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Ok ok so I know one is a phone and one is a tablet, but...
I was planning on getting the Galaxy Nexus w/ICS when it comes out, then I thought to myself "well my current Vibrant is fine, I can put that money towards a Tablet and just keep using my Samsung Galaxy Vibrant as my phone."
What do you guys think? If you could only purchase one. Would you get a new Galaxy Nexus phone, or option 2 which is to just keep your current phone (Vibrant) and buy a Transformer 2 instead?
What are the pros and cons?
I should mention, I don't currently own any Tablet.
I too am having this dilemma, but I got a htc desire, so I'm more looking to upgrade my phone. I use my phone alot more and the transformer does almost everything I need it to, I personally am waiting til our transformer gets ics then I'd make up my mind.
'tis a difficult choice.
I had the Desire, and am up for renewal in January. The Desire died, so am back on my 'thickphone', an old, venerable SE K800i. I did think about getting a Desire S or similar as a replacement but it would only be three months and I'd be getting another phone through an upgrade.
Although not as fast as the Desire in terms of 3G performance, the K800i does tether to my son's Transformer so I have decided to go for the Transformer now, put up with bluetooth tethering while travelling and then get a new phone come the upgrade in 2012.
I have a Desire - I'm going to get a new phone, rather than an "upgraded" Transformer. Since the TF101 will get the ICS I don't look forward to the Prime, because by the time most apps will use quad-core, there will be a TF 3 The design looks awesome, but i won't get it because of that.
I have root on my TF1. No way would I take a chance of spending more money for a chance of being locked out of my device. My SGS2 arrives today
Im keeping the TF and getting the Galaxy Nexus. The TF does exactly what I want it to do and its going to get ICS so its only going to get better. I am rocking the original Evo so its getting longer in the tooth and wont be seeing the update.
I dont need any of the new hotness on the tablet (NFC, etc) I just really need it to run market apps and play videos, which it does well. The Office/PDF, etc stuff works fine and it plays my HD video (although ICS comes with APIs for GPU access so it should play better back video) so I dont really need an upgrade there.
But the phone comes with NFC, video chatting, the payment system, new widgets, etc. Its also a Google reference device so I know its going to be current for some time.
SamsungVibrant said:
Ok ok so I know one is a phone and one is a tablet, but...
I was planning on getting the Galaxy Nexus w/ICS when it comes out, then I thought to myself "well my current Vibrant is fine, I can put that money towards a Tablet and just keep using my Samsung Galaxy Vibrant as my phone."
What do you guys think? If you could only purchase one. Would you get a new Galaxy Nexus phone, or option 2 which is to just keep your current phone (Vibrant) and buy a Transformer 2 instead?
What are the pros and cons?
I should mention, I don't currently own any Tablet.
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haha I also have a galaxy s, the captivate. prob would suggest getting the newer tablet as it will benefit you more than a phone.
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people are going to drool all over your new tablet, specially if you show them it in laptop form, and then magically pull the screen out. noobs' jaws dropped when I did that. I bet you they will never look at another ipad
Easy one for me, My phone is a wildfire so its getting upgraded and I'll wait for the next transformer, I don't see much that the TF2 would give me over the TF1 just now compared to upgrading the phone. Just trying to decide on the phone I want.
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Im keeping the TF and getting the Galaxy Nexus.
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Same here. The TF doesn't feel the least bit dated yet, and the ICS update is supposedly a few weeks away. My Galaxy S (captivate) feels very dated, and the Nexus looks awesome, and likely will be awesome.
The transformer works awesome. Plays FPse PSx games at full speed via Bluetooth DualShock PS3 Controller and everything else.
It doesn't need an update and the Tegra 2 can hold its ground for a while.
I have a G2x on tmo and thinking about switching over to the Nexus through Verizon via work and get rid of my personal line to cut costs.
Probably sell my G2x and recoop some dough for the Nexus.
I'm in no rush.
G2x - 2.3.7 CM7
Transformer - 3.2 Revolver OC/UV
I say Galaxy Nexus. If you already have a Transformer (One), what is the point in getting the TF2? Quad core is nice, but do you really need it? Once ICS comes out on the TF, we'll have hardware accelerated graphics (or so the rumor has it) and graphics will perform a lot better. The TF2 is thinner I guess.
Also don't forget all the problems the Transformers had with defects. I would hope that Asus would have that all ironed out for the Transformer Prime, but I wouldn't count on it. If you have a close to perfect (or perfect) Transformer now, I just don't see a point in upgrading for a somewhat thinner tablet and four cores versus two cores.
