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Have not seen any info about which Yamaha engine will be in the new Xmax when it comes to LOS ....
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It's going to be real interesting to see what build strategy Honda chooses for its Forza 300 (350?) upgrade. IMHO, they could also upgrade the handle bar and dash to a more luxurious look, match the Xmax 15" wheel and offer an adjustable windscreen for starters.
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With updated(?) version of the Forza 300 to be released this Dec, and the likely hood the Yamaha Xmax 300 will be for sale at the beginning of next year, it will be we the consumer who will win out because both companies should try to release their best 'Thai' version in order to win the most market share ...... Will Honda rise to meet Yamaha's cool Xmax features?
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Hi,
I got my on-screen keyboard to work by just turning off the bluetooth keyboard. I've disabled that annoying word completion feature, though. It was driving me crazy by changing so many of the words i had typed.
As you do, I listen to NPR every day. I like the talk shows too but mostly just stream classical music. In my car, I stream the music via bluetooth from my iPhone 5 to my Jabbra Freeway which then sends the music to a specific FM channel that I choose (88.9 FM.) The clarity is great.
I still haven't tried out Google Earth. I use a Garmin navigator in my car although I could use the Note Pro by tethering it to my iPhone. Maybe I'll try that soon.
BTW, I don't think that there is any difference in computing power between the Note Pro 32 & 64 versions, it's just that you get more storage with the 64.
I'm still enjoying using this tablet every evening. I'll bet that you are too!
Best regards,
Eric
Yes! I now see that the only difference between the 32 GB and the 64 GB versions of the Note Pro is that the 64 GB model has 32 GB more internal (SD1) storage than the 32 GB model....a nice feature to have, but not critical in my case. My primary desire was buying the model with the most computing power.
Do you have a Flash program installed and working or know which is available for our Note Pro? Maybe I should use Fire Fox? I am hopeful that more and more applications, features and upgrades will become available as the popularity of this flagship model grows. Maybe someone will add GPS coordinate display to the Google Earth - Note Pro program!
This is a real cool tablet!
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Sorry, but I'm not sure of how Android works with memory or exactly how much of the OS is stored in ROM. I believe that the Note Pro uses 8 GB of its memory for working files and programs. Since memory over 8 GB is identified as "SD" and the Micro-SD card as "external SD," the actual working memory must be confined within that 8 GB space. No doubt when you move programs to the SD card, some marker must be left within the 8 GB core pointing to where the program is located and the space vacated must be freed up for working files. Although I know that windows uses a page file to store markers, temporary files, etc., I'm not sure about Android. I'll have to read up on it.
With my basic understanding of computer architecture, your breakdown looks to be most logical and probably the actual scenario. It is knowing how the Note Pro (Android OS{?}) allocates and uses its working memory that is crucial in determining any difference in computing power between the 32 GB and 64 GB models. It sure would be nice if all the working memory of the OS of both models is relegated only to the 8 GB block of internal memory.
BTW, I have learned that Google Earth (Note Pro) uses touch screen controls for its navigation. I still have not located any GPS coordinates in the program, though, but I have located a pretty good substitute 'GPS coordinates' program for my purposes, it's called, 'Map Coordinates'. It works excellent for me in conjunction with Google Maps (Note Pro) and my vehicle's on-board Garmin navigation! This is quite a nice tablet!
Have you resolved that issue with getting your onscreen keyboard to deploy? I have not encountered that at all. Have you experienced this only in certain situations or just randomly? I also forgot to mention that I, too, am an avid NPR listener. It's one of the first programs I loaded onto my new Note Pro. I like 'All Things Considered', the 'Sunday Morning Puzzle', etc. Also, Minneapollis-St. Paul happens to be one of my favorite 'US cities to reside'. As for Gov. Ventura ...... that is another discussion ....
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Also, I have noticed the Google Earth program does not function properly(?) while running on our Note Pro 12.2! The program does not display GPS coordinates nor the usual on-screen visual map navigation (zoom and direction, etc.) controls as it does on laptops and desk station computers. I was wondering if you have experienced this problem, also, and if not, do you have any recommendations?
