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[Q] Nexus 7, should I get one???

Hello guys, I am considering getting a nexus 7 tomorrow, but I just read there may be an upgrade coming to the tablet. I really like all specs for this device, but would be disappointed to buy this one, and then next month see a new nexus 8(?)
Just wanna have your advise on this, and also what do you think of it on regards of usability, reliability, rooting, custom software, performance, etc.
Thanks for taking time on reading this and sharing your advise. :fingers-crossed::good:

Zoddex said:
Hello guys, I am considering getting a nexus 7 tomorrow, but I just read there may be an upgrade coming to the tablet. I really like all specs for this device, but would be disappointed to buy this one, and then next month see a new nexus 8(?)
Just wanna have your advise on this, and also what do you think of it on regards of usability, reliability, rooting, custom software, performance, etc.
Thanks for taking time on reading this and sharing your advise. :fingers-crossed::good:
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I've had my N7 (2013) since January, and I love it. I've had no issues with lag or anything of that sort. I am content with keeping the OS stock, only with root and Xposed Framework mods (same thing with my Nexus 5 and 10). That being said, since we're sooo close to Google I/O, I would personally wait. The only reason I bought one in January was because I was able to get a new 32GB model for $170 ($100 off normal price). I definitely wouldn't pay full price for one right now with Google I/O right around the corner, since I'd imagine the new one will be priced similarly, and the current model will probably be discounted as well. However, if you absolutely have to have one, it's a great little tablet.

Thanks for replying. I am still considering but seems its still a good choice for a tablet
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You are asking in a Nexus 7 forum so will probably get a biased veiw.
Considering that, I think it's main selling point is great value for money. You also get instant updates and great ROM support. There are only rumours of a Nexus 8, the N7 is more than capable to do everything quick, efficiently and smootly. So even if one did come out I don't think you'd really suffer that much. The N7 is going to be future proof for 2 years I'd say from now.

Plus Best Buy has it on sale (the 16gb) for 199.99
Can't beat that deal c;
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Zoddex said:
Hello guys, I am considering getting a nexus 7 tomorrow, but I just read there may be an upgrade coming to the tablet. I really like all specs for this device, but would be disappointed to buy this one, and then next month see a new nexus 8(?)
Just wanna have your advise on this, and also what do you think of it on regards of usability, reliability, rooting, custom software, performance, etc.
Thanks for taking time on reading this and sharing your advise. :fingers-crossed::good:
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go for it..
One thing i would recommend that if you are going to purchase the Nexus 7 tablet to go for the 32GB version not the 16gb. The nexus 7 does not use micro sdcards so you are limited to the size of your internal storage. Besides that the tablet is great! There is so much available for this tablet! I wouldn't worry to much about a new nexus device coming out soon. When a new device comes out it takes time for developers to catch up with the new device, and so if you get a device right when it comes out you have to wait for someone to find a way to root the device and then you have to wait for developers to create a custom recovery manager and you have to wait for developers to create custom roms for the device.
Currently for the Nexus 7 2013 you can:
install TWRP recovery manager (advanced recovery manager)
install MultiROM Manager (install multiple roms and choose which rom to load on boot)
install a great number of custom ROM's such as OmniROM, CyanogenMod, CleanROM, ParanoidROM, SlimKat ROM etc etc..
install Ubuntu Touch! -> This one is a lot of fun.
Install Kali PwnPad -> if you are into computer security you can install Kali PwnPad onto your nexus device and you can use external usb wifi devices such as the RTL8187 (ALFA AWUSH036H) with your nexus device and you can put that usb wifi device into monitor mode so you can use linux programs such as -> airacrack-ng, wifite, kismet, metasploit, social engineering toolkit, and others!
Link for Kali PwnPad XDA thread -> http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2577356
install custom kernels There are so many great kernels for this tablet for example the ElementalX kernel!
And there are some great tools for your PC to use with your Nexus tablet such as WuGFresh's Nexus Root Toolkit. http://www.wugfresh.com/nrt
Trust me do yourself a favor and get this tablet!
-droidshadow

Thanks everyone for taking the time to write this down. You are the best
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I did a lot research before I bought n7, no regret until now. Good luck with your buy.
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I'd personally wait for several reasons - while only rumor it has been suggested that the upcoming Nexus 8 might replace the 7 at around the same price; so you'd get an updated larger product at around the current N7 price, which is great if the rumors are true. Secondly, the real reason - Google I/O is coming soon. Wait a little and your patience will be rewarded not that the N7 isn't nice; just that it's not long before you know what you can get with a little patience.

