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[Q] 16 gb or 32 gb??? Confused.....

I bought the tf300t last week at best buy. I didnt and still dont see any 32 gb models anywhere except mentioned in reviews......read one that said a 32 gb model is available for $399.
Did i miss something???

Bought my 32gb from Amazon.

Hmmmm. Gonna have to have a chat with Best Buy.
I don't necessarily need 32 gb but for resale value and simple economics I would prefer the 32 for $20 more than I paid for the 16.
Lame that they have them priced so ridiculously close together. I don't get it.

I got my 32GB from Walmart (though I actually despise Walmart as a company; I had a gift card).

Stashtrey said:
Hmmmm. Gonna have to have a chat with Best Buy.
I don't necessarily need 32 gb but for resale value and simple economics I would prefer the 32 for $20 more than I paid for the 16.
Lame that they have them priced so ridiculously close together. I don't get it.
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Best Buy only carries the 16Gb. I agree, I would have bought the 32Gb version if they had it, but I had some rewards certificates and a $10.00 coupon expiring soon so I went ahead and took the plunge on the 16Gb version.
The 32Gb version would have been nice, but with a microSD card slot, it's not as critical as on, say, an iPad.

Since I have never been able to move an app to an external card (successfully) on my former rooted Lenovo K1 or the TF300, I like having the larger internal memory. On the other hand, 16 gigs is probably adequate for most folks app needs. When I purchased, 32 gigs was all that was available.
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Best buy doesnt carry 32gb.... Can u believe that...i bought mine at microcenter for $350 32gb and i bought the 1 year accidental damage for $60....i think i got a great deal
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Raul69.atl said:
Best buy doesnt carry 32gb.... Can u believe that...i bought mine at microcenter for $350 32gb and i bought the 1 year accidental damage for $60....i think i got a great deal
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My suspicion is that the marketing guys at Best Buy feel they can only move Android tablets that are priced below the iPad (the iPad 2 going for $399.00). Which is kinda annoying, if true.

I exchanged mine yesterday for a 32gb.
My 16gb was defective....... the screen would lock up and become unresponsive. Bad batch?
Best Buy was totally cool....no questions asked. Happy with this 32gb.....nice!
On the fence about rooting and flashing anything......
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Stashtrey said:
I exchanged mine yesterday for a 32gb.
My 16gb was defective....... the screen would lock up and become unresponsive. Bad batch?
Best Buy was totally cool....no questions asked. Happy with this 32gb.....nice!
On the fence about rooting and flashing anything......
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Rooting is easy and reversible.

Nexus 7(16gb) vs TF300. Gawd, I'm torn!

So now Google is releasing this Nexus 7. However I still can't decide between this and a TF300. Sure the 7 is a Nexus device, so I'll be getting a perfectly stock experience with good updates, but compared to the TF300 it still seems lacking: no SD slot, way less memory, smaller screen...ok, I know the TF300 isn't as cheap, but compared to the 7 in its 16 gb version it's not much more expensive: I could get it for 330€ right now, and maybe it will drop a little more before the 7 starts shipping. Also, ASUS hasn't got a bad update policy anyway, so it's really a close call. Any suggestions? I really can't decide.
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For the price of one TF300 you could buy 2 Nexii tablets... they are also targeting two different groups of people. Think do you need a 7' or a 10' tablet and then your decision has been made

First decision you got to make at to you want a 7' or 10.1' tablet
Secondly. do you want the microSD
Finally. do you need the dock for the TF300
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Well, honestly I'm not bothered too much by the smaller screen, but I assume that the TF300 will have a bigger battery. Anyway I'm still not sure, because at the end of day it's just a tablet, I don't know if it's worth the extra buck, basically because I'm not really sure about how much I will actually use it.
At the end of the day I just want a new toy, but maybe the TF300 could be more useful in general, and maybe even replace my laptop on some occasions...the dock is cool, but the package becomes expensive that way
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I say wait a bit a they should release a Nexus tablet with Jelly Bean and an SD slot and more memory.

Nexus 7. Don't have to spend an arm and a leg to get one. And its a Nexus device!

