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Hey everyone, I'm in search of a new 10" tablet.
Doing research, I've greatly considered the Nexus 10, Asus TF700, and Galaxy Tab 2 10.1.
The Tab 2 doesn't meet the specs of the other two, so eh.
I've also read of problems with the others, like the light bleed on the nexus 10, and random reboots on the TF700. Both seem to be pretty common.
Now, what would you consider to be a great 10" tablet, with few issues (at least compared to others), and $500 or under? Top of the line types.
I'm getting a crap ton of money friday, so im hoping to make a decision by then so any input is greatly appreciated! :beer:

Nexus 10 prolly the best atm. If u wait a few months for the CES lineup of tablets to go one sale, theyll prolly be worth it. Thats what im doing, as the google nexus 10 is supposedly getting a hardware upgrade soon.
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Anyone else who's on the fence tempted to wait for the xTablet?

I really like this tablet (all but the light bleed and the lack of a good charger, with the latter being not really a big deal) and am still planning on getting one as soon as they're back in stock next year IF the light bleed is fixed in the next batch. But, after seeing the news yesterday.about the Motorola/Google Flagship X devices (Phone and subsequent tablet), I'm really tempted to wait for that tablet seeing as it will also be a Nexus device and have Motorola's awesome build quality (After my first Nokia brick phone way back in the day, every device I owned after was Motorola, and I love their build quality.) I know for sure I'll get the phone since my 2 year will probably be up on my Nexus by that time, but I may also wait for that tablet.
Anyone else who's been waiting to buy the N10 feeling the desire to wait it out a bit longer?
I do, but not because of the x tablet, I am not a big fan of Motorola so. But I think I will wait until CES 2013 and see if there's anything worth waiting for, if not I'm not even sure about Nexus 10 anymore, Samsung's Note 10.1 seems like a better choice somehow.
daLareid said:
I do, but not because of the x tablet, I am not a big fan of Motorola so. But I think I will wait until CES 2013 and see if there's anything worth waiting for, if not I'm not even sure about Nexus 10 anymore, Samsung's Note 10.1 seems like a better choice somehow.
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I'm not completely unimpressed with Samsung's build quality, and I love my Galaxy Nexus, but I just like Motorola's better.
I'm also hoping to see something that excites me at CES, but I won't have anything but a Nexus device. I want something that I know developers will be paying attention to and not some off the wall device that might get one or two custom ROMs.
arrtoodeetoo said:
I'm not completely unimpressed with Samsung's build quality, and I love my Galaxy Nexus, but I just like Motorola's better.
I'm also hoping to see something that excites me at CES, but I won't have anything but a Nexus device. I want something that I know developers will be paying attention to and not some off the wall device that might get one or two custom ROMs.
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I understand, I've used Motorola several years ago before the smartphone era and they were some really good phones, but there's no other brand I would prefer but Samsung when it comes to phones, and I'm leaning that way for the tablets as well.
And totally, I'm actually looking forward to see Samsung's new announcement which it's most likely going to be a reveal for S 4, but still I'll wait to see if it isn't a new tablet that could be worth waiting for. And that Samsung Note 10.1 is really tempting me lol.
arrtoodeetoo said:
I really like this tablet (all but the light bleed and the lack of a good charger, with the latter being not really a big deal) and am still planning on getting one as soon as they're back in stock next year IF the light bleed is fixed in the next batch. But, after seeing the news yesterday.about the Motorola/Google Flagship X devices (Phone and subsequent tablet), I'm really tempted to wait for that tablet seeing as it will also be a Nexus device and have Motorola's awesome build quality (After my first Nokia brick phone way back in the day, every device I owned after was Motorola, and I love their build quality.) I know for sure I'll get the phone since my 2 year will probably be up on my Nexus by that time, but I may also wait for that tablet.
Anyone else who's been waiting to buy the N10 feeling the desire to wait it out a bit longer?
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Who knows when it will actually be released, much less if the rumor is true. I'm sure good things will come from Motorola eventually but probably not for another year. If Motorola comes out with a mind bogglingly good tablet then I'll sell the Nexus 10 and grab it...I'm not going to hold my breath though.
