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[Q] Buy hd7 or wait to see what happens at Ces?

I lost my current phone if it matter?

I know how you feel.
It would be pretty awful to lay out the money or lock into a contract only to hear info about a new device next week...
Would also like to know if there a re any rumours although I would be surprised if anything was released this soon. Would be a bit unfair on current WP7 users.

it always depands on you... how much u need a phone, and what phone you are looking at...
those models which will be launched in CES should be leaked by now...
i am using HD7 since launch and i cant be more happy with the device... i came from TP2 and i was looking for a Keyboard device, but there were none, so i got the biggest screen and it took me some time to get used to the on screen keyboard but now i am flying...
why HD7 as HTC is THE COMPANY which only makes PDA... i will looking at dell venue pro as well, however it has so many issues and its not even sold in asia...

truffle1234 said:
it always depands on you... how much u need a phone, and what phone you are looking at...
those models which will be launched in CES should be leaked by now...
i am using HD7 since launch and i cant be more happy with the device... i came from TP2 and i was looking for a Keyboard device, but there were none, so i got the biggest screen and it took me some time to get used to the on screen keyboard but now i am flying...
why HD7 as HTC is THE COMPANY which only makes PDA... i will looking at dell venue pro as well, however it has so many issues and its not even sold in asia...
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It is sold in Asia, at least in India it is. BTW, I had a few questions....apart from all the GOOD things...i wanted to know if I buy it in India, will I get everything working...like the HTC Hub, the (lovely) weather tab, the (beautiful) Zune Music PLayer with the Artist pics in the background...etc...any help is appreciated...

i'd wait last thing you want to do is by hd7 only for some super ameoled dual core super w7phone to be announced

CES is two days away. Wait.

Yes, wait. Then maybe in three months or some they will release new device that was presented there and when they do, new phones will be presented. And then you will wait forever to get new phone. It's stupid to wait. World won't wait for you...

Niiceg said:
Yes, wait. Then maybe in three months or some they will release new device that was presented there and when they do, new phones will be presented. And then you will wait forever to get new phone. It's stupid to wait. World won't wait for you...
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This.
If you wait for CES you may aswell then wait a month for MWC
Then when something is finally released that was announced there, something else will be announced.
Then do you wait for that? Because if you do something else will be announced when that's released...

@ OP
why opened two thread for same discussion?????
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=10303180&postcount=1

You could wait, but just because a phone is announced at the CES doesn't mean you can get it next week..(you say you lost your phone op )

I believe a GalaxyS phone is coming on Tmobile soon (like the Samsung Focus on ATT). Super Amoled screen, hummingbird and thinner/lighter phone on a more realistic size (4" is better than anything bigger IMO)
If CES is in two days, well lets see if that phone is announced, ATT just dropped the Focus price to half (now $99) I am assuming to take out the fanfare associated with the other carriers bringing out their versions. ATT did screw the pooch by not advertizing the Focus at all.

GalaxyS has been available through TMO for some time now. It just goes by the name Vibrant.

Support for Over the air upgrandes???

Hi all, as far as you know will this unit support the "over the air" software upgrade that other and less expensive devices already are said to support?
Thanks
Ps. I have an hd2 running windows mobile and I'm getting tired to soft reset the unit almost once a day. I saw android is really stable compared to win mobile 6.5 so I'd like to switch. I must confess, the only thing that prevents me from doing so is the lack of an offline gps navigator like tomtom, the best one.

No one really knows if there will be OTA updates.
Why dont you try flashing android on your HD2? Look in the HD2 section here on XDA.

Thanks, but I can't afford to brick my pda...

Yes there is an OTA menu

Thanks it would be a pity not having this possibility in such a device! But I'm doing a consideration: is it worth it to spend all this money when technology and most of all Android's development is bringing innovation at such a pace? I mean, one can buy a cheaper X3, Huawei. It should work without flaws and would mount the same os...what do you think?

Buying cutting edge stuff is always going to cost lots.
The differences between handsets aren't really that great. If you're worried about money, wait until this handset and others are released and buy one of the current handsets which will probably be reduced.

tatwamasi said:
Buying cutting edge stuff is always going to cost lots.
The differences between handsets aren't really that great. If you're worried about money, wait until this handset and others are released and buy one of the current handsets which will probably be reduced.
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That was close to my philosophy, I mean when I bought my first pda in 1999 I wanted it top notch in order to last and I kept it until 2004 when I bought another pda top of the line. It lasted until last September when came the HD2. It is a beautiful machine but all of a sudden it seems to be old compared to all those android that are coming out with a continuous flow and I cannot stand anymore all those necessary soft resets and strange behaviours....
So probably it's time to spend the less possible and chose pda like to new X3 huawei, with all inside, ota and gingerbread. Mind changes and this is the case...

Android's too fast moving to really have anything be future proof. Check out the G1/Dream, released October 2008, Nexus S, December 2010.
Big difference. Admittedly the difference between the Nexus One and Nexus S isn't that great but it seems that they're 2nd Gen devices while this Dual Core stuff might be what you could call the third Gen.
Wether they are or not it'll be unlikely that anything you purchase today running Android will look anything but prehistoric in five years time.
As for your HD2 being a PDA, what do you need? Any phone will do what a PDA did ten years ago.

Well I call pda all those devices cause I saw them being introduced in the market more than ten years ago. I use the hd2 for push email, contact sync ota, calendar ota, sat navigation, documents in excel and word, sms sending via web with jacksms, web surfing and LOTS of other thing, among them, safe storage of sensitive data.
I still call them pda cause that's what they have been created for. Now they can communicate and even call, or allow you a call...but the core is that.
Nice chat.
Have a good evening, must go to bed now.

Yes. i used OTA for upgrading, yesterday.

There's also an LG updater Application which will check and install updates. So I guess both bases are covered.
//Dave

Providing it works.
FOTA updates are not working for the T-Mobile branded unit. Comes back with validation error.

yyhoney said:
Yes. i used OTA for upgrading, yesterday.
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From 2.2.1 to 2.2.2 I guess??

[Q]Any development updates?

I haven't heard ANYTHING in the past few weeks about ICS, it's status, the work anyone else is doing (except Leo and Xron) or even the possibility of any updates to the beta we're on now. I've heard rumours of a min Jan launch for ICS on our TP, but can anyone else confirm?

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And the only rule.
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Yes yes their one silly rule of not asking about when it's done. I didn't ask just about CM specifically, I also stated "the work anyone else is doing". I'm just looking for people keeping their ears to the ground and hearing things about whatever might be going on from whomever.

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I haven't heard ANYTHING in the past few weeks about ICS, it's status, the work anyone else is doing (except Leo and Xron) or even the possibility of any updates to the beta we're on now. I've heard rumours of a min Jan launch for ICS on our TP, but can anyone else confirm?
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http://twitter.com/#!/dalingrin/status/148950793855315970
likely an CM7 update after christmas to fix a few minor things.
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That's all we know for now. Hope that their work on ICS is so successfull that they literally have no time to post about updates

The vB2.8 Xron thread in the device forum has Leo talking all the time about how he's getting other really great devs involved. I'm sure 2.9 will be out soon, but CM9 is a different story.
Devs are always hard at work. They like to tinker... Patience is key. As for right now, Xron is good enough for me. I use it every day. Can do anything with it besides Skype (although I really haven't tried that yet).
"A little nonsense, now and then, is relished by the wisest men."

we have a very good xron rom so it's not difficult to wait few months for ics)
If you want to stay tuned , check dalingrin's twitter and cm's site.

Xron is pretty awesome. I'm thinking about getting a native android tablet like a Galaxy Tab 10.1 (someone is selling a brand new one for $300) and just selling this Touchpad. Maybe I'll wait it out and see. Has anyone had any issues with the casing cracking on their touchpad? What can I do to get warranty?
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L33t Masta said:
Xron is pretty awesome. I'm thinking about getting a native android tablet like a Galaxy Tab 10.1 (someone is selling a brand new one for $300) and just selling this Touchpad. Maybe I'll wait it out and see. Has anyone had any issues with the casing cracking on their touchpad? What can I do to get warranty?
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i will buy your touchpad if you decide to sell... I know a few devs ready and willing to buy it. This will have ICS long before Galaxy will have a good working one.
It will be a little bit for ICS. It's being worked on by whom I consider the best in the industry. Problem is we have NO GOOGLE or HP support for the touchpad. Then top it off we have a dual boot situation. Tonight I booted webOS for the first time in a month. That lasted an hour then back to android.
There is no way in Hell I would consider giving up my touchpad. No other tablet will have dual boot with two fantastic operating systems along with one that has native beats leaving the door cracked open for beats in android.
But, if you can't wait, name the price and what type of TP you have.
Thanks,
~leo

rule number one:
You don't talk about Fight Club.

