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[Q] Extra S-Pen Tips and Earphones?

Hi guys, I've read online that some versions doesn't include S-Pen Tips and Earphone.
Without opening the sealed box, is there a way to tell if that comes with the S-Pen tips and earphone?

Glen L said:
Hi guys, I've read online that some versions doesn't include S-Pen Tips and Earphone.
Without opening the sealed box, is there a way to tell if that comes with the S-Pen tips and earphone?
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mine came with extra tips...no earphones...p-600

lightninbug said:
mine came with extra tips...no earphones...p-600
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thanks for the info.
I actually bought a unit, P605, it didnt come with any s-pen extra tips and no earphones.
So I asked for a refund. luckily the store agreed.

I got the p-601, it came with ear-phones and pen tips.

S-pen tips should come with all of the devices :/
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Geordie Affy said:
S-pen tips should come with all of the devices :/
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that's not apparently the case everywhere.
I know a few guys who bought their units without S-pen tips and earphones.
Do you guys have SM-P605 in the box or just P605?

Glen L said:
that's not apparently the case everywhere.
I know a few guys who bought their units without S-pen tips and earphones.
Do you guys have SM-P605 in the box or just P605?
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Well I have the wifi version but it says SM-P600 on mine.
If I were you I would call up samsung and get them to send you some as its not acceptable to not have extra and different tips.
Sent from Galaxy Note 10.1 2014 Edition via Tapatalk.

Geordie Affy said:
Well I have the wifi version but it says SM-P600 on mine.
If I were you I would call up samsung and get them to send you some as its not acceptable to not have extra and different tips.
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Oh , I got a refund.
I'm still looking for alternative suppliers.
Problem is, Im in Asia, things are different over here. No support from companies.
Also, the only official Samsung Note 10.1 2014 here is the Wifi 16gb version.
So im looking at gray markets, since its the only way to get 32gb LTE versions.
I haven't seen a 64gb here yet.

Earphones but no pen tips
Glen L said:
Oh , I got a refund.
I'm still looking for alternative suppliers.
Problem is, Im in Asia, things are different over here. No support from companies.
Also, the only official Samsung Note 10.1 2014 here is the Wifi 16gb version.
So im looking at gray markets, since its the only way to get 32gb LTE versions.
I haven't seen a 64gb here yet.
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I just bought my P 601 today here in China. It came with earphones but no extra pen tips and the box was sealed.

MikeyTnT said:
I just bought my P 601 today here in China. It came with earphones but no extra pen tips and the box was sealed.
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I wonder why Samsung hasn't been consistent?
My Note 10.1 (1st Gen) came with stylus tips and earphones.
So far after watching youtube videos, reading comments from here and other groups
it seems that there are 4 different configurations
1) Complete with Earphones and Stylus Tips
2) Just comes with Earphones
3) Just comes with Stylus tips
4) No stylus tips and no earphones

Glen L said:
I wonder why Samsung hasn't been consistent?
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So far after watching youtube videos, reading comments from here and other groups
it seems that there are 4 different configurations
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Simple answer....I think Samsung are just being wierd!
The whole thing doesnt make sense. Anyone who didnt get s-pen tips as I have said before should deffo call up samsung or visit a store and demand some, personally i would be vexed esp considering I needed a different s-pen tip since I installed a screen protector.
Sent from Galaxy Note 10.1 2014 Edition via Tapatalk.

Geordie Affy said:
Simple answer....I think Samsung are just being wierd!
The whole thing doesnt make sense. Anyone who didnt get s-pen tips as I have said before should deffo call up samsung or visit a store and demand some, personally i would be vexed esp considering I needed a different s-pen tip since I installed a screen protector.
Sent from Galaxy Note 10.1 2014 Edition via Tapatalk.
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I just placed an order today through phone.
I will get my unit tonight. I hope that I'd be lucky enough to get the S-Pen tips. I can live without the earphones, I still have 2 more samsung earphones that came with my note 2 and note 3 (unused).
From what I have gathered...
Box labels with just P605 - doesn't include S-Pen tips and earphones
Box labels with SM-P605 - comes with S-pen (not sure about earphones)
maybe those who already owns a Galaxy Note 10.1 2014 can share their information.
Which box they got and if they have S-pen tips and earphones...

