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[Asus Transformer TF700] rap6388:
My Decision

I posted this in another thread but felt the need to post here as well since I started this thread. Thank you all for your input:D

I have struggled with this decision since I traded my 201 for the infinity. I knew that the 10.1 would come out during my 30 day exchange so was not too concerned. I want and need to take notes on my pad but also use it for entertainment. The soft sided stylus just does not cut it, although I think supernote is a real good program. My best stylus was my finger. I asked for recommendations in another post and am happy to report that the adonit jot pro is a winner with my infinity.

I believe that the infinity is hands down a better product than the samsung ( I do have a minor drop out issue with wifi that I still have not isolated but believe I can fix with some tweeks to my home network, being it is the only place I have minor issue) . The jot pro works perfect. Had to get rid of the zagg screen protector and am looking for a suitable replacement ( anyone have any ideas) because the the zagg is too sticky. With the jot and supernote it exceeds all of my needs.

Main Deciding factors:

Jot and supernote sufficiently re-create s pen experience.

FULL HD on Infinity

ASUS commitment to upgrade Operating System

Option of using TF keyboard

HD out on Infinity

I believe true multi tasking in Android is less than six months away for all so that feature is short lived for Samsung

Tired of changing tabs.
[Asus Transformer TF700] Ziocomposite:
Had the note included resolution to match the newer tablets then I'd have considered it even with a hundred dollar increase. When I get a chance to play with it then maybe I will change my mind.
[Asus Transformer TF700] Diogenes5:
I say stick with the infinity just because Asus updates their devices way more often than Samsung. The galaxy S II didn't get ICS until relatively recently for example. Absurd given the Galaxy S II was their flagship device a mere 6 months ago.
[Asus Transformer TF700] guthrien:
Honestly, there are several hands on and deep impressions out there. Doesn't sound very impressive. Part of me was considering exchanging the tf700 for it, not anymore.
[Asus Transformer TF700] mbucks911:
its a hard question because the tegra 3 turned out to not be as good as everyone expected it to be, the quad exynos sounds amazing however. but after the .26 update fixed i/o the infinity is very fast and the browsing is much better than the prime, but in my experience samsung has an excellent browser performance. you should go check the note out in a store if you are seriously considering getting the note. i personally think the infinity is a much better tablet because of the screen, the faster updates, the metal build quality, and the dock. the note is still a very good tablet though
[Asus Transformer TF700] gmfeny:
I would have definitely got the note if it wasn't for the resolution. Those processors are beast.
[Asus Transformer TF700] richB7:
I sent my TF700 back last week and will be picking up a Note today. I'll let you know what I find in comparison.
[Asus Transformer TF700] guthrien:
Reviews are not very good so far. Verge hammered it. Ah well, every device has it's fans on xda I hope you guys who grab one enjoy it.
[Asus Transformer TF700] richB7:
Note build quality is good. Thin and light. Screen decent. Feels much more responsive than the TF700.

Display not as nice as the Asus but I will take the better performance over the screen. Pen is nice but not sure how useful it will be . I like the dual front facing speakers. Quite loud.

Ran a couple of benchmarks .... for comparison sakes only.

Quadrant 5384

Antutu 12650
[Asus Transformer TF700] scitech09:
I too debated between the two tablets. I had the HTC Jetstream, which also had an active stylus, and the Galaxy Note phone. In the end, I found that handwritten notes were not as efficient as using a keyboard. Also, handwriting recognition apps are just too frustrating. I am sold on the Transformer series with the dock. I really like having the tablet propped up in the traditional laptop fashion. I do like that the Note tablet has 2 GB of RAM, which I wish the Inifinity had. I have 2 GB of RAM on my Galaxy S3 phone and I find that I don't worry about killing apps in the background. I am sure 1 GB is fine though.

Regarding a screen protector, I got the clear Acase protector from Amazon. It went on very easily and I don't even notice it. Also, it works just fine with the dock, so I definitely recommend it.
[Asus Transformer TF700] yumms:
I was debating between the two tabs too...I've decided on neither.

Like the previous Asais tabs, Infinity still has built quality issues, flash memory speed hasn't increased and the battery capacity is the same as prime...silly to increase the resolution and cpu speed....but not the battery capacity.

On Note, going by the reviews, it does not look like a premium product, not for $500+ at least. Even though the benchmarks are high it still has lag.

