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[markbyrn]

The biggest drawback for me is Wi-Fi only

[soulatrium]

Until Google has a large stable of apps made for tablets, why bother? There is so much more you can do with an iPad (unless all you care about is surfing the web and buying entertainment content from Google)

[jdb8167]

soulatrium, on 05 July 2012 - 08:50 AM, said:

Until Google has a large stable of apps made for tablets, why bother? There is so much more you can do with an iPad (unless all you care about is surfing the web and buying entertainment content from Google)

A 7" form factor makes this less of an issue than the 10" size. Software meant for 4.5" screens and up can scale to a 7" display automatically a lot better than those same apps on a 10" display. That's not to say that Google doesn't need apps designed for tablets but I think the urgency is lessened.

[Photonerd]

So how does the content system work on this tablet. Are you just supposed to use it like a browser and go buy stuff from Amazon (books, etc) like you would any other browser, or does it have an integrated content ecosystem like iPad or Fire?

[dhocutt]

8GB and no memory card expansion? Ugh...

[minderbinder106]

Photonerd, on 05 July 2012 - 09:18 AM, said:

So how does the content system work on this tablet. Are you just supposed to use it like a browser and go buy stuff from Amazon (books, etc) like you would any other browser, or does it have an integrated content ecosystem like iPad or Fire?

I heard Google is working on a store where you can buy books and music and apps. Hopefully it will be launched by the time the Nexus 7 is released.

[BrianSimmons]

minderbinder106, on 05 July 2012 - 10:11 AM, said:

Photonerd, on 05 July 2012 - 09:18 AM, said:

So how does the content system work on this tablet. Are you just supposed to use it like a browser and go buy stuff from Amazon (books, etc) like you would any other browser, or does it have an integrated content ecosystem like iPad or Fire?

I heard Google is working on a store where you can buy books and music and apps. Hopefully it will be launched by the time the Nexus 7 is released.

You're kidding, right? I mean, I don't suppose someone who has never owned an Android device would necessarily be familiar with the Play store (formerly Android Market), but seriously, even an Apple addict should be aware that it exists. Okay, let's assume you were kidding. Whew!

[Jasonmwa]

BrianSimmons, on 05 July 2012 - 12:23 PM, said:

minderbinder106, on 05 July 2012 - 10:11 AM, said:

Photonerd, on 05 July 2012 - 09:18 AM, said:

So how does the content system work on this tablet. Are you just supposed to use it like a browser and go buy stuff from Amazon (books, etc) like you would any other browser, or does it have an integrated content ecosystem like iPad or Fire?

I heard Google is working on a store where you can buy books and music and apps. Hopefully it will be launched by the time the Nexus 7 is released.

You're kidding, right? I mean, I don't suppose someone who has never owned an Android device would necessarily be familiar with the Play store (formerly Android Market), but seriously, even an Apple addict should be aware that it exists. Okay, let's assume you were kidding. Whew!

Truthfully? I didn't. I knew there was a place to buy apps for your Android device. I just assumed people bought from iTunes or Amazon and then synced it up. I know that Play exists today and was offering that functionality because I posed the question about media in another thread: how usable and easy is it to access ALL media one has collected from iTunes, Play, Amazon, etc on Android devices. While iTunes Match may help iPads get to all your music, there's still the shortcoming of accessing movies and TV shows. Even without iTunes Match, all media is available within iTunes. Is Google's Play a service where one can access all their media for their device? Amazon offers media bought from the website as downloads whenever wanted plus storage to hold more than your purchases (alá iTunes Match) but requires putting it all in the cloud. Does Play offer the same?

All questions one needs to find out before purchasing a tablet, and answers that may favor which tablet one goes hunting for.

[blecch]

The Nexus 7 is the same price as an iPod Touch.

Which means that it's a good option for anyone who wants to play games on a larger screen.

It's very competitive with the iPod Touch and with the Kindle Fire in terms of price and performance.

However, iOS currently has a vastly superior selection of games and apps compared to Android. In my favorite categories (e.g. music synthesis apps) there's really no comparison, but this may change now that Google is fixing issues such as audio latency.

This post has been edited by blecch: 05 July 2012 - 03:56 PM

[blecch]

As noted elsewhere, the Nexus-6 series is much more powerful than Google's Nexus 7, in spite of some inbuilt genetic limitations such as a 4-year lifespan and occasional homicidal rages.

This post has been edited by blecch: 05 July 2012 - 04:11 PM

[JonlL]

What I like about the Nexus 7, it's not an iPad killer was never meant to be, but it sure should make the iPod touch think twice about it's format size. I own Mac everything and I bought a Nexus 7. Why because it's fast, it has everything mobile you need and it can fit in your pocket. Email, Twitter, the web, games, books movies and it can connect to a lot of Wi-Fi areas. May be lacking on apps but it certainly has most of the main ones you need.
If Apple's not bringing out a comparable tablet it sure better think hard about this one, because it could be just the one that is an iPod killer!

[FlopTech]

@ JonIL re: "If Apple's not bringing out a comparable tablet it sure better think hard about this one, because it could be just the one that is an iPod killer!"

Right up until the moment you try to jam the Nexus 7 (or any 7" pad) into your pocket.

Deal-breaker.

[AnilKSolanki]

Why is there no mention of inbuilt GPS? The base iPad, or any iPod touch doesn't have this feature. And none of Apple's "i" devices have expandable storage.

And if you compare the size of a 7" tablet and compare it to an iPod touch. And then declare the size is a deal-breaker because it isn't pocketable. Simply leads to the conclusion that your grasping a straws to dislike something merely because it's not an Apple product. Sad.