jasondolce wrote:I ordered the gTablet today...any expereince on how fast Woot! ships it out...I need it before my vaction next Thursday...thanks!

Good luck, my experience with them is that they usually wait till the 5th business day to issue shipping information. I even live in the Dallas area and could pick it up before they get around to shipping it. Unfortunately they don't allow pickup. I ordered one today, and I will be lucky if I get mine by next Thursday.

blueberrypie wrote:General woot questions before I pull the trigger: What is the return policy? I didn't see it under faqs or ordering. Also, What do you think of the $39 3yr Square Trade warranty for this device? Can this be purchased at a later date? Sorry if this is OT, but I couldn't find answers quickly and worry about a sellout. Thanks, BP

SquareTrade rocks, no doubt. Woot doesn't accept returns for the most part. and Woot is a One Deal, One Day site. So this is not going to be here tomorrow.

PS: Even if you don't like the tablet, you could sell it on a certain Auction Site located in a Bay and recover your loses easily, this never sells for less than $350 usually.

jlovell999 wrote:The screen issue appears to be the type of LCD panel they used. It doesn't "show" well when you get more than 20 or so degrees off to either side. Tilting up or down is more forgiving but still not great.

Since the problem appears to be the hardware used, putting a cover probably won't help. However, someone in an earlier post indicated that they put some sort of filter on theirs and they thought the viewing angles got better.

The way I use my tablet myself is to look at it straight on. Yeah, it would be nice to have better angles but this works fine for me. At the original price, for everything I got inside the unit, this was a steal. At this woot price point, it's even better (in my opinion).

Thanks for the reply.

Ok, I've been a Mac convert for a few years now, but can't afford an iPad. Im picking up this guy after reading all the positive reviews. But I have some questions:
what is "rooting"?
How do you do it?
Where do you get it done?
How much?
Thanks!

promyst wrote:1 - 2 days, and then another 3-5 days for UPS to get it to your door.

You must have better luck with getting your Woots faster than I do. I live in central Fl and if I get mine before two weeks have passed, I'm a happy camper. And I'm over the 100 mark in buying from Woot. Ground delivery is usually faster, but they usually take 5 business days to ship. So they might not even ship it until next Wed.

I want a tablet almost exclusively for comiXology (comics). Think this will do the job after rooting, etc.?

Steps to Root and Flash Custom ROM

yeah looks like XDA is the way to go if you want to get this tablet where it needs to be...

jkastorff wrote:Ok, I've been a Mac convert for a few years now, but can't afford an iPad. Im picking up this guy after reading all the positive reviews. But I have some questions:
what is "rooting"?
How do you do it?
Where do you get it done?
How much?
Thanks!

Rooting is breaking through the software limitations and taking full control of your device so you can install what you want without manufacturer limitations. It is called "Jailbreaking" in the Apple realm. You generally do it yourself, and it can take up to an hour to get it done, unless you do it wrong of course Even if you do it wrong there are many ways to fix it and retry. Go to The Google, Bing, Yahoo etc.. and search "how to install clockwork, a rom viewsonic g tablet xda" (first link) and it will have a step by step guide on how to do it. It only takes a few steps and at the least all you need is minor tech knowledge but most anyone can do it.

TiHara wrote:You must have better luck with getting your Woots faster than I do. I live in central Fl and if I get mine before two weeks have passed, I'm a happy camper. And I'm over the 100 mark in buying from Woot. Ground delivery is usually faster, but they usually take 5 business days to ship. So they might not even ship it until next Wed.

Heh, the only reason I get them faster is because I am close to Texas. My average wait time from clicking the Buy It button to the package at my door is 7-8 days. But that is with Smartpost

With UPS is usually only takes 5ish days

does anyone know of sheet music software like notation or finale for android?

blueberrypie wrote:General woot questions before I pull the trigger: What is the return policy? I didn't see it under faqs or ordering. Also, What do you think of the $39 3yr Square Trade warranty for this device? Can this be purchased at a later date? Sorry if this is OT, but I couldn't find answers quickly and worry about a sellout. Thanks, BP

The tablet can't be purchased later with this deal, but I believe you have 90 days to buy the Square Trade warranty. Goggle Square Trade coupons and you will find 20 to 30 percent off coupons.
I have several Square Trade warranty's and the one time that I had a repair problem they were very good about paying.

Why isn't this sold out?

