True, I debated on holding off & waiting for the newer model/better specs - but, you would be playing the chase game again & again. Meanwhile, I'm very happy with my WiFi only - N7 32 GB model. Resale value on eBay has been holding up nicely thus far.

It's easy to root but there is no need to run any custom rom, latest stock Rom 4.2.2 is as perfect as Google can get it to become, ditto for a custom kernel for gamers looking for speed or those looking for even longer battery life. It's easy to slip into a jacket, vest and corner of a briefcase, or just carry it in one hand to go & use anywhere and everywhere.

Bonus for VZW Fios and wireless users are its extra Big Red apps like remote feature, media manager, voice mail & call logs, and read SMS/reply from the tablet. NFC chip/Google Wallets, the latest Google Apps w/o bloatware and "Now" plus off-line reading of downloaded contents as 32GB is very usable. Watch CNN Live right on it when I'm doing work at the home office den - and, over WiFi - link with Drive/Sky Drive & Dropbox to store/retrieve items in Cloud storage. Finance accounts and banking app right on it - the only negative that I wish it has is a rear HD camera, but otherwise, it's good to Skype others or brag about Hangouts, the newest. It's a capable GPS unit with offline maps and POI data loaded and easy to set it stationary inside the car to watch a few Youtube videos while waiting tethered to a faster Wifi connection (AirBuds for airtravel as a compact package ...)

There are times that I do like to play with Mrs. L's iPad if we are at home as the screen is bigger. The Nexus 7 can be completed by spending no more than $400 including a good protective case, OTG cable for external storage/access, and a compatible BT Keyboard (Logitech has gotten very good reviews) Otherwise, take a closeup look at the iPad Mini - especially if you are on the road a lot, and make sure your own IT dept and support/help desk has what it need to run your specific apps.