Now that the Motorola Xoom and iPad 2 are out, any point to buying a Galaxy Tab? - Galaxy Tab General

Isn't the Galaxy Tab pretty much outdated now that we have the killer Motorola Xoom and uberpopular iPad 2?

Like the Geico advertising: what do you..live under the rock?
Thinner than iPad2 mind you http://www.engadget.com/2011/03/22/samsung-galaxy-tab-8-9-and-new-galaxy-tab-10-1-thinner-than-the/

FWIW, I bought my Galaxy Tab after the Xoom was released and after the iPad 2 was announced.
I was more interested in width than anything else and I couldn't find anything I the market that would match what the Tab could do and still fit in a jacket pocket.

I too with rather wait for the 8.9 tab due this summer or if size doesn't matter the new Galaxy Tab 10.1

Neither of those "uber tablets" fit in my pocket which is why the Galaxy Tab is sitting in front of me at the office while the iPad is sitting on a desk at home, unused. Bigger isn't always better.

It's the size! If there was a more capable tablet that still fit in my front trousers pocket, I'd look at it. Meantime the SGT is still best of breed.

I have a ipad and gtab....im for the gtab....i got mine a month ago...havent picked up my ipad...i gave it to my gal.....plus it fits in my back pocket
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well, i've come back to the galaxy tab - just bought one from a forum member. for what i'm using it for a dual core tablet would be much benefit, besides there aren't any programs i use that even come close to slowing down the tab.
the size is perfect for book reading and it's not too big to lug around (it fits in some of my pockets).

xoom is heavy and has speakers in the back and I dont think it has gps . Ipad does not work and play well with windows pcs for transfering files and progs and they are too big to lug arround with you . Galaxy tab has it all . Only thing I don't like about tab is both speakers are on right side so it does not give you stereo feel when you watch movie but i use headphones and getting used to it . I did not flash it with any custom rom . It is perfect out of the box and all that without contract .

Its not outdated. 10.1" is too big for a portable tablet. Fair enough if its only for home or work use, but I wouldn't want to have to carry it around everywhere I go as a day to day tablet.
And speakers on the back are the worst tech decision since the iPhone 4 came out.
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Well I've loved every minute of my pad and hardly ever put it down since purchase. With less than a week before the pad 2 drops something pulled me towards the galaxy tab and despite my intent to go for the pad i thought why not have a play with the tab and if it measures up id keep it to play second place to my pad when i get it.
Onlyhad it 24 hours now and i can't put the dam thing down. The size makes it so much more pocketable than the pad and despite my concerns over the battery being poor its really turned out to be a dam good bit of kit. Only just getting to the end of the first charge and I've had a hell of a lot of use from it.
All of a sudden the Friday deadline for the ipad 2 dropping really does not seem so far away anymore and im suddenly not in any rush to go back to apple ios.
Who knows maybe by Friday i won't even worry about getting the ipad and stay with the galaxy tab until the new models hit the UK.
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Hi @All,
I only wanna know, if this Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9" has telephonical function, cause I hate IPAd and other Pads, where you can only surf and play games....
And if there will be no Phone functions, I will hate them All, cause why bying such big, senseless bricks, only for surfing,gaming? Samsung Galaxy Tab is the most wonderful thing, Samsung have created, so should it be for the Future!!!

U will find the 7" a good compromise. None know if the 8.9 could do voice
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jammysunny said:
Hi @All,
I only wanna know, if this Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9" has telephonical function, cause I hate IPAd and other Pads, where you can only surf and play games....
And if there will be no Phone functions, I will hate them All, cause why bying such big, senseless bricks, only for surfing,gaming? Samsung Galaxy Tab is the most wonderful thing, Samsung have created, so should it be for the Future!!!
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No one knows for sure seeing how it's not out yet, but I am sure that like with the gTab 7" the brilliant devs here at xda will be able to make it so it will make phone calls.

