Re: [H] Android Tablet Recommendation

[Al E. Gator]

The Nexus 10 has screen issues after playing movies for a couple of hours. The 
bottom of the screen would pixilate, freeze, turn odd colors. I got a refund 
from the seller and was told to not bother returning it. It does much better 
with a small fan running behind it; 12V case fan running on 5V, very quiet. 

Bought a Certified Refurbished Nexus 10 off Amazon, same problem right out of 
the box. Sent it back, got refund. So I have the original Nexus I bought to 
play with for free. Been flashing all the latest ROMs. Netflix app will not run 
on anything but stock ROMs; tried all the workarounds, but no joy.  Looking at 
other people’s tablets, the 2560 x 1600 resolution of the Nexus has me spoiled.
Waiting for: Teclast X98 Plus II Intel Cherry Trail X5 9.7 Inch IPS Dual Boot 
Tablet (http://preview.tinyurl.com/ybrzuqal) to arrive. Looking to dump the 
Windows side and run Linux; but there isn’t a Linux version with decent touch 
capabilities… 
Al E. Gator

From: Joshua MacCraw

How'd that tablet & keyboard work out? My 2ng gen Nexus 7's are all dying
eemc slow death and Pixel is still to damn expensive! ;)

Re: [H] Android Tablet Recommendation

[Joshua MacCraw]

How'd that tablet & keyboard work out? My 2ng gen Nexus 7's are all dying
eemc slow death and Pixel is still to damn expensive! ;)

On Fri, Jul 14, 2017 at 5:39 AM, Al E. Gator <eight.bit...@gmail.com> wrote:

> I settled on the Nexus 10 for $100 on fleaBay. Rooted and flashed:
> Lineage OS 13 (lineage-13.0-20170617-nightly-manta-signed);
> Open GApps Micro (open_gapps-arm-6.0-micro-20170621);
> and TWRP Recovery (TWRP 3.0.2-0.)
> I found builds of Nougat for it but there are still some issues, like the
> camera doesn’t work.
>
> Now waiting for this to arrive:
> www.ebay.com/itm/CLEARANCE-Bluetooth-Keyboard-for-Google-
> Nexus-10-Silver-Black-/321635908985?
>
> Thanks for the responses.
> Al
>
> From: Jason Chue
> Sent: Friday, July 14, 2017 3:21 AM
> To: hardw...@lists.hardwaregroup.com
> Subject: Re: [H] Android Tablet Recommendation
>
> If Nougat is required, then what about Nvidia Shield?
>
> On 26 Jun 2017 7:55 am, "Jim Maki" <jwm_maill...@comcast.net> wrote:
>
> > Al,
> >
> > I own two and they have been updated to the 6.0.1 without issue. In the
> > past, the upgrade path has been fairly fast. Not sure about Nougat, 7.0.
> > Android seems to be more targeted to phones that tablets, right now. So
> for
> > the Nexus 10, it is wait and see for the next upgrades.
>
>

Re: [H] Android Tablet Recommendation

[Joe User]

Would you let us know what you think after you have used it awhile?
I'm curious...

On 7/14/2017 7:39 AM, Al E. Gator wrote:

I settled on the Nexus 10 for $100 on fleaBay. Rooted and flashed:
Lineage OS 13 (lineage-13.0-20170617-nightly-manta-signed);
Open GApps Micro (open_gapps-arm-6.0-micro-20170621);
and TWRP Recovery (TWRP 3.0.2-0.)
I found builds of Nougat for it but there are still some issues, like the 
camera doesn’t work.

Now waiting for this to arrive:
www.ebay.com/itm/CLEARANCE-Bluetooth-Keyboard-for-Google-Nexus-10-Silver-Black-/321635908985?

Re: [H] Android Tablet Recommendation

[Al E. Gator]

I settled on the Nexus 10 for $100 on fleaBay. Rooted and flashed: 
Lineage OS 13 (lineage-13.0-20170617-nightly-manta-signed); 
Open GApps Micro (open_gapps-arm-6.0-micro-20170621); 
and TWRP Recovery (TWRP 3.0.2-0.)
I found builds of Nougat for it but there are still some issues, like the 
camera doesn’t work.

