• Hey, guest user. Hope you're enjoying NeoGAF! Have you considered registering for an account? Come join us and add your take to the daily discourse.

Nexus 7 |OT| Google's $199 7-inch tablet by Asus

V

Vic

Please help me with my bad english
dwebo said:
hmm, you're right - I hadn't tried one copied over to the device. when I'm just streaming from the network, es file manager won't even ask which player for mkv

ac3 audio doesn't work in the native player (or mx player h/w accelerated), so that severely limits its usefulness for most people I'd imagine
Click to expand...
What? I know that DTS doesn't work with MX Player, but AC3? I doubt it.
 
C

CaLe

Member
Anyone here with a Galaxy Nexus ?

I'm thinking of getting the Nexus 7, though I'm not sure how much I'll use it considering I have a phone with the same OS.

I also have an iPad 3, but it's way too big for public transportation. I have LTE on it though, which is really useful when I need directions (I use Maps). Considering that the Nexus 7 has no 3G / LTE, can it still be used for directions ?

Thanks
 
U

U2NUMB

Member
Still striking out at retail so I will have to wait..

One BIG question I have from anyone who has it. I use Google Docs/Drive for so much of my work and personal life. How well integrated are these google services with the tablet? I would love to hear about how slick or unslick it is to use docs on this thing.
 
A

Adamm

Member
CaLe said:
Anyone here with a Galaxy Nexus ?

I'm thinking of getting the Nexus 7, though I'm not sure how much I'll use it considering I have a phone with the same OS.

I also have an iPad 3, but it's way too big for public transportation. I have LTE on it though, which is really useful when I need directions (I use Maps). Considering that the Nexus 7 has no 3G / LTE, can it still be used for directions ?

Thanks
Click to expand...

I have a galaxy nexus & I use my n7 way more Han my phone now. The bigger screen really makes he difference.

You can use offline maps for directions
 
C

CaLe

Member
Adamm said:
I have a galaxy nexus & I use my n7 way more Han my phone now. The bigger screen really makes he difference.

You can use offline maps for directions
Click to expand...

Awesome, thanks.

How exactly does offline maps work ? How can it pinpoint where you are located if there's no 3G connection ?
 
K

kehs

Banned
Emily Chu said:
Hmm just wasn't up to snuff hardware quality wise

Too any hardware issues to keep at least IMO

Wasn't feeling the weight and bulk either

Dunno if I'm getting one again or just waiting for a better tab to come along

It just did impress me that much coming from a gnex

Will most def get another tab though at the 200-250 range though in the future

Such a shame
Click to expand...

Seemed like you knew that going into it. I'll be a sad panda is the one I get this week has that screen creak thing.
 
H

Husker86

Member
CaLe said:
Awesome, thanks.

How exactly does offline maps work ? How can it pinpoint where you are located if there's no 3G connection ?
Click to expand...
The Nexus 7 has GPS, just no mobile data connection. You could tether it to your phone for data, or do offline maps as suggested.
 
A

Adamm

Member
CaLe said:
Awesome, thanks.

How exactly does offline maps work ? How can it pinpoint where you are located if there's no 3G connection ?
Click to expand...

You will need to download parts of the map when you are connected to he internet, then it uses GPS to find you.
 
V

Vyer

Member
That new gadget itch was getting a little worse, so I went around Staples, Sam's and Gamestop in the area. No dice.

Kinda glad this wasn't readily available in retail now. Reading the range of emotions some of you have gone through almost makes me feel exhausted.
 
K

kittens

Unconfirmed Member
I'm just making a simple soft slip case myself. It really easy to do. Just need some decent fabric and thread.
 
Bboy AJ

Bboy AJ

My dog was murdered by a 3.5mm audio port and I will not rest until the standard is dead
Any iPad 3 owners have any comments about the N7?

I always, always use my iPad in landscape mode. Portrait mode is not very pleasant for me. Is landscape too cramped on the N7? I never use my phones in landscape. Too cramped. And I even have a Note.

All this talk of 7" being a great form factor but the way I use tablets, I'm not sure it's for me. I wonder if I could grab an N7 to stick into my car permanently. Shame it's 16:9, though.
 
J

JordanKZ

Member
DagsJT said:
Bloody hell this place is quick.
Click to expand...

ibgldiO38zZ4TG.gif

:D
 
C

Cartman86

Banned
I've a creek too. Happened after a ton of game playing. Tablet got a little warm, and all of a sudden I heard a creek when I gripped. The left side felt like it could be pushed in a tiny bit. You couldn't see it, but you felt it. Pushed it in hard and no more creek. Wouldn't be surprised if it came back with more heat. I'm not worried about this, but the unresponsive touch screen issue is enough to send it back for a replacement. Love the device so I won't be getting rid of it.
 
A

Anno

Member
Anywhere else other than Staples in the U.S. to hope to find this thing in stores today? Only one within 50 miles I can find they can't hold, and I don't want to drive 45 minutes to have someone else nab it.
 
P

-Pyromaniac-

Member
No one replied to me before so does no one know the correct resolution for wallpapers for this thing? I assume it's something larger than the device resolution? I seriously don't understand it all because of the fact that it's scrollable.
 
