Sell my iPad 2 and get a Nexus 7 or.... - Nexus 7 General

What do you say guys, I have a Droid Razr Maxx and I'm not sure if the 7in screen would be that much different than my phone. So do you guys think I should sell my iPad and buy a Nexus 7 or what.

I wouldnt do it. But think about how you gonna use it, since you have a Android device it should be easier...
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I was thinking the same. My OneX has a 4.7" screen. But when you think about it, a 7" screen is at least double the area of our phone screens. To me a tablet should do something that my laptop cant do already, and that is be ultra portable, and thats where the 7" tablet comes in could even fit in my pants back pocket at a stretch. Plus its only 200$ and a fun toy

I'm selling mine. I have an ipad and a MacBook air 11" so the ipad is out and the nexus 7 is in.
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i compared the Samsung 7 tab to the ipad in a store at lunchtime.. the ipad is considerably bigger... that said the size of the Samsung convinced me the Nexus 7 would be a nice jump from my Galaxy Nexus screen so i pre ordered one.. i would have to add 200 euro to my store credit to get the 16gb ipad 3... i think it would be unfair to compare the two really... i am wondering though if i just want a 'living room' device would i be better of with a screen the size of the ipad... the decisions one has to make..

Depends what you use your ipad 2 for. If you play a lot of games on it then I would keep it. Android rocks but the games on it are not even close to what ipad has and is getting. I am hoping one day developers release those games on both systems at same time. I got a Nexus 7 but also keeping my ipad.
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I sold my iPad 2 for $350, bought the nexus 7 and made $70 seems like a win win win to me
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N7 or GTFO!
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I did it!!! I just sold it, I'm going to preorder a 7 soon!

Got a nexus 7 today and been using it! Love it but over the iPad 2.... I'd keep that in my opinion
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Good to know. Love my iPad 2, but the nexus 7 looks great!

Sold my iPad 2 for $350. Waiting on my nexus. I hate iOS. IPad 2 build quality was great. Just not ios
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jdyowa said:
Sold my iPad 2 for $350. Waiting on my nexus. I hate iOS. IPad 2 build quality was great. Just not ios
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I sold mine for 350 as well, but hopefully all of ours will be shipped within the next 3 business days.

I sold my iPad 2 in to buy the Asus Infinity but a few days ago I traded a bunch of games into GameStop and put the credit toward the Nexus 7. I honestly did not have the intention of getting the nexus but GameStop does not have a preorder available for the Infinity yet. Today I received a phone call from GameStop to come pick up the N7, after a little deliberating I decided to do so... Long story not so short... I am soooooooo very happy I got the N7. Honestly, I am debating if I am going to get the Infinity now. I am absolutely very impressed with the N7.
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iTraded both my iPods to get an extra bump in cash to buy my N7 ^_^ f$&# apple!
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I believe that there is no comparison between the two. n7 is a great device but is more ipad

Any conclusions from the people that sold their iPad 2's to get a Nexus 7? Do you like that you made the trade? Wish you hadn't?

I have the iPad 2 and looking I plan on purchasing the nexus 7 once quality improves. However, for me, I plan on keeping both. Each has their own advantages and disadvantages IMHO.
For my use, a 10 inch (iPad 2) has advantages when my laptop or netbook are not with me. I don't game. I use my iPad 2 for email, calendar, salesforce.com, and basic doc/xls/ppt editing. Most of the time, I travel with just my iPad 2. It may not be a performance powerhouse, but it works consistently and reliably.
A 7 inch(nexus) provides better portability for those times that I need to check something quick (calendar/email/view a doc) and don't want to boot my laptop or netbook.
Good luck with whatever you decide.

use some of the money you made and but some good tegra 3 games especially dark meadow, it's amazing

I do 95% of my gaming on my laptop, the only games I really play on my iPad are words with friends and draw something. I mostly use my iPad for school books and taking notes in class with my stylus.

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Is something wrong with me for wanting a Nexus 7?

