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There should be a way to clear apps off the list, but I'm not sure what it is for the TF101. Before my Transformer Prime was updated to 4.0, there was an X next to the app name, on 4.0 you swipe them to the side to clear.
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GreatKesh posted:I actually can't see an x on the recently used apps bar that pops up but I found out I can go into settings and delete stuff from memory. On Android you don't even need to close apps, unless they're actually locked up. With Android, apps won't use background CPU usage/battery power unless they're actually doing something, and any app that isn't actively doing something will be automatically killed by the OS when/if it needs more memory.
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Feb 18, 2012 16:29
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Frozen-Solid posted:On Android you don't even need to close apps, unless they're actually locked up. With Android, apps won't use background CPU usage/battery power unless they're actually doing something, and any app that isn't actively doing something will be automatically killed by the OS when/if it needs more memory. Ios does pretty much the same thing, but there are times I just want to clear out the recently used apps. I've noticed that ios doesn't remove apps it's killed from the recently used list though.
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TontoCorazon posted:Is there a reason why this thing is $279.99? because it seems like its too good to be true. I've been thinking about getting the nook tablet but I would spend a little more for a bigger screen. Sorry for taking so long, but my friend has the original Le Pan tablet that he got for $170 new. He loves it. It actually has good build quality, a great screen (same as the ipad), and great battery life. There are clear drawbacks, like the old OS, low specs, and the screen attracts a lot of fingerprints, but the original Le Pan _was_ a great deal, and online reviews of the Le Pan II seem to indicate that it's along the same lines -- good quality hardware, some drawbacks, great price. The software support is pretty poo poo though -- Le Pan said they would provide an update for the original tablet to ICS, but now they say that they can't do it "because of Google", and are saying that it's taking longer to update the Le Pan II to ICS "because of Google". Maybe it'll get better in the future, but this is definitely a case of "buy it with no expectations of future updates".
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So I just traded my laptop to my parents for my old gaming rig so I can play Diablo 3. Now I need something I can take to my friends' houses and chill on my bed with. The Samsung Galaxy 7.0 Plus is in my price range and looks pretty. Is it worth the money?
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GreatKesh posted:I've noticed that ios doesn't remove apps it's killed from the recently used list though. Neither does android.
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Super Aggro Crag posted:So I just traded my laptop to my parents for my old gaming rig so I can play Diablo 3. Now I need something I can take to my friends' houses and chill on my bed with. The Samsung Galaxy 7.0 Plus is in my price range and looks pretty. Is it worth the money? No.
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My power button has died. I can't put my device into standby, its hosed. Is there anyway to fix this without opening it up or returning it because I'd rather not do either. Google says that they are my only options. E: I can make it go into standby by not using it for a while and bring it out by plugging it in but thats retarded E2: I just did a factory reset and that did nothing either underage at the vape shop fucked around with this message at 09:56 on Feb 19, 2012 |
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Feb 19, 2012 09:31
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My Linux Rig posted:No. Why? A one word answer is useless.
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Feb 19, 2012 10:11
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GreatKesh posted:My power button has died. I can't put my device into standby, its hosed. Is there anyway to fix this without opening it up or returning it because I'd rather not do either. Google says that they are my only options. People lived with broken power buttons on their Nexus Ones for years by using trackball wake and other tricks. Obviously that only works if there is a hardware button you can switch to using.
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Feb 19, 2012 14:58
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GreatKesh posted:My power button has died. I can't put my device into standby, its hosed. Is there anyway to fix this without opening it up or returning it because I'd rather not do either. Google says that they are my only options. You can't fix it without opening the case up, the manufacturer can't fix it unless you send it to them. How else were you expecting to 'fix' it?
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Feb 19, 2012 15:07
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sethsez posted:Why? A one word answer is useless. You have to keep an eye on the YOSPOS iOS echo chamber so you know who the trolls are. It's a really nice device with an awesome screen. 4.5 stars on Amazon. If you like that form factor, go for it.
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Super Aggro Crag posted:So I just traded my laptop to my parents for my old gaming rig so I can play Diablo 3. Now I need something I can take to my friends' houses and chill on my bed with. The Samsung Galaxy 7.0 Plus is in my price range and looks pretty. Is it worth the money? I love mine! I got it on Amazon as a lightning deal and haven't looked back. Honeycomb ain't great but it's 3.2 and I've had few issues and 0 big issues as far as the OS goes. The hardware is nice and the Exynos screams. Ignore the trolls.
