Yeah, same old question, I don't know if I really need 3G, it use more battery, and I don't have a car for GPS use, I use it only at home, for browsing, some books, reading manga, PS1 emulator, how much of you here, actually have a use of 3G? give me some examples from your life, where you must have 3G?
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Yeah, same old question, I don't know if I really need 3G, it use more battery, and I don't have a car for GPS use, I use it only at home, for browsing, some books, reading manga, PS1 emulator, how much of you here, actually have a use of 3G? give me some examples from your life, where you must have 3G?
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3G it's not a must have. It's just for people that use their Nexus 7 on the go and need connection to the internet everywhere.
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3G it's not a must have. It's just for people that use their Nexus 7 on the go and need connection to the internet everywhere.
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Its just for mesaaging and internet. Plus, 3G Radio drains battery too much. The Wi-Fi is portable. In my place, I've got a PTCL eVo(My internet USB) combined with a portable router, and I carry it in my bag wherever I go, with my phone in hand. It's very fast and portable. I've never felt the need of 3G connection in my life. N7 Wi-Fi version is the best.
in my 3g device wifi not working after enter the sim!!!
in any rom!!!
verrrrrrrrrrrry bad
Do anyone here, bought the 3G for "just in case...."?
Unless you travel a lot with it + you have Data plan at your carrier chances are you won't need it.
If i need 3G on my Nexus 7 i just tether it with my phone.
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Unless you travel a lot with it + you have Data plan at your carrier chances are you won't need it.
If i need 3G on my Nexus 7 i just tether it with my phone.
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Same. If i have a phone with connection already, why would i pay another data plan?
Actually there a hack for it, at least here in Israel, on some operators, you can ask for secondary SIM card, for you number, that will use the DATA plan from your number..I don't know if it's the same for other places..
I have WiFi only simply due to not wanting to pay another monthly fee. Like others, if I need internet on my 7 while away from WiFi I just use bluetooth tether.
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The problem is, tether take battery for both devices, 3G is battery monster, add wifi or BT connection, and it will be dead very fast, if you have separate sim for the tablet, you save your phone battery, that is more important, than a tablet, there no such option like, share, same data plan from second sim? I remember do it with iphone and BB, and it worked great
I just use WiFi hotspot on my phone if I need my tablet for something that my DNA can't do. Which isnt much.
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I've got the 3G model as i use my nexus 7 on the go and i don't want to tether from my phone because it kills your battery quickly. I spend £5 for 500MB and its enough for me. I have every account i have synchronized on my nexus 7.
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WiFi only.. Grouper have more ROM and kernel choices.
I am always on the road and mainly use n7 3g, while the Samsung S3 is just used as backup. Giffgaff on the n7 Tmobile on the S3.
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I couldn't think of a compelling reason to get the 3G version. My N7 is really for use around the house instead of a laptop. I always have my smartphone on the road, anyway, and it would be unusual to want a second, larger device in tow. If I do, it will be to read an eBook in an airport or someplace and I could always tether in a pinch to download something.
If you're in Russia - you have absolutely no use of Wi-Fi only model, and the only places when you can get a decent connection are mainly some restraunts and fast-food (like McDonalds), or at home.
So, if you are going in a bus and remembered to immediately check on an important email - you better have a fast 3G/4G internet available on your phone to do the thing you wanted or have it to activate AP and share the connection
I think it depends on the costs. I was offered a second SIM from my carrier that will share my main data plan for an extra $2 per month. So I took it. I am not on contract for this and can cancel any time but $2 a month for the extra convenience is pretty good. I am waiting to see if a N7 successor will debut at Google I/O before purchasing a new tablet.
My tablet's not an N7, but when I was shopping for a tablet I really only wanted a 3/4g model. It's just potentially so much more useful; my previous setup was an OV and a 5" Galaxy Player and it was a pain in the ass only being able to do big screen stuff when I had wifi. I ended up with a like new TMobile 7.0+ for two hundred bucks and though the proprietary charger is annoying I don't regret it. The OV was replaced by an S2 and a Note but it was still worth it.
You don't have to have data running every month. I use prepaid and don't always renew it. I'll admit that US carriers tablet plans kinda suck on the lower end. 250/300 mb for fifteen bucks?? Barf. I only like the 3ish gig plans, price-wise. They should also have a soft cap but whatever.
Best option is 32GB version without 3G. 32GB has better flash memory speeds. I had 16GB and now I own 32GB and difference is noticeable
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ok so i am going to check out a DS7 for sale tomorrow. its a t-mob BNIB and was just wondering if i should get the 4G or wifi only? i am using it for my car, as a music/internet/gps devise. i have just found out it is recalled from t-mob and not being sold in stores any longer. i have also heard that there are some problems connecting via wifi, i have an iphone and connect my ipad with now issues. i need some advise on whether or not to buy this DS7. thanks for your advise in advance
For your purposes, I'd get the wifi. Why spend extra on the T-mobile 4g version? + plan?
Also, with the release of new tablets coming, you can
1. get something better
2. get the DS7 for about $200 by Christmas (just an educated guess) when its price falls + coupon. I'm sure Staples will not move these without a discount. People don't like the resolution and viewing angle of the DS7 for $300.
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For your purposes, I'd get the wifi. Why spend extra on the T-mobile 4g version? + plan?
Also, with the release of new tablets coming, you can
1. get something better
2. get the DS7 for about $200 by Christmas (just an educated guess) when its price falls + coupon. I'm sure Staples will not move these without a discount. People don't like the resolution and viewing angle of the DS7 for $300.
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Well thing is, I'm not going to be using it like other people. I am using it only as a controller for my car. I can get this 4G t-mob for less than a wifi only version. My question is, will it affect my usage ability by getting a t-mob vs wifi only? Based on the fact I am only using it via wifi.
I have the wifi only and know that it would work perfect for what you are planning to do. The only thing you have to do is root it and remove the phone apk and telephony apk so that it will not use up your battery.
I don't have the 4g so I cannot give you a comparison.
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I have the wifi only and know that it would work perfect for what you are planning to do. The only thing you have to do is root it and remove the phone apk and telephony apk so that it will not use up your battery.
I don't have the 4g so I cannot give you a comparison.
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Hmm well if I can get this 4g one cheaper and I can't get it to work I can always sell it and buy a wifi only version I suppose. I'll go take a look at it and see how I feel. I was thinking if I do get the -mob version I could always just hook it up and use it as intended. But I really would like to learn about rooting and all that stuff. I've been an iPhone guy for so long, this is all so new to me. Lol
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Hmm well if I can get this 4g one cheaper and I can't get it to work I can always sell it and buy a wifi only version I suppose. I'll go take a look at it and see how I feel. I was thinking if I do get the -mob version I could always just hook it up and use it as intended. But I really would like to learn about rooting and all that stuff. I've been an iPhone guy for so long, this is all so new to me. Lol
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If you get the 4G model and remove phone.apk and telephonyprovider.apk, it'll work just like a WiFi with those removed. If it's cheaper, go for the T-Mobile one. Actually, just get whichever model is cheaper. Since you'll turn the cell radio off in any case, everything else is identical.
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If you get the 4G model and remove phone.apk and telephonyprovider.apk, it'll work just like a WiFi with those removed. If it's cheaper, go for the T-Mobile one. Actually, just get whichever model is cheaper. Since you'll turn the cell radio off in any case, everything else is identical.
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Yeah since I missed the staples sale, I can get the t-mob version for less than a standard wifi now. I'm going to go by a staples and see if I can get the deal. If not I'll buy the t-mob one.
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waxworkz said:
Yeah since I missed the staples sale, I can get the t-mob version for less than a standard wifi now. I'm going to go by a staples and see if I can get the deal. If not I'll buy the t-mob one.
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Staples discount $100 ended 7/31/2011
similar thread 2 keep or return
Hi I have just got hold a a DS7 4g.
Question. I am used to routing, have a SGS1 running Darky's Rom and it fly's. This unit out of the box doesnt and the screens not great.
Q Does DJ steves rom make such a difference, and is it stable?
I'm also considering the Sam Galaxy Tab.
Thoughts anyone.
Thanks
Dave
dajola2007 said:
Hi I have just got hold a a DS7 4g.
Question. I am used to routing, have a SGS1 running Darky's Rom and it fly's. This unit out of the box doesnt and the screens not great.
Q Does DJ steves rom make such a difference, and is it stable?
I'm also considering the Sam Galaxy Tab.
Thoughts anyone.
Thanks
Dave
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Galaxy Tab 7 has a better screen and battery life, and is inferior in every other way (hardware wise). Software wise, the Sammy comes with more bloat (due to TouchWiz), but has far more root/ROM options.
Install a new launcher (I prefer Zeam) to really see how the S7 performs. It's pretty darned quick; it handily outpaces the Galaxy Tab in every way imaginable. I know; I have both. If you can live with the battery life and screen on the Streak 7, I can't imagine why the slightly better modding community on the Galaxy Tab would sway you. After all, the Streak 7 ships with Vanilla Android (just a custom homescreen, Stage UI, on top; not a whole skin like on the GTab).
If you're talking about the Galaxy Tab 10.1, the Streak 7's only advantages are the screen size and the price (and 4G, but the Verizon GTab 10.1 will have LTE). The GTab 10.1 is better in every other way.
Hi, thanks for the reply. I must say I like the form factor and the build quality is superb, the standard UI isn'ttoo bad. I guess I'm just spoilt with sammy's amoled screen on my SGS1. Would you say Zeam works better than launcher pro on this device, also have you routed your DS7.
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Hi, thanks for the reply. I must say I like the form factor and the build quality is superb, the standard UI isn'ttoo bad. I guess I'm just spoilt with sammy's amoled screen on my SGS1. Would you say Zeam works better than launcher pro on this device, also have you routed your DS7.
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I haven't used LP in a while, so I can't say for sure. If LP lets you set the rows/columns, that's a plus; not sure about speed, though (Zeam is super quick, free, and I've never had a redraw). My S7 is rooted because I couldn't hold out more than a week before rooting my device Just use Gingerbreak if you want to root; easy-peasy.
Ok so I bought the DS7 but it won't see my iPhone that is jail broken and running mywi to use as hot spot. Any words of wisdom? Should I just root it and be done with it? I'd like to install a mobile front end and use it as my all around car system. Thanks guys
I've searched for this but found nothing, so I'm sorry if it has already been addressed.
I've wondering how I can tether my iPhone with MyWi to my Note over bluetooth (bluetooth PAN) with a GB ROM. I know that the ICS ROMs have it built in and works great, but I'm just not feeling the responsiveness in ICS that I do in GB. I'm currently running CheckROM V6 with franco kernel. The devices will pair but will not connect. Thanks for any help!
Are you by chance trying to pair with an ipad or another apple device, I remember trying really hard to get my ipad to bluetooth PAN but apple devices refuse to PAN or even connect over bluetooth with a non apple device, which is ridiculous.
** Edit just reread your post it's an iphone trying to pair with the note same deal... stupid apple.
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Are you by chance trying to pair with an ipad or another apple device, I remember trying really hard to get my ipad to bluetooth PAN but apple devices refuse to PAN or even connect over bluetooth with a non apple device, which is ridiculous.
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Thanks for the reply! I'm trying to pair with my iPhone 4s. It is jailbroken and I'm using MyWi to share its cell data. I'd like to pair with the Note (that I'm using wifi only). Pairing over wifi sucks the battery more than pairing bluetooth. It works fine if I'm on an ICS ROM, but I haven't found an ICS ROM I liked as much as a GB ROM. I'm going to try the new MIDNOTE 3.0 and see if it is better.
I dont understand completely, its 2.30am here n feeling sleepy
Just to say if you want bluooth tether, find 'wireless tether' it supports blutooth n wifi tethering.
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I dont understand completely, its 2.30am here n feeling sleepy
Just to say if you want bluooth tether, find 'wireless tether' it supports blutooth n wifi tethering.
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I'm not trying to tether data from Note to iPhone. I'm trying to tether my iPhone's data to the Note. I'm using MyWi to do that. It works over bluetooth in ICS but not in GB. Thanks for the reply, though.
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I'm not trying to tether data from Note to iPhone. I'm trying to tether my iPhone's data to the Note. I'm using MyWi to do that. It works over bluetooth in ICS but not in GB. Thanks for the reply, though.
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wesside123, thanks for starting this threat. I'm subscribing to it because I'm trying to do the same. BT tethering from iPhone to my Note would seemingly take less power than WiFi tethering.
Even though I'm in a solid 4G area according to AT&T's coverage map, I'm only getting Edge speeds so some kind of tethering is the only way I can use the Note at the office.
I sure hope Verizon offers the Note soon, but since there still hasn't been any FCC filings, I'm not really expecting it to happen soon if at all.
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wesside123, thanks for starting this threat. I'm subscribing to it because I'm trying to do the same. BT tethering from iPhone to my Note would seemingly take less power than WiFi tethering.
Even though I'm in a solid 4G area according to AT&T's coverage map, I'm only getting Edge speeds so some kind of tethering is the only way I can use the Note at the office.
I sure hope Verizon offers the Note soon, but since there still hasn't been any FCC filings, I'm not really expecting it to happen soon if at all.
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No problem! I've actually seen something that may help us, but I haven't had a chance to try. It is an app on the Android Market called FoxFi. I'm not sure if it works in the direction when need it to, though. It may be from Android to device and not from iPhone to Android.
Could it be the building you work in causing the crappy speeds? I know I'll drop to Edge in certain buildings (or I did when I had AT&T).
Also, the Note will be called the Journal for Verizon. I think it is coming soon...
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No problem! I've actually seen something that may help us, but I haven't had a chance to try. It is an app on the Android Market called FoxFi. I'm not sure if it works in the direction when need it to, though. It may be from Android to device and not from iPhone to Android.
Could it be the building you work in causing the crappy speeds? I know I'll drop to Edge in certain buildings (or I did when I had AT&T).
Also, the Note will be called the Journal for Verizon. I think it is coming soon...
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Crappy speed is outside the building, too.
I hope you're right about the journal, but I know better than to get my hopes up with Verizon.
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No problem! I've actually seen something that may help us, but I haven't had a chance to try. It is an app on the Android Market called FoxFi. I'm not sure if it works in the direction when need it to, though. It may be from Android to device and not from iPhone to Android.
Could it be the building you work in causing the crappy speeds? I know I'll drop to Edge in certain buildings (or I did when I had AT&T).
Also, the Note will be called the Journal for Verizon. I think it is coming soon...
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I'm not trying to tether data from Note to iPhone. I'm trying to tether my iPhone's data to the Note. I'm using MyWi to do that. It works over bluetooth in ICS but not in GB. Thanks for the reply, though.
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I'm now doing the same thing. It's too bad I have to use Verizon service to enjoy a AT&T device at work.
I turn the MyWi power down to 30% so the battery drain is a lot less.
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I'm now doing the same thing. It's too bad I have to use Verizon service to enjoy a AT&T device at work.
I turn the MyWi power down to 30% so the battery drain is a lot less.
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hm...that's a good idea. I haven't noticed you can control the power. Thanks!
I like the way google approaches this tablet.
But being a 7" tablet that's great for portability, I would think it makes more sense to support cellular data.
I was thinking this would be a great data device when shared data plans come around but I guess not.
I read somewhere that this tablet went from nothing to production in 4 months. For that time period, I'm more than happy with the end result. Getting the licencing and all that stuff for celular would have taken so much longer for them to release. I think this is a better approach as a direct competitor for the Kindle Fire.
Also, every where you go, there is wifi nowadays, who needs cellular data? I would understand on the road, but for those rare occasions, just tether with your phone.
Plus, the bluetooth also helps to make up for the lack of a 3G/LTE/HSPA+ radio. You should be able to tether your phone to the tablet via bluetooth. I beleive that there might be some mifi devices that also use bluetooth. Even if they don't, they all use wifi. It may not be ideal, but it's a working solution for data on the go.
I wouldn't think cell would be a killer- except for Google Now, which they played up, and is way less useful without a persistent data connection!
Google is making nothing from the tablet. I think they deliberately left it out to cut costs to get to that magical sub 200 number.
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Cellular means they would need to have agreements with providers etc... makes everything complicated and remember all the Verizon issues...
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I love that they don't have cellular function because of its low price and that it's out now. Neither would have happened if they added phone functions. If Nexus 7 turned out to be a good tablet, I'm willing to shell out for its upgraded version with phone + 3G and the whole shebang.
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Cellular means they would need to have agreements with providers etc... makes everything complicated and remember all the Verizon issues...
