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Asus Transformer TF300 or Nexus 7

I need peoples opinion shld i get the Asus Transformer TF300 or the Nexus 7 Tablet.. Trying to choose but dont know what to get.. Wld love to hear what people think of the 2 thanks..
P.s. If in the wrong section im sorry let me know where to post so i can place it to the right section.. Thanks..
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it depends what exactly you want from a tablet,
do you plan on using it on the move a lot?
would you use a physical keyboard?
how much information do you want to store on it?
What ports do you need (HDMI, USB host mode, micro sd)?
the nexus is much smaller and more portable so if you plan on using it out and about it might be better, but if you want to plug in a usb stick or micro sd card, plug the tablet in to a TV or want to store more than a couple of movies on it the tf300 might work out better. Personally i'm tempted by a nexus to take on my journey to work with me and keep my tf300 at home for general use around the home
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everett_psycho said:
it depends what exactly you want from a tablet,
do you plan on using it on the move a lot?
would you use a physical keyboard?
how much information do you want to store on it?
What ports do you need (HDMI, USB host mode, micro sd)?
the nexus is much smaller and more portable so if you plan on using it out and about it might be better, but if you want to plug in a usb stick or micro sd card, plug the tablet in to a TV or want to store more than a couple of movies on it the tf300 might work out better. Personally i'm tempted by a nexus to take on my journey to work with me and keep my tf300 at home for general use around the home
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Well i want it for everyday use.. I feel the nexus 7 will be better on the move then the tf300 but i do like the 10inch im a graphic designer so thats why i was thinking of the tf300.. The keyboard i probably won't buy.. I'll mostly going to use the tablet for designing n photography n to watch movies for my newborn.. Its a big decision.. Now is the tf300 root friendly? I gotta see what I'm going to decide.. Ill see other peoples take on it.. Thanks for ur feed back..
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I just got my TF300T on Saturday after deciding between it and the Nexus 7. It was super easy to put Cyanogenmod on (ASUS has a bootloader unlocking tool right on their site).
I like it a lot, I'm happy I went with it, I picked it mainly because of the bigger screen, I'm going to be using it for University, so I figured it'd be a lot easier to type on.
I'd say the main deciding factor between the 2 would be screen size (which would be a personal choice). Also price is a factor, the Nexus 7 is half as much.

If you're anything like the graphic designers I work with I think you'll be at home with the tf300, the extra screen estate would be useful over the nexus and the extra ports would be useful options, not to mention the size some files reach doing that sort of thing 16gb might not last that long. The keyboard is useful but I seem to use mine more as a top up charger than keyboard
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I was between the tf300 and nexus 7 I still have my pre order actually. But after looking at things IMO the nexus just lacks to many things. It's pretty cool but you can see what I picked in the end lol.
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What about the rumored Nexus 10?

Both are great for their own reasons. Im getting both. I already have a white tf300, I preordered a 16gb Nexus 7, and am selling my Galaxy Tab 7.7 to my mother in law.

I was thinking of a nexus 7, but the lack of expandable storage was a huge turn off.
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For sure
Before i bought my TF300T i searced the market and the websites a lot.
I saw that it hasn't he best screen or the faster gpu but the things that made me buy it was, price,32gb,and of course the super duper speed recharge time. only 2:15 hours for a full charge.

I was on the fence between the N7 and the TF300 as well. I eventually decided to go with the TF300 for a few reasons, heres why;
16GB N7 with shipping and case came out to $285, for $115 more I get
Double the capacity with a 32GB TF300
mHDMI Out
mSDCard Port
32GB mSD Card, totaling 64GB on TF300
Mako Case
an additional 3" of screen real-estate
Slightly better battery
Optional Keyboard Dock
Those things, imo, were too good to pass up for the price. Yes, the N7 is still a great device, but I dont think it is geared towards anyone who would frequent these forums as it just leaves out too many things.

everett_psycho said:
If you're anything like the graphic designers I work with I think you'll be at home with the tf300, the extra screen estate would be useful over the nexus and the extra ports would be useful options, not to mention the size some files reach doing that sort of thing 16gb might not last that long. The keyboard is useful but I seem to use mine more as a top up charger than keyboard
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Yea im thinking the same thing.. I'm actually thinking of waiting to see if the nexus 10 will come out.. Hopefully they mention it soon..
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Gen00 said:
Yea im thinking the same thing.. I'm actually thinking of waiting to see if the nexus 10 will come out.. Hopefully they mention it soon..
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I too, want to see if they will announce a Nexus 7 10" however I cant keep waiting for something since I'll never have a tablet, lol, and I need one for work.
I predict they will announce a N7 10" that is just like the 7" without SDcard or HDMI and people will say "ok, well im waiting to see if they make a Nexus 2 tablet with sdcard and hdmi" lol.

