Hi, it's about time for me to do an upgrade, my TF Prime is dying, just random lags and can't handle most new apps well anymore. Was looking at Google Nexus 10 and others including Win8 tablets, but deciding to perhaps give TF series another try. A few questions for people that updated from TF201 (or early devices) to TF701:
1. The speaker, is it louder on TF701, the same, or softer?
2. The headphone jack: is it improved in terms of how tight it holds the connector? The TF201 headphone jack is so loose it always falls out
3. Is it thicker or thinner than the TF201? And weight?
4. Does the device slow after a considerable amount of use? I was really happy with my TF201 initially but it's been slowing like crazy these days
5. Docking issues: seems to be the most talked about one here, is it still a big problem, or does new shipments fix it?
Much thanks in advance.
david90531 said:
Hi, it's about time for me to do an upgrade, my TF Prime is dying, just random lags and can't handle most new apps well anymore. Was looking at Google Nexus 10 and others including Win8 tablets, but deciding to perhaps give TF series another try. A few questions for people that updated from TF201 (or early devices) to TF701:
1. The speaker, is it louder on TF701, the same, or softer?
2. The headphone jack: is it improved in terms of how tight it holds the connector? The TF201 headphone jack is so loose it always falls out
3. Is it thicker or thinner than the TF201? And weight?
4. Does the device slow after a considerable amount of use? I was really happy with my TF201 initially but it's been slowing like crazy these days
5. Docking issues: seems to be the most talked about one here, is it still a big problem, or does new shipments fix it?
Much thanks in advance.
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1. Probably little louder
2. It is ok
3. Thinner I think (compare the specs on Asus website)
4. No
5. New shipments with production month 2013.11 or later must be ok. We are wating for confirmation about this from users.
Snah001 said:
1. Probably little louder
2. It is ok
3. Thinner I think (compare the specs on Asus website)
4. No
5. New shipments with production month 2013.11 or later must be ok. We are wating for confirmation about this from users.
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Thanks for the reply, more inputs from others would be much appreciated
So did Asus claim that the newer productions fixed the issue, or we are just being optimistic about it?
david90531 said:
Hi, it's about time for me to do an upgrade, my TF Prime is dying, just random lags and can't handle most new apps well anymore. Was looking at Google Nexus 10 and others including Win8 tablets, but deciding to perhaps give TF series another try. A few questions for people that updated from TF201 (or early devices) to TF701:
1. The speaker, is it louder on TF701, the same, or softer?
2. The headphone jack: is it improved in terms of how tight it holds the connector? The TF201 headphone jack is so loose it always falls out
3. Is it thicker or thinner than the TF201? And weight?
4. Does the device slow after a considerable amount of use? I was really happy with my TF201 initially but it's been slowing like crazy these days
5. Docking issues: seems to be the most talked about one here, is it still a big problem, or does new shipments fix it?
Much thanks in advance.
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1. The speaker, is it louder on TF701, the same, or softer? Sounds better to me - richer
2. The headphone jack: is it improved in terms of how tight it holds the connector? The TF201 headphone jack is so loose it always falls outNo probs with mine
3. Is it thicker or thinner than the TF201? And weight? I would say that docked it is thicker than the prime.
4. Does the device slow after a considerable amount of use? I was really happy with my TF201 initially but it's been slowing like crazy these days No where near as bad as other devices but I think it is the 2GB of ram that fixes that issue
5. Docking issues: seems to be the most talked about one here, is it still a big problem, or does new shipments fix it? Mine from 2013/10 had a loose dock. Connection was fine but I have RMA'd it to get a better dock
One change that you did not mention is the microSD card slot. It's much improved in the 700 and 701. Previously on the 100 and 201 models, an inserted microSD card would protrude by a few millimeters, making it susceptible to to being bumped and accidentally ejected (and lost!). On the more recent devices with the new and improved iteration of the slot, microSD cards are now completely flush with the shell. Accidental ejection is now all but impossible.
