|
10-30-2012, 09:16 AM
|
|
|
|
Location: Cleveland, Ohio
15,494 posts, read 17,601,402 times
Reputation: 11819
|
|
|
I think it sucks that I can't use the Nexus on Verizon.
I think it's great that it is only $299. It's about time someone did that. No way a Galaxy SIII or an iPhone5 should cost $600 unlocked.
I think the Nexus 10 should be $349. Really break free of the herd on pricing.
|
|
10-30-2012, 01:52 PM
|
|
|
|
3,268 posts, read 5,389,765 times
Reputation: 1392
|
|
the blog http://googleblog.blogspot.com/2012/...ree-sizes.html gets me excited!- I really like android. I never heard of "Google Now" til, well, now! so the 7 inch one is by ASUS, and the 10 inch is Samsung. correct me if I'm wrong. just in time for the holidays! |
|
10-30-2012, 05:46 PM
|
|
|
|
28,790 posts, read 45,466,629 times
Reputation: 37866
|
|
|
Can't be used on Verizon? Is that Verizon's decision, or Google? I'm certainly not going to leave Verizon for want of a tablet...
|
|
10-31-2012, 07:35 AM
|
|
|
|
Location: Concord, NC
1,241 posts, read 2,198,532 times
Reputation: 843
|
|
|
I bought the Nexus 7 8GB about 3 months ago and it works for what I need it to do. I do not load movies or music. I have my iPhone for music. I use it for general email, Facebook, and news reading at home. I do not take it with me when I leave the house. I have read books on it without any trouble. I plan on taking with me when I go on vacation next year but mainly for reading. It will be nice if I can pick up a wifi signal but not needed since I have my iPhone for checking email.
|
|
10-31-2012, 10:28 AM
|
|
|
|
Location: Cleveland, Ohio
15,494 posts, read 17,601,402 times
Reputation: 11819
|
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by Tek_Freek
Can't be used on Verizon? Is that Verizon's decision, or Google? I'm certainly not going to leave Verizon for want of a tablet...
|
Google spec'ed out the phone so that was a Google decision. We are talking about the phone, here, not the tablet Re: using on VZW. Not sure about the tablet. Personally I would only get a Wifi tablet so cellular compatability is a non issue for me. |
|
10-31-2012, 11:07 AM
|
|
|
|
28,790 posts, read 45,466,629 times
Reputation: 37866
|
|
|
Thanks. I'm finding the information regarding Nexus to be rather confusing. I think it's a nice product name, but it seems they are using it across different device lines. Not a good sales decision in my mind.
|
|
10-31-2012, 12:28 PM
|
|
|
|
3,755 posts, read 4,537,136 times
Reputation: 2845
|
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by Tek_Freek
Can't be used on Verizon? Is that Verizon's decision, or Google? I'm certainly not going to leave Verizon for want of a tablet...
|
The Nexus 10 only comes in a wifi form. There aren't any versions of the tablet that offer cellular service, yet anyways.
Google opted to release an unlocked Nexus 4 to avoid having to deal with carrier restrictions. Looking back, I am sure they would have done the Galaxy Nexus differently given the restrictions Verizon has placed on the device. |
|
10-31-2012, 09:59 PM
|
|
|
|
28,790 posts, read 45,466,629 times
Reputation: 37866
|
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by TAM88
The Nexus 10 only comes in a wifi form. There aren't any versions of the tablet that offer cellular service, yet anyways.
Google opted to release an unlocked Nexus 4 to avoid having to deal with carrier restrictions. Looking back, I am sure they would have done the Galaxy Nexus differently given the restrictions Verizon has placed on the device.
|
Thanks. I finally read enough to figure out what they did. I find myself falling behind on tablet information because of little interest - for now. Once we start traveling I'll immerse myself and figure out what we will buy to replace laptops. |
|
11-01-2012, 11:19 AM
|
|
|
|
493 posts, read 1,120,255 times
Reputation: 291
|
|
|
I'm just wondering why Google didn't take the one step that many tablet users seem to be wanting: adding a slot for an expandable memory card. That would've won over a lot of buyers. The Clouds out there don't help in all situations, and privacy/security issues are still a sticking point for some folks.
Also, has anybody seen the larger tablet in stores yet? If so, which stores? I'm eager to experience what both of the Google tablets feel like in the hand. My inkling is that the 10" is too big for me, but maybe it's easier to read a book on. When I test-drove a co-worker's iPad, I did find it a tad heavy, but I didn't have anything to compare it to, tho.
|
Please register to post and access all features of our very popular forum. It is free and quick. Over $68,000 in prizes has already been given out to active posters on our forum. Additional giveaways are planned.
Detailed information about all U.S. cities, counties, and zip codes on our site: City-data.com.
|
|
Please register to participate in our discussions with 2 million other members - it's free and quick! Some forums can only be seen by registered members. After you create your account, you'll be able to customize options and access all our 15,000 new posts/day with fewer ads.