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ice2seeyou said:
Nexus 7. Don't have to spend an arm and a leg to get one. And its a Nexus device!
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Yeah, the fact of it being a Nexus device appeals me the most, basically because I've never owned one. I'd be getting the 16GB version tho, so assuming it will cost 249€ the price isn't that different from the one of the better specced TF300...if it drops to 299€ or so then it would be definitely a better bang for the buck...
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meek2100 said:
I say wait a bit a they should release a Nexus tablet with Jelly Bean and an SD slot and more memory.
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A nexus device has never had a SD slot... I wouldn't hold my breath if I were you...
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Also note that chances are the TF300 had a wireless problem due to its metal case.. although only a handful of people experience this..
If you don't fancy screen size and storage space I'd suggest the N7..
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Gorjess said:
Also note that chances are the TF300 had a wireless problem due to its metal case.. although only a handful of people experience this..
If you don't fancy screen size and storage space I'd suggest the N7..
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As far as I know that was the Prime, the Pad (aka TF300) has a plastic back instead, so it should be fine...
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DrunkFuX666 said:
A nexus device has never had a SD slot... I wouldn't hold my breath if I were you...
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Oh really... I'd advise you to look up the specs of the Nexus One.
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slapshot30 said:
Oh really... I'd advise you to look up the specs of the Nexus One.
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Exactly. But since then, (to my knowledge) there hasn't been a nexus device with expandable memory.
I think I read an article no too long ago that companies might start moving away from sd slots.... But I think that seems pretty far-fetched and ridiculus. Anyone know anything about that?

vnvman said:
As far as I know that was the Prime, the Pad (aka TF300) has a plastic back instead, so it should be fine...
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It should be, and both have pretty much the same specs.. but still you have to test everything before buying..
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I think at the end of the day its all about the price... paying twice as much for a transformer with some more features probably won't go down with people too well... but yes if maybe a $50 difference then sure transformer it is...
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I'm in the same situation, the N7 is great but it's missing some features that i really want. Think i might also wait for the new Kindle specs.

I actually just managed to pick up an open-box TF300T for $300 on JR.com this past Saturday. They also have an open-box dock for $100 when it's in stock.
If you can find a deal like this, I'd definitely jump on the TF300T instead. :good:

behemothZ3R0 said:
I actually just managed to pick up an open-box TF300T for $300 on JR.com this past Saturday. They also have an open-box dock for $100 when it's in stock.
If you can find a deal like this, I'd definitely jump on the TF300T instead. :good:
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Yea I agree with you there... $50 more for all the added specs is probably a better idea... but apparently the reviews arnt too great regarding the keyboard...
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Now I'm almost sure I'm getting the TF300, mainly because I would really miss the HDMI port (I also heard somewhere that the 7 doesn't even support MHL, WTF??), and also because the N7 won't ship to Italy until september, and I definitely wanna have my tablet with me when I'll be on vacation

DrunkFuX666 said:
A nexus device has never had a SD slot... I wouldn't hold my breath if I were you...
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The Nexus One had an SD card...It was also the first Nexus device...

[Q] Too good to be true?

So after having my TF101 for over a year, it took a nasty fall and became unusable. This was of course devastating, made even worse by the fact that I am about to start at a new school. I have been wanting to upgrade for awhile, but since I bought it with my last paycheck from a job I lost, this has not been possible. However, due to this tragedy, my parents are considering buying me a new one, but paying full price is out of the question. So, I found this site through Google selling a TF300T for only $229, which seems too good to be true. Can anyone say if this is a legit site?
discountinstantly.com/products/ASUS-Transformer-Pad-TF300T-32-GB.html

If it seems too good to be true and is from an unheard of retailer, i'd recommend you avoid it
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Can you do a price match at best buy?

Why wouldn't you want the Nexus 7?
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kaspar737 said:
Why wouldn't you want the Nexus 7?
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I read a lot of comic books and the 10.1 screen is perfect for them. Also, I like the convertibility. And of course, the Nexus not having expandable storage is a deal breaker for me.

CyberQuaker said:
I read a lot of comic books and the 10.1 screen is perfect for them. Also, I like the convertibility. And of course, the Nexus not having expandable storage is a deal breaker for me.
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You can expand the storage by connecting a memory stick/HDD into the micro-USB port by using some cable (can't currently remember the cables name). And there have been rumours of a Nexus 10 coming soon. Anyways 229 is probably too little for TF300 because here where I live the 32 GB one without the dock is 419.
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Try ebay. Some good deals show up.
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CyberQuaker said:
I read a lot of comic books and the 10.1 screen is perfect for them. Also, I like the convertibility. And of course, the Nexus not having expandable storage is a deal breaker for me.
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If you can afford it, then, I'd go for the TF700. I downloaded the "free preview" of Watchmen from Barnes & Noble and it was pretty cool, but it was also pretty obvious that on a high-def screen it would absolutely rock. I'm not much of a comics guy, but if I were, that's definitely what I'd do.

