Anyone else have a Galaxy Tab?

[pitbullandfire]

I just got a Galaxy Tab 7" for work and actually like it a lot.  That was the reason I sadly let my FIRE go.  I was using iPads but hated the 10.1" size and bulkiness.  Does anyone else use a Galaxy and have any suggestions or tips?

[gadgetgirl003]

I have the old 7"Galaxy Tab from Sprint.

[pitbullandfire]

gadgetgirl...So how have you liked it?  Mine is the older version too, since the 7.7 is due to come out next month.  But you can't beat the clearance prices of older models. 

[gadgetgirl003]

I love it. Although I got the Sprint model, I have not activated the data plan because I have a Samsung Galaxy S phone that I can tether to it if I need the internet when I am not around wifi. Amazon Prime videos stream to it well as do Netflix and HBO GO too. I like that I can get apps from both the ANdroid Market and the Amazon market without having to root it. I also really like that it has the cameras and that if I want to use a bluetooth keyboard with it, I can.

[DreamWeaver]

I don't have a 7" Galaxy Tab, but I played with one for quite a while at Best Buy when I was tablet shopping. It is very nice! You can probably pick up some good tips at xda developers' Samsung Galaxy Tab Plus subforum. There may be some helpful information in the other Galaxy subforums there too. It looks like there are some forums that are dedicated solely to Galaxy tablets too, which you can find using Google.

I seriously considered buying a Kindle Fire, but I decided that a more full-featured tablet would meet my needs better, and I recently purchased two (because the prices were amazingly low at the time!): 8GB Acer Iconia A100 (7") and 32GB Acer Iconia A500 (10.1"). They are my first Android devices, and I really enjoy them! I'm using Dolphin Browser HD on both with the Dolphin Text Sizer add-on. That add-on helps to make the browser text easier to read, especially on the smaller 7" tablet, so that may be an option for you. I love the "gestures" feature in Dolphin HD. I watch Amazon instant videos on both tablets and I have the Crackle app. I can stream the video from tablet to big-screen TV using HDMI, and that's been fun. I've been getting my apps from Android Market and Amazon.

If your tablet runs Honeycomb, this web page may be of interest: http://zetastix.com/mobile-phone/20-essential-android-honeycomb-tips-and-tricks/.

Enjoy!

[pitbullandfire]

Thank you to the both of you...I unfortunately signed up for the data plan to get the 3G which gives me the piece of mind knowing I won't be stuck anywhere...I'm trying to get PDANet to work on it from my Blackberry using Bluetooth, but not having any luck, thus limiting my data usage...Have either of you used that app (by junefabrics.com)??

And those Galaxytab forums don't have the awesome active members like this forum...I've gone days w/o a response in a couple of the forums...

[gadgetgirl003]

I haven't used PDANET so I can't help you with that. Sorry. I agree with you about not really being able to find active threads on the 7" Galaxy Tab. I was really surprised by that too. There is a thread in "Not Quite Kindle" for Android devices. You might want to try posting your question there regarding PDANET. There is the link to that thread.
http://www.kindleboards.com/index.php/topic,26295.0.html
Hopefully someone in that thread will be able to help you. I think that there are several helpful knowledgable people who post in that thread who have Android phones with Sprint.

[pitbullandfire]

Thank you...I will try and browse through the thread and see what nuggets of wisdom I can glean...LOL

I just need the little tricks and tips...I know a lot about the iPad and iPhone, just need to get caught up on the Android system (i.e. the double click of the menu button on the i-devices that allows you to close the apps you have running)...

[Ann in Arlington]

I have used PDA net with my Droid and my laptop.  My understanding of it is that it uses the gadget with 3G (my Droid) to connect to the internet and allow the non-3D gadget to browse. There is software required on both devices and a physical connection. The connection is NOT wireless -- you must connect the devices via USB. . .so I do NOT think it would work with a tablet UNLESS the tablet had a regular USB port.  I'm not sure of the terms to use, but if the tablet is only capable of being seen as a DRIVE rather than as the COMPUTER, it's not going to work. 

Now, if it's your tablet that has the 3G connection, it should work to connect a computer -- unless there's something that's been disabled or locked down to prevent using it that way. . . but the Blackberry is going to be more like another 'drive' device, if that makes sense, so I don't see that you could use it between the tablet and the blackberry

[pitbullandfire]

Thank you Ann.