Wait the few extra months if you can. The Nexus 8 will be more than worth it
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I'd say it's the best budget tablet you can get! I'd wait a month or two to see if a new nexus 7 2014 will be announced or the rumored nexus 8. Unless you don't care about having the latest and greatest, cause the 7 is still amazing.

199 is nowhere near cheap enough. I got mine for 189 with a 25$ gift card at black Friday via staples price match.
Anyway I would definitely say you better open the box up and play with it for a while before buying. As long as you don't have touch screen issues (ghost touches, multi touch, etc) you're in the clear...
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Zoddex said:
Thanks for replying. I am still considering but seems its still a good choice for a tablet
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For the cost vrs overall performance, the fact Android it's open source and it's ability to be modified I don't think there is a better tablet. Not literally but certainly all things considered.
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I just got the Nexus 7 32gb from Best Buy today with a price match of Staples for $179.00. Staples had an error with their online pricing and showed the 32gb for $179 instead of the 16gb in their paper ad for $179.
So far after unlocking and rooting the device, I have been happy with it.
Next step is to get going on ROM's to see what I like. Just did Franco Kernel as I have used his in the past and I've been happy with the performance.

Dudes, I'm also planning on getting a Nexus 7 2013 WiFi (flo). I just wanna ask, is 32 GB enough for high end games to be installed? Anda can you plug a flash drive via USB OTG to watch movies and stuff? Thanks.

I'd personally like to add that I just yesterday returned my Deb N7 from best buy I got for 268.80 with a price match for T-Mobile. It was bugging me ever since I bought it that the new one would be announced at google i/o. Really it's a great tablet but the loudness of the speakers and screen vibrancy didn't cut it. Although it was perfect in every other category.
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uchihakurtz said:
Dudes, I'm also planning on getting a Nexus 7 2013 WiFi (flo). I just wanna ask, is 32 GB enough for high end games to be installed? Anda can you plug a flash drive via USB OTG to watch movies and stuff? Thanks.
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32 GB Is definitely enough, of course if you keep media and stuff on a USB OTG which is compatible (experience)

abrahammmmmmm_ said:
I'd personally like to add that I just yesterday returned my Deb N7 from best buy I got for 268.80 with a price match for T-Mobile. It was bugging me ever since I bought it that the new one would be announced at google i/o. Really it's a great tablet but the loudness of the speakers and screen vibrancy didn't cut it. Although it was perfect in every other category.
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Yeah, rumour has it the Nexus 8 will come in June-July but we still don't know who's going to make it. It seems like it's either LG or HTC this year.
32 GB Is definitely enough, of course if you keep media and stuff on a USB OTG which is compatible (experience)
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Cool, cuz 16 GB is just not enough and I read/write a lot for movies so why not use a flash drive instead. Thanks man!

Is buying the Nexus 7 (2013) still worthy?

Good evening.
I was wondering if I should get the Nexus 7 (2013) or wait for the next Google Tablet may it be a nexus or silver or L or whatever it is called.
As I understood instead of ASUS google chose HTC for its next device.
The thing is, I was curious and wanted to wait for it..
But - I found the nexus 7 (2013) 16GB for 195$.
Any suggestions ?
btw, I read some mixed review - does it have an external SD option or not ?
thanks in advance.

Definitely buy the current tablet its great and it will get the L update soon. 1.5 GHz doesn't seem like a lot compared to others but trust me, great tablet easy to root. Tons of support and big community. Buy the current nexus 7.
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mugzylol said:
Definitely buy the current tablet its great and it will get the L update soon. 1.5 GHz doesn't seem like a lot compared to others but trust me, great tablet easy to root. Tons of support and big community. Buy the current nexus 7.
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Thanks mate ... seriously considering it ...
Question though... Can you swap its battery or put in an SD card ?
Since its not water proof I assume you could, but I can't seem to find anything to support that...
some sites say it has SD and in some others when I look at the specs. it doesn't mention the SD option...
I guess NEXUS 7 (2013) only have 1 version right ? (I live in Japan so we tend to get "special" versions)

major9686 said:
Thanks mate ... seriously considering it ...
Question though... Can you swap its battery or put in an SD card ?
Since its not water proof I assume you could, but I can't seem to find anything to support that...
some sites say it has SD and in some others when I look at the specs. it doesn't mention the SD option...
I guess NEXUS 7 (2013) only have 1 version right ? (I live in Japan so we tend to get "special" versions)
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No on both questions. There are two versions of the Nexus 7 (2013): WiFi only and LTE. Although, I don't know what availability the LTE version is outside the US.

clintb said:
No on both questions. There are two versions of the Nexus 7 (2013): WiFi only and LTE. Although, I don't know what availability the LTE version is outside the US.
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Got it
Thanks...
Have a nice day.

You would want 32gb if storage is an issue, I got mine 3 months back and its worth it but I'm wondering if lte is better since I could just use it as a phone instead. Having phone and tablet is a luxury to me especially with 4+ inch screens.
I use a server at home for data storage.
The tablet is thin and it fits in my pockets comfortably.
Its not too late, the screen is superior than average and the performance is quick

After returning my Nexus 7 twice to Asus and finally getting a good working unit, I've found that my Note 3 kills this tablet. Washed out colors, slower performance, and gets hot quick. Nexus 7 is a good device for you first time tablet owners and those that don't have a larger smartphone. Good luck if you decide to buy, there will always be good dev support for this device.

You should buy it if you really need it. I guess 195$ for Wifi only, right?
I own one, it is good device and lot of support. But I have an Android phone and a big laptop, so that sometime I only use my n7 for chatting when I work.
7inch is good. But if I were you, I would wait the new 8inch

They have certified refurbished off of Ebay right now for only $159 which is what I picked up for a 32gb Wifi. Figured its cheap enough that even if I only use it for a bit it should be worth it and will be a big replacement for my Asus T700

It is a fantastic device. I am in love with mine even after owning a Galaxy Tab S. Definitely a good buy at that price. I would always buy new... Never returned but that is personal preference.

I got the LTE and my daughters have the WiFi 2012. Both great and I do a lot of gaming in multiplayer. But the new nexus looks like it has been really improved and word is end of summer it may come out. If it were me I'd probably wait unless I really needed one right away.

Is the Nexus 7 still worth buying?

Hey guys.
So, I was thinking about buying an Android tablet, so, as I am a Nexus 5 owner, my first thought was the Nexus 9, but the thing is just too expensive for me, I want something on the cheap side.
So after thinking for a bit I remembered the N7, it's got great hardware, it runs Lollipop and its freaking cheap. But it's from 2013, which I know its not necessarily a bad thing, so I want your opinion as you actually have the tablet.
Is it still worth buying? Amazon is selling it for $197.

I bought my Nexus 7 eleven months ago. I'm very satisfied with it. If you're planning to root it and unlock the bootloader, you'll be able to update with custom ROMs for quite awhile. If you're planning to run it stock unrooted, you may want to consider a newer tablet.

Yes, I think so. There's one 1 other tablet that can compete in terms of price, support, and price: the LG G Pad 8.4 GPE. Good luck finding one though. I didn't buy my Nexus 7 until this summer and I couldn't be happier.
Updates for the rest of this year, at a minimum. My only issue is with deb updates, which get held up due to LTE. Save yourself some more money by buying a refurb unit.

This may sway you... Check your local Staples store - they're having an unpublished clearance on 2013 Nexus 7. $98 for 16GB or $128 for 32GB. Many stores no longer have stock, but of you can find one it's a great deal.
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UncleMike said:
This may sway you... Check your local Staples store - they're having an unpublished clearance on 2013 Nexus 7. $98 for 16GB or $128 for 32GB. Many stores no longer have stock, but of you can find one it's a great deal.
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Definitely gonna check this out. Thanks a lot ?
And thank you all for your quick reply.

I just bought mine like 2 weeks ago.... It was a decent price (before the groupon deal)
and it does exactly what I need it to... which is work dual purpose as a home/car tablet.
Honestly I would have rather had a Nexus 10, just because I am a bit of an HTC fanboy,
But in just home use it's still faster than my HTC One M7. actually.... a lot faster.
Has decent dev support, not so much in the way of car roms/mods but still a good overall tablet.

Im still using my 2012 version

I was really excited for the Nexus 9 but I think it'll be too big and the price point is too high. I have repurchased my Nexus 7 a few times due to dropping and theft. The touchscreen on the Nexus 7 2013 is flaky when using a case or 1-handed operation because of a grounding issue with the device. Using the device 2 handed like normal you will rarely see any issues.
Gaming on the other hand is retarded on the Nexus 7 2013.
I try to play Terraria and it is just a frustrating mess. The dual thumbpad touchscreen controls get confused occasionally and causes me to either shoots or run off in the wrong direction. You have to take both thumbs off to reset it temporarily. Just FYI. This is normal across all Nexus 7 units as far as I have known. Some are more noticeable than others but they all have it. There are some flashable fixes that update the touchscreen firmware to have various degrees of sensitivity to help fix this but nothing is ever fixed completely. The fixes have helped make my tablet more enjoyable to use day-to-day but gaming will never be 100%.
I have purchased a Asus MeMoPad 7 for $20 for my son. A little lackluster tablet but plays games better then my Nexus 7.
Personally I was looking at the Nvidia Shield Tablet with a digitizer pen enabled screen. It seems to have issues of its own. The LG G Tabs, as mentioned above, are really solid tablets. I know you can pick up an LG version (with LG software) for pretty cheap. There isn't much development on that tablet though, unfortunately.
The Nexus 7 2013 is a steal at $128 if you can find one. Very solid unit. If my Nexus 7 2013 broke today, I would look else where.

Its worth every Penny..
Go for it.. I just received mine .. and flashed with the Android 5.0.2. factory image
Its magical

phoenix08 said:
Its worth every Penny..
Go for it.. I just received mine .. and flashed with the Android 5.0.2. factory image
Its magical
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I have had my Nexus 7 2013 for well over a year and I wouldn't replace it for anything. I did break last month when I slipped it into my back pocket like an idiot I sat on it and it broke the screen. Although Asus lost my Nexus for almost a month, it was still covered by its warranty..and they repaired it for free.. I Now use a Galaxy Tab 4 8.0, but its no Nexus.. I like the bigger screen, its the Nexus is still better in every way except there is no Micro SD slot.. I need a device I can carry with me that has a Micro SD.. Hence the use for the Galaxy tab.. But if you'd ask me to choose between the 2.. I'd take the Nexus any day..

If the price is right I don't think you can go far wrong. Internally, it's pretty much a Nexus 4 with a Full HD screen and a much better battery. :highfive:
I've had the LG Gad 8.3 for a day and whilst its a nice piece of kit, the aluminium back is slippery and being that touch bigger, you can't get your hand around it like the Nexus 7. There is also a ton of bloat.
Whilst I'm not convinced by Lollipop on my phone, it runs great on the Nexus 7. :victory:

i bought mine from tweakers.nl for 117 € it was a used one without warranty

Is it still worth buying a N7 2013? (I have a 2012)

Hello All,
I have an N7 2012 that I got pretty much at launch and it's been a great tablet for the first half of it's life. I'm no stranger to using custom ROMs and kernels so for awhile it's suited me really well. Over the past year though I haven't been able to find a ROM that can fix its dying battery, slow charging, and overall slowness.
I was thinking of getting a N7 2013 refurb or even a new if people still think it's worth a purchase at this point. I'm pretty hesistant since it's no longer supported by Google. But will development still keep this running well for a few years?
I don't want to have to buy the Nexus 9 because I like the size of the 7" tablet, not to mention Google is charging soooo much for a 9.
Any advice, should I buy an N7 at this point?
Thanks in advance.
-SH

They are great tablets for the money. It may not be quite as fast, or have 3GB of RAM, but it's a solid tablet that I still use daily. Also, the Nexus 7 2013 is still officially supported by Google, and is presently running 5.1.1, which is newer than what my HTC One M8 is running (it's still stuck on 5.0.1...)
Yeah, if I needed a small, mid-grade performance tablet the 2013 N7 would be on the list.

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They are great tablets for the money. It may not be quite as fast, or have 3GB of RAM, but it's a solid tablet that I still use daily. Also, the Nexus 7 2013 is still officially supported by Google, and is presently running 5.1.1, which is newer than what my HTC One M8 is running (it's still stuck on 5.0.1...)
Yeah, if I needed a small, mid-grade performance tablet the 2013 N7 would be on the list.
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Thanks! I must have read incorrectly, I realized the N7 2013 is discontinued on the Play Store, not "unsupported. Thanks for your input!

I recently upgraded from grouper to flo, and it's definitely worth it to me. The 2013 version is definitely a zippier device, everything is so much smoother and faster. Also smaller and lighter with a better display. Gave the old groupers to the kiddos and am very happy i upgraded.
Purchased refurbs on Amazon at a great price and have had zero problems so far (has been almost 6 months since purchase now).

If you can get the N7 2013 for the right price its deffo worth the upgrade.
If you need an SD Card slot, consider the LG V500 and the Tesco Hudl 2.

