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I've been rocking a Verizon galaxy nexus for a few months. I used to have a love for palm pre, but have some trouble getting used to its keyboard because of my big thumbs. I've been hearing a lot about the nexus 7...
I love emulators, and I love the idea of having a nexus 7, but funds are limited. I ordered a palm pre 2 for 75 dollars because while drinking I had the idea of having a small phone and having a nexus 7 for fun due to the quad core processor and tegra exclusive games. However, I also like the galaxy nexus because I don't have to rely on more than one device.
So... the question is this: would you prefer to have a lamer phone, sell the genes, and get a nexus 7, or keep the galaxy nexus and be in the middle?

I have both the gnex and the N7. If I were you I would just get the gnex. The gnex on jelly bean competes with the fluidity of the N7 I can hardly tell a difference when I pick up and put down the other. Notice I say hardly.... I can still tell a difference in some places but not all that often.
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Nexus 7. A mere phone can't compete with its larger screen size and still just as portable. Nexus 7 is worth it.

demandarin said:
Nexus 7. A mere phone can't compete with its larger screen size and still just as portable. Nexus 7 is worth it.
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Ditto that!

I would go with lamer phone and N7. I did that.... heh

That's tough. I also have both and enjoy both.
I would keep the gnex.
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Owning both Galaxy Note II & Nexus 7

I already have a Galaxy Note 2. If I bought a Nexus 7 would I feel a significant difference from my Galaxy Note 2?
Should I even bother?

Depends on your usage.. I wouldn't bother getting a 7 inch tablet for 1.5 extra inches, better get a Nexus 10

Big difference
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I now have both and I use them both for different things. Its good to have pure android on the nexus 7 as you get the latest updates first.
Also the Nexus 7 is made by Asus
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Get iPad Mini or regular iPad to pair with your Note2. Really, i'm serious.
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Get iPad Mini or regular iPad to pair with your Note2. Really, i'm serious.
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That's the best idea, then you get the best of both worlds.
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docprego said:
I already have a Galaxy Note 2. If I bought a Galaxy Nexus 7 would I feel a significant difference from my Galaxy Note 2?
Should I even bother?
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I have both, rarely use the N7

I had the Nexus 7 first, had the note 2 a couple weeks now and haven't used the 7 since..I am sure i will go back to it and play more but with the note 2, don't feel the 'need' for the nexus 7 now...

gandalf21502 said:
I had the Nexus 7 first, had the note 2 a couple weeks now and haven't used the 7 since..I am sure i will go back to it and play more but with the note 2, don't feel the 'need' for the nexus 7 now...
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I'm using my nexus 7 less since I got my note 2, but that's expected with a new gadget. I am trying to share my time between both gadgets though
(Note 2 is on charge at mo)
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To those of you with both devices; do you find that the GN2 is large enough to use as your primary surfing device for extended periods of time? I am looking to replace my iPad 3 completely. Since I have the GN2 I am wondering if it will fill this role without getting a Nexus 7.

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To those of you with both devices; do you find that the GN2 is large enough to use as your primary surfing device for extended periods of time? I am looking to replace my iPad 3 completely. Since I have the GN2 I am wondering if it will fill this role without getting a Nexus 7.
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Im fortunate enough to also have an ipad (am a bit of a gadget freak lol). My opinion is that the note 2 cannot totally replace my ipad. There are still things I prefer to use on my ipad because of the bigger screen. Web browsing for one, and the app store is quite a bit better.
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I've got a 10inch Acer tablet and haven't touched it from the day I got the note 2

I sold my N7 few days after using my Note 2. Just didnt see a point in going back and forth for an extra 1.5 inch. Plust N7 lacks the feautures I now need and am used to.
But if you really want a tab get a note 10.1 or N10 but iPad is not worth it just because iOS sucks.
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docprego said:
To those of you with both devices; do you find that the GN2 is large enough to use as your primary surfing device for extended periods of time?
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No, but then I didn't feel that way about the N7 either (which I sold after getting my GN2). So that's not really a difference between them if you ask me. On both devices, I could surf for short periods in landscape mode if I squint. Or I could surf on both devices for longer periods if I zoom, but that's annoying. Probably I could last a little longer on the N7 before getting tired of it, but I don't really think either of them are ideal devices for doing real heavy browsing of desktop-style web sites for long periods of time.
Personally, I think it makes a lot more sense to have a 10" tablet with the GN2, and that's the combo I have at the moment (I have an old Motorola Xoom, but I still love it). A 10" tablet really *is* different; you can browse like normal on one, read magazines, use real tablet apps, etc.
I don't think the Note II is different enough from the Nexus 7 to warrant having both, although it is true that unless you do some customizations, a lot of apps will automatically size themselves for phones on the GN2, which I find annoying. For example, GReader gives the tablet interface on the Nexus 7 but the phone interface on the GN2. Ditto for Expedia, which is actually really nice on a tablet. This despite both devices having 1280x720 resolution and only 1.5" difference in screen size. I think you can probably get around this by changing your dpi setting, but I've been kind of afraid to try that. In most ways the phone works really well totally stock. It's not exactly the same experience as the N7, but it's close enough that I think the N7 is mostly redundant.

