I don't think that I can really provide good authoritative responses on those two questions, primarily because I don't really use the GPS or BT on mobile devices that much. I use a superb Garmin 1350LMT for navigation - I've never found a mobile device, including various iterations of the iPhone, that I felt could compare in terms of responsiveness, accuracy, and ease of use. That said, the times that I have used them, I can't remember having any issues. It does indeed have a plastic back, which may very well lead to superior antenna performance over the Prime.
I don't think that Samsung has provided a timetable for ICS on the SGT10, but they have confirmed that it will be receiving it. I really just wouldn't buy one right now. We're just now beginning to see native tablet designs for ICS with improved GPUs and quad-core ARM processors. Unless you're hurting for one right now, we're probably not far away from having a far better selection to choose from. Just my 2 cents. Greg > -----Original Message----- > From: [email protected] [mailto:hardware- > [email protected]] On Behalf Of Anthony Q. Martin > Sent: Friday, January 06, 2012 8:14 AM > To: [email protected] > Subject: Re: [H] Thought on tablets? > > Greg, > > Can you comment on how the GPS works in the SGT10? Can it pick up and > lock on to satellites well? Also, how does the bluetooth antenna work? > > The reason I'm asking...is that there are lots of reports on the > Transformer Prime having major problems with these two antennas due > mainly to the fact that the back is all metal and there are no RF > windows nearby these antennas to help with signal reception. I recall > that the SGT10 has a non-metal back, so I'm thinking it ought to be > fine....I am one of those folks who likes to use a 10-inch table for > GPS-based Nav in the car.... > > Also, is there some word on when ICS is coming for the SGT10? > > Thanks.
