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To late in the tab game to buy a NC?

Really i just found out about the NC dev work which suprised the heck out of me! Running cm7 and miui(my favorites roms) and the price makes me want to consider getting into the tab game! But is it to late to buy a NC while other tablets are coming out now? I want to replace the things i do on my android phone so i can have more battery life:
Games- fifa, pes, etc
internet, youtube
And watching movies
Bluetooth files to different devices AND bluetooth keyboard,mouse,etc.(Does the NC has bluetooth?)
Now the NC will replaces buying magazines and books and just buying on the NC?
But if there are any tablets coming out that will do the same or better please let me know? Thanks for your time!

To be honest, while the nook is the best value tablet on the market still, it probably doesn't suit your needs that well. Even with the latest CM7 video leaves something to be desired. Youtube for me takes far too long to buffer, and once it does the quality leaves something to be desired. (On the same connection my computer needs no buffering for HD) The other problem for video playback is that the speaker on the Nook is rather weak. If you plan on watching videos without headphones it's probably better to go with another tablet. Bluetooth works, as well as USB host, so a keyboard is no problem.

Thanks for the info. I really like the NC cause of the price and the development makes me want it even more! But i been watching youtube video reviews and everybody compares it to the galaxy tab or the ipad and it hold it own pretty well! Acer Iconia Tab Looks nice as well but for almost 500 for that not really looking to spend that much for one.

Bluetooth is enabled with CM7 and works really well. I've watched some youtube and ripped movies, and they're not bad. Netflix looks good too. I'm not sure if it depends on the source quality or what. Admittedly, the speaker volume is pretty low, even with tweaking it. I really haven't had much experience with other tablets, but I'm pretty satisfied. Considering you can get an NC for under $200 on various sales, it's still pretty hard to beat.

honestly, with the way prices are going for 10in honeycomb tablets, id just pick up one of those. the Asus transformer is going for between 250-300.

molesaied88 said:
honestly, with the way prices are going for 10in honeycomb tablets, id just pick up one of those. the Asus transformer is going for between 250-300.
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They are actually going for about $350(16gb)-$450(32gb)
The Nook has it's advantages, its size and weight are perfect for long use in the hand and it has a very active hacking community. I absolutely love my Nook with CM7, the tablet tweaks are a godsend. I'd say at the price there is no tablet close to the Nook.

Does the browser lag even when OC? i saw a review of the acer a100 seems ok, but no Development(i know it just came out) Still steers my money toward the NC. To me anything over 350 for a android tablet then you might as well my a laptop!

903tex said:
Does the browser lag even when OC? i saw a review of the acer a100 seems ok, but no Development(i know it just came out) Still steers my money toward the NC. To me anything over 350 for a android tablet then you might as well my a laptop!
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I notice typical lag in the browser -- by typical I mean it's the same as on my phone or even sometimes the laptop, depending on the site. It's completely usable for most things. I personally usually use Dolphin Browser most of the time. I felt the same way... I couldn't justify a tablet over $250 or so.

903tex said:
Does the browser lag even when OC? i saw a review of the acer a100 seems ok, but no Development(i know it just came out) Still steers my money toward the NC. To me anything over 350 for a android tablet then you might as well my a laptop!
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I have lag with the default browser, just typical though. I prefer Opera Mobile as it fits the nook's screen perfectly and it feels as smooth as a desktop browser. I can even watch 480p videos INSIDE of the browser.

bluetooth is totally working. its working so well that im tethering wifi from my htc aria to my nook via bluetooth. battery life is so much better then tethering wifi with hotspot. lets see you do that with the asus
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Depends on what you want.
We have both the ipad2 and the nc, and I find myself using the nc more than the ipad2, probable because I like to tweak stuff. Watched some netflix movies w/o much trouble, surfs fine.
My 2 cents.

I just got an NC about 3 weeks ago to read books/magazines/comics and do some light surfing/gaming/watching movies.
You are far from being late in the game - I would still highly recommend an NC over any other option out currently. Mostly because I think anything larger than 7" is unusable. The NC is the perfect size for my needs.

With the price of the Nook at $169, you can't beat the price for an Android tablet. Just ordered one (via my cousin who lives in the States), and I plan to run CM7, along with all the other goodies. This way, I don't have to worry too much if I give it to my 7 yr-old to watch her movies on long rides ...
I think the price point is irresistible !

Comparing the two best bang-4-buck tablets, IMO
I purchased a Viewsonic G tablet last October.
You can find one for $249 - $279 on Woot.com every now & then, or on eBay for $299.
The battery is going out, and there is no aftermarket replacement, so I have to wipe all my data and send it in for repair.
To tide me over while waiting for the G tab, I searched for a 7" tablet that had an aftermarket replacement battery available so I can replace it myself.
This led me to the Nook, which I purchased refurb Aug 2 for $180 from 1saleaday.com (lucky me, it was the deal of the day).
Together with a 16gb flash card for under $25...http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001F7AJKI
and CM7, I'm really happy with the Nook.
In fact, I just bought another refurb for my girlfriend through eBay/1saleaday.
BTW, it's still available for $180...
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Barnes-Nobl...US_Tablets&hash=item2eb6f2e551#ht_2556wt_1344
Things change constantly, but to me, these two tablets are the best bang for the buck right now.
Having used both, I find the 7" screen on the Nook better for hand held portability, but the 10" Gtab better for use at a table or desk using a stand.
Comparing performance, even though the Gtab has a Tegra 2 processor, the Nook seems snappier browsing the net with Dolphin Mini running on CM7, vs the Gtab running Dolphin HD on Vegan 5.1 rom.
The big difference is videos. Both have 1024 x 600 screens. The Nook has a stuttering problem with streaming/rendering flash videos in HD where the Gtab handles this with ease. BTW, the screen on the nook looks better than the Gtab which has limited viewing angles.
Netflix is fine on both.
I can't get cifs manager to work on the Nook, where it works fine on the Gtab from a Win7 media server.
Games like Plants vs. Zombies, and non-tegra 2 optimized games run the same on both.

SpinKix said:
I purchased a Viewsonic G tablet last October.
You can find one for $249 - $279 on Woot.com every now & then, or on eBay for $299.
The battery is going out, and there is no aftermarket replacement, so I have to wipe all my data and send it in for repair.
To tide me over while waiting for the G tab, I searched for a 7" tablet that had an aftermarket replacement battery available so I can replace it myself.
This led me to the Nook, which I purchased refurb Aug 2 for $180 from 1saleaday.com (lucky me, it was the deal of the day).
Together with a 16gb flash card for under $25...http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001F7AJKI
and CM7, I'm really happy with the Nook.
In fact, I just bought another refurb for my girlfriend through eBay/1saleaday.
BTW, it's still available for $180...
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Barnes-Nobl...US_Tablets&hash=item2eb6f2e551#ht_2556wt_1344
Things change constantly, but to me, these two tablets are the best bang for the buck right now.
Having used both, I find the 7" screen on the Nook better for hand held portability, but the 10" Gtab better for use at a table or desk using a stand.
Comparing performance, even though the Gtab has a Tegra 2 processor, the Nook seems snappier browsing the net with Dolphin Mini running on CM7, vs the Gtab running Dolphin HD on Vegan 5.1 rom.
The big difference is videos. Both have 1024 x 600 screens. The Nook has a stuttering problem with streaming/rendering flash videos in HD where the Gtab handles this with ease. BTW, the screen on the nook looks better than the Gtab which has limited viewing angles.
Netflix is fine on both.
I can't get cifs manager to work on the Nook, where it works fine on the Gtab from a Win7 media server.
Games like Plants vs. Zombies, and non-tegra 2 optimized games run the same on both.
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Thank you your post gave me the info i needed to decide which one to run! Looking at the review of the NC and the G Tab. They both do what i want it to do. So which every i can get for a good price ill go with. But that tegra 2 processor makes me happy inside(use to have a g2x)

On-live

I don't know if any of you all have heard of this or not. Theirs this company that uses cloud gaming to let you play games on your computer (no matter the specs). All you need is good internet speed. It even streams games to your smartphone. I was playing dirt 3 with almost no lag on my galaxy s. They have a pretty decent library of current Gen games. The way it ran on my PC was impressive but the way it ran on my phone was amazing.
Its called "onlive". Just Google it.
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I mucked around with OnLive back during beta, it was definitely neat -- but (at the time) the lag was unbearable. It's nice to hear it's gotten (getting?) better, though. It really is a fantastic concept..

I just started with it. I rented arkham city for 3 days for 6 dollars. I don't have that great of a PC. Dual core 2.4 ghz. The computer was bought in like 2005. But I have a good net speed. 40 to 50 mbps. I have had flawless gameplay the whole time I've been playing. If it had a bigger library it would knock GameFly out the park.
P.s. not all games are rentable. Some you have to buy at retail price and you can't play it anywhere else other than onlive.
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I have a hard time with idea of paying full price for a game that I can't "keep"....