Honestly, I can put up with the Nexus 10 not being perfect because its a Nexus device and I can build the OS from source, I know it will be supported for a good while, and its damned fast for browsing.
I've had 4 different tablets in the last year or so...none of them were perfect.
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Two variables:
What gets announced in January & if the N10 is fixed in the next batch
Those two things will decide where my $500 goes
I love my n10 but I'll definitely be following the x tablet.
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What gets announced in January
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The challenge in waiting for "_________" is that by the time it hits the market there's already been a leak about the better "__________" that may be on the horizon (which we know moves). Asus announced the TF700 in January 2012 and it wasn't available for purchase until July. Samsung announced the Note 10.1 in February 2012, redesigned it after it was shown, and it launched in August. The N10 cleared the FCC in August and just recently was made available for purchase. Moral of the story: buy what you like now, take good care of it so you can resell it for a decent price, and buy what's "new" when it's at least up for pre-order. When leaks come out about products in development with nothing but design direction there's usually a long wait until they actually hit the market (EG: whatever Motorola's theorizing). When you start to see component leaks and shots by Mr. Blurry Cam that means it's closer but can still mean months.
I might depending what its like but im not a fan of Motorola so i doubt it will be something attractive.
From what I've read, the X devices are not part of the Nexus brand, they're 100% Motorola. Don't expect stock Android and direct updates from Google- or, well, now that Moto is part of Google, I mean direct updates from the Android team.
Nope... because every article States the thing silk probably not be out for a year or two. Wonder if x though is like nexus. The x is the prominent letter and even the bout animation logo. I've been waiting for Google to do something with Motorola for awhile. Google could rectify their horrible business plan easy. Now that Samsung is owning the market with android products and has made Asus a tablet leader outside Apple, I think it is now safe for them to throw their own subsidiary a bone and make a nice Google Motorola device. Might be to late on the end though.
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From what I've read, the X devices are not part of the Nexus brand, they're 100% Motorola. Don't expect stock Android and direct updates from Google- or, well, now that Moto is part of Google, I mean direct updates from the Android team.
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I doubt they would waste an opportunity like that.
For all we know it will be called the NexusX.
I'm just glad I bought a device that will stand against several next best things in the future.
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wireroid said:
From what I've read, the X devices are not part of the Nexus brand, they're 100% Motorola. Don't expect stock Android and direct updates from Google- or, well, now that Moto is part of Google, I mean direct updates from the Android team.
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This. Ask any owner of an Atrix (myself), Photon or Electrify. They'll tell you just how great #motofail is in terms of software updates. You get ONE. Better hope your device ships with the latest version of the OS, because otherwise you just get bumped to the next major revision instead of anything near what is considered current and suddenly you're screwed, even if they promise you otherwise. The lack of proper kernel source means custom roms are unlikely to completely save you as well.
Still planning on getting my N10 in early January. If a more reputable company like Samsung were to announce something like the rumored X, I'd wait. But @#$%^ no for Motofail.
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The challenge in waiting for "_________" is that by the time it hits the market there's already been a leak about the better "__________" that may be on the horizon (which we know moves). Asus announced the TF700 in January 2012 and it wasn't available for purchase until July. Samsung announced the Note 10.1 in February 2012, redesigned it after it was shown, and it launched in August. The N10 cleared the FCC in August and just recently was made available for purchase. Moral of the story: buy what you like now, take good care of it so you can resell it for a decent price, and buy what's "new" when it's at least up for pre-order. When leaks come out about products in development with nothing but design direction there's usually a long wait until they actually hit the market (EG: whatever Motorola's theorizing). When you start to see component leaks and shots by Mr. Blurry Cam that means it's closer but can still mean months.
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+1
Anyone who tries to stay on the bleeding edge of a rapidly moving technology will be in this situation perpetually. Something better is always on the horizon. At some point you have to pull the trigger, even though something better has been announced, and may or may not be right around the corner. I tend to be an early adopter of generational improvements (A15 and super high res screen in the N10). There will be better devices in this category, but by the time you wait for the "perfect" device, the next generational improvement will be right around the corner. Until you accept this reality, you'll always have buyers remorse.
I wouldn't touch motorola with a 10 foot pole after the crappy end of life support debacle like the atrix 4g. This might be an exception since google will back it up. Never again Motorola!!!!
