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Nexus tablet rumors/discussions thread

Okay guys, so at this point a nexus tablet seems imminent. Discuss what you would like to see in one, rumors you heard, etc.

ncvikingx97 said:
Okay guys, so at this point a nexus tablet seems imminent. Discuss what you would like to see in one, rumors you heard, etc.
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id like it to be on verizon w/lte, 7 inch HD screen option, and tegra3.
id settle for the samsung galaxy tab 7.7 but as a google tablet.

I Heard It Will Be Running On MeeGo

That would be nice. I would like it to compete with the kindle fire for price, it would bring android much closer to being the every day device that some people think that the ipad or iphone is. I would love ice cream.

I'm just looking for a wifi version. I don't need another tie to a carrier.

I think there will be a WiFi and a carrier version. Now that Motorola deal is approved the rumors will soon become true.

Here is some leak pictures...
http://androidandme.com/2012/06/tablets-2/rumor-nexus-7-tablet-pictured-in-press-images/
I do hope they bring out a 10 inch as well...

well, it will most likely come with a Tegra 3 cpu and jelly bean. However, I was hoping for an exynos processor though, but since they are going to release several tablets, at least one of them should have it. (optimist)

vx117 said:
well, it will most likely come with a Tegra 3 cpu and jelly bean. However, I was hoping for an exynos processor though, but since they are going to release several tablets, at least one of them should have it. (optimist)
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I highly doubt that Samsung will give away Exynos chips for devices with this price tag. When they'll release a tab with the latest SOC it will cost no less than 600-700, it makes more sense this way IMHO.
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Maybe 7inch hd screen... and exynos 5xxx processer....?!
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For the rumored price a tegra 3 is more than generous.
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Thought I would resurrect this thread as Google io is just a week away. Latest rumour is $199, no 3g or lte, only front facing camera.
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springy said:
Thought I would resurrect this thread as Google io is just a week away. Latest rumour is $199, no 3g or lte, only front facing camera.
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I don't mind, I'd still take it. Cameras on tablets are for weirdos anyway. Wifi is all I need, especially now that I know for sure that hotspot is coming soon to Nokia devices.
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vnvman said:
Cameras on tablets are for weirdos anyway.
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Right? I belive I never used mine. My guess was someone would use it in an app for a 3d mapping, sort of like in 3DS, but no. It's there so people would feel weird taking pictures with microscopic lens in a corner of a book.

springy said:
Thought I would resurrect this thread as Google io is just a week away. Latest rumour is $199, no 3g or lte, only front facing camera.
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I've never used the rear camera on a tablet anyway.
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blackhand1001 said:
I've never used the rear camera on a tablet anyway.
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On mine I barely even use the front one
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Tegra 3 games are so enticing...

I know we have the more battery efficient (and in a lot of areas more powerful) chipset, but everytime I look at those Tegra only games I get jealous. I mean is there a possibility our chipset will be able to produce the same quality of graphics when these games are released for the Tegra devices? I would hate to have to trade up over something so trivial, but I really like to game.
I'm thinking that the battery life can be greatly improved on the Tegra devices with custom ROMs and Kernels. I mean the new Nexus tab has a Tegra, so it must be a reliable piece.
Thoughts?

seh6183 said:
I know we have the more battery efficient (and in a lot of areas more powerful) chipset, but everytime I look at those Tegra only games I get jealous. I mean is there a possibility our chipset will be able to produce the same quality of graphics when these games are released for the Tegra devices? I would hate to have to trade up over something so trivial, but I really like to game.
I'm thinking that the battery life can be greatly improved on the Tegra devices with custom ROMs and Kernels. I mean the new Nexus tab has a Tegra, so it must be a reliable piece.
Thoughts?
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Keep the better phone and buy a Nexus 7.
Our phone vs Tegra 3 version
Better battery life
LTE
Superior sound quality
Less build quality issues

gunnyman said:
Keep the better phone and buy a Nexus 7.
Our phone vs Tegra 3 version
Better battery life
LTE
Superior sound quality
Less build quality issues
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I'm researching right now if the s4 will be capable of pumping out similar quality when the game dev's optimitze for our chipset.

gunnyman said:
Keep the better phone and buy a Nexus 7.
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This.

Out phone was the first phone with the S4, you need to give developers the time.
A TON of phones, including the Stateside Galaxy S III will be having the same chipset/gpu as ours, and developers will not want to miss out on such a huge population.

I have some tegra games on my phone. I use chainfire3d to trick the play store and get to download and play the games
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LGSilva said:
I have some tegra games on my phone. I use chainfire3d to trick the play store and get to download and play the games
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How well do they run?

