ThatObviousUser
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@Emily, is that a smart case?
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Nexus 7 |OT| Google's $199 7-inch tablet by Asus
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yep, also doubles as a stand when you fold back
and also folds all the way back too.
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B008NMCPTQ/?tag=neogaf0e-20
for 19.99$ I think it's the best case for the N7 atm
just got it in 10 minutes ago
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.'
Looks like a standard picture frame stand, check the frame aisle at target.
Ignatz Mouse
Banned
Any bluetooth controller options for non-rooted devices?
I just might have to root.
I just might have to root.
ThatObviousUser
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Definitely getting it then. The $6 or whatever cheapo one I bought from Amazon has faired well, but it's hard to wipe the screen and do the card swipes in Chrome.
KamenSenshi
Junior Member
GameStop Android controller is good. Triggers and shoulder buttons are not quite where I'd like them, but otherwise its fine. Played through Shadowgun, Sonic, and some racing games with it.
Cheetos is Pretty Awesome
Member
Just use an old school photo frame stand brah.
Used this earlier and whilst it was nice, I felt the screen wasn't actually large enough to really make a stark difference from my S3 and add to that, the borders on this thing are far too large. So much wasted space. They should really be less than half of what they actually are. Could easily get a much bigger screen on this thing without even increasing the overall size.
Got mine today too. Definitely, like how it works like the iPad smart cover. Do you know if the covering is real leather or not? Smells and feels like it.
This the case I originally wanted before buying one on ebay, but its only available on amazon.com, with no shipping to Canada :/I received the Poetic Slimline Portfolio case today. Functions similar to the iPad smart cover, on/off by opening/closing the cover and works as a stand. Not sure if the outer covering is leather or not, but it does smell like one. Love it for $20 from Amazon.
Get thumb keyboard and don't look back
Hmm thank you sir I shall investigate. I tried swift key but how the space bar worked kept throwing me off and for some reason when I tried to delete sometimes I'd get a big ass string of letters. Couldn't adjust.
Edit: why does a keyboard need to read my contacts
that really scuffs my chamfer
I suspect it's because thumb keyboard has shortcut buttons that might need to access your contacts? I dunno, most of the third party keyboards seem to have weird permission requirements.
Auto completion for name fields.
Thanks Schelp, I bought a cheapo BT keyboard but I'm pretty sure its the tablet that's causing it to drop. Anyone have any fixes/suggestions?
It's for all BBC video, not just iPlayer, including the browser videos on the news site and elsewhere etc etc.
The vast majority of the BBC's video is nothing to do with iPlayer...
AwakenedCloud
Member
I've been on the fence of picking one of these up for a while now. My only question is how do you deal with the lack of storage space on the device?
Horseticuffs
Full werewolf off the buckle
I don't have one yet but I've done some reading and some folks just use cloud storage, but there's also a cheap cable you can buy that allows you to use a thumb drive.
I'm sure an n7 owner can clarify. I sure hope to get one soon.
its really a non-issue
any big files like movies you can stream off wifi or hook up a hard drive using an OTG cable.
people have complained about lag if there is less than a few gigs free though.
Its the widget for Minimal Reader Pro
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.jv.minimalreader&hl=en
Horseticuffs
Full werewolf off the buckle
I'm not gonna be able to pick up my nexus until two weeks from now but I went ahead and ordered an OTG cable and a poetic hardback case.
With the OTG cable I can use a certain app to add a thumb drive as storage, right?
Edit: Did some research, there's some kind of "Root Toolkit" I need to use that has a graphical interface which supposedly makes it super easy to root the nexus.
All the info I find is from months ago, is it still necessary to Root the device to use external storage?
With the OTG cable I can use a certain app to add a thumb drive as storage, right?
Edit: Did some research, there's some kind of "Root Toolkit" I need to use that has a graphical interface which supposedly makes it super easy to root the nexus.
All the info I find is from months ago, is it still necessary to Root the device to use external storage?
With root you can read and write to a thumb drive or SD card/MicroSD card of your choice via any file manager app and the stick mount app found here...
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=eu.chainfire.stickmount
Without root you can only read the data and have to use a particular paid app to view the files.
Use this to root and unlock your Nexus 7...well worth it and will only benefit what you can get out of it.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1809195
In the post above this I have my Transformer 101's 32GB MicroSD card plugged into the OTG cable to stream some MAME goodness off of.
Ready to rock and roll with one of my favorite classic arcade games!
What is that android thing you have that says iHome?
Horseticuffs
Full werewolf off the buckle
Thanks for all the info! I had a pretty negative experience with jailbreaking my iPod do I'm a bit scared to be messing with stuff. I've heard that some rooting programs are 1-click so at least that's something.
