im tempted to go buy a nexus 7 today in town for £190
do you guys think its worth its money ? i have a galaxy s2 on cm10.1 jellybean 4.2 so i guess its just a bigger version of my phone
have you been dissappointed with the nexus 7 when you bought it or do you think you have got a goot tablet?
cheers guys!
I bought it for christmas for my wife.
I have a Desire HD and she has a Incredible S as smartphones.
I have a Samsung Tab 10.1.
So as mobile tab or for ebooks it's the best one I think.
And it's a very good price. For a tablet in 10.1 inch you pay 400 £.
If you want to invest 400 £ buy a Galaxy Tab 10.1 otherwise a Nexus.
You wont't be wront.
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jonnyhall1bmx1 said:
im tempted to go buy a nexus 7 today in town for £190
do you guys think its worth its money ? i have a galaxy s2 on cm10.1 jellybean 4.2 so i guess its just a bigger version of my phone
have you been dissappointed with the nexus 7 when you bought it or do you think you have got a goot tablet?
cheers guys!
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I have been surprisingly impressed with my nexus 7. I bought it at launch, and I was already heavily involved with the HTC rezound and the Transformer prime tablet. I had also had two iPads so I thought I knew all I needed to know about tablets. Had my local staples not had one in stock aftrer launch or had it been more expensive I wouldn't have tried it.
But I'm so glad I did, because the 7 inch size surprisingly makes it feel, completely different from a 10 inch, and its so handy and convenient. My favorite part is the development. I set my tablet aside for a few weeks, and when I came back to it development had increased instead of slowed, so I get to flash and help work on toms of stuff.
If you have any more questions send them on but I highly recommend trying it.
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I only have to say go head and buy it.
It's worth every dollar/euro/pound.
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I only have to say go head and buy it.
It's worth every dollar/euro/pound.
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Indeed it comes highly recommended
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Buy it. I have a galaxy nexus for my phone and have twice the fun now.
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cheers guys all of you !! i did go out to buy it but currently out of stock haha anyway they said they have an order coming tomorrow morning so i have one reserved to pick up tomorrow so thanks guys for the review, also i had a play on the display one in the shop and yeah seems to be just what i want also it was next to an ipad mini on display that malfunctioned and the screen went funny haha need i say more about apple
so yeah cheers if a moderator wants to close this thread or whatever feel free now
Asking this question in a forum full of people who already own the device seems a bad idea as far as getting unbiased opinions goes.
I suppose your right but I wasn't going to ask it in the galaxy s3 forum or anything else haha
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Who is getting stock tomorrow? I'm waiting to buy too.
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I got a 32gb one for Christmas and I regret nothing, it's the best device I ever looked at. I advise you to buy it, the cost-benefit is just crazy
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Love mine since October 16 gb and added 32gb stick via otg for movies/videos.
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Get it....
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You'll be glad you bought it! I had a 10" Transformer that I could never get on with let alone take anywhere! For portability nothing beats it and you will appreciate the pure Android experience for sure. I also thought I'd miss the extra few inches but in fact I prefer it because it makes typing and playing games much easier as your not stretching to use the controls all the time nor are you fed up of how heavy it gets in your hands although I appreciate that depends on what 10" you have.
Enjoy it!
I'd say go for it. The Nexus 7 is easily my most used gadget I own.
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I bought it for christmas for my wife.
I have a Desire HD and she has a Incredible S as smartphones.
I have a Samsung Tab 10.1.
So as mobile tab or for ebooks it's the best one I think.
And it's a very good price. For a tablet in 10.1 inch you pay 400 £.
If you want to invest 400 £ buy a Galaxy Tab 10.1 otherwise a Nexus.
You wont't be wront.
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Galaxy tab2 10.1 is only £230'ish and the note 10.1 only £320'ish
Anywho, N7 is the best bang for buck on the market. Yes it has its flaws (well some do) but it's still a tidy, fast machine.