I would say also remember that Asus has a new device called the Padfone which will probably be announce around the same time that the Prime is announced. If it is and it is a Tegra3 phone with the docking pad, I would be all over it. well there are certain things that Asus will have to provide with this Padfone hybrid and here are the following:
720p HD Super Amoled + screen
4G Connectivity
Tegra3 CPU/GPU
1GB Ram
16GB internal
SDCard slot
NFC
1.3/2.0MP front camera
5.0/8.0MP rear camera LED flash (hopefully with good sensor TF1 sensors suck)
HDMI/USB connector
Indicator light
If you already have a tablet I'd say get the Nexus
If you don't have a tablet I say get the prime and then wait till an amazon $0.01 sale where you can pick up the Nexus or get the nexus a lil latewhen the price drops
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I would say also remember that Asus has a new device called the Padfone which will probably be announce around the same time that the Prime is announced. If it is and it is a Tegra3 phone with the docking pad, I would be all over it. well there are certain things that Asus will have to provide with this Padfone hybrid and here are the following:
720p HD Super Amoled + screen
4G Connectivity
Tegra3 CPU/GPU
1GB Ram
16GB internal
SDCard slot
NFC
1.3/2.0MP front camera
5.0/8.0MP rear camera LED flash (hopefully with good sensor TF1 sensors suck)
HDMI/USB connector
Indicator light
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Im sure if they could do amoled+ hd gn would have it wouldn't a good lcd work for u? Jw
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I Don't Currently Own Any Tablet.
I Do Not Currently Own Any Tablet.
I Do Not currently own transformer 1.
If you don't OWN a tablet... then.... I would buy a Tablet.
The Vibrant is still a decent phone.
What I would do is buy the Transformer 1 on sale once the TF2 is announced/released (fire sales to flush stock) which the Transformer 1 can be had for ~ $350 now. If you can find one for $250 or $300, thats a steal... then same the other $200-$250 toward the Nexus Prime on contract when it drops (or those .01 sales!)
Lot of desire owners gathered
I have a desire too and a transformer.I think the wisest is to get a galaxys nexus
I also have an HTC Desire lol
I have TF1 which is what, 6 months old now and still the best current android tablet (IMO obviously). The hardware is not out of date on TF1 - the software needs some tweaks. Like the stupid browsers lagging on text input or not playing 720p/1080p videos properly despite a dual core processor ?!!?!?!?!
ICS will give those tweaks to the TF1 and make it bang on what I bought it for. TF2 if you dont have a tablet will be future proof for ages due to ICS and quad core, plus good design and laptop replacement qualities.
TF2 could really start to replace a laptop, my TF1 already has for the vast majority of situations.
Its hard as you dont own a tablet to know what to reccomend. I think buying a 2nd hand or on sale TF1 when TF2 is released and then save up for the phone would be what I would do.
Padfone could be another option to get both phone and tablet in one integrated swoop.
Wait until TF2 comes out in a couple of weeks (Nov 9th) and then check the padfone details then decide.
That said my desire is beginning to feel a little old and slow now but like your vibrant for the vast majority of uses its fine - I do heavy work/shopping/vidoes on TF1 now anyway so the phone spec is less important for me.
OVERALL: Pick the tablet, it will be a bigger change to your life that a slightly faster/newer phone which still runs the same apps and works fundamentally the same - the tablet is a very different beast to a phone and will be more of an experience because of it
I'm leaning towards Galaxy Nexus, I have no clue why. lol
Such a hard decision.
I wish the price and carreirs for Nexus were annouced. Hope the Verizon exclusive is not too long.
Just had to post saying I got a Desire too
I'm quite confident that both my Transformer and Desire will get Ice Cream Sandwich within a month, so I've got stuff to look out for already
I have heard from a lot of sources (many corporate) that the Samsung Galaxy 8.9 will not be continued by Sammy any further. They are focusing on 7" and 10.1" size in the US looking at the mediocre sales 8.9". Due to this reason the next generation of Galaxy tablets i.e., Tab 2 is strictly 10.1" and 7".
The Galaxy 8.9 32GB has already been deleted from many retailers' system after it was all sold. And 16GB continues till the stock depletes.
So if you are interested in Galaxy 8.9, time is running out. FYI!
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I have heard from a lot of sources (many corporate) that the Samsung Galaxy 8.9 will not be continued by Sammy any further. They are focusing on 7" and 10.1" size in the US looking at the mediocre sales 8.9". Due to this reason the next generation of Galaxy tablets i.e., Tab 2 is strictly 10.1" and 7".
The Galaxy 8.9 32GB has already been deleted from many retailers' system after it was all sold. And 16GB continues till the stock depletes.
So if you are interested in Galaxy 8.9, time is running out. FYI!
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I got on the 8.9 wagon myself, and am pretty disappointed I did. I think my best option would have been to hold out for the Sammy Note, and go with a 10.1" otherwise. The 8.9 has little support and it isn't nearly as useful IMO. It's like the awkward duckling.
