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[The Albatross]

The hangouts app is beautiful, usable, and seems optimized for this size. Hoping YouTube, gmail,etc, follow suit--- altho mobile gmail is also very good

 

[solarus]

Reposting since I got stuck on last post of previous page.
Anyone tried TV out yet and if so how is the lag? Is it still unsuitable for gaming?

 

[Kibbles]

i keep forgetting to subscribe to that youtube channel

If that's the channel I'm thinking of their videos are horribly interlaced, Idk how you guys can watch it

 

[RJM77]

I wonder with some sort of DPI hack can make the tablet interface YouTube work on the Nexus 7, it was some feature in a ROM I used on my phone.

I believe Paranoid Android allows you to choose phone/tablet layouts for each individual app.

 

[Vyer]

Apologies if it's been asked, but does the screen sometimes quickly turn off after only a few seconds of idling for anyone else? It's happened a handful of times while reading.

I felt like I've seen this happen a few times, much faster than the setting. But I think I may have seen it on the one I exchanged.

 

[Battersea Power Station]

damn! this requires the 2.0A charger which is pretty expensive...

Is the Nexus 7 included charger a 2A one?

 

[NumberTwo]

I was one of those people that rolled their eyes when people said they couldn't (re) adjust to the iPad Mini's lower resolution screen after using higher resolution tablets. I totally get it now. Switching between the N7 screen and the Mini's is jarring.

 

[Cloudy]

damn! this requires the 2.0A charger which is pretty expensive...

$8 on Amazon


http://slickdeals.net/?sdtid=617956...-Charger-Detachable-Smartphones/dp/B009YDFX7Y

Edit: Reviews say its a fake

 

[madmook]

Is the Nexus 7 included charger a 2A one?

No it's like 1.36A.

 

[reKon]

I was one of those people that rolled their eyes when people said they couldn't (re) adjust to the iPad Mini's lower resolution screen after using higher resolution tablets. I totally get it now. Switching between the N7 screen and the Mini's is jarring.

Lol I went from the HTC One from a Galaxy Nexus. That showed me how bad some pentile displays were. I'm posting this on my HP touchpad and I can see every pixel right now. The HTC One spoiled me with its insanely good screen so that's why my next laptop will need to be high res.

 

[Dead Prince]

Wish people stop buying all those accessories from amazon. Need the cover.

 

[Cloudy]

The battery life is great but it takes quite a while to charge this device. I don't remember my ipad or 2012 Nexus taking this long

 

[Updawgs]

Anyone have experience with watching Twitch.tv streams on Android tablets? Interested in getting one of these guys, as a stream/web browser/skype device.

 

[fluffydelusions]

Anyone have experience with watching Twitch.tv streams on Android tablets? Interested in getting one of these guys, as a stream/web browser/skype device.

Yes, I do all the time. There is a twitch app:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=tv.twitch.android.viewer

 

[mrhGB]

Yes, I do all the time. There is a twitch app:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=tv.twitch.android.viewer

I heard the app was terrible, and it has a very low rating. Has it been improved recently?

 

[Cloudy]

The official ASUS cases for the 2012 Nexus look like crap so I'm not getting the new ones. I'll just wait till Poetic makes this for the new tablet:

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B008NMCPTQ/?tag=neogaf0e-20

 

[fluffydelusions]

I heard the app was terrible, and it has a very low rating. Has it been improved recently?

There was an update recently that allowed you to login and it shows who you follow etc. But yeah app isn't great but it's functional at least enough to watch streams.

 

[robotzombie]

Okay, about to open this up for the first time

Spoiler

(fluffydelusions, you bastard!)

Anything specific I should know about with the initial loading, set up, etc?

Is it relatively painless?

Any specific things I should delete, options I should set, things to download ASAP, etc?

 

[Talon]

Okay, about to open this up for the first time

Spoiler

(fluffydelusions, you bastard!)

Anything specific I should know about with the initial loading, set up, etc?

Is it relatively painless?

Any specific things I should delete, options I should set, things to download ASAP, etc?

If you set it up incorrectly, it will explode and give you syphilis. You should probably install the Ask.com toolbar and Norton Antivirus.

