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Nexus 7 |OT| Google's $199 7-inch tablet by Asus
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It was like that until a week ago or so.
Doesn't look like Staples in the UK sells the Nexus at all
I don't think any brick and motor stores in the UK sell the 8gb one.
basic_text
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Doesn't look like Staples in the UK sells the Nexus at all
I was about to say the usual Dixons/Currys/Pc World gubbins but it seems they're only selling the 16gb model. Maplins don't seem to be stocking them either.
Maybe it's the UK where the 8gb is limited to just the Play Store?
FlyingTeacup
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i did just that, called up a sleepy guy at google (they use US staff for UK support? lol) and got a rma.
just saw this ebay sell of nexus 7
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=230833803145
seems a bit fishy? If its real i might buy it
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=230833803145
seems a bit fishy? If its real i might buy it
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Bit fishy given that the guy hasn't had any feedback since 2008! Especially given the comment above whereby absolutely no UK retailers seem to be stocking the 8gb model other than the Play Store.
Sorry, haven't used it enough for that to know the menus well enough. Last time I tried it mine defaulted to black though, not green.
Along those same lines had anyone used a Jot or Dagi stylus on one of these?
I don't see an update yet but I'm hoping!
basic_text
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World Cruise Story now works too!
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Game Dev Story update imminent??
I sure hope so, I've been meaning to replay it for a while.
Some have already been updated, and I'm seeing reviews like 'Thanks for the Nexus 7 support'.
Hype!
Edit: Also, Chameleon Launcher beta starting to roll out to Kickstarter backers and Preorders... I AM HYPE
http://www.droid-life.com/2012/08/02/video-first-look-at-chameleon-for-android/
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I think we're now at a point where there are enough Nexus 7's out there for developers to start looking at the platform from a serious angle.
Just this week we've seen Comixology add support, Kairosoft updating their games, and EA starting to add titles to the marketplace.
Hopefully we'll soon be at a point where all market titles are compatible.
Just this week we've seen Comixology add support, Kairosoft updating their games, and EA starting to add titles to the marketplace.
Hopefully we'll soon be at a point where all market titles are compatible.
DeathGlobe
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I asked the same thing back a page.
Frankfurter
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Question to UK-Nexus 7 GAF: I'll be in Scotland in a week, so I thought about buying a Nexus there. Is the device being sold anywhere in Edinburgh or Aberdeen and do these stores actually have it in stock? And is there some kind of worldwide warranty for Google products (like with Apple) or would I have to send it back to the UK in case it breaks?
DeathGlobe
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Few pages back someone showed that the perfect viewer lagged when reading down the page what caused this? I have used both that and comic rack and haven't experienced no lag.
Well, I cracked. Typing this on my Nexus 7. Like it a lot so far, I don't think I see any defects either.
EDIT: Shit, I I think I see some ghosting....fuck....can I just run right back to walmart and exchange it already?
EDIT2: I did more reading, is it "ghosting" or "image retention"? Is it even a defect? I'm so confused, I don't know if I should return/exchange it or not.
EDIT: Shit, I I think I see some ghosting....fuck....can I just run right back to walmart and exchange it already?
EDIT2: I did more reading, is it "ghosting" or "image retention"? Is it even a defect? I'm so confused, I don't know if I should return/exchange it or not.
Link to the case?
Can anyone confirm that the ghosting/image retention thing is/is not a defect? Some places I'm reading are saying it's just something that comes with using that sort of screen, others are saying it's a defect. All I know is is that it's pretty prevalent, any image left on screen for even a few SECONDS leaves a ghost.
Does everyone have this issue on their N7? Or is it worth going to Walmart and exchanging it?
Does everyone have this issue on their N7? Or is it worth going to Walmart and exchanging it?
Battery life seems pretty solid. Really gor a lot of use last night. I'm noticing the app thing though, as it seems this version of Comixology apparently lacks some of the navigation features i like in the iOS version, like scrolling through all of the available issues of a title when on its page.
My first unit had a fucked up screen, second much better. But the retention or whatever is present on both. Just was a LOT worse on the bad one.
My first unit had a fucked up screen, second much better. But the retention or whatever is present on both.
Just was a LOT worse on the bad one.Yep, really good signs. Nexus line doing what none of the other HW manufacturers could do on their own. Funny how the Moto Droid was able to kickstart stuff for phones, but not a single HW Manu was able to do shit with tablets. Hilarious.
how high is your brightness setting?
Alright. Maybe I will head back and exchange. I'm just nervous my other one will have something else wrong with it....My first unit had a fucked up screen, second much better. But the retention or whatever is present on both.
About 1/3 of the way up. Why?
PwnCakes193
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Well there's two things you can do. I recommend going with Jellybro nightlies or Team EOS nightlies. Or if you want just plain Android then you can just install Pure AOSP and have no customizations or tweaks.
I'm running Jellybro right now and it's basically stock with a few teeny extras... it's been really fast. I had a few issues with Team EOS, but they have a tablet mode which combines the navbar and statusbar.
hmm something is wrong then, I read that some had turned the maximum brightness on the screen, I think that's going to leave some retention/ghosting especially on high contrast images
Alright. I've noticed I have a little creaking too....Maybe I was a little too eager to get my hands on this, maybe I should just return it and wait for all these problems to be smoothed out.
Oh, did you just bought it?
If yes, it seems there's still some lemons in the lastest batches, but that's kinda inevitable...
Can you ask the Wal-Mart guy (if you return it) if he had this one since the N7 came out in mid-July?
I hope mine will be perfect.
Oh, did you just bought it?
If yes, it seems there's still some lemons in the lastest batches, but that's kinda inevitable...
Can you ask the Wal-Mart guy (if you return it) if he had this one since the N7 came out in mid-July?
I hope mine will be perfect.
I JUST bought it, literally an hour ago. I think it's a newer one, since the walmart near me just recently showed that they had them in stock.
I think I'm just gonna wait this one out until x-mas or early spring next year for a revised version.
got one @ gamestop but returned it for a full refund because of the screen creak issue.
Dynamite Ringo Matsuri
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I'd probably head back. I don't remember my unit having ghosting at all.
The news of Chameleon launcher going out has me jelly. iOS UI is so damned boring to look at now :l
DeathbyVolcano
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So I'm new to Android...any "best-of-Android" app lists that I should browse? Or any recs?
Dynamite Ringo Matsuri
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I'd ditch Chrome for Xscope Browser to start. Maybe root and install LMT pie for quick controls, check out Nova Launcher if you're into customization, Mame4Droid Reloaded if you're into emulation
CountAntonius
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I am typing with my voice.
Got my 16GB today (UK) from Tesco Direct... I've never owned a smartphone or tablet before (though I do have a first gen iPod Touch) so I'm very impressed by this device. I think I'm going to keep adding stuff as I need it rather than go on a full out customisation drive straight away. I installed the Steam and TwitchTV apps.
I've also apparently got £15 of Google Play credit, I don't really know what to spend that on... certainly not games. One thing I don't understand - is the Transformers movie that comes with the tablet there permanently? When I took a peek at the movie store, just to see what it was like, you could only rent films and not actually permanently buy them, which seems like a bad deal to me.
I've also apparently got £15 of Google Play credit, I don't really know what to spend that on... certainly not games. One thing I don't understand - is the Transformers movie that comes with the tablet there permanently? When I took a peek at the movie store, just to see what it was like, you could only rent films and not actually permanently buy them, which seems like a bad deal to me.
basic_text
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Battery life seems pretty solid. Really gor a lot of use last night. I'm noticing the app thing though, as it seems this version of Comixology apparently lacks some of the navigation features i like in the iOS version, like scrolling through all of the available issues of a title when on its page.
My first unit had a fucked up screen, second much better. But the retention or whatever is present on both.
The plus side (for those of us outside the US) is that Comixology on android charges $ rather than £ unlike the ios version meaning we get our comics cheaper!
PwnCakes193
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Eurgh I think the headphone jack on my one might not be working
edit: oops, no, you just have to push it in really hard
I had the same problem this morning... I didn't wanna shove it in because I was afraid of it breaking
Great King Bowser
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My week old nexus from hmv is now creaking like a mofo. Is there a diy fix? Failing that I might wait until it's back in stock in store so I can swap it out.