Perhaps someone can help me but I seem to have this quest for any shiny new tablet, I have had several Tablet from the Archos 70, HTC FLyer through to Samsung Galaxy Tab 7 to 10.1" and have kept them from couple of weeks to few months before the novelty wears out, but I just could not resist the nexus when it was announced that I had to pre-order 2!! just in-case.
I keep asking myself if I really need one and I am trying to find a use/excuse for one... nonetheless I ll still buy one if only to root and install ad-blocker so that I can play Angry Bird Ad Free!!!.
Buy the Nexus 7 to run the Eliza Android app. (google it)
It will help analyze why you have this abnormal fixation with shiny new gadgets.
Good luck on finding a cure!
Well to me if you did not like or did not have a use for the Galaxy Tab 7 the Nexus 7 will be the same aside from the better processor.
But only time will tell really as we cant really tell you what YOU will like :laugh:
what makes you turn away from the tablets your buy? Is it that your phone is so much easier to use or is it that bezel :silly:
If you have the disposable income and it's not hurting anything then why worry about it? I've had the iPad 1, iPad 2, Nook Color, Nook Tablet, Nook Touch, Galaxy Tab 7+, and the Galaxy Tab 8.9. I end up either reselling them or giving them away when I'm done with them, and I pre-ordered the Nexus 7 without any hesitation.
Yes there is something wrong with you, and for you to post here you must be conscious of that matter...to feel normal I recommend you give the one to me so we can form a circle of gadget addicts lol
On a serious note, just enjoy it
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If you have the disposable income and it's not hurting anything then why worry about it? I've had the iPad 1, iPad 2, Nook Color, Nook Tablet, Nook Touch, Galaxy Tab 7+, and the Galaxy Tab 8.9. I end up either reselling them or giving them away when I'm done with them, and I pre-ordered the Nexus 7 without any hesitation.
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Giving away anything soon?
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Giving away anything soon?
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Loool! I call seconds dibs!!!
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I've got a 32GB iPad 2 and I'm considering selling it and buying a Nexus 7. By the time I've bought the N7 and paid shipping, I wouldn't have much cash left from what my iPad sold for.
But ... that shiny, shiny new toy!
Because it is a tablet made by Google running the latest version of the greatest mobile os in the universe.--- that alone did it for me ...per ordered mine last Friday
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If you do not mind relying on cloud storage, or mainly stream media, read books and browse the Web, the N7 is solid. I will stick with the View 32gb with a 64gb card, since still a nice tab.
I have the TF300 too, so less compelled. Must admit I would have bought one though if had micro sd.
lesonal said:
Because it is a tablet made by Google running the latest version of the greatest mobile os in the universe.--- that alone did it for me ...per ordered mine last Friday
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Same here pre-ordered mine on Friday I just couldn't resist lol.
lesonal said:
Because it is a tablet made by Google running the latest version of the greatest mobile os in the universe.--- that alone did it for me ...per ordered mine last Friday
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ditto.
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Same here pre-ordered mine on Friday I just couldn't resist lol.
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also pre'd on Friday, got two one for the misses
Yes, there is something seriously wrong with you. To help alleviate your issue, send me your N7 & after receiving said N7 from you. I'll perform my mumbo jumbo on you & I'll even throw in signed certification, stating your issue has been resolved. :silly:
$200 for a wifi tab with only 8gb.I can justify the no camera, the no LTE or even
HSPA+, the 7" form factor, and the no super ips I really want one. But the no SD is a deal breaker and seriously, **** Tegra. I want a quad core krait or even an exynos. And Google's developer device gunning for the kindle fire is a quiet acknowledgment that iPad owns the 10" segment.
I have a 15 " MacBook pro (for school) my old laptop running Windows 8 just for fun, then I have a Asus transformer tf101 with dock for portable productivity, Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 7" , and Samsung Galaxy s II . I will probably sell the 7"Samsung since its only dual core and has the 10" tablet UI which really is not great on a smaller tablet. So I am really excited about the "hybrid UI" as Google called on the nexus 7.
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What the OS needs is a TON of installed user base, so that developers get rewarded for the time, in a way close to the iOS. Selling a lot of quad core systems for $199 will hopefully show numbers of installed base that wake some people up. If it sells as well as it should, your going to want a Tegra3 device at that resolution because that is what everything will target.
For example, I saw a post that one of the game dev's who have ignored TFP compatibility is now saying they will be developing for the N7.
I expect my TFP 201 to benefit somewhat from the sales numbers this should do, given the hardware is basically the same. Also given ASUS made the thing, I would imagine getting JB faster than most on the prime will be a near sure thing.
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$200 for a wifi tab with only 8gb.I can justify the no camera, the no LTE or even
HSPA+, the 7" form factor, and the no super ips I really want one. But the no SD is a deal breaker and seriously, **** Tegra. I want a quad core krait or even an exynos. And Google's developer device gunning for the kindle fire is a quiet acknowledgment that iPad owns the 10" segment.
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Quad core
MB860, CM7.2.0, Faux 026b1 1Ghz
Nexus 7 Tablet
@#&$ Motorola
saayinla said:
Perhaps someone can help me but I seem to have this quest for any shiny new tablet, I have had several Tablet from the Archos 70, HTC FLyer through to Samsung Galaxy Tab 7 to 10.1" and have kept them from couple of weeks to few months before the novelty wears out, but I just could not resist the nexus when it was announced that I had to pre-order 2!! just in-case.
I keep asking myself if I really need one and I am trying to find a use/excuse for one... nonetheless I ll still buy one if only to root and install ad-blocker so that I can play Angry Bird Ad Free!!!.
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Dude, I've been through 9 tablets in just over a year (not counting multiples of the same tablet...):
Xoom
Dell Streak 7
Chinatab (crap from Mcbub)
Acer Iconia A500
HP Touchpad (2x16gb + 1x32gb)
Galaxy Tab 10.1
Nook Color (x2)
Nook Simple Touch (if you don't think this is a tablet, go check out the NST XDA forum...)
Galaxy Tab 7 Plus (x2)
...and I have 2 nexus' preordered. If there's something wrong with you, I'm ****ed.
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Dude, I've been through 9 tablets in just over a year (not counting multiples of the same tablet...):
Xoom
Dell Streak 7
Chinatab (crap from Mcbub)
Acer Iconia A500
HP Touchpad (2x16gb + 1x32gb)
Galaxy Tab 10.1
Nook Color (x2)
Nook Simple Touch (if you don't think this is a tablet, go check out the NST XDA forum...)
Galaxy Tab 7 Plus (x2)
...and I have 2 nexus' preordered. If there's something wrong with you, I'm ****ed.
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Why?
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Do you still use or miss your old Transformer Prime?