I can't wait to get my Nexus 7. Tegra 3 games on a 7" screen are going to be seriously amazing. I really hope Gameloft releases Nova 3 for it, because it is seriously the best FPS ever made for mobile devices. It already kicks ass on my One X, it will be bad ass on the Nexus 7.
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/jellus

Just order the Nexus 7 and use it as a gaming device. Problem solved

_MetalHead_ said:
I can't wait to get my Nexus 7. Tegra 3 games on a 7" screen are going to be seriously amazing. I really hope Gameloft releases Nova 3 for it, because it is seriously the best FPS ever made for mobile devices. It already kicks ass on my One X, it will be bad ass on the Nexus 7.
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im kinda anti tegra i guess...since i have a tegra 2 7inch tab that nvidia pretty much forgot about once teg3 was concieved. and games were glitchy as hell.
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Tablet advice needed please

Hi guys n girls
I'm looking at getting a budget tablet for my daughters birthday and was wondering if anyone has any advice on which one to go for.
I've been looking at the flypad superpad 6 which is Android ics, 1.2GB ram and has a8 cortex processor oh and its a 10.2 inch screen, all this for £100, anyone know if these are good or if you know of better for the same money
Cheers
Steve
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Anyone? Thanks in advance
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The new Nexus 7. $199

nexus 7
try nexus 7!

Nice cheers I'll take a look
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New Nexus if your looking for a smaller device. First device to have Jelly Bean 4.1 and you'll get good software updates by going with a Nexus device.

One thing you might consider is the weight and size of the 10.4 inch tablets. I have an Acer, I really like it but it's heavy. Not bad for around the home but I wouldn't want to carry it everywhere. A 7 inch is much nicer for portability.
And as others have said, look at the new Nexus.

if you can find one the HP touchpad is very nice and cyanogenmod has it already hacked with dual booting.
Love it

tribbe1 said:
try nexus 7!
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Yeah the OP couldn't have asked that question at a better time. I agree with the above comment. Nexus 7 runs the faster jellybean 4.1. It'll get updated roms before other manufacturers. U may as well spend a few bucks more than one of those crappy Chinese imitations and get the nexus. It will be far better quality!

Definitely give the Nexus a look! If she will be using it for school then check out the HTC Flyer, it's about the same specs and uses a stylus that has great handwriting features!

Nexus 7 is a pretty sweet deal for the quality of device. Although if she is using it for school, it might be a good idea to look at the ASUS Transformer w/ keyboard for taking notes during class. Also, as was previously mentioned, the HTC Flyer has excellent handwriting support

Oh, And MS Surae RT or Pro is also nice.

blober54 said:
if you can find one the HP touchpad is very nice and cyanogenmod has it already hacked with dual booting.
Love it
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Not everyone has the time & patience to do this. Plus this is for his daughter. If stuff happens & doesn't work It ruins the experience for her.

The Nexus 7 is the best 70inch tablet on the market and for an amazing price. You'll need to figure out if it's worth getting the 16GB or not.

Lukehluke said:
The Nexus 7 is the best 70inch tablet on the market and for an amazing price. You'll need to figure out if it's worth getting the 16GB or not.
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A 80incj tablet would be too heavy to carry.

Lukehluke said:
The Nexus 7 is the best 70inch tablet on the market and for an amazing price. You'll need to figure out if it's worth getting the 16GB or not.
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70 inch tablet wow that's bigger than my 46 inch full hd television. Hehe, does it run super duper retina display.
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Nexus 7, best tablet you can buy for $200

Thanks for the info guys
I managed to get a try of the nexus and it was really nice and worth every penny, I was almost going to part with my cash to get one and then I got chance to check out the super pad, for the price of £98 I was sceptical it would be any good but it was amazing, although a bit hard to use with finger touch it has no trouble with the pen and also came.with a keyboard and case, I would recommend it to anyone on a budget as long as u don'tmind using a pen
Thanks again for the advice
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Android tablet?

Hi,
I want to buy android based tablet. I want to know which the best option in different android tablets is. I am using internet on my recent phone and I can’t get any speed. So I want an android tablet and like to use its different applications. Any suggestions?
Thanks

If you want a 10 inch tablet, get the Touchpad
If you want a 7 inch tablet, get the Nexus 7
Also, why is this here?

rohan32 said:
If you want a 10 inch tablet, get the Touchpad
If you want a 7 inch tablet, get the Nexus 7
Also, why is this here?
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+1 on the Nexus 7
+1 on the why is this here?

