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[Q] Why get a 7 inch tablet if you have a super phone??

OK at £160 the incoming nexus is a lot of hardware for the money. A real contender and should sell like hot cakes to both the nerdy and normal markets.
But why should I get one?? I have a Samsung Galaxy Nexus that, shy of the CPU, has the same spec! Can anyone think why I need both? ATM I got:
- Reading books,
- Watching Family Guy,
- Its new and sparkles with play with me

I've heard from a few sources that it's hard to figure out where a tablet fits into your world until you actually have one to use. I guess at that point it's counterproductive, but it's something to consider.
For me personally, I've held off getting a tablet for forever because I couldn't justify it. I'll probably pick one of these up just because it's such a bargain, and see where things go from there.

dcheng11 said:
I've heard from a few sources that it's hard to figure out where a tablet fits into your world until you actually have one to use. I guess at that point it's counterproductive, but it's something to consider.
For me personally, I've held off getting a tablet for forever because I couldn't justify it. I'll probably pick one of these up just because it's such a bargain, and see where things go from there.
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That's my current line of thinking, Im thinking that eBay "like new" will be very similar the play store price.

will save my eyes and battery on my phone big time.
Should have a great dev community and the price can't be beat.
Tablets are gold for traveling
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My Motorola Atrix has a 4" screen. Browsing the net is a huge pain. Also, the price.

A super tablet needs a super phone to tether to.

for your case it is not much of an upgrade from the note considering the not is a 5.3 inch screen however most phones are 4.3 or 4.7 so the bigger screeen is a lot more noticible

I have read that the nexus 7 has quad core cpu with 1gb of ram. and this is where it gets me....12 core gpu! i am gonna play soooo many games on this! but i will wait to get one.

I'd actually suggest that people with expensive flagship phones not get a 7" tablet because it will ruin you on smartphones. You'll have this nice 4.5"+ device that you'll only use for talk and text because the screen is suddenly too small to do anything on.

I have a One X, and an iPad 3 already. The only thing missing is something in the middle. Gotta fill the gap.
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I just got a new job that's giving me a new razr maxx to have so this will become my personal device.
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I have 4", 7", 10" android devices. 7" is my go to device around the house.
Have you tried a 7"? You won't know "why" until you hold one in your hand.

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I have 4", 7", 10" android devices. 7" is my go to device around the house.
Have you tried a 7"? You won't know "why" until you hold one in your hand.
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That's what I'm hoping for, I have my Note at 5.3" which is nice for most things, but still feels small for browsing. I have my HP Touchpad at 10" which is good for browsing, but too large to carry around everywhere. I ordered the Nexus 7 to fill the gap. Hopefully this won't spoil my other devices lol.

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I have 4", 7", 10" android devices. 7" is my go to device around the house.
Have you tried a 7"? You won't know "why" until you hold one in your hand.
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Yeah I had the Samsung Galaxy Tab 7.0 plus for about 4 hours. Loved the size, just hated the software that was on it. I returned it the same day I bought it in hopes that something better will come along in the 7" category. I'm really hoping this thing is going to be great. I have an iPad 3 and I love it, but I really want something a little more portable.

something else to drain my battery on before I waste my phone's battery.

Google should incorporate a cellular radio into the Nexus Tablet just like my Tab 7.7 does.
I could never go back to carrying two separate devices and even the Galaxy Note screen size was not cutting it for me.

I'm getting it in-part because it's going to have a large development community and I can get by with it being in a half-working state.
There's nothing worse than flashing a new ROM on your phone and then having to run before you can get it set up. You're downloading apps as you need them, adding accounts, and trying to organize your homescreen in the cab. It's not fun.
I plan on avoiding that all-too-familiar situation with my N7. I can hack it all I want and still have my One X in working condition.
For those of us who love breaking and fixing their devices but need a phone that always works, the N7 is really a no-brainer.
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I have my one x which is perfect at everything in any ways and has exact same specs apart from screen size and resolution and I will buy one of these mainly because its the easiest way to enter the tablet market, it will have a large dev community and hopefully just reduce the need of my one x a bit like web browsing while at home or YouTube videos
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I have a Galaxy S2 and I feel the screen is still slightly too small to properly enjoy watching a full movie etc.
Don't get me wrong, I wouldn't necessarily want a bigger screen than 4.3" on a phone, but I think this is where the tablet fits in nicely. Laptop for proper gaming, word processing etc. Phone for calls, facebook when I'm out and texting. Then the tablet for watching movies on a train/plane, browsing the internet at home and possibly playing the odd bit of GTA3 :victory:

Never like or bought any of 10 inch tablets, at that scale I've had Sony Vaio VPC-X11 (weights same as original iPad) and now have Vaio Z23. This 7 inch tab sit quite nicely between my Galaxy Nexus and the Z23.
I've tested (bought and sold after a few days) Galaxy Note so I know I do not want a phone any than Galaxy Nexus and there are times when I do not want to go get my Z23 that usually is downstairs in my HT room. I'm hoping Nexus 7 will take primary duty as my couch web/youtube device, if not I'll make it a new remote for my HT with iRule for Android

Size matter?

Hi all, I'm considering buying a nexus 7. I have a thrive 10.1,but find it bulky to type in portrait mode. I use it to take a lot of notes on students, but also for the Web and reading on the weekend. Anyone give up a 10.1 for a 7 screen? Is it that big of a difference?
Thank you!
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Just go to a store and find out for yourself.
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yogi217 said:
Hi all, I'm considering buying a nexus 7. I have a thrive 10.1,but find it bulky to type in portrait mode. I use it to take a lot of notes on students, but also for the Web and reading on the weekend. Anyone give up a 10.1 for a 7 screen? Is it that big of a difference?
Thank you!
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I own a Galaxy Tab 10.1.. I had the same issues with it as you did. Yes it's a big difference from the N7 but for me it made ALL the difference. Portrait mode is perfect to use and type on and landscape mode is perfect for web browsing.. 10.1 was just too bulky for me.. I always felt burdened by it like I was carrying around a computer monitor and not a convenient and productive piece of technology.
My Tab 10.1 now sits on the shelf as I wait for pershoot to pump out some new CM10 builds for it and I plan to just use it as a media center interface. Meanwhile me, my Nexus S and N7 are attached at the hip

I had a 10" HP Touchpad with CM9 that I really liked, but after using a friend's Nexus 7 for a little while, I decided to sell the Touchpad while they were still selling on eBay fora decent amount and buy a Nexus 7. I have had the Nexus for a couple weeks now and have found I use it a lot more than I did the Touchpad since it is a lot more convenient. Also, now when I pick up my wife's iPad, it feels HUGE and unwieldy!
I have not missed the larger screen at all.
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I like the 7" size, as it seems to be a happy medium. It's easy to hold with one hand and read. Its comfortable in landscape mode and much more comfortable for playing games. It's easy to carry and to toss into my purse or a pack. I don't watch movies much but it's a nice personal size for viewing. My other device is a HP touchpad and it feels large and heavy in comparison.
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yogi217 said:
Hi all, I'm considering buying a nexus 7. I have a thrive 10.1,but find it bulky to type in portrait mode. I use it to take a lot of notes on students, but also for the Web and reading on the weekend. Anyone give up a 10.1 for a 7 screen? Is it that big of a difference?
Thank you!
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Sold my Galaxy Tab 10.1 16GB WiFi for the money to buy an 8GB Nexus7, and didn't regret it for an instant. It's actually portable, it's ridiculously fast, and while it has a smaller screen than the GTab10.1, it's the same resolution, which results in a much more crisp picture.
We now have two Nexus7's in the house: an 8GB and a 16GB. We'll be adding a 32GB as soon as they start showing up for purchase.

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Just go to a store and find out for yourself.
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I did captain obvious.
I liked the feel. Just wanted an opinion from someone who spent more than 5 minutes with one. Someone who actually made the switch and has some experience related to the concerns in my description.
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Get a little big for your britches much there bud?

Jay Aristide said:
Sold my Galaxy Tab 10.1 16GB WiFi for the money to buy an 8GB Nexus7, and didn't regret it for an instant. It's actually portable, it's ridiculously fast, and while it has a smaller screen than the GTab10.1, it's the same resolution, which results in a much more crisp picture.
We now have two Nexus7's in the house: an 8GB and a 16GB. We'll be adding a 32GB as soon as they start showing up for purchase.
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Nevermind the GTAB 10.1 had a bug in portrait mode that caused it to lag like hell.. Even their ICS update had it. Samsung really screwed the pooch with the tab 10.1.. It seriously under performed considering it was a dual core tegra 2.

