The Quintessential Tablet PC Thread (Android, Apple, BB et al)

mazda4life · 23rd January 2012, 08:29

on the android market , search for 'currents' ...it is a google offering and pretty good aggregation service. As with any google product , it is neat and clean in its navigation and the only downside is that the sources are predominantly foreign newpapers/agencies.

samy3660 · 23rd January 2012, 09:35

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Originally Posted by doxinboy

It really depends on if you want to replace the print papers and go completely online. I use iPad mostly for consuming news and there are plenty of apps to make reading on the tab intuitive and fun. Most news houses are compatible with tabs, and there is no reason to stick to static epapers. WSJ, NYT, TOI, ET, HT etc., have all dedicated apps, but few require subscription. I also like Flipboard as news aggregator, it's simply amazing and really shows the potential of tablets as authenticated news readers. Despite all the news in the digital format hitting us left, right and centre, I still cant start my day without ogling at crispy morning edition along with a cup of steamy coffee

Well the most app on android market are optimized for phones and not for tab, well now i will try flipboard and see how it fares, i hope its available on android also.

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Originally Posted by sun

most of the Malayalam news papers have tablet compatible editions.

Wow i mean seriously, where are the big banners.

mohit · 24th January 2012, 21:32

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Originally Posted by mazda4life

on the android market , search for 'currents' ...it is a google offering and pretty good aggregation service. As with any google product , it is neat and clean in its navigation and the only downside is that the sources are predominantly foreign newpapers/agencies.

Currents is currently US only. can't even install it in Canada!

Try feedly (https://market.android.com/details?i...=search_result)

or maybe pulse (https://market.android.com/details?i...=search_result)

mazda4life · 25th January 2012, 00:45

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Originally Posted by mohit

Currents is currently US only. can't even install it in Canada!

Try feedly (https://market.android.com/details?i...=search_result)

or maybe pulse (https://market.android.com/details?i...search_result)

Oh, wasnt aware of that , thanks for letting me know that.

ghpk · 28th January 2012, 03:19

Out of so many hardcore Tablet users here I was wondering if anyone has purchased or taken time to actually benchmark "Samsung Galaxy Tab P1010"
Its very attractively priced by Letsbuy at 14.5K

Do you think going with samsung would be better than falling for those 9-10K budget but chinese tablets flooded on internet ?

mazda4life · 29th January 2012, 00:40

Quote:

Originally Posted by ghpk

Out of so many hardcore Tablet users here I was wondering if anyone has purchased or taken time to actually benchmark "Samsung Galaxy Tab P1010"
Its very attractively priced by Letsbuy at 14.5K

Do you think going with samsung would be better than falling for those 9-10K budget but chinese tablets flooded on internet ?

I own 3 tablets, Motorola Xoom , BB Playbook and one Chinese made ( bought for 70 usd) out of the 3 , I love the playbook the most and my honest opinion is that , don't spend money on the chinese tablets ...its a waste of money.

I had considered the Samsung one and in fact ordered to cancel it later mainly because I didnt like the design , but that was almost an year back.

anilkalvani · 30th January 2012, 12:35

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Originally Posted by mazda4life

I own 3 tablets, Motorola Xoom , BB Playbook and one Chinese made ( bought for 70 usd) out of the 3 , I love the playbook the most and my honest opinion is that , don't spend money on the chinese tablets ...its a waste of money.

I had considered the Samsung one and in fact ordered to cancel it later mainly because I didnt like the design , but that was almost an year back.

I have a Playbook as well as a Samsung Galaxy Tab 7" 3G+Wi-fi. Some good news for us Playbook owners with e launch of OS 2.0.

BlackBerry PlayBook OS 2 Native Email, Calendar & Contacts Demo! - YouTube

Gurudatta Nayak · 17th February 2012, 11:53

What is the Best prices to Pay for 7" Smartphone Tablet?
I am getting a good deal on Samsung galaxy Tab Plus 7.0 (GT-P6200) for 23,400/- Is this price justified for its technical spec?

Technical Spec of Galaxy Tab Plus 7.0

I wanted a device to be used as a cellphone cum net book which will be connected all the time to Internet with GPRS/EDGE.

Fordmanchau · 24th February 2012, 21:55

Guys, who upgraded their Playbook's to OS2.0 , feedback please.
Have they been able to download the complimentary games Asphalt 6(516MB) and Modern Combat(400 MB) ?
Atlast they improved the keyboard and added word prediction, much needed!!

rm_arjuna · 26th February 2012, 21:30

I want to buy a tablet primarily to access my office mails while travelling , does android based tabs have any app which would help with outlook access and is Reliance Net Connect compatible with android tabs .

ampere · 1st March 2012, 14:05

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Originally Posted by mohit

Initial impressions on the Asus Transformer Prime:

* Solidly built.
* Very nice display. Love watching HD content on it.
* No wifi issues. Gets a nice solid connection.
...

