Re:Google quits selling tablets
by kbd on Friday June 01, 2018 @10:19PM
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I still use my Nexus 7 (2nd gen) as my main tablet. That thing is a trooper. It's my book reader, Chromecast runner, Sonos controller, etc. It's big enough to comfortably watch Twitch on. It fits in my back jeans pocket so I can easily bring it with me, which lots of tablets including the ipad mini don't. I'd love to find a modern replacement for it, ideally just a little bit bigger.
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Re:Google quits selling tablets
by miguelrochefort on Friday June 01, 2018 @11:49PM
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Xiaomi Mi Max 2
It's not as big, but you can carry it everywhere. And it's only $200.
https://www.phonearena.com/phones/size#/phones/size/Xiaomi-M...
Re:Google quits selling tablets
by SideburnsOfDoom on Saturday June 02, 2018 @07:34AM
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I would do the same, but as of this year battery recharge times of my Nexus 7 tablet got longer and longer until it died by running out of battery while charging. Hardware doesn't last forever. It will be missed.
The article is correct that tablet replacement rates are low. But that's not zero. And there is a lack of modern replacements.
I've been looking around but I expected there to be a "this years model" with a new-ish processor, high-res screen, USB-C and a recent build of Android.
Not disagreeing with your main point but battery replacement on the Nexus 7 2013 is super easy - I did it in under 10 minutes.
I still use my Nexus 10 when traveling to watch movies. The screen looks amazing and even after ~5 years I can watch 6+ hours of video on it without a recharge.
Re:Google quits selling tablets
by purrcat259 on Saturday June 02, 2018 @03:00AM
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Same here. N10 is the perfect travel tablet. I even have a POGO charging cable which soon enough could be worth more than the N10. :)
Re:Google quits selling tablets
by superflyguy on Saturday June 02, 2018 @04:53AM
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My one's gone yellow and the battery lasts about 30 minutes.
Same here. It's perfect for my use. Only thing missing is an sd card slot, even micro one, but with otg I can manage even that. If battery dies, you can buy a replacement kit on ebay.
Still have a Nexus 10, but it's gotten so slow it's ready for the bin :(
Re:Google quits selling tablets
by icebraining on Saturday June 02, 2018 @01:51AM
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The Lenovo Tab 4 8 Plus seems reasonable, and it is one inch bigger.