Do you still use your TF201? Or miss it if you sold it?
I bought the TF201 with keyboard dock in mid February. I was, like every other Prime owner, very stoked to own one. The most powerful and expensive Android tablet, first with Tegra 3, ICS, keyboard dock, etc. I loved blowing peoples minds when I'd pull the screen apart from the keyboard. It was like my second child.
I sold that thing as soon as the Nexus 7 started shipping. I was hesitant at first because I kept thinking about how going from a Prime to a 7" with NO ports, no camera, no storage expansion, would be a downgrade.
So, I realized that any other tablet that was out around the beginning of July was just blah to me. The only thing better than the Prime was the Asus Infinity, and it was just a Prime with a higher res screen. Meh.
I got my Nexus 7 and do not miss the Prime one bit. Between the **** WiFi and GPS, and the bug ridden software,and the fact that I got this kick ass piece of N7 tech for $200, I feel like I got raped on the Prime.
The only way I might possibly use the Prime if I still had it, would be to play Asphalt 7 or Dead Trigger via HDMI on my TV. Other than that, don't miss her at all!
The Nexus 7 is something fresh, and it does deserve all the praise it's getting. When I can honestly say that I prefer the $200 Nexus over a $650 high end flagship device, I call that an epic frickin win!
Do you miss your Transformer?!
Hell no man. I am in the same boat as you. I am finding the 7 inch form factor with the Logitech BT keyboard is a killer combo.
I only miss the micro SD and HDMI. But the price difference and usability far make up for those things fortunately. And I have mine rooted with stickmount so I can use SD cards and what not so that helps.
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Hell no man. I am in the same boat as you. I am finding the 7 inch form factor with the Logitech BT keyboard is a killer combo.
I only miss the micro SD and HDMI. But the price difference and usability far make up for those things fortunately. And I have mine rooted with stickmount so I can use SD cards and what not so that helps.
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Lol nice! Yea between the 7" size and me actually buying some music, magazines, and books because of the $25 credit, I'm using my Nexus for more and more, and using it differently than all my other tablets. I also think it kicks the Primes ass in performance, and I flashed every TF201 ROM/kernel/mod there is. But comparing both out of the box I think N7 gets it.
I'm so happy with the Nexus, I have no plans (yet) to even root, unlock, or flash Roms. And I'm a flash whore
I have to admit, I do want to enable the full tablet UI on the Nexus. So right now that would be the only reason to root.
Just curious...since there are a few different ways to root, which method did you use?
I hated my Prime with a passion. The only thing I hated more than my Prime was my Xoom. It felt cheap and was plagued with bugs. It was the, dare I say Prime of the android tablets, but that wasn't saying much at all. Sold both of them and got the retina iPad and although it was running iOS it was a much much much better tablet experience. It is my new baby and doesn't let me down. I had turned away from android (/in tablets not in phones I love my Galaxy Nexus) and wasn't ever going to look back. That was until the Nexus 7 launched. I mean I back during the rumors I always felt I was going to get one I mean a sub $200 Nexus branded 7 inch tablet what Android enthusiast wouldn't, right? Well, I was blown away by the Google Nexus 7 announcement at IO and ordered it a few minutes after I could. I got it and I love it. It doesn't feel like a stale old android tablet at all and I think Jelly Bean and Project Butter are the main reasons.
I still have my iPad around and it is still my favorite tablet, but the Nexus is great for reading and the Dev community is going to be great. I'm still not a giant fan of ASUS hardware, but this feels much better built than the Prime any day. The display isn't the greatest especially when having the better than great retina, but those are small things I can get over especially considering the cost. The only thing I'm really having a rough time with is the same thing I've always had a rough time with android and that's the severe lack of not just tablet apps but apps in general. I hate to beat a dead horse, but after months with iOS and the great apps and developers on that platform it feels like taking a giant leap backwards. I mean the 7 inch form factor does make the apps better than on any 10 inch tablet but still it just feels stale. Right now its just a great toy, excellent ereader and developer device as I continue to learn to code. Let's hope the popularity of this device brings some great apps. I'm glad you are all loving your Nexus 7 as much as I have.
