Lenovo A1 Tablet/Reader - Page 13

LesRS · 11-19-2011, 03:32 PM

Thanks! That's it!

djulian · 11-20-2011, 04:48 AM

@LesRS: If you have Amazon Prime, can you stream to the A1?

emilikins · 11-21-2011, 12:25 PM

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@LesRS: If you have Amazon Prime, can you stream to the A1?

I can stream very nicely on my Flyer off Amazon (and Netflix through the app). Netflix looked to be better quality, but probably because I went through the app instead of the browser.

tequila0341 · 11-21-2011, 03:48 PM

How would you Lenovo A1 owners rate the screen of the A1? I looked at the Nook Tablet's screen today and it was quite nice - my fiancee's Ipad 2 screen is pretty luscious as well. I used to own an Archos 101 which I returned because the screen was frankly ugly and hard to look at. Is the Lenovo's screen close to the Ipad?

djulian · 11-21-2011, 06:27 PM

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Originally Posted by emilikins

I can stream very nicely on my Flyer off Amazon (and Netflix through the app). Netflix looked to be better quality, but probably because I went through the app instead of the browser.

Thanks, Emilikins! I got an e-mail from Amazon saying that Prime Instant Video was only available for streaming on the Fire, but that sounded incorrect.

DreamWriter · 11-21-2011, 06:55 PM

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Originally Posted by djulian

Thanks, Emilikins! I got an e-mail from Amazon saying that Prime Instant Video was only available for streaming on the Fire, but that sounded incorrect.

I'm interested in the Fire, but I've also been looking at other tablets. On Amazon's website the only mobile device that's listed as being compatible with Amazon Instant Video is the Kindle Fire. I wish there was a way to know which other tablets can actually do that so I can narrow down my list!

SCION · 11-21-2011, 10:33 PM

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Originally Posted by DreamWriter

I'm interested in the Fire, but I've also been looking at other tablets. On Amazon's website the only mobile device that's listed as being compatible with Amazon Instant Video is the Kindle Fire. I wish there was a way to know which other tablets can actually do that so I can narrow down my list!

You can stream using the browser on your tablet. Some are more capable than others if you're looking for smooth playback.

SeaKing · 11-21-2011, 10:35 PM

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Originally Posted by DreamWriter

I'm interested in the Fire, but I've also been looking at other tablets. On Amazon's website the only mobile device that's listed as being compatible with Amazon Instant Video is the Kindle Fire. I wish there was a way to know which other tablets can actually do that so I can narrow down my list!

I am not sure what "instant video" is but I am a Prime member and can stream Amazon movies to my computer.

djulian · 11-22-2011, 12:05 AM

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Originally Posted by SeaKing

I am not sure what "instant video" is but I am a Prime member and can stream Amazon movies to my computer.

That's the same thing, I think. There's "Prime Instant Video" which is free for Amazon Prime Users, and then there's the "Amazon Instant Video Store" which is for anyone at a per-video charge.

JxK · 11-22-2011, 01:51 AM

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Originally Posted by SCION

You can stream using the browser on your tablet. Some are more capable than others if you're looking for smooth playback.

And by the looks of things, pretty soon you'll be able to use the Kindle Fire software/launcher on your android tablet of choice.

emilikins · 11-22-2011, 09:39 AM

You can do the Prime Instant (the free, I haven't paid for a video yet on Amazon) through the browser, not an app. Browsers like Dolphin and Opera are pretty good about going to the "real" sites, so you don't have to worry about getting mobile-only stuff. It's probably a Fire-only app that's giving you the compatibility error, or Amazon is being just vague enough on their wording of what the streaming service is to make you think you have to buy a Fire to get it.

Update: Liliputing reports that the Amazon Video app on the Fire can be loaded onto other Android devices.

LesRS · 11-25-2011, 04:36 PM

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Originally Posted by tequila0341

How would you Lenovo A1 owners rate the screen of the A1? I looked at the Nook Tablet's screen today and it was quite nice - my fiancee's Ipad 2 screen is pretty luscious as well. I used to own an Archos 101 which I returned because the screen was frankly ugly and hard to look at. Is the Lenovo's screen close to the Ipad?

The screen is gorgeous! On par with the Kindle Fire and Nook Tablet! I am finding a few annoying things about it (i.e. the back button is hidden in the black mate finish of the bezel, so it's hard to find). All & all, I am happy about the purchase. I like having access to the Android Market and Amazon App store. It came with a Lenovo app store, but its pretty bare and very few apps there are free. I haven't try doing the Amazon Instant video yet.

SeaKing · 11-25-2011, 10:11 PM

I noticed that you can get a month of Prime for free and try out everything.

LesRS · 11-27-2011, 10:47 PM

Yes, this is true!!

SeaKing · 11-29-2011, 08:16 AM

I think I have been pretty patient, but Amazon still hasn't sent me an email saying the Lenovo A1 was my for the asking. They better not try my patience.

11-22-2011, 09:39 AM	#191
emilikins Short One in the Stacks Posts: 142 Karma: 198348 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Midwest Device: HTC Flyer; Kobo WiFi	You can do the Prime Instant (the free, I haven't paid for a video yet on Amazon) through the browser, not an app. Browsers like Dolphin and Opera are pretty good about going to the "real" sites, so you don't have to worry about getting mobile-only stuff. It's probably a Fire-only app that's giving you the compatibility error, or Amazon is being just vague enough on their wording of what the streaming service is to make you think you have to buy a Fire to get it. Update: Liliputing reports that the Amazon Video app on the Fire can be loaded onto other Android devices. Last edited by emilikins; 11-22-2011 at 10:54 AM.

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LesRS Enthusiast Posts: 29 Karma: 17926 Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Illinois Device: Lenovo A1 Tablet	Thanks! That's it!

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tequila0341 Enthusiast Posts: 27 Karma: 17708 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: New York, NY Device: Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9, Kobo Glo HD	How would you Lenovo A1 owners rate the screen of the A1? I looked at the Nook Tablet's screen today and it was quite nice - my fiancee's Ipad 2 screen is pretty luscious as well. I used to own an Archos 101 which I returned because the screen was frankly ugly and hard to look at. Is the Lenovo's screen close to the Ipad?

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SeaKing Frequent Flier Posts: 1,282 Karma: 2058993297 Join Date: Oct 2011 Device: KB kindle aboard, Galx Tab 7.0 Plus, trying out Droid 1 as mini-tab	I noticed that you can get a month of Prime for free and try out everything.

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LesRS Enthusiast Posts: 29 Karma: 17926 Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Illinois Device: Lenovo A1 Tablet	Yes, this is true!!

11-29-2011, 08:16 AM	#195
SeaKing Frequent Flier Posts: 1,282 Karma: 2058993297 Join Date: Oct 2011 Device: KB kindle aboard, Galx Tab 7.0 Plus, trying out Droid 1 as mini-tab	I think I have been pretty patient, but Amazon still hasn't sent me an email saying the Lenovo A1 was my for the asking. They better not try my patience.

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