November 21, 201213 yr QUOTE (vandy125 @ Nov 21, 2012 -> 05:54 PM) I think a lot of people have liked the surface. The problem is, where do you go to even take a look at one? They are only in Microsoft stores and online. I'm not spending that type of cash when I can't even try the thing out at all. Also, their app store is still lacking. It will get much better because it is Windows, but still needs more apps. I actually played around with one, and it was disturbingly laggy. I really like the windows 8 on the lumia. But on a bigger device that I want to do more I found it frustrating.
November 21, 201213 yr QUOTE (bmags @ Nov 21, 2012 -> 11:58 AM) I actually played around with one, and it was disturbingly laggy. I really like the windows 8 on the lumia. But on a bigger device that I want to do more I found it frustrating. Just curious, was it before or after they released a patch on November 13. It was supposed to address that very issue: http://news.cnet.com/8301-10805_3-57549437...ks-performance/
November 21, 201213 yr http://www.woot.com/offers/asus-10-1-tablet-keyboard-dock For $300, you get a Transformer and a keyboard dock. It is refurbished though.
November 21, 201213 yr QUOTE (vandy125 @ Nov 21, 2012 -> 08:00 PM) Just curious, was it before or after they released a patch on November 13. It was supposed to address that very issue: http://news.cnet.com/8301-10805_3-57549437...ks-performance/ It was before then, that's true.
November 21, 201213 yr I have the Asus Infinty. http://www.amazon.com/ASUS-TF700T-B1-GR-10...y/dp/B008F4NL04 It's been great for me, mostly using it for gaming, web surfing and movies/tv shows on planes. My only real complaint is that flash freezes up the browser more often than I would like. My android phone has the same sorts of issues, but it just doesn't feel like it happens as often.
November 22, 201213 yr QUOTE (chw42 @ Nov 21, 2012 -> 01:08 PM) http://www.woot.com/offers/asus-10-1-tablet-keyboard-dock For $300, you get a Transformer and a keyboard dock. It is refurbished though. I'm just not sold on a keyboard dock. I mean, laptops.
November 22, 201213 yr QUOTE (Steve9347 @ Nov 21, 2012 -> 06:04 PM) I'm just not sold on a keyboard dock. I mean, laptops. I got one for my iPad. Very useful. I hate typing with the on-screen keyboard.
November 22, 201213 yr Author If I go for Nexus 7 (price concerns), what do I lose from the 10 inch models like Nexus 10, Galaxy Tab 2 10.1, ASUS, etc other than size?
November 22, 201213 yr QUOTE (Jake @ Nov 21, 2012 -> 10:23 PM) If I go for Nexus 7 (price concerns), what do I lose from the 10 inch models like Nexus 10, Galaxy Tab 2 10.1, ASUS, etc other than size? That's pretty much it. The Nexus 7 is a wonderful little device. I'm going for a larger tablet because I want more screen for NBA League Pass and at the gym.
November 22, 201213 yr QUOTE (Jake @ Nov 21, 2012 -> 10:23 PM) If I go for Nexus 7 (price concerns), what do I lose from the 10 inch models like Nexus 10, Galaxy Tab 2 10.1, ASUS, etc other than size? The size difference is quite drastic actually, but if that's not your concern, Nexus 7 is great.
November 22, 201213 yr Author QUOTE (chw42 @ Nov 21, 2012 -> 10:33 PM) The size difference is quite drastic actually, but if that's not your concern, Nexus 7 is great. It is a concern for sure, but I'm just trying to weigh all the options.
November 22, 201213 yr QUOTE (chw42 @ Nov 21, 2012 -> 10:33 PM) The size difference is quite drastic actually thats what she said
November 22, 201213 yr Author QUOTE (Heads22 @ Nov 21, 2012 -> 10:47 PM) thats what she said who knew 3 additional inches would count for so much
November 22, 201213 yr QUOTE (Jake @ Nov 21, 2012 -> 11:03 PM) who knew 3 additional inches would count for so much In this case, it's 9 square inches.
November 22, 201213 yr QUOTE (Jake @ Nov 21, 2012 -> 10:36 PM) It is a concern for sure, but I'm just trying to weigh all the options. With the latest update - and the deals available right now - the Galaxy seems like a no brainer.
November 22, 201213 yr Author Ugh, just can't decide between the Galaxy Tab 2 10.1 and the Asus TF300. Asus has the processor and camera, and that's about it. But the processor is a big thing to have. EDIT: After more and more research, it's gotta be the Asus at $280. Edited November 22, 201213 yr by Jake
November 24, 201213 yr Author If you guys are wondering, I got the Asus. I'll be happy to explain my choice if anyone is still up in the air.
November 24, 201213 yr QUOTE (Jake @ Nov 24, 2012 -> 10:46 AM) If you guys are wondering, I got the Asus. I'll be happy to explain my choice if anyone is still up in the air. I apparently will have the Galaxy Tab 2 10.1 under the xmas tree, now I have to wait. Let me know what you think of the ASUS. I played with a transformer over the weekend and the screen was so-so.
November 24, 201213 yr Author QUOTE (Steve9347 @ Nov 24, 2012 -> 12:30 PM) I apparently will have the Galaxy Tab 2 10.1 under the xmas tree, now I have to wait. Let me know what you think of the ASUS. I played with a transformer over the weekend and the screen was so-so. I hope it's alright. I haven't played too much -- I didn't notice much of a tactile difference between the screens, but as expected the Samsung looks better. I bit on the Tegra processor and I liked Asus's reputation on putting out OS updates. If the s*** don't work, I'll be tearing it a new ass everywhere I can
November 25, 201213 yr QUOTE (Jake @ Nov 24, 2012 -> 12:59 PM) I hope it's alright. I haven't played too much -- I didn't notice much of a tactile difference between the screens, but as expected the Samsung looks better. I bit on the Tegra processor and I liked Asus's reputation on putting out OS updates. If the s*** don't work, I'll be tearing it a new ass everywhere I can Given I'll likely hack mine the second I get it, the OS updates weren't exactly a huge deal!
November 25, 201213 yr Author QUOTE (Buehrle>Wood @ Nov 24, 2012 -> 11:49 PM) Galaxy Tab 2 at 179 or Nexus 7 at 200? The latter IMO. The Nexus 7 is just a fabulous value.
November 25, 201213 yr QUOTE (Buehrle>Wood @ Nov 24, 2012 -> 11:49 PM) Galaxy Tab 2 at 179 or Nexus 7 at 200? Nexus 7 no-brainer.
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