I got my Nexus 7 in July 2013 so it's still kinda newish to me,but im also kind of tempted by the newer model.
im gonna hold out for another 6 months though till price drops and then get the newer Nexus 7 and give my cousin this older one.
How about you folks?
Also,how long do you think the original Nexus 7 has before Google stops the updated for it?
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I got my Nexus 7 in July 2013 so it's still kinda newish to me,but im also kind of tempted by the newer model.
im gonna hold out for another 6 months though till price drops and then get the newer Nexus 7 and give my cousin this older one.
How about you folks?
Also,how long do you think the original Nexus 7 has before Google stops the updated for it?
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bro wait for gta sanandreas if it run good then u had gr8 deal as i know asphalt 8 also work on high settings so according to my thinking i had good deal with n7
I' got it in summer this year, too and I'll use it as long as it dies and then I'll not buy a new tablet because a tablet is useless for me. It was wrong to buy one, but I wanted to try this hyped product.
I got mine in Aug this year. I'm holding on to it because of the official dock which is very very helpful to me. If they would make that for the new one or the next one I would get it right away.
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I' got it in summer this year, too and I'll use it as long as it dies and then I'll not buy a new tablet because a tablet is useless for me. It was wrong to buy one, but I wanted to try this hyped product.
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im 100% the opposite,I got so much use out of the tablet. when im at home,its my main reading device and i hardly read anything on my laptop anymore.
Got mine in December of last year.
Probably going to keep it till a 2014 model is released.
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I got a 32GB last November. Really want the new one, but I think I'll tide myself over until a new model comes out with a Nexus 5 or Moto G.
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I got mine this February, and I will keep it till 2015 June at least. Don't like the look of the newer model.
I am leaning towards the Tegra Note 7. Sounds awesome.
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im 100% the opposite,I got so much use out of the tablet. when im at home,its my main reading device and i hardly read anything on my laptop anymore.
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Interesting... I use my Netbook for everything at home because for me it is the better device for such tasks. One point/problem is the glossy display of the Nexus 7. My Netbook doesn't have one so it's easier to read on it when you have light from the back. The second is the too small screen (a 10" would be better for me but what's the difference to my Netbook then?).
But everyone has their own preference.
I have Nexus 7 3G 2012 Model which i got last year & few days only warranty over , So keeping it till last , I love this baby.
In summers there is major power issue in my country so nexus 7 otg cable and 32 gb flash full of movies is good time waster.
Please ignore my spelling mistakes. English is not my native language.
I'll be using mine till it breaks.
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Probably until the next one comes out. I use it a lot more than my phone, even though my phone out performs it (S4). Its just as easy to walk into the study to get the tablet as it is to walk into the kitchen to grab my phone while at home. At work, I can reach into my bag as easy as reach into my pocket (plus I carry an corporate iPhone at work). So really its just when I am out an about that I use the phone, which is not really all that often for a middle aged dad. I guess I use it at the doctor's office.
A 7" tablet is perfect for me. The 10" tablets are too hard to hold with one hand and would not slip into my travel bag as easily.
I got a N10 refurbished this last 2 weeks and been using where a tablet makes sense, once you've gone to 10" the 7" looks tiny, but the main advantage of the N7 is it's portability, it fits in most pockets on trousers and jackets and is bigger screen than my phone, plus its battery life good in offline mode.
My N7 will likely still be the best device for long flights to watch videos, easier to store and more room on the little fold-down table, but around house, N10 screen rocks.
Had mine for well over a year, and I still love it. With android 4.4 and ART, along with multirom, Ill use it till its dead. Love my N7.
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Like all tech it will get changed but it will be a long way off. I find the size and being able to connect through 3G or WIFI easy. It will have to be really special device for me to spend hard earned cash. Then if someone wishes to donate a 32gb 3g 2013 N7 please do. :laugh:
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Like all tech it will get changed but it will be a long way off. I find the size and being able to connect through 3G or WIFI easy. It will have to be really special device for me to spend hard earned cash. Then if someone wishes to donate a 32gb 3g 2013 N7 please do. :laugh:
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Interesting. My N7 supports USB 4g dongle which works across all my gadgets so one contract but everything can get online. I see the newer N7 does not support this hack (PPP widget) so its an additional reason to stay put.
