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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.

[DISCUSSION] How long do you intend to use N4?

I used to pay $60 to Sprint and now pay $30 for Tmo prepaid plan. So I'm saving $30 a month, which got me thinking I can now afford a new Nexus phone ($300) every year.
Curious to hear what other N4 owners think about the life expectancy of their N4s. Do you buy every new Nexus phones?

I will use it until it dies or I manage to break it. Not interested in LTE as I am more than satisfied with hspa+ speeds for my needs and I will be transitioning to t-mobile's 30 dollar plan in a couple of months when my AT&T contract ends.

As long as Google will support it. The reason why I got my nexus phone is because of the android update and community support. The price is just a bonus
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Probably until some time in the first or second quarter of 2014, since the Nexus 4 will have long term support as far as I can see. Just hoping we won't see a launch like the N4 with the next Nexus phone.

MSI Afterburner said:
Probably until some time in the first or second quarter of 2014, since the Nexus 4 will have long term support as far as I can see. Just hoping we won't see a launch like the N4 with the next Nexus phone.
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Same here, if I don't break it earlier it will be 2014.

Till September 2013 at the minimum for me. Then I'll see what the state of the market is and how the new Google X phone is. Hopefully be able to keep it longer :good:

Until I'm tired of flashing roms on it. Which means it peaked out for me and its time for the next NexusX.

500 years 38 days 16 hours 53 minutes 44 seconds
After that I'll give it to one of my kids

Hopefully till 2015-2016. I've used the G1 in conjunction with other phones since 2009, so I feel I could use this thing for many years.

Until Sammy releases s4 lol
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Probably until the next Nexus comes out for me.
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Until I buy my iPhone back from my mom
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darius0519 said:
As long as Google will support it. The reason why I got my nexus phone is because of the android update and community support. The price is just a bonus
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This.

RealiZms said:
This.
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Same. Most apps don't even utilize dual core, let alone 4 cores. Upgrading wouldn't improve real world usage...
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Would never buy a new phone just for the sake of having the latest thing.
I won't get a new phone til this one breaks.
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I would like to think that I'll use this phone for years to come, bit I'll probably buy the new nexus and sell this to recoup some of the cost.
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I will definitely keep the phone until it breaks just like how I'm gonna keep my galaxy nexus until it breaks. I will just let others borrow it or give it to my little brother so that they can enjoy pure Android. I will definitely buy the next nexus at launch though because I'm sure the next one will be even better!
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how do i intend to use my N4?
i would say till the next N5 and keylimepie is released probably after this years google i/o. maybe the next nexus will be googles own monster out of the motorola stables.

I'll get my next phone in 2 years when my contract runs out. November 2014 to be exact.
There is no need for a new phone every few months.

Jelly Bean barely pushes two cores so there's no reason to upgrade. I don't know it you guys have noticed yet but Google's is still not as optimized as Apple's. The hardware-to-software performance optimizations just aren't here yet.
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Help me decide my next Android purchase

Hi guys. I have a Nexus S and I already posted this in the NS and N4 forums.
Now... I've been wanting a Nexus 7 ever since it was announced, but only now that I can afford one.
But now I see I've got a chance to buy a 16gb Nexus 4.
I was planning on continuing to use my Nexus S as it totally rocks running CM10.1 and using the Nexus 7 for browsing the web around the house and playing games.
If I would buy the Nexus 4 I would obviously not afford the Nexus 7 for a while. But the Nexus 4 is such a sexy piece of hardware and it has a much better camera than the Nexus S and I've got a baby on the way and I would love to be able to take good pictures and HD videos of my little ones.
Help me decide!
Nexus 7 + Nexus S
Or
Nexus 4 only
I´ll tell you one thing that might sway your opinion a bit...
I am in Iceland... A 16gb Nexus 4 is 99.900 ISK = 775 USD. A 32gb Nexus 7 is 59.900 ISK = 465 USD.
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Well, speaking as a newer parent (22 month old daughter) in the long run you'll value your pictures far more than whatever hardware you get today. So if the phone will be your primary camera, get one with a good camera...and fast. My Evo 3D was so slow from button press to photo actually taken, I kept missing great shots...but I digress.
Those prices really suck though...makes me think there could be money being a technology mule. LOL
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Nexus 7 + Nexus S.
Then wait for the next nexus phone or the 'rumoured' X-Phone by Motorola.
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Nexus 4. Quality pictures of your baby will be more valuable. Later on you can get the new nexus 7 inch device.
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Sounds like a tough pickle...if it wasn't for the pictures I would say go nexus s and nexus 7 that is about to be my combo when my nexus 7 comes in. I went with that option simply because I was tired of waiting to get a nexus 4 that and I am temporarily computerless.
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Well if you get them shipped from america and paid american prices you could get both for the price you are paying for the N4.
There are companies you can use to buy them and ship them to you.
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I recommend you the 7 & nS combo.
The 7 is a dream.
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I would say you should get the Nexus 7 and keep the Nexus S. That is what I did, and I love it.

