I was wondering what peoples thoughts were on this. It being a Nexus 7 forum I hope people aren't completely bias. I've had my iPad3 for about six months now, I love it, although lately Apples been rubbing me the wrong way. My biggest concern is the variety in apps.. I've spent so much money purchasing apps for iOS and now that I'm back on Android, I find myself having to either repurchase these apps or look for alternative apps similar to what iOS has. Could this be an alternative to my iPad? or is it more as a companion? Could I expect my Nexus 7 to replace my Kindle3 rather than my iPad? Also, are the amount of apps starting to pick up? I hope the variety is close to what iOS offers.
I already placed one on order so I guess theres no going back but would be nice to get some input from you guys, thanks.
there's a very long thread about the n7 vs ipad a few lines down, did you look at that? itll probably answer your questions.
I prefer my N7 to iPad 2, screen size is better for playing games and the apps are getting there. Development for android is a big bonus to
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there's a very long thread about the n7 vs ipad a few lines down, did you look at that? itll probably answer your questions.
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Yeah sorry I had glanced at it but that was someone either buying a ipad3 or n7, I already have an ipad so I guess I was just asking for input on people with an ipad who has a n7..
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I prefer my N7 to iPad 2, screen size is better for playing games and the apps are getting there. Development for android is a big bonus to
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Right on. I do a lot of reading on my Kindle, how's the reading on the nexus7?is it easy to read outside in the sun?
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Could this be an alternative to my iPad? or is it more as a companion? Could I expect my Nexus 7 to replace my Kindle3 rather than my iPad? Also, are the amount of apps starting to pick up? I hope the variety is close to what iOS offers.
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My short answer is that the iPad 3 is great for some things, the Nexus 7 for others. I have both, and use each about equally.
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Right on. I do a lot of reading on my Kindle, how's the reading on the nexus7?is it easy to read outside in the sun?
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Reading on the nexus is so much better. The text is crisp as hell
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Reading on the nexus is so much better. The text is crisp as hell
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Honestly I don't see why people criticize this display, it's beautiful to me. I do miss the true blacks of amoled though
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I'm not sure about a replacement. I have a transformer prime and use it as well.... but I find the form factor excellent! Sometimes my prime is just too heavy and bulky (the wife complains about carrying it). Bought her the 7 and I just had to get one. Really is a snappy fun tab.
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Reading on the nexus is so much better. The text is crisp as hell
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I wouldn't say reading on the N7 is better because of the screen. The N7 has decent enough text, but it's still nowhere near the iPad 3, which simply has lovely, crisp, magazine-quality text.
I'd say the N7 wins as an ebook reader because its text is good enough, and it's smaller and lighter and so easier to use for longer reading sessions.
Like I said, I own and enjoy both, but there's really no comparing the screens.
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I would say it is a worthy replacement. The Google play store has rly beefed up its selection and developers have realized they can no longer ignore android. Most ios apps are on Android I would say with few exceptions.
Also nexus seven is a joy to read on.
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It is not a replacement, it is for a completely different target market and usage scenarios. Now if you settled for an iPad despite it being inappropriate for your use cases, then the N7 might be more suitable for you.
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I had an hp touchpad running some form of Android but I didn't use it all that much, actually it wasn't until I bought my ipad where I actually found myself using a tablet more often. I'm trying to veer away from Apple.. Slowly but surely, hopefully this tablet helps.
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In my case, I always try my apps before buying it, that means I would take my nexus 7, open chrome, go to google and type in search feild : ApplicationName Version(ex 1.5) apk then I download it and install. Yeah that is not cool for dev to 'crack' their apps but in my case, I test them and buy if I like
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I've given apple so much of my money, and I'd have no issue doing the same for the play store, I just wish they offered more apps..
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They're about the same speed, ipad 3 has a bit more polish. For general browsing ipad wins, but for reading the nexus 7 is better.
Honestly I don't see the point unless you're just tired of apple, but the nexus 7 apps are nothing compared to ipad apps.
Wait until October when the new smaller ipad is said to be announced, that way you'll have the same format factor as this but with all your apps.
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I have both. And since my n7 has arrived, I barely touch my iPad. Form factor is just perfect. Speed is freaking good.
There are not so many tablet specific apps like the iPad, but you can test any purchased app for 15min. Then you can call a refund. And almost all apps for phones scale very well for the 7" size.
Offline voice dictation is simply outstanding. Great feature.
And the best? You don't need iTunes.