I'll wait for the next android tablet, otherwise it's onto MS Surface.
[Asus Transformer TF700] ugotproblemz:
Wow benchmark dont seem that far away...with antutu i get like 12400

seems like the review benchmarks over exaggerated?
[Asus Transformer TF700] richB7:
I read that the infinity antutu score was close with the Note in some other reviews but that was the only one of 7 or 8 in which the TF700 was close. I don't recall now what I was getting on Quadrant with Asus but I think it was much lower. At any rate, the Note has no lag at all. Peppy even.
[Asus Transformer TF700] richB7:
I think those marks reflect my experience in usage. Not comparable to the infinity as the Note is in a whole other league. I honestly feel the Tegra does not match the hype.
[Asus Transformer TF700] d14b0ll0s:
I can't help you with the stylus, as I've been using mine pretty rarely for some markings in PDFs, as writing with SwiftKey or dock keyboard is a lot faster than handwriting for me. If you intend to use the stylus mainly, Samsung "Note" products will be probably better for you. Personally I would never exchange the tablet with a dock and FHD screen for one that doesn't have both of these, even if they paid me.

As to the app, I'm using Evernote, which has a great way of syncing your notes, I've been it only for a week or so, and I'm already using it on my phone and Window laptop as well.
[Asus Transformer TF700] zack1_89:
I've bought one of these while waiting for my tablet to arrive, I've been testing styluses because I'm quite a fan in handwriting on a tablet. It uses a plastic circular bit at the end of a spring as the tip. The tip have bits of sharp edges and might scratch a screen it is being used on. So far I've used it on my iPhone and although it works great, but the frictional sound it makes while the tip is running over the screen is worrying, and at some point it did scratch my screen protector. I don't know if this has any effect on the gorilla glass the TF700 is using, but I am not going to try it without a protector... Although the package includes a protecting sticker for the surface of the tip, the edges are what I'm worried about...
[General Questions and Answers] Neon01:
(also posted at android central) Looking for such a comparison. Sorry if this is posted here somewhere. I searched but didn't see much, surprisingly. Primarily interested in objective facts about the phones. I've currently got a international GNex, and the areas I'm looking for improvement in are:

Battery life, screen (sharpness and uniformity), speaker loudness, a sleep/wake button NOT directly opposed to the volume rocker, video playback capabilities (my Gnex seems to struggle with most 720p videos even with low bitrates, and can't play a LOT of formats even with aftermarket apps like QQ); and GPS issues (lock takes forever...literally, sometimes) no matter what ROM I seem to run.

I really like Jelly Bean, but for what I use my phone for, it's only a marginal improvement over ICS. So I guess the question is, would one of these other phones be better in the metrics I mentioned above? It would stand to reason the GSIII would be similar in a lot of ways (screen, sleep button, etc), but I really don't know. Above all though, I must have absolute buttery smoothness in order to be happy with a phone. Stock ICS or even JB weren't able to give that to me, but Franco's kernel and custom (though largely vanilla) ROMs have gotten me there with the Gnex. I'd hate to make a change to a One X or GSIII if I can't get that smooth experience, even with ROMs.

I hope this isn't construed as an attack on the GNex. I love the phone, and overall I picked it hands down over the iphone 4s when it came down to it, but I'm picky and overall I'm kind of restless when it comes to mobile phone tech ;)

This may be just to tide me over until the new iphone 5 comes out, though we'll see if it'll be good enough to win me over to the iOS camp.
[General Questions and Answers] BenPope:
If you want an objective view, don't post in a forum that is specifically for one of the devices. :screwy:

There must be a dozen comparison threads between the One X and GS3 in the One X forum alone.

Your post is against the rules on multiple counts.
[General Questions and Answers] Neon01:
Screwy? Why? Because people in a One X forum can't tell me if their GPS works reliably? Or if their loudspeaker is loud enough to hear someone when they're on speakerphone? Most of these are pretty objective measures. Tell me, does it make more sense to post a thread inquiring about three devices in a forum where a large percentage of viewers don't have any of the devices, or in a forum where the vast majority of users have at least one of the devices in question?

Really. Because in going through about 4 pages of search results, I turned up only a couple relevant threads, and most of the information they had was very general. Stuff like "I switched from a GSIII to a One X, and I couldn't be happier".

You mean these rules? Which ones, exactly? The only one you could possibly even be referring to is not searching, which I did, in fact, do...as stated in my post.
[General Questions and Answers] JKan Co:
i9300

I9300 its the best mobile device all over the world. Yesterday earned the EISA awrad of best device of Europe.

