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Can someone confirm that the Le S3 (US version X522) have 4G+3G (not 4G+2G) dual standby? Specifically, I need to know whether an AT&T SIM in the 2nd SIM slot will work on standby. AT&T dropped 2G, so 3G standby is needed. I would appreciate firsthand experience if possible. Thanks in advance.

As per the title, I'd like to know the install size of Win10 tech preview 2, and if it is any different when installing on a smallish (32GB) space than versus a larger HDD. How many partitions does Win10 create, and what are their sizes? Basically, I'm trying to ascertain if Win 10 is any more...

http://www.businessinsider.com/nadella-merges-windows-phone-windows-2014-7 "This means one operating system that covers all screen sizes," Nadella said to analysts on the quarterly conference call. "We will streamline the next version of Windows from three operating systems into one single...

Saw this (DVP8 data+charging setup) on Slickdeals and am passing it along. Basically, you set a switch on the cable to charge, to get DVP8 to start charging, then set switch to data. Apparently, charging continues. Should work other tablets as well. Cost = $8.25 FS from DealExtreme.com...

A note for Win8 owners contemplating a clean install of 8.1: Both RTM and GA Rollup A are available from the usual places. If your box has OEM Win8, you can't use the OEM key to install, but must use the generic install key (Google for it). Not sure about upgrade keys. Win8 OEM boxes have the...

$0.01 + $2.98 shipping = $2.99. Probably a daily deal. http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00E3ZYWUM/

This from FatWallet: Tablet is $149 - tablet coupon code '41178' = $119 + tax http://staples.com/NOOK-HD-Slate-16GB/product_101643 Edit: Oops looks like deal is now dead. OOS online. The $140 eBay deal is now back again.

Small tabs are usually held in portrait, so the narrow vertical bezel will make it harder to hold, unless 4.3 does what iOS did and void the touch zones along the edges. N7B will be slower than N4, since it has to push 1080p vs N4's 720p (more precisely, 2.25x pixels). Given all the hype and...

Edit: Deal dead. Price increased to $160. Better than B&N's official fire sale price, especially if counting sales tax. http://www.ebay.com/itm/Barnes-Noble-NOOK-HD-16GB-Wi-Fi-9-Tablet-Slate-BNTV600-Android-NEW/390607782562

http://m.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=5618877 Shipping stays the same for multiple units.

Below is the Acer W3 tablet that had an Amazon listing for USD$380 before it was pulled. Acer Finland now has posted the specs & pics: 8.1" display (reportedly 1280x800), Clover Trail Z2760, 2GB RAM, 64GB flash, micro-USB/SD/HDMI, 8hr (3.5Ah) battery...

We sort of knew this was coming, from the HD+ fire sale. Stock up on the HD/HD+ while you can. http://techcrunch.com/2013/05/08/microsoft-mulling-nook-media-llc-purchase-for-1-billion/ The [internal] documents also reveal that Nook Media plans to discontinue its Android-based tablet business...

From now to May 12 (Mother's Day). Available on http://bn.com . Free shipping. http://reviews.cnet.com/8301-19736_7-57582928-251/b-n-chops-prices-on-nook-hd-and-nook-hd-for-one-week/

Edit: Looks like deal is dead. Sorry for the fast pull. Deal was still alive when first posted. Spring clearance is under way for last year's models. Original pricing was $680 for 32GB, $780 for 64GB. Despite the refurb designation, these are likely to be NOS (new old stock). Don't forget to...

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2253401 Specs: http://www.barnesandnoble.com/p/nook-hd-plus-barnes-noble/1110060512

http://www.the-digital-reader.com/2013/04/25/bn-puts-the-nook-hd-on-sale-149 It's supposed to be for only a few stores in IL/NY/MA, but the upshot is that some of them will ship ($4 shipping + tax). I used the store # (below) given in above link's comment section. Guy said it'll ship out...

http://reviews.cnet.com/search-results/screenbeam/4505-5_7-35567337.html "Actiontec today showed off at CES 2013 its first wireless display kit called ScreenBeam. This is a Miracast-certified kit that allows for displaying a mobile device's screen on to the big screen TV. "Actiontec say...

