NEXUS 7: Time to buy a tablet methinks...

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NEXUS 7: Time to buy a tablet methinks...

Post by nev » 28th Jun, '12, 11:20

The NEXUS 7 is here. Finally, a simple, affordable tablet to replace my broken ebook reader.

I've never been interested in buying a tablet, simply because it's overkill and overpriced for what I need it to do (read ebooks). I'm interested now.

It's currently available for pre-order only through Google Play US. Shipping in mid-July.

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Re: NEXUS 7: Time to buy a tablet methinks...

Post by Fat Bob » 28th Jun, '12, 12:02

Why not the Amazon Kindle Fire? Same price, available now. Android OS with some propriety Amazon stuff on there.
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Post by Fat Bob » 28th Jun, '12, 12:09

But yes, either of these would satisfy my needs for a tablet. Will only buy once I'v broken/lost/got bored with my Kindle Keyboard ereader. Which is fantastic, so I'm unlikely to get bored anytime soon.
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Post by nev » 28th Jun, '12, 12:24

The Kindle Fire restricts content.

Oh and the Nexus has better processor, and the latest OS (Android Jellybean).

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Post by BoD » 28th Jun, '12, 13:16

..but no 3G. I'd still end up browsing/checking email/Facebook etc on my phone, so it just becomes a pretty e-book reader. I'll stick with my Kindle
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Post by nev » 28th Jun, '12, 13:50

Well my phone is a portable hotspot. And I'm not ditching my phone...

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Post by baloo » 28th Jun, '12, 13:58

Some very cheap android tablets out there. $150 can gt you a 7" model with ICS running on it if you want a low cost entry model to try it out. Ainol is one of the brands I this category.

Also agree with nev. why get 3G when you can hotspot?
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Post by nev » 28th Jun, '12, 14:01

baloo wrote:Some very cheap android tablets out there. $150 can gt you a 7" model with ICS running on it if you want a low cost entry model to try it out. Ainol is one of the brands I this category.
The geek in me wants Jellybean :oops: [smilie=mango.gif]

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Post by Fat Bob » 28th Jun, '12, 14:34

baloo wrote: Also agree with nev. why get 3G when you can hotspot?
Not all phones can be used as hotspots....guess which ones....
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Post by expat yorkshire » 28th Jun, '12, 15:54

Fat Bob wrote:
baloo wrote: Also agree with nev. why get 3G when you can hotspot?
Not all phones can be used as hotspots....guess which ones....
nokia ?

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Post by nev » 28th Jun, '12, 16:06

Even my very old Nokia 5200 can be a hotspot (via cable, but still a hotspot).

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Post by baloo » 28th Jun, '12, 16:27

Fat Bob wrote:
baloo wrote: Also agree with nev. why get 3G when you can hotspot?
Not all phones can be used as hotspots....guess which ones....
Dunno. We've got a blackberry and an iPhone 4s hotspotting at our place.
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Post by Morrolan » 28th Jun, '12, 16:43

baloo wrote:Also agree with nev. why get 3G when you can hotspot?
ditto...

and my HTC and iPhone can both hotspot.

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Post by Fat Bob » 28th Jun, '12, 17:52

Wow, iphone now have that capability? Won't that stop iPad users from buying the 3G/4G version? Probably not.
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Post by expat yorkshire » 28th Jun, '12, 18:11

The hot spot only makes sense in Singapore . The 3G iPad is for overseas trips

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Post by nev » 28th Jun, '12, 20:26

Pre-ordered my Nexus 7 [smilie=yahoo.gif]
Decided to splurge and get the 16GB version, it's only $50 more. No delivery date yet, but here's hoping it will come soon! [smilie=mango.gif] [smilie=mango.gif]

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Post by nev » 28th Jun, '12, 20:30

expat yorkshire wrote:The hot spot only makes sense in Singapore . The 3G iPad is for overseas trips
Actually I rarely use 3G when overseas because the roaming rate is just insane. I only use it if I have no choice (for example, in Japan where buying a local pre-paid data card is not possible) or if my company is paying. If a local SIM card is available, I buy one to replace my Singapore SIM card. I use the local SIM card for calls and data, and use my spare Nokia phone to take any calls to my Singapore number.

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Post by Morrolan » 28th Jun, '12, 21:45

expat yorkshire wrote:The hot spot only makes sense in Singapore . The 3G iPad is for overseas trips
i'm not sure i'm getting this...

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Post by BoD » 28th Jun, '12, 23:20

Me neither. I use 3G all the time in my home country and almost never when roaming.
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Post by Fat Bob » 28th Jun, '12, 23:57

Data roaming is getting cheaper, but you've got to pre-sign up for it.

Data Bridge by Singtel and I know there's a Starhub one as well.
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Post by expat yorkshire » 29th Jun, '12, 07:53

Morrolan wrote:
expat yorkshire wrote:The hot spot only makes sense in Singapore . The 3G iPad is for overseas trips
i'm not sure i'm getting this...
Using your iPhone hotspot while data roaming is going to be extremely expensive , therefore as Nev said it makes sense to buy a pay as you go data sim and stick it in your iPad . This is exactly what I did in the uk 10pounds sim card lasted 2 weeks and gave me fast Internet

Just making the point that it does make sense to have a 3G pad rather than wifi only

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Post by Morrolan » 29th Jun, '12, 08:36

expat yorkshire wrote:Using your iPhone hotspot while data roaming is going to be extremely expensive , therefore as Nev said it makes sense to buy a pay as you go data sim and stick it in your iPad . This is exactly what I did in the uk 10pounds sim card lasted 2 weeks and gave me fast Internet

Just making the point that it does make sense to have a 3G pad rather than wifi only
but with that same argument, i can get a local sim for my phone and still use it as a hotspot.

i've still saved the 200 bucks extra on a 3G...

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Morrolan wrote:
expat yorkshire wrote:Using your iPhone hotspot while data roaming is going to be extremely expensive , therefore as Nev said it makes sense to buy a pay as you go data sim and stick it in your iPad . This is exactly what I did in the uk 10pounds sim card lasted 2 weeks and gave me fast Internet

Just making the point that it does make sense to have a 3G pad rather than wifi only
but with that same argument, i can get a local sim for my phone and still use it as a hotspot.

i've still saved the 200 bucks extra on a 3G...
So are you happy not to receive any phone calls sms on your sing number while overseas or you now going to carry a second iphone as your sim will only work in an iphone

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Post by nev » 29th Jun, '12, 09:36

Fat Bob wrote:Data roaming is getting cheaper, but you've got to pre-sign up for it.

Data Bridge by Singtel and I know there's a Starhub one as well.
:shock: still looks expensive to me. I usually rely on free wi-fi when overseas, or buy a local data card. Free wi-fi is more common than you think (well except for Japan, or 5-star hotels in the US where you have to pay at least US$10/day for internet via a cable in your room, no wi-fi! very strange). If I'm out with local friends, I would use their phones as hotspots :mrgreen:

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Post by expat yorkshire » 29th Jun, '12, 09:53

nev wrote:
Fat Bob wrote:Data roaming is getting cheaper, but you've got to pre-sign up for it.

Data Bridge by Singtel and I know there's a Starhub one as well.
:shock: still looks expensive to me. I usually rely on free wi-fi when overseas, or buy a local data card. Free wi-fi is more common than you think (well except for Japan, or 5-star hotels in the US where you have to pay at least US$10/day for internet via a cable in your room, no wi-fi! very strange). If I'm out with local friends, I would use their phones as hotspots :mrgreen:
I usually buy data sim for my ipad when overseas and then use voip buster App for sms and calls. This will allow the receiver to see my Singapore number when an sms is sent and they can then reply directly to my Singapore number

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