I met a guy that works for google that has one in his possession. Its a pretty sweet device, and I can't wait to get mine! Sadly, I was unable to take pictures of it, but I got to compare it with my kindle fire, and I from just handling it, it was soo much better! Oh, btw, the nexus 7 fits inside my kindle fire case. No need to get a new one now.
The nexus is just slightly longer than the KF. HOWEVER, the screen area is just slightly smaller than the KF. I didn't have a tape measure to exactly measure the screen diagonal, but it was just millimeters smaller. BUT HOLDING IT IN MY HAND WAS SOOOOO MUCH BETTER than holding the kindle fire. Noticeably lighter. The edges don't dig into my hand. The bezels seem to be a little bit larger on top and bottom than the kindle fire as well. However, the sides seemed thinner than the KF. Sorry I did not get pictures.
The 1200 x 800 resolution is lots better than the KF as well, obviously. I tried to reproduce the screen flicker that was mentioned earlier, but I was unsuccessful. However, I don't think I turned the brightness down all the way before I loaded Chrome.
There is no native camera app, but you can take pictures with google+. I didn't post anything, but the camera turned on. I should have tried video chatting with it, but didn't think to do that.
Oh, he also showed me his galaxy nexus, and he had the backing that only google workers get. Pretty sweet.
He showed me a few more things, and also talked about working for google. I asked him how often people get fired from there, and he said one of the ways is that his nexus 7 had a number on the bezel that was unique to him, so if the images ever got out with the number on it, he could be in hot water. And he didn't want to risk his job working for google just so I could post a few pictures on here. Which was definitely understandable.
This will be a pretty sweet device!
Pretty cool! Here in the Bay Area there's a lot of people that work for Oracle, Apple, etc, but I only know of one person that works at Google. I haven't talked to the person in years though.
Did his have the white backing like the ones given out at Google I/O?
And did you notice a mini HDMI port on the bottom of the device?
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Oh, btw, the nexus 7 fits inside my kindle fire case. No need to get a new one now.
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This is good to hear. I want a case that's only on Kindle fire and the manufacture told me they have no plans on a Nexus 7 case as of now :-( ... but the Nexus 7 looks to be about 8mm longer, which I *think* will be okay.
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The nexus is just slightly longer than the KF. HOWEVER, the screen area is just slightly smaller than the KF. I didn't have a tape measure to exactly measure the screen diagonal, but it was just millimeters smaller.
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Assuming they are both exactly 7" displays; the Nexus 7 has a 16:10 aspect ratio, while the Kindle Fire is 16:9. In portrait mode, the Nexus would be about ~0.16" shorter, but ~0.28" wider.
Incidentally, this means the Nexus 7 actually has a slightly larger screen area than the Kindle Fire.
And the aspect ratio is way better for the nav bar, since it means more vertical space in landscape mode.
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Pretty cool! Here in the Bay Area there's a lot of people that work for Oracle, Apple, etc, but I only know of one person that works at Google. I haven't talked to the person in years though.
Did his have the white backing like the ones given out at Google I/O?
And did you notice a mini HDMI port on the bottom of the device?
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No he didn't have the white one. And there was no mini HDMI port on the bottom.
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This is good to hear. I want a case that's only on Kindle fire and the manufacture told me they have no plans on a Nexus 7 case as of now :-( ... but the Nexus 7 looks to be about 8mm longer, which I *think* will be okay.
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This is the case that I got at Amazon when I purchased my KF. His Nexus 7 fit just fine inside it.
We have one here at work and our gadget engineer said that this was the best android tablet he has tested. JellyBean runs like butter on it.
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so if the images ever got out with the number on it, he could be in hot water. And he didn't want to risk his job working for google just so I could post a few pictures on here.
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Hi, just out of curiosity, how would those images have put his job in jeapordy?
The device isnt exactly a secret anymore is it? Its been released at the google IO...
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We have one here at work and our gadget engineer said that this was the best android tablet he has tested. JellyBean runs like butter on it.
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No pun intended?
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Hi, just out of curiosity, how would those images have put his job in jeapordy?
The device isnt exactly a secret anymore is it? Its been released at the google IO...
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Chances are, it probably won't not have. But again, why take the risk if there is a chance?? I can't imagine that getting fired from google for a security breach would look fantastic on a resume. And because he asked me to not take or post pictures when he was doing me a favor, I didn't press the matter.
Crap, now I regret selling my KF with the DODO case, would have liked to try to fit it.
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Hi, just out of curiosity, how would those images have put his job in jeapordy?
The device isnt exactly a secret anymore is it? Its been released at the google IO...
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Because he probably signed an NDA about this sort of thing for proprietary inventions.
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Hi, just out of curiosity, how would those images have put his job in jeapordy?
The device isnt exactly a secret anymore is it? Its been released at the google IO...
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If he's a Google engineer, he could be running on an advance build with new features/apps/GoogleNow that has not yet been announced.
thanks for sharing,
Time to complement my Kindle fire.
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Google, seriously? Why would you put phone UI on a 7" tablet? That's a little too big for a phone! I'm not gonna buy it now!
I too am questioning this, I gues its to take advantage of the new notification bar features, does anyone know how this will be handled in the tablet interface.?
I really hope it's possible to load the Tablet UI on this. One of my biggest gripes with the iPad is the UI, and I feel like the tablet UI present in Honeycomb and ICS was more landscape-oriented, and felt more like a laptop screen than a phone, which I feel makes the best use of the screen size.
On the note of screen size, I'm really not feeling the huge bezels. Makes me sort of wish Asus threw in a 8.9" of something in place of all that black space, but that's probably just me being too greedy.
its super simple to enable once the source roles out, and even with the stock firmware its just a matter of unpacking frameworks-base and modifying the config.
so, provided google didnt do anything funky to the tablet ui, it shouldn't be hard.
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I really hope it's possible to load the Tablet UI on this. One of my biggest gripes with the iPad is the UI, and I feel like the tablet UI present in Honeycomb and ICS was more landscape-oriented, and felt more like a laptop screen than a phone, which I feel makes the best use of the screen size.
On the note of screen size, I'm really not feeling the huge bezels. Makes me sort of wish Asus threw in a 8.9" of something in place of all that black space, but that's probably just me being too greedy.
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I'll second that, its wasteful and ugly. One day I want a real edge to edge screen!
They are combining phone and tablet more. But I'm sure landscape mode will look like a tablet.
Yeah what is the deal with this? I've been searching for hours with no answers. of all things this is my biggest disappointment. IMO the ipad is a gigantic phone essentially and since the introduction of honeycomb I thought android had the edge here with a layout that gives more resemblance to your desktop not your phone. I really hope jelly bean isn't killing that off
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They are combining phone and tablet more. But I'm sure landscape mode will look like a tablet.
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Nope. If you watched while they were demoing games, they put it in landscape mode and it looked just like the Galaxy Nexus does in landscape mode. It's the phone interface through and through.
I'd say the main reason they did this is, as others have pointed out, to show off the notification bar, but even more importantly, the biggest devices that this thing is competing against in the marketplace is the Kindle Fire and the Nook, both of which operate in portrait mode by default. Android's tablet interface is specifically designed for landscape and (as a Xoom owner I can attest to this first hand) doesn't offer a very good user experience in portrait mode.
I personally would have liked to see tablet mode, but given its competition, I think they made the right decision.
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Google, seriously? Why would you put phone UI on a 7" tablet? That's a little too big for a phone! I'm not gonna buy it now!
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Its not the pure phone mode. Its like a hybrid which makes more sense on portrait 7 inch devices. The regular tablet mode is a little awkward on 7 inch portrait devices like the galaxy tab 2.
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You people gripe to much.
Regardless of CPU, GPU, screen, tablet mode, phone mode blah blah. Its a 200$ Penta core tablet. That gets updates directly from google.
The updates from google are alone enough for me.
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I'll second that, its wasteful and ugly. One day I want a real edge to edge screen!
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But where will you rest your hands? The bezel is kinda necessary or else you will accidentally touch the edge of the screen.
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Nope. If you watched while they were demoing games, they put it in landscape mode and it looked just like the Galaxy Nexus does in landscape mode. It's the phone interface through and through.
I'd say the main reason they did this is, as others have pointed out, to show off the notification bar, but even more importantly, the biggest devices that this thing is competing against in the marketplace is the Kindle Fire and the Nook, both of which operate in portrait mode by default. Android's tablet interface is specifically designed for landscape and (as a Xoom owner I can attest to this first hand) doesn't offer a very good user experience in portrait mode.
I personally would have liked to see tablet mode, but given its competition, I think they made the right decision.
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Really? Then Google's doing it wrong. Phone UI is one of the major reasons Gingerbread tablets sucked, and Tablet UI works regardless of screen orientation. IMHO, books would be better with tablet UI.
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Its not the pure phone mode. Its like a hybrid which makes more sense on portrait 7 inch devices. The regular tablet mode is a little awkward on 7 inch portrait devices like the galaxy tab 2.
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It's pure phone mode, through and through.
This is interesting for a completely different reason too...if they are using phone mode on this Nexus 7, does this mean that it's not really a true successor to the Xoom? Sometime in the next year could we see a true Google Experience Device to supersede the Xoom that has a 10.1" screen and runs stock Android in the real landscape tablet mode? Inquiring minds want to know!
Haters gonna hate. I see nothing wrong with this UI. I even find it familiar and sexy. Stop crying like apple fanboys and just enjoy the thing. I mean Damn they ain't even shipped yet.
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But where will you rest your hands? The bezel is kinda necessary or else you will accidentally touch the edge of the screen.
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I like to think that some code could work out the difference between hand and figure tips. I know some Asus laptops can work out the differences with there touch pads.
thronnos said:
Haters gonna hate. I see nothing wrong with this UI. I even find it familiar and sexy. Stop crying like apple fanboys and just enjoy the thing. I mean Damn they ain't even shipped yet.
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Wut. Do you realize how hard that will be to use? If you're using landscape (which you will be a lot), the two bars would be a pain to use.
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Wut. Do you realize how hard that will be to use? If you're using landscape (which you will be a lot), the two bars would be a pain to use.
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The only time you'll use it in landscape mode will be to watch movies. Have you ever held a 7" tablet? They fit very nicely in one hand in portrait mode.