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For casual web surfing and maybe some game playing, the iPad is OK. However, if you need that AND you want to do work related things, Android and the N7 is much better.
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I was wondering what peoples thoughts were on this. It being a Nexus 7 forum I hope people aren't completely bias. I've had my iPad3 for about six months now, I love it, although lately Apples been rubbing me the wrong way. My biggest concern is the variety in apps.. I've spent so much money purchasing apps for iOS and now that I'm back on Android, I find myself having to either repurchase these apps or look for alternative apps similar to what iOS has..
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The number of apps are relatively similar now. All major apps and brand have both version. So it all ends with specialty and obscure apps that you can't live without.
Best, check your current iPad apps, and run down the list. simply google android store, and see if equivalent is available...probably half of them has free version.
if you have specific app question, I am sure somebody knows the equivalent if you post it here.
As of June:
it now has 600,000 apps in the Google Play Store. As well, the store is clearly hitting a brisk pace in adoption, with 1.5 billion downloads every month and 20 billion since Android began. Free apps are available in 190 countries, with paid apps in 132. The app and download counts stack up fairly well to Apple's own claims, although not universally: it's just short of the App Store's 650,000 apps, but Apple can still point to 30 billion total downloads. Google also hasn't said how many apps are explicitly tablet-friendly versus 225,000 iPad-oriented apps. Either way, Google can say that it has largely erased the app quantity deficit, and that's no mean feat.
http://www.engadget.com/2012/06/27/google-play-hits-600000-apps/
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And the best? You don't need iTunes.
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I've been able to use my iPad 3 without once using iTunes. I mean, literally, mine has never been connected to a PC, and I haven't installed iTunes on any of my machines. Basically, I use iCloud for backup, use Kindle, Nook, and Play Books for ebooks, and installed an app to access Play Music. I don't buy/rent videos for tablets, so no need there.
It's entirely possible to buy and use an iPad without once touching iTunes. Just sayin'...
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I am thinking of buying a nexus 7 because my galaxy player 5.0 is showing its age and is lagging terribly with current games ( it only has 512mb ram and 1ghz core) and would the nexus 7 be a good choice for me. I would prefer a small tablet/ Phablet phone but nothing more than 300$.
I would mostly use it for gaming and web browsing and maybe some rom developing . Would this be a good choice for the money, or are there better devices for the money? Thanks!
The N7 is a power house when it comes to gaming, the Tegra 3 runs all games flawlessly and is the best value for money.
Only thing that you need to keep in mind are some of the screen issues many people here are experiencing.
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Only thing that you need to keep in mind are some of the screen issues many people here are experiencing.
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Yeah you should read up on the problems some of the folks have had with the screen, and decide whether or not it's worth the risk of getting a bad unit. My roommate had bought an N7 before me, and hers didn't seem to have any problems at all. I still inspect mine every day looking for screen lift or crackling speakers, but have found nothing.
Yeah go for it, like others have already said the N7 is perfect for what your wanting to do on it, websites and gaming.
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If you want the perfect device for sofa-surfing and ebook reading, go for it.
I don't think there's anything better out there.
Gaming isn't that good though. Tegra 3 sucks.
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Compared to the vast variety of games on the apple store, there isn't much in android play store. But that should change
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If you want the perfect device for sofa-surfing and ebook reading, go for it.
I don't think there's anything better out there.
Gaming isn't that good though. Tegra 3 sucks.
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What are you smoking and where can I get some? Gaming is fantastic on this device. It's the developers who aren't fixing their games for jelly bean.
Go ahead and get one! I can't really see a reason not to.
I love mine to bits, even more than my old Transformer
I checked 6 tablet today..... The all suck, and pixelated, lagish....
Slow, and borring....
Except 2.
N7 and ipad.
Ur choice?
I think the Nexus 7 is the best android tablet in terms of hardware and software. Coming from an iPad, I can say I am most satisfied with my purchase.
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What are you smoking and where can I get some? Gaming is fantastic on this device. It's the developers who aren't fixing their games for jelly bean.
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Sorry its all for me.... It's called S3. I play a lot and it is much better for gaming. Dead Trigger looks better and runs smoother then on the 7.
Max Payne runs on both devices good.
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Wait until the holidays to buy a Nexus 7. They say it is going to be $99 dollars for the version now, and it will be $199 for a newer version that will be thinner with a smaller bezel, etc.
Hey guys I am a big fan of Android and am currently looking into getting a 7" tablet.