I have a Nexus 7 and since I got the Note 2 I only use the Nexus to watch Netflix and Hulu.
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I still watch Youtube on my 10 inch iPad 2 and browse, if whatever I'm looking for is difficult to find. Bigger is better for surfing. I don't know if I would use a 7 inch tablet though.

Have both, got the Note a couple of weeks ago and have found myself rarely using the 7 now.
It will get used for extended web sessions and movie use, plus my wife uses it a lot now she can prise it from my fingers
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I got both too plus i also got the allshare cast dongle.
I use SGN2 for everything exept gaming.
I use Nexus7 for that.
Both devices can run everything i want , but gaming on the dongle is a bit laggy so the next best thing is nexus7
I also keep a second account for guests on that one , very helpfull and safe.
Youtube , movies on the dongle , regular use without dongle but still on the SGN2.
Browsing , forums e.t.c. i find SGN2 to be very nice , slightly better experience than nexus
Perphaps i enjoy the amoled more or its just light enough to hold with one hand durring tapatalk reading.
I usually don't use the Spen but i get mad when i need it and i hold the nexus
Ebooks on the other hand are much better on the nexus if you are into that

Pixel density and form factor are critical issues for you.
Another device must be of the same or better pixel density to improve your visual experience or you will realise its only a matter of eye distance.
7 inches is not significantly different from 5.5. Even reading pdfs would only be marginally better that too if you discount the added weight.
There is little option for fellows already possessing SGN2. Go for the Nexus 10 or the Ipad 4.
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docprego said:
I already have a Galaxy Note 2. If I bought a Nexus 7 would I feel a significant difference from my Galaxy Note 2?
Should I even bother?
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No, you shouldn't bother at all. I am using Note 2 and Nexus 7 and trust me, I mostly use one device at a time. Whenever Note 2 is on charging, I go for my iPhone 5 or iPad for my needs than using Nexus 7.
Galaxy Note 2 is a bit small compared to Nexus 7 but you get the fun of both tablet and phone in one device.

For those of you with other tablets, who's still keeping their other one?

Just looking to see who else is thinking about selling their other tablet since the new N7 came out. The only thing remotely keeping me from dumping my TF300 is the keyboard, and the fact that AOKP made it amazingly smooth and fast.
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I use my tf101 as a teleprompter when making video projects for school. If my talent can read from this, I'm gonna try to dump the 101 for sure. Only problem is Craigslist is flooded with tf101s in MPLS right now :-\
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I've till got my HTC evo view 4g..was my first lol.. and my og nexus 7
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I have a first generation thrive, with the full USB and HDMI ports. Still keeping that bad boy
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I sold my 2012 nexus 7, but am keeping my nexus 10.
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I've owned 2012 Nexus 7, Nexus 10 and Galaxy Note 10.1. Digitizer pen aside the 2013 Nexus 7 blows all the others away in performance and usability! It even does things faster than my laptop! If I could buy the LTE version today it would immediately replace the Note II too. This thing is amazing! If it had Note 10.1's front facing speakers and S Pen it'd be perfect.

Probably going to dump my n10
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I gave my OG N7 to my mom..she needed it for school, so I bought myself the TF300 lol. I'm thinking of dualbooting a linux distro on it since my girlfriend stole my laptop :< I fell in love with my N7 the moment i took it out of the box, so I know I'm keeping it. I figure I may buy another keyboard dock just for the connector and stuff and try to make a dock to use it as a media player on my TV or something..I dunno rofl. I'd like to keep it, but I don't want it to collect dust.
edit: Maybe not @ the dock, since asus apparently made a dock with basically the same things I was looking to make lol.
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I've got mine listed on CL. I've had a few offers. I listed it for $150, but think I might lower it to $130. If I cant sell it I'll give to to my niece and nephew who enjoy playing with it.

I have a Nexus 10 but I am going to sell it. Is already on Swappa.
I like the Nexus 7 to travel. Fits easily in my back pockets.
I do have a Chrome Pixel that I use when I get home so I won't miss the Nexus 10 much

My other tablet is the Note 10.1 which I love especially with the multi-tasking features so it's a tough call. I've been using the Nexus 7 almost exclusively and it's growing on me, it's a nice size for gaming and the resolution is great. Although I'm looking forward to Samsung's new tablets that are coming soon.... Never ending cycle.

Still keeping my original N7 for the time my mom realizes her blackberry tablet actually sucks and I'll give here one that actually works.

Sold my iPad 4 today. Was not using the iPad that much anyway...need to see how much I will use the nexus 7.
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funkyboy1281 said:
Still keeping my original N7 for the time my mom realizes her blackberry tablet actually sucks and I'll give here one that actually works.
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Hardware wise, it doesn't seem like horrible tablet. Anyway, I played with the Nexus 7 (2013) yesterday and it feels so light(like the Kindle Paperwhite). Furthermore, the screen and sound quality was excellent. it felt wonderful in my hand. To bad I in possession of a Samsung ATIV 500T (a 11.6" Atom powered Windows 8 tablet with Wacom tech) and a Kindle paperwhite, so I don't really need the Nexus 7 (2013).

Thinking about selling my iPad mini 64gb..
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I have a Galaxy note 8
Im missing haptic feedback, the extra inch, and better build quality. We shall see.
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For now, I'm keeping my 1st gen n7. I has aokp 4.2.2 and runs all the apps I need it to run and I still use it. I could care less if it broke or got lost; which is a great feeling. The 2013 n7 I will just use for basic things right now seeing as how 4.3 is new and not completely supported by all apps. I like the 2013 n7 better, but until the apps catch up, I'm going to hold on to that original n7. In time I'll probably give it to a family member as a gift. Everybody and there momma is selling them on craigslist, so I probably won't go that route...

This replaced my BB Playbook, which is going on CL asap, and I'll be telling it not to let the door hit it in the rear end...

We have an "old" Nexus 7 that we will keep for sure. The iPad was sold when we got the first Nexus 7, just a hard tablet to beat, the new one even more so!

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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tee00max said:
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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Beautiful, anyone else notice not using their tablet after LG G3?

New to XDA, but hopeful on this phone! Coming from a blackberry so its a definitely upgrade.
Got a Nexus 7 and ASUS Book T100, and I find myself using these devices less! I got one of those flexible long wire holder for the desk at home, and it works with the LG G3. Never thought a phone even at 5.5 inch would be adequate to replace those bigger devices, but this screen at 1440p is really amazing. On a trip right now and never open the laptop anymore.
Well 2 cents, this phone is a keeper!

Gave my daughter my N7 after getting my G2 with no regrets, the G3 is just that much better.

Now that you mention it, I haven't turned on my nexus 7 since I got this phone. It is the original 2012 model so the resolution is no match.

Lol, I thought I was the only one, I have an lg gpad and have not used it since getting the g3!
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Sorry. Not me. Still have both my N7 and N10. The extra 1.5" of the N7 makes reading much easier on the eyes. And I use the N10 to stream videos in bed ;P

armadafan271 said:
New to XDA, but hopeful on this phone! Coming from a blackberry so its a definitely upgrade.
Got a Nexus 7 and ASUS Book T100, and I find myself using these devices less! I got one of those flexible long wire holder for the desk at home, and it works with the LG G3. Never thought a phone even at 5.5 inch would be adequate to replace those bigger devices, but this screen at 1440p is really amazing. On a trip right now and never open the laptop anymore.
Well 2 cents, this phone is a keeper!
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wait, i thought this thing was a tablet?

Given my n7 2013 to my gf... =)
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I have an iPad mini retina and I rarely touch it anymore. I Still use it but no where near as much when I had my 5s. The extra screen real estate is fantastic and its so much easier to read my emails and news in the morning. It's hard to put this thing down.
No matter what, I can never stay away from android for long.

I sold my Nexus 7 after a month when I had the LG Flex. I never really cared for tablets just phablets. Hehe

I still use my Nexus 7 before going to bed lol
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Hardly use my tablet after getting my LG G Pro. Upgrading to a G3 doesnt change much of that.

Still use my Nexus 7 (2013) at night. But I don't touch my Tab Pro.

actually i just upgraded my g pad to galaxy tab s, and still have my g3. use my tablet for watching movies as i love its super amoled screen(even though its highly saturated as they say! ) also split my games on both my g3 and tab s. so tablet for me is still useful. no longer opening my laptop..