Verizon TAB 4GLTE

**Big-Dave** · 07-27-2011, 01:55 PM

I just got the call from my Verizon rep, the Tabs are in!

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**Stang68** · 07-27-2011, 02:14 PM

Mine is waiting for me at home! So excited! I had the wifi only version but returned it when I pre-ordered the LTE one.

**alee** · 07-27-2011, 02:18 PM

Mine is waiting for me at home as well! Can't wait to get rid of the Xoom.

**jimh2000** · 07-27-2011, 03:35 PM

Originally Posted by alee

Mine is waiting for me at home as well! Can't wait to get rid of the Xoom.

Got Mine,
power and volume is on the side of the Verizon tab.

**PjD#AC** · 07-27-2011, 04:29 PM

Originally Posted by jimh1999

Got Mine,
power and volume is on the side of the Verizon tab.

Pics? lol...
Does it come with the touch wiz?

**Kevin Gossett** · 07-27-2011, 04:36 PM

They changed the location of the buttons probably to fit the radio in. You can see pics on the VZW web site. TW won't launch until next week

**PjD#AC** · 07-27-2011, 04:48 PM

Originally Posted by Kevin Gossett

They changed the location of the buttons probably to fit the radio in. You can see pics on the VZW web site. TW won't launch until next week

Makes sense on the buttons.
I was thinking since its so close to the update next week that these 4GLTE version may come with it from VZW......

**Edwill86** · 07-27-2011, 06:10 PM

im happy with my WiFi only one. got it 100 off at staples. I have a Tbolt if I need 4g I can activate the hotspot. good luck with it. The GT is really nice. I really like it.

**Scottee28** · 07-27-2011, 06:18 PM

Originally Posted by jimh1999

Got Mine,
power and volume is on the side of the Verizon tab.

Did you pre-order it or pick it up from a store? I just recently ordered mine , it said pre-order but I was wondering if they are shipping ALL pre-orders now or just very early ordered ones.

**6tr6tr** · 07-27-2011, 07:47 PM

Any reason people purchase this rather than get a wifi only and root their Android phone to be able to tether? (Just curious)

**alee** · 07-27-2011, 11:20 PM

Originally Posted by 6tr6tr

Any reason people purchase this rather than get a wifi only and root their Android phone to be able to tether? (Just curious)

4G speeds. The ability to move the 4G SIM to a new device and keep service. Keep your phone battery from running down.

**Stang68** · 07-27-2011, 11:26 PM

Yeah, I like letting my phone just...sit. I'd rather just use the data plan on the tablet and not worry about connecting another device to it. Come to think of it, I couldn't even get my rooted Charge to tether successfully to my original wifi Tab 10.1. I was waiting for a 4G tablet and this is it

**alee** · 07-27-2011, 11:29 PM

Hey Stang68, tell me nice things about the 10.1 LTE... I was going to leave work early, and am still stuck in the office past midnight now, while my tablet sits at home.

**Dukins** · 07-28-2011, 08:51 AM

I dont want my wifi connection interupted because I get a phone call while being tethered to my phone. You cant operate a business this way. 4G is a must.

**moosc** · 07-28-2011, 09:09 AM

did it include sim card? and u cant move micro sim card to phones

**Stang68** · 07-28-2011, 09:45 AM

Originally Posted by moosc

did it include sim card? and u cant move micro sim card to phones

Yes, it came with my device. I would have flipped out lol

**TheDonJ77** · 07-28-2011, 09:52 AM

Originally Posted by Edwill86

im happy with my WiFi only one. got it 100 off at staples. I have a Tbolt if I need 4g I can activate the hotspot. good luck with it. The GT is really nice. I really like it.

I'm with you on that. I have the 16 gig wifi so if and when I need internet access on the go w/o wifi, I can just activate my hotspot on the evo and I am good to go

**Edwill86** · 07-28-2011, 10:10 AM

Originally Posted by Dukins

I dont want my wifi connection interupted because I get a phone call while being tethered to my phone. You cant operate a business this way. 4G is a must.

the Thunderbolt wont bump you off if you get a call. simultaneous voice and data dude!
it will slow down to 3g speed but still.

**DAS** · 07-28-2011, 10:11 AM

I have the wifi version of the 10.1, and I must say this is an incredible device. Those who are getting yours for the first time will realize that Samsung did it right with this tablet.

I use the hotspot feature on my Evo 4g to connect to the internet whenever wifi is not available. However, I will say that I like the idea of a seperate data plan for the tablets.

Using the hotspot feature does require you to never be far from a charger. Otherwise, in my experience anyway, a dead phone battery will be the result.

I really wish that Samsung could have worked out a deal with the carriers to provide data on demand the way it's done on the iPad. No worry about contracts. Just activate, pay, use, and deactivate your data right on the tablet. This way you only use what you pay for. In my opinion, this is the way all data should be handled on tablets.

**the one and only M** · 07-28-2011, 10:52 AM

Originally Posted by moosc

did it include sim card? and u cant move micro sim card to phones

Originally Posted by Stang68

Yes, it came with my device. I would have flipped out lol

Is there any real difference between Verizon's normal and micro sims besides the size? What's to stop a thunderbolt/charge/revolution user from cutting their own sim and swapping devices using a sim adaptor like how att users do with the iPad?

**gaguy** · 07-28-2011, 10:55 AM

(I didn't read through the thread yet, so I'm sure I'm repeating some things)
Picked mine up today from Verizon.

First thing to note, they moved the sound and power buttons to the left side of the device in favor of the Mico sim slot on the top of the device. It's too early to tell if this is going to become an issue with hand placement yet.

Second, no ear buds like you get with the Wifi only!? I feel jipped.

Third, so far 4G speed tests are 'Ok'. I'm in a heavy LTE area and typically average 20mbps+ down with a Verizon Mifi device. First few tests with the tab where around 8mbps down and 10mbps up. (Still better than 3G). I'm assuming this may be related to network load right now and will be doing more tests throughout the day.

Fourth, I don't see the little unlocked lock icon during boot like I did with the Wifi only device.

**6tr6tr** · 07-28-2011, 11:33 AM

Is there a cap on Verizon's LTE plan for this Tab?

**DAS** · 07-28-2011, 11:45 AM

Originally Posted by 6tr6tr

Is there a cap on Verizon's LTE plan for this Tab?

Their monthly data plans are:

$30 for 2gb

$50 for 5gb

$80 for 10gb

If these figures are incorrect someone please advise.

The advantage to using my Evo4g is that I get unlimited data with Sprint, so I don't have to worry about a cap. However, with everything in life there is always a trade off somewhere else.

I can't be on the phone and browse the Tab at the same time, and like I stated before, I do have to be concerned about batter life.

Otherwise, I have a great option with the hotspot feature on the phone.

**DAS** · 07-28-2011, 11:50 AM

One question I have is whether anyone knows if you buy the tab at the full price of $629, if you can activate data on a month to month basis, thus avoiding a two year contract?

**gaguy** · 07-28-2011, 11:58 AM

Originally Posted by DAS

Their monthly data plans are:

$30 for 2gb

$50 for 5gb

$80 for 10gb

If these figures are incorrect someone please advise.

The advantage to using my Evo4g is that I get unlimited data with Sprint, so I don't have to worry about a cap. However, with everything in life there is always a trade off somewhere else.

I can't be on the phone and browse the Tab at the same time, and like I stated before, I do have to be concerned about batter life.

Otherwise, I have a great option with the hotspot feature on the phone.

These prices are correct. Anything over your monthly allotment is charged at $10 per GB extra.