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Nook Color rooted or iPad for my kid?

Hey all,
I haven't had any experience with the Nook, but I'm in the market for a simple tablet that has some apps for kids, as well as the ability for me to put movies on it. I can either buy an iPad which is more expensive but definitely does what I want, or I can get the Nook and hook that up in the car.
My son is almost 2 years old, and we take a lot of day trips so I want something to occupy his time while we're driving. Either he can watch a movie, or play games, or whatever... I'm open for ideas. I have two kids, so ultimately this will be needed for both kids; either to watch movies or play games, and I will probably mount it off of the headrest.
Thanks for any ideas folks, I'm open for anything, just want to know if I'm wasting my time looking at the Nook for my kids (when it's rooted) or if I should just save a few bucks more and get the iPad.
Thanks!

I'd say get the ipad even though I hate apple. I say get the ipad because of the many games found in the app store and the simplicity of playing on it out of the box. ITunes is relatively easy to use and to put music/movies on it. Even though you'll have to pay for them unless you find other methods. I say don't choose the nook because it is an e reader. Although xda has made the nook pretty much into a tablet, the ipad will out perform the nook in almost every way. Also the ipad 2 has cameras which your kids im sure would enjoy. The ipad is easier to use for younger kids or maybe just in general. Hope this helps
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My son just turned 4 and does fine playing Angry Birds or Monkey Kick Off and watching videos on the Nook while in his carseat. I know you said you were going to mount it on the headrest, but one thing to note is that the Ipad might be a little big if your 2-year old needs to balance it in his lap while playing touchscreen games or needs to pick it up to use the accelerometer. On the other hand, there are a couple great games on the Apple store that haven't made it to the Android Market (my son loves a certain monster truck game on his mom's Ipod) yet but I don't think this is a big drawback since there are already a lot of others to pick from and they'll eventually make their way over.
If I had to buy two that might end up gettting knocked around and dropped on the car floor, I'd definitely get a pair of Nooks.

2 year old ipad would be a bit big, get him a itouch instead

The only reason I would say no to the iPad is because for a two year old a 9 in screen might be to big. You might want to look for another tablet that is 7in but has a less restrictive OS. Archos Dell creative Samsung and others all have 7 in tablets
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iPad for ease of use.

Your wallet will thank you, if you get the Nook Color.
Your kid will thank you, if you get the iPad.
I would go with the iPad, unless your kid is into Android and tweaking things... xD
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I would not give a 2 year old a $200 or a $400 toy. I have nightmare visions of said kid smashing said toy.

Now that we have the Nook Color I recently went looking for educational apps for Android -- DAMN there are slim pickings!
And I wasn't even limiting myself to "tablet-ready" apps.
You'll really have to get the iPad (or iPad Touch as suggested above).
Unless... hmm, I wonder if ordinary Linux game / educational apps run in Android; a few of those are decent.

Another vote for iPad. The kids app selection is better, but here are two other reasons why:
- the kids apps for android tend to be free and ad driven, free is good but ads are bad because...
- the android market STILL does not require a password to purchase apps.
I cannot tell you the number of times my daughters have accidentally hit an ad in a game and then ended up buying the linked app while pressing buttons trying to get back to the game they were playing. Now with the added Google penalty of 15 minute refunds there is a huge possibility of getting screwed. One of my daughters bought LogMeIn for 29.99 and I couldnt get a refund!
Yes, you can root and use an ad blocking app and you can use yet another app to password protect the market app - it is still an issue to the point where I have to constantly check to make sure they are still in their game or book. The iPhone and iPad do not present this issue because they require a password to make purchases - novel idea.

i'd say IPAD... but thats kind of a pricey "toy" for a little toddler isnt it?
that said, the children's books in full color and voice narratives on nook app is really neat.

Both are somewhat delicate and I'd be concerned about letting a 2 year old hold either unsupervised. iPad is beautiful and intuitive though with a number of kid friendly apps. Again - I'm assuming an adult will be keeping an eye on things. This should be mom's or dad's ipad that the kid uses under supervision.
When my son was 2 years old his fingers were endlessly messy - saliva, food, dirt, etc. Get a screen protector.
I think this is too much for a 2 year old on their own - I doubt they will appreciate this over a lot of simpler toys or distractions. If I were to spend the money on a 2 year old - I'd put it in a college fund, or set aside for some activities to spend time together as a family. Playing with mom or dad's ipad occasionally makes more sense to me.
Restricting the use to a back seat video player might work - no touching.
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2 is a bit young for a device like that. I did give mine a DSi when he was 2. It still works fine and he's 4 now.

kent c said:
2 is a bit young for a device like that. I did give mine a DSi when he was 2. It still works fine and he's 4 now.
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Funny, i was thinking something like this as well. Frankly, for a 2 year old, neither device. A 2 year old will have no problem smashing either, and that even goes for when you think it might be safely mounted in a car mount.

