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Nexus 7 |OT| Google's $199 7-inch tablet by Asus
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USBJoy and a Wii Mote won't work with it?
Shadowhaxor
Member
The Nexus 7 will run circles around the S2 while singing Yankie Doodle Dandy blindflooded... with one hand tied behind it's back... And on fire.
Seriously the S2 can't compete with the Nexus 7. It's not a phone. Though spec wise it has the same specs as the Asus Transformer Prime, minus the camera, 10 inch screen and dock.
close to the edge
Member
Nope, not in Austria. I think the reason is that Google is selling the Nexus 7 with very little profit by itself and is going to want to make their money back via the Play Store, which, in Austria only has apps at the moment, no movies, no TV shows and no books. I guess I can thank the right holders for that.
OneEightZero
aka ThreeOneFour
If you have issues with your N7 getting laggy, turn off syncing in Currents.
GroteSmurf
Member
Same here in the Netherlands. Nothing yet...rumors are that it'll be sold by Asus on 3 september. The reason why it's done by asus is that Google does not give a shit about them little countries
We dont have movies, tv, show, books or anything except for apps. Same as austria. Damn europe and all their different silly rules.Same here in the Netherlands. Nothing yet...rumors are that it'll be sold by Asus on 3 september. The reason why it's done by asus is that Google does not give a shit about them little countries
MediaMarkt Eindhoven has it on the third according to a poster on Tweakers.net.
Angelcurio
Member
Any news regarding the build quality of the latest batch of tablets? I want to buy one, but since i live outside the states, i'm a bit worried of getting a lemon and not having means to get a replacement.
BFIB
Member
A few co workers of mine have bought a few, no issues. Only a small sample, but if you're on the shelf, I'd still say to go for it, its a great device.
radioheadrule83
Banned
£160 for this seems really cheap to me. It blew my mind when I saw the price on an ad today... I know its not an iPad or anything, but it's like half the price and does most of the shit I'd want...
are people generally happy with their purchase?
are people generally happy with their purchase?
Yeah I use it all the time. I ended up selling my 10 inch tablet, since this one was more comfortable to use.
electricpirate
Member
I've got about 230 in credit card rewards banked, and I'm wondering what the gaming situation is on it? I actually already own a couple android tablet games from the humble android bundle, not realizing that they were tablet only, but is there a decent variety of games here? I've found my android phone to be pretty hit and miss. I'm not huge on a tablet for movies/shows, mostly I'm looking for an e-reader, web browser and portable gaming machine here.
One of the best purchases I've made all year. It gets the job done, especially if you're still studying and need a device to view all your lecture slides, notes and recordings. Whether in bed or on the train, I just love reading on this thing.
The only thing it's missing for me is 3G, though I just tether with my phone if I need internet on the go
I purchased mine yesterday and I love it. I'll use mine for comic books, movies, Netflix, General computing, and reading. I like the 7 inch fork factor more than the ipad size.
Antiwhippy
the holder of the trombone
There were some stuff from iOs which I hoped would comeover, like Ghost trick. Also last time I checked dodonpachi isn't compatible with the nexus 7. :/
Spacechem is awesome though. Play spacechem.
Well, if you're already using iOS on your phone, you might feel a little out of sorts with the OS, just as my sister-in-law got an iPad despite owning an Android phone. She hates the iPad and is always asking my wife if she can use her Nexus 7.
With these tablets, I still think it's best to stay in the atmosphere you're most comfortable with. Now I know that the iPad is can be cost prohibitive, but if cost isn't the deciding factor, think about the weirdness of dealing with two OS atmospheres. If you have an Android phone, well, the Nexus 7 is a fantastic device and is probably the best bargain in tech right now.
electricpirate
Member
Part of the bundle, i was really hyped to play it on my phone, but I didn't look at the bundle information closely enough.
radioheadrule83
Banned
I have a Desire S, and I've been happy with it - I'll probably be looking to upgrade in about 6 months time. I'm interested in tablet development and stuff, so I'd consider this for that reason alone -- but to hear people are happy with usability and stuff is good..
It'd be even more attractive with 3G, but like Ydahs - I'd probably just tether to my phone, which I do with my 3DS already
Antiwhippy
the holder of the trombone
What are you using flash for. What sites?There's no flash on the mini.....
There's no flash on the mini.....
None on the Nexus 7 either
PM me if you need the apk
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.'
What's your comic file reader of choice, guys?
OneEightZero
aka ThreeOneFour
ComicRack.
GroteSmurf
Member
cool thx for the link...i hope they'll sell in all mediamarkts across the country. eindhoven is a bit too far for me (zoetermeer)
BBC iPlayer?
Not sure what Sky GO uses but that doesn't work either
Got BBC iPlayer working with Firefox - but it's not ideal.
...but Comixology's Comic reader is the best ify ou're willing to pay their prices and get locked into their DRM. They don't have all comics though.
radioheadrule83
Banned
BBC iPlayer?