I bought 100+ N7 2013 for an IT solution. Client was very happy with their decision in using N7 2013. Until one half year later... 3 of them stuck at google boot logo and i had to replace them using new $40 motherboard sold off ebay, 12 of them suffered non responsive touch due to grounding issue plagued this model. And, yes, i had to pay $70/each (exclude labor) to exchange the screen panel as i imported these by myself.
Beyond that... I also bought the LTE version for my personal use. 1 out of 3 was stuck at google boot logo. Had to buy the LTE board for $100 off ebay. Also recommended one to a friend which turned out having a flickering screen i can't fix (and, yes, shelled out another $70 for an LCD).
If you ask me, stay away from Asus. You may wanted to buy another device. I began to think would better off to suggest them Samsung tablet and flash it with vanilla custom ROM.

I ended pulling the trigger and getting a N7 Flo off Amazon "Used-Very Good". The box had cosmetic damage and the charger wasn't a stock charger is was a 1A charger). I contacted Amazon about the issue and they refunded me the $39.99 for the official charger, so essentially I have a "Like New" N7 Flo for under $100. It's amazing compared to my old N7 Grouper already.
Thanks again for everyone's advice!

Would you still buy a gpad 8.3?

I'm planning to buy a small tablet. All I need is good display, good audio,good size and possibility to unlock root and find community support, that cost no more than 150 € second hand. I owned all the nexus , 7 2012 is too slow for those days .Nexus 7 2013 is still great for what I need, but sadly has an engineering defect that makes the touch degradate and presenting ghost touches and dead areas ( I had two of this) . Nexus 10 is a little too big and a little bit slower than nexus 7 2013 . Nexus 9 and pixel c too costly
The other only similar choose that comes to mind is the Xiaomi mipad (first model)
Do you think gpad is ok for me? Is there any notice I have to know? As hardware common defects , problems on nougat ROMs . (Just read to avoid gpe v510 version)
Any help or consideration would be helpful

It is a good tablet, but I think I would rather look for something stronger. I see a lot of lags in LOS 14.1 and seems that it won't be better. Maybe some G Pad II or G Pad III, although I am not sure if there is some LOS available for these tablets.

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It is a good tablet, but I think I would rather look for something stronger. I see a lot of lags in LOS 14.1 and seems that it won't be better. Maybe some G Pad II or G Pad III, although I am not sure if there is some LOS available for these tablets.
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And this is exactly my problem , I preferred an old nexus 10 to any other 200€ range actual tablet . Because it's not so fast, sometimes lags , cameras are not working on 7.1.2, but I know that it is stable and decent for YouTube, internet surfing and reading. I don't use any graphic intensive game and only need a bunch of apps . I tell you this because I bought 3 tablets from Asus ,Lenovo and Samsung and tried many others from Asus and other brands with 2 gigs of ram , and no one can even reach the nexus 10 performance in the long time ( after some months) , they all goes from ok and fluid to sh** , Asus more than any other . I know what I do I'm a technician with a computer/smartphone repair laboratory , there were no bloatware or any background games present ,nothing, I even tried to debloat the system the most that I could . It's because all of this that I was asking

No way buddy.
Try the galaxy tab a 10.1 wifi 2016
I bought the tab A a few months ago and its really perfect for the money (around 189€ now).
Look at me for example.
Im here right now because i forgot to charge the galaxy for a week and i have to use the g pad now, so i already search for fixes etc..
It was a good tablet for 2013-14, but not anymore.

Axel85 said:
I'm planning to buy a small tablet. All I need is good display, good audio,good size and possibility to unlock root and find community support, that cost no more than 150 € second hand. I owned all the nexus , 7 2012 is too slow for those days .Nexus 7 2013 is still great for what I need, but sadly has an engineering defect that makes the touch degradate and presenting ghost touches and dead areas ( I had two of this) . Nexus 10 is a little too big and a little bit slower than nexus 7 2013 . Nexus 9 and pixel c too costly
The other only similar choose that comes to mind is the Xiaomi mipad (first model)
Do you think gpad is ok for me? Is there any notice I have to know? As hardware common defects , problems on nougat ROMs . (Just read to avoid gpe v510 version)
Any help or consideration would be helpful
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Don't even think about it! SD card random dismount problem has never been fixed, and the USA version was never updated beyond Jelly Bean.
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For what it's worth, I was still using my V500 for exactly the same purposes.
I wasn't on stock for long, though, having transitioned to CM12.1 and was fully satisfied with it for a long time. Of course I got the ghost touches and SD card unmounting issues, but a quick reboot would normally fix those.
Sadly, I'm here now because a recent app update sent it into a bootloop twice recently, so I'm investigating if my device is past its age...

