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[Galaxy Tab 10.1 General] Stardate Tab 10.1:
My two cents....I need the larger screen. I have a Galaxy Nexus for a phone and the Google tab is not much larger. I prefer reading, movies and web browsing in desktop mode on the larger 10.1 screen than I do on my phone. AOKP M6 has revitalized my 10.1 and it is as smooth as butter! (I don't use the camera anyways.) Hard to believe the tab is only 13 months old.
[Galaxy Tab 10.1 General] yogeshmha:
M keeping it! Theres no replacement for a device like 10.1, but can think of getting nexus 7 as a handy device if it gets 3g or atleast calling featurette enabled. Unless which is awesome for gaming
[Galaxy Tab 10.1 General] fbloise:
yup, thats a good point. However gaming has been never a serious point for me. Mine is used as a little work companion.
[Galaxy Tab 10.1 General] Vzqsmooth56:
Look in to the cleanROM 2.0. I promise you'll fall in love with your gtab all over again. I got mine just a few days ago (traded it for an iPad 2) and I tell you, this rom makes it incredibly smoother. And no tw:)

Edit***

This is a honeycomb rom btw with absolutely no issues. Everything works including the camera.x)
[Galaxy Tab 10.1 General] fbloise:
Thanks will give it a try
[Galaxy Tab 10.1 General] empsx:
I'm keeping mine for a bit longer; The N7' is incredibly well thought out, and flawless in almost every way. But just the fact that there's already a JB aosp port to the tab makes me want to hold off on pre-ordering the N7'. I mean, the current port to our tabs is pretty bugged up, but even with bugs (no wifi, sound, and camera [no surprise here] being the main offenders) its still INCREDIBLY smooth with JB's Project Butter.

I prefer to keep my GTab setup, and later on buy the N7' separately. I use the 10.1 for work, school, and so much more especially with the BT external keyboard/mouse. The N7' is pretty awesome in its self, but I'd always prefer a larger screen for work and school.
[Galaxy Tab 10.1 General] rs3vans:
I thought about it, but changed my mind. I like the 10.1 size, and the gt is plenty fast enough. As long as CM continues to support the gt through CM10, I'll most likely hang on to mine.
[Galaxy Tab 10.1 General] ginryu:
Well I just made my mind and gonna go for a n7 will sell my 10.1, I need some extra cash and a 4 cores sounds really sweet and also i'm finding my tab uncomfortable to use with time.
[Galaxy Tab 10.1 General] americanstiggy:
well if cm releases cm10 for this tablet ( its become really laggy now to the point where i just stop using it)then i'm keeping it. otherwise i'll probably sell it and wait for the nexus 10 (mabye? i hope so)
[Galaxy Tab 10.1 General] UKseagull:
My only real gripe with the Tab is the slow browser, I think I'm going to hang on for the ICS update to see if that improves it.
[Galaxy Tab 10.1 General] Responsibility:
Purchased the Nexus 7. I'll use it for about a week then decide if I want to sell it and keep the tab or vice versa
[Galaxy Tab 10.1 General] nakedninja42:
Now that JB is in alpha state for 10.1 tab, its hard to decide to sell it! I think I'm going keep both and see which is used less in a month from now. Probably neither!!
[Galaxy Tab 10.1 General] Panos_dm:
That's the spirit!!!! They're both two totally worthless toys but I loven'em! I'm getting a 7 as soon as it comes Greece. Also, I want a Q!!!

P.s. Don't flame me guys. By "worthless" I just mean that a tablet is something you "want", rather than something you "need". I hope you get what is my point. Of course they are both very powerfull devices and I wasn't referring to their hardware potential.

Sent from my amazing 10.1 galaxy tab :)
[Galaxy Tab 10.1 General] nakedninja42:
I actually had a need more than a want. I used my 10.1 tablet regularly for school and travel. It replaced having to lug around a heavy laptop or netbook (it was not that heavy) when I took the train to school. Since I am now done with college, I find myself messing around with my sgs3 (I747) more than anything and only use the tablet for testing. Now the 7, that is a want :silly: :highfive:. Got my tracking # for the 7, should be getting it before mid next week (tracking # has not updated). I considered the Q but it is too expensive for something that should be priced the same as Google TV.
[Galaxy Tab 10.1 General] ChuckeeDroid:
Like others, I'll be keeping my 10.1 but I have ordered a Nexus7. I'll likely use both but I've decided that I'm never buying a Samsung tablet again. They're pretty slimey releasing the GT 2 10.1 with ICS before updating the current tablet. If they thought I was going to drop more money for a new tab just to get ICS, they're nuts.

