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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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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..
Who switched from a Transformer Prime and got the nexus 7? I did and gave my Prime to my mom and I just upgraded her to a Transformer Infinity. After using it for a few days, I miss a good 10 inch device. Who else feels like I do?
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Not me. 7" is just right. I've never owned a 10" tablet but have spent several hours on friend's iPads and was to big for me. I even sold my laptop and bought my nexus 7 with some of the money. For real work I use my desktop though.
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Ten inch tabs are too bulky, too heavy, cannot be held in one hand properly and are generally just a nuisance.
I don't think they're very portable either, which is important to a tab?
N7 is ace, nuff said.
i sold my TF101 to buy the N7 and i have no regrets. i still have my first gen iPad, but i hardly touch the thing anymore. i basically don't leave home without the N7. so easy to take around and just carry. love it.
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i sold my TF101 to buy the N7 and i have no regrets. i still have my first gen iPad, but i hardly touch the thing anymore. i basically don't leave home without the N7. so easy to take around and just carry. love it.
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I agree with what you're saying, but I don't see any point in the N7 leaving the house, unless your taking it somewhere for a purpose. Because the N7 doesn't have any data capabilities and pretty much needs WiFi to function.
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I agree with what you're saying, but I don't see any point in the N7 leaving the house, unless your taking it somewhere for a purpose. Because the N7 doesn't have any data capabilities and pretty much needs WiFi to function.
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The N7 pairs perfectly with tethering on my galaxy nexus Not that I have had the chance to take nexus 7 anywhere yet ha.
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I miss my 24" PC screen, but it's a bit bulky to carry around. I went from 5" Galaxy Player to N7 and haven't touched my GP in 3 months.... but I do like the font size on the Galaxy Player on many apps that just look too small on the N7 (especially Amazon Appstore). Use my phone about 5 minutes a month... N7 is awesome!
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The N7 pairs perfectly with tethering on my galaxy nexus Not that I have had the chance to take nexus 7 anywhere yet ha.
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That isn't the point though in my eyes.
Yes it pairs perfectly with my HOX too, but that means I need both of my devices for the Nexus to work, and for what I use it for while im out and about (e-mail, facebook, twitter etc) tethering the HOX to the N7 to do that doesnt seem like theres a point to that.
So I will just keep using my N7 for home use, unless I really want to take it out for someone.
Btw, this wasnt a dig at you !
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That isn't the point though in my eyes.
Yes it pairs perfectly with my HOX too, but that means I need both of my devices for the Nexus to work, and for what I use it for while im out and about (e-mail, facebook, twitter etc) tethering the HOX to the N7 to do that doesnt seem like theres a point to that.
So I will just keep using my N7 for home use, unless I really want to take it out for someone.
Btw, this wasnt a dig at you !
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No I agree. Anything I can do on my nexus 7 I can do on my phone. I will mainly use mine at home or take it with me on a trip. I am not going to lug it with me to work or something.
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Sold my HP TouchPad to put toward my Nexus 7. The Nexus definitely fits my purposes better for portability, but the TouchPad had a more appealing screen, although much to big to tote around...
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No I agree. Anything I can do on my nexus 7 I can do on my phone. I will mainly use mine at home or take it with me on a trip. I am not going to lug it with me to work or something.
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Dya know, were on the same boat, N7 is for trips, and home use.
Maybe work every so often for note taking or something.
But havent up till now n dno when I will
Not me at all. I have my Galaxy Tab 10.1 still next to me so if I ever need it I can grab it and use it. But that is never the case. It stays off collecting dust.
Too big and heavy for me, 7" is for me
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My HP Touchpad has a great screen size for use sat around in my lounge but anywhere else I preferred my Nexus 7.
I have an Acer A500 and haven't used it all that much in the last two months to tell the truth so I guess not.
Actually I'd prefer to have a device slightly bigger, the new amazon kindle fire hd 8.9" sounds about perfect, just wish it had tegra 3
I wouldn't want a 10" tablet though, I prefer the N7 for the weight/size.
I really like the 7" form factor and after having a 10" Transformer IMO it's the perfect size for tablets. Small enough to be portable but large enough to view stuff easily. I hate typing on a larger screen because I have to hold it with one hand and peck at the keys with the other, I dont like Thumb Keyboard either.
7in tabs are perfect. Everyone in my family has an ipad and they're heavy and way too cumbersome to hold comfortably. But to each their own
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Anyone who wanted a 10" tablet - would get a 10" tablet.
Been carrying my Nexus 7 all around town this morning - never felt the absence of internet.
Actually - I never go anywhere without it...
Every coffee shop and restaurant I go to provides very good WiFi.
Places without, I use the chance to catch up on my reading.
I've still got my g-tablet and prime.
Although they are both pretty much collecting dust. I'll use the prime occasionally for web browsing because of the bigger screen. Or for real work, since I have the keyboard. But otherwise, the Nexus is just so much easier to carry around. It's my go to.
I'm about to sell my Nexus 10 to buy a smaller tablet. The Nexus 10 is great but it's too big to use comfortably daily. Playing games is almost impossible and holding the tablet in portrait it's too uncomfortable.
I've narrowed it down to the new Nexus 7 or the upcoming LG G Pad 8.3. I prefer the LG because 8 inches seems to be the perfect screen size for gaming, video playback, web browsing and PDF reading.
The Nexus 7 has great price, updates, great stock experience and it's already available. But I feel I would get tired of the small screen too quickly. Reading PDFs would be almost impossible, as well as web browsing.
I've been thinking about it for days and still can't decide.
Do you guys that own the Nexus 7 feel the screen is too small after a few months with it? I'll be using the new tablet at home always. I think the LG is great because it's the first 8 inch tablet with 1080P screen. The snapdragon 600 inside is also better and the battery is bigger also, but I know I wouldn't get updates. This wouldn't be too much of a problem if the tablet works for me. I think I could keep an 8 inch tablet longer than a 7.
No. In fact I think the size is perfect. Its wide enough to hold in one hand comfortably (portrait). It fits in my front jeans pocket (barely). Big enough to do whatever on.
The N7 uses an under clocked S600. It has updated cores and GPU. I don't know why they called it an S4 Pro. So speed wise you will see very little difference.
LG never supports their products. It will probably come out with 4.2.2 just as we're getting 4.4. They have horrible update schedules. You're lucky to get one OS update before EOL. Development on them are also lacking. They usually come locked without an easy way to unlock. The LG G2 is rooted by a special method but remains locked.
It will probably never see an update past 4.4
I wouldn't pick a LG device unless I gave it several months to settle and see where it ends up with updates and dev. They make some great hardware but really botch up the software and support. The G2 seems like a great phone out of the box but will be left in the dust in a few months. Take your chances with their tablet but think about one thing:
How well will you like it in a year when the N7 has the latest and greatest Android (5.0?) and cool ROMs and mods, and you're stuck on an iffy modified stock rom with no support?
I left the Nexus line once, and it was rough.
The 7" is very nice because you want to downsize for toting. It fits easier into your coat pockets and lighter. 7 and 8 inches aren't that different unless you are comparing. Standalone you won't even notice the difference.
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Actually the N7's 7 inch display isn't too small for PDF and web browsing. Given its retina grade PPI, words are crisp even when they are zoomed out. I've been using it for my classes which I read PDF PowerPoint slides on daily basis, and I am happy with it. :good:
7 inch is also the largest you can get for comfortable 1 hand use with portrait mode. 8 inch tablets has to be held with 2 hands even in portrait.
You lay down, put tablet on your belly. Can be held with one hand...
So size doesn't matter.
Reading? n7 is good... No more headaches.
Oh well go with n7 and next year maybe a nexus8 will come out.
It sounds like you've answered your own question, you find 7" tablets to small. Both are excellent tablets, you can't really go wrong with either of them.
I've not used a Nexus 7 but have used a Galaxy Tab 2 7" and I thought the size was great for what it was, small, pocketable but 7" tablets are rather small for day to day use (they're fine for reading PDFs though, Kindles are even smaller).
Personally I find 10" tablets to big.
For me the iPad Mini is pretty much the perfect tablet size but Apple products interest me not. I was interested in the Galaxy Tab 3 8" but oddly for Samsung their Galaxy Tab specs are low. I understand both the Galaxy Tab 3 8" and LG G Pad 8.3 are roughly the same size and crucially aspect ratio as the iPad Mini.
It's the wider nature of 8" tablets that interest me and of course the LG G Pad 8.3 is a much better tablet than the Galaxy Tab 3 8".
Sure I doubt LG will upgrade the version of Android much (if at all), their track record is poor but you know what Android 4.2.2 is already a decent version of Android and it's not as if Android 4.3/4.4 add much.
Yes not getting Android 5.0 (possibly) would irk me but it's all about the size and aspect ratio with a tablet for me and 8" tablets are the "sweet spot". Plus I like the look of QSlide, it doesn't look as useful as Samsung's Multi-Window but is the next best thing. Being able to display two apps at once on a tablet is genuinely useful.
p.s - IMO this whole phones/tablets not getting the latest Android version is overrated, you've still bought a decent product (hopefully) and the past few Android upgrades have been minor anyway. Android 4.0 came out 2 years ago!
Reading is amazing especially with Play Books on N7
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I think the LG is better. But nobosy knows when it will be released..
I had the Nexus 7(2013) and returned it because of the nonfunctional GPS and random reboot issues. From what I understand, the GPS now works, but the reboot issues persist, and some still complain of multitouch issues.
I've got the LG G2 and it's the best phone I've ever owned. With that said, I'm looking forward to the G Pad. The Q-Pair software looks really slick, in that you can tether to your phone(supposedly any Android phone) for a data connection with one click. It will also send and receive texts and phone calls from a connected phone.
As to the comments about one handed use, the G Pad is a hair under 1/2" wider than the Nexus 7, thanks to the thin bezel. LG supposedly studied average hand sizes to come up with comfortable overall dimensions.
I'd say if you want the bleeding edge latest-greatest version of Android, and can live with the smaller screen, Asus build quality, and random reboots, go with the Nexus 7.
If you don't mind slow or no software updates, but want a bigger screen, most likely superior build quality, and hopefully no random reboots, go with the G Pad 8.3. That said, I'd still wait for it to hit the market to see if any serious issues surface.
I'm in the same situation as you. I currently have the nexus 7 and love the screen quality and all. It's good for reading super small texts but I've always felt like 8 inch screen was the perfect size. I'm waiting to see when the lg comes out and the price. If it's $299, that's a bargain and I'm probably gonna sell my nexus 7 and get the LG. I'm not too worried about software with the LG because I know I'm gonna end up rooting it and installing AOSP on it eventually.
Also I feel like the nexus 7 doesn't have a great build quality. my nexus 7 most likely has a grounding issue (ie: I have touches not registering when I place it flat on my bed or table) but who knows maybe lg will have the same problem. I would say wait for lg to come out, play with it, then make your decision
LG is terrible with releasing updates for their products. I'd actually wait a bit to see if the dev community does anything for it. I had a phone from them that they basically stopped doing updates for a month after it was released, rendering it useless. I had bought it on the basis that they were going to release an update for it, and after a year, they didn't.
My Nexus 7 2013 have been great, and have neither multitouch or random reboot issues. If the Gpad can be rooted/unlocked/restored as easily as Nexus 7 and have a Dev community just as large I might consider it. Otherwise I prefer the Nexus 7.
I have an N7 2013 running PA to get the Tablet UI, which I feel works much better than Phablet mode (lots more real estate).
I do feel the N7 bezels are a waste and would much prefer an 8" tablet with much smaller bezels. I had an iPad mini before the N7 (my wife has it now!) and as much as iOS is boring, it worked much better as a tablet in terms of its size. So I'm thinking the LG would close that gap.
Like others, however, I feel it would need to be BL unlockable to make the switch. I have hope only because it's a WiFi only device, thus no carriers to be beholden to.
LG G Pad 8.3 to be available October 14th in Korea and other markets by the end of the year.
Price: 510$.
Ouch. Ouch. Ouch.
I love the new N7. I just got rid of my iPad 3, it was big and of course boring. I'm not experiencing any of those issues, I rooted and unlocked it straight outta the box, still running stock ROM. It's great for web browsing and everything else of course. I personally think this is the best tablet on the market. You can't go wrong with price, usability and support from Google and XDA.
For on the go, I like the 2013 N7. My 2012 got really laggy even after the update. There are a few bugs still with the touch response, but its better now. Ill still use an iPad 3 at home, mainly because the wife prefers Apple. The LG looks like it could be nice, but not for the rumor prices.
It's really about the tradeoff you want to make. The new N7 is great and it wins where Nexus devices win: frequent updates, freedom to flash and competitive pricing. If you're a person (like me) who likes to muck about a lot, there's no alternative. With non-Nexus devices, I think you have to ask yourself if you're potentially comfortable with that device as-is for the entire time you own it. If it never got a new feature or the newest OS base and the like, would you be satisfied with the purchase? If you feel good saying yes to that, it sounds to me like the screen size is a big feature for you, so I'd go that way. If you're putting your faith in an OEM to fix or improve software, there's history to support the conclusion that you will generally be disappointed, as a rule of thumb. Just go into the purchase with your eyes open to that likely scenario and you'll be fine.
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Today I went to a store to try again the Nexus 7 and I think I'm sold. Great screen, great materials, very nice to hold with one hand, stock android, etc. Then I tried the Note 8.0 and Tab 3 8.0 and they felt heavier and my hand got tired much quickly than with the Nexus 7. Screen was not that bad, but comparing touchwiz to stock on the Nexus 7 showed me again stock is better for a tablet.
I'm not gonna wait for the LG. Will try the Nexus 7 for a week and see how that goes.
Fistly, for comparing, we must try in hand G8.
I bought a month ago N7 lte, and now thinking to try G8, and if it will be the same in tactical feelings i prefer 8 inch vs 7 inch.
10 inches is big for mobility, 7 - small for reading. 8 - best compromise.
And of course, price is one more important factor.
Awesome. Awesome. Awesome.
This tablet is great. Bought it today to replace my Nexus 10, which is a great tablet but I just can't use it comfortably holding it for hours. Too heavy and big. Playing games was impossible, as doing almost everything else.
I wasn't quite sure about 7 inches, but after a couple of hours playing with the device I can say it's great. It's AWESOME being able to hold the tablet with one hand for long periods of time without problems.
The screen is even better than the one in my Nexus 10: more bright and better colors. It just pops out.
The performance is great also. It may be slightly slightly faster and more fluid. It's great having such a good GPU: the adreno 320. I've gotalso more RAM available now, since with the Nexus 10 we were losing more and more RAM with every update Google released. They were giving more memory to the GPU and in the end I only had 500MB free. Now I have 1,2GB! This is after all apps installed and everything obviously.
It's so light and comfortable. In the end this is the most important feature.
I'm super impressed with the quality of the speakers! So loud and clear! I got the 32GB model for 249. Great price.
I can definitely see that Google has put more care in the software performance of this device than on the Nexus 10. Performance is consistent, no lags, no reboots or freezes for now. Even touch response is better than on the Nexus 10. Trust me.
I can finally play games comfortably and do everything without having to hold in my hands such a huge tablet. No more 9 inch tablets or bigger for me thanks. Even 8 inches seems big now. I actually tried the Note 8.0 and Tab 3 8.0 on the store before buying the Nexus 7 and they weren't as comfortable to hold as the Nexus 7. The plastic was horrible and it slips out of my hands. Touchwiz didn't perform half as quick and smooth as stock on the Nexus 7.
This is the best experience I've had with Android definitely. Can't imaging how Google will be able to improve this hardware anymore in the next versions. The materials are excellent, screen can't be better, loud speakers... and I'm even getting great battery life.
Now just waiting for 4.4. So happy right now. Selling my Nexus 10 this week.
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That's the conversion price. you can't go off of that because the US price will be different from the won price. example: the note 8 has the same won price as the lg g pad but only costed $400 in the US. the ipad mini was 640,000 won (vs 650,000 for note 8 and lg g pad) and only costed $329 in the US. only way to tell the true cost will be to wait until they release that info for the US, which is after South Korea so next!
hi guys. Please help me here. I search the net and read a lot of threads and already know nexus 7 is a great device to watch long movies in bed or read for a while. it is nicely light and so easy to hold in one hand. but what about g pad. did you find it uncomfortable to hold in one hand? how is it?
I just picked up the g pad from Verizon for $99 and I love it. I was torn between those devices as well but for that price it was an easy decision. It is light enough to hold for extended periods but when I watched my movies I use the flip out case. I'm coming from a 10" tablet and my phone is already over 5" so kind of wanted the bigger screen. Honestly I probably still would of got this tablet if the nexus and g pad were same price.
After seeing both, I went for the G Pad. Never regreted. 8.3 is so much better than 7
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I have the v500 and my wife has the nexus 7. We usually use the v500 for watching movies in bed because of the bigger screen. We also use one of these:
http://www.dockem.com/mobile/Product.aspx?id=37880
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Thank you all friends but honestly I didn't get that is it light enough to be held in bed for 1-2 hours?
dear b1narydigit, the fact that u use a stand doesnt indicate that it's uncomfortably heavy or big?
thanks in advance
The reason I use a stand is so that it's more comfortable than having to hold it all the time and because it keeps it upright on an uneven surface not specifically because of weight.
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the fact that u use a stand doesnt indicate that it's uncomfortably heavy or big?
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Try hold your hand in the same posiition for the length of a movie.
Just your hand alone will feel uncomfortably heavy and big.
If you go the G pad route, buy the wifi model over the LTE. The LTE has no root yet where the wifi models do already.
The difference in weight is not that much between these two tablets. I think you can barelly feel the difference.
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8.2" vs 7" inches is like 50" vs 42"..
For me gpad.. better screen (i like this more than nexus 7), same performance (with aosp roms), microsd, build quality, screen dimensions, estetic, e some others little things
If you have the budget whait for galaxy tab 8.4 pro.. you miss some things (in my point of view) like estetic, build quality, knock on etc, but you will take better screen and better processor
I enjoy knock on my g gpad and I like the Spen on my note. I want LG to make a tablet with a pen and I'll buy it
To Actually Answer Your Question.
Having owned both,
The Nexus-7 2013 by far is the best of the 2 choices for watching full length movies in bed..
The 30% difference in screen size is nullified by simply moving the screen slightly closer to your eyes... If you want to use the "Bigger is Better" analogy..
As far as quality... it's no contest.. Having owned both and having watched many a night of Netflix & Slingbox from the prone position, The Nexus is a Far Better Choice over the LG.. The weight distribution is much, much better.. and the screen much, much brighter..
I have both too, LG Pad is nice for general use but screen is too dark and sound is also not as good as the nexus. Just my opinion.
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hi guys. Please help me here. I search the net and read a lot of threads and already know nexus 7 is a great device to watch long movies in bed or read for a while. it is nicely light and so easy to hold in one hand. but what about g pad. did you find it uncomfortable to hold in one hand? how is it?
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Anyway, the G Pad 8.3 is better than the 7" tablet. I upgrade from a 7" tablet to this 8.3" device, and the difference is really huge.
The convenience of holding the tablet with one hand adds to the benefits of viewing videos/documents on this larger screen compared to the smaller 7" device. Additionally, it is more convenient than using a 10" device.
I actually just sold my Nexus 7 for a G Pad and am very happy. The increased screen size is nice even though the device isn't that much bigger, since it doesn't have the excessive bezel like the Nexus 7 does. Haven't had any problems with my screen like many say they do, I keep it at around 50-60% usually. The G Pad has a micro sd slot which is nice for being able to store more movies and music. Plus it has a haptic feedback motor which for me, improves the touch experience a little bit more.
I too switched from the Nexus 7 2013 to the G Pad google play edition.
The Nexus is an awesome device and yes it's brighter and the sound it produces is better.
But, I have to say that I am enjoying the larger screen on the G Pad. I had the Nexus from the day it was released and just never was able to get used to the 7 inch screen, having come from a 10 inch Motorola Xoom. I have watched plenty of movies and you tube videos on both devices and I have had zero issues with comfort, brightness and sound quality with either one.
The 8.3 g Pad is the perfect size and I'm glad that I made the switch.
I have both and I'm having a really hard time deciding, I love reading books in bed with the LG G pad but it does get a little tiring holding it up on my belly where as the Nexus feels great in hand for games. As far as Movies I usually watch them on the LG just because it's bigger. As far as the brightest between the two I have no complaints about the LG being a little darker. But I love both and cannot decide which one I like better yet
Now I understand why my wife doesn't use her iPad Mini as much and use her note a lot more. Since I got my Moto X with 5.1" screen, I barely touched my Nexus 7.
