yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] s2h2golf:
OK, so here's the rundown on this tablet. I just picked it up at Sears (last one in stock). It has a Imapx200 (whatever that is) 1ghz processor and a TFT resistive screen. It has 2 mini USB ports - one for attaching a regular USB dongle (included) and one for updating (I assume I can use any mini USB cable and connect it to the computer). It also has HDMI out. The screen is very responsive and I can swipe it side to side without any trouble (the stylus works even better). It's smooth for a resistive screen. It's supposedly running 2.1, although I cannot confirm that because it doesn't tell you much under "About Phone." I cannot do much with it at this point because I need a microSD card to use the camera and add apps. I downloaded the Market vending.apk and will try that once I get a new memory card.

Update: found a microUSB card and put it in with the vending.apk app on it and it will not install. Not a big deal really, but the thing that I am most upset about is there is no FFC!! The picture, the box, the website, all state FFC but it is no where on there. There is a camera button on the notification bar - when you press it, it makes a shutter sound but there is no camera lens anywhere around the bezel and no pictures show up under media. This is going back - too bad.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] joesespn:
FWIW - I ordered my Maylong M-150 on 11/1. I called and asked why it hadn't shipped on the 5th, they said it was backordered and would ship within 7 business days. It just shipped today 11/10.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] nebulous123:
I ordered my Maylong M-150 the evening of 10/27 and received the confirmation of shipment on 11/05. Which is exactly 7 business days. However here it is 11/10 and UPS still haven't received the package to ship. I called Walgreen CS earlier today and they apologized for the product not shipping out already, saying they would refund my shipping cost of $4.95 and had no response to when the product would ship and when i would be receiving it. So now if I decide to return it I won't be out the 5% restocking fee ($5 non-refundable shipping free / $99 product = you get the picture). So now I just sit and wait. Thanks to all the devs pushing this device's lack luster capabilities, I can't wait to tinker with it during my 30 day trial period.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] teardropcity:
Walgreens does NOT know what they are doing

I have been following this thread since the beginning. I ordered my Maylong on 10/27. I called Walgreens serveral days later when I had not received any real confirmation. That's when I was told there was a 7-10 day processing time that did NOT include a 5-7 day shipping time. This was not clearly noted on the website. I placed 2 more calls after more time went by, and I was reading on various message boards about people being refunded and orders canceled by Walgreens. I was told it would ship "soon" and the 4.99 fee would be refunded. Finally on 11/05, I received a tracking number from UPS. But as I am sure you can guess, as of today 11/10, it still says only "billing info received". I called today and spoke to a Walgreens rep who swore that my package went out on 11/5 and that UPS was just not updating info on their side. She also told me because tomorrow is a holiday I would receive it no later than 11/17! I called UPS, who are in fact shipping as normal tomorrow, but they informed they have never even received a package and to contact Walgreens. I called back and spoke to another rep who swore UPS was wrong and it was on it's way, she also said she did not know where the 11/17 date came from and that the rep may have made it up! I then emailed Maylong directly, who replied to me earlier telling me it will actually ship out TODAY! and that the tracking info will be updated tonight! Good Grief, all this crap for a 100 dollar tablet.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] burning_temptation:
Forever Wait

I have been following the threads as well as I eagerly waited for any news to come of my device, and mods or upgrades, and the hope they will not just tell those of us patiently waiting to bugger off. After reading teardrop's post, I must say I am not overly enthusiastic that Maylong is not pulling our chain as well. I think this whole damn thing took off like wildfire and now they are scrambling to do whatever they can after failing to place enough orders for these devices. I know exactly what Walgreens is doing. Its a fun old trick, get the pre-printed labels and slap them on the boxes with the orders ready to leave. That way they can claim they have "shipped" these items without having the boxes actually leave their facility. If my device ever arrives, I plan to do a backup first, then play with it including updating to 2.x and giving it a try. Worst cast is I return it in 30 days and spend the extra on the Sylvania at K-Mart. If those do not sell out anyway. Also a note, I was looking at the possibility of the new Barnes and Noble Nook Color, and even though its running Android 2.x, it cannot do App Market or any of the other cool things most Android devices can. Most of us (myself included) are probably just too impatient for a value alternative to the I-Pad to come out. I think middle of next year will see some truly awesome deals come out. I am still hopeful however.

Burn
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] nebulous123:
UPS shipment has finally gone out!!

Purchased - 10/27

Received shipped UPS tracking number - 11/5

Stopped showing error and was replaced with "BILLING INFORMATION RECEIVED" - 11/8

UPS tracking updated to "ORIGIN SCAN" - 11/10

Rescheduled ETA for package - 11/16

It's about time...
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] FredOak3:
Wahoo mine too

Rescheduled Deliver Date 11/12

And it freaking better not be one of the defective ones!
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] anjenaire:
May be Long to Ship Finally Over

Ordered mine on the 26th of October, received "shipped" notice on the 3rd and finally at 7:39 p.m. (EST) notice that it had an "origin scan" from Michigan. Not ETA or other information. It probably will be at least three days from Michigan to Connecticut (so much for 3 to 7 days).

I have such a bad taste in my mouth about the delay and lag that I probably will return the unit on day 29 just because. (Of course I suspect the 30 days goes all the way back to when I ordered the unit :) ...).

What I have decided is I want a unit with Android 2.2, capacitive screen, replaceable battery, front webcam (for Skype calls), HDMI out. Any suggestions? I know it won't be $100 but I would like to stay under $250 with a 7 inch screen.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] audiomixman:
Woo-hoo! UPS has my two as well (for $99, I figured I'd get two as they'll make darn nice digital picture frames if nothing else :-)

Ordered on 10/27

Status: In Transit

Rescheduled Delivery Date: 11/12/2010

Shipped To: MD, US

Shipped/Billed On: 11/01/2010

Type: Package Service:

GROUND Weight: 3

So Maylong didn't lie when I called them the other day. A shipment came in from the factory (in China?) and they shipped them out from MI the same day to those who ordered between 10/26 and 10/28. Those who ordered later should expect similar from what I was told. They've got the factory cranking on production as demand was much higher than they expected.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] maestroteague:
No update for me:mad: I ordered on the 28th, finally received "shipped" email on Nov. 9, UPS still says no such package on their website. Will it ever end? An I just noticed that the "shipped" email says that my credit card was charged on the 9th, and here it is on the evening of the 10th and my credit card shows no charge. I'm just shocked (dripping sarcasm).

For the guy that was asking about a 2.2 pad, you may want to check out:

(Can't post url links yet!) - google "buyadroid blogspot" and look in the 8" tablets at the SL-A8

It's an 8 inch, but I think covers your other specs. Only one I'm not sure about is whether you wanted a capacitive screen - you won't get that for under $300 I don't think. This seller is well-respected over on the slatedroid forums - located in Canada but has specific suppliers in China. I've never ordered from him, but am thinking about it if/when I return the Maylong. I'm afraid that to get what we're really looking for, we're going to have to wait until February or March of next year. By then, the 3.0 tablets should be out, and 2.1 or 2.2 tabs should be as cheap as the 1.6 tabs are now, or at least close to it. We can hope anyway. I was hoping to use the Maylong to get my feet wet and see if it was worth justifying getting a larger, more advanced one after the first of the year. Good luck.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] audiomixman:
Try your tracking again in the morning. I suppose if you ordered late on the 28th, you might not ship until Maylong gets their next shipment from the factory. Patience, grasshopper :-)
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] anthonygobot:
My buddy brought over his Viewsonic G Tablet (from Sears) and after he has tweeked it I must say I am impressed. Guess now mine is gonna look like a turd after playing with the Viewsonic.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] jammallnyte:
Mine is updated too. 11/15 next freaking Monday. That will mean it took 3 1/2 weeks from ordering to getting. Bullcrap.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] Dougefresh91:
Wow. I didn't realize so many people were still waiting on their tablets. This means I'll be lucky to get mine by December.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] Panoramicpants:
Ordered on the 27th, and like many, I got my "real" confirmation from UPS today. Luckily, since I live close to the shipping point (shipped from Michigan, I'm in Illinois), my tablet is already out for delivery. Will have it once I get home from work. I'm honestly not expecting much based on what others hands-on have been, but I just want a tiny internet something from the bedroom. Hopefully there will be some sort of improved ROM, since it looks like the latest one has been having issues.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] teardropcity:
Maylong was telling the truth, that it did in fact ship out yesterday. UPS tracking as of this morning shows it made it from MI to IL. Of course, I am all the way in WA, so it will be awhile. I wonder what they were telling Walgreens, though, as there was certainly some bad info being given out to customers.

Another tablet that has come to my knowledge since ordering the Maylong is the

Huawei Ideos S7. It's 300 dollars and has a resistive screen, but it does have 2.1 and legal non hacked marketplace installed, as well as a 3G slot, to make calls if your into that.

It's available at Best Buy right now. Most of the videos I have seen of it, are of the pre-retail addition, so I would like to know more about it, specifically battery life, as it seems pretty obvious that the Maylong's sucks. There is a actually a decent video on Best Buy's site as part of a review.

But I will wait on the Maylong to get here first, and see if it does indeed fit my needs.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] zaxondis:
Not getting it I guess

So after calling walgreens to see about getting my shipping back it turns out they were able to cancel my order after all. (Had called about this a few days back). So now I have a refund and I guess I'll be looking into a slightly more expensive tablet. I'll keep my eye on this forum for ideas though. Thanks to all who contributed to the thread with all this info!
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] Dougefresh91:
I just got the "your order has shipped" email from my Nov 3rd order. I'll be interested to see whether or not it actually starts moving, as right now it just says billing info received.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] teardropcity:
Check Directly with Maylong. Call them or send them an email and tell them the date you ordered and ask when it will actually ship. They seem to be truthful about it when Walgreens isn't.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] anthonygobot:
I bypassed Walgreens this time and emailed Maylong about the Walgreens issue. Funny thing is I got a shipping confirmation an hour later. I didnt call them complaining I just asked how come the orders are so far behind. As of right now it is stating billing information received. Good enough!
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] Dougefresh91:
I emailed Maylong. Today must be day 7 since I got my "shipping confirmation". I'll be calling Walgreens tomorrow because no one contacted me about getting me the sale price either.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] anthonygobot:
I was still charged $132 and when I called the operator said they will credit back the $30 and it was noted in the file. We shall see...
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] The code stops here:
Glad to see people are starting to see movement on their May take a long time to get

I am happy for all of those waiting who now have confirmation something is shipped and moving.

My new one that I ordered Tuesday afternoon and was shipped Tuesday afternoon and showed up in Charlotte this morning...unfortunately it was shipped USPS so I won't see it until around noon tomorrow...I am hoping to work with it and then start tweaking it...but it's not a Maylong...

Hope all Veterans and families of Veterans have a great day...remember there is a reason we are free...

Blue
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] FredOak3:
It just a shame that our Maylong doesn't seem to be going any where with rooting or other ROMs. It was my intent to play with it for a couple weeks and then start seeing how I could "improve" it.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] 11Vanguard:
Android Market install

Has anyone been able to successfully install the FULL, REAL Android Market (Vending.apk v1.6.6) onto the stock [un-rooted] Maylong M150? I've tried every way I know how without any luck.:confused:

I was able to install the Facebook app, Gmail app, Astro File Manager and Slacker Radio app via USB. Slacker launches, but it sure doesn't stream any music :(
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] elmonica:
Delivery date

I ordered my Maylong tablet on October 26th. It is now in transit and scheduled for delivery on November 16th. It took four days for the UPS shipping notification status to change from pending to shipped.

I plan on returning my unit the day I get it. I ordered the Sylvania model from Sears.com today where it is on sale for $149. It supposedly has a 1ghz processor and runs Android 2.1. I thought the $50 dollar difference was worth it, plus I can probably return it to my local Sears if it bites. While I haven't received the shipment notification, the estimate was I should get it in 7 days. We will see.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] jammallnyte:
so I called to here them tell me the exact return policy. Told me 30 days and I asked from when cause the time I get it next week it'll be 3 1/2 weeks after I ordered it. Said from when I get it. Told him I didn't trust his company because I've been told so many things the last 3 weeks. I said you might wanna be prepared for a lot of returns and he brushed me with "I can't see that. We're sell tons of these " I was like selling yeah but sure not delievering.

With the crap they've put ne through if that thing even lags a second it goes back. Store only 3 blocks away.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] FredOak3:
According to the Toys R Us Black Friday circular, the Sylvania device will sell for $139.99. The deal, according to the store, will be available from 10pm on Thanksgiving Day until 1pm on Black Friday.

That gives me 2 weeks to play with the Maylong to decide if I return it or give it to the kids and try the Sylvania
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] elmonica:
Sylvania

Yeah, I missed that Black Friday ad, but I usually prefer not to go shopping on Black Friday.

In case anyone is interested in some unboxing photos of that sylvania tablet, there is some decent info if you Google

Sylvania SYNET7LP Work-In-Progress

Apparently I am not allowed to post a link.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] Smib:
Same here.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] Panoramicpants:
Been playing around with my Maylong, and I think that it's going to go back to Walgreens. It's a pretty crappy resistive touchscreen. The ones on the DS are more responsive by a long shot. Can't say that it's particularly a positive experience, especially since I crashed straight away.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] FredOak3:
Well I ordered the Sylvania anyway from KMart, figure I can decide which one is worth the money and take the other back or give it to the kids.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] elmonica:
Sylvania

I don't know much about the blog Tipstir where the guy is doing a review of the Sylvania (in progress), but he seems to have high praise for it. Of course the screen is still resistive and it has no camera (unlike the Maylong), but he says it is very fast, including boot-up.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] FredOak3:
Well the Maylong is suppose to be here tomorrow and the Sylvania by the 17th, so I'll be able to do some side by side testing and maybe do some video documenting the results.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] elmonica:
Excellent. Maybe someone needs to start a new thread for the Sylvania 7". I hope there will be no delays in the delivery of the Sylvania like there was with the Maylong.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] maestroteague:
I wouldn't count on the Toys R Us having more than 2-3 of them in stock, though. Sears has in stock online for only $10 more - and in some stores. I got the only one in stock at my local Sears.

I have been following tipster's site as a result of his attempts to develop a new rom for the Maylong. His innitial impressions of this sylvania are very good. There are some things that it doesn't have, but its processor is almost 3 times as fast as the maylong, and is supposedly much better, including android 2.1. I decided it was worth the extra $50 to me. I'm still gonna open the maylong and check it out when it arrives, but it will probably go right back to Walgreens - I can't be more disappointed with their customer service, and I told them so in the "customer satisfaction survey" that I received before my item was actually even shipped! Might still be with $100 as ereader and such, and I may pass up the sylvania and get the 10" with very similar specs that is on buyadroid dot blogspot dot com that he calls the hype-pad. Still waiting....
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] jingletard:
First time poster here, I found this thread while searching around for opinions on the Maylong M-150. My tablet was also stuck in 'Biilling Information Received' in the UPS system for about a week. I originally ordered it on 10/27 and it just got delivered today on 11/11.

They sent me a used one. That's the best way I can describe the quality of what I got, particularly the screen. It's all scratched up and has scuff marks, and any sort of white background on the screen you can plainly see a sort of rainbow hue on it. As in, it looks like what your smartphone screen would look like after you've held it up to your greasy face.

I honestly thought there was some really muddy looking sticker on the entire screen, but that isn't the case (I even tried looking for a sticker to peel off of the thing and was disappointed when I didn't find one). Also, there are pretty big gaps in the seams between the screen & the bezel. So much so that the screen looks like it's bulging out on some edges.

The thing is slow, but I expected that. What I didn't expect is the battery literally running out from 50% capacity to 0% in about a half an hour. My experience with this thing has been terrible so far, I'm absolutely returning it and going for a Sylvania tablet from Sears or some other sub $199 tablet. I really bought this thing because it was on sale, I didn't expect a miracle but I really don't think this thing is even worth the $100 I paid for it. It's poorly made, terrible quality, and the battery life is horrible.

I have pictures of the thing I took with my iPhone and unfortunately, I can't post them in here. If a friendly moderator happens to stop by this thread, apparently I need my account validated before I post outside links. Please let me know once this is done so I can post up some hosted image files of how terrible the screen is.

I didn't expect a fully functional Android tablet for $100 so it didn't disappoint me in that respect. I expected something I could tinker with and break my cherry to the Android world (I'm an iOS user). It does run Android 1.6, but I'm really thinking you guys should return this thing and spend the extra $50-$100 to bump up to something which will most likely have a better build quality, faster processor, and a newer version of Android that won't require rooting. Also, mine has the latest firmware which (from what I've read) can't be rooted or modified in any way, so this thing is essentially useless to me now.

Anyway, I'm done ranting. I just think you can get so much more if you dump a bit more cash in to a tablet. Thanks for reading!
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] jammallnyte:
so I used the Sears app and found a store that had a Sylvania in stick and it is on sale for $149. Just picked it up and am heading home. I'm excited. That may "take" long will get here Monday and goes right back. Done!

Ill give you guts a full report tomorrow.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] Dougefresh91:
The Slyvania is starting to sound pretty good now. I think I may cancel tomorrow. I've had enough of the games with Walgreens.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] jammallnyte:
OK. Video of the unboxing is coming. Couple of things so far. No market. Sam is installed and I could not install the market so that is a downside. Not sure about the screen. So different from my vibrant. But any how more info to acme as I am installing apparently from my SD card

BTW... anyone know about a root for it?
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] elmonica:
sylvania

Looks like tipstir finished his review. He says his USB ports were DOA. Anyway here was his summary:

This one I rate it stars 3.9 out of 5

Wow Factor Level: 70%

Pros: Blazing Fast Speed, Boots Up real quickly also, HDMI, 2x USB with USB Host features, Touch Screen Quick Responsive to your touch!

Cons: Rear Power/Menu buttons don't always work right, OSD Soft Touch Home / Cam / Vol / Menu / Back these work then are iffy, microSD slot when you push in to eject still needs a tweezers to pull it out. USB HOST / USB OTO might not work ( in my case it not working), no Camera only screen capture feature, touch screen might not function like it should seems to be iffy sometimes

Overheating was felt today, it did get really hot.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] elmonica:
Sylvania tablet

I forgot to mention that I received my UPS shipment notification today from Sears.com, so "same day shipping". UPS still doesn't have it in their system, but I am encouraged.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] jammallnyte:
here is just an unboxxing I did. Ill do a function video tomorrow. So far I'm not super happy.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h6l8PzFAF94
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] elmonica:
Can you double check that link. I am not seeing it.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] bsc7080xsc:
So will this be the official thread for ROM builds and such ?
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] danobegood:
So far so good with this little unit. Only issue I had so far was not being able to access my wireless network. Worked at first, an hour later after it hibernated I couldn't get it to connect. Turned it off and started it back up in the morning and all was fine. Couldnt get it to access the app store for paid apps, but could get to free apps. I've installed wwwdottoremotedotcom's VNC viewer app so I can run my television connected laptop. Will post back with some more performance info in a bit. Aside from that it doesn't run dog slow and has decent response.

Dano