So its been a few hours since i got my tab and im loving it. I've already downloaded kindle, nook and words with friends. Any other "must haves" for this thing?
this thing is pretty sweet.
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Zinio Magazine Reader- it's free, and you buy subscriptions. Magazines look great, crisp, plus you can go back to backlogs.
Sketchbook- it's a fun drawing program
Bouncy Mouse- dumb, ridiculous but fun game with a bouncy mouse. You collect cheese and kill cats. lol.
Samsung Leather Case- it's really nice. Leather on the inside. Really slick design for a slick tablet.
Sketchbook- it's a fun drawing program
Bouncy Mouse- dumb, ridiculous but fun game with a bouncy mouse. You collect cheese and kill cats. lol.
Samsung Leather Case- it's really nice. Leather on the inside. Really slick design for a slick tablet.
whiteshadow001
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Some apps I'm using and really like...
News360 - pretty much all the news you could ever want.
Pulse - also great news app, totally configurable as to the feeds you get
Pandora - music music music
Vplayer - best movie player I've found, plays every format I've thrown at it so far
AndFTP - ftp client
imo - all in one IM client (supports aim, skype, yim, msn, talk, and others)
Splashtop HD - stream your computers desktop to your devices (paid app, but worth it)
Yelp - mmm restaurant reviews
Ustream - view ustream broadcast
Jplayer - view jtv broadcast
Astro - file manager
Dropbox - share files in the cloud
Google Docs - more cloud goodness
IMdb - so I can look up movies n stuff
Opera browser - good alternative to the built in browser
Paypal & Chase - so I can keep tabs on my accounts
WoW Armory - because I'm a nerd and play WoW
Engadget - because its fun to read the biggest Apple biased tech site on my Android tablet
XDA - essential for any Android user
Skype - meh
News360 - pretty much all the news you could ever want.
Pulse - also great news app, totally configurable as to the feeds you get
Pandora - music music music
Vplayer - best movie player I've found, plays every format I've thrown at it so far
AndFTP - ftp client
imo - all in one IM client (supports aim, skype, yim, msn, talk, and others)
Splashtop HD - stream your computers desktop to your devices (paid app, but worth it)
Yelp - mmm restaurant reviews
Ustream - view ustream broadcast
Jplayer - view jtv broadcast
Astro - file manager
Dropbox - share files in the cloud
Google Docs - more cloud goodness
IMdb - so I can look up movies n stuff
Opera browser - good alternative to the built in browser
Paypal & Chase - so I can keep tabs on my accounts
WoW Armory - because I'm a nerd and play WoW
Engadget - because its fun to read the biggest Apple biased tech site on my Android tablet
XDA - essential for any Android user
Skype - meh
It's already been mentioned but I can't stress enough the need for a nice slim case or pouch for the Tab. I own both official products from Samsung. They keep the slim design of the Tab, and make it look so nice when carrying it around.
Also, I would recommend downloading the Netflix APK if you have a smartphone that is Netflix capable. You don't have to root your device, do anything illegal, or fool with a messy installation that would potentially damage the Tab. It's a simple install from once device to another. Having Netfilx on my Tab is incredible.
Also, find a good wallpaper app (I use PicSpeed HD & Zedge). The ability to customize your lock and home screen with your unique style is priceless.
I suggest installing an app called "Application Protector." This app allows you to protect individual apps from prying eyes by requiring a pin# to access the app. You wouldn't want to use a pin# to access every app, but for certain apps this is quite useful. For instance, I require a pin# on all my financial apps, android market, and dropbox. This way, when my kids are playing with the Tab they cannot mistakenly download apps without knowing the pin#.
Also, I would recommend downloading the Netflix APK if you have a smartphone that is Netflix capable. You don't have to root your device, do anything illegal, or fool with a messy installation that would potentially damage the Tab. It's a simple install from once device to another. Having Netfilx on my Tab is incredible.
Also, find a good wallpaper app (I use PicSpeed HD & Zedge). The ability to customize your lock and home screen with your unique style is priceless.
I suggest installing an app called "Application Protector." This app allows you to protect individual apps from prying eyes by requiring a pin# to access the app. You wouldn't want to use a pin# to access every app, but for certain apps this is quite useful. For instance, I require a pin# on all my financial apps, android market, and dropbox. This way, when my kids are playing with the Tab they cannot mistakenly download apps without knowing the pin#.
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I love my Tab, too. I have to plug the game "Dragon, Fly."
It's a Tiny Wings clone, and it's addictive.
It's a Tiny Wings clone, and it's addictive.
Splashtop Remote Desktop HD is a must. You can remotely access any registered PC's. I have my tab connected to my home PC, my work PC and my personal laptop - which means I can remotely access any files from any of those PC's whenever I want! Plus, since you're remotely accessing a dedicated PC, hulu, netflix and even online MMORPG's are playable/viewable through your tab! If you decide to buy it, it's only $6. Well worth it in my view.
Jay Evans
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I'll add:
ES File Explorer for WiFi file transfers on my home and work networks
MX Video Player Uses Hardware Acceleration and it's free.
JustPictures! For both local and online photos. 6.0 is in beta right now and release is just around the corner.
FriendCaster Tab for Facebook Beta. Multi-user login
ES File Explorer for WiFi file transfers on my home and work networks
MX Video Player Uses Hardware Acceleration and it's free.
JustPictures! For both local and online photos. 6.0 is in beta right now and release is just around the corner.
FriendCaster Tab for Facebook Beta. Multi-user login
Splashtop is pretty freakin' awesome! I used the Desktop version of Hulu on my Mac and it worked like a charm. It's a little scary how much control I have on my main computer. Thanks for the recommendation!!
Stang68
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So this works on a Mac? I am thinking of buying this, it looks great! I just buy the Android app and then what, download the app on my Mac? Where do I do that?
Jay Evans
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Splashtop Inc. - remote desktop software with high performance video & audio
Works great but for best results with remote access you should have a static IP.
Works great but for best results with remote access you should have a static IP.
whiteshadow001
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wow there are way more than I originally thought. Thanks for posting these guys, keep em coming.
The app downloads to your Tab and then you need to download another application onto the Mac you are using (I don't think there is a limit - just need to be on the same local network). Then you setup a password on the application on the Mac and 'boom' it shows up in the app on your Tab. Enter the password and your Tab controls your Mac (although you can still control your Mac with the mouse and keyboard).
The screen resolution on your Mac goes wonky because it is now the resolution of your Tab (sort of like if you hook a computer up to a projector) but as soon as you disconnect it goes back to normal. The instructions are really easy. Not sure how it does it's voodoo but it works! There's even a beta application for Lion but I'm not touching Lion until I absolutely, positively have to.
This tablet IS friggin' sweet. Can't wait to try some of these apps.
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+1 for ES File Explorer.
It has a Dropbox plugin that allows me to do more than the official Dropbox app. It allows me to rename and move files in my Dropbox account. Something the official Dropbox app lacks.
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Got it, and loving it!
Now if only HBO Go was available...
whiteshadow001
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Anyone know a way to tap into SMS on the Galaxy's native number? Whn I try to set up my Verizon account it says its sending me an SMS but the Galaxy Tab has no SMS app. Any ideas?
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