Leoisright said:
i will buy your touchpad if you decide to sell... I know a few devs ready and willing to buy it. This will have ICS long before Galaxy will have a good working one.
It will be a little bit for ICS. It's being worked on by whom I consider the best in the industry. Problem is we have NO GOOGLE or HP support for the touchpad. Then top it off we have a dual boot situation. Tonight I booted webOS for the first time in a month. That lasted an hour then back to android.
There is no way in Hell I would consider giving up my touchpad. No other tablet will have dual boot with two fantastic operating systems along with one that has native beats leaving the door cracked open for beats in android.
But, if you can't wait, name the price and what type of TP you have.
Thanks,
~leo
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It's a 32 GB wifi Touchpad. I'm having a lot of issues with the casing getting cracks along the speakers and charging port. HP better warranty this. Apparently it's happened to a lot of people. Like I said, I don't know what I'm going to do yet. It works alright right now, a little on the heavy side and I have a few android phones I can sell to make up the $300 someone wants for their brand new never opened Galaxy Tab 10.1. I bought the HP Touchpad knowing that because WebOS was linux based that Android would be possible eventually. It's just development is moving a long a little too slowly. That's not including your ROM though, Leo. You're doing some awesome work for the tablet and in fact am the only reason why I'm holding on to it this long. But eventually the weight thing might be the swaying factor and the fact that a naively supported device is going to have so many less issues and small problems.
We'll see what I decide to do. I have someone looking at a few phones I threw up for sale and what HP says about the warranty on this thing. Max I would make you pay? The original $157.50 I paid for it plus shipping.

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It's a 32 GB wifi Touchpad. I'm having a lot of issues with the casing getting cracks along the speakers and charging port. HP better warranty this. Apparently it's happened to a lot of people. Like I said, I don't know what I'm going to do yet. It works alright right now, a little on the heavy side and I have a few android phones I can sell to make up the $300 someone wants for their brand new never opened Galaxy Tab 10.1. I bought the HP Touchpad knowing that because WebOS was linux based that Android would be possible eventually. It's just development is moving a long a little too slowly. That's not including your ROM though, Leo. You're doing some awesome work for the tablet and in fact am the only reason why I'm holding on to it this long. But eventually the weight thing might be the swaying factor and the fact that a naively supported device is going to have so many less issues and small problems.
We'll see what I decide to do. I have someone looking at a few phones I threw up for sale and what HP says about the warranty on this thing. Max I would make you pay? The original $157.50 I paid for it plus shipping.
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well the cracks around the speakers is cosmetic. Contact HP Support they will replace the casing.
I had the same issue with my TP. The customer support was good. They sent me a return box and label. All you have to do is to pack you TP as per instructions and drop it at nearby UPS store. I received the repaired TP within a week.
Act fast before the warranty expires.

Do you really expect these guys to be working on this much over Christmas? They have lives too, you know. Xron has become a great ROM lately as well and is getting new releases all the time. I'm sure ICS will be out some time this month.