One of the scary things about Android compared to ios is all the nerdy stuff like that. I mean, I'm a nerd who loves tech but it's just kinda scary to learn all this new stuff with a new OS.
LIke I said, thanks for the info, and for the pic of that arcade game. One of the things that made me want a Nexus was all the emulators and being able to use a controller with it.
A speaker.
I am pissed it says 'iHome' on the front too...Going to try to put some underpants on him.
His arms move and his eyes turn red when charging.
http://www.barnesandnoble.com/p/robo-green-rechargeable-speaker/25034146?ean=92298913100
Jailbreaking is nothing like rooting since it isn't necessarily hacking, just unlocking administrative rights more or less. It is a 5 min process and there is zero reason not to do it, especially on a Nexus device which makes it borderline required.
It really opens up some options in terms of functionality. Just take your time, follow along with that toolkit and you'll be done in seconds - word of warning though, rooting and unlocking will wipe the device back to stock out of the box fresh. Back up your pics or files etc that you may need before hand.
Horseticuffs
Full werewolf off the buckle
Jailbreaking is nothing like rooting since it isn't necessarily hacking, just unlocking administrative rights more or less. It is a 5 min process and there is zero reason not to do it, especially on a Nexus device which makes it borderline required.
It really opens up some options in terms of functionality. Just take your time, follow along with that toolkit and you'll be done in seconds - word of warning though, rooting and unlocking will wipe the device back to stock out of the box fresh. Back up your pics or files etc that you may need before hand.
So, you would recommend that rooting be the first thing I do out of the box besides getting introduced to the UI?
You can load it up, sign in, get your free Nexus credit and mess around a little if you like. But before restoring/installing apps or going hog wild with it? Yes, unlock and root it. Don't want to get too invested in setting things up since you'll just be wiping it again when you do the process.
It isn't a big deal, once it is done, its done. You won't believe how fast and easy it is, especially with that toolkit.
What music control widget is this?
My best bud in the world wrote up a great Nexus 7 starter guide for anyone who may be interested in checking it out...
http://www.reviewlagoon.com/?p=723
He put a ton of work into it.
http://www.reviewlagoon.com/?p=723
He put a ton of work into it.
Horseticuffs
Full werewolf off the buckle
Nice! I'm giving it a look right now.
One of the things that helped me decide on a Nexus 7 over a new iPod touch was the inclusion of a GPS chip. It may seem like a silly feature to care about, but I'm a beginner runner and I love my running apps.
I use a ton of Nike+ Running and Zombies, Run! And they are both neutered experiences on an iPod because of the lack of gps. I expect I'll be able to fit my Nexus in a pocket and I can just use any old Bluetooth headphones or headset for music and podcasts, right?
That was such a buzz kill when I bought a Bluetooth earpiece for my iPod and I learned that Apple won't let you listen to music with just an ear piece. Sure, it isn't ideal compared to full-on earphones, but who the hell are they to say I can't?
Anyways, thanks for the link! I'll go finish it.
The Nexus 7 seems like an awfully big device to put into your running shorts. You don't have a phone that can accomplish the same thing?
Horseticuffs
Full werewolf off the buckle
LOL, yeah...you won't be putting the Nexus 7 in any pockets...Unless it is a fanny pack or murse.
Well, admittedly I haven't seen one in the wild, but mostly I have cargo shorts with rather large pockets. If I'm using a Bluetooth headset I can just button the pocket and it won't even be an issue, I'd imagine.
Like I said, I haven't seen one in the wild, but I've had my daughrer's Kindle Touch in my cargo pocket pretty comfortably before. I believe that's roughly 7 inches.
Hahahah maybe a bit taller...would be close I guess.
Ready to rock and roll with one of my favorite classic arcade games!
What are you using to sync the wiimote?
Confidence Man
Member
Damn, I ordered that 85 cent cable on the 7th, I just checked the order and estimated delivery is now between Oct 3rd and 22nd. Guess I can't complain for that price.
Neverender
Member
Snes9x lets you sync the wiimote through the app's settings, it's really easy.
Edit: Didn't even look, it's not even a Snes emulator... Just assumed it was.
Horseticuffs
Full werewolf off the buckle
Oooh, that's sinister. I love it! Honestly, I'd have a hard time deciding wether or not to do that too.
IPad 3, since that's normally like $400.
if it was one of those 64GB 4G ipad3's
I would trade the money I get from it to get a windows 8 Surface Pro
pricey but above and beyond what an ipad can offer and slightly more what even the nexus 7 offers obviously
in the future if there is a 7"-8.9 device that lets me dual boot Android X.X and Windows 8 pro and up one that runs EXE file.s
that would be a god send and just plain awesome.
something with a 8.9 inch screen but the exact same form factor as a Nexus 7 with less bezel and more screen