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1. The speaker, is it louder on TF701, the same, or softer? Sounds better to me - richer
2. The headphone jack: is it improved in terms of how tight it holds the connector? The TF201 headphone jack is so loose it always falls outNo probs with mine
3. Is it thicker or thinner than the TF201? And weight? I would say that docked it is thicker than the prime.
4. Does the device slow after a considerable amount of use? I was really happy with my TF201 initially but it's been slowing like crazy these days No where near as bad as other devices but I think it is the 2GB of ram that fixes that issue
5. Docking issues: seems to be the most talked about one here, is it still a big problem, or does new shipments fix it? Mine from 2013/10 had a loose dock. Connection was fine but I have RMA'd it to get a better dock
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Thanks! Yes when I saw the 2GB RAM I was much relieved, they should've done that for the Prime... good to hear.
Too bad they had to sacrifice the weight and thinness for the power though.
But I think I'm still positive about this machine, just need to hear even more about the dock. I guess in the worst case I can always just RMA it. Is there a possibility that they won't let me exchange for a better dock?
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One change that you did not mention is the microSD card slot. It's much improved in the 700 and 701. Previously on the 100 and 201 models, an inserted microSD card would protrude by a few millimeters, making it susceptible to to being bumped and accidentally ejected (and lost!). On the more recent devices with the new and improved iteration of the slot, microSD cards are now completely flush with the shell. Accidental ejection is now all but impossible.
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Oh that's right, I have read something about the improved slot for microSD. That is good to hear, thanks for the note :good:
Just got new 701, Date 2013.11
I have only few hours, and after semi detailed inspection, everything seems to be OK. Dock doesn't disconnect, even before update was working fine. Headphone jack works as one would expect, no issue to report. No problems with front glass panel. Fingers crossed it stays that way.
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Just got new 701, Date 2013.11
I have only few hours, and after semi detailed inspection, everything seems to be OK. Dock doesn't disconnect, even before update was working fine. Headphone jack works as one would expect, no issue to report. No problems with front glass panel. Fingers crossed it stays that way.
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Does the tab sit firmly in the dock hinge with no lateral flex when you open and close from the full open position?
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Does the tab sit firmly in the dock hinge with no lateral flex when you open and close from the full open position?
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I don't know exactly what do you mean by lateral flex. Tablet is somewhat loose in the hinge, but that seems to be design, and it 'works' same way as i saw in some videos. I can lift tablet few degrees from closed position before hinge on the dock starts to rotate. If you mean if it twists in the hinge along axis, then only little bit, and it is because of loose nature of the hinge. If you mean something completely different then please make me some very basic diagram or something, I'll try.
However, i discovered some very strange phenomenon with this tablet. It maybe well known effect, but i see it for the first time and it is somewhat hard to describe.
Before, i had only TF101 and it has plastic back. This model has brushed aluminum back. When i trace my finger on the metal surface of tablet's back, i feel subtle... resonance, rumble (?) in my fingertip. Not sure how to describe it. It only occurs when tablet is in the dock and charging from charger, and i have to move fingertip over surface, simply touching surface is not working. I really hope this thing is not possessed.
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I don't know exactly what do you mean by lateral flex. Tablet is somewhat loose in the hinge, but that seems to be design, and it 'works' same way as i saw in some videos. I can lift tablet few degrees from closed position before hinge on the dock starts to rotate. If you mean if it twists in the hinge along axis, then only little bit, and it is because of loose nature of the hinge. If you mean something completely different then please make me some very basic diagram or something, I'll try.
However, i discovered some very strange phenomenon with this tablet. It maybe well known effect, but i see it for the first time and it is somewhat hard to describe.
Before, i had only TF101 and it has plastic back. This model has brushed aluminum back. When i trace my finger on the metal surface of tablet's back, i feel subtle... resonance, rumble (?) in my fingertip. Not sure how to describe it. It only occurs when tablet is in the dock and charging from charger, and i have to move fingertip over surface, simply touching surface is not working. I really hope this thing is not possessed.
