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Oct 15, 2015 | 7:18 am

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Originally Posted by edweird

I see previously owned Google Nexus 7 16 GB Wi-Fi Android tablets 2nd Gen 2013 from $79.99 at Cowboom, and similar used prices and new prices from about $125 and up.

This Nexus product will get monthly Android security updates, will get Android version updates to the current Marshmellow release, and doesn't have any OEM or carrier crapwear loaded.

Used for $80 vs New for $50 is a significant difference (and that's ignoring that the condition of devices sold by Cowboom is always a bit of a gamble). For basic use the Fire tablet is fine, especially after Google Play is sideloaded onto the device.

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