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New SciFi book, akin to Ender's Game

Hey guys/gals,
Just thought I'd throw this out for anyone who's interested. I found an awesome book by an indie-author that I really enjoy.
It's not related to Ender at all, but I can't help but think the story was inspired by the book we love so much.
He just dropped the price on it to $.99 for Kindle/Nook. Hah, I purchased the hardback for $14 back in December. =]
Hit up the link for more details:
KINDLE/NOOK BOOK: Psion Beta (price drop to $.99) - Slickdeals.net
And let me know if you have any questions, I'm on my second read =]

Hmm I love ender i may have to try that
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muerteman said:
Hmm I love ender i may have to try that
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You really should. The reviews on Amazon are impeccable. I think the only non-5 stars came from when the book was entered in an Amazon contest, and they only got to read part of the first chapter.
It really is a book that is hard to put down.

Ill get it then thanks
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muerteman said:
Ill get it then thanks
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NP, enjoy it!

Just saw this on SD and bought it. Can't wait to read it.

Just bought it because of this thread. I love SciFi and even if I don't like it was only a dollar.
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bay_wolf said:
Just saw this on SD and bought it. Can't wait to read it.
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Haha, funny you saw it in both places...small world the internet is.
Zardos66 said:
Just bought it because of this thread. I love SciFi and even if I don't like it was only a dollar.
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It's a great read, and it definitely has some re-readability mojo.

Enjoying it so far.
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Wow. Ender's Game. It's been awhile. Been looking for a good new book. I'll check it out. Thanks
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Zardos66 said:
Enjoying it so far.
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Glad you're enjoying it. I'm going to reread it myself when tax season is over.
DDNV said:
Wow. Ender's Game. It's been awhile. Been looking for a good new book. I'll check it out. Thanks
NP, glad I could spread the word
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Just finished it. Man, I want some moar. I liked it.
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Zardos66 said:
Just finished it. Man, I want some moar. I liked it.
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It's great isn't it?
Kind of frustrating that books like that have to be self-published, it's a really great story.
If you hop on over to the slickdeals.net thread I posted, the author actually came and found us. He mentions a couple things about releasing the next book.

I might buy a real copy just to support him haha.
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Excellent book!
Wish he'd hurry up with the sequal on kindle
It's like with Paul D. Harrington's Lightspeed series, although the second one came out in 2009 Amazon are only showing it as a second hand paperback for $32!

xaccers said:
Excellent book!
Wish he'd hurry up with the sequal on kindle
It's like with Paul D. Harrington's Lightspeed series, although the second one came out in 2009 Amazon are only showing it as a second hand paperback for $32!
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He did make an announcement about Psion Gamma on his facebook fan page. Linky: http://www.facebook.com/home.php?sk=group_181201745231443&view=doc&id=204305976254353

MeetFace said:
He did make an announcement about Psion Gamma on his facebook fan page. Linky: http://www.facebook.com/home.php?sk=group_181201745231443&view=doc&id=204305976254353
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Excellent! Cheers for that

Big Ender's Game fan but short on cash this month so I'll have to wait until then to give this a shot. Looks good though!

[VIDEO] Google Nexus 7 Tablet - Asus Case Review

thank ya sir

Thanks
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Thanks! Won't order it based on your review

You just confirmed all my questions, thanks for taking the time to review the official case :good:

reverendkjr said:
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Nice review! I had the same concerns about the quality of the case and I don't want a case that will increase the size of my N7 substantially. My intentions are to keep it in my back pocket when I'm at work or out and about. Most of the cases I've seen are huge.

Thanks for the review now I know that the Asus case isn't for me.
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Works for me. I like it actually. Ill install the smart cover app and voila

IAmRelex said:
Thanks for the review now I know that the Asus case isn't for me.
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No problem.

CooLoserTech said:
Works for me. I like it actually. Ill install the smart cover app and voila
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Smart cover app is not compatible with the Nexus 7. :crying:

That helped my decision, thanks.
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Great review. Won't be buying the case now. And FYI, the 2nd hole on the side is the microphone. It seems the nexus 7 comes with two microphones.
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Nice review.... I like the texture because it looks like it would protect it from cracking but 20 is a lil steap for it..
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You need to invest in coasters...
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phantasybm said:
You need to invest in coasters...
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And a soapy cloth

thx for the review... not interested because it does not stand up the device

Thanks for the review! Helped answer all my questions and will be passing on this pass.

yeah.. no thanks Asus.. glad i didn't buy one, whats the deal with the cover so flimsy and i thought it was gonna be a smart cover guess not. thanks reviewer for the heads up!
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Thanks for the review. The problem I have is that the front cover is rubber and doesnt have a hard plastic insert. Think I will look elsewhere for my case.

Thx 4 the review. So with this case we can't support the tablet as an iPad case?
Thanks in advance.
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Portenzo Bookcase - Video Review

If you are interested in getting a really nice case for your Nexus 7 check this one out. I know there have been other reviews, but I figured I'd post up a video incase anyone was curious.
Sorry for the blurriness...working on it.

Good review of the case. Thanks for taking the time to do it.
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No problem, I also forgot the mention that if you get a metal stylus it will stick right to the front of the case with the magnet.