Do any actual stores sell this thing? I've been trying to find a display unit so I can see the screen for myself, check out the build quality, etc. Sears sells them but didn't have any demo units.

cj171 wrote:So how would people say this compares to the Nook running Nookie Froyo? I would presume the performance is much snappier?

I had Nookie Froyo and upgraded to this a while back. It is MUCH faster. You are going to hate the new screen though, the Nook screen is freaking awesome.

z16bitsega wrote:Do any actual stores sell this thing? I've been trying to find a display unit so I can see the screen for myself, check out the build quality, etc. Sears sells them but didn't have any demo units.

Most of the stores took them off the shelves due to customer complaints about the installed OS. The last I saw one as a demo was at an Office Depot about 2 months ago, it's now gone. They have improved the OS a ton but I still haven't seen any demo units, but stores are starting to sell them again.

PhilFR wrote:Advice: don't bring a new gadget on your honeymoon unless you are BOTH uber-geeks.

You mean you cant just go by yourself with your new tablet and avoid distractions?

I have the G-Tablet running stock Android. I have full market, HDMI Mirroring, every Tegra 2 game possible and a Dock to stream over HDMI to my 56" HDTV.

This is a Dual core Tegra 2 device. You will NOT find a better deal on a dual core tablet in a long time. I highly suggest people jump on this. Check out http://forum.xda-developers.com/forumdisplay.php?f=841 for all you're rooting, adding Android Market, and installing ROMS.

I highly suggest the Vegan rom for the G-Tablet

slimjon wrote:Why isn't this sold out?

They must have a TON of these... which is why it isn't sold out. All I can think of!

In for one. I tried to talk my BF into getting one as well, but he seems happy with his 7lb laptop. He's willing to "share" this with me and go in on half. If it weren't for the fact that I already have an Android phone I can fall back on, I think this could be a major fight catalyst item ;)

if they wont price match, get a woot one and return it to office depot. =)

richtoke wrote:Just bought one from OfficeDepot over the weekend (going back today to see if they'll price match). Paid $379. Followed specific instructions (http://androidforums.com/gtablet-all-things-root/242459-how-root-install-custom-rom-fix-market-add-flash.html) to flash it with Vegan-Tab and this thing is a beast. Viewing angles and no backlit keys are a bummer, but it's a solid tablet and it's EXTREMELY fast.

i was gonna buy an ipod touch a few days ago but really wanted an android device...i'm so glad i bailed on that.

promyst wrote:SquareTrade rocks, no doubt. Woot doesn't accept returns for the most part. and Woot is a One Deal, One Day site. So this is not going to be here tomorrow.

PS: Even if you don't like the tablet, you could sell it on a certain Auction Site located in a Bay and recover your loses easily, this never sells for less than $350 usually.

Someone did not check completed auctions which shows the past 30 days there have been more than a few selling under 350, some as low as 310

brandonhines wrote:I want a tablet almost exclusively for comiXology (comics). Think this will do the job after rooting, etc.?

Absolutely! I use comiXology all the time on mine. Just about perfect of the app. Just keep in mind that you will be holding the tablet at a slight tilt (5-10 degrees) in portrait mode due to the screen brightness variation issue.

Note that you can kill directed view in ComiXology and just do full screen viewing which is much better. 'Tho directed view is still handy for dense 2 page spreads.

dliidlii wrote:Someone did not check completed auctions which shows the past 30 days there have been more than a few selling under 350, some as low as 310

Heh, sorry. What I as trying to say is that even if he didn't like it he could get all his money back

TeamSpeed wrote:No, and that is quite strange. Folks have taken apart their tablets and etched out small circles with LEDs mounted under it for this purpose, I actually attached small black nailhead covers on the side so I could tell where those screen softbuttons were in the dark. I don't have issues anymore at this point. You can install ButtonSavior too though, which is better.

Very true, quite annoying in a darkened room

Can anyone decipher the USB specs for me?
"USB 2.0 (Slave)
Mini USB 2.0 (Host)"

seany187 wrote:That totally weird, I was thinking the same thing, I am going on vacation next weekend on my honeymoon. Totally funny.

Wait.. What? You are going on your *Honeymoon* and want to bring this? Off to a great start!

Wagnbat wrote:Was almost tempted. Then the "G-Market" instead of the Android market killed it for me.