Ah well, we live and we learn.
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Which is too bad... because 8.9 is kind of the sweet spot. Just the right size.
I love my 8.9. I had the 10.1 but found it too big, tried out the HTC flyer 7 inch but it was too small IMO. I use my 8.9 everyday and can honestly say that it's perfect for what I want it to do. My laptop hardly ever gets turned on anymore!.
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I love my 8.9. I had the 10.1 but found it too big, tried out the HTC flyer 7 inch but it was too small IMO. I use my 8.9 everyday and can honestly say that it's perfect for what I want it to do. My laptop hardly ever gets turned on anymore!.
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Same here. My netbook only gets turned on probably one's a month. I am glad I bought the 32GB 8.9 tab since sammy wont be making 8.9 tabs anymore
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Which is too bad... because 8.9 is kind of the sweet spot. Just the right size.
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I agree with you.. I love my 8.9 LTE. Fast light easy to hold. This is the perfect size.
I'm glad I got it.
I wonder how much more successful the 8.9 would have been if it had a SD Slot?
How disappointing. I originally bought the samsung galaxy tab 7 +. It was too small and also didn't have that great developmental support. The samsung galaxy tab 8.9 is perfect for me. The quality fit and finish also feels much better on the 8.9. The only thing that I felt that it was lacking was a micro sd card slot. I'm just glad that I bought one before they are discontinued.
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I wonder how much more successful the 8.9 would have been if it had a SD Slot?
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SD slot, better screen, faster software and maybe 100$ less than the 10" then it would have been a hit. Even with these problems I found it much more comfortable than other tablets. The size is really perfect and if you look at it maybe it's because it's closer to the one of the ipad or a medium size book.
Plus the GPS is a killer, that thing locks on satellites like nothing I have ever seen, it beats an Asus Transformer (not the prime)!!!
I think this tablet is massively under rated, it is a perfect size. It's replaced my netbook when I go to university. It's small and practical at the same time.
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The mediocre sales were due to limited outlets carrying the 8.9. As far as I know, it was limited to Best Buy for the longest time. Dumbest move ever. It really is the sweet spot tablet size wise. An SD slot would have made it killer.
Another vote for the 8.9!
I've been through the 10.1, 7.0 and this 8.9, and no doubt this is the best. -size and weight, portability and usabilty are superior! If sales were low, its mainly cause most people don't even know let alone have tried it.
I was a bit dissapointed there was no mention of galaxy tab 2 8.9, but the tab 2 series are minor refreshes so I am hoping an overhaul later this year or next brings exynos quad super amoled plus 8.9s!
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Another vote for the 8.9!
I've been through the 10.1, 7.0 and this 8.9, and no doubt this is the best. -size and weight, portability and usabilty are superior! If sales were low, its mainly cause most people don't even know let alone have tried it.
I was a bit dissapointed there was no mention of galaxy tab 2 8.9, but the tab 2 series are minor refreshes so I am hoping an overhaul later this year or next brings exynos quad super amoled plus 8.9s!
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That will be awesome but I doubt it.
I got to play with the Tab 2 10.1 today in the store. Frankly I wonder how well it will do. The only improvement is microSd slot. I believe to keep the price low, Samsung decided not to go for quad processsor. They even took the flash
out from the rear camera.
Quite frankly, whoever is in charge of Galaxy product development is trying to compete on price rather than the product. That's stupid.
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That will be awesome but I doubt it.
I got to play with the Tab 2 10.1 today in the store. Frankly I wonder how well it will do. The only improvement is microSd slot. I believe to keep the price low, Samsung decided not to go for quad processsor. They even took the flash
out from the rear camera.
Quite frankly, whoever is in charge of Galaxy product development is trying to compete on price rather than the product. That's stupid.
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My guess is the Galaxy Tab line is being turned into the middle range line for the masses - galaxy tab 2 is made to compete with the popular kindle fire and ipad2.
The high end line to compete with the new iPad[3] will probably be the Galaxy Note 10.1 Sammy promised to release. I am just hoping an 8.9 comes comes out in the Note family too! (With quad exynos and s amoled + or s LCD 2 and dedicated stylus and apps!
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Of course amazon.com always has stock available but they are 100$ more than the sold out stock on bestbuy.com...i was able to get my hands on a 32gb 8.9 and the size is perfect light thin...I guess the only thing really we could have used was the expandable microsd but with 32 gigs and only paying 350$ for mine last year I guess I cant complain...
So true about Amazon exploiting the fact they are few retailers left with 8.9 Galaxy. Last week it was $569.
Yeah, 8.9 is the perfect size. Terrible for it to be discontinued. Luckily our community is pretty strong, great devs doing great work so although it sucks, I'm not sweating the support loss as we support ourselves rather well. Thanks to all that contribute.