Was searching this thread to see if some one had already got the transformer prime.
Its now launched in India at 50K ! Quite a price.

Asus launches the Eee Pad Transformer Prime in India at Rs 49,999 - Tech News - IBNLive

h@r$h@l · 1st March 2012, 14:52

Quote:

Originally Posted by anilkalvani

I have a Playbook as well as a Samsung Galaxy Tab 7" 3G+Wi-fi. Some good news for us Playbook owners with e launch of OS 2.0.

BlackBerry PlayBook OS 2 Native Email, Calendar & Contacts Demo! - YouTube

I read somewhere that with the introduction of OS2.0 BB Playbook can work independently without the need to connect the BB phone. can you please shed some light on this. How would i connect to my email interface on BB Play book? does it have a SIM slot?

mohit · 1st March 2012, 19:35

Quote:

Originally Posted by ampere

Was searching this thread to see if some one had already got the transformer prime.
Its now launched in India at 50K ! Quite a price.

Asus launches the Eee Pad Transformer Prime in India at Rs 49,999 - Tech News - IBNLive

50K is insane for a less than perfect tablet. Asus is still having issues with wifi stability so I will never pay this kind of money.

I saw wait a bit other Tegra 3 models to launch and the prices will fall in line.

chevelle · 1st March 2012, 22:39

Quote:

Originally Posted by ampere

Was searching this thread to see if some one had already got the transformer prime.
Its now launched in India at 50K ! Quite a price.

Asus launches the Eee Pad Transformer Prime in India at Rs 49,999 - Tech News - IBNLive

Whoa!!!! A $500 tablet for $1000. Talk about daylight robbery. I wonder how much will the price the T701 then, the upgrade of Prime.

null · 2nd March 2012, 07:40

Tradus.in has a BB playbook 64GB wifi model for 17k. Wondering if it is a good buy. Any comments?

23rd January 2012, 08:29	#316
mazda4life BHPian Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Phoenix,AZ Posts: 506 Thanked: 569 Times	Re: online news paper for tablets on the android market , search for 'currents' ...it is a google offering and pretty good aggregation service. As with any google product , it is neat and clean in its navigation and the only downside is that the sources are predominantly foreign newpapers/agencies.
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ghpk BHPian Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Ghaziabad Posts: 872 Thanked: 212 Times	Re: The Quintessential Tablet PC Thread (Android, Apple, BB et al) Out of so many hardcore Tablet users here I was wondering if anyone has purchased or taken time to actually benchmark "Samsung Galaxy Tab P1010" Its very attractively priced by Letsbuy at 14.5K Do you think going with samsung would be better than falling for those 9-10K budget but chinese tablets flooded on internet ? Last edited by ghpk : 28th January 2012 at 03:20.
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Gurudatta Nayak BHPian Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Goa India Posts: 208 Thanked: 245 Times	Re: The Quintessential Tablet PC Thread (Android, Apple, BB et al) What is the Best prices to Pay for 7" Smartphone Tablet? I am getting a good deal on Samsung galaxy Tab Plus 7.0 (GT-P6200) for 23,400/- Is this price justified for its technical spec? Technical Spec of Galaxy Tab Plus 7.0 I wanted a device to be used as a cellphone cum net book which will be connected all the time to Internet with GPRS/EDGE.
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Fordmanchau Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 1,666 Thanked: 341 Times	Re: The Quintessential Tablet PC Thread (Android, Apple, BB et al) Guys, who upgraded their Playbook's to OS2.0 , feedback please. Have they been able to download the complimentary games Asphalt 6(516MB) and Modern Combat(400 MB) ? Atlast they improved the keyboard and added word prediction, much needed!!
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rm_arjuna BHPian Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 473 Thanked: 166 Times	Re: The Quintessential Tablet PC Thread (Android, Apple, BB et al) I want to buy a tablet primarily to access my office mails while travelling , does android based tabs have any app which would help with outlook access and is Reliance Net Connect compatible with android tabs .
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null BHPian Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Paradise (wish it was) Posts: 456 Thanked: 371 Times	Re: The Quintessential Tablet PC Thread (Android, Apple, BB et al) Tradus.in has a BB playbook 64GB wifi model for 17k. Wondering if it is a good buy. Any comments?
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