I actually just got my Tab today finally. I wanted to see what was announced at ctia and I wasn't overly impressed. The Flyer is a good size, but I have a feeling it'll be priced way too high. The new GTabs are too big. I have an iPad so I didn't want another large tablet as I wanted something I could easily take with me often. The Playbook looks nice, but the bezel looks larger and dimensions are too big for my pocket.
So I ended up right back where I wanted to be in the first place. My new shiny Sprint Tab won't see much downtime in the next couple of days I don't think
I think it's all about what you want out of a tablet. I have laptops and an iPad (1st gen) and there's definitely a place for the OG Tab with me.

jammysunny said:
Hi @All,
I only wanna know, if this Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9" has telephonical function, cause I hate IPAd and other Pads, where you can only surf and play games....
And if there will be no Phone functions, I will hate them All, cause why bying such big, senseless bricks, only for surfing,gaming? Samsung Galaxy Tab is the most wonderful thing, Samsung have created, so should it be for the Future!!!
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Buy it for what it is right now or don't buy it. It's a tablet, not a phone, just like the iPad. Don't buy one and then complain every day because you wanted an oversized phone and no one cares or it can't be hacked. Buy it for what it is right now or don't buy it.

I am interested in GT 8.9", if it fits nicely in one hand I will probably buy it, if not, I am still sticking to my orginal GT. Seeing how laggy Honeycomb is, I actually don't mind Froyo on my GT

Best thing about the current GSM Tab is it's the only 7" + tablet with a phone, provided your willing to flash that feature.
You can also find them at great prices now in the used market.
It may not have next gen specs but it sure is capable of email and browsing
which is what most use a tablet for anyhow.
I also like the 5" Dell Streak another device you can find at low prices,
and it does fit in any pocket unlike the Tab

So this thing is definitely not out-dated. On April 1st, I picked up a Xoom and then on the 3rd I picked up a Galaxy Tab off CL for $300 (Leather case and Keyboard included). I find myself using my Galaxy Tab substantially more than I use the Xoom. The Xoom has effectively killed my laptop use, but for general surfing and usage, I tend to lean towards my Tab. If you can't hold out, its definitely worth it, but if you can, get the 8.9.

I wouldn't recommended it its soon slow i returned line today
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Htc Flyer or tab 10.1