Its specs are excellent at the moment. i have used it for three days. It has a very big battery life. Its very smooth and superfast. Its ike it is from an another world..

However, its better from this devices and also Lg 4x. At the moment, without new iphone, new WM devices or new CPU, rams ( expect from
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] cjforever29:
Can somebody please post the video player from the stock sgs3, the one that includes pop up player? Thank u!
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] fergie716:
Here you go

http://db.tt/5e9lIman
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] AKfortyseven:
how do you install that?

push or regular apk install?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] XxSilent.NightmarexX:
if you are trying to install it on an AOSP based ROM it wont work due to the fact that its a TW framework feature. not eve nthe music player would install
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] Upstreammiami:
Just download the app called super video
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] AKfortyseven:
on a TW rom how do you install it?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] fergie716:
copy/paste to /system/app change permissions to rw-r--r--
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] XxSilent.NightmarexX:
It should come with it already with stock based roms. But if it got deleted just add the apk to system/app and fix the permissions then reboot if required
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] AKfortyseven:
haha I want it because I have a S2 lol
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] pepelule:
It doesn't open

I installed but its doesnt open well... and got force close : (

Galaxy S2 i9100,,, Galaxy s3 rom DXLPB
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] fergie716:
Not sure it'll work on other devices. Might have a few libs needed to make it work.
[Galaxy Y GT-S5360 General] mathews.inga:
Hi to all

I have my Galaxy Young with Android 2.3.6 but i dont have the WEP key index option (in a Wifi network settings)

I have seen a double chip cell phone with Android 2.3.6 but in this case exists the WEP key index option (in the native options, it isn't a thirth party app)

The question is: How to upgrade my android for include this options? Is it other "compilation" of Android 2.3.6?

Exists Android 2.3.7? Galaxy Y is compatible with 2.3.7?

Thanks and excuse me for my bad english..

Mathews
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] GuestK00208:
Background:

- GSM Galaxy Nexus purchased from Play Store

- Unlocked & Rooted running stock 4.1.1

- on AT&T Network

- Came from an iPhone 4 -- some people still report their phones still try to text me as imessage, despite my having contacted AT&T repeatedly about this and going into apple and clearing out all my data as I've seen recommended online

- I have English (US) downloaded for voice typing and everywhere else it says I can download it.

With that out of the way. Whenever I'm on mobile data and I try to use Google Now, it'll hang on "initializing" for about 30 seconds, then it'll fail. When I retry, it usually works just fine and is quite quick. This problem happens intermittently, although it ALWAYS happens when I first use Google Now when I switch to mobile network.

As a frame of reference, I also have this problem with voice typing. Voice typing won't hang though, it just takes longer (at least 10 seconds) to boot up. Also, I have absolutely no issues on WiFi, other than the occasional issue of Google Now refusing to open a link even though I click it, but that's for another thread and another time.

What's going on here? How can I fix this? I really like using Google Now while driving to pick songs to listen to, but this is an incredible hassle. Thanks y'all
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] biohazard2k:
This is happening to me as well.... only difference is mine is NOT rooted, and I'm using NET10.

I also purchased my Galaxy Nexus Unlocked from the Play store.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] GuestK00208:
Still having this issue. It's damned annoying. I believe it has something to do with Google trying to use online voice recognition but not getting a good enough signal and subsequently failing.

Why not just default to offline? We already have the language pack installed. Wish I could choose, so that way I can setup a Tasker profile to automatically default to offline when I'm away from Wifi.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] currentsupply:
Have this same issue too. Voice search was actually better/more reliable with ICS (hell even froyo). All I get is initializing. Annoying.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] rebayona:
Solved!

Still no fix coming from Google, but at least one nice guy made a temp fix while they do it.

Look for "Voice Command" app on Google Play. Developer's name is IT-DEV-CROWD or code.google.com/p/android/issues/detail?id=42178#c37

It worked for me, after trying a lot of different configurations.
[Xperia Play Themes and Apps] fma965:
SuperSpeed (Bloat Remover) 0.3

Hey guys i created a small customizable update.zip which is currently able to remove the bloatware you select.

Its using AROMA to allow for customizations and a lot more features will be coming soon.

Features!​

Remove BloatWare
Remove Certain Apps
Enable ZRAM
ZipAlign at boot (not tested)
Switch WiFi Modules
More to come.

ScreenShots!​

How to use!​

Just download the attached zip file
copy it to your sdcard
load recovery
install my zip
choose the options you like.

