^ really, not a bad choice...i don't think i'd regret getting the rezound

11/22/2011 7:10:27 AM

Rezound is probably the best Android device on VZW right now. Lots of Google devs have recommended picking it up while you wait for Nexus.

11/22/2011 7:11:47 AM

http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2396727,00.asp

A look at ICS on the Prime.

11/22/2011 9:05:47 AM

You can pre-order the Transformer Prime now:
http://www.amazon.com/Transformer-TF201-B1-GR-10-1-Inch-Tablet-Amethyst/dp/B0067PLM5E/

11/22/2011 9:35:30 AM

...

http://www.androidcentral.com/indirect-verizon-retailers-free-order-galaxy-nexus

11/22/2011 9:53:18 AM

When the Rezound gets ICS it might actually be a better phone, so you probably wouldn't regret picking it up.

[Edited on November 22, 2011 at 10:19 AM. Reason : its screen stomps iphone in ppi]

11/22/2011 10:15:33 AM

keyword there is WHEN and better is a bit subjective. The processor and gpu are still better than the S3 in the Rezound and HTC once again crams the smallest battery they can find in there. And don't forget no Sense to weigh everything down on the Nexus. That said, don't think you can go wrong with the Rezound as it's an HTC phone and will have a good development following. If I didn't already have a Thunderbolt and the Nexus wasn't coming, I'd definitely pick it up over the Razr.

11/22/2011 10:31:17 AM

^agreed... i think the rezound fits the best in hand as well... it's heavy, but it's got a good feel to it and ran really smooth. i just hate the beats audio only works with the built-in music player and not other apps like Pandora, XM, Google Music, Amazon MP3, etc.

[Edited on November 22, 2011 at 11:13 AM. Reason : .]

11/22/2011 11:13:10 AM

Has there been any word on if the Transformer Prime will work with the original Transformer's dock? I'd like to get one and keep the dock if possible....

Nevermind..looks like they didn't do that grrrr....

[Edited on November 22, 2011 at 3:41 PM. Reason : .]

11/22/2011 3:38:27 PM

No it won't.

Cool thing I found out is that the dock has a battery in it, so it can increase the Transformer's battery life by an additional 6 hours.

Here's the TF201 dock, just added:
http://www.amazon.com/Asus-TF201-Mobile-Docking-TF201-DOCK-GR/dp/B00685ZDB2/
http://www.amazon.com/Asus-TF201-Mobile-Docking-TF201-DOCK-CG/dp/B00685ZCZY/

[Edited on November 22, 2011 at 4:30 PM. Reason : .]

11/22/2011 4:24:28 PM

Looks like the Transformer Prime is hitting shelves on December 9th.

11/23/2011 1:05:43 PM

Why do I even bother....

Looks like the Transformer Prime is hitting shelves on November 28th.

http://phandroid.com/2011/11/23/gamestop-pushes-asus-transformer-prime-release-date-up-to-1128/

11/23/2011 2:18:08 PM

Gamestop is back to showing 12/9

I'm completely torn between trying to find a deal on the TF101 or waiting on TF201. I'd love the extra quadcore power but I can't justify spending $600+ on a tablet + dock. But I also don't want to wait in line at best buy...

[Edited on November 24, 2011 at 1:59 AM. Reason : ]

11/24/2011 1:56:36 AM

seriously what do you need a dock for? it's a keyboard and additional battery. the tablet itself will already run 12+ hours.

11/24/2011 2:32:27 AM

I use the keyboard on the Transformer all the time. The extra battery life is great when I'm flying cross country for work. Also typing on the keyboard is a lot easier than screen typing, still haven't gotten used to that on the touch screen of it's size. I will probably end up buying the Prime in the New Year.

11/24/2011 8:05:14 AM

why are you typing so much? you actually use a word processor on a tablet? sounds like you are looking at the wrong device and should be looking at laptops.

assuming the average person is awake 16 hours out of the day i cannot see someone using a tablet for 12 hours... before being in proximity of a power outlet. particularly if all you know is the 3-4 hour battery life of a laptop, i don't think you'll need 18 hours for a tablet... i really don't see how this dock is worth $150 for anyone... maybe $50

On a side note, for those not waiting for the Prime:

--------

Asus 16GB 10.1" Eee Pad Transformer Google Android 3.0-Based Tablet
http://www.hhgregg.com/asus-16gb-10-1-eee-pad-transformer-google-android-3-0-based-tablet/item/TF101-A1
$299

[Edited on November 24, 2011 at 11:13 AM. Reason : .]