Dante60 said:
I have a hard time with idea of paying full price for a game that I can't "keep"....
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as long as you have your onlive account you have it.......... and you can play it virtually everywhere you can download the client. OR you could carry a backpack full of your favorite games and install / update everywhere ;0)

I never pay full price for games even if I get the disk. I rent or borrow them. I'm essentially using this service for games that can be beat in a short amount of time. I beat arkham city in about 2 days with some side quests. This service will get better over time.
By the way they offer great offers. During the the week of Thanksgiving they were offering either arkham city, revelations, or saints row 3 for one dollar to "own" on onlive. Also I think you get Lego Batman for free when you sign up
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Dante60 said:
I have a hard time with idea of paying full price for a game that I can't "keep"....
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So don't pay full price, OnLive constantly has really good sales and giveaways. I have 17 games with them and have paid a total of about $115. Half of them were free, Deus-Ex HR Augmented Ed. was 90 cents and came with the original Deus Ex. The only game I paid full price for was Homefront and that's because it came with their game console for my TV plus Metro 2033.

been using onlive through my galaxy s2. very nice ui. games work nicely too.
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have had an account since launch.... add me: shoot_him-not_me

Onlive would be great with full HDMI mirroring.

Nexus 7 16Gb vs Ipad 2 16gb

Or ... in the UK £210 vs £329 - both list price and shipped. What is the price difference in the US ?
So for the extra £119 you get 3" of screen, a rear facing camera and better audio quality and the legendary Apple returns policy. Which is not so bad...
Everyone is saying that the Nexus 7 is a bargain but I don't see it as being so clear cut.
( Not trying to troll ... or start an IOS vs Android thread... but I am just genuinely on the fence as to where to spend the proceeds of my HTC flyer sale ).

It all comes down to preference..
Do you want a bigger heavier form factor but with a larger screen? Then get the iPad.
Do you want something smaller and lighter? The get the Nexus 7.
Do you want to mess around with it such as rooting, custom ROMS? Nexus 7.
Do you want (even need?) a better FFC or a rear camera? iPad.
The nexus 7 comes in a bargain for it's a fully featured tablet with a base price of 200$ (or 250$ in this case) that is going to be supported throughout it's life by Google (latest updates, great development scene).
So the real question is, if you're to get a tablet.. what are you going to be using it for? What would you like to do with it? what would you like it to be able to do? GPS in car? custom ROMs? Jailbreak for custom Apps? Apple's great App selections? Play Stores app selections?
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Personally for MY personal use. I'd go with the nexus 7 just because I love messing with gadgets and the Nexus 7 is easier to toy with. I'm planning on using it as an eReader and I always import my books in .epub format. To me, it's easier to drag epubs from computer to device (HATE iTunes). I also want to install emulators and play old games on it as well as the new games found in the App store. When the time comes I'll probably have Ubuntu inside as well so I can dual boot Android/Ubuntu or some distro just to have that computer on the go. I also like trying out developer ROMs and kernels that add more functionality usually like USB OTG. Just some ideas as what you want to do.

deaglecat said:
Or ... in the UK £210 vs £329 - both list price and shipped. What is the price difference in the US ?
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Here in the states the 16 GB Nexus 7 is $249.99 while a 16 GB iPad 2 is $529 (without shipping costs, and sales taxes). So, that is a price difference of $279.01. I can buy two 16 GB Nexus 7s for the price of one iPad 2.
Now, if you were to buy an iPad 2 over an iPad 3 you're only saving $70... now that's a no brainier.

Check out this review where they compare the nexus 7 to the IPad 2 and 3. http://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2012...fantastic-200-tablet/?comments=1#comments-bar
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But youre also paying £119 extra for a slower processor, a dual core compared to quad core.
Also, according to gsmarena, a lower res screen with 132ppi compared to 216.
Depends if you care about these features really
Also, whether you prefer iOS or android...

Bigger screen but lower resolution & considering Apple have aren't releasing iOS 6 for the original iPad, I wouldn't bet on the iPad 2 being supported in iOS 7, whereas the nexus 7 is going to keep getting updates.

Also bear in mind that although it's close to £210 on Google play at other retailers such as PC World do free delivery so it's only £199. It's only £10 but it makes a difference.

N7 is intended for content consumption, whereas the the app store for the iPad has productivity apps that are more developed than Android. Which one do you want to do more?