I have P600 Mine came with tips but no earphones.....My Note 3 was the same.
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MikeyTnT said:
I just bought my P 601 today here in China. It came with earphones but no extra pen tips and the box was sealed.
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Did you buy the 32 gig P-601?
How much did your P-601 cost?
I'm in Laos and I got the P-601 32 gig white for $600 which I seemed to be too low in price and I wondered what others in Asia were paying for P-601.
I bought it in the Samsung store.
The first Samsung store I checked had it selling for around $760 and I don't know if that was p600 or p601 but no way I was paying that much.

Cost of P601 32Gb in China
WinePress said:
Did you buy the 32 gig P-601?
How much did your P-601 cost?
I'm in Laos and I got the P-601 32 gig white for $600 which I seemed to be too low in price and I wondered what others in Asia were paying for P-601.
I bought it in the Samsung store.
The first Samsung store I checked had it selling for around $760 and I don't know if that was p600 or p601 but no way I was paying that much.
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If that was $600 USD I think that's a good deal. Here in China the prices are always higher, I paid 4600 Rmb ( 700 and something USD ) for the device, screen protector and case (case wasn't a Samsung one). Oh the price excluded the "fa piao" it's a piece of paper that proves you purchased it or something. Apparently it's needed to claim the warranty... not really sure. With the "fa piao" it was 4880 rmb ( I know we get ripped off here in China).
Hope this info helps.
Cheers.

GalaxyNotesTx said:
I have P600 Mine came with tips but no earphones.....My Note 3 was the same.
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Really a note 3 without earphones???
First time I've heard that.
My Note 3 N9005 (LTE) came with the tips and earphones

I've attached an image that shows the 2 different box of Note 10.1 2014.
The one with SM-P605 came with earphones and S-Pen Tips.
The one with just P605 came with just the charger

Btw: Samsung uses the same headset wiring as Apple and Sony, while LG swaps Mic & Gnd, like on old Nokias. But Nokia headsets are unusable anyway, as their control buttons run amok on droids.
For pure earphones, the cheap Sennheisers are among the few, which can achieve decent volume despite the volume limiter which is seen necessary for EU devices(wrongly, there's only a noise cap by law for kid's toys).

Glen L said:
Really a note 3 without earphones???
First time I've heard that.
My Note 3 N9005 (LTE) came with the tips and earphones
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I assumed they all did...I found it odd they did not.....but even the box did not say it had them inside.
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Glen L said:
I wonder why Samsung hasn't been consistent?
My Note 10.1 (1st Gen) came with stylus tips and earphones.
So far after watching youtube videos, reading comments from here and other groups
it seems that there are 4 different configurations
1) Complete with Earphones and Stylus Tips
2) Just comes with Earphones
3) Just comes with Stylus tips
4) No stylus tips and no earphones
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Bought P605 2 weeks ago for $699 without tips and earphone.
Its ok though as I haven't read anyone who got 605 with any of those.
Glen L said:
Really a note 3 without earphones???
First time I've heard that.
My Note 3 N9005 (LTE) came with the tips and earphones
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My note 3 from T-mobile only came with earphone. No tips, i think.
Actually because of my excitement, I didnt check the box thoroughly
I only took out the charger, phone and battery lol!
Maybe I'll check again hehe.

Kit kat for 10.1?

Trying to decide between an ASUS transformer tf700 and the tab 3 10.1". Been poking around, and I don't see any kit kat ROMS for the tab3? Am I missing them?

nola mike said:
Trying to decide between an ASUS transformer tf700 and the tab 3 10.1". Been poking around, and I don't see any kit kat ROMS for the tab3? Am I missing them?
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Don´t do the same mistake we did !
There may be an update to KitKat but it would be the last update. (ASUS releases much more updates than Samsung)
And building custom ROMs for the 10.1 variant, is (at this time) unpossible because of the Intel chipset.
If you don´t care about these aspects, it´s still a powerfull tablet for working with documents or watching streams, movies.