But you can install the Android Market on this device with a specific ROM.

CPG716
MyTabletLife.com

In for one... can't wait to hack the hell out of it and play around until Honeycomb is out for it. =) Of course I will be missing that barometer that comes on the Xoom...

ZebTheCalvinist wrote: The screen viewing angles aren't great, as has been discussed, but I think that it is due in part to a coating on the screen surface. I just put a Skinomi TechSkin screen cover on mine, and it actually helped with the viewing angles considerably. I would say it adds an extra 10-15* of tilt, which makes the screen far more useful.

Has anyone else tried this cover and gotten similar results? Anyone have other covers to recommend.

I was reading the comments at Amazon and noticed this:

"Update on 3/19/2011:"

"DO NOT install TnTLite 5.0. It's been pulled. From the developer himself: "I am disabling all TNT Lite 5 firmware links." My tablet went to paper weight mode when I tried to NVFlash it (restoring it to the stock rom). Pressing power would not turn the tablet on. Luckily I found a website that helped me recover my tablet." Anyone had a problem with TnTLite 5.0?

Been on the fence about buying a g-Tablet for almost two months and have had an eye on Amazon, Sears/Sears Outlet and eBay for the best price. Almost pulled trigger last week on Amazon when it was selling for $349.99 but didn't. Glad because when I got wind of this on Cnet's shopper page this morning I had to take advantage of this price.

woot! cherry has been popped...can't wait till it arrives.

trubba wrote:Can anyone decipher the USB specs for me?
"USB 2.0 (Slave)
Mini USB 2.0 (Host)"

It has a Mini-USB and Full USB 2.0 port

The Mini-USB port is what you use to actually get into the devices inner workings (such as adding updates/rooting) While the USB 2.0 port can run external hard drives or keyboards etc..

promyst wrote:It's for using with Skype

So can you confirm that video Skype works with the default TnT-flavor OS? Or with a rooted machine? Googling, it seems Skype voice works on stock TnT, but not video.

jkastorff wrote:Ok, I've been a Mac convert for a few years now, but can't afford an iPad. Im picking up this guy after reading all the positive reviews. But I have some questions:
what is "rooting"?
How do you do it?
Where do you get it done?
How much?
Thanks!

Rooting (Android) = Jail Breaking (iPhone/iPod Touch)

Comparable anyway...

Anyone know how to get the Hard Keys working again after it gets rooted? I'm sure there should be a way to save whatever command files there are for it, and apply it to the new software. Is there such a method?

stans39 wrote:Has anyone else tried this cover and gotten similar results? Anyone have other covers to recommend.

I was reading the comments at Amazon and noticed this:

"Update on 3/19/2011:"

"DO NOT install TnTLite 5.0. It's been pulled. From the developer himself: "I am disabling all TNT Lite 5 firmware links." My tablet went to paper weight mode when I tried to NVFlash it (restoring it to the stock rom). Pressing power would not turn the tablet on. Luckily I found a website that helped me recover my tablet." Anyone had a problem with TnTLite 5.0?

I had problems but eventually got it running. It's a super ROM but it's very hard to install. He rolled back to the most stable version (4.something) and disabled the downloads for 5.0 TnT. The 4.XX versions work fine.

Thought you guys would get a kick out of this. The missus, who I'm pretty sure has never bought me a piece of technology, forbade me from buying this because "If you buy it now, I can't buy it for you for your birthday". Not a snowball's chance in hell I'm getting this for my birthday...

Wagnbat wrote:Was almost tempted. Then the "G-Market" instead of the Android market killed it for me.

You can now load the newly released Amazon market, that should keep you covered.

per dealnews:
$293 + free shipping
Beach Camera via Buy.com offers the eLocity A7 7" Widescreen 4GB Internet Tablet with Google Android 2.2 for $293. With free shipping, that's $7 under last month's mention and the lowest total price we could find by $7. Features include a NVIDIA Tegra II T-250 1GHz dual-core processor, 7" 800x480 widescreen capacitive touchscreen LCD, 4GB flash memory, 802.11g wireless, 1.3-megapixel camera, microSD card slot, Bluetooth, HDMI output, USB connectivity, and more. Deal ends March 28.

cj171 wrote:So how would people say this compares to the Nook running Nookie Froyo? I would presume the performance is much snappier?

I would also be interested in knowing if this would be a good Nook/Kindle alternative.