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if phone mode is such a huge issue and mind you it wont be google knows what its doing, the new launcher negates the need for a dedicated tablet mode by allowing a larger grid for the homescreen and supporting the tablet Ui of applications. You could force tablet ui with by simple lowering the dpi with a quick build prop edit and reboot, problem solved. keep in mind that 800p isnt that much more than 720p like the galaxy nexus, so using phone mode was a wise choise considering the pixels available
Uh yeah I'm holding my 7 inch HTC flyer in landscape now. I don't use portrait unless I have to land that's usually because some lazy developer (Zynga anyone?) didn't make an app tablet optimized
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No complaints here. I am eager to get my hands on this.
After some time playing with the Nexus 7 I felt compelled to write my impressions. This device was ordered for my mom to use for web browsing and email.
I read a lot of reviews from several tech sites as well as some forums before deciding the Nexus 7 was the right device for her.
The reviews around the tech sites were almost all positives regarding the quality and price on this device, on the other hand, the reviews from several forum members where not that great.
People where reporting issues ranging from screen separation, blown speakers and death pixels.
Tech sites mentioned the build quality of the device and the almost leather like feeling of the back surface as good points.
Almost all of them concluded that this was the tablet to get at this price point. Some of them even went as far as saying that they haven't used their iPads after getting the Nexus 7 (People Such as TWiT hosts).
All of those great reviews, even from Apple pundits, made me beleive this was a great tablet for its price point. So today we finally received the device. The first problem was noticed as soon as we opened the device, the screen was separated and lifted above the silver bezel from the left side, so much that you can hear it flexing when touching it.
The second problem was noticed when the screen was turned on. Right on the center a pixel stuck on red color, so annoying that no matter what backgroun you use, it still shows.
I own a Motorola Xoom 4G/LTE and the Nexus 7 compared to it feels like a toy. I know they are not in the same price range, but the screen on the Xoom has the feel of hard tick glass that the Nexus lacks. I don't see how the back of the Nexus is supposed to feel like leather as mentioned by some reviewers either.
I already did the required steps to exange the device for a new one. I just hope that the replacement comes free of issues, even after reading from so many members over at XDA that it may not be the case.
----- update September 11 2012 ------
I want to give an update on my experience with this device. The RMA process was completed and the replacement tablet came without issues.
My Mom has been using it ever since receiving it and I check the device once in a while just to make sure the lift screen problem is not present.
I have to say that after using the replacement unit my opinion on this tablet has changed for good. You get great value for the price and ,being a Nexus device, the assurance to that it will receive updates on time.
My original opinion was based on a defective unit, so I felt the necessity to post this update for any person still reading this section of the forums prior to making their decision to purchase one.
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What a bummer dude, did you order it through the Play Store?
yes I did ordered from the play store.
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Honestly, even with screen flicker, this is ten times better than my iPad 2. I'm putting my iPad up on eBay tomorrow night and I'm proud to do it. I'm using a ZAGGKeys Flex Keyboard to type this post, I LOVE my N7. If you want to check out my review it's over in the accessories section of the forum.
I really hope you give the N7 another chance. This tab kicks @$$, literally.
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Lare2 said:
yes I did ordered from the play store.
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When did you place the order?
Nxxx said:
Honestly, even with screen flicker, this is ten times better than my iPad 2. I'm putting my iPad up on eBay tomorrow night and I'm proud to do it. I'm using a ZAGGKeys Flex Keyboard to type this post, I LOVE my N7. If you want to check out my review it's over in the accessories section of the forum.
I really hope you give the N7 another chance. This tab kicks @$$, literally.
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I totally love the device. the size makes more sense to me than my 10.1 inches Xoom. I just want an issue free device.
After reading so many posts about people receiving a flawless device makes me think the one I received was a lemon.
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When did you place the order?
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Saturday 21 and arrived Wednesday 25
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Sorry that happened to you but JOIN THE CLUB. Yes we all know Google and Asus screwed the pooch on the launch of the n7. No need to start a crying thread. And your complain about the quality? Dude its a 200 dollar device. Its quality for that price! So stop whining and bae will us ALL who had a detective device. This tablet blows your Xoom out the water.
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Hi mate, I feel sorry for you that your Nexus 7 had those problems. I received mine yesterday (16 GB version) and it is perfectly fine. Hope you'll get the replacement soon.
I'm happy with the device so far and my Transformer Prime will surely be jealous. Nexus 7 is small and light enough to carry around and to read in bed, what I can't do with the Prime because of its size and weight. 7" is my thing and definitely not the 10".
The GPS is very good. After a few seconds 11 satellites were found (note: clear sky today in London!). Overall the OS is more responsive than the Prime. So far there is for example no message "Web browser is not responding" that I sometimes get on Prime since the latest update.
The only annoying thing with Nexus 7 is that the home screen is only in portrait mode. But I'm going to root it and I can say goodbye to that annoyance.
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Sorry that happened to you but JOIN THE CLUB. Yes we all know Google and Asus screwed the pooch on the launch of the n7. No need to start a crying thread. And your complain about the quality? Dude its a 200 dollar device. Its quality for that price! So stop whining and bae will us ALL who had a detective device. This tablet blows your Xoom out the water.
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I'll wait until the replacement comes to see. My Xoom has 64GB Total storage and 4G LTE connectivity, so for me, the N7 can't fulfill my tablet needs yet. But recognize that my mom seems to be the perfect candidate for it with its 8GB and size.
