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How do you justify using a tablet instead of a laptop?

I mean tablets are generally more expensive, require a lame data plan, have a barely usable keyboard, and are much more limited in terms of games than say a laptop? I mean all in all I can't find a plus side as to why a tablet beats even the worst laptop I own. I just wanted to get some input as to how a tablet could be better than a laptop... my laptop is barely larger and is actually lighter than most tablets so I can't find a reason to justify buying any except the 5 inch streak (due to it also being a phone)

They're more portable; you have to remember.that tablets are made for consuming data, not inputting.
That makes them great for pretty much any leisurely activity you can think of, but they aren't made to actually do work on.
Waking up and having one in bed; going to the coffee shop and relaxing; using while wwatching tv; these are all possibly better with a tablet.
Hell I have an ipad and I use it for every one of those; I pretty much only use my computer for typing papers, downloading things, and printing documents.
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Well I guess I splurged and bought the Adamo XPS and in terms of portability I'd say they're about equal. I wake up with it next to me and dont even use my TV anymore thanks to netflix on this thing. I mean in my opinion you get all the function of both a laptop and a tablet on a good laptop... I can't think of a thing an ipad can do that my laptop cant and can think of a million things the other way around.

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Well I guess I splurged and bought the Adamo XPS and in terms of portability I'd say they're about equal. I wake up with it next to me and dont even use my TV anymore thanks to netflix on this thing. I mean in my opinion you get all the function of both a laptop and a tablet on a good laptop... I can't think of a thing an ipad can do that my laptop cant and can think of a million things the other way around.
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lol thats one funny looking piece
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Agreed, it's weird that the keyboard doesn't go down completely.
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I've been thinking of getting a macbook air 11 inch cause it's all the portability of a tablet but can still do computing. I'm having trouble myself finding a reason to get a tablet because I have a smartphone. Just want one cause of the cool factor. Not others thinking I'm cool, but I think tablets are cool.

boborone said:
I've been thinking of getting a macbook air 11 inch cause it's all the portability of a tablet but can still do computing. I'm having trouble myself finding a reason to get a tablet because I have a smartphone. Just want one cause of the cool factor. Not others thinking I'm cool, but I think tablets are cool.
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You could always get that dell laptop/tablet thing...
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If you have an Adamo XPS then actually... a tablet wouldnt be much more portable for you Although I like to use an iPad for portability rather than MBA

I was actually thinking of getting one but I don't know.......
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As always there is a golden compromise.
I was looking for a tablet like the ZTE Light or Samsung G. Tab but couldn't justify splashing out the money they cost.
Also without an extra (expensive) contract with a provider they would be useless.
Can't see much usefulness in those cheap China made Android tablets without 3G/4G connection, that's flooding the market.
So I stick with my compromise between Laptop and Tablet. A Netbook from 2009.
The Eee PC 1005HA have more power than a Android tablet and longer battery time 3-7 hours, dependent power saving or performance setting for battery power (the batteries have been used daily for two years).
Also Win7starter is a far more powerful OS than any phone-OS.

well....i am trying to justify getting a tablet by selling off my HP multitouch convertible tablet TX2.
it's almost 4 years old, heavy and runs VERY hot.
i was thinking to get a BLACKBERRY playbook instead of this.
am a student and need to use the laptop for presentations(that too office 2010), extensively use word, and bla bla bla.
should i sell the laptop or just buy the tablet without letting my laptop off??....AM TORN APART AND CANNOT MAKE A DECESION ON MY OWN. please help mighty, insightful men
waiting for a reply.

achyut said:
well....i am trying to justify getting a tablet by selling off my HP multitouch convertible tablet TX2.
it's almost 4 years old, heavy and runs VERY hot.
i was thinking to get a BLACKBERRY playbook instead of this.
am a student and need to use the laptop for presentations(that too office 2010), extensively use word, and bla bla bla.
should i sell the laptop or just buy the tablet without letting my laptop off??....AM TORN APART AND CANNOT MAKE A DECESION ON MY OWN. please help mighty, insightful men
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http://www.pcworld.com/article/157613/the_hp_pavilion_tx1000_convertible_tablet.html
do you have this

boborone said:
http://www.pcworld.com/article/157613/the_hp_pavilion_tx1000_convertible_tablet.html
do you have this
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no....i have the next gen of the same family.
i have this :http://archive.techtree.com/techtree/jsp/article.jsp?article_id=100007&cat_id=616