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Its a Nexus man just plug it in and cd to the SDK and type fastboot oem unlock. Unlock your device. Through fastboot flash your recovery and install superuser and your good to go. No exploits to worry bout at all. It was the first thing I did when pulling it out of the box. I'm still running the stock out of the box 4.1.1 software image, but that's because it is so great. Mine was a little laggy while flipping through home screens so I'm running Apex launcher and that is honestly all I've done. Its been great and Jelly Bean really is much better than ICS and I won't use any phone or tablet unless it is the Nexus branded type. I just can't stand the bastardized skins and being always at least one full android version behind.
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I hated my Prime with a passion. The only thing I hated more than my Prime was my Xoom. It felt cheap and was plagued with bugs. It was the, dare I say Prime of the android tablets, but that wasn't saying much at all. Sold both of them and got the retina iPad and although it was running iOS it was a much much much better tablet experience. It is my new baby and doesn't let me down. I had turned away from android (/in tablets not in phones I love my Galaxy Nexus) and wasn't ever going to look back. That was until the Nexus 7 launched. I mean I back during the rumors I always felt I was going to get one I mean a sub $200 Nexus branded 7 inch tablet what Android enthusiast wouldn't, right? Well, I was blown away by the Google Nexus 7 announcement at IO and ordered it a few minutes after I could. I got it and I love it. It doesn't feel like a stale old android tablet at all and I think Jelly Bean and Project Butter are the main reasons.
I still have my iPad around and it is still my favorite tablet, but the Nexus is great for reading and the Dev community is going to be great. I'm still not a giant fan of ASUS hardware, but this feels much better built than the Prime any day. The display isn't the greatest especially when having the better than great retina, but those are small things I can get over especially considering the cost. The only thing I'm really having a rough time with is the same thing I've always had a rough time with android and that's the severe lack of not just tablet apps but apps in general. I hate to beat a dead horse, but after months with iOS and the great apps and developers on that platform it feels like taking a giant leap backwards. I mean the 7 inch form factor does make the apps better than on any 10 inch tablet but still it just feels stale. Right now its just a great toy, excellent ereader and developer device as I continue to learn to code. Let's hope the popularity of this device brings some great apps. I'm glad you are all loving your Nexus 7 as much as I have.
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I hear ya. When I went to buy a new tablet in February, I was told that Primes couldn't even be ordered at the time. So I went thru 3 tablets in 9 days. When I went to exchange the 3rd tab for something else, there was nothing else. I actually considered just buying an iPad, but being a hardcore fandroid, I didn't. I was then told I could order a Prime so I did. Happy as can be for a few months. Well, last week the wife brought home her company iPad 3, and yes, it was very nice. Long story short, I sold my Prime for $460, bought an 8GB Nexus 7, and a mint black 16GB iPad 2 off Craigslist for $225 We now have a Kindle fire, Samsung GTab 8.9, Nexus 7, HTC Hero S, and a lonely iPad.
Nope I haven't touched mine since I got my new nexus. Prime is getting sold off me thinks.
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I have the original transformer tablet and am keeping it mostly due to use of news360 app. So basically my 10" transformer has turned into a sitting on the coffee table in a stand dedicated news360 newsreader while my 7 does everything else.
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Nope I haven't touched mine since I got my new nexus. Prime is getting sold off me thinks.
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I have the original transformer tablet and am keeping it mostly due to use of news360 app. So basically my 10" transformer has turned into a sitting on the coffee table in a stand dedicated news360 newsreader while my 7 does everything else.
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I was hesitant at first to give up all the Primes premium features,like the HDMI,camera,SD slots, but I realized I never used them that much. I don't regret my choice one bit. Especially since I just installed the camera launcher app, just in case I need to capture a shot of my 2 year old daughter. Love my sexus Nexus
I had two primes, ASUS bought them back from me, and I don't miss them. One of them had the glass cracking while docked problem, and I did not trust that the second one would not do the same thing. Too expensive of a device for all it's short comings. I now have three 7's in the family. Good little units, only problems is the left side screen lift issues.
Shame on ASUS they need a better assembly/quality control process.....
i still have my prime. unlocked and running Androwook 2.1 with motley alpha kernel with overclock. its been running great. i will say i find myself using the nexus 7 more often. this device more than exceeded my expectations on it. it runs great. i have it unlocked also. running stock jb rom with motley linaro kernel with GPU & CPU overclock. runs like a champ. i would never get rid of my prime just to get a nexus. ill keep both ill eventually pass off the prime and get something else to replace it down the road.
Sold my prime and KB dock right away. Don't miss it at all.
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I don't miss it because I didn't have one at the first place
I had the iPad 3 and still keeping it along with nexus 7. I use to have galaxy tab 10.1 last year which I sold this year in feb and I don't miss it at all. As a matter of fact I was very happy after selling it along with dock, TV out cable case etc etc. I bought amazon kindle in feb just to avail the prime service. I also sold my iPad 2 and bought iPad 3. I gave my kindle to my 6 years old sun as soon as I ordered nexus 7.
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Mine's sitting on the shelf waiting for the tf700 to come out in the uk before I try to take it back and swap it, then sell it, I think.
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I hear ya. When I went to buy a new tablet in February, I was told that Primes couldn't even be ordered at the time. So I went thru 3 tablets in 9 days. When I went to exchange the 3rd tab for something else, there was nothing else. I actually considered just buying an iPad, but being a hardcore fandroid, I didn't. I was then told I could order a Prime so I did. Happy as can be for a few months. Well, last week the wife brought home her company iPad 3, and yes, it was very nice. Long story short, I sold my Prime for $460, bought an 8GB Nexus 7, and a mint black 16GB iPad 2 off Craigslist for $225 We now have a Kindle fire, Samsung GTab 8.9, Nexus 7, HTC Hero S, and a lonely iPad.
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Nice that is one hell of a trade if you ask me. You basically traded the Prime (which is not a great tablet in my opinion after own in about 5 months) for the two best tablets on the market. I love my combination of retina iPad and Nexus 7. I honestly use them both all the time. My Galaxy Nexus has pretty much been a dedicated LTE hotspot, my iPhone 4s my texting and phone, and my Macbook Pro basically just sits there with my PS Vita. After a year and a half with the Xoom and Prime I kick myself for not just getting an iPad 2, but it makes me appreciate both my tablets all the much more now. Android tablets really aren't that great at all and Google sees that and is making an attempt to fix the wrongs the OEMs have done over the past year and a half.
I love my Nexus for reading it is the perfect size and weight. The only things I would change is the display to one comparable to the displays apple uses and the extreme lack of apps. Honestly though I can deal with that as it is only $200 and to be honest if I'm going to use apps I will use them on my retina iPad. There is no comparison when it comes to android vs apple on the application front. I hope that changes, but for now its something we have to deal with.
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I don't miss it because I didn't have one at the first place
I had the iPad 3 and still keeping it along with nexus 7. I use to have galaxy tab 10.1 last year which I sold this year in feb and I don't miss it at all. As a matter of fact I was very happy after selling it along with dock, TV out cable case etc etc. I bought amazon kindle in feb just to avail the prime service. I also sold my iPad 2 and bought iPad 3. I gave my kindle to my 6 years old sun as soon as I ordered nexus 7.
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This is basically what I'm doing. I bought my Nexus 7 mostly for reading and keeping my retina iPad for my main device. The Nexus 7 has been giving it a run for its money though.
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Hell, I wish I had a transformer prime! When my iPad 2 goes to gadget Valhalla, I might just invest in a nice 10" tablet if I have the cash to spare. There's no such thing as too much computers!
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Your all talking about selling the prime, unless you need the money, wait until aosp/cm10 has come a bit further, unlock that ***** and throw jelly bean on it....that'll really unlock the potential of it. It's still a great device its just severly handicapped by Asus making us practically beta testers.
The N7 is soooo great tho, I can't put it down
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I am uncertain as to what I would do with more than the 600,000 apps provided to me by the android ecosystem and therefore see no reason to spend excess money on an apple product. In other news, I have been pretty much consistently hands on the nexus 7 since I got it last Tuesday.
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I still use my 201 for some things. Docked it totally replaced a laptop and I love it. Still, 10” is a bit on the heavy side for couchsurfing.
I use all of my and Android devices for different things... Like Galaxy Nexus, Nexus 7 and Transformer Prime covers every thing.
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Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 or Asus Nexus 7