Might this be because your tablet is running Android unlike "laptops and desk station computers" so that the features of Google Earth will not be anywhere near the same as it is a different program? For Android try the free Google Navigation feature that will get you from A to B on a map. If you must have coordinates (no one needs them for navigation) try another free Android app called GPS status.
Thanks .... It does looks like it is an Android 'thang but I found an app that displays the GPS coordinates of any random point like the original non-Android Google Earth program does. It is called Map Coordinates. And yes, there are those that still use GPS coordinate points to navigate from one area to another especially in some non-English and lesser developed countries. Once I know the GPS coordinates of my destination, I enter them into my vehicle's on-board Garmin and I am on my way!
GPS coordinates are the world traveler's universal language.
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I'll check out the Google Earth anomaly. I haven't noticed it yet. To answer your question about the computing ability of the 64 GB version of the Note Pro vs the 32 GB version, there is none. The working memory of both tablets is 8 GB. The remainder of the memory (24 GB on the 32 GB version) is used for installing programs and files. It is called SD 1. If you install A LOT of music, video and games, you may want to put a 64 GB micro-SD in the machine so you can store them there and keep your first SD card (the 24 GB internal) for programs and such. 24+64 = 88 GB and that is a lot of space to fill up. You may find the 32 GB in your machine to be quite adequate. I suggest that when you install additional applications, if the machine offers to move the program to the SD card, do so. That will leave you lots of working memory for your machine's processors to use. Have fun with your new baby!
Thanks again!
I really like this tablet! I could not imagine having anything smaller! Since my objective is to have the most computing power as possible, it is good to know that both the 32 GB and the 64 GB models of the Note Pro allocate the same 8 GB to working memory and that the remaining internal GB is used for SD(1) application storage! But wait!!! Re-reading your, "....that will leave you lots of working memory for your machine's processors to use.", doesn't that mean that the machine's processors will recognize and use its unused SD 1 space as additional working memory, thus 'Advantage 64 GB' or does the computer's processors only use the allocated 8 GB of working memory?
Besides the S pen, I also like the fact that our Note Pro uses USB 3.0 and 802.11ac WI-FI. I am looking forward to your assessment of Google Earth - Note Pro version. Can you recommend the best Adobe Flash to use in this tablet?
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The thing that I don't like about Hancom Office is that the only option for saving to the cloud that it offers is Dropbox, which I don't use. I use Google Drive and One Drive. Microsoft has said that it will soon make its mobile office applications available to subscribers to Office 365 with a free 25 GB of online storage. Until that arrives, I will be using the Chrome applications with their automatic save to Google Drive. An application that I use on my Nexus 7 and Nexus 10 is Office Suite 7 Pro, an Android application that is available on Google Play. I think it costs around $10 -$12 but I like it because it has a separate PDF editor built in and because I can save from it to anywhere online but not, strangely to the external SD card. A limitation, I'm told of Google's Android. You can, of course, just use a file manager such as Total Commander and simply copy the file from the internal SD to the external SD, or to any online storage or flash drive connected by an OTG.
The advantage to having 64 GB of Storage rather than 32 is that you can install more programs and save more files, including videos, to your tablet. Please note though, that tablets divide their memory between the base memory area (8 GB) and what they term SD. If you put a micro SD card into the port on the tablet, it will be called external SD, or maybe SD 2, I can't remember which. When you install new programs, you will get a popup message asking if you want to move the program to SD. It's good to do that to keep your core memory freed up for the workings of the tablet. Also, 64 GB micro SD cards are available for around $30 - perhaps slightly more in Bangkok. You may not need that much storage, though. Your 64 GB on the tablet might be enough.
Another thing that I don't like about the tablet is that I've been having trouble getting the screen to return to normal size after I've zoomed it. I just read online that the volume rocker will adjust the amount of zoom and I'll try it tonight.
I hope that you are enjoying your tablet.
Thanks for the comparisons of storage capabilities between a 32 GB SD card and a 64 GB SD card!
