I know this question has been beaten to death already, but I'm still not satisfied. Still have a week to return this thing, and I like it, but......
I'll be getting my hands on a surface when they're available, that being the case, i don't know if the sd card argument is as strong for me.
Has anyone returned a nexus 7 to get this? And why.... also why would you switch or why wouldn't you switch
Thanks guys
yes. 3 nexus 7's in fact. All had screen problems. Gave up after the third one and replaced it with the Tab 2 7.0. While the specification isn't as good as the nexus it really hasn't affected how I use it. One big plus is being able to add an sdcard and not have to worry about usb otg. Would I replace the Tab 2 with a nexus ? When they release one without screen problems, 32gb of memory and ability to add an sdcard, until then this is the best option
Excellent info, thank you
Anyone else have input on this? Share your experience
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3G (P3100)!
In my country we don't have WiFi so freely available
I've asked myself the same question. I've never had a Nexus 7, but the things that won for me on tab 2 is that it has memory card, I have a 32GB model with....wait for it....3G. Friends ask...why don't you tether? Because I don't always carry my Galaxy Nexus and it's too much work.
The only problem I have, I've tried every ROM and every single one has Bluetooth to headset problems. I can't use the phone to Bluetooth to my car and that's a real pain for me at the moment.
This is my work phone and if you find a ROM (assuming you've rooted yours) that has audio to Bluetooth headset working please let me know. It's killing me honestly....
I've bought another 13 for guys at work.
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So I'm in the market for a tablet. So my question is, is there any problems with the tab? I like the Galaxy because of the sd card slot. But I also want the nexus because of the dev support and updates
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i have one! my cons are weak and gap(left corner on bottom) wi-fi connection and battery, but my big cons is bad support by Samsung on updates
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i have one! my cons are weak and gap(left corner on bottom) wi-fi connection and battery, but my big cons is bad support by Samsung on updates
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Care to tell me about this week support on updates? We have 3-4 updates since May when the tablet was released, averaging one every month or two. I'd say that's pretty good personally. Maybe you're complaining that there is no Jelly Bean yet, but I'm not sure why since they just started pushing it out to phones, which are a much bigger money maker, in the past two weeks. We also know that the GTab 2 will be getting Jelly Bean as it was on the update list released by Samsung, and there have been leaks for every one of the GTab 2 models so far. You want to compare updates, the Nexus 7 has only had 2 updates since July, so they've gotten updates in the same time frame as this tablet, one every month or two. But yeah, Samsung hasn't been providing any updates...
IMO, the question really comes down to, do you want fixed storage and only access to AOSP ROMs, or do you want expandable storage and AOSP and TouchWiz ROMs? The developer pool may be larger on the Nexus 7, but you only have AOSP ROMs, and the popular ones are all on the Galaxy Tab 2 now anyway, and if you really wanted, porting them isn't all that difficult either. You also have access to TouchWiz ROMs if you get the Galaxy Tab 2, something you won't have on the Nexus 7. The Nexus 7 has fixed storage, with the option for USB OTG if you load a custom kernel, but that is the best you get for expandable storage. The Galaxy Tab 2 has fixed internal, but also supports microSD cards and USB OTG, so you don't need a dongle to expand built in storage.
Gtab has camera and SD slot while nexus doesn't.
Gtab is the way I'd go. I'm happy with mine and wouldn't trade it for an n7.
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Gtab has camera and SD slot while nexus doesn't.
Gtab is the way I'd go. I'm happy with mine and wouldn't trade it for an n7.
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Nexus 7 have 1 camera..
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go for galaxy tab! you can swap external with internal sd, play gameloft games as well..and 2 cameras.. it is also capable of overclocking
I chose the tab 10.1 over the Nexus 7 for the following reasons
Expandavle storage
larger screen
I use my tablet for content creation, would have gone with the note, but my budget wouldn't stretch. I rarely play games, rarely watch videos, by far the ability to create was the deciding factor for me and the Nexus 7 just didn't cut it.
Hi xda'rs I should be upgrading within a couple of weeks, and I'm reallyyyy confused as to what to get, I'm either gonna get the galaxy note 2 or the nexus 4.
I've had a note 1 before and really liked the size but was sometimes a bit pissed off that I had trouble using it one handed so don't know what the note 2 would be like, on the other hand the thought of getting google updates quickly is great, and I'm a big fan of AOSP, usually when I rom I end up putting an AOSP rom on any phone I have, but then I do like the little tweaks of touch wiz.