If my replacement comes without issues, I'll pull the trigger on a second one with 16GB cause my wife liked the form factor. I've been a Google supporter for a long time, heck I paid 800+ on day one for and unlocked Xoom to dive early on this android tablet adventure so I'm totally on their camp, but I expect at least a working device.
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I think you should have gone with an iPad unless your Mom is one of the exceptions and real tech savvy and computer oriented. I hope this doesn't read as me being negative, I understand being upset and I'm not trying to come off as rude at all.
Don't get me wrong I love my nexus 7 and I love Android especially on a quad core tablet. I also have the Asus transformer prime and its one of my favorite devices ever. But when it comes to buying for parents, if looking for something amazing out of the box and simple and easy, I don't think the first batch of first gen nexus 7 tablets is the best choice in most cases.
I know you already bought yours and everything but since you wanted to inform others I just thought I would share my experiences that I've learned along the way.
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I think you should have gone with an iPad unless your Mom is one of the exceptions and real tech savvy and computer oriented. I hope this doesn't read as me being negative, I understand being upset and I'm not trying to come off as rude at all.
Don't get me wrong I love my nexus 7 and I love Android especially on a quad core tablet. I also have the Asus transformer prime and its one of my favorite devices ever. But when it comes to buying for parents, if looking for something amazing out of the box and simple and easy, I don't think the first batch of first gen nexus 7 tablets is the best choice in most cases.
I know you already bought yours and everything but since you wanted to inform others I just thought I would share my experiences that I've learned along the way.
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She is pretty much OS agnostic, she can find its way around on the two computer they have at home, even though one is running Slitaz Linux, she understand the basic concepts to be able to figure it out where the browser, email and games are no matter the OS.
I took it to Best Buy to see the iPads and she played with it already, but she also played with two tablets 7 inches in size from Samsung and Acer, and decided that was a better form factor.
She basically wanted something to use out of the house for some games she plays and on the house while not on the PC. The problem here is with the device being defective rather than hard for her to use.
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Shame you received a device with hardware defects - no user should ever except it as such, get it replaced and enjoy a perfect device.
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Lare2 said:
After some time playing with the Nexus 7 I felt compelled to write my impressions. This device was ordered for my mom to use for web browsing and email.
I read a lot of reviews from several tech sites as well as some forums before deciding the Nexus 7 was the right device for her.
The reviews around the tech sites were almost all positives regarding the quality and price on this device, on the other hand, the reviews from several forum members where not that great.
People where reporting issues ranging from screen separation, blown speakers and death pixels.
Tech sites mentioned the build quality of the device and the almost leather like feeling of the back surface as good points.
Almost all of them concluded that this was the tablet to get at this price point. Some of them even went as far as saying that they haven't used their iPads after getting the Nexus 7 (People Such as TWiT hosts).
All of those great reviews, even from Apple pundits, made me beleive this was a great tablet for its price point. So today we finally received the device. The first problem was noticed as soon as we opened the device, the screen was separated and lifted above the silver bezel from the left side, so much that you can hear it flexing when touching it.
The second problem was noticed when the screen was turned on. Right on the center a pixel stuck on red color, so annoying that no matter what backgroun you use, it still shows.
I own a Motorola Xoom 4G/LTE and the Nexus 7 compared to it feels like a toy. I know they are not in the same price range, but the screen on the Xoom has the feel of hard tick glass that the Nexus lacks. I don't see how the back of the Nexus is supposed to feel like leather as mentioned by some reviewers either.
I already did the required steps to exange the device for a new one. I just hope that the replacement comes free of issues, even after reading from so many members over at XDA that it may not be the case.
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I feel you on the screen issues but you aren't giving the device a fair shake until you've actually gotten some seat time with it.
right now, it sounds like you're judging a defective device solely on some cosmetic issues that hopefully will get resolved with the replacement.
play with it some more until the replacement comes and evaluate it based on its size/weight, form factor, JB, speed/responsiveness, functionality, etc.
I want to give an update on my experience with this device. The RMA process was completed and the replacement tablet came without issues.
My Mom has been using it ever since receiving it and I check the device once in a while just to make sure the lift screen problem is not present.
I have to say that after using the replacement unit my opinion on this tablet has changed for good. You get great value for the price and ,being a Nexus device, the assurance to that it will receive updates on time.
My original opinion was based on a defective unit, so I felt the necessity to post this update for any person still reading this section of the forums prior to making their decision to purchase one.
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Hey guys!
Been a while since I have really been an active user on here. I just purchased my first-ever tablet and decided to go with the Nexus 7 because of the hype around it. I can honestly say that I am completely speechless to find what this thing brings to the table. I did some research here before I bought it, and noticed that some units were having some cosmetic issues (the 1mm thing) etc, but the unit I purchased didn't have any of these. I bought it brand new from Micro Center here in Dallas for $249 (the 16gb version).
For a first-time tablet user, I believe I made the right choice. Jelly Bean is just incredibly fast and smooth and all of my favorite apps load in the snap of a finger. The first app I played around with was Google Earth and I got lost in it for about 2 hours before I realized it. I can't see myself getting something different for a long time.
Hope everybody feels the same about it as I do. I see that you guys have a pretty devoted community around it.