I may get the nexus 7 just because of the price.
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if you don't need a tablet now. i would wait until fall and get the nexus 10"...that should be a 10" model with jelly bean and a rumored $299 price tag. should be awesome.

quadrant test on both
So i got a weird question then, if the Asus transformer has a Tegra 3 quad and so does the Nexus 7,same chip, Nexus has a better gpu then the Transformer i believe, so why does the quadrant test so much higher on the Asus transformer then the Nexus 7, Nexus 7 having a smaller screen size should make it better on the quadrant right?

I bought the Google I/O model N7 8gb from a guy on craigslist for $250 New and played with it for a day, listed it on eBay and it sold for $425 to help fund the consumer model 16gb. It really is a small compact speed demon but relying on Wi-Fi and the cloud for storage has pushed me to find a good deal on the TF300T 32gb with expandable memory. I loved the size but the lack of storage killed it for me. Knowing me I'll pickup the 300, sell or trade it for another N7 later on. Who knows?! Lol
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Nexus 7 owner thinking about getting infinity pad

Hi guys I have a nexus 7 got it on release . It is my first ever tablet I love it but I find myself using my gnex more than it .I feel like it is an over sized gnex rather than a true tablet . I recently sold my dell xps 15 z and I really need something I can use to do word documents check email tweet a bit Skype my girl friend etc ..I was wondering if selling my nexus 7 to get an infinity pad is a good idea?
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I was deciding between the Nexus 7 and the Transformer Infinity for my first tablet purchase. The iPad was out because of the closed ecosystem, and I have already paid for android apps on my phone that will scale up well once installed on the tablet. The Nexus 7 was almost a no brainer for me, it has a great price, quad-core processor, amazing screen and great software support from Google except for the lack of
1. MicroSD expandability (gameloft games on average take up at least 2 gigs of internal memory)
2. HDMI-out (with apps like Netflix, Hulu plus, and HBO go not to mention flash support, being able to output that to a TV screen is a huge plus)
For about twice as much as the Nexus 7, the Infinity offers a higher resolution screen that's also brighter powered by a top of the line quad core processor. It also includes a microSD slot, 8 mp camera, microHDMI out and the ability to expand via a mobile docking station that adds additional battery life, full sized USB OTG support and a SD slot. I have to say that all the additional features are worth the extra premium. I don't have to worry about storage space and the tablet functions much like a laptop replacement for me. If you're on the fence between the two, I'd say go for the Infinity.

Thanks dude yeah I have the nexus 7 now ...idk it just seems like an overweight galaxy nexus ....I'm really leaning on getting the tf700
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lesonal said:
Thanks dude yeah I have the nexus 7 now ...idk it just seems like an overweight galaxy nexus ....I'm really leaning on getting the tf700
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I had the same situation, I was wondering between Nexus 7 and Asus Infinity. Those were actually the only options I was considering.
Lets just say that finally the decision turned into Infinity because here in FInland cannot yet buy Nexus 7. Also because I already have a big screened phone (SGS3) i was thinking that the difference between phone and tablet would then be quite small.
My feelings are quite divided currently. On the other hand I love the screen, it is sharp and nice. I like to read books and magazines from it. But then on the other hand the Android system is very laggy. Not sure what is going on here but this is much worse than for example with Galaxy S 2 and no reason to put this on the same table with Galaxy S 3.
Also for example right now I just for some reason lost connection to wifi and this claims not in range. However I have Galaxy S 3 and ipad 1 just next to it and both are working just fine..
I truly hope this is just some sucky software, but currently can't say I am impressed...
Just watching videos about Nexus 7..should I..

