Nexus 7 waste of time if you own S3?

[Jon12345]

I am currently using my trusty iPhone 3GS, but have decided to make the switch to Android. Didn't realise how customisable it all was.

So, if I get a Samsung Galaxy S3, is the Nexus a bit of a waste of time? I mean the screen size of the S3 is quite nice, so wondered if the Nexus 7 size is too close and its best to go for a 10" tablet.

Your thoughts? Anyone got both? Do you have an iPad too and do you use that more than the Nexus 7 if you have an S3?

Thanks,

Jon

 

[ansextra]

I have both and I'm glad I do. You would think that the 7" Nexus would not be that much bigger than the 4.8" Samsung but for some reason the difference feels much greater when you use them one right after the other. I don't have an iPad nor do I plan on purchasing any Apple products so can't help you with that. Once my Nano dies I'm done with Apple.

 

[anon(847090)]

Nexus 7 is not a replacement for your phone but a replacement for your PC.

PC use had gone down for me after i got the tablet and dont have to wait for boot up the PC anymore.

listen to music/ casual browsing / watch movies etc. One thing i prefer a tablet is because using a phone extensive would drain battery for music and video.

Nexus 7 would avoid that issue.

 

[Ravynmagi]

4.8 to 7 inches sounds small. But when I compare my Galaxy Nexus (4.65 inch) to my Nexus 7, the physical difference in screen area size is almost 3 times larger. You can get by with the S3 I'm sure, but having a larger screen is kinda nice, so you don't have to hold it as closely to your face and it's still comfortable enough to hold one handed.

 

[sparksd]

I have an S3, Nexus 7, and 10" Infinity Prime - each fits a different niche. S3 is good for use as phone (obvious), quick email, handy maps, gaames, etc. Nexus is better for email, games, convenient for Kindle book reading - a very nicely-sized, highly-responsive unit. The Prime with a dock effectively replaces my laptop and is much better for web browsing. document manipulation, etc. Only thing really missing is WiFi tethering with the S3 (doesn't work with Sprint, though slower Bluetooth tethering does).

Dave

 

[MangoPowah]

I have a One X and a Nexus 7, and I don't see it as a waste of time. I got it to replace my iPod touch 4G. It's quite a difference when I go from this to my 4.7" HOX, and even more so when I go from this to my 4G.

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[NotJustAPhone]

No, in my opinion. I don't carry my Nexus 7 all the time as I do with my phone. I also read a lot of ebooks and the difference in screen size for reading is apparent. Plus, certain games are so much more enjoyable on my Nexus 7.

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[lostmarine]

Have a galaxy nexus and nexus 7 and my galaxy nexus has become a wifi hotspot. Wish my 7 had LTE then wouldn't need my Gnex.

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[S-Doo-1965]

I have a Nexus 7 and a Galaxy Note. Both are awesome and used daily.

 

[smithe68]

I have them both, and don't find the Nexus 7 to be a waste. Maybe if you were talkjng a Note 2 it might be. Reading, web surfing and games are all much better on the larger screen and I even find the 7" screen to be large enough that I don't pick up my Acer 10" tablet at all. At home the only time I use a computer is to sync my GPS watch and do taxes.

 

[dmmarck]

I am currently using my trusty iPhone 3GS, but have decided to make the switch to Android. Didn't realise how customisable it all was.

So, if I get a Samsung Galaxy S3, is the Nexus a bit of a waste of time? I mean the screen size of the S3 is quite nice, so wondered if the Nexus 7 size is too close and its best to go for a 10" tablet.

Your thoughts? Anyone got both? Do you have an iPad too and do you use that more than the Nexus 7 if you have an S3?

Thanks,

Jon

No. The Nexus 7 is an Android device. The GS3 is an Android-based device. Two different pieces of hardware with two different implementations of software. Try both .

 

[imobileface]

i prefer to use S3

 

[Gekko]

the Nexus 7 is a redundant waste for me at this point in time. i'd rather buy and use a Windows 10" Netbook with full Windows and full Office (real Excel and Word) capability in addition to a full keyboard etc. for my portable computing. you can pick up the Netbook for the same price as the Nexus 7 at Best Buy -

Asus - Eee PC 10" Netbook - 1GB Memory - 320GB Hard Drive - Matte Black
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[dmmarck]

the Nexus 7 is a redundant waste for me at this point in time. i'd rather buy and use a Windows 10" Netbook with full Windows and full Office (real Excel and Word) capability in addition to a full keyboard etc. for my portable computing. you can pick up the Netbook for the same price as the Nexus 7 at Best Buy -

Asus - Eee PC 10" Netbook - 1GB Memory - 320GB Hard Drive - Matte Black
Model: 1025C-BBK301 SKU: 5616819
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Our Price: $199.99

Two different things for two different uses.

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[Gekko]

Two different things for two different uses.

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not for me, homie.

 

[dmmarck]

not for me, homie.

Really? You produce documents on tablets? Tablets = media, computers = work. At least the smaller ones.

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[sparksd]

For travel, I pretty much replaced my Samsung NF310 netbook with an Infinity Prime (10") with keyboard dock. My Nexus 7 complements it, doesn't replace it.

 

[Gekko]

Really? You produce documents on tablets? Tablets = media, computers = work. At least the smaller ones.

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no. my point is that a Netbook can do everything a Tablet can. but a Tablet can't do everything a Netbook can.

 

[dparrothead1]

Yes. I can create documents and print them.

 

[dmmarck]

no. my point is that a Netbook can do everything a Tablet can. but a Tablet can't do everything a Netbook can.

Except act as a touch screen tablet?

I had a Netbook but it was way to small for me. Great for here and there, but nothing serious.

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