Nick
Its the best tablet in the world right now.
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Welcome to the club. Prior to the Nexus 7 tablets were too limited, bulky and overpriced for what little they do. Nexus 7 is my travel companion and I'm eyeing the Galaxy Note 10.1 released this month as a desktop PC alternative that will stay on my desk.
Galaxy Note 10.1 Preview
http://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_note_10_1-review-795.php
mi7chy said:
Welcome to the club. Prior to the Nexus 7 tablets were too limited, bulky and overpriced for what little they do. Nexus 7 is my travel companion and I'm eyeing the Galaxy Note 10.1 released this month as a desktop PC alternative that will stay on my desk.
Galaxy Note 10.1 Preview
http://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_note_10_1-review-795.php
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That actually looks like a really nice tab. That could easily replace my laptop but not so much my desktop. Been looking for a reason to get rid of my laptop anyhow, just wasn't completely sold on the Transformer (probably because I didn't mess around with it too much when buying the N7).
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Hey guys!
Been a while since I have really been an active user on here. I just purchased my first-ever tablet and decided to go with the Nexus 7 because of the hype around it. I can honestly say that I am completely speechless to find what this thing brings to the table. I did some research here before I bought it, and noticed that some units were having some cosmetic issues (the 1mm thing) etc, but the unit I purchased didn't have any of these. I bought it brand new from Micro Center here in Dallas for $249 (the 16gb version).
For a first-time tablet user, I believe I made the right choice. Jelly Bean is just incredibly fast and smooth and all of my favorite apps load in the snap of a finger. The first app I played around with was Google Earth and I got lost in it for about 2 hours before I realized it. I can't see myself getting something different for a long time.
Hope everybody feels the same about it as I do. I see that you guys have a pretty devoted community around it.
Nick
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Congrats... Have you read how the RMA process works already?
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Congrats... Have you read how the RMA process works already?
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Good thing the rma process is a good one, that he expressely noted that it had no issue and that you still dont know that on the internet you hear the whinning of the few over the happiness of the whole.
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Congrats... Have you read how the RMA process works already?
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How's the permanent 3.5" defect?
My story is about the same. I love this thing! Rooted it as I opened the box and I'm running Glazed ICS V1.1.2
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Good thing the rma process is a good one, that he expressely noted that it had no issue and that you still dont know that on the internet you hear the whinning of the few over the happiness of the whole.
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Surprisingly you are right, I am glad I bought it before reading these forums. The more and more I get into the threads the more defects I see. Did I really just get that lucky or...? Surely I can't be the only one with a good device!
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Surprisingly you are right, I am glad I bought it before reading these forums. The more and more I get into the threads the more defects I see. Did I really just get that lucky or...? Surely I can't be the only one with a good device!
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not the only one I bought one on release and two later for family members and all are perfect ( even with the dog taking my neoprene case with the nexus in it off the table and trying to chew on it)
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I am just thinking about buying the nexus 7 or Asus tf300.
Which one is better?
I heard the quality of nexus 7 isn't good, need to return to the manufacture.
Sorry for my poor English.
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Good thing the rma process is a good one, that he expressely noted that it had no issue and that you still dont know that on the internet you hear the whinning of the few over the happiness of the whole.
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No no no... missed the wink? I certainly wish the OP good luck with the device and hope its a great defect free experience. Its indeed a mega device, I myself ordered one on 28th June, I guess you know the GOOG Canada story The only reason I cancelled was, that 1-2% (or lesser) tablets which have defects, very likely that I would have got one I have never been lucky with the newly launched devices (be it laptops, phones etc). Seeing that 12 point defect list, I was certain I would be getting atleast one of those... I was desperate to switch to Android, I guess will have to wait longer. Just no patience or bandwidth to take any more chances.
TheMavic said:
Hey guys!
Been a while since I have really been an active user on here. I just purchased my first-ever tablet and decided to go with the Nexus 7 because of the hype around it. I can honestly say that I am completely speechless to find what this thing brings to the table. I did some research here before I bought it, and noticed that some units were having some cosmetic issues (the 1mm thing) etc, but the unit I purchased didn't have any of these. I bought it brand new from Micro Center here in Dallas for $249 (the 16gb version).
For a first-time tablet user, I believe I made the right choice. Jelly Bean is just incredibly fast and smooth and all of my favorite apps load in the snap of a finger. The first app I played around with was Google Earth and I got lost in it for about 2 hours before I realized it. I can't see myself getting something different for a long time.
Hope everybody feels the same about it as I do. I see that you guys have a pretty devoted community around it.
Nick
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Hey MAvic Can you please post your SSN number it should start with a C70K or something like that
C Is the YEAR
7 Is the Month it was made
0 Not sure what this mean
K is for the hardware revision
So if yours is C50K it was made in May 2012 I am holding off for a Version made in September C90K. Google lead supervisor, said these models will have newer SHARP IPS LCD's without all the Color problems or new Color Corrected IPS LED panels without the Lag Or Blur when you swipe you see the Icons trailing.
Hydis HV070WX2 vs newer Hydis HW090WX3
Not sure if this means Google or ASUS are unwilling or can't fix the current Hue or Color saturation problems of a yellowish tint or Dull washed out colors.
http://news.cnet.com/8301-1035_3-57479059-94/expert-claims-googles-nexus-7-display-has-flaws/
mi7chy said:
How's the permanent 3.5" defect?
