yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] s2h2golf:
You can find it here:

http://tipstir.the-talk.net/rooted-...-rom-that-works-on-the-maylong-m-150-t508.htm
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] Dougefresh91:
This morning I came across this Archos7 on the Shopper app for sale at my local Toys R Us for $200. Which version of Android is on this? I can't seem to find this information anywhere.

I was trying to see if there's any custom ROMs out for this, but haven't come across any yet. It seems if they can take ROMs for the other Archos tablets we'd be in good shape. SlateDroid.com has a lot of posts on these tabs.

If it's running at least 2.1 and has a good battery I may jump on this. It seems this brand of tablet is in enough hands that some solid ROMs will come about. I'm also wondering what kind of future support (OS updates) they'd get, but I guess only time will tell.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] anthonygobot:
Out for delivery! Woot...Does anyone make a case or sleeve for 7" tablets?
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] elmonica:
Archos 101

Okay, someone buy this. I am holding out for the 7"

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...11189&creative=373489&creativeASIN=B00422W5QO
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] Dougefresh91:
I'm really tempted. I think I'm going to wait for the Maylong, which should come tomorrow, and see if 7" is large enough. If so Archos7. If not, I'll be ordering this.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] elmonica:
If the Archos 70 is available for sale tomorrow, I will buy. However, I hope it won't take 4-6 weeks to deliver like it indicates with the Archos 101.

P.S.

UPS has updated the tracking information for my Sylvannia and it will be delivered tomorrow. So only a one day delay over what I was told.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] elmonica:
On second thought, if it says it will take 4-6 weeks to deliver, I won't buy. With new tablets being released so often, it probably makes sense to wait until they have enough in stock to get it to me within a week or so.

P.S. If I have to wait on the Archos 70, I would consider picking up the Coby Kryos if that becomes more widely available. While it has a resistive screen, it is only $150.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] FredOak3:
elmonica,

When did you order your Sylvania as mine is still stuck on billing info?
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] elmonica:
November 11th
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] Dougefresh91:
Both Toys R Us and Best Buy are reporting these as in stock in my area. I think this looks like the most promising cheap tablet option out there.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] elmonica:
Are you sure it is not the Archos 7 rather than the Archos 70. They may both be 7 inches but I think only the Archos 70 has Android OS.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] FredOak3:
elmonica, Same day I ordered mine damn!

Dougefresh91, The Best Buy here and the TRU both list the 7 not the 70
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] elmonica:
Archos 7 versus Archos 70

Here is a comparison chart of the two tablets.

The Archos 7 has a slower CPU and older version of OS. Also it has no accelerometer.

http://www.archos.com/products/ta/_watch_compare_A7.html
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] teardropcity:
Got to play more last night and today with the Maylong M150. Put in on charge when I went to bed last night and woke up with a full battery. Still really not digging typing with it at all. the stylus really helps, but its annoying. I am however very much enjoying this with the Kindle app, and with the ACV comic viewer app.

It works pretty well for those uses, especially for the price. I also installed Helix Launcher and it works well, as the app drawer keeps the icons far enough from each other to keep them pretty finger friendly. Hoping at some point soon, to be able to use it from a full charge till it dies, to get a better idea of the battery life, and I've got brightness all the way down to hopefully help increase it.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] Dougefresh91:
Oh, yeah it is the 7. Bummer. For that much money I would just get the 10". I was definitely trying to stay under $200, but for a 10" tablet I think $300 is reasonable.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] Dougefresh91:
This review states that these tablets aren't really shipping with 2.2.

http://www.pocket-lint.com/review/4986/archos-101-internet-tablet-preview

Bummer, but I don't think it's a deal-breaker at this price.

EDIT: Wrong link. Idk which review said that, but I read it somewhere. Maybe not.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] FredOak3:
I think we're all getting a little tablet punchy :D
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] The code stops here:
I finally got mine this evening...hahahahahah...even after I canceled the payment to Walgreens...had to check my paypal account and make sure they hadn't credited it...that would mess me up...after having the ly-706 for a week and playing with it...it came with some cheap headphones...and apple pinned usb/ethernet port...a usb cable to connect to the computer...a 4 gig card and a manual with print so small I had to get my magnification headset I use for electronics to read it...and then it still didn't tell me much...I like the little device I bought but it has it's limitations...and that's to be expected for the price...I don't get why people complain about the lag though...it's sometimes faster than my computers on the internet...video is crap on it though...

