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post Jan 2 2011, 02:27 PM

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i just got my tab for rm2399 ori set.. according to the shop, it got 1 yr samsung waranty and extra 3 yrs shop waranty.. quite a good deal i considered.. and till 31 dec.. i was lucky enuff to grab one on the last day right before the shop close at night lol.. rclxms.gif

i got one q, before i update the firmware, the swype keyboard is full screen when landscape mode.. but after i update the firmware, it become only 1/4 of the size only.. issit normal? not quite used to it as the key become so small..especially if i wan type some words which cant find in dictionary sad.gif

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post Jan 7 2011, 08:14 AM

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anyone know where can i get the usb cable for the tab?? sigh! i need an extra one to put in my working place...

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post Jan 9 2011, 04:29 PM

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i used it a tablet and minor sms ..
anyone here use the reader hub inside there? or got any other better app one for reading newspaper??
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post Jan 10 2011, 08:44 AM

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QUOTE(benny888 @ Jan 9 2011, 11:49 PM)
the new tab not make any big changes, at first thought it will have super amoled or at least amoled.. a bit disappointed compare with xoom..guess the current tab is can serve the purpose for sometime till a greater device come in again blush.gif

any news abt the tab can be upgraded to honeycomb in future? hmm.gif
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post Jan 10 2011, 03:33 PM

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QUOTE(Irhe21 @ Jan 10 2011, 02:47 PM)
huh..just one week using SGT battery kong already...very frustrated..need to send to samsung center...plug-in power cable, 100% ful..unplug its dead...i wonder what is going on!
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they replaced a new battery for u?? how long dd the repair time took?
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post Jan 12 2011, 10:02 AM

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how many users for samsung tab now??? maybe we should consider to have an official thread for samsung tab for sharing all sort of information like other threat..??
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post Jan 13 2011, 10:17 AM

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dun think SGT2 will come any nearer than Sep.. tab only start selling on nov last yr.. maybe only oct will only start selling..reach msia also maybe nov or dec like last yr.. we also always got the new gadget a bit later than other country sad.gif so its abt more than 7-8 months waiting again.. but if u can wait for more than 6 months, why not? or else just get it and enjoy then while waiting for the price of SGT2 drop a bit .. rclxms.gif but by that time..SGT3 will come agian...its just a none stop waiting game tongue.gif

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post Jan 13 2011, 12:02 PM

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if tats really the case, i guess it will take some time for samsung to study ipad2 then produce sgt2! tongue.gif

anyway since still got 6-8 months time to wait, just get the current model to enjoy first if able....and can replace it with better device after sgt2 price dropped a bit.. but for sure after 1 yr ...sgt2 will be outdated by sgt3.. keep waiting then really will left behind.. and red eyes on other ppl's tabs only tongue.gif

any sifu here willing to open official threat for tab? icon_question.gif

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post Jan 13 2011, 04:27 PM

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wow.are u x10 lover? from mini till not mini haha..

yeah...we need someone to guild and offer help and faq section..tis threat seems a bit like not so technicial threat now but more like chitchat place for the tab tongue.gif
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post Jan 13 2011, 08:06 PM

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QUOTE(buffallo_soldier @ Jan 13 2011, 05:42 PM)
Thanks for your explanation bro. rclxms.gif

one more question bro, is it Celcom charge 'Pay per Use' after 3G limit usage ??? or they slow the connecttion.

coz my bad experience with Maxis , they charge 10kbps for RM 0.05 .if u exit the limit.... rclxub.gif  rclxub.gif  rclxub.gif without Notification or Alert Email.
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are u using maxis wireless broadband or mobile internet??? i thought they mention they will only cap the speed for the wireless broadband and wont charge extra and only mobile internet will charge??

my place, maxis run really smooth and fast..always got H sign .. digi also stable but only got edge connection.. celcom always got problem. but really depend area i think..cant compare with other ppl.. cos different location maybe connection speed also not same..
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post Jan 13 2011, 09:37 PM

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QUOTE(yoyoan @ Jan 13 2011, 08:48 PM)
Last time bought Galaxy S for my wife with 12 months contract. Maxis did not seem to cap the usage nor slow down the speed. So got charged around RM300 per months. Does not seem they were interested to really monitor our usage, in fact glad if we do exceed the limit.

So now I bought Tab outright and upgraded my wireless broadband plan plus use mifi. This way, I npticed that they wont overcharge you but just slow down the speed.
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so mean wireless broadband if exceed the limit only slow down the speed but wont charge for extra.. only mobile internet will charge if using extra the limit right??? then i think really not worth if u r heavy users.. digi smartplan is much more better if got 3G connection in my place.. at least they wont charge u for overlimit.. hmm.gif too bad broadband package cant combine with call plan into one sim.. or else taking broadband package is much more worth it at least wont charge for extra usage.. blush.gif

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post Jan 14 2011, 08:00 PM

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QUOTE(yoyoan @ Jan 14 2011, 07:14 PM)
Yes, been using wireless broadband with Maxis for the past 3 years and they never charged me if over limit, just slow down my speed.