...and it should have an 8" 4:3 size for $200-250. Why? It's the sweet spot of usability, combined with the sweet spot in consumer pricing ($200'ish). iPad Mini (12 million est for this Q4) is reported to have higher demand than iPad 4, despite its low-res display and relative high price to...

I would like to request a forum for the care and feeding of the B&N Nook HD (7") and Nook HD+ (9") Tablets: http://www.barnesandnoble.com/p/nook-hd-plus-barnes-noble/1110060512 http://www.barnesandnoble.com/p/nook-hd-barnes-noble/1110060426 Per video below, the Nook HD+ has shown that its...

http://ausdroid.net/2012/11/17/lg-australia-nexus-4-optimus-g-and-miracast/ Yes, the article isn't about N10 per se, but it has relevant info about Miracast that would translate to N10--whenever Goog can deliver on its claim of Miracast being a 4.2 feature rather than a phone-specific feature...

I've posted some HD video test clips specifically to stress test Nexus 10's video playback capability. The 2-minute clips all have the same content, and were taken from TimeScapes, AFAIK the only publicly-available film in 4K resolution. The first two entries below are reference 1440p and 1080p...

4.2 multi-user function does not allow apps to be shared between users on the same device. (An app can share the same storage space, but you'd still need to pay for separate copies for each user.) I'll use OmniWrench's comment on ArsTechnica in lieu of my own argument: "I ask this as someone...

From the updated Anandtech N4 review: http://www.anandtech.com/show/6440/google-nexus-4-review/4 "...at present there really aren’t any Miracast standardized receivers. I tried a Netgear model which was pre-certification but couldn’t get the Nexus 4 to attach, although I’m told Netgear will...

Sinofsky is toast. Now you know how well the Win8 and Surface RT launches went. http://bits.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/11/12/windows-chief-sinofsky-leaving-microsoft/ It would be nice if Ballmer joins him, but I suppose it's too much to ask the boss to fire himself. Hopefully the board will do its...

Looks like Goog got tired of being a free-loaner library for abusers. Goog Play Store's RMA has now changed to a more restrictive policy of 15-day return, 15%-restock charge for US users. (Other countries may differ; select yours from the drop-down box. Germany/France/Spain, say, don't have a...

Wifi specs for N10 is listed as "WiFi 802.11 b/g/n (MIMO+HT40)". Can anyone confirm that this is indeed dual-band (2.4 & 5GHz), because HT40 mode is well nigh useless in 2.4GHz--the reason being that 40MHz mode would eat up about 2/3 of the entire usable allotted 2.4GHz spectrum, and would be...

http://www.ifixit.com/Teardown/Microsoft+Surface+Teardown/11275/1?revisionid=HEAD

How does Snap work while vertical? How about other functions? How fast or slow is rotation? Is there a rotation lock? Have you used the tablet in portrait mode for any use, say, as a reader? How comfortable is it to hold? Is the on-screen keyboard usable in portrait? TIA.

Many of the reviews labeled the video-out port as micro-HDMI, despite MS' saying that it requires a proprietary $40 adapter. Can anyone plug in a micro-HDMI cable and get a signal out to your TV?

Ars Technica http://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2012/10/my-kingdom-for-some-apps-the-asus-vivo-tab-rt-review/ The good: * Excellent build quality * IPS display has vivid colors and viewing angles that pair well with Windows RT's colorful interface * Windows RT and the core Windows apps perform very...

Reviews with accompanying video moved to bottom for readability. Ars Technica http://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2012/10/microsofts-first-stab-at-a-pc-surface-reviewed/ Verdict: Surface RT is a nice tablet, but Windows RT is an unknown. AnandTech...

http://news.cnet.com/8301-1035_3-57528352-94/google-to-co-brand-10-inch-nexus-tablet-with-samsung/ Sounds logical. Samsung has the hi-res display, and Goog needs to get out of the low-rent district. I'm pegging it at $499, same price as iPad. Since it's Samsung, we can fill in the SoC blank and...

As pointed out, comparison charts below have some mistakes: Good: . MicroSD expansion. . Higher density displays. . Nk9 cheaper than KF HD (16GB: $269 vs 299; 32GB: $299 vs 369) . No ads (unlike KF HD). . AC charger included (unlike KF HD). . Nk7 uses 1.3GHz OMAP 4470 (KF 7HD uses 4460)...

