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stealth007s · **Reply #90 on:** January 14, 2013, 07:49:01 PM

Quote from: Buzzbait on January 13, 2013, 07:13:41 PM

I own an iPad2 and a Nexus7.

The iPad2 pretty much collects dust. I never really fell for the Apple philosophy of doing things. It totally pisses me off that I can't just plug it into my laptop and copy files cover to it, like movies and books. The only it gets used now is for magazine subscriptions that won't transfer over to the Nexus7.

I love the Nexus7. Combined with an OTG cable, the sky is the limit. The size fits in the back pocket of my jeans, unlike the huge and heavy iPad. I can have all of the apps that I already have on my Samsung Galaxy S3. Truth be told, the Nexus7 has almost totally replaced my laptop.

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You can move files to the iPad and iPhone wirelessly or wired using apps like Air Sharing

I do it all the time being an Apple faithful

Products I've owned by Apple:
iPhones: 3G, 3Gs, 4, 4S, 5
Macbook Pro 15"
iPads: 1 & 2

Whoey · **Reply #91 on:** January 15, 2013, 06:44:04 PM

looks like I'll have my nexus7 sometime between 4:30-6:30 tomorrow... they called today to say my address was clipped off (so they had the street and building, but not the apartment number) the address... so they'll put it out for delivery again tomorrow with the full address... wtg google!

Grant Lamontagne · **Reply #92 on:** January 16, 2013, 02:02:03 AM

As my boss is going to supplement the cost he has strongly hinted that I need to get an iPad Mini since he has an iPad and he wants to make sure all of our work stuff is transferable.

Def

nuphoria · **Reply #93 on:** January 16, 2013, 04:47:53 PM

How about you get him to pay for all of it if he's choosing?!

Landrew · **Reply #94 on:** January 16, 2013, 04:53:31 PM

Just a heads-up, this forum is optimized for Windows, and doesn't work nearly so smoothly on the iPad, I find.

Whoey · **Reply #95 on:** January 16, 2013, 07:39:02 PM

I'm waiting for my boss to buy me fancy idevices to test it on

My Nexus 7 came today, finally... pretty slick device so far... leaps and bounds better than my old tablet!

Grant Lamontagne · **Reply #96 on:** January 18, 2013, 11:57:55 PM

I did it. I'm in. I just bought a Nexus 7.

I like it so far but I've only been using it for about 20 minutes.

Def

Sent from my Nexus 7 using Tapatalk 2

nuphoria · **Reply #97 on:** January 19, 2013, 12:05:40 AM

Has it already enriched your life suitably?

Grant Lamontagne · **Reply #98 on:** January 19, 2013, 12:13:10 AM

A little bit. I do feel a tingling in my man parts.

Def

Sent from my Nexus 7 using Tapatalk 2

Pacu · **Reply #99 on:** January 19, 2013, 12:31:33 AM

Quote from: Grant Lamontagne on January 19, 2013, 12:13:10 AM

A little bit. I do feel a tingling in my man parts.

Def

Sent from my Nexus 7 using Tapatalk 2

nuphoria · **Reply #100 on:** January 19, 2013, 01:11:56 AM

Don't try and use it as a stylus.... last time the stuff you posted was... umm...

Whoey · **Reply #101 on:** January 19, 2013, 11:41:03 AM

Quote from: Grant Lamontagne on January 18, 2013, 11:57:55 PM

I did it. I'm in. I just bought a Nexus 7.

I like it so far but I've only been using it for about 20 minutes.

Def

Sent from my Nexus 7 using Tapatalk 2

copy cat

Pretty slick toy isn't it?

Grant Lamontagne · **Reply #102 on:** January 19, 2013, 05:08:19 PM

Yup, it is. When I realized I couldn't transfer files from my phone or PC to the iPad Mini it was completely out of the running.

Def

Landrew · **Reply #103 on:** January 19, 2013, 05:21:08 PM

Yep. Freedom of choice is fast disappearing. The new paradigm is force the consumer to choose from a few available selected options. My Galaxy Tab II came with something called the Peel Remote, which looks like a really great idea; use your tablet as a TV remote while you're watching TV, and access the details about the show your watching. Actually, a straight listing of all channels is not readily available. You are constantly bombarded with suggestions; weighted by the amount of promotional money spent, no doubt. I stopped using it immediately.

Whoey · **Reply #104 on:** January 19, 2013, 06:41:39 PM

I got the official viera app for my panasonic tv, works great.

stealth007s · **Reply #105 on:** January 21, 2013, 09:55:02 PM

I have Directv and their app is awesome for watching live tv or using it as a remote

redbaron · **Reply #106 on:** January 21, 2013, 10:03:28 PM

Quote from: Pacu on June 08, 2012, 11:41:49 PM

Whatcha got?

I bought a 5 inch Samsung tablet 'bout a month ago. I looks like a big phone so bringing it to work is not a problem. Battery life is awesome on it. I get about 3 days of constant playtime before it needs a charge..words with friends, drawsomething, downloads and netflix/crackle.

How do you like the 5"? I may be getting one soon.

Mr. Whippy · **Reply #107 on:** January 21, 2013, 10:19:11 PM

My wife is test driving my iPad 3. If she likes it, I'm moving to a Nexus. I find the ipad to be too damned big and getting files to it a chore at best.

Grant Lamontagne · **Reply #108 on:** January 21, 2013, 10:37:12 PM

My wife has an iPad Mini and to be honest, I think that it is a fine machine, but unless you have a Mac computer it's pretty much a standalone unit as it flat out refuses to communicate with anything that doesn't have the decency to be Apple. I couldn't transfer files to it from my Android or a PC via Bluetooth, which is odd when you think about it, because Bluetooth is supposed to be a unifying protocol. Also, it's odd to have a standalone unit when it's best feature is it's seamless integration with other (Apple) units.

It is a very nice doodad, but not for me. I love my Nexus, which has a slightly smaller screen size (7" vs 7.9") but apparently it has a (slightly) higher resolution than the Mini (1,024x768 vs the Nexus' 1,280 x 800) although to be honest, I really doubt anyone would notice the difference. With taxes the Nexus 7 was also almost $200 cheaper than the Mini (both 32gb versions) and I got to use all of the same software I already purchased for my phone.

All in all I am very pleased with my Nexus 7 so far, even though I am on my second one- the first was taken back to the store after it refused to charge the battery.

Def

stealth007s · **Reply #109 on:** January 21, 2013, 10:58:31 PM

Quote from: Grant Lamontagne on January 21, 2013, 10:37:12 PM

My wife has an iPad Mini and to be honest, I think that it is a fine machine, but unless you have a Mac computer it's pretty much a standalone unit as it flat out refuses to communicate with anything that doesn't have the decency to be Apple. I couldn't transfer files to it from my Android or a PC via Bluetooth, which is odd when you think about it, because Bluetooth is supposed to be a unifying protocol. Also, it's odd to have a standalone unit when it's best feature is it's seamless integration with other (Apple) units.

It is a very nice doodad, but not for me. I love my Nexus, which has a slightly smaller screen size (7" vs 7.9") but apparently it has a (slightly) higher resolution than the Mini (1,024x768 vs the Nexus' 1,280 x 800) although to be honest, I really doubt anyone would notice the difference. With taxes the Nexus 7 was also almost $200 cheaper than the Mini (both 32gb versions) and I got to use all of the same software I already purchased for my phone.

All in all I am very pleased with my Nexus 7 so far, even though I am on my second one- the first was taken back to the store after it refused to charge the battery.

Def

Yeah, the kicker with any Apple product. I have found that transferring data via wifi to be the best.

Grant Lamontagne · **Reply #110 on:** January 22, 2013, 01:08:33 AM

I thought about using Dropbox but since I use it at work I'd have to use my phone to connect to Dropbox, upload the file, then connect my tablet to Dropbox through my phone to download the file. Offline transfers make much more sense.

Def

Sent from my Nexus 7 using Tapatalk 2

Mr. Whippy · **Reply #111 on:** January 22, 2013, 01:09:50 AM

How is internet use on the Nexus? Safari on the iPad was fine, except for emoticons and youtube and...

Grant Lamontagne · **Reply #112 on:** January 22, 2013, 01:36:15 AM

I'd say probably about the same. I use Tapa talk for forum stuff and a lot of dedicated apps for other things like YouTube and eBay.

The browser on the Nexus is Chrome which I usually don't use on my PC or phone, but it works well enough that I haven't bothered installing FF mobile or any other browser.

Def

Sent from my Nexus 7 digital multitool

Breezy12 · **Reply #113 on:** January 22, 2013, 01:36:54 AM

Quote from: Mr. Whippy on January 22, 2013, 01:09:50 AM

How is internet use on the Nexus? Safari on the iPad was fine, except for emoticons and youtube and...

I've been using the native Chrome install, and haven't had any problems. I really like being able to view the "full" versions of sites (rather than the mobile versions that I get stuck with on my phone). I can post here on MTO from my Nexus with full access to emoticons.

The only issue (for certain sites) is a lack of flash, but there's a workaround for that involving firefox if you really want flash on your Nexus. as far as youtube goes, the Nexus devices use the android youtube app, so no issues there.

Grant Lamontagne · **Reply #114 on:** January 22, 2013, 01:41:41 AM

Oh yeah, and that issue of not being able to watch a YouTube video posted here or on Facebook doesn't seem ton work any better on tyje Nexus than it does on the iPad.

To be honest, I see very little actual difference between the functionality of the iPad (at least my wife's Mini) and the Nexus. If your regular computer is a Mac then stick with the iPad, but otherwise get a Nexus. If the iPad mini would at least accept Bluetooth file transfers I would give it more credit though. Its a notice machine but just not worth an extra $150 or so dollars.

Def

Sent from my Nexus 7 digital multitool

Mr. Whippy · **Reply #115 on:** January 22, 2013, 01:46:45 AM

Quote from: Grant Lamontagne on January 22, 2013, 01:41:41 AM

Oh yeah, and that issue of not being able to watch a YouTube video posted here or on Facebook doesn't seem ton work any better on tyje Nexus than it does on the iPad.

To be honest, I see very little actual difference between the functionality of the iPad (at least my wife's Mini) and the Nexus. If your regular computer is a Mac then stick with the iPad, but otherwise get a Nexus. If the iPad mini would at least accept Bluetooth file transfers I would give it more credit though. Its a notice machine but just not worth an extra $150 or so dollars.

Def

Sent from my Nexus 7 digital multitool

I don't like the large footprint of my iPad3. I certainly wouldn't pay an extra $150 for the privilege of an apple logo. Add the retina display and then we can talk bonus dollars.

Whoey · **Reply #116 on:** January 22, 2013, 01:57:39 AM

I installed Firefox on my nexus, mainly because I use the Firefox sync to keep all my bookmarks on all my different devices, both FF and chrome work great.

Grant Lamontagne · **Reply #117 on:** January 22, 2013, 02:29:54 AM

The Mini doesn't have a Retina display. About the only thing the Mini really has over rt he Nexus is the rear facing camera.

Def

Sent from my Nexus 7 digital multitool

Wootz · **Reply #118 on:** January 22, 2013, 10:38:05 AM

Quote from: Whoey on January 22, 2013, 01:57:39 AM

I installed Firefox on my nexus, mainly because I use the Firefox sync to keep all my bookmarks on all my different devices, both FF and chrome work great.

Man, I would love to do that and sync my Firefox bookmarks.

Pardon my silly question, but is there Firefox mobile for iPhone? Or only for Android?
Is it possible to sync between Safari mobile and Firefox?

Landrew · **Reply #119 on:** January 22, 2013, 10:49:25 AM

I switched to Chrome over a year ago, when it was clear that Firefox just wasn't keeping up. I like having everything synced and available all the time, on any device, with no hassles. I haven't looked back since.

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