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2012 Tablet Comparison, is Nexus 7 better?

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 Am Marino said:
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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qhinton said:
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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qhinton said:
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.

Is it possible that there will not be a dock

produced for our devices? I mean, if not by now, when?

I think Google jus assumed the aftermarket would step up and offer docks for the nexus pogo pins but they have not. Now it looks like they are going to wireless charging which they should have done in the first place. The vzw Galaxy Nexus never really got a dock either fwiw.
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It took Google forever to release a dock for the Galaxy Nexus. We know they were supposed to release one in September.....
I say wait until this Google event after the hurricane, if no news by then, you can start doubting if it will ever come out.

subscribed, i really hope so. need it for bedside clock and charging

Nospin said:
It took Google forever to release a dock for the Galaxy Nexus. We know they were supposed to release one in September.....
I say wait until this Google event after the hurricane, if no news by then, you can start doubting if it will ever come out.
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The event won't be rescheduled
http://www.androidcentral.com/googl...-rescheduled?utm_source=ac&utm_medium=twitter
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Andel7539 said:
The event won't be rescheduled
http://www.androidcentral.com/googl...-rescheduled?utm_source=ac&utm_medium=twitter
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Nope, but everything was still announced today.
If you guys haven't noticed Pink and Blue Nexus cases have appeared in the play store, so they haven't abandoned N7 accessories. Frustrating as hell though.

Asus exec just said today that they are now selling a million nexus 7s a month...awesome. So how about some ****ing accessories?! Argh!
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nooomoto said:
Asus exec just said today that they are now selling a million nexus 7s a month...awesome. So how about some ****ing accessories?! Argh!
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ddlooping said:
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It's hard to imagine leaving this much money on the table.

At this point I'm convinced there won't be a dock, so I've bought a stand and am disappointed.

Tom Fagerland said:
At this point I'm convinced there won't be a dock, so I've bought a stand and am disappointed.
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I'm willing to give it a last ditch hope, that MAYBE they want that new picture screen saver dock feature in Android 4.2 first.
Though I admit I'm beginning to sound delusional. I just can't imagine not making a dock for a product pushing one million units a month. Can't even fathom it.

I wouldn't be surprised if a dock is coming soon. The newer kernel branch has support, the older doesn't. There would be little reason to do this if they didn't plan to ship one.

With the new family of Nexus devices coming out I'm sure we'll see a dock soon.

Tom Fagerland said:
At this point I'm convinced there won't be a dock, so I've bought a stand and am disappointed.
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FallN said:
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Let's not forget it took Google 6 months to ship the dock for the Galaxy Nexus. They really suck at this.

nooomoto said:
Asus exec just said today that they are now selling a million nexus 7s a month...awesome. So how about some ****ing accessories?! Argh!
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There are accessories but not from Asus or Google, kinda ridiculous if you ask me,I think ms zunes have more accessories!
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should i buy?

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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fushla said:
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.

atrost said:
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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Rackers said:
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:

Miami_Son said:
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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Samsung Galaxy Note 2 "Smart Dock" wanted...

I have a vzw note 2 and am looking for a US company or website that is legit and has the samsung galaxy note 2 "smart dock" in stock. Anyone seen that lately? I called my local vzw retail store and they told me all they have are a couple of cases.
Thanks in advance.

Try Cdw
https://m.cdw.com/shop/products/Samsung-Smart-Dock-EDD-S20JWE-cellular-phone-docking-station/2927562
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xterra91 said:
Try Cdw
https://m.cdw.com/shop/products/Samsung-Smart-Dock-EDD-S20JWE-cellular-phone-docking-station/2927562
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Thanks a bunch
I called up cdw as the 'availability' said to call. Rep told me it is on back order and has been for some time. They are anticipating getting some stock the 2nd week of March.

Is there a huge benefit from getting the samsung smart dock as opposed to getting something like the Samsung Galaxy Note 2 Case Compatible HDMI Charging Dock which is only about 40 bucks?

Yeah I would like to know also what the benefit of getting the official Samsung dock versus a generic. And does anyone know how future proof this is? like will it work with the Note 3, 4, etc?

markthetrekkie said:
Yeah I would like to know also what the benefit of getting the official Samsung dock versus a generic. And does anyone know how future proof this is? like will it work with the Note 3, 4, etc?
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The smart dock has 3 USB ports that'll let you turn the Note 2 into a desktop pc.

Yeah but if you get a blue tooth keyboard and mouse you wouldn't really need the extra ports would you?
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true but the idea is to use wired things plus external usb hard drives etc.

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Yeah but if you get a blue tooth keyboard and mouse you wouldn't really need the extra ports would you?
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Also you can use a hard drive or flash drive to view files or movies on there. Also comes with an extra wall charger($40 value). Plus if you dont want to have to buy a bluetooth keyboard and mouse but have many wired keyboards and mice around why not? It'll be cheaper than having to purchase those along with the dock.
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Be careful with some older wired mice though. Some people (including me) have noticed that connecting an old wired mouse turns the screen of the Note 2 off (a good thing) but drops the FPS on the monitor/TV significantly.

I am hoping to get my hands on one of the smart docks soon. I have found some on amazon, but the vendors there have the price so jacked up that I figure I am not going to buy from them. The way I see it is if Samsung can sell for $99, why pay $139-$160 for the exact same item. Doesn't make sense at all. Bestbuy is out of stock, and cdw as well, But the cheapest price I have seen is with cdw. Will keep my fingers crossed that one will make itself available within the next few weeks.
Signed,
*Eagerly waiting* - lol

When I called the very nice lady at CDW said they were getting some in at the end of February. That was a couple of weeks ago. I got one at Amazon for a little over $100 shipped instead.

Flame Red said:
When I called the very nice lady at CDW said they were getting some in at the end of February. That was a couple of weeks ago. I got one at Amazon for a little over $100 shipped instead.
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Yes I spoke with a very nice lady as well. She told me that it should be around the 2nd week of March. I am hoping that to be the case as well. She also told me that I can go ahead and place my order now, and whenever the device is received, then it would be shipped, but I just don't want to lock into anything.
Do you remember the vendor you used when purchasing yours from amazon?

Shopandroid.com has them in stock. Got mine from there. Arrived in 3 days.

ap27 said:
Shopandroid.com has them in stock. Got mine from there. Arrived in 3 days.
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Now it looks like they don't have any in stock. But this stuff looks like a great website though thanks for the information.
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$100 shipped. PM me if interested.
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Same here $100.00 shipped pm me
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jlczl said:
$100 shipped. PM me if interested.
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Nobody? Okay, 90?
EDIT: Sold
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Bet you can't have a case on with this
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Yes you can
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Who is selling the old nexus for a new one

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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