OT: Android Tablet Thread

[jLp vAkEr0]

A little email to google and I've got a replacement on the way. When I get the new device I drop the old one in the mail and that's it. That is customer service.

DB,

What's the email address you contacted?

Can't find one on the Nexus 7 support site.

[dbdynsty25]

What's the email address you contacted?

Can't find one on the Nexus 7 support site.

Returns:

http://support.google.com/googleplay/bi ... es_returns

Replacements:

http://support.google.com/googleplay/bi ... page=ts.cs

[dbdynsty25]

Nexus 7 w/ HSPA+ cellular...if the iPad Mini can't cut it, this is the way to go. $299 for 32gb. WAY cheaper than the mini ($559 w/ cellular for the 32gb) and higher resolution. Interesting.

http://www.androidcentral.com/3g-hspa-n ... ounced-299

Google is taking their shot this morning. Wow.

[wco81]

The Nexus 10 sounds like very impressive hardware.

They need to get apps, to make better use of the space in the big screens and to support the high DPI.

[dbdynsty25]

The Nexus 10 sounds like very impressive hardware.

They need to get apps, to make better use of the space in the big screens and to support the high DPI.

I consider all 10" Android tablets worthless...they just can't even come close to competing with the iPad so there is no reason to get one. The 7" still has advantages over the iPad counterpart...specifically that ridiculous price gap. 260 bucks, that is just insane.

[wco81]

I use the browser a lot more on iPad than iPhone.

So I think if nothing else, this tablet would be a good choice for those who didn't have a bigger tablet already.

They also put in multiple user accounts so for households which only have one tablet, this would be a good way to go.

Yeah the Nexus 7 is a compelling product price-wise. It could do a lot for Android tablet app development.

[Rodster]

Pretty sweet prices for the N10 and the N7 with unlocked data is not bad either.

[FifaInspected]

Fellas.

What are some of your latest thoughts in regards to tablets? Is the nexus 7 still something that you would recommend? Are their new products that you'd give the nod to?

[dbdynsty25]

If Android based, Nexus 7 or Nexus 10 cannot be beat. That's just all there is to it. Just depends what size you want.

[wco81]

At this point, in a couple of months, they'll have new SOCs out, so Tegra 4 instead of the Tegra 3 in the Nexus 7 for instance.

[JackB1]

Hey guys. Haven't posted here in a while but I need some help. My HP touchpad Just suffered a cracked screen. I don't really want to spend hundred bucks to fix it but would rather get a more up-to-date and modern tablet. I am looking to spend around $300 for a new or refurbished 10 inch tablet What would you guys recommend? I saw a deal for a Toshiba Excite 16 GB on woot.com for $250 for a refurb. Is this a good deal?

[Rodster]

Jack if you want a kickass 10" tablet then spend $100 more and get the Nexus 10 $399.

https://play.google.com/store/devices/d ... &gclsrc=ds

The Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 10.1 is $349

http://www.amazon.com/Samsung-Galaxy-Ta ... tab+2+10.1

Forget the Motorola, that's old tech. Too much new stuff out there.

[JackB1]

Jack if you want a kickass 10" tablet then spend $100 more and get the Nexus 10 $399.

https://play.google.com/store/devices/d ... &gclsrc=ds

The Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 10.1 is $349

http://www.amazon.com/Samsung-Galaxy-Ta ... tab+2+10.1

Forget the Motorola, that's old tech. Too much new stuff out there.

What Motorola?? Anyway thanks for the info!

[Rodster]

My bad Jack, I had Motorola in the brain from reading about the Nexus X phone which is made by Motorola. Anyways my comment still stands. The Nexus 10 is the superior product.

[Naples39]

I don't know how committed you are to a 10" tablet, but the iPad mini (essentially 8") at $330 is worth considering.

I have an iPad 2 and a mini and I basically use my mini exclusively.

[JackB1]

I don't know how committed you are to a 10" tablet, but the iPad mini (essentially 8") at $330 is worth considering.

I have an iPad 2 and a mini and I basically use my mini exclusively.

I dont know about the mini. I had a 7" tablet previously and it just seemed
too small for web browsing.

[JackB1]

I am rethinking this and maybe I should consider a small laptop or a netbook?
I use my tablet 95% of the time at home on the couch or at work at my desk
and the thing I really dislike about the tablet is typing anything longer than a sentence
on the touchscreen. You really miss the real keyboard when you are typing a lot.
I post a lot to other forums and write emails and things and maybe I would be better
off with a small, slim laptop or netbook? I mostly use my tablet for browsing and email.

what do u guys think? What about a chromebook?

Edit: found some new IPad 2's on flea bay for $350. Maybe that may be the best bet if I want to stay around $300?

[Naples39]

The 8" mini with a 4:3 ratio will feel bigger for web browsing than 7" 16:9 tablet, though web browsing can still be a little cramped. How Apple sells it;
http://youtu.be/bgWKJPtec4w?t=10m05s

I also don't really see any type of laptop as a substitute for a tablet, but I guess if you're doing A LOT of typing it might be better for you.

[JackB1]

The 8" mini with a 4:3 ratio will feel bigger for web browsing than 7" 16:9 tablet, though web browsing can still be a little cramped. How Apple sells it;
http://youtu.be/bgWKJPtec4w?t=10m05s

I also don't really see any type of laptop as a substitute for a tablet, but I guess if you're doing A LOT of typing it might be better for you.

Wouldnt I be better of with a new Ipad2 10" for $350?

Edit: found a refurb Galaxy Tab 2 from newegg for $260? Should I go for that?

[Naples39]

I cannot comment on the galaxy tab 2. But as I said, I own an iPad 2 and an iPad mini, and I use the mini and 99% of the time.

Maybe you should go to a place like Best Buy, and get your hands on some different models?

[JackB1]

I cannot comment on the galaxy tab 2. But as I said, I own an iPad 2 and an iPad mini, and I use the mini and 99% of the time.

Maybe you should go to a place like Best Buy, and get your hands on some different models?

I have an idea. Since you're not using your iPad 2, sell it to me. What do you think?

[Naples39]

Hmmm, let me think about it.

[Murph]

Jack, I'll sell you my iPad 2. 64gigs. PM me.

[JackB1]

Jack, I'll sell you my iPad 2. 64gigs. PM me.

Just sent you a pm.

[JackB1]

OK so I am down to this......

My budget is $250-350 and I have narrowed it down to these choices:

-Google Nexus 7
-Refurb Ipad 2
-Refurb Galaxy Tab 2
-Refurb Acer Iconia A210

anyone try any of these 4? The Nexus 7 gets glowing reviews from everywhere. My only concern is the smaller screen size. I mostly use my tablet at home to surf and post to forums The Galaxy Tab2 gets medicre reviews and most sites believe it wasn't much of an upgrade from the original. And the Ipad2 we all know is a proven winner.