Uhhhhhhh no one is answering my question !!!
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I probably wouldn't now drooling on nexus 7. Then again when get that in hands maybe start missing the screen on infinity
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Yeah, I had a nexus 7. It wasn't bad just didn't have enough space. It was surely an upgrade to the galaxy tab 8.9 I had before it. I gave my mom the nexus 7 when I picked up the Infinity, and the Infinity is great. The FFC on the Infinity is nice for Skype and the key-dock isn't bad. Its a little small but not hard to type on. I have extra-large glove sized hands and I never get typos on regular keyboards, but do get a few on the Infinity's. I wouln't want to write a novel on the Infinity but for short papers, emails, etc its not bad at all and beats onscreen keyboards hands down. Lots of luck in your decision making.

user311 said:
Yeah, I had a nexus 7. It wasn't bad just didn't have enough space. It was surely an upgrade to the galaxy tab 8.9 I had before it. I gave my mom the nexus 7 when I picked up the Infinity, and the Infinity is great. The FFC on the Infinity is nice for Skype and the key-dock isn't bad. Its a little small but not hard to type on. I have extra-large glove sized hands and I never get typos on regular keyboards, but do get a few on the Infinity's. I wouln't want to write a novel on the Infinity but for short papers, emails, etc its not bad at all and beats onscreen keyboards hands down. Lots of luck in your decision making.
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Thank man
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lesonal said:
Uhhhhhhh no one is answering my question !!!
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Yes, it's a good idea, get the Infinity.

What would be a good justification for having both
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lesonal said:
What would be a good justification for having both
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I have both...the Nexus 7 is fun to play games on and read on...also, there is a lot of development for it already and it's fun to flash new roms and kernels. It does have serious storage limitations and you just can't use it for anything related to productivity, at least I can't. The TF infinity is just a bigger. more meaty tablet...I'm typing this now on the keyboard dock, got a wireless mouse, and with the super battery life I'm getting, I really don't need a laptop. I'm running the Zeus rom and it's much smoother and snappier than before.

okantomi said:
I have both...the Nexus 7 is fun to play games on and read on...also, there is a lot of development for it already and it's fun to flash new roms and kernels. It does have serious storage limitations and you just can't use it for anything related to productivity, at least I can't. The TF infinity is just a bigger. more meaty tablet...I'm typing this now on the keyboard dock, got a wireless mouse, and with the super battery life I'm getting, I really don't need a laptop. I'm running the Zeus rom and it's much smoother and snappier than before.
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Yeah that's what I want to do get rid of the need for laptops for good . I don't want to pay 1000 + for an ultra book .tf700 seems slim and fine and it doesn't look like a toy ( iPad ) .
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lesonal said:
Uhhhhhhh no one is answering my question !!!
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That's because it's impossible to answer a question like that - we are not you - we don't use the device the same as you would. How can someone else decide which device is better for you? That's a personal decision based on your usage and personal preferences!
Personally, I think the Nexus 7 and the Infinity are two completely different beasts. It's very hard to truly compare them. One is small enough to slide it your jacket pocket and one is more of a netbook replacement (assuming you get the keyboard dock). They really are geared toward different audiences.
So, to answer you question - go to a store and try them out and see which you would prefer! That's the only way to really answer your question.
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lesonal said:
Yeah that's what I want to do get rid of the need for laptops for good . I don't want to pay 1000 + for an ultra book .tf700 seems slim and fine and it doesn't look like a toy ( iPad ) .
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I was in the same exact situation as you! I bought the Nexus 7 and really did like it especially the smoothness and the feel of jelly bean. But I have an Evo 4G lte 4.5 inch screen it just felt like a bigger version of it. So I sold the Nexus 7 and bought the Infinity and I've had it for a couple of days and I have mixed feelings. The screen on the infinity is amazing, but the lagginess and wifi dropping off is kinda getting on my nerves. The Nexus 7 did not have these issues I'm disappointed in the performance and debating exchanging it and trying a new one. I think in retrospect I should have kept the Nexus and the Infinity. Just my two cents.
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lesonal said:
What would be a good justification for having both
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Bathroom and couch
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Sold nexus 7 waiting on next paycheck to so I can purchase infinity pad+ dock + case
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Just get both and be happy.

mywingtophone said:
Just get both and be happy.
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+1 I exchanged my prime yesterday at best buy for an infinity and today ordered a Nexus 7
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I have the Nexus 7 and someone is offering me a swap and I only have to add 200 dollars for the 64gb version! The form factor of the N7 is unbeatable, it's extremely portable and easy to play games on. Surfing is a breeze and you don't feel tired when holding it for a very long time. On the other hand the screen has a lot less to be desired upon AND the screen flickering issue of the n7 is INSANE. I was just about ready to give up on the n7 but I just flashed AOKP build 3 and it might have just did the trick! I also brought my router closer and I think it does help.
I've been reading on the transformer and it has the same screen flickering issue so I'm having second thoughts.

