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Galaxy S3 or Nexus 7 Tablet?

So I have the decision of getting either a nexus 7 tablet or a international version of the galaxy s3. I have 250 cash to buy the nexus 7, and for the galaxy s3 i would have to trade my galaxy nexus and $200 cash. Do you guys think I should keep my galaxy nexus and get the tablet, or should i trade my current phone + $200 for a galaxy s3? I do have a good laptop but its 15in so that's why I am undecided on what I should go for. Help me out guys!

IMO, get the s3 because you will get more joy out of it than a tablet and like you said, you have a good laptop so you don't need a tablet.
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I agree, go buy the S3, its a better choice.
Why would You want to have to carry with You 2 devices all the time (and the Tablet is not as small as a Phone is), when You can have one very good phone?
Take the S3 mate!

thanks for the input guy, i am leaning towards the s3

Buy the Galaxy S3 .
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go for s3

Go for the phone, the tablet will just feel like a bigger version of your phone considering they'd both be running the same OS. Not much of a big leap in screen size a larger tablet would be better.
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i suggest you to buy a s3 if you like feautures on your hand ...but if you want the taste of jellybean immedietly go there....but i tell you will not use it as the way your gonna use your s3
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I would keep my Nexus and buy a Tablet

for me... i will choose galaxy s3

S3 for sure

S3 because it can replace camera and handycam.Nexus 7 can't..

It looks like the S3 is the better choice, but the thing is there aren't many i9300's S3s in my area, mostly just AT&T versions. How do those two compare? Battery wise, speed, etc.

I've got both and I use them for very different things. So if you can afford it I'd recommend both of them.
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ajx said:
I've got both and I use them for very different things. So if you can afford it I'd recommend both of them.
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what do you use your nexus 7 for? If i get it I think my main use for it would be reading digital comics and probably watching videos on my bed. Both which I do pretty often.

CaLiSwEEPeR said:
what do you use your nexus 7 for? If i get it I think my main use for it would be reading digital comics and probably watching videos on my bed. Both which I do pretty often.
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That's pretty much it. Which is why I'll upgrade the Nexus 7 to the ten inch when it comes out, most likely. Comics don't play well on the SGS3, nor do subtitled movies. Oh, and 3D games seem to work better on the Nexus 7 than on the phone.

Galaxy S3
Galaxy s3 for me way better. if you get it try to rooted and get you a great pimped custom rom for it and enjoy it :highfive:
Hope you decided

nexus 7 or sgt2?

dudes..
which to go for?
nexus 7 or galaxy tab 2 7.0?
my heart's with nexus 7 and mind is with sgt2!

Nexus
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iKoolkid said:
Nexus
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+over 9000

iPad
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Nexus has better hardware and better support.
SGT has larger screen and expandable memory.
I'd go for N7
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N7. If I was choosing I would definately go for the Nexus

If its any indication, I sold my Galaxy Tab 2 for the Nexus.
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Nexus 7 for the mass development it's going to have.
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jimbo.levy said:
iPad
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lol?
thats the last thing in this world i'd buy
i want a microsoft surface when it comes out,
i have enough cash with me right now to buy a nexus 7 but i still long for a sgs3

Nexus 7 because of newer features.

Nexus 7
Nexus 7 for having better processor.

iPad 3 for bigger screen.

Nexus 7 if you want Android updates that bring better features.
I have a Galaxy Tab 10.1 and it's still on Android 3.2 honeycomb.
It's one of the reasons that I bought this nexus. My future android devices will all be nexus.
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If you dont mind having a smaller screen go for the nexus 7 i have a galaxy tab but its really slow also nexus 7 has jellybean and will recieve future updates before the galaxy tab (if they ever get an update) i really hope google makes a 10.1" version of the nexus, hope i helped

TY
Thanx for your reply guyzz!
I will definitely go for n7!

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jainkashish96 said:
dudes..
which to go for?
nexus 7 or galaxy tab 2 7.0?
my heart's with nexus 7 and mind is with sgt2!
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hi jainkashish96! for me is nexus 7 for same reasons of choosing galaxy nexus. it's google's "official" tablet, full support, fresh updates with no long waiting, no limitation caused by other company and olso an nvidia kay! i think Kay is one of the best idea for mobile world, especially for tablets . don't forget the dimension, perfect for me, a good compromise.

Nexus 7 for sure Go for it

take a look at this, http://www.engadget.com/2012/06/28/nexus-7-review/ and keep in mind function like google now that is million times better than s-voice that personally consider an app/service that samsung had to add for upcoming voice assistant services, but is only a s**** app on a device, badly developed

interessant question i have the same problem do you want hel pme please?
cowgirl884 said:
Nexus 7 because of newer features.
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Are you sure' I have doubt.. I don't know what to do really... mmmm

If u could combine specs of 2 phones into 1, which phones would ya'll use?

