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Originally Posted by 0utf0xZer0
Granted, Google doesn't offer a SD or MicroSD slot for expansion on the Nexus line either, but at less the memory upgrade prices are more reasonable.
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This business with omitting a MicroSD slot on tablets makes me think the reason is to drive you to the manufacturers' cloud services to get content. I recently installed a 32 GB MicroSD in my Galaxy S3 and later learned this is one of the few smartphones to offer the option. (Having a removable battery is another plus for the Galaxy in my book.) I was running out of space after transferring some albums to the phone.
Considering that including a MicroSD slot would add perhaps a dollar or two to manufacturing costs, I do not think this decision is driven by economics.