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Looking for a decent budget laptop replacement preferrably with a 10" screen and a touchscreen with some decent precision for some light sketching. Am I looking at Surfaces almost exclusively? Do I go with a brand new gen model or is it kosher to look at refurbs? Surface Pro vs. Surface Book? I don't fuckin know what I'm doing. Should I just go with one of those convertible laptops instead? I'd like enough juice to be able to open up a Pro Tools session or something with a bunch of audio processing on the go, but I otherwise don't really care about being able to run the latest and greatest games at full speed or anything like that. barnold fucked around with this message at 22:41 on Jun 2, 2018 |
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Okay so I'm not looking to imminently replace my tablet but I still want to ask this. I have a Kindle Fire HDX and I absolutely love it. It's perfect for my needs which is basically a portable handheld streaming machine/rudimentary web browser. I love the seamless integration with books/audiobooks, etc. However, the app library is pretty much hot trash. I've heard about and looked a little bit into sideloading, which I might still do, but when I go to make my next tablet purchase, is there anything non-Apple that would fulfill my needs similarly with a better native app library?
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Jun 8, 2018 04:38
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SamuraiFoochs posted:Okay so I'm not looking to imminently replace my tablet but I still want to ask this. No. Side-loading is super-easy. It took me about fifteen minutes, including googling the process and reading the steps. Your alternatives are very old and expensive if you don't want to go Apple.
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Jun 8, 2018 05:04
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Thanatosian posted:No. Noted. I'll probably just go ahead and do it, it's more that the very nature of sideloading makes me feel like there's no way it could possibly be as easy or work as smoothly as it seems but maybe I'm too cynical eh?  Edit: Do you mind if I PM you some questions about the process at some point? It's not so much the process itself I'm confused on, it's more post-sideload questions I have before I dive in. SamuraiFoochs fucked around with this message at 05:33 on Jun 8, 2018 |
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Jun 8, 2018 05:15
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I recently got a Kindle 10 and sideloaded the play store, I can answer any questions too.
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Jun 8, 2018 18:19
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SamuraiFoochs posted:Noted. I'll probably just go ahead and do it, it's more that the very nature of sideloading makes me feel like there's no way it could possibly be as easy or work as smoothly as it seems but maybe I'm too cynical eh?
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Jun 8, 2018 18:55
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Well, poo poo. I came in to ask for a recommendation for a large, dedicated Android comic and PDF reader, but it looks like the answer is an iPad. I've got an 8 inch LG tablet, which I like, but it's just kind of a pain to have to enlarge everything all of the time. I was wanting something around 12 inches, but really didn't want to pay for an iPad Pro, but it looks like the small Android selection at that size is pretty much garbage. Is the 2017 iPad good for comics and PDFs (game rule books, for the most part)? I really hate to give Apple any money and dread the thought of having to use iTunes again, but I know the hardware is good, and the price is definitely competitive.
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Jun 11, 2018 22:04
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Yes, it's excellent, surpassed only by 2018 iPads and iPads Pro. Depending on what you're doing with it, you may not need to use iTunes at all. But also lol at "I really hate to give Apple any money"
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Jun 11, 2018 22:07
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Endless Mike posted:But also lol at "I really hate to give Apple any money"
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Jun 11, 2018 22:19
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 Maybe something like this monstrosity meats your kneads.
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Jun 11, 2018 22:24
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BGrifter posted:
Eh, she's not that bad... Edit: Lol, that thing is over 18". Holding it would be like that boot camp punishment of holding your rifle out at arm's length until they totally gave out. berzerkmonkey fucked around with this message at 22:34 on Jun 11, 2018 |
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Jun 11, 2018 22:31
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Are we not going to make a joke about meats your kneads?
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Jun 11, 2018 22:44
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op I suggest an iPad
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Jun 16, 2018 18:07
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berzerkmonkey posted:Why? I prefer the Android environment and I'm not a fan of Apple. I don't see what's so laughable about that. For the record, I also hate to give Comcast, my state, and the federal government money as well
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Jun 16, 2018 18:08
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I never really understood the Android vs apple environment debate. Touch the icon to open things, that's it. I guess learning how to double click the apple button to navigate apps is different but that's like one tiny thing that a 5 year old can pick up in 30 seconds.
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Jun 17, 2018 21:30
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Lube banjo posted:I never really understood the Android vs apple environment debate. Touch the icon to open things, that's it. I guess learning how to double click the apple button to navigate apps is different but that's like one tiny thing that a 5 year old can pick up in 30 seconds. Those are obviously the only differences
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Jun 17, 2018 21:47
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Lube banjo posted:I never really understood the Android vs apple environment debate. Touch the icon to open things, that's it. I guess learning how to double click the apple button to navigate apps is different but that's like one tiny thing that a 5 year old can pick up in 30 seconds. Going to guess this isn't the only thing you don't understand. It's about brand integrity, bru.
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Jun 17, 2018 22:22
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Lube banjo posted:I never really understood the Android vs apple environment debate. Touch the icon to open things, that's it. I guess learning how to double click the apple button to navigate apps is different but that's like one tiny thing that a 5 year old can pick up in 30 seconds. I'm cool with the fact that an iDevice just works. I really, really hate iTunes though, and I don't like the premium you pay for having an iDevice, the lack of upgradable storage (or the insane Apple markup for a memory upgrade). I also feel there is a distinct lack of innovation at Apple since Jobs died. He was a piece of poo poo person, but at least he drove the company . For the past few years, "innovation" consists of "bigger!" And yes, I realize that most Android devices are derivative as well, you can avoid the Apple tax though. Tldr: it's a personal opinion.