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Feb 19, 2012 16:52
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sethsez posted:Why? A one word answer is useless. Have you been reading this thread? Really, if I were you, I'd just wait for the ipad 3 to be released before you make any tablet purchasing decisions.
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Feb 19, 2012 19:03
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The battery update on the prime this week is amazing.
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Frozen-Solid posted:The battery update on the prime this week is amazing. But isn't that showing you haven't actually used it except to take the screenshot?
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Don Lapre posted:But isn't that showing you haven't actually used it except to take the screenshot?
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Don Lapre posted:But isn't that showing you haven't actually used it except to take the screenshot? This is what I want out of a tablet. Something I can leave on, instantly access what I need, and not bother having to shut it down or charge it every single night. Very low idle battery use is awesome.
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Feb 19, 2012 19:47
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My Linux Rig posted:I'd just wait for the ipad 3 Well I'm shocked. Truly.
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Feb 19, 2012 20:38
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My Linux Rig posted:Have you been reading this thread? Yes, I have been reading this thread. If the Galaxy Prime 7.0 fits his budget and is the size he wants, what is wrong with it specifically? Or are you just saying "Android sucks" and have nothing to say about that model in particular?
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Feb 19, 2012 20:58
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sethsez posted:Yes, I have been reading this thread. If the Galaxy Prime 7.0 fits his budget and is the size he wants, what is wrong with it specifically? Or are you just saying "Android sucks" and have nothing to say about that model in particular? That it's likely to prompt price cuts on android tablets that need to compete on price now, at a minimum.
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Feb 19, 2012 21:06
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The difference between ICS and Honeycomb is enough that I would not recommend a non-ICS tablet.
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evilweasel posted:That it's likely to prompt price cuts on android tablets that need to compete on price now, at a minimum. Pretty much! The price of android tablets are likely to drop when it comes out. But no, I must be a YOSPOS troll cause I dared to mention anything made by Apple.
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My Linux Rig posted:Pretty much! The price of android tablets are likely to drop when it comes out. But no, I must be a YOSPOS troll cause I dared to mention anything made by Apple. I stopped trying to decide whether your posts are your normal troll posts or your token content post a long time ago. It doesn't help that your content posts are usually vague and unhelpful enough that they could be considered trolling. Prices might go down after the iPad hits, honestly I would say ICS is more of a reason to wait than 30 bucks off cause of a new iPad. I can just say I've enjoyed my Tab Plus and can't wait till it gets ICS.
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Feb 19, 2012 22:12
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evilweasel posted:That it's likely to prompt price cuts on android tablets that need to compete on price now, at a minimum.
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Feb 19, 2012 22:30
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Frozen-Solid posted:This is what I want out of a tablet. Something I can leave on, instantly access what I need, and not bother having to shut it down or charge it every single night. Very low idle battery use is awesome. There's a tablet out that does this, but mentioning it riles the natives, so I'll simply say to wait for this unnamed tablet's successor before making any Android tablet purchasing decisions.
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Toady posted:There's a tablet out that does this, but mentioning it riles the natives, so I'll simply say to wait for this unnamed tablet's successor before making any Android tablet purchasing decisions. I'm not going to disparage iOS like some people in this thread, but even if it is the best tablet on the market I could never go back to iOS and Apple. I had an iPhone for a while, and it was great, but I just prefer Android. I'm very tied to Google Apps and the Android ecosystem, and no matter how great the iPad 3 is it won't have the same synergy with my email, music, and apps that I already have with Android.
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Toady posted:There's a tablet out that does this, but mentioning it riles the natives, so I'll simply say to wait for this unnamed tablet's successor before making any Android tablet purchasing decisions. It certainly isn't the only one.
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Buying a tech product between January to May tends to be a bad time. Some stuff launches then, but a good portion of stuff comes out between June to October. So the advice on waiting a bit right now is a good one regardless of which system you want.
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Frozen-Solid posted:I'm not going to disparage iOS like some people in this thread, but even if it is the best tablet on the market I could never go back to iOS and Apple. I had an iPhone for a while, and it was great, but I just prefer Android. I'm very tied to Google Apps and the Android ecosystem, and no matter how great the iPad 3 is it won't have the same synergy with my email, music, and apps that I already have with Android. I don't think there is much disparagement of iOS in the thread. They're good devices and anyone who isn't an idiot would agree. The main problem with the thread is iOS sycophants who get hard at the thought of distracting android users. If you go into the YOSPOS thread it's full of ignorant tribalism. Kinda sad. I think the big driver in terms of what hardware people buy is the ecosystem. If you're tied in to iTunes, iCloud and you have Macbooks or Mac Pros, stick with Apple. If you've had a gmail account for years and you like Google Maps and Google Music, etc. and like more choices in hardware and UI, then Android is the way to go. Do the research and go with whichever platform suits your needs.
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I think it's more that people are saying to wait for the iPad 3 to see what the Android tablet response is, even if you have no intention of ever getting an iPad.
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zachol posted:I think it's more that people are saying to wait for the iPad 3 to see what the Android tablet response is, even if you have no intention of ever getting an iPad. I hope so. With competition, everyone wins.
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In any case, if you're looking at the Galaxy Tab 7.0+ in particular, it is also probably worth waiting a little bit to see how the U.S. Galaxy Tab 7.7 fares. It looks like it outclasses the 7.0+ in many ways, but will also cost (quite?) a bit more and may not come out as a wifi model right away. You can hope that the release of a bunch of Tegra 3 tablets and the new iPad will cause a price drop once the 7.7 finally gets here.
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zachol posted:I think it's more that people are saying to wait for the iPad 3 to see what the Android tablet response is, even if you have no intention of ever getting an iPad. Right. Especially if Apple does keep the iPad 2 around and price it at $299 or so as rumored. If that happens, I would have to expect some serious price drops on the Android side. If there's a $300 iPad out there, there is no way even the "top-end" Android tablets can compete at the current prices (Although to be blunt, Android tablets aren't quite steamrolling through the market with the current pricing anyway).
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TildeATH posted:The difference between ICS and Honeycomb is enough that I would not recommend a non-ICS tablet. My advice is, do not purchase any Android device, of any kind, unless it ships with Android 4.0 or later, or a 4.0 update is officially available. Not announced, actually available. Currently non-Nexus Samsung devices fail that test.
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Rastor posted:The difference being, ICS is not a slow horrible buggy mess. Right. Folks who are stuck with Honeycomb don't realize the pain and suffering they're putting themselves through. Look, ultimately a tablet, like any other object in a consumer-oriented, capitalist society, is worth what you're willing to pay for it. If you like the form factor and the interface, then whatever you've bought is fine. But I thought Honeycomb was annoying in the most unforgivable ways and I just assumed it was because of the Tegra chipset or because Apple engineers were way ahead of the game with touch. ICS, on the other hand, works like a charm on my phone and my tablet. I never had any experience with pre-3.0 Android, but 2.x all looks pretty crappy to me. Kind of funny, when you think about it, that the first decent release of Android is the version that starts with an 'i'.
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Rastor posted:The difference being, ICS is not a slow horrible buggy mess. While Honeycomb isn't exactly the fastest performing thing around I think calling it a 'buggy mess' is a bit unfair. Maybe its because I jumped in at 3.2 but for me Honeycomb has been exceptionally stable
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Rastor posted:The difference being, ICS is not a slow horrible buggy mess. Actually, you might want to hold off until Android Jelly Bean comes out this summer.
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dissss posted:While Honeycomb isn't exactly the fastest performing thing around I think calling it a 'buggy mess' is a bit unfair. My Galaxy Tab 10.1 is still on 3.1 and it's not exactly the greatest. Mine is a Google I/O door prize model and for whatever reason it doesn't get the same OS build as the retail ones - on the upside it does not have Touchwiz but on the downside it has yet to see 3.2 like the retail model did. I tried flashing one of the CM9 unofficial builds to it just to see how it worked, only to find it gets 1/8 the battery life versus stock and poo poo crashes even more often.
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My Linux Rig posted:Actually, you might want to hold off until Android Jelly Bean comes out this summer. Care to elaborate?
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