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Ha ha...
BTW, I live next to the lake, that sh#t goes straight into the pond once I find my next Android device.
IceColdKila said:
Hey MAvic Can you please post your SSN number it should start with a C70K or something like that
C Is the YEAR
7 Is the Month it was made
0 Not sure what this mean
K is for the hardware revision
So if yours is C50K it was made in May 2012 I am holding off for a Version made in September C90K. Google lead supervisor, said these models will have newer SHARP IPS LCD's without all the Color problems or new Color Corrected IPS LED panels without the Lag Or Blur when you swipe you see the Icons trailing.
Hydis HV070WX2 vs newer Hydis HW090WX3
Not sure if this means Google or ASUS are unwilling or can't fix the current Hue or Color saturation problems of a yellowish tint or Dull washed out colors.
http://news.cnet.com/8301-1035_3-57479059-94/expert-claims-googles-nexus-7-display-has-flaws/
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The sticker on the back of mine says C60K so I guess it would be June 2012. I haven't been having any screen issues so far if that helps.
IceColdKila said:
Hey MAvic Can you please post your SSN number it should start with a C70K or something like that
C Is the YEAR
7 Is the Month it was made
0 Not sure what this mean
K is for the hardware revision
So if yours is C50K it was made in May 2012 I am holding off for a Version made in September C90K. Google lead supervisor, said these models will have newer SHARP IPS LCD's without all the Color problems or new Color Corrected IPS LED panels without the Lag Or Blur when you swipe you see the Icons trailing.
Hydis HV070WX2 vs newer Hydis HW090WX3
Not sure if this means Google or ASUS are unwilling or can't fix the current Hue or Color saturation problems of a yellowish tint or Dull washed out colors.
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Any truth to this? Because those are huge claims and will have everybody in an uproar for sure. A better improved screen is coming and only those who order in September and forward will be fortunate enough to have such model will drive people crazy. I need details.
tommykwan222 said:
I am just thinking about buying the nexus 7 or Asus tf300.
Which one is better?
I heard the quality of nexus 7 isn't good, need to return to the manufacture.
Sorry for my poor English.
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If you can buy the N7 in a shop I would do that. Then you can return it easily. If you buy in a shop look for the serials that start with C70K and above, they are the latest stock. I have had two C60K's and they both have had screen separation.
If you buy online go for the 16GB, because these are selling a lot faster than the 8GB and you will have a better chance of getting newer stock. Too many older 8GB's sat around in the depot.
I'm on my second 8GB Nexus and it still isn't perfect, but good enough. Despite these niggles Its easily the best tablet at the moment.
Warren_Orange said:
If you can buy the N7 in a shop I would do that. Then you can return it easily. If you buy in a shop look for the serials that start with C70K and above, they are the latest stock. I have had two C60K's and they both have had screen separation.
If you buy online go for the 16GB, because these are selling a lot faster than the 8GB and you will have a better chance of getting newer stock. Too many older 8GB's sat around in the depot.
I'm on my second 8GB Nexus and it still isn't perfect, but good enough. Despite these niggles Its easily the best tablet at the moment.
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Thank you for your advice.
Howwver, in my country, I can only buy the 16GB version only and from the reseller only.
Now , I don't have any idea about which serial number of nexus 7 I can get it.
It seems that I should buy it
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WzFBaby said:
Any truth to this? Because those are huge claims and will have everybody in an uproar for sure. A better improved screen is coming and only those who order in September and forward will be fortunate enough to have such model will drive people crazy. I need details.
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I'd say don't sweat it. Its just nitpicking. These devices have 1yr. Warranty anyways. So if it does hold true, guess what, just send it in after its confirmed. Reason being display/color issue.
But those issues he mentioned I've never experienced. There might be a bad batch or some with display issues but far from majority. Even like in that article from expert. I found the comments section to be more informative. They basically slamming the expert. Someone will always be able to point a flaw someone. Nothing is perfect. Same thing happens with several thousand dollar camera & L.E.D. TV. People complain about this or that not calibrated right.
Anyways the calibration down through initial firmware. If this is a major issue or becomes one, Google could just push new update to recalibrate it.
I'm not pressed about the rumored new displays. As with everyything on the net, take it with a grain of salt. Don't be consumed with rumored details. Enjoy your device till the concrete facts are released from Google themselves. That expert from Displaymate finds something off with every single display they test..lol. no display is perfect to displaymate.
IceColdKila said:
Hey MAvic Can you please post your SSN number it should start with a C70K or something like that
C Is the YEAR
7 Is the Month it was made
0 Not sure what this mean
K is for the hardware revision
So if yours is C50K it was made in May 2012
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There are actually 2 serial numbers on the box sticker. That one is labeled "SSN", and does not appear ANYWHERE in viewable settings. If you go into About Tablet --> Status, you will find a different serial number, the same as the one labeled "CSSN" on the sticker.
So, if you haven't kept your box, you'll have no idea about the month of manufacture.
I recently purchased an N7 but at the MWC I saw ASUS announce the Fonepad.
I would love if I could use my N7 as my every day phone.
The snag is I'm in Canada so it might be hard to obtain one, and I'm not sure how the atom benchmarks against the processor in the current N7.