i know these two tab are very different due to the size and os but i am stuck between buying either one. i would like the flyer because its portable, fits in my pocket on the go and is easier to manage when in public. but i feel the flyer is not worth its price, its basically outdated due to the fact that its single core and it runs on 2.3 not honey comb. so i am afraid it will crash often like the tab 7 use to do to me. i would love the galaxy tab 10.1 i already seem what samsung did with the tab 7 so i cant imagine how much better this can be. i would love honey comb seem to be very stable and smooth running on dual proccessors. my only one con is that i think its big and yes i have read else where that 10.1 will only be good for couch surfing or home.
so what should i do portabilty, gps, can take it to work and not be in my way, or 10.1 tab
Good questions. I bought my Tab last Friday and I can tell you that it's not too big. Yes it's bigger than a kindle or nook, but because it's so thin and light, it's not overbearing. I've been using it on my train ride to work and my hand doesn't get tired. I think you'll be okay. It's definitely a nice piece of hardware.
If you are not in a rush to purchase a tablet, then wait for the 8.9 to be released.
I bought the Flyer and took it back a few days later. In this day of Honeycomb, the Flyer really did feel like a big phone and that's about it. The $80 pen was a ripoff and not very useful since there are only 2 apps that worked with it.
I figured the Flyer with pen was $580, and 32gb Tab only $20 more, so picking mine up on Friday.
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I returned my flyer as well. Nice but slow and the pen software isn't that great. In scribble mode the discard button is where I rest my wrist and I lost note after note because of that. Tool it back and pre ordered the Toshiba Thrive because I think the Tab 10.1 is a no go with no sd slot.
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hands down IMO the galaxy tab is better than any other tab out there. If you're looking for something a bit more portable wait for the 8.9.
I have both of these. I have a HTC Flyer and a Google IO 10.1 Tab.
They are very different beasts.
In terms of stability and speed the Flyer really flys. I had no crashes, no performance slow down and its portable and has 3G built in. Yes it does feel like a big phone - it even lets you send text messages here in the UK but... it feels so much more stable than the tab.
The tab is much bigger and much thinner but it crashes and freezes more than the beta IOS5 on my iPad 2. It is really disappointing.
Both tablets show slow downs when orientation is changed but given the choice of only 1 of the 2 I would go with the flyer. Hands down.
Yes it is single core but it really isn't noticible, if anything the tab feels slower.
Of course the best tablet is still the iPad 2 in every aspect but not everyone can have all 3 tablets like me!
I thought the GT10.1 had GPS?
The Flyer is dreadfully overpriced in my opinion, especially to not even be running Honeycomb. I'd definitely pass on it and wait for the Tab 8.9.
Also: ^^ Yes, the GT 10.1 has GPS.
Spinstorm said:
I have both of these. I have a HTC Flyer and a Google IO 10.1 Tab.
They are very different beasts.
In terms of stability and speed the Flyer really flys. I had no crashes, no performance slow down and its portable and has 3G built in. Yes it does feel like a big phone - it even lets you send text messages here in the UK but... it feels so much more stable than the tab.
The tab is much bigger and much thinner but it crashes and freezes more than the beta IOS5 on my iPad 2. It is really disappointing.
Both tablets show slow downs when orientation is changed but given the choice of only 1 of the 2 I would go with the flyer. Hands down.
Yes it is single core but it really isn't noticible, if anything the tab feels slower.
Of course the best tablet is still the iPad 2 in every aspect but not everyone can have all 3 tablets like me!
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How is the iPad 2 the best tablet? Didn't see that coming LoL Of course it is not the best tablet.
Anyway, I agree that the flyer is a totally different tablet. I also have both. I use the flyer for on the road, as my PIM and for note taking (love that) and the Galaxy Tab for all other things. Have hardly had any problems with the 10.1(v) . But then again, I mainly use the built-in apps.
the tab is a great piece of hardware held back by a very young os. Right now the flyer is a better choice, but in a month it might be a totally different story.