Per WSJ, X tablet will be after X phone, so it'll be a while.
The more interesting bit was that Viewdle (face-rec) should be incorporated, so we should see some aspect of AR in 5.0 release. Niche uses aside, AR hasn't had any wide application in an OS. AR would be Glass' main ace.
Though, I think 5.0's over-arching theme will be TV integration. Apple is making noises, and MS will intro X720. Goog can't afford to fall behind. Miracast should play a large part, not only to leverage TVs as big displays, but for tabs to act as 2nd screen.
Frankly, tablet hardware bores me now. It's MOTS. What's interesting are wearables, and Glass is supposed to make its debut in 2013. You can bet that both MS and Apple are burning the midnight oil on their own skunkwork response.
Depending on how versatile wearables (eye-top?) will be, the tablet may hit the skids as quickly as it got on. I'm thinking 2013 for the coming-out, and one or two years for the first retail product.
I personally will wait for a Nexus device with Miracast. I really hope the N10 will get Miracast after all...
It's either the Nexus 10 for me or a Quad core A15 / Nvidia tegra 4 tablet. Hope they get announced at CES/MWC
I don't do enough gaming to need a beefed-up graphics chip in the SoC in my tablet, so for me the Nexus 10 works fine. I'm a graduate student, so much of what I do is just reading PDFs, books, and magazines. I listen to music and watch YouTube, neither of which will be necessarily improved with a faster SoC. The screen on my Nexus 10 is brilliant and I couldn't be happier with what this tablet does for my needs. Plus, Samsung > Motorola. I know I may be in the minority here, but this thing is a Nexus, and it's made by Samsung, two things that I look for in a device.

Asus-made Nexus 10 tablet reportedly coming soon

http://www.theverge.com/2013/8/9/4605328/asus-nexus-10-rumor
Thoughts? I know most of you guys are current-gen Nexus 10 owners, but this is good or bad news? Maybe we'll see an aluminum tablet like the Transformers instead of normal Samsung plastic?
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http://www.theverge.com/2013/8/9/4605328/asus-nexus-10-rumor
Thoughts? I know most of you guys are current-gen Nexus 10 owners, but this is good or bad news? Maybe we'll see an aluminum tablet like the Transformers instead of normal Samsung plastic?
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If they've fixed the I/O issues, maybe. But on the whole, my reaction was actually rather along the lines of "please no." Samsung's build quality on Google devices has been very solid in my opinion, they make excellent NAND and screen tech, and they're a bit saner about speaker placement.
Perhaps most importantly though, I actually hate metal builds on tablets. Mainly because anyone who's owned a flat-back metal tablet (such as an iPad for me, and brief experiences with the "premium" Transformers) knows what an awful grating sound these things can make when you set them down on some surfaces. The rubberized back might be many things to different people, but it's definitely not noisy.
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http://www.theverge.com/2013/8/9/4605328/asus-nexus-10-rumor
Thoughts? I know most of you guys are current-gen Nexus 10 owners, but this is good or bad news? Maybe we'll see an aluminum tablet like the Transformers instead of normal Samsung plastic?
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This actually makes a lot of sense. Samsung recently just came out with the Tab 3 10.1, which based on a dollar-per-performance metric, is inferior to their old Nexus 10 in every way. It wouldn't make sense for them to release yet another tablet with even better performance for the same price.
I actually like the rubbery/grippy back of the N10. It may not look as pretty as aluminum, but it's easier to hold.
Also, since the new Transformer Pad Infinity has the Tegra 4, my guess is the new N10 will come with the Tegra 4. It's either that or the SD 800. In any case, the new N10 will be a beast, and I can't wait to get one.
If it's true it will probably be based on the new Asus Transformer that is due out anytime. So the new Nexus 10 maybe tegra 4 based.
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Geodude074 said:
This actually makes a lot of sense. Samsung recently just came out with the Tab 3 10.1, which based on a dollar-per-performance metric, is inferior to their old Nexus 10 in every way. It wouldn't make sense for them to release yet another tablet with even better performance for the same price.
I actually like the rubbery/grippy back of the N10. It may not look as pretty as aluminum, but it's easier to hold.