I got mine from amazon....it was used like new and I'm very satisfied with my purchase.

hell just send me the cash i would at least send you the empty box you would not even get that from them i see them vanishing really quick in the near future

SITH16 said:
I got mine from amazon....it was used like new and I'm very satisfied with my purchase.
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I second this, got my from Amazon, next day shipping, Like new, for 269 I believe just a couple weeks ago. Still had ICS on it (no promise there though) so if I had wanted to retain the ICS bootloader I would have been able to.
I'm smitten with mine, although I really REALLY wish dev. would move forward a little farther.
Nice tablet though! My fiance was able to trade her BS prime in for a brand new TF700 at Best Buy, straight trade even thought we have had it for almost a year due to the issues it is known for. Color me jealous

Could some recommend a good tablet

I was thinking of a 7" screen.If I put this in the wrong section I'm very sorry. Thanks in advance!!!

My daughter loves her nook tablet. Been running cm10.1 on it for almost a year. We very rarely restart it and does everything. It is a 7" and it a good size and durable. No webcam though, not a big deal for us. You should be able to get one under $75 if you look around.
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Samsung galaxy tab 8
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Droid2Global said:
Droid 2 Global!!!!
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That's a phone.
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Nexus 7 2013
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How about a nexus 7 tablet or a Samsung tablet?

How much for samsung galaxy tablet 8 and what does the nexus 7 usually cost?and out of these 2 tablets which one would you recommend. Thanks

Greg2013 said:
I was thinking of a 7" screen.If I put this in the wrong section I'm very sorry. Thanks in advance!!!
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Nexus 10. Best tablet currently out there, imo.
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Note 8 costs about $450 usd 16 gb while nexus 7 2013 costs about $230 usd 16 GB. The extra inch on note 8 is great and Spen if your in college like one of my boys. The extra PPI and resolution on nexus 7 2013 is great for media consumption. You may not want to buy last years nexus 10 like that guy above me suggested as the new one will come to market in a month. In fact there are several nice ones coming soon.

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Note 8 costs about $450 usd 16 gb while nexus 7 2013 costs about $230 usd 16 GB. The extra inch on note 8 is great and Spen if your in college like one of my boys. The extra PPI and resolution on nexus 7 2013 is great for media consumption. You may not want to buy last years nexus 10 like that guy above me suggested as the new one will come to market in a month. In fact there are several nice ones coming soon.
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I'm going to wait for the new nexus to come out.I greatly appreciate everyone's help. Take care!!!

Hey the nexus tablet is made by nexus or Google?and where can I find out when the newer version is going to be released. Thanks

I read that the 32 Gig nexus 7 will operate off of WiFi and LTE is this all correct?so to run off LTE does that mean that you can put a Sim card in it like a smartphone?could someone please explain. Thanks in advance!!!

Greg2013 said:
I was thinking of a 7" screen.If I put this in the wrong section I'm very sorry. Thanks in advance!!!
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There are 2 threads devoted to questions about devices, please repost your question in one of these two threads: The what should I buy thread or The Device Suggestion Thread.
Thanks!

Anyone grabbing the nexus 9?

Since were all fans of htc just thought id ask whos gonna jump on the htc nexus 9?

I was thinking about it, but I never use tablets anymore

NoFanboy said:
I was thinking about it, but I never use tablets anymore
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This. Right here.
The only tablet I'd even consider is the Shield Tablet. I've gone through too many tablets. Tried to justify each one, and I just found myself never using them.
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I'll bite in this one so long as there is an LTE version. I have a 2013 Nexus 7 LTE and had a 2012 before that. If there is a Nexus 9 with Lte on Verizon I will edge up my current tablet line and get it. I always wanted a Nexus device with a little more screen real Estate. 9 inches is perfect and made by HTC with front facing speakers. What could go wrong? Fingers crossed for an Lte version, and not six months after its release as Verizon has been wont to do what Nexus tablets.

This guy. I will be grabbing it
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Negative. I have a nexus 7... Can't see me wanting the 9, especially for that price.
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I have a nexus 7 also but i will be grabbing the 9 for sure

Got the nexus 10, so I'm set for now
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I have the Nexus 7 2013, and while I wouldn't mind a slightly larger screen...I just don't see myself getting it any time soon. It looks like a great laptop, but I use my tablet almost exclusively for reading now. And for watching downloaded movies/TV shows while travelling, which isn't often. I just can't justify the price for what I use it for, when my N7 still works great. I need to learn how to lie to myself better.

My Acer Iconia A200 is on its last legs, the battery is dieing on it so I am seriously tempted by this tablet, plus with the keyboard folio it makes it that much sweeter, my one gripe is the lack of SD card support.
Anyone know if this will support full size USB via dongle or MHL hdmi output?

I still have the note 8.0 which runs like its brand new, tbh, I hardly even use it. If anything, I would want a refreshed nexus 7 or and 8 inch.... I do have my eye on the nvidia shield tablet though..
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