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General => General discussion => Topic started by: Bellend on 01 December 2013, 14:51
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So far Xperia Z winning.
Want 10" or thereabouts screen, like iPad flawless movement but just don't get on with Apple "i" Products, cracking devices just not for me, GF has iPhone and iPad. Could be an issue when I want to buy a Mirror Link HU for the MK4. :grin:
Decent Android, quick etc. Probably be used for all sorts nowdays, mainly work and internet occasionally.
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2014 samsung galaxy note 10.1
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I know you said you dont like apple... but id still say ipad. Ive had sony and galaxy tablets and still went back to an ipad. If i was to get another android it would be the galaxy tho.
Ive had iphone and android phones and i wouldnt have anything else then apple from now on... to the point i need a new laptop and im probs gonna get a mac book.
I dunno what mirror link is so cant comment on that... but there is so many products that work well and are integrated for the iphones/pads/pods
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Note does look good and makes sense to go with my Note 2 phone but I like the waterproofness of the Sony. Dunno when I'd use it but I like it. :grin:
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2014 samsung galaxy note 10.1
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The Galaxy Note looks the danglys and prefer the spec. Just can't help but think the Sony will be better by the time it's got greasy oily hands all over it.
My note phone is fine, covered in brake fluid earlier quick wipe and job done. Just can't see the leather backing of the tablet being that great tbh.
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If you worried about protecting it id recommend a griffin survivor case they do make it a bit bigger and heavyer but being water tight ish, dust proof and has it own built in screen protector does the job, had one fitted to my ipad since I got it and did have one on my iPhone til I changed to a new iphone
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The Galaxy Note looks the danglys and prefer the spec. Just can't help but think the Sony will be better by the time it's got greasy oily hands all over it.
My note phone is fine, covered in brake fluid earlier quick wipe and job done. Just can't see the leather backing of the tablet being that great tbh.
I tested both side by side six months ago and the Sony was so laggy it was in my mind issues and problematic software side not hardware! The weight difference was a biggy for me the Sony was heavier and chunky whilst the note was light and did not suffer from the low cheap feel of plastic either. Samsung wanted a useable tablet and yes that's exactly why bang for buck it does what the tin says it does. You can buy heavy armored frame guards from silicon for the tablet and it will protect it. what impressed me was that you can buy the battery for like £25.00 and take apart the Samsung replace it yourself without sending it off like the Sony which would require some specific tools just to change parts on it.
Don't buy the 2014 edition of note it doesn't offer any real extra features for the money(maybe four months down the line) and defo forget about ATVI the windows based one as its not true windows on it, its like an emulated version of windows and its crap with limited apps that will run on it.
Another option is to get the TAB 7 bit pricy and smaller screen but might be more practical from a work perspective?
We have had the N8000 with 3G sim free 32GB in grey for about five months and its never let us down the only warning we had was always let the battery drain down and turn it off before charging as the 8600 odd MaH battery pulls a lot of current and the charger can suffer from heat issues if using and charging together. TBF I've charged it whilst in need to use it and the charger does get hot when first charging, but not catch fire hot! Guessing when the battery is flat it pulls the most current and eventually is cool to the touch after nearly 80% fully charged. If you see the charger its tiny and that's the issues for me but upgrading to a better charger would eliminate this issue.
I want the battery and charger to live its course a bit longer so I stick to the experiences other people have learned across from the pond.
You can buy HD adapter for £20.00-30.00 and use it to stream, but if you have a Samsung smart TV you can use its smart function and it will transfer direct to TV aswell.
I solved the play back issues by just going to apps shop and downloading an app that uses flash and it no problems all media plays very well now. The wifi hot spot is linked to my unlimited data on my phone and the kids can use it all day long in the car.
Wifi is strong never suffer from buffer issues at all from wireless connection.
It has a smart EYE detection it turns itself off if it cannot sense anyone using it clever chaps at Samsung! I think that feature is not not even on the newest tabs or note for some reasons?
S-pen is great but you need to learn how to use it properly, its the first bit of tech in years I had to re-teach myself which was fun TBF. :smiley:
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I wish the Note was waterproof and not leather. :grin:
Cheers Jay will be looking next month!
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Still none the wiser and I wanna buy one!
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iPad
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We were trying to record "sore arse" at football yesterday.
All the other 5 with iPhones all had some sort of issue, flat battery, no memory one camera didn't work etc. 5!
The Samsung Note, flawless HD. :cool:
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ive had iphones since the iPhone 3, and its never missed a beat before. I was on a course for work few months ago, 10 people on the course 9 iphones and 1 about 10 years old.
yea they do have poor battery but if you close programs down and not leave them running turn off Bluetooth and things like that you can easily get a few days out of a charge. no memory then its there own fault for buying one with not enough lol, ive got 64gb 5s and its not even half full!
Im biased ive had both apple and android systems for tablets and phones and no i wont have anything else other then apple
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Aaaand I won't have Apple.
Not a "hater" or anything, I simply don't get on with them. Yes I've tried, GF has an iPhone and I bought her the new iPad thing and used it plenty of times and don't like it.
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Each to their own, if you really really really don't want apple then get an iPad :wink: or I'd get a note as a 2nd choice
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It is a confusing area.
I have had every Samsung galaxy phone and think they are quality. I did have the first iPhone but wasn't a fan.
I have literally just bought the Sony for a few reasons. Waterproof, Android, the outputs and the build quality.
I did look at the Samsung and the lenovo yoga tablet but I wanted waterproof tbh.
It's a tough A decision and I hope I have made the right one.
Aaron
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Get a Nexus 7 or 10 if you want the bigger screen. Cheap, well built, run pure android so not got bloated software on (severe problem with the samsungs in particular) get updates straight away. Nothing not to like to be honest :)
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I have just bought the lenovo tab S8 for £129.99 from Curry's and loving the android experience. this coming from a Mac and iPad owner.
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To update this I got meself a 12.2 Samsung, love it! :afro: