The Google Nexus 7 is my new toy tool. I am an Android fan and currently own an Android phone and we also have a 10″ Motorola Xoom at our house that my family all shares. As excited as I was to purchase the 10″ tablet at the time, I found the size cumbersome. I had wanted to use it for a planner and for the Bible app but for me, it was a pain to carry around. Particularly on Sunday mornings, as I’m shooing my rather large family out the door, carrying a purse, sometimes food for a potluck or Sunday School materials, the last thing I want to carry is what feels like a piece of equipment with me.
However, I found the tablet to be so useful for the YouVersion Bible app while my phone seemed too small. But as I sat there in my row, I somehow felt conspicuous about having it there with me. Not that there’s anything wrong with using it, but it seemed so… well… visible and I didn’t want to distract anyone.
Enter the Nexus 7. The 7 indicating that it has a 7″ screen. This is the perfect size for me. It fits right in my purse and in fact, has replaced my paper planner which was such a huge step for me. I am happy to say that I am totally comfortable bringing it to meeting. One other thing I love about it is that I can type like on a phone, using my thumbs as I hold the tablet upright. The 10″ was a ridiculously slow process of using my index fingers, which is painful for someone who normally types at a fast pace.
I’m in the process of setting it up and I’m sure as I come across other features and uses I can share those with you. Anyone else out there using a tablet this size? Any iPad Mini users out there?
About Sherri Jason
Sherri was saved at the young age of 4 and has been in active fellowship at Thorold South Gospel Chapel for almost 20 years. There she is involved in many areas of service including children’s work and music. Sherri works for Bridgecourt Inc., the company that owns mySonlight. She is also editor of the Christian Evidences Ministries website and thoroughly enjoys her online work. She also blogs at momto5.com. She and her husband Chris and their 5 children live in Welland, Ontario near Niagara Falls.