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It's a 32 GB wifi Touchpad. I'm having a lot of issues with the casing getting cracks along the speakers and charging port. HP better warranty this. Apparently it's happened to a lot of people. Like I said, I don't know what I'm going to do yet. It works alright right now, a little on the heavy side and I have a few android phones I can sell to make up the $300 someone wants for their brand new never opened Galaxy Tab 10.1. I bought the HP Touchpad knowing that because WebOS was linux based that Android would be possible eventually. It's just development is moving a long a little too slowly. That's not including your ROM though, Leo. You're doing some awesome work for the tablet and in fact am the only reason why I'm holding on to it this long. But eventually the weight thing might be the swaying factor and the fact that a naively supported device is going to have so many less issues and small problems.
We'll see what I decide to do. I have someone looking at a few phones I threw up for sale and what HP says about the warranty on this thing. Max I would make you pay? The original $157.50 I paid for it plus shipping.
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If you want Android get an Android tablet,even Dalingrin said so himself. There are no promises with the Touchpad, even CM7 at its current state is already further from what we were supposed to get with the Touchpad
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L33t Masta said:
It's a 32 GB wifi Touchpad. I'm having a lot of issues with the casing getting cracks along the speakers and charging port. HP better warranty this. Apparently it's happened to a lot of people. Like I said, I don't know what I'm going to do yet. It works alright right now, a little on the heavy side and I have a few android phones I can sell to make up the $300 someone wants for their brand new never opened Galaxy Tab 10.1. I bought the HP Touchpad knowing that because WebOS was linux based that Android would be possible eventually. It's just development is moving a long a little too slowly. That's not including your ROM though, Leo. You're doing some awesome work for the tablet and in fact am the only reason why I'm holding on to it this long. But eventually the weight thing might be the swaying factor and the fact that a naively supported device is going to have so many less issues and small problems.
We'll see what I decide to do. I have someone looking at a few phones I threw up for sale and what HP says about the warranty on this thing. Max I would make you pay? The original $157.50 I paid for it plus shipping.
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Let me know. I will take it..
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KaliKot said:
If you want Android get an Android tablet,even Dalingrin said so himself. There are no promises with the Touchpad, even CM7 at its current state is already further from what we were supposed to get with the Touchpad
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This post alone kind of freaks me out...
And Leo: I'll let you know. I'm gonna call HP tomorrow and see if I can get it fixed.

Can't wait for ics on tp and being able to use all tablet apps.
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My contacts tell me that making ICS for the Touchpad is almost like starting over. They have to get the drivers and all the goodies fixed before anything even close to stable can be released. It's sort of like when we waited for Gingerbread to come out. Man, it seemed like it took forever, but it was WELL worth the wait.
Patience, young ones.

Well I called HP and told them that it's cracking. They said they're going to send me a box that I can send the Touchpad back in and they'll fix the casing or give me a new one. I think I might end up getting it replaced, not touching it for fear of possible cracking AGAIN and wait to see what we're gonna get with ICS. Since we have all month to wait anyway it's a good time to send this Touchpad back to get it replaced. I just need to make sure I uninstall all the android based stuff and reset partitions so they don't see what I did.

why would anyone care about the TouchPad when new tablets are coming out

Galaxy Tab S 8.4 - 372 MB Update

Just turned on the tablet and update available , Anybody else received it yet ?
Update .. still on 5.0.2 , looks like a few system updates , Build No - T700XXU1BOL1

this tab is an absolute MESS on 5.0.2. it's hands down the laggiest samsung device i've ever used. seeing how 5.1.1 fixed my note 4 drastically, these idiots better hurry their asses and get 5.1.1 to the Tab S already. i don't even care about 6.0..i just want a damn tablet that acts like a $400 piece of hardware rather thna a $50 walmart tablet.

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this tab is an absolute MESS on 5.0.2. it's hands down the laggiest samsung device i've ever used. seeing how 5.1.1 fixed my note 4 drastically, these idiots better hurry their asses and get 5.1.1 to the Tab S already. i don't even care about 6.0..i just want a damn tablet that acts like a $400 piece of hardware rather thna a $50 walmart tablet.
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I agree it can be sluggish at times , would have been nice if the update gave the option to completely remove the bloatware they loaded it with too.

Well that's odd, mine won't find the update. I've never had this problem with any of the past updates. I'll keep trying.
I'm very pleased with my tablet after the last update. I sure hope this one is also an improvement. At the very least I hope it doesn't break anything.

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Well that's odd, mine won't find the update. I've never had this problem with any of the past updates. I'll keep trying.
I'm very pleased with my tablet after the last update. I sure hope this one is also an improvement. At the very least I hope it doesn't break anything.
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Have you tried getting the update through Kies ? I'm in the U.K and the O.T.A update came as a surprise

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Well that's odd, mine won't find the update. I've never had this problem with any of the past updates. I'll keep trying.
I'm very pleased with my tablet after the last update. I sure hope this one is also an improvement. At the very least I hope it doesn't break anything.
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I don't see the update either.

I took delivery of a S 8.4 just yesterday and there was a 372mb OTA update out of the box. I was a bit sad to see that the device is still on 5.02 because it isn't the best. My Note4 ran like a dog until 5.1.1 as you all know. A great tablet all round though and I'm hugely pleased as I returned an Nvidia K1 Shield after 4 days due to hilariously poor battery life.

Question Has anyone tried flashing TWRP for the Tab S7+ on the Tab S8+?

