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  1. Channing83 Channing83 is offline

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    Feb 7th, 2012 (2/7/2012 9:00pm)

    Well I am thinking about purchasing a tablet.... messed around with the samsung galaxy and toshiba thrive today... I am liking the Thrive.

    Anybody have any opinions/recommendations on tablets?

    Not interested in iPad by the way
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    Feb 7th, 2012 (2/7/2012 9:06pm) in reply to Channing83

    Big Chief ftw
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    Feb 7th, 2012 (2/7/2012 9:06pm) in reply to Channing83

    How's it going Dad?
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    Feb 7th, 2012 (2/7/2012 9:18pm) in reply to Numan

    I guess I should update my 'Major Dilemma' thread huh? Lots of news and changes... will update soon
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    Feb 7th, 2012 (2/7/2012 9:21pm) in reply to Channing83

    Since you are not interested in the best, I am sure any of the other second rate tablets will do.
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    Feb 7th, 2012 (2/7/2012 9:24pm) in reply to seeeeb

     
    Originally Posted by seeeeb View Post

    Since you are not a pretentious douche, I am sure any of the other perfectly adequate tablets, which cost significantly less will do.


    FYP.
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    Feb 7th, 2012 (2/7/2012 9:42pm) in reply to sinatra22

    Posting from the Thrive now. I love it. Best $179 (Black Friday) I ever spent.
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    Feb 7th, 2012 (2/7/2012 9:48pm) in reply to tigersfan91

    just get a cheap small laptop.
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    Feb 7th, 2012 (2/7/2012 10:02pm) in reply to TMLMS13

    I've had the Toshiba for a while now. I bought it over the others because at the time Samsung only had 7 inch, Acer and Asus were similar but no USB host support.

    Toshiba doesn't charge via USB which is a shame, but the full size USB and HDMI ports make it great for watching movies on bigger screens. I keep a few movies on the SD card for the commute in to work and I use my phones tethering app to get internet when I want it.

    Love the Toshiba

    Toshiba
    Pros:
    USB host port (full size USB20. with full access + charging of phone when connected)
    Full size HDMI for connection to TV/monitor and 1080p upscaling
    IMO slight;y faster screen response than Acer or Asus (can't comment on Samsung)
    Good support from Toshiba

    Cons:
    Won't charge via USB but I think none of them can full charge if they can at all only drip charge.
    People keep asking why you didn't get an iPad and when you give them all of your reasons which are completely reasonable and make sense to any logical person with your needs they say "yeah I'm saving for an iPad2"
  10. Ridleeeyyy Ridleeeyyy is offline

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    Feb 7th, 2012 (2/7/2012 10:10pm) in reply to C_Bomb

    Depends on what you want to use it for and how much you want to spend. The Galaxy and Asus eeepad transformer are both very good tablets. For the money the Flytouch 5 at $180 is a very good tablet, however there are lot's of knockoffs floating around.
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    Feb 8th, 2012 (2/8/2012 12:21am) in reply to Ridleeeyyy

    Tucker Max new book came out today for free if you have a kindle..he had two bookseller come out today, the free one is called Sloppy Seconds
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    Feb 8th, 2012 (2/8/2012 12:47am) in reply to sean614

    Does anyone in OT have a Kindle Fire yet? Waiting for 2.0 for a bigger memory, but curious if any of you actually got one.
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    Feb 8th, 2012 (2/8/2012 2:33am) in reply to seeeeb

     
    Originally Posted by seeeeb View Post

    Since you are not interested in the best, I am sure any of the other second rate tablets will do.

    lol @ you iphone/ipad people. youre all like a cult
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    Feb 8th, 2012 (2/8/2012 2:36am) in reply to zander

     
    Originally Posted by zander View Post

    Does anyone in OT have a Kindle Fire yet? Waiting for 2.0 for a bigger memory, but curious if any of you actually got one.

    I got one for Xmas for some reason, don't really find it useful but I don't do a ton of casual reading and I already have a smart phone/laBtop lol.
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    Feb 8th, 2012 (2/8/2012 2:52am) in reply to sean614

    Sorry guys... I dont touch Apple products.... I despise the brand... sure they work ok, but they dont have the capabilities I need.

    179$ for the thrive is amazing! I wish I got in on that deal!


    I may buy the Thrive tomorrow.... $400 tax free at staples, sound good?
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  16. sinatra22 sinatra22 is offline

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    Feb 8th, 2012 (2/8/2012 3:00am) in reply to Channing83

    I completely agree.