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Phone: S4 and Note2
Tablet: Nexus 7 and 10

Possible:galaxy grand and nexus 7.
Impossible:Iphone 5 and s4
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Wolfson DACs of the Galaxy S line alongside anything with HTC or Sony.

rather than the specs, I would like to see easy switch android windows tablet. samsung ativ smart pc fuse with nexus 10. super HD screen with super flexible pc hybrid

Nexus 7 or Others

Hi Guys,
I am currently have Note 10.1 3G version and I am eying to a smaller form factor Nexus 7 (second gen?). Do you think it would be worth to replace my current tab to Nexus 7? Or maybe Note 8.0 ?
I am looking a portable yet powerful tab. I dont watch full length movie or play intensive games on tab. What i need is to be able to check my emails, fb, chat with friends, play bit of simple games , skype, Google apps, maps. I also need a tab thay has capability of wifi hotspot.
Your thoughts please.
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its time to try new generation laptop-tablet hybrid

waiting for N7 2nd gen
I suggest waiting for the 2nd gen Nexus 7. It may be the best 7" tablet on the market when it comes out and it could be only $200-250 if they price it like the first gen. The rumor is that it will be announced next month, so let's wait and see!

lee.n said:
Hi Guys,
I am currently have Note 10.1 3G version and I am eying to a smaller form factor Nexus 7 (second gen?). Do you think it would be worth to replace my current tab to Nexus 7? Or maybe Note 8.0 ?
I am looking a portable yet powerful tab. I dont watch full length movie or play intensive games on tab. What i need is to be able to check my emails, fb, chat with friends, play bit of simple games , skype, Google apps, maps. I also need a tab thay has capability of wifi hotspot.
Your thoughts please.
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The second gen nexus 7 when it is released would be a good buy because it can easily perform all the tasks you need it to do. If you are in a hurry you could just buy the first gen nexus 7.
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Thanks Guys. I will wait for second gen nexus 7
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lee.n said:
Thanks Guys. I will wait for second gen nexus 7
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Good choice you will not regret it. Nexus device usually last a long time in software support.
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Nexus Suggestion
I do agree with the others, I have bought 2 Nexus 7 tablets 6 months ago and I agree that having 4.2.2 out of the box is awesome considering some of the latest phones are just starting to get it, they are ahead as far as software goes. they are lean with an AOSP interface but as well as they are stable, Ive found that the battery as much as it should be awesome is not stellar on either of the 2 I own. I am not hypocritical of the device as I think they're awesome but for the $199 they are worth it.. and if the 2nd gen matches in price with improved specs, it's a win-win...

Cool.. Thanks guys. Im sure the new nexus 7 is worth buying. But we are not sure when this new device will be release, but still I'm holding for awhile
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[DISCUSSION] What is the killer feature that it made you buy the note 3 and its bigge

What the title says.
For me personally the killer features were the spen,the display and the multiwindow. The main problem that I found is probably the speaker(and also disappointed by the camera)
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For me it's the display and removable battery & sdcard
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Display resolution/size
3GB of Ram
SnapDragon
S-Pen

everything
not joking, huge improvement from Galaxy Note 1 / Galaxy S2

CAT-4 LTE, the removable battery and expandable storage (though the battery life on this thing is so much better than my GNexus that I doubt I'll ever need a second battery) all played a big part.
However if I'm honest, I'd figured I was getting a phablet way back in may but I was torn between the Note 3 or the One Max - I loved the design of the One and yes, the non-removable battery and non-expandable storage were sucky but I figured if they released a bigger version of it, I'd be sold.
Then IFA came and went and HTC announced nothing. Then rumours circulated that it would have a downgraded processor and after seeing the Note 3, I decided I'd waited long enough.
I'm pretty sure the exact moment I made my mind up (And this will sound stupid) was when I seen that it had a USB3 port instead.

I'd planned not to get it but it's just so damn gorgeous looking I couldn't resist. Display, s-pen and battery life are all an improvement over the Note 2 and I have 32gb internal storage now so all good.
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The s-pen!
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oneandroidnut said:
For me it's the display and removable battery & sdcard
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+1, only Samsung still has these, HTC Sony Nexus don't have .

Display Amoled
Screen Size
S Pen feature
Battery life
Brand
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Multiwindow. To me there is no other reason to run anything other than stock android. Touchwiz is disgusting, but at least Samsung added some cool functionality for power users.
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full HD large screen.
S pen.
32 gb memory.
3 gb ram.

The large display
The battery life (it has the most amazing battery life compared to my previous android phones)
The spen (still couldnt get to scrapbook a youtube video though..does anyone know how?)
The 32gb internal storage and last but not least the one handed operation..though its a big phone but feels compact for daily use. Just my 2 cent
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FullHD, and killer screen size 5,7"
Super fast phone, no lagging what so ever.
Cat. 4 LTE connectivity.
Must say I'm very pleased so far, this is so much faster than my SGS3 was.

batna.antab said:
What the title says.
For me personally the killer features were the spen,the display and the multiwindow. The main problem that I found is probably the speaker(and also disappointed by the camera)
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What's wrong with the camera? I think it's one of the best in any smart phone in terms of clarity
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It's my addiction with upgrading phones ;p
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better battery life
external sd
note function
coming from htc one x+, honestly, i'm impressed with the note functionality. no need notebook and pen anymore.

maidangisme said:
+1, only Samsung still has these, HTC Sony Nexus don't have .
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yup htc one would be my baby if it had those two options

yuu.hack said:
better battery life
external sd
note function
coming from htc one x+, honestly, i'm impressed with the note functionality. no need notebook and pen anymore.
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Yeah, touch wiz is a very refined skin with tons of well done feature, but god, it's so ugly and heavy(it uses too much ram and stutters sometimes,)
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oneandroidnut said:
For me it's the display and removable battery & sdcard
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Looks like you used to have an iphone

my opinion
Samsung galaxy note 3 is an all rounder device..has almost everything..
sony z1 and lg 2 are also very good but lacks some important features..like lg g2 doesn't have external sd and sony z1 display is not as good as Samsung(personal opinion so pls don't start an argument)..and i watched many reviews where they claimed the sony z1 camera is not as good as what sony is claiming..
on the other hand, Samsung has s-pen and unique multitasking features..
in my country lg g2 and sony z1 both are cheaper than gn3..but i still bought gn3 as it has everything i want..and lacks nothing (although ois in camera wud have been a nice addition)