the developers out there contemplating development for any platform, do yourself a favour and think about usability and not solely functionality. Your users will thank you! Often time, small changes can make very large differences!
As for me, I'm in the market for a new notebook. I'm not looking for much, but I want something thin, light, with a good display and extremely good battery life w/ Ubuntu. I'd take anything from 10"-13", and cost is a secondary concern (though it shouldn't be too high). I will not be buying this computer in the near future, but I'm keeping my eye open. I figure it would make a far better companion to my Tab.
The difference that optimization makes is simply staggering.
Just today, I finally took the plunge and installed Ubuntu 10.10 on my netbook. I've been meaning to do this for some time, but between finding the time, and a poorly organized/partitioned drive, the move was a little more complicated than it could have been. Fast forward to today, and the job is done.
I'm extremely impressed, to say the least. Sure, the UI is clean and it's easy to use, but its operation is BLAZING. Consider that my netbook is generally running far smoother on my 1st gen ATOM than my main notebook is running Win7* on a Core2Duo at 2.4GHz. Yes, optimization makes a huge difference. Sure these two machines are in different leagues when comparing raw computation, but the experience alone, mixed with my general low-demand applications, puts my 15"er to shame.
* as an aside: I *hate* windows. When I acquired my main notebook, it had windows pre-installed, and the upgrade to Win7 after all the media hoo-haw was enticing enough to use. As such, it slowly became my default system, a system in which I spend 90% of my time in a Ubuntu installation running in VirtualBox. Getting linux on my netbook is going to tide me over so that I don't have to forgo work while upgrading my main machine.
What does this have to do with Galaxy Tab or Android? Only that optimization can make a huge difference in user experience. Certainly the differences in the stock browser vs. Opera on the Galaxy Tab show that even given the Galaxy Tab's mobile SoC, it is capable of very impressive speeds.
That is all.
(really, I just wanted to tell about my shiny new distro, but don't tell)For the developers out there contemplating development for any platform, do yourself a favour and think about usability and not solely functionality. Your users will thank you! Often time, small changes can make very large differences!
As for me, I'm in the market for a new notebook. I'm not looking for much, but I want something thin, light, with a good display and extremely good battery life w/ Ubuntu. I'd take anything from 10"-13", and cost is a secondary concern (though it shouldn't be too high). I will not be buying this computer in the near future, but I'm keeping my eye open. I figure it would make a far better companion to my Tab.
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Here's a fitting live wallpaper given the season. Of course it's running on the Tab.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NWV4C4-9HtY&translated=1
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NWV4C4-9HtY&translated=1
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Originally Posted by Capt'n Corrupt
If I wasn't such an Apple guy, I would have settled on an Acer Aspire TimelineX. Light, cheap, powerful, excellent battery life. Take a look at the 3820TG. There is an active Ubuntu group for these laptops, and there's rumor that the line is gonna get a refresh soon, but the 2nd generation seems solid.
As for me, I'm in the market for a new notebook. I'm not looking for much, but I want something thin, light, with a good display and extremely good battery life w/ Ubuntu. I'd take anything from 10"-13", and cost is a secondary concern (though it shouldn't be too high). I will not be buying this computer in the near future, but I'm keeping my eye open. I figure it would make a far better companion to my Tab.
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Originally Posted by daperl
I've had my eye on the precise laptop that you mention! In fact I've read about it for over a year, but strangely its release had been confined to Germany (or some other European state), and it was near impossible to find in the US. Of course the 3820T was easy to find, but lacking the crucial Radeon 5650. I'll give it a second look! Thanks for the recommendation. I'm really interested to hear more about the refresh of this line.
If I wasn't such an Apple guy, I would have settled on an Acer Aspire TimelineX. Light, cheap, powerful, excellent battery life. Take a look at the 3820TG. There is an active Ubuntu group for these laptops, and there's rumor that the line is gonna get a refresh soon, but the 2nd generation seems solid.
The LCD panel is one area that Apple consistently slays the competition. There are other options that offer high quality panels, but Apple seems to get the balance of form, battery life, screen, power just right, and other manufacturers make one or two huge compromises. At least this seems to be the case with the MBP. Don't even get me started on the HP envy line; so much potential, so many mistakes.
I'd jump on the latest Macbook Air, but something tells me that battery life is seriously going to be compromised with Ubuntu (if it indeed is easy to install). I'm also not sure if the LCD is as good as the MBP line.
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I'm surprised companies like Google and Paypal haven't moved farther on creating payment APIs for Android. As it stands, external content generally isn't be paid for via a single financial account. This isn't a deal-breaker, but it does make payment somewhat less convenient.
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I sometimes use my N810 as a hold-to-ear phone and use a similar tactic, but it's far from ideal, and a real handset is far better for the task. Still, it works in a pinch. Though any movement (repositioning of hand, changing position, etc) will cause a ton of noise or breaks in the conversation to the listener. Thus, I have to hold very still to make it work properly.
I think a headset is better. Though if the Tab had a built-in phone speaker, I wouldn't mind holding it to my head. Most people would feel stupid doing this, but being uber confident, it simply wouldn't bother me.