I've seen a bunch of people having success with rooting the Tab S8U using Tab S7+ root guides. I've asked some of these people if rooting the Tab S8+ using the Tab S7+ guides would garner success, and most people are saying that it would. However, I'm not sure if anyone has tried flashing TWRP made for the Tab S7+ on the Tab S8+ or Tab S8U.
Has anyone attempted to do this? Are there compatibility issues you have to deal with? Does it just not work all, making backups with TWRP on the Tab S8 line isn't possible yet, and we only have root for now? Any advice or input would be greatly appreciated!

Fair question, but I wouldn't ever flash anything that's not made specifically for the device. Hopefully, someone else would have a more specific answer.

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Fair question, but I wouldn't ever flash anything that's not made specifically for the device. Hopefully, someone else would have a more specific answer.
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Well, I've managed to find some firmware for the SM-X800 XAR. So, when my S8+ comes, I'll try and see if rooting it the Tab S7+ way, vbmeta_disabled image and samsung multidisabler zip and all, will bare any sort of positive result. If not, thank god I have some firmware to flash, lol.

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Well, I've managed to find some firmware for the SM-X800 XAR. So, when my S8+ comes, I'll try and see if rooting it the Tab S7+ way, vbmeta_disabled image and samsung multidisabler zip and all, will bare any sort of positive result. If not, thank god I have some firmware to flash, lol.
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You mean SM-X900, correct? I just want to make sure you got the correct firmware.

roirraW edor ehT said:
You mean SM-X900, correct? I just want to make sure you got the correct firmware.
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Isn't the Tab S8+ X800 and the S8U is X900? I'm not planning on trying this on an S8U.

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Isn't the Tab S8+ X800 and the S8U is X900? I'm not planning on trying this on an S8U.
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My mistake, thank you. I need more coffee!

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My mistake, thank you. I need more coffee!
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Haha no worries. When the Tab S8+ comes, I'll try this out, and post the results (if any).

SavXL said:
I've seen a bunch of people having success with rooting the Tab S8U using Tab S7+ root guides. I've asked some of these people if rooting the Tab S8+ using the Tab S7+ guides would garner success, and most people are saying that it would. However, I'm not sure if anyone has tried flashing TWRP made for the Tab S7+ on the Tab S8+ or Tab S8U.
Has anyone attempted to do this? Are there compatibility issues you have to deal with? Does it just not work all, making backups with TWRP on the Tab S8 line isn't possible yet, and we only have root for now? Any advice or input would be greatly appreciated!
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Flashing the TWRP of another device, on a different device, is probably one of the stupidest things one could try. Unless, of course, they just want to see if it would work and are willing to risk a softbrick. And just in case you're wondering, a softbrick is the most probable result of such an attempt, I've never seen this kind of thing succeed, either by my own tests or the reports of others.
It's always best to use a TWRP that is designed specifically for the device you plan to use it on.
Disclaimer: I own a Tab S7+, but not any of the Tab S8 variants. I just noticed you had posted in the Tab S7(+) subforums, and I responded a few times.
So, which tab did you choose to buy? Or have you not decided yet? I know you mentioned something about eBay, I just kind of assumed you bought something from there.

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Disclaimer: I own a Tab S7+, but not any of the Tab S8 variants. I just noticed you had posted in the Tab S7(+) subforums, and I responded a few times.
So, which tab did you choose to buy?
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Haha no worries. When the Tab S8+ comes, I'll try this out, and post the results (if any).
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Flashing the TWRP of another device, on a different device, is probably one of the stupidest things one could try. Unless, of course, they just want to see if it would work and are willing to risk a softbrick. And just in case you're wondering, a softbrick is the most probable result of such an attempt, I've never seen this kind of thing succeed, either by my own tests or the reports of others.
It's always best to use a TWRP that is designed specifically for the device you plan to use it on.
Disclaimer: I own a Tab S7+, but not any of the Tab S8 variants. I just noticed you had posted in the Tab S7(+) subforums, and I responded a few times.
So, which tab did you choose to buy? Or have you not decided yet? I know you mentioned something about eBay, I just kind of assumed you bought something from there.
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I did end up getting an S7+ but I'm going to be selling the one I have for a new S8+. The better CPU, GPU, and cameras turned out to be something I needed for the things I'm trying to do with it.

