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I recently saw the article for the gtab 7 plus coming to tmobile on androidcentral. I was thinking if it would be a good idea to get rid of my gtab 10 for the 7 plus. I really miss the fact that with the old gtab I was able to take anywhere in my pocket. the 10 is a pain to carry around and plus it will be 3g so I will be able to pop my sim in and use data without having to tether. also the specs are very similar to the 10. does anyone else think its a good idea?
5.3" ... 7" ... 7"+ ... 7.7" ... 8.9" ... 10.1" ...
Help me to choose ...
Hmm no, thanks ... I am waiting ICS tablet
Yes I think it's better to wait for ICS or Windows 8 tablet.
make up your own mind dude.
No offense, but I just don't understand this type of thread. You're just inviting a flame war over which tab is "better" and honestly, you're the only one who can choose what's best for you.
just asking for an opinion i already have the gtan 10 just wondering if its a dumb move to sell it for the gtab 7 plus not trying to start a war over anything
Can't see any reason to get the Tab 7+ over the Tab 7.7 - the 7.7 has a far better screen, a faster CPU and is thinner and ever-so-slightly lighter.
Really can't see why Samsung bothered producing the 7+ at all.
thanks for the info the tab 7.7 is much better than 7 plus. now to see if it will fit in my pocket
Well, it's dimensions are very similar to the 7+ - it's about 1cm wider but it's a couple of mm thinner.
The original Tab was 190.1 x 120.5 x 12 mm
The Tab 7+ is 193.7 x 122.4 x 9.9 mm
And the Tab 7.7 is 196.7 x 133 x 7.9 mm
then it should fit. I like the 10 but its not very comfterable to carry around
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Can't see any reason to get the Tab 7+ over the Tab 7.7 - the 7.7 has a far better screen, a faster CPU and is thinner and ever-so-slightly lighter.
Really can't see why Samsung bothered producing the 7+ at all.
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Faster CPU, 64GB option, thinner, lighter, bigger battery, bigger better higher resolution display in nearly the same dimensions. I'm with you, I have no idea why Samsung even bothered with this one, virtually no advantage to the 7 Plus over the 7.7. I'm impatiently waiting for the 7.7's release date and price to be announced for the US, it will be my first tablet!
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Faster CPU, 64GB option, thinner, lighter, bigger battery, bigger better higher resolution display in nearly the same dimensions. I'm with you, I have no idea why Samsung even bothered with this one, virtually no advantage to the 7 Plus over the 7.7. I'm impatiently waiting for the 7.7's release date and price to be announced for the US, it will be my first tablet!
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I know this thread is a little old but at least for people searching let me add here that the galaxy tab 7 plus has one big advantage. It was unveiled to the public to have the exynos processor instead of the tegra 2. In other words its significantly faster and smoother with better gaming capabilities.
There's that and it is sold in the US. The 7.7 will not be sold in the US.
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I know this thread is a little old but at least for people searching let me add here that the galaxy tab 7 plus has one big advantage. It was unveiled to the public to have the exynos processor instead of the tegra 2.
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The Tab 7 Plus has a 1,2GHz Exynos SoC, the Tab 7.7 has a 1.4GHz Exynos SoC.
Still absolutely no reason to buy the Tab 7 Plus.
Even if its not sold in the us you can still buy it. Tabs are mainly used wifi only for the most
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The Tab 7 Plus has a 1,2GHz Exynos SoC, the Tab 7.7 has a 1.4GHz Exynos SoC.
Still absolutely no reason to buy the Tab 7 Plus.
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Totally disagree. Waiting for a device that is not even scheduled for a release and 0.2 GHz faster makes no sense. SAMOLED would be maybe a reason but who knows if the first generation of larger SAMOLED is really what i want.
I prefered the GSII over the upcoming Nexus Prime because I am sick of being the guinea pig for Samsung and Google. The Nexus S was crap upon relase so I don't want to try neither a first generation Tablet with SAMOLED nor a ICS device that is buggy.
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The Tab 7 Plus has a 1,2GHz Exynos SoC, the Tab 7.7 has a 1.4GHz Exynos SoC.
Still absolutely no reason to buy the Tab 7 Plus.
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Oh, my mistake, there is a kernel on the plus forums that will bring the plus up to 1.4Ghz
also, did anyone mention that the galaxy tab plus is .7 inches smaller?
I think this is a 10.1 forum neither a 7.7 nor a 7+ forum.
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Samsung SGS III...
So how many who said they cannot go smaller will do just that to get the SGS III?
I think it will be interesting to see if I will after enjoying this "phoneblet"
If the screen size of the G3 is around 4.7 inch or larger I will seriously consider it the purchase/upgrade. Anything below this size is to small for me.
I agree its a problem. any normal size screen is titchy! it wouls however be a real silema if apple released a 4.7" iphone 5!
Good thing hoqwver the note still has decent resale values. . The htc one x looks nice but note with ics will be better!
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I agree its a problem. any normal size screen is titchy! it wouls however be a real silema if apple released a 4.7" iphone 5!
Good thing hoqwver the note still has decent resale values. . The htc one x looks nice but note with ics will be better!
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The SGS III has it all over the HTC.
http://www.knowyourmobile.com/comparisons/1293339/htc_one_x_vs_samsung_galaxy_s_iii_rumours.html
I don't see Apple in the picture for me at all. LOL...Too much Cuperton control. I would miss a lot more than the screen would make up for.
Smaller screen, no improvment in resolution/qualityt, no S-pen, a useless quadcore that only 1% of the games (gameloft ones) will use. 12Mpx camera that i dont need cause i already have a real camera (and a phone camera will never match a real one), nothing here can use NFC (in france).
Conclusion, i'm fine with my note.
It's not going to cast a shadow on the pure functionality of the g note.
Won't even be considering trading
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Maybe note 2 or 3 ill upgrade
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4.7" on a buttonless phone is pretty much 4.3" for all practical purposes.
The Note is the only phone that's 5.3" WITH capacitive buttons.
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4.7" on a buttonless phone is pretty much 4.3" for all practical purposes.
The Note is the only phone that's 5.3" WITH capacitive buttons.
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Which makes me love my Note even more.
CAPACITIVE BUTTONS FTWWWWWWWWWWWWW!
Unless its a huge upgrade and not just quad core, i can comfortably say, i will not upgrade until the note 2.
Mind you I was switching phones monthly before November.
I plan on getting the SGSIII just because!!! I had the SGS (sold), SGSII (still have) and Ive had a Nexus S (sold) and a Galaxy Nexus (still have) AND I have a Note and a GTAB 10.1...
I am SUCH a mobile nerd that I could'nt live without the SGSIII even if I just look at it and play around with it instead of using it as me primary device...
Seriously... I NEED HELP!!! LOL!!!
Im all about the SAMDROID!!!
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4.7" on a buttonless phone is pretty much 4.3" for all practical purposes.
The Note is the only phone that's 5.3" WITH capacitive buttons.
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Thats exactly the point! I noticed it as i went to a mobile store and played a bit with the nexus. For me, the working screen space on 4.7 " was significant smaller than on my Note. Before the SGN, i had an Dell Streak. Due to Dell used Monkeys to write the touchscreen driver and no devs wanted to hassle with the driver, the development stoped at Gingerbread at Beta. Streak has an 5 " Screen. I cant go on smaller size.
Actually my Note is running on 1,2 Ghz (ICS). My Device is speedy and functional. i cant imagine, that Quadcore would boost the daily phone or text experience that much. Games woud run quick as hell, hands down. but for my purposes, Note ist the best Device i ever owned and won´t get back on smaller screen.
No...
No I won't. I need to spend my money on other things and I love my Note too much already. :3
If a Note 2 comes out, defs !
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Samsung SGS III...
So how many who said they cannot go smaller will do just that to get the SGS III?
I think it will be interesting to see if I will after enjoying this "phoneblet"
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Does it have a 5.3" screen or larger?
Otherwise, I can't see the dilemma..
The SGS III sounds nice but ill wait unil the note 2 get here ;-)
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I plan on getting the SGSIII just because!!! I had the SGS (sold), SGSII (still have) and Ive had a Nexus S (sold) and a Galaxy Nexus (still have) AND I have a Note and a GTAB 10.1...
I am SUCH a mobile nerd that I could'nt live without the SGSIII even if I just look at it and play around with it instead of using it as me primary device...
Seriously... I NEED HELP!!! LOL!!!
Im all about the SAMDROID!!!
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Nice! Wish I had that kind of money. I've owned almost every flag ship android device the past two years, but I always traded an had one at the time. Wish I could have them all still but the note is the best one so far. And I doubt that I am going to trade it for the GSIII. I love the screen size. We'll see when the SIII comes out. The One X also kinda turn me on.
I am not a frequent phone changer, had a n73 before note and won't be changing phone a couple of years. Hopefully there'll be more devices in the 5-6 inc range by then.
I'm not getting anymore Samsung devices after this because of one reason.
SOFTWARE BUTTONS.
waste my precious space yah.
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I'm not getting anymore Samsung devices after this because of one reason.
SOFTWARE BUTTONS.
waste my precious space yah.
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I also disliked the software buttons on my galaxy nexus. I am a big fan of the home button on the note though. Very nice.
I am not considering the Galaxy S III at all and the reason for that is the Note's abilities. The screen is perfectly sized and it supports the S-Pen, something that enhances the usability.
On the other hand, the S III is interesting since it will be an "early preview" of what Note II will offer since it is highly probable that the next Note will be based heavily on it.
Therefore, it will be possible to get an early impression of what the next Note will be.
Now with the 5.3" screen - going smaller is extremely hard. My old HD2 feels tiny in comparison.
Samsung just announced that the galaxy note has now sold 7 million and counting.......
I think note 2 is destiny - the only question now is where.
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Galaxy Note is a big hit for samsung....
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Wow, with the note being such a success I wonder if in the further all phones will be 5.3 inches and future 'tablet/phone' hybrid devices will be 7 inches?
Even now some people say I'm ridiculous carrying such a big phone but I see this 'big' phone being looked at as 'too small' in a few years??? Though I don't think they will make phones with screens bigger than 7 inches considering 7 inches is already a 'mini' tablet's size.
Either ways I also hope they don't release a Note 2 so soon, just bought my note in February, would hate for it to be 'old' or 'outdated' in less than a year, I feel like past mid 2013 would be the perfect time or maybe end of 2013 in December.
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That's actually very interesting because they pumped a lot od money to manufacture and promote Galaxy Note which was - let's be honest - an experimental device. With 7 millions sold - and people getting excited about it everyday and buying more and more - i guess Note 2 is a matter of time.
But i have to agree - not yet. It's still too early to release Note 2.
The note is an amazing device, everyone that sees mine loves it even if it is a bit big for some. I normally get itchy feet around the six month mark of having a phone, thinking I want a new one, but haven't thought about getting a new phone at all. Its amazing how badly the dell streak did compared to the note. Probably because of dells lack of advertising, but also I guess all the right things just came together with the note and has captured peoples imagination, the hd amoled screen, the s-pen the dual core great camera, great gps it just does everything well. Never had a phone I enjoy using so much!!
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Wow, with the note being such a success I wonder if in the further all phones will be 5.3 inches and future 'tablet/phone' hybrid devices will be 7 inches?
Even now some people say I'm ridiculous carrying such a big phone but I see this 'big' phone being looked at as 'too small' in a few years??? Though I don't think they will make phones with screens bigger than 7 inches considering 7 inches is already a 'mini' tablet's size.
Either ways I also hope they don't release a Note 2 so soon, just bought my note in February, would hate for it to be 'old' or 'outdated' in less than a year, I feel like past mid 2013 would be the perfect time or maybe end of 2013 in December.
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I'm sort of doubting that 7" will become a phone standard. The Note is already approaching the upper limit of what many people can reasonably hold and fit in normal pockets. I wouldn't be surprised to see some tablets come with a mic and speaker to be used as a phone though.
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Wow, with the note being such a success I wonder if in the further all phones will be 5.3 inches and future 'tablet/phone' hybrid devices will be 7 inches?
Even now some people say I'm ridiculous carrying such a big phone but I see this 'big' phone being looked at as 'too small' in a few years??? Though I don't think they will make phones with screens bigger than 7 inches considering 7 inches is already a 'mini' tablet's size.
Either ways I also hope they don't release a Note 2 so soon, just bought my note in February, would hate for it to be 'old' or 'outdated' in less than a year, I feel like past mid 2013 would be the perfect time or maybe end of 2013 in December.
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I tried to carry Galaxy Tab 7.7 (it support normal phone, I can call and sms), it was too big for me. Ideal is 5.0 - 6.3.
6 inches would be an ideal replacement for a tablet and phone to me. Galaxy Note 5.3 sometimes feels small for internet or drawing.
Yeah I hope note 2 has a bigger screen. 6 would be good
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I'm sort of doubting that 7" will become a phone standard. The Note is already approaching the upper limit of what many people can reasonably hold and fit in normal pockets. I wouldn't be surprised to see some tablets come with a mic and speaker to be used as a phone though.
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Yea now thinking about it again I doubt 7 inch phones but 6.5 inch is still possible. Only one thing that gets in the way, when we use the note to talk...... now with the note even though some people are like its so wired, I think its just fine as its just right from my ears down to my mouth, the length of the phone is exactly right and its not too wide that to covers the entire of my face on the side, so bigger screen mean its going to be longer/wider, I can't say it will look wierd until I see it being used but this is definetly a concern.
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No matter what, the Note 2 has to be pocketable.
That totally rules out 7".
I could maybe see 5.8, if they somehow find a way to make bezelless phones. Which completely hasn't happened yet. I already can't really tie my shoes when it's in the front pocket of a couple of my pants. It's pretty close to borderline for me.
- Frank
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I tried to carry Galaxy Tab 7.7 (it support normal phone, I can call and sms), it was too big for me. Ideal is 5.0 - 6.3.
6 inches would be an ideal replacement for a tablet and phone to me. Galaxy Note 5.3 sometimes feels small for internet or drawing.
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5.3 feels small?? Are you kidding me??
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5.3 feels small?? Are you kidding me??
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Ha. Agreed.
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I think we should be reasonable here.
I think if anyone who wants Note 2 to be bigger than 5.8" should really consider getting a tablet and phone separately.
I wouldnt mind a 5.8" personally but anything bigger will be really hard to use as a phone.
Also I really want a 16:10 ratio screen res like the current Note.
Perhaps 1920x1200
Im all about bigger screens but anything bigger than the Note would be simply too big for me. Still im pretty sure they could manage to give us 5,5" screen without increasing the device's dimensions. That would be nice.
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5.3 feels small?? Are you kidding me??
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5.3 isn't small, but when you use a tablet like the iPad to browse than switch to the Note it does seem small, same thing with browsing on a note than switching to other phones, it does seem small but over all 5.3 isn't small.
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Im all about bigger screens but anything bigger than the Note would be simply too big for me. Still im pretty sure they could manage to give us 5,5" screen without increasing the device's dimensions. That would be nice.
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OK maybe if the cut off the buttons and just have one small (but big enough for the average thumb size) home button and removed the Samsung logo ontop of the phone and made the screen wider removing the little space on the sides, it could happen, also hope that in future Notes, speakers are on the bottom or sides of the phone and not the back rely dumb to have it there
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Very nice 7,000,000 SGN! Sure SGN II on the drawing table already
Galaxy Note is a runaway success for Samsung. It will allowed it to sold more devices this year unless we see interesting design for Apple iPhone 5.
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Good going Samsung !
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I want a Nexus Note with Quadcore..!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Hello I'm intrigued by the S Pen, I'm just wondering if those of you with the 10" tablet are able to comfortably draw and sketch on it? I don't really want to have to wait until Q2 for the Note 8. I do like the smaller form factor though. I had an iPad for a while and sold it because it was too heavy and bulky. I had a Nexus 7 and liked it much better. I just want to get the input from you owners. Does the note 10.1 feel heavy and bulky to you? I'm trying to figure out if the 8.0 would have enough room to draw on, I think it would though. I messed around with the 10 today at BB today and was surprised how nice the software was and how accurate the pen was. What should I do? Thanks.
It feels fine to me but I'm a big guy with big hands I had 7" tablets before and if drawing is what u going to do get the 10.1
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Thanks. Im a big guy too, just withh average sized hands haha. I just wish Samsung would release a price on the 8.0 because that is a factor considering I have another tablet I've paid for. The problem I used to have with my iPad is my arms and neck would start hurting after a while, but I was attempting to play a lot of games on it, I think drawing on a table wit the note 10 would be much easier.
After using my note 10.1, my galaxy tab 2 7.0 seems absolutely puny now. I tried drawing on my note 2, and it's a touch too small. I would say go with the note 10. It's a little more useful, and you have a n7 for portability.
Yeah I feel the same way use to use my gf nexus 7 and think wow th his is big by comparison to my gs3 note with my note I feel like I can use the n7 as a phone by comparison to my note 10.1. Its a bit big at first but you will get use to it, it comes down to personal preference really what feels good in your hands
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I think the Galaxy Note 10.1 is too small sometimes (when I multiwindow, for instance) so I'd imagine the 8 would have that feeling amplified..
The price from what I read was 199 but don't hold me to it
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Thanks for the input. I'm trying to wait and see about the note 8. 0 but idk. I heard the note 8 has a TFT display which typically doesn't have good viewing angles,but thats hinting at it being more of a budget tablet. So I'm not sure. I can get a note 10.1 off ebay for under $400 so price isn't a big deal I guess.
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Thanks for the input. I'm trying to wait and see about the note 8. 0 but idk. I heard the note 8 has a TFT display which typically doesn't have good viewing angles,but thats hinting at it being more of a budget tablet. So I'm not sure. I can get a note 10.1 off ebay for under $400 so price isn't a big deal I guess.
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I had the tab 7.7 and LOVED it...why they dropped amoled on the 8 is a mystery to me, and very disappointing. Im 6'3" and 165 lbs. My hands are plenty big, and I STILL fin myself having to move them while holding the 10.1 in both hands....if I DIDNT use it for drawing, id get a smaller tablet.
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I had the tab 7.7 and LOVED it...why they dropped amoled on the 8 is a mystery to me, and very disappointing. Im 6'3" and 165 lbs. My hands are plenty big, and I STILL fin myself having to move them while holding the 10.1 in both hands....if I DIDNT use it for drawing, id get a smaller tablet.
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Problem with high def screens and amoled is power consumption. Lots more pixels to power up seems to be more efficient to use tft at that point in size.
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aletheus said:
I had the tab 7.7 and LOVED it...why they dropped amoled on the 8 is a mystery to me, and very disappointing. Im 6'3" and 165 lbs. My hands are plenty big, and I STILL fin myself having to move them while holding the 10.1 in both hands....if I DIDNT use it for drawing, id get a smaller tablet.
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Thanks, your comment really reminds me Why I don't like 10inch tablets. I remember the iPad 4 I had was absolutely beautiful screen and had excellent performance, but that wasn't enough to make me keep it. It was very tiring using it more than a few minutes at a time. I've seen some of the amazing drawings people have created on the Gnote 2, so I don't think 8 inches would be too small at all because I'm typically a small drawer anyway. I am going to wait it out I guess, and at least hear the pricing for the Gnote8, couldn't be too long hopefully.
Also when I said it has a TFT LCD, I was thinking TN display which is horrible so that not a big concern at all. If its around $300 I will be getting the note 8.0
Get the samsung ativ smart pc, its 11.6" with s-pen, dockable keyboard like transformer and windows RT or windows 8 depending on how much you pay.
Otherwise, the 10.1 is a good size for drawing, havent tried the 8 yet.honestly for me,sometimes the 10.1 is a little small taking notes in class. But it may not be the case for everyone
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Couple things to keep in mind when comparing the two:
1) Though both have the same resolution, the screen will be significantly sharper on the Note 8.0 due to an increase in PPI of about 40.
2) This means crisper webfonts which was always the big knock on the Note 10.1 - web text has the jaggies.
3) There is a significant difference in writing space on an 8 vs a 7 in screen. I've owned 7 inch tablets and the iPad Mini (7.9) seems MUCH larger.
4) In a pinch you can slip an 8 inch tablet into a front pants pocket. With the Note 10.1 you are committed to carrying it.
5) Timing. The closer we get to release of the Note 8.0, especially if the price of the wifi version comes in under $350, demand for the Note 10.1 is going to plummet. We have already seen Bestbuy cut their price by $50. Expect that to go lower. If you can wait you may be able to pick up a Note 10.1 for $399 brand new. Also Craigslist and eBay will be full of Note 10.1 owners selling their almost new tablets at big discounts to buy a Note 8.0.
6) While the Note 10.1 has been a sort of meh seller, I expect the Note 8.0 to be wildly popular (unless they price it too high). Also the higher ppi will be a big deal. That means more Dev support. Good thing.
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Couple things to keep in mind when comparing the two:
1) Though both have the same resolution, the screen will be significantly sharper on the Note 8.0 due to an increase in PPI of about 40.
2) This means crisper webfonts which was always the big knock on the Note 10.1 - web text has the jaggies.
3) There is a significant difference in writing space on an 8 vs a 7 in screen. I've owned 7 inch tablets and the iPad Mini (7.9) seems MUCH larger.
4) In a pinch you can slip an 8 inch tablet into a front pants pocket. With the Note 10.1 you are committed to carrying it.
5) Timing. The closer we get to release of the Note 8.0, especially if the price of the wifi version comes in under $350, demand for the Note 10.1 is going to plummet. We have already seen Bestbuy cut their price by $50. Expect that to go lower. If you can wait you may be able to pick up a Note 10.1 for $399 brand new. Also Craigslist and eBay will be full of Note 10.1 owners selling their almost new tablets at big discounts to buy a Note 8.0.
6) While the Note 10.1 has been a sort of meh seller, I expect the Note 8.0 to be wildly popular (unless they price it too high). Also the higher ppi will be a big deal. That means more Dev support. Good thing.
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Thanks, I agree with everything you said. I forgot the poi is only 149 on the Gnote10.1. I don't want fuzzy text! I also keep thinking back to my previous 10" tablets and they were not pleasant experiences. I didn't mention this before but I have an iPad mini as well, and its absolutely brilliant when it comes to picking it up and just doing anything you want. I'm going to wait for the note 8.0 and possibly preorder if Samsung does that not sure?
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Thanks, I agree with everything you said. I forgot the poi is only 149 on the Gnote10.1. I don't want fuzzy text! I also keep thinking back to my previous 10" tablets and they were not pleasant experiences. I didn't mention this before but I have an iPad mini as well, and its absolutely brilliant when it comes to picking it up and just doing anything you want. I'm going to wait for the note 8.0 and possibly preorder if Samsung does that not sure?
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I think you could make the argument that one reason Samsung has not yet announced pricing for the Note 8.0 is that the wifi version will be $299 and they don't want to utterly destroy Note 10.1 sales between now and the day they release. Just for reference the Note 8.0 will be about as wide as the Note 2 is in landscape. So, if you have ever tried writing on the Note 2 in landscape you will know it is plenty wide.
Note 8.0. Thinner, lighter, more transportable, crisper screen yet still wide enough to write on in portrait. The perfect device IMHO. Only problem will be actually getting one. We'll be lucky to see a USA release before June. Europe always gets Samsung stuff first and they won't get theirs until 2nd quarter.
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I think you could make the argument that one reason Samsung has not yet announced pricing for the Note 8.0 is that the wifi version will be $299 and they don't want to utterly destroy Note 10.1 sales between now and the day they release. Just for reference the Note 8.0 will be about as wide as the Note 2 is in landscape. So, if you have ever tried writing on the Note 2 in landscape you will know it is plenty wide.
Note 8.0. Thinner, lighter, more transportable, crisper screen yet still wide enough to write on in portrait. The perfect device IMHO. Only problem will be actually getting one. We'll be lucky to see a USA release before June. Europe always gets Samsung stuff first and they won't get theirs until 2nd quarter.
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You're probably right about the pricing! Thats the only legitimate reason why I see they'd not release price.
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I went to best buy to get the Nexus 7 2 and got the iPad mini instead.
After looking at the narrow Nexus 7 it felt like a big phone, didn't like it. I love android, had all the top phones and tablets. Decided to keep the galaxy s4, and for the tablet none of the tablets are any good for android. I feel like the iPad mini has the best size screen even with the low resolution it looks more cleaner and more space on the screen. Android tablets are still can't fide the real comfortable size. Galaxy Tab 3 8 is the best size I wish Nexus was made by samsung . like a Nexus 8.
Android is the best so I might return the iPad mini and get a tab 3 8 inch.
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I went to best buy to get the Nexus 7 2 and got the iPad mini instead.
After looking at the narrow Nexus 7 it felt like a big phone, didn't like it. I love android, had all the top phones and tablets. Decided to keep the galaxy s4, and for the tablet none of the tablets are any good for android. I feel like the iPad mini has the best size screen even with the low resolution it looks more cleaner and more space on the screen. Android tablets are still can't fide the real comfortable size. Galaxy Tab 3 8 is the best size I wish Nexus was made by samsung . like a Nexus 8.
Android is the best so I might return the iPad mini and get a tab 3 8 inch.
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I have been struggling with the narrower screen myself. My mini is idea screen size and weight. Google has everything else beat except the narrow screen. It really is like a big phone. I will certainly sell this N7 if a mini retina comes out.
samomamo said:
I went to best buy to get the Nexus 7 2 and got the iPad mini instead.
After looking at the narrow Nexus 7 it felt like a big phone, didn't like it. I love android, had all the top phones and tablets. Decided to keep the galaxy s4, and for the tablet none of the tablets are any good for android. I feel like the iPad mini has the best size screen even with the low resolution it looks more cleaner and more space on the screen. Android tablets are still can't fide the real comfortable size. Galaxy Tab 3 8 is the best size I wish Nexus was made by samsung . like a Nexus 8.
Android is the best so I might return the iPad mini and get a tab 3 8 inch.
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great story.
enjoy that god awful display on that tablet.
"none of the tablets are any good for android."
lol okay, that's why the Nexus 7 and New Nexus 7 were such big sellers, right? lol. these whiny threads are getting ridiculous; time for a cleanup.
Its narrow for many reasons.
Easier to hold in one hand, lack of availability of high resolution screen at 8 inch, and battery consumption.
Sorry you got the mini instead but you should've spent more for the iPad 4 instead because the mini is more of a compromise than the new Nexus 7. I personally can't stand using iPad mini due to the screen resolution. I love the 8 inch size but still prefer 1280x800 7 inch, and the new Nexus has 1920x1200 which also has absolutely stunning accurate colors.
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openwheelracing said:
Its narrow for many reasons.
Easier to hold in one hand, lack of availability of high resolution screen at 8 inch, and battery consumption.
Sorry you got the mini instead but you should've spent more for the iPad 4 instead because the mini is more of a compromise than the new Nexus 7
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Just got the mini to try because the screen size was better.
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I wish there was a Nexus 8
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Yea I hate being able to hold my devices in my grips. If I'm not forced to hold it with 2 hands, I don't want it.
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I sort of get what you mean with iPad mini feeling cleaner, the wider screen does look really nice, even with the crap resolution
Although I still hate iPads.
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samomamo said:
Just got the mini to try because the screen size was better.
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Lower resolution, slower processor, less RAM, and ****tier GPU.
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samomamo said:
I wish there was a Nexus 8
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Galaxy note 3 8.1 maybe what you are looking for... When it hits
I tried to care about your purchase. I really did. But right when the care was about to blossom, it died inside me like my soul.
GTFO of here with your Apple talk....
Let's hijack this thread to be, "How I'm going to spend the extra $70 in my pocket."
I'll start:
With the $70 bucks I saved buying a Nexus 7 instead of an i*ad mini, I'm going to buy a case, a wireless charging station, and a USB OTG cable.
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I wish there was a good 4:3 tablet for Android. It really makes the screen feel much roomier
I myself wish the N7 was a N8, but 16:10 is a perfect balance between text reading and widescreen multimedia, and you're doing a lot of the latter.
I like the narrow shape of the Nexus 7 because it actually fits in the pocket much better than the old one. Ipad mini will not fit in any of my pockets. But I can understand in getting a iPad mini but not this one; wait until they do something with the screen. The mini is old and out gunned by this Nexus and it's a full $100 cheaper when comparing list cost. Even if both were the same price the new Nexus is still the clear winner. There is no competition for the Nexus 7 FHD at the moment. Just stating the facts.
Android tends to have screens that come in 16:9 aspect ratio (or similar size) and iPads use a 4:3 aspect ratio.
Each has their plus and minus. Most prefer watching video on a 19:9 display and internet surfing on iPad type display. Watching video on a 4:3 display bothers me more than surfing on a 16:9 display. I also like the "narrowness" of the new Nexus 7, as it make it easy to hold one handed and adds to portability.
To each their own, as long as you happy... all is good.
As far as non of the Tablets being any good for Android, I and many others would disagree. But it's you opinion, and your entitled to it, but it is just that... an opinion.
I have to say, and don't take this the wrong way. I'm not really sure why you felt the need to make such a post, that really does nothing but clutter the forum. I sometimes have to restrain myself from posting things, because I decide it's just not worth posting and does not contribute to the community.
i don't get how any of you can sit here and claim the screen on the ipad mini is better because it's 1 inch bigger, dstepite it's HORRIBLE, pixelated resolution.
if a screen has crap resolution, it doesn't matter how big it is; it's awful to look at, and it's not a good screen. the ipad mini screen technology is years old, yet STILL more expensive than a nexus 7 which is current tech. i'm sorry, but i'd rather look at an inch smaller screen with a much higher resolution than an ipad mini where you can literally see every single pixel because it's just an awful screen.
Nexus 7 screen is beautiful but too narrow. I'll just give the iPad to my kid and get me a Galaxy tab 3 8inch. Hate the iOS.
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Seems like people will never stop complaining hehe.
2012: Damn the bezel is too huge, they need to narrow it
2013: The bezel is too narrow, I can't do my stuff on it anymore...
I feel you on the size I would kill for a nexus 8 but you just paid more for an 8 inch iPad 2 like 100 dollars more and the new one will be out in September. I love the design and performance of nexus 7 its faster than my gf iPad 4
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jayochs said:
i don't get how any of you can sit here and claim the screen on the ipad mini is better because it's 1 inch bigger, dstepite it's HORRIBLE, pixelated resolution.
if a screen has crap resolution, it doesn't matter how big it is; it's awful to look at, and it's not a good screen. the ipad mini screen technology is years old, yet STILL more expensive than a nexus 7 which is current tech. i'm sorry, but i'd rather look at an inch smaller screen with a much higher resolution than an ipad mini where you can literally see every single pixel because it's just an awful screen.
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Yeah I don't think some of them have used an iPad mini for a day the screen sucks
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