A guy at one of the offices I support has a Transformer Prime, it's lovely.
He can RDP onto the TS server in the office, or his PC at home and use Windows, or just use Android so has the best of both worlds.

achyut said:
well....i am trying to justify getting a tablet by selling off my HP multitouch convertible tablet TX2.
it's almost 4 years old, heavy and runs VERY hot.
i was thinking to get a BLACKBERRY playbook instead of this.
am a student and need to use the laptop for presentations(that too office 2010), extensively use word, and bla bla bla.
should i sell the laptop or just buy the tablet without letting my laptop off??....AM TORN APART AND CANNOT MAKE A DECESION ON MY OWN. please help mighty, insightful men
waiting for a reply.
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Don't get the BB Playbook. The development for RIM is nonexistent.
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achyut said:
no....i have the next gen of the same family.
i have this :http://archive.techtree.com/techtree/jsp/article.jsp?article_id=100007&cat_id=616
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Kinda cool but I don't see demand for it being that big.
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iynfynity said:
Don't get the BB Playbook. The development for RIM is nonexistent.
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Apart from that it's a bloody awful device!
If you hold it portrait it feels top heavy like it wants to fall out of your hand, turn it through 180 and it still feels top heavy.
Apps are expensive, £6-8 for an RDP client which is free on other systems?
£5 for Angry Birds!
It takes at least 5 minutes to turn on.
I spent a day using one and within minutes realised why they just aren't selling.

point taken....but as am from India and have a budget constraint, there are few options for me.
kindle fire, touchpad, color are still not available @ India
except for the playbook, the only tablet coming my way is the galaxy tab(the very prehistoric first one)
i am thinking to start saving more to get the LENOVO thinkpad.

achyut said:
point taken....but as am from India and have a budget constraint, there are few options for me.
kindle fire, touchpad, color are still not available @ India
except for the playbook, the only tablet coming my way is the galaxy tab(the very prehistoric first one)
i am thinking to start saving more to get the LENOVO thinkpad.
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Even the very prehistoric galaxy tab beats the playbook
I know a few people that bought the PB just to regret it or trade it for an ipad or Gtab
Blackberry sucks for now, maybe it'll get better in the future but for now they suck
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achyut said:
point taken....but as am from India and have a budget constraint, there are few options for me.
kindle fire, touchpad, color are still not available @ India
except for the playbook, the only tablet coming my way is the galaxy tab(the very prehistoric first one)
i am thinking to start saving more to get the LENOVO thinkpad.
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How about the ASUS transformer?

TABLETS: Useful gadgets or expensive toys?

I like tablets, they are beautiful, thin, light, their screens are great, people watch you with envy when you use one in a public place, etc. But I still didn´t buy one, just because I couldn´t find a place for them in my daily life. On the go I use my smartphone, and at home I use my laptop. They are not comfortable/powerful enough to substitute my laptop, and they are not light/portable enough to substitute my smartphone.
To tablet-owners: Do you find them useful or not?
If yes, in which situations?

I believe they are both!

I'd rather a smartphone than a tablet.

If I actually spent a week trying to use one as a daily driver I'd know, but from what I've read and heard, it's a expensive toy.
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Its both imo. But if I bought one, it would be as a toy

I use it for to view school papers all the time. With the highlight feature of Repligo Reader it makes it even better. oh and I have the $149 touchpad so it's actually really cheap.

16gb touchpad here. Paid 100. I love it. It's mainly a toy but I definitely could see more use of it than just a novelty.
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Well to me, I don't see the reason to buy a tablet as long as I have a smartphone even if it's a low-end one. Big screen doesn't mean anything to me!

I just got the Transformer Prime myself. It's a nice addition, but not necessary in the least bit. Kinda cool playing with ICS on it though.
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I'd say it ultimately depends on the phone you have and the tablet you get.
For example, if you've got a Samsung Note and then you get a 7" Galaxy Tab it may seem a little pointless, but if you've got something with a 3" screen that's only really good for calls, texts and basic email and browsing then a tablet would seem like a godsend.
I've got a Galaxy S2 and a 7" Galaxy Tab and it's a good combination. I use the phone heavily throughout the day for all sorts of communication stuff, but then put it down at home and use the tablet instead, which is obviously better for things like browsing and typing etc..