Also, since the new Transformer Pad Infinity has the Tegra 4, my guess is the new N10 will come with the Tegra 4. It's either that or the SD 800. In any case, the new N10 will be a beast, and I can't wait to get one.
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Based on the recent Qualcomm/AOSP debacle going on right now, I think it's more likely to be the Tegra.
Update: Former Wall Street Journal reporter Amir Efrati has retracted his statement that Samsung is making the new Nexus 10.
Well I'm glad I got my (belated) N10 and didn't wait.
Asus QC is extremely poor. Two N7's I got last year had screen lift. Asus gimped the memory speed in last year's Transformers and many people are furious about that.
The two Samsung products I have owned have been perfect build wise - Nexus S and the N10 I just got. Can't fault them.
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Hey guys, current N7 (2012) owner here. I'm excited to see what Asus will bring to the table. Here are some thoughts/concerns as someone who is wanting to purchase a 2nd gen N10:
-The screen on the current N10 is amazing. I hope Asus at least matches it.
-Speaker placement. The front-facing speakers are a fantastic design decision. I hope Asus maintains this design aesthetic.
-I am hoping for an LTE model. Both gen N7's from Asus have LTE, and I hope this means it is coming to the N10. Missing LTE is the biggest thing (other than a 2nd gen on the horizon) that is keeping me from an N10 right now.
-I'm not concerned about build issues. The current N10 seems to have a few issues of its own. I have had zero problems with my N7, so I know Asus can put out a nice product.
-Upgraded chipset is a no-brainer, but will we see more ram? I sort of hope so...
-Price point; I hope they lower the wifi-only models a bit and price the LTE's where the current wifi models are. Asus knows how to keep build costs down, so I am hoping this is feasible
So that is kind of my thoughts on the 2nd Gen N10. I've got my fingers crossed on this bad boy. I hope it doesn't disappoint.
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Asus QC is extremely poor.
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I made the same experience with the N7 and the transformer prime. And even worst than the build quality is the customer care. No Asus products for me, thanks, but no thanks!
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No hurry to leave the N10.. Solid device.
dunemessiah said:
http://www.theverge.com/2013/8/9/4605328/asus-nexus-10-rumor
Thoughts? I know most of you guys are current-gen Nexus 10 owners, but this is good or bad news? Maybe we'll see an aluminum tablet like the Transformers instead of normal Samsung plastic?
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Asus doesn't have Samsung's display or storage tech. No thanks.
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Asus doesn't have Samsung's display or storage tech. No thanks.
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Have to strongly agree. My wife has the Transformer Prime and it requires a custom rom and hacks such as requiring a high class external sd card to handle i/o operations to bypass the abysmal internal storage. With Nexus devices not having access to external sd I would steer well clear of the new Nexus until sufficient feedback tells you otherwise.
This screen shot is supposedly "proof" that Asus is building the next N10.
This is what comes back from the UPC that's posted.
Asus could end up making the next N10 but not by "winning out" over Samsung. Based on the rather marginal sales and low margin of the N10 #1 Samsung may have decided to pass. Asus is incredibly good at making a lot (features) for a little (price). But as others have already said the components used, like low-cost NAND, are how they make the numbers work. After following the Prime and Infinity it would take a lot of change in Asus' approach for me to even consider one of their devices.
Really hoping that it is not built by Asus. I may end up buying a nexus 10 now instead of waiting later for the new one. There is something about asus I don't like .
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Having owned a tf101 and a tf201, I really hope that ASUS doesn't get into the Nexus line. The tf 201 in particular is garbage, unless, as stated before, you use a custom rom ...and even then, to get decent performance, you need to hack it to use a high speed SD card to get what should have been its IO speed to begin with. Couple that with the myriad of issues that came about due to poor quality control, such as light bleed, LCD mura, dead pixels, and their horrible RMA policies (like making you pay to ship a defective device to them for repairs...several times in some cases) and an ASUS tab is a no-go for me, no matter what the specs are.
