Galaxy Tab 3 7" - Is it a good tablet????

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So far so good. I have noticed that the stock mp3 player doesn't have great audio but I am going to try a few apps with a built in equalizer to see if it gets any better. I am not disappointed so far. I am curious to see if the tab gets updated to 4.3 or 4.4.
 

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So far so good. I have noticed that the stock mp3 player doesn't have great audio but I am going to try a few apps with a built in equalizer to see if it gets any better. I am not disappointed so far. I am curious to see if the tab gets updated to 4.3 or 4.4.

What kind of headphones/speakers are you using?

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Stock Samsung earbuds that originally came with the 7.0 Plus Tab I used to have. I have used the buds on my phone (HTC EVO LTE w/beats processing) which is where my audio claim is based on.
 

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The tab plus is still the better speced device but I doubt it will see any software support

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The tab plus is still the better speced device but I doubt it will see any software support

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Dang, I would hate to have it without any hope for software updates! :banghead:

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Really thinking this Sprint deal might be for me. I carry around my Note 10.1 and run it off of Sprint hotspot all the time. It's a bit big as previously I carried a BlackBerry PlayBook and used the Note 10.1 at home only. But my PlayBook is dead beyond repair. I pay $20 a month for 2GB now for hotspot and only ever use it on my Note. This sounds great to me. Get the $15/ month plan for the same amount of data on a more portable tablet, no more using hotspot.
I see myself grabbing one of these by the end of the week.
 

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Well, after thinking about it since this deal started.
I finally went to a Sprint store last night and got it!

Actually, they didn't have any in store so they ordered it, I'll probably have it by the weekend! :thumbup::cool:

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Can anyone tell me if it is worth the $5 plan with all the other fees tacked on? This tablet would be my only sprint device on their service. I'd hate to have my bill be $10 or more due to all the other charges tacked on! Then it's almost not worth the $50 deal for this tablet.

Also, what is the ETF for a tablet on sprint? Thanks.

Another thought- can it be unlocked and used on tmobile's free 200 mb program for free?

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Sprint store just called me!
I'm about to go and get my new toy, well, it'll be my son's toy actually! :thumbup::cool:

I'll just get the $5/month plan since I don't need data on that tablet. I got it because it was free for me, yes, no $50 payment=free! Woohoo!!!
:thumbup::cool::D

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My Galaxy S4 needed company, someone from the family...:thumbup::cool::D

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Sprint store just called me!
I'm about to go and get my new toy, well, it'll be my son's toy actually! :thumbup::cool:

I'll just get the $5/month plan since I don't need data on that tablet. I got it because it was free for me, yes, no $50 payment=free! Woohoo!!!
:thumbup::cool::D



So How'd you get it for free??? Wanna share? :p And enjoy your tablet!

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I was just lucky or God was helping I guess! :thumbup::D
One of the guys I know in that store said he could help me get it with a $50 instant savings, so it was free!!! :thumbup::cool:

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Sprint store just called me!
I'm about to go and get my new toy, well, it'll be my son's toy actually! :thumbup::cool:

I'll just get the $5/month plan since I don't need data on that tablet. I got it because it was free for me, yes, no $50 payment=free! Woohoo!!!
:thumbup::cool::D

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Well I ordered mine today. Then I got an email stating that they were back ordered. Then around 10 that same night I received an email stating that it had been shipped! Mine not free, but I still feel it's a great deal for a small tab. You can always reduce the data package later so for now I'm going with the 2GB plan.

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Well I ordered mine today. Then I got an email stating that they were back ordered. Then around 10 that same night I received an email stating that it had been shipped! Mine not free, but I still feel it's a great deal for a small tab. You can always reduce the data package later so for now I'm going with the 2GB plan.

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You right, at $50 is still a great deal, and we can always change the plan. :thumbup::D

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I have got the wifi version. Will play around with it in a months time anx see qhat its like.

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My Galaxy S4 needed company, someone from the family...:thumbup::cool::D

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Looks great. I was a little concerned that the processor wasn't really what they claimed it was. As if you look in my attached screenshot from the Sprint site, I'm pretty sure I found something false.
But dang I wish it had auto focus.
 

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Looks great. I was a little concerned that the processor wasn't really what they claimed it was. As if you look in my attached screenshot from the Sprint site, I'm pretty sure I found something false.
But dang I wish it had auto focus.

Hahaha... Idiots, this tablet doesn't have a flash! :eek::rolleyes:
I wish it did though! :thumbup::D

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glad I found this thread. been wanting a android tablet for a while now, (I have an ipad mini now, but I am just eager to get back into the android ecosystem!) seems this would be a good choice for me, email, photos, watching music videos, etc. will not cost me a lot if I do trade in my ipad mini. hmm.
 

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Hello Brad, just have in mind that you need to sign a two year contract to get the $49.99 deal for this tablet.
Also, if you're going to use the mobile data, the $15/month plan for 2GB is probably your best bet.

I would ask for an additional discount. I was able to get it for free without even asking, but they know me at that store.

Good luck and enjoy, if you get it. :thumbup::cool:

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glad I found this thread. been wanting a android tablet for a while now, (I have an ipad mini now, but I am just eager to get back into the android ecosystem!) seems this would be a good choice for me, email, photos, watching music videos, etc. will not cost me a lot if I do trade in my ipad mini. hmm.

I should have mine by Tuesday and as a former user of the ipad mini, if you want to do more with a tablet, then I don't think you will be disappointed. I sold my Mini after 4 months to get the original Galaxy Note 10.1. No regrets there. So I'm sure you will be happy if you want to do more with a tab than what iOS allows you.

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