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Nevermind the GTAB 10.1 had a bug in portrait mode that caused it to lag like hell.. Even their ICS update had it. Samsung really screwed the pooch with the tab 10.1.. It seriously under performed considering it was a dual core tegra 2.
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Sold mine as soon as the n7 came out. Hadn't made it to ICS yet. I hear they run VERY well on JellyBean though, especially with all that TouchWiz crap stripped away

I was a hardcore 10 clincher, had four tablets in the 10 inch variety and loved my prime and keyboard. But 7 inches is perfect for almost everything I use a tablet for. In fact since the nexus 7 launched, I got mine before preorders shipped but I dunno the date, I haven't used anything that would be better on a 10 inch screen.
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Thank you all. Looks like going to sell the thrive 10.1 and get a 7. Can't keep both devices. Now I'll have to decide between 8 or 16....... Ahhh choices!
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yogi217 said:
Hi all, I'm considering buying a nexus 7. I have a thrive 10.1,but find it bulky to type in portrait mode. I use it to take a lot of notes on students, but also for the Web and reading on the weekend. Anyone give up a 10.1 for a 7 screen? Is it that big of a difference?
Thank you!
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I know alot of people that once they got a 7 ince tab, mainly the Nexus 7, they no longer used/wanted to use, their 10 inch, as it was uncomfortable, heavy and just too big to be portable.
7 inch is the way to go, I personally think 8 inch would be perfect, but 7 inch it is.
GET A N7! TRUST ME

Get a 16 for sure, or wait for the 32.. 8 is just too small

I personally enjoy the size, it works for me immensely. And is super portable.

It's not the size of the tab that's important, but the skill with which you wield it.
I like the 7" and find it very easy to transport. But it is important to give your eye's more "visual breaks" and look arround more. I seem to get more eye fatigue with the 7" if I'm not careful.
So to add another overused phrase to this thread.
Be careful how you handle that 7" tab, you could go blind.

Still viable ?

Hi guys
Was thinking of picking up a N7 tomorrow.
Was just wondering if it's still worth it ?
I've got an N4 and wanted to get a N10 but unfortunately its still put of stock here in the UK
I do like the size of the N7 and think it would be good for at work
Just wondering the guts that own one if you didn't have it now would you still buy one tomorrow?
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I bought two last week, no regrets. Works flawlessly and the amount of power you get for the money is amazing value. Having said that though, I wanted the N7. If you want the N10 and are only getting the 7 due to stock issues then you might end up feeling like you wish you had waited for the N10.
Decide what you really want and what purpose you want one for, then go for the one that suits. Unless you have money to burn of course.

Well I just bought a second one for my wife for Christmas - so I must think they are a good value.

From a value standpoint it truly can bit new beat. Especially if you plan to get the WiFi only version
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My n7 gets less use since my n4 arrived. Pretty much 'cause most apps look and feel identical on it. If I had the n4 first, and knew in advance that there were very few tablet apps for the n7, I would have opted for an iPad.

Was just about to by it and tour comment is sort of swaying me not to now
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I don't see why not to buy it.
The 7in. form factor is excellent.
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I have an HTC One X with CM10 and an iPad retina and I just picked up a Nexus 7 because I finally convinced myself there was a use case for a 7 in form factor. Reading. I even have an eInk kindle as well, but the N7 is my go to reading device now. I don't care to read longform text on the iPad because it feels awkward reading single column text on a screen that big, and two column text doesn't work much better. But the N7 is much closer in size and, more importantly, weight to a real book, and it also allows me to access more content than my kindle, so the compromise is fantastic. I also admit that I may have a gadget addiction problem.
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I think the N7 is the perfect size. I was in staples a few weeks back and they had the N7 and N10 side by side. Holding the N10 felt like I was holding a cafeteria tray and looked more like a device that you would prop up as a monitor and hook a mouse and keyboard to. This coming from a guy that's 6'3". Felt awkward in my hands. The N7 is the perfect size for my hands for typing on the keyboard. I can't see holding the N10 and typing while holding unless you hold it like a tray that waitresses do.
Isn't the only difference between the N7 and N10 is the screen size which is obvious and the rear facing camera? Other than that the same internals?
I'd say go for the N7. Bigger isn't always better unless you're a woman lol.
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Depends on the size you need. I think 7" is perfect, not too small, not too big (unless you want something like ipad, go then n10 then). Afaik hw is the same, except for the camera and who takes photos with tablets anyways?
Tl;dr go for it, if you can live with a 7" tablet
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Well if are one of those insufferable iPad owners sticking that big old thing up in the air like your holding a sign up at a wwe raw show. Then yes lol
I think apple saw Google and the other tablet makers was right about the 7 in being the perfect size as they came out with a smaller iPad.
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God yes. I even got the16gb days b4 they put out 32gb and I'm not really bothered- it's that good (I did complain and got £25 voucher from both Asus and PCWorld )
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The 10 does have better specs than the 7, but not $200 worth IMO, and it's too large for my purposes, may as well carry my laptop around. I like the fact I can slip the 7 in my back pocket when I need my hands free (would never sit on it though).
As for being viable, definitely. I do believe it's quite possibly the best deal you can get for the money in the electronic world.
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TF 101 or Nexus 7?

