Which Tablet ?
May 20, 2013 | 8:39 am
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I was not aware of Google music being available on iPad..... That would possibly send me back to look at the mini again. The mini screen was exactly what I wanted.
The nexus 7 screen just felt so small and cramped that I was just not happy with it. Otherwise it was pretty much perfect.
I am going to head to bestbuy in an hour or so, maybe I will hit the apple store next door to ask a few questions about Google apps and Google music on the mini.
The nexus 7 screen just felt so small and cramped that I was just not happy with it. Otherwise it was pretty much perfect.
I am going to head to bestbuy in an hour or so, maybe I will hit the apple store next door to ask a few questions about Google apps and Google music on the mini.
Glad someone could point that helpful piece of information out to you. I was unaware of it as well.
^^
May 20, 2013 | 12:28 pm
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It isn't.
Google music is still officially web based for iOS, and even though there is a third party paid app (GoMusic), it is still only a web front-end without any offline syncing or access to the new streaming feature.
Google music is still officially web based for iOS, and even though there is a third party paid app (GoMusic), it is still only a web front-end without any offline syncing or access to the new streaming feature.
May 20, 2013 | 12:32 pm
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ScottC - how is the Note 8 on the wearable vs. luggable trade-off?
The Intl version would be quite appealing to me but I think the size is just a bit too large to be wearable. For me, wearable is that it fit in a sportcoat/suit pocket.
My Nexus 7 3G fits in 75% of my coat pockets so it makes the cut-off. But anything wider just won't work.
IMO, if someone makes a "wearable" phablet around the Nexus 7 footprint (maybe N7 V2?), SDCard expansion and replaceable battery, they'd clean up.
The Intl version would be quite appealing to me but I think the size is just a bit too large to be wearable. For me, wearable is that it fit in a sportcoat/suit pocket.
My Nexus 7 3G fits in 75% of my coat pockets so it makes the cut-off. But anything wider just won't work.
IMO, if someone makes a "wearable" phablet around the Nexus 7 footprint (maybe N7 V2?), SDCard expansion and replaceable battery, they'd clean up.
May 20, 2013 | 12:32 pm
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I agree - but to me, the lack of a MicroSD card slot is just a dealbreaker.
May 20, 2013 | 3:09 pm
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Well I went to Best Buy and the Samsung guy in the brand new Samsung display was clueless 
he said he had just gotten done training but he was convinced that the galaxy note 8 they had in the stores had cellular service. I kept telling him that I was pretty sure if they did have it, they were not supposed to. As we were having a bit of back and forth, one of the guys from the computer dept came over and heard us talking and corrected him which seemed to really annoy him, LOL
Anyway, I played with it for a good half an hour and loved it! I am trying to decide now where is the best place to order from.......
Thanks for the help!!
he said he had just gotten done training but he was convinced that the galaxy note 8 they had in the stores had cellular service. I kept telling him that I was pretty sure if they did have it, they were not supposed to. As we were having a bit of back and forth, one of the guys from the computer dept came over and heard us talking and corrected him which seemed to really annoy him, LOLAnyway, I played with it for a good half an hour and loved it! I am trying to decide now where is the best place to order from.......
Thanks for the help!!
May 20, 2013 | 3:23 pm
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It seems that you've made your decision.........I'll just add that my friends who have the Nexus 10 have not had the same battery problems that you describe. Perhaps you just got a bad one and it might be worth checking it out again? p.s. I'm loving my Chromebook, just a thought. 
May 20, 2013 | 3:35 pm
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Just a wrinkle...I have a Galaxy note 2 and since I got it I have pretty much stopped using my Ipad2. Screen is 5.5"...plenty big for watching movies, reading on the kindle app, etc. You can also get full cellular connectivity either from one of the major carriers or you could root it and use Straight Talk or one of those. Just a thought.
May 20, 2013 | 3:58 pm
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I was not aware of Google music being available on iPad..... That would possibly send me back to look at the mini again. The mini screen was exactly what I wanted.