I use mine as a substitute for my laptop at work sometimes. I mostly edit Google docs and use a note pad app. Although, at my job even my laptop isn't a good substitute either. My boss uses LimoSys for the Limo reservations and that program SUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUCCCCCCCCCKKKKKKKKSSSS!!!!!!! Sigh.
But in general I love my GTab 10.1
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Honestly the current state of tablets and the OS they are more of an expensive toy. My main use for them had come in the form of a digital REAL BOOK and digital music stand. It saves lugging around all my music to gigs. If wasn't for this use though the tablet OS isn't very useful yet to replace my laptop yet if all I am able to use it for is a glorified e-reader.

tablet for me is more of laptop replacement because of its big screen size. and it always make me laugh to see someone using galaxy tab 7 as a phone

They are useful, but I would only buy one if you're not a gamer. Cause they do make great laptop replacements, but gaming is limited. I got one for christmas (which was an awesome gift btw), but I hardly ever use it. I always find myself running back to my laptop because im a gamer, but other than that it does all my other day to day tasks effortlessly. So I say only get it if you really don't need your laptop.

for the most part it's a toy, but ive gotten more and more productivity apps on it now to the point it is very close to a contender as a a laptop replacement

Toy... be honest how many times have you forced yourself to use a tablet or phone when a computer was right near you just because you want it to have a point.
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I use mine on weekends to keep the 3 year old entertained while we get in an extra 30 minutes sleep. So to me I say its a highly useful tool.

marketingmike said:
Toy... be honest how many times have you forced yourself to use a tablet or phone when a computer was right near you just because you want it to have a point.
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I'm not always near a computer, so it's most definitely not a toy. It's the closest thing to a netbook that you can get, but most people would use a desktop PC over a netbook. Doesn't make that a toy though.
Besides, I've never dragged my PC into the bathroom just because I'm going to "sit down" for a while.

They have their ups and downs. I personally don't need one because I have a nice laptop and a decent phone. There is nothing that a tablet can offer me at this point.
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Lol, maybe you should try it... I can't say I have either but I also don't bring a tablet into the bathroom, its not like I need google navigation to get back to the living room ;P I personally have the 64GB ipad2 please don't rage at me for buying an apple tablet, its already enough of a pain to use it sometimes, I definitely prefer Android. But the stuff that I use it for like email and internet/YouTube I could just do on my phone, its not really worth dragging around a tablet for. I already drag around my laptop so i'd rather just use that.
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N7 vs Ipad 3 - which to get ?!

Hey XDA community, I've been coming and going alot lately but I got tons of headaches off this so i thought let's see what you guys think,
I was offered a free ipad 3 from my brother, against getting a N7 from my out pocket, I has an ipod 4g and HTC explorer, so am not a fan or a
hater for any of those platforms actually I love them both equally plus, they are almost identical when it comes to apps availabilty, I know the ipad
might have a slight edge in frames in that area, now onto the most important part, I'll use it mainly for ebooks reading as am studying Comp.
Science and am a gamer web browsing .. ofc ! ( again no hate for the 7-in screen ) and please don't point to the "issues massacre" that's going on
about the N7 althought RMA is not an option for me if anything wrong goes on ...
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What's with the crazy font and centering? Makes your post difficult to read.

Get the nexus 7. Compared to the iPad, n7 is just more convenient to hold and type in terms of weight and size and more portable. The size is good enough for reading also at least for me.

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Hey XDA community, I've been coming and going alot lately but I got tons of headaches off this so i thought let's see what you think guys,
I was offered a free ipad 3 from my brother, against getting a N7 from my out pocket, I has an ipod 4g and HTC explorer, so am not a fan or a hater for any of those platforms actually I love them both equally plus, they are almost identical when it comes to apps availabilty, I know the ipad might have a slight edge in frames in that area, now onto the most important part, I'll use it mainly for ebooks reading as am studying Comp. Science and am a gamer web browsing .. ofc ! ( again no hate for the 7-in screen ) and please don't point to the "issues massacre" that's going on about the N7 althought RMA is not an option for me if anything wrong goes on ... long post, sry ​
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Can you get both?
If in your position I would probably try and decide which size device would suit me better.... The bigger iPad is less portable and harder to use as a regular e-reader, but might be better for browsing and textbooks with diagrams and pictures.. The Nexus is more portable and a great all rounder (I am doing an IT degree and have no problems reading my textbooks.
I personally detest Apple's business practices and would never buy one of their devices, but their products are solid and you probably can't go wrong either way.
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_MetalHead_ said:
What's with the crazy font and centering? Makes your post difficult to read.
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Edited, thanks for the note.