Yes screen is larger on Nexus 7 but it is slower and sluggish compare to moto x and I decided to sell it before it looses more value after Nexus 9.
Now I wonder what would be like to have Nexus 6 or Note 4.
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I dunno, it's still a pretty big jump in screen size to the Nexus 7. I don't use my N7 that much because I prefer the iPad Mini by a wide margin, but I don't see myself ever not using a tablet just because my phone has a large screen.
Yeah if I end up using tablet I grab my wife's retina iPad mini. Unless I am about to read books or a long article, I find myself sticking to my phone only
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I sell mine when i bought the S3. With the Nexus 5 i was looking for some think to see films.
Tab s 8.4 was my choice, and the screen i ossome but the sistem is not good as the n7.
Nexus 6 maybe will be the final answer. But depend if you like manage a big phone(or a little tablet) all day.
I had a N7 that I ended up giving to my daughter once I got my N5 because I just wasn't using the N7. When I switched to Xfinity, they gave me an iPad mini that I barely use because of my moto X. The only thing I use the mini for is watching Netflix and the Xfinity DVR app.
I just don't see the need for two devices when these phones are so big. Maybe, if phone screen sizes were still like the original iPhone, then I could see it. But that's just my opinion and I also can see why people would need both.
not sure what is wrong with the op's nexus 7. mine is as snappy as anything else i own.
I really enjoy the N7 with Android L. I rather watch a movie on a 7" screen than the 5.2" screen. It'll last me for a while.
I guess for those who don;t mind carrying around a large phone, the Nexus 6 is going to be the ideal all in one device.
Well,
The difference to my Note 10 is still pretty big, but yes, my son now has the Nexus 7. I do see why the 7 was eliminated from the lineup when the new Nexus devices were introduced at 6 and 9. However, for the first time in a long time, the only Nexus device in our household will be used by my son. I wanted the Moto Nexus, but 6" was just too big, so went for the X.
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not sure what is wrong with the op's nexus 7. mine is as snappy as anything else i own.
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I guess I have lower tolerance and notice lags more than you do. Not only my nexus 7 but my friends nexus 7s ate sluggish compare to 2014 phones.
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Hawon said:
I guess I have lower tolerance and notice lags more than you do. Not only my nexus 7 but my friends nexus 7s ate sluggish compare to 2014 phones.
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Yeah, the N7 is definitely showing its age. It's still pretty fast, but it certainly isn't anywhere close to being as fast or as fluid as the current crop of smartphones. That said, I can't wait to get my Nexus 9, that thing is going to be a beast of a tablet. Still gonna hang on to my N7 though, I don't like to get rid of old devices if I like them.
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Yeah, the N7 is definitely showing its age. It's still pretty fast, but it certainly isn't anywhere close to being as fast or as fluid as the current crop of smartphones. That said, I can't wait to get my Nexus 9, that thing is going to be a beast of a tablet. Still gonna hang on to my N7 though, I don't like to get rid of old devices if I like them.
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I thought about picking up a nexus 9 as well but decided against it. If I need a tablet I can grab iPad mini retina and I can do most with my Moto X.
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I thought about picking up a nexus 9 as well but decided against it. If I need a tablet I can grab iPad mini retina and I can do most with my Moto X.
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I just really want an Android tablet that I like better than my iPad Mini. I was going to buy the Nvidia Shield tablet, but I think the N9 has a better chance at dethroning the iPad.
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I just really want an Android tablet that I like better than my iPad Mini. I was going to buy the Nvidia Shield tablet, but I think the N9 has a better chance at dethroning the iPad.
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My dream one day as well. I went through so many android tablets in hope of having a better tablet than iPad.
There are few things that I used to use nexus 7 over phone: reading kindle, reading pdf files, and reading long articles. All reading related and 5.2" are more than enough now. Who knows I might get nexus 9 as well since it has significant size difference.
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My Nexus 7 isn't in the junk drawer yet, but ever since getting my 5" screen Droid Maxx last year, followed by the LG G3 and 2014 X, it doesn't get used very often. About all it gets used for is navigation duty.
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