Not sure what Sky GO uses but that doesn't work either
Got BBC iPlayer working with Firefox - but it's not ideal.
...but Comixology's Comic reader is the best ify ou're willing to pay their prices and get locked into their DRM. They don't have all comics though.
Sky Go doesn't support Jelly Bean yet, because Sky are annoyingly retarded. Galaxy S3 users who upgrade to Jelly Bean can't use it either.
Use ES File Explorer (or any file manager that supports this) to navigate to the file, long press it and you have the option to add it to a home screen.
Perfect Viewer.
Perfect Viewer. Small footprint, tons of options, no BS, and best of all...Free.
Good choice, I do not know what you mean so no. Unless you mean the clicking when typing which I tune out.
Anyone emulating old games from Nintendo and ps1? I feel like I will never need a portable console again!
All of the Android emulators by Robert Broglia support it natively too
All of the Android emulators by Robert Broglia support it natively too
Best emulators on the platform.
Here is some Mario Bros on my 7.
Taking me a bit to adjust coming from my 10 inch Transformer heh.
All of them are on the market except the SNES one, which is on his site for free.
Is there any way to get HBO go to work on this? It shows up on the google play store, but says this device is not supported yet.
I also hope Amazon release the Instant video app on the google play store soon. Would love to start bringing my nexus 7 out and about more. Been still bringing iPad when I am out and about since I'm watching stuff on hbo go and amazon video.
I also hope Amazon release the Instant video app on the google play store soon. Would love to start bringing my nexus 7 out and about more. Been still bringing iPad when I am out and about since I'm watching stuff on hbo go and amazon video.
This guy on XDA-Developers had a working version and posted it, but then it stopped working and he pulled it down. Give him a few days and it'll probably be up again.
Alternatively, just get Flash working on a compatible browser and go to hbogo.com. Then just request the desktop version of the site and you're good to go.
So I'm going to ask friend to bring one of these for me from the US, but unfortunately I wouldn't have any warranty.
Are the issues some people seem to be having related to the actual assembly rather than defective parts? ie. something I could fix myself if I happen to get unlucky? How widespread are they anyway?
I'm buying online for store pickup, paying with an international credit card so my friend only has to pick it up and not worry about ordering. I know Gamestop doesn't support this, Bestbuy I've used before but they don't stock the Nexus 7 and Walmart seems to work so I'll be using them. Are there any other recommended stores?
Are the issues some people seem to be having related to the actual assembly rather than defective parts? ie. something I could fix myself if I happen to get unlucky? How widespread are they anyway?
I'm buying online for store pickup, paying with an international credit card so my friend only has to pick it up and not worry about ordering. I know Gamestop doesn't support this, Bestbuy I've used before but they don't stock the Nexus 7 and Walmart seems to work so I'll be using them. Are there any other recommended stores?
It's a really easy fix if you get the loose screen. You just pry off the back cover and tighten a few screws.
http://www.lifehacker.com.au/2012/08/how-to-fix-a-loose-nexus-7-screen/
That takes a load off my mind, thanks a lot!
Aruarian Reflection
Chauffeur de la gdlk
Day 4 with my Nexus 7 and I am absolutely smitten. I've gotten a lot of comments about it at work already (hospital) from people who lug iPads around. The size is perfect, it's blazing fast and screen is beautiful.
I highly recommend this case. Thin and light enough to emphasize the form factor of the Nexus 7 with smartcover functionality and decent protection. A weird thing however is that if you want to use the stand feature, you have to pop the two left corners out from the leather tabs. Not a big drawback for me but worth mentioning
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B008FLYROG/?tag=neogaf0e-20
I highly recommend this case. Thin and light enough to emphasize the form factor of the Nexus 7 with smartcover functionality and decent protection. A weird thing however is that if you want to use the stand feature, you have to pop the two left corners out from the leather tabs. Not a big drawback for me but worth mentioning
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B008FLYROG/?tag=neogaf0e-20
God, this screen retention/burn in whatever is so weird. It's always present, but it seems like sometimes it's worse than others. Occasionally gets highly annoying.
Is there any way for Chrome to have some sort of bookmarks shortcut or pop in? Wish I had quicker access to them. What's the better browser?
Is there any way for Chrome to have some sort of bookmarks shortcut or pop in? Wish I had quicker access to them. What's the better browser?
Anyone seen a case that would make it easy to clip the Nexus 7 to the back of the child seat area of a typical grocery cart? I'd really like to use this thing as an electronic grocery list (with sorting by aisle depending upon what store I'm in, etc.). But I don't want it resting down in the bottom of the seat (for obvious reasons...yuck). I want to clip it to the back support.
Yes, I've tried searching Amazon myself. I didn't find anything that looked like it would work.
Thanks for any ideas.
Yes, I've tried searching Amazon myself. I didn't find anything that looked like it would work.
Thanks for any ideas.
It seems too gaudy for me, with those leather clamps reaching out everywhere. I wish there was a Nexus 7 case that mimicked the iPad one official case:
