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2010-11-11
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This is entirely too cool. Guess what's coming to Gingerbread?!
Wii-like motion sensing!!!!
http://androidandme.com/2010/11/news...on-processing/
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C7JQ7Rpwn2k
Having an API to control these will issue in a new way of interacting with your device! AMAZING!
It's worth noting that the Galaxy Tab has a 3-axis gyro and accelerometer. It's nice to know that an API will simplify this for developer --> more apps using this tech.
Last edited by Capt'n Corrupt; 2010-11-11 at 21:32.
Wii-like motion sensing!!!!
http://androidandme.com/2010/11/news...on-processing/
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C7JQ7Rpwn2k
Having an API to control these will issue in a new way of interacting with your device! AMAZING!
It's worth noting that the Galaxy Tab has a 3-axis gyro and accelerometer. It's nice to know that an API will simplify this for developer --> more apps using this tech.
Last edited by Capt'n Corrupt; 2010-11-11 at 21:32.
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2010-11-12
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Wow, what a great talk on Sensor Fusion, that is to be included in Gingerbread. It's really a powerful toolkit for eliminating the mire that is processing accelerometer data in an easy, useful, and accurate way!
Expect to see MANY applications that take advantage of these sensors in the near future. I wonder how other OSs expose this data to developers?
Here's one showing intertial measurements (note how inaccurate the accelerometer only data is):
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y3TzhXYF0Lg
Expect to see MANY applications that take advantage of these sensors in the near future. I wonder how other OSs expose this data to developers?
Here's one showing intertial measurements (note how inaccurate the accelerometer only data is):
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y3TzhXYF0Lg
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2010-11-12
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Short of having a Tab in my hand to sit down and compare but I am fascinated by the series of comparison photos here with the Streak.
http://www.streaksmart.com/2010/11/d...-tab.html#more
Bearing in mind that the Streak fits comfortably in my pockets including shirt pocket and especially rear jeans pocket when walking, I am intrigued by the viewable information on the two screens.
Android Market Apps in both landscape and portrait mode: There is more information on the Streak, the Tab is just bigger and more spaced out.
Webpage landscape more: the Tab displays 3 more lines. At least if i squint at the enlarged image that how I count it - happy to be corrected though.
I shall be very interested to read Jenn’s more detailed comparisons in due course but so far the Streak doesn’t seem to suffer much disadvantage in use and has a huge advantage in portability.
Self evidently I would expect photos and videos to be much better on the Tab.
http://www.streaksmart.com/2010/11/d...-tab.html#more
Bearing in mind that the Streak fits comfortably in my pockets including shirt pocket and especially rear jeans pocket when walking, I am intrigued by the viewable information on the two screens.
Android Market Apps in both landscape and portrait mode: There is more information on the Streak, the Tab is just bigger and more spaced out.
Webpage landscape more: the Tab displays 3 more lines. At least if i squint at the enlarged image that how I count it - happy to be corrected though.
I shall be very interested to read Jenn’s more detailed comparisons in due course but so far the Streak doesn’t seem to suffer much disadvantage in use and has a huge advantage in portability.
Self evidently I would expect photos and videos to be much better on the Tab.
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2010-11-12
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Originally Posted by Rebski
I am actually considering getting a dell streak for my phone upgrade. Would exclude the need to carry around a 3G tablet. Would still want a 7 inch tablet for surfing, viewing photos and videos at home but then would be able to just go for a cheaper wi fi only version. All depends on what honeycomb brings to the table though. Doubt the dell streak will get gingerbread let alone honeycomb. If honeycomb is pretty amazing then may just go for a tablet that can run honeycomb and forget about the dell streak.
Short of having a Tab in my hand to sit down and compare but I am fascinated by the series of comparison photos here with the Streak.
http://www.streaksmart.com/2010/11/d...-tab.html#more
Bearing in mind that the Streak fits comfortably in my pockets including shirt pocket and especially rear jeans pocket when walking, I am intrigued by the viewable information on the two screens.
Android Market Apps in both landscape and portrait mode: There is more information on the Streak, the Tab is just bigger and more spaced out.
Webpage landscape more: the Tab displays 3 more lines. At least if i squint at the enlarged image that how I count it - happy to be corrected though.
I shall be very interested to read Jenn’s more detailed comparisons in due course but so far the Streak doesn’t seem to suffer much disadvantage in use and has a huge advantage in portability.
Self evidently I would expect photos and videos to be much better on the Tab.
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2010-11-12
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Fortune Review
http://tech.fortune.cnn.com/2010/11/...ad-competitor/
Galaxy Tab with Bluetooth mouse and keyboard. Impressive.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SNw1Pe8dtCI
http://tech.fortune.cnn.com/2010/11/...ad-competitor/
Galaxy Tab with Bluetooth mouse and keyboard. Impressive.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SNw1Pe8dtCI
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2010-11-12
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Originally Posted by 513
The wrap up says it all:
Fortune Review
http://tech.fortune.cnn.com/2010/11/...ad-competitor/
"I'll say this: If I was only allowed one mobile device besides my computer, I'd pick the Galaxy Tab."
This mirrors my intuition exactly. We're not at the point that a Tab can replace a laptop for all tasks, but it seems to replace 90% of common tasks quite well and does it better than a smartphone due to the comfortable and more dense screen. As such, it's an excellent compliment to the laptop/netbook for quick access when a larger laptop is a bit too much -- 90% of the time.
