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

[Eug]

None, because I still believe all tablets are toys.

He who dies with the most toys, wins.

 

[Bateluer]

None, because I still believe all tablets are toys.

It doesn't matter if it's a Touchpad, Galaxy Tab, Transformer, PlayBook, iPad 3, or the new "Surface" tablets from Microsoft.
The "Nexus 7" is no exception and falls in that same exact category as the others.

Course its a toy, but in the impulse buy range.

 

[RockinZ28]

None, because I still believe all tablets are toys.

It doesn't matter if it's a Touchpad, Galaxy Tab, Transformer, PlayBook, iPad 3, or the new "Surface" tablets from Microsoft.
The "Nexus 7" is no exception and falls in that same exact category as the others.

Too old for toys or what?

 

[Bateluer]

http://www.droid-life.com/2012/07/0...-dude-couldnt-wait-2-weeks-to-spend-only-199/

Yes, the White Limited Edition from I/O is apparently quite valuable. Probably Apple scooping one up to file a new round of lawsuits and see what they can kang for iOS 6.1.

 

[Fingolfin269]

None, because I still believe all tablets are toys.

You got something against toys?

 

[Piano Man]

None, because I still believe all tablets are toys.

It doesn't matter if it's a Touchpad, Galaxy Tab, Transformer, PlayBook, iPad 3, or the new "Surface" tablets from Microsoft.
The "Nexus 7" is no exception and falls in that same exact category as the others.

 

[thecoolnessrune]

Just to be straight on topic with the OP, I pre-ordered 2 16GB versions. I had an original Nook Color running ICS, and while its good the 800Mhz (now overclocked to 1.2Ghz) Cortex A8 definitely shows its age along with the limited RAM. I have no interest in 10" tablets so I'm super excited for this. 16GB will be plenty for my usage.

 

[xSauronx]

None, because I still believe all tablets are toys.

I've gotten plenty of work-related use out of my modded nook color (showing its age) and some use out of my ipad (but i refuse to pay for apps for it and dont want to deal with itunes)

im in IT, and carrying around a tablet with dropbox/skydrive access and an excel editor is way easier than carrying around my laptop for all sorts of uses, and a fair amount of time id rather read on one for work/technical documentation than read on my laptop/pc

i work for an IT consulting firm and the medical system we have been working with will even allow physicians to put their ipad on a secure wireless network and get access to their EHR system

my only thing right now is do i want to keep the ipad2 i have (given to me by work, i dont love the thing) and get a nexus 7 to upgrade from the nook color, or do i sell the ipad2 and get the new transformer when it comes out?

 

[Raghu]

Nexus7 does have HDMI capability!

http://www.ifixit.com/Teardown/Nexus-7-Teardown/9623

Initially, the Nexus 7 was criticized for its lack of HDMI output. However, the included micro USB-to-HDMI cable solves that problem.

We already know it supports microSD card with the adapter. Nexus7 might just be the perfect tablet.

 

[obidamnkenobi]

Nook Tablet's interface is nothing like the N7's interface. Chrome for websites, currents and whatever for magazines. The nook is locked down tight, the N7 is designed around the play store and standard android apps.

It still seemed to me that the 7" screen was too small for "real" web, but also weird for mobile sites (plus a lot of .m pages suck). It was also too small for magazines, having to scroll back and fort to read long sentences and look at graphics. And at least what I saw the magazines cost the same on the tablet as actually buying at so then I might as well do that anyway!

 

[obidamnkenobi]

None, because I still believe all tablets are toys.

It doesn't matter if it's a Touchpad, Galaxy Tab, Transformer, PlayBook, iPad 3, or the new "Surface" tablets from Microsoft.
The "Nexus 7" is no exception and falls in that same exact category as the others.

I'm so on board with this! I got better things to spend my money on, and other, better toys I want

 

[Red Storm]

Nexus7 does have HDMI capability!

http://www.ifixit.com/Teardown/Nexus-7-Teardown/9623

We already know it supports microSD card with the adapter. Nexus7 might just be the perfect tablet.

Well that certainly changes my perception of this tablet. Awesome!

 

[Eug]

Nexus7 does have HDMI capability!

http://www.ifixit.com/Teardown/Nexus-7-Teardown/9623



We already know it supports microSD card with the adapter. Nexus7 might just be the perfect tablet.

It would be the perfect tablet if microSD and HDMI were natively supported, which they aren't.

 

[Red Storm]

Well now I can't find the line on HDMI on the page anymore...

 

[zerogear]

I think the tablet should support USB OTG and MHL adapters.

 

[Eug]

I think the tablet should support USB OTG and MHL adapters.

As mentioned earlier, AnandTech inquired about this and reported back already. It does natively support USB OTG, but does not natively support mounting external storage over USB, nor does it natively support MHL.

 

[RockinZ28]

Well now I can't find the line on HDMI on the page anymore...

Doh, looks like they made a mistake. Had me ready to order one .

 

[Raghu]

Well now I can't find the line on HDMI on the page anymore...

Thats weird. Was there when I read the article.

 

[WelshBloke]

As mentioned earlier, AnandTech inquired about this and reported back already. It does natively support USB OTG, but does not natively support mounting external storage over USB, nor does it natively support MHL.

Hopefully the "natively" part won't be a problem, there are several apps and .zips to solve that already.

We probably won't get a decent answer until someone here gets one and tries it out.

 

[Eug]

Hopefully the "natively" part won't be a problem, there are several apps and .zips to solve that already.

We probably won't get a decent answer until someone here gets one and tries it out.

See below:

Confirmation OTG storage works via root and Stickmount app. Just as I thought. However he couldn't get the files to play directly off of usb storage. He had to transfer the file directly to the tablet in order to play/use it. But it's good sign.

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1743052&page=3

 

[Red Storm]

Hopefully the "natively" part won't be a problem, there are several apps and .zips to solve that already.

We probably won't get a decent answer until someone here gets one and tries it out.

Yeah, if it's just a matter of rooting or needing a custom ROM (slightly more annoying), then I don't consider that a problem at all. I'm just worried it won't support HDMI period.

 

[ElFenix]

so i would need a micro-USB - B port to microSD card adapter?

i like the screen res but having something sticking out of the tablet is annoying and makes me think a galaxy tab 7 might be better.

 

[kaerflog]

so i would need a micro-USB - B port to microSD card adapter?

i like the screen res but having something sticking out of the tablet is annoying and makes me think a galaxy tab 7 might be better.

Not a chance.
Slower cpu and no JellyBean.
And you'll be waiting a while to get JB on the Tab.

 

[Eug]

Yeah, if you're going to buy a non-Google 7" tablet, it'd be best to wait a couple of months. The Tegra 3 machines are coming.

 

[Dumac]

The Nexus 7 definitely looks nice at the $200 price point, but I just don't know what I would do with a Tablet when I already have a top-tier touch screen phone.

Can anyone in the same boat give me some insight? Seems like the functionality overlaps, just with an advantage of a larger screen. But who wants two devices to carry around?