C

Cartman86

Banned
-Pyromaniac- said:
No one replied to me before so does no one know the correct resolution for wallpapers for this thing? I assume it's something larger than the device resolution? I seriously don't understand it all because of the fact that it's scrollable.
Click to expand...

I think its just 1280x800. The OS takes care of figuring out how to scroll and when you set it you decide what it looks like. Size hardly even matters a lot of the time. It's more about quality.
 
H

Husker86

Member
Hieberrr said:
Is there a way to enable the menu button on the nav bar? It's driving me nuts that I don't have one.
Click to expand...
Adjust to the new Android way!

Custom ROMs usually let you force menu button that usually only shows up for non-4.0 compliant apps. Gonna have to wait for those ROMs to start showing up if they haven't already.
 
H

Hieberrr

Member
Andrex said:
It shows up as necessary for legacy apps. Apps that are optimized for Android 4.0+ don't need it since they place their actions in the Action Bar and the Action Bar's overflow menu.
Click to expand...

A lot of my apps don't have it. I'd also like it on the home screen too :(

Mind you, a lot of my apps are also GB apps. Hell, the regular twitter app doesn't even have this so I can't even change any settings.
 
R

rozay

Banned
Hieberrr said:
A lot of my apps don't have it. I'd also like it on the home screen too :(

Mind you, a lot of my apps are also GB apps. Hell, the regular twitter app doesn't even have this so I can't even change any settings.
Click to expand...
Are you sure those apps even had menu functions in the first place? The software doesn't hide menu buttons from you, an app is either coded to have the overflow button in the interface, as a softkey, or neither. If it's the second, it will always show up as Andrex posted. I have no experience with the official twitter client so I don't know if it has one or not.
 
T

ThatObviousUser

ὁ αἴσχιστος παῖς εἶ
Hieberrr said:
A lot of my apps don't have it. I'd also like it on the home screen too :(

Mind you, a lot of my apps are also GB apps. Hell, the regular twitter app doesn't even have this so I can't even change any settings.
Click to expand...

Yes it does?

TOTAOl.png
 
Bboy AJ

Bboy AJ

My dog was murdered by a 3.5mm audio port and I will not rest until the standard is dead
Hieberrr said:
Is there a way to enable the menu button on the nav bar? It's driving me nuts that I don't have one.
Click to expand...

Why would anyone want to go back to that nonsense? Good riddance to hiding everything under the sun in a Menu. And never knowing when that button did anything.
 
C

Cartman86

Banned
Hieberrr said:
This is strange as hell :S mine didn't show up all yesterday when I tried it (that's why I ended up uninstalling it).
Click to expand...

You're not crazy. In the Nexus 7 it isn't there. Though if you click on "Me" at the top you will see all those menu bar options. The same goes for the Xfinity Guide app. I can't switch TV's with because there is no menu bar.
 
P

-Pyromaniac-

Member
Cartman86 said:
I think its just 1280x800. The OS takes care of figuring out how to scroll and when you set it you decide what it looks like. Size hardly even matters a lot of the time. It's more about quality.
Click to expand...
but it always forces me to crop out a part of it or something. Does it ALWAYS do that? I assumed there was a size that was a natural fit. They also seem a bit blurry when you just use a pic with the same resolution as the device :/


edit: nvm the jellybean wallpapers are apparently 1440x1280. I knew they were different. But some people are saying it needs to be 1600 x 1280. Guess I'll try one of each.

edit2: yeah I think 1600 x 1280 fits best
 
I

Izick

Member
Emily Chu said:
edit

actually fuck it I might just return it and get my money back @ gamestop

between my workhorse 14.1" laptop for inside

and 4.65" phone for on the go

didn't use it as much as I expected to.

anything I almost wanted to do I've found it just loads more efficient and comfortable to do on my laptop or phone depending on usage scenarios

I guess I'm not a tablet type person.....

and to mention again android feels like an awesome phone OS to me and not one suited for tablets 7"+ possibly because of the apps situation
Click to expand...

Might be with you Emily. How long can I wait till I turn it back in? Should I tell them it's faulty?

renitou said:
Since you only "think" it's creaking right now, is it actually something you would notice if you weren't submerging yourself in others' complaints?


After all that, haha.
Click to expand...

I could hear it this morning. Will check again, but I'm fairly sure.
 
You must log in or register to reply here.

Similar threads

Vivo Launches new 'iQOO Neo 7' Gaming Phone starting at $405.
0
963
Eddie-Griffin replied
Google Play Games for PC has launched in the US and 7 other countries. Play Android games on your PC TODAY (Req: Win 10 or 11, 10GB SSD, 8GB of RAM)
2
95
5K
Puscifer replied
ASUS ROG ALLY | OT + Review Thread | Steam Deck but ROGher
Analysis Review Hardware 9 10 11 12 13
605
56K
MacReady13 replied
GPD officially announces the Win 4 gaming hybrid handheld (Full HD, 32GB Ram, Ryzen 7 6800U, 2TB SSD, Windows 11)
8
1K
yet_another_alt replied
Nubia Redmagic 8pro gaming phone launches Dec 26th, first with Snapdragon8 Gen2. New Logo trailer, OLED 2480x1116 res, 16GB RAM, 47 hour battery life.
13
1K
01011001 replied
Top Bottom