The nexus 7 screen just felt so small and cramped that I was just not happy with it. Otherwise it was pretty much perfect.
I am going to head to bestbuy in an hour or so, maybe I will hit the apple store next door to ask a few questions about Google apps and Google music on the mini.
The nexus 7 screen just felt so small and cramped that I was just not happy with it. Otherwise it was pretty much perfect.
I am going to head to bestbuy in an hour or so, maybe I will hit the apple store next door to ask a few questions about Google apps and Google music on the mini.
It sounds like you should have an easy decision, if your all about Google, an Android tablet is the way to go, nothing offers better synergy between Google services and the hardware.
That being said, I have a Nexus 10 and I love it, it's pure Google, very responsive, and the screen is gorgeous. There's some decent accessories as well now. You'll get the latest updates first as well and the price for a 32gb version is competitive as well. The only reason to get an iPad is if you're tied into Apple's ecosystem and it sounds like you are not a fan of iTunes so I'm not sure why you would want to do that, other than that and a current lead in app selection is the only reasons I would think of getting an iPad over an Android tablet in your scenario.
May 20, 2013 | 4:28 pm
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Well I went to Best Buy and the Samsung guy in the brand new Samsung display was clueless he said he had just gotten done training but he was convinced that the galaxy note 8 they had in the stores had cellular service. I kept telling him that I was pretty sure if they did have it, they were not supposed to. As we were having a bit of back and forth, one of the guys from the computer dept came over and heard us talking and corrected him which seemed to really annoy him, LOL
Anyway, I played with it for a good half an hour and loved it! I am trying to decide now where is the best place to order from.......
Thanks for the help!!
he said he had just gotten done training but he was convinced that the galaxy note 8 they had in the stores had cellular service. I kept telling him that I was pretty sure if they did have it, they were not supposed to. As we were having a bit of back and forth, one of the guys from the computer dept came over and heard us talking and corrected him which seemed to really annoy him, LOLAnyway, I played with it for a good half an hour and loved it! I am trying to decide now where is the best place to order from.......
Thanks for the help!!
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00BQH8UEY...WYS11ZRKBK8M3&
May 20, 2013 | 7:59 pm
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Amazing - apparently nobody can read any more on Flyertalk...
NC_Girl - I just picked up the Samsung Galaxy Note 8.0 - Nicely sized 8" tablet, stylus, MicroSD slot and plenty of ram/CPU. Very snappy, has of course all the Google goodies. At $399, definitely pricier than a Nexus 7 though. Many Best Buy stores now have a Samsung Experience in-store, so you can try out the Note 8. I LOVE mine.
The TF700 is definitely a good device, but I found mine too laggy - and the high-res screen doesn't really serve any purpose.
Other things I like about the Note 8:
Does HDMI out with a $15 dongle
Supports USB devices with a USB OTG plug
MicroSD
Good battery
Feels and looks awesome
Some GREAT cases on Amazon (the tablet supports case wake/lock)
Promo for free $25 Google Play credit.
If you have the $$$$, there is an international version of the Note 8 with cellular connectivity.
NC_Girl - I just picked up the Samsung Galaxy Note 8.0 - Nicely sized 8" tablet, stylus, MicroSD slot and plenty of ram/CPU. Very snappy, has of course all the Google goodies. At $399, definitely pricier than a Nexus 7 though. Many Best Buy stores now have a Samsung Experience in-store, so you can try out the Note 8. I LOVE mine.
The TF700 is definitely a good device, but I found mine too laggy - and the high-res screen doesn't really serve any purpose.
Other things I like about the Note 8:
Does HDMI out with a $15 dongle
Supports USB devices with a USB OTG plug
MicroSD
Good battery
Feels and looks awesome
Some GREAT cases on Amazon (the tablet supports case wake/lock)
Promo for free $25 Google Play credit.
If you have the $$$$, there is an international version of the Note 8 with cellular connectivity.
How is it as an e-reader? (Something else I've never had a desire to spend money on since I get all the books I want for free. I'm now seeing enough downloads from my public library for books I actually want to read, as opposed to all the free books people tell me are available and I have no interest in.) I'd use this function when traveling but not at home.
May 21, 2013 | 7:33 am
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Had a Nexus 4 phone with straight talk and loved it. Then convinced myself that since I hardly ever actually used the phone (I mean normally less than 15 mins a month) I was going to go tablet only for the bigger screen so sold the nexus 4.
I would love to have cellular, but not a deal breaker. I am near WiFi 90% of the time.
I do not do any work on the tablet. I surf the web, listen to music, very rarely watch a video, read quite a bit on the kindle app, use navigation a bit, and am confused as to how to use this without data service but am told it can be done... but mostly just surf the web.. I love the 10 inch screens, could live with an 8 inch.
Don't suggest anything apple please... In the past 3 years had an iPad 1 @ iPad 2. Loved them for the most part but HATE iTunes and apple in general. I admit I did try out the iPad mini for a few days but the iTunes thing got to me and I returned it.
Don't suggest anything I have to root, cause I don't even know what that means
or a tablet where I have to do any work around as I am not tech savvy enough to understand how to do it...
I am all about Google, google and love how everything syncs up with them without me doing a thing. Having loved my nexus 4 I thought I would love the nexus 7 but found the screen too small. I liked the squarer iPad mini screen much better. Next bought the galaxy note 10.1 but it was very laggy. Next bought the nexus 10 but it has rebooted on me every single day, at least every couple of hours. The battery is pathetic, takes almost 10 hours to fully charge, then discharges in 7. So disappointed in the nexus 10 and it will be going back.
Have considered the galaxy note 8, and I have read good professional about the Asus TF700 (office max has them for $379 currently) Good price, but thought I would ask here first for advice, am I overlooking something? I am tired of buying and returning tablets! I wish there was a tablet as good as the iPad but free from the apple world.
I would love to have cellular, but not a deal breaker. I am near WiFi 90% of the time.
I do not do any work on the tablet. I surf the web, listen to music, very rarely watch a video, read quite a bit on the kindle app, use navigation a bit, and am confused as to how to use this without data service but am told it can be done... but mostly just surf the web.. I love the 10 inch screens, could live with an 8 inch.
Don't suggest anything apple please... In the past 3 years had an iPad 1 @ iPad 2. Loved them for the most part but HATE iTunes and apple in general. I admit I did try out the iPad mini for a few days but the iTunes thing got to me and I returned it.
Don't suggest anything I have to root, cause I don't even know what that means
or a tablet where I have to do any work around as I am not tech savvy enough to understand how to do it...I am all about Google, google and love how everything syncs up with them without me doing a thing. Having loved my nexus 4 I thought I would love the nexus 7 but found the screen too small. I liked the squarer iPad mini screen much better. Next bought the galaxy note 10.1 but it was very laggy. Next bought the nexus 10 but it has rebooted on me every single day, at least every couple of hours. The battery is pathetic, takes almost 10 hours to fully charge, then discharges in 7. So disappointed in the nexus 10 and it will be going back.
Have considered the galaxy note 8, and I have read good professional about the Asus TF700 (office max has them for $379 currently) Good price, but thought I would ask here first for advice, am I overlooking something? I am tired of buying and returning tablets! I wish there was a tablet as good as the iPad but free from the apple world.
May 21, 2013 | 11:25 am
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May 21, 2013 | 12:28 pm
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Someone in my office is looking for a tablet for his aging mother. Something that is simple, primary use is to access skype for face-to-face video chats with family. It would literally sit on the kitchen table.
Now, I'm an apple fanboy but I think iPad is probably overkill for them. I'm going to lend them my iPhone to see if that is too small [if it works, they would then get iTouch].
So my question: recommendations for a NON-APPLE device?
Now, I'm an apple fanboy but I think iPad is probably overkill for them. I'm going to lend them my iPhone to see if that is too small [if it works, they would then get iTouch].
So my question: recommendations for a NON-APPLE device?