Ten reasons I dont need the new$200 NEXUS7 - Page 5

jabberwock_11 · 07-21-2012, 11:29 AM

There are alternatives to either of those tablets at or near the same price point.

The 7" Polaroid 702c has a faster processor than the kf, but also has a microsd card slot, a front camera, a volume button, android 4.0, and can easily be found for under $100.

The Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 has a faster processor, a front camera, a microsd card slot, android 4.0, a volume button, a much nicer screen, and costs about $250.

There are plenty of other examples, you just have to look around a bit and you can find some really great overlooked 7" tablets.

Anabran · 07-21-2012, 12:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jabberwock_11

There are alternatives to either of those tablets at or near the same price point.

The 7" Polaroid 702c has a faster processor than the kf, ...... $100.

There are plenty of other examples, you just have to look around a bit and you can find some really great overlooked 7" tablets.

"
Specs

* 7″ screen >>>>(800×480)<<<<<<< Deal breaker for me!!!....sorry

* Capacitive touchscreen
* 1GHz CPU w\ graphics chip
* Android 4.0 ICS
* 4GB Flash storage
* microSD card slot
* speaker/mike
* VGA webcam
* Wifi
* g-sensor"

jabberwock_11 · 07-21-2012, 12:54 PM

Yeah, the screen on the Polaroid 702c is lacking, but at less than $100 for an otherwise nifty tablet, that's not too bad of a trade off.

=X= · 07-21-2012, 01:00 PM

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Originally Posted by tubemonkey

I'll get a smartphone when data plans become an option instead of a requirement.

For years data pans have always been an option. And as far as I'm concerned it still is an option. all my kids have smartphones with out data plans.

WillysJeepMan · 07-21-2012, 02:20 PM

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Originally Posted by jabberwock_11

Yeah, the screen on the Polaroid 702c is lacking, but at less than $100 for an otherwise nifty tablet, that's not too bad of a trade off.

I have the 701i (ICS, TV out, microSD slot, but no camera) and it is a worthy device for the $90 that Big Lots sells it for.

The Terminator · 07-22-2012, 12:30 PM

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Anabran · 07-22-2012, 12:34 PM

Quote:

"I see no reason why you would buy a K Fire over the Nexus 7. "

I see Five reasons

http://www.mobilenapps.com/articles/...st-android.htm

Jessica Lares · 07-22-2012, 01:39 PM

A lot of those things can be fixed with driver rewrites. Specifically the microphone, touch detection, and to an extent, ghosting. Charging too.

tubemonkey · 07-22-2012, 05:25 PM

Reasons NOT to order Devices from Google:

Shipping Charges -- Google charges / Amazon & Best Buy don't
Restocking Fees -- Google charges / Best Buy doesn't
Return Policy -- Google = 15 days / Amazon & Best Buy = 30 days

tubemonkey · 07-22-2012, 05:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jessica Lares

A lot of those things can be fixed with driver rewrites.

Not something the average consumer knows how to do.

afv011 · 07-23-2012, 12:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tubemonkey

Not something the average consumer knows how to do.

There's nothing the average consumer needs to know. The update comes over the air and you simply get a pop-up telling you that an update is ready and to press OK to get the process started. Your average grandma could do it.

robertc88 · 07-23-2012, 11:21 AM

Lots of folks don't NEED it (including myself), doesn't mean they don't want it!

Jessica Lares · 07-23-2012, 09:35 PM

And yeah, of course none of us NEED it.

BlackVoid · 07-24-2012, 07:18 AM

I already have an iPad, a smaller tablet device has no appeal top me.
I also have a Sony T1 for reading.

Anabran · 07-24-2012, 11:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Jessica Lares

And yeah, of course none of us NEED it.

Correct, I should have said ten reasons I am not impressed by the N7

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07-22-2012, 05:25 PM	#69
tubemonkey monkey on the fringe Posts: 45,762 Karma: 158733736 Join Date: May 2010 Location: Seattle Metro Device: Moto E6, Echo Show	Reasons NOT to order Devices from Google: Shipping Charges -- Google charges / Amazon & Best Buy don't Restocking Fees -- Google charges / Best Buy doesn't Return Policy -- Google = 15 days / Amazon & Best Buy = 30 days

07-23-2012, 09:35 PM	#73
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07-21-2012, 11:29 AM	#61
jabberwock_11 Addict Posts: 231 Karma: 1591305 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Savannah, GA USA Device: Kindle Paperwhite 2, Aluratek Libre Pro	There are alternatives to either of those tablets at or near the same price point. The 7" Polaroid 702c has a faster processor than the kf, but also has a microsd card slot, a front camera, a volume button, android 4.0, and can easily be found for under $100. The Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 has a faster processor, a front camera, a microsd card slot, android 4.0, a volume button, a much nicer screen, and costs about $250. There are plenty of other examples, you just have to look around a bit and you can find some really great overlooked 7" tablets.

07-21-2012, 12:54 PM	#63
jabberwock_11 Addict Posts: 231 Karma: 1591305 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Savannah, GA USA Device: Kindle Paperwhite 2, Aluratek Libre Pro	Yeah, the screen on the Polaroid 702c is lacking, but at less than $100 for an otherwise nifty tablet, that's not too bad of a trade off.

07-22-2012, 01:39 PM	#68
Jessica Lares Wizard Posts: 2,240 Karma: 5759170 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Near Dallas, Texas, USA Device: iPad Mini, iPod Touch (5th gen)	A lot of those things can be fixed with driver rewrites. Specifically the microphone, touch detection, and to an extent, ghosting. Charging too.

07-23-2012, 11:21 AM	#72
robertc88 Fanatic Posts: 555 Karma: 1579999 Join Date: Jan 2011 Device: none	Lots of folks don't NEED it (including myself), doesn't mean they don't want it!

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