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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.
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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
Just curious to see what everyone is coming from.
I'm coming from a Galaxy Tab 10.1 wifi
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TF201 Prime with dead internal GPS out of box and shoddy Wifi/BT streaming performance.
I am coming from a B60 TF101, and fortunately managed to avoid most of the instability most users have had, because I got off of stock as soon as I got it, although it is definately less stable than other tablets I have used.
This will be my first tablet, actually
Wanted one for a while, didnt want to spend loads though
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This will be my first tablet, actually
Wanted one for a while, didnt want to spend loads though
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You won't be disappointed, best android tablet out there and for the price, why wouldn't you but, that was my reasoning.
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from ipad 2. never liked ios that much, but im sticking to iphone for now...
HP touchpad
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Galaxy Tab 10.1 Wifi 16gb
I sold it to a friend for $200 to get a Nexus 7
I had the Galaxy Tab 2 7" for about 2 months, It was a good little tab, but I absolutely hated the touch wiz interface and the fact that you could not stretch wallpapers to fit the entire screen, It was also laggy when browsing the home screens and it lacked power when running the hardcore games like nova 3. The nexus will be my first pure google device so I cant wait to see what android is like without sence/touchwize/moto.
iPad 2 and Acer Iconia A100. I still have the iPad and will use it from time to time but the iconia is now gone. I didn't mind the iconia but the viewing angles and battery life were downers for me. I also didn't find the brightness high enough.
Acer a500
I have a 10 inch acer a500 .. I love my Acer.. Not totally fond of the company with there slow updates and lack of communications. They have also spent more time to prevent development on the device that could have brought quicker updates with the wasted resources. . With all that i STILL LOVE IT FULL usb support sd card Full feature tablet with one draw back.. Will not fit in my purse and the a100 is ugly. So here i am. I think with a nexus device (thou hope ASUS DONT SCREW UP THIS DEVICE). Development will be strong. the size of the tablet i think is a very sweet spot . Whooweee will fit in my purse . did i forget to mention that.
I have a WD WIFI Hard drive. just hope it will work with this tab as well as it does with my acer. 256 gb but was expensive. I work at lowes home improvement I can leave it in my locker and have access to it even all over the store. on my Huawei cell phone.
HP Touchpad 32GB
I find it very sad to retire my webOS device. I always felt like webOS had huge potential... but the lack of software options has made it difficult to stick with. Also giving my 16GB HP Pre3 the boot.
Original Wi-Fi Xoom! :good:
This probably first main tablet... always tended to use my phone..
Just sold a cheap and cheerful chinese Ampe A10 (great little tablet surprisingly.. but build quality questionable) as me and other half have had Nexus 7 on preorder since 27th..
Other half always fancied the latest iPad, but we really couldnt justify cost with both having smart phones, two Pc's and a Mac in the house lol
The N7 offered great price and the many great reviews just sold us on it...
Galaxy Tab 10.1. I'm looking forward to a more portable tablet. I really did like the GT10.1, but it was a pain to lug around sometimes. Plus the lack of updates from Samsung was getting annoying. I'm hoping to get my N7 tomorrow and I'm going away on vacation on Thursday so I'm looking forward to trying it out.
+1 on this device replacing my Acer Iconia A-100 which has been my "daily" tablet for awhile now. Honestly it is a great 7" Tab and I have been running CM9 for months now with very few issues.
Other devices laying around that hardly ever get used (I prefer the 7" form factor):
Original Xoom (Ice Cream) .. Too Big
Original iPad (iOS 5) ... Still Too Big but manageable .. Not Android so pffff.
Viewsonic G-Tab (New in Box) ... LOL
Galaxy Tab GTP-1010 - (Gingerbread) ...Development is DEAD and HATE Sammy Devices
Nook Tablet (CM7) .... Just another toy. Hardware is lacking
galaxy tab 7+, good little tab but the lack of proper sources from Samsung is killing it. Although today I am having buyers remorse since they just got wifi working on CM9.
I came from a rooted CM7 Nook, and a number of android phones.
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galaxy tab 7+, good little tab but the lack of proper sources from Samsung is killing it. Although today I am having buyers remorse since they just got wifi working on CM9.