Now the Maylong...since they sent it...I have played with it some...having something to compare it too...the scratches folks keep talking about are on the removable plastic on the top of the device...the same thing was on my other tablet...the responsiveness of the maylong was about the same...it was way lighter than my other device...and I did note that it came with about a 60 percent charge...which dropped pretty quick with paces I put it through in about a 30 minute stretch to about 25 percent...I would probably keep it if Walgreens will sell it to me for around 80 dollars...otherwise they can have it back...

I plan on purchasing the Samsung Galaxy Tab or something similar like an Archos...my Wife will probably end up with the Ipad...hopefully the second generation is due out soon...in the meantime...I have this to play with...and maybe the other one as well...

Blue
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] agg23:
I also received mine tonight and I got quite a surprise. My screen doesn't work :(

After waiting all this time to receive a tablet with a broken screen (I know the screen doesn't work because I have sound)... I guess this is going back tomorrow unless someone knows how to open it up.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] FredOak3:
Whahoo...my Sylvania will be here Friday...please,please be a intact unit
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] FredOak3:
Agg23, that sucks! That's like the one I got that died after 2 days.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] agg23:
I found that if I press in a certain spot really hard I can see the screen...

Time to find a different tablet.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] anthonygobot:
So ive been playing with it most the evening and let me say this thing will not win a bid war on Ebay! lol Definetly feels cheap and I can see a bump on the bezel that makes me think the screen is pressing down on something. I did have to peel two screen protectors off and my tablet responds nicely without the stylus. Honestly if this thing was a bit faster at loading webpages it would be great for a first tablet. I havent loaded any apps but Meebo wasnt an option :( Youtube doesnt seemt to be working either I just get an error msg. I was really surprised how fast this thing got hot! I plan to keep it as a couch potato gadget. I would love to know if it is at all possible to speed this puppy up for internet usage. No trouble getting on Wifi and the signal is good all through the house. I am about to go to Subway and test the wifi.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] FredOak3:
Friend of mine just pointed me to this one...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5jBm0LLkX1Y&feature=player_embedded

PocketBook IQ 701 Tablet PC

What's in the box: - PocketBook IQ 701 Tablet PC - Micro-USB cord - wall charger - documentation ----------------------------------------------------------- Specifications: Operating system Android 2.0 Core platform CPU 533 MHz RAM 256 MB Display 7" color TFT Aspect ratio 4:3 Resolution (pixels) 800 x 600 Input device Touch panel I/O port USB-ports Mini-USB x1; USB 1.1 / 2.0 Compliant Earphone jack (Audio out) 3.5 mm diameter stereo x1 DC-hole Yes Communication WiFi (802.11 b/g) 802.11 b/g/n supported Extend memory card External SD card hole on top side Push-Push type SD card up to 32 GB Li-Polymer battery 7.4 V, 1600 mAh G-sensor Support 90, 180, 270 degree view rotation RTC At least 24 hours without battery Audio function Earphone jack 3.5 mm dia earphone jack Speaker “0.5 W x2 speaker Special function Text to speech

$149
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] cbogiages:
Step by step for Beta Mod from Tipstir?

Is there a step by step for flashing this rom on the maylong? I got mine today and I really want to root it the same day as I recieved it. Any help would be appreciated?
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] GreNME:
I concur. I've tried doing the whole thing with sticking the script files in the SD card, and the M-150 seems to not be mounting the SD until after booting up.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] maestroteague:
On tipster.the-talk.net thre are currently 2 different rootimg roms available. I got my m-150 tonight as well. plan to root tomrrow if I have time. Definitely much slower than the sylvania. Horrible typing as you vlcan tell. Must be faster for me to keep it. We'll see.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] evilive69:
I got my Maylong M-150 tonight and loaded every rom I could so I could gauge performance. After playing with it for over 4 hours I have come to the conclusion that it is a complete POS. There is no way possible I can see to keep this, it is so slow that it's unusable. It pales in comparison to the performance of the Sylvania SYNET7LP. It will be going back to Walgreens tomorrow.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] GreNME:
How are you guys getting these roms to load? I must be doing something wrong even though I have followed step by step every time I've tried. Is there something I need to be doing to get the M-150 to check the SD card when it's starting? No matter what I do I can't get this thing to boot in any other way than it does when you push the power button.

Aaaand... no sooner had I made this post than my persistence finally paid off. Looks like the flash went through this time.

To all those working on these ROMs and techniques, you have my thanks.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] Dougefresh91:
I should get mine today. I'm not expecting much from it at this point. What's the brand of the other tablet you bought?