The only thing that is putting me off the Nexus 7 is the fact that the apps look like a enlarged version of the phone apps. I currently own a HTC One X and love it but was looking forward to a more native experience on the tablet. I am really keen on the Nexus 7 because of it's price but am also a little tempted by the iPad Mini's design and apps specifically made for tablets.
I just wanted your opinions on whether the larger tablet app selection on the iPad Mini is worth the $100 price difference between the two products? Are the enlarged phone apps on the Nexus 7 really that much of a deterrent? I am really confused at the moment and am hoping that your opinions on this issue combined with other arguments for the Nexus 7 or iPad Mini will help me in making a decision.
Thanks for your time and look forward to the replies.
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Something tells me you're not going to find many people in this thread who will say the iPad Mini is worth the $100 premium over the Nexus 7. The Nexus has better specs overall. Unless you have other reasons to consider the iPad (i.e. you have other iOS devices that could take advantage of iCloud), I can't see any reason to consider the iPad Mini
We have the N7(me) and the Ipad2(wife) in the home. Both are great gadgets but N7 is faster, smoother and has the superior os.
As for blown up phone apps its mostly a problem on the Ipad2 where the tiny 3.5 apps really look dreadful on the 10 screen. Most android apps are made for 4.3 screens and still look great on a 7.
Only arguments I can see for the Ipad mini is if you want an optical port out or the possibility of a sim card (I am not even certain that then mini will be getting those?).
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You already have One x, then go for N7. That way, you only need to spend once for every app you like. More practical and economical too.
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The iPad Mini isn't a 7" tablet, it's 7.9", you should take into consideration that its considerably wider.
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You already have One x, then go for N7. That way, you only need to spend once for every app you like. More practical and economical too.
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That's the reason I love Android. With iOS you need to buy a separate app for your iPhone and your iPad, prime example Borderlands for iOS, and many other "HD" games. With Android, you buy a game and it should work with all of your Android devices be it Tablets or phones.
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Nexus 7, you won't regret it
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I would wait and do a hands on side by side in a store and see which will do what YOU want best.I love my N7 but there are many things I can't do because of lack of apps that might work on the mini. jmho
Just went and got me a Nexus 7 and the girlfriend and iPad mini Friday. The only thing I think the iPad has one up on the n7 is the washed out colors. Other than that. IPad what?????
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Go with the Nexus 7.
The iPad Mini is more expensive and runs iOS! IOS maybe stable but you can't customize it like you can android. The apps on the nexus 7 don't look enlarged at all, the only app I have found that does is SpeedTest.net app.
If you do get a nexus 7, I would reccommend you install the paranoid android ROM as it fixes all of the nexus' bugs.
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hmmmmmm look here http://blog.gsmarena.com/the-ipad-mini-races-the-nexus-7-towards-a-cold-hard-surface-in-a-drop-test/
Had a good look at the mini against the N7 myself.
The N7 is not built as well (though it appears to be getting better) and its screen is more washed out and smaller. Its also slightly heaver and slightly thicker and does not have a rear facing camera. It is also single band wi-fi, unlike the mini's dual band. However, its dpi is greater and its smaller and therefore easier to hold one handed or put in your pocket (not sure a bigger device would as the N7 is snug). The N7 has the more powerful innards and it uses a micro USB connector rather than a proprietary one, which means that you can get hard drives etc to connect more easily. The Nexus 7 has less apps, but it still has tens of thousands of them. The N7 is customisable, where as the Mini is not. Battery life for each is about the same.
One thing that is NOT the same is the price. A 32gb N7 with 3g is £239. An ipad mini of the same spec is £449. So, does £210 extra seem worth it for the ipad? For me it doesn't. But even if it did, I'd not get it as Apple have sucked of late in the way they have spent longer in a court room than in an R&D lab.
Even if you take out the price I would still buy the 7 over the mini. It has better specs and I couldn't ask for anything else for a tablet. Granted, it is a great looking tablet and build materials are top notch but it is not worth 100 dollars more than the 7.
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From wht i have heard, the ipad mini has better build quality than the 7. But dnt care. My nexus is a beast man!!!!!!
