Android Tablet

[copyrite]

Not necessarily to be used for reading but I'm trying to decide between a mid(?) range tablet, it's down to two most likely: a Nexus 7 (16 GB no microsd slot) or a Samsung Galaxy 4 7" 8 GB tablet (micro sd slot). Both price ~$199. On the Galaxy's side is the fact I have a Galaxy phone (not that there's really much of an Android learning curve).

Then there's the do I buy from Best Buy and get reward points or Amazon with the Amazon CC. Ah decisions decisions...

Which would you buy (or own) and why?

[Feher]

Also check out Xiaomi Mi Pad

[afv011]

I personally would go with the N7, the reasons being that I do not like the Samsung skin and the N7 will get faster updates. The N7 is also probably faster given that the Touchwiz overlay is quite heavy, there was a video I saw recently comparing the Samsung S5 against the Nexus 5 and the N5 smoked the S5 in every day usage (like launching apps), despite having a slightly slower CPU.

[faithbw]

Get the N7. It will get faster updates and it has a higher screen resolution (which makes a huge difference when reading). I use Galaxy phones and had no problems using the Nexus 7. The one minus for the Nexus is lack of micros slot but I didn't find it to be an issue on my 32 GB Nexus 7.

[copyrite]

If I go with the Nexus I'm going with a minimum of 16 GB. I am leaning that way at the moment.

[afv011]

Originally Posted by copyrite

If I go with the Nexus I'm going with a minimum of 16 GB. I am leaning that way at the moment.

The N7 offers the option to mount a USB drive using an USB OTG cable (the Samsung does as well). Not as convenient as a SD card slot, but for the odd occasion, like a long flight, might be an option.

[AnemicOak]

There are even flash drives with a connector built in so you don't need to carry an OTG cable now. Never used one myself.

http://www.amazon.com/SanDisk-Androi.../dp/B00HR7J3CA

[vahidipektchl]

If you are going to use a tablet for storing purposes then go for a Samsung as it contains more storage space otherwise Nexus would be much better as it 1280 x 800 pixels resolution which is much more than that of Samsung's resolution .Get android apps here .

[rcentros]

Originally Posted by vahidipektchl

If you are going to use a tablet for storing purposes then go for a Samsung as it contains more storage space otherwise Nexus would be much better as it 1280 x 800 pixels resolution which is much more than that of Samsung's resolution .Get android apps here .

Or you could consider upgrading to a refurbished Galaxy Note 8, which (in addition to the S Pen) also comes with a 1280x800 pixels. Factory refurbished (with warranty) for about $210 to $220.

Or you can also look at a Galaxy Tab 3 or 4, 8" for $239 or $249, both have 1280x800 pixels.

I don't know the difference between the Galaxy Tab 7 Lite and non-lite, but they sell new for $149 at Amazon. (These can also be bought factory refurbished for $109.)

I guess what I'm saying is that I wouldn't limit myself to just the two choices.

(I should add, my nephew (who was traditionally an iPad user) decided on a Samsung Galaxy Note Pro 12.2 for his latest purchase -- and he (and his wife) love it.)

EDIT: I thought the new Nexus 7 had a 1280x800 pixels. A quick check shows 1920x1200 -- a huge difference. So that pretty much negates most of what I wrote above.

[AnemicOak]

Originally Posted by vahidipektchl

Nexus would be much better as it 1280 x 800 pixels resolution which is much more than that of Samsung's resolution .

The Nexus 7 resolution is 1920x1200.

[copyrite]

Yeah the PPI swayed my opinion. I ended up ordering the 16 GB version Sunday not long after I replied in here... it's arrived. I'm drooling!

[afv011]

Enjoy your N7, feel free to post any questions you might have.