I'd buy a kid that young a Leapster 2 instead of a touch device. All of the games are educational and my kids have loved playing it from ages 2.5 - 7. My 7 year old likes his Nintendo DS more now, for obvious reasons. The tablets aren't much use to someone who can't read. You have to show them and they have to memorize all the buttons to hit. I try and let my kid play games on my phone and the next thing I know he is launching apps all over the place.
The nook is a little bit more complicated to get around on than a typical tablet because of the setup, unless you put CM7 or Froyo on it. Just rooting the basic OS, while the most stable, is a little confusing to navigate, especially if you aren't using Soft Keys.
I'd probably recommend getting one of the Samsung touch devices if you want to stick with Android.
Also, you might base your decision on the number of apps available for you. There isn't much point in buying device A if all the apps you want only run on device B.

I have both an ipad and nook color. they both have their pros and cons.
the nook is cheaper and has a smaller screen. i find it great for carrying around with me either by hand or in my laptop bag. video playback is not 100% on any of the custom roms.
ipads are coming down in price. larger screen. not too convenient to carry around. video playback is 100%.

I would give my vote for the ipad, just because there's so much more educational stuff for it. I have both and the ipad is in an otterbox commuter case to help keep it from getting trashed by the little ones. I would be worried about the nook in any of the cases available right now.

I have a 1.5 year old niece. I've let her play with my NC before, but always, always, always supervised. Love that kid to death, but if she busted my Nook I would kill her. My other niece is 5. She plays with my Nook every once in a while basically unsupervised. I'm not worried about her throwing it or rubbing grimy fingers all over it like her younger sister might.

boingboingbilly said:
Another vote for iPad. The kids app selection is better, but here are two other reasons why:
- the kids apps for android tend to be free and ad driven, free is good but ads are bad because...
- the android market STILL does not require a password to purchase apps.
I cannot tell you the number of times my daughters have accidentally hit an ad in a game and then ended up buying the linked app while pressing buttons trying to get back to the game they were playing. Now with the added Google penalty of 15 minute refunds there is a huge possibility of getting screwed. One of my daughters bought LogMeIn for 29.99 and I couldnt get a refund!
Yes, you can root and use an ad blocking app and you can use yet another app to password protect the market app - it is still an issue to the point where I have to constantly check to make sure they are still in their game or book. The iPhone and iPad do not present this issue because they require a password to make purchases - novel idea.
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Really, boingboingbilly? That's terrible. But if there are locking apps available, are you saying they don't really work?
It's like they permanently deployed Amazon One-Click buying?
I guess that's an argument against enabling the Market at all! Or using it with a very low balance disposable credit card number...

Another vote for a more age appropriate device like the Leapster 2. Or maybe just a DVD player. Something much sturdier than an iPad or a Nook.
Plus, if you are buying your 2 year old a $500 plus gadget what is he going to be demanding when he's 12?.

Should I keep my Streak 7 Wifi? Contemplating returning...(kinda urgent)

I already have a T-Mobile G2 (with CM7 installed), and after playing around with the Streak 7 about three days (bought it for $200 at Staples)...I don't know if it was worth the purchase. I still have a little over a week to return it, and I'm highly considering it.
I tried using it both with the stock Froyo (bloatware removed) and with dj_steve's Honeycomb...but in both cases, my phone can do the same thing pretty much about as fast, and more serious uses (like gaming or web browsing) are a more convenient on my 11" laptop (Alienware M11x). Not to mention, I do intend to switch to Sprint (for unlimited data), and I'll likely be getting the SGII or Evo3D, so even if I don't have a dual-core Android device now, I will soon.
I mean, it's nice that it fits in my pocket (even if just barely), but even with the Wifi tweak for battery life, it's not as long as I'd like, and the screen quality isn't that great when in portrait mode.
Maybe I just haven't found the right uses or apps for it...
-I don't commute much, and even when I do, I can't imagine any legitimate uses when offline (since I'm not using my phone as a hotspot on the go) since I don't read much, and I prefer watching videos and playing games at home on my computer
-I'll probably be getting rid of my car soon, so using it as a GPS/media player for it won't work
-When around the house, I prefer checking email and whatnot on my computer
I'd say the only real use I'd see out of it is if I were to get a laid-back security job where I could just bring it there and play around or something, but at that point I'd probably be more inclined to get a bigger tablet (maybe with a keyboard/dock, like the Transformer) since I wouldn't be too worried about having to fit it in my pocket.
So...any opinions/suggestions? More specifically, any app recommendations (preferably for Froyo) that I should look into (not necessarily ones from the Market)? The Honeycomb ROM was a bit too buggy for me (stuff not resizing properly, freezing/rebooting with certain apps, etc), I'd rather wait for an official Honeycomb.