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If its ever a tegra on the new N10 then im off, not buying that crap. Owning a N7 2012 edition right now and its a disappointment ... Bad screen, horrible speakers and that tegra chip heating up so bad... Thinking of buying a current gen N10 and trading in my N7. Worth? Opinions please I mean i read reviews and such but actual user opinion would be awesome Will surely install CM on it though
That's what I'm also thinking about doing. The nexus 7 used to be great, but the chip aged horribly. It isn't as smooth or fast as it used to be .
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I'm also interested in some user opinions here.. too late to sway me though as mine is already being shipped. Probably get the new one too when it comes out although I just had my first Asus tablet in the new Nexus 7 but had to return due to touchscreen issues twice.
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Am I the only one here who likes Asus?
I've had both the N7 and the N7v2. I also have an Asus laptop. If I had the money I'd splurge on the Asus AIO Desktop (that runs both Windows 8 and Android). All of my motherboards have been Asus.
For all the people complaining about Asus's N7 build quality, there's an equal percentage of people complaining about Samsung's N10 build quality, I assure you.
In any case, when the new N10 comes out, I'll be one of the first in line to buy it. It's either coming packed with the Tegra 4 or the SD 800.
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Am I the only one here who likes Asus?
I've had both the N7 and the N7v2. I also have an Asus laptop. If I had the money I'd splurge on the Asus AIO Desktop (that runs both Windows 8 and Android). All of my motherboards have been Asus.
For all the people complaining about Asus's N7 build quality, there's an equal percentage of people complaining about Samsung's N10 build quality, I assure you.
In any case, when the new N10 comes out, I'll be one of the first in line to buy it. It's either coming packed with the Tegra 4 or the SD 800.
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I actually love Asus products.. I can't speak for the tablets with the exception of my short stint with Nexus 7v2. Aside from my missed touches I loved it. I use their motherboards alot. So to answer your question. ... you are not alone, there are at least 2 of us.
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Is anyone else excited for the new Nexus 10?

So are you? I keep looking online for information to the new Nexus 10, but no one seems to care. All I can find is information related to the new Nexus 5, and although it's a great looking device, I'm gonna wait a bit to see if I want to change carrier just to get it. What really has me excited is the concept of a far more powerful Nexus 10 device.
Yet, no one seems especially interested. So am I gonna have any competition at all buying this device? If no one cares I guess it'll make it that much easier to waltz in and buy it. I even sold my old one before the new one was announced so that I could get a good price for it.
I am with you. Looking forward to it. If it ever sees the light of day.
not really ... my nexus 10 is already perfect
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not really ... my nexus 10 is already perfect
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As someone who owned a Nexus 10, perfect does not describe it accurately. It may be perfect for you but I would like to see the new one improve on some things. Holding out for more news, but there doesn't seem to be any :/
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As someone who owned a Nexus 10, perfect does not describe it accurately. It may be perfect for you but I would like to see the new one improve on some things. Holding out for more news, but there doesn't seem to be any :/
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Agree. A good device but not perfect.
Im also looking forward to the 2nd gen Nexus 10. However, I really hope that its not Asus that makes the next N10. They seem to f**k up every device they release.
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Yup I am looking forward to it. The current Nexus 10 is good but you can tell that it has not really been optimised and it does lag. Because the new tablet will be using the 800 snapdragon (well hopefully) then it will sure be a hell lot smoother and stable.
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Yup I am looking forward to it. The current Nexus 10 is good but you can tell that it has not really been optimised and it does lag. Because the new tablet will be using the 800 snapdragon (well hopefully) then it will sure be a hell lot smoother and stable.
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That's what I felt about mine the whole time I had it. It was smooth... sometimes. Even with the subsequent updates it never really felt like it was "there" yet. I knew going in that it was a first gen device and that there may be problems. Perhaps they just couldn't find a CPU/GPU at the time that would handle the level of power needed. Overall I choose Android over iOS for the functionality, and wouldn't balk at a few stutters. However, there were many things that just seemed to really bother me.
Browsing the web was a complete chop fest on many of my favorite websites, most likely because the Nexus has to re-scale just about everything, every time, because of its very high resolution. Also, playing games was fun, but only til the tablet got really hot and throttled itself and the game started to slow down. Even the relatively simple game "Dungelot" had this problem. Stuttering abounded after that happened. It was other games too but that one I remember vividly.
In other words... I loved it, but I would also really love an updated version of it. One that doesn't have the problems present with the first.