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Also bear in mind that although it's close to £210 on Google play at other retailers such as PC World do free delivery so it's only £199. It's only £10 but it makes a difference.
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Yeah, but don't you get £15 play store credit when you order directly from Google - plus, Googles return policy has to be better than PCWorld. Lol
As for the original question, I'll take the faster cpu, GPU, higher res screen and the much cheaper device over an ipad2 - doh!
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Fair comments and thanks for the input.
In the US the price difference is compelling.
I guess the tegra 3 is faster than the A5X.
Plus the Nexus gets the play store credit (though I don't place any value on transformers movie because I wouldn't purchase it).
I just got my fingers burnt with the HTC flyer due to lack of O/S upgrades but I think this will not be the case with the Nexus 7.
If nothing else it will make the other Android tablet makers up their game. I would like a premium Android tablet with decent O/S updates and audiophile sound quality at an ipad price.

LonelyTV said:
Here in the states the 16 GB Nexus 7 is $249.99 while a 16 GB iPad 2 is $529 (without shipping costs, and sales taxes). So, that is a price difference of $279.01. I can buy two 16 GB Nexus 7s for the price of one iPad 2.
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You've got your prices wrong. 16GB iPad 2 w/Wifi only is US$399 minus tax and shipping. The US$529 you're talking about is the 16GB iPad 2 w/Wifi+3G. (Source: Apple's website)
@OP: As others have stated, it really just comes down to preference. I tend to like the 10 inch form factor for use at home, while the 7 inch form factor is better for on the go.

clearly they are not directly comparable, if you want 10" then its the ipad if want 7" then its the nexus7. If you want productivity then its the ipad, if you want some fun then the nexus7. If your worried about bang for buck then in my opinion dont buy any of them if moneys not an issue then buy both:laugh:

I don't think the decision between N7 and iPad2 comes down to hardware, but rather iOS vs. Android.
I don't like iOS, because I don't like being nearly forced into iTunes. So for me, it's a really easy decision. I do have an iPad 1, which was a free gift from one of my business technology vendors. I like it for web browsing and streaming NetFlix. Fortunately, I can do these things just as well on an Android device, plus be able to stream Google music, and much more easily load content onto the device.
It is absolutely true that the Apple App Store has many more apps available - however, I don't care much because I don't use any of them. I use NetFlix, Hulu Plus, HBO Go, and the web browser. Again, all work just as well on an Android device.

I sold my iPad 2 32GB for £255 and bought a 16GB Nexus 7. I just got bored of iOS, it felt stale in the end. And I wont miss iTunes at all.
Also I think the 7" form factor will work better as the iPad just felt a little too heavy and cumbersome at times.

After debating back and forth for over a week, I finally bit the bullet and ordered the 16GB. 8GB storage in 2012 just isn't reasonable for me. I have way too much media.

Some good advice. Thanks.
I too find IOS constraining.
7" is more portable but without 3G, I can't just bring it out and have it working - and I know that I can tether but it is a hassle which reduces its utility.
"buy both" is an option. I just like shiny gadgets and so that is a good solution... if only I could grow some more arms then I could use multiple devices at once !

deaglecat said:
"buy both" is an option. I just like shiny gadgets and so that is a good solution... if only I could grow some more arms then I could use multiple devices at once !
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This would be my preferred option too:good:

I will have both An iPad2 16GB and Nexus 7 16GB. They'll each have their purposes. I will love them both equally

I can't get an iPad. I don't look good in a mock turtleneck.

And you'll look good with big glasses instead?

Sony Walkman Z First Look

Its pretty crazy it took sony this long to make a mp3 player that rivals ipod and zune. Im glad they are being smart and taking advantage of using their copyrighted name that the world generically refered to portable tape players as lol walkman making a come back!

Specs:
1GHz Dual-Core Tegra 2
1 GB RAM
8/16/32 GB Internal Storage
No Camera
No SD Card Expansion
Micro HDMI Port

Not sure if there is a market for these, maybe as an Android version of the iPod Touch for people without a smartphone. If your just looking for a cheap wifi android MP3 player any used phone from ebay or a non-contract phone if you can find a deal will work.

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Specs:
1GHz Dual-Core Tegra 2
1 GB RAM
8/16/32 GB Internal Storage
No Camera
No SD Card Expansion
Micro HDMI Port
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Tegra 2? What are they smoking?

veeman said:
Tegra 2? What are they smoking?
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Hey, tegra 2 is not that bