Nexus 10 review (MyBroadband)

Why does Apple see the opportunity in SA whereas Google ignores us like a bad rash?
 
I ordered my GN 10 from Esquire and get it on Tuesday. Will give some feedback. I have had iPads since they were released but love Android on my GN 4 so really looking forward to a good Android Tablet.
 
Jinx10 said:
I ordered my GN 10 from Esquire and get it on Tuesday. Will give some feedback. I have had iPads since they were released but love Android on my GN 4 so really looking forward to a good Android Tablet.
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Let us know...
where did you get your Nexus 4?
 
biggest shortcoming of this tab is the lack of mobile connectivity (3g etc)
 
Ecco said:
biggest shortcoming of this tab is the lack of mobile connectivity (3g etc)
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I don't get the importance of 3G / LTE on tablets.

When you play with top end stuff like iPad and Nexus tablets, surely there must be a "hotspot" capable device in your pocket or nearby

Why pay about R1000 more and have extra Sims with another Data Plan

Please correct me in if I don't get it ;-)
 
Dion Disco said:
I don't get the importance of 3G / LTE on tablets.

When you play with top end stuff like iPad and Nexus tablets, surely there must be a "hotspot" capable device in your pocket or nearby

Why pay about R1000 more and have extra Sims with another Data Plan

Please correct me in if I don't get it ;-)
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Read the threads on this forum, one of the most common compaints about smartphones is battery life. Why would i want to run a hotspot on my phone when the device i have can connect on its own power?

Second, most data bundles are cheaper on a contract. Bolt on data bundles on voice contracts are not at the same prices as pure data sims - so a dedicated sim, seperate from my voice contract will work out cheaper.

Third, this is africa - wifi hotspots are not on every corner.
 
Dion Disco said:
I don't get the importance of 3G / LTE on tablets.

When you play with top end stuff like iPad and Nexus tablets, surely there must be a "hotspot" capable device in your pocket or nearby

Why pay about R1000 more and have extra Sims with another Data Plan

Please correct me in if I don't get it ;-)
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Because you run the phone's battery down a lot quicker when it is a hotspot ... and when you need that phone the battery has gone flat. I tried working the way you propose with my first tablet (iPad 1) but will never again take a tablet without its own 3G/HSPA/LTE.
 
Dion Disco said:
I don't get the importance of 3G / LTE on tablets.

When you play with top end stuff like iPad and Nexus tablets, surely there must be a "hotspot" capable device in your pocket or nearby

Why pay about R1000 more and have extra Sims with another Data Plan

Please correct me in if I don't get it ;-)
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I guess it's if you don't have WiFi available. I have the Nexus 10 and I'm almost always within WiFi. Even if it had 3G, I would probably not use it.
I have a mobile device for that.

BTW, I think the Nexus is the closest to, if not better than the iPad. But I suspect this is becoming a matter of opinion.
 
If you root, you can just plug in a 3g dongle... who needs to pay extra $$$ for built-in 3G support? :confused:
 
techead said:
If you root, you can just plug in a 3g dongle... who needs to pay extra $$$ for built-in 3G support? :confused:
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Please share a link where this is confirmed as working - hope it indicates which dongles are supported.

I have looked for this, but found nothing - maybe i didnt look hard enough.
 
Ecco said:
biggest shortcoming of this tab is the lack of mobile connectivity (3g etc)
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I carry my S3 everywhere I go, so no issue there. Unlikely I'll be using a hotspot for extended periods though, so no worries about battery life.
 
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techead said:
If you root, you can just plug in a 3g dongle... who needs to pay extra $$$ for built-in 3G support? :confused:
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True too. You should be able to easily get an OTG cable. Doubles as useful for external storage.
 
Strange that no-one is using Bluetooth Tethering. Saves a lot when it comes to battery at the cost of speed (500Kb/s max stable)
 
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