Did I get ripped off buying the samsung galaxy tab 2 7.0?

I bought this tablet recently and was really enjoying it, but then the Nexus 7 was announced. The Nexus 7 is faster, cheaper, better for gaming, etc. Sure the nexus 7 doesn't have a rear camera or a storage expansion slot, but the rear camera is not a big deal for me and the expansion slot does not allow apps to be installed to the card.

I feel like I got a bad deal with my tablet, does anyone with the same or similar device feel the same?

I have the Galaxy Tab 7.7 and while I would have preferred a Nexus 7 type of tablet at the time, I know the price I paid for the Galaxy Tab was acceptable and I still paid for those features even though I may not have wanted them all - there just wans't any other options here in Australia (not even the Kindle Fire).

I don't think you should feel ripped off if it's doing what you want and you're enjoying it. That's just the world of tech - buy something and months later see a massive price drop or something better for cheaper! *thinks back to the PS3 launch and regrets buying it at the AU$1,000 price tag only to see it drop by $300 months later...sob*

All that you should ever concern yourself with is if you made the right decision at the time you bought something. :)

I have the Galaxy Tab 7.7 and while I would have preferred a Nexus 7 type of tablet at the time, I know the price I paid for the Galaxy Tab was acceptable and I still paid for those features even though I may not have wanted them all - there just wans't any other options here in Australia (not even the Kindle Fire).

I don't think you should feel ripped off if it's doing what you want and you're enjoying it. That's just the world of tech - buy something and months later see a massive price drop or something better for cheaper! *thinks back to the PS3 launch and regrets buying it at the AU$1,000 price tag only to see it drop by $300 months later...sob*

mjc

As mj and gambler said, if you are happy with your device thats great, but out of curiosity what lead you to choose the galaxy tab 2?

[QUOTE="mjc"]

I have the Galaxy Tab 7.7 and while I would have preferred a Nexus 7 type of tablet at the time, I know the price I paid for the Galaxy Tab was acceptable and I still paid for those features even though I may not have wanted them all - there just wans't any other options here in Australia (not even the Kindle Fire).

I don't think you should feel ripped off if it's doing what you want and you're enjoying it. That's just the world of tech - buy something and months later see a massive price drop or something better for cheaper! *thinks back to the PS3 launch and regrets buying it at the AU$1,000 price tag only to see it drop by $300 months later...sob*

mystic_knight

As mj and gambler said, if you are happy with your device thats great, but out of curiosity what lead you to choose the galaxy tab 2?

The galaxy tab 2 was considered one of the best budget tablets. It was far superior to the Blackberry playbook and managed to best the kindle fire in terms of hardware and features. I picked it because I knew it was the best I could buy for 200-250$.

I recommended the tab 2 7.0 to a friend before the nexus 7 came, it is clearly superior to the kindle fire and any other budget tablet as far as I was concerned. And I dont agree you need top tier stuff to be happy, it's all about your expectations and needs.

[QUOTE="mystic_knight"]

[QUOTE="mjc"]

I have the Galaxy Tab 7.7 and while I would have preferred a Nexus 7 type of tablet at the time, I know the price I paid for the Galaxy Tab was acceptable and I still paid for those features even though I may not have wanted them all - there just wans't any other options here in Australia (not even the Kindle Fire).

I don't think you should feel ripped off if it's doing what you want and you're enjoying it. That's just the world of tech - buy something and months later see a massive price drop or something better for cheaper! *thinks back to the PS3 launch and regrets buying it at the AU$1,000 price tag only to see it drop by $300 months later...sob*

JangoWuzHere

As mj and gambler said, if you are happy with your device thats great, but out of curiosity what lead you to choose the galaxy tab 2?

The galaxy tab 2 was considered one of the best budget tablets. It was far superior to the Blackberry playbook and managed to best the kindle fire in terms of hardware and features. I picked it because I knew it was the best I could buy for 200-250$.

I always felt that when one is on a budget they should first define what features they want minimum and then look for the cheapest product that can give that. This way you are going to be happy with your device no matter what else comes out. Whereas if you set yourself a strict budget and then look for the best thing within that, you may end up with something that doesnt fulfill all your minimum requirements and thus when better budget products come you are going to feel a bit bad.

Does it do everything you want it to do (y/n)

Do you have any particular issues with it (y/n)

is there something the nexus 7 does overwhelming better (y/n)

is that something a critical need for you (y/n)

chances are, you wont answer yes to any of those. The Galaxy Tab 2 7.0 is a perfectly fine tablet that will fill your needs. I would know--I still have my first gen tab 7.0 and HP touchpad, hardly market leaders in anything, but so far, theres nothing out there that overwhelmingly beats them so badly that they feel obsolete and worthless