Soooo as u can see I'm really confused as to what one to get out of the 2 phones, if anyone has used them both or even if people just want to say what they think is better, it probably would really help my decision.
Many thanks
Oh and they're both on contract for £38.
Thanks alot
R: Upgrading in 2 weeks, really confused!!!
Hi i have the note 2 and the grip is better than the note 1. Although i don't have large hands i can use it one handed 90% of times. As far as hw the phones are simillar so the facts that count in your decision are: screen size, battery (in my opinion the best on note 2), upgrades ( aosp best here). Try using/ testing them in stores or of you have friends that have them so tou could decide. Try whatching vs videos on youtube and read about their problems.
Hope this post was helpfull
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Hi thanks for the reply, I've had a chance to play with both instore and they both are really great, I don't have big hands either that's why I was a bit unsure if it was the right phone for me, but definitely getting the newest android version would be so sweet innit, so the main gripes are either a nice big phone to watch movies and stuff on or a nice phone that's smaller but will get the latest updates???
I've gotta have a real hard think cos I don't wanna regret wasting my upgrade!!
Has anyone used an nexus 4 to watch films and stuff on? How is the experience?
Wait for the Samsung Galaxy S 4.
I guess you could get the N4, but I'm not a fan of no removable battery (it's so useful to just be able to swap batteries for many reasons) and no micro sd slot (when watching movies/etc you'd have to sacrifice internal storage or stream) . If those don't matter to you, it might be different.
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Wait for the Samsung Galaxy S 4.
I guess you could get the N4, but I'm not a fan of no removable battery (it's so useful to just be able to swap batteries for many reasons) and no micro sd slot (when watching movies/etc you'd have to sacrifice internal storage or stream) . If those don't matter to you, it might be different.
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Agreed but if you cant wait i say the Nexus 4.
Is the Optimus-g an option? Same specs as nexus 4, but you have lte, a micro sd slot and development is great.
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Hello XDA ,
So I would like to know from your guys. I own a Samsung Star now and I want to get a new phone. This means my first ever Android phone that I will own (I have used Android before, but those where phones from friends). My question is which phone is the best pick to get.
ill use it mainly for apps (mainly games), whats-app, some internet when on wi-fi.
I personally was thinking about the Nexus 4 which is been sold for €450 here in the Netherlands. But what do you guys think? I would love to have Jelly Bean and a fast phone.
Go ahead and suggest me something but keep it under the Nexus 4 or at the same price as the Nexus 4.
#Robert
Go with the nexus 4. I have it and it's definitely the best in the price range. It's so good in fact I've been thinking about selling my old phones to buy a nexus 4.
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Go with the nexus 4. I have it and it's definitely the best in the price range. It's so good in fact I've been thinking about selling my old phones to buy a nexus 4
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100% agree!
If I'd buy a new android phone (I'm sure it would be an android phone ) I would buy a nexus, too.
You'll get OS updates really fast and for quite a long time and you'll have a slim rom without bloatware.
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Nexus 4 is an excellent choice.
Wait for the S4 or go with Note 2. The S3 is now a lot cheaper with the Note 2 out and the S4 being announced.
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You are a perfect candidate for a nexus 4 Key lime pie will be out in a few months and you can bet the N4 will have it first.
If you know someone in the US, have them buy it for you. Much cheaper!
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The Nexus 4 is a great phone, but the two big things it lacks are an external SD card and removable battery.
Think about how you'll use the phone and if those things might be useful to you. I keep a lot of music on my external SD card so that it doesn't take space away from apps - I don't live in an area where I can just stream everything all the time, do you ?
If you plan on doing things with custom ROMs and such, an external SD card can be a lifesaver, too - and general convenience. But if you don't, the Nexus 4 might be a good choice since it will receive updates without you having to do anything.
Removable battery is nice because if you are buying off-contract, especially, you don't have to worry about babying the battery - the battery will lose so much charge per year no matter if you treated it perfectly. If you're not getting a subsidized upgrade, that might not be something you want to be stuck with. It's also nice to be able to carry a spare battery especially if you're playing games for an extended period of time (I carry one so I can play emulators between classes without having to worry "what if I don't go right home ?").
Nexus 4 is a great mobile but still there are few drawbacks of this mobile.
Consider other similar mobiles in the price range, S3, HTC, Sony etc
Look about this http://www.wikomobile.com/telephone-portable-Cink-Peax.php at €170
Yes, get the nexus 4 !!