[Q] Purchasing Advice Needed

hi all,
im after some of your advice as to the best tablet, im going to ask in the Transformer and Galaxy forums as well, but id like your opinions on what is the best tablet to buy, obviously you guys are using the Xoom already, and are happily modding the hell out of them, so you may have experience with the others as well.
i am trying to find somewhere which has all 3 which i can look at side by side, but in the UK im pretty much left with Pc world/Currys.. so i thought id do the next best thing and talk to people who have/use them.
i have narrowed my choices to;
Motorola Xoom,
Asus Transformer
Samsung Galaxy 10.1
if possible can you let me know what your experiences are like with any of them.
Thanks All.
TheWhiteDragon said:
hi all,
im after some of your advice as to the best tablet, im going to ask in the Transformer and Galaxy forums as well, but id like your opinions on what is the best tablet to buy, obviously you guys are using the Xoom already, and are happily modding the hell out of them, so you may have experience with the others as well.
i am trying to find somewhere which has all 3 which i can look at side by side, but in the UK im pretty much left with Pc world/Currys.. so i thought id do the next best thing and talk to people who have/use them.
i have narrowed my choices to;
Motorola Xoom,
Asus Transformer
Samsung Galaxy 10.1
if possible can you let me know what your experiences are like with any of them.
Thanks All.
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There are already quite a few threads in General and in Q&A touching on the comparsion between these tablets. There's been pretty frank discussion of pros and cons, but as you'd expect on a Xoom forum, most passionate cooments were pro-Xoom. Check them out...you will need to go back a few pages in both sections, but it makes for some lively reading.
Good luck with your decision-making process (but buy the Xoom!)
The Xoom is quite heavy so if you want to hold it with one hand for a minute or two, it isn't the right tablet. It's built really durable but the weight factor is a big con for me. It also has really good specs, just look at reviews on youtube on the tablets. Also, make sure you see all your options! Many of these tablets are getting a price reduction via coupon so find them first so you save a hundred or two.
UnidH4x0r said:
The Xoom is quite heavy so if you want to hold it with one hand for a minute or two, it isn't the right tablet. It's built really durable but the weight factor is a big con for me. It also has really good specs, just look at reviews on youtube on the tablets. Also, make sure you see all your options! Many of these tablets are getting a price reduction via coupon so find them first so you save a hundred or two.
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The Xoom isn't the heaviest tab, but it is the best built. Those others incorporate a lot of plastic and flex a lot if squeezed. There are some issues with all of them, some are related to build quality/quality control, and others are more subjective.
Hello
I purchased my Xoom from best buy 2 weeks ago at the time of purchase I had a play on the Asus and Acer. I chose the XOOM on the back of the better build quality and feel. Yes it is that little bit heavier but it feels better. I also thought about the Samsung Galaxy 10.1 to match it with my Galaxy SII phone but the lack of an sd slot was a big let down for me. Since then Google have purchased part of Motorola which should mean that the Xoom should be supported for a long time to come.
Hello
I purchased my Xoom from best buy 2 weeks ago at the time of purchase I had a play on the Asus and Acer. I chose the XOOM on the back of the better build quality and feel. Yes it is that little bit heavier but it feels better. I also thought about the Samsung Galaxy 10.1 to match it with my Galaxy SII phone but the lack of an sd slot was a big let down for me. Since then Google have purchased part of Motorola which should mean that the Xoom should be supported for a long time to come.
Hello
I purchased my Xoom from best buy 2 weeks ago at the time of purchase I had a play on the Asus and Acer. I chose the XOOM on the back of the better build quality and feel. Yes it is that little bit heavier but it feels better. I also thought about the Samsung Galaxy 10.1 to match it with my Galaxy SII phone but the lack of an sd slot was a big let down for me. Since then Google have purchased part of Motorola which should mean that the Xoom should be supported for a long time to come.