I've also been considering returning it because I've heard a new version of the n7 is coming out with 1080p and 2GB of ram.
If you always think about what products that will be released in the future, you'll never buy and enjoy anything. The N7 is great. You bought it, now enjoy it.
Well, obviously newer tabs....except cheapo ones, are gonna be better.
If you wanna spend 300....you made a great decision. If you can spend much more, then no you didn't.
I think this is obvious, and why no one is replying.
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Macmee said:
I recently purchased an N7 but at the MWC I saw ASUS announce the Fonepad.
I would love if I could use my N7 as my every day phone.
The snag is I'm in Canada so it might be hard to obtain one, and I'm not sure how the atom benchmarks against the processor in the current N7.
I've also been considering returning it because I've heard a new version of the n7 is coming out with 1080p and 2GB of ram.
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I bought the N7 last week and ended up returning it. I'm trying to transition from an iPad to an Android tablet and found the screen quality on the N7 to be lacking. It's an excellent low-end tablet, but the screen quality is nowhere near the iPad.
Right now I'm going to either
a) Get a Nexus 10, OR
b) Wait until Mid-May to see how the refreshed Nexus 7 will turn out.
I love the size of the N7, and I already have a tablet for the moment, so I'm thinking I may choose option b. I also fear that if I end up purchasing a N10, it'll have some amazing hardware refresh in the next 4-5 months and I'll end up getting ticked off.
Since I already have a tablet of some sort, it's easier for me to wait a bit. If someone needs a tablet NOW, I'd suggest the N10 to them.
fishy007 said:
I bought the N7 last week and ended up returning it. I'm trying to transition from an iPad to an Android tablet and found the screen quality on the N7 to be lacking. It's an excellent low-end tablet, but the screen quality is nowhere near the iPad.
Right now I'm going to either
a) Get a Nexus 10, OR
b) Wait until Mid-May to see how the refreshed Nexus 7 will turn out.
I love the size of the N7, and I already have a tablet for the moment, so I'm thinking I may choose option b. I also fear that if I end up purchasing a N10, it'll have some amazing hardware refresh in the next 4-5 months and I'll end up getting ticked off.
Since I already have a tablet of some sort, it's easier for me to wait a bit. If someone needs a tablet NOW, I'd suggest the N10 to them.
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Low end? Its specs still stand up or beat most newer 7" tablets.
For 7"....not much that's better...the low price is a bonus.
If you're gonna talk 10"....its apples and oranges. They can pack more tech into their bigger size...obviously. Also...some people don't consider 10" cause its too big.
If someone is afraid that something better will come out....that WILL always happen. So better not buy anything....or maybe just rent...so you can upgrade at will!
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Low end? Its specs still stand up or beat most newer 7" tablets.
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Probably a poor choice of phrasing on my part (I'm battling a head cold and can't think straight).
The internals are excellent, but the screen isn't great. The screen is on-par or better-than tablets in that size range, but it's not as good as a larger sized tablet. Since the size isn't a major issue with me, I have the luxury of being able to compare the larger screens to the smaller ones. I don't expect them to cram the resolution of an N10 into an N7 though.
My particular N7 also had very washed-out colors and very bad backlight bleeding at two corners. Hopefully any refresh that is done will fix quality issues like this.
I think the screen is fantastic - no issues here.
I love my N7
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You could always use Google Voice and GrooveIP together. I use mine as a house phone with that combination while I'm at home. A Google Voice account is free and GrooveIP Lite is free on the play store. There is also a paid version but the free Lite version has everything you need. Use the Google Voice app for texting. All free on a Wi-Fi connection.
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The N7 forum is probably the last place you'd ask if you made a good decision. I'd venture a guess that most people would confirm that you made a wonderful decision in purchasing one, regardless of what for.
@op,
A bit of good old fashioned research would have answered all questions you have asked here. .
You have bought a quad core, tegra 3 running device which is still quite powerful. It will do whatever you ask it too generally, and it will do it well. I bought mine for £169.99 if i remember correctly, for the 32gig version. If you take all this into account, then go ahead and use it, you`ll find yourself amazed at how good it is, versus value for money, there is nothing better.
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helpme364 said:
The N7 forum is probably the last place you'd ask if you made a good decision. I'd venture a guess that most people would confirm that you made a wonderful decision in purchasing one, regardless of what for.
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Sales figures also confirm why it is such a good device...if your expecting snapdragon 4/ 2 gig ram type hardware then obviously stay of the crack. Respectively, nobody can deny that it is fantastic value for money.
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I can't decide on the Nexus 7 or the Galaxy Tab 7.7. Tomorrow I will test drive both.
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As long as you don't need a rear camera I would say get the nexus 7. Absolutely amazing.
love mine
it is the perfect addition to my android family of devices
signed owner of -
droid eris x 2 - for the little ones (3 of them)
droid incredible x2 - for the little ones running PAC rom
droid inc 2 - snazzy red mp3 player running viper inc
rezound - current phone running the amazing ecliptic sense
acer iconia a500 - current civato re-flexx rom - amazing
finished the day on my n7 with 68% battery left after 20 hours off the charger.
Macmee said:
I recently purchased an N7 but at the MWC I saw ASUS announce the Fonepad.