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tuktukscotty said:
I love my 8.9. I had the 10.1 but found it too big, tried out the HTC flyer 7 inch but it was too small IMO. I use my 8.9 everyday and can honestly say that it's perfect for what I want it to do. My laptop hardly ever gets turned on anymore!.
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Same here. Had most of the popular 10.1's at some point along with a dell streak 7 and Evo View. The 8.9 is the perfect size to always carry. I toss the keyboard dock in the work bag and my Dell 11z has found a home in my car and hasn't left in ages. It's the 800 res in the 8.9" form factor that does the trick for me. Hope that opens the door for another mfg to step in with that size and maybe add a little connectivity without the dongles.
Maybe if they melded it with the features of the 7.7 it would have a better following.
I have to agree that the 8.9 is the perfect size!
Please keep the 8.9 alive Samsung!
I don't really mind the trends, and i think are some stupid opium for the masses.
but it really get on my nerves when affect the usability of the products.
also when someone have a real oportunity to make somenthing unique and instead just copycat the market leader
lets see tablets
7" too small to read / 10" too big to use with one hand..
10000 variants of a 7"inch
10000 variants of a 10"inch
and samsung stop using the 8.9" factor !!
let see phones
10000000000000000 phones one more similar to the other
but no one seems to do something different like
HARDWARE KEYBOARD?
but is not all lost, everything is always back
is nice at least Samsung going back to the stylus,
rather than following an stupid moron that want me to use my fingers for everything. Hey im not in kindergardeen.
humans find out that they can do somenthingh else than painting with the fingers somethngh like 35.000 years ago
Hey all
Im looking to venture into the world of tablets but with so many being available its all a little confusing! I like the look of the Nexus 7 for its power and incredibly good price but for me 7 inches is just a bigger phone I want something with the price tag and power (near enough) of a Nexus but with something like a 10 inch screen to make it feel like an actual tablet. Im only 16 with a part time job so i cant go for something like the Asus Infinity even though i would love that
So start shouting out your tablet choices people!
Your choices are quite limited; 10 inchers are usually at least $400.
I would recommend watching slickdeals.net for some reburbished deal if you really need one. In truth, however, the difference between 7 inch and phone is already quite significant and it makes the most sense for your price point (short of a "cheap" brand like archos).
i think go for the ipad if you like a bigger screen than nexus 7 ipad is also have the speed.
I love the size of my nexus7 so far there's not much I don't love about this tablet!I hear they are releasing a 10 inch soon so you could wait for that but I don't know if it will be tegra3 or Qualcomm. Again this tablet rocks! Rooted w/ stock ROM cwm recovery & trinity kernel.
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MacGyver Jack said:
Hey all
Im looking to venture into the world of tablets but with so many being available its all a little confusing! I like the look of the Nexus 7 for its power and incredibly good price but for me 7 inches is just a bigger phone I want something with the price tag and power (near enough) of a Nexus but with something like a 10 inch screen to make it feel like an actual tablet. Im only 16 with a part time job so i cant go for something like the Asus Infinity even though i would love that
So start shouting out your tablet choices people!
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I would recommend the Toshiba Excite 10 inch. It has HDMI out with an SD card slot. That's the tablet I would get if I wanted one.
Another good option is the Asus as you mentioned. You can look up the Samsung Galaxy Note Tablet. It comes with a stylus and I think it has app that directly support it. You can't go wrong with any of these. Just pick the features that you want and get it. I would suggest going to your local electronics store and trying them out to see which one you like as each of them have customized their Android OS with their custom apps and settings. All of the mentioned above have quad cores so you can't go wrong with that.
If you're looking for smaller/cheaper then you can go with the Samsung Galaxy Player 5. Its $200 and its what I use for my "tablet" experience. Its smaller and portable than the above but that may not be what you want. Note that this is a single core so you're sacrificing power and size but you gain portability.
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i think go for the ipad if you like a bigger screen than nexus 7 ipad is also have the speed.
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iPad also has a pricetag triple the Nexus 7. He said he doesn't really have a lot of money since he's only 16 with a part time job.
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Thanks for all the help so far!
I dont mind saving up for the more pricey tablets because im currently 4 weeks into my summer holidays and the rest of my work has to fit around my A-Levels.
A 10inch Nexus would be great but the realease date could be a while yet!
I wont be taking the tablet out the house much only to go away to my Caravan every weekend
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iPad also has a pricetag triple the Nexus 7. He said he doesn't really have a lot of money since he's only 16 with a part time job.
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And the reason I use XDA is to not have to hear of Apple and their products... It's one of my principles not to ever use an Apple product
Nexus7:thumbup::
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If you are desperate for a larger tablet then you could pick up something like the Galaxy Tab. It's a bit older than the Nexus, but stil pretty decent, especially if you run ICS.