NikonUser said:
Can you get both?
If in your position I would probably try and decide which size device would suit me better.... The bigger iPad is less portable and harder to use as a regular e-reader, but might be better for browsing and textbooks with diagrams and pictures.. The Nexus is more portable and a great all rounder (I am doing an IT degree and have no problems reading my textbooks.
I personally detest Apple's business practices and would never buy one of their devices, but their products are solid and you probably can't go wrong either way.
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lol thought about it but I thought of an X360 right away :silly:
you've got a good point, reading text about source code might get ugly on the N7 while going back and forth ...
about the "solid" thing, I've done a jailbreak on one of these babies, and the thing got re-springing every once and a while, while the N7 actually begs you to customize it lol
I've got a tickle though .. are you experiencing any lifting or anything ? since u've got an N7

NeverAlwaysEver said:
Get the nexus 7. Compared to the iPad, n7 is just more convenient to hold and type in terms of weight and size and more portable. The size is good enough for reading also at least for me.
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I agree as far as the size goes. I have both sizes, and I'm loving the 7" form factor. So much easier to handle when lounging around, and still big enough for my uses.

Theasa92 said:
I was offered a free ipad 3 from my brother
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Seems like a no brainer to me :laugh:

No matter what, nexus 7 is far better than iPad
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kenyee said:
Seems like a no brainer to me :laugh:
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Yeah, take the free ipad3. Though, I love my nexus 7. If it was free nexus versus ipad3 the nexus has now closed the gap I'd easily say take the free nexus and you'd be happy.

kenyee said:
Seems like a no brainer to me :laugh:
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hasibzaman said:
No matter what, nexus 7 is far better than iPad
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That's not a biased response at all.
@OP- I own both, and both are great devices in their own regard. The screen on the iPad is unparalleled, it has a ton of awesome games, and a bunch of great productivity apps. The Nexus 7 has the customizability, and a great form factor, plus all of Google's great cloud services. I take my N7 with me, and use the iPad at home. I think the 7" is a much better size for portability, and it's the perfect size for gaming, but unfortunately the iPad just trumps Android with the shear number of high quality games available. The N7 is also a better size for reading too. If it comes down to getting an iPad 3 for free or actually buying the N7, then I would take the iPad no question. If you were going to have to spring for either, then it would be a toss up and I would lean towards the N7. If I was in your shoes though, I would take the free iPad and buy an N7

Screw it.. am getting this freebie, then I'll re-think about this whole thing WHY THE HELL SHOULD I SAY NO TO A FREE IPAD !!
Thanks all for you're hot replies

Theasa92 said:
Screw it.. am getting this freebie, then I'll re-think about this whole thing WHY THE HELL SHOULD I SAY NO TO A FREE IPAD !!
Thanks all for you're hot replies
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Good choice. Then you can sell it and buy 3 Nexus 7's with the money. Keep one in your car, one at home, and one at work!
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_MetalHead_ said:
I would take the free iPad and buy an N7
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Can you get both?
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as you guys said - sorry If I forgot anyone else whoe said the same thing, should I close the thread now ? any last words ? :silly:

Take the free ipad, sell it, buy a brand new nexus7, and use the remaining on accessories, apps, and a nice dinner.
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If you need GPS then the iPad3 is useless if it's the WIFI only version since it doesn't have GPS. Take the free iPad3, sell it and buy two Nexus 7's.

I know for me personally, the ipad is too big. I like the 7 inch form factor, and the nexus 7 is designed to for portability and convenience. Just depends what your looking for I suppose. Honestly I'm not sure why anyone needs a bigger tablet but that's just me.
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Ironically I sold my iPad 3 earlier today.
Initially I bought the Nexus 7 in addition to the iPad but since owning it I just haven't put it down. Yes the iPad has more polished apps but the sheer power, flexibility and portability of the N7 can't be beaten. I found I simply couldn't justify keeping the iPad!
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You can't beat free.
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Almost took the plunge tonight...