 

[robotzombie]

If you set it up incorrectly, it will explode and give you syphilis. You should probably install the Ask.com toolbar and Norton Antivirus.

Spoiler

I AM NOT READY FOR THIS

 

[Talon]

Spoiler

I AM NOT READY FOR THIS

Would you like to turn on Firefox Personas?

 

[fluffydelusions]

Okay, about to open this up for the first time

Spoiler

(fluffydelusions, you bastard!)

Anything specific I should know about with the initial loading, set up, etc?

Is it relatively painless?

Any specific things I should delete, options I should set, things to download ASAP, etc?

Nah, it's all self explanatory

 

[robotzombie]

okay is there a reason this thing just keeps restarting on me as im setting it up? Do I already have a faulty product?

Edit: Maybe it was just part of the process

It looks like its showing that it downloaded the 4.3 update or something, but do I have to manually choose to install it, or did it already install?

 

[fluffydelusions]

okay is there a reason this thing just keeps restarting on me as im setting it up? Do I already have a faulty product?

Edit: Maybe it was just part of the process

It looks like its showing that it downloaded the 4.3 update or something, but do I have to manually choose to install it, or did it already install?

Yeah it will reboot after the updates. You can check in settings>about phone to see version

 

[chickdigger802]

having good fun with ninja village. can finally catch up on all these kairosoft games that aren't on ios.

 

[robotzombie]

Sure and you can even use VLC to watch them:
http://nightlies.videolan.org/build/armv7-android/

After clicking this link, what do I actually click on to download the program?

 

[fluffydelusions]

After clicking this link, what do I actually click on to download the program?

Just download the latest apk
http://nightlies.videolan.org/build/armv7-android/VLC-debug-20130726-1426.apk

You will also need to check the "install from unknown sources" in settings>security to install things not from play store.

 

[robotzombie]

nvm

 

[3phemeral]

Has anyone with a new Nexus 7 been experiencing multitouch acting strangely, or tapping multiple times when long pressed? A few people on XDA are having this issue:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_ZRiMiNzs0U

You can run this app to show exactly what input it is registering:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.rn.yamtt&hl=en

I remember having very poor multitouch on my HTC Desire due to its digitizer, which could not be fixed by a software update, and after last year's build problems/laggyness I'm slightly concerned that this multitouch issue might not be limited to just a few tablets.

Hopefully it's nowhere near as bad as the one I experience from my lifebook occasionally:

 

[robotzombie]

I bought a Targus leather cover type thing for this, the guy said it was for the new one but I'm not entirely sure. It doesn't exactly seem like it'll fit and I don't want to force it in case its a cover for the old one and there is a size difference.

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Vuscape...56500&skuId=6892251&st=targus nexus&cp=1&lp=1

Anyone know for sure if this is supposed to be for the new one, or if old ones are supposed to fit fine on the new one?

 

[Salsa]

not to quote myself but, here, i'll quote myself:

anyone tried comics with perfect viewer/etc? able to comfy read vertically without zooming?

 

[Stabby McSter]

I heard the app was terrible, and it has a very low rating. Has it been improved recently?

What's bad about it? D:

 

[chickdigger802]

not to quote myself but, here, i'll quote myself:

yep.


the app is kinda unresponsive though... have to tap multiple times for shit to register at times.... but i guess that's with all these android apps :/

 

[Blackhead]

I heard the app was terrible, and it has a very low rating. Has it been improved recently?

Try Streamie for twitch vids

yep.


the app is kinda unresponsive though... have to tap multiple times for shit to register at times.... but i guess that's with all these android apps :/

try Comic Reader Mobi


By the way, there is a GAF thread for Android app recommendations

 

[nhlducks35]

Found a 16GB at Gamestop today, with my store credit only cost me $80 out of my wallet.

 

[robotzombie]

Is there any chance I can get a good case for this before Aug 1st? I really need to bring this on a trip with me but I'm horrified of taking it naked

 

[fluffydelusions]

Is there any chance I can get a good case for this before Aug 1st? I really need to bring this on a trip with me but I'm horrified of taking it naked

Look in this forum. Not sure what's available but it's a good resource
http://forum.xda-developers.com/forumdisplay.php?f=2410

 

[Mairu]

What's the best tablet twitter app?