Kindle Fire HD 8.9" -- 16GB: $299, 32GB: $369 (ships Nov 20) 8.9" IPS LCD, 1920x1200 (254ppi) 1.5GHz OMAP 4470, 1GB RAM dual-band (2.4 & 5GHz) wifi, 2x2 MIMO antenna HDMI out, Bluetooth 20 oz weight, 8.8mm thick dual speakers Kindle Fire HD 8.9" 4G -- 32GB: $499, 64GB: $599 (ships Nov 20) (4G...

Good: Most functionality from x86 remain. Verge said no WMP in desktop, only in Metro. And no legacy apps, of course. Office RT Preview looks good (given that it's free), albeit you'll need a KB/mouse setup. Looks just like Win8 all-around. Bad: No accelerometer?! Well, at least the Surface RT...

Heh, yes it's time for yet another versus thread: Nexus 7 vs IdeaPad A2109. Both have 16GB, 1280x800 res, Teg3. N7 has 7" LCD, JB. Idea has 9" LCD, HDMI-out, rear cam, micro-SD. It has 4.0, so there'll be a lag in getting CM10. Worth it for +$50? Wait for sale at MicroCenter for $250...

Win8 no longer allows adjustment to desktop elements. Below is a reg to minimize border width and to slim the scroll bars. Save to reg file and import. Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00 ;comment here [HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Control Panel\Desktop\WindowMetrics] "BorderWidth"="0"...

To preface, I know what WinSxS' functions are, why it exists, and the prevailing advice of "not to touch it." But its main premise--cheap, unlimited disk space--is not true for space-constrained flash devices, and for Win2Go USB keys. In Vista SP1, there was a util to compact WinSxS. Is there a...

Some Google reps had claimed that Google would cross-ship advance replacements for RMAs from the Play Store. We would all like to find out if it's true. Those who are RMA'ing defective units from their Play Store orders, please share your findings.

This is for the USA. For other areas, select from drop-down box: http://support.google.com/googleplay/bin/answer.py?hl=en&answer=2411741&topic=2453057&ctx=topic Up to 15 days: refund (15% restocking fee, more if user-caused damage), replacement (if defective), pre-paid UPS shipping...

I would like to request a forum for the care and feeding of the Asus Transformer Infinity: http://eee.asus.com/eeepad/transformer-infinity/features/ The Asus Transformer Infinity will be the best Android tablet available this year. It will be one of only two Android tabs with 1080p resolution...

At this point, I think the Nexus tab deserves at least one thread, since there isn't a forum for it yet. It's important, since it will be an official Google tablet; Asus is making it, so it has distant ties to the Prime. Additionally, it'll have Jelly Bean, so we can talk about that here. Launch...

I would like to request a forum for the care and feeding of the Asus Transformer TF300T: http://amazon.com/Transformer-TF300-T-B1-BL-10-1-Inch-Tablet/dp/B007P4YAPK The Asus Transformer TF300T is the first quad-core Android tablet that is widely available. Unlike its predecessor, the Prime, the...

I'm looking for a direct-printing app like Acer Print. From the Acer Iconia A510 manual (here), you can print directly via USB cable or through your home wifi network. The list of supported printers is extensive, numbering in the thousands. Printer list is attached below. Pointer to other...

Acer Print looks to be a big boon for Android printing. From the Acer Iconia A510 manual, here, http://global-download.acer.com/GDFiles/Document/User%20Manual/User%20Manual_Acer_1.0_A_A.zip?acerid=634685991372961583&Step1=Tablet&Step2=ICONIA%20TAB&Step3=A510&OS=a09&LC=en&BC=Acer&SC=PA_6 you...

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I don't regurgitate blog pieces as a rule, but this was kinda funny... :) http://news.cnet.com/8301-13924_3-57399321-64/some-people-dont-have-a-clue-as-to-why-they-need-the-new-ipad/ No, no snotty "iSheep" comment from me. I fully believe that people are the same regardless of whatever toys...

There've been a fair number of positive results with the Vulcan Nerve Pinch, so this is to quantify the findings. I can't edit the poll, but please take "permanent" to mean 2 days of regular use. So if a single application works for at least 2 days, then vote this, else vote temporary. If...

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