Hey guys. I was interested in getting your opinions on a plan of mine. I've had a Galaxy Tab 10.1 for a year now and I use it mostly for content consumption, browsing during flights, etc. I haven't really used it to watch movies, mostly just read articles on Pulse. Now on Ebay, I could definitely get at least 200 dollars for my tablet, most likely 250-300. My question is, do you think it's a good idea to sell my tab and buy the nexus 7? I currently have a Galaxy Nexus on Verizon that's rooted because Verizon takes too long to update, but If I got a Nexus 7, I'm not sure if I would even root it, because it is an official AOSP device. Also, do you think the transition to a smaller screen size will really affect me? Please let me know what you guys think. Thanks
P.S: I need to either make a net gain or break even, so please don't suggest tablets that are more than 350 bucks.
Yes, buy a nexus 7.
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Look into the tf700 or tf300. I have both and in my opinion they are two of the best tablets out there and JB is already being released on the tf300.
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Yes get one, I have the same, but am giving my galaxy tab 10.1 to my brother, as this tablet puts it to shame,
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give it to me instead...
You have to much $ and need to learn to be generous once in your capitalist life....
I had a Transformer Prime with a 10.1 inch screen before I returned it for a Nexus 7. I actually prefer the 7 inch screen as opposed to the 10.1 inch one. I don't know how good your user experience has been with the Galaxy Tab, but I really did not like my Transformer that much. I love my Nexus 7 and think it is definitely the best tablet choice right now.
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Lol.
Definitely get a nexus. Best so far!
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I've a Galaxy Tab 8.9, Sony Tablet S and the awesome piece of gadgetry that is the Nexus 7. I haven't touched my other Tablets since I got the 7. Infact, the Sony Tablet S is now, along with it's cradle, nothing but an alarm clock and storage device (thanks to 64gb storage) for me. The nexus outperforms my sisters iPad 2 too. I do however think you should root it anyway. I rooted mine as soon as I unboxed it, the Nexus 7 Toolkit is extremely simple. Some of the kernels people have created are outstanding, definitely worth the root.