My wife's mobile internet always get crazy bills. Just that in my area, no competitor, HSDPA only Maxis
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May I know how slow is the speed when reach the limit? Now maxis offer for second sub line of maxis broadband only rm48. Quite a good price. smile.gif


Added on January 14, 2011, 8:02 pm
QUOTE(yimingwuzere @ Jan 14 2011, 07:16 PM)
My bro told me it's not that worth it. 2.4k or something.
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Not really attractive. I also bought at 2.4k last month ori set.

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post Jan 14 2011, 10:24 PM

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QUOTE(yoyoan @ Jan 14 2011, 09:53 PM)
Hico, you ever browse internet using GPRS? Exactly lile that. To load a page takes a few minutes. Loading youtube videos takes forever man.


Added on January 14, 2011, 9:57 pm

does these mean that non maxis sets is not malaysian set?
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ya i tried b4..cos i tried use 2G to connect internet radio..but keep buffering after play a while sad.gif

any nice internet radio app recommended??

i bought from SenQ, its ori set too..Digi and Celcom both sell ori set too.. waranty all under Samsung Malaysia..my place here some shop got AP set also..but they dun wan provide any waranty and price also cheaper rm300.. tongue.gif

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post Jan 15 2011, 09:06 AM

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Yes. I get from shop
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post Jan 15 2011, 03:40 PM

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QUOTE(yoyoan @ Jan 15 2011, 12:32 PM)
Okie thanks for thr clarification


Added on January 15, 2011, 12:37 pm

Yes same here. I only listen to internet radio if still lots of bandwidth hehe. I donot use any apps, just straight open from stock browser.

I see some sellers selling SGT at RM 2399, SME set. This means Maxis is ripping us off by selling SGT at RM 2699 outright?


Added on January 15, 2011, 12:54 pm

SGT no USB, but they are giving away USB speakers to be used with PC , so that you could hear any sound from KIES clearly, if there's even any haha
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do u mean u go to the website for internet radio?? any nice web for tat???
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post Jan 15 2011, 04:18 PM

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QUOTE(sphiroth @ Jan 15 2011, 03:56 PM)
I use TuneIn Radio apps.
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i tried that too, but more often i used Xiialive lite... but notice normally at night, it will buffering more often than day time..maybe more users at night.. sad.gif
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post Jan 16 2011, 12:27 AM

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http://www.maxis.com.my/personal/mobile/ra...ncipal_line.asp

value first is rm30 package..
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post Jan 16 2011, 01:29 PM

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QUOTE(benny888 @ Jan 16 2011, 12:56 PM)
Joining the club. Got myself a TAB - sold off my iPad !!!
No regrets selling off the iPad  as whatever I need on the iPad I can do it on the TAB and especially on the office apps the TAB is so many times better. Another decision of selling off the iPad is also because I bought the latest MacBook Air 11" which basically replaces the iPad which is so deficient and handicapped. The TAB's portability is another PLUS for me switching over
Rooted it using z4root within 10 minutes switching on - so freaking easy
Will explore it further and probably put up a review on my blog later
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Can't wait to read your review. Any benefit root it?


Added on January 16, 2011, 1:38 pm
QUOTE(sphiroth @ Jan 16 2011, 01:24 PM)
I can assure you that in the next week/month there will always be a better offer. It always like that for electronic gadget. My advice, don't bother to compare. laugh.gif Anyway, no regret of paying a bit more to be the among the 1st to have this great device. thumbup.gif


Added on January 16, 2011, 1:26 pm

I assume you are not using the latest firmware since you can still root using the z4root.
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agreed with u. At least we are among the first to enjoy the great benefit of the device..if we keep on waiting, when we think the device is cheap enough to buy, a better one will come to us, then you will feel want to wait again. Really none ending waiting.

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post Jan 17 2011, 10:59 AM

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QUOTE(haVocasta @ Jan 17 2011, 10:40 AM)
guys i got noob question, can celcom broadband simcard use with gaalxy tab?
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should be ok, i am using maxis broadband sim, also no problem.. tongue.gif
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post Jan 17 2011, 03:04 PM

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QUOTE(benny888 @ Jan 17 2011, 02:50 PM)
I use the SGT as a tablet first ; till now never use the phone features. Performance wise and stability it is much better than the Dell Streak. If I give a score of 10 to SGT, the Dell Streak will score an 8. As I am on an unofficial Froyo rom on the Dell Strteak there are still some very minor bugs that happens once in a while - example ADW Launcher sometimes misaligned after reset but very minor issue - i just restart ADW from its menu. The SGT original rom is very stable and yet to see any bugs. ADW Launcher works exceptionally well without any issues. Battery life is excellent - 7 hours shouldn't be any problem.

I am now seriously considering selling off my Dell Streak and buy another small android phone as a spare phone and just for calls and theĀ  SMS only. I had never like to use bluetooth or wired headsets to make calls

I am only on my 3rd day using the SGT and I really love its portability - reminds me of my previous Dopod U1000
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wow..u convinced me to give up dell and go for smaller android too.. initially i am thinking streak as phone for call and sms and minor surfing when tab is not around.. but now i guess i will give up the plan after read ur opinion.. due to lack of support in term or hardware locally and software maybe.. tongue.gif i will choose a smaller one too ! thanks! rclxms.gif

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