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Unfortunately sounds like Asus haven't fixed the loose hinge on the 11 models then.
The resonance is because the device is not earthed. Happens on metal laptops as well as on my TF201 and TF700 as well. Not much you can do about it
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Unfortunately sounds like Asus haven't fixed the loose hinge on the 11 models then.
The resonance is because the device is not earthed. Happens on metal laptops as well as on my TF201 and TF700 as well. Not much you can do about it
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yes it is loose, but it wont loose contact with the dock, and it sounds worse than it really is. but i guess it's a matter of personal opinion.
anyway, thanks for 'resonance' explanation, going to cancel exorcist now
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I don't know exactly what do you mean by lateral flex. Tablet is somewhat loose in the hinge, but that seems to be design, and it 'works' same way as i saw in some videos. I can lift tablet few degrees from closed position before hinge on the dock starts to rotate. If you mean if it twists in the hinge along axis, then only little bit, and it is because of loose nature of the hinge. If you mean something completely different then please make me some very basic diagram or something, I'll try.
However, i discovered some very strange phenomenon with this tablet. It maybe well known effect, but i see it for the first time and it is somewhat hard to describe.
Before, i had only TF101 and it has plastic back. This model has brushed aluminum back. When i trace my finger on the metal surface of tablet's back, i feel subtle... resonance, rumble (?) in my fingertip. Not sure how to describe it. It only occurs when tablet is in the dock and charging from charger, and i have to move fingertip over surface, simply touching surface is not working. I really hope this thing is not possessed.
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Haha yes, that was the case for TF201 too and I guess with all the brushed aluminum spin finish products. The first time I felt it I thought my tablet was vibrating non-stop, so I got a bit worried. Its' a strange feeling
I was also wondering, with the updated specs (esp. improved WIFI and 2GB RAM), is the browsing experience much improved now? Is it comparable to other major tablets like Nexus 7, iPad Air and Surface 2? Because that's one of the major let down for me on the TF201, browsing experience is simply awful especially after a long time usage, the 1GB RAM and crappy Wifi just won't do, no matter what browser I use.
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I was also wondering, with the updated specs (esp. improved WIFI and 2GB RAM), is the browsing experience much improved now? Is it comparable to other major tablets like Nexus 7, iPad Air and Surface 2? Because that's one of the major let down for me on the TF201, browsing experience is simply awful especially after a long time usage, the 1GB RAM and crappy Wifi just won't do, no matter what browser I use.
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Yes it is however you can easily fix that on the TF201 with CROMi-X which uses browser to ROM. My prime runs faster than the browser here with browser to ram installed.
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I was surprised to not find an active thread on Case/Keyboard combos. I would sure like to hear from others as to the ones you have tried and your findings. I have only tried one thus far and rejected it: it is the IVSO usb combo http://www.amazon.com/Leather-Keybo...464&sr=1-3&keywords=usb+keyboard+case+nexus+7 .
This one was not terrible: the keyboard actually worked fine - I had no loose keys etc and of course no need to switch on bluetooth. The retention method is odd - it uses three mechanical clips to hold the Nexus 7 in place. Unfortunately the unit I received was defective in this regard as the bottom right clip was loose so the nexus 7 weight would cause it to slip and sag. That aside, the 'stand' position worked fine - when typing on the keys it didn't wobble much - actually held its posture ok. The USB plug is a poor match for the rig because the shaft/sleeve of the connector is long for the dimensions of the case, so when plugged in it protrudes a MM or two from the plane of the case. The material of the case and stitching were not handsome - the design is function-driven to put it politely. Shipped it back as defective.
I've read a lot of reviews of several of the other cases and all seem to have mild-to-serious issues but I should like to hear your experience, especially if someone has found one that is terrific.