It's on for sale for £279 at carphone warehouse www.carphonewarehouse.com/mobiles/m..._WIFI_16GB/HANDSET?portal=GLSHOP&promo=GLSHOP
Otherwise I'd recommend a Nexus 7.
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If you are desperate for a larger tablet then you could pick up something like the Galaxy Tab. It's a bit older than the Nexus, but stil pretty decent, especially if you run ICS.
It's on for sale for £279 at carphone warehouse www.carphonewarehouse.com/mobiles/m..._WIFI_16GB/HANDSET?portal=GLSHOP&promo=GLSHOP
Otherwise I'd recommend a Nexus 7.
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Im not incredibly desperate, Just want to replace my crappy Acer Extensa 5235
I think i might wait for the Nexus 10 but the Galaxy note 10.1 is catching my eye although its aimed at artists and creative people ( I cant draw to save my life )
I have the Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 10.1, and i have been loving it so far! I haven't even needed to root it, i'm still stock and its quick with a beautiful screen! I got the 16GB WiFi version with a 32GB MicroSD b/c i watch TV on it while i'm at work. The battery life is just AMAZING! I don't think i've ever gone lower than 50%! And i watch shows and movies for HOURS! There is some noticeable lag every now and again, but its usually pretty peppy! And it comes stock with ICS, they have even rolled out 2 updates since i bought mine! Thats rare! No word yet on if it will get Jelly Bean, but it doesn't matter to me, i love this tabby! Good luck on your hunt!
A good tablet would be the Toshiba excite 10. It has a nice screen, tegra 3, several ports, and very good speakers. The best part is that it's only $300 at Costco.
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Hello everyone. Right now I have an Acer Iconia A100 7" tablet. I really want a 10" tablet but dont have a lot that I can spend for one. Ive been looking at the Xoom for a little while now since I can find them around the $200 range if Im lucky. The question is, with the Nexus 10 out now, is it still worth it to get a Xoom or would it be better to hold out a few months and save for a Nexus 10?
And if it helps, I would be using the tablet for a little of everything. Internet, music, movies, games and a lot of reading (mostly comics).
I greatly appreciate any info that can be provided.
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Hello everyone. Right now I have an Acer Iconia A100 7" tablet. I really want a 10" tablet but dont have a lot that I can spend for one. Ive been looking at the Xoom for a little while now since I can find them around the $200 range if Im lucky. The question is, with the Nexus 10 out now, is it still worth it to get a Xoom or would it be better to hold out a few months and save for a Nexus 10?
And if it helps, I would be using the tablet for a little of everything. Internet, music, movies, games and a lot of reading (mostly comics).
I greatly appreciate any info that can be provided.
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Well, kinda depends on your needs. Xoom is and has always been a strong tablet, but at two years old, it is starting to show it's age.
Xoom is a versatile, solid, all around tablet, 32 gb with expandable storage, bluetooth, hdmi, and usb. It's weakness's mainly are the backlight, it's heft (for some) and it's age. 720p display, and about impossible to see outside during daylight(sunlight and overcast.) Tegra2 is a good processor but dated and unable to take advantage of all the benefits of newer games demanding the power of a quadcore like the tegra3 ( dead trigger.) Right now it is very minor things we are missing out on. Eventually there may be games we can't play at all. More than likely Jelly bean is the last official update the xoom will get. I can't speak for the developers. If you don't care about latest and greatest, but need something fully functional and good bang for the buck...... xoom is a definite option
Nexus 10 has a great display, true 1080p, and the A15 cortex dual core processor destroys the tegra3 quad core in comparison tests from what I have read. It is the closest any tablet has come to being what the xoom was two years ago. The deal breaker for me is no expandable storage.
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Thanks for the great info Draxin. You have me some things to think about. I can do without the 1080p and thinking about it I'm not sure that running the newest and greatest games matters. On the other hand viewing outside is kind of a big deal.
Decisions decisions.
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Draxin said:
Well, kinda depends on your needs. Xoom is and has always been a strong tablet, but at two years old, it is starting to show it's age.
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Lol, sorry Drex - showing its age? La La La La ... not listening. (covering ears) Any device is relative to it's users needs. Newer is not always better. Bigger, faster, lighter most likely (in some aspects, other areas maybe not). Does it really suit my needs? Probably not. The next best thing, will be replaced by the next best thing the following year. Vicious cycle my friend. Marketing is evil and we consumers are its puppets They can always count on that buyer that must have the newest whatever. We are making these guy rich lol.
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Lol, sorry Drex - showing its age? La La La La ... not listening. (covering ears) Any device is relative to it's users needs. Newer is not always better. Bigger, faster, lighter most likely (in some aspects, other areas maybe not). Does it really suit my needs? Probably not. The next best thing, will be replaced by the next best thing the following year. Vicious cycle my friend. Marketing is evil and we consumers are its puppets They can always count on that buyer that must have the newest whatever. We are making these guy rich lol.