Now waiting for this to arrive: 
www.ebay.com/itm/CLEARANCE-Bluetooth-Keyboard-for-Google-Nexus-10-Silver-Black-/321635908985?

Thanks for the responses.
Al

From: Jason Chue
Sent: Friday, July 14, 2017 3:21 AM
To: hardw...@lists.hardwaregroup.com
Subject: Re: [H] Android Tablet Recommendation

If Nougat is required, then what about Nvidia Shield?

On 26 Jun 2017 7:55 am, "Jim Maki" <jwm_maill...@comcast.net> wrote:

> Al,
>
> I own two and they have been updated to the 6.0.1 without issue. In the
> past, the upgrade path has been fairly fast. Not sure about Nougat, 7.0.
> Android seems to be more targeted to phones that tablets, right now. So for
> the Nexus 10, it is wait and see for the next upgrades.

Re: [H] Android Tablet Recommendation

[Jason Chue]

If Nougat is required, then what about Nvidia Shield?

On 26 Jun 2017 7:55 am, "Jim Maki" <jwm_maill...@comcast.net> wrote:

> Al,
>
> I own two and they have been updated to the 6.0.1 without issue. In the
> past, the upgrade path has been fairly fast. Not sure about Nougat, 7.0.
> Android seems to be more targeted to phones that tablets, right now. So for
> the Nexus 10, it is wait and see for the next upgrades.
>
> Jim Maki
> jwm_maill...@comcast.net
>
> -Original Message-
> From: Hardware [mailto:hardware-boun...@lists.hardwaregroup.com] On
> Behalf Of Al E. Gator
> Sent: Sunday, June 25, 2017 4:26 PM
> To: hardw...@lists.hardwaregroup.com
> Subject: Re: [H] Android Tablet Recommendation
>
> Yeah, screen res is important. It’s got JellyBean, but since it’s from
> Google, I’m guessing it’ll upgrade with out too much hassle? Complete
> Android novice, that’s why I want to get something and play with it.
>
> Thanks for the info.
> Al
>
> From: Jim Maki
> Sent: Sunday, June 25, 2017 4:57 PM
> To: hardw...@lists.hardwaregroup.com
> Subject: Re: [H] Android Tablet Recommendation
>
> Al,
>
> I like the Asus Nexus 10. Screen resolution is much higher (and I believe
> sharper) than the model you posted. It is a little more expensive but I
> think the higher resolution (and increase memory) are worth it.
>
> https://www.amazon.com/Google-Nexus-10-Wi-Fi-only/dp/
> B00ACVI202/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8=1498427501=8-5&
> keywords=nexus+10+tablet
>
> Jim Maki
> jwm_maill...@comcast.net
>
> -Original Message-
> From: Hardware [mailto:hardware-boun...@lists.hardwaregroup.com] On
> Behalf Of Al E. Gator
> Sent: Sunday, June 25, 2017 2:23 PM
> To: hardware@hardwaregroup.com
> Subject: [H] Android Tablet Recommendation
>
>
> Looking to but an inexpensive Android tablet to play with. So much on the
> market, it’s hard to choose. Any help?
> https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=
> 9SIA4TX5UD5025=1
>
> Thx,
> Al
>
>
>

Re: [H] Android Tablet Recommendation

[Joshua MacCraw]

Android and devices should always be approached from the "is there a
community modding it" perspective.

And no, Apple is a terrible choice even if it's the best fit because they
are a terrible company, building crap (from a hardware perspective) and
actively preventing repairs & recycling.

On Sun, Jun 25, 2017 at 6:34 PM, Al E. Gator <eight.bit...@gmail.com> wrote:

> Thanks lopaka. eBay is full of used FireHd of all sizes. Any particular
> generation/size to go for?
> TIA,
> Al
>
> From: lopaka polena
> Sent: Sunday, June 25, 2017 4:42 PM
> To: hardw...@lists.hardwaregroup.com
> Subject: Re: [H] Android Tablet Recommendation
>
> If you're not against modding/flashing ROMs, the fire tablet (special
> offers version with ads) can be had for around $39 each and flashed with
> cyanogenROM. I've got 2 and for the money they are crazy good once you
> remove amazons ROM and ads and put cynanogen on there :)
>
> lopaka
>
> On Sun, Jun 25, 2017 at 2:22 PM, Al E. Gator <eight.bit...@gmail.com>
> wrote:
>
> >
> > Looking to but an inexpensive Android tablet to play with. So much on the
> > market, it’s hard to choose. Any help?
> > https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=
> > 9SIA4TX5UD5025=1
> >
> > Thx,
> > Al
> >
>
>