Also - anyone know how long it takes for the new N7 to show up in your devices list? I set it up about an hour ago and I'm still not seeing anything show up other than my old N7 on Google Play on the web

 

[fluffydelusions]

What's the best tablet twitter app?

Also - anyone know how long it takes for the new N7 to show up in your devices list? I set it up about an hour ago and I'm still not seeing anything show up other than my old N7 on Google Play on the web

I always just used the regular twitter app. No idea on the other question however.

 

[JordanKZ]

What's the best tablet twitter app?

Also - anyone know how long it takes for the new N7 to show up in your devices list? I set it up about an hour ago and I'm still not seeing anything show up other than my old N7 on Google Play on the web

It's Falcon Pro. Easily. It's actually free these days, but you have to use a bizarre hack to get it working if you don't already have a twitter API token.

 

[The Faceless Master]

What's the best tablet twitter app?

Also - anyone know how long it takes for the new N7 to show up in your devices list? I set it up about an hour ago and I'm still not seeing anything show up other than my old N7 on Google Play on the web

yeah... about that...

 

[Mairu]

It's Falcon Pro. Easily. It's actually free these days, but you have to use a bizarre hack to get it working if you don't already have a twitter API token.

yeah... about that...

Thanks!

Wtf is this?

 

[robotzombie]

Is there a good, safe SNES emulator I can download for this? And would it force you to use some kind of controller or are there associated touch controls?

 

[fluffydelusions]

Is there a good, safe SNES emulator I can download for this? And would it force you to use some kind of controller or are there associated touch controls?

I haven't tried it personally but
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.bubblezapgames.supergnes_lite

 

[OriginalThinking]

Is there a good, safe SNES emulator I can download for this? And would it force you to use some kind of controller or are there associated touch controls?

Not on the Play Store (banned, probably Nintendo) but Robert Broglia makes the best emulators for Android. Here's Snes9x.

http://www.explusalpha.com/home/snes9x-ex

You'll need to enable non play store app installations via the settings menu.

EDIT: Most of his other emulators should be on the Play Store, I just think it's the Nintendo stuff that's problematic for whatever reason. Oh and you can use a controller, or touch. I'd recommend a controller though.

 

[asdad123]

Ordered myself one of the lumia charging pads for $25.. Will be nice to just throw it on my desk to charge rather than having to plug it in.

Hopefully some Qi charging compatible cases come out soon.

For those interested:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Nokia-DT-900-Wireless-Charging-Pad-for-Qi-Wireless-Enabled-Smartphones-/310704043726


Its refurbished unlike the Samsung one, but atleast this one comes with the wall plug already.

 

[The Faceless Master]

Is there a good, safe SNES emulator I can download for this? And would it force you to use some kind of controller or are there associated touch controls?

RetroArch

Not on the Play Store (banned, probably Nintendo) but Robert Broglia makes the best emulators for Android. Here's Snes9x.

http://www.explusalpha.com/home/snes9x-ex

You'll need to enable non play store app installations via the settings menu.

EDIT: Most of his other emulators should be on the Play Store, I just think it's the Nintendo stuff that's problematic for whatever reason. Oh and you can use a controller, or touch. I'd recommend a controller though.

more like GPL violations. some of the devs of the emulators he ports and adds frontends to don't like him.

why you shouldn't give robert broglia money

 

[rc213]

I've noticed some weird issues with Swype registering extra touches and ignoring some touches. Haven't noticed it on stock keyboard. Anyone else?

 

[outunderthestars]

Thinking about getting one of these for emulator use. Could I use the slimport to connect the Nexus 7 to a tv and then pair a bluetooth controller to the tablet, and be able to play games on the tv without any issues?

 

[BFIB]

Thinking about getting one of these for emulator use. Could I use the slimport to connect the Nexus 7 to a tv and then pair a bluetooth controller to the tablet, and be able to play games on the tv without any issues?

Yep!