I think it depends on the environment you want to be in. Personally I prefer Android to iOS, however there are pros and cons to each. If you think you're going to be gaming a lot on it, then I would go with iOS. Android has been picking up in that department, no question, but it's still no contest. That said, you could always wait until Apple announces/releases the 7" iPad. Sounds like it's imminent.
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Nexus 7 |OT| Google's $199 7-inch tablet by Asus
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Depends on the 'gaming'. The extensive emulation available on Android trumps the mobile gaming on the Apple App store or even Google Play.
OneEightZero
aka ThreeOneFour
Does the Paranoid Android ROM suffer from the same 6-8GB lag issue the stock ROM suffers from?
Thanks, do you recommend any custom kernel also ?
hmm dunno I'm just using the above with stock kernel atm
http://rootzwiki.com/forum/513-nexus-7-development/
Glados Kernel - http://rootzwiki.com/topic/33256-kernel30-aug-glados-v10rc2/
010 AP33 Kernel - http://rootzwiki.com/topic/31344-kernel010ap33160ghz-quaduvcifsutf-8powerhallinux-3x-hybridsep-09/
will prolly install either one later on
I don't see the point of Paranoid Android anymore. If you want the 'Tablet' look, simply go into the build.prop file with an editor and change the DPI and reboot. Same effect, no ROM needed and easily switched back to stock. You get the old tablet YouTube and everything found on a 10 tablet like the Transformer or Xoom without doing anything drastic.
Build Prop Editor
Android share drive or $.99 at
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.joeykrim.buildpropeditor
For DPI changes ..
CHANGE ro.sf.lcd_density TO 160 (change to 213 to revert)
Much easier than dealing with a ROM, stable, and can be switched easily with a simple edit and reboot.
Build Prop Editor
Android share drive or $.99 at
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.joeykrim.buildpropeditor
For DPI changes ..
CHANGE ro.sf.lcd_density TO 160 (change to 213 to revert)
Much easier than dealing with a ROM, stable, and can be switched easily with a simple edit and reboot.
Nandroid.. ? Where is that ?
Edit: Just checked, I don't seem to have any... I'll just reformat everything by following this guide http://blog.laptopmag.com/how-to-hard-reset-a-bricked-nexus-7-with-your-pc
I just use it because it has per app to app customization for UI changes
Very true. I'm very excited for the Nyko controller coming out in a couple weeks for just that reason. The form factor looks better than the Gamestop one, and I like the sound of their compatibility software.Depends on the 'gaming'. The extensive emulation available on Android trumps the mobile gaming on the Apple App store or even Google Play.
Thats the Spotify widget.
lol, most of my memory on my 8gb unit is taken up by spotify. I have literally saved 20 playlists for offline use on this thing. Spotify is awesome. I take my N7 all around campus everyday and while wifi is literally everywhere on campus, walking around it switches networks so I just use the offline feature.
Cant wait for my OTG cable to come in the mail. Have at least another week to wait :[ what would people recommend for storage, SD card?
CaLe said:
Today you have learned a great lesson my friend, always make a nandroid backup. Its pretty easy. If you used the one click tool kit to root, it flashed CWM to your device (I believe). Just navigate to Backup/Restore in the recovery and backup your device. I tend to do it everytime before I flash a new rom. Its a little excessive, especially if you have the one from your stock unit, but better safe than sorry.
Yeah, looking forward to seeing how that thing pans out too...
In the meantime I've been using the Wiimote/classic controller combo for the past couple years. heh
HurricaneJesus
Member
This forum is busy and it bums me out because I picked up the Galaxy Tab 2 10.1 and there isn't as much of a community for it. I couldn't go with the Nexus 7 because I have a Galaxy S and the nexus 7 wasn't enough of a jump in size. The Tab 2 is awesome though.
I have the Galaxy Nexus and the N7 is the perfect size to me. I say that after owning the original iPad and the original Transformer. It's honestly amazing for GAF lol.
OneEightZero
aka ThreeOneFour
I'm genuinely curious about this or any other ROM that fixes the lag problem. I'll swap it if it does.
you don't need to root....
there is an app you can buy called Nexus media importer which should work about the same.
supports NTFS and FAT32 hard drives/flash sticks.
Horseticuffs
Full werewolf off the buckle
Once again, you can only READ data with that. Read and write *will* require root. If you just want to read you'll be fine though.
true....but the author is working on write too so it isn't a foregone situation.
apparently he's scared of wiping ppl's data so he's pussyfooting it...
Horseticuffs
Full werewolf off the buckle
Yeah, thanks for the heads up. I'm mostly just looking for a way to store a ton of music. I almost always have all my cables and chargers with me so it wouldn't be a thing to carry another cable and a USB with me.
Maybe there's even some way I can attach it to the case I ordered or something. So many possibilities. I can't wait to grab my N7.
Parents looking for a tablet and would like to keep it as cheap as possible... at first I was looking at the Ainol Aurora II or Elf II, but they're less "let's keep tweaking it" type people and just want it to work on the first try which looks great for the Nexus 7.
Does this pretty much run any game or app perfectly at this point in time? And since it's Google, I'm assuming it has amazing support?
Any reason to skip buying it right now and wait for a new revision in the very near future? Or maybe black friday?
