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Re: Pixel Tablet

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Post by filoleg »

TechBro8615 wrote: post #86
LeifCarrotson wrote: post #69

Earlier quoted context omitted.

I wish there were standard software in Android and iOS to limit charge percentage and battery temperature during charging. It's ludicrous to me that the default behavior is plugging in your phone to a 30W ludicrously fast charger when you go to bed in the evening, where it then climbs to 100% charge and holds there while you sleep. I should be able to tell it I'd like it to reach 85% charge as of the time my alarm go…

Is that the default behavior on iOS? I'm not familiar with the details, but I thought there was logic for optimizing charging, IIRC so that it charges quickly to 80% but then slowly to 100%. And once it hits 100%, it's not like it's constantly drawing power to maintain that level.

You are correct, that's "optimized charging" setting, and it is on by default (but if one is inclined to turn it off for some reason, they can do it in settings).

Re: Pixel Tablet

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Post by mcintyre1994 »

krzyk wrote: post #281
dabernathy89 wrote: post #25

Android tablets generally feel overpriced right now for what they offer compared to Apple's ecosystem. There's one exception: Lenovo's last gen pro tablet got a small refresh. It's the "Lenovo P11 Pro Gen 2" and it's absurdly affordable compared to the competition right now (~$270). It's got a 120hz OLED display, great general-purpose performance (my previous tablet experience was Samsung's budget S6 Lite, which was…

In my country it has comparable price to Pixel tablet. BTW. Is there a good tablet that has a screen that one can comfortably keep in hands, like around 8 inches?

I’d guess that iPad mini is the best option there, it’s 8.3 inches. Compared to the current gen Air it has an A15 instead of M1 and doesn’t have the same accessories support, but otherwise looks very similarly specced.

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Post by erhaetherth »

cachvico wrote: post #252
Jedd wrote: post #243

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> teeny bit of compute You mean, a whole other processor + memory + firmware + microphone + network + ... ?

Yes, like in the thing that they practically give away (Home Mini for $50)

I got my home minis for like $25 CAD.

Re: Pixel Tablet

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Post by unstuck3958 »

dabernathy89 wrote: post #25

Android tablets generally feel overpriced right now for what they offer compared to Apple's ecosystem. There's one exception: Lenovo's last gen pro tablet got a small refresh. It's the "Lenovo P11 Pro Gen 2" and it's absurdly affordable compared to the competition right now (~$270). It's got a 120hz OLED display, great general-purpose performance (my previous tablet experience was Samsung's budget S6 Lite, which was…

> Android tablets generally feel overpriced right now for what they offer compared to Apple's ecosystem.

Is this a US-only thing? I have not been actively looking into the latest Android offering, but I got my sister a Xiaomi Pad 5 [1] two years ago, which I believe delivered much more value at that time compared to the latest iPad 10.2 I owned, at a slightly cheaper price too.

[1] https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2021/08/xiaomi-gets-back-int...

Re: Pixel Tablet

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Post by unstuck3958 »

x0x0 wrote: post #253
solarkraft wrote: post #248

Am I having a stroke? 700€ for a tablet? That doesn't support a pen? That doesnt have a good ecosystem? I get that Pixel is supposed to be a premium brand but it looks to me like they're trying to out-Apple Apple in pricing while at the same time trying to establish a new product category (let's be honest, Android tablets are kind of a joke right now). I'm glad Android tablets might make a comeback, but at that price…

I'm in the same place -- I can't understand what is the case for buying this instead of an ipad. If anyone can make a case, I'm curious.

For me personally, I would definitely consider it if it comes with good custom ROM support (esp. GrapheneOS).

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Post by LegitShady »

glandium wrote: post #290
LegitShady wrote: post #246

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I still have a semi functioning nexus 7. I used it as an ebook reader for the longest time. Not sure what to do with it now.

I also have a Nexus 7, but it's now slow as molasses to the point of being unusable. Maybe I should try a factory reset...

I think someone mentioned there's a new kernel and lineage build for it, but it might just be time to admit its too old. I used it as a pdf reader for a while but its been a couple years since I last tried to use it.

Re: Pixel Tablet

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Post by theshrike79 »

...and also not available in Europe.

What is Google's thinking here? Do they have too much money and don't want to get more of it? Or is their supply chain so limited that they can't produce enough?

Re: Pixel Tablet

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Post by not_your_vase »

unstuck3958 wrote: post #294
dabernathy89 wrote: post #25

Android tablets generally feel overpriced right now for what they offer compared to Apple's ecosystem. There's one exception: Lenovo's last gen pro tablet got a small refresh. It's the "Lenovo P11 Pro Gen 2" and it's absurdly affordable compared to the competition right now (~$270). It's got a 120hz OLED display, great general-purpose performance (my previous tablet experience was Samsung's budget S6 Lite, which was…

> Android tablets generally feel overpriced right now for what they offer compared to Apple's ecosystem. Is this a US-only thing? I have not been actively looking into the latest Android offering, but I got my sister a Xiaomi Pad 5 [1] two years ago, which I believe delivered much more value at that time compared to the latest iPad 10.2 I owned, at a slightly cheaper price too. [1] https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/202…

I'm in Europe, and also believe that iPads are unbeatable when talking about price - in both nominal and price/value ratio sense.

I have been an iPad user for over a decade. 2 years ago I was shopping for a new tablet. I went to a local electronics shop trying some of them out: the affordable (~300 EUR for me) Lenovo, Huawei and Samsung ones all stuttered even in their own setting menu. The high end Samsungs were nice - starting at 600EUR.

Settled for a base iPad for 300 EUR. I hate Apple, but iPads are literally cheap, have good performance, and offer more than magnified phone applications, even with the crappy iOS.

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Post by theshrike79 »

ClumsyPilot wrote: post #222
sumedh wrote: post #155

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> it's kinda stupid that Apple Its marketing, by locking that feature you are forced to buy more iPads for other family members.

> you are forced to buy more iPads for other family members Who does this? 5% of consumers? I think they-misestimate anyone's desire to be wastefull, both ecologically and financially.

Apple devices have so long lifetimes with iOS/iPadOS updates you can just cycle the devices among family.

I get a new one because I ca... because I need one, yes, that's why. And my old one goes to the kids. A few cycles of this and everyone has their own, and all of them are still officially supported with major version upgrades - not just security patches.

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