Merry Christmas: $120 7" ICS Tablet - Page 5

arytel · 4th January 2012, 5:33 PM

Cheers agg, I was going to bump this and ask how it has been with those that purchased.
I would be looking to use it as a replacement diary and as a digital book reader, and also to test the water with android and ics. How useful would this tablet be?

xEnt · 4th January 2012, 5:56 PM

After playing with the ICS release for this tablet, i can say it makes the tablet 1000 times better. Just the fact that the OS its setup for a tablet and makes our resolution seem a little better due to making the density a lot smaller (lots more screen real-estate

it's 99% stable, still not finished modding it though, i can tell you im so happy with it. agg your crazy if you don't flash yours to ICS.

Agg · 4th January 2012, 6:28 PM

Just did, playing now.

Looks good!

xEnt · 4th January 2012, 7:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Agg

Just did, playing now.

Looks good!

also apply this patch to make it better: http://www.slatedroid.com/topic/2720...ics-firmwares/

change the animations etc to instant

Agg · 4th January 2012, 10:27 PM

I can't get that patch to work, can't install the driver, so can't pick up the device when in USB debugging mode. What driver are you using? I followed the one to that fabric company

but that didn't help either.

edit: nm, got these working:

http://www.kmods.net/android/misc_g5...64bit_p17.html
http://www.kmods.net/android/how-to/...river-install/

patch doing its thing now.

Dodge M4S · 4th January 2012, 10:36 PM

This looks pretty good. How is the capacitive touch screen?

Agg · 4th January 2012, 10:40 PM

YEEEESSSSsss, voice search working under ICS now.

Screen is fine.

edit: hrm, ICS seems pretty sluggish compared to before.

PodgeSSS · 4th January 2012, 11:16 PM

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Originally Posted by xEnt

great for Christmas presents guys.

http://www.pandawill.com/ainol-novo7...ck-p52894.html

Add to cart ^
use code 'PaypalSA' and enjoy.

Comes with android 2.3.4 and will be getting upgraded to android 4.0 (ICS) early next year (current beta versions are available).

you would all be crazy not to grab your self one of these. Big modding community on slatedroid

Hrmm, out of stock ... ??

miicah · 5th January 2012, 12:05 AM

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Originally Posted by PodgeSSS

Hrmm, out of stock ... ??

I mentioned this before, they aren't making them any more.

PodgeSSS · 5th January 2012, 12:06 AM

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Originally Posted by miicah

I mentioned this before, they aren't making them any more.

So what are we buying instead ? lol

miicah · 5th January 2012, 12:07 AM

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Originally Posted by PodgeSSS

So what are we buying instead ? lol

I was thinking of getting this one:

http://www.pandawill.com/lyf1-tablet...ck-p54045.html

BluBoy · 5th January 2012, 1:05 AM

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Originally Posted by miicah

I was thinking of getting this one:

http://www.pandawill.com/lyf1-tablet...ck-p54045.html

I am trying the Ramos W6HD.

+ 7" 1024x600 Capacitive LCD.
+ 1Ghz Cortex A9 CPU (I have been caught out with limited apps after getting a MIPS based processor)
+ 8Gb HDD, 512Mb RAM
+ First to be released with ICS from manufacturer (Yes, before the Ainol).
+ Front/Back Camera, USB 3G modem, WiFi-N, G-Sensor
+ HDMI out, USB OTG, Headphones, SD Card slot
+ 2160p media playback (!)
+ 340 grams light
+ Full Android Market, Flash etc.
+ 5-7 Hours use

- No GPS, no inbuilt modem
- Not USB charger, requires power plug

See comparison here:
http://blog.mcbub.com/index.php/tabl...spec-showdown/

All up, it looks like an awesome little unit for $154.78AU with express delivery.
Picked up a screen protector, soft case and hard compendium style case for $1ea extra.

I was looking for a device for:
1) General web surfing in front of the TV
2) Play MKVs via HDMI on hotel TVs when travelling domestically
3) Email and Video chat when travelling internationally

xEnt · 5th January 2012, 9:27 AM

ICS does feel a bit sluggish at the moment, i assume they haven't got the hardware accelerated UI working properly yet.

Games take good advantage of the hardware though.

Only thing i am dissapointed in this tablet is the resolution, especially when being used to 1280x720 on my 4.6" galaxy nexus.

