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Topic # 112892 26-Dec-2012 12:23
Hi There! I am looking to see if there is a better tablet than the Galaxy Tab 8.9 or GT 7.7 both of which I already own. I like the 8.9 Form Factor but the GT 7.7 Screen is way better. I would also like something faster and perhaps a higher def screen. If it had IR that would be awesome. Expansion slot would be nice but not essential. I like the look of the Nexus 10, but it's also quite bulky. I also can't find it anywhere? Anyone able to make a recommendation?

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Reply # 737887 27-Dec-2012 23:25
Hi Networkn, I have a 32Gb Nexus 10 and it's pretty sweet - anything specifically you'd like to know, just holler! Life is mostly froth and bubble, two things stand like stone - kindness in another's trouble, courage in your own. SGSIII ROM: WanamLite v1.3 Kernel: Ninphetamine v1.1.0 Modem: DXLEA SGSII (Now belongs to SWMBO) ROM: WanamLite v12 Kernel: Siyah v3.3.2 Modem: BVLPB SGS (Cat's chew toy) If you need a download-mode jig ASAP, you're welcome to borrow mine! Works with SGS I/II/III. I also have a SIM cutter available (Dunedin) - happy to post either to you at your cost.

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Reply # 737890 27-Dec-2012 23:29
Where can I get one?

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Reply # 737905 28-Dec-2012 00:07
You can only order them directly from Google US/UK/Australia - there's no local distribution, and based on how much the Nexus 4 is selling for here, you'd be mad to buy locally anyway. Life is mostly froth and bubble, two things stand like stone - kindness in another's trouble, courage in your own. SGSIII ROM: WanamLite v1.3 Kernel: Ninphetamine v1.1.0 Modem: DXLEA SGSII (Now belongs to SWMBO) ROM: WanamLite v12 Kernel: Siyah v3.3.2 Modem: BVLPB SGS (Cat's chew toy) If you need a download-mode jig ASAP, you're welcome to borrow mine! Works with SGS I/II/III. I also have a SIM cutter available (Dunedin) - happy to post either to you at your cost.

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Reply # 737906 28-Dec-2012 00:09
nofam: You can only order them directly from Google US/UK/Australia - there's no local distribution, and based on how much the Nexus 4 is selling for here, you'd be mad to buy locally anyway. URL or Link?

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Reply # 737908 28-Dec-2012 00:12
networkn: nofam: You can only order them directly from Google US/UK/Australia - there's no local distribution, and based on how much the Nexus 4 is selling for here, you'd be mad to buy locally anyway. URL or Link? Heh, I can't even give you one; it's location-restricted, so unless you're connected to a VPN, they won't appear. It's quite the palaver to get one, I can tell you! Life is mostly froth and bubble, two things stand like stone - kindness in another's trouble, courage in your own. SGSIII ROM: WanamLite v1.3 Kernel: Ninphetamine v1.1.0 Modem: DXLEA SGSII (Now belongs to SWMBO) ROM: WanamLite v12 Kernel: Siyah v3.3.2 Modem: BVLPB SGS (Cat's chew toy) If you need a download-mode jig ASAP, you're welcome to borrow mine! Works with SGS I/II/III. I also have a SIM cutter available (Dunedin) - happy to post either to you at your cost.

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Reply # 737919 28-Dec-2012 01:42
ugh, sold out of Australia. No stock no eta.

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Reply # 738463 30-Dec-2012 00:31
I noticed walmart are selling them. You will need to use a drop shipping service to get it delivered to NZ.

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Reply # 738578 30-Dec-2012 13:25
Woops... ...You will need to use a drop shipping service to get it delivered to NZ.

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Reply # 738596 30-Dec-2012 15:10
brad: thanks. I am concerned about going back to a 10" tablet (weight), though I like the high res screen. Ideally I want an 8.9" with a fantastic screen, high res, quad core, WiFi, lightweight and running a current OS or unlocked bootloader.

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Reply # 738693 30-Dec-2012 20:06
I just got the Asus TF300 and im stoked with it so far, upgraded to 4.1 straight out of the box

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