ithink2020
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I know... The tape covering the SIM slot accidentally peal up a bit on my unit. While I was putting it back into place, I saw that there was not a SIM card installed. Just saying. Odd.
Is your GPS working?
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ithink2020
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At least their support techs rock!!! It wasn't fun, but the fact I was treated so nicely was just amazing. I'm going to ride the storm as well. There are some other minor hiccups with honeycomb, but so far I LOVE this tablet.
Side note, a buddy of mine got the W500. Personally, I really like the A500 better. Lighter, slimmer and just like the android OS for the tablet better.
Side note, a buddy of mine got the W500. Personally, I really like the A500 better. Lighter, slimmer and just like the android OS for the tablet better.
iamcoop
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Makes me wonder what shoving a non-activated SIM card in there would do for GPS triangulation.
Ah yes, that did not enter in to my equation. I already had the local map up when I turned the wifi off. How did you do it in your car then, mobile hotspot?
ithink2020
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Dang sticker won't stay...may have to do something about that. However, It appears there is no reader install for a SIM card. Just a slot in the case...
UPDATE: Upon closer inspection, there is no reader. With the screen light on, can see where a reader would be soldered to the board. I think if you were to slide SIM card in there, you'd have to take the until apart to get it out. Looks like it would just fall into the belly of the tablet.
UPDATE: Upon closer inspection, there is no reader. With the screen light on, can see where a reader would be soldered to the board. I think if you were to slide SIM card in there, you'd have to take the until apart to get it out. Looks like it would just fall into the belly of the tablet.
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So, there is no SIM card reader, but the battery shows power drain for cell standby. Nice.
Not sure if the battery drain is accurate, and no it isn't on my phone
I just downloaded gps test off the market. I have a bad overcast today but I have found that with the wifi enabled the gps test software does see a few satellites but the second you turn off wifi you lose them all instantly. I was unable to get a location fix via google maps though, could be the overcast.
Did the same thing 0 then 6 of 8 get an open view of the sky
I am in my den with my Epic 4G and my A500, both running GPS Test. The Epic shows 10 satellites in view,the A500 shows 5. Wifi is disabled. On maps, the location with only GPS is about 50' - 80' off and improving the longer it is on. Additionally then, turning on wifi also improved the accuracy to about 10' - 20'. The A500 GPS appears to be about 1/2 as sensitive as my phone and takes MUCH longer to get an initial fix and accurate position. Also, the compass appears to be 90 degrees off. Facing due North, the compass points due East.