Was in my cart from play store. Complete impulse buy. I don't need it. I don't even know what I would use it for. I just rooted my touchpad, which will keep me happy for a few days. Have a galaxy s3, which I love. Does everything I need. I was wavering tonight between this, the g-note, and the Asus transformer i700. The last two get such mixed reviews...so I'm really leaning towards this. I think the smaller screen and cheaper price tag make it a much better choice. I just want a new toy. I'm hoping I can see one in person tomorrow.
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Warrior1975 said:
Was in my cart from play store. Complete impulse buy. I don't need it. I don't even know what I would use it for. I just rooted my touchpad, which will keep me happy for a few days. Have a galaxy s3, which I love. Does everything I need. I was wavering tonight between this, the g-note, and the Asus transformer i700. The last two get such mixed reviews...so I'm really leaning towards this. I think the smaller screen and cheaper price tag make it a much better choice. I just want a new toy. I'm hoping I can see one in person tomorrow.
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I had an iPad 3 before getting my Nexus 7. Now my wife uses the iPad 3. I just can't stop using the Nexus 7! I find myself use my computer less and almost don't use my phone except for as a phone or when I'm out and I don't have my Nexus 7 with me.
If you don't have a family member who can take your old tablets off your hands, I'd recommend selling them or trading them in and get the Nexus 7. Assuming you get a flawless unit, you'll love the little guy.

I barely use my macbook pro anymore...even though I love it. I find the gs3 really satisfies everything I need. The bigger pads are just too big to be comfortable. If I were to get a bigger one it would probably be the iPad3, seems like the best overall package. Just hate that I can't customize it as much. I think the 7 will really be the perfect fit for me. Just hope that I get more use out of it than my HP.
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Do it, you won't regret it. I have the Touchpad, a Mytouch 4g and rooted Kindle Fire, my N7 is the one thing I reach for when I need to get online.

I agree, take the plunge and join the addiction lol.
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Yeah it is great. And to be quite honest when the 3g version comes out I will sell this and get that and sell my phone lol
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woshiweili said:
I had an iPad 3 before getting my Nexus 7. Now my wife uses the iPad 3. I just can't stop using the Nexus 7! I find myself use my computer less and almost don't use my phone except for as a phone or when I'm out and I don't have my Nexus 7 with me.
If you don't have a family member who can take your old tablets off your hands, I'd recommend selling them or trading them in and get the Nexus 7. Assuming you get a flawless unit, you'll love the little guy.
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Same here, I came from an iPad 3 which I honestly liked very much, and ilike this nexus 7 even more cause of the form factor and jelly bean which is speedy.
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If you live in the US, just go to Walmart and play with one. They have the 16gb models in stock.

comhack said:
If you live in the US, just go to Walmart and play with one. They have the 16gb models in stock.
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Not if you live in Myrtle Beach. Office Depot has them in stock.
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Thanks for this useless post then. Buy it or don't, but don't attention whore yourself to have others make a decision for you.
Grow up.
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Listen to Erica She is a smart Blonde... Kinda cute too
slimdizzy said:
Thanks for this useless post then. Buy it or don't, but don't attention whore yourself to have others make a decision for you.
Grow up.
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WOW slim do not be such a dizzy..
As far as this Device I love the size . It seems to be the size vs the other bigger tablets . A phone or galaxy note is to small for a tablet. but to big for a phone.. I am the owner of a ACER A500 AND Love the Device. My spouse uses it on the couch now since i have my Nexus with me all the time. She is becoming and Android APP.CHIC.. I love that i can fit this in my smaller purse or a bigger clutch type bag and pack it anywhere and still look Good ..Not like im packing a Diaper bag to hold my tablet in...
I say its a personal thing rather this fits your needs or not.. If you have a bigger device you could very well think this is too small..
Look at the specs and what you want it for and make a Educated decision do NOT base buying anything on some one else saying they have and Love it.. GET WANTS Practical for you as long as there is NO APPLE ON IT.. APPLES ARE FOR WORMS ...
my two pennies Erica Renee .. ok well thats more like a dime worth above ..