I have it on the BB and the GT.  I'm hoping to use Bluetooth on the BB and the DUN on the GT.

[Tabatha]

There are threads for the Galaxy Tab on Mobileread forums that seem to be active. May find some help there also.

[gadgetgirl003]

There are threads for the Galaxy Tab on Mobileread forums that seem to be active. May find some help there also.

You would think there WOULD BE an active thread for the Samsung Galaxy Tab 7" on Mobileread, but actually, there. isn't. There ae threads for some of the other Samsung Galaxy devices such as the Samsung Galaxy Media Player, but not for the 7" Galaxy Tab...Unless of course somehow I just missed it, which could happen

[pitbullandfire]

I think I might have missed it too LOL. And the GT Forums are nothing compared to the 'Kind Kindle' forum. That's probably the worst thing about the GT is that it's hard to find friendly help.  Thank you everyone here!!!


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[pitbullandfire]

It's me again...HELP!!!!

I can't get the Kindle app to work on my Galaxy Tab...   I cleared the data, but and re-entered my account information again and "NOTHING"...Does anyone have any insights or guidance?  Glad I will always have a Kindle around 

[gadgetgirl003]

The app probably needs to be updated even if it doesn't show it. After I read your post I went to the Kindle app on my Galaxy Tab. The app opened but just got stuck on the "sync" screen. I exited out of the app and went to the Android Market and searched "Kindle". The Kindle app showed as being installed on my Tab. I clicked the title in the market. There it gave me the option to "open" or "update" I selected "update". It downloaded the update and works fine now. I don't know why it had to be updated to work at all, but that is how mine was. Hopefully, that is what yours needs too. If that isn't it, check to be sure that you signed in to your already established Kindle account and did not instead create a new account by mistyping a character in your user name or password. I think, it is easy to mistype on touchscreen keyboards.

[pitbullandfire]

The app probably needs to be updated even if it doesn't show it. After I read your post I went to the Kindle app on my Galaxy Tab. The app opened but just got stuck on the "sync" screen. I exited out of the app and went to the Android Market and searched "Kindle". The Kindle app showed as being installed on my Tab. I clicked the title in the market. There it gave me the option to "open" or "update" I selected "update". It downloaded the update and works fine now. I don't know why it had to be updated to work at all, but that is how mine was. Hopefully, that is what yours needs too. If that isn't it, check to be sure that you signed in to your already established Kindle account and did not instead create a new account by mistyping a character in your user name or password. I think, it is easy to mistype on touchscreen keyboards.

I LOVE YOU!!!! thank you so much...It worked!!!

[gadgetgirl003]

GREAT!!!!

[pitbullandfire]

Learning the Android thing is a challenge...Apple was so much easier but I think Android might be more exciting... LOL

[pitbullandfire]

I just finished a book on the GT7".  I would say this is a great little tablet that gives you more functionality than the Fire (which I loved for the time I had it).  I can read and the flip to my work e-mail to see what drama might be happening, then go back to reading.  The battery life is a little weak in my opinion, but other than that it's a great addition to my reader family.

[Moony]

I loooooove my Galaxy Tab! I have the 10.1" I went to Best Buy to look at: The Kindle Fire, Galaxy Tab, and the Toshiba Thrive. I didn't like how the Fire was more oriented to be held vertically (the speakers were only on the top!). The Thrive was a bit bulky in my opinion. The Galaxy Tab was the best out of the three but the price was what was hurting me lol. A few weeks later a deal for a refurbished Galaxy Tab came up on Woot.com and the price was much more reasonable ($325 shipped!). It also came in the white color which was what I wanted instead of the grey color I've had my Galaxy Tab since November and I tend to use it more than my phone (a Droid 2). It's super quick on the internet and games work super well on it! Netflix is also AWESOME on it! The main reason I got it was for Netflix viewing so it works out perfectly. I think I wouldn't be as happy if I had went with the smaller 7" screen especially because I wanted it to watch Netflix. I'll have to try that Dolphin HD browser everyone keeps talking about because I hate being redirected to the mobile version of websites....

[luvmykindle3]

I don't have a 7" Galaxy Tab, but I played with one for quite a while at Best Buy when I was tablet shopping. It is very nice! You can probably pick up some good tips at xda developers' Samsung Galaxy Tab Plus subforum. There may be some helpful information in the other Galaxy subforums there too. It looks like there are some forums that are dedicated solely to Galaxy tablets too, which you can find using Google.