Re: [H] Android Tablet Recommendation

[Al E. Gator]

Thanks lopaka. eBay is full of used FireHd of all sizes. Any particular 
generation/size to go for?
TIA,
Al

From: lopaka polena
Sent: Sunday, June 25, 2017 4:42 PM
To: hardw...@lists.hardwaregroup.com
Subject: Re: [H] Android Tablet Recommendation

If you're not against modding/flashing ROMs, the fire tablet (special
offers version with ads) can be had for around $39 each and flashed with
cyanogenROM. I've got 2 and for the money they are crazy good once you
remove amazons ROM and ads and put cynanogen on there :)

lopaka

On Sun, Jun 25, 2017 at 2:22 PM, Al E. Gator <eight.bit...@gmail.com> wrote:

>
> Looking to but an inexpensive Android tablet to play with. So much on the
> market, it’s hard to choose. Any help?
> https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=
> 9SIA4TX5UD5025=1
>
> Thx,
> Al
>

Re: [H] Android Tablet Recommendation

[Al E. Gator]

>From what I’ve read, most ppl agree. I want to learn Android, so that’s my 
>motivation.
Thanks.
Al

From: Naushad Zulfiqar
Sent: Sunday, June 25, 2017 7:07 PM
To: hardw...@lists.hardwaregroup.com
Subject: Re: [H] Android Tablet Recommendation

As much as I'm an android freak, I think iPad is still the best tablet.

On Sun, Jun 25, 2017, 7:55 PM Jim Maki <jwm_maill...@comcast.net> wrote:

> Al,
>
> I own two and they have been updated to the 6.0.1 without issue. In the
> past, the upgrade path has been fairly fast. Not sure about Nougat, 7.0.
> Android seems to be more targeted to phones that tablets, right now. So for
> the Nexus 10, it is wait and see for the next upgrades.
>
> Jim Maki
> jwm_maill...@comcast.net
>
> -Original Message-
> From: Hardware [mailto:hardware-boun...@lists.hardwaregroup.com] On
> Behalf Of Al E. Gator
> Sent: Sunday, June 25, 2017 4:26 PM
> To: hardw...@lists.hardwaregroup.com
> Subject: Re: [H] Android Tablet Recommendation
>
> Yeah, screen res is important. It’s got JellyBean, but since it’s from
> Google, I’m guessing it’ll upgrade with out too much hassle? Complete
> Android novice, that’s why I want to get something and play with it.
>
> Thanks for the info.
> Al
>
> From: Jim Maki
> Sent: Sunday, June 25, 2017 4:57 PM
> To: hardw...@lists.hardwaregroup.com
> Subject: Re: [H] Android Tablet Recommendation
>
> Al,
>
> I like the Asus Nexus 10. Screen resolution is much higher (and I believe
> sharper) than the model you posted. It is a little more expensive but I
> think the higher resolution (and increase memory) are worth it.
>
>
> https://www.amazon.com/Google-Nexus-10-Wi-Fi-only/dp/B00ACVI202/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8=1498427501=8-5=nexus+10+tablet
>
> Jim Maki
> jwm_maill...@comcast.net
>
> -Original Message-
> From: Hardware [mailto:hardware-boun...@lists.hardwaregroup.com] On
> Behalf Of Al E. Gator
> Sent: Sunday, June 25, 2017 2:23 PM
> To: hardware@hardwaregroup.com
> Subject: [H] Android Tablet Recommendation
>
>
> Looking to but an inexpensive Android tablet to play with. So much on the
> market, it’s hard to choose. Any help?
> https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=9SIA4TX5UD5025=1
>
> Thx,
> Al
>
>
>

Re: [H] Android Tablet Recommendation

[Naushad Zulfiqar]

As much as I'm an android freak, I think iPad is still the best tablet.