Thanks for the review!
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GatorsUF said:
If you are interested in getting a really nice case for your Nexus 7 check this one out. I know there have been other reviews, but I figured I'd post up a video incase anyone was curious.
Sorry for the blurriness...working on it.
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We are the boys from old Florida down where the old Gators play..... ORANGE!
Sorry completely off topic.
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Uh60m Pilot said:
We are the boys from old Florida down where the old Gators play..... ORANGE!
Sorry completely off topic.
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BLUE!

RED?
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question: Is the wood a single piece or is it glued together?

Here is the book case that I use.
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I don't get what's good about the case lol wood? Little too fancy for my blood, looks like its made to sit on a mantle and never get used?
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Pandemonium2k4 said:
I don't get what's good about the case lol wood? Little too fancy for my blood, looks like its made to sit on a mantle and never get used?
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Different people with different tastes, that's why we use android.

Custom skin for my nexus 10

What do you guys think?
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Very well done!
How did you do it?

Damn cool
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Smeech99 said:
Very well done!
How did you do it?
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I had a local vinyl guy make it for me
He has the exact dimensions for the nexus 10 if anyone else wants something
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How much are we looking at for this, is he willing to ship to Canada.

jay slasher said:
How much are we looking at for this, is he willing to ship to Canada.
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And international? I love it! It can also be used as a protector of the back, loving the picture. Looking forward to your answer.

lKBZl said:
And international? I love it! It can also be used as a protector of the back, loving the picture. Looking forward to your answer.
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I will contact him about shipping to both Canada and international
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Shipping is no problem
PM'd both of you
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sitnlow4life said:
Shipping is no problem
PM'd both of you
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Thank you.

Awesome job
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Looks really cool. Good job

sitnlow4life said:
I had a local vinyl guy make it for me
He has the exact dimensions for the nexus 10 if anyone else wants something
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Hello.
How much is this vinyl skin and how much is the transport to Europe?
Thanks

devilson-13 said:
Hello.
How much is this vinyl skin and how much is the transport to Europe?
Thanks
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I think the overall was 27$ when I bought it. I paid about 18€.

thanks IKBZI. that's pretty expensive...because of the transport costs. i'll try to find/make something locally.

How does this adhere to the tablet. I may be interested in getting one too. Pretty sweet.
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Pretty cool :good:

newellj79 said:
How does this adhere to the tablet. I may be interested in getting one too. Pretty sweet.
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It's kinda weird. It has some kind of glue, which makes the skin able to be removed and added again. I don't know how to call it, but I liked it, since it's really easy to put or to take off. I recommend it if you liked it.

That looks so awesome, I'm jealous.
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Did a quick Google search and it looks like there's a place online who makes some, nothing to the extent of the custom vinyl though.
Some to Purchase: http://www.xgearlive.com/products/android/samsung/exoskin-nexus-10
How to install: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mq9NbUVH2BA
If anyone else has a site that has better one's please post them, this is a great idea with how easily the back gets scratched due to the material.

DizoAZ said:
Did a quick Google search and it looks like there's a place online who makes some, nothing to the extent of the custom vinyl though.
Some to Purchase: http://www.xgearlive.com/products/android/samsung/exoskin-nexus-10
How to install: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mq9NbUVH2BA
If anyone else has a site that has better one's please post them, this is a great idea with how easily the back gets scratched due to the material.
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You'll be lucky if that lasts a week. Note even at the end of his video the corners of the back piece are already wrinkling back up. The side pieces are a complete waste of time; there is so little contact area they'll peel straight back off the first time you touch them.
The only bit that will stay in place is on the glass, which needs no protection anyway.
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Ordered a case from Diztronic... with a special request!

Diztronic delivered!!
http://imgur.com/a/4GE8o
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SeraldoBabalu said:
Diztronic delivered!!
http://imgur.com/a/4GE8o
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Lmao!!
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Makes me want to order from them just to get a drawing lol
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FuMMoD said:
Makes me want to order from them just to get a drawing lol
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I didn't even remember that I entered it into the comments. I was wondering what this scribble was until I unfolded the sheet and saw what it was.
Huge props to Diztronic. I'll forever be a customer because of this! Wish I could find them on twitter though.
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Hahaha that is awesome of a company to do that!
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SeraldoBabalu said:
Huge props to Diztronic. I'll forever be a customer because of this! Wish I could find them on twitter though.
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The owner is a member here at XDA. Their customer service rocks! :highfive:

haha
win!

That is fantastic :thumbup:
Nexus5

Lmao. That's too good to be true
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Hahahahaha priceless.
But , why?

RoyJ said:
Hahahahaha priceless.
But , why?
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dunno. i figure people put special requests into pizza orders so i'll give this a shot and it turned out great!

Sorry to burst your bubbles but that's not a t-rex. Request a refund. :lol:
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Lol great :thumbsup:
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Looks like Barneys Mexican cousin.
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This is a classic too...
http://www.androidauthority.com/goo...-facebook-fan-exchange-dragon-drawing-110858/
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Wow that was amazing! 4 thumbs/toes up!

Too funny! Diztronic FTW!!

This makes me want to order cases from them right now. And I usually go caseless!
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Hah hilarious
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Wiley_11 said:
The owner is a member here at XDA. Their customer service rocks! :highfive:
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I didn't know that. That sort of makes Diztronic cases official. They should brand them as XDA official.