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I did end up getting an S7+ but I'm going to be selling the one I have for a new S8+. The better CPU, GPU, and cameras turned out to be something I needed for the things I'm trying to do with it.
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I'm happy with my Tab S7+, plenty powerful for what I do. My only gripe is that the 512GB storage/8GB RAM variants can't also have a 5G slot. Mine is the WiFi only model. That alone isn't enough to make me want to upgrade, though.
As much as I like the Tab S8 specs, it appears that the screen is nearly 15". That's almost laptop-sized. A bit too big and bulky for a tablet if you ask me. I wouldn't automatically not buy it just because of that, but anything larger than 15" is kind of a no-go. At that point I might as well carry a laptop with me.

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I'm happy with my Tab S7+, plenty powerful for what I do. My only gripe is that the 512GB storage/8GB RAM variants can't also have a 5G slot. Mine is the WiFi only model. That alone isn't enough to make me want to upgrade, though.
As much as I like the Tab S8 specs, it appears that the screen is nearly 15". That's almost laptop-sized. A bit too big and bulky for a tablet if you ask me. I wouldn't automatically not buy it just because of that, but anything larger than 15" is kind of a no-go. At that point I might as well carry a laptop with me.
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Nah I'm not getting the Ultra for that very reason. It's a little too big and heavy for my needs. Not to mention that I really don't need 16GB of ram for what I need to do nowadays. The CPU and GPU is more than enough.
Edit: The S8+'s better CPU and GPU is more than enough.

Update: Won the bid for a brand new Tab S8+ with the slim keyboard cover for less than MSRP. It should be coming around April 2nd. Will keep y'all posted.

SavXL said:
Update: Won the bid for a brand new Tab S8+ with the slim keyboard cover for less than MSRP. It should be coming around April 2nd. Will keep y'all posted.
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How much, compared to normal retail pricing? I wouldn't expect it to be much cheaper, considering this device is a hot product and new to the market. And sellers will naturally want to maximize profits on this kind of thing. Leave it to capitalism to bring out the greed in humanity. Unfortunately, its' competing economic philosophies are largely failures as history has proven, so it's not like we have better options.

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How much, compared to normal retail pricing? I wouldn't expect it to be much cheaper, considering this device is a hot product and new to the market. And sellers will naturally want to maximize profits on this kind of thing. Leave it to capitalism to bring out the greed in humanity. Unfortunately, its' competing economic philosophies are largely failures as history has proven, so it's not like we have better options.
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About $870. Before taxes and shipping (mostly taxes) bumped the price up, I won the bid at $793. A pretty decent deal considering the tablet itself is $900 MSRP (iirc). Not to mention the included slim keyboard case which is $160 (iirc). I don't plan on using the keyboard case it came with except for maybe the cover. I care about the keyboard itself less since it doesn't have the trackpad, and I use that a lot. I'm most likely just gonna flip the sealed keyboard case on another site (at MSRP ofc since scalping is an awful thing to do).

Update: Tablet is in transit and the estimated arrival time still says April 2, but the city the tablet's coming from is only a little more than an hour away from mine. So, it may show up earlier than that. I'll keep you guys posted.

SavXL said:
Update: Tablet is in transit and the estimated arrival time still says April 2, but the city the tablet's coming from is only a little more than an hour away from mine. So, it may show up earlier than that. I'll keep you guys posted.
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Yeah, that's happened to me too. Sometimes the delivery happened quicker than the stated date. But on one occasion I watched as my package's starting point (less than 8 miles from where I live) suddenly changed to NY, Florida, Texas, Nevada, Oregon, then finally it came to my city. As it turns out, they were air-transporting it around the US. I was furious, that delivery took 5 days longer than the stated date. I think someone somewhere made a mistake.

Update: It arrived today! I'm very excited to see if this little experiment of mine will work. I'm going to try it tomorrow. See you guys then!

SavXL said:
Update: It arrived today! I'm very excited to see if this little experiment of mine will work. I'm going to try it tomorrow. See you guys then!
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Trust me, it won't. But you can try anyway. Be ready to reflash your stock recovery or even a full stock firmware, once you see that I'm correct.

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Trust me, it won't. But you can try anyway. Be ready to reflash your stock recovery or even a full stock firmware, once you see that I'm correct.
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It's probably not gonna work, and I do have firmware ready to flash the tablet back to a factory state. It would be incredible if it did since it's not made for the Tab S8+, but I won't hold my breath.