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Go for the N7, unless you want people call you "sheeps"
I own a Nexus 7 and an iPad 2. Personally I think the form factor as well as the materials the NExus 7 is constructed from especially when you include the Specs and pricing make it far superior to the iPad Mini. The Mini seems a bit wide for the average person to put in their pocket, the display is also non-retina (I am sure apple did this to keep cost down) which equates to a less crisp display. When looking at a 7" screen this really matter as this will be your primary web consumption device. I love the plastic back of the NExus 7 because I can put it down anywhere without worrying about scratching. So far as native tablet apps, I used to think the same thing and after reading this post I put my Nexus 7 down next to my iPad 2 and what I realized was that of course Apple makes some apps that are beautiful to look at (SOME) but the Android apps FUNCTION much more efficiently. Look at apps like Pintrest, Funimation, Plex and others. They are just more functional on the Nexus 7 and android devices.
All that said, if you are very vested into the Apple ecosystem and don't have an iPAD then the mini may b what you need. If you already have an iPad don't be redundant with an inferior device, the iPOD is better than the iPAD mini. Grab the Nexus 7 and begin your consumption.
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.. the display is also non-retina (I am sure apple did this to keep cost down) which equates to a less crisp display. /QUOTE]
At great risk of exposing my ignorance of the Apple ecosystem, I think Apple had a very good reason to keep resolution at 1024x768, matching the IPad 2 4:3 format. This is not as good for movies, but it maintains compatibility with existing Apps. Apple Apps don't scale, so they would have to be re-coded if the resolution changed. Retina display icons would just be too small in this format.
I am sure we have enough Apple agents here to correct me if I am wrong.
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Go with the Nexus 7.
The iPad Mini is more expensive and runs iOS! IOS maybe stable but you can't customize it like you can android. The apps on the nexus 7 don't look enlarged at all, the only app I have found that does is SpeedTest.net app.
If you do get a nexus 7, I would reccommend you install the paranoid android ROM as it fixes all of the nexus' bugs.
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What bugs? About to pick up a nexus an like to stick to just rooting my phone.
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I own an iPad 2 and a N7. I absolutely love the N7 due to its portability, it easily fits in my pocket and I can carry it everywhere. I know the iPad mini is smaller than its larger counterpart but it is still not pocketable. The N7 does have great specs but the major disappointment for me was the lack of quality tablet apps. I don't see the point of having a quad core processor if apps don't take advantage of it. Sure its great and everything but I would choose better apps over better specs. App Store > Google Play store.
Hello all
I will be getting a Nexus tablet this Xmas, it will either be 32gb N7 or 16gb N10.
I'm very torn to which I should go for.
I currently have an iPad and I'm happy to be leaving IOS but I'm not sure how I'd 7" display on the N7.
My gut feeling is N7 due to the size but I'm not sure due to the size!!!
I know indecisive but that why I'm asking for your opinions.
Thank you in advance.
Do what i'm doing. Go to Sams club buy yourself a 32 gb nexus 7 use it for up to 90 days, return it and try the nexus 10 same way.
Only you can answer this really it completely depends on tour usage. I don't think it will be superior its just different. They are both nexus and both very high end devicea
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Do what i'm doing. Go to Sams club buy yourself a 32 gb nexus 7 use it for up to 90 days, return it and try the nexus 10 same way.
Only you can answer this really it completely depends on tour usage. I don't think it will be superior its just different. They are both nexus and both very high end devicea
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Cool idea but I'm in the UK and not sure if any of the stores over here do that.
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Nexus 10 will probably be the "better" tablet but it really depends on what you want. If you want to carry your tablet around everywhere then the Nexus 7 is probably a better choice. If it's going to stay at home most of the time then Nexus 10. If you're going to be watching a lot of movies then Nexus 10 is better. For reading books Nexus 7.
Nexus 7
-Small form factor (easy to carry around, very portable)
-Smaller form factor also makes it great for gaming
-Good for reading eBooks
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-Beautiful screen (great for videos and games)
-Better hardware
I'm waiting for a truck load of reviews.. One review I read already puts me in the `not buying' category.. I don't trust Samsumg with tablets.. They have a good track record with throwing awesome hardware into a tablet and having it perform like a Celeron trying to run Windows Vista with 512MB of RAM. I already have one 10 inch paperweight of theirs.. I'm not looking for another.
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Nexus 10 will probably be the "better" tablet but it really depends on what you want. If you want to carry your tablet around everywhere then the Nexus 7 is probably a better choice. If it's going to stay at home most of the time then Nexus 10. If you're going to be watching a lot of movies then Nexus 10 is better. For reading books Nexus 7.
Nexus 7
-Small form factor (easy to carry around, very portable)
-Smaller form factor also makes it great for gaming
-Good for reading eBooks
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-Beautiful screen (great for videos and games)
-Better hardware
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Thanks for the info, I travel quite a lot and take my iPad everywhere, browse and watch TV/films when in hotels.