Well , that depends what you like , right now the samsung galaxy s4 is the fastest phone , but not the most beautiful and the one who is better made. The most beautiful and the second fastest phone is HTC one , but this one doesnt have a sd card slot. Personally i will get the htc one with contract from vodafone , it will cost 300€ , its the first time i will buy a phone in this mode , but phones are getting bigger and bigger , and rumors already said that nexus 5 will get a 5.2" display. So every year phones get 0.2" bigger , so i will keep the htc until phones start to get smaller.
That was my opinion. Have a great year
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Galaxy S4, it's definitely worth getting
Any HTC, Nexus device.
OPPO Find 5 from oppostyle.com. Best value 1080p phone.
S4!
It is sick!
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The battery and SD card isn't so bad. 16GB is plenty for me! The battery isn't really of a issue. Most of the time the phone will be in standby.
How is the speed btw? Good enough for intensive apps? including games hehe
But I do agree the Nexus 4 is probably my pick but go ahead with suggestion. I already have 108 euros and need 450 so im getting there!!!
Really exited to get my first ever smartphone, android phone. Some of you might think that I am really behind stuff but he im 18 and didn't have the money first :crying: now I'm working hard to earn it so I can get a new phone :laugh:
I'd wait for the S4. I mean, the OS is pretty much the same with every phone, so what you really want to be looking at is specs.
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Nexus 4 is the best. But its available in selected countries only.. !!
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Nexus 4 is the best. But its available in selected countries only.. !!
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I can get it from 4 shops here in the NL. They just import them from the UK I guess. Cheapest is 450 and the website is really good so I trust them!
But in USA its contract base sales. Not via play store currently..!!
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So I recently had and Acer Iconia A100 die and need to replace it. Due to budget constraints I'm choosing between the GT2 and the Nexus 7.
I'm familiar with the spec differences but I can't pull the trigger on one or the other. Any GT2 users want to convince me? Let me know your thoughts... positive and negative...
unless you want a camera,I would choose the n7
I have no gripes about the gt2 but the screen is a lesser resolution and the n7 will probably have a longer life for android updates....
in the tabs defense the gt2 does seem to be built a Lil better, the n7 has that pesky screen lift problem and just feels flimsy
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unless you want a camera,I would choose the n7
I have no gripes about the gt2 but the screen is a lesser resolution and the n7 will probably have a longer life for android updates....
in the tabs defense the gt2 does seem to be built a Lil better, the n7 has that pesky screen lift problem and just feels flimsy
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Thank you, very helpful and with specific reasons.
mrkhigh said:
unless you want a camera,I would choose the n7
I have no gripes about the gt2 but the screen is a lesser resolution and the n7 will probably have a longer life for android updates....
in the tabs defense the gt2 does seem to be built a Lil better, the n7 has that pesky screen lift problem and just feels flimsy
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Whoa! This was exactly what I told someone recently! Spooky!
I second this comment !
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Thank you, very helpful and with specific reasons.
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BEAR IN MIND, glass of N7 is extremely fragile.
My broke when talking a corner at 1/2inch high
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BEAR IN MIND, glass of N7 is extremely fragile.
My broke when talking a corner 1/2inch high.
Definitely get a hard case for it
For best peformance = Nexus 7
For Gaming = Nexus 7
For Multimedia features = Galaxy Tab 2
For Android updates = Nexus 7
For a better construction body and physical resistance = Galaxy Tab 2
For Photos = Galaxy Tab 2
In my option, you should buy a Nexus 7... I only buy GTab 2 bcoz Nexus 7 isn't avaiable in Brazil, and I don't have any familiars in US...
I have both Nexus 7 and Tab2.... Bought Nexus 7 last year when I was in US and only WIFI version was launched. Have been using it since 8 months now but only issue that I faced with it was that I could not connect to internet as no 3g was available. Hence recently I purchased Tab2 for my self and gifted the nexus to my kiddo...
My two cents...
Nexus 7 3G is the best tab to own. Very good in gaming and multimedia features too. Love the Android updates and have been using 4.2.2 since last 2 months. Battery lift of my wifi N7 is way better than the Tab 2 with 3G. One biggest grouse - no expandable memory of N7, my 16gig get over soon when I download movies to watch on it.
Only reason I bought Tab2 is that N7 with 3G was not available at the time I purchased the Tab here in India. Though if I was out in market at this point, I willl certainly pick the N7 3G version.
Thanks for all the replies, I have to say I expected folks in the N7 forum to recommend the N7 but didn't expect to see such support for it from GT2 users. I'm not worried about the lack of an SD card since I don't ever take much media with me, mostly docs and pdf's and with 16GB internal I think I will be fine (never had a problem with the 8GB on my Acer except for the GPS writing extra files issue). I do have a fear that I will miss the rear camera but I think the performance and Android support for the Nexus is winning me over...