Hello
I purchased my Xoom from best buy 2 weeks ago at the time of purchase I had a play on the Asus and Acer. I chose the XOOM on the back of the better build quality and feel. Yes it is that little bit heavier but it feels better. I also thought about the Samsung Galaxy 10.1 to match it with my Galaxy SII phone but the lack of an sd slot was a big let down for me. Since then Google have purchased part of Motorola which should mean that the Xoom should be supported for a long time to come.
Wow a quadruple post! I haven't seen one of those in awhile ;p
Sorry only meant to press it 1 time.
I've had my Xoom since Feb 24th at 11:12 a.m. & it's hands down the best to me.I love it.I played with the Samsung 10.1 in the store a few weeks ago & wasn't impressed.All it was was thinner..The screen on it didn't blow me away as some people in the 10.1 forum suggests.Me & my Xoom have been thru a lot together
Just come through the same problem as you and narrowed it down to the xoom, for build and expansion and the galaxy tab, for screen and light wieght.
The deciding factor was the price, pc world now do the xoom for £329 wifi or £400 for 3g. I couldnt turn down an offer like that and havent looked back since yes the xoom is a little heavy but I like that! And the screen is fine too, not as bright as the galaxy tab or as vivid colours but long as your not comparing them back to back you'll never notice it tbh.
Good luck with the choice
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fastyan said:
Just come through the same problem as you and narrowed it down to the xoom, for build and expansion and the galaxy tab, for screen and light wieght.
The deciding factor was the price, pc world now do the xoom for £329 wifi or £400 for 3g. I couldnt turn down an offer like that and havent looked back since yes the xoom is a little heavy but I like that! And the screen is fine too, not as bright as the galaxy tab or as vivid colours but long as your not comparing them back to back you'll never notice it tbh.
Good luck with the choice
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I think the Xoom's colors are more natural, if more subdued. I had a chance to compare my Xoom vs. a Galaxy Tab 10.1 yesterday and the GTab's screen is certainly vivid! Very good for some things (movies, games), but as an artist, I like to see my work and others' work in a more natural color palette. YMMV.
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I think the Xoom's colors are more natural, if more subdued. I had a chance to compare my Xoom vs. a Galaxy Tab 10.1 yesterday and the GTab's screen is certainly vivid! Very good for some things (movies, games), but as an artist, I like to see my work and others' work in a more natural color palette. YMMV.
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Very true and feel the same myself and was the same reason I went for the desire HD rather than the gallaxy s but some people see bright and think its better, its all down to personal taste I suppose
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Definitely the xoom. Its built better then other tabs and has some great support as well.
I couldn't be happier.
The sound beats all other tabs and the display may not be as bright but its ultra responsive. The transformer had a nice responsive screen as well but build quality was subpar.
Like others said before this tablet has a subdued color palette which is great.
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hmm i hadnt thought about the vivid colour schemes..
im tempted to wait a bit longer to see what comes out in the next wave of tablets, though im unsure the price of the current best bunch is going to fall by much.
If cost is not a concern, (i guess there isn't a large varience in price anyways), I would advise the galaxy. It is in general just a bit more refined than the xoom. But if you want the hdmi, standard USB, slightly better cameras and more dev work, you can't go wrong with the xoom...
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Does note replaces the tablet in everyday use

I have note and planning to buy a tablet I just want to ask the members who own both tablet and the note what advantages a tablet has over the note in everyday use.
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My galaxy tab 7 inch stays at home now...my kids use the tab now..allot
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No, the Note does not replace my Ipad but it does replace my HTC View. It is still a pain to browse with the note. I find the note replaces a 7" but not a 10". 10 inch is nice for PDF tech books, textbooks and newspapers. Even watching a movie is much better. My girl friend loves "MY BIG 10 INCH" tablet. Sorry, had quote the song. I love the old Aerosmith stuff from the 70s.
I think magazine and ebooks application are much better on a 10 inch tab
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I would actually have to disagree. I was planning to get the new ASUS Transformer Infinity when it was going to be released, but not anymore now that I've got a Note. It's the perfect size IMO between a phone and a tablet and there's no use for a tablet now. It also helps having a Macbook air on the side =)
On weight and portability the Note wins hands down if you're gonna use it for extended period of time, specially for an old rat like myself, both of my 10.1 tabs went to wife and son .
However a Windows 8 tab, now that's a different story.
i've got a Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1v and the note doesn't replace it. It's even cooler to see your pictures on a 10.1" screen
But if there is a situation where i can't go with my tablet or i doesn't want to carry it around the Note is a good alternative
I sold my Motorola Xoom after I bought the note.
So my note did actually replace my tablet.
The Note screen is big enough to be used like a Tablet and if you buy a Samsung WPS WIFI printer and WPS router then it can replace a laptop for printing too.
my Xoom has been dead since January when I got the phone
I have the Apple iPad and the Samsung Galaxy Note and I think the SGN totally replaces the iPad, except for one thing:
If there is an app which you want and which is exclusive to the iPad, then you have no choice!
The form-factor is OK, in my opinion. The big advantage is that the iPad always stayed home (too big and valuable to carry around, along with my iPhone).
No I have the SGN and I HAVE to take it with me. This way I end up with a phone and a (small) tablet everywhere I go. That, in my opinion, is the major advantage.
Also, the iPad1 and iPad2 only have 1024x768 screen resolution, which means that the SGN can render more stuff on the screen. You just need to be able to read them.
The best advice: try yourself! If you can read the screen, you get a 2 in 1 device.
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vma
Note replaced both my iPhone and iPad. Very happy with this, a single device to do all the stuff.
vma said:
The best advice: try yourself! If you can read the screen, you get a 2 in 1 device.
Regards,
vma
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+1
Webpage browsing awesome. Movies awesome. Email and messaging great!
My eyesight not so good but I can zoom in without needing my reading glasses.
It will never replace a 10" tablet but for portability I have never found anything as good - as brilliant - as the Note!
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I have the Apple iPad and the Samsung Galaxy Note and I think the SGN totally replaces the iPad, except for one thing:
If there is an app which you want and which is exclusive to the iPad, then you have no choice!
The form-factor is OK, in my opinion. The big advantage is that the iPad always stayed home (too big and valuable to carry around, along with my iPhone).
No I have the SGN and I HAVE to take it with me. This way I end up with a phone and a (small) tablet everywhere I go. That, in my opinion, is the major advantage.
Also, the iPad1 and iPad2 only have 1024x768 screen resolution, which means that the SGN can render more stuff on the screen. You just need to be able to read them.
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+1. Exactly my thoughts. My iPad lies gathering dust at home these days.
i dont know if it replaces a 10 inches tablet
for me all i can say is "WTS asus eeepad with keyboard".... pm me if you want to buy it in italy....ciao ciao eeepad
I've got a HP Touchpad and used it daily when I had my iPhone. Since getting the GNote, I've used it only a few times - as a video player in the back of my car, to see what ICS was like, and to get past particular mission on GTA 3 where the smaller screen on the Note (compared to 10 inch one on the tab) were causing dexterity issues!
Other than that its been GNote all the way and I've never been happier with a phablet.
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No, the Note does not replace my Ipad but it does replace my HTC View. It is still a pain to browse with the note. I find the note replaces a 7" but not a 10". 10 inch is nice for PDF tech books, textbooks and newspapers. Even watching a movie is much better. My girl friend loves "MY BIG 10 INCH" tablet. Sorry, had quote the song. I love the old Aerosmith stuff from the 70s.
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Is that song off toys in the attic?
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I dont think ive switched on my galaxy tab since i got my note
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Love my note, its amazing, favorite phone ever. But just sold my ipad 2 and upgraded to the 3 and I must say wowza on the screen. Between this and my note... It's screen bliss heaven.
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It hasn't replaced my windows 7 tablet for taking notes but it definitely has replaced my 7 inch tablet for games.

