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[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] DWAYN3:
Got mine yesterday, having a few problems with Wi-Fi connection, but in my case I have a phone (pro2) that I am using Wi-Fi router software to share it's connection with the m150. Other than that it works well on other devices (MiFi).
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] erreesse:
some one tested with orb? www.orb.com

for movie lan streaming
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] rcash:
Can someone post a video displaying how the m 150 is work? please I just order my tomorrow day would like to see some kind of video on it. Also I hear that it could be rooted do any one know the step by step on how to do that? Plus a rom that can run on it it will well appreciate it!
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] jmartcougar:
Does it come with a camera?
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] danobegood:
yes, it has a camera
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] danobegood:
Here's a crappy video I took with my blackberry

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yybv6XCrO4Q
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] jmartcougar:
thanks

thanks for the video one of maybe two out on the internets ;)
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] tecjunkie:
Thanks for that video. It seems pretty responsive and well worth it for $99.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] jammallnyte:
So I just ordered mine, can't wait the week to get it but whatever. Anyway I am a noob to some degree but it running 1.6 makes me think it should be easy to root right?? Anyone know about a dev working on it? Also, read somewhere there was an issue gettin gon the market.. maybe just free apps not paid. Can anyone confirm how the market is. Would hope xda gives it its own section soon. Where can we suggest that?

Edit looks like there is a front camera. That true? Skype? Just a front I assume?
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] cride11:
I am looking at ordering one of these as well. For those that already own one, does it handle flash videos? How is the battery life? Does it allow you to go into debugging mode?

Lastly. how long did shipping take? The product page on Walgreens.com says 7 days but when I clicked check shipping to my state, Texas, it said it wouldn't be delivered until November 19th. Thanks
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] Sirchuk:
Just saw this in an article on Engadget. So far, reviews are very positive. Most have loaded the android market APK via USB drive and installed the market that way.

I guess it's a re-bagged ePad, which has already been rooted and overclocked so it's expected that this will be rooter and overclocked as well.

Man, if someone can get Froyo on this it would be pretty sweet. Flash on sites in a cheap 7" tablet will replace my iPad. Honestly, I don't care for my iPad, it's just a browser that can't load most items on the pages I visit.

And at $100, I won't care if I break it.

Edit:

Found this coupon for Walgreens. You get $10 account credit on a future purchase. Not sure if it works or not, since I haven't decided if I'm going to pick one up yet, but thought I would share:

http://www.walgreens.com/topic/promotion/frontendcredit.jsp
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] tecjunkie:
I noticed they keep changing their website. At one time they said 1.6 then 2.0 with flash. Now it doesn't say what version. I also see it states it comes with a dongle for USB/rj45.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] jammallnyte:
Everything I've seen is 1.6. I have zero experience with a donger. Someone care to explain please. Again being 1.6 I goota figure rooting it should be pretty simple (i.e. the MT3G).
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] nicklcarey:
Just wondering... Any success rooting??? Market place working?
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] nicklcarey:
Does anyone know if google voice is working?

Can you download .apk files and install them from browser?

Is the camera usable?

Battery life is ok or really bad?

Thanks in advanced. :D
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] Sirchuk:
I've heard battery life is a little more than 3 hours with WiFi being used.

Camera is mediocre.

Apparently a USB keyboard works with it, as well as a wireless mouse worked fine. As did an external hard drive.

It's Android 1.6.

Capacitive screen, but it's supposed look really good and respond very well.

Everything I've heard is that for $100, it's pretty damn good.

I'm really torn between picking one up or waiting until it's rooted, or gets 2.2, or a newer model with 2.2 comes out (and I've heard one may.)

But for $100, it's hard not to just give it a shot.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] nashi20002003:
Maylong M-150 Is rebranded 42070 VIA WM8505 ARM926

Maylong M-150 is a rebranded 42070 VIA WM8505 ARM926....which can also be purchased from Dealextreame for about the same price as walgreens.

dealextreme.com sku 42070 for 107.00 with free shipping

offcourse I would prefere to deal with Walgreens for easy return.

I've purchased GPS product from Maylong and they were good products from the price. I've even talked to the officials in from Maylong...they are in Michigan.

Now It seems the rebranded tablet version have explorer as web browser. Can someone comment on this.

Also the previous tablet version from Dealextreme was easily upgraded by those who bought it thru slatedroid.com and made it faster. I wonder if this Walgreens one already have that upgrade or not.