I think the Galaxy Tab is way too expensive for a 7". To me it's just not worth it for that money when I can get a laptop for the same price. I'm considering the new Archos 70 or 101. They both have pretty decent specs and capacitive screens, which is bonus. I just want this thing as a browser, so as long as that works OK I may just keep the Maylong.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] The code stops here:
Messing with the maylong

I've had some more time to play with this machine..after charging it fully overnight...

Did notice that the machine was cold when I disconnected the charger...this happens with my other machine as well...this is good...tells me it stops charging at a full point...did notice the level was at 73 percent...noticed other have had the same type of charge...this could be due to the type of coding on the report of the level of charge...it's very possible the unit is at a full charge and just not reporting as such...I've had coding issues like this before when trying to come up with a meter or level indicator that correctly aligns with the machine code on a certain parameter of a device...

I get a very good level of Wifi everywhere in my house and it doesn't drop until I get two houses away...so that is good...the touch screen for me is very responsive...I barely have to touch it to get a reaction...the youtube feature on it plays fairly quick...and loads nice...I haven't had one glitch with it yet...have noticed that the speakers aren't the best but do fairly well for such a device...the speakers on my other machine must have a problem...something I suspected once I received it...anyway...played several videos in a row...3 at least and the level only came down to 70 percent...so far that part is passing my test for this product...although it does not play hd video...haven't tried to scale video down...take that back...it does play the video for about a few seconds then the poor processor lag catches up...as a programmer...I may be able to figure a way to get the processor to use less and dedicate to the video alone...these processors should be able to handle it...if the video camera I have can do it...these should as well...but these things take time and much frustration...

The internet on mine is pretty fast...I have fast computers and they aren't much more responsive than this thing...now it's not Ipad fast...and there's a reason for that...Ipad throws all it's resources in it's coding to the browser while it's in use...this OS does not...if it did...it would be even faster...but it's fast enough for me...

Still fiddling with the thing...more later and possible a video before long...still debating that...

Blue
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] The code stops here:
Discovered a reason for the Wifi dropping out

I have noticed that on the maylong that the Wifi was dropping out when the screen goes to shutdown...so I had to go back and manually start it back up in the WiFi settings...naturally knowing programming...my first thought is not that the thing is broke but that there is a parameter somewhere that is causing that type of thing...I can see why if the device goes to sleep a programmer would thing to turn off all power depleting devices as well to conserve the battery...well sure enough that is what is happening...when you set up your WiFi and the device goes in sleep mode...you go back in and touch your WiFi setting and connect...while you are in that screen you go to the settings tab on top and it brings you to another menu...where you can rescan for Wifi networks and then another prompt that allows you to set your number of channels and to turn off the automatic sleep mode on the Wifi if you choose...there are three options...you can also manually input your Wireless parameters here as well...

Blue
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] Dougefresh91:
Apparently the guy at AndroidSpin has successfully rooted his Maywang. http://forum.androidspin.com/showthread.php?t=4565

I don't know what people here have been trying, but that is Tipster's ROM. I haven't investigated too much into this as I won't have my Maywang until later.

I'm glad to hear the browser on this piece is decent, as that's my main concern. I've had zero luck ever getting videos to work in Skyfire when my phone was on 2.1. It's definitely nice having Flash in my browser though, now that I have it. If nothing else that may push me toward getting an Archos, depending on how I feel about the Maywang.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] teardropcity:
Just saw a video review of the Sylvania on mytabletlife dot com and while it's possible that just that particular machine is a lemon, I am very glad I have my Maylong.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] elmonica:
Archos 70

So much for the Archos 70 being available for sale.

I did read the following comment. It probably means you can order and then wait 4-6 weeks for delivery:

"Archos just made an announcement on facebook saying that both the 70 and 101 would be available later today to order"
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] elmonica:
Sylvania and Archos 70

Got my Sylvania this afternoon. Turned it on briefly, but now letting it charge. I am going to play with it but I am NOT going to do any firmware updates until after having tested it out. There is a review over at MytabletLife.com now and it sounds like he had issues after doing the update. I think Jammal may have had his problems after doing the update too.

Also, just ordered an Archos 70 from the Archos site.. They are for sale along with the 101 while supplies last. I would prefer ordering from known retailer, but I am too impatient for that.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] myriam53:
I follow the instructions and the tablet is bricked!!!!!What happened? It says Sorry. Process system is not responding. There is an option to force close or wait, but I touch them and nothing happens. Please help!!
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] evilive69:
I would say that you installed a ROM that is not compatible with the device. Tipster has a few ROMs on his webpage, some only work on the first release of the Maylong and 2 other ones work on the second release.

I had a second release Maylong and installed Tipsters Beta version 6 and it worked perfectly. I tried a few other of his ROMs and got the same error message that you did.