A friend of mine has a near mint tf101 barely used for 200 or should I get a nexus 7. Opinions? Don't know if his is 16 or 32 forgot to ask.
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Do you need a 10'' display?
If NOT go for the Nexus 7

I can't live without the dock, its battery life and USB ports.

I agree completely.
Check out a 7" tab vs a 10" tab and see which you like better. The N7 has much better specs, but my TF101 is awesome and is no slouch with its dual core processor.

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A friend of mine has a near mint tf101 barely used for 200 or should I get a nexus 7. Opinions? Don't know if his is 16 or 32 forgot to ask.
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As others have pointed out, you have to decide what's important. I have both. They both have their advantages and disadvantages. Personally, I wouldn't spend $200 on a used tablet with old technology. For awhile, my TF was collecting dust and I was using my Nexus 7 90% of the time. Then last month I installed EOS 4 JB on my TF, and I've been using that one quite a bit more. It really did breathe new life into the old tablet.

The tf101s price has barely dropped because its so incredibly useful. Windows based their future on copying the form factor without the extra battery in the dock. It may not be super powerful, but its not meant to replace a gaming or video editing rig. Its as powerful as a portable computer needs to be.
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Agree with what everyone says about how good the TF101 is. Once you have the dock its unbelievably handy.
That said I use my Nexus 7 more because for me the smaller size is so much handier for many of the things I'd use a tablet.
OTOH if you really need a small computer (think netbook) the TF101 fits that bill much better than a Windows netbook depending on exactly what you want that small computer to do.
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I agree with Just Lou. I also have both a N7 and a TF101, and since I installed EOS4 on thr TF, I find myself using it again. It's like a new tablet now!
What I really like about the TF is the docking station, and if you get one, get the dock as well. Yes, yes, I know our N7 can also use an external keyb etc., but it's not the same.
This being said, if you buy only one tablet, I'd go for the N7, because that's the one you will take everywhere. Slip it into your (large) pocket and ride the train, or mount it in your car as a GPS that you can read books on while waiting for your wife to finish shopping....

I have both and like others said, it defends what your needs are which one is better.
Besides the obvious like size, keyboard dock and battery life there is one thing in particular that makes me keep the Transformer around and that is HDMI out. The Nexus 7 doesn't support video out in any way so if that is essential there really is only one choice.
Apart from the lack of an MHL port I really like the Nexus 7 for its one-hand friendly size. It's great for reading news or e-books and it's a snappy performer.
Get both or get a Nexus 7

Have both too, and after the novelty wore off on the newer N7 I am back using my (dockless) TF most of the time. In my usage mode, at least, I don't see any performance differences between the two with EOS 3 and IMO even better yet the more recent builds of EOS 4 on the TF. I don't really do much "real" gaming, though, nor do I bring a tablet with me out of the house much (I thought I would when I got the N7, but not yet). For couch surfing and stuff, I do prefer the 10".
Actually quite amazed at how well the TF is holding up.
That said I'd have to think twice before spending $200 on a used, older tablet. But, if I had to get rid of one of my tablets, and you asked me right now, I'd keep my TF.

N7 does not have an external micro-SD slot or HDMI. Therefore, I'll be keeping my TF awhile until something better comes out.

Anyone here have the Note 2 and Nexus 7??

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.

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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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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