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Jun 18, 2018 02:11
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I wouldn't buy an ipad if it were the last tablet on the earth. Giving my money to apple only encourages them and I am not ever going to do that.
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Jun 18, 2018 22:41
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Let's all just accept each other's brand preferences and work within them.
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Jun 18, 2018 23:56
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Does anyone have an opinion on the Huawei MediaPad M5?
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Jun 25, 2018 08:32
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It can't play HD video lol
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Jun 25, 2018 13:06
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Is the appletax even real anymore? It's not like samsung phones or dell laptops (the closest competitors imho) are much if any cheaper.
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Jul 8, 2018 22:56
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Senor Dog posted:Is the appletax even real anymore? It's not like samsung phones or dell laptops (the closest competitors imho) are much if any cheaper. On accessories till the third party ones arrive I suppose. Apple is probably the cheap option once you factor in the ridiculous resale value 4-5 years down the road. It's crazy how easy it is to resell your old Apple stuff for half of what you paid for it.
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Jul 8, 2018 23:21
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Samsung's adopted the AppleTax for their high end stuff, but they still offer a mid-range. And I'm pretty sure Dell's still a fair bit cheaper.
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Jul 9, 2018 02:16
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You could always buy cheap garbage from Samsung and Dell.
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Jul 9, 2018 02:27
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The Appletax still exists for some of their products, but I don't know how you could say it applies to the base iPad in 2018. There's really no competition for it at this point at $330, everything better is far more expensive and everything else in the same price range is far worse.
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Jul 11, 2018 14:42
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Whats the cheapest Windows 10 tablet you can get, at a minimum or 8" but preferably 10"+? I play darts, and scoreboards, essentially big calculators, are stupidly expensive. There's a great free app I use on my Surface but I'd like to just have a dedicated thing I can mount on the wall. As I said, big calculator so performance isn't required in abundance. I have an android app I use too but its just very lacking compared to the wealth of stats tracking offered in the Windows app I use.
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Jul 18, 2018 16:12
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There's lots of Atom-based tablets on Amazon for around $100 plus or minus $10, which is about as cheap as you'll find. Performance will be garbo, but if all you're doing is running a glorified calculator, they'll probably suffice and not explode.
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Jul 18, 2018 17:08
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You might be able to get some of those old Surface RT units stupid cheap since nobody wants them. Might be a little on the small side though, and you probably should check to make sure your app runs on Windows RT.
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Jul 18, 2018 19:33
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I don't really know where to post this so I'll try here. I am thinking about buying a Fire HD 8 and my stupid rear end missed the Prime Day sale. So I thought I could at least save some money and buy it from Warehouse Deals in "good" condition. So my question is if someone here has experience with buying a tablet from the Warehouse Deals. I don't mind if the exterior is showing some wear but I am wondering if the display will have small scratches and stuff. I know I can always send it back but maybe someone here can tell me right away to forget about it and pony up the money or if it's worth a try.
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I'm sorry if this is wrong thread for this sort of question, but I couldn't find anything resembling tech support. A restaurant had to be evicted for not paying rent and left behind a bunch of equipment that I'm trying to get rid of. Among the items is a Samsung SM-T377V tablet that has been modified by Doordash for their own nefarious purposes. I would really like to get rid of all this nonsense and just use it as a regular tablet. But all systems are on lockdown by something called KNOX, and it's not allowing me to do anything, even the hard reset. If anyone knows anything about this, please let me know. Thanks
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Jul 20, 2018 01:04
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I was looking for a tablet for streaming media and reading ebooks and comics/manga. I can sideload Google Play onto a Fire HD 10, right? Is it also possible to wipe the thing and install stock Android on it instead? Yeah I know, "just get an iPad" but I've already got a lot of stuff tied to my Google account and I don't like Apple products. And I like being able to tinker with gadgets. e: Actually, I forgot I asked this question in the thread like a year ago. Seems the answer was "yes you can" but has anything changed since 2017?
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Jul 21, 2018 01:27
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What's a good replacement/upgrade for a Shield K1 in the $200 range?
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Nitrox posted:I'm sorry if this is wrong thread for this sort of question, but I couldn't find anything resembling tech support. Ahh good old Knox. That is Samsungs own lockdown/security measure. We send them to authorized workshop for reflashing when customers forget their (Samsung account) password. But the purchase receipt has to match customer details.
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1-Up posted:Ahh good old Knox. That is Samsungs own lockdown/security measure. We send them to authorized workshop for reflashing when customers forget their (Samsung account) password. But the purchase receipt has to match customer details. Does it mean I have no way of removing it?
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Jul 22, 2018 23:04
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I have one at home from a client as well that belonged to their dead sister or something and had no way to get into the account and thus no way to unlock the loving thing. I feel like these things cause more trouble for honest situations than preventing theft.
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Jul 23, 2018 14:44
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It wouldn't be very useful if you could remove it.
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Jul 23, 2018 14:55
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codo27 posted:I have one at home from a client as well that belonged to their dead sister or something and had no way to get into the account and thus no way to unlock the loving thing. I feel like these things cause more trouble for honest situations than preventing theft. I dont think Knox, et al, are designed to prevent device theft per se.
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I mean, Apple device theft had a significant drop after they made it so a device can't be used by anyone but the owner. KNOX does similar, as far as I'm aware, so even if data security is the main goal, device theft prevention is a useful side effect.
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