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Googles Nexus 7 tablet discussion, reviews

I got updated yesterday. Haven't noticed much difference except that I ditched Apex Launcher because the home screen rotates nicely.
 
Would there be any problem using an HTC Desire HD to tether (wifi hot spot?) one of these? It is on T-Mobile with unlimited data.
 
Badgers said:
Would there be any problem using an HTC Desire HD to tether (wifi hot spot?) one of these? It is on T-Mobile with unlimited data.
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£7 pcm tethering charge. Officially. I'm not sure whether it gets tagged onto bills - the last time I was intensively tethering was 2009ish. They certainly state that there's a tethering charge, though, despite it being enableable on most t-mobile phones. (Or, at least, the two that I've had that've come with tethering.)
 
mrs quoad said:
£7 pcm tethering charge. Officially. I'm not sure whether it gets tagged onto bills - the last time I was intensively tethering was 2009ish. They certainly state that there's a tethering charge, though, despite it being enableable on most t-mobile phones. (Or, at least, the two that I've had that've come with tethering.)
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Hmmm. £7 a month is doable but a bit of a pain. Will have a look to see if there is a workaround (cheat) on that :hmm:

See I am nearly convinced I am going to get a Samsung Galaxy Note II for my upgrade.

However I don't do a lot of calling, my HTC DHD is starting to get a bit slow but does fine for calling and my contract is up on the 04/11/2012. So I could not upgrade and become a free agent. The temptation is to go to a cheaper (sim only) tariff and buy the Nexus 7 instead of a new (most likely 24 month) contract on the Note II costing me about £800.
 
I don't play with my s3 nearly as much as before I got my n7. If I were just popping out somewhere I'd probably still use my phone tho.

Have you played with an n7? Do you have large pockets or carry a bag? I always have a bag but then, I'm wearing dresses. :hmm:
 
I don't know anyone who's been tethering their phones 'illegally' on regular phone deals being caught out. I think you have to really go to town to get caught.
 
wtfftw said:
I don't play with my s3 nearly as much as before I got my n7. If I were just popping out somewhere I'd probably still use my phone tho.

Have you played with an n7? Do you have large pockets or carry a bag? I always have a bag but then, I'm wearing dresses. :hmm:
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I had a quick fiddle with Eds (fnarr) and liked it. I have to write a +/- list between that and the Note II and have a think.

I am making about 100mins of calls and 100 texts per month give or take. So about 3 or 4 texts and 3-4 minutes of calls per day. Seems the phone/text side of my smart phone use is very low.

Ideally I don't want to carry two devices about. I do have big pocket though and carry a man-bag so not that bothered. Both devices use the same charger and will only need one set of headphones.

Question is how much better is the Note II than the Nexus 7? If at all?
 
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If you're happy with the site of the Note II, I'd get that as it's the most versatile of all the gadgets.
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I think size wise it would more than suffice. How do they compare in terms of speed?

Partly I think getting a Nexus 7 16GB with no contract for less than £200 sits a lot better than a Note II contract lasting 18-24 months.

The Note II is 4G though...

Arrrrrgh
 
I had an hour to kill on Thursday so had a look around Comet, one of the sales team was saying that the Nexus 7 has been out selling the iPad lately and the only two tablets they really shift is the Nexus and iPad, he's never had anyone come in asking for the Blackberry.

Also no orders for Windows 8... but why would you when Android is free!
 
firky said:
I had an hour to kill on Thursday so had a look around Comet, one of the sales team was saying that the Nexus 7 has been out selling the iPad lately and the only two tablets they really shift is the Nexus and iPad, he's never had anyone come in asking for the Blackberry.
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That doesn't surprise me at all. It's a great format.

No wonder Apple are rumoured to be busy embarking on monster u-turn and releasing an iPad Mini!
 
Well for less than half the price you can have a tablet that is just as capable as the iPad, and it's brilliant value for money. I love mine!
 
elbows said:
Comparing a phone to a tablet is somewhat tricky. Do you have a use for the stylus?
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Not really a need for the stylus but will give it a good go. I like drawing cartoon fish so it may help there.

Comparing the two is not that hard. I do need a phone but I barely use the phone/text, just travel a bit so need a connection aside from wifi.
 
In airport last weekend, cracked and spent 179 on the 16gb version.

It fits a suit jacket inside pocket perfectly and runs all day on one charge.

*drools*
 
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