I seriously considered buying a Kindle Fire, but I decided that a more full-featured tablet would meet my needs better, and I recently purchased two (because the prices were amazingly low at the time!): 8GB Acer Iconia A100 (7") and 32GB Acer Iconia A500 (10.1"). They are my first Android devices, and I really enjoy them! I'm using Dolphin Browser HD on both with the Dolphin Text Sizer add-on. That add-on helps to make the browser text easier to read, especially on the smaller 7" tablet, so that may be an option for you. I love the "gestures" feature in Dolphin HD. I watch Amazon instant videos on both tablets and I have the Crackle app. I can stream the video from tablet to big-screen TV using HDMI, and that's been fun. I've been getting my apps from Android Market and Amazon.

If your tablet runs Honeycomb, this web page may be of interest: http://zetastix.com/mobile-phone/20-essential-android-honeycomb-tips-and-tricks/.

Enjoy!

How do you like the Acer iconica a100? I just got one, still trying adjust to android devices, so used to apple. So far I like it. Battery life could be better, but otherwise nice little device.

[DreamWeaver]

How do you like the Acer iconica a100? I just got one, still trying adjust to android devices, so used to apple. So far I like it. Battery life could be better, but otherwise nice little device.

I'm very happy with my Acer Iconia A100 (and my A500 too)! With the A100, there is a screen quality issue when held at a certain angle, but it's not a problem for me because I just flip the tablet if there's any loss of clarity at one angle. The touchscreen doesn't seem to be as accurate/responsive as my larger Iconia A500, but I've read that complaint about other 7" tablets as well. I do wish that the battery had more capacity, but I use it mostly at home so that isn't a big deal for me.

I love the A100's features: NVIDIA® Tegra™ 2 dual-core mobile processor, 1GB memory, 1024 x 600 TFT display, 8GB internal storage, microSD card (32GB), HDMI out, two cameras, bluetooth, GPS, and micro USB. It currently runs Android 3.2 (Honeycomb), and Acer has announced 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich) is coming in April. I like having access to both Android Market and Amazon App Store.

I have my music on a 32GB microSD card and connect the A100 to my car speaker jack with an audio cable so I can listen to my favorite tunes while driving. And at home I listen to music stations with the TuneIn Radio app. Love it! I have a iHome iHM60 Rechargeable Mini Speaker, which really boosts the sound when watching videos or listening to music.

For anyone interested, the 7" Acer Iconia A100 is priced at $229 in this week's Fry's Electronics ad. It looks like it may be an in-store only item.

I hope you continue to enjoy your A100, luvmykindle3!

[luvmykindle3]

I traded in my Acer iconica a100 for the galaxy tab 7 plus. I absolutely love it. Set up was so quick and simple.   I'm really liking it. I liked the Acer, but the battery sucked. I was always having to charge it. I've only had the tab for  a little while, so far so good. I've loaded a few apps, so I'll see how it goes. The price was great too.

[DreamWeaver]

I traded in my Acer iconica a100 for the galaxy tab 7 plus. I absolutely love it. Set up was so quick and simple.   I'm really liking it. I liked the Acer, but the battery sucked. I was always having to charge it. I've only had the tab for  a little while, so far so good. I've loaded a few apps, so I'll see how it goes. The price was great too.

I have to agree with you regarding the Acer Iconia A100's short battery charge capacity. It drains a lot of power just sitting idle, which is weird. I knew that was a drawback before I bought mine, but I figured it was worth the hassle since I paid only $190 for it (Best Buy pre-holiday sale). The Galaxy Tab 7 Plus is a beautiful tablet!!! I was very impressed with the screen quality when I played with one. I'm glad that you're having fun with yours.

[luvmykindle3]

I have to agree with you regarding the Acer Iconia A100's short battery charge capacity. It drains a lot of power just sitting idle, which is weird. I knew that was a drawback before I bought mine, but I figured it was worth the hassle since I paid only $190 for it (Best Buy pre-holiday sale). The Galaxy Tab 7 Plus is a beautiful tablet!!! I was very impressed with the screen quality when I played with one. I'm glad that you're having fun with yours.

Wow, you did get a great price on your Iconica, I paid $259 for mine, the tab went on sale for $299, so I just swapped it out. Finding cases for both devices is hard. Both devices are great, that battery issue was crazy. If they can fx that, the iconica would be great too.