Originally Posted by 513
This is seriously impressive. I'd like to see this with ubuntu running in Android.
Galaxy Tab with Bluetooth mouse and keyboard. Impressive.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SNw1Pe8dtCI
Oh, and welcome to the forum!
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2010-11-12
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Oh, and I totally called it! I mentioned some pages back that the Tab would make feature phones much attractive, which is a sentiment represented nigh verbatim in the Fortune article.
With a Tab, a feature phone or Bluetooth handset becomes much more attractive than a full fledged smartphone. Keep the Tab in your bag, and a truly TINY handset in your pocket to take/make calls on-the-go. A similar thing can be done with a BT headset if you set the Tab to ring.
BT handsets are a market rarity, but hopefully we see more of them soon. The Galaxy Tab stylus apparently does double duty as a handset for those that don't mind talking into their pens (ie. me)
The best part is, that you needn't sacrifice device usability in this case. You can still tweet, surf, game, etc, on a comfortably sized screen and maintain the 'phone' function of your smartphone with *less* space taken up in the pocket. The downside is that you need a bag to comfortably carry the device -- less of a concern for certain occasions.
I would love to see a diminutive (and stylish) sling/sash bag that could hold the Tab and little else!
With a Tab, a feature phone or Bluetooth handset becomes much more attractive than a full fledged smartphone. Keep the Tab in your bag, and a truly TINY handset in your pocket to take/make calls on-the-go. A similar thing can be done with a BT headset if you set the Tab to ring.
BT handsets are a market rarity, but hopefully we see more of them soon. The Galaxy Tab stylus apparently does double duty as a handset for those that don't mind talking into their pens (ie. me)
The best part is, that you needn't sacrifice device usability in this case. You can still tweet, surf, game, etc, on a comfortably sized screen and maintain the 'phone' function of your smartphone with *less* space taken up in the pocket. The downside is that you need a bag to comfortably carry the device -- less of a concern for certain occasions.
I would love to see a diminutive (and stylish) sling/sash bag that could hold the Tab and little else!
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2010-11-12
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Here's an iFixit teardown of the Galaxy Tab!
http://www.ifixit.com/Teardown/Samsu...eardown/4103/1
I rather like this. It shows how easy it is to get to the battery if you have the right tools (tri-wing screws and a small pry-bar). I'm no longer worried about changing the battery. While you're not going to be changing the battery on the road, it's still nice to know that you can get an aftermarket battery to replace the old one for presumably less than it would cost to take it to a service centre, and a much lower time requirement as well.
Here's a link to an iFixit kits that contains the necessary screw-driver tip:
http://www.ifixit.com/Tools/Home-Tech-Toolkit/IF145-047
http://www.ifixit.com/Tools/26-Piece...-Kit/IF145-028
http://www.ifixit.com/Tools/54-Piece...-Kit/IF145-022
The first kit (pictured) contains the the prybar. For the others, the prybar will have to be purchased separately. This can perhaps be substituted for something thin and sturdy, as it's only required to pry off the battery connector without tearing the wires or damaging the main board.
It's interesting to note, that unlike the iPad this device doesn't have any components that self-destruct when you open the device, so it can be opened quite easily again and again.
Last edited by Capt'n Corrupt; 2010-11-12 at 14:46.
http://www.ifixit.com/Teardown/Samsu...eardown/4103/1
I rather like this. It shows how easy it is to get to the battery if you have the right tools (tri-wing screws and a small pry-bar). I'm no longer worried about changing the battery. While you're not going to be changing the battery on the road, it's still nice to know that you can get an aftermarket battery to replace the old one for presumably less than it would cost to take it to a service centre, and a much lower time requirement as well.
Here's a link to an iFixit kits that contains the necessary screw-driver tip:
http://www.ifixit.com/Tools/Home-Tech-Toolkit/IF145-047
http://www.ifixit.com/Tools/26-Piece...-Kit/IF145-028
http://www.ifixit.com/Tools/54-Piece...-Kit/IF145-022
The first kit (pictured) contains the the prybar. For the others, the prybar will have to be purchased separately. This can perhaps be substituted for something thin and sturdy, as it's only required to pry off the battery connector without tearing the wires or damaging the main board.
It's interesting to note, that unlike the iPad this device doesn't have any components that self-destruct when you open the device, so it can be opened quite easily again and again.
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2010-11-12
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Doubt the dell streak will get gingerbread let alone honeycomb.
If this is just your opinion then it runs contrary to mine and who cares anyway. However, if you can demonstrate that it is true then you have just ruined my day.
I would love to see a diminutive (and stylish) sling/sash bag that could hold the Tab and little else!
http://www.hazard4.com/products_tonto.html
However there are those numerous occasions when a bag is not appropriate and I travel light with some cash in one pocket and the phone in another. So I have to say that as an all round portable pocketable device then for me the Streak wins hands down.
I can envisage many scenarios when a 7” would be preferable, but they are not sufficiently prevalent to justify my having both a 5” and a 7” phone.
A future 7” device will no doubt provoke sufficient techno lust that my rational decision making will fly out the window but the Samsung Tab is not that device.
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It seems that Mark Shuttle worth just dropped a bomb on his blog regarding Linero, Ubuntu and Android:
This means very interesting things for the future and will make it possible for apps to function across OSs! Win-win-win.