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

sparkglow · 23rd May 2012, 21:20

Is there a USB port on the Playbook where one connect TATA Photon broadband for accessing internet on the move?

Edit: I just found out that it has a Micro USB port. Can one connect a TATA Photon on the Micro USB of the Playbook?

sajo · 24th May 2012, 09:35

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bluengel180

There was a huge ad/article in SAKAAL today.it ships to india apparently . 33$ +7$ shipping.thats VERY cheap

Plus payment is through paypal.that means we can request a refund if the product isnt shipped/up to standards.paypal is very strict about stuff like this

Saar, Please order it saar. And then let us know if there are any issues with :

- Shipping and availability. (+customs)

- Build Quality (Not that we have any high expectations).

My colleague has sent them an email yesterday asking if they can ship him 20 of those for a discount. LOL..

sajo · 24th May 2012, 10:22

^^ Too late to edit , but internet chatter seems to suggest that Angel Pad is a scam...!

deathwalkr · 24th May 2012, 17:28

Quote:

Originally Posted by sparkglow

Is there a USB port on the Playbook where one connect TATA Photon broadband for accessing internet on the move?

Edit: I just found out that it has a Micro USB port. Can one connect a TATA Photon on the Micro USB of the Playbook?

no you cannot.

wifi or tethering with a smartphone are your choices for data.

tethering is free if with a BB

amtak · 30th May 2012, 00:07

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Originally Posted by deathwalkr

no you cannot.

wifi or tethering with a smartphone are your choices for data.

tethering is free if with a BB

So what is the offer that micromax is giving with Tata Photon? I am thinking of the same; but a little confused.

ninjatalli · 30th May 2012, 18:00

Tablet owners,
Need a bit of suggestion. Planning to opt for an android based tablet, have narrowed down to Samsung Galaxy 620 and the recently launched Galaxy Tab2. From a price prespective, there is a difference of 2000 Rs (on flipkart).

On the outright, it seems better to go for the 620, with stereo headset, a free bluetooth dongle & few additional features (led light, autofocus, etc). But the Tab 2 has the new OS I believe. And it's cheaper too. Request your suggestions on the same.

P.s. Any other android tablet (Samsung/other brands) I should keep in the consideration set that can give the above two a good run for their money?

joslicx · 30th May 2012, 18:16

ninja

You can go for the Ainol Novo 7 Elf II which has a Dual core Cortex A9 based CPU and 1GB RAM and already running Android 4.0. It is available for $149.99 from spemall dot com. Its a fantastic value for money proposition (will cost half of the Sammy and has better specs!)

mayankk · 31st May 2012, 19:16

Sony's just released the update for the tablet S.

Lets see how much of a difference comes by...Updating!

ghpk · 2nd June 2012, 02:57

I might place the order for my first tablet today thru flipkart, My poor city doesn't has a single store who could store a Samsung Tablet, asked a samsung phone dealer and he says the distributor is stuck with older models and has not taken stock of these new ones and its not available anywhere in the city.

Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 P3100
(Titanium Silver) Wi-Fi, 3G, 16 GB

This includes everything I would expect from a 20K tablet.

please let me know if it has any issues for which it should be avoided however I am quite sure its worth every penny, I may be wrong though.

amtak · 2nd June 2012, 11:12

I think it just may be worth it. Take it and post a review soon!

ghpk · 2nd June 2012, 13:28

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Originally Posted by amtak

I think it just may be worth it. Take it and post a review soon!

Yes that's what I think, waiting to order it, however the price now is dropped by Rs.600 and is Rs.19300/- so waiting a night was worth it.
may be I wait another day and grab it for 19k/- LOL.

amtak · 2nd June 2012, 14:16

Quote:

Originally Posted by ghpk

Yes that's what I think, waiting to order it, however the price now is dropped by Rs.600 and is Rs.19300/- so waiting a night was worth it.
may be I wait another day and grab it for 19k/- LOL.

Yeah, that's quite true. My Bday is coming soon and I am hoping to jump on to the Tab Bandwagon. However, i am quite keen on Funbook!

dadu · 2nd June 2012, 18:02

Quote:

Originally Posted by sparkglow

Is there a USB port on the Playbook where one connect TATA Photon broadband for accessing internet on the move?

Edit: I just found out that it has a Micro USB port. Can one connect a TATA Photon on the Micro USB of the Playbook?