11/24/2011 11:06:05 AM

^ saw that this morning, thanks Deal Alerts haha.

Quote :

"seriously what do you need a dock for? it's a keyboard and additional battery. the tablet itself will already run 12+ hours."

have you ever used it? typing on it is light years better than with the touchscreen. that plus the additional ports could make it a great mobile device for practically anything you'd want to use a netbook for.

Quote :

"why are you typing so much? you actually use a word processor on a tablet? sounds like you are looking at the wrong device and should be looking at laptops. "

which begs the question - do you really need a laptop these days?

[Edited on November 24, 2011 at 11:54 AM. Reason : ]

11/24/2011 11:51:29 AM

yea, i've used tablets a lot at work and never type on them aside from like 2-3 emails a day... i'd rather be at a computer to type

11/24/2011 12:02:14 PM

Quote :

"why are you typing so much? you actually use a word processor on a tablet? sounds like you are looking at the wrong device and should be looking at laptops."

I use the Transformer's word processor when I'm jotting notes down on the plane, a lot easier to setup than using my 14" ThinkPad for work. The keyboard is also great in that it charges the device when there isn't a power outlet that you can charge it with. Definitely helps out. I know it's not it's main purpose, but I like the ability to use it. That and the dock also lets me add an external hard drive and other storage, which is great for a tablet, more media to watch on the plane with far more battery life than the regular laptop.

11/24/2011 12:22:48 PM

Quote :

"The keyboard is also great in that it charges the device when there isn't a power outlet that you can charge it with. Definitely helps out"

That's good to know. I was thinking that it would suck if the dock's battery was the only one that got charged and not the tablet's battery while it was docked.

Went ahead and pulled the trigger on the TF101 @hhgregg and also grabbed the dock on amazon for $99 (saw it momentarily drop from $109)

I will probably pickup the Prime in the future but most likely after a price drop.

[Edited on November 24, 2011 at 1:11 PM. Reason : ]

11/24/2011 1:10:56 PM

Amazon has the RAZR and other phones for just $.01 with a contract, but it's for new customers only. I'm an existing Verizon customer with a grandfathered unlimited data plan. Guess I'm SOL and have to pay the full $299 or whatever it is if I want one.

11/24/2011 11:13:47 PM

So gents, LivingSocial has a $25 for $50 on any Verizon Wireless device/accessory coupon/deal/thingy for the next few days. Gonna get $25 off that Nexus when the damn thing comes out.

he's the link, with shameless referral stuff: https://share.livingsocial.com/deals/178420?ref=conf-jp&rpi=37344264

[Edited on November 25, 2011 at 2:54 PM. Reason : imma bold]

11/25/2011 2:53:32 PM

^ purchased. let me know if you get your 3 referrals and i'll put up my link

11/25/2011 4:05:48 PM

Sweet <3

I need one more then its all yours

11/25/2011 4:54:35 PM

Anyone else's gmail not syncing the past week??

11/25/2011 4:59:07 PM

haha, i was coming here to post my livingsocial link too

maybe if both of you guys get yours i'll post my link. i ended up getting the RAZR today. like it so far, still waiting for it to get fully charged up though.

11/25/2011 5:20:34 PM

love the RAZR but yeah it takes forever to charge, its cool that you can get it to make a "charged" notification now though so you're not just checking it all the time

id use one of your referrals but even getting a $25 discount from verizon is still getting ripped off. ill probably get a cheap case from amazon.

11/25/2011 6:32:27 PM

thanks BigMan157 i bought one too... using it on Galaxy Nexus here in a couple weeks, also have a $20 gift card from being 2nd to find the DroidX when they did that GPS scavenger hunt... latest rumor is that it's December 8th (which would fall in line with the Prime) and only $199... which I doubt.

[Edited on November 26, 2011 at 12:32 AM. Reason : .]

11/26/2011 12:31:46 AM

ah, so you must have been #2

thx

11/26/2011 1:16:51 PM

Ffffffuuuuuuuuuu still need that last one

in other news, the Droid 4 doesn't look half bad

11/26/2011 11:32:04 PM

one of my roommates bought a droid razr yesterday, it had some issues when it was connected to the computer, she was using it and it just shut off...but when it was plugged into the wall, it turned back on

11/27/2011 10:22:42 AM

Looking for an app that will find .mp3s with a voice command so I don't crash my car trying to pick a song...

11/27/2011 10:43:33 AM

Early first look:

http://ritchiesroom.com/2011/11/28/asus-eee-pad-transformer-prime-first-look/

11/28/2011 9:16:34 AM

^^try http://www.vlingo.com/apps/android

11/28/2011 11:33:02 AM

anybody running a rom on a 4G LTE phone and successfully tethering for free?

11/28/2011 11:41:30 AM

Anybody had any success reverse tethering?

11/28/2011 12:02:07 PM

I am getting sick of having to randomly put in a fucking CAPTCHA every couple days for seemingly no reason whatsoever.

11/28/2011 12:19:12 PM

^on what?

11/28/2011 12:25:03 PM

Quote :

"anybody running a rom on a 4G LTE phone and successfully tethering for free?"

should be able to use the wireless tether app on any of them

11/28/2011 12:52:27 PM

^^

On my phone!

For seriousness though... it doesn't matter what I am doing... Using navigation, playing a game, checking email, etc. It just pops up on the screen and goes away if I enter the captcha correctly (sometimes hard to do) or if I click the back button. Then I can just continue what I was doing either way. wtf

[Edited on November 28, 2011 at 1:07 PM. Reason : DroidX]

11/28/2011 12:56:49 PM

whats the latest on Verizon phones? Aren't they getting the Galaxy S or whatever it's called?

I'm looking to move to Verizon, but don't wanna jump until they have the right phone available...

11/28/2011 12:58:36 PM

Wait for December 8th. They are releasing the Galaxy Nexus (arguably the best smartphone to date) and the Droid 4 (a RAZR-like spec'd device but smaller screen 4.0" and slide-out keyboard like the original droid)

11/28/2011 1:40:45 PM

i dont think i've ever had to enter a captcha on my phone (droidx)

11/28/2011 1:49:52 PM

I've seen quite a few forum posts about it... It's no big deal, just a pain in the ass sometimes

11/28/2011 2:06:07 PM

New Rumor (Not Confirmed, Nor Official)
http://blogs.computerworld.com/19339/confirmed_verizon_galaxy_nexus_lte_release_date_pre_order_tuesday?ua

Pre-Order the Galaxy Nexus tomorrow???????

[Edited on November 28, 2011 at 3:03 PM. Reason : .]

11/28/2011 3:02:26 PM

Pretty sweet Android 4.0 commercial
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CdD8s0jFJYo

I agree with the comment "this is the kind of ad that sells phones...."

11/29/2011 11:04:42 AM

http://www.woot.com has the Galaxy Tab 10.1 for $325 shipped. Refurb, but still. I just ordered mine. It will have CM9 soon... nice having cyanogen working at Samsung. Great hardware.

11/29/2011 12:15:07 PM

indeed, it's a good deal

11/29/2011 12:44:36 PM

^^CM9 will work on presumably any Tegra2 tablet, not just the GalaxyTab

11/29/2011 4:08:00 PM

http://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/news/2011/11/researchers-find-big-leaks-in-pre-installed-android-apps.ars

Quote :

"Researchers at North Carolina State University have uncovered a variety of vulnerabilities in the standard configurations of popular Android smartphones from Motorola, HTC, and Samsung, finding that they don't properly protect privileged permissions from untrusted applications. In a paper just published by researchers Michael Grace, Yajin Zhou, Zhi Wang, and Xuxian Jiang, the four outlined how the vulnerabilities could be used by an untrusted application to send SMS messages, record conversations, or even wipe all user data from the handset without needing the user's permission."

11/30/2011 7:17:10 PM