- 1 on touchpad
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_MetalHead_ said:
+1 on the Nexus 7
+1 on the why is this here?
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At first, I took the thread to mean "what tablet would be a good compliment to the One X". But the OP isn't really clear, and based on the fact its his first post here, he may have posted to the wrong place.
+1 to the Nexus 7. Great price point, has reviewed really well, and its selling really well, which means solid support from software developers, accessory manufacturers, etc. is assured. If I were going to buy a tablet right now, it would probably be the Nexus 7.
I do love my HTC Flyer tablet. Beautiful build quality, as you would expect from HTC. But it was overpriced at release at $499. Its also over a year old now, so its not really a current contender specs-wise. HTC has been laying low as far as the tablet market, since the Flyer and Jetstream didn't sell well. But a new HTC tablet is rumored.
What I did learn from the Flyer, is that I really like the 7" form factor. Larger 10" form factors are nice for some things, but 7" is a really great compromise of functionality and portability. Easy and comfortable to hold with one hand for long periods of time, and doesn't take up much room in a carry-on bag while traveling by air. I can even shove it in the pocket of most of my pants, as I move from room to room in my house.

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- 1 on touchpad
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Why do you say that? Just curious.
You get a solid dual core tablet and you can get it for new at around $170.
Its the cheapest 10 inch I've seen with great performance and a large dev community.

_MetalHead_ said:
+1 on the Nexus 7
+1 on the why is this here?
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+2 on the Nexus 7

Yeah touchpad is cheap but honestly I think getting a tablet meant to be for android
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atticusmas said:
Yeah touchpad is cheap but honestly I think getting a tablet meant to be for android
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...have you ever been to that section of xda? CM9 runs like a boss on the touchpad. Same with AOKP.

Godfrey Addison said:
Hi,
I want to buy android based tablet. I want to know which the best option in different android tablets is. I am using internet on my recent phone and I can’t get any speed. So I want an android tablet and like to use its different applications. Any suggestions?
Thanks
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Nexus 7 without a doubt :good:

I keep my N7 goes perfect with my HoX.
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I would say Nexus 7 or Asus Transformer Prime

Hehe I maintained AOKP Nightlies for the Touchpad for a while, and let me just say that AOKP runs like a champ on it. So does CM9, and CM10 is about to be released (we've seen teasers and such).

Transformer infinity > anything mentioned in this thread . I got my HOX because of the screen and power why not a tablet that does so as well
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rohan32 said:
Hehe I maintained AOKP Nightlies for the Touchpad for a while, and let me just say that AOKP runs like a champ on it. So does CM9, and CM10 is about to be released (we've seen teasers and such).
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Haha, hell yeah it does. But quick question, did AOKP drop us? Looks like we're no longer supported after Build 40?

The only thing that doesn't run yet on the Android side of the TouchPad is the front facing camera. Everything else is smooth.
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Nexus 7
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If 10.1" screen is desired, I'd go for the Xoom (Wi-Fi edition) because we already got jelly bean yesterday and it's pretty much an honorary nexus device.
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Rblacula said:
If 10.1" screen is desired, I'd go for the Xoom (Wi-Fi edition) because we already got jelly bean yesterday and it's pretty much an honorary nexus device.
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I hate to bash your tablet but the Xoom has the absolute worst screen I have ever seen on a tablet, which is the single most important part of a tablet. Not to mention it is big, bulky, and heavy. And it's old with outdated hardware.
Unfortunately, there aren't many decent Android tablets out there so as I said earlier the Nexus 7 is my recommendation. It's amazing, and the 7" form factor is the perfect size for portability. If you must go with a 10", then one of the ASUS Transformers is the best bet. The Prime, Infinity, or even the cheaper Tegra 3 one (I forget the name).
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_MetalHead_ said:
I hate to bash your tablet but the Xoom has the absolute worst screen I have ever seen on a tablet, which is the single most important part of a tablet. Not to mention it is big, bulky, and heavy. And it's old with outdated hardware.
Unfortunately, there aren't many decent Android tablets out there so as I said earlier the Nexus 7 is my recommendation. It's amazing, and the 7" form factor is the perfect size for portability. If you must go with a 10", then one of the ASUS Transformers is the best bet. The Prime, Infinity, or even the cheaper Tegra 3 one (I forget the name).
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Hehe I love my Xoom, how dare you
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Fastest Tablet Available??

Hey Guys/girls, So im looking to Buy a Tablet. But im looking for the fastest. With a big screen, at the moment, im looking at the Note 10.1, and the Nexus 10, Im looking pref for 10 inch +, with Quad core, i dont know much about tablets so any info would be amazing!,
Thanks amatris,

amatris1996 said:
Hey Guys/girls, So im looking to Buy a Tablet. But im looking for the fastest. With a big screen, at the moment, im looking at the Note 10.1, and the Nexus 10, Im looking pref for 10 inch +, with Quad core, i dont know much about tablets so any info would be amazing!,
Thanks amatris,
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Nexus 10 destroys the Note 10.1, for cheaper.