UAdeveloper said:
Don´t do the same mistake we did !
There may be an update to KitKat but it would be the last update. (ASUS releases much more updates than Samsung)
And building custom ROMs for the 10.1 variant, is (at this time) unpossible because of the Intel chipset.
If you don´t care about these aspects, it´s still a powerfull tablet for working with documents or watching streams, movies.
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Huh. No custom ROMS? Weird. So, you're saying the galaxy was a mistake?

nola mike said:
Huh. No custom ROMS? Weird. So, you're saying the galaxy was a mistake?
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Was, why did you bother even asking the question if the Tab 3 was worth the purchase of you had already purchased it. Yes, the Tab 3 was a mistake, not only is this tablet very laggy do to TouchWiz not being optimized for x86 (should have given you hint when they haven't released another model with this cpu as of yet) but the system only leaves 300mb of memory available to apps. Samsung has been promising Kit Kat for ever and at this point it looks like it will never happen, not only that but the custom ROMs are few to none, with most being abandoned. Sell this piece of crap and my suggestion, would be to never buy another midtier Samsung tablet again. They just don't care, once they release a tablet it's forgotten and layed to the side for the next 20 Samsung released that week. Even the new Tab 4 is a waste of money, the Tab 4 should have been what the Tab 3 was, so it's already obsolete, their just fast-food tablets.
If you check out the general forum the majority of threads are for the 7 inch model, why anyone in their right mind would buy such a piece of garbage is beyond me but you know it's bad when Samsung's cheapest model gets updated before the higher end model and I use that term lightly.
Spend a little money and buy something decent, checkout some of the new Windows 8 tablets they are very good and are reasonably priced.

calden74 said:
Was, why did you bother even asking the question if the Tab 3 was worth the purchase of you had already purchased it. Yes, the Tab 3 was a mistake, not only is this tablet very laggy do to TouchWiz not being optimized for x86 (should have given you hint when they haven't released another model with this cpu as of yet) but the system only leaves 300mb of memory available to apps. Samsung has been promising Kit Kat for ever and at this point it looks like it will never happen, not only that but the custom ROMs are few to none, with most being abandoned. Sell this piece of crap and my suggestion, would be to never buy another midtier Samsung tablet again. They just don't care, once they release a tablet it's forgotten and layed to the side for the next 20 Samsung released that week. Even the new Tab 4 is a waste of money, the Tab 4 should have been what the Tab 3 was, so it's already obsolete, their just fast-food tablets.
If you check out the general forum the majority of threads are for the 7 inch model, why anyone in their right mind would buy such a piece of garbage is beyond me but you know it's bad when Samsung's cheapest model gets updated before the higher end model and I use that term lightly.
Spend a little money and buy something decent, checkout some of the new Windows 8 tablets they are very good and are reasonably priced.
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True (sad) story :good: :good:

calden74 said:
Was, why did you bother even asking the question if the Tab 3 was worth the purchase of you had already purchased it. Yes, the Tab 3 was a mistake, not only is this tablet very laggy do to TouchWiz not being optimized for x86 (should have given you hint when they haven't released another model with this cpu as of yet) but the system only leaves 300mb of memory available to apps. Samsung has been promising Kit Kat for ever and at this point it looks like it will never happen, not only that but the custom ROMs are few to none, with most being abandoned. Sell this piece of crap and my suggestion, would be to never buy another midtier Samsung tablet again. They just don't care, once they release a tablet it's forgotten and layed to the side for the next 20 Samsung released that week. Even the new Tab 4 is a waste of money, the Tab 4 should have been what the Tab 3 was, so it's already obsolete, their just fast-food tablets.
If you check out the general forum the majority of threads are for the 7 inch model, why anyone in their right mind would buy such a piece of garbage is beyond me but you know it's bad when Samsung's cheapest model gets updated before the higher end model and I use that term lightly.
Spend a little money and buy something decent, checkout some of the new Windows 8 tablets they are very good and are reasonably priced.
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I know I won't be buying another Samsung tablet......... I just wish HTC will make a tablet soon.......
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[Q] Are you happy with your note 10.1 (2014 Edition)

I just ordered it and I will have my paws on my Note on Monday. I am very excited but I want to know what everyone else thinks. I have gone back and forth from Android to Apple and back. I wanted to go not only Android but back to Samsung. I am looking at going to the Galaxy Note 4 when that goes on sale next month.
But really. with not having root access (yet) are you still happy with the Note 10.1?

Happy? Yes, very.
I have the P605, so am rooted without knox fuse trip.
It took me a while to choose a tablet, UK Note 10.1" 2014's are only 16GB Wifi only versions AFAIK, and for the money I was spending I wanted better specs, so I had to order a Hong Kong p605 import which allowed me to have 3g/4g and have 32GB storage (64B would have been too much $$).
I was replacing a Note 1 (n7000) so needed something that I could use as a phone too, didn't want to mess with 2 devices, tethering, etc.
The only issue I have so far is a distinct lack of accessories. I wish there was a choice of docks, cases, etc.
So yeah, other than that, very happy, it is fast and smooth and does what I need it to.
Some UK carriers don't allow tablets to be used on their networks, my 3 sim detected and rejected my p605 saying it was not allowed, but that is not really the tablets fault.

randybellis said:
I just ordered it and I will have my paws on my Note on Monday. I am very excited but I want to know what everyone else thinks. I have gone back and forth from Android to Apple and back. I wanted to go not only Android but back to Samsung. I am looking at going to the Galaxy Note 4 when that goes on sale next month.
But really. with not having root access (yet) are you still happy with the Note 10.1?
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First let me say that some people are not happy with anything, and nothing is ever perfect.
I have a stock SM-P600 32 GB and I'm very happy. I also have a Stock GT-8013 that was restored back to stock from root and my wife is happy with it also.

Had my SM-P605 LTE tablet since December and still loving it. Not rooted and with OTA updates I am at KitKat 4.4.2. I use Nova Launcher and it's smooth as butter. No issues whatsoever. Enjoy your new baby

The best tablet ever, even sale my iPad to get this one and I dont regret it. I have upgrade to KK rooted and install custom rom. ?

Am I happy with the tablet? Thats a deffo yes it is truely an awesome tablet.
Am I happy with samsung updates? Thats a different subject lol. Either way overall theres no denying this tablet is amazing but maybe I'm just a tad wierd and slightly annoyed at the way Samsung handles their updates (Still no kitkat in UK 10 months on), I keep blabbering on that this is my last samsung product but who am I kidding - nothing compares in terms of note features. Will have to wait and see haha.
Anyhoo am sure you'll love it :thumbup:
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enotar said:
The best tablet ever, even sale my iPad to get this one and I dont regret it. I have upgrade to KK rooted and install custom rom. ?
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I am doing the same thing. I wanted the galaxy tab s but did t want to spend that much money. This seems like a great tablet. Just hope the pixel quality looks better than my iPad mini.

The screen is outstanding, the performance is great, the spen works really well. I don't like that the USB plug is at the bottom of the device. You cannot charge the 10.1 while watching movies in landscape. The 12.2 has the plug on the side.

{Diemex} said:
The screen is outstanding, the performance is great, the spen works really well. I don't like that the USB plug is at the bottom of the device. You cannot charge the 10.1 while watching movies in landscape. The 12.2 has the plug on the side.
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If you rotate your device 180 degrees the screen rotates as well. then you can plug it in at the top and watch your movies.
I love my note, wouldn't mind an update in the UK though to KK. maybe one day?

Hong Kong 32gb p605 here, running stock 4.4.2 rooted with towel root. Very happy except for the lack of accessory options.
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{Diemex} said:
The screen is outstanding, the performance is great, the spen works really well. I don't like that the USB plug is at the bottom of the device. You cannot charge the 10.1 while watching movies in landscape. The 12.2 has the plug on the side.
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Is there a charging desk top dock for the note 10.1 2014?

randybellis said:
Is there a charging desk top dock for the note 10.1 2014?
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There is original dock station for our baby and also I have information from official samsung store that this one
http://www.samsung.com/us/mobile/cell-phones-accessories/EDD-S20JWEGSTA
also will work, still I did not test it yet.
To be in subject. I love my P605 and I hate Samsung that they did not focus more on promotion of it and there is few accessories in the market which you can get to it.
Second thing is the lack of support for many software designed for it. For example:
1. No possibility to unlock your PC(send ctrl+alt+del) when you are connect to it via Samsung Remote PC
2. Few note themes to SNotes - they could add much more
and much more.
Still it is defo worth to get it since it is still the best Tablet with Android in the market(TAB S don't have SPen and Xperia Z2 tablet is only marketing nymber1)
BR.

I have the exynos p600 and am very unhappy with it. I'm used to very fast speeds as I find on my smart phones but Samsung tablets lag way too much. Doesn't matter what specs you load them with. Touchwiz finds a way to hog it down. Tablet is decent..though build is cheap, back plate isn't even leather..its plastic made to look like leather. And the chrome..just awful. But I'm stuck with this as there a very few other android tablets worth swapping for at the moment
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sameer1807 said:
I have the exynos p600 and am very unhappy with it. I'm used to very fast speeds as I find on my smart phones but Samsung tablets lag way too much. Doesn't matter what specs you load them with. Touchwiz finds a way to hog it down. Tablet is decent..though build is cheap, back plate isn't even leather..its plastic made to look like leather. And the chrome..just awful. But I'm stuck with this as there a very few other android tablets worth swapping for at the moment
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I havent had an Android tablet in a while. My last was an ASUS T300 or something. I did have an 8 inch Galaxy Tab 2 last summer. I remember it being bogged down with Touch Wiz and being kinda laggy. Does putting another launcher (example: Nova Launcher) speed things up since you arent using the touch wiz launcher?

randybellis said:
I havent had an Android tablet in a while. My last was an ASUS T300 or something. I did have an 8 inch Galaxy Tab 2 last summer. I remember it being bogged down with Touch Wiz and being kinda laggy. Does putting another launcher (example: Nova Launcher) speed things up since you arent using the touch wiz launcher?
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Nova helps a bit, but the Kitkat update is probably also enough already.

Sort of; great tablet, great screen, pen is a blessing for school notes and drawings, the processor is a beast and it has enough ram. Now, i dont like almost anything that samsung did with it, it is either useless, buggy, slow or too small a detail to have touchwiz for. I wish i could deal with it installing cm or any other distribution but i have the p600 model so it seems i am ****ed. Sorry if i cant give opinion of roms like hydronium and xkat but i havent tried them because they seem to be only scrambled touchwiz.
All in all, for the price i got it for(around 400$) and with so so writing apps like "write" this is one of the only tablets that let me use it as a notebook so i am mildly happy with it.
TL;DR: Tablet is great, Touchwiz is not that great. Get p605 model.

Pazzu510 said:
Sort of; great tablet, great screen, pen is a blessing for school notes and drawings, the processor is a beast and it has enough ram. Now, i dont like almost anything that samsung did with it, it is either useless, buggy, slow or too small a detail to have touchwiz for. I wish i could deal with it installing cm or any other distribution but i have the p600 model so it seems i am ****ed. Sorry if i cant give opinion of roms like hydronium and xkat but i havent tried them because they seem to be only scrambled touchwiz.
All in all, for the price i got it for(around 400$) and with so so writing apps like "write" this is one of the only tablets that let me use it as a notebook so i am mildly happy with it.
TL;DR: Tablet is great, Touchwiz is not that great. Get p605 model.
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yeah...kinda wishing I would have gotten the Tab S instead. Maybe I will sell this on Craigslist or something and get the Tab S. Who knows

Simply put, F-yea
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I'm happy with this tablet, but not happy with stupid Samsung.

Very happy with this tablet, but can't stand TouchWiz and any of the S apps.
Replace TouchWiz with either Nova or Google launcher and S apps with anything else from Google Play (example: lecture notes).
About a year after Android L comes out and we are still on kit kat, I might feel a little different.
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ASUS Zen Pad thread [general + accessories + dev]

It has not shown up at ASUS US site yet, but it's available at Best Buy.
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/asus-ze...lack/7650139.p?id=1219681450081&skuId=7650139
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/asus-ze...lack/7649882.p?id=1219681443557&skuId=7649882
The spec looks very promising for 8" model:
4k (2048 * 1536) IPS touchscreen
2GB (4GB for 64GB model) RAM
choice of 16GB ($180), 32GB ($200), and 64GB ($300) NAND + micro SD
Android Lollipop
7" model is very cheap ($100)
1024 * 600 IPS touchscreen
1GB RAM
16GB NAND + micro SD
Android Lollipop
The question is the bootloader locked or not; if so, we may have hard time to root.

I am basically waiting for atleast a root or something. But I might not be able to wait that long, I really want to buy this.

Takinato said:
I am basically waiting for atleast a root or something. But I might not be able to wait that long, I really want to buy this.
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Actually, I don't really need root as 5.x has a new method to allow the app to save data to memory card as long as the app supported.
I tried the unit in person and I really like the screen (very sharp and bright), but it's difficult to get accessories even the size is similar with iPad mini (front speakers killed it).

mingkee said:
Actually, I don't really need root as 5.x has a new method to allow the app to save data to memory card as long as the app supported.
I tried the unit in person and I really like the screen (very sharp and bright), but it's difficult to get accessories even the size is similar with iPad mini (front speakers killed it).
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I was more so speaking in terms with titanium backup to freeze some of the Bloatware

i've already rooted it here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/android/development/zenpad-s-root-achieved-t3160422/post61941689
you should probably do a nandroid as your first step for just in case. i haven't done one so i have no clue if it restores properly.
you achieve root through a temp/tethered cwm.
hopefully someone can take all that and maybe make it simpler. i'd love to have a perm cwm or twrp.
i think it may have been more appropriate to have posted it to this subforum.

madsquabbles said:
i've already rooted it here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/android/development/zenpad-s-root-achieved-t3160422/post61941689
you should probably do a nandroid as your first step for just in case. i haven't done one so i have no clue if it restores properly.
you achieve root through a temp/tethered cwm.
hopefully someone can take all that and maybe make it simpler. i'd love to have a perm cwm or twrp.
i think it may have been more appropriate to have posted it to this subforum.
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Unfortunately, there's no dedicated forum, but I requested one.

mingkee said:
Unfortunately, there's no dedicated forum, but I requested one.
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How do you do that? I'd love to add my name to the list. I know I should wait and see before buying, but I couldn't resist. Moved from a Lenovo Yoga Tablet 10 to this one. Still have 14 days to play with it, so we'll see how it goes. Even though the Tab S 2 is coming in the same 4:3 ratio, I'm sure it'll be priced well above this one, since its got the octacore and whatnot.

dubbactrumpetmsu said:
How do you do that? I'd love to add my name to the list. I know I should wait and see before buying, but I couldn't resist. Moved from a Lenovo Yoga Tablet 10 to this one. Still have 14 days to play with it, so we'll see how it goes. Even though the Tab S 2 is coming in the same 4:3 ratio, I'm sure it'll be priced well above this one, since its got the octacore and whatnot.
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samsung is juicing the hell out of that exnyos5. sad thing is that almost all their "premium" tablets run pretty much on the same hardware but they've abandoned the galaxy note 10.1 2014 - the first with that processor.
i'v read that tablet is gonna be over $500.

madsquabbles said:
samsung is juicing the hell out of that exnyos5. sad thing is that almost all their "premium" tablets run pretty much on the same hardware but they've abandoned the galaxy note 10.1 2014 - the first with that processor.
i'v read that tablet is gonna be over $500.
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That's true. $500?! Wtf. I know they have an 8 and 9.7" version...I'm guessing 399 for the 8 and 499 for the 9.7"? Back to trying to compete with Apple, I suppose. I wanted something different to go with my 6+, so I've been bouncing around tablets using the 14-day return policy (though two were defective anyway so they didn't sount). Maybe I should just wait for the 4GB version of this one. Here's hoping we get a forum and some major interest soon. I'd love to run CM and a few others on this thing.

madsquabbles said:
samsung is juicing the hell out of that exnyos5. sad thing is that almost all their "premium" tablets run pretty much on the same hardware but they've abandoned the galaxy note 10.1 2014 - the first with that processor.
i'v read that tablet is gonna be over $500.
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Hey,
You can check out bestbuy for Tab Pro 10.1 which is similar EXCEPT S Pen.
I really don't want Samsh*t, but, unfortunately, most of manufacturers are digging on basic models (720P screen, 1GB RAM, 8-16GB NAND).
I used to own two Asus ME572c, but both are broken (and one of them thrown out of window). I wanted the third one but it's no more.
The only thing I don't like is 4:3 ratio which leaves HUGE black stripes when watching TV and video.

Samsung makes good hardware bt lack in support and charge near apple prices. at least with an apple you'll get some support for the money you dump into it.
I love 4:3 for web browsing and reading. portrait is easier to hold and having the extra width (compared to a 16:10 of the same diag size) is great. but when you watch movies you do feel like you're losing some real estate... unless you're watching an old TV show like Oz.
I considered getting the tab s 10.5 but gaining an amoled wasn't worth giving up the pen. the note pro 12.2 is exactly the same hardware as the 10.1 but has a more recent OS last I looked.

Good afternoon (or morning depending on where you are LOL)
For those of you who purchased this tablet, how do you like it so far? I am looking to replace my boyfriend's nexus 7 (also made by ASUS) since the charging port stopped working. He doesn't care about rooting, and basically uses it to browse the net, facebook and play games like Candycrush lol I'm thinking the 32GB model for $199 will suffice, although he may end up with the $99 one if there's expandable memory. I didn't see anything about a MicroSD slot on it. Is there one?

yes it has a mSD slot. I think it only supports up to 64GB. I'm loving mine. main use is book and comic reafing, plus web browsing. I've tested a couple games- Minecraft and soul calibre and both ran flawlessly. don't let the speaker size fool you, this thing is loud and clear!
no regrets buying mine. trying to get my daughter to let me buy her one but she won't let go of her memopad!
only downside right now is lack of accessories. I can't find anyone that can get me a case until after August. I love how thin this tablet is, but it feels so dainty without a case,lol.

madsquabbles said:
yes it has a mSD slot. I think it only supports up to 64GB. I'm loving mine. main use is book and comic reafing, plus web browsing. I've tested a couple games- Minecraft and soul calibre and both ran flawlessly. don't let the speaker size fool you, this thing is loud and clear!
no regrets buying mine. trying to get my daughter to let me buy her one but she won't let go of her memopad!
only downside right now is lack of accessories. I can't find anyone that can get me a case until after August. I love how thin this tablet is, but it feels so dainty without a case,lol.
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Wow not even amazon? That's where I always find cases.
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rachelm920 said:
Wow not even amazon? That's where I always find cases.
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that's where I've been keeping an eye out. nothing yet except stuff in china.

madsquabbles said:
i've already rooted it here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/android/development/zenpad-s-root-achieved-t3160422/post61941689
you should probably do a nandroid as your first step for just in case. i haven't done one so i have no clue if it restores properly.
you achieve root through a temp/tethered cwm.
hopefully someone can take all that and maybe make it simpler. i'd love to have a perm cwm or twrp.
i think it may have been more appropriate to have posted it to this subforum.
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Finally I got mine from Best Buy.
The way I root is following the instructions above, but...
1. choose T2 in command prompt
2. MAKE SURE YOU HAVE 32GB or lower SD card (CWM does not support FAT64).
Compared with ME572c:
572 is a bit louder
Quadrant is around 14000 (572 got 18000)
Antutu is 37000
It's recommended to have protection on the back
Bootloader is not locked (as of now even after updated to latest ROM)
The viewing area is about the same with 9:16 videos
It only supports B/G/N Wi-Fi, no 5GHz
Backup from 572 can be restored in this unit except system apps
You can tap the screen twice to wake like LG units.
The store rep told me Z580c is selling pretty fast, and I found it's already sold out in many stores in Manhattan (I got mine at Atlantic Terminal store where only has one unit left)

mingkee said:
The store rep told me Z580c is selling pretty fast, and I found it's already sold out in many stores in Manhattan (I got mine at Atlantic Terminal store where only has one unit left)
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congrats on your new toy. good to hear it's selling well. hopefully someone with some skills will pick one up soon.

madsquabbles said:
congrats on your new toy. good to hear it's selling well. hopefully someone with some skills will pick one up soon.
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Actually, I'd like to get the 10.1" model as well, but BH (bhphotovideo.com) doesn't have it in stock yet.
$180 with 2GB RAM is pretty unusual.
If 10.1 models came with unlocked bootloader, it will attract a lot of developers.

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Actually, I'd like to get the 10.1" model as well, but BH (bhphotovideo.com) doesn't have it in stock yet.
$180 with 2GB RAM is pretty unusual.
If 10.1 models came with unlocked bootloader, it will attract a lot of developers.
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pretty good specs for under $200. i'm supposing they didn't include 5ghz on this model either given how cheap it is. 1280x800 isn't as bad a resolution as some people make it out to be at such a small size unless you're looking at tiny old fonts. movies have very little benefit going to 1080 at this size.

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that's where I've been keeping an eye out. nothing yet except stuff in china.
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It seems that it fits in the generic 8 inch tablet cases. Bought one at Five below yesterday... Said it fit the kindle HD and iPad mini. The hole for the camera even lined up. I brought the tablet with me to make sure it fit.
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Samsung Note 10.1 2014 Edition

Just got my New Samsung tablet for $200 at Fry's Electronic Brand new in the box. Was it worth the money????

Yes.. perfect timing! Enjoy the lollipop goodness!
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Now you ask? ☺
But yes, with the new upgrade it's a great tablet.
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Great Deal
That is a pretty great deal. I've seen people pay more for a used one before.

Is the lollipop update ota or do I have to flash??

What a name for a thread

I was just getting ready to make a thread asking if this tablet was worth buying now but saw this thread and wasnt sure what it was about and i see my question is answered. with the lollipop update did the lag that is shown in videos get better?
my main use for it will be drawing so im not to worried about ui lag really just thought i would ask. also anyone seen/used this case before, was thinking about getting one.

If you're gonna ask if tablet is worth buying, the answer is: YES it is. I have the SM-P601 3G and I'm really happy with it. Out there, the new and available samsung tablet are pretty much the same as this one, except that ours include S-Pen.
The best part is Lollipop is coming to this tablet.
And it doesn't matter which official firmware you update to, the lag will always exist as long as it is Samsung's. If you don't want those laggy UI, flash custom ROM which I recommend this one (3G variant) http://forum.xda-developers.com/gal.../sm-p601-cyanogenmod-12-0-unofficial-t3052009
I am very satisfied with this tablet, and I'm not regret choosing this over Tab S 10.5 (or even the new tab s2). Right now, in my country, this note 10.1 (3g) is still more expensive than tab s 10.5 (without warranty) because of its popularity, no matter what marketing they made for tab s.

At that price.. Definately....