Well it definitely looks like it'll be manufactured by Asus and not Samsung.
That doesn't really bother me - I came to the Nexus 10 from the Nexus 7 (first gen). Nexus 7 was awesome until 4.2 was released and it never recovered from that. It annoyed me that to get a decent experience from it I needed to use an outdated version of Android...
I sold my Nexus 7 and bought a 2nd hand N10. I do love my N10 but yeah obviously I would love an updated faster version, but for me money is an issue and I already got a great bargain for the 2nd hand N10 (for £185) (this was in July), so i wouldn't be able to afford a new N10. Same with the Nexus 5. Would freaking love one but no way I can afford it, I've got a 2nd hand HTC One X (for £145).
Yeah I agree Google need to sort out performance on android. Nexus 7 first gen was brilliant but after the 4.2 update it has been bad, and even with 4.3 with trim it is still laggy.
Nexus 10 on the other hand has got better with updates, it is just the kernel and driver which is letting it down in my opinion.
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Would be nice if ANY information on the N10 version two was available.
Hard to get excited about a new device with zero info...
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Would be nice if ANY information on the N10 version two was available.
Hard to get excited about a new device with zero info...
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Right? Where's the new Nexus 10 spec leak? Come on, they've already pretty much shown us the whole Nexus 5. Specs, images, hell they even put it up on Google Play for a short time. I have looked through the roster of available tablets, and a new Nexus 10 is what I wanna go with, despite the absence of info. The new Note looks alright, but it also looks bloated and confusing.
Why can't the other tablet manufacturers understand that maybe the user actually wants to use some of that power for important things, not 100 background processes that slow the entire thing down. Oh sure you could root it and put a different ROM on, but why would I pay $550 for a tablet with all these special features I don't want and am going to just throw away? It's like pissing $150 down the drain.
Google needs to get on the ball with these new releases.
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Right? Where's the new Nexus 10 spec leak? Come on, they've already pretty much shown us the whole Nexus 5. Specs, images, hell they even put it up on Google Play for a short time. I have looked through the roster of available tablets, and a new Nexus 10 is what I wanna go with, despite the absence of info. The new Note looks alright, but it also looks bloated and confusing.
Why can't the other tablet manufacturers understand that maybe the user actually wants to use some of that power for important things, not 100 background processes that slow the entire thing down. Oh sure you could root it and put a different ROM on, but why would I pay $550 for a tablet with all these special features I don't want and am going to just throw away? It's like pissing $150 down the drain.
Google needs to get on the ball with these new releases.
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I personally don't believe the Nexus 10 2 will be released on same day as Nexus 5. I think it might be released closer to xmas.. I hope im wrong.
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I personally don't believe the Nexus 10 2 will be released on same day as Nexus 5. I think it might be released closer to xmas.. I hope im wrong.
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Don't take this the wrong way, but I too hope you are wrong. I can't wait that long....
I want a release already but then again if they release it on the same day as the nexus 5 (Oct. 24th) then I'll be spending around $1000 by Oct. 31st... So let's hope for a quick release but not so quick..
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Sythrix said:
The new Note looks alright, but it also looks bloated and confusing.
Why can't the other tablet manufacturers understand that maybe the user actually wants to use some of that power for important things, not 100 background processes that slow the entire thing down. Oh sure you could root it and put a different ROM on, but why would I pay $550 for a tablet with all these special features I don't want and am going to just throw away? It's like pissing $150 down the drain.
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I'm with you. I've never been a fan of Samsung TouchWiz - it's just a bunch of unnecessary fluff as far as I'm concerned.
I purchased my current cell phone (Galaxy Nexus) from Amazon for just that reason.
Hopefully by the time the new Nexus 10 is out the Asus TF701T will be available as well - would be nice to have another choice at time of purchase!
Nope won't be upgrading as mine is perfect too
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I'm definitely intrigued about getting the next one. I like mine, but certain things like the creakiness, random reboots, light bleed, and slowdown keep bothering me.
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Needs to look more square like the Nexus 7 2013 and come in around £300.
Otherwise ipad air for me.
Hope they announce it soon.
