Pros: Very few app compatibility problems. When I see bad reviews for certain apps because it's not compatible with their latest and greatest tablet, it's usually a safe warning for me to ignore with this tablet. OTA updates are timely. I like how the graphics look just as good on my TV with the hdmi out. Games run great, apps run great.

Cons: The external design is the major drawback. When I first got it, I was seriously afraid the screen was going to pop out of the plastic casing. In fact, with all the creeks and noises it makes, it still makes me nervous 4 months later. This tablet is very uncomfortable to hold for long periods. The dippled back panel looks nice, but it doesn't do enough (if anything for grip). It's like trying to hold onto a smooth rock. The back of the tablet is magnetic which I haven't found a use for yet, and that's probably adding a bit of weight. The beveled edges just grind into my joins making it worse. LOL. You have to increase your grip pressure and that was giving me BAD tendonitis in my fingers until I applied a decal sticker to the back. But that pretty much solved the problem.

Overall Review: I chose this tablet over the 2013 Nexus 7 because there wasn't anything outstanding about the Nexus. The thought of that purchase had the excitement of buying a new toaster. You've probably already compared the specs, and looked at the benchmarks, so you already know this is a no contest in the hardware that matters category.