I'm very tempted with N7 as I've noticed I've been using the iPad less and phone more due to size.
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Thanks for the info, I travel quite a lot and take my iPad everywhere, browse and watch TV/films when in hotels.
I'm very tempted with N7 as I've noticed I've been using the iPad less and phone more due to size.
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The N7 is a show stopper considering the price.. The N10 has (imo) A LOT to live up to considering it's twice as much as the N7.. For double the price I sure as hell better be getting more than 3inches of screen, 400mhz and Antutu scores that ring in 4000 points lower than my N7 along with other benchmarks that are worse than my N7.. I'm 35 and well beyond buying junk for material reasons and it's looking like the N10 is going to be just that.
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Thanks for the info, I travel quite a lot and take my iPad everywhere, browse and watch TV/films when in hotels.
I'm very tempted with N7 as I've noticed I've been using the iPad less and phone more due to size.
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While I cannot speak for the Nexus 10, I do own the Nexus 7 and believe the light weight and form factor to be its greatest strengths. I used to own an iPad 3, but sold it after getting the Nexus 7. The iPad always felt a little too big and heavy for use at home. In many instances I simply used my laptop/PC instead. The 7" form factor is perfect for browsing the web, reading eBooks, watching 720p movies, etc. while on the go or moving around the house.
Also, the one concern I would have in regards to the Nexus 10 are the applications themselves. From my experience with the N7, many apps on the Play market are not tablet optimized. There are basically many apps that are essentially made for phones that are blown up to fit the Nexus 7. It does not look too bad on a 7" screen, but I can only imagine phone apps being a complete waste of space on a 10" tablet. I think in time Android will get more tablet specific apps though.
Well you already have a 10 inch tablet so why not add a 7 incher to your stable? The portability and light weight of the nexus 7 really adds to its usefulness and ease of use. Reading a few reviews of the n10 is a good idea though before making your decision.
Not to encourage greed, but if this is going to be a gift then you might want to opt for the more valuable n10.
I would suggest asking this in the Nexus 10 forums too, just to get their point of view. Overall , you're going to get a bias opinion in the Nexus 7 forums and the Nexus 10 forums,just spread it out a bit.
I would suggest the N7 for its price, HD screen and form factor. It handles anything (that's optimised, **** you gameloft) you throw at it and doubles as an eReader and gaming device. The N10 is undoubtedly better for watching moves with its retina crushing 2560 x 1600 resolution screen and browsing the web, however for £130 less the N7 does that just as well. The N7 has served me well for the last 4 months or so, it lasts me a full days usage and I use it heavily as I travel a lot. My usages contains reading, albeit I a small amount, gaming, browsing, music, IRC, Text based games and watching videos. It'll survive about 6 hours screen time with full brightness and wifi.
Thank you all for your advice, I am fairly certain it will be the N7. It will be a gift and also a replacement for the iPad. I look forward to coming back to this forum when start flashing those ROM's.
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Finally made my decision, N10 is on its way, had confirmation of shipping last night.
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I love the 7...sticking with it
Hey guys I recently got a Nexus 7 but have noticed that it is nowhere as smooth as my Nexus 4 even when running Paranoid Android. I don't play video games and only use it to watch YouTube videos. I don't really think I need it. Unless you guys have some amazing ideas for me I'm probably going to get a refund on it.
Thanks guys
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I love having my N7. Use it with Apex launcher/stock rom/rooted while at home. It's so light and the screen is mesmerizing to me. Save the N4 for work/on the go. There's no way I could go back to only N4/laptop. I see a bit of lag every once in a while (was really bad with Nova) but must have a nice tablet now and hate the weight of all ten inch ones.
I use my tablet (A500) whenever I want to play or watch youtube videos, it's nice to have another device with the same options as your phone
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Hey guys I recently got a Nexus 7 but have noticed that it is nowhere as smooth as my Nexus 4 even when running Paranoid Android. I don't play video games and only use it to watch YouTube videos. I don't really think I need it. Unless you guys have some amazing ideas for me I'm probably going to get a refund on it.
Thanks guys
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OK. Here's my opinion on tablets in general. Seven inch tablets are made for those who can't afford a ten inch tablet. That doesn't necessarily mean people buy them because of that, it's just the target demographic. Now, seven inch tablets do come in handy when you need a device for FPS gaming or portability. They own that area. And the very best seven inch is the Nexus 7, so if you want a seven inch tablet, buy the Nexus 7.