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Will keep mine till it dies ,its perfect for what I want
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I got mine in September last year and I was really eager on replacing it with the 2013 Nexus 7 after using it for a while, but because of the touchscreen issues it has (which have been fixed for the most part, but apparently not completely?) I decided to wait until next year's Nexus 7 or maybe even another tablet *rooting for a Moto tablet*
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I was loving my n7 until the 4.3 update came since then and with the 4.4.2 update the device seems to lag.
Prior to this it would happily open web page, watch video, write up notes, email etc now tho the thing lags, OK it is only 2-3 secs but it is still annoying as I think maybe I didn't touch correctly so touch again just as page change and then stalls to open.
Will probably go back to 4.2 still loving the actual tablet just have issues with using it.
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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 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 @$$, literally.
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yes I did ordered from the play store.
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When did you place the order?
Nxxx said:
Honestly, even with screen flicker, this is ten times better than my iPad 2. I'm putting my iPad up on eBay tomorrow night and I'm proud to do it. I'm using a ZAGGKeys Flex Keyboard to type this post, I LOVE my N7. If you want to check out my review it's over in the accessories section of the forum.
I really hope you give the N7 another chance. This tab kicks @$$, 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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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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Hi everybody!
I'm about to get a tablet. Not sure yet which one, but the Nexus 7 is definitely one of my targets.
So I was wondering, if you, Nexus 7 owners, are still happy and would still recommend it.
If not, let me know why and what you'd recommend instead.
Looking forward to your answers.
Kind regards and greetings from Germany.
Yup still love it. My first tablet tho. I'm very on the go and 7" is perfection. Battery lasts me most of the day playing galaxy on fire 2 and streaming shows from xfinity. It runs super smooth and touch seems more sensitive than other devices. Sometimes I have an issue where the screen won't respond but turning the screen on and off seems to fix that.
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hismadnezz said:
Hi everybody!
I'm about to get a tablet. Not sure yet which one, but the Nexus 7 is definitely one of my targets.
So I was wondering, if you, Nexus 7 owners, are still happy and would still recommend it.
If not, let me know why and what you'd recommend instead.
Looking forward to your answers.
Kind regards and greetings from Germany.
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I think what might help inform your decision is what you intend to use the tablet for.
The prime example being, if you need a lot of local storage, this might not be the device for you as it has no removable SD card slot. (although with rooting and USB OTG you can mount external flash devices)
If you're after a great overall tablet for consuming content, I can't think of a better option at this price. I'm virtually addicted to mine (much to my wife's chagrin).
Its the best. Get one ASAP! Device is works very well. Best bang for buck.
Love it. It's a fantastic device and the form factor rocks as far as i'm concerned.
still like it? its been less than a month lol
ive had 2 defective ones and a 3rd is being sent to me, and i still like it.
Absolutely no regrets, having the power of Tegra and a stock Android install really shows just how powerful the platform can be. And for the price it really is quality piece of kit, the only downsides to my mind are the lack of expandable storage and no HDMI out. But storage can be solved quickly and very cheaply with an USB OTG cable, the HDMI out will soon be solved through Miracast, and the nearest competitors with these features cost almost double the price.
If you're in the market for a tablet, there's really no competition for the Nexus 7 right now unless money is no object.
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I think what might help inform your decision is what you intend to use the tablet for.
The prime example being, if you need a lot of local storage, this might not be the device for you as it has no removable SD card slot. (although with rooting and USB OTG you can mount external flash devices)
If you're after a great overall tablet for consuming content, I can't think of a better option at this price. I'm virtually addicted to mine (much to my wife's chagrin).
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um....
I'm looking forward to use a tablet for browsing the internet while I'm on the couch / bed and if possible watch a few episodes of my favorite TV shows while I'm traveling (train / airplane). I'm not much of a gamer and for music I've got my little iPod. That's pretty much it...
I have only one problem with mine. I can't put the damn thing down.
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still like it? its been less than a month lol
ive had 2 defective ones and a 3rd is being sent to me, and i still like it.
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well....yes. I've decided to buy a smartphone (name is not relevant) once, and after only 10 days, I've regretted that decision already. I think after 4 weeks you can decide that already, don't you?