On Sun, Jun 25, 2017, 7:55 PM Jim Maki <jwm_maill...@comcast.net> wrote:

> Al,
>
> I own two and they have been updated to the 6.0.1 without issue. In the
> past, the upgrade path has been fairly fast. Not sure about Nougat, 7.0.
> Android seems to be more targeted to phones that tablets, right now. So for
> the Nexus 10, it is wait and see for the next upgrades.
>
> Jim Maki
> jwm_maill...@comcast.net
>
> -Original Message-
> From: Hardware [mailto:hardware-boun...@lists.hardwaregroup.com] On
> Behalf Of Al E. Gator
> Sent: Sunday, June 25, 2017 4:26 PM
> To: hardw...@lists.hardwaregroup.com
> Subject: Re: [H] Android Tablet Recommendation
>
> Yeah, screen res is important. It’s got JellyBean, but since it’s from
> Google, I’m guessing it’ll upgrade with out too much hassle? Complete
> Android novice, that’s why I want to get something and play with it.
>
> Thanks for the info.
> Al
>
> From: Jim Maki
> Sent: Sunday, June 25, 2017 4:57 PM
> To: hardw...@lists.hardwaregroup.com
> Subject: Re: [H] Android Tablet Recommendation
>
> Al,
>
> I like the Asus Nexus 10. Screen resolution is much higher (and I believe
> sharper) than the model you posted. It is a little more expensive but I
> think the higher resolution (and increase memory) are worth it.
>
>
> https://www.amazon.com/Google-Nexus-10-Wi-Fi-only/dp/B00ACVI202/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8=1498427501=8-5=nexus+10+tablet
>
> Jim Maki
> jwm_maill...@comcast.net
>
> -Original Message-
> From: Hardware [mailto:hardware-boun...@lists.hardwaregroup.com] On
> Behalf Of Al E. Gator
> Sent: Sunday, June 25, 2017 2:23 PM
> To: hardware@hardwaregroup.com
> Subject: [H] Android Tablet Recommendation
>
>
> Looking to but an inexpensive Android tablet to play with. So much on the
> market, it’s hard to choose. Any help?
> https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=9SIA4TX5UD5025=1
>
> Thx,
> Al
>
>
>

Re: [H] Android Tablet Recommendation

[Jim Maki]

Al, 

I own two and they have been updated to the 6.0.1 without issue. In the past, 
the upgrade path has been fairly fast. Not sure about Nougat, 7.0. Android 
seems to be more targeted to phones that tablets, right now. So for the Nexus 
10, it is wait and see for the next upgrades.

Jim Maki
jwm_maill...@comcast.net

-Original Message-
From: Hardware [mailto:hardware-boun...@lists.hardwaregroup.com] On Behalf Of 
Al E. Gator
Sent: Sunday, June 25, 2017 4:26 PM
To: hardw...@lists.hardwaregroup.com
Subject: Re: [H] Android Tablet Recommendation

Yeah, screen res is important. It’s got JellyBean, but since it’s from Google, 
I’m guessing it’ll upgrade with out too much hassle? Complete Android novice, 
that’s why I want to get something and play with it.

Thanks for the info.
Al

From: Jim Maki
Sent: Sunday, June 25, 2017 4:57 PM
To: hardw...@lists.hardwaregroup.com
Subject: Re: [H] Android Tablet Recommendation

Al,

I like the Asus Nexus 10. Screen resolution is much higher (and I believe 
sharper) than the model you posted. It is a little more expensive but I think 
the higher resolution (and increase memory) are worth it.

https://www.amazon.com/Google-Nexus-10-Wi-Fi-only/dp/B00ACVI202/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8=1498427501=8-5=nexus+10+tablet

Jim Maki
jwm_maill...@comcast.net

-Original Message-
From: Hardware [mailto:hardware-boun...@lists.hardwaregroup.com] On Behalf Of 
Al E. Gator
Sent: Sunday, June 25, 2017 2:23 PM
To: hardware@hardwaregroup.com
Subject: [H] Android Tablet Recommendation


Looking to but an inexpensive Android tablet to play with. So much on the 
market, it’s hard to choose. Any help?
https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=9SIA4TX5UD5025=1

Thx,
Al

Re: [H] Android Tablet Recommendation

[Al E. Gator]

Yeah, screen res is important. It’s got JellyBean, but since it’s from Google, 
I’m guessing it’ll upgrade with out too much hassle? Complete Android novice, 
that’s why I want to get something and play with it.

