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Can't decide. Need some help
- Thread starter Soundler
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Hi, D-U-R-X.
Thank you for your prompt reply
I am willing to add some extra cash ~20-30 for the delivery since it's a new device
Yes, I think an SD card is always beneficial, you never know when you'll need some extra space. I might actually store something, not sure yet. I only had it for about a week. Yes, I am aware that the firmware takes some space, it's just that 64 GB SD card makes up for it.
Right now, the only thing that bothers me, as I mentioned before, is the limited space and the lack of the back camera(the one that Samsung has). Although, Nexus has a pretty decent processor which is faster than the one provided by Samsung. So performance is always better, right? Decisions.. decisions..
Thank you for your prompt reply
I am willing to add some extra cash ~20-30 for the delivery since it's a new device
Yes, I think an SD card is always beneficial, you never know when you'll need some extra space. I might actually store something, not sure yet. I only had it for about a week. Yes, I am aware that the firmware takes some space, it's just that 64 GB SD card makes up for it.
Right now, the only thing that bothers me, as I mentioned before, is the limited space and the lack of the back camera(the one that Samsung has). Although, Nexus has a pretty decent processor which is faster than the one provided by Samsung. So performance is always better, right? Decisions.. decisions..
D-U-R-X
turbo drinker
With regards to the camera... it's a personal choice. I used to have an Acer A500, which had both front and rear facing cameras... never really used either (other than for a little bit of Skype - and then it was only the front facing one).
Manufacturer refurbs are as good as new - they wouldn't sell it if it wasn't working (they are often returns that they have repaired with brand new parts), so I wouldn't be too bothered. I do understand that you may want a brand new, un-owned device though
On price - you've gotta do what's best for you/your budget... if you can afford the extra, then why not go for it?
On space... as I said, it depends on what you're going to do with your device. Both my Nexus 4 and my Nexus 7 are 16GB... would have liked to get a 32GB N7, but the one I found on eBay was a steal, so I'm not too worried. I don't store loads on my devices and use the cloud more... again, this comes down to personal choice
One plus point, for me at least, about the Nexus 7 is that it's a Nexus device. I rooted both my phone and my tablet as soon as I got them and it was pretty straight forward (a lot easier than rooting my old Desire HD/my wifes Galaxy S). While I realise rooting's not for everyone, being a Nexus device means that there is a lot of love shown by ROM developers
Manufacturer refurbs are as good as new - they wouldn't sell it if it wasn't working (they are often returns that they have repaired with brand new parts), so I wouldn't be too bothered. I do understand that you may want a brand new, un-owned device though
On price - you've gotta do what's best for you/your budget... if you can afford the extra, then why not go for it?
On space... as I said, it depends on what you're going to do with your device. Both my Nexus 4 and my Nexus 7 are 16GB... would have liked to get a 32GB N7, but the one I found on eBay was a steal, so I'm not too worried. I don't store loads on my devices and use the cloud more... again, this comes down to personal choice
One plus point, for me at least, about the Nexus 7 is that it's a Nexus device. I rooted both my phone and my tablet as soon as I got them and it was pretty straight forward (a lot easier than rooting my old Desire HD/my wifes Galaxy S). While I realise rooting's not for everyone, being a Nexus device means that there is a lot of love shown by ROM developers
D-U-R-X, yes I know what you mean, but it's always good to have some extras.
Yes, I was really surprised that my refurbished Nexus was in a decent condition.
Regarding the space, now that I think of it, just like you I don't really use all the space there is, I have 8 GB + 32 GB from SD on my Huawei u9510e and I don't even use the half of it.
Another thing that I love about the Nexus is that it has a quad core processor which is pretty neat The resolution and the display are better too. I prefer performance over the extras. Just wanted to know what other people think
Thanks for your opinion! I'll keep my Nexus, though any other arguments are appreciated
Yes, I was really surprised that my refurbished Nexus was in a decent condition.
Regarding the space, now that I think of it, just like you I don't really use all the space there is, I have 8 GB + 32 GB from SD on my Huawei u9510e and I don't even use the half of it.
Another thing that I love about the Nexus is that it has a quad core processor which is pretty neat
The resolution and the display are better too. I prefer performance over the extras. Just wanted to know what other people think Thanks for your opinion! I'll keep my Nexus, though any other arguments are appreciated
Well it depends on priorities. The Nexus has a higher resolution display and more powerful processor. It doesn't have a rear camera, but the Samsung's rear camera is a 3 MPix fixed-focus model, so I doubt you are missing much. So in terms of hardware I'd say the only advantage the Galaxy has is the SD slot.
But then there's the software: you'll get more and faster updates with the Nexus than the Galaxy.
So overall I have to say that I'd go for the Nexus myself.
But then there's the software: you'll get more and faster updates with the Nexus than the Galaxy.
So overall I have to say that I'd go for the Nexus myself.
dibblebill
Android Expert
Acer a500 represent! I wish I hadn't given mine away to a friend's wife, it was a great device.
I peresonally prefer the N7, because I never use my tablet's rear-facing camera.
I peresonally prefer the N7, because I never use my tablet's rear-facing camera.
breadnatty08
pain rustique
By the way, just found out recently, here on forums that there's no need for that additional space on Nexus 7. If I really need space I can buy a special cable which will allow me to connect my Nexus to flash drives, HDDs
Yep, an OTG (on the go) cable will work. I believe you need to have a separate app installed to make it function (it's free), but I could be wrong. They're cheap and can connect to a flash/thumb drive or hard drive.