So when is the 3G model going to be back in stock for UK users? Now that I've upgraded my phone with some leaked firmware, I don't feel quite such a pressing need to get a Nexus 4, so I'm thinking that a 3G Nexus 7 might be nice, but it seems to be permanently out of stock on Google Play.
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Nexus 7 |OT| Google's $199 7-inch tablet by Asus
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I have the brightness issue too. I've turned off auto.
Alex
Member
I went ahead and got a little cheapie case recently, just a generic shitty eBay one.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/400314330217?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2648
Honestly, for a lot of things, I seem to have really good luck with just ol' low cost eBay goods for cases and shells, etc. It fits good, the stand works great, it has a properly cut out bar for the speaker instead of just a mess of holes and the magnet/auto on/off is good.
I quite like it, when I had an iPad I actually really didn't like the bulk that a folio added to it (but used it anyway because I hate smart covers), but for a small little nexus 7 it's not very invasive.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/400314330217?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2648
Honestly, for a lot of things, I seem to have really good luck with just ol' low cost eBay goods for cases and shells, etc. It fits good, the stand works great, it has a properly cut out bar for the speaker instead of just a mess of holes and the magnet/auto on/off is good.
I quite like it, when I had an iPad I actually really didn't like the bulk that a folio added to it (but used it anyway because I hate smart covers), but for a small little nexus 7 it's not very invasive.
Less Case - Slim Google Nexus 7 Magnetic Case by Frank Chiu Kickstarter
The Elite
BOSS
This might be the first Kickstarter I do. I like that case.
Delusibeta
Banned
Use YouTube?
I have noticed it too, apparently there's one or two fixes for it (taping, or disabling PRISM):
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1819596
Haven't tried it myself yet though.
Got my device, charged it and now I'm in a pinch.
Can I skip the activation process upon starting the device for the first time?
The problem:
- I can't connect to my wifi without knowing the MAC address of my nexus tablet
- I can't reach the nexus 7 tablet home menu without accessing my wifi access point...
Can I skip the activation process upon starting the device for the first time?
The problem:
- I can't connect to my wifi without knowing the MAC address of my nexus tablet
- I can't reach the nexus 7 tablet home menu without accessing my wifi access point...
oh, didnt know that worked
whoop, skins and peep show and everything yehh
bah cant find anything, what do i search for
truthiness
Member
From what I could tell when I first got mine, the answer is no. The only option is for you to temporarily remove MAC filtering on your wifi, or connect to someone else's wifi.
It sucks, but at least it's only a one time thing. I turned my MAC filtering off, completed setup, and had it back on within the span of a couple minutes.
Once again, *the* perfect Nexus 7 case IMO...
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B007V93P1E/?tag=neogaf0e-20
Can't beat $6.99 either.
Love mine over the past three months of owning it. The magnetic clasp, the leather, felt interior. Class act all the way.
May need to order myself a backup.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B007V93P1E/?tag=neogaf0e-20
Can't beat $6.99 either.
Love mine over the past three months of owning it. The magnetic clasp, the leather, felt interior. Class act all the way.
May need to order myself a backup.
I receptioned my N7 this morning and spent a lot more time than I care to admit to root it (done it with Ubuntu)... I finally managed to root it by pure luck, the installation aborted always at the last step, when sideloading with ADB. Well, it's done.
Another problem is that I spotted a tiny screen lift, on the left side. But I must admit that you have to look especially for it to see it. So I won't bother to replace my nexus.
Those 2 problems are far overshadowed by the magnificence of this tablet! I love it, it's fast, light, the OS is sexy, stable and I found all the applications that my girlfriend uses on the iPad.
For the 150 I spent, there's no better value for money anywhere else
If you need to edit documents (like excel spreadsheets, *.doc) the netbook, despite all the application available on tablets, is far more suited. HP does some pretty netbooks with their mini series, but the build quality isn't always there. My girlfriend owns a Mini-210 and (now) a Nexus7. The Nexus is for browsing/social activities but she bring the netbook with her when she need to edit newsletter or work with Joomla for her job.
Here's a short and recent top of netbooks.
Another problem is that I spotted a tiny screen lift, on the left side. But I must admit that you have to look especially for it to see it. So I won't bother to replace my nexus.
Those 2 problems are far overshadowed by the magnificence of this tablet! I love it, it's fast, light, the OS is sexy, stable and I found all the applications that my girlfriend uses on the iPad.
For the 150 I spent, there's no better value for money anywhere else
If you need to edit documents (like excel spreadsheets, *.doc) the netbook, despite all the application available on tablets, is far more suited. HP does some pretty netbooks with their mini series, but the build quality isn't always there. My girlfriend owns a Mini-210 and (now) a Nexus7. The Nexus is for browsing/social activities but she bring the netbook with her when she need to edit newsletter or work with Joomla for her job.
Here's a short and recent top of netbooks.
Thanks. I can't believe I didn't think of turning off the MAC filtering immediately.
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Booted up the device and I'm in love. What a fantastic little piece of technology.
Horseticuffs
Full werewolf off the buckle
Hey guys. My nexus just came in and I'm really impressed but I have one question.
Whenever I run Netflix it really looks like shit. Anyone know what's up? Brand new Nexus and good Wi-Fi connection so all should be cool.
Netflix looks way better on my iPod touch, this looks like Netflix on my shitty weak-ass phone not a big badass tablet. I'd appreciate some help here.
Whenever I run Netflix it really looks like shit. Anyone know what's up? Brand new Nexus and good Wi-Fi connection so all should be cool.
Netflix looks way better on my iPod touch, this looks like Netflix on my shitty weak-ass phone not a big badass tablet. I'd appreciate some help here.
pr0cs
Member
It looks great for me, perhaps it's the content that is better scaled to fit on the touch.
I'd have to see content on the two devices side by side.
I have only watched a few things on netflix and found the quality to be really good so I presume it's just watch you're watching.
My question: How does a huge magnet on the back effect GPS?
I think it looks good when I'm watching something like Alias or Downton Abbey.
vagabondarts
Member
So I picked up a 16gb N7 last weekend and after a week with it I can say all the good reviews and good impressions are totally justified.
I've owned an iPad 2, and my current phone is iPhone 4. I remember when honeycomb came out I wanted to jump into android but it wasn't quite ready yet. It is now.
This thing is a pleasure to use.
I'll never go back to ios now.
By far the highlight is the integration into Google stuff (obviously) and the smoothness of the UI and the interface.
This thing is perfect for surfing, email, watching YouTube subscriptions, and social networking.
I'm not really interested in the gaming capabilities to be honest.
Anyway, I love it. :3
I've owned an iPad 2, and my current phone is iPhone 4. I remember when honeycomb came out I wanted to jump into android but it wasn't quite ready yet. It is now.
This thing is a pleasure to use.
I'll never go back to ios now.
By far the highlight is the integration into Google stuff (obviously) and the smoothness of the UI and the interface.
This thing is perfect for surfing, email, watching YouTube subscriptions, and social networking.
I'm not really interested in the gaming capabilities to be honest.
Anyway, I love it. :3
Horseticuffs
Full werewolf off the buckle
I've just got mine today and am really loving it. Netflix was acting up at first but it must have been a network issue, as my daughter and I watched 80's classic "The Stuff" tonight and it worked great.
Just an awesome bit of tech. I'm very glad I switched to Android
I have now had mine for a week and a half and I can't say enough nice things about it. I was so concerned about the size, and believed it was too close to the size of a phone and that the ten inch was the better size but now that I have it I use it all the time when before I had an ipad 1 and 3 I used them so much less just because they are so big and clunky.
AFAIK a magnet would have no effect on GPS, it "might" effect the internal compass, but shouldn't have any ill effects on GPS.
fluffydelusions
Member
Is the show/movie in question available in HD? I don't have an n7 yet but netflix looks fine on my nexus 4 and all my other Android devices.
Ok, thanks.
Install this and you are good: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.amazon.kindle
It is made by Asus, so some websites display it as an Asus Nexus 7.
DaCocoBrova
Finally bought a new PSP, but then pushed the demon onto someone else. Jesus.
I am a fish out of water with this thing. I bought a Nexus 7 for my son a couple months ago, and he's asking me to root it.
1) Is 4.2 rootable?
2) What is *the* reputable guide site, something like iClarified for iDevices?
1) Is 4.2 rootable?
2) What is *the* reputable guide site, something like iClarified for iDevices?
joeygreco1985
Member
4.2 is rootable, I used Wug's Nexus Toolkit here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1766475
You can also use that toolkit to unlock the bootloader. Everything you need is there.
I'd say the reputable guide site would be XDA Developers for sure.