I have been wondering also if there might be a lucky way to use a larger case/keyboard combo not really made for this unit, for the sake of gaining a tad more room for the keys - maybe one for the ipad mini? We have a mini and picked up an Anker BT-keyboard for it - that keyboard works fine with the Nexus 7 as well as the mini and has a little more room, but for the footprint of the kb, it could have been designed for a better touch-type experience without increasing the size, in my opinion. Its pretty easy to mis-key
Check this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1943275
I have been using it for a couple weeks and would probably give it a 3.5 out of 5. I tried the IVSO and wasn't impressed either.
The pros with the Minisuit Bluetooth
No extra wires
Sync is easy
Compact
Functions as a case
Sturdy (but not aluminum, some were advertised that way)
Not much lag
The cons
I can't seem to get autocorrect to work
You can really only use in landscape (mine topples over when I try portrait)
I think over time the clips might scratch the bezel on my Nexus (I consider this minor)
Overall, it is nice. You can't touch type, but I didn't expect too on a 7 inch keyboard.
goodluck
Nick
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Hi, I read with interest the posts about wobbly (back and forth) docks on the tf101.
My TF700T developed this also after just 1 month.
Aditionally and more seriously perhaps, I noticed it stopped docking securely. I examined both the dock and the tablet and eventually noticed the retaining pin (inside the hole) on the right side of the tablet seems to have broken off due to frequently docking and undocking the two.
Has anyone else seen this?
ive sent it back to Asus who are claiming customer induced damage. This make me very angry bcoz i looked after it like a baby. all i did was use it a lot both docked and undocked.it never left my house. I reckon its a design flaw and eventually all many more of you will notice this.
I have not had this issue after 18+ months of use on my TF101
You may want to ask in the TF700 forum for feedback on that model.
I just started to notice the same thing after 6 months but it's barely noticeable. Also the tf101 was their "affordable / low-end" model so it's to be expected. I would contact them for a replacement.
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I just started to notice the same thing after 6 months but it's barely noticeable. Also the tf101 was their "affordable / low-end" model so it's to be expected. I would contact them for a replacement.
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Mine is the top end 64GB Transformer Infinity. As you say its barely noticeable. However it is insecure and if you combine the fault with the hinge that allows it to rotate too easily under the weigth of a tilted tablet, with the more serious issue of snapped docking pins then I would say there is potential for the two to separate and the tablet to fall and smash!
There IS a problem with the quality control of the docks. Some people have no problems. Some are wobbly. Some, like mine, will not move at all. My TF700/201 dock was so stiff when it arrived that i could see the tablet beginning to flex when trying to close it but the dock was not rotating at all. After un-docking the tablet I couldn't even rotate the docking clamp with my bare hand. Not being one to waste time or money sending things off or trying to return them, I opened up the tablet myself and fixed the problem.
This Transformer Prime video shows you how to take it apart. It's not very difficult.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZwAypkC26Cc
I doubt that anything major with the design has changed for the TF701 dock since the TF700 dock was a re-branded TF201 dock.
Skip to 10:54 in the video and note the two large silver mounting brackets for the dock with 3 screws each holding them down and the silver nuts at the end of the shaft which the docking clamp rotates on.
To adjust the tension on the dock you need to turn the nuts on the ends of the shaft. They provide tension on the docking clamp.
Depending on the tools you have available it will most likely be easier to loosen the three mounting screws on both sides so that you can create a little more room by lifting the docking mechanism up away from the back of the casing to get a good grip on the nuts. I would recommend not taking the screws all the way out of the clamps. That being said, don't try to turn the nuts forcefully without a firm grip on the docking clamp. Just pay attention to whats going on so as not to create another problem whilst fixing this one.
Remember to set both sides as evenly as possible so you're not torquing the face of the tablet with the docking clamp when you close the tablet. I loosened both of mine up and then slowly tightened them until the resistance felt the same. Without the tablet in there it will be very apparent when one side is tighter than the other.