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I also had a Gtab 7+ 16gb wifi. Just got tired of the wait for updates on it. Was a good tablet other then that.
I had a Asus transformer pad tf300
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Hello everyone,
in april I've bought the HTC One X, and apart from battery life now and then, I'm pretty satisfied with it. When news about the N7 showed up and read some reviews, I got pretty excited. I've never owned a tablet or a Nexus device, and with the One X only just updated to 4.0.4, I thought it would be nice to also own a Nexus device to sport the latest Android version whenever it comes available. I was also pretty anti-tablet before, but the N7 seems like a good entry in tablet-world. Last few days, news has been popping up the N7 will come around 3rd of September to Western Europe.
I talked with a few people about getting it, and some of them asked "only 7 inch? But you already own a 4,7-inch One X, that's only 2.3 inch bigger". I have to admit I'm not really good at comparing these sizes in my head, so I have no idea how much bigger the screen size will actually look like in comparison with my One X. My gut feeling says "get it as soon as it is out and go play", but I'm a bit afraid that when I pick it up I will be like "only this big?".
I also know there's a Nexus 10 being planned for autumn, but I think it'll be a while longer before it shows up in Europe, so I'll see whenever that one hits the shelves if I'm going to buy it or not.
So basically my question is: won't this purchase be a letdown in terms of screensize? How much is the difference between 7 and 4.7 inch visually?
(another sidenote I recently found out: I purchased the Humble Bundle for Android, and in it are some tablet-only games. In some games, the info says only supported on tablets with a screen size >5", >7" or >8", so some of these can't be played on a N7 unfortunately)
Thanks for your answer in advance!
u want exchange my Motorola defy with your one?
Hey, i also have the HOX and I will recive my N7 next week
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How much is the difference between 7 and 4.7 inch visually?
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4.7 inch = 100 %
7.0 inch = 148 %
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About the N10, 7 inch with HD resolution was exactly what made me order the N7. It is so nice to hold, even with one hand and especially for a longer period of time! Hold the Ipad for a loger period and you will not enjoy it.....
and the N7 costs only € 200 ...
You have to be sure what you will use it most for, 10.1 inch is, in my opinion, way to large.
That's why I waitet for a solid cheap 7 inch tablet ==> N7
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Hey, i also have the HOX and I will recive my N7 next week
4.7 inch = 100 %
7.0 inch = 148 %
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About the N10, 7 inch with HD resolution was exactly what made me order the N7. It is so nice to hold, even with one hand and especially for a longer period of time! Hold the Ipad for a loger period and you will not enjoy it.....
and the N7 costs only € 200 ...
You have to be sure what you will use it most for, 10.1 inch is, in my opinion, way to large.
That's why I waitet for a solid cheap 7 inch tablet ==> N7
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Check this out ( http://www.displaywars.com/4,7-inch-16x9-vs-7-inch-16x9).
For me the Nexus 7 is perfect all around. Not to mention I don't kill the battery on my phone using it. Fits in my back pocket too!
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I've got a viewsonic g-tablet, a transformer prime, the nexus 7, and an evo LTE.
While I'll still use the prime for real business, with the keyboard dock and all. The Nexus has become my go to for pretty much everything else.
I take it with me pretty much everywhere. The gaming is so much easier, the browsing, while not as good as the 10" is a better experience then the 4.7 of the evo.
The numbers don't seem that far off, but they are indeed very different to use.
I've attached a picture of the bottom left of the screens matched up, not the outer bezels. Which should be pretty much identical to your oneX.
You want one. Do it.. Do it..
I sold my TF101 today on ebay for 245 no dock 8gb and a leather case. My baby was in good condition. I will be getting a Nexus 7 for now. Until they come up with something higher than 1080p and quad core.
It's funny I'm going from 10.1 to a 7inch. I hate 7 inch tablets but since it's a Google tablet. I'm giving it a try.
I'm going to miss this community. We have so many talented devs here. I hope the Nexus 7 forum is the same.
It will be shipped on Tuesday morning. I have one last day with it.
