Opus Angelorum
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It's just passed Bluetooth certification so it should be available in a few weeks.
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Nexus 7 2013 |OT| No SD card edition
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It's just passed Bluetooth certification so it should be available in a few weeks.
After playing with the Nexus 7 for a few days, I've got to say, as a tablet OS, Android is miles better than iOS at this stage. Multitasking is pretty good and snappy. I always keep an IRC app in the background, and as I switch away from that app, it never goes in suspend. It doesn't kill the battery to keep always running.
If I did the same thing on iOS, the irc app would suspend and log me off the server after a few minutes. This thing is quickly replacing my heavy clunky ipad.
Overall, android is just so much more flexible, and it feels like it's suited to be a tablet os instead of an oversized phone os.
If I did the same thing on iOS, the irc app would suspend and log me off the server after a few minutes. This thing is quickly replacing my heavy clunky ipad.
Overall, android is just so much more flexible, and it feels like it's suited to be a tablet os instead of an oversized phone os.
Spiderjericho
Member
I dunno. I feel different. I'm actually returning my Nexus 7. The touch sensitivity, app selection including more tablet optimized apps, default gestures and a few other things have me holding onto my iPad 4 until the next round of iOS devices.
iPads have pretty good battery life. My Nexus 7's is okay.
I also was excited by the price and the new screen resolution. Disappointed by the middle of the road specs (and yes, the iPad Mini 1st Gen sucked, got it) and build.
But if someone were looking for a small, cheap tablet, I'd definitely recommend it. I'm neither an Apple faithful or Android advocate.
I love that I could download zip files and open them. Best Android feature.
My only problem with the N7 was the touch screen. Not very responsive. I also hated the navigation bar on the bottom. I never got my irc app to work.
Is ios7 going to allow for background apps?
Same here in NL as well, though my experience with customs and TNT isn't that positive whenever i order something from the US
Any tips on getting better battery life out of the new Nexus 7? My screen-on time has been a little lackluster so far. I'd like to find ways to extend that. I tried turning off Google Now (since I really don't need it on my tablet), but it looks like if I do that it also turns off Google Now on my phone (which is where I really like using Google Now).
Deadly Cyclone
Pride of Iowa State
I feel similar to you. I returned the N7 but I'll be picking it up again if I can grab it at a discount (cmon officemax coupon!), will likely then sell my iPad Mini up until the retina comes out later this year.
The touch sensitivity on N7 definitely leaves a bit to be desired compared to my experiences on iOS and while the battery life is significantly better than the original Nexus 7, it doesn't even compare to what you can expect on iPads
Yeah that's one of the new major improvements in iOS 7, multitasking for every app.
Dead Prince
Banned
looks like they got some n7 back in stock at amazon. they changed my release date and shows now shipping. now i can send back the old one. crossing figure this one will not have issues.
Don't use Chrome...
Try turning off Location Services. It will essentially stop any battery sucking parts of Google Now.
Spiderjericho
Member
Pretty much. Like I said before, if I didn't have a tablet, I would've kept it. The price is very attractive for what you get. But...with Apple, you're paying the premium for design, a solid experience for the user, etc.
I did like being unattached to iTunes. But I don't see the point in saying Android is better than iOS or vice versa. Most of the general populace could give a crap about that fan boy nonsense. They either go for the hype or the price. I hope this device sells.
That doesn't help at all. I've been using Boat Browser and it gave me an extra 20mins in on screen time.
Chrome vs AOSP browser had pretty big difference last time I tried it.
How much on screen time are you getting? I had close to 8 hrs with my last charge, although I don't keep my screen on too bright, it blinds me.
I've been getting 5hrs 30mins average, With the screen at 30% maybe less.
Vanillalite
Ask me about the GAF Notebook
NFC and GPS tend to suck the battery. Turn those off if you haven't already to grab some extra battery life.
Kabuki Quantum Lover
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Opus Angelorum
Member
Few weeks?
It'll be worth the wait, hang in there.
It isn't something that happens immediately, its over a long period of use. (Touch detection slowly gets laggier and laggier)
And even then (at least personally) it's solved by turning the screen off and then back on.
Odd, I have used my tablet for hours at time and never seen that happen.
