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Nexus 7 |OT| Google's $199 7-inch tablet by Asus
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everthustodeadbeats
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Yeah, flipboard is a mess. On iPad, there's usually like 3-5 stories on each page and it takes 2 pages or flips at least to find something I want to read. On Nexus 7, that's 6-10 flips to get to something I want to read. It's a chore.
BertramCooper
Banned
That's an extremely misleading ad. I love this thing, but the reliance on wi-fi would make it terrible for the outdoors.
Of course, they try to qualify it at the end by saying, "DERP! They were outside their house all along!" but it still kind of bothers me.
Spinning Plates
Member
You'd be fine with a Mifi (portable wi-fi hotspot) and a USB external battery pack.
Ollie Pooch
In a perfect world, we'd all be homersexual
I found it misleading too. The house at the end doesn't excuse showing all this stuff that suggests net connectivity.
I don't understand why the ad is misleading...even if they weren't in a backyard, it takes 2 taps on a screen to tether to a device that has 3G/4G. It's not like anywhere you would bring your tablet, you wouldn't also have your phone with you. And if for some reason your phone has no 3G/4G access, well then a hypothetical 3G/4G N7 wouldn't have access either.
Unless I'm misunderstanding?
Unless I'm misunderstanding?
SlowRevolution
Member
So how's the keyboard feel on a 7-inch tablet? Comfortable to type on? That's what I'm really interested in with the form factor since whenever I've tried out big phones (four inches plus) it's my main problem.
You think an older person with little understanding of technology would be thrilled about going to purchase the camping commercial tablet and finding out it does no such thing without a net enabled smartphone and a hotspot app? You don't understand that. You're kinda out of touch man
TSAGoodness
Member
I ordered mine on July 17, when do you think it'd ship? I'm traveling for work in about two weeks, was hoping I would have it by then.
BFIB
Member
No issues so far here. Keyboard feels just right, and I usually have a lot of issues typing on my iPhone.
You can also use speak to text as well. Works great!
Sears has it today for $238 + tax.
SlowRevolution
Member
I saw a couple demos of the speech to text, great to hear that it actually works well day to day.
Best touch keyboard experience I've had so far has been the split keyboard on the iPad, and it seems like that key size would probably be pretty close to the Nexus 7's keyboard. Honestly a good tablet keyboard is almost a good enough reason to get one for me, and the form factor is really improving. Hopefully Android starts getting more in the way of tablet-optimised apps, that's the big thing that's stopped me from looking at this more seriously.
I ordered my on the 4th and I am still hoping mine will ship this week.... maybe I should call to cancel it and maybe they will ship it... lol
OneEightZero
aka ThreeOneFour
It's been amusing watching you go from amazement to discourse to slight regret, Emily. ^_^
basic_text
Member
Ditto, I'm really enjoying the layout and the ability to add in any RSS feed.
Come to think of it, quite a few apps I've installed don't seem to have widgets.
What would a 'Nexus 7 2.0' have that this one doesn't that would change your mind?
I love mine and I won't part with it for the world, but it needs a MicroSD slot, USB OTG and HDMI. This is the first and last tablet I buy without these options. MicroSD gives you breathing space, USB OTG gives you accessories and access to large amounts of data, and HDMI gives you media options.
It's been a laptop replacement since last week and serves a real purpose for me the way it is, but due to the above, it does not at all qualify as a media device.
The way it is, it's a net, pdf, and youtube replacement, which is honestly 99% of my needs for a tablet. Also, it's a great way to see local cable listings without the slow onscreen cable service guide button. The form factor, speed, picture quality and battery are all there. As my first tablet, that's fine. Going forward, it's a deal buster.
It's been a laptop replacement since last week and serves a real purpose for me the way it is, but due to the above, it does not at all qualify as a media device.
The way it is, it's a net, pdf, and youtube replacement, which is honestly 99% of my needs for a tablet. Also, it's a great way to see local cable listings without the slow onscreen cable service guide button. The form factor, speed, picture quality and battery are all there. As my first tablet, that's fine. Going forward, it's a deal buster.
BertramCooper
Banned
Oh Jesus...
OneEightZero
aka ThreeOneFour
Everything you write, I hear in Bert Cooper's voice. ^_^
Can't wait to hear this in stereo when the other guy returns his.
It's gotta be much lighter and far less bulky in the back, ethereal light or at least as light as a phone but with a 7" 10" of course where not there yet...
maybe a couple of generations away in tablet tech
a major advancement in battery tech 12-24 hr actual usage time battery life.
a solar, motion, and or kinetic charger built in ?
of course what I want is all pie in the sky stuff atm
realistically it's Nexus 7 5.0 or somewhere down the line.
but this is a great start but there is much much room to improve.
BFIB
Member
I do that with all of his posts.
So nothing specific to this tablet then. You just aren't happy with current tablet technology.
We are nowhere near close to any of that, unfortunately.
Yeah it was a nice tablet, the first one I've decided to purchase.
Only the weight, bulk, and hardware defects bothered me enough to return it, it just wasn't ready yet at least imo
but I can see apple hitting my checklist in dream tablet features first before anyone else hence they control their vision of the hardware and software.
but for now I'm just gonna be using my laptop like everyone else for most things.
Google needs to be vilified for making their compass app require network access.
