Considering purchasing a VZW G PAD 8.3

[anon(18763)]

My first generation Nexus 7 has been having issues as of late so I have decided to get a new tablet.

Verizon offers their version of the G Pad 8.3 re-certified for $180. I like the idea of the slightly larger screen and the price point is great. What do you owners think? Would you recommend it still? Its getting a little long in the tooth but its hard to find a decent 8" tablet for around $250. I would only be using it for browsing the internet and the occasional causal game. What version of Android is it currently running? I could not find the information anywhere and was wondering if its going to get Lollipop or not. Thanks in advance!

 

[Robin Hebert]

My first generation Nexus 7 has been having issues as of late so I have decided to get a new tablet.

Verizon offers their version of the G Pad 8.3 re-certified for $180. I like the idea of the slightly larger screen and the price point is great. What do you owners think? Would you recommend it still? Its getting a little long in the tooth but its hard to find a decent 8" tablet for around $250. I would only be using it for browsing the internet and the occasional causal game. What version of Android is it currently running? I could not find the information anywhere and was wondering if its going to get Lollipop or not. Thanks in advance!

I would get it from B and H...they have new for 199.
I'll be honest: its a great tablet but I found quite a few things lacking: the display is not bright enough and it has lag in various apps where you need streaming. I'm now using an iPad mini 2...(gasp)...and love it. I returned the gpad.

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[B. Diddy]

I'd also hesitate about getting it from Verizon, because it'll probably be loaded with VZW bloatware.

The 16 GB Samsung Galaxy Tab Pro 8.4 is available reconditioned at Woot.com for $199 (+$5 shipping). We got one of these from Groupon Goods, and it's quite nice. Great screen, powerful processor. A bit too much TouchWiz for my taste, but it's easy enough to install an alternate launcher. Samsung Galaxy Tab Pro 8.4" Tablet - Woot

 

[anon(18763)]

Thanks for the info guys, I decided to grab the galaxy tab pro 8.4. Not the lowest price it's been but seems reasonable. Looks like it will do everything I need without lag, so I'm excited.

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