Note 8 TODAY or Nexus 7 2 Soon??

[anon(5680711)]

I'm about to head to futureshop to look at tablets... I've narrowed it down to the note 8 or the 2nd gen nexus 7 that is rumoured to be coming out in the next days to weeks.
Just looking for some advice and opinions! The only upsides I see to waiting are price and perhaps an extra 2 gigs of ram... I don't think the ram would make much of a difference though. I guess the Nexus would also receive updates quicker... but perhaps with more bugs!~

thanks guys.

 

[srkmagnus]

I'm about to head to futureshop to look at tablets... I've narrowed it down to the note 8 or the 2nd gen nexus 7 that is rumoured to be coming out in the next days to weeks.
Just looking for some advice and opinions! The only upsides I see to waiting are price and perhaps an extra 2 gigs of ram... I don't think the ram would make much of a difference though. I guess the Nexus would also receive updates quicker... but perhaps with more bugs!~

thanks guys.

Personally, I would wait for the next Gen Nexus since leaks have already surfaced and a release could be made within the near future. If you can wait the Nexus might be something to consider. If not, then the Note 8 might be something you want to consider now.

 

[anon(5680711)]

Thank you. I may test the note 8 today and hold off on the purchase so that I can see exactly how the new nexus 7 performs! Hard to wait though!

 

[iChristos]

I had the same question too. I went to futureshop and got the not 8 today. This tablet is amazing. The resolution is good but if you have used retina display in the past you will be able to see the difference. Overall a great tablet. The android 4.1 sucks but eventually the new version will be available.

 

[anon(5680711)]

I caved and picked up the Note 8 too! Hopefully I don't regret it. I think it is top of the line as far as Android tablets go.

 

[anon(5680711)]

Thinking I'm going to get this case ....Watson Samsung Galaxy Note 8.0 Folio Wallet | Incipio have you seen any better ones?

 

[Farish]

The main reason to get Note 8 is how useful the spen is for you. I wanted it for that specific reason and 4g LTE.

 

[karsdroid]

Thinking I'm going to get this case ....Watson Samsung Galaxy Note 8.0 Folio Wallet | Incipio have you seen any better ones?

Amazon.com : Poetic Slimline Case for SamSung Galaxy Note 8.0 Black (3 Year Manufacturer Warranty From Poetic) : Touch Screen Tablet Cases : Computers & Accessories

I have this case and really like it....

 

[anon(5680711)]

Wow. It is like 40 bucks cheaper!

 

[Cole R]

I'm about to head to futureshop to look at tablets... I've narrowed it down to the note 8 or the 2nd gen nexus 7 that is rumoured to be coming out in the next days to weeks.
Just looking for some advice and opinions! The only upsides I see to waiting are price and perhaps an extra 2 gigs of ram... I don't think the ram would make much of a difference though. I guess the Nexus would also receive updates quicker... but perhaps with more bugs!~

thanks guys.

I was in the same situation at the beginning of the month! I couldn't wait so I went ahead and ordered the Galaxy Note 8. It still hasn't com in yet. My reason though was because I want a really fast processor and it's faster than the Nexus 7. Although if money is an issue I would wait for the New nexus 7. The Galaxy Note 8 was rather expensive at 400$

 

[Aquila]

The Nexus 7 is a MUCH better value, probably a better tablet, but definitely much better at roughly half the price.

 

[Farish]

The Nexus 7 is a MUCH better value, probably a better tablet, but definitely much better at roughly half the price.

Yes absolutely and I thought about holding out for the LTE version of that if there was going to be one. I would have been just as happy with a 4g ATT version. After trying out a Nexus 7 with a stylus and trying out the Note 8, I realize I was willing to spend that premium on the SPen and the features added to the tablet to work along side with it. For a person like me, I am more likely to have buyer's remorse that I bought a cheaper device without the features my heart was set on versus buying a more expensive device and feeling like I over paid for it.

If a person wants to buy this tablet they are going all in on the spen.

 

[return_0]

Nexus 7 2 has a higher resolution screen, a better processor, a newer Android version, stock Android, and onscreen buttons (plus all that for half the price). Unless you absolutely need an SD card or an S Pen, the choice for the N7 is a no-brainer.

 

[anon(5680711)]

What do you guys think about touchwiz vs stock android ? This is my first Android device so I don't really know what the differences are.

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[return_0]

What do you guys think about touchwiz vs stock android ? This is my first Android device so I don't really know what the differences are.

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Touchwiz offers more gimmicky features but is also bloated, laggy, and a storage hogger.

Just my opinion

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[Farish]

What do you guys think about touchwiz vs stock android ? This is my first Android device so I don't really know what the differences are.

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The problem is with the idea of Stock Android on the Note 8 is that the whole point of buying this tablet is the features that drive the SPen.

I had tried a stylus on a Nexus 7 because I was considering buying the refresh. The experience was not the same as the Note 8.

If you want a stock Android experience and do not care about the Spen get the Nexus 7, you can't go wrong with that.

Touchwiz offers more gimmicky features but is also bloated, laggy, and a storage hogger.

Just my opinion

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Usually that is the case.

I have noticed that my Note 8 runs better than my S4 even though it has a weaker processor.

I am consistently see more available memory on the Note 8 and I am sure that is a result of having less gimmicks.

 

[bembol]

I bought the Note 8 TODAY, LTE version.

Thought about it but Pop-Up Video, Multiview and S-Pen are amazing especially on a tablet. This is where Touchwiz shines for anyone who loves watching Videos & Multitasking .

 

[chronophilos]

I own the original nexus 7 and I was tempted to upgrade to the 2013 version. I went for the note 8 because I wanted to experience the functionalities of the Spen and I have to say I'm impressed. The resolution still bothers me though, as do many of Touchwiz' s design issues.

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[merlin803]

I just sold my original Nexus 7 and picked up the Note 8 and love it. For me, the 7" Nexus screens is a deal killer and the Note 8 is the perfect size.

 

[Aquila]

I just sold my original Nexus 7 and picked up the Note 8 and love it. For me, the 7" Nexus screens is a deal killer and the Note 8 is the perfect size.

Whoops, the new N7 has the best screen that exists on a tablet now.