Google is out of stock on the 16 Gb version. Since I doubt these things are selling like hotcakes now, I hope this means that they have stopped resupply in anticipation of the new one launching.
Pure conjecture.
Would be nice if...
Would be nice if we had some info on it. I've got the original wifi xoom mz604 and I'll say its held up nicely and it does everything I ask it to do, but I've upgraded my phone twice since getting it and I'm ready for the nexus 10 2 (nexus 10 2013?) to drop...or just some info to drop so I can make a decision whether to wait or not.
What I don't understand about product releases is that I would think manufacturers would want to release information as early as possible so that buyers can decide whether to wait and buy their device or to go ahead and buy an available device. I'd think that if someone wants a new tablet and wants to get the newest one available (that suits them), they would research whats available or coming up and make a decision. If i'm gonna buy a tablet today, but I know the nexus 10 2 is coming out in 2 weeks. I'm more likely to wait the 2 weeks and get the newest tablet out there. If theres no info on release date and I need a tablet now, I'll just go buy whats available now instead of waiting indefinitely.
Get the release date and price out there so I can decide to wait or not. Otherwise I'll buy something else today and you'll lose my business. I'm sure there are reasons to not release the info, but as a buyer...I want to know how long I have to wait.
At any rate, I want to switch to Nexus devices...but I'm on Verizon and won't be getting a nexus phone anytime soon I bet. So at least tell me when I can get the tablet...I mean, its my birthday today and I could tell my family just to give me some cash to save up for it instead of asking for something else just to be asking for something...i.e. mom is getting me a briefcase...exciting!
Lay out the release roadmap so I know what to do...please.

[Q] Is it worthy to upgrade to the Nexus 9 from the Nexus 7(2013)?

I was wondering if it's worthy to upgrade from the nexus 7 (2013) to the nexus 9 for those that have owned/ own both. I'm debating whether I should just stick with my Nexus 7 for now or to upgrade and sell the 7 or give it to a family member.
Great question... wondering myself. Probably gonna keep my 7 after reading all the negative feedback.
Well if you have a thing for spec's, without a doubt yes. But if you really had to ask this question then probably not
Depends on what you use it for, and if you can afford it.
I have both and can't see my N7 getting much time from me, it'll be more of a secondary device now.
I see... I did upgrade from the nexus 2012 to the 2013... I actually pre ordered it... But then the price wasn't such an increase so I didn't really hesitate on getting it but this time it almost double in price... And having pre ordered the nexus 6... I was wondering if it was worth also upgrading from the 7... Guess I'll wait for the nexus 9 2015 edition unless HTC does another flash sale...
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As said before: big spec upgrade.
I will not upgrade:
Price (might not be an issue for most)
4:3 Screen, I usually watch movies
After testing one myself I have to say: it does not feel "smoother to use (software problem for sure).
The upgrade from 2012 N7 to 2013 N7 was much more noticeable if you ask me
Yeah maybe I should go and check it out somewhere.
Price wouldn't be such a problem if I wasn't getting the nexus 6 which is also one of the reasons I was considering upgrading from the 7 since their sizes are getting so close that I feel like the 7 would become redundant.
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I had been waiting for the Nexus 9 to arrive to upgrade from my 2012 Nexus 7, which has served me very well these last 2 1/2 years.
The mixed reviews for the Nexus 9 have caused me to rethink this.
I'll probably just upgrade to a 32 g 2013 Nexus 7, which I'm reasonably sure is still available somewhere, and pocket the $250 to $300 difference.
Worth the jump in screen size. Performance wise I'm not sure. This N9 runs freaking hot as hell on simple stuff!
Yeah the upgrade from the 2012 to the 2013 was worth it in my opinion.
And yeah the extra screen size would be nice but the reviews have just been meh, which is making me wonder if I should upgrade this time too.
But yeah I think I'll hold on to the 7 a bit longer unless there's a crazy good deal on the 9 which I don't see happening til way later.