[Q] Why get a 7 inch tablet if you have a super phone??

OK at £160 the incoming nexus is a lot of hardware for the money. A real contender and should sell like hot cakes to both the nerdy and normal markets.
But why should I get one?? I have a Samsung Galaxy Nexus that, shy of the CPU, has the same spec! Can anyone think why I need both? ATM I got:
- Reading books,
- Watching Family Guy,
- Its new and sparkles with play with me
I've heard from a few sources that it's hard to figure out where a tablet fits into your world until you actually have one to use. I guess at that point it's counterproductive, but it's something to consider.
For me personally, I've held off getting a tablet for forever because I couldn't justify it. I'll probably pick one of these up just because it's such a bargain, and see where things go from there.
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I've heard from a few sources that it's hard to figure out where a tablet fits into your world until you actually have one to use. I guess at that point it's counterproductive, but it's something to consider.
For me personally, I've held off getting a tablet for forever because I couldn't justify it. I'll probably pick one of these up just because it's such a bargain, and see where things go from there.
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That's my current line of thinking, Im thinking that eBay "like new" will be very similar the play store price.
will save my eyes and battery on my phone big time.
Should have a great dev community and the price can't be beat.
Tablets are gold for traveling
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My Motorola Atrix has a 4" screen. Browsing the net is a huge pain. Also, the price.
A super tablet needs a super phone to tether to.
for your case it is not much of an upgrade from the note considering the not is a 5.3 inch screen however most phones are 4.3 or 4.7 so the bigger screeen is a lot more noticible
I have read that the nexus 7 has quad core cpu with 1gb of ram. and this is where it gets me....12 core gpu! i am gonna play soooo many games on this! but i will wait to get one.
I'd actually suggest that people with expensive flagship phones not get a 7" tablet because it will ruin you on smartphones. You'll have this nice 4.5"+ device that you'll only use for talk and text because the screen is suddenly too small to do anything on.
I have a One X, and an iPad 3 already. The only thing missing is something in the middle. Gotta fill the gap.
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I just got a new job that's giving me a new razr maxx to have so this will become my personal device.
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I have 4", 7", 10" android devices. 7" is my go to device around the house.
Have you tried a 7"? You won't know "why" until you hold one in your hand.
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I have 4", 7", 10" android devices. 7" is my go to device around the house.
Have you tried a 7"? You won't know "why" until you hold one in your hand.
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That's what I'm hoping for, I have my Note at 5.3" which is nice for most things, but still feels small for browsing. I have my HP Touchpad at 10" which is good for browsing, but too large to carry around everywhere. I ordered the Nexus 7 to fill the gap. Hopefully this won't spoil my other devices lol.
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I have 4", 7", 10" android devices. 7" is my go to device around the house.
Have you tried a 7"? You won't know "why" until you hold one in your hand.
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Yeah I had the Samsung Galaxy Tab 7.0 plus for about 4 hours. Loved the size, just hated the software that was on it. I returned it the same day I bought it in hopes that something better will come along in the 7" category. I'm really hoping this thing is going to be great. I have an iPad 3 and I love it, but I really want something a little more portable.
something else to drain my battery on before I waste my phone's battery.
Google should incorporate a cellular radio into the Nexus Tablet just like my Tab 7.7 does.
I could never go back to carrying two separate devices and even the Galaxy Note screen size was not cutting it for me.
I'm getting it in-part because it's going to have a large development community and I can get by with it being in a half-working state.
There's nothing worse than flashing a new ROM on your phone and then having to run before you can get it set up. You're downloading apps as you need them, adding accounts, and trying to organize your homescreen in the cab. It's not fun.
I plan on avoiding that all-too-familiar situation with my N7. I can hack it all I want and still have my One X in working condition.
For those of us who love breaking and fixing their devices but need a phone that always works, the N7 is really a no-brainer.
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I have my one x which is perfect at everything in any ways and has exact same specs apart from screen size and resolution and I will buy one of these mainly because its the easiest way to enter the tablet market, it will have a large dev community and hopefully just reduce the need of my one x a bit like web browsing while at home or YouTube videos
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I have a Galaxy S2 and I feel the screen is still slightly too small to properly enjoy watching a full movie etc.
Don't get me wrong, I wouldn't necessarily want a bigger screen than 4.3" on a phone, but I think this is where the tablet fits in nicely. Laptop for proper gaming, word processing etc. Phone for calls, facebook when I'm out and texting. Then the tablet for watching movies on a train/plane, browsing the internet at home and possibly playing the odd bit of GTA3 :victory:
Never like or bought any of 10 inch tablets, at that scale I've had Sony Vaio VPC-X11 (weights same as original iPad) and now have Vaio Z23. This 7 inch tab sit quite nicely between my Galaxy Nexus and the Z23.
I've tested (bought and sold after a few days) Galaxy Note so I know I do not want a phone any than Galaxy Nexus and there are times when I do not want to go get my Z23 that usually is downstairs in my HT room. I'm hoping Nexus 7 will take primary duty as my couch web/youtube device, if not I'll make it a new remote for my HT with iRule for Android

What tablet are you coming from?