But...in every other area 10 inch tablets win. Usually they're top of the line, have back cameras (if you need one), are much easier to type on, and generally have better screens. So in this area for Android you have a few flagship tablets such as the Nexus 10, Note 10.1, and Infinity. The Nexus 10 is having major light bleed issues. I picked up one and exchanged it to find the second had it worse. So I returned it and bought an iPad. Yes. An iPad. I would never buy an iPhone, but the tablet experience on an iPad is stellar. I'm still mesmerized by how smooth everything is and how well it works. So don't be an Android fanboy and exclude the iPad if you're considering going for ten inch tablets. It's quite possibly the best of them all (in my opinion, anyway).
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OK. Here's my opinion on tablets in general. Seven inch tablets are made for those who can't afford a ten inch tablet. That doesn't necessarily mean people buy them because of that, it's just the target demographic. Now, seven inch tablets do come in handy when you need a device for FPS gaming or portability. They own that area. And the very best seven inch is the Nexus 7, so if you want a seven inch tablet, buy the Nexus 7.
But...in every other area 10 inch tablets win. Usually they're top of the line, have back cameras (if you need one), are much easier to type on, and generally have better screens. So in this area for Android you have a few flagship tablets such as the Nexus 10, Note 10.1, and Infinity. The Nexus 10 is having major light bleed issues. I picked up one and exchanged it to find the second had it worse. So I returned it and bought an iPad. Yes. An iPad. I would never buy an iPhone, but the tablet experience on an iPad is stellar. I'm still mesmerized by how smooth everything is and how well it works. So don't be an Android fanboy and exclude the iPad if you're considering going for ten inch tablets. It's quite possibly the best of them all (in my opinion, anyway).
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Cool story bro
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A 7 inch tablet is evolution of the eBook readers to me.
EBook readers where extremely popular. Let's take the basic form factor and make a it full fledge tablet. So yeah you can use it as a eBook reader and...movies,internet, email, games and everything else that full android device can do.
it depends on your routine.
if you have a nexus 4 you don't need a nexus7, nexus10 yes with its display, prefect for ebooks and Paranoid android, ,the nexus4 and its large screen is fine, I will get a 10 inch when its here, just for reading at night, I use my phone more so tablets are excess luxury goods
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Cool story bro
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Is there anything I wrote that isn't true?
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I use my N7 for netflix or youtube, or use it while my N4 charges...
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jtc276 said:
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Yes, 7 inch aren't aimed at people who can't afford 10" tabs, they are aimed at people who want a more portable solution but a bigger screen than a phone.
IPad 4 ftw!
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Have owned an iPad 2 for a year now. Has been collecting dust ever since I bought Galaxy Nexus and then N4. Watching video? LOL @ Youtube fail. Website? N4 is ok. Playing games? too heavy. I'm still waiting for someone to suggest some use for me.
I don't feel a need for a tablet personally. I have a transformer which I used when it was newer than my phone. If i was to get a nexus 10 I may use it more than my Nexus 4. It just seems pointless to have a tablet and a phone when most of my usages are done on a desktop.
It depends what kind of a person you are. For me i use whatever is newer in my hands.
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Yes, 7 inch aren't aimed at people who can't afford 10" tabs, they are aimed at people who want a more portable solution but a bigger screen than a phone.
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Which proves that you didn't read what I wrote. I said they were marketed towards those people. You don't see many (none that I can think of) seven inch tablets over $250, whereas ten inch tablets range from $250-$1000 depending on the model and storage. So, of course, seven inch tablets are getting better, but there are still none of them that are as powerful and "luxurious" as the high end ten inch tablets on the market.
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It's opinion, rather than being true.
Don't think I'll ever buy another 10 incher as they are too big and clunky for general lounging about the house.
For me, the nexus 7 is perfect in terms of size, speed, utility for browsing and email etc. If I need to do any serious typing or work, that's when the tool for that job comes out ie. Iaptop rather than tablet.
