Nexus 7 over Infinity?

[Redbird1]

I realize they are different tablets, but I'm curious if anyone opted for the Nexus over the Infinity, and why?

Personally, I am torn. It's a question of cost vs features.


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[blackmannx#AC]

its a question of cost and size as well. I have the infinity and its an amazing device like the transformer it replaced for me. but its an amazing device in the house.. I understand that both are wifi but I find myself carrying my nexus 7 everywhere and with wireless tether I use it all the time out and about.

My Infinity remains on my coffee table and its my defacto web browser and game device when I want to unwind but even being as thin as it is I just dont carry it much.

so I guess I am saying.. get both!!

 

[BartmanJax]

I juggled back and forth about which one to get. I like the size of the N7, but I don't like that it doesn't have a micro-SD slot and with 16gb being the largest size, I've opted for the Infinity. Yeah, it's twice the price, but it's also a LOT MORE tablet. If the N7 had been offered with either a mSD slot or a 32gb version, I'd be all over it.

 

[Redbird1]

Right now I'm 50% for the Infinty, 40% for the Nexus, and 10% for the toshiba excite 10. I think it's going to come down to availability.

I'd be all over the Nexus if it had a rear camera


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[Redbird1]

How did you guys get your hands on the Infinity already?


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[BartmanJax]

How did you guys get your hands on the Infinity already?


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I got mine from Office Depot. It'll be delivered tomorrow. They became available this weekend. Lots of places have them available. I was in the process of ordering from Newegg, but I wasn't fast enough.

They're available from Staples as well, if they're not already sold out.

 

[Redbird1]

Gotcha, I'm thinking of giving newegg a try.


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[Green_Laser]

Gotcha, I'm thinking of giving newegg a try.


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Last time I checked newegg earlier today, all models and colors are sold out :-(

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[KillerG]

Amazon just got it up on their site. Same with Tiger Direct.

 

[Redbird1]

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Last time I checked newegg earlier today, all models and colors are sold out :-(

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Just found that out myself....on to source #2....


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[KillerG]

Lol this isn't on topic anymore. The main reason why I'm getting the Infinity over the Nexus 7 is the dock and expandable storage. Also, I really do like the bigger, better screen. But I don't want to be stuck without having a keyboard...I'm going to use the thing to take notes in classes, with the keyboard or a stylus (yeah, Apple. I'm going to use a stylus. Screw you).

 

[Redbird1]

I hear ya KillerG. While it sounds like the nexus is a great device, it would be nice to have an 8mp camera, HDMI out, SD storage etc.

I was never a fan of larger tablets, but the Infinity seems like one of those "perfect devices", where its usefulness might be measured in years, not months.


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[KillerG]

I hear ya KillerG. While it sounds like the nexus is a great device, it would be nice to have an 8mp camera, HDMI out, SD storage etc.

I was never a fan of larger tablets, but the Infinity seems like one of those "perfect devices", where its usefulness might be measured in years, not months.


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Transformers in general I think have a good lifespan.
And don't forget the dock and the amazing screen on it too.

 

[Nex2knotN]

I hear ya KillerG. While it sounds like the nexus is a great device, it would be nice to have an 8mp camera, HDMI out, SD storage etc.

I was never a fan of larger tablets, but the Infinity seems like one of those "perfect devices", where its usefulness might be measured in years, not months.


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I agree, but with all those additional features I don't think the N7 can be sold at the price point it is now. Having said that, I think there's room for both in the household if the budget allows, otherwise, make your decision on what you plan on using it mostly for. I think the storage options for the N7 is on par if not better than the Kindle. If you need anything more, that's what the Cloud services are for. I do agree a microSD would be nice and should be a de-facto standards on tablets, but its not a breaking point nowadays especially when you can sync, store, and stream all your multimedia content from the Cloud.

 

[njgsx96]

I had the same dilemma. I already had the TF101 and after playing with a 7" tablet, I thought it might be nicer to have the slightly smaller form factor for games and and overall portability. Not sure what i was thinking. I actually think the 10" tablet is a perfect size. For me, the ability to dock, the higher resolution, and ability to expand the storage was the difference. I am not the proud owner of the TF700 and need to now sell my TF101. I could not be happier with picking the Infinity over the Nexus.

 

[shafferb]

I agree with most of the other posters here, they are different, and each has its own strengths and weaknesses. Happily, I have both, and they both get about equal use. The Nexus 7 goes pretty much everywhere with me, but when I'm just kicking back at home I use the Infinity, can't wait for true Jelly Bean on the Infinity. The Nexus 7 is running bone-stock JB 4.1.1, no "bloatware" at all, which isn't the case on the Infinity. I'd love to get rid of the ASUS bloatware, but without rooting it, no can do.

 

[dr_hfuhuhurr]

I have both. The Nexus 7 is great for a reading device (Nook, Google Books, etc.). The size and weight is perfect and very comfortable. Absolutely, everything else I prefer my Infinity. So much so that I've all but stopped using the Nexus 7 (and my wife has taken it from my now). I read on the Infinity and find it a much easier device to use.

Once the Galaxy Note 2 is available I think that and the Infinity will be a perfect phone/tablet combo.