So ... problems you've found with it? Steep learning curve? Memory/storage issues? Knowing what you know now about it, would you still get the Nexus, or would you go for a different tablet?

Oh -- and any "build" issues? I know there have been instances of the glass slightly lifting in a corner ...

I have played with one at Office Depot, but I really want to see the new 10" -- just to really see if I sense any usage differences. I have a feeling, tho, that I won't really want to be "lugging around" the bigger one.

I expected the set up to be challenging but when I turned the Nexus 7 on it automatically walked me thru and I was up and running in no time.

I've had no issues with it.

I love the size and weight (or lack thereof). In portrait mode, one can hold it in one hand and use the other for navigating.

Mine's a 16 GB model and I still have over 12 GB free so storage is not an issue here. I have 15 books on it (there are more in my library but how many books does one need to have instantly available at one time?) and 50 or more crosswords (went a little crazy here).

When I tire of reading or crosswords, I have about 15 other games available - mostly word-type (no shoot-em-ups or war games).

Two days ago I added a GPS maps app. It's "found" me here at home but I've yet to test it on the road. At this point it's more for fun and to see if it works rather than a necessity for navigating about town.

I have no music or movies downloaded, not because I'm trying to save space but because I'm not interested.

Storing info on the Nexus7 has also allowed me to clean my purse of all those slips of paper many of us carry. You know, the ones with brands & clothing sizes a family member prefers, the dimensions of the picture frame needing a new picture, the best lipstick for staying color, etc.

I'd definitely buy another. In fact, I keep checking with my husband "Are you sure you don't want one?", "Do you want to do a crossword on mine?" etc. He's just beginning to use a computer so it may be awhile before he's ready to move on to a tablet.

I think your inclination not to want to lug around the larger one is spot on, Pammyfay. Good luck in your search - let us in on your decision.

My daughter-in-law has a Kindle Fire, and she connects hers to the TV with a cable in order to watch Hulu, etc., shows on the TV. I don't think I can do that with my Nexus (although I may be wrong about that), but so far I haven't wanted to. :-)

I have really enjoyed each and every one of my tablets, did I need them? NO but did I enjoy them ? YES!!
I spend more time with my tablet than any of my other electronics so to me it is worth it to have a quality product. My Vizio is still working fantastic and I have really been happy with it, my thought is to set it up for my husband with all his books and his solitaire and his email and let him use it instead of his old old lookbook reader that he uses every night. I have to say those lookbooks sure were a good buy for the price. He is still happy with it too. Not sure he will want to give it up LOL

In fact I just saw on today's black friday at at Big Lots they have my Vizio tablet for I think $149.

Everyone that I have talked to that got the Asus Nexus 7 has loved it. By the way the 10" version of the Nexus is not made by Asus it is made by Samsung so it will be a different tablet.

I'm going to be getting 'something" soon. What that "something" is, I'm not sure. I think I want the 10 inch screen...7 seems too small and will be hard to read?

Also, what do you think about the new google chromebooks?

One of them only costs 200 or 250, I think?

E

I'm going to be getting 'something" soon. What that "something" is, I'm not sure. I think I want the 10 inch screen...7 seems too small and will be hard to read?

Also, what do you think about the new google chromebooks?

One of them only costs 200 or 250, I think?

E

I am not hearing good reports on the chromebooks, I would really read a lot before going that route.

I have had tablets in 7",8" and now the 10",I personally prefer a larger tablet I really like the 8",to me the 7 was a bit small.
But honestly that is a personal preference. I think going to a store and holding them is a good idea.

I have always had very good luck with refurbished tablets too, I would never have been able to tell it was not brand new.

I check sites like one sale a day, woot, slick deals, etc every night when the deals change. That's how to hit those deals.
In tablets the Asus brand has steadily had extremely high ratings which is important.

I wouldn't do well with a smart phone (except maybe the large android) because they're too small for me to read. But I have no problem with the 7" Nexus. You can use your fingers to enlarge the text on the screen if necessary. That's my experience, in any case.

I love the size of the Nexus. Easy to slip into my purse or side pocket of my car door.

Jean

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this is not the one I got the one I got is the latest version the TF300, but it is still a good price.

this price apparently does NOT include the keyboard dock that would have to be a separate purchase. They have it listed as $74.99.

Big Lots flyer lists the Vizio Vtab like mine is on for $149.99 till 12-1-12 here is their info from the flier

4GB internal storage (32GB with microSD card, sold separately), capacitive multi-touch screen, VIZIO Internet Apps Plus(TM), 1024 x 768, front facing camera, WiFi, play video & music on your TV, pre-loaded apps include Google Market/Play Store, Netflix, Hulu, Nook and more, 90 day free trial at HULU Plus, 30 day free trial of Netflix * 8" screen.

that vizio has honeycomb not ice cream sandwich.

My OTG cable came from Amazon.(~$6) Actually Hong Kong but shipping was fast and free. It attaches to the mini USB port on the Nexus. You will need the app Nexus Media Importer that was a couple of dollars. You attach a memory stick to it and can play music stream movies from it, read books that aren't on the Nexus etc. It is compact only about four inches long. If you decide on one make sure it is Nexus compatible in the description. You can get generic OTG cables for about two dollars but I didn't want to take the chance. Incidentally, they fit the kindle as well but I haven't used it yet.