Its all about personal preference. Don't care for notebooks... too unwealdy. I like something that fits in my hand but isn't tiny like my phone. I also have a gaming desktop so I'm covered there. I like the pad with honeystreak 2.0 for casual surfing and gaming when I'm chillin on the couch or in the car when I'm not driving.
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Why do you need someone else to convince you? Get your own opinion

It looks like you have everything you need. But yet you are not satisfy, strange isn't it. Looking to justify one more piece of electronic gadget.

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Why do you need someone else to convince you? Get your own opinion
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I'm just asking if anybody had any suggestions as to what I could do or any apps I should download that maybe I haven't thought of...jeez, sorry I asked.
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It looks like you have everything you need. But yet you are not satisfy, strange isn't it. Looking to justify one more piece of electronic gadget.
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Pretty much, I guess.

It sounds like you aren't in the market for a tablet. I don't think that any tablet would be a good fit for your needs.

Z4nd4r said:
It sounds like you aren't in the market for a tablet. I don't think that any tablet would be a good fit for your needs.
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To be truthful, I don't have a need for the tablet either. Life was fine with my laptop. The only reason I got the Dell Streak 7, and this is my first tablet, is for casual web surfing and casual gaming. The 7 inch screen is perfect for this, the phone is too small and the 10 inch is too big for my taste.

I have found you can talk yourself into or out of anything. I have had mine 3 days and and already been on all 3 roms a couple more than once. I cant put mine down. Im a atay at home dad, own this,the 5, and an ipad and this is cool. Juat the right size. I read, watch movies, edited a document and played some fun tegra games like riptide. All for 200.00. Im very pleased
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Honestly I own 4 tablets I kept getting different ones expecting some other wonderful thing to happen but in reality. They are all the same.
I have a rooted cyanogen mod 7 nook color, a elocity a7 terga dual core,a dell streak 7, and a acer iconia a500. and you know what the high end iconia can do that the rooted nook color cant? NOTHING thats right any app you want torun or anything you want to do you can do on any android device period.
They all do the same internet, they all do the same apps,games, same face book,twitter. blah blah blah blah.
ONly differences in any of them is screen and speed. and to be honest my gloified nook color ereader turned tablet is just as fast as and terga dual core. sure i am sure you can get some extra frame rates or some other spec that in the real world no one notices to go a bit faster on a more expensive unit but who cares really.
I found the best deciding factor on tablets is size,(10 or 7) screen clarity, and battery life.
your either a 10 inch tablet person or a 7 inch one me im a 7 inch fan (lol no ego here). battery life again too alot of people make this into a big deal but as long as it runs till i go to bed who cares i just plug it in till morning and go again who needs a tablet to run for 7 days with out plugging it in anyway.
and for screen well thats all relative lets use the acer iconia and the transforer for example the transformer uses 16 million colors and a ips screen but its viewing angles suck. now the acer uses 165 thusand colors and jsut a regular screen but its viewing angles rock so is there a difference? the human eye only sees like 150k colors at one time anyway so whats the use of a 16 million color screen?
Long and short you need to be happy with what you buy. but you sound like I use to be it just kills you not to have or try everyone of them and no matter what one you get your gonna wish you had the other. I bet you go through phones like water too. my frinds are like that they cant stand to have a phone longer then a month and they are off getting another one.
But truth be told they all do the same thing really they do... the new 700 dollar droid does nothing the old first gen droid cant do it just does it faster is all so is it worth it?

Doesn't sound like a good fit for you. I say sell it on CL for what you paid. It could make someone's day. Someone who would lay a little love and appreciation on it.

if you want to unload it for $200 i'll take it off your hands. the streak 7 is why i joined, actually rejoined this forum

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.

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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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Is the N7 for me?