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They could make a gsm version with no carrier agreements.
Being able to have a data plan of some sort would be pretty nice if out on the road or on public transit but like previously said tethering to your phone is always an option. And once I get Jelly Bean on my Nexus, I wont have to worry about Google Now.
jjjsong said:
I like the way google approaches this tablet.
But being a 7" tablet that's great for portability, I would think it makes more sense to support cellular data.
I was thinking this would be a great data device when shared data plans come around but I guess not.
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Because that would add $100 to the cost, then everyone would wonder why it was so $$$.
Tablets alone has better specs then the phone. With the Nexus 7 coming in at 199$ the phone business was dead on arrival, at least for me. I'm a unlocked kind of guy and I would at times spend nearly 800$ for a unlocked device! That's until I started to pay great attention to the tablet business. Now, I couldn't care less; or should I say, I couldn't kinda care less about the smart phone hype now that the Nexus 7 just dropped the 199$ high end spec bomb in the tech world, I think that I will be sticking with my Nexus S and my G Nexus for the next five years if Google keep dropping 199$ bombs on the tech world with high end specs the Nexus 7. So, what do you guys think?
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Tablets alone has better specs then the phone. With the Nexus 7 coming in at 199$ the phone business was dead on arrival, at least for me. I'm a unlocked kind of guy and I would at times spend nearly 800$ for a unlocked device! That's until I started to pay great attention to the tablet business. Now, I could care less; or should I say, I could kinda care less about the smart phone hype now that the Nexus 7 just dropped the 199$ high end spec bomb in the tech world, I think that I will be sticking with my Nexus S and my G Nexus for the next five years if Google keep dropping 199$ bombs on the tech world with high end specs the Nexus 7. So, what do you guys think?
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I think the phrase you misused multiple times is supposed to be "couldn't care less" or else this whole post is rather pointless.
But yeah my galaxy nexus battery life has improved a lot since getting my 7
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But yeah my galaxy nexus battery life has improved a lot since getting my 7
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Same here. Just picked up my Nexus 7 this past Thursday and I've rarely put it down since then. My Galaxy S II lasted well over 30 hours this weekend since it was only used for texting and well....talking
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LOVE ME PLEASE said:
Tablets alone has better specs then the phone. With the Nexus 7 coming in at 199$ the phone business was dead on arrival, at least for me. I'm a unlocked kind of guy and I would at times spend nearly 800$ for a unlocked device! That's until I started to pay great attention to the tablet business. Now, I couldn't care less; or should I say, I couldn't kinda care less about the smart phone hype now that the Nexus 7 just dropped the 199$ high end spec bomb in the tech world, I think that I will be sticking with my Nexus S and my G Nexus for the next five years if Google keep dropping 199$ bombs on the tech world with high end specs the Nexus 7. So, what do you guys think?
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I agree, though I think I will keep my Nexus S for another 2 years max, not 5 years.
PikkonX said:
Same here. Just picked up my Nexus 7 this past Thursday and I've rarely put it down since then. My Galaxy S II lasted well over 30 hours this weekend since it was only used for texting and well....talking
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Get the program Tablet Talk, which can enable texting directly from the Nexus 7 thru your phone, and it will be one less thing to use the phone for.
interested in Tablet Talk, using wifi or bluetooth? so must keep them on for both devices?
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interested in Tablet Talk, using wifi or bluetooth? so must keep them on for both devices?
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I to hardly ever use my phone . But i have had a tablet since the launch of the acer a500. Thou it was a bit to large to use out and about. With the nexus 7 it stays by my side at all times. I have even flashed my phone back to a close to stock environment.I use it basically for a modem for my tablet. But of course calls on it is still better then a app such as tablet talk. Which does work quite well.
So with this being a wifi only device you cant ditch your phone completely unless maybe you get one of those MIFI type devices. Then you will be packing around a huge phablet phone . I think seeing people make calls on the Note looks quite silly. But its just me. The Nexus 7 Paired with a nice smart phone is a Absolute near perfect Solution for mobile communications . For me anyway.
I do really enjoy the nexus tablet. Thou i do wish it had sd card slot.Bad decision on googles part to leave it out... Thou i do know and understand there reasons behind it... CLOUD THIS CLOUD THAT.. i think there mind is cloudy as to what Consumers really want... we want our content on our device.. Not floating in the clouds forcing us to use more data from our carriers or Hunting for a wifi hot spot ...
just my observation of the whole nexus experience... Good Luck with your phablet....
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Tablet Talk lets you choose between WiFi or Bluetooth. i personally use WiFi just because that provided a wider range. and yea, the app has to run on both devices. it will detect if it's running on a phone, to broadcast the "request". and then it will detect if it's on the tablet to connect to that request.
as a bonus, if you have a headset paired to your tablet, Tablet Talk can even answer phone calls for you. or it says it can. i don't have a bluetooth headset to test this on.
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Get the program Tablet Talk, which can enable texting directly from the Nexus 7 thru your phone, and it will be one less thing to use the phone for.
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just bought tablet talk,cheers :good:
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Tablet Talk lets you choose between WiFi or Bluetooth. i personally use WiFi just because that provided a wider range. and yea, the app has to run on both devices. it will detect if it's running on a phone, to broadcast the "request". and then it will detect if it's on the tablet to connect to that request.
as a bonus, if you have a headset paired to your tablet, Tablet Talk can even answer phone calls for you. or it says it can. i don't have a bluetooth headset to test this on.
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This works for me but not perfect.. I Have Motorola HD.9 bluetooth headset.
Yeah. When i bought my first tablet I was thinking I'm never gonna use this...well I was wrong i bought the galaxy tab 10.1 when it came out it was an OK tablet (I paid too much I know) I sold it after a few months and now I have purchased the. N7 and I really love it its the best tablet experience I've ever had.
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Tablet Talk lets you choose between WiFi or Bluetooth. i personally use WiFi just because that provided a wider range. and yea, the app has to run on both devices. it will detect if it's running on a phone, to broadcast the "request". and then it will detect if it's on the tablet to connect to that request.
as a bonus, if you have a headset paired to your tablet, Tablet Talk can even answer phone calls for you. or it says it can. i don't have a bluetooth headset to test this on.
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Thanks for sharing. My concern still with if wifi is turned on all the time, will it prevent n7 from entering deep sleep and squeeze all the juice?
Metallice said:
I think the phrase you misused multiple times is supposed to be "couldn't care less" or else this whole post is rather pointless.
But yeah my galaxy nexus battery life has improved a lot since getting my 7
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My N1's battery life has gone to **** since I got the N7, since I need to wifi tether my 3G if I wanna use it at work xD
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My N1's battery life has gone to **** since I got the N7, since I need to wifi tether my 3G if I wanna use it at work xD
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Thre is always a trade off to have function versus battery life. Thou there is a thread on here as to how to tether using Bluetooth.I Have tried it and it does work..
the foxfi app from the android market will help you with this. it has instructions in the app itself if i remember right. I have wiped my nexus since then and not put it back.
I definitely use my N7 more than I use my HTC Rezound but I didn't ditch it 100% because my Nexus only has 8gb whereas my Rezound has 48gb and it's kind of a pain to carry around two devices. I mostly just use my Nexus when I'm at home and my Rezound is my mobile device that comes with me everywhere.
Always using my n7 nowadays. I did WiFi tether it to my one x the other day and it destroyed my one x battery in about 10 hours. But I find that Bluetooth tethering drops out after a while.
Also, tablet talk is great
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Duvuk said:
Always using my n7 nowadays. I did WiFi tether it to my one x the other day and it destroyed my one x battery in about 10 hours. But I find that Bluetooth tethering drops out after a while.
Also, tablet talk is great
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10 hours? Try half! Or like 7
But I don't think bluetooth over wifi doesn't matter too much in terms of power, it's mainly the antenna + bad 3g reception for me.
Just got my Nexus 7..Loving this Beast Machine..My other Nexus devices will go on vacation except to tether with it ...
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Just got my Nexus 7..Loving this Beast Machine..My other Nexus devices will go on vacation except to tether with it ...
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Wow! Likewise.
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Get the program Tablet Talk, which can enable texting directly from the Nexus 7 thru your phone, and it will be one less thing to use the phone for.
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Wow, awesome! I knew something like this had to exist. Thanks so much. I've already got it up and running perfectly at work. I have my Nexus 7 tethered to my phone via WiFi for internet and through Bluetooth using this app. Poor Galaxy is now demoted to just a hotspot that rarely gets used to talk to folks .