Anyway, this seems interesting.... Can somebody comment on the browser? is it really IE?
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] amaesing:
Just purchased one, hopefully someone can find a root guide on this soon. Would like to put a barebones froyo, etc on it....
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] FredOak3:
I've come to the conclusion that as long as one of these two units I have coming in isn't defective then it will serve it's purpose.

But given the issues folks have reported on the Maylong and now with tipster's DOA USB, things aren't looking encouraging.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] s2h2golf:
I've had the Sylvania tablet for 2 days now and played with it for about 2 hours. My impression is that it is fast and responsive for a resistive screen. I loaded Launcher Pro onto it and that made it run smoother. However, as Tipstir pointed out, the responsiveness of the screen seems to deteriorate and I find myself using the stylus more and more. Also, no auto rotate, which means no G-sensor, even though there is an option to turn it on. I updated it and it looked like something happened, but I have nothing showing up still in the About Phone section regarding 2.1. It got very hot after about an hour. I tried to load the 2.1 vending.apk, but it didn't recognize it. I tried loading the 1.6 vending.apk and it recognizes it, but will not finish the install. My USB outputs work, at least they look like they work. I tried installing the Yahoo Messenger apk that I had found at one of the websites so I could try out the video chat with an external webcam - the light on the webcam came on, but Yahoo tried to force me to update the app via the Market and it failed. I am going to try to find the .apk for Tango and see if that works. I am still playing with it - if I can get a video chat app to work with my webcam, I will likely keep it and give it to my Dad for Christmas so he can see the kids without having to fire up his old computer. If I can't get it to work, I will buy him an Acer netbook instead.

The Sylvania tablets are hard to find - my metro is completely out of them and are not showing any stock anywhere now (before it was saying in stock in 10 days). I apparently got the only one in the metro. Overall, I think it is OK and I would agree with Tipstir's final review of it - 3.9 stars, 70% wow factor. His initial impressions I think were 4.2 stars and 90% wow factor.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] anthonygobot:
I got a $30 credit back (Paid $132 then price dropped to $99) so I will just wait for the shipping info to come out of UPS limbo. I know this tablet has bad reviews at the end of this thread so if anything ill return it. Honestly the G-tab is sweet but the price isnt.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] Dougefresh91:
I was just about to call Walgreens to try and cancel and they sent me an email saying that they'll give me the sale price, and that it will be a $30 refund on my card. Mmm. I wonder if they realize I still haven't been charged yet. I'm not sure I even want this thing anymore by the sounds of what other people here are saying.

I also noticed that on their website my order number has changed.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] Dougefresh91:
I found a good comparison of different cheap tablets.

http://sf-zone.net/android_tablets/

Not a bad site either. I think I'm going to go for a tablet that has some ROM's out for it at least. Seems the Maylong isn't such a great deal after all when for $50 more you can get a 2.1 tablet.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] jammallnyte:
So far the sylvania isn't bad. I have learned something from this. My vibrant dose most everything I need. I might keep this I might not. Proves to me that today I don't "need" a tablet. Ipad/galaxy whatever.

I did find I'm using the stylus almost all the time which isn't horrible for reading the news or checking my fantasy football team. Launcher pro works great on it. Sadly I can get tweetdeck to load.

If someone can do a 2.2 rom it could be better but for 150 bucks it isn't horrible. It really depends on what you are wanting it for.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] zaxondis:
So long Maylong

So I took the leap and bought a Galaxy Tab. Best of luck to all out there!
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] bpotts:
Walgreens.com set the Maylong at $99 again

I just saw that Walgreens.com put the price back to $99,, I called and it looks like they'll refund the extra $30, but I'll wait to see the confirmation in the order status before I give my final thought.

I ordered on Oct 30, on Nov 10 it showed as shipped and UPS still is showing as

"Billing Information Received" as it still appears on the 12th
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] anthonygobot:
Looks like it! So I guess I will have a Android 1.6 Ebook reader lol. I think Walgreens is about to have a Karma event on there hands!
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] jammallnyte:
Right now my issue with the Tab is the 25 or 40 a month service. I will really only use it at home with my wifi. Not worth the monthly charge at this point.

BTW. Just killed the battery in the sylvania. Took between 2 1/2 to 3 he's of nonstop use. First charge lets see how it does after the next one.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] FredOak3:
That's not bad for the battery considering it is probably a fairly small one.

Had you done any tweaking with the brightness or battery saving apps?
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] Dougefresh91:
I too have a Vibrant, so I'm wondering if you find browsing the web on the 7" tablet to be a better experience? That's mostly what I want it for--the larger screen. Display guitar tabs, read the news, ect.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] elmonica:
Sylvania

What concerns me the most is the overheating issue. Not only is it probably bad for the tablet, but I would imagine uncomfortable to hold.

I still am interested in hearing more reviews, but it is sounding more and more as if I might be returning the Sylvania as well. Oh well.

I should mention that I read Sears return policy for Home Electronics, and it states packages must be unopened or a 15% re-stocking charge applies.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] jammallnyte:
Really the only thing at this pint was atk. I did lower the brightness half way through. I am using launcher pro which really improves the look and the stability of the homescreen.

As fir the browsing it isn't bad. Basic android browser. Starting to play with skyfire now.

On a side note the xda app f/c on it. =(
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] nkawal:
just got my maylong m-150, played with it for 30 minutes...packing it back up and going to walgreens for a refund ASAP, too damm slow, wasnt expecting it to be this slow.

Guess im spoiled with the speed of my EVO.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] zaxondis:
Yeah I just dropped my voice plan because I barely use any minutes so it evened out for me. Can't wait to get my hands on it though.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] s2h2golf:
Where it gets hot at is where all the connections are - the actual back of it is fine until you move your hand over to where the microSD card is located - then it is pretty warm.

If I decide to take mine back, I'm going to use the old "not what was stated on the box" line to see if they will waive the restocking fee. There is clearly a camera shown on the box, and several websites mis-represented that it had one before I bought it. I'll see if I can get around it that way - that's what I wanted it for, was video chat.

My Maylong looks like it should be delivered today. It will probably go back too. I looked at the Velocity Cruz - no camera, but capacitative screen for $270. I looked at the Ideos 7 - resistive screen, but has a camera for $299. I'll probably just give in and purchase a $250 netbook to give as a Christmas gift.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] elmonica:
s2h2gold,

Good point about the restocking fee. That should work.

Have you considered the Huawei Ideos S7 tablet. While it is has a resistive screen, it is suppose to be a solid and well-designed tablet. I would consider buying it except I don't need those extra features such as 3G and cameras, and if I am going to buy a tablet with a resistive screen, I want to pay a max of $150-199.

I am hoping the Archos 70 will be the answer. At $279 and a capacitive screen it might be. Hopefully somebody gets their hands on it soon and does a review.

P.S.

The Huawei tablet can be seen at Mytabletlife dot com.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] smockonallama:
Yeah, I got mine, played with it for 3 days and decided that the 100 dollars would be better spent toward something a little more useful. The resistive touchscreen was a little too much to deal with and the lag on the device was unbearable. Good luck to everyone with these devices. BTW, if you to want to return it to a Walgreens store, I was able to return it with no questions asked. They didn't even open the box to check the contents. Hah, it was all in there, I am just saying...
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] s2h2golf:
Yeah, I looked at the Ideos 7 - they are in stock in every Best Buy store in my area. I'm not a big fan of the price, but it has a lot of 4 and 5 star reviews, with only one 1 star review. I may go ahead and try that one out. Having the market would be a big plus since it appears to be a requirement for the Yahoo Messenger App that I have been trying to install. Plus, it appears that it will be getting 2.2 in December, which would speed it up. Hopefully before Christmas so I can have it already to go before giving it as a gift.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] elmonica:
s2h2golf,

So would you say the "overheating" issue is not a big deal at this point with the Sylvania? Also do your USB ports work okay?

I am interested in using the Sylvannia as an ebook reader and web/blog reader primarily. Would you say it performs these tasks pretty well?
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] s2h2golf:
The overheating issue is only relevant if you have it running for a long period of time. Mine was fine for the first 30 minutes or so, but if you plan to use it for a couple of hours at a time, it very well could be an issue and cause damage.

I tried plugging an external webcam into the host USB port through the included USB adapter and the light on the webcam came on like it was working, but I could not confirm if it was working. I did not try connecting the tablet to a computer.

I think it would be a great device for surfing the web, if you use a combination of the stylus and your finger. "Flicking" the screen to scroll with your finger only works intermittently and it takes some practice to get the right amount of pressure. Using the stylus to flick the screen works well.

Using this as an ebook reader is iffy. The screen resolution is the same as my Captivate, only on a 7 inch screen. The text isn't really that clear in the menus, but it would suffice. If I wanted an ebook reader, I would have bought a Kindle. Apparently you can the Kindle app for it, but I have not tried it.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] elmonica:
Much of the reading I do is web based, so a Kindle won't suffice for. I also like backlit screens for reading at night. I use my IPOD Touch now but prefer some more screen real estate. And there is one custom app--justin.tv--I like to stream video on occasion, and want the multi-tasking functionalty that I have heard the Android OS provides.

Yeah, the heating issue sounds like a deal breaker for me. I think it is going back.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] elmonica:
Another pseudo tablet/ebook reader I have my eye on is the the PocketBook IQ 701. The specs on the U.S. site indicate an 800mgz processor with Android 2.0. If someone figures out how to root it, it might work just fine for my needs. And at $139, it is in my preferred price range.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] anthonygobot:
Has anyone installed Skyfire 2.0 on their Maylong M-150? Shouldnt that allow you to watch Flash content?
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] jammallnyte:
I have not experienced a heating issue. Yeah after an hour it got warm but nothing more than my vibrant does. It might be a rare issue. I'm liking my sylvania more and more after using it today.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] elmonica:
Do you still have plans for doing a video review Jammall? That is encouraging news about the Sylvania. Maybe I will unbox it after all. Aren't I wishy-washy. I figure I can always use the "camera on the box" reason, in case I decide to return it.

P.S. Hopefully at some point you can comment on the USB port issue and whether the inability to automatically switch to landscape mode is a drag. (I forget what that feature is called).
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] jammallnyte:
Let me work on a video. BTW I do not believe the box idea will work. NO WHERE on the box does it say there is a camera of any kind. Just to let you know.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] elmonica:
I thought the picture of the tablet on the Sylvannia box shows a camera. No?
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] jammallnyte:
No camera anywhere on the box. Not even the word
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] jammallnyte:
****!! Turned it off and back on and it is all jacked up. All the apps are gone in the drawer but the system is f/cing them. Quite weird.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] elmonica:
Jammall,

For what it is worth there is forum thread titled Sylvania SYNET7LP Work-In-Progress over at androidtablets.net where a guy provided a link to where he thinks the software updates for this unit might be. He said he used a sniffer to find it. He said he hasn't actually performed the udpate yet.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] jammallnyte:
OK so I had to do a factory reset. That might be the reason to return. Going to start over and give it the weekend.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] elmonica:
Back on Topic

Okay, in the meantime, anyone who has received their Maylong M-150 loving it?
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] jammallnyte:
So what has happened is I got a software update. I did it and it rebooted and all the apps I had on were gone but they were all popping up a force close. I also got a couple of error messages too. Nothing worked. So I decide to do a factory reset. Cleared the errors but not the apps in the settings but they were gone in the drawer.

And now nothing I click on works. The screen doesn't slide the volume doesn't work. Tried a reboot and now the app drawer doesn't work. Well that was a nice 20 hrs. Gets returned in the morning.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] elmonica:
Sylvania

Just thought I would mention that the Tipster dude on that forum wrote:

"It's bad enough the online how shown 512MB of RAM the box shows a Camera and both of turned up none. "

So they are misstating the actual RAM of the device on the Sears.com website. And apparently he sees a camera on his box. In either case those are possible reasons for justifying not paying restocking fee. Also, if the unit doesn't work or some aspect of it doesn't work--like the USB ports apparently--then it doesn't seem fair to make buyer pay restocking fee.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] jammallnyte:
Sears.com say 512 ram but nothing about a camera.

http://m.sears.com/productdetails.do?partNumber=00382003000P&source=other

So I guess I'm out for now. I'm positive the maylong is going to be **** when it gets here Monday. At this point the only choice is the galaxy or *gulp* the iPad. So I'm out til something else come around that catches my eye.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] elmonica:
anjenaire,

That was an excellent comparison. Thanks for writing that up. I guess the Maylong fairs better than I initally thought.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] teardropcity:
Still would like to see a high quality video of the maylong. Mine wont arrive till sometime next week.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] FredOak3:
Got the Maylong today, Sylvania will be here next week.

Played with the Maylong for a couple hours. Got Kindle on it and it synched up my books and synched up where I left off on the one I'm reading.

Screen response isn't great but it isn't a deal breaker either. I haven't had much issue using my finger or the stylus.

Surfing the web was fine, speed was tolerable.

YouTube was no problem at all, loaded video right up and played

Going to try and side load some things this weekend.

WiFi locked right on each time I booted it up.

GMail comes in without a problem

The mail app it comes with won't do exchange so K9 is one I'll try and side load.

Turned the brightness down and loaded up an app killer and was able to play for a good 2 hours and still had 25% left.

It's worth the $99 bucks, I'm going to have fun playing around with it until the Sylvania comes in. Then it will be head to head to see which one I keep and which one I give the wife or kids or take back.

When I opened the box, the protective film on the screen had finger prints on it, so I don't know if I got a returned unit or if the folks in China just had luch when they assembled it. But I didn't seen any other indications that it had been used.