Kill Your Masters
Member
For guides, rooting and such, xda-developers.com. Find the nexus 7 forums and subforums and you don't need anything else.
All sites pretty much quote XDA for all rooting (and similar) guides.
If XDA seems overwhelming, Rootzwiki has less forums/threads and is maybe more straightforward.
DaCocoBrova
Finally bought a new PSP, but then pushed the demon onto someone else. Jesus.
Thanks for the swift replies!
*rolls up sleeves*
*rolls up sleeves*
Thinking of buying N7 32GB since I don't really want anything on Black Friday, but got some questions.
1. N7 is one of the better 7" tablet right? My mom bought Kindle Fire HD and I played with it a little. Its pretty good, but it seems to be a closed system that basically revolves around Amazon ecosystem. I also looked at the N10 but the price is a bit high.
If it is $50-100 lower, I probably would buy that instead. I think I might have answered this question myself lol, but other opinions that own multiple tablets are welcome.
2. If I buy from Google's website, does it still come with $25 google play credit?
3. I know the basic of what rooting does, but if I root an N7 do I have lose any of its uses, like the google play store?
1. N7 is one of the better 7" tablet right? My mom bought Kindle Fire HD and I played with it a little. Its pretty good, but it seems to be a closed system that basically revolves around Amazon ecosystem. I also looked at the N10 but the price is a bit high.
If it is $50-100 lower, I probably would buy that instead. I think I might have answered this question myself lol, but other opinions that own multiple tablets are welcome.
2. If I buy from Google's website, does it still come with $25 google play credit?
3. I know the basic of what rooting does, but if I root an N7 do I have lose any of its uses, like the google play store?
fluffydelusions
Member
Thanks for the answers. I guess I'll go buy one at a retail store instead. More opinions on question 1 would be appreciated.
pr0cs
Member
This is my second Android tablet, my first is a 10" gTablet that I have Jellybean installed on it. While the experience isn't the same (the gtab has a hacked version of JB on it and the experience isn't nearly as smooth) the size is really the largest factor.
Initially after using a 10" tab for a while I thought 7" would be too small but in actuality it's probably the best size. It's a lot more portable, the screen is more than big enough and a lot of apps that look 'funky' on the 10" seem to look fine on the 7".
I haven't played with any other 7" tabs but to be honest once you've gone to a pure android experience (and the luxury of a considerably more diverse community, read: huge XDA support) it would be really difficult for me to go back to a non-google device.
Hell even with my SGS3 phone I'm getting buyers remorse as I'm stuck hoping someone will develop a custom rom for my Canadian edition of the device, whereas if I would have bought a Nexus 4 I would have a lot more choice when it came to customizing the phone to my preferences.
YMMV
Office Depot, Walmart, Radioshack, and Gamestop at the top of my head.
I'm looking at them right now. If you are in US, they are available at Office Max, hhgregg, Office Depot, and Staples.
The 32GB version is $20 off at Office Depot until 11/24.
Yep, IMHO, and after having read a fair amount of things on this subject, the Nexus7 is the best 7" device. It also has the biggest community and, seeing the quality of the xda folks, it means that there will be a lot of support/custom roms tailored for the n7.
Are you in the US? You should find some good deals on Black Friday. There's also the second hand market, the device is young, you'll always find it under the 1year warranty.
None of them online for 16GB.
Im currently out of the country so shopping is not a choice.None of them online for 16GB.
Nevermind, I see sold out on everything. Checking around
Medicalartspress
BrandsmartUSA
I can't vouch for the sites though. BrandsmartUSA seems to have good reviews on Google Shopping.
Warren Ellis
Banned
the kindle fire is much less closed than people think. I have one and i use google ufficial apps without rooting
Apollo is widely appreciated.
There's a recap of the "best" apps on reddit, maybe it should be in the first post of this thread also:
Every "best" for the N7
Vanillalite
Ask me about the GAF Notebook
If you are using wifi all the time IMO it's best to just use the google music player because you can stream your music without filling up your tablet space with music. That's just me though.
Chie Satonaka
Member
Can anyone give me a hand with this?
I just got a N7 and I'm having a problem connecting it to my WiFi. The WiiU was just fine, but I keep getting Authentication Error when trying to set up the WiFi on the N7. Any suggestions?
I just got a N7 and I'm having a problem connecting it to my WiFi. The WiiU was just fine, but I keep getting Authentication Error when trying to set up the WiFi on the N7. Any suggestions?