Yes I'm still happy with my purchase. I bought it on July 17 and since then I didn't use my iPad 3 yet. Same thing for my gnex... since I got jelly bean on it I've yet use my iPhone 4s. I understand why apple hates android now!
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Soooo who gonna sell their Nexus 7 for a Ipad Mini?
Well come next Month we find out if Apple are gonna launch an Ipad mini, but the question is will you sell your Nexus 7 to buy one if the specs are decent & it has a Retina display plus if the price lands around what the Nexus 7 16GB is atm.
I have no doubt in my mind there will be plenty of Nexus 7's on Ebay if an Ipad Mini does come about next month.
I personally won't be selling mine as im not a fan of Apple never have been, but i reckon some on here will even if they don't admit to it right now.
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Well come next Month we find out if Apple are gonna launch an Ipad mini, but the question is will you sell your Nexus 7 to buy one if the specs are decent & it has a Retina display plus if the price lands around what the Nexus 7 16GB is atm.
I have no doubt in my mind there will be plenty of Nexus 7's on Ebay if an Ipad Mini does come about next month.
I personally won't be selling mine as im not a fan of Apple never have been, but i reckon some on here will even if they don't admit to it right now.
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There's no way Apple will sell an iPad mini at a loss. They have no qualms being the most expensive solution on the market, that's practically their business model. It will be nowhere close to $199. $349 is the lowest I see them pricing an 8GB model.
I love mine, and I don't think Apple is going to fight in the pricing weeds with N7. Lowest the iPAD mini will cost is $249 or maybe even $299
Love it. Perfect form factor for me too. Always felt the iPad was too big for my usage, felt awkward using it out and about. This thing bridged the gap nicely.
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I'm looking forward to use a tablet for browsing the internet while I'm on the couch / bed and if possible watch a few episodes of my favorite TV shows while I'm traveling (train / airplane). I'm not much of a gamer and for music I've got my little iPod. That's pretty much it...
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Then go for it. You won't regret it.
Yes, I get more happy the longer I have it. Now after saying that I have to say that screen size is a big factor in deciding what is best for you. I've gone through Acer Iconia A500 10.1 inch, Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9 inch (still have), iPad New (3) 9.7 inch and now the Nexus 7, 7 inch.
I definitely take the 7 out with me more often than I did the others.
I would visit a Best Buy or some other place that sells tablets that has them in different sized to get a feel for what is good for you and if you decide 7 is the best you should get the Nexus 7. I'm just saying that because I spent a lot of money trying to find my perfect size and should have visited a store in the first place to know my perfect size before going through all those other tablets.
I have the loose screen and it doesn't bother me one bit. It's a great companion for a daily commuter.
I can't put this thing down. It's the only tablet I use anymore.
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yup everytime its in my hands I say mmmmmmmmmmmmmannnnn Im glad i got this thing :good:
I'm loving it. It's my most used tablet so far. It just feels very comfortable in the hand and works very fine. Great device.
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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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.
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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.
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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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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$$ed at teh idea of using it as a phone, but like I keep saying you don't have to use it as a phone, its just nice to have additional options.
ynrozturk said:
If you always think about what products that will be released in the future, you'll never buy and enjoy anything. The N7 is great. You bought it, now enjoy it.
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I find the Nexus 7 to be a blast. It's so much fun getting to experiment with other developer's ROMs on the latest form of Android. Of course there are always updates to be released, nothing's perfect. The Nexus 7 is definitely a good choice considering what other Android tablets are floating around in the market.
Nexus 7 vs Samsung
try to check this.
try to contact any webpage from Nexus 7 and the competitor, and you will see the difference.
Nexus 7 always.
This was the test that I did.
baileyjr said:
You made a good decision with the information that was available at the time. Don't beat yourself up about it.
I like the direction things are going and I think we will see more 7" tabs with small bezels and voice integration. People get pi$$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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Yeah...looks like the second gen of nexus 7 will launch in july and it will feature a snapdragon chip.... my next tab
http://naldotech.com/jelly-bean-update-for-galaxy-s2-starts-rolling-out/
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Personally, I'll stick with my current N7, it still gets the job done nicely.
Blargh, I need a new tablet meow!! I don't want to wait until July to replace my crappy PlayBook, but it looks like I have to
Nice refresher but I don't see the need to replace anything for a different processor. It did mention smaller bevels so perhaps they are throwing in a 1080p screen.