Nexus everything from now on.
[Galaxy Tab 10.1 General] Qbancelli:
Tab 10.1
[Galaxy Tab 10.1 General] [ Hagen ]:
As the battery lasts on average
[Galaxy Tab 10.1 General] kisrita:
I may have to change my vote. I am finding I'm only using the Nexus 7 now. I thought the screen would be too small, but so far I haven't found anything I need a bigger screen for. And typing on this is a whole lot easier too! Well swiping really. But I find it much quicker and more comfortable, since I can hold it in one hand, and swipe with the other. The galaxy tab is sitting next to me unused... Who would have thought!!
[Galaxy Tab 10.1 General] nakedninja42:
This guy!! I haven't really used my Galaxy tab since the nexus 7 came in, haven't really used my sgs3 that has cm10... so many choices!!
[Galaxy Tab 10.1 General] axellink:
I sold my Gtab for the N7 and I couldn't be happier. I really got frsutrated with touchwiz if i'm honest with you. Unfortunately I didn't have the time to root and play around with it. But the form factor and size was the biggest decider for me, oh and pure stock Android is bliss.
[Galaxy Tab 10.1 General] this_is_nick6:
I currently have my 10.1 listed for sale and a Nexus 7 on the way... I wouldn't mind keeping the 10.1 a little longer though to see a CM10 ROM with functioning camera's etc. I don't even use the cameras that much, but I'm weird about things not working lol
[Galaxy Tab 10.1 General] MXPS:
I find that 7" screens are just too small especially when watching movies and other content. The best of both worlds for me would be the 10.1 hardware with the Nexus 7 software support.
[Galaxy Tab 10.1 General] dsafety:
I am intrigued by the smaller form factor for portability and ebooks but will probably stick with the larger device. Some things just don't display very well on the smaller screen. Reading a newspaper or magazine, for example, is barely acceptable on the Tab 10. Same for watching video.These activities will be worse on a 7" screen.

I think that I will hold out for the next generation of 10" tablets with an SD card slot, USB and HDMI. It is only a matter of time before something good shows up. In the mean time, my GT7510 is a huge upgrade from the netbook I used to have. It has replaced my laptop for just about everything but business apps and keyboard intensive programs.

Life is good.

Bob
[Galaxy Tab 10.1 General] Sighx:
I'm definitely jumping through to the N7.. The 10.1 is nice and all and the screen is great for its size.. but I just like new technology so I'm willing to change haha. Plus.. a newer 10.1 is on its way anyways..
[Galaxy Tab 10.1 General] muzzy996:
Can't say i blame you, performance of the nexus 7 is nice. I'm spoiled by having broadband on this Verizon galaxy tab 10.1 but it's getting harder to favor it over the nexus 7.
[Galaxy Tab 10.1 General] biggiebro:
If I'm faced with the choice now it will definately the n7 no q asked
[Galaxy Tab 10.1 General] UKseagull:
Well, I set off to go and look at the Nexus 7, but due to the traffic I changed plan and headed to a different store. They didn't have the Nexus 7 in, but whilst there I had a look at the Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 7". For me the screen 7" is neither here nor there, too small for what I'd want from a Tablet. I'd sooner stick with something around the 10" mark and maybe get a bigger phone.

Tell you what though, I quite liked the look of the Samsung Galaxy (5.3") Note. Is that too big for a phone? :)
[Galaxy Tab 10.1 General] slack04:
I've now had my N7 for a few days and I can say without a doubt that it's a much better device than my 10.1, and keep in mind that they have the same resolution. Unless you have terrible eyes, the smoothness of the screen makes it much easier to read smaller type. But almost as important is the smoothness of the OS: This tablet moves... well, like an ipad. No hesitating, no loading. I wasn't really one to complain about that, but when reading or moving around a page it makes a huge difference in your ability to read. That's sort of difficult to describe I suppose.

Anyways, I'm keeping the GT10 to see what JB can do, but its lifespan--at least for me--just got a lot shorter...
[Galaxy Tab 10.1 General] KevinouILG:
I'm a new user of the Galaxy Tab 10.1 (I bought one in march when samsung has done the $130 promotion in Europe)... and I think I will switch to a Nexus7 as soon as possible. The reason for that is the lack of updates on this software (I am normally a Nexus fan... ), and even with the different Rom (I switch to AOKP ICS at day 1), I don't really find what I want... A pure AOSP like the Nexus7.
[Galaxy Tab 10.1 General] polsonov:
love my 10.1 now that I've rooted and flashed custom roms to it.
[Galaxy Tab 10.1 General] tarphoun:
I bought the nexus 7 last Thursday and I felt in love with it. I haven't touch my galaxy 10.1 since. I use to love it and think that 10" was the way to go, but honestly for reading news with pulse, flipboard, currents or for checking my twitter / g+ feeds 7" turn out to be much more natural and easier to hold.