I would take the Nexus 7 cause i don't care about camera and the nexus s can do almost all things the nexus 4 can.It's just slower.
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I'm actually swaying toward the NS+N7 combo.
I'm seeing a lot of threads about issues with the N4. I'm not the type who has to have the newest gadgets so I think I might just wait until most of the issues with it have been resolved and then it might have reduced in price a bit here in Iceland.
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I have both the Nexus 7 and Nexus 4.
You should definitely get the n4. Why downgrade to a 2 year phone? I bought the n7 first then a month later i got the n4. It's been great so far. My only wish is that my n4 would be more battery efficient like my n7. I love my n7 because of the size, gaming performance is amazing, and did i mention battery life is superb?
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scream4cheese said:
I have both the Nexus 7 and Nexus 4.
You should definitely get the n4. Why downgrade to a 2 year phone? I bought the n7 first then a month later i got the n4. It's been great so far. My only wish is that my n4 would be more battery efficient like my n7. I love my n7 because of the size, gaming performance is amazing, and did i mention battery life is superb?
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He already has the Nexus S. I think he should import for sure though... But good luck finding a Nexus 4 right now.
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Mac of York said:
He already has the Nexus S. I think he should import for sure though... But good luck finding a Nexus 4 right now.
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Yea the nexus 4 has been out of stock for a while now.
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My Nexus S can do pretty much anything the Nexus 4 can... Although a lot slower I am rooted, running CM10.1
I think a Nexus 7 will quench my thirst for a quicker device which can browse the web and play games around the house.
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My Nexus S can do pretty much anything the Nexus 4 can... Although a lot slower I am rooted, running CM10.1
I think a Nexus 7 will quench my thirst for a quicker device which can browse the web and play games around the house.
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I have lived the nexus 7 since launch. if you need a phone as your main camera thenget a Samsung. I bought a nexus 4 sixteengig. sold out right away and bought notetwo. battery life wasn't that Good andno ability to swap batteries. the 3100 mah battery on this bad boy means you will never . miss a photo or video opportunity due to dead battery. internal plus a 64gig external means recording lots of hd video. I would hit eBay.
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I was also considering a new phone, but got the 7 instead, and I'm so glad I did. Love it. Quite happy still using my galaxy s(1) for a while longer. The nexus 7 is something different than just another phone, when you already got a phone that you're still happy with.
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So the general consensus is "screw the kid and your memories, get a tablet instead?" Nice... :what:
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Get the N7. The Nexus 4 to me, just isn't worth it. Too many things led me to not buying one, and I instead stuck with my Gnex. 90% of users don't even use that Snapdragon CPU. The camera isn't that great. Front and back both glass which is a big no no for me.
Trust me, the N7 is well worth it.

It seems to me that with that difference in price, you could buy the N7 and then get a decent little point and shoot (or maybe even a super zoom) camera. Keep your S for a while and save, then buy the N4 if it's still what you want.
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ExploreMN said:
So the general consensus is "screw the kid and your memories, get a tablet instead?" Nice... :what:
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Hah! I've been using the Nexus S as my main camera for over a year now and I've been fine with it. Not great photos, but I can live with it.
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Possible Nexus 8

Hi, yesterday I went to Staples to buy the Nexus 7 32gb for $169. I asked the Staples employee if the Nexus 7 discontinued? He said yes we are getting the Nexus 8. So I don't know if there is truth to that, but he answered pretty sure. And it felt like they already have some stock for the release date. Is it possible we can get a Nexus 8 instead of 7. I asked 7 or 8 he answered Nexus 8.
I found this also
http://www.idigitaltimes.com/articles/18724/20130709/nexus-8-release-date-specs-price-rumors.htm