Happy New Year! Xoom Xoom-
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True. But Johnny Danger isnt looking to sell off a xoom, he wants to know if it is a viable option still in the 10 inch market. So he needs to ask himself what he wants from his new tablet before purchasing. Xoom is a fantastic tablet and easily one of the best purchases I have made, but I made my purchase almost a year ago when it was still running honeycomb stock and developers were porting ICS. I Got to watch it make leaps and bounds in functionality, smoothness, and reaching for the limits of it's potential. Now developers are facing the limitations of the space in the system partition for OS. And it sounds like they can't scrape any extra space from the internal sd or make some available on the ext. sd cause it is locked. So if Johnny Danger wants a solid, hard working tablet that can do anything he wants to do now, and should be able to do most(if not all) tasks in the future, the xoom is a perfect fit, he just needs to be aware that what we have now may be close to as good as he will get over the next two years of ownership(not saying it is bad), just saying don't expect much more from Motorola.
If he wants the latest and greatest games at their full potential, see movies in full resolution get OTA's of newer OS's and have a tablet equipped to get the most out of anything coming down the pike in the next two years, he needs to save up and get the nexus 10, conveniently priced at around the same range the xoom was when it first came out
If you asked 3-4 months ago, well yes.. But now there is no reason to buy a 2 years old device (and was out AOSP) with price ~$300.
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So if Johnny Danger wants a solid, hard working tablet that can do anything he wants to do now, and should be able to do most(if not all) tasks in the future, the xoom is a perfect fit, he just needs to be aware that what we have now may be close to as good as he will get over the next two years of ownership(not saying it is bad), just saying don't expect much more from Motorola.
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True, I fully understand the question. Basically the gist was yes it is still worth getting if it suits his needs no argument.
Nhan Lam said:
If you asked 3-4 months ago, well yes.. But now there is no reason to buy a 2 years old device (and was out AOSP) with price ~$300.
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AOSP or AOKP depends on which ROM chosen. (rooted)
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If you asked 3-4 months ago, well yes.. But now there is no reason to buy a 2 years old device (and was out AOSP) with price ~$300.
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I'm fully happy with xoom and this will be long relationship. I had in my hands asus transformer but truelly i cant see any limitations or u want gaming on it - but its not for it.
Well I went ahead and got a xoom. I bought a used one on Craigslist and feel that I got a good deal. I got 32gb xoom, original box and charger, official Motorola xoom cover, and 2 screen protectors for $150.
I absolutely love it. Everything runs great, including the games I play. My son was watching YouTube videos on it and sometimes it hiccups but that doesn't bother me. The thing that really took me by surprise is the battery life. It lasts so long on a charge. Now I understand why people were so upset with the Acer iconia tab a100 battery life. This is one of the fewer purchases I have no regrets about. Just a fantastic tablet.
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JohnnyDanger said:
Well I went ahead and got a xoom. I bought a used one on Craigslist and feel that I got a good deal. I got 32gb xoom, original box and charger, official Motorola xoom cover, and 2 screen protectors for $150.
I absolutely love it. Everything runs great, including the games I play. My son was watching YouTube videos on it and sometimes it hiccups but that doesn't bother me. The thing that really took me by surprise is the battery life. It lasts so long on a charge. Now I understand why people were so upset with the Acer iconia tab a100 battery life. This is one of the fewer purchases I have no regrets about. Just a fantastic tablet.
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Good on ya! I really don't think you'll have any regrets, it's still a very speedy tablet and the build quality is unsurpassed.
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Good on ya! I really don't think you'll have any regrets, it's still a very speedy tablet and the build quality is unsurpassed.
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You are not lying about the build quality. This thing feels so well made its incredible.
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Lol, sorry Drex - showing its age? La La La La ... not listening. (covering ears) Any device is relative to it's users needs. Newer is not always better. Bigger, faster, lighter most likely (in some aspects, other areas maybe not). Does it really suit my needs? Probably not. The next best thing, will be replaced by the next best thing the following year. Vicious cycle my friend. Marketing is evil and we consumers are its puppets They can always count on that buyer that must have the newest whatever. We are making these guy rich lol.
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You're kidding yourself if you think it has anything to do with marketing. The Xoom has been showing its age for a while. Its great that devs continue to bring us the latest firmware but even they have acknowledge that the Xoom's limits are being pushed.
It is as you said, relative to needs, but I think its also good to think about the future. What will a 2 year old device be able to do a year from now? Two years from now?
I'd say save up honestly and hope for a sale on the N10 (tho it looks like the OP already invested v0v)
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Well I went ahead and got a xoom. I bought a used one on Craigslist and feel that I got a good deal. I got 32gb xoom, original box and charger, official Motorola xoom cover, and 2 screen protectors for $150.