But the best thing about it is 4.1. This OS is extremely smooth. Google now is sexy. Just great all around.

Like most reading this forum I had rooted my galaxy 10.1 because 3.2 is outdated. I tried CM9 and kang, had similar results with both. Most app work fine but Gmail and Chrome keep acting up, camera not working etc. It got really frustrating.
[Galaxy Tab 10.1 General] Alleycat68:
Put CM10 on your GTab and you might change mind!
[Galaxy Tab 10.1 General] msedek:
+1

Enviado desde mi GT-N7000 usando Tapatalk 2
[Galaxy Tab 10.1 General] WeThePeople13:
I really thought about getting rid of my Gtab for a N7 until CM10 came out and now I fell in love. I will always want the ten inch screen(just a preference).

sent from the 10.1 JellyBean Galaxy
[Galaxy Tab 10.1 General] nakedninja42:
After having it for a week, I can safely say I'm keeping both. The 10.1 has its benefits like web browsing and watching videos but the nexus 7 is easier to read ebooks and hold as well as playing games cause again - easier to hold.

For me there is no comparison between the two, each person will justify why for themselves.
[Galaxy Tab 10.1 General] michaelmoese:
I will keep my 10.1, a seven inch display would be too small for me. My tab replaced my MacBook Pro, which I sold already.

I like this tablet, and thanks to CyanogenMod-Team (and others) we are finally getting good software on this.
[Galaxy Tab 10.1 General] tarphoun:
Looks like I will have to boot up the 10.1 and try cm10 , if they can ever fix the chrome bugs I would probably keep the galaxy 10 close by for web browsing. Like nakedninja42 said they both have uses. I saw in other thread that flash was the source of browser crashes. Will have to test that out.

What I want to most right now is stability, something I haven't see yet with cm9 on the galaxy 10.1.
[Galaxy Tab 10.1 General] xManMythLegend:
If you care about camera for SKype or Google Chat or anything else than N7 .

GT has zero support from Samsung and we rely strictly on devs for everything.

We already have a JB ROM but again....two cameras are worthless with it.
[Galaxy Tab 10.1 General] lesp4ul:
Wait for newer Nexus 7 batch or Galaxy Tab 2 for now.

Sent from my Nokia 5110 using PaperPlane™
[Galaxy Tab 10.1 General] tarphoun:
I have to admit cm10 on the galaxy 10.1 is sexy. Almost makes me regret buying the nexus 7... Almost!
[Galaxy Tab 10.1 General] ky0nkyon:
The n7 is good for everything minus taking notes. Even Web browsing is great despite the smaller frame. The taller is so smooth and I haven't had any issue with mine. Never lagged once yet and I guarantee you that if you play with both, you'll love the n7 more. I have both and can give you my honest opinion. this its especially true with reading, watching movies (only because its easier to hold, more portable and screen is better IMO) and even going through powerpoint slides.

My life for Aiur
[Galaxy Tab 10.1 General] cornedor:
I saw a review today and I think it is better than it looks like a small tablet. But I think I still keep the 10.1.
[Galaxy Tab 10.1 General] xdapao3:
So you read magazines, comics and PDFs on it, right..?

I had an original Galaxy Tab 7" for 3 days and 7 inchers are useless but as e-book readers.

They are good only in the same way that my Note is good as a tablet i.e. if I am out and about and I don't have a 10.1" tablet with me (which, save for trips and few other special occasions, is the normal situation).

At home I would NEVER prefer my Note or a smaller tablet SAVE for reading e-books or other format-able texts (and that's ONLY because of the weight, not because the experience is better).
[Galaxy Tab 10.1 General] kisrita:
I know this comment wasn't directed at me, but pdf file readability was one of the first things I checked on my N7. And I was very surprised that the N7 is as good as my galaxy tab 10.1 for magazines and full page pdf files. It must be because of the higher number of pixels. I tested it on my Gnex phone as well, but that is too small for me. I agree about not preferring my phone at home, but I have been using the N7 almost exclusively at home, repeatedly choosing it over the 10" tab. I don't know about comics, that's not my thing. But I do have aging eyes, and many, many pdf files to reference for work, and to my delight, I found the Nexus 7 to work well. I'm sure I will find a use for my aging 10" tablet too, but lately I seem to be using only the N7. I imagine 10" should be better for Splashtop and note taking, though both also work on the N7. I'm giving it some more time, in a few more months I might find the 10" more useful. At the moment I find it irritatingly slow, and too pixellated. Maybe later with cm10 and better note taking applications it will become more useful.
[Galaxy Tab 10.1 General] xdapao3:
The issue here is not if it can be read but how comfortable it is. Regardless of the number of pixels and the consequent definition of the text, the text WILL be much smaller, period.