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Thanks for this useless post then. Buy it or don't, but don't attention whore yourself to have others make a decision for you.
Grow up.
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I own both an iPad 3 and a Nexus 7
I tend to find the Nexus is better for organisation, also for reading news. However the iPad is better for "Creating" content, or for doing actual work. Purely because it has more apps (and very good ones too)
Hopefully Android catches up and offers high quality content creation apps soon
I would recommend a Nexus tho

[Q] Considering the Nexus 7

Hi all, I'm looking for a new tablet and I'm thinking the nexus 7 may be the one. Currently, I only plan to use it for university and not much else, but before buying one I wanted to ask a few questions:
I need to be able to view and edit PowerPoint and Microsoft word files, does the nexus 7 support these capabilities?
Can I use drop box on the nexus to transfer files between devices?
Can I purchase an external keyboard to use, as I will be typing a lot in a short period of time and if so, where could I buy it from?
Is there any other tablet around the price of the nexus I should also consider?
Thanks in advance to anyone that can help, it would be greatly appreciated

Williamharv said:
Hi all, I'm looking for a new tablet and I'm thinking the nexus 7 may be the one. Currently, I only plan to use it for university and not much else, but before buying one I wanted to ask a few questions:
I need to be able to view and edit PowerPoint and Microsoft word files, does the nexus 7 support these capabilities?
Can I use drop box on the nexus to transfer files between devices?
Can I purchase an external keyboard to use, as I will be typing a lot in a short period of time and if so, where could I buy it from?
Is there any other tablet around the price of the nexus I should also consider?
Thanks in advance to anyone that can help, it would be greatly appreciated
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- About powerpoint and word files compatibility is not depended on hardware it's on software so check Google Play apps.
(My personal best choice is Kingsoft Office - https://play.google.com/store/apps/...=W251bGwsMSwxLDEsImNuLndwcy5tb2ZmaWNlX2VuZyJd )
-Yes there is an app for that called Dropbox. https://play.google.com/store/apps/...251bGwsMSwxLDEsImNvbS5kcm9wYm94LmFuZHJvaWQiXQ..
-Search eBay ( http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_sacat=0&_nkw=nexus+7+keyboard&_sop=12 )
-Hundreds of them but the question is can they provide a good quality as Nexus 7 can ? (Speed, specs, build, support )

Thanks heaps hreidmar kingsoft seems to be the app I was looking for, I didn't want to have to get a windows tablet.
As with the last question, I should have phrased it differently, but essentially for my needs: would you recommend a nexus 7 tablet with a keyboard or should I go for something such as a netbook / chrome book (with a budget under $300)?
Also, i currently have the galaxy s4 as a phone, if that matters at all when it comes to choosing, such as getting the galaxy tab instead.
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Chromebook or netbook if you are doing school work

Nexus 7's with 3g specs is amazing 4u.
Somehow windows tablet is surely is the best one for office and productivity.
Latest acer w3 with windows 8 os and 8 inch display is recomended to give a try.
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Is there any specific reasons as to why a netbook or chromebook would be better? As far as I can tell, it's the same except the tablet does not come with a permanent keyboard (I'll get a blue tooth one).
I've never really enjoyed the experience of windows 8, so if i do go with that OS I'll probably stick to windows 7 or earlier
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A 10" tablet + keyboard or a proper laptop would be my recommendation.
A 7" screen is just too small if you're doing a lot of typing or graphical work. Netbooks have had their day, most modern tablets are better spec'd, handier and more portable. A laptop will be much more powerful but you lose a bit on the portability side and might have power issues during a long day.

Troute said:
A 10" tablet + keyboard or a proper laptop would be my recommendation.
A 7" screen is just too small if you're doing a lot of typing or graphical work. Netbooks have had their day, most modern tablets are better spec'd, handier and more portable. A laptop will be much more powerful but you lose a bit on the portability side and might have power issues during a long day.
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Thanks troute is there any tablet or laptop you'd recommend? I can't really spend anymore than $300 AUD, and the nexus 10 seems to be over $400.
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No idea m8 sorry, I don't know what is available in Aus or what the prices are. One option would be to save up for a bit longer though, A$300 = about £184 which isn't much when buying technology over here.
Remember too that if you do buy a tablet the case and keyboard will be extra.