I would love if I could use my N7 as my every day phone.
The snag is I'm in Canada so it might be hard to obtain one, and I'm not sure how the atom benchmarks against the processor in the current N7.
I've also been considering returning it because I've heard a new version of the n7 is coming out with 1080p and 2GB of ram.
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You made a good decision with the information that was available at the time. Don't beat yourself up about it.
I like the direction things are going and I think we will see more 7" tabs with small bezels and voice integration. People get pi$$ed at teh idea of using it as a phone, but like I keep saying you don't have to use it as a phone, its just nice to have additional options.
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If you always think about what products that will be released in the future, you'll never buy and enjoy anything. The N7 is great. You bought it, now enjoy it.
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+1
I find the Nexus 7 to be a blast. It's so much fun getting to experiment with other developer's ROMs on the latest form of Android. Of course there are always updates to be released, nothing's perfect. The Nexus 7 is definitely a good choice considering what other Android tablets are floating around in the market.
Nexus 7 vs Samsung
try to check this.
try to contact any webpage from Nexus 7 and the competitor, and you will see the difference.
Nexus 7 always.
This was the test that I did.
baileyjr said:
You made a good decision with the information that was available at the time. Don't beat yourself up about it.
I like the direction things are going and I think we will see more 7" tabs with small bezels and voice integration. People get pi$$ed at teh idea of using it as a phone, but like I keep saying you don't have to use it as a phone, its just nice to have additional options.
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I don't see why people would be angry about using a 7" tablet as a phone. We already have a 6"1 phone out now. Heck, we'll see 7“ phones pretty soon.
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What I'm worried about is that there will be a refresh with 2gb of ram and a better screen.
Then you've answered thread already! Just wait. Or you will be disappointed ....right?
And a 7 inch phone? LOL. No thanks! I have an s2, and since I got my tab ....I kinda wish I had a smaller phone.
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Hey everybody,
Who is thinking in buy the new phone/tablet from google ?
I'm thinking in buy the nexus 9 for school,instead of carring papers i carry a tablet. What do you think? Drop you opinion here.
HugoSilva said:
Hey everybody,
Who is thinking in buy the new phone/tablet from google ?
I'm thinking in buy the nexus 9 for school,instead of carring papers i carry a tablet. What do you think? Drop you opinion here.
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As a engineering student I think that paper and pen can't be replaced by tablets. Dropped my opinion right there
Dark Emotion said:
As a engineering student I think that paper and pen can't be replaced by tablets. Dropped my opinion right there
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I explain.
In my university the teachers use powerpoints and want that us print the powerpoints, but also can use tablets. So to see the powerpoints and take notes. I think is good. Right ?
HugoSilva said:
I explain.
In my university the teachers use powerpoints and want that us print the powerpoints, but also can use tablets. So to see the powerpoints and take notes. I think is good. Right ?
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What ever works for you my friend, I just told you what I think. If your uni wants you to print the slides, maybe it is better for you to do as you said.
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What ever works for you my friend, I just told you what I think. If your uni wants you to print the slides, maybe it is better for you to do as you said.
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But also said that i can use the tablet. That is why i'm asking this
The Nexus 9 is cool, but I really don't have any interest in buying one. I'm fine with my LG G Pad 8.3, plus I'm not so sure about the 4:3 screen ratio. Seems weird for an Android device.
The Nexus 6 or S or Shamu or whatever it'll be called, however, will be my next device. Coincidentally, my wage garnishment just ended, so I'll be able to save up for one without having to wait until next tax season.
Dark Emotion said:
As a engineering student I think that paper and pen can't be replaced by tablets. Dropped my opinion right there
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You should take a look at the Samsung Note series. Yeah, I know, they're not the greatest when it comes to development and custom ROMs and whatnot. But the S Pen works great, and not only can it convert what you scribble into text, they have a "formula" mode that accurately converts your writing into equations and such. Pencil and paper is probably best for working things out, but once you're done, you can transcribe it to the Note and have it all nice and neat.
Planterz said:
You should take a look at the Samsung Note series. Yeah, I know, they're not the greatest when it comes to development and custom ROMs and whatnot. But the S Pen works great, and not only can it convert what you scribble into text, they have a "formula" mode that accurately converts your writing into equations and such. Pencil and paper is probably best for working things out, but once you're done, you can transcribe it to the Note and have it all nice and neat.
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Woah, i like what you say, can you provide me a link to the tablet on ebay or things like that? i´m afraid i get the wrong tablet. Thanks, you help a LOT !
HugoSilva said:
Woah, i like what you say, can you provide me a link to the tablet on ebay or things like that? i´m afraid i get the wrong tablet. Thanks, you help a LOT !
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I know the Note 10.1 2014 Edition has what I'm talking about. I don't know of the Note 8.0, or the Note 3 or Note 4 phones have it or not.
Depending on price! I will be buying the nexus 9 on the release date. Hopefully next week 15th 16th and will be keeping an eye on HTC event today in new York! But I can not see HTC revealing a nexus project. Both devices look great on paper, the nexus 6 looks and sound great I understand there seems to be a large number of people saying its to large. I had a note 3 at 5.7 inches which I thought was to big but I was pleasantly surprised the nexus 6 is a most practically the same size minus the bezels of the note 3. Don't knock it to you have tried it in hand!