Looks like Moko has a slim case coming out in a few days similar to what Im looking for:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B008FLYROG/?tag=neogaf0e-20
Just preordered it. I hope its good. Their slim-fit cases for other devices have good reviews.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B008FLYROG/?tag=neogaf0e-20
Just preordered it. I hope its good. Their slim-fit cases for other devices have good reviews.
Is it currently impossible to contact Google Play customer support? Every path through their web site help tree leads to this page:
http://support.google.com/googleplay/bin/request.py?hl=en&contact_type=contact_policy
That page has no link to "talk to a specialist". I'm guessing it used to be a link but it's been deactivated.
I'm trying to ask about a problem with an e-book I bought (it's disappeared from the site and "My Orders" list). There doesn't seem to be any way to contact anyone about this problem. Is Amazon support this bad? I'm not very fond of Amazon but I bet they're probably better than this.
http://support.google.com/googleplay/bin/request.py?hl=en&contact_type=contact_policy
That page has no link to "talk to a specialist". I'm guessing it used to be a link but it's been deactivated.
I'm trying to ask about a problem with an e-book I bought (it's disappeared from the site and "My Orders" list). There doesn't seem to be any way to contact anyone about this problem. Is Amazon support this bad? I'm not very fond of Amazon but I bet they're probably better than this.
That's perfect. Thanks for the link.
Weird, just last week, there was a page you could get where you can file a ticket and they would call you to discuss it. That links seems to just loop you around now.
This number is for Nexus support but there might be options in there that can help you. Im not sure:
1-888-48-NEXUS
I thought so too. I want something that doesnt cover the front so much and that looks like it does the trick.
-Pyromaniac-
Member
just buy it already
Toysrus has the Built sleeve for $5 ($25 at Amazon, 4.5 stars):
http://www.toysrus.com/product/index.jsp?productId=12550063
http://www.toysrus.com/product/index.jsp?productId=12550063
comedy bomb
Banned
So I'm thinking about buying one of these in the near future. I'd really only use it for:
web browsing
comixology
fantasy football tracking/updating rosters (through NFL.com).
Is this device deficient in any of those areas? I've not yet used comixology but it'd be a big deal for me, especially if it's account based and I can access stuff from the tablet or desktop at will.
web browsing
comixology
fantasy football tracking/updating rosters (through NFL.com).
Is this device deficient in any of those areas? I've not yet used comixology but it'd be a big deal for me, especially if it's account based and I can access stuff from the tablet or desktop at will.
Web browsing is great. Its better than a phone for sure but not quite as good as a PC mainly because of typing. Bear in mind that Jellybean doesnt support Flash so if you visit a lot of flash based sites, youll run into issues. There are ways around this apparently but I dont use Flash enough to care.
Comixology is account based. As long as youre logged in, anything you buy on your PC can be accessed from the tablet and vice versa. I just bought the first 5 issues of Y:The Last Man on the tablet yesterday and logged into my PC account today and there they were. That side worked like a charm.
The only problem I have with it is that any comic I bought on PC doesnt show up in my tablet library until I search for the comic on the store and tap the download button. It detects anything and everything I own but just doesnt add it to my library. No idea if this is a glitch or just the way it is.
Ive also seen some people mention a glitch where you have to quit the app and come back but I havent run into that yet.
The other thing to consider is screen size. 7 inches is still small compared to regular comic book size but I dont find it too bad. Its pretty much the bare minimum. Any smaller and I would have problems. I have also have shitty eyesight so I dont know how it would be for anyone with better (or worse) vision.
comedy bomb
Banned
Outside of gaf and the fantasy football stuff I probably would be content with whatever else worked. I think there is an android app as well for football stuff so I should be golden.
Thanks for the info Salaadin.
Thanks for the info Salaadin.
Looks like Moko has a slim case coming out in a few days similar to what Im looking for:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B008FLYROG/?tag=neogaf0e-20
Just preordered it. I hope its good. Their slim-fit cases for other devices have good reviews.
they've reused this case design since the original iPad, and I'm a huge fan of it. the case will add some bulk to the device, but it's sound protection against drops and the built-in stand functionality works great.
hopefully this version actually comes with the 'smart cover' functionality included.
Looks like Moko has a slim case coming out in a few days similar to what Im looking for:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B008FLYROG/?tag=neogaf0e-20
Just preordered it. I hope its good. Their slim-fit cases for other devices have good reviews.
Title says it has the sleep function but a review says otherwise. Hmm...
Zombie James
Banned
Only $3 shipping!
Are those shill bids? eBay is such a sucker's market.
The twitch.TV app does which has all Justin streams if you search. The Justin app just broadcasts. Plus it doesn't work on nexus 7 right now.
Note that not all streams are high quality.
The Faceless Master
Member
what did they need a data connection for?
Kill Your Masters
Member
A few days in now havent had any hardware issues thankfully (creaks, dead pixels) this was definitely a good buy for me.
Now I need some recommendations from you guys regarding reading and readers as that is what I want to use it for the most. I would prefer some 'Google books' kind of app for Pdf's and Rtf is there something similar in the play store?
What I got so far is kindle, and a few comic books apps (dc,marvel and dh) but I need something for my own pdfs and word docs
Also are there any other 'flipboard/currents style' apps out there?
Now I need some recommendations from you guys regarding reading and readers as that is what I want to use it for the most. I would prefer some 'Google books' kind of app for Pdf's and Rtf is there something similar in the play store?
What I got so far is kindle, and a few comic books apps (dc,marvel and dh) but I need something for my own pdfs and word docs
Also are there any other 'flipboard/currents style' apps out there?