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I've got both a N7 2013 and a N9. They're really not the same thing at all, and I don't consider the N9 an "upgrade" to the N7. I actually really wish Google had kept both devices available, it sucks that they killed off the N7. I think the N9 is more of a productivity device for "getting stuff done" while staying in one place, while the N7 2013 is more for entertainment and portability. I can easily slip the N7 into the hip pocket of my pants. I can whip it out anywhere and do anything with it (...get your minds out of the gutter). It's amazingly versatile. The N9, on the other hand, takes more consideration when I need to wield it or bring it along somewhere. With a keyboard folio case, I can totally see the N9 replacing most of my desktop activities. But it's not something I can casually hold up in the air to read with while laying on my back. It's not the first device I'd reach for to play Asphalt 8 with, no matter how stunningly gorgeous the graphics are on this amazing screen and this fantastic GPU.
Having said that, I've owned a few Nexus 7 2013's since it was released, and they've all had the most frustrating random bugs. The bugs were never the same across all devices. I've never had one that wasn't buggy in some way. And it looks like the Nexus 9 is heading for the same fate. I'm really hoping that future software updates resolve these annoying bugs, because paying this much for a buggy device is really disappointing.
In any case, I'll be keeping both devices, for sure.
Agree with the above you don't gain much screen for entertainment. Watching a movie in its proper aspect on Play Movies (Gravity) Virtually half of the screen in landscape mode is black bars.
What it is nice for is web browsing and most likely productivity because of the increased real estate.
When games are developed for this screen the ansalysis may change.
The one handed, hold it all day, weight and form are gone. The 9 isn't as cumbersome as my old iPad by far but something about the 7 just feels right. This device feels like something you pick up periodically or keep on a stand rather than the 7 which felt like something that you could hold all day.
Love this tablet aside from the screen leak but I don't know that its a direct upgrade for the 7 unless you somehow found the predecessor wanting in size.
i upgraded... i like the fact it is bigger because the 7 is to close to my phone... i would just always use my phone instead... i am actually using the tablet more because of that.
Its definitely worth it.... Dont listen to the reviews....try it for yourself....
Been trying so hard to order one.... Hopefully there will be more holiday sales!!!
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same here when I got my oneplus 5.5 inch screen my nexus 7 went from a daily carry to collecting dust and sometimes being lost because it wasnt used.
Which is why I sold mines in preparation for the 9.

[Q] reviews, reviews, who knows what to believe?

Okay okay okay, price aside, is there an android tablet that really beats the nexus 9? Spec for spec?
My iPad 2g needed desperate upgrading. I love my nexus 5. Did I make the wrong choice going to the nexus 9? I really wanted the 64bit, thinking it would be the next best thing. I don't mind spending the extra for the iPad costs, but I've been wanting the freedom android delivers.
Is the build quality that bad... It's got to be better than all plastic, ah la Samsung. I guess the higher price should suggest quality. I just wish the reviews were not overwhelmingly poor.
I really like it so far. And there is something refreshing about using android on a big screen.
On the other hand I want to have a good tablet. Should I just root a different tablet and place asop on it. One with all the specs that proves to be better or as good as the iPad.
I'm having a great experience so far, everything is working as expected and I have none of the issues reported by others. Performance rocks though it does take a while to charge.
There is a thread on satisfied owners. My experience on "who knows what to believe" is, believe everything. People aren't making up problems. Some tablets (N9) don't have them. I'm waiting for at least two more production runs before purchasing. Although it's a PITA to do so, I will return/exchange until I get one that satisfies me. I'm hoping battery charge/discharge issues will be sorted out with software. This will be my sixth Nexus device. I've only had to exchange one: N7 flo, but its touch screen issue has caused me to monitor the N9 experience before I buy. I had to send back my first Samsung Tab Pro 12.2 (for my son) for a dead pixel. Replacement was perfect.
It's hard to wait, but I'll be happier in the long run. I have my N7 FLO which I will keep. It's just so portable.
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I am a previous iPad 3 owner and I traded in it for a Nexus 9. Overall I am not regret on doing that. Only one thing, apps and quality of apps for Android tablets admittedly worse than the iOS ones.
Thanks!
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I am a previous iPad 3 owner and I traded in it for a Nexus 9. Overall I am not regret on doing that. Only one thing, apps and quality of apps for Android tablets admittedly worse than the iOS ones.
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Nice to know someone else jumped the itrain! That's the little reassurance i needed. I'm digging my decision more and more. I agree and wish more for the app verse, too.

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