Hey N7 forum,
I'm currently stuck between selling my ASUS Transformer Pad TF300 + Keyboard Dock for the Nexus 7.
I'm planning on getting the Nexus 4 Smartphone, which will arrive next week. My question is, should I sell my TF300+Dock for the N7, if I have the N4 (4.7in Screen).
It's quite complicated.
My dislikes of the tablet I currently have:
- Too much like a laptop (but also something I like): During bus rides, I'd love to take out my tablet. One word: too hard. But at coffee shops, it's perfect
- Heavy, and a tad too big
- Slow I/O Hampers the tab's performance (Chrome, Installing/Updating Apps, Music can be a bit slow)
Likes:
- The Keyboard Dock, awesome for blogging and essay writing (I don't have a laptop)
- It's nice
So if someone could give me some insight, it'd be great!
Thanks~

Used to to have a tf201. Sold it to a friend for the same reasons basically, the keyboard was handy but added bulk to the tablet and found myself using it more like a laptop than a tablet.
The thing about the Nexus 7 for factor is that using an in screen keyboard is a lot more viable than on a larger 10 inch tablet. It's just too hard to hold a 10 inch tablet while entering text on a soft keyboard, and obviously the dock is useless for this as well. With the Nexus 7 I use Swift Key 3 in portrait mode and just type with my thumbs and it's very fast as far as soft keyboards go. Granted as a touch typist its still slower than a keyboard but I for one am happy to make the sacrifice in return for the superior portability of the Nexus 7.
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Tricky one.
The Nexus 7 is not a laptop replacement. Its not as easy or quick to type on and not as powerful, with a lot less "useful" things you can do with it.
However, add a USB (via OTG, I've heard they work, but I guess you may have power issues) or Bluetooth keyboard and you have a pretty useful piece of kits. Its very portable and can fit in a coat pocket. However, with a case around it, its a bit harder to fit in a pocket. With my Roo Case, I cant fit it in my pocket any longer for example.
Being the size of an average book though, its more than practical for taking out in a bus though. I looked at both and went for the Nexus on cost and functionality. I have a stack of apps for the Nexus and I'm amazed by how useful its becoming. I've set up Cloud Print for instance so it prints out anything to my printer and with Evernote, it saves anything I am browsing and interested in, or with Quill, i can take handwritten notes (which are thus far illegible - I need a better pen device).
Would you take around the Nexus just for the more powerful machine and slightly larger screen? With me, its a no brainer, as my phone is an Xperia Ray and that's got a tiny screen. I wanted a Kindle style tablet that I could carry around and read etc. Would you make use of the 3G for instance? If so, thats another bonus for the Nexus.
Maybe use the Nexus 4 for a couple of weeks and see what the combination of that and the transformer feels like. The nexus 7 isnt going anywhere and as experience has shown, waiting will if anything make it cheaper and better.

How about getting a chromebook as laptop. should be able to write essays and stuff. I dont think you need a N7 if you get a N4, except you want a 7inch tablet.
I myself use the iPad of my father occasionally and it is far too big and far too heavy. its almost a pain in the ass writing and/or surfing on it while lying on the couch because it is too big/heavy. Thats why I choose the nexus 7, because it is light and smaller, imho perfect size.
make a pro/con list and think about the chromebook

My 2 cents.
I currently have:
1 Acer Timeline 1830T with 256GB SSD (main work computer) (11.6")
2 Asus Transformer TF101 w/keyboard dock
3 Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 7.0
4 Nexus 7 3g being delivered on Monday
The Timeline is great. Does everything, great form factor.
The Transformer is caught between a tablet and a notebook. It's an awkward tablet and with the keyboard it's not that different in size from my Acer
Galaxy Tab is nice (it was an experiment for me, we had a couple left over from a giveaway at my company so I've been playing with it over the last two months). It really fits a niche for when I travel on business. I have to have my Windows laptop for work but there's lots of times where the Galaxy Tab is easy to pull out and do something (I was stuck on a plane for an hour at the gate last week in ORD when they were de-icing - watched a movie). Only problem with the Sammy is that to get online, I have to whip out my mifi and fire it up. Hence the purchase of the Nexus 3G. If I can get it to tether a data plan, I may even give up my mifi.
Conclusion, if you have a regular computer, I'd get the Nexus 7 (I ordered a minisuit bluetooth keyboard cover for it) for when you are mobile. If you don't have a regular computer and the transformer is filling that niche, I'd think twice (perhaps your Nexus 4 can fill the mobile need) For me, a 7" tablet is an accessory not a mainstay.

