POLL: Will you get the Nexus 7 $0/$199/$249 version

[tokie]

I don't understand the issue with storage space.

Android has USB host support, so you can plug-in a microSD card through the microUSB port, can you not? A little bit inconvenient, but much cheaper than their $100 for 8GB extra.

 

[Ravynmagi]

I don't understand the issue with storage space.

Android has USB host support, so you can plug-in a microSD card through the microUSB port, can you not? A little bit inconvenient, but much cheaper than their $100 for 8GB extra.

It's $50 for 8GB (which still sucks). But having having two adapters hanging off the side of my tablet is more than just a little bit inconvenient. I'll just pay the extra $50 I guess.

PS. And if you don't already own the adapters, you'll be spending a little extra money on them anyway.

 

[Puddle Jumper]

I am glad I just got a "used" Samsung Galaxy Tab Plus from Amazon for $169 shipped. It came basically brand new with the seal broken. It has Exynos dual core, but the GPU is more powerful than the Nexus Tab. I would like the higher resolution, but 1024x600 will suffice. Best of all, microSD slot makes this tab actually use-able for travel. As an e-book it also suffices. Better bang for the buck imho.

The Nexus 7 is Tegra 3 powered which has a faster gpu than the dual core Exynos in the Tab 7.0 Plus.

 

[zoiks]

Purchased.

 

[ponyo]

I don't understand the issue with storage space.

Android has USB host support, so you can plug-in a microSD card through the microUSB port, can you not? A little bit inconvenient, but much cheaper than their $100 for 8GB extra.

The adapter is $1 on ebay. I have one for my GNex. Not having sdcard slot sucks but at least the storage isn't partitioned off into different things like it's with most Android devices. You can fill the entire storage with apps and games if you want.

 

[vshah]

The adapter is $1 on ebay. I have one for my GNex. Not having sdcard slot sucks but at least the storage isn't partitioned off into different things like it's with most Android devices. You can fill the entire storage with apps and games if you want.

can you charge & use the adapter at the same time?

 

[openwheel]

The Nexus 7 is Tegra 3 powered which has a faster gpu than the dual core Exynos in the Tab 7.0 Plus.

sorry gpu for gpu the Mali400 is better. 7.2-10.8 GFLOPS compared to 4.8-7.2GFLOPS. Overall performance the Nexus 7 is definitely better, but it also costs a lot more after tax and shipping.

I wish Asus would still sell the MeMo 370T for $249 which is the better version of Nexus 7. It has microSD, internal 16gig and rear camera (useless). Although it would not see JB until probably Christmas time....

 

[ponyo]

can you charge & use the adapter at the same time?

If you buy the right adapter I think. That costs more than $1.

 

[Sid59]

I'm gonna order. @200 for a 2nd tablet and pure Android, i'm excited.

I bounce between 3GS and Motorola Atrix 2. I really wish i could flash to 4.1. Motorola has a 4.0 coming out sometime Q3. I'm waiting out my upgrade to see if iPhone5 or something Android is better to my liking.

 

[stormkroe]

sorry gpu for gpu the Mali400 is better. 7.2-10.8 GFLOPS compared to 4.8-7.2GFLOPS. Overall performance the Nexus 7 is definitely better, but it also costs a lot more after tax and shipping.

I wish Asus would still sell the MeMo 370T for $249 which is the better version of Nexus 7. It has microSD, internal 16gig and rear camera (useless). Although it would not see JB until probably Christmas time....

Those numbers are theoretical maximums, if they were a real representation of performance, the adreno 220 would be the same speed as the iPad 2's 543 mp2. That's why tegra 3 trounces Mali 400 in benchmarks.

 

[Eug]

The adapter is $1 on ebay. I have one for my GNex. Not having sdcard slot sucks but at least the storage isn't partitioned off into different things like it's with most Android devices. You can fill the entire storage with apps and games if you want.

Hmmm... Does that mean you're formatting the external media with ext3? Also, what happens when you unplug the cable?

For some reason I thought you had to root the device to get this functionality.

 

[BlahBlahYouToo]

I don't understand the issue with storage space.

Android has USB host support, so you can plug-in a microSD card through the microUSB port, can you not? A little bit inconvenient, but much cheaper than their $100 for 8GB extra.

Device needs to be rooted to use USB storage.

 

[NikolaeVarius]

Device needs to be rooted to use USB storage.

What. USB Drive functionality is ingrained into Android.

 

[amdhunter]

Just bought an Acer Iconia A100 two days ago, but have no real temptation to get the Nexus. I am using it for a car project and sort of prefer the smaller 1024x600 display for some odd reason.

 

[TuxDave]

Hardware looks good and the OS upgrades look good. I'm still on the fence until someone convinces me that Android tablet app development is in full swing. Otherwise I'll pass.

 

[happysmiles]

While I'm not going to get one, I think it will drive down prices of Tablets and phones gotta love competition

 

[Knavish]

Hrm maybe I should sell my (barely used) 32GB Touchpad while it's still worth > $150 and pick one of these up. I don't think I need to store 32GB of data, and this google tablet has more pixels and more cores! Any other Touchpad owners thinking of making the switch?

 

[tokie]

What. USB Drive functionality is ingrained into Android.

Yes. At Google I/O last year they even demonstrated this USB Host functionality when they plugged in a USB gamepad into an Android tablet. There should be no need to root (though someone should confirm this).

 

[Piano Man]

I'm getting one. Not sure yet on size. This thing will probably stay in my car, as its the perfect size and has GPS. Now I just need to find a way to WiFi tether it to my GNex without VZ knowing about it....

 

[Geekbabe]

I've got an ipad 3 but will probably order a 16GB for review purposes. I have a line of people always looking to purchase my discarded hardware so it's a low risk purchase.

 

[Bateluer]

Its growing on me. Might buy the 16GB model to supplement the Infinity Pad I'll order soon. Sell off the Samsung Tab 8.9 and Tab 2 7in.

 

[ilkhan]

debating. No expandable storage and tegra make me want to skip the nexus 7, that sweet IPS 1280x(720 or 800?) screen makes me want to jump in.

 

[Bateluer]

debating. No expandable storage and tegra make me want to skip the nexus 7, that sweet IPS 1280x(720 or 800?) screen makes me want to jump in.

You're going to find a faster SoC somewhere?

 

[luv2liv]

no sd slot.
no HDMI.
no sale for me. although the included GPS is tempting....

 

[xSauronx]

no sd slot.
no HDMI.
no sale for me. although the included GPS is tempting....

id rather have SD card support over GPS

ill have to take a look at the storage im using on my nook color right now and see where I am on filling the 16gb card, if Im even close I'll just pass on this, sell my ipad2 and probably get the new transformer