I really want to buy this, but I really need to have GPS to justify this purchase since I am looking for a GPS to use in my car as well.

Iv got a laptop, iv got a android phone, gps is the deal breaker ^^;

This may be a foolish question but... can you play pokerstars on it? (Actually install it, not playing through a remote desktop connection)

Will Square Trade allow you to alter the device without voiding the SQ warranty?

My last woot purchase(sansa clip) broke.

In for one to replace it.

I know, I suck at lying

NightGhost wrote:Hands-On video

Viewsonic G-Tablet vs Apple iPad video

ViewSonic G-Tablet G Tablet G-Tab G Tab Review

Comparison isn't very good. Does CNET have it?

I have read here that the root-install-custom-rom is fairly easy to do, but there is the possibility of a problem doing this procedure. Is the new honeycomb system as good or better than the root-install-custom-roms?

xanadu1979 wrote:I would also be interested in knowing if this would be a good Nook/Kindle alternative.

"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."

stans39 wrote:I have read here that the root-install-custom-rom is fairly easy to do, but there is the possibility of a problem doing this procedure. Is the new honeycomb system as good or better than the root-install-custom-roms?

There is a possibility that you can mess up but it's easy to go back to square one if you search around for the procedure. Honeycomb is one step above the current ROMs but they are working to get a custom Honeycomb ROM working for this tablet.

promyst wrote:"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."

Argh man now I've got two Android tablets :D
Figure I'll hack this puppy up and compare them side by side and decide which to keep. I've seen a few ROMs mentioned here, which one is most feature complete/stable for everyday use?
Also how is battery life on here? I saw some sites quoting 10hrs on stock which is pretty damn impressive...

This might be a dumb question but I have not really played with the Micro SD cards yet. The website says it uses Micro SD, does that include Micro SDHC? I only see up to 16GB Micro SD on Newegg, to go higher looks like the HC version.

cj171 wrote:Argh man now I've got two Android tablets :D
Figure I'll hack this puppy up and compare them side by side and decide which to keep. I've seen a few ROMs mentioned here, which one is most feature complete/stable for everyday use?
Also how is battery life on here? I saw some sites quoting 10hrs on stock which is pretty damn impressive...

It runs for a legit 9-10 hours, the lowest I've had is 6ish and that is because I watched the LOTR trilogy on it while on a long trip.

I run TnT 5.0 but it got discontinued because it was so hard to install, but I had TnT 4.XX before that and it worked great, vEGAN tab also works great. All the ROMS on XDA are great but I have only had experience with TnT.

joecooool wrote:Thats great and all but it really doesn't answer my quetion.

Will my Verizon USB aircard work with this? I find myself in many places where there is no free wifi. My company pays for the card so I'm stuck with it.

Anyone?

got the fitted malata case for $20 shipped from china
http://hotmid.com/leather-case-for-malata-zpad-t2.html

KSocko wrote:If you don't mind getting it shipped from Canada, Merimobles.com has the docking station for $45.

http://www.merimobiles.com/Malata_Zpadt2_Docking_Station_HDMI_OUT_USB_LAN_p/meri0548.htm

Use the coupon code bienvenu to get 5% off today. I got mine for 42.50

Also got the gPad on woot today. Can't wait to root.

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

Mini usb is for using the tablet as a flash drive on a computer.

Usb Host is for plugging in a flash drive to read it on the tablet

I had a quick question. I am primarily getting this to read journal/conference papers. Will the paper pdfs get 'squished' breadth-wise while reading on this tablet? Can any one help? Thanks.

xanadu1979 wrote:I would also be interested in knowing if this would be a good Nook/Kindle alternative.

I have an iPad with the kindle app installed. Works beautifully. As long as the nook or kindle app is available for Android, it should be no problem.

edit: I just looked in the new amazon app marketplace.. Kindle app IS available there, for free...

promyst wrote:It won't work with Netflix because Netflix uses Silverlight and that isn't supported on Android yet.

They are porting Silverlight to Linux.. at least one of the Android phones already runs it.

Does anyone know a good stylus to go with this. I want to use this as a note taking tool. I am not talking about handwriting recognition just using it for plain note taking and saving.

Also any suggestions on good calendar apps for android? Thanks in advance.

indranil1703 wrote:I had a quick question. I am primarily getting this to read journal/conference papers. Will the paper pdfs get 'squished' breadth-wise while reading on this tablet? Can any one help? Thanks.

From what I have experienced you can zoom in to what is a comfortable reading size by using "pinch-zoom"

i have an american mailbox, but a canadian credit card. can i still use this to buy the tablet? just leave the billing address as theh houlton address?

molar wrote:got the fitted malata case for $20 shipped from china
http://hotmid.com/leather-case-for-malata-zpad-t2.html

Can you confirm that the G-Tab fits and all the buttons are accessible? (If it was in a previous message I apologize for asking)

joecooool wrote:Anyone?