You have no reasons to buy N7 if you have N4 and Transformer, exept if you are a gadget freak like most of us

Hey guys! I'm also about to buy this tablet. I like many things about it(extremely cheap, hardware wise etc) but my only concern is the screen size. 7" sounds small compared to, say the iPad. I know N7 is much more handy and it can be carried with you every where you go but it's a tablet after all. Gaming, movies and web browsing? I'm into big screens and I think 4.3" is way too small for a phone, now will I be disappointed with the "small" screen of the N7.
Someone already mentioned in this thread that the small screen is great for typing. That's true I believe... Cheers.
Btw, I'm looking for a device that would replace my laptop, which is broken. I will still have my netbook, but I won't be using it for leisure due to it's crappy performance.
EDIT: I would buy some kind of a BT keyboard if they work since I'd be doing a lot of school work(+ a LOT of IM'ing ) with it...
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Well, I've heard different stories... In almost any review I've read, they say it's the best tablet(for its price anyway) out there. Can you justify your statement? :silly:

The TF300 does not need the dock, so you can use without it. I have one too and use mainly without the keyboard. Also have a G3 that is 4.8"and no display space taken up by a nav bar.
The N7 is cramp for viewing space, compared to the TF300. The N7 is a nice tweener device and handier for travel, but IMO, not a practical replacement for the TF300. More like a complimentary device with the TF300.

i had the exact same thing as you, tf300t with dock that i liked, but i had to take a bag if i wanted to take it anywhere
i sold my transformer and got the n7, and i havent looked back once, i though going from 10" to 7" would be a big deal but its not, its easy to hold in one hand and is quick as hell, i couldnt recommend the plunge anymore i LOVE my n7

Tab S for University studies

Hi guys I was wondering if this tablet in the 10.5 version paired with the logtech type S, was a choice for University, I need something light to be very helpful, powerful.
Plus I would add an annual plan of 200€/yrs for 20gb of data in 4g speed
Do u think its a good choice or not, my budget is around 4.0/450 for the tablet only

I would definitely recommend it but a MacBook Air at 999 dollars would be a better option though. The tab s has the best screen right now in the market for tablets and laptops. Samsung's built in file manager app my files is also very useful for organizing stuff in your tablet. Battery life is excellent and will certainly last you one whole day o heavy use.

Don't do it, I tried to use my Asus Transformer to take notes and stuff a few years ago when I was in college and it was just a headache because no matter how nice Google Docs is, it just doesn't compare to Word. I just kept getting frustrated/sidetracked and would end up playing games or browsing websites lol Android also doesn't function like a desktop/laptop OS so when you try to use it as one it just adds to the frustration. Granted the Tab S and Logitech keyboard (I have those also) are newer than the TF101 (actually liked that setup better TBH) but it was running Honeycomb so that had something to do with it.
Even though I love everything to be digital, after my 7 years in college I still found that the good ol' pen and paper was the best route. If you want to digitize your notes get a smart pen that does OCR and can upload your documents to your PC or get a Moleskine notebook that works with Evernote.

Yes a tablet is not as good as a laptop. Hardware, software and ergonomics so much better on a laptop like macbook pro or air. For simple notes it's fine or audio, video recording for transcription.
I had Asus transformer with Android os and the keypad and it drove me nuts.
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I'm actually on the other side of this fence, I'm a university student and I use my tablet (galaxy tab S 8.4) for notes with a Jot pro+ and an app called Papyrus, using a keyboard for classes where there isn't a lot of fancy script. Seeing as I'm currently running through calculus, chemistry, and physics though hand writing my notes works best, and Papyrus can write up PDF's nicer than anything else I've tried.
If you like notes from scratch, google docs does indeed work excellent, and Hancom office works even better (which comes with the tablet) and can sync with google drive anyway.
I've also gone through a year using my ipad mini for notes which also worked great since I had a zagg keyboard case for it and it was essentially a mini laptop, sold it because I sold my laptop and wanted something bigger... ended up with something the same size. IF you do prefer hand written notes: Buy an ipad and a jot pro script (the fancy $75 version with palm rejection). My answer is a non-conductive glove and a standard stylus.
Or, but a galaxy note 8, NOT the note 10, I used that one for a semester for notes too and couldn't take it, the screen is way too low res however with Papyrus it might work out a lot better than it did before because S note sucks.
That said, if you prefer typed notes, a laptop is probably your best bet, but tablets are generally longer lived as far as battery goes, and usually cheaper, while being similarly capable for text notes.
davedfx said:
Yes a tablet is not as good as a laptop. Hardware, software and ergonomics so much better on a laptop like macbook pro or air. For simple notes it's fine or audio, video recording for transcription.
I had Asus transformer with Android os and the keypad and it drove me nuts.
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