FIRE vs TABLET - Page 12

gweminence · 10-20-2011, 05:39 PM

I know this is an unpopular statement these days, but:

Download the google market .apk. Sideload. Enjoy Mantano.

Alternatively, download montano.apk, sidleoad. Enjoy

Blossom · 10-20-2011, 06:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gweminence

I know this is an unpopular statement these days, but:

Download the google market .apk. Sideload. Enjoy Mantano.

Alternatively, download montano.apk, sidleoad. Enjoy

I'm not sure you can sideload the market on the Fire due to it needing framework from what I read you will have to root it first. I could be wrong but it's what I read.

Mantano is $7.49 which I don't have at the moment. I have the Market on my phone just never bought anything from it before I've used App Store instead but after this I think I will use it instead on app purchases.

gweminence · 10-20-2011, 06:42 PM

I'll paypal you a starbuck's if rooting is required to sideload. I'm that confident.

Blossom · 10-20-2011, 06:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gweminence

I'll paypal you a starbuck's if rooting is required to sideload. I'm that confident.

Starbuck?

Oh yeah, you mean that coffee place people are always talking about?
I think sideloading will be allowed at least I hope it is but I read to get the Market or use google apps you need root access. I read it last week somewhere...

Oh wouldn't you know Mantano first update just showed up!

So now I'm 3 updates behind now.

kennyc · 10-20-2011, 06:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Blossom

Starbuck?

Oh yeah mean that coffee place people always talking about? ....

Blossom · 10-20-2011, 07:13 PM

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Originally Posted by kennyc

I don't drink coffee so I've never been to one.

kennyc · 10-20-2011, 07:15 PM

I just think they are too pretentious and expensive.

Jakie · 10-20-2011, 07:21 PM

Well, being a Canadian totally eliminates some of the options out there. I cannot get Amazon market, nor can I get amazon tunes, etc. I do not like to be fenced in, so Kindle, and the like annoy me. That is why I own android phones, instead of iphones, and have various ereaders. (One Kobo touch, and one Sony prs300) I have a Samsung Galaxy tab (the old 7 inch model) and love the versatility, along with the 3 g, on a month to month plan with Bell Mobility. I was seriously looking at the nook color, for all the strong processor, screen etc. I have used a resistive screen, and much prefer the capacitive screen on he gt, and my phones. I have dealt with the drm issue in the usual way, seeing as how I like cruciform veggies. (I love cabbages) This may not help your discussion re kindle fire vs other tabs, but understand that there are many cost effective options out there. It depends if you want to be penned in, or free to roam with your content.

John

DaleDe · 10-20-2011, 07:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Blossom

I don't drink coffee so I've never been to one.

they sell a lot more drinks that just coffee these days, there is chocolate, Tea and some children's drinks as well. And some of the coffee drinks are so doctored you might not notice that there is coffee in it. the current offering includes a pumpkin spice latte for the season.

Dale

gweminence · 10-20-2011, 07:57 PM

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Originally Posted by kennyc

I just think they are too pretentious and expensive.

I don't disagree, but at least their stuff's good.

Blossom · 10-20-2011, 10:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DaleDe

they sell a lot more drinks that just coffee these days, there is chocolate, Tea and some children's drinks as well. And some of the coffee drinks are so doctored you might not notice that there is coffee in it. the current offering includes a pumpkin spice latte for the season.

Dale

I can't have caffeine or chocolate not to mention according their site the nearest one is an hour away from me in a mall so I'll take your word for it. The last time I had coffee was in 2002 and I was so sick and we was moving from NC to NE as hubby got new orders it was also pumpkin spice from some gas station. I can't stand the taste of that stuff not to mention it made me jittery but I was so sick I couldn't taste anything so I was able to drink it. When I drink a little bit of coffee I shake. I guess I was a bit anemic even then and didn't know it yet. My heart beats fast so caffeine is a no no so I've never been to a coffee shop in my life.

Hubby doesn't like the stuff either he drinks Cola. I can't have that either.

DaleDe · 10-21-2011, 01:05 AM

Well, as a consolation, cuddle up with a good eBook. You can't be allergic to that!

Blossom · 10-21-2011, 01:25 AM

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Originally Posted by DaleDe

Well, as a consolation, cuddle up with a good eBook. You can't be allergic to that!

That is so true! It's the reason I switch to ebooks and no longer buy used paperbacks due to being allergic to pollen, dust and mold.
I'm not allergic to cats though hubby wishes I was.

kennyc · 10-21-2011, 04:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Blossom

....
I'm not allergic to cats though hubby wishes I was.

SeaKing · 10-21-2011, 11:54 AM

Quote:
Originally Posted by Blossom View Post
Starbuck? Oh yeah mean that coffee place people always talking about? ....

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Originally Posted by kennyc

You have to be careful with that stuff. It will keep you up.

(When they bring you a 2 gallon thermos of it, then you know you're going to be a while.)

10-20-2011, 05:39 PM	#166
gweminence Fat Guy Posts: 408 Karma: 24165 Join Date: Jun 2010 Device: Kindle Voyage	I know this is an unpopular statement these days, but: Download the google market .apk. Sideload. Enjoy Mantano. Alternatively, download montano.apk, sidleoad. Enjoy Last edited by gweminence; 10-20-2011 at 05:41 PM.

10-20-2011, 07:21 PM	#173
Jakie Connoisseur Posts: 52 Karma: 225544 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Edmonton Alberta Device: Sony T1, Blackberry playbook and Q10	Fire vs Tablets Well, being a Canadian totally eliminates some of the options out there. I cannot get Amazon market, nor can I get amazon tunes, etc. I do not like to be fenced in, so Kindle, and the like annoy me. That is why I own android phones, instead of iphones, and have various ereaders. (One Kobo touch, and one Sony prs300) I have a Samsung Galaxy tab (the old 7 inch model) and love the versatility, along with the 3 g, on a month to month plan with Bell Mobility. I was seriously looking at the nook color, for all the strong processor, screen etc. I have used a resistive screen, and much prefer the capacitive screen on he gt, and my phones. I have dealt with the drm issue in the usual way, seeing as how I like cruciform veggies. (I love cabbages) This may not help your discussion re kindle fire vs other tabs, but understand that there are many cost effective options out there. It depends if you want to be penned in, or free to roam with your content. John

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gweminence Fat Guy Posts: 408 Karma: 24165 Join Date: Jun 2010 Device: Kindle Voyage	I'll paypal you a starbuck's if rooting is required to sideload. I'm that confident.

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