As you should be able to pick up a v500 for something like $70, it may be worth a punt. I put Lineage 14.1 on the Mrs's v500 and its pretty good. The only time it really lags is when its woken from a long doze. Just bear in mind the screen isn't a patch on the Nexus 7 2013 as it has poor black levels and a yellow tint.
If I was in your boat, I'd also look out for a second hand Galaxy Tab S2 8". I bought mine a year ago in the UK for £190 from a CeX store so you should be able to pick one up much cheaper now. The lack of weight and screen of the S2 are amazing.

The S2 is very good for the money, though mine was $220 used, and my wife's v500(just bought it) was only $70. Right now I'm kinda wondering why I spent so much for the Samsung.
We'll see if I still think that in a couple weeks. But so far, I would say if you want a good cheap tablet, get the v500, and flash it with LOS. If you want the best used tablet in this size, for ~$200-$240, get the S2. Oh, and get the 2016 version. Not the 2015. LOS support for the 2016 is better. SM-T713 is what you want. The 710 is kinda dead, and it has been for a long time now.
But pertaining strictly to the OP, yes I would buy one today.

Because there is no other better LG tablet with custom ROM support, I think the best choice would be buying Google Pixel C.

Just a update for you my man, if you can, just buy the Lenovo P8 (don't know it's other names). It's a straight up update to the g pad 8.3, but if you still want it, buy the v500 man, it's a good tablet for around basics and intermediate needs

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Just a update for you my man, if you can, just buy the Lenovo P8 (don't know it's other names). It's a straight up update to the g pad 8.3, but if you still want it, buy the v500 man, it's a good tablet for around basics and intermediate needs
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Or Nexus 9, I just bought one used on ebay for some 100 €

Maybe G Pad X 8.0 would be also a fine replacement, it support LOS, according to their downoad site.

Hmmmm.....
I am the user of lg g pad 8.3. If you will use the lg gpad 8.3 I strongly recommend you to flash LNG OS 14.1 on the pad.
OR FIND STRONGER ONE.

I wonder how do I use my old V500. I bought an older Nexus 9 and do not use V500 since then. I cannot use it as a video player cause it does not have a HDMI output. Maybe some video/audio player to kitchen, but it is not very usable without a remote. Any suggestions?

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I wonder how do I use my old V500. I bought an older Nexus 9 and do not use V500 since then. I cannot use it as a video player cause it does not have a HDMI output. Maybe some video/audio player to kitchen, but it is not very usable without a remote.
Any suggestions?
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Bluetooth mouse.

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Bluetooth mouse.
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I know, I have one, but use it for a notebook. Also, it is not very suitable like a remote for a tablet.
I am rather thinking about alternative use for my V500
Btw, happy new year, everyone.

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(...) Also, it is not very suitable like a remote for a tablet.
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Or Nexus 9, I just bought one used on ebay for some 100 €
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Have to totally disagree with this. The Nexus 9 is by far the worst Android device I've ever experienced. The v500 can actually hold things in memory where the N9 has to constantly boot them out due to lack of RAM. I've tried custom roms on the N9, custom kernels with tricks like zRAM but the performance is still way too inconsistent. The only solution for the N9 is sending it to China for someone to solder in another 2GB RAM.
If you can get a v500 today for the right money and the right condition, its still better than many cheap sub £100/$130 tablets that are kicking around. LOS is needed though.

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Have to totally disagree with this. The Nexus 9 is by far the worst Android device I've ever experienced. The v500 can actually hold things in memory where the N9 has to constantly boot them out due to lack of RAM. I've tried custom roms on the N9, custom kernels with tricks like zRAM but the performance is still way too inconsistent. The only solution for the N9 is sending it to China for someone to solder in another 2GB RAM.
If you can get a v500 today for the right money and the right condition, its still better than many cheap sub £100/$130 tablets that are kicking around. LOS is needed though.
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I do not agree. I use Nexus 9 now with LOS 15.1 and it runs much better than v500, of course. Maybe It could be a little faster, but anyway it is very good. Only the battery seems to be weaker than v500 has, it discharges a little faster.

wizzardsk said:
I do not agree. I use Nexus 9 now with LOS 15.1 and it runs much better than v500, of course. (...)
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It can not work much better because there is no LOS 15.1 for v500.