Getting a Nexus 7 2013.

[septiclemon]

I have a busted Nexus 7 2012, and I'm interested in picking up a 7 2013.

Thing is, should I?

How does the 2013 handle Lollipop in comparison to the 2012? The 2012 model just came to a stand-still with Lollipop, I'm hoping that the 2013 model can handle it better. TBH I want to get a Nexus 9, but I can't really afford one, plus I don't really need a nine inch screen.

Is getting a 2013 worth it, or should I hunt down a different tablet?

 

[Ntchwaidumela]

I have a busted Nexus 7 2012, and I'm interested in picking up a 7 2013.

Thing is, should I?

How does the 2013 handle Lollipop in comparison to the 2012? The 2012 model just came to a stand-still with Lollipop, I'm hoping that the 2013 model can handle it better. TBH I want to get a Nexus 9, but I can't really afford one, plus I don't really need a nine inch screen.

Is getting a 2013 worth it, or should I hunt down a different tablet?

I would say yes, it would be worth it. First, you can probably get a new one at a good price, and a factory refurbished one even cheaper. I haven't had any issues with LP 5.1.1, and it still performs like new (even better than when I first purchased it). The size, as you know, is great. Something else may be a little larger (screenwise, etc.), but I wouldn't replace mine with anything over 8". If were happy with your 2012, you'll be happy with the 2013.

 

[YAYTech]

I'm going to play devil's advocate here and say you might want to wait a week, juuust in case Google announces anything awesome at Google I/O. It's likely any new devices wouldn't come for months, and may not be as good of a deal. The Nexus 7 2013 is still an excellent tablet.

 

[physioprof]

It really is an amazing tablet. I am getting very sad at the prospect that the 7 inch form factor is going to be ignored by the better Android tablet makers. It's just the absolutely perfect size for me: fits my hand great, screen is visually very comfortable, and it fits in a pants pocket if necessary.