After adjusting the tension, re-tighten the mounting bracket screws on both sides. You can dock the tablet and check to see if you've removed the wobble or lack thereof without putting the keyboard back on.
Once the dock tension is set to your liking you may also want to tape down some coins or washers inside the front of the dock if you have problems with the docked tablet tipping over backwards when set on an incline or with the screen tilted back just to avoid taking the dock apart again later.
Hey folks. Just received this Case/Keyboard combo and figured i would write up a little review.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B007RB10K4/ref=oh_details_o01_s00_i00
I am going to start with my only issue. It was built for 10" tablets so the N7 doesnt make it feel super comfy when the thing is closed up, but the 'suction' pad holds it very securely. I guess my only other problem with it would be that the face of the N7 hits the plastic keys when closed....which isnt an issue probably, but for some reason makes me nervous (easily solved by placing a screen wipe cloth there).
So those things aside.. I must say i am really happy with my purchase. If you place the N7 a little higher up on the suction pad, it makes the overall stability when closed much better. The keyboard works great and has all the working hotkeys (home, back, search, browser, settings, menu, music, music controls, volume, sleep, menu, and the superkey opens googlenow).
Keys are a bit small, but its not slowing me down, although the right shift is the one i usually use and ive missed it a couple times. The suction pad apparently doesnt get 'un-succy' . Its an adhesive rectangle about 6 inches in length and 3.5 inches in height that you can clean and maintain so it stays 'succy'. As i mentioned, I have placed the n7 about 1 inch from the bottom of this pad making the top reach halfway up the back of the tablet, and it's holding great. Also, It leaves no residue on the back of the N7 even though when you are peeling the N7 off it seems like its gotta leave something behind because of how strong it is.
I will be using this setup in class for note taking and feel comfortable leaving my notebook (real and electronic) at home now. (i will be using supernote).
Cannot comment on battery life, but it comes with a charging cable, and has nice sleep functions (sleeps BT after 1 minute of inactivity, and fires right back up with any keypress)
Over all keyboard solidity is great too. And the learning curve for typing on it is basically nonexistant (typed this whole review without hesitation or issue)
I am going to try and switch over to my phone to add some pictures, but let me know if you have any specific questions or want specific photos of anything.
All in all, i highly recommend it and would take it over anything else on the market right now for its sleakness.
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Woah very expensive, you could fine much cheaper bud and not sure if you were intentionally getting the 10inch tablet one but there are products that are for 7 inch tablets as well.
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collinsac24 said:
Woah very expensive, you could fine much cheaper bud and not sure if you were intentionally getting the 10inch tablet one but there are products that are for 7 inch tablets as well.
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Wanted the larger keyboard and I figured I could buy this or the Logitech keyboard and be confident I was buying something nice and not super cheapo quality
that doesn't look strange or anything...................
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that doesn't look strange or anything...................
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LOL, in a strange way it reminds me of a Commodore Pet.
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LOL, in a strange way it reminds me of a Commodore Pet.
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+1 to you good sir,
thanks for the laugh.
I’ve been looking for the official Sony keyboard dock but one version of it is apparently discontinued, while the new version is very hard to find. I found some Japanese eBay sellers and a French version. Both were quite expensive too..more than twice the cost of this Logitech. So i decided to give it a try and so far I’m pretty satisfied.
The keyboard layout itself is very good. I’m used to typing on a Lenovo laptop, but haven’t had any issues yet. The keys are large enough (i have fairly large hands) with good tacticle feedback (although a bit noisy). The buttons are all in the familiar areas, and no surprises which may make you press the wrong one by mistake. Hotkeys on the top which go back to home screen, multitasking, going back, music controls, volume and shutting off the screen. Alt + tab also works for multitasking.
Build quality is okay without being great. It’s all plastic but seems durable enough. It has a great weight to it, which makes it seem more well made and solid. The battery cover seems a little flimsy, but you shouldn’t have to open it very often anyway.
