LG g pad or nexus 7 for watching movies in bed

[nima_a]

hi guys. Please help me here. I search the net and read a lot of threads and already know nexus 7 is a great device to watch long movies in bed or read for a while. it is nicely light and so easy to hold in one hand. but what about g pad. did you find it uncomfortable to hold in one hand? how is it?

 

[ubigdumy]

I just picked up the g pad from Verizon for $99 and I love it. I was torn between those devices as well but for that price it was an easy decision. It is light enough to hold for extended periods but when I watched my movies I use the flip out case. I'm coming from a 10" tablet and my phone is already over 5" so kind of wanted the bigger screen. Honestly I probably still would of got this tablet if the nexus and g pad were same price.

 

[EdenGottlieb]

After seeing both, I went for the G Pad. Never regreted. 8.3 is so much better than 7

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[b1narydigit]

I have the v500 and my wife has the nexus 7. We usually use the v500 for watching movies in bed because of the bigger screen. We also use one of these:
http://www.dockem.com/mobile/Product.aspx?id=37880

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[nima_a]

Thank you all friends but honestly I didn't get that is it light enough to be held in bed for 1-2 hours?

dear b1narydigit, the fact that u use a stand doesnt indicate that it's uncomfortably heavy or big?

thanks in advance

 

[b1narydigit]

The reason I use a stand is so that it's more comfortable than having to hold it all the time and because it keeps it upright on an uneven surface not specifically because of weight.

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[ASW1]

the fact that u use a stand doesnt indicate that it's uncomfortably heavy or big?

Try hold your hand in the same posiition for the length of a movie.
Just your hand alone will feel uncomfortably heavy and big.

 

[LBJM]

If you go the G pad route, buy the wifi model over the LTE. The LTE has no root yet where the wifi models do already.

 

[satoto01]

The difference in weight is not that much between these two tablets. I think you can barelly feel the difference.

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[geonahta]

8.2" vs 7" inches is like 50" vs 42"..

 

[paul89rulez]

For me gpad.. better screen (i like this more than nexus 7), same performance (with aosp roms), microsd, build quality, screen dimensions, estetic, e some others little things
If you have the budget whait for galaxy tab 8.4 pro.. you miss some things (in my point of view) like estetic, build quality, knock on etc, but you will take better screen and better processor

 

[LBJM]

I enjoy knock on my g gpad and I like the Spen on my note. I want LG to make a tablet with a pen and I'll buy it

 

[RaiderWill]

To Actually Answer Your Question.

Having owned both,
The Nexus-7 2013 by far is the best of the 2 choices for watching full length movies in bed..

The 30% difference in screen size is nullified by simply moving the screen slightly closer to your eyes... If you want to use the "Bigger is Better" analogy..

As far as quality... it's no contest.. Having owned both and having watched many a night of Netflix & Slingbox from the prone position, The Nexus is a Far Better Choice over the LG.. The weight distribution is much, much better.. and the screen much, much brighter..

 

[Nutsonfire]

I have both too, LG Pad is nice for general use but screen is too dark and sound is also not as good as the nexus. Just my opinion.

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[mastiandroid5]

LG G Pad 8.3

hi guys. Please help me here. I search the net and read a lot of threads and already know nexus 7 is a great device to watch long movies in bed or read for a while. it is nicely light and so easy to hold in one hand. but what about g pad. did you find it uncomfortable to hold in one hand? how is it?

Anyway, the G Pad 8.3 is better than the 7" tablet. I upgrade from a 7" tablet to this 8.3" device, and the difference is really huge.

The convenience of holding the tablet with one hand adds to the benefits of viewing videos/documents on this larger screen compared to the smaller 7" device. Additionally, it is more convenient than using a 10" device.

 

[detonation]

I actually just sold my Nexus 7 for a G Pad and am very happy. The increased screen size is nice even though the device isn't that much bigger, since it doesn't have the excessive bezel like the Nexus 7 does. Haven't had any problems with my screen like many say they do, I keep it at around 50-60% usually. The G Pad has a micro sd slot which is nice for being able to store more movies and music. Plus it has a haptic feedback motor which for me, improves the touch experience a little bit more.

 

[mched]

I too switched from the Nexus 7 2013 to the G Pad google play edition.
The Nexus is an awesome device and yes it's brighter and the sound it produces is better.
But, I have to say that I am enjoying the larger screen on the G Pad. I had the Nexus from the day it was released and just never was able to get used to the 7 inch screen, having come from a 10 inch Motorola Xoom. I have watched plenty of movies and you tube videos on both devices and I have had zero issues with comfort, brightness and sound quality with either one.
The 8.3 g Pad is the perfect size and I'm glad that I made the switch.

 

[1barlog17]

I have both and I'm having a really hard time deciding, I love reading books in bed with the LG G pad but it does get a little tiring holding it up on my belly where as the Nexus feels great in hand for games. As far as Movies I usually watch them on the LG just because it's bigger. As far as the brightest between the two I have no complaints about the LG being a little darker. But I love both and cannot decide which one I like better yet