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Nexus 7 |OT| Google's $199 7-inch tablet by Asus
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Couldn't keep myself away. Saw that Future Shop had another shipment in, made sure it was the most recent batch (90O), and decided to give it another shot.
Well, I guess sixth time's the charm.
No loose screen, no dead pixels, and nothing at all wrong as far as I can tell. Obviously going to knock on wood and keep my receipt just in case, but I think it's actually finally over. Time (I hope) to enjoy my Nexus 7 without feeling like I'm renting it.
SO MUCH
RELIEF
Well, I guess sixth time's the charm.
No loose screen, no dead pixels, and nothing at all wrong as far as I can tell. Obviously going to knock on wood and keep my receipt just in case, but I think it's actually finally over. Time (I hope) to enjoy my Nexus 7 without feeling like I'm renting it.
SO MUCH
(moderately trepidatious)
Soyongdori
Member
I just bought M edge cover. This thing cost me 40 bucks and it was the only cover Staples had.
Just got my case in the mail today (same as Threi's) and yeah. It's a good case for the price I paid (like $8?). It's REALLY thin, so you get what you pay for. The unit seems to fit in pretty well without any indication that it will fall out any time soon. The plastic that holds the unit is actually glued onto the "leather" casing. Truth be told, the glue doesn't seem like it's that great. If it falls apart, I'll glue it on myself with some industrial shit 
. But yeah, for $8, I can't complain.
It beats buying a case for like $40.
. But yeah, for $8, I can't complain.It beats buying a case for like $40.
GreenCyder
Member
Hi guys. Going to be in Montreal for 2 weeks hoping to pick up a Nexus 7.
I have checked the online stores of staples, future shop and best buy and the Nexus 7 is listed for around 259.
This is going to be my first time buying in Canada, so can someone clarify this for me? Is 259 the price I will actually be paying for? or will there be other costs on top of the 259 price? Would you recommend I order this online? or just grab one in store?
I have checked the online stores of staples, future shop and best buy and the Nexus 7 is listed for around 259.
This is going to be my first time buying in Canada, so can someone clarify this for me? Is 259 the price I will actually be paying for? or will there be other costs on top of the 259 price? Would you recommend I order this online? or just grab one in store?
basic_text
Member
Being a victim of the < 3-5gb bug, I figured that I'd best do a reset before taking the thing on holiday. I can't believe what a difference it's made and what I've been putting up with for a while!
I also finally rooted it at the same time, I can't believe what an easy process it was with the Nexus Root Toolkit. Now to sync a wii remote to it!
I also finally rooted it at the same time, I can't believe what an easy process it was with the Nexus Root Toolkit. Now to sync a wii remote to it!
sableholic
Member
Did you do a adb backup prior to the reset? Just wondering how much app data it saves / hoe easy it was
basic_text
Member
Nah, to be honest I only had 2gb left, so if I'd done a full back up and then restored it I'd be in the same situation as before because I don't think you can choose certain apps to restore (outside of backing each individual one up separately). The backup process seems incredibly easy as in I believe it's literally a one click back up.
Speaking of which I found that backing up individual apps only seemed to create a file about 10kbs in size which did nothing when I tried to restore them?
does anyone else get that when they try to watch a YouTube video within the browser?
Side load Adobe Flash apk and don't use Chrome as your browser. I suggest Boat Browser.
Does this actually support apps or just Widgets?
So windows OS functionality with desktop multi-tasking or no because it be worth 10$ for that
if Widgets only then no
They have their own custom data pulling feeds. So if you want twitter/facebook/rss feeds you set it up through their launcher/app.
I think I saw something about allowing regular widgets on there, but I don't know if they've implemented it.
Cheetos is Pretty Awesome
Member
Chameleon is kind of a disappointment. I backed the Kickstarter thinking it was going to be a really neat, fast, usable launcher for tablets but after installing the beta (and trying again with version 1.0) it's anything but. Animations are slow, there's not a good, useful variety of widgets out yet, and switching screens is a pain.
It's $259 everywhere in Canada. Ordering online means you add $20 for shipping lol. Future Shop has a "bonus" Canon wireless printer for $30 when you purchase a tablet.
Same here. Was forcing myself to use it for a while and I didn't even mind having to setup everything when there was an update, but I just found it laggy and lacking. I'll check back on it a few months from now.