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Hey all, I've been looking around at the next phone I want to purchase. I'm torn between getting my Nexus 4 repaired for roughly $140, or picking the Desire 626 up off eBay for about $90-100. Just curious as to what your experiences are with the phone and if you'd recommend it, it's starting to be a tough choice for me since I love HTC's products haha. Thank you ahead of time for any feedback!
I had the moto X first gen for over a year and got a new phone momentarily because the screen cracked. The phone comes very near to zero storage and is a very bad experience compared to my Moto X and I'm assuming your nexus 4. Development is at zero and sometimes the phone is laggy. After digging through files and deleting stock files after updating to the play store versions. I now have space with EVERYONE OF MY FILES STORED ON MY SD CARD and I had to install Chaos Rings 3 using foldermount...now then do I gave a very decent phone experience... So TL;DR I'd repair the nexus 4 or get a different phone. Trust me, I love HTC's interface and this is my first phone from them but above still applies.
Edit: I used to play Chaos Rings 3 on HIGH settings, in order for it to run full speed I must play on low. Just thought I should add that. The processor isn't the fastest or fancy which you might already know.
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I had the moto X first gen for over a year and got a new phone momentarily because the screen cracked. The phone comes very near to zero storage and is a very bad experience compared to my Moto X and I'm assuming your nexus 4. Development is at zero and sometimes the phone is laggy. After digging through files and deleting stock files after updating to the play store versions. I now have space with EVERYONE OF MY FILES STORED ON MY SD CARD and I had to install Chaos Rings 3 using foldermount...now then do I gave a very decent phone experience... So TL;DR I'd repair the nexus 4 or get a different phone. Trust me, I love HTC's interface and this is my first phone from them but above still applies.
Edit: I used to play Chaos Rings 3 on HIGH settings, in order for it to run full speed I must play on low. Just thought I should add that. The processor isn't the fastest or fancy which you might already know.
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I think I will just stick with repairing my Nexus 4 then. I do love HTC's UI as well, I like to use my girlfriend's M8 from time to time and I have an old HTC Desire Z that I tinker with here and there. I found some ports of some HTC stuff like the launcher and widgets so I might do that on AOSP. I did take a look at the development forum and it is kind of saddening to see no development which was another reason that I was leaning a bit more towards the Nexus, I'm constantly tinkering and trying out new things with my Moto G and I did for the 2 weeks I had my Nexus when it worked I do appreciate the feedback, I was tired of hearing all the YouTube reviews that the people were all used to high end phones and compared it to them instead of from a budget standpoint, so it's nice to have first-hand user feedback.
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I think I will just stick with repairing my Nexus 4 then. I do love HTC's UI as well, I like to use my girlfriend's M8 from time to time and I have an old HTC Desire Z that I tinker with here and there. I found some ports of some HTC stuff like the launcher and widgets so I might do that on AOSP. I did take a look at the development forum and it is kind of saddening to see no development which was another reason that I was leaning a bit more towards the Nexus, I'm constantly tinkering and trying out new things with my Moto G and I did for the 2 weeks I had my Nexus when it worked [emoji14] I do appreciate the feedback, I was tired of hearing all the YouTube reviews that the people were all used to high end phones and compared it to them instead of from a budget standpoint, so it's nice to have first-hand user feedback.
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No problem man, I'm glad it helped. FYI, I bring that phone back to Walmart and started using my Moto X. Listen of the day, stay with the old phones lol and yeah, I have the sense 7 launcher bookmarked somewhere on XDA so I may do that if I miss it enough but I normally use Google now launcher.
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I actually think that the HTC 626s is a great phone - for the price... For $80 (after rebate with MetroPCS), you get an excellent 4G LTE phone with a nice screen. The biggest drawback (in my opinion) is the lack of internal storage - and the lack of a development community (so far). Otherwise it's a lot of phone for $80!
If you are the type that installs hundreds of apps - or plays games on your phone, then it's not the right phone for you. If, on the other hand, you normally use a limited number of apps and don't play games, the 626s is hard to beat for the price. Also, with MetroPCS, you can get unlimited data, text and talk for as little as $30/month! The "unlimited" data is only 1GB @ 4G LTE speeds and the rest of the data at lower speeds, but if you need a lot of 4G LTE data, you can increase the amount of 4G LTE data as needed ($40/month for 2GB, etc). Hard to beat the price of the phone and the price of the service.