If any of you got a Nexus 7 please leave some feeds thanks :'(
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Nexus 7 is great I have TF101 and N7. Just watch out for screen lift in your device and you might want to wait for a new batch of N7 for them to fix it.
i was going to get a higher res one and/or faster one but now that jellybean is out this thing is so damn fast... i'm pretty picky and i'm actually happy with it. i wish the bezel was smaller though.
looking at the windows 8 tabs since i'm enjoying my samsung focus flash.
It would be interesting to hear a long term (after the honeymoon) report from you six months down the road. Specifically looking to hear what your experience was going from a 10 to a 7.
I waited for the Infinity and now I'm waiting for the Amazon Fire 2. By Sep 6 I will know for sure if the F2 will beat the N7 then decision time!
BTW, I'm keeping my 101s. The 1280x800 res will be here for a long time and the Tegra 2 is not a slouch either.
What do you think the Kindle Fire will have that will make it so compelling? Stock Google love with Tegra 3 and a 216ppi display is pretty hard to beat.
Yup its gone so sad I'm using my Sensation now till the N7 gets here
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I was considering doing the same, but I thought that the portrait orientation and smaller screen size would outweigh the benefits of the Nexus 7. I'm very happy with my TF101, and if I'm going to get a new tablet it would have to be of a similar size.
you`ll regret it I am afraid, 7 inch is too small.
Had the original galaxy tab and as my first major android device I thought it was wicked. Only issue for me is that it genuinely felt like an over sized smart phone at times so when I got the tf with the dock it just felt like a proper tablet experience.
However, I've heard the nexus7 is a great performer and video and games run real sweet. I sometimes miss that pocket size portability of the gtab...... but then I guess that's why I got my s2.
Thinking about the tf300 but may wait for the infinity and the big price drop that I've been informed about.
All the best dude
My primary reason for getting a 7 is portability and if the F2 can match the N7 with better memory and battery life then I may go for it. Just have to wait and see what Amazon has to offer.
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I had a seven inch tablet before my Transformer. It was very portable so I see the attraction to the form factor. My personal preference is for the ten inch though.
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I had a seven inch tablet before my Transformer. It was very portable so I see the attraction to the form factor. My personal preference is for the ten inch though.
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I initially didn't want a 7 but as the resolution improved so did the legibility, N7 is definitely one of my choices but Amazon's next tab is about to be announced so holding my breath.
I was considering the N7, but since I have a Galaxy S2 (which, while not GNote-sized, is pretty big already), I don't need a portable tablet. I might switch up or get the Surface tablet though... that keyboard cover looks interesting. But I mean, that's what I thought about the keyboard dock too.
I have both the TF and the N7, and ever since I picked up the N7 about a month ago, that's all I use. The speed is incredible. I've run RaymanFX's JB ROM and CM9, and while both were improvements over stock, it doesn't hold a candle to the smoothness of the N7. Most of my tablet use is browsing in Chrome, and that's also where there's the biggest difference. The performance improvement in other areas isn't as dramatic.
The other major plus is the portability. It fits in my suit pocket, my jacket pocket, and even in the pockets of my shorts. As a result, I'm more likely to carry it around with me. I never bothered tethering before, but since I have the N7 with me often, it comes in handy.
If a keyboard is somewhat important, there are a number of folio cases with BT keyboards available for about $30-40. Sure, it's not as elegant as the TF solution, but it works. Since you're coming from HC/ICS on the TF, I would strongly recommend switching your N7 to the tablet UI. The phone UI just doesn't do it justice.
The N7 will probably be my last Android tablet for a while. I'm looking to pick up the Transformer Book. I'm a Windows consultant, so the idea of a Windows 8 tablet/laptop is pretty appealing. Plus I can run StarCraft .
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I have both the TF and the N7, and ever since I picked up the N7 about a month ago, that's all I use. The speed is incredible. I've run RaymanFX's JB ROM and CM9, and while both were improvements over stock, it doesn't hold a candle to the smoothness of the N7. Most of my tablet use is browsing in Chrome, and that's also where there's the biggest difference. The performance improvement in other areas isn't as dramatic.
The other major plus is the portability. It fits in my suit pocket, my jacket pocket, and even in the pockets of my shorts. As a result, I'm more likely to carry it around with me. I never bothered tethering before, but since I have the N7 with me often, it comes in handy.