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You'll be glad you bought it! I had a 10" Transformer that I could never get on with let alone take anywhere! For portability nothing beats it and you will appreciate the pure Android experience for sure. I also thought I'd miss the extra few inches but in fact I prefer it because it makes typing and playing games much easier as your not stretching to use the controls all the time nor are you fed up of how heavy it gets in your hands although I appreciate that depends on what 10" you have.
Enjoy it!
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As a guy who has owned probably half a dozen different android tablets, this guy has said most of what I would have about the n7. At home I use it more than both my laptop and Nexus phone. Out and about I'll always take it with me in preference to my laptop as it's small enough to be very portable yet still large enough to be much more comfortable to use than my phone.
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These 'should I buy' threads always make me laugh.
Why not go ask in an ipad mini forum if you should buy a 7 over a mini.
I'm sure they'll all say a 7 :what:
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Asking this question in a forum full of people who already own the device seems a bad idea as far as getting unbiased opinions goes.
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OK how about this just compare all the other tablets to the n7. Then look at what you get for your money. Hands down the n7 is underpriced for what's inside. The only thing that it lacks is a SD slot.
Seriously why did we get the n7. Sure its a nexus but we got it because of the price its cheap and gives you the most bang for your buck.
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I was just wondering since i already have a Gnexus, is it worth investing in? Just wanted to get some opinion from people who already received their orders and played around with it. Thanks
If you want a tablet and don't own one already thorn yes
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If you want a tablet and don't own one already thorn yes
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I dont have a tablet so thats why i was thinking i should order it. Thanks for your reply.
Definately worth it.. Only downside is after using one for a bit you'll think your GNex is too small!
Technology is never an investment. Two, three, six months later the latest hotness is two years old and worth a fraction of what you paid. Don't buy something as an investment and expecting to recover any expenses in the world of Technology.
As far as being worth the expense of being a useful gadget you will enjoy, yes it is very much worth it. If you spend any time browsing the web, youtube, games, or movies on your phone, using the Nexus 7 will make it a more enjoyable experience and not kill your phone in the process. Tablets are still limited to being media consumption devices, i.e. dont expect them to do everything a PC can, but they do have a viable need in the gap between a smart phone and a laptop or desktop.
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Definately worth it.. Only downside is after using one for a bit you'll think your GNex is too small!
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I figured so lol, im really digging jelly bean so thats why i thought the nexus 7 is gonna be awesome
Should this be in the Q&A section?? If so, im not really sure how to move it
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Definately worth it.. Only downside is after using one for a bit you'll think your GNex is too small!
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this post is truth!
after playing with my n7 for about an hour, i went back to grab my nexus one to text a buddy about my tablet and the phone felt pathetically little. :laugh:
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Should this be in the Q&A section?? If so, im not really sure how to move it
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Yeah, Step will probably come and move it.
Anyways, why do people keep thinking that because they already have a Gnex that getting a 7 will be redundant?
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I traded my iPad 3 plus got 200 bucks for the Nexus 7. I was hesitant but glad I did. The only thing I miss on iPad is retina display but this screen is also good.
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It is an oversized Gnex. You'll feel right at home.
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It is an oversized Gnex. You'll feel right at home.
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Only if you use it as such. If you have any know how on how to change the DPI then it shouldn't be much like a Gnex.
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Investing? are you planning to get an ROI on it?
it's a $200 novelty/leisure device. not sure what your expectations are.
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Only if you use it as such. If you have any know how on how to change the DPI then it shouldn't be much like a Gnex.
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Yeah it also makes the buttons really small so big handed people like me might want to keep it that way.
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i thought the same thing as you at first . . . i went with the 8gb but now i regret not getting the 16gb after adding some tv shows/movies .
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Investing? are you planning to get an ROI on it?
it's a $200 novelty/leisure device. not sure what your expectations are.
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I agree!
It's NOT worth *investing* in but it IS worth *purchasing*....