Just curious to see what everyone is coming from.
I'm coming from a Galaxy Tab 10.1 wifi
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TF201 Prime with dead internal GPS out of box and shoddy Wifi/BT streaming performance.
I am coming from a B60 TF101, and fortunately managed to avoid most of the instability most users have had, because I got off of stock as soon as I got it, although it is definately less stable than other tablets I have used.
This will be my first tablet, actually
Wanted one for a while, didnt want to spend loads though
Jordanooo said:
This will be my first tablet, actually
Wanted one for a while, didnt want to spend loads though
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You won't be disappointed, best android tablet out there and for the price, why wouldn't you but, that was my reasoning.
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from ipad 2. never liked ios that much, but im sticking to iphone for now...
HP touchpad
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Galaxy Tab 10.1 Wifi 16gb
I sold it to a friend for $200 to get a Nexus 7
I had the Galaxy Tab 2 7" for about 2 months, It was a good little tab, but I absolutely hated the touch wiz interface and the fact that you could not stretch wallpapers to fit the entire screen, It was also laggy when browsing the home screens and it lacked power when running the hardcore games like nova 3. The nexus will be my first pure google device so I cant wait to see what android is like without sence/touchwize/moto.
iPad 2 and Acer Iconia A100. I still have the iPad and will use it from time to time but the iconia is now gone. I didn't mind the iconia but the viewing angles and battery life were downers for me. I also didn't find the brightness high enough.
Acer a500
I have a 10 inch acer a500 .. I love my Acer.. Not totally fond of the company with there slow updates and lack of communications. They have also spent more time to prevent development on the device that could have brought quicker updates with the wasted resources. . With all that i STILL LOVE IT FULL usb support sd card Full feature tablet with one draw back.. Will not fit in my purse and the a100 is ugly. So here i am. I think with a nexus device (thou hope ASUS DONT SCREW UP THIS DEVICE). Development will be strong. the size of the tablet i think is a very sweet spot . Whooweee will fit in my purse . did i forget to mention that.
I have a WD WIFI Hard drive. just hope it will work with this tab as well as it does with my acer. 256 gb but was expensive. I work at lowes home improvement I can leave it in my locker and have access to it even all over the store. on my Huawei cell phone.
HP Touchpad 32GB
I find it very sad to retire my webOS device. I always felt like webOS had huge potential... but the lack of software options has made it difficult to stick with. Also giving my 16GB HP Pre3 the boot.
Original Wi-Fi Xoom! :good:
This probably first main tablet... always tended to use my phone..
Just sold a cheap and cheerful chinese Ampe A10 (great little tablet surprisingly.. but build quality questionable) as me and other half have had Nexus 7 on preorder since 27th..
Other half always fancied the latest iPad, but we really couldnt justify cost with both having smart phones, two Pc's and a Mac in the house lol
The N7 offered great price and the many great reviews just sold us on it...
Galaxy Tab 10.1. I'm looking forward to a more portable tablet. I really did like the GT10.1, but it was a pain to lug around sometimes. Plus the lack of updates from Samsung was getting annoying. I'm hoping to get my N7 tomorrow and I'm going away on vacation on Thursday so I'm looking forward to trying it out.
+1 on this device replacing my Acer Iconia A-100 which has been my "daily" tablet for awhile now. Honestly it is a great 7" Tab and I have been running CM9 for months now with very few issues.
Other devices laying around that hardly ever get used (I prefer the 7" form factor):
Original Xoom (Ice Cream) .. Too Big
Original iPad (iOS 5) ... Still Too Big but manageable .. Not Android so pffff.
Viewsonic G-Tab (New in Box) ... LOL
Galaxy Tab GTP-1010 - (Gingerbread) ...Development is DEAD and HATE Sammy Devices
Nook Tablet (CM7) .... Just another toy. Hardware is lacking
galaxy tab 7+, good little tab but the lack of proper sources from Samsung is killing it. Although today I am having buyers remorse since they just got wifi working on CM9.
I came from a rooted CM7 Nook, and a number of android phones.
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galaxy tab 7+, good little tab but the lack of proper sources from Samsung is killing it. Although today I am having buyers remorse since they just got wifi working on CM9.
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I also had a Gtab 7+ 16gb wifi. Just got tired of the wait for updates on it. Was a good tablet other then that.
I had a Asus transformer pad tf300
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