7nothing · 7th January 2012, 6:32 PM

If anyone's keen on that "Novo 7 Paladin" one (I ordered one weeks ago, no idea if it's on the way or what), seems they're on special for the next 22 hours or so @ $87.99 instead of $109.99

Guess at that price, unless it catches fire, you can't very well go wrong for something to use around the house.

http://www.pandawill.com/happy-hour

xEnt · 7th January 2012, 6:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 7nothing

If anyone's keen on that "Novo 7 Paladin" one (I ordered one weeks ago, no idea if it's on the way or what), seems they're on special for the next 22 hours or so @ $87.99 instead of $109.99

Guess at that price, unless it catches fire, you can't very well go wrong for something to use around the house.

http://www.pandawill.com/happy-hour

Total 10, good luck getting one.

4th January 2012, 5:33 PM	#61
arytel Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Adelaide Posts: 2,175	Cheers agg, I was going to bump this and ask how it has been with those that purchased. I would be looking to use it as a replacement diary and as a digital book reader, and also to test the water with android and ics. How useful would this tablet be? __________________ I was part of OCAU's greatest achievement

4th January 2012, 5:56 PM	#62
xEnt Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 148	After playing with the ICS release for this tablet, i can say it makes the tablet 1000 times better. Just the fact that the OS its setup for a tablet and makes our resolution seem a little better due to making the density a lot smaller (lots more screen real-estate it's 99% stable, still not finished modding it though, i can tell you im so happy with it. agg your crazy if you don't flash yours to ICS. __________________ Trade Sheet\| Main: i5 2500k @ 4.5ghz \| 2x HD6970 \| 120GB Intel 530 SSD & 1TB Samsung F3 \| Seasonic Gold 650w \| 12GB DDR3 \| Thermaltake Level 10 GT Snow \| 27" Yamakasi Catleap Q270 File Server: HP N36L Microserver, 8gb non-ECC, 250gb OS, 2TB WD Green, WHS 2011, esxi 5

4th January 2012, 6:28 PM	#63
Agg Lord of the Pings Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: A Reported Post near you Posts: 25,468	Just did, playing now. Looks good! __________________ www.overclockers.com.au - also now on twitter and facebook.

4th January 2012, 10:27 PM	#65
Agg Lord of the Pings Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: A Reported Post near you Posts: 25,468	I can't get that patch to work, can't install the driver, so can't pick up the device when in USB debugging mode. What driver are you using? I followed the one to that fabric company but that didn't help either. edit: nm, got these working: http://www.kmods.net/android/misc_g5...64bit_p17.html http://www.kmods.net/android/how-to/...river-install/ patch doing its thing now. __________________ www.overclockers.com.au - also now on twitter and facebook. Last edited by Agg; 4th January 2012 at 10:35 PM.

4th January 2012, 10:40 PM	#67
Agg Lord of the Pings Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: A Reported Post near you Posts: 25,468	YEEEESSSSsss, voice search working under ICS now. Screen is fine. edit: hrm, ICS seems pretty sluggish compared to before. __________________ www.overclockers.com.au - also now on twitter and facebook. Last edited by Agg; 4th January 2012 at 10:55 PM.

5th January 2012, 9:27 AM	#73
xEnt Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 148	ICS does feel a bit sluggish at the moment, i assume they haven't got the hardware accelerated UI working properly yet. Games take good advantage of the hardware though. Only thing i am dissapointed in this tablet is the resolution, especially when being used to 1280x720 on my 4.6" galaxy nexus. __________________ Trade Sheet\| Main: i5 2500k @ 4.5ghz \| 2x HD6970 \| 120GB Intel 530 SSD & 1TB Samsung F3 \| Seasonic Gold 650w \| 12GB DDR3 \| Thermaltake Level 10 GT Snow \| 27" Yamakasi Catleap Q270 File Server: HP N36L Microserver, 8gb non-ECC, 250gb OS, 2TB WD Green, WHS 2011, esxi 5

7th January 2012, 6:32 PM	#74
7nothing Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Brisbane Posts: 961	If anyone's keen on that "Novo 7 Paladin" one (I ordered one weeks ago, no idea if it's on the way or what), seems they're on special for the next 22 hours or so @ $87.99 instead of $109.99 Guess at that price, unless it catches fire, you can't very well go wrong for something to use around the house. http://www.pandawill.com/happy-hour __________________ blbk