Does this pretty much run any game or app perfectly at this point in time? And since it's Google, I'm assuming it has amazing support?
Any reason to skip buying it right now and wait for a new revision in the very near future? Or maybe black friday?
ThatObviousUser
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Yeah. 99% of them will run, but most Android apps haven't been "optimized" for tablets. The list is growing however, and since the Nexus 7 is closer in size to phones than most tablets, even the "phone UI" apps don't look so bad.
As good as it gets, I haven't really seen many complaints in this thread.
Nah. The 8GB version is still out of stock on Google Play, they're going to be selling this at least until the next Google I/O next June. And really, there's not much a revision could improve on. Maybe more storage space, but I'm expecting a larger "complimentary" model before a full revision.
I don't think Google "does" Black Friday, but who knows. Retailers may also discount it. It's your choice.
Check into the Nabi 2...
http://www.nabitablet.com/
Was considering one for my five year old son but I may just get him a Kindle Fire since I already have so much invested in Amazon.
He basically plays around with the iPad at the moment (And has for 2 years now) but the thing is too big and heavy and he enjoys the kids books etc.
DUFFMCWALIN
Member
I'm looking to pick this up today. I'm glad it has a healthy community. I'm sure there will be a lot of good information for me to read in here.
Screen viewing angles could be improved imo. Other than that i love it.
ThatObviousUser
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Things I want in the next Nexus tab:
- Rumble
- 64 GB option
- Higher res?
- 3G/4G option
I think then it would probably be perfect. A 10" version might be cool too if it doesn't cost that much.
- Rumble
- 64 GB option
- Higher res?
- 3G/4G option
I think then it would probably be perfect. A 10" version might be cool too if it doesn't cost that much.
Depends on the 'gaming'. The extensive emulation available on Android trumps the mobile gaming on the Apple App store or even Google Play.
But all those emulators are also available on iOS....
The Faceless Master
Member
URL?
DeathGlobe
Member
How is the quality now that its been out for few months? I bought one back in august and it had ghosting I dont really want to have to deal with anymore defects
They're all on Cydia. They have SNES, N64, PSX, MAME, GBA, etc. Pretty sure they're all on the main repo as well.
Just the standard Spotify widget
And you need to jailbreak to use them....
It's beyond easy to jailbreak. It's not nearly as much of a process as something like rooting. You download a piece of software off a site and thats basically it.
It's the same for rooting. There's toolkits that make it basically foolproof.
Sorry that 2 minutes of your time is too much to spare.
I know, every iOS device I have had or owned is/was jailbroken. Problem is a lot of people do not want to do it for various reasons.
And rooting isn't a process, pressing a couple of buttons and rebooting isn't a 'process', especially on a Nexus device.
Rooting isn't necessary to run emulators on an Android device and the best ones available are in the Play store to boot.
Sorry if people who use their iPhones primarily for their job aren't allowed to jailbreak and ruin the warranty of their devices.
Sorry if that '2 minutes' isn't even necessary on the Nexus 7 or any Android device to begin with to play them.
The unlocking bootloader/rooting process is different on nearly every device. It's not as hard as the other guy claimed but it isn't any easier than jailbreaking which was his point. Unlocking your bootloader voids your warranty just like jailbreaking does. Both of which are easily reversible. People root their devices to get super access over their phones much like jailbreaking provides. What's the big deal? The iPhone becomes infinitely better with jb.
But we aren't in a thread about different devices...It's a Nexus 7 thread. I think most of us know what rooting and jailbreaking are at this point...
Not only did I include *both* the Play and App store in my statement, it was more of a slight against the abomination that is the state of mobile gaming as a whole vs the existence of emulation.
And considering you are using your Nexus as a drink coaster in the other thread... What did you do? Google search 'Nexus neogaf' tonight?
Fact is emulators exist in iOS jailbroken or not. Android doesn't have custom roms without rooting but do you hear people whining about it?
Mobile gaming is actually pretty damn good aside from the touch controls if not the best its ever been.
Yep I use my Galaxy Nexus as a coaster because its a shitty phone. I'm enjoying my Nexus 7 wholeheartedly though.
Here is a NES emulator link for the dev whom I feel puts out the best mobile emulators you'll find...
http://www.explusalpha.com/home/nes-emu/downloads
Until the scourge of sneaky ass IAP goes away, mobile gaming has gotten worse and won't get better, especially paid apps that nickel and dime you for smurfberries...hence the Dead Trigger debacle which is numero uno on the shit list.
The Faceless Master
Member
also, this reminds me, is there an app to use a DualShock 3 as a controller on iOS?
i tried searching and i kept getting Android results and spam pages...
i tried searching and i kept getting Android results and spam pages...
URL for iPhone 5 jailbreak.
except you don't need to root.
but this is the Nexus 7 thread...
ThatObviousUser
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VoxPop is trolling the Android threads pretty hard. Kind of getting annoying.
On that note, I thought my N7 was really great for comics, but man, it is perfect for manga!
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On that note, I thought my N7 was really great for comics, but man, it is perfect for manga!
(photo has been Path-ified)
Yeah, coming from my Transformer 101 I was actually pretty shocked how good comics and magazines crossed over to the 7 and the screen size. No issues at all so far and much more functional as well.