I absolutely love it. Everything runs great, including the games I play. My son was watching YouTube videos on it and sometimes it hiccups but that doesn't bother me. The thing that really took me by surprise is the battery life. It lasts so long on a charge. Now I understand why people were so upset with the Acer iconia tab a100 battery life. This is one of the fewer purchases I have no regrets about. Just a fantastic tablet.
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I just made the same switch today I paid 50 more then you but my girl has n7 I did not want same thing so I just got this but I like it actually have not even rooted
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If you want buttery smooth android goodness, put eos 3 nightly # 155 on your xoom, johnny danger. You'll thank me later
alex94kumar said:
If you want buttery smooth android goodness, put eos 3 nightly # 155 on your xoom, johnny danger. You'll thank me later
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Thanks Alex, I will see about doing that.
@Cubanluke88, Im well aware that a 2 year old device is not going to be on par with the most recent devices, like the N10. But at this point it was a matter of me wanting a 10" tablet that would do what I needed it to do now. I may still get a N10 in a few months and just give my Xoom to one of my kids (I have three, two that are teens). But for right now, its working great and I couldnt be happier. Especially at the price I paid. I might be getting a new job soon and if I do, Im going to be taking a hour train ride to work and back and Im just happy to know that Im going to have a nice big tablet to provide entertainment on those train rides if I do get the job.
Xoom or Xoom II or Xoom II ME?
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Thanks Alex, I will see about doing that.
@Cubanluke88, Im well aware that a 2 year old device is not going to be on par with the most recent devices, like the N10. But at this point it was a matter of me wanting a 10" tablet that would do what I needed it to do now. I may still get a N10 in a few months and just give my Xoom to one of my kids (I have three, two that are teens). But for right now, its working great and I couldnt be happier. Especially at the price I paid. I might be getting a new job soon and if I do, Im going to be taking a hour train ride to work and back and Im just happy to know that Im going to have a nice big tablet to provide entertainment on those train rides if I do get the job.
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Like the OP I'm looking to get a reasonably priced tablet for Browsing, a little eReading and some video watching. It's hard enough to justify what is really a gadget purchase and I certainly can't justify the ~€500 price ranges of the top tablets. My target is around the €200 mark.
I like the look of the Nexus 7, but the small screen bothers me a little. I've a Sony Xperia S and 7 inches doesn't seem to give me enough of a boost over it's 4.3 inches to justify spending €250. So I'm looking at reputable brands which have been discounted (due to age or market forces) rather than the budget trinkets that you can get. I even considered a heavily discounted Playbook (~€170) but that's just too far out of the park in terms of OS, support, etc.
I can get a Xoom II (16 GB, WiFi) for about €280, but thats at the upper end of my target budget. I can get a Xoom (32 GB WiFi) (B-stock, new but damaged/opened packaging) for €200, and that has my attention. But I'm worried about the processor speed and the display. I could also get a new Xoom II ME (16 GB, WiFi) for about the same price, €200. Apart from the newer specs (a faster processor and better screen), the 8.2 inch format strikes me as possibly more portable (for use while commuting). WiFi only is also fine for me as when I'm not in a normal WiFi area I'll use my Xperia S as a hotspot.
So, given my budget limitations and the fact that it's probably for light browsing/reading use (some videos while on holidays perhaps), would the Xoom II ME or the older Xoom be the best bet? Is the new screen a worthwhile upgrade? Thoughts please?
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Update: Having read a bit more about portability and useability of the various sizes (7, 8 and 10) I'm leaning towards the Xoom 2 ME.
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Thanks for the great info Draxin. You have me some things to think about. I can do without the 1080p and thinking about it I'm not sure that running the newest and greatest games matters. On the other hand viewing outside is kind of a big deal.
Decisions decisions.
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Actually there are quite a few new screen prtectors that dont degrade the quality that allow you to still see your xoom in the sunlight
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Dyflinn said:
Like the OP I'm looking to get a reasonably priced tablet for Browsing, a little eReading and some video watching. It's hard enough to justify what is really a gadget purchase and I certainly can't justify the ~€500 price ranges of the top tablets. My target is around the €200 mark.
I like the look of the Nexus 7, but the small screen bothers me a little. I've a Sony Xperia S and 7 inches doesn't seem to give me enough of a boost over it's 4.3 inches to justify spending €250. So I'm looking at reputable brands which have been discounted (due to age or market forces) rather than the budget trinkets that you can get. I even considered a heavily discounted Playbook (~€170) but that's just too far out of the park in terms of OS, support, etc.