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I would never use an ipad because the design is beyond awful. Personally, i don't like the ios look. It's just me, but it's old, i had my ipod touch for years, I'm done with that look, and every app you get from ios follows the same rounded and glossy theme. I like squares, and i like matte. That aside though, you can barely put icons on the screen, which i guess doesn't matter because anyways because the reason why iblike my two bottom rows of 10 icons is so i can use widgets, which the ipad can't. I also dislike the back button. Unless I'm mistaken, it's still in the upper left? Which means that, right now as i type in portrait mode, i could not go back without setting my device down, repositioning my hands, pressing back, then reholding the device again. Same goes for the status bar (I'm using a kf2 i got from a raffle so it still has a classic status bar, and it's awful, i can't reach the touch of the screen, the idea is great on phones, bad on tablets, it's why they have a bottom status bar)
And in the very end, i like to tinker. I may be odd but in the end of the day i like to play with things. Break things. Get new themes, try new fonts, play with devs unique roms, see what my device can do. That's just so much better on android, especially being here at xda.
I just don't see anything the ipad really does right, uness you do like the look, then having that look across all apps would be nice for you, but the ui is still just annoying to use compared to android for tablets.
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It's opinion, rather than being true.
Don't think I'll ever buy another 10 incher as they are too big and clunky for general lounging about the house.
For me, the nexus 7 is perfect in terms of size, speed, utility for browsing and email etc. If I need to do any serious typing or work, that's when the tool for that job comes out ie. Iaptop rather than tablet.
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Actually, it's completely true. High end tablets such as the Infinity, Nexus 10, and iPad 4 have better hardware and generally better designs.
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I would never use an ipad because the design is beyond awful. Personally, i don't like the ios look. It's just me, but it's old, i had my ipod touch for years, I'm done with that look, and every app you get from ios follows the same rounded and glossy theme. I like squares, and i like matte. That aside though, you can barely put icons on the screen, which i guess doesn't matter because anyways because the reason why iblike my two bottom rows of 10 icons is so i can use widgets, which the ipad can't. I also dislike the back button. Unless I'm mistaken, it's still in the upper left? Which means that, right now as i type in portrait mode, i could not go back without setting my device down, repositioning my hands, pressing back, then reholding the device again. Same goes for the status bar (I'm using a kf2 i got from a raffle so it still has a classic status bar, and it's awful, i can't reach the touch of the screen, the idea is great on phones, bad on tablets, it's why they have a bottom status bar)
And in the very end, i like to tinker. I may be odd but in the end of the day i like to play with things. Break things. Get new themes, try new fonts, play with devs unique roms, see what my device can do. That's just so much better on android, especially being here at xda.
I just don't see anything the ipad really does right, uness you do like the look, then having that look across all apps would be nice for you, but the ui is still just annoying to use compared to android for tablets.
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To each their own. But it's surprised me how much I've enjoyed my iPad 4 considering the only devices I've purchased in the past two years have been Android devices. The change is definitely welcome...to me, anyway.
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Yes. 7 inches are better than 10 inches. I sold my transformer for the nexus 7 because the transformer was too large it wasn't all that comfortable for one handed use. It was useless on most games. Typing required the keyboard or pretyping finger stretches. The 7 allows you to do everything a 10 can do but without the bulk. The only benefit a 10 has is if you are sharing a video and therefore need more screen, or you are doing something that requires a lot of screen real estate.
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if you care about having a larger screen for mobile gaming or browsing on the go, if its for home only use i see no reason for a tablet because at this point no tablet are as good at browsing, gaming (depends), or productivity as a full computer. in fact, i got an infinity with dock for school, and later exchanged it for a chromebook because its only a little heavier but works so much better for school because of its great keyboard and much better online google docs experience
I'm beating myself up over her thinking about if it want the Nexus 7 or not. I remember having the first nexus 7 when it came out and I barely used it but now the specs on this new one looks pretty impressive especially with the talks of the screen. Just wondering how much I will use it if I use my Note 2 for everything. Just wanted some input.
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I have both...and trying N7 out for a week or 2.
If it was one or the other It'd come down to the T-Mobile N7 vs the Note 3. Having both is really redundant.
We note users like big screens so we'd definitely look at replacing for that reason.! ...screens great on N7.
Not having S-Pen is not an issue with me.
Speed wise they're not that much different (course my Note is rooted, this is not).
On a either-or basis tho the camera would definitely swing me to the Note 3. It'd be great if the camera hardware were hackable!
As of this moment, I'll have the Note 3 come September, not the Nexus 7.
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I'm beating myself up over her thinking about if it want the Nexus 7 or not. I remember having the first nexus 7 when it came out and I barely used it but now the specs on this new one looks pretty impressive especially with the talks of the screen. Just wondering how much I will use it if I use my Note 2 for everything. Just wanted some input.