kingofthebraves said:
I have the Nexus 7 and someone is offering me a swap and I only have to add 200 dollars for the 64gb version! The form factor of the N7 is unbeatable, it's extremely portable and easy to play games on. Surfing is a breeze and you don't feel tired when holding it for a very long time. On the other hand the screen has a lot less to be desired upon AND the screen flickering issue of the n7 is INSANE. I was just about ready to give up on the n7 but I just flashed AOKP build 3 and it might have just did the trick! I also brought my router closer and I think it does help.
I've been reading on the transformer and it has the same screen flickering issue so I'm having second thoughts.
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I personally have zero screen flickering on either the Transformer Infinity or on the Nexus 7 (which my daughter has now appropriated). I believe that there are a number of units of both tablets with hardware issues but I've been fortunate enough not to experience them.

Nexus 10

Who is planning to switch to the nexus 10 once it drops
I've been thinking of going to nexus 7 16 GB
I've had fun with this tablet but a few issues keep it from being all it can.
So I'm probably gonna put this on flea bay lol.
just can't live without this screen.
Has anyone tried any other 10 inch tablets.
If so how did they compare to the 700?
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humdrum2009 said:
Who is planning to switch to the nexus 10 once it drops
I've been thinking of going to nexus 7 16 GB
I've had fun with this tablet but a few issues keep it from being all it can.
So I'm probably gonna put this on flea bay lol.
just can't live without this screen.
Has anyone tried any other 10 inch tablets.
If so how did they compare to the 700?
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Im on the fence too but Clean Rom has made this so much better plus it is now, officially, being supported by Cyanogenmod.
We'll see what Monday brings.....
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CleanRom has made it 10x better. But i will wait for the reviews of the Nexus 10 before i get it.

My Infinity is doing what I need done, so I'm not looking to get an N10.
Also, my Infinity has:
Keyboard dock with special function keys, that also works as an extra battery.
Multiple points of expandable storage
Super IPS+
Tegra Zone

[Q] would you buy it now?

I have a chance to purchase a new in box TF101 and keyboard dock for less than $300.
I currently have an SGS3 on JB and a touchpad running ICS. The touchpad runs fine, 2 day battery life and does pretty much everything i want, i'm just wondering if this transformer would be a good upgrade.

IMO, I wouldn't spend that kind of money on any Tegra 2 device. Tegra 2 is getting very old, and Tegra 4 devices are coming out. My TF is still a capable device, but the technology is old.
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I love my TF101 and dock, but for $300, I would not spend the money. You can get a 32 GB Nexus 7 (quad core) for $250.
Heck, a used/refurb TF300 isnt much more than $300 if you look for some deals.

frederuco said:
I love my TF101 and dock, but for $300, I would not spend the money. You can get a 32 GB Nexus 7 (quad core) for $250.
Heck, a used/refurb TF300 isnt much more than $300 if you look for some deals.
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Is that with the keyboard dock as well?
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cnlson said:
Is that with the keyboard dock as well?
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I just looked, November 21 woot.com had the TF300T 16 GB with dock for 305 shipped.
It is not around every day for that price, but if you are patient and keep looking, you should be able to find the keyboard and tablet for 300-400.

frederuco said:
I just looked, November 21 woot.com had the TF300T 16 GB with dock for 305 shipped.
It is not around every day for that price, but if you are patient and keep looking, you should be able to find the keyboard and tablet for 300-400.
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Thanks for the info! I appreciate the help!
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300 is a bit steep in my books too but then again I have 2 that i am fighting with family to get time on them. before EOS4 rom there was no fight but thanks too all them briliant minds working on that rom I am looking for another one as well. mainly cause I cant convince the boss that Im worth 500 to 600 for a new device lol.
SO.... im sure i would pop out 250 if i could find one with a dock

