I ended up getting this last night:

For the longest time I couldn't come up with a use case for a tablet. My laptop is really, really slow and I was fed up using when I was at home for casual browsing. I have my phone, but I wanted something faster than a phone and with a bigger screen. The Nexus 7 2nd Generation is perfect. 7" is a great size, 1920x1200 HD display at 223ppi, a Snapdragon S4 Pro processor and running Android 4.4.2 Kit Kat. It's a massive upgrade from my netbook.

I was actually debating between the original Microsoft Surface with Windows RT, iPad Mini 1st Gen and the Nexus 7 2nd Gen. I was initially leaning towards the Surface but then I realized Windows RT is basically garbage so that wiped that out of the equation. I liked the iPad Mini 1st Gen but the screen resolution is worse, the new one with the Retina Display was too pricey for me. Plus, I'm not a fan of iOS and how restrictive Apple is -- so I ended up going with the Nexus 7 2nd Gen since I'm already pretty happy with the Android ecosystem. I love using apps like MightyText, which there is no Apple equivalent (at least to my knowledge).

Plus, loading up my tablet with HD movies and shows is amazing, it'll be super useful on my work commute (though... I should probably play my 3DS instead).

@Pierst179: I'd love that...

@moltenix: I've kind of been turned off of games lately. This entire generation for me has put me off. I like my 3DS but console wise I'm kind of blah. I need to get back to Bravely Default though, I've been pretty lazy with it.

Also for $449 I'd rather buy myself a laptop, a new phone, a tablet... etc. Also, for $449 I'd rather spend an extra $500-$700 and get a gaming PC which I can upgrade whenever I want and pay way less for games.

@moltenix: Yeah I think I'll still end up pushing through it despite what I've heard. Also, that alone will ensure I won't bother with another platform for some time now.

@Enforcedspot: Same, I wasn't expecting it to move units.

Bravely Default outpacing Fire Emblem: Awakening and outselling Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII is pretty good.

I've still barely played it, but hearing things about the midway point of that game scares me.

@ttualumni13: Definitely want to stay -- it's been great here, I really like it. Here's hoping.

I'm wrapping up my Internship sometime next month. I can't believe it's already been six months, it went by incredibly fast. I have five vacation days that I'm entitled too, I never took any so I took today off. I'm still going downtown though, spending the day with the girlfriend and then at night going to a friend's surprise birthday party.

I'm just glad that yesterday and today in particular are warm. Back to cold weather tomorrow, Spring is trolling.

@ttualumni13: Yeah I woke up not wanting to get out of bed, too early.

@roboccs: I can't wait. The other day it was +1C outside ... and I felt warm walking outside. We've had that stupid "polar vortex" chill for almost two months now.

I want +10C to +15C please.

Sorry, I don't know Fahrenheit lol.

I woke up forgetting that we moved the clocks forward last night by an hour. I woke up confused. Then got angry that we moved the clocks forward and I lost an hour of sleep.

Now sadness :(.