When I get home I can give you more specifics, but I use PlaywithSix and under options, I enable tell Android it's a gamepad. I had tried some emulators where I could map buttons in the emulator itself. I tried a couple games from the market with not too much success.
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Nexus 7 2013 |OT| No SD card edition
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When I get home I can give you more specifics, but I use PlaywithSix and under options, I enable tell Android it's a gamepad. I had tried some emulators where I could map buttons in the emulator itself. I tried a couple games from the market with not too much success.
threetri333
Banned
Anyone know of a good case? Preferably one that retains the tablet's excellent sound.
The Bookerman
Member
I went to check out a displayed new nexus 7 and was.... happily satisfied. Build quality seems A LOT better. A lot less finicky around the bezel/glass area where there seemed to be some sort of a gap. Screen looks insane. I'm in.
mattiewheels
And then the LORD David Bowie saith to his Son, Jonny Depp: 'Go, and spread my image amongst the cosmos. For every living thing is in anguish and only the LIGHT shall give them reprieve.'
Wow...
Took mine back to BB because the screen input was messing up, and apparently it's tax-free weekend, so they actually gave me money back for exchanging it, ha.
Took mine back to BB because the screen input was messing up, and apparently it's tax-free weekend, so they actually gave me money back for exchanging it, ha.
hemtae
Member
You can sideload flash and use the website.
PhoenixSFT
Member
Anyone having this "Unfortunately, Google Play services has stopped" error? I can't figure out how to get rid of it, and I don't want to do a factory reset.
I hope the HBO Go app updates soon!
I hope the HBO Go app updates soon!
Jzero
Member
Nope the only apps that i have had that happen to are the Bank of America app and Scribblenauts.
Shao Kahn Brewing a Stew
Banned
What a shitty camera. Ugh. Step your fucking game up, Nexus. Regretting the purchase a bit. A bit.
I wish this was a joke post..
Dead Prince
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in before picture of people taking pictures with tablet.
AngmarsKing701
Member
At work last week there was a woman who took a phone call on an iPad. Looks hilarious as she held this huge thing up to her ear.
Kabuki Quantum Lover
Member
No kidding. I didn't want it for landscape photography or anything but my three year old iPhone camera at the same MP rating is a dozen times better.
AngmarsKing701
Member
Here in NC too. But I'm gonna wait and compare it to the latest iPad. I can't decide. On the one hand, a great looking tablet that's smaller but only $270; on the other hand, a great looking tablet that's 10" but costs $600.
Dammit.
I've been very impressed with this tablet so far. Performance has been stellar, the screen, looks good, the battery has been solid, and feels great. I say the screen is merely good because I have an HTC One and in my eyes that or the S4 has the best screen I've seen still. The screen can ridiculously bright so I usually only leave it at 33%.
After now owning this, I can confidently say that S4 Pro + 2GB is the minimum you need for a smooth Android experience (with stock at least). I've pretty much have had no lag, even with downloading/installing apps and navigating the OS.
These devices are fast enough and the multitasking is great so the focus needed to really be on battery. A Nexus 7 with a 4500+ mAH battery would be great and they would have been able to take the battery life crown. In my past run, I was able to get over 15 hours of battery life with almost 7 hours of screen time of med/heavy usage. 2.5 was spent streaming videos and the other 2.5 was spent on Kingdom Rush. I believe the rest was spent browsing the web and doing other things.
After now owning this, I can confidently say that S4 Pro + 2GB is the minimum you need for a smooth Android experience (with stock at least). I've pretty much have had no lag, even with downloading/installing apps and navigating the OS.
These devices are fast enough and the multitasking is great so the focus needed to really be on battery. A Nexus 7 with a 4500+ mAH battery would be great and they would have been able to take the battery life crown. In my past run, I was able to get over 15 hours of battery life with almost 7 hours of screen time of med/heavy usage. 2.5 was spent streaming videos and the other 2.5 was spent on Kingdom Rush. I believe the rest was spent browsing the web and doing other things.
They have the 32 gb version in stock.... ships in 2-4 weeks though :/
Newegg has it.
I was actually surprised they were selling it at all. I believe they didn't sell the original. I always chalked it up to being in the same market as the Kindle Fire--7" low-cost tablet.
I haven't upgraded to the new Nexus 7 yet but am very tempted. I may try this deal out:
http://slickdeals.net/f/6194654-32-...-for-215-99-AC-tax-OfficeMax-B-M-YMMV?page=10
The MA sales tax weekend is next weekend and the coupon is good until Saturday. Also some people have had luck price-matching at Staples, Best Buy, or Office Depot. My nearest OfficeMax unfortunately no longer has stock and the next closest is over an hour away. Might as well try it out in tax-free NH at that point.
I actually returned the N7 today since it seemed like there's been a few deals propping up here and there to get it for less than MSRP and I'm not really in a rush to own it, though I was happy with it.
I attempted to get it with the coupon but most of the places near me were sold out and the places that weren't didn't want to price match the coupon. Oh well!
Rewrite
Not as deep as he thinks
I've been debating on picking up a tablet but I don't know whether to get this new Nexus 7 or wait for the next iPad. I'm leaning more towards the iPad because I already have an Android phone and it would be great to have access to both app ecosystems. I'll have the Android side of things on my phone and iOS apps on the iPad. Thing is that iPads are so fucking expensive and this new Nexus is so cheap. :/
AngmarsKing701
Member
Yep the cost thing is definitely a variable here.
That's what I did, but reversed (iPhone 5 and new Nexus 7). I'm actually liking the setup so far. Android hasn't been much more than a cool distraction so far, but it's growing on me. If Google Play steps its game up, I may switch altogether.
mattiewheels
And then the LORD David Bowie saith to his Son, Jonny Depp: 'Go, and spread my image amongst the cosmos. For every living thing is in anguish and only the LIGHT shall give them reprieve.'
Man, this thing gets HOT, compared to the last N7, at least.
Phoenix
Member
The best camera in the world is the one you have with you at the time you want to take a picture...
mattiewheels
And then the LORD David Bowie saith to his Son, Jonny Depp: 'Go, and spread my image amongst the cosmos. For every living thing is in anguish and only the LIGHT shall give them reprieve.'
Never taken my N7 out of the house...but you're absolutely right.
threetri333
Banned
How should I convince Bestbuy to give me 20% back over the phone? I already purchased it from them.
I am loving tablets, especially the new Nexus 7.
1920x1200 resolution Touch Screen
Snapdragon S4
2GB RAM
16GB SSD (soon to be 32GB tomorrow)
Kick Ass Surround Sound
0.64 lbs
9 hr battery
I'm using it more than my $1100 laptop I purchase last year
Just wait for the mini this Xmas.
As much as I like the nexus 7. Good things cost good money. The iOS tablet ecosystem is second to none, aslo the build quality of the ipad mini is unbelievable. Even better than the full sized ipad, it's not a budget device, it feels premium. That said, the lack of retina and high end processor and more ram hold it back. My ideal tablet would be the ipad mini with a retina display, 1 gig of ram and a a6x or a7. I just hope apple can deliver this year.
I'm wondering about this as well. I'm in The Netherlands and I'm considering this as my first ever tablet.
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just read through two comics with this thing... pretty damn awesome I must say.
Everything else is butter. I'm just wondering if there's any way to get amazon instant video to work on this thing yet?
Everything else is butter. I'm just wondering if there's any way to get amazon instant video to work on this thing yet?
Sideload Flash and use a browser. ASOP I believe.
So that Afunta keyboard case I bought was super cheaply made and broke after two days. Gonna return it to Amazon via UPS.
This apparently comes out today so I'm probably going to buy this instead. Given the positive reviews for the Gen 1 version, I'm optimistic about it. Being able to remove the keyboard when I don't need it is a nice perk.
This apparently comes out today so I'm probably going to buy this instead. Given the positive reviews for the Gen 1 version, I'm optimistic about it. Being able to remove the keyboard when I don't need it is a nice perk.
threetri333
Banned
Do people buy the 32GB or 16GB model more?
I think there are more people with 32GB since it's sold out everywhere (at least in Bestbuy in my area).
I think there are more people with 32GB since it's sold out everywhere (at least in Bestbuy in my area).
If you're rooted download AOSP Browser Installer and that will put that browser on which has Flash.
Deadly Cyclone
Pride of Iowa State
Come on Google, where's the LTE version.
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