Could be a nexus 8 at october. But is possible also a nexus 7.
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I doubt this guy at staples knows what he is talking about.
Why would someone random staples employee have this information, but no one else does?
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Wasn't staples the place that had the 32gb before they announced it?
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michaelg1030 said:
I doubt this guy at staples knows what he is talking about.
Why would someone random staples employee have this information, but no one else does?
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I dont know. Maybe they have stock? I asked him that( so the nexus 7 is discontinued? Becuse you guys getting the newer model? And he responded yes Nexus 8) thats all. He might be stupid and just guess if its 7 then the new model is 8? I dont know.
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He might be stupid and just guess if its 7 then the new model is 8?
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that would be my guess...

DroidDavi said:
Wasn't staples the place that had the 32gb before they announced it?
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Yes, I bought mine almost 2 weeks early at Staples.

Just a thought but, Maybe he was confused and assumed that the new one would be called Nexus 8 because it comes after 7. I think it's safe to say with all the leaks that 7" is what is replacing it. I honestly don't think they'd do a 7" AND 8". That would be a VERY bad idea and would cause confusion and kill sales. I think it's cafe to say that Google will keep the 3 Device setup but try out a couple of others (rumors of Game console (like OUYA) and a watch have been floated).

I think Google would keep this information more private and request it not be shared with employees. Like said, it is probably the Nexus 7 Second Generation.
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You should go back to the same guy and ask if he has any idea when its coming out.

He probably didn't realize the 7 meant a 7 inch screen size and thought the 8 was the second generation like iPhone 4,4s,5...
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I am surprised he didn't say Nexus 7s or something, but you can never be sure.

Well well never know for sure until we get some leaks
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Actually you won't know for sure before the release. Leaks mean pretty much nothing.

I'm sure in nexus 7 2nd generation at october.
In Italy who know when
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Actually you won't know for sure before the release. Leaks mean pretty much nothing.
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Yeah we've had some "leaks" but still don't know a thing.

I've heard some many "involved" people say August. Retailers wouldn't be clearing stock months in advanced. iDevices don't sale until another one is announced, give or take a week.
Apple is at least more structured with their release dates. Google makes it hard. Nexus phones can be released anywhere from September to December.
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Just a thought but, Maybe he was confused and assumed that the new one would be called Nexus 8 because it comes after 7. I think it's safe to say with all the leaks that 7" is what is replacing it. I honestly don't think they'd do a 7" AND 8". That would be a VERY bad idea and would cause confusion and kill sales. I think it's cafe to say that Google will keep the 3 Device setup but try out a couple of others (rumors of Game console (like OUYA) and a watch have been floated).
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Yeah, I think Google will keep the 7 name, I think
Nexus 5
Nexus 7 II
Nexus 10 II
the naming makes sense like that
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IRX120 said:
Yeah, I think Google will keep the 7 name, I think
Nexus 5
Nexus 7 II
Nexus 10 II
the naming makes sense like that
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You got one out of three:
http://www.technobuffalo.com/2013/05/10/nexus-5-nexus-8-nexus-11-concept-gallery/
It's Nexus 5, Nexus 8 and Nexus 11.
I think the Nexus 8 is a good looking design concept.

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It's Nexus 5, Nexus 8 and Nexus 11.
I think the Nexus 8 is a good looking design concept.
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No one knows for sure what they will be called
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Newegg eBay sale for new Nexus 7 32gb $130.

Not sure how long this will last, but they are brand new. It's still a very good device with KitKat and a solid performer for games. One device per buyer only.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/ASUS-Google...0GHz-7-1GB-Memory-32GB-Tablet-PC/301083839376

I bought it just a few moments ago. I figured for $141 ($11 CA tax) it couldn't be a bad purchase. I will probably put Cyanogen Mod on it and see how it works out. I basically need a tablet for reading but after holding my moms Galaxy Tab 3 10.1 I realize that form factor is to large. So hopefully this will be okay. Also, sucks the 2013 Nexus 7 is a huge upgrade in terms of screen.

You should install MultiRom for it, then you can multiboot unlimited number of roms including stock.
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says $179 now, that was quick.

I hope everyone realizes that is the 2012 model.
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I hope everyone realizes that is the 2012 model.
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Yes, it says its the Tegra 3. but regardless for $130, it wasn't a bad deal at all. It's still a capable device.