If a keyboard is somewhat important, there are a number of folio cases with BT keyboards available for about $30-40. Sure, it's not as elegant as the TF solution, but it works. Since you're coming from HC/ICS on the TF, I would strongly recommend switching your N7 to the tablet UI. The phone UI just doesn't do it justice.
The N7 will probably be my last Android tablet for a while. I'm looking to pick up the Transformer Book. I'm a Windows consultant, so the idea of a Windows 8 tablet/laptop is pretty appealing. Plus I can run StarCraft .
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You took the words out of my mouth, a 7incher is definitely more convenient to carry around. AFA Amazon's K2, if it comes with free 3G like their KDX it could blow away the competition. With GPS and 3G, navigation will be an attractive feature.
So what would you guys suggest, a 10 inch or 7 inch tablet? I'm really torn in the decision to keep my TF101 or "upgrade" to a 7 in Nexus 7. I know it is easier to carry around but is the 3 inch difference in screen size a major difference. I need your opinions!
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So what would you guys suggest, a 10 inch or 7 inch tablet? I'm really torn in the decision to keep my TF101 or "upgrade" to a 7 in Nexus 7. I know it is easier to carry around but is the 3 inch difference in screen size a major difference. I need your opinions!
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7 inch on the road, 10 inch or more at home or office. But format is only part of the story, the other consideration is specs like wifi, gps, camera and bluetooth. I intend to have both.
I was going to but the N7 at staples on Tuesday but ima wait for amazon offer (s) first before I spend money. I still need a tablet.i hate using my vita at my college.
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Shmi117 said:
So what would you guys suggest, a 10 inch or 7 inch tablet? I'm really torn in the decision to keep my TF101 or "upgrade" to a 7 in Nexus 7. I know it is easier to carry around but is the 3 inch difference in screen size a major difference. I need your opinions!
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for me it´s a simple choice, i´m always with a backpack so 10 or 7 it really doesn´t matter...
but from experience, i found the tf101 a little "tall" for portrait reading... the balance is just not right to do that naturally..
I am posting in here because this is the tablet I currently have. Loved it accept the screen colors rather sucked. But it is getting a bit old and I am tired of how heavy it is.
Besides it will continue its life with another family member,
So I am looking at above 8 inch but still on a budget (Under $300?). Would like a hd screen as this screen is getting a bit rough to look at next to my galaxy note 3.
I may just end up getting a nexus 7. The reviews say that's the one to get and I do not like the ugly design of the Nexus 10. Really like the look of the Kindle HDX. However no play store and a locked down device means not tinkering .
Anyways what do you guys suggest? Any experience with and 8 inch tab or help convince me about the Nexus 7.
PS: I am on a Verizon account so lte may be a bonus.
Any thoughts are welcome. Thanks.
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I have the nexus 7 and quite like it. You might also consider either the Nook HD+ or Kindle HDX. N2A (nook to android) has boot roms for both devices that unlock them and boot a current version of Android. The current version is 4.4 Worth looking at, especially with the low prices on the Nook HD+ with B&N rethinking its tablet offerings.
I've used the N2A on one the earlier Nook color and had no problems with it.
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I am posting in here because this is the tablet I currently have. Loved it accept the screen colors rather sucked. But it is getting a bit old and I am tired of how heavy it is.
Besides it will continue its life with another family member,
So I am looking at above 8 inch but still on a budget (Under $300?). Would like a hd screen as this screen is getting a bit rough to look at next to my galaxy note 3.
I may just end up getting a nexus 7. The reviews say that's the one to get and I do not like the ugly design of the Nexus 10. Really like the look of the Kindle HDX. However no play store and a locked down device means not tinkering .
Anyways what do you guys suggest? Any experience with and 8 inch tab or help convince me about the Nexus 7.
PS: I am on a Verizon account so lte may be a bonus.
Any thoughts are welcome. Thanks.
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Ok. After a lot of consideration I ended up getting a Asus Transformer TF701. You can not beat it at $299! Great screen, runs a fairly bloat free vanilla version of Android.
Really like this tablet. Almost a shame it does not get the attention it deserves.
I think Asus would do better with it if they advertise. Plus I can get the keyboard docks later.
Thanks for the suggestions though.