I ended up buying a 32 GB Note Pro like yours. Can you list any similar comparisons that illustrates the advantages in computing ability of tablet models with 64 GB of internal memory compared to tablet models having only 32 GB internal memory? In what ways would the difference in the two amounts of internal memory be noticeable?
Also, I have noticed the Google Earth program does not function properly(?) while running on our Note Pro 12.2! The program does not display GPS coordinates nor the usual on-screen visual map navigation (zoom and direction, etc.) controls as it does on laptops and desk station computers. I was wondering if you have experienced this problem, also, and if not, do you have any recommendations?
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So far as I know, the Samsung Bluetooth keyboard is just a keyboard but the Logitech is a keyboard and case combined. It's something like the combined cases and keyboards that you see for sale with the knockoff tablets that they sell in Phantip, only much better quality. The nice thing about the Logitech keyboard is that it has an on-off switch that you can use to turn the keyboard off when you prefer to use the onscreen keyboard. I bought mine here in Tokyo where I spend half the year, only returning to Bangkok when it gets cold here. They might get the keyboard in Thailand eventually but they don't have it yet.
Hope that you enjoy your Note Pro. It sure is easier to type on than the ten-inchers!
Now I see why you have the top notched computer components - you are there in electronic appliance heaven!
The Logitech keyboard and case will be the one for me. Besides its acclaimed quality, you reminded me of the top feature that sets it apart: That cool on/off keyboard switch!
Can you remind me what it is about Hancom Office that makes it look so lacking when compared to MS Office? Is it something about Hancom Office that restricts the potability of its files?
I am hoping they eventually allow the Note Pro to recognize NTFS disk files.
Do you know how to explain the theoretical advantage of having 64 GB of internal ram as opposed to having only 32 GB on board? I.E., in a automotive analogy, you could state: 4 cyl of power gives you 'X' but 8 cyl of power gives you 'X+'. I am looking to learn how 'computing process' power I am missing out on.
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Hi. I have a logitech case/keyboard and a Microsoft Sculpt Bluetooth Mouse, all of which seem to work fine with the tablet. My second choice, which I actually bought, is the Sony VAIO Tap 11. The Sony works very well for its CPU which is a Pentium 3650Y. It's plenty speedy, has a beautiful screen and a fantastic built-in speaker. The tablet is thin and light and I'm amazed at its volume and clarity of sound and I listen to the Minnesota Public Radio classical stream constantly so I'm picky about sound quality. I use the tablet primarily for reading books and newspapers in bed, watching YouTube videos in bed and also reading email and blogs and replying to them. I use the VAIO at my desk and it's become a pretty versatile production machine for me. I like having MS Office on the Sony. I don't find the Hancom Office on the Note Pro very usable. It only saves documents to the machine and Dropbox. I'm already committed to Google Drive and One Drive and would prefer to save my documents on them. The Note Pro has become a nice little bedtime toy but the VAIO is where I get my work done. Good luck with your 64 GB if that's what you decide to buy. The Logitech keyboard/case will cost you about $100 extra.
I broke down and bought a 32 GB Note Pro at Samsung store, I did not want trust the eBay-to-LOS route with this merchandise. No one could order a 64 GB model and the one I bought was the last model in stock - all the 'farang' were buying them the supervisor said!!
Where did you buy your Logitech keyboard (and case?)? It would be great if I could buy one here and not have to buy it on eBay. Do you think there is a difference between the Logitech and the Samsung keyboards?
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Haven't seen it. I've got the 32 GB version. Why not try Lazada or Phantip. Perhaps they could order it for you. I'm finding some bugs in the machine - I can't always get the onscreen keyboard to deploy.
Thanks! Tomorrow, I will be asking vendors if they can order the 64 GB version of the Note Pro 12.2. Failing that, I will look into ordering from eBay and hope it ships here w/o problem if I go this route.
Sorry to hear about your keyboard problem .... what is your overall impression about this tablet and what tablet would have been your 2nd choice? What do you use your Note Pro 12.2 for and what case and stand do you have for this tablet?
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Is the 64gb version of the Samsung Note Pro 12.2 readily available anywhere in LOS?
Has anyone seen it stocked on the shelves in computer shops here?