Batteries are 2 AAA ones, would have preferred USB charging. But apparantly they’re supposed to last 2 years, so shouldn’t have to worry about that
Bluetooth pairing is very fast and easy, and haven’t had any issues with latency or losing the connection. It connects fast after you enable/disable BT and after a restart too.
The Z2 sits in the small groove at the front, where it’s rubberized inside for grip and avoiding scratches. Without any cover it sits perfectly and very stable. I’m using the SCR12 cover however, and it can still fit if you expand the cover, as shown on the picture. An added benefit of using it with the cover is that you can adjust the angle a bit, which is not possible using the tablet alone. I tried pushing the tablet quite hard and it fits in there solidly. No chance of falling out at all!
Cons: It’s on the heavy side (probably to keep the tablet stable). Also the keys make more noise than I’d prefer. I have the black version, which has a funky looking green line, where the tablet sits (might not be for everyone ) The on/off switch is on the back, which seems kinda stupid, since you may hit some keys while turning it around.
Pros: Built-in dock to sit the tablet, great keyboard layout and keys. BT works perfectly. Much lower price than the official Sony keyboard (if you can even get your hands on it). Long battery life.
Official site and pictures: http://www.logitech.com/en-gb/product/multi-device-keyboard-k480
Hey thanks for the feedback !
I once ordered K480 thinking it would be the perfect keyboard but ended up sending it back to amazon because in the meantime I got a sweat deal on an excellent Belkin keyboard.
Il always wondered if the Z2 Tablet fitted the K480 as it seemed to be too large following the keyboard's specs sheet but it seems that it fit just fine !
I would definitely recommend this keyboard based on its reviews.
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Hey thanks for the feedback !
I once ordered K480 thinking it would be the perfect keyboard but ended up sending it back to amazon because in the meantime I got a sweat deal on an excellent Belkin keyboard.
Il always wondered if the Z2 Tablet fitted the K480 as it seemed to be too large following the keyboard's specs sheet but it seems that it fit just fine !
I would definitely recommend this keyboard based on its reviews.
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Cheers, hopefully someone else will also find it useful I realize I'm a bit late to the Z2 party, but I got a good deal on it a few months ago and I've been quite satisfied so far. Even though the new Z4 looks cool too
Which Belkin model did you get?
Z4 looks cool but really not worth the upgrade...especially since the keyboard isn't that great from the reviews I've read.
That's the Belkin : http://www.amazon.de/gp/product/B00939NTAW?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o04_s00
It was kind of the expensive (60 to 80€) but I got a great deal (30€). It's really good as it is Android-oriented, with specific shortcuts and it's pretty much compatible with any kind of tablet in terms of form factor.
I do a lot of walking in Central London, barging through countless tourists and so on. I use wireless headphones so keeping my phone in a pocket affects the line of sight and breaks up the Blutooth signal, so I keep the phone in my hand (also i like to manage my music and check train times, etc). I currently use a Nexus 6P and it is so big, I have put a Spigen Style Ring on the back to allow me to use the phone without fear of it being knocked out of my hand, or even grabbed by some thieving crapbag (even though the joke would be on them, as I have the dreaded battery/shutdown issue).
Anyone else planning on using one, or similar device? Any better option out there? I will also have a skin and have bought a Ringke Slim in case the skin doesn't work out.
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I do a lot of walking in Central London, barging through countless tourists and so on. I use wireless headphones so keeping my phone in a pocket affects the line of sight and breaks up the Blutooth signal, so I keep the phone in my hand (also i like to manage my music and check train times, etc). I currently use a Nexus 6P and it is so big, I have put a Spigen Style Ring on the back to allow me to use the phone without fear of it being knocked out of my hand, or even grabbed by some thieving crapbag (even though the joke would be on them, as I have the dreaded battery/shutdown issue).