Doesn't look like it would work

mrpink84 wrote:In for 1! Popped my w00t cherry!

greggerhardt wrote:
I got one too. This is my second W00t purchase though. I am excited to root this thing.

in4one! I'm an experienced woot-Babel fish!

crypto1701 wrote:So the Wii and Playstation run Silverlight? Because they sure run Netflix. What about the Yahoo widget for Netflix. No, Silverlight is only for PCs.

What I was saying is there is no dedicated Netflix app, and the actual Netflix website delivers content with Silverlight which is not Android compatible. Playstation, Wii, Xbox, etc.. use there own built in content delivery system (as to what that is for each I have no idea) that make it so it works on those platforms. Android does not have that.

I own this and installed TNTlite 4.24 custom rom, its amazing, totally hackable, viewsonic supports the hacks. screen doesnt scratch easily. way more fun than my ipad.

mrackley wrote:Can you confirm that the G-Tab fits and all the buttons are accessible? (If it was in a previous message I apologize for asking)

viewsonic gtab is a renamed malata zpad t2 sizes are the same

jjdixon wrote:This might be a dumb question but I have not really played with the Micro SD cards yet. The website says it uses Micro SD, does that include Micro SDHC? I only see up to 16GB Micro SD on Newegg, to go higher looks like the HC version.

Id like to know the answer to this too...I will buy right now if it will take a 32gb SDHC card.

calpencil wrote: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?

everything works, and you dont even need to ROOT when you install custom roms.

stans39 wrote:I have read here that the root-install-custom-rom is fairly easy to do, but there is the possibility of a problem doing this procedure. Is the new honeycomb system as good or better than the root-install-custom-roms?

it is almost impossible to brick this device, especially if you follow the instructions on xda forums.

molar wrote:viewsonic gtab is a renamed malata zpad t2 sizes are the same

http://www.androidtablets.net/forum/nvidia-based/6007-malata-zpad-viewsonic-gtab.html

So what's the difference between all the different ROMs out there? And I'm assuming that ROM means the operating system? I'm new to Android and this would be my first device with that platform.

Yes! Managed to talk the missus into it. Harassing someone with text messages while they're in a meeting can be effective!

I have one and love it. Rooted with VEGAn-Tab.

If you want a HDMI dock or a case check out

http://electroniccrap.com/store/

I got a portfolio case and a dock and love it.

promyst wrote:From what I have experienced you can zoom in to what is a comfortable reading size by using "pinch-zoom"

Thanks promyst. I was more curious about the default 'unzoomed' level, will the pdf retain the aspect ration of a standard a-4 paper? The reason I ask is most pdf research papers show up beautifully on a ipad, but on my 10 inch netbook with eeerotate, the same page loses its aspect ratio and appears stretched. I am not sure if am explaining this correctly.

If you want HDMI out you’ll need to buy a Malata Zpadt2/ViewSonic G tablet Docking Station: http://www.merimobiles.com/Malata_Zpadt2_Docking_Station_HDMI_OUT_USB_LAN_p/meri0548.htm.

Also, if you live in Texas you’ll pay an additional $23.51 in sales tax:

Woot $308.50 ($279.99 + $23.51 sales tax + $5.00 shipping)

+ $45 Docking Station for HDMI out (and RJ45, USB.)

Total: ~$353 with docking station.

Also, if you want GPS support through Bluetooth you’ll need to purchase an external Bluetooth GPS Receiver/Antenna ~$50.00.

+ $50 Bluetooth GPS Receiver

Grand Total $403 with docking station and GPS.

Plus you’ll need to update the software to at best Android 2.3. You’re also only at 1024 x 600 resolution.

I really wanted this NVidia Tegra 2, Cortex A9, but I’m leaning more towards a Samsung s5pv210 Cortex A8 now, until the Android 3.0s become more accessible.

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

MuseScore

indranil1703 wrote:Thanks promyst. I was more curious about the default 'unzoomed' level, will the pdf retain the aspect ration of a standard a-4 paper? The reason I ask is most pdf research papers show up beautifully on a ipad, but on my 10 inch netbook with eeerotate, the same page loses its aspect ratio and appears stretched. I am not sure if am explaining this correctly.

See Daedalus454's post

hboccio wrote:
Also, if you live in Texas you’ll pay an additional $23.51 in sales tax

Yet another reason not to live in Texas.

I bought one of these. I've been watching the prices for a while and I couldn't pass this deal up. This tablet is a great device to customize! Think hackers play ground. :D