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[Off-topic] boborone:
I've been thinking of getting a macbook air 11 inch cause it's all the portability of a tablet but can still do computing. I'm having trouble myself finding a reason to get a tablet because I have a smartphone. Just want one cause of the cool factor. Not others thinking I'm cool, but I think tablets are cool.
[Off-topic] twitch351:
You could always get that dell laptop/tablet thing...

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[Off-topic] MacaronyMax:
If you have an Adamo XPS then actually... a tablet wouldnt be much more portable for you ;) Although I like to use an iPad for portability rather than MBA :D
[Off-topic] syde1020:
I was actually thinking of getting one but I don't know.......
[Off-topic] Blåburk:
As always there is a golden compromise.

I was looking for a tablet like the ZTE Light or Samsung G. Tab but couldn't justify splashing out the money they cost.

Also without an extra (expensive) contract with a provider they would be useless.

Can't see much usefulness in those cheap China made Android tablets without 3G/4G connection, that's flooding the market.

So I stick with my compromise between Laptop and Tablet. A Netbook from 2009.

The Eee PC 1005HA have more power than a Android tablet and longer battery time 3-7 hours, dependent power saving or performance setting for battery power (the batteries have been used daily for two years).

Also Win7starter is a far more powerful OS than any phone-OS.
[Off-topic] achyut:
well....i am trying to justify getting a tablet by selling off my HP multitouch convertible tablet TX2.

it's almost 4 years old, heavy and runs VERY hot.

i was thinking to get a BLACKBERRY playbook instead of this.

am a student and need to use the laptop for presentations(that too office 2010), extensively use word, and bla bla bla.

should i sell the laptop or just buy the tablet without letting my laptop off??....AM TORN APART AND CANNOT MAKE A DECESION ON MY OWN. please help mighty, insightful men :o ;) :D :D

waiting for a reply.
[Off-topic] boborone:
http://www.pcworld.com/article/157613/the_hp_pavilion_tx1000_convertible_tablet.html

do you have this
[Off-topic] achyut:
no....i have the next gen of the same family.

i have this :http://archive.techtree.com/techtree/jsp/article.jsp?article_id=100007&cat_id=616
[Off-topic] xaccers:
A guy at one of the offices I support has a Transformer Prime, it's lovely.

He can RDP onto the TS server in the office, or his PC at home and use Windows, or just use Android so has the best of both worlds.
[Off-topic] iynfynity:
Don't get the BB Playbook. The development for RIM is nonexistent.
[Off-topic] boborone:
Kinda cool but I don't see demand for it being that big.

- this sig is just so I don't have to write 10char when on my phone -
[Off-topic] xaccers:
Apart from that it's a bloody awful device!

If you hold it portrait it feels top heavy like it wants to fall out of your hand, turn it through 180 and it still feels top heavy.

Apps are expensive, £6-8 for an RDP client which is free on other systems?

£5 for Angry Birds!

It takes at least 5 minutes to turn on.

I spent a day using one and within minutes realised why they just aren't selling.
[Off-topic] achyut:
point taken....but as am from India and have a budget constraint, there are few options for me.

kindle fire, touchpad, color are still not available @ India:(

except for the playbook, the only tablet coming my way is the galaxy tab(the very prehistoric first one):(

i am thinking to start saving more to get the LENOVO thinkpad.:rolleyes:
[Off-topic] negrobembon:
Even the very prehistoric galaxy tab beats the playbook

I know a few people that bought the PB just to regret it or trade it for an ipad or Gtab

Blackberry sucks for now, maybe it'll get better in the future but for now they suck
[Off-topic] iynfynity:
How about the ASUS transformer?
[Off-topic] zhihao:
Touch screen
[Off-topic] jlocohustler:
You don't use a tablet instead of a laptop. You use both...
[Off-topic] BeerChameleon:
Tablets are overrated and a big waste if money if you have an android phone or iphone... they are just big giant version of those

IMO

Sent from my SPH-D700
[Off-topic] Archer:
That's exactly why some people want them. It's either something you want or it isn't. It doesn't need explaining.
[Off-topic] deepsouth06:
I would like a tablet but i just haven't been able to justify the expense either. I mean my phone does pretty much what a table would do. my xbox plays games just fine. I guess the real only up side to the tablet would be the portability and start up.
[Off-topic] AllGamer:
the answer for me is simple

the weight difference, and waaaaaaaaaaaaay longer battery life with a tablet

it can also double as a phone if you don't want to carry another piece of hardware with you

on the other hand, you can use a tablet without a data plan, just on WiFi
[Off-topic] Felimenta97:
For me, the three thing are. in some way, equal, but their purposes are different, at least for me.

Smartphones: Calls and SMS (of course), quick internet connetion for seing info (data) and maybe longer use on Wifi (i don't think you will download GTA IV data on 3G, will you?). Casual games for when you're bored (in class, most of the time) and a good camera right with you.

Tablets: Reading, taking notes on class (that app on Transformer Prime sees to have everything I need) and...I won't one so soon, but next year my school books will come in digital form, so I will be able to use my future tablet... Maybe some other games and watch things, without burning your legs or whatever is your tablet is on.

Notebooks: Long typing, more hardcore games and other thing that require more processor and such.
[Off-topic] sepherian:
Said nicely. I totally agree.
[Off-topic] Babydollll:
I don't justify it. I just use one.
[Off-topic] boborone:
Or 3

- this sig is just so I don't have to write 10char when on my phone -
[Off-topic] Babydollll:
Or 3 ;) :p

Wasn't me!! I didn't do it!
[Off-topic] Chelseablue:
Being paralyzed i can use my tablet as a very expensive mous and keyboard for my computer. It's also a lot more portable.
[Off-topic] negrobembon:
Still a laptop its a better choice
[Off-topic] phatmanxxl:
I want one just cause I want one, I walk into the store and look at the $400 price tag and end up walking out empty handed. I already have a desktop, lap top and a 4.5" screen phone. I'd like a galaxy note, that may be my next phone if it comes to Sprint.
[Off-topic] hawkeye2188:
More portability. It is so simple for me to just unsleep my tablet hit a website or watch a youtube video.
[Off-topic] Athrun88:
Lighter, portable, longer battery life, faster boot times, faster app opening times, camera (front and back), simple games, HD playback, music playback, peripheral support, app/google integration.

Those are just some of my reasons. I barely turn on my laptop anymore because my A500 does everything my laptop can do (HP DV5) faster. A500 doesn't need a data plan because I can tether it to my phone to share the data when I need it. Having a beefy desktop meant for gaming helps too, everything else I do is either on Google Docs or on my Dropbox which is easily accessible on my tablet.
[Off-topic] Buddy39914:
I have a windows 7-8 slate so its kind of both
[Off-topic] ross231:
Im getting a tablet because im not on the pc alot, and at will be android! :)

---------- Post added at 01:10 PM ---------- Previous post was at 01:08 PM ----------

im getting a tablet, because im not on the pc alot, this tablet will be the Motorola xoom :D
[Off-topic] UndisputedGuy:
I struggle to answer this question. But mines more, why buy a tablet instead of a laptop. Can anyone please persuade me?

Thanks
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting an] yaelha:
Hi All,

I think I'm in big trouble... :confused:

Just 1hr ago, I found the files for upgrading HD2 to WP7 on this: aliwaqas.info/download-windows-phone-7-wp7-rom-for-htc-hd2/

I followed all the first steps and got everything set, which means:

•Download the Windows Phone 7 ROM from here and extract its contents to your computer.

•Installed the HARDSPL 2.08. Radio is OK.

•Connect your HTC HD2 to your computer via USB and run ‘ROMUpdateUtility.exe’ from the MAGLDR 1.2 folder which you have extracted earlier. <==== Now here I had everything OK as in the video at first, untill my phone kept showing the starting screen (htc logo in green in white font) it is frozen on this screen and nothing else!

•Plus, i didnt see the on-screen instructions to install MAGLDR on HTC HD2 and there is no option to select 'USB Flasher'

Output: my phone is frozen, no ROM no nothing. and I can't even install from the beginning, as now I cant connect it to the PC by USB. This is serious, it means my phone is no more good.

Please can someone help? :(:(:(:(

thanks alot,

Yaelha
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting an] agarp:
Did you try holding the vol down button and pressing the power button to enter tri color boot?

Also MAGLDR 1.13 is available install that instead of 1.12
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting an] yaelha:
Hi - I'm trying to ugrade to WP7 ROM.

I tried the tri color boot, and figured out that the problem of the white screen is from the radio version.

So i installed now the right Radio version, and MAGLDR is running... I selected the 'USB Flasher' and it is running, till it stopped now with the following message on the black screen:

"USB Flasher mode

Wait USB.... USB".

do you have an idea of what to do next?

Thx
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting an] esnw33430:
ok its DWI time

all you need to do now is run the dwi in the rom you downloaded and your away....

the message you see is your phone waiting to recieve the rom.

then you just need the activation key......
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting an] yaelha:
Coool... it's all installed now...

Ok now that you have the WP7 on HD2... what to do next? i'll try to fetch on the General forum... because i need to synch everything up, and get the 3G configured back (which im struggling to do)...

thanks all,

Yaelha
[About XDA developers] szalas1981:
Hello

i am new here.

i have Samsung galaxy s with froyo 2.2 (XWJPA).

i tried gps and it is almost not working. i did test and with the same model of phone with android 2.1 it is possible to check 10 satellite. with mine (2.2) i hardly catch 1-2.

Can you please help me how to fix this issue?

please if you know solution write step by step what to do.

thanks
[About XDA developers] DroidFreek:
Head to the galaxy s forum
[HTC Inspire 4G] LiqudDeth:
I'm seriously considering turning in my Captivate for the Inspire, but I don't want to make the same mistake I did with the Captivate.

Keeping that in mind, has anyone tested the GPS on the Inspire yet?
[HTC Inspire 4G] rwon:
I returned my captivate, I will be getting the inspire. HTC has never had problems with their GPS like Samsung has. I don't think you have any worries honestly. I will know in a few days..
[HTC Inspire 4G] Aridon:
Gpd should be fine. My only concern is the radio and camera. Htc cameras are usually some of the worse.
[HTC Inspire 4G] seanfinn:
I can tell u the camera is super sharp with touch focus, looks great on huge slcd screen too..I heard people saying vids look yellowish whilest using led lights..but I tested it store today so no chance to use led
[HTC Inspire 4G] oOamnesiaOo:
GPS is solid. Three days of use and no issues there.
[HTC Inspire 4G] Fuze-A-Rama:
If its anything like my Tilt2,itll be amazing. Im on my second Tilt2 and they both get instant lock in 2-5 seconds with 8-11 satellites. All my HTC phones had great GPS signal.
[HTC Inspire 4G] Naytwan:
I just tested my GPS and lock was very fast.
[HTC Inspire 4G] laxwillsch:
Nice this is something that I use everyday and my captivate has never ever worked correctly, actually I think it navigated all the way home the day I bought it and never worked again lol. F&CK SAMSUNG!! I will never buy another samsung product ever.
[HTC Inspire 4G] LiqudDeth:
Thanks guys. All of us soon-to-be-former Captivate owners really appreciate the feedback. :)
[HTC Inspire 4G] id10terrordfw:
Quite true. I can't bloody wait.

Sent from my Oops it just shutdown again.
[HTC Inspire 4G] kennyboy404:
GPS works fine. Phone is very. very cool. I went to Costco after seeing posts here today. Took them 10 min to activate with data. Phone also has a cool blue tooth transfer feature to move your contacts over.
[HTC Inspire 4G] uhmump95:
How are all of you Captivate owners trading in your phones? If there is a specific complaint that will get the job done, let me know.

I just picked the Inspire for my wife and I am jealous. The phone is stupid fast. Has the HTC build quality that I love and the screen is sweet.
[HTC Inspire 4G] id10terrordfw:
I can only speak for myself, but I will be going to the att store and.politely demanding an exception upgrade due to the general known issues with the captivate. If that works, great. If not, I will be either paying my minimal etf and going to T-Mobile, or sucking it up and paying the no contract price. I haven't decided between those two yet.

Sent from my Oops it just shutdown again.
[HTC Inspire 4G] waltah!:
I got to use it again today so I tried gps indoors. It connected quickly using Google maps and locked onto several satellites in gps test. Every Samsung unit I've ever had since they started having internal gps has had awful performance. My Captivate has always been terrible and I've had 3 of them. HTC phones tend to connect well and the Inspire is no exception.

This phone is just what I've been waiting for on AT&T along with the Atrix, but I have a feeling the Moto isn't going to be all it's cracked up to be.
[HTC Inspire 4G] Donatron:
I can also confirm that the Inspire's GPS works perfectly. I'm also coming from a Captivate, and it's so relieving to finally have a working GPS. I actually bought a bluetooth GPS receiver because I was so fed up with the GPS on the Captivate. I no longer have any use for the receiver.
[HTC Inspire 4G] secretasianman:
Lol... I had one sitting around from my HTC 8525 days. Did the same as you and used with the Craptivate. Good riddance.
[HTC Inspire 4G] h_22_accord:
I didnt trade in my captivate, but i did sell it and have never looked back. Back in july i totally bought into the hype of the galaxy s specs and had nothing but problems with my captivate. Stock the phone is garbage, was only worth using after custom froyo rom, custom overclock kernel, lagfix and changing the laggy file system. The inspire is an awesome device even stock without any mods its fast & responsive. And also having working gps is a bonus, coming from captivate im not used to it locking on so fast.

Sent from Inspire 4G
[HTC Inspire 4G] nkd:
how does accuracy up to 3 meters sound inside of my house. With samsung I never got anything better then 15 meters outside the house. Inside no signal ever.
[HTC Inspire 4G] n0kia916:
How is the actual driving gps?

Previously had a craptivate and had horrible gps where I would stop and gps signal icon would still be going forward like I was driving into incoming traffic. How is the inspire in driving conditions? does it actually stop when your car stops? lol
[HTC Inspire 4G] Donatron:
Also, the compass works correctly as well.
[HTC Inspire 4G] Donatron:
Yes, the GPS properly follows you while driving. It'll stop, start, and turn with you in real time.
[HTC Inspire 4G] jdk2:
I must have a defective GPS. The lock takes almost a full minute and it won't follow me while moving/driving. Accuracy has never been better than 20m accuracy. I'll talk to the rep in the store tomorrow and see if I can swap it out.
[HTC Inspire 4G] newter55:
@jdk2

My gps is flaky as well so you are not alone.
[HTC Inspire 4G] waltah!:
Using gps test mine is accurate to about 45ft, but that's in my living room so it's not bad. It also locked onto and showed 6 sats as in use after about 5 seconds.
[HTC Inspire 4G] meatrocket:
I have to say, it looks like HTC got it right again with this phone. My Craptivate had me all over the place even after 5 mins of collecting data. The Inspire locked within 20 seconds and tracked me correctly from the end of my driveway all the way into my house! Way to go HTC!
[HTC Inspire 4G] Simba501:
I just did for the first time. I was outside and got a lock in under 15 seconds or so. Tested it once more and it locked on in under 5 seconds......definitely a different experience coming from the captivate (which took much longer with less accurate locks and lackluster tracking)
[HTC Inspire 4G] newter55:
Wow.... pretty extensive testing there! ;)

Seriously though. I expect Htc to get it right because they have on every other model I have owned. Unfortunately my inspire is less than stellar in this regard, not, I am sure, indicative of a problem that many others will see.
[HTC Inspire 4G] meatrocket:
Ha! Ok, I admit, that's not much in the way of testing. However, when my Craptivate more often than not had me driving either on the wrong side of the road or in the corn field half a mile away, it's pretty damned accurate! :D
[HTC Inspire 4G] jdk2:
I'm comparing the gps on the Droid to the Inspire 4G. On the Droid, I could get down to 10ft accuracy with 10 sats in use/showing. I only get 5 or 6 sats in use/showing a 45-69ft accuracy. I'll check them out in the store and see if they show the same anomaly.

It's not a deal breaker, but I thought the Inspire would be just as accurate.
[HTC Inspire 4G] newter55:
Did more testing and mine doesn't even compare to my HTC incredible. Going to exchange it for sure.
[HTC Inspire 4G] CraigP17:
Not good. Mine will lock on no problem if sitting still somewhere for foursquare check for example. While moving its hit or miss locking on for navigation. And if it does lock on for nav, as soon as I go to another app, maps loses gps in background .

Defective?
[HTC Inspire 4G] meatrocket:
I tested my GPS again today while driving. This thing is perfect! Had a lock as soon as Google Navigation finished loading & it was dead accurate. My Craptivate isn't even in the same class as this phone in any way. I'm very happy with it.
[HTC Inspire 4G] legend221:
There is a definition of the Craptivate on urban dictionary if anyone cares to see it, its the first one HERE.

Tested out the GPS and its spot on, trust me ex-Craptivate owners I had your device for a week and returned it pissed that I even unboxed the thing. hahaha
[HTC Inspire 4G] CraigP17:
Maybe a false alarm. Flawless now.
[HTC Inspire 4G] r_3:
I just took a 70 road trip and have to report back nothing but good things. It locked fast and tracked 100% the whole way. Another ex captivate owner extremely happy.
[HTC Inspire 4G] Pheno.menon:
The GPS works way better than my old Captivate with a rom, and I thought that was pretty fast.
[HTC Inspire 4G] jdk2:
I stopped at AT&T corporate store and was told that the only reliable software was their proprietary AT&T Navigator. They trashed Google NAV/Maps as well as all of the other third-party releases. Hmmm :rolleyes:

I then stopped in BestBuy and was told the same exact thing. They must be reading from the same playbook :cool:

As luck would have it, after that informative session, I fired up Google Nav and proceeded on a 45 mile journey. Locked on right away, followed my every move including intentional reroutes.

I hate when this happens as there's no rhyme or reason for the initial squirrelly behavior.

I still love this phone :)
[HTC Inspire 4G] homeslice976:
So far I have not been able to get Google Nav to lock on to a GPS location (although Google Maps seems to have found me, no problem). I've just installed GPS Test, but am currently sitting in a basement at work, and it has yet to lock on (10 minutes and counting). I'll try to lock on with GPS Test when I get outside, but if GPS Test won't even lock I'm going to get a new device

Edit: Well Maps was showing a proper location last night, but now it's got me the whole way across town. Hmm

Edit 2: Outside GPS Test locked on to 9 satellites in about 5 seconds with between 13-19ft accuracy. Inside I'm connected to 8 satellites with ~60ft accuracy. Google Navigation still won't lock - ATT can't block Google Navigation because I don't have navigation through ATT can they? I thought only their navigation software would be locked...
[HTC Inspire 4G] davwman:
Gps instant for me.

Inspire (rooted)

Leedroid v2.0.0 De-Sensed

Telus w/r34p3rex audio fix(improved sound not 100%)

AOSP Lockscreen/Black not. bar
[HTC Inspire 4G] legend221:
Specifications for many GPS receivers indicate their accuracy will be within about 10 to 50 feet (3 to 15 meters), 95% of the time. This assumes the receiver has a clear view of the sky and has finished acquiring satellites. Many receivers include WAAS capability, which can enhance accuracy in many parts of North America. But if you're moving around or in areas with less than ideal conditions, you'll probably find your receiver isn't using WAAS a good share of the time. All things considered, you can usually expect to be within about 20 to 30 feet of the mark with most consumer grade receivers.

Sent from my illmatic Inspire 4G / Desire HD
[HTC Inspire 4G] legend221:
I'm getting 5 meters from my downstairs of a two story house.

It's safe to assume the gps from the inspire is working advertised.

Will test later on how much it improves with a clear view of the sky

Sent from my illmatic Inspire 4G / Desire HD
[HTC Inspire 4G] legend221:
GPS facts:

With a clear view of the sky and using consumer GPS receivers ($200-$300) you will get 3-10 meter accuracy. Using high quality GPS receivers ($1k-$3k) you can get sub-meter accuracy. Using RTK Differential GPS ($3k-$15k) you can get centimeter accuracy.

Sent from my illmatic Inspire 4G / Desire HD
[HTC Inspire 4G] snailspeeder:
Can this model do the pre-cache mapping? So that you don't need a data connection? Thanks.
[HTC Inspire 4G] jdk2:
Thanks legend221. I've yet to see better than 20 meter accuracy indoors or out. I'm going to try and swap it out tomorrow and see if that cures the problem.

I checked a display unit at an AT&T corp store and it showed a 30 meter accuracy in the store as did mine. OTOH, my Droid 1 would display down to 3 meters in the same location.
[HTC Inspire 4G] minicoop7:
GPS is awesome. I use Google navigation with satellite view. I can listen to slacker while GPS is on and can even receive or make calls.
[HTC Inspire 4G] legend221:
It's accurate up to 3 meters with a view of the sky and full bars with on the network.

Loving my Inspire more every single day that passes.

Sent from my illmatic Inspire 4G / Desire HD
[HTC Inspire 4G] secretasianman:
Yes. It's a function of Google Maps or whatever map application you are using not the OS or hardware itself. I used Google Map's caching capability this last week when they closed an interstate off because of too much snow and had to take another route that had bad cellular coverage.
[HTC Inspire 4G] jdk2:
With only 3 or 4 bars of signal strength and clear view of the sky, I cannot get more than a 20 meter accuracy. Even with an active wifi connection, it remains the same. I'm going to try and exchange this afternoon. Will let you know how that goes.
[HTC Inspire 4G] rambohacker:
Inspire GPS

Just got the HTC Inspire a few days ago to replace my Captivate & the GPS works wonderfully
[HTC Inspire 4G] legend221:
Also, use this app (GPS Test) for your testing if you choose to do so.

Yeah 20m tops is definitely not good.

BTW I appreciate the hard work and efforts of the special Olympics as well, noticed your avatar has that.
[HTC Inspire 4G] jdk2:
It's a very worthy organization of which I'm proud to have been associated.

I returned the first Insire 4G and the difference is like night and day. 3m accuracy almost instantly. Very glad I choose to pursue the swap.
[HTC Inspire 4G] AnyMal:
GPS works great on my Inspire when I use Maps or GPS Test app. However when I launch Navigation app it just sitting at "checking navigation availability". Any ideas?

Update: I update Maps app to the latest version 5.1 and all is well now :D