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Across the street and up just a bit huge lot 30 bht every time it go in my bus
GPS 18.794750792, 98.9971001806 150 meters from the entrance of the US Consulate,
no, but if you walk east from scb, there is an outstanding/cheap/clean duck place on the right. You're on the edge of Chinatown there.......Some great street food closer to the bridge. My favorite noodle shop on the planet is about 200m from SCB, going South, opposite direction of Consulate...30 thb; includes pitcher of green tea with cup of ice.
on the corner of Chang Klan and Sridornchai (kitty corner to Panthip Plaza) is Sababa Israeli Restaurant. i go there all the time for felafel and humus. it's really good IMO.
Thanx to all, with your advice, my 'Consulate run' was smooth as silk from locating the parking to enjoying the delicacies!
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Hi. First time visitor too to CM. Planning to go with my wife to Doi Inthanon and other attractions on motorbike 29-30 December. A friend told me that during the long new year holiday CM is notorious for heavy traffic, packed with tourist and it is not advisable to go there at this time of the year. My question is how bad could it be? Is it true that large crowd and heavy traffic will spoil our trip?
I know that attractions such as Doi Su Thep ban tourist vehicles and motorbikes for a 5 - 7 day period until a day or so after New Years day. It may be advisable to check on the holiday status of Doi Inthanon and other attractions.
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I'm fairly certain that you can get passport photos taken right around the corner from the American Consulate at Star Visa Services. map at this link -----> http://www.starvisa.net/en/contact.html
Thanx Oscar2!
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I visit CM, too, and it's definitely has a good people's 'atmosphere' to it and a city with lots to-do and places to go.
There is the infamous, 'Night Bazaar' and 'the' must visit, 'Doi Su Thep' - though you can better enjoy the latter after the New Year's crowds have left.
There is also a few tips at these links:
http://www.visitchiangmai.com.au/markets.html
http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/690240-parking-options-for-out-of-towner-appt-at-us-consulate/
You will need a light jacket for some of these chillier-than-normal evenings.
Enjoy your visit!
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Yes, that map is fairly accurate, the new mitrapap sits right on ratchawong, and they have a parking guy, who would probably let you park there for 20 thb. the SCB is right next door at the SE corner of that intersection, the Tesco Express Esso is on the NE corner, and the noodle place is across the street from new mitrapap and South on ratchawong about 100 meters, passed the newsstand and the three budha stores. A fan room at New Mitrapap is 250 ish, and is OK,not the best, but very convenient to the consulate. That Tesco doesn't sell beer, but there is a 7-11 at Worrorat Market.
Perfect!
You also touched on the last CNX site that I want to locate: Is the Worrorat Market also known as 'Chinatown'? What is the best route to the Chinatown market from the New Mitrapap hotel? I am particularly looking to buy a couple different varieties of banana tree plants.
spot on regarding the location on your map for Sababa Israeli Restaurant. you will be driving right through "Chinatown" on your way to Sababa. but they don't sell plants or trees there. you should go to Talaat Kamthieng plant market for that. it is located behind Tesco Lotus Kamthieng on the Super Highway. you should be able to find a variety of banana trees.
Got it and thanks so much for that tip!
That will complete my 'things-to-do-list' for the upcoming trip to Chiang Mai!
Could you also direct me to a convenient place to have passport photos taken?
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Yes, that map is fairly accurate, the new mitrapap sits right on ratchawong, and they have a parking guy, who would probably let you park there for 20 thb. the SCB is right next door at the SE corner of that intersection, the Tesco Express Esso is on the NE corner, and the noodle place is across the street from new mitrapap and South on ratchawong about 100 meters, passed the newsstand and the three budha stores. A fan room at New Mitrapap is 250 ish, and is OK,not the best, but very convenient to the consulate. That Tesco doesn't sell beer, but there is a 7-11 at Worrorat Market.
Perfect!
You also touched on the last CNX site that I want to locate: Is the Worrorat Market also known as 'Chinatown'? What is the best route to the Chinatown market from the New Mitrapap hotel? I am particularly looking to buy a couple different varieties of banana tree plants.
