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Nexus 7 |OT| Google's $199 7-inch tablet by Asus
- Thread starter ThatObviousUser
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MidgarBlowedUp
Member
Status updated finally.
It will be here tomorrow by the end of the day.
It will be here tomorrow by the end of the day.
Me too. I actually go on youtube and just search for "unboxing" and watch whatever comes up. Theres something exciting about it for me.
BFIB
Member
One of the best was an iPad 1 unboxing. The guy is all excited, and pulls it out of the box....and drops it. He just sits quiet for about 20 seconds, picks it up and the screen is smashed. Video ends, and it is no longer up on youtube.
I felt horrible for the guy, but the comments were classic.
I was saying on my HP Touchpad 9.7'' screen there are thick borders on the left and right past the comic page edge. I thought the Nexus 7 would also have those borders, but if that's exactly how it looks, then i guess it doesn't. That's definitely a good thing.
What I thought about for that image had nothing to do with a Nexus 7
Hey there! That's someone's daughter!!
She's adorable.
How quickly you guys forget the Phonedog unboxing I posted:
http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showpost.php?p=39409526&postcount=932
LOL! Why would he even upload it? Thats hilarious.
It is because we known how that feels.. opening something you have been waiting for. It is a rush no matter what it is. That feeling can even be gotten by watching someone else do it.
In other words.. I am the same way.
Harry_Tequila
Member
Oh right, I missed the touchpad bit.
Yeah, no borders other than what you see in the screenshot.
I need to see this.
Dynamite Ringo Matsuri
Member
It's cause we're man-children who need instant gratification, an unboxing vid helps to mitigate the anxiety associated with waiting for a product I feel. Especially when I make a significant purchase, I'll find myself scouring the web looking for reviews associated with it so I get an idea of what it's like using it.
And it's 1:20 here, damned UPS driver still has dropped it off :l
BFIB
Member
I've tried to find it, hoping someone else on youtube would have rehosted it. Last I saw was right before the iPad 2 launch, then shortly after it was removed by user. Hilarious video though.
Now I've jinxed myself and will drop my Nexus 7 tomorrow.
Youre absolutely right.
Its cute how you think your Nexus 7 will get there tomorrow
I know Fed Ex allows it as long as you bring ID and something showing that you either reside or work at the shipping address for your package. Id call up the distribution center and ask them.
So would a PS3 be good enough for this kind of functionality? I've never used my Ps3 for dnla before.
Just canceled my Nexus 7 order... I had put the wrong shipping address when I ordered it and they couldn't change it so they had to retrieve it from UPS.
It sucks because I ordered it 15 minutes after the order page went live and have been obsessing over it for weeks.
What's the best place to get one, today?
It sucks because I ordered it 15 minutes after the order page went live and have been obsessing over it for weeks.
What's the best place to get one, today?
Id give Sams Club a shot. A lot of people seem to have luck there.
BFIB
Member
Well, just had a mini excitement breakout.
UPS guy comes and knocks on the door. Says he has a package. About the size of the N7. I sign and run in, all excited, tear it open, and its the pocket watches I ordered for my groomsmen for my upcoming wedding.
Regardless they look great. I ordered those Friday and received them already, engraved and all.
UPS guy comes and knocks on the door. Says he has a package. About the size of the N7. I sign and run in, all excited, tear it open, and its the pocket watches I ordered for my groomsmen for my upcoming wedding.
Regardless they look great. I ordered those Friday and received them already, engraved and all.
OneEightZero
aka ThreeOneFour
Should have made an unboxing video. ^_^
You steampunk. Unless they were made in China, it would probably have been cheaper to buy them all a Nexus 7.
BFIB
Member
You steampunk. Unless they were made in China, it would probably have been cheaper to buy them all a Nexus 7.
My wedding is August 4th. May not have the tablets by then!
Dynamite Ringo Matsuri
Member
lol, you're the second person to get faked out by the UPS people on this page
And ugh, hope the driver gets here by 3, this wait is driving me crazy
-Pyromaniac-
Member
No email, no charge, no nothing. Fuck off google.
Same here. So irritating.
-Pyromaniac-
Member
nope, I'm in GODDAMN NORTH AMERICA. Which just makes it worse.
opticalmace
Member
For the Canadians, someone on RFD said they talked to Google and they were told all preorders are shipping out today.
Nope. USA.
-Pyromaniac-
Member
they talk a lot of shit. If it doesn't happen, there will be a meltdown here of epic proportions.
No cases or anything. Ordered June 28th, a measly 8gb.
That seems to be the case for most. UPS predicts the initial delivery date based on the label print date, but then updates it once the shipper actually gives them the item.
Blame Google 100%.
Fatal Futanari
Member
Mine is arriving tomorrow....good thing the Steam still is keeping me distracted lol
BFIB
Member
Yep, all of this is on Google. UPS can only ship out items as they receive them. Google puts the order in, and receives their shipment number. It is then up to google to have the items relayed to UPS so they can begin shipping. Obviously there was a gap somewhere, but Google has a lot to learn from this launch.
I feel terrible for you guys. This lack of communication is terrible.
But shit man. I've used a fair few Android devices and this thing blows everthing else away. Its so, so quick. Its actually staggering.
Battery seems solid too, 83% left after around 1 hour 45 use. Also portrait typing is simply bad ass.
But shit man. I've used a fair few Android devices and this thing blows everthing else away. Its so, so quick. Its actually staggering.
Battery seems solid too, 83% left after around 1 hour 45 use. Also portrait typing is simply bad ass.
Dammit, I'm excited. One more day.
I ordered a 16GB on July 6th. No cases or anything else.
The only weird thing I can think of is that my CC didnt like google wallet at first. I called them up, confirmed the charges, resubmit, and everything is fine now. Even got the 2 pre-auth charges.
I was told last week by Google that I couldnt cancel my preorder because it was "preparing shipment". That was on Wednesday.
SuperPac
Member
Maybe there's something wrong with your CC or address and they haven't called you or contacted you about it? I ordered an 8GB, no other accessories, on July 3rd and mine shipped for arrival tomorrow.
-Pyromaniac-
Member
nothing wrong with it, says it's good to go
you bastard