Which ROM did you install?
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] anthonygobot:
Have any of you had luck finding a comic book viewer? With the bad battery life it may not be worth reading on after all. I tried the jjcomics from the market (transfered apk) but it would not install. I am not rooted and my Maylong is part of the second batch. Also what is a good app for widget management? The widgets are super big on this thing. Thanks guys!
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] Dougefresh91:
Launcher Pro's paid version lets you resize widgets, if you can get it on there. I'll be getting my Waylong today, and I'll probably try getting it rooted, among other things.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] bpotts:
Like the Maylong better than the Sylvania

I admit, I am a new Droid user, I've been a long time WinMobile user. That being said, I picked up the Sylvania last week and received the Maylong yesterday. Although the Maylong doesn't test out as fast, I think the implementation out of the box is better than than the Sylvania, buttons on the case are better. And te usb's on the Sylvania indeed are dead as everyone has reported. It goes back to Sears,, plus Digitalgadget tech support has never returned my calls/emails regarding one end of the Sylvania touchscreen as being loose
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] s2h2golf:
After taking the Maylong with me on a trip, I have to say that using my phone was much easier and less time consuming. I think the Maylong would make a good e-book reader and casual web surfing machine, but that is it. However, if I really wanted an e-book reader, I would get the Kindle.

I did get some glances and the TSA guy asked me what it was when I pulled it out of my bag - he thought it was pretty cool looking.

If the Maylong was as fast as the Sylvania, I probably would keep it, but it is just too slow.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] teardropcity:
I use the ACV comic viewer. I transferred the apk from my DroidX, but I you can also find it online as well. Works good so far.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] Dougefresh91:
OK, I was hoping I wasn't going crazy, and I'm not apparently. The Archos 101 ships with 2.1 Eclair, not Froyo as advertised. That's very very misleading. I'd say it's false advertising, really. I'm not sure if the Archos 70 is the same situation or not.

http://phandroid.com/2010/11/19/archos-101-android-tablet-shipping-now/
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] jagpoag:
I just do not understand why people don't read anything these days. Archos NEVER said that the 101 ships with Froyo, NEVER. If you people would take the time to read you wouldn't have the problems you do with things in life and you would not be saying people are misleading you.

https://store.archos.com/archos-internet-tablet-p-5005.html

VERY simple to just READ everything. Of course if people actually took the time to read anything, we wouldn't have all of these stupid threads with people asking questions that have been answered 10000s of times already.

Quote of the year for me and I'm a member at over 500 different forums in numerous communities.

And again, you would be shocked at what you would "be sure" of if you took the time to READ.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] D33PTHAWTE:
Well over the past week I ordered the maylong tablet and read through this whole thread. I was convinced ion this week of two things: 1) that it would take thee better part of a month to get the tablet, and 2) once it got here it'd be complete garbage that I would return to walgreens immediately...

So far my first assumption is proving wrong. I placed my order monday and its already in transit. I don't know if its because this tab is so terrible that the demand fell off as sharply as it spiked, our perhaps I'm being sent one that one of you guys already returned!

(really hope that isn't the case)

Anyway, since my first thought proved wrong, I really hope the second one will as well. I know its no galaxy tablet, buy hopefully it'll be fun to tinker with. And I do have my second choice tablet if the maylong iss just too unusable. Gonna go with the Velocity Cruz Tablet I think. Its almost 3 times the price, but it does have capacitive touch and a more recent version of android.

Anyway, just my 2 cents.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] anjenaire:
Archos 101

It originally did say that it was shipping with Android 2.2. Archos changed that recently. They have also delayed the shipping date many times. In fact I think yesterday they only released a small quantity of the 101 8GB off their online store and haven't actually shipped any to their distribution partners. It may be because they waiting to get 2.2 on but in the last few weeks the copy on their website changed. Not a matter of people reading but a change in the website. This is all detailed on the forum at archosfans dot com. I ordered mine several weeks ago on pre-order and expected it to ship out yesterday . Still no status and J&R doesn't have them yet.

By the way, the Maylong M-150 went back to Walgreens today (no hassle, but didn't get the shipping back). It was just a no go on the video.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] Dougefresh91:
First off, you're acting like a condescending ****. Really unnecessary, so get over yourself.

Second, it is misleading because it says right on their site that it has 2.2.

http://www.archos.com/products/ta/archos_101it/specs.html?country=us&lang=en

Excuse me for not reading the 8 point disclosure at the bottom of the page that states 7/ Available in November 2010

That's what we call smoke and mirrors.