Quote:

Originally Posted by deathwalkr

no you cannot.

wifi or tethering with a smartphone are your choices for data.

tethering is free if with a BB

You can enable a Wifi hotspot with an existing android phone 2.3.3 and above and browse the internet through it, nothing additional required.

With BB Playbook announcing OS 2.0, enabling compatibility with Android Apps @14K for 16GB, there is no place else to look.

karty_83 · 3rd June 2012, 12:01

To the playbook users,

Is it worth buying a blackberry 8520 just for the sake of using it as a remote for playbook?

phamilyman · 3rd June 2012, 12:51

Quote:

Originally Posted by amtak

So what is the offer that micromax is giving with Tata Photon? I am thinking of the same; but a little confused.

The funbook can connect to the internet via a Photon+ connected on the microUSB through a cable.

He was talking about playbook.

all books are not the same!

23rd May 2012, 21:20	#511
sparkglow BHPian Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Chennai Posts: 51 Thanked: Once	Re: The Quintessential Tablet PC Thread (Android, Apple, BB et al) Is there a USB port on the Playbook where one connect TATA Photon broadband for accessing internet on the move? Edit: I just found out that it has a Micro USB port. Can one connect a TATA Photon on the Micro USB of the Playbook? Last edited by sparkglow : 23rd May 2012 at 21:24.
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24th May 2012, 10:22	#513
sajo Senior - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Pune Posts: 2,625 Thanked: 1,157 Times	Re: The Quintessential Tablet PC Thread (Android, Apple, BB et al) ^^ Too late to edit , but internet chatter seems to suggest that Angel Pad is a scam...!
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30th May 2012, 18:00	#516
ninjatalli Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Bangalore Posts: 4,032 Thanked: 17,800 Times View My Garage	Re: The Quintessential Tablet PC Thread (Android, Apple, BB et al) Tablet owners, Need a bit of suggestion. Planning to opt for an android based tablet, have narrowed down to Samsung Galaxy 620 and the recently launched Galaxy Tab2. From a price prespective, there is a difference of 2000 Rs (on flipkart). On the outright, it seems better to go for the 620, with stereo headset, a free bluetooth dongle & few additional features (led light, autofocus, etc). But the Tab 2 has the new OS I believe. And it's cheaper too. Request your suggestions on the same. P.s. Any other android tablet (Samsung/other brands) I should keep in the consideration set that can give the above two a good run for their money?
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30th May 2012, 18:16	#517
joslicx Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,289 Thanked: 1,050 Times	Re: The Quintessential Tablet PC Thread (Android, Apple, BB et al) ninja You can go for the Ainol Novo 7 Elf II which has a Dual core Cortex A9 based CPU and 1GB RAM and already running Android 4.0. It is available for $149.99 from spemall dot com. Its a fantastic value for money proposition (will cost half of the Sammy and has better specs!) Last edited by joslicx : 30th May 2012 at 18:18.
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31st May 2012, 19:16	#518
mayankk Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: New Delhi Posts: 5,235 Thanked: 8,618 Times View My Garage	Re: The Quintessential Tablet PC Thread (Android, Apple, BB et al) Sony's just released the update for the tablet S. Lets see how much of a difference comes by...Updating!
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2nd June 2012, 02:57	#519
ghpk BHPian Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Ghaziabad Posts: 872 Thanked: 213 Times	Re: The Quintessential Tablet PC Thread (Android, Apple, BB et al) I might place the order for my first tablet today thru flipkart, My poor city doesn't has a single store who could store a Samsung Tablet, asked a samsung phone dealer and he says the distributor is stuck with older models and has not taken stock of these new ones and its not available anywhere in the city. Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 P3100 (Titanium Silver) Wi-Fi, 3G, 16 GB This includes everything I would expect from a 20K tablet. please let me know if it has any issues for which it should be avoided however I am quite sure its worth every penny, I may be wrong though.
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2nd June 2012, 11:12	#520
amtak Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Mumbai - The city of Sea Link!!! Posts: 2,986 Thanked: 1,111 Times	Re: The Quintessential Tablet PC Thread (Android, Apple, BB et al) I think it just may be worth it. Take it and post a review soon!
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3rd June 2012, 12:01	#524
karty_83 BHPian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 399 Thanked: 166 Times	Re: The Quintessential Tablet PC Thread (Android, Apple, BB et al) To the playbook users, Is it worth buying a blackberry 8520 just for the sake of using it as a remote for playbook?
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