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Note 2 owner here. Admittedly the N7 has taken over most of the phone duties when I'm at home, the screen resolution and real estate lends itself to a much better browser experience since full webpages are still legible without zooming thanks to the high res screen. Also, the IPS display on the N7 produces much more natural colors - which is an added bonus to photographers like myself...photos are way too saturated to view/edit on Samsung amoled screens.
So ultimately, it worked out great for me mainly because of the screen - high res and more accurate color reproduction means I can finally do some light photo editing on a portable device! Gaming is great, native controller support, vanilla android works smoothly, and the tablet itself is just small enough for me to take along as a 2nd device. Also, phone battery now lasts longer so I can worry less when I have to go out and do something later in the day. I do have to point out that at this point, my Note 2 still outperforms the N7 on some tasks. Maybe because it's got less pixels to push?
The N7 is definitely still worth a look if you're a Note 2 user, imo.
When I got my N2 in November 2012 I immediately stopped using my original N7. Both devices were so similar in size that it felt redundant to use the tablet. I sold the tablet and used the phone as my only device. I eventually sold my N2 because it was too big to carry around. I never used the N2 stylus anyway. I replaced it with a Galaxy S4 which fits in my pockets much better and only half an inch smaller in screen size. plus it's 1920x1080 and higher pixel density. I got the new N7 and I love it. The N7 screen is much nicer than the N2. I think having the S4 for use on-the-go, and the new N7 for use at home is the best combo. I also like Touchwiz on phones and prefer vanilla Android on tablets.
I have both. I've personally never thought of the Note 2 as a tablet replacement. To me it's a large smartphone that helps me be more efficient at work. The new N7 with that sexy display is just much more comfortable to do casual browsing, reading, and video watching on. I'd recommend picking one up from Best Buy and seeing if it works for you. If not, they have a great return policy of course.
I have both and can't recommend the nexus enough. Definitely worth having both
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I have both. I've personally never thought of the Note 2 as a tablet replacement. To me it's a large smartphone that helps me be more efficient at work. The new N7 with that sexy display is just much more comfortable to do casual browsing, reading, and video watching on. I'd recommend picking one up from Best Buy and seeing if it works for you. If not, they have a great return policy of course.
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+1...got mine from Best Buy as well and love using both. A big smartphone and a mini tablet are the prefect combo!
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Yeah I think I'm going to go with it. I'm probably good off with the 16gb because I don't play games at all on my devices and plan on using it for mostly browsing and watching my device dogfights and things like that on it. Think I'm going to head to Best Buy when I get off and check it out. Thanks everyone for your advice!!
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I also have both and the screen on the N7 has made it my go to device for everything. If I could put a phone line on this thing I'd get rid of the Note 2. I'm aware of the phone calling apps BTW.
Edit. Go with the 32g model if you're going to keep it for a while. Just my opinion.
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tee00max said:
I'm beating myself up over her thinking about if it want the Nexus 7 or not. I remember having the first nexus 7 when it came out and I barely used it but now the specs on this new one looks pretty impressive especially with the talks of the screen. Just wondering how much I will use it if I use my Note 2 for everything. Just wanted some input.
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Yes the specs on the N7 are an improvement but you probably won't use the new N7 more if you do everything with your Note 2 already. Save your money and forget about it unless you're just looking for a reason to spend money and get a shiny new toy just for the sake of having one. If that is the case, just do it and don't ask people from thw Internet for affirmation.
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I've got the Note 2 and both N7. I've been using my note 2 more but that's because I couldn't figure out what rom to stick with on my original N7. My coworkers still laugh though at the size of the note 2. They pretty much compare it to a tablet
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Thanks everyone for the responses. I think I'm going to pick one up because I do lots of browsing and to give my phone a break and have a bigger screen would be a plus. And besides I hate browsing around on my computer.
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Own both. Note II is good but N7 2013 is better and what I've been using more of lately.
I have both and haven't had a chance with the N7 much. I'm trying to use my phone less and the N7 more at home for everything just because then I don't have to keep lugging my laptop home from work all the time, and just remote in.
But wow...talk about screen difference! Going back to my note 2 after looking at the N7...it's kind of painful.
when I get off in a few minutes I'm going to my local games top to pick up a 32gb version. They had 1 left!
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when I get off in a few minutes I'm going to my local games top to pick up a 32gb version. They had 1 left!
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Obviously it's your call but I'm sure you won't regret it! (Btw, it's definitely worth the extra dough for the 32gb model)
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