New Ipad or the Google Nexus 7

dan4877 · #1 (**permalink**) 07-26-2012, 07:52 PM

I'm looking into getting a new tablet and have narrowed it down to two options. The ipad3 or the nexus 7. Which is better?

**gullzway** · #2 (**permalink**) 07-26-2012, 08:38 PM

I don't know which is better, but I use my nook color for streaming video using adobe flashplayer, which IPads can't do. If that matters to you. I'd choose the nexus.

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EyeB · #3 (**permalink**) 07-26-2012, 10:16 PM

Not exactly the same, but I have a hp touchpad, and going by size alone, I'm starting to swing in the 7" direction. While I like the large 10" screen for web browsing, doing everything else like using apps/reading news/books I'm starting to want a smaller 7" because it's easier to hold

on a side note, now that Google Fiber is in KC and the fiber+tv package provides a free nexus 7... I may not have to choose too hard :P

eric12341 · #4 (**permalink**) 07-26-2012, 10:56 PM

Well I would say get a surface but I don't want to start anything so go for the N7.

**austin420** · #5 (**permalink**) 07-27-2012, 10:46 AM

the surface is reported to START at 1000 dollars. no thanks.

Merovingian · #6 (**permalink**) 07-27-2012, 12:00 PM

I'm more the sort of person who prefers tablets with 3G built in, for the occasions where I would need data on the go.

I lucked out and scored an AT&T Pantech Element contract free for $150 on Craigslist. 8inch, waterproof, 4G LTE, 16GB, microSD slot, great battery life, etc. Yes, it's running HC vs ICS or even JB, but it's very portable, and I stuck in a StraightTalk sim and enjoyed HSPA+ (faux G) my entire trip last week.

Call me crazy but I prefer it to the Nexus 7. If the Nexus had a cellular modem, it would be complete for me. Yes, I can tether but then I'm wasting the battery of 2 devices vs 1.

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dan4877 · #7 (**permalink**) 07-27-2012, 05:06 PM

I thought the flash issue was fixed on the new ipad? I don't think I'd want the 3g either way but it's a good option to have I suppose. How strong is the screen on the nexus? I've heard there's been issues...

popit168 · #8 (**permalink**) 08-07-2012, 02:37 AM

Nexus 7 Nexus 7

Daniel Jones · #9 (**permalink**) 01-22-2013, 02:15 AM

Hey Dan
I have an iPad2 and when I compares it's performance with other tablets I finds mine better. iPad3 is the successor with retina display and improved performance. I will recommend you to go for iPad3.

Dhruvpatel · #10 (**permalink**) 02-07-2013, 02:06 AM

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Originally Posted by dan4877

I'm looking into getting a new tablet and have narrowed it down to two options. The ipad3 or the nexus 7. Which is better?

Nexus 7 is better.
Considering few reasons.
1. Cost.
2. Free os android. You have to pay for some application in ipad 3
3. Mostly you will use google products on internet like youtube, google plus, gmail and google play, google crome. All are free , simple fast and integrated in android.
4. Voice and video quality is also very good in nexus 7
If you consider price and value for money nexus 7 is better.
If yo consider apple brand name and showman ship ipad3 is better.