Felnarion said:
Nexus 10 destroys the Note 10.1, for cheaper.
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Im not to bothered about cost, but im looking around £400-500 ish mark, and i defo want a quad core, "i play Games alot"
also what about the overheating on tablets?, anyone run into this yet?
thanks, amatris

I dont think overheating will be much of a problem on either of those tablets. The nexus 7 and 10 are well built, I can't say anything about the note, but I would go with the google standard.

linkman88 said:
I dont think overheating will be much of a problem on either of those tablets. The nexus 7 and 10 are well built, I can't say anything about the note, but I would go with the google standard.
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Ok thanks, but aren't the nexus dual core? That's all I can find with the nexus 10 the do you know of and good quad core tablets?
Thanks amatris.

amatris1996 said:
Ok thanks, but aren't the nexus dual core? That's all I can find with the nexus 10 the do you know of and good quad core tablets?
Thanks amatris.
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Even though the nexus 10 is a dual core it is still a beast. I bet it can outperform most quad core tabs
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amatris1996 said:
Ok thanks, but aren't the nexus dual core? That's all I can find with the nexus 10 the do you know of and good quad core tablets?
Thanks amatris.
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The Nexus 10 is a dual core but it is a Google standard tablet so it is zippy, the Nexus 7 is a quad core. Both tablets are running hardware from nvidia so they are very good.
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kilometers4 said:
Even though the nexus 10 is a dual core it is still a beast. I bet it can outperform most quad core tabs
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I have a galaxy note n7000, so the nexus 7 is kinda out, just for the pure fact that it wil give me 2" on the screen and 2 more cores, thats why i want a quad core, its a shame that asus have not got any 10" quad core tabs :-\ , but ill look at reviews for the nexus 10, but while im doing that , any other tabs out there anyone would recommend ?
Thanks amatris.

you should take a look on the microsoft surface. i have it and it's quite cool. it runs fast and smooth, it has office 2013, so in my personal opinion it is the ideal tablet

amatris1996 said:
I have a galaxy note n7000, so the nexus 7 is kinda out, just for the pure fact that it wil give me 2" on the screen and 2 more cores, thats why i want a quad core, its a shame that asus have not got any 10" quad core tabs :-\ , but ill look at reviews for the nexus 10, but while im doing that , any other tabs out there anyone would recommend ?
Thanks amatris.
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Why do you want quad core so bad?....it won't necessarily be better for gaming. GPU is something you should be more interested in. Quad core just eats a ton more battery and isn't going to necessarily give better performance. I say Nexus 10 all the way....plus you get the highest resolution screen on a tablet by a long shot.
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Hmm of thanks guys, Iv looked at bench marks with the nexus 7 and 10, and there is really not much difference, I will probably save for a nexus 10, shame it does not have a ad slot, also what gpu's should I be looking out for tablets?, just for info sake
Thanks for all of your help.
Amatris.
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Hmm of thanks guys, Iv looked at bench marks with the nexus 7 and 10, and there is really not much difference, I will probably save for a nexus 10, shame it does not have a ad slot, also what gpu's should I be looking out for tablets?, just for info sake
Thanks for all of your help.
Amatris.
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Have you looked at the Asus Transformer Infinity? It has a Quad-core NVIDIA Tegra-3 processor @ at 1.7GHZ. There are quite a few ROM's for it too. And an Micro-SD card slot.

Get the pickle tab 10.1 lol
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The Transformer Infinity (TF700) Vs the nexus 10?
im not sure what one to get but iv got it down to them, im looking for performance, and GPU,
im thinking about the The Transformer Infinity, for the quad core/Gpu, but then the nexus 10 has a faster clock speed, Any info guys? Or maybe the nexus 7?
thanks. amatris

I own an Asus Slider, but I recommend you Nexus 10.

The Nexus 10 wins hands down. Samsung has proven time and again how slow they are to keep up with Google in the Android Race. I would rather put my money with the company responsible for Android that Sammy who trips over their own broken promises. The specs are close, the price is better and the tablet will destroy anything you put in front of it.
Cheers.

Wait for tegra 4, it has a 72 core gpu
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Utshka said:
you should take a look on the microsoft surface. i have it and it's quite cool. it runs fast and smooth, it has office 2013, so in my personal opinion it is the ideal *tablet
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*computer
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iPad 4 is the fastest with quad core GPU and better software
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