Just a few years ago, I paid $300 for an HTC Evo 4G (Virgin Mobile rebranded EVO 3D) - and it was MUCH less phone that the HTC 626s. It had such limited internal storage that you NEEDED an SD card just to install anything!
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jtrosky said:
I actually think that the HTC 626s is a great phone - for the price... For $80 (after rebate with MetroPCS), you get an excellent 4G LTE phone with a nice screen. The biggest drawback (in my opinion) is the lack of internal storage - and the lack of a development community (so far). Otherwise it's a lot of phone for $80!
If you are the type that installs hundreds of apps - or plays games on your phone, then it's not the right phone for you. If, on the other hand, you normally use a limited number of apps and don't play games, the 626s is hard to beat for the price. Also, with MetroPCS, you can get unlimited data, text and talk for as little as $30/month! The "unlimited" data is only 1GB @ 4G LTE speeds and the rest of the data at lower speeds, but if you need a lot of 4G LTE data, you can increase the amount of 4G LTE data as needed ($40/month for 2GB, etc). Hard to beat the price of the phone and the price of the service.
Just a few years ago, I paid $300 for an HTC Evo 4G (Virgin Mobile rebranded EVO 3D) - and it was MUCH less phone that the HTC 626s. It had such limited internal storage that you NEEDED an SD card just to install anything!
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I'm not one to game on my phone a lot at all unless it's something like Alphabear or Dots, which wouldn't be a problem there. I do install a decent bit of apps but I have an 8GB micro sd card laying around for my Nexus 4. I would also be using it on H2O Wireless, since AT&T's network is the best in my area and MetroPCS has no service whatsoever in my area and some of the surrounding ones here in PA, the downside of T-Mobile's network. With that being said, I am probably going to get my Nexus repaired because it's factory unlocked and it's the 16GB model which is plenty for me. That and I already know what to expect from it, the screen alone on it has spoiled me I do appreciate the feedback, thank you
Interesting - I'm in PA as well (about an hour outside of Philly) and the T-Mobile network has been AWESOME for me! I get 4G LTE speeds most of the time - and the phone automatically roams to other networks as needed. Actually been very happy with the service so far. Had Virgin Mobile before this and it was HORRIBLE!
MetroPCS also supports wifi calling too, so anytime I'm connected to wifi, it does the phone calls over wifi , which is pretty nice if you are somewhere where you don't get service.
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Interesting - I'm in PA as well (about an hour outside of Philly) and the T-Mobile network has been AWESOME for me! I get 4G LTE speeds most of the time - and the phone automatically roams to other networks as needed. Actually been very happy with the service so far. Had Virgin Mobile before this and it was HORRIBLE!
MetroPCS also supports wifi calling too, so anytime I'm connected to wifi, it does the phone calls over wifi , which is pretty nice if you are somewhere where you don't get service.
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I'm about an hour east of Grove City, around Clarion. It has a partner network here but someone I knew had it once and it was not the best for our area. AT&T has the best coverage for my particular location, followed by Sprint or else I would actually go to MetroPCS. I was doing a ton of prepaid carrier research the other day for when I get my phone repaired
Hey - I'm familiar with that area! Used to live in Emlenton, PA *many* years ago! It's wild how the different networks are so different in a relatively small area... Virgin Mobile (Sprint) is absolutely horrible around here!
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Hey - I'm familiar with that area! Used to live in Emlenton, PA *many* years ago! It's wild how the different networks are so different in a relatively small area... Virgin Mobile (Sprint) is absolutely horrible around here!
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Ah good old Emlenton, I'm very familiar with that town haha. Quick sad note about it, the old Mill burnt down Networks are interesting like that. The whole reason Sprint's network is really good is because of Interstate 80, they almost always have service along it and I have maybe one or two places without service. With AT&T though, the only place I didn't get service was in my house since it's partially underground which is why I'm switching back to it probably next month after my Boost Mobile month runs out. Verizon is just horrendous around here, I keep urging people to switch to a different provider