If that is the case, we'll basically have a 7" version of the Nexus 10.
S4 + 1080p + HDMI out? + Same Price Point... eh
I could see the benefits. Is it going to be running Key Lime Pie out of the box? Might be another selling point.
I'm gonna sell my first n7 for the sec gen when it comes out
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They might improve the speakers with the next one
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kel29738 said:
I'm gonna sell my first n7 for the sec gen when it comes out
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When the new ones come out, our first gen will drop in price. For a used N7, you'd be lucky to get about $100 for it.... unless you screw over a family member or friend into paying more.
At that price, I'd almost just rather keep the damn thing and repurpose it. Perhaps a dedicated Toilet Reader, Bed side TV Player, Car Dock, Kitchen Monitor/TV/VideoPlayer, anything else, etc.
I have an old Sprint Galaxy Tab 7" running CM10 and runs like a top. I just can't find myself getting rid of it for the low price I'd have to sell it for.
which version should I buy?
Today I was going to buy a N7... and then they come up with this rumor. What do you guys recommend? Should I wait for this new version? or buy the actual one right away? If the only new features are the screen and the processor I think It's not worth the wait... but what if it comes with expandable storage, or a rear camera? What do you think?
rafabr4 said:
Today I was going to buy a N7... and then they come up with this rumor. What do you guys recommend? Should I wait for this new version? or buy the actual one right away? If the only new features are the screen and the processor I think It's not worth the wait... but what if it comes with expandable storage, or a rear camera? What do you think?
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If you CAN wait,I think it's worth the wait. I mean better processor,screen etc for the same price but that's my opinion
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rafabr4 said:
Today I was going to buy a N7... and then they come up with this rumor. What do you guys recommend? Should I wait for this new version? or buy the actual one right away? If the only new features are the screen and the processor I think It's not worth the wait... but what if it comes with expandable storage, or a rear camera? What do you think?
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Yeah same thing here, I wanted to buy it as a present for my birthday next week. If it will be released in July, I think it is maybe worth to wait, but since I'm from the Czech Republic, it won't be available in another 3-6 months I think the price of the "old" Nexus 7 can't drop much, since it is really cheap now, so I guess I will buy it anyway.
P-pls tell me it is the right thing to do
My nexus 7 is slowing down. Can't keep up with my nexus 4. May have to sell it a few weeks before the new one comes out
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rafabr4 said:
Today I was going to buy a N7... and then they come up with this rumor. What do you guys recommend? Should I wait for this new version? or buy the actual one right away? If the only new features are the screen and the processor I think It's not worth the wait... but what if it comes with expandable storage, or a rear camera? What do you think?
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get the n7 and get the new one when it comes out too.
is it worth waiting?
iamfromprague said:
Yeah same thing here, I wanted to buy it as a present for my birthday next week. If it will be released in July, I think it is maybe worth to wait, but since I'm from the Czech Republic, it won't be available in another 3-6 months I think the price of the "old" Nexus 7 can't drop much, since it is really cheap now, so I guess I will buy it anyway.
P-pls tell me it is the right thing to do
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I was thinking the same, maybe it will be released in July, but it will take too long to arrive to other countrys. So I'll just buy mine today. Anyways, I don't care too much about the screen resolution and the Tegra3 is just enough for me. Now if the new model would come with a rear camera, that would be a killer feature.
I could imagine there will be a rush like when 1st gen and Nexus 4 came out, so I got the current one and planned to get the 2nd gen then let my family use the good old one, the combined cost is still lower than a full-sized iPad though.
shrinking bezel huh? 8" display please and better speakers. A better DAC would be nice also as the audio on the Nexus 7 is pure garbage. The fact that they are using a Qualcomm SOC this time around gives hope.
And as much as I would love a external memory card slot this is Google we're talking about. I'd settle for a micro HDMI port, I use my Nexus 10 now for presentations and the HDMI out makes it all possible.
In not upgrading unless they have some form of TV-Out out of the box. The Nexus 7 is running perfectly for me and it'll get latest Android version anyway. But if the price is good I might sell the current one to upgrade.
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Damn my birthday is in July now I don't know if I should get gs4 or the n7 2nd gen
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There is NO WAY i'm buying Second Gen N7 because first gen is still a beast at browsing, gaming, watching movies etc.