For anyone think there's touch issue, it's worth running this app and see if there's HW issue...
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.rn.yamtt
Kabuki Quantum Lover
Member
Oh wow, this is making me concerned. I've been able to make that app lose its shit. Wondering if I should exchange units.
tomei
Member
Best app for android to increase battery life is greenify. It allows you to see apps in the background so you can hiberate them. Use better battery stats to see what is causing wakelocks and partial wakelocks. Need root though for greenify.
Turn off google now, google location services and gps/nfc if not using them they suck battery. Manually sync mail instead of auto sync to increase battery life as well.
Also, you can flash another kernal like faux where you can underclock and undervolt to maximize battery.
Turn off google now, google location services and gps/nfc if not using them they suck battery. Manually sync mail instead of auto sync to increase battery life as well.
Also, you can flash another kernal like faux where you can underclock and undervolt to maximize battery.
Make sure you do what was suggested to me earlier in the thread (apologies I forgot who suggested it!) and turn off background sync in Google Currents - even if you don't use Currents at all, it seems to significantly waste battery.
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.'
I like AOSP from what I'm seeing so far, but is there anyway to go fullscreen?
dragonelite
Member
Same here got screwed over big time all i really bought from us and ebay were books.
And low and behold you dont have to pay import taxes on them.
Never really did research on electronics so i thought lets import an nexus 7 from US got caught and had to pay 20 euro more then nexus 7 cost in the shops here :'(
Maybe i should have asked the seller to put a false description on it something like an elektric toothbrush
Battersea Power Station
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Is this really true? I kind of doubt it. I mean, GPS does, but it's used so infrequently that it shouldn't matter. I'll look up info about NFC.
Bah, it might just be my bias against toggling settings. It feels so last decade.
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I'm noticing complaints about touch sensitivity on this tablet. Is that a hardware issue, or are people just noticing that Android is not quite as smooth as iOS. If it's hardware related, I hope it doesn't continue on the LTE version.
mine are on all the time. location history and/or widgets and apps you have that periodically pulls gps data will affect battery. if nothing uses it then it doesn't matter too much.
Not normally. However, if you go to settings->lab and enable quick control, it goes full screen. Whether you like quick control is another story...
threetri333
Banned
I just saved $50 with the Office Max coupon. Thanks Best buy for accepting it.
Only if I have gotten the 32gb model to save $8 more dollars.
Who needs the LTE version when you can use your phone as a portable hotspot?
Only if I have gotten the 32gb model to save $8 more dollars.
Who needs the LTE version when you can use your phone as a portable hotspot?
Opus Angelorum
Member
UK GAF
Just a heads up that ebuyer.com have brought the release date forward to the 28th of August (previously the 29th).
I've tweeted them to ask for clarification.
Just a heads up that ebuyer.com have brought the release date forward to the 28th of August (previously the 29th).
I've tweeted them to ask for clarification.
Opus Angelorum
Member
24th now!!!
I haven't ordered with eBuyer for years and years, does anyone have any recent experience with them? I'm most interested in their customer support if something goes wrong and their delivery speed. I would prefer to order from Amazon as they're generally fantastic but it's still not listed on their site.
I've used them a few times, their customer service is generally great.
friskykillface
Banned
bleh should have waited, that coupon from office max is making the 32 gb $216 + tax
another L for me
another L for me
threetri333
Banned
bleh should have waited, that coupon from office max is making the 32 gb $216 + tax
another L for me
Show the store the coupon. They'll price match.
fluffydelusions
Member
Anyone have a link to that coupon?
catapult37
Member
Is this thing supposed to lay flat? It's kind of bugging me how it wobbles when it's on my desk and I try to type. I sold my old N7 to get this and I don't have it around to compare. I don't recall if it did this.
Otherwise loving the weight and screen. Nice upgrade!
Otherwise loving the weight and screen. Nice upgrade!
opensource
Banned
Who has the best review of the Nexus 7 2013 model? I'm not talking best score but best overall objectiveness on the thing.
fluffydelusions
Member
Verge review was pretty good
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NinjaFridge
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24th now!!!
Keep asking! At this rate they'll be shipping them out tomorrow.
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