Williamharv said:
Thanks troute is there any tablet or laptop you'd recommend? I can't really spend anymore than $300 AUD, and the nexus 10 seems to be over $400.
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I'm from Australia! I'd recommend waiting for the next Nexus 7. It should be around $300 for the 32GB version. Trust me, you want alot of storage.
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For productivity I would stick with a windows machine.
The N7 is great but it's a toy compared to a PC. I use kingsoft and it is the best on android but it is no excel. If you are going to build complex spreadsheets it will restrict you. It's more designed to view and edit documents rather than build them.
Also android has no native support for proxy over wifi so if your uni uses a proxy you won't be able connect to their network without rooting.
In my opinion an entry level laptop is a better choice for study.

dont be a fool. the new nexus 7 is just around the corner

Got a nexus 7 (an Aussie like you) and while it's good for slides and all, comes up short if you want to do much else besides really really basic notes. I would probably save a few hundred more and get an entry level ultra book or something like that. It'll be much more useful in the long term. Trust me on this one.
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If you want a leisure computer with top notch productivity and the ability to run some work programs then you should stick with Windows 8. Why not try Acer's new 8 inch model coming out.
If you want a leisure computer that is a peripheral to a real work machine (a desktop or laptop) that you might just do a little document editing on then the Nexus 7 is the better choice.
Weigh how much you're going to rely on the device for getting things done.

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For productivity I would stick with a windows machine.
The N7 is great but it's a toy compared to a PC. I use kingsoft and it is the best on android but it is no excel. If you are going to build complex spreadsheets it will restrict you. It's more designed to view and edit documents rather than build them.
Also android has no native support for proxy over wifi so if your uni uses a proxy you won't be able connect to their network without rooting.
In my opinion an entry level laptop is a better choice for study.
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yeah kingsoft did seem quite slow when I tried it on my phone :/ no idea what my university uses, but others use iPads just fine there. Also not looking to do anything complex really, just be able to write down notes quickly during lectures and the ability to write notes on power points (like on a windows computer)
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Got a nexus 7 (an Aussie like you) and while it's good for slides and all, comes up short if you want to do much else besides really really basic notes. I would probably save a few hundred more and get an entry level ultra book or something like that. It'll be much more useful in the long term. Trust me on this one.
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Problem is I'm getting one for a present and i really cannot spend more than $300
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Williamharv said:
yeah kingsoft did seem quite slow when I tried it on my phone :/ no idea what my university uses, but others use iPads just fine there. Also not looking to do anything complex really, just be able to write down notes quickly during lectures and the ability to write notes on power points (like on a windows computer)
Problem is I'm getting one for a present and i really cannot spend more than $300
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Kingsoft although the most full featured free office app on android it is also the most laggy.
If your getting 300 get it as a gift card for a local or online store so you can contribute your own money towards a win8 machine.
Android is not a desktop or laptop replacement. As said before it compliments one well but I can't imagine using a mobile OS for my main computer through uni. Would have driven me nuts!
Even for not taking I believe paper is better as you have the freedom to combine words with diagrams and formula much easier.
Tablets work better in a corporate environment for emails and reviewing documents. When studying I think this technology can get in the way of learning and becomes a distraction.
My opinion obviously YMMV

ozzy lion said:
Kingsoft although the most full featured free office app on android it is also the most laggy.
If your getting 300 get it as a gift card for a local or online store so you can contribute your own money towards a win8 machine.
Android is not a desktop or laptop replacement. As said before it compliments one well but I can't imagine using a mobile OS for my main computer through uni. Would have driven me nuts!
Even for not taking I believe paper is better as you have the freedom to combine words with diagrams and formula much easier.
Tablets work better in a corporate environment for emails and reviewing documents. When studying I think this technology can get in the way of learning and becomes a distraction.
My opinion obviously YMMV
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Thanks heaps for that input ozzy unfortunately as I have just started uni, saving up an extra $200-300 may be quite difficult, especially since my trimester just ended so I'll need to buy more books soon. I will try and look around for a small netbook or cheap laptop that runs windows, hopefully I can come by one. If not, i can always attach a keyboard to my galaxy haha
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I agree that if you're going to be writing papers and such, a laptop is the only way to go. You can probably get a cheap one for around $300 if you keep an eye out for sales.
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I agree that if you're going to be writing papers and such, a laptop is the only way to go. You can probably get a cheap one for around $300 if you keep an eye out for sales.
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I'll be writing papers on my main PC at home, I'm just looking for something to write down notes and things while I'm at uni, so I don't get mixed up between physical notes and virtual notes, like to keep everything on one platform for convenience really
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I see. In that case a pen and notebook is probably the best thing for taking notes, but maybe I'm just old because that's how I did it when I was in University
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