They ditched flash for... Adobe Air. not exactly sure what's going on there
I use the Logitech Android keyboard and have never had the connection drop.
Fuck me you're right. There packaging a flash solution in AIR. The reasoning being that doing it this way they can support right down to 2.0. They can't use something modern like HLS because its only honeycomb and up.
wait wut?
wut the motherfuck is going on here, so if you only have "Air" installed you can watch flash videos on a browser in android ?
unless there is something I'm missing here
still rocking dat flash apk on my N7 though
No I think this will be specific to the iPlayer.
Soyongdori
Member
Does anyone know if Nexus 7 can play Mame games?
So I occasionally have a black horizontal line flicker across the screen and now just today I have noticed screen flicker on the lowest brightness setting for the first time (especially horrible on white backgrounds), have had the tablet for a week. Is this something that can be fixed by an OTA update or should I exchange it through Google? I'm within that trade in period if its only been a week, correct?
Unfortunately I didn't even know there was a pic in that post...My work WiFi must have blocked it, otherwise I would have known that he wasn't using Chrome.
I hate my job. :|
Of course...and perfectly. Use a Wii Remote though, playing with touch based controls is positively ridiculous. I had taken this pic the moment after installing it so I didn't have touch controls shut off yet.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.seleuco.mame4all&hl=en
And a pics of my 7 running it...
You Are Viewtiful
Member
It will be $300 after sales tax (15% in Quebec). Buying online won't save you from sales tax in Canada, unless it's Kijiji/CraigsList/eBay. If you're from the US, it's better to buy it in the US.
http://mobilesyrup.com/2012/09/19/nexus-7-gets-first-price-drop-at-staples-this-saturday-16gb-version-falls-to-233/
Nexus 7 16 gig dropping to 233 dollars at Staples in Canada soon.
Nexus 7 16 gig dropping to 233 dollars at Staples in Canada soon.
I've had mine since Friday and I've noticed the black line across the screen once. No idea whether its fixable through an update or not.
Wtf I paid $15 more for mine, I wonder if I can ask Staples for an adjustment.
PwnCakes193
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If anybody wants 10% off their N7 at Staples, shoot me a PM. I ended up getting my 16 gig for 230 after tax
Girlfriend just bought for me out of the blue. Pretty nice device. I'm digging the 7" form factor after being on my iPad 3 for the past month or two.
Any tablet centric advice? Or should I just treat it like a bastard child of my Galaxy Nexus?
One thing I was thinking of doing was getting some magazine subs as they are only about 1.50-2.00/month each. Are there any magazine apps i should prefer over the other? Like Zinio? Or should I just stick with the Google one.
Are these mags just scans or full on digital content?
Any tablet centric advice? Or should I just treat it like a bastard child of my Galaxy Nexus?
One thing I was thinking of doing was getting some magazine subs as they are only about 1.50-2.00/month each. Are there any magazine apps i should prefer over the other? Like Zinio? Or should I just stick with the Google one.
Are these mags just scans or full on digital content?
You device will start performing super sluggishly.
I think it only affects the 16GB models because they use different memory controllers.
How do you check the batch?
If it turns out to be an unfixable problem, stand by for class-action lawsuit. Nexus 16GB owners will get $0.97 of Google Play store credit (not enough to buy a song) and lawyers will get millions.
Sucks if true. I bought my mom the 16GB version to avoid memory concerns, ironically.
got a new case
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B008NMCPTQ/?tag=neogaf0e-20
bonus pic
wish I can use this as my main phone device
and now those are not cargo pants there just regular pants with a decent size pocket
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B008NMCPTQ/?tag=neogaf0e-20
bonus pic
wish I can use this as my main phone device
and now those are not cargo pants there just regular pants with a decent size pocket
Horseticuffs
Full werewolf off the buckle
got a new case
bonus pic
wish I can use this as my main phone device
and now those are not cargo pants there just regular pants with a decent size pocket
Is that a hard case? If so, got a link? Thinking of getting an N7 or iPod touch 5 and only want a hard case with whatever I decide.
Did those things and restarted it and it seems to be a little better =)
Thanks!
Love this thing so far. The size and build is great. I think Android is far better suited for tablets than phones as I hate my GNex. If the specs were a little higher, slightly higher res screen and had the Apple App Store, I would drop my iPad in a heartbeat.
My setup so far
Hmmm anyone know where I can get a stand like this? Would be ideal for me.