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I was just wondering since i already have a Gnexus, is it worth investing in? Just wanted to get some opinion from people who already received their orders and played around with it. Thanks
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im in love with this tablet having only had it for a day but this is the best android tablet ive used. i liked the transformer but ics still wasn't up to par with iOS this blows it out of the water. there are still annoying slowness in pinch and zoom but im sure this is all stuff google will fix.
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i thought the same thing as you at first . . . i went with the 8gb but now i regret not getting the 16gb after adding some tv shows/movies .
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you know you don't need to download that? google play will stream it.
Hey guys, I'm thinking about buying the nexus 7. Came across this article that compares all the current tablets. Is the source accurate? Should I buy the 16gb or 8gb one?
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Specs look about right, except I think the Kindle fire has 1024x600.
For it's price and size the nexus 7 is the best. If you want full sized go for the transformer infinity.
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Get the 16gb version asap. This device rocks. Very fast across the board.
there are a few not on the list dropping shortly. If you have 500 dollars i suggest Huawei media -pad 10 , 200, tegra 3 acer a110 similar nexus 7 less screen resolution but does has sd card slot and hdmi port. Might research more before you decide. and the nexus will get best support and development. so cant go wrong there either.
What do people think on how the n7 compares with Motorola xoom2 8.2 media edition which can be picked up for around 200 UK pounds...and will also receive the jb upgrade?
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I was hoping that the 2011 tablets that haven't sold too well like the Xoom would drop to near fire sale prices because of the N7 but I guess not.
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I was hoping that the 2011 tablets that haven't sold too well like the Xoom would drop to near fire sale prices because of the N7 but I guess not.
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I think the xooms have dropped considerably in price...xoom.1 can be picked up for around 200..xoom 2 a little bit more
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Given that you are asking on XDA...the Nexus 7 is guaranteed to have a massive development following. Other tablets are hit and miss. For example, the A500 has way more development than the A200, event though the A200 was one of the first ICS tablets on the market. What is especially weird is that the A200 has an unlockable bootloader and the A500 does not. But by the time the A200 came out, all the devs already had an A500. Acer tablets are very close to stock google, and they are pretty good about updates, but you never know where the development will be. So the A110 may be a great tablet...but given the massive presence the N7 has in the 7" tablet development world...I have my doubts.
It's just that i have purchased the n7 and not sure whether to keep or sell and get the xoom 2 media edition 8.2 which i can buy for a little more than the n7?
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Specs look about right, except I think the Kindle fire has 1024x600.
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You are correct sir.
I have the Acer A100 and a Xoom. The A100 is good battery sucks so unless you can get one for around 100-120 don't waste your time get the N7. I can't really say anything bad about the Xoom is has reliable and will get a JB update. Now I think the 7inch screen is too small and personally I believe 8 is the perfect size. so I might try the Xoom 8.2 once they are cheap enough.
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I have the Acer A100 and a Xoom. The A100 is good battery sucks so unless you can get one for around 100-120 don't waste your time get the N7. I can't really say anything bad about the Xoom is has reliable and will get a JB update. Now I think the 7inch screen is too small and personally I believe 8 is the perfect size. so I might try the Xoom 8.2 once they are cheap enough.
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So you think i should go for xoom 2, 8.2 media edition if i can get hold off one?
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I just like 8 inches for a tablet not too big or small. For updates and support you can beat the N7.
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I just like 8 inches for a tablet not too big or small. For updates and support you can beat the N7.
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Motorola is Google owned now and they have announced jb will be coming to xoom products!
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I got my xoom for $200 brand new from Verizon on cyber sale Monday last November
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I got my xoom for $200 brand new from Verizon on cyber sale Monday last November
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That is $200 plus 24 times $ the amount you contracted to pay every month for two years. Not at all the same as owning a device out right.
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Get 16G
I got the 16G, would have been happier if they had an 32G option like the Galaxy Nexus phone or an SD slot but 16G is usable, I wouldn't consider 8G given that it lacks an SD slot.
The performance of the Nexus 7 is very snappy and Jelly Bean is a real improvement over ICS so if you are going to get a 7 inch tablet the N7 is definitely the way to go.