Would you like a Nexus 8

No, there's no nexus 8 out there if that's what you're wondering. I just want to know how many people here would love to have their screen a lil bit bigger. For me the nexus 7's screen is quite small. I don't want a Nexus 10 'cause it costs about 650$ here in Switzerland (that's 3 times the N7) and 10 inches is too big for me. I'd prefer an 8 inches screen. As the phone's size is getting bigger, I think there might be a chance that this tablet will also get a little bit bigger some day. A N8 may be. I don't know. Just wonder how many people would love to have that.
7 Inch just feels right for me, gaming, reading e-book, browsing, and kinda easy to carry around :0
The 7"screen is perfect. I sold my 10" Samsung tablet cause it was just way to big. When the successor to the N7 cones out I hope its still a 7" tablet.
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ucubz said:
7 Inch just feels right for me
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That's what she said.
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Owning a nexus 7 myself I think the tablet is the perfect size and is very inviting to be held to watch a movie. I don't think Google is going to make a nexus 8, maybe a nexus 7 2 some time.
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In some ocasion i realy wished the nexus was 8 inch. but overall its a realy good size
To be honest, 8 inches is too big. The nexus 7 fits well in one hand, but even the ipad mini which is 7.9 inches, it's hard to hold
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Definitely not, I returned the Kindle Fire HD 7" and one of the many reasons was the bezel is too wide so I can't hold it with one hand. I chose the Nexus 7 for it's ease of holding with one hand and it's portability.
I wouldn't mind if the screen size grow, but bezels shrink to compensate to retain the dimension, maybe 7.7".
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Actually, if the Nexus goes to 8 inch, that just means similar as the iPad Mini which is 7.9 inch.For most people, I think 7 inch is just very suitable, and there is no need to develop a 8 inch one. But I think size cannot decide everything.there are many other factors.
Don't forget, if they do go 7.9 inches, imagine all the commotion on Google copying Apple.
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i think they could probably increase the screen size leaving a smaller bezel.. and same form factor...
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Don't forget, if they do go 7.9 inches, imagine all the commotion on Google copying Apple.
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No, there's no nexus 8 out there if that's what you're wondering.
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thanks for clarifying that. i was wondering if there was a nexus 8 out there given all the nonexistent articles and pictures of it.
All I want is the nexus 7 with a rear cam and tegra 4. This n7 is the best tablet I have owned.
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All I want is the nexus 7 with a rear cam and tegra 4. This n7 is the best tablet I have owned.
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7in screen is perfect.
I have a 10in Viewsonic G-Tablet but it is just too big to carry around everyday.
For right now the Nexus 7 is perfect
The N7 is perfect as it is... I'm an old school tech gear head and this tab has taken everything I can throw at it...A few of our compatriots have suggested that a rear facing camera would improve it... I say no... I've got a phone for my snapshot needs and if needed transferring pix is a non issue...I agree that the T4 processor and above would be great, but this is a solid tab that runs circles around my girlfriends Galaxy tab 2.. If it ain't broke...don't fix it....
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I would say that the size fits just fine for me, however it would be nice if the screen could fill the black spaces currently used by the black border.
Just to echo the general replies so far:
7" is perfect for me due to handiness and portability. Have a 10" tab I barely use (only at home).
Any screen size larger than 7" would make the overall device size too big for me.
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The 7" is fine and fits nicely in my cargo pocket, if I could have more screen acreage in the same size package I'd go for it when my 7" dies but not if it has to be bigger.

Trade iPad 3 For New Nexus 7 ?

I'm looking to get rid of my iPad 3 16gb and get a new android tablet. I can get £210-£230 for my iPad 3, And I won't be able to add money to it for a few weeks to a month to get another tablet
So, Do you think I should go ahead and get a nexus 7 32gb? Or keep/wait/save?
Just need some help deciding...
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What's wrong with the iPad?
Wait at least another week, until googles keynote is over, MAYBE they'll announce anything new, like a refreshed Nexus 7 or something.
Other than that, you know benefits of android (based on N4 that you have) over iOS, so it's your choice. If you like smaller screen, go for N7, if you like the big thing, stay with iPad, because bigger screen android tablets actually worth getting are around 400$/€/GBP.
N7 is still THE 7" tablet to get I think, you can take a look at 8" galaxy note, that thing looks quite nice, and you get a bit more screen size because of physical buttons.
At least wait until googles keynote is over, and decide then.
PS: In slovenia people are selling iPads 3 16GB (3G) for around 350 (450)€
I suggest you to wait. The next nexus 7 will soon be released and won't be more expensive than the actual. Also ipad 3 has a lot better processor, but it's understandable that you get rid of ios like me.
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Why not downgrade from iPad 3 to iPad 2 and from the money get youself a N7?
That way you an keep a 10" tablet and acquire a portable 7" one
Yesterday I sold my iPad 3 with cellular and bought iPad 4. I also got nexus 7 32gb for £130 on eBay really good condition. Having tried both os I wouldn't recommend getting rid of iPad 3 for nexus 7.
I would first test android before a complete switch. Also it makes sense to wait for new version so that don't feel downgrade in resolution.
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