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go to agoda, and look for New Mitrapap Hotel in CNX....it's in between the noodle shop and tesco/esso....on Ratchawong Rd.
The 'Blue Arrow' is between the noodle shop and the Tesco/Esso?
go down the road that runs along the river (U.S. Consulate to your right) in the direction of Kad Luang. it then is a one-way street and you will go through Kad Luang - lots of traffic - market on your right, river on left. turn right on Thannon Thapae and then a quick left on to Thannon Chang Klan. you will drive through the Night Bazaar and continue to Sridornchai (Panthip Plaza on the right corner before you cross Sridornchai). as soon as you cross Sridornchai, park the car. Sababa is the first business on the corner to your left. across the street is another Israeli Restaurant coincidentally but i have never been there.Thanks! I think I got it:
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no, but if you walk east from scb, there is an outstanding/cheap/clean duck place on the right. You're on the edge of Chinatown there.......Some great street food closer to the bridge. My favorite noodle shop on the planet is about 200m from SCB, going South, opposite direction of Consulate...30 thb; includes pitcher of green tea with cup of ice.
on the corner of Chang Klan and Sridornchai (kitty corner to Panthip Plaza) is Sababa Israeli Restaurant. i go there all the time for felafel and humus. it's really good IMO.
You guys are great, thanx! I knew CM is my favorite city for a reason!
That noodle shop and green iced tea and the Sababa Israeli restaurant will be my stops after leaving the Consulate!
Unfortunately, my main current points of references in that area are the Subway shop in the Night Bazaar and the US Consulate. I have to use a street map and Google Earth w/o GPS coordinates or directions.
So, can you direct me to Panthip Plaza, the Open Market, Chinatown and that (infamous) SCB that is < 5 min walk from Esso/Tesco? Express?
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There is covered parking available in the market area, just down the road from the consulate on the opposite side. I don't know the cost of long term parking, but I have never paid more than 20 baht. I use this if I cannot find free parking on the road by the river.
Across the street and up just a bit huge lot 30 bht every time it go in my bus
there's an scb with a car park very close by. 5 minute or less walk, across from Esso/Tesco Express,
GPS 18.794750792, 98.9971001806 150 meters from the entrance of the US Consulate,
Thanks for your postings! It looks like a couple people where indicating the same parking structure.
The GPS coordinates clinched it!
Now, does anyone know of a Felafel/Mid-eastern restaurant nearby?
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We are looking to drive into CM on the day after Christmas for an appointment at the US Consulate.
What would be my best auto parking options for this visit (considering the holidays)?
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If you have an Android device then most e-reader apps will do text-to-speech directly from epub without any intermediate steps. I've tried a few on mine and some of them aren't bad at all.
This is also a very good remedy! I will try it also ... Thanx!
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What you will need to do is to -
1. Convert epub to text file using Calibre (freeware ebook converter).
2. Install a text to speech software such as Natural Reader (there is a free version).
3. Covert text file to mp3.
Note that the "voice" that comes free with Natural Reader is not very "natural" although it will serve. To get a better result you need to buy a "voice" (such as those that come with the paid versions of Natural Reader. I personally like "Bridget" (British female voice) from Neospeech. You can hear samples on their website. It will work well with Natural Reader.
Good luck.
Thaaank you for this work-around. I was hoping that there would be some sort of solution for this in this ever increasingly tech-world that we live in.
Is this a routinely performed operation?
I will follow your steps as soon as I can!
Yamaha Xmax 300 coming to Thailand?
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.. and here it is!
...yet another 300-class scooter contender: SYM's 'CruiSYM 300i' (formally known as the the Joymax, GTS and Evo) that is due to be released later this year. They were especially popular sellers in Phuket, Pattaya, Samui and Bkk.
http://www.bikesrepublic.com/news/new-sym-cruisym-300i-scooter-previewed-in-malaysia/
and
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y5je632Bxx0
This model brings to the table, among other features, braided steel brake lines and a nice looking dashboard that offers built-in GPS navigation, Bluetooth, LINE, etc.!