At equal sized text, the higher the PPI the better the definition of the text and the better its readibility but on a 7" tablet you will NOT be reading text at the same size as on a 10.1" UNLESS of course you ZOOM which, again, still proves that 7" are worthless but as e-book and other format-able texts readers (where you don't have to zoom to get same-sized text as the one you are used to and comfortable with) since zooming in most PDFs, magazines and comics totally ruin the experience and sometimes makes them totally unreadable (like when you are constantly having to scroll side to side).
[Galaxy Tab 10.1 General] Panos_dm:
+1. A nexus 10.1 would be ideal but the 7 inches are too little for a tablet. But I am considering it as a relatively cheap way to satisfy my gadget thirst :p!!

P.S. cm10 on the tablet is trully from another galaxy. It's considerably smoother than cm9.

Sent from my amazing 10.1 galaxy tab :)
[Galaxy Tab 10.1 General] kisrita:
I understand your opinion. I have a different opinion and experience. Based on owning and actual use of both devices, I find the N7 more comfortable to use than the Gtab 10.1. Despite the smaller text. I do agree, larger text would be better - at the same pixel density. And probably limited weight too. However at the lower pixel density I find it less comfortable to read. I also find that the lower weight of the N7 adds to my perceived comfort level. I'm only stating what I find comfortable and for me, pixel density combined with low weight appears to be the key. For the past week, I've been using the N7, while the Gtab 10.1 is sitting next to me unused. If I found the Gtab more comfortable, I'm pretty sure I'd be using it more. Although the faster and more fluid response of the N7 adds to my perceived comfort level, so maybe I'm willing to over look the smaller text. Regardless of the reasoning, there's no question I prefer the N7. I'm sure I will find something I prefer to do on the 10" tab eventually. I hope. I would hate to think I spent all that money for something that was only useful for one year.
[Galaxy Tab 10.1 General] kisrita:
Also, keep in mind if your experience is based on the Gtab 2 7.0 the displays are not comparable. The Gtab 2 7.0 is 1024x600 while the N7 is 1280x800. So it is understandable if you had a worse experience with an inferior display.
[Galaxy Tab 10.1 General] reanimuotasis:
One is for a reading e-book, magazines etc, because pdf app just can handle content to fit screen and it can be enough to read in 7 inch tablet, but its another thing then you start browsing. This experience is much more better on 10 inch tablet. One of the main reason why I hated my tab was speed, but now, with JB preview ROM it's just flying and I'm very happy about it. Don't think Nexus 7 will give you something much more better...
[Galaxy Tab 10.1 General] xdapao3:
Like I said, I tried extensively the *original* Galaxy Tab (the P1000). Its display was 1024x600 like the Tab 2 7" but my reasoning does not change one bit.

Unless we are comparing extremely different PPIs (and 1280x800 10.1" vs 1280x800 7" is definitely NOT the case) the only real difference is the size of the text. I very much doubt that your reading on the 10.1" is in any way or misure disturbed by "pixelated" texts... And that's for any normal sighted person, you even say your vision is not great.

I think you find the Nexus 7 more comfortable simply because it's lighter, it's way more responsive and probably there is also some placebo effect in there..

If your G.Tab was as snappy and responsive as the N7, weighted the same and the G.Tab was your latest purchase I am sure you would feel that the G.Tab was way more comfortable for reading and watching anything...

Because it is.

As an aside: personally, I think that today the most underestimated aspect of 10" tablets is their weight. At well over half a kilogram for a mostly hand-held device, ALL of them are very anti-ergonomic.
[Galaxy Tab 10.1 General] Braaank:
I prefer both, I think because Im using my galaxy tab 10.1 at home like a computer but I would like have a nexus 7 for going out and use it in public transportation or something only because is more portable. The only bad thing is that doesn't have a back camera
[Galaxy Tab 10.1 General] xdapao3:
That's a legitimate way to see it.. :laugh:

Personally I wouldn't like a Nexus 10 too because it's offered with 16GB max of storage and doesn't have an SD slot, doesn't have USB OTG, doesn't have MHL and it's not that cheap either if you consider that the 16GB version is $ 249 and 8GB are a complete joke for a CONSUMPTION device.

Over here those $ 249 are, as usual, € 249 and at € 299 you can get brand name 10 inchers or fully specced Galaxy Tab 2 7" 3G with 16GB, SD slot, MHL, USB OTG, back camera, FULL PHONE CAPABILITIES etc and the Tab 2 7" Wi-Fi are just € 199 with all of the same goodies plus IIRC both have just received ICS. To me, a no brainer, really :o

Definitely. I think that with JB we have reached the point where any residual difference in responsiveness, *IF* there is any, between Android and those 2 P.O.S. iOS and Windows Phone, is just a function of the underlying hardware and/or the background processes (let's all remember that we are the ONLY ones having REAL multitasking, widgets, live wallpapers etc.).
[Galaxy Tab 10.1 General] pappi23:
Have both for now

I can't stand the lag on my 10.1 and the last few months it's been freezing all the time and the ICS delays have been infuriating (I have to sleep the screen to restore). Quad core and JB is compelling. Also been interested in the 7" form factor...
[Galaxy Tab 10.1 General] xdapao3:
I completely disagree. I think ICS and (hopefully) JB are compelling, not new tablets!! :o

Anyway, read this thread: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1673224

no need to suffer so much with a totally stock 10.1"!
[Galaxy Tab 10.1 General] pytyper483:
I have both and I agree that there are two different niches that these tabs suit.

I like the 10.1 when I am home and use it as a laptop replacement. I was running the CM10 preview, but then it stopped responding, so I went back to Task's ROM.

The N7 is also great for when I am out. I carry it and tether to my phone. I agree is nice as an e-reader and thats where it really competes. But I like having both. I use the smaller one (I have a kindle fire too) when I travel as its easier to pack and carry around when I have bags or other things to carry.

The N7 is also obviously going to benefit from faster updates as well. Plus I like the NFC so I can easily transfer data between it and my S3.
[Galaxy Tab 10.1 General] mcmb03:
I ordered a N7 and I plan on keeping bot and I feel like I'll use both regularly. Saving up for a Q now...
[Galaxy Tab 10.1 General] rudeboy150:
I've got both and I have to say since I got my Nexus my gtab has hardly had a look in I say the Nexus is definitely the better tablet
[Galaxy Tab 10.1 General] Kayak83:
Pretty close to grabbing a 16gb N7....if I can find one in store. Im just not sold on the 7" vs 10" screen as a main media/internet couch device. I was blown away when traded up from a nook color to the 10.1.
[Galaxy Tab 10.1 General] sd_042:
For me, I wanted 10.1 and got a refurbished 16 Gb Tab 10.1 at Walmart.com for $250.

Very happy with it and may buy another for my Father.

Nexus is great (a friend has one) but this is better for me
[Galaxy Tab 10.1 General] Kayak83:
Ended up buying a N7 and am loving it. Although it may be a honeymoon stage for now I think I'll keep it. Office depot has a 14 day return policy so well see. PM me if you want to buy my 10.1 (rooted ICS). I was thinking of putting it on eBay but I'd be happier selling it to someone on here instead. Also comes with a minimal case that can act as a stand as well.
[Galaxy Tab 10.1 General] safariking:
I have the nexus7 style on my 8.9 and it is running really nice!!!
[Galaxy Tab 10.1 General] m.r.davies:
I own both

I prefer the nexus

And you know the nexus will get all the OS updates!!
[Galaxy Tab 10.1 General] kisrita:
I have pretty much only used the Nexus 7 since getting that tablet, much preferring it to the tab, due to a combination of things including convenience but probably mostly because the Tab had gotten frustratingly slow over the last year. However, it may have gotten a second life; I just got my update to ICS, and I was very dissapointed in not seeing a performance improvement. So I tried the same thing I did to the Nexus: installed Nova launcher and changed the settings under look and feel for scroll speed and animation speed to fast. So far (only few minutes of testing), this seems to have worked. The tab 10.1 is usable again. Unrooted, stock ICS tablet. The difference is now only a preference over size, which depends on the situation. I personally think if you can afford it, you should have an e-ink tablet (daytime reading outside), and an lcd 7" and 10" tablet. The 10" tab is better for note taking, the 7" is much more convenient for reading and lugging around.
[Galaxy Tab 10.1 General] ianflo:
personally going thru the debate that most of you had. the biggest issue i have right now is the 32gb gtab decreasing so much in value over the course of a year, that its almost a straight up swap to from the 10.1 to the Nexus 7.

As much as I've gone back and forth, i'm pretty resigned to the fact that I'm not going to get more than around $300 for the 32gb, and that I'm just gonna bite the bullet and purchase the N7 regardless. The pains of always wanting the latest gadget...