10-22-2010, 03:31 PM | #16 |
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Can the Samsung Galaxy Tab do this?
I am patiently waiting for a great Android tablet (Samsung Galaxy Tab is number one on my list) but am so reluctant to have to buy a another data plan. Since I have a Droid (Verizon) - the capabilities of the Archos 101 is intriguing.
"Just plug your mobile phone equipped with 3.5 G & Bluetooth™ technology, simply pair it up to your ARCHOS 101 internet tablet via Bluetooth™ or even via USB cable. This will give you easy access to Internet directly on your device anytime and anywhere. There’s no need to pay an extra fee when you already have a data service plan***. " Does anyone know if the SGT will be able to do this too? Last edited by cjp; 10-22-2010 at 07:44 PM. |
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a.) Mobile AP. I've used a MiFi for that, now I can do it on Samsung Galaxy. Comes in handy, as I've only got 3 Multi-SIMs and my Dell Streak had to share one with Samsung Galaxy Tab. Doesn't have MAC filtering, which I normally use. But it does have WPA2. Working flawlessly. b.) Tethering. Share your phone's mobile data connection via USB. |
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10-22-2010, 07:43 PM | #18 |
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Good options - thanks!
Thanks mgmueller - I didn't really think about MiFi since Verizon seems to advance it with their new iPad release (but I'll definitely look at it again) and the USB tether seems....okay, but since that should be easy enough with little hassle - at least for this first year or so, this might be a good solution to avoid the double pay for data plans.
Seriously, does Verizon (or any of the carriers) really expect me to pay for a phone AND a tablet monthly charge? cjp Last edited by cjp; 10-22-2010 at 07:47 PM. |
10-22-2010, 10:18 PM | #19 |
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There is a stable user 2.2 ROM available for the Streak. For the moment I am happy with 2.1 and if I need flash I can use Skyfire (except for Hulu). The user ROM doesn't have any Dell customizations and 2.1 is very fast already, so I see no need to upgrade now. The official 2.2 should come next month. WiFi range and browsing speeds are quite amazing. Videos look good, music is fine through the headphones. Letters in ebooks are crisp. And the 5" size is still easily pocketable, 7" isn't. And while browsing on a 5" screen there already is so much less zooming and pushing around involved compared to 3.5", it is quite a relief. So my take is if you want one device that does everything quite well, then the 5" is the perfect size. If you want a serious tablet, though, 12" with a full OS seems more like it. The only thing I hate is the typing on touch screens, so for business use, I will definitely keep using my Touch Pro2.
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10-23-2010, 03:40 PM | #20 | |
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The Galaxy Tab has really had my interest, I was hoping it would meet the price of the iPad, but it is for some reason more expensive. Hardware wise you are getting more with the GTab but unless your a real techie that is into hardware the difference is not noticeable. Of course there are other HW features like Front Facing Cameras, SD Slots that folks might look at. I don't' get peoples obsession with a WI-FI only model. It might reduce the price but not by much. Then they will have a device that cannot have a data plan if ever they need to have one. So far every service provider is providing 3 levels daily, monthy, and subscription. One major advantage that GTab also has over the iPad is that the apps that work on smartphones also work on the GTab. The iPad runs them in compatibility mode (better than nothing but not as good a a fully functional app. There are rumors of a chrome tablet next year and Samsung has already hinted on the the next hardware the GTab will have (expected next year) all I say is wow next year is going to be a great year for tablets. =X= |
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10-24-2010, 06:34 PM | #21 |
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Two things put me off the Galaxy Tab.
1) Price. 2) Narrowscreen (I tend to hold devices in portrait rather than landscape - so widescreen is too narrow for many of my uses.) |
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The device should definately be compared to a smaller iPad with 3G for price and functionality. I don't think these prices will cut it on today's tablet market. It looks beautiful though. Some people may not like me saying this, but lets be realistic. This device isn't going to win any real market share until it has a compelling price. Being smaller and offering no low-budget version ( a no 3G/plan version) will make it an issue for many just looking for a bigger iPod Touch (a serious market for many people like me looking for their next portable device). I'll believe the success of this device when I see it with my own eyes, but I don't think this will be replacing many iPads, Kindles, Nooks, or whatever device most people are using for entertainment right now. Final verdict: far too expensive and likely to only end up with a small niche market which will have some dedicated users until Samsung pulls a Nokia and cuts support/development on the device out from under the users due to low profitability.
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I have a 3G/4G USB dongle with Time Warner, just need the Android drivers/Connection Manager for and I'd be good to go. I might even hack it and install the PCI Express internally in the tablet to leverage my existing data plan with TW. I would then have one of the only 4G tablets in existence. |
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$500 is too high. Bring it down to $400 and I might consider it.
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I really love this device, but $500 is too much. I'm sure some folks think it is just fine but if you think in comparison to what you can get for $500 in other devices that just seems high.
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