    Fuck Apple. I have never bought their junk and I never will. I tried out the iPhone for a couple days and I was back to the Droid in no time.
    Edited By: sinatra22 Feb 8th, 2012 at 03:01 AM
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    Feb 8th, 2012 (2/8/2012 3:00am) in reply to Channing83

    ive been looking into getting one as well. makes it easier to look at porn while laying in bed.

    ill check out thise thrive
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    Feb 8th, 2012 (2/8/2012 3:06am) in reply to smheilbron

    I never would have bought an ipad, but I ended up winning one. I probably haven't used my laBtop in a year. Granted, I probably would have been the same way with some other brand of tablet.
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    Feb 8th, 2012 (2/8/2012 4:18am) in reply to El Burro

    Oh, I thought this was going to be a drug related thread.
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    Feb 8th, 2012 (2/8/2012 4:22am) in reply to 2JL

    It's trendy to buy Apple products and it's trendy to hate on people who buy Apple products.

    Oh my friggen head make it stop.
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    Feb 8th, 2012 (2/8/2012 5:50am) in reply to Channing83

    16 or 32BG for $400?

    Oh and I assume you're only talking about 10inch tablet right?
    Edited By: C_Bomb Feb 8th, 2012 at 05:53 AM
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    Feb 8th, 2012 (2/8/2012 5:54am) in reply to C_Bomb

    Wait...there are still people out there who don't think that apple makes the best products?

    I can understand not wanting to pay the premium but unless you are a computer genius you are never going to understand the true benefits of buying an android product.
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    Feb 8th, 2012 (2/8/2012 9:53am) in reply to sinatra22

     
    Originally Posted by seeeeb View Post

    Since you are not a pretentious douche, I am sure any of the other perfectly adequate tablets, which cost significantly less and will continue to work on the day after the warranty is up will do.

     
    Originally Posted by sinatra22 View Post

    FYP.

    FYFOHP
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    Feb 8th, 2012 (2/8/2012 4:12pm) in reply to acp

     
    Originally Posted by acp View Post

    It's trendy to buy Apple products and it's trendy to hate on people who buy Apple products.

    Oh my friggen head make it stop.

    It's trendy to hate what is trendy... Youre not trendy unless you hate yourself.
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    Feb 8th, 2012 (2/8/2012 4:54pm) in reply to Scha

    Love my Kindle Fire. I hardly ever use my laptop anymore. It is more of a toy than anything else though.

    Well, you can use it for business actually, but lack of keyboard makes it less optimal for any formal writing.
    Edited By: TiltinShoes Feb 8th, 2012 at 04:54 PM
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    Feb 8th, 2012 (2/8/2012 5:26pm) in reply to TiltinShoes

    I have an iPad but got this cause the ipad is such a closed system that there is not much I use it for.

    http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/search...068+4194470327
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    Feb 8th, 2012 (2/8/2012 5:33pm) in reply to MonkeyCowboy

     
    Originally Posted by MonkeyCowboy View Post

    I have an iPad but got this cause the ipad is such a closed system that there is not much I use it for.

    http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/search...068+4194470327

    I have never seen this one before... (Not that I have really researched tablets pcs though).

    No HDMI out? That would be the only feature I see this missing.

    Edit* Just read hdmi from the dock... interesting. Do you use the stylus much?
    Edited By: Diggity D Feb 8th, 2012 at 05:36 PM
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    Feb 9th, 2012 (2/9/2012 12:37am) in reply to Diggity D

     
    Originally Posted by Diggity D View Post

    I have never seen this one before... (Not that I have really researched tablets pcs though).

    No HDMI out? That would be the only feature I see this missing.

    Edit* Just read hdmi from the dock... interesting. Do you use the stylus much?

    Works both thith the stylus and touch or wireless keyboard & mouse.

    I have not used it much as my wife has claimed it to play on Poker stars.

    I love it but I am a Windows guy
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    Feb 9th, 2012 (2/9/2012 1:02am) in reply to MonkeyCowboy

    Went to Staples to excited to buy the Thrive.... unfortunately out of stock.... being delivered friday.

    PATIENTLY WAITING.... sigh
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    Feb 9th, 2012 (2/9/2012 3:04am) in reply to Channing83

    I just got the HP Touchpad. They got a bad rap, but it's a pretty slick tablet. It's powerful and fast. The Butler service is kind of cool, which is free for a couple of months after activation. I missed the $99 firesale, but they are still going for $250 or so on Ebay.
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