I can get a Xoom II (16 GB, WiFi) for about €280, but thats at the upper end of my target budget. I can get a Xoom (32 GB WiFi) (B-stock, new but damaged/opened packaging) for €200, and that has my attention. But I'm worried about the processor speed and the display. I could also get a new Xoom II ME (16 GB, WiFi) for about the same price, €200. Apart from the newer specs (a faster processor and better screen), the 8.2 inch format strikes me as possibly more portable (for use while commuting). WiFi only is also fine for me as when I'm not in a normal WiFi area I'll use my Xperia S as a hotspot.
So, given my budget limitations and the fact that it's probably for light browsing/reading use (some videos while on holidays perhaps), would the Xoom II ME or the older Xoom be the best bet? Is the new screen a worthwhile upgrade? Thoughts please?
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Well, I finally plumped for the Xoom 2 ME. 8.2 inch screen, price (€200 vs €250) and mini HDMI clinched it over the Nexus 7, plus I really think that I don't need Quad Core nor will I do for a few years yet. Portability beat the Xoom or Xoom 2.
Only qualm is that I ordered it from Expansys as they had the best price (by about €25). For a mainstream seller it has far more negative reviews than it should have (they should really take their Facebook page offline). I did order via Amazon rather than directly, perhaps that adds a little more security to the order.
Hopefully I'll be one of the 89% positive buyers. :fingers-crossed:
Well, whatever Expansys is doing wrong for some, it was a pretty efficient transaction for me. Ordered it from Expansys via Amazon on Monday night and it was delivered (via a forwarding company from a UK address) by Wednesday night! Picked it up this morning.
I've only played with it a little and charged it up. Will do the ICS update when I get home as the work wifi is acting up. I was able to tether it to my Xperia S and so far it's looking nice, though the web browsing seemed a little jerky/laggy. Maybe ICS will improve that.
I have since noticed that my Xperia S actually has a faster CPU, more storage, a higher ppi, a better camera and will likely get Jelly Bean later in Q1. If only it had an 8 inch screen
I currently have the 2012 N73G. It's screeching to a halt, laggy as hell. I have tried just about everything and may be close to giving up on it.
I am not much of a gamer but the Shield tablet LTE looks to be at a really good price point for a cellular tablet considering its power. I had been tempted by the Nexus 9 until I saw its final price. The 2013 N7 LTE doesn't appear to be available in Canada at any cheaper than it was on launch day while already being a year old.
Any thoughts from this forum on upgrading from a Nexus to the Shield as a day to day tablet?
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I currently have the 2012 N73G. It's screeching to a halt, laggy as hell. I have tried just about everything and may be close to giving up on it.
I am not much of a gamer but the Shield tablet LTE looks to be at a really good price point for a cellular tablet considering its power. I had been tempted by the Nexus 9 until I saw its final price. The 2013 N7 LTE doesn't appear to be available in Canada at any cheaper than it was on launch day while already being a year old.
Any thoughts from this forum on upgrading from a Nexus to the Shield as a day to day tablet?
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Hi there, I'm a Note 3 owner, Shield Tab Owner, and also was using a Nexus 7 2012 for several months until I upgraded to this tab. Definitely worth it, and I don't even have the controller or case yet. I've had it only a few weeks, but it has blown past all of my expectations.
It's performance is top notch. Seriously, that K1 does its job very well. No frame skips even in any of the Grand Theft Auto games at highest settings. Trine 2 is a beauty as well. Everything from multitasking to running intensive applications is comically fast.
The back camera is a nice addition, but I wouldn't actually recommend it for taking any important photos. It'll get the job done, but it certainly won't look as good as anything you take on a modern phone, despite its five megapixels. However, the front camera is the exact same unit and takes very crisp selfies and is very nice for skype. It may not be a good camera for capturing scenery, but the tab is great for video calling.
The screen is perfect. I have found nothing I don't like about it. Colors are great, touch response is seemingly perfect, and it goes pretty bright and stupidly, incredibly, dark. Black levels are some of the best I've seen on an LCD. I think it's miles ahead (subjective) than the N7 2013. Compared to the 2012 model, there isn't even a competition.
Anyway, I hope this helps. I'd say take the plunge!
Even the 2013 was a huge upgrade on the 2012 Nexus tab and the Shield tab is a huge upgrade on that 2013 Nexus tab so going from the 2012 to the Shield tab will be an amazing jump, do it and tell me how to feels. I upgrade devices too often myself so I rarely get a big increase in speed but the graphical abilities on this tablet have been the largest increase in speed since I went from my Samsung Moment to my HTC EVO!
I had the 2013 Nexus 7 32GB and the NST blows it out of the water. I was always jealous of my gf and her iPad Mini when I had the N7 but now I rarely think about it.
Went from the nexus 7 first gen to the Shield tablet. A step up in every way. Personally the nexus 9 looks good but the Shield tablet doesn't disappoint.
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