I can't find a Xoom for any cheaper than $300 still. If it was like 150 or less, it'd be bought in a heartbeat.
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Do you guys think the price might go down during the holidays for Nexus 7?
I don't think the price will go down soon with so many places being sold out and play store stop taking orders for the 16gb.
Just needed to tell someone....
Not the only one
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Yes just swapped up to a 32gb one. Had a 16gb version a few months now, that one had the screen lifting problem but this one is perfect!
Actually had forgotten how great the Nexus 7 is as I've been having a bit of fun with a Galaxy Note 10.1.
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You are not alone! I use my Nexus 7 for almost everything. Only 3 things I need now. 1. Y-cable. Will buy soon. 2. Ubuntu to get some bugs worked out. And finally.....3. The ability to dual boot. Ubuntu, installed next to Android? Hell yes. Thank you sir, may I have another?
I have from 3 days and I have completely forgotten to use my defy+
Love it!
Love mine as well. Now I'm itching for the ten...
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I am waiting for the wife to give me the 'that stupid tablet or me' ultimatum. Already got my bag packed
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Lol...me too. Especially if I come home with the Nexus 10. She's going to kick me out of my own house!!
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:good: and I even like it with 4.2!
I love mine too! 4.2 not so much until Devs catch up and we have Recoveries that play nice with it. It also broke ability to use USB storage devices with it. I got it from playstore when it came out. It arrived the 2nd day after. 1st thing was unlock and root. Ran stock 4.1.2 until I put on a custom 4.2 (plain vanilla )rom. I previously had Galaxy Tab 7.0+. Very expensive and I thought I was getting the best. It was OK, but my 32Gb N7 beats it six ways from Sunday in smoothness, reliability. Also the GT7 had a proprietary charge and data port/cable. It was USB but you needed a converter cable for lots of stuff. The N7 is great out of the box but awesome!! when unlocked, rooted and rom'ed. Everything just seems to work better. Movies, music, email, calendar, notes, to do's games, You name it. Now if I could just make calls on it...oh, wait, with Google (Voice?) you can I am told!
Problem with 4.2 is it messed up the sd card file partitions so that I can no longer make Nandroid back-ups. I sure it will be fixed in a few days. Meanwhile, I am enjoying the crap out of this thing.
Loved it since I bought it. Eyeing the N73G for the holidays, then the Mrs. Gets the 16.
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You are not alone! I use my Nexus 7 for almost everything. Only 3 things I need now. 1. Y-cable. Will buy soon. 2. Ubuntu to get some bugs worked out. And finally.....3. The ability to dual boot. Ubuntu, installed next to Android? Hell yes. Thank you sir, may I have another?
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could you possibly pm me with any links for info on this as ubuntu recently took my interest
I feel exactly the same, not perfect but it's by far the most practical gadget I've ever owned. The iPad and S3 hadly get a look in these days.
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Yes just swapped up to a 32gb one. Had a 16gb version a few months now, that one had the screen lifting problem but this one is perfect!
Actually had forgotten how great the Nexus 7 is as I've been having a bit of fun with a Galaxy Note 10.1.
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How did you swap up? I had 16GB since launch and I wish I could upgrade somehow...
<3 Nexus 7 while PS Vita is catching dust.
He bought a new one lol
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How did you swap up? I had 16GB since launch and I wish I could upgrade somehow...
<3 Nexus 7 while PS Vita is catching dust.
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I purchased a new one and sold my old one.
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Lmao I was searching for this very thread to express the love for this device. Damn I love this thing
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My N7 is so good that I sold my 3rd generation iPad a month ago. I still play my PS Vita quite a bit but I did pick up a Bluetooth game pad in preparation for some holiday sales on Android games.
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Loving my nexus 7 as well... awesome Google experience....
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Loving my nexus 7 as well. As a apple fanboy the nexus really has impressed me. The only thing I don't love about the nexus (android problem i guess) is that none of the browsers can compare to the Safari-browser found in the ios echo system. Sluggish scrolling, accidently clicking links when scrolling never happens to me on my ipad or iphone. Google, tweak the chrome-browser and my apple fanboy days might be over.