Anyone else planning on using one, or similar device? Any better option out there? I will also have a skin and have bought a Ringke Slim in case the skin doesn't work out.
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I have used Bluetooth headphones on a couple of phones including my note 8. I always keep my phone in my pocket and have never had a problem with Bluetooth breaking up. When I was a machinist I would keep my phone in my toolbox and walk around the shop and it never broke up. Try different headphones.
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The headphones aren't the problem, bluetooth naturally suffers in the outdoors, where line of sight is reduced. My phone usually lives in my back pocket, hence the worsened connection problems. Anyway, this thread was for any suggestion re. the use of a Style Ring of any kind....
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The headphones aren't the problem, bluetooth naturally suffers in the outdoors, where line of sight is reduced. My phone usually lives in my back pocket, hence the worsened connection problems. Anyway, this thread was for any suggestion re. the use of a Style Ring of any kind....
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Bluetooth doesn't rely on LOS. It does however rely on 2.4ghz spectrum which is overly crowded. And anything that interferes with that spectrum will interfere with bluetooth.
I have one on my S7 Edge.
I'm thinking about getting it on my Note 8, but there are both strong pros and cons to it.
Pros:
- Once it becomes used too much it's much easier to rotate, you can use the phone as a fidget spinner!
- When I was in Thailand, it probably saved my phone a few times as I was able to take photos on a really unsteady speedboat without fear of dropping my phone.
- The phone is much easier to hold when taking selfies. Just push your middle finger (XD) through the ring and use your thumb to take photos. Piece of cake.
Cons:
- I couldn't get wireless charging to work anymore as the ring was in the way, not a huge deal to me but it's somewhat of a deal as I do have a powerbank with wireless charging.
I am probably not getting the ring and get a nice dbrand skin instead.
But for those who care about holding their phone safely, the ring is a fantastic option. Just remember, it messes up wireless charging and is probably not removable. I never tried to remove the ring but it IS really strongly glued which is how it's supposed to be, you don't want your phone decoupling while you're fidget spinning it around
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The headphones aren't the problem, bluetooth naturally suffers in the outdoors, where line of sight is reduced. My phone usually lives in my back pocket, hence the worsened connection problems. Anyway, this thread was for any suggestion re. the use of a Style Ring of any kind....
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I used to have a FlyGrip on my Note 4's Caseology bumper. They are made for iPhones, but will work for other phones. Ruins wireless charging but they are perfect for one-handed use of large phones.
I just bought this detachable lanyard and hope it works well, it should not effect the wireless charger since it is pretty thin and goes on at the bottom
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B072WNXRW3/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
I also put this on my phones, and depending on the placement or how big the phone is depends on it stopping wireless charging, I have a previous phones one, on my note 8 at the bottom and it does not stop wireless charging when it is naked, not sure how it will work with a case on and or with the strap i bought on also.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B06ZXSM9GX/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o04_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1
We will see!
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I just bought this detachable lanyard and hope it works well, it should not effect the wireless charger since it is pretty thin and goes on at the bottom
hxxps://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B072WNXRW3/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
I also put this on my phones, and depending on the placement or how big the phone is depends on it stopping wireless charging, I have a previous phones one, on my note 8 at the bottom and it does not stop wireless charging when it is naked, not sure how it will work with a case on and or with the strap i bought on also.
hxxps://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B06ZXSM9GX/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o04_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1
We will see!
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Your links don't work, they both say 'hxxps://'
RaymondPJR said:
Your links don't work, they both say 'hxxps://'
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That has to be a joke, right?
If not:
replace hxxps with https
Nebell said:
That has to be a joke, right?
If not:
replace hxxps with https
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I did, and those links still didn't open. Copied it with my SPen and made the change. When they still didn't open, I posted. I'm not up on my XDA rules, but is there a prohibition against posting links to products?
EDIT: My apologies, this time it worked!?
Repaired the links so they work for me now...