Just because it has higher resolution and a little bit better chip i don't think its necessary to buy this new one.
And what worries me most is the price, i mean come on even First Gen has been heavily hardware skinned down just for a lower price of 200$ (no back camera, no official Gorilla glass, no Dual-Band Miracast, etc.) so imagine what we will get for a 149$ price...i don't want to even think about it lol.
I ain't getting anything new in the next 4 years. The next tab I buy will probably have Tegra 8 or something. Can't be sure though. In the meantime, the N7 is storming through every task I throw at it.
Hopefully ASUS doesn't f*** this up again with the screen lift issues.
It's great that they are switching to snapdragon krait SoC because Tegra is a slow chip with weak gpu and single-channel memory, not to mention its high battery consumption.
I'd also like a more efficient display for better battery life.
I mean besides checking Google and refreshing the threads on here 100X per day?
I guess my low point came a couple of weeks ago after the FCC leaked the measurements and I drew it up on paper, cut it out, just to see how the shape and size felt in my hand...Yea I was bored that day lol.
Trying to sell an iphone 5s to have enough money to get me and my wife an N5.
Hand76 said:
I guess my low point came a couple of weeks ago after the FCC leaked the measurements and I drew it up on paper, cut it out, just to see how the shape and size felt in my hand...Yea I was bored that day lol.
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I did that too xD
I like to get a physical representation of things though, always been a tactile learner.
well my trusty nexus 4 screen shattered. So its useless now. Back on my s2, ready to throw money at the screen
I'm moving the wife and I over to Straight Talk AT&T from Verizon with 2 x Nexus 4's until the day arrives. She'll keep one Nexus 4 and I'll grab the 5
Flashing roms on my N4...
zzzzzZZZZZ..... wake me up when they start selling it :angel:
Lancez said:
zzzzzZZZZZ..... wake me up when they start selling it :angel:
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For realz dog.
I think what hurt us die hard fans some was that the leaks came out early and it seems like we have already been waiting an eternity.
Release phone first then OS
I think the KitKat is delaying the release of the phone. The phone is definitely ready. They could release the phone first followed by OTAs. I wouldnt mind bugs
Hand76 said:
I mean besides checking Google and refreshing the threads on here 100X per day?
I guess my low point came a couple of weeks ago after the FCC leaked the measurements and I drew it up on paper, cut it out, just to see how the shape and size felt in my hand...Yea I was bored that day lol.
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Start researching for ROM
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2474650
Carrying on my normal day to day life, when the time comes to order I'll be ordering like the rest you
Trying to work out how to use the predictive text on my existing phone. Shut the duck of you ducking aunt, this is bull PIGT.
Fight with my laggy Xperia Arc
I strongly disagree
adityats2020 said:
I think the KitKat is delaying the release of the phone. The phone is definitely ready. They could release the phone first followed by OTAs. I wouldnt mind bugs
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Being an Android enthusiast(or over enthusiast like others ) I'm expecting KitKat as much as Nexus 5. Without KitKat changes(hope there have some tricks up their sleeve) Nexus 5 is just like iPhone iteration.
Using an iPhone 5 and can't wait for the Nexus 5 to be released.
Praying for a 64gb version and flashing Roms on my HTC One. Will be selling it and grabbing an N5 if there happens to be a 64gb version. Not likely but one can hope.
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I get so excited every time I get my daily RSS fix.
And then I end the day wondering if tomorrow there will be some news about Google sending out press invites for an October event
Typing nexus 5 into Google and mashing the F5 key until there's new news
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lol..u got too much time on ur hands
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biggiestuff said:
Trying to sell an iphone 5s to have enough money to get me and my wife an N5.
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I have a 5s as well and was thinking about selling but if the Nexus 5 is $300 with those leaked specs I may use the Nexus 5 as a mini tablet instead of getting a Nexus 7 2013. I also don't want to use custom roms on my daily driver anymore due to my crack flashing habit. Plus I do like the small size, FaceTime with the wife and speed of the iPhone.
And you got to figure that the Nexus 5 will hold its value very well compared to a Nexus 7. I know it's not a tablet but compared to a 4" inch iPhone it's pretty close. And if the Nexus 5 has a ir blaster I would be in heaven.