Looking to buy a new phone soon, and just wanted your views on whether this phone has gone aged.
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If your price range allows I would invest in an s2 otherwise this is still a highly supported phone
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If your price range allows I would invest in an s2 otherwise this is still a highly supported phone
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S2 here is a little out of budget. Nevermind, thanks for the answer.
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S2 here is a little out of budget. Nevermind, thanks for the answer.
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I bought mine 7 months ago and I am still glass I got it
In my opinion it's worth buying
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You could also consider the i9001 (Galaxy S Plus), which looks exactly the same as the i9000 but has quite different hardware. At least on paper it's quite a bit better and not nearly as expensive as an SII. I've got one of those and am really happy with it
Yes but the i9001 only has slightly faster CPU and slower graphics you can easily set the i9000 to the same clock speed as the i9001
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There's also the option of buying the nexus devices, nexus s has gyro as well doesn't it?
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There's also the option of buying the nexus devices, nexus s has gyro as well doesn't it?
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I asked around on the nexus s forums and they told me not to buy. They say its showing its age.
I'm looking at Xperia S now. Probably gonna buy it.
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A rooted Galaxy S I9000 is still pretty good, but if you can afford it I recommend you the Xiaomi MI-2.
I personally think that the i9000 is a great phone. It was my first Galaxy class and is still with me
I rooted the phone and switched over to running JellyBean (SlimRom version) and think it is just great. I do prefer the S2 just because it is that much faster, but finding it hard to part with my trusty original
Good all round phone but a little slow on some of the major games (I believe - though cannot vouch for that)
Are you?
Nope
Mine still runs fine, what is the point really?
Isn't there at least one huge thread on this exact topic???
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Nah my N7 is great. I wouldn't mind the rear camera though
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You wouldn't make enough money back. The change from the old to the new isn't exactly warranted for the price. Isn't it 230? I paid 200 for mine and it's insured til 2015 of March.
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Nah, not different enough for an upgrade. Good for new buyers though.
I just sold mine to a family member at $150 getting the new N7 in a few days.
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Omar04 said:
I just sold mine to a family member at $150 getting the new N7 in a few days.
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I'd sell mine in a heartbeat if I could get $150 for it. I checked a couple places on Friday and the best price for "trade-in" was $65. I'm not giving it up for that.
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You wouldn't make enough money back
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Bought my N7 for £185. Sold it a month or so ago for £130 - before the announcement of a new N7 dented the resale value some more.
That's £50 to have a Nexus 7 for about a year which is a bargain.
Might buy a new N7, might not. My HTC One is fulfilling a lot of my app needs.
If I did buy another tablet it would probably be a 10" one.
I would sell it but not many people want the old one now that the new one has been released
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I did, and I'm glad I did. The new one is better in every way.
I don't have an old N7, but I'm considering selling my ipad mini for a new N7.
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I don't have an old N7, but I'm considering selling my ipad mini for a new N7.
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Don't consider that option, just do it. The Nexus tablets are better in every way imaginable. Besides, you'll have money left over and can buy a keyboard case or an additional warranty on your Nexus 7. Or go out to dinner, lol.
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I don't have an old N7, but I'm considering selling my ipad mini for a new N7.
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Don't sell it, the mini is the best tablet after the iPad 3
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If it had a better screen, maybe. Current iPad mini is crap
I would like to upgrade to the 7.2 but my wife won't allow it as it's still running fine and dandy.
TBH I only want it for the screen.
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while i think the new N7 is a great deal, i think i'm going to skip this one. based on my usage of the first gen model, it still gets the job done. at their price point it certainly makes upgrading every year feasible, but i think i'm going to wait until v3 to upgrade again.
Nope, I'm not. (;
The only thing I'm jealous about the new one, is that it has a notification LED.. Except this, no need to upgrade...
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Stickin with my trusty nexus 7. Still gets the job done so no reason to upgrade.
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