Would do perhaps for $225 +/- 25 if I wanted a 10" tablet and definitely wanted the dock and was on a budget. If you want a 7" tablet and/or don't care about the dock, there are other options to consider.
It also depends on what you want to do with it.
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300 is a bit steep in my books too but then again I have 2 that i am fighting with family to get time on them. before EOS4 rom there was no fight but thanks too all them briliant minds working on that rom I am looking for another one as well. mainly cause I cant convince the boss that Im worth 500 to 600 for a new device lol.
SO.... im sure i would pop out 250 if i could find one with a dock
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Mind.... timduru deserves the full credit for the work on that rom right now. With that said, he's close to the only guy working from a development level on this tablet right now so I feel the days are numbered on this hardware platform.
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grgmre said:
Mind.... timduru deserves the full credit for the work on that rom right now. With that said, he's close to the only guy working from a development level on this tablet right now so I feel the days are numbered on this hardware platform.
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That is sooo true! Timduru has brought the EOS4 rom to a very stable state. From my point of veiw there are only 2 very minor issues that most wouldnt even notice. other than those every thing just works and smoothly too.
You can see all the hours of work Timduru has put in and he has improvements rolling out almost daily :good:
**edit** should say its EOS4 with KAT kernal that are running so well

Thanks to everyone for the info, i've decided to pass, if you are a sams club member and in sioux falls, sd it was $260 last i checked (their number if you want to try and have them ship it 605-362-0119) go right ahead it was there on saturday.
I did manage to pick up a tf700 return from them for $217 w/o the dock, but my wife has made that off limits as it will be a graduation present for her middle child so i'm sticking to my touchpad on 4.04 for now.

I want a tablet!!

I looking to get a new android tablet that will last me a while but am not too sure what to choose. I really like the Asus Transformer TF300T-A1 and am thinking about getting it. I like the laptop look and feel of it. Does anyone have any other suggestions? I am looking to spend between 350$ and 400, maybe 500$

Nexus 10

Please, use http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1846277
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Nexus 10
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i agree

Android Tablet
Hands down the Nexus 10, not only for its stunning resolution but for everything else the tablet is able to do.

R: I want a tablet!!
Nexus 10
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Nexus 10 is good but sound quality is rediculous
wanna thank xda? here

I don't understand. Please help me out. How can everyone recommend nexus 10 when there are so many problems with it? I bought mine about 5 days ago and its already crashed over a dozen times. I came here looking for something I can replace it with. I'm having many issues and so are others. People were expecting an update months ago. I don't even think Google acknowledges all these bugs. Did someone figure out a way to stop these crashes or something I don't know about? Please help. Why should I keep it?
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rrand said:
I don't understand. Please help me out. How can everyone recommend nexus 10 when there are so many problems with it? I bought mine about 5 days ago and its already crashed over a dozen times. I came here looking for something I can replace it with. I'm having many issues and so are others. People were expecting an update months ago. I don't even think Google acknowledges all these bugs. Did someone figure out a way to stop these crashes or something I don't know about? Please help. Why should I keep it?
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This is how it is. Most people keep talking about the specifications which a device boasts. But in reality, there are numerous things to consider. Nexus 10 is an amazing device, but as you said, it does have its own issues. One should look for something from Samsung as even though little expensive, they produce better devices.

in dealextreme there are a lot, and very cheap

Nexus 7 is a really good deal. Or Nexus 10.
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thricemin said:
I looking to get a new android tablet that will last me a while but am not too sure what to choose. I really like the Asus Transformer TF300T-A1 and am thinking about getting it. I like the laptop look and feel of it. Does anyone have any other suggestions? I am looking to spend between 350$ and 400, maybe 500$
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Nexus 10

dude i think u should buy notebook/laptop
better than u buy a tablet

I own a Nexus 7;
Nexus 7 if you on budget and 7 inch is enough, otherwise definitely Nexus 10 depending on your needs.
Nexus 10 has nice beefy specs i can't wait till that resolution becomes more mainstream on everything hehe

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Not sure how helpful that is as he was simply asking a question
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Then go get one!
I personally wouldnt mind a Nexus Tablet!

nexus 7, you cant beat that price!! But it all depends on your needs and what you want to do with with it.

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I am getting zenithink c93
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Just had to look that one up. For a mere 10 more you could of gotten a Galaxy Tab 2 7" then again I do see that one is a 10" tablet
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Just had to look that one up. For a mere 10 more you could of gotten a Galaxy Tab 2 7" then again I do see that one is a 10" tablet
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I am going low-budget, and this one seems great to me
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