Thanks for the info.
Al

From: Jim Maki
Sent: Sunday, June 25, 2017 4:57 PM
To: hardw...@lists.hardwaregroup.com
Subject: Re: [H] Android Tablet Recommendation

Al,

I like the Asus Nexus 10. Screen resolution is much higher (and I believe 
sharper) than the model you posted. It is a little more expensive but I think 
the higher resolution (and increase memory) are worth it.

https://www.amazon.com/Google-Nexus-10-Wi-Fi-only/dp/B00ACVI202/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8=1498427501=8-5=nexus+10+tablet

Jim Maki
jwm_maill...@comcast.net

-Original Message-
From: Hardware [mailto:hardware-boun...@lists.hardwaregroup.com] On Behalf Of 
Al E. Gator
Sent: Sunday, June 25, 2017 2:23 PM
To: hardware@hardwaregroup.com
Subject: [H] Android Tablet Recommendation


Looking to but an inexpensive Android tablet to play with. So much on the 
market, it’s hard to choose. Any help?
https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=9SIA4TX5UD5025=1

Thx,
Al

Re: [H] Android Tablet Recommendation

[Jim Maki]

Al,

I like the Asus Nexus 10. Screen resolution is much higher (and I believe 
sharper) than the model you posted. It is a little more expensive but I think 
the higher resolution (and increase memory) are worth it.

https://www.amazon.com/Google-Nexus-10-Wi-Fi-only/dp/B00ACVI202/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8=1498427501=8-5=nexus+10+tablet

Jim Maki
jwm_maill...@comcast.net

-Original Message-
From: Hardware [mailto:hardware-boun...@lists.hardwaregroup.com] On Behalf Of 
Al E. Gator
Sent: Sunday, June 25, 2017 2:23 PM
To: hardware@hardwaregroup.com
Subject: [H] Android Tablet Recommendation


Looking to but an inexpensive Android tablet to play with. So much on the 
market, it’s hard to choose. Any help?
https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=9SIA4TX5UD5025=1

Thx,
Al

Re: [H] Android Tablet Recommendation

[Al E. Gator]

Thanks, that sounds like just the ticket. Cheap and get to stick it to Amazon. 
I don’t see a 10 inch.
http://lifehacker.com/cyanogenmod-is-dead-and-its-successor-is-lineage-os-1790554964

Any other links you want to offer?
Thanks 
Al
From: lopaka polena
Sent: Sunday, June 25, 2017 4:42 PM
To: hardw...@lists.hardwaregroup.com
Subject: Re: [H] Android Tablet Recommendation

If you're not against modding/flashing ROMs, the fire tablet (special
offers version with ads) can be had for around $39 each and flashed with
cyanogenROM. I've got 2 and for the money they are crazy good once you
remove amazons ROM and ads and put cynanogen on there :)

lopaka

On Sun, Jun 25, 2017 at 2:22 PM, Al E. Gator <eight.bit...@gmail.com> wrote:

>
> Looking to but an inexpensive Android tablet to play with. So much on the
> market, it’s hard to choose. Any help?
> https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=
> 9SIA4TX5UD5025=1
>
> Thx,
> Al
>

Re: [H] Android Tablet Recommendation

[lopaka polena]

If you're not against modding/flashing ROMs, the fire tablet (special
offers version with ads) can be had for around $39 each and flashed with
cyanogenROM. I've got 2 and for the money they are crazy good once you
remove amazons ROM and ads and put cynanogen on there :)

lopaka

On Sun, Jun 25, 2017 at 2:22 PM, Al E. Gator  wrote:

>
> Looking to but an inexpensive Android tablet to play with. So much on the
> market, it’s hard to choose. Any help?
> https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=
> 9SIA4TX5UD5025=1
>
> Thx,
> Al
>