Thanks again
Nexus 7 in everyway.
Only reason I have a Gtab2 is because I am 13 and have controlling parents.
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Thanks for all the replies, I have to say I expected folks in the N7 forum to recommend the N7 but didn't expect to see such support for it from GT2 users. I'm not worried about the lack of an SD card since I don't ever take much media with me, mostly docs and pdf's and with 16GB internal I think I will be fine (never had a problem with the 8GB on my Acer except for the GPS writing extra files issue). I do have a fear that I will miss the rear camera but I think the performance and Android support for the Nexus is winning me over...
Thanks again
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As long as you're extra careful go for the N7, GPS grabs a speedy fix too usually under 5 seconds indoor
I do like the hdmi capabilities in my Samsung tab (7.0+). Has that been figured out for the Nexus or is it a permanent no-go?
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I do like the hdmi capabilities in my Samsung tab (7.0+). Has that been figured out for the Nexus or is it a permanent no-go?
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Nexus Q
[Q] Should I wait a couple of months?
Hello everyone,
In this ever-changing technological world, buying a new cellphone or tablet need to be thought through.
Here's my problem: for a couple a months I've really wanted to buy a Nexus 7 (2013). These days, prices are at an all time low here in France [189 Euros on Amazon, still 229 Euros on the PlayStore].
Anyway, I was wondering if it would be wise to buy a Nexus 7 now with Google I/O two months from now. The thing is; is there a chance that Google will reveal new tablets and launch a new Nexus 7 after the conference? Because if so I'd rather way a couple of months and get the latest from Google.
Anyhow, I'd like to get your opinion on that.
Thanks for your replies.
Ps: I'm making a poll for people who want to give their opinion without having to write anything
I'd personally wait. I had thoughts of upgrading as my Nexus 7 (2012) is starting to charge unreliably. However, as we are only a few months away from the typical new release I figured I'd wait. Still have hope for an sd card slot in this year's model.
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I'd personally wait. I had thoughts of upgrading as my Nexus 7 (2012) is starting to charge unreliably. However, as we are only a few months away from the typical new release I figured I'd wait. Still have hope for an sd card slot in this year's model.
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Thanks for your answer. I've lost all hope when it comes to external storage on Nexus devices but I'm using Dropbox to extend storage and it's perfect.
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Thanks for your answer. I've lost all hope when it comes to external storage on Nexus devices but I'm using Dropbox to extend storage and it's perfect.
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Yeah, I have a slim hope but I know Google is pushing cloud so maybe that hope is in vain. I love cloud storage. Between Dropbox and Google Drive (and Google Plus unlimited photo backup), it covers just about everything I need. However, I think they are forgetting that many of their tablets are wifi only and you are often without wifi. I'd like to be able to load up some movies before a trip for the kids and that is hard on my 8 gb (not really 8 gb) Nexus 7. And with some games starting to take up 1-2 gb (which cloud storage cannot help), it is starting to get more and more obsolete.
I have a Nexus 10, and wanted a smaller tablet. For me the ~8" size is the ideal. I decided to not wait for the rumored Nexus 8, and purchased a GalaxyTab Pro 8.4. Excellent tablet, but Samsung's customizations and bloatware are terrible.
I would rather prefer a "Google Play Edition". Just installing unofficial Cyanogenmod now! :good:
We're in the same boat. I badly want the N7 2013, I'm going to take it though. The 2014 one might be a lot better but it will be very similar, unless the announcement says it can make and receive calls. The memory card slot isn't that big a problem as I'm planning on using OTG with my 64GB USB.
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I have a Nexus 10, and wanted a smaller tablet. For me the ~8" size is the ideal. I decided to not wait for the rumored Nexus 8, and purchased a GalaxyTab Pro 8.4. Excellent tablet, but Samsung's customizations and bloatware are terrible.
I would rather prefer a "Google Play Edition". Just installing unofficial Cyanogenmod now! :good:
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The Galaxy Tab Pro would've been my choice but it's a bit too expensive for me unfortunately =/
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We're in the same boat. I badly want the N7 2013, I'm going to take it though. The 2014 one might be a lot better but it will be very similar, unless the announcement says it can make and receive calls. The memory card slot isn't that big a problem as I'm planning on using OTG with my 64GB USB.
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The thing is that I don't want to buy it if Google sells them cheaper once the new tablets are announced -or even before like they did for the N4.