Credits!​

Me for the script :)

Amarullz for the aroma installer

NeoJeo for the screenshots

Doomlord for the modules

Sony for making the device

ImbaWind for the Adrenaline™ Boost

And every one else who deserves credit.

Changelog!​

V0.3
- Fixed the broken code with zram and zipalign (It didn't work before)
- Fixed the 2 Bloatware Sections
- Fixed Typos

V0.2
- Added ZRAM Enabler
- Added ZipAlign At Boot (Not Tested)

V0.1
- Initial Release

DONT REPLY SAYING "THANKS" INSTEAD CLICK THE "THANKS" BUTTON (only if you want to!)
[Xperia Play Themes and Apps] sufy1000:
Does it need root ?
[Xperia Play Themes and Apps] fma965:
well it needs recovery.
[Xperia Play Themes and Apps] lightningdude:
It needs to be flashed in CWM, so yes, you need root.

Good work, fma965, we've needed something like this for a while. Now maybe we'll have less of the "I've accidentally deleted ______.apk but I need it back!"
[Xperia Play Themes and Apps] fma965:
Thanks. lol whats up with your signature? it's true though.
[Xperia Play Themes and Apps] sdojoin:
But can't we just use TB for something like that?? Plus with TB we can backed up individual app that we want to remove/un-install. Just in case we want it back we can just simply restore it back. So my Q is what's so special bout using this?? Its there something u didn't or forgot to mention?? Just curious, really.:)

Kindly Hit Thanks Button if i've help u in anyway.;)
[Xperia Play Themes and Apps] fma965:
i dunno, i guess so lol. i made this cause someone wanted a lightweight rom and i couldn't be bothered to make a lightweight rom so i made this script that removes the same stuff i remove but also gives you option to uncheck something you may want to keep.
[Xperia Play Themes and Apps] lightningdude:
It inspired me. To lol, that is. Mostly because of the situation.

Some people (noobs) get in trouble using TB, or would prefer a quicker way of doing it. Personal preference, I suppose. Besides, in the Android community, having more options is always better.

Sent from my Xperia Play
[Xperia Play Themes and Apps] fma965:
Version 0.2 released

Changelog!

V0.2

- Added ZRAM Enabler

- Added ZipAlign At Boot

V0.1

- Initial Release
[Xperia Play Themes and Apps] wuby:
Cool! I'm always aware that if i root ill brick it but when i root i will need it ^^
[Xperia Play Themes and Apps] fma965:
you can't brick your phone from rooting as you can just reflash rom.
[Xperia Play Themes and Apps] leots:
Is this for ICS or Gingerbread?

Sent from my Xperia Play!
[Xperia Play Themes and Apps] fma965:
both but it prob wont work well for ics depends on app names
[Xperia Play Themes and Apps] Shaun27:
with zram do we need a custom kernel or it works with stock ?
[Xperia Play Themes and Apps] fma965:
lol tbh i dunno just added it as a feature, im guessing you need a kernel that supports init.d
[Xperia Play Themes and Apps] wuby:
But i heard that many ppl have bricked his phone. And im not an "advanced Android user", i dont know what program i need to use when rooting blabla what i need to do when this happens etc...
[Xperia Play Themes and Apps] ozzmanj1:
I have been using DoomLords Zram enabler on the DoomKernel for months... no issues
[Xperia Play Themes and Apps] fma965:
http://forgottencoders.co.uk/thread-27.html < easy guide on rooting the xperia play written by me.
[Xperia Play Themes and Apps] wuby:
Yay! Thanks! Will root tommorow! Btw do i have to clean the phone? Btw2: How i will be able to install gin2jb? Can i unroot and go to stock rom? Sorry for being offtopic :)
[Xperia Play Themes and Apps] fma965:
hey well what do you mean clean the phone? no wiping is needed

Just download the rom and then use the clockwork mod for locked bootloaders (sorry my bootloader is unlocked so i dunno)

I suggest true ancenstor instead of Gin2JB but it depends on what you want it for.

o and yeah you can go back to stock by either unrooting or by flashing the stock FTF file via flashtool
[Xperia Play Themes and Apps] narflynn619:
What are the prerequisites? Any ROM? Any kernel? Any baseband?
[Xperia Play Themes and Apps] fma965:
Best to have stock or stock based rom
[Xperia Play Themes and Apps] wuby:
Thanks, btw i have unlocked bootloader, so im going to do it =D
[Xperia Play Themes and Apps] fma965:
in that case do this. http://forgottencoders.co.uk/thread-31.html its easier :)
[Xperia Play Themes and Apps] wuby:
Aargh, the SuperOneClick always freeze at step 2.... running at XP
[Xperia Play Themes and Apps] fma965:
did you read what i just posted? -
[Xperia Play Themes and Apps] nvo2411:
Well it work on SAMSUNG galaxy s2
[Xperia Play Themes and Apps] wuby:
sry :3 but the flash tool seems a little bit complicated...
[Xperia Play Themes and Apps] fma965:
Yes as long as you have recovery (and can usually delete files via recovery) but obviously the name of the bloatware will be different so i don;t know how well it work
[Xperia Play Themes and Apps] fma965:
you got teamviewer?
[Xperia Play Themes and Apps] wuby:
yea
[Xperia Play Themes and Apps] fma965:
i can root your phone for you over teamviewer in about 5mins if you want. pm me you id and password (only if you want ofcourse)

EDIT: Done! if any one else wants there phone rooted i can do it for them over teamviewer for the next few hours.
[Xperia Play Themes and Apps] wuby:
Thanks man for big help! Now im not afraid of rooting :D Btw how can i install recovery so i can install gin2jb?
[Xperia Play Themes and Apps] fma965:
its simple lol teamviewer?
[Xperia Play Themes and Apps] fma965:
Screenshots added to first post but not very good quality, DDMS doesnt work in recovery so used a old android phone :(
[Xperia Play Themes and Apps] romeo_charly:
About the thread... It works on locked bootloader? And what about the rom?? Still need testers??

Cheers mate!! :cool:
[Xperia Play Themes and Apps] fma965:
no longer making rom, works on locked bootloader if you have CWM.
[Xperia Play Themes and Apps] romeo_charly:
I've been trying your bloatware remover the last 24h and i have this:

Less time to boot (25-30 secs :D), a lot of free ram (from 130 to 240-260 :D), launcher smoother- a lot- and no redraws any more :D, everything's faster even my 3g connection :D, gaming performance is better a lot, now i can play asphalt 7, spiderman, batman, modern combat 3, shadowgun with no lags any more!!! :D

I don't know if zipalign at boot is working, but everything else is working better. Your tool made True Ancestor 1.6 LE even better!! Now my phone is flying!! Literally!!

Thanks in advance, cheers mate! :D
[Xperia Play Themes and Apps] fma965:
Thanks more features coming soon, such as different launchers (replaces current 1 , bravia engine, and other tweaks like that.)
[Xperia Play Themes and Apps] fma965:
Taking requests , PM me or reply with your requests
[Xperia Play Themes and Apps] romeo_charly:
Is possible to add a package installer for multiple flasheable zips???

Just wondering... :)
[Xperia Play Themes and Apps] mykamran:
Its very good and fasted my phone but my phone miss charge more than ago how can fixe this problem?
[Xperia Play Themes and Apps] fma965:
Maybe but the file size would be very large

Nothing to do with this script, charge phone fully and wipe battery stats in recovery
[Xperia Play Themes and Apps] fma965:
Lol oops, please note that the 2 bloatware options don't currently do anything as i forgot to write the updater-script code for them :) adding it now.
[Xperia Play Themes and Apps] fma965:
Fixed, latest version uploaded on first post
[Xperia Play Themes and Apps] gregbradley:
I just saw this thread on facebook.

I have rooted and bootloader unlocked neo running stock ICS with alliance custom kernel.

What do you reckon the chances are of this working on that?

I have already removed all my bloatware, but can I link this thread to the apps and themes section...or is this only going to work on the play?
[Xperia Play Themes and Apps] fma965:
i reckon it will most likely work quite well, depends on the bloatware file names. feel free to link it or whatever :)

EDIT: Didn't expect this to be on the front page but thanks to all.
[Xperia Play Themes and Apps] gregbradley:
Will do, and good work.
[Xperia Play Themes and Apps] fma965:
i am going to expand this in to different sections, like play, arc, ray etc but i don't have any of these devices so i will need testers or a list of what is confirmed bloatware.

EDIT: that wasn't very clear i meant i will try to add different sections to my script. You chose the phone you have (xperia 2011 models) and then it will list a customized bloat ware list designed for that phone. (maybe even for that ROM)
[Xperia Play Themes and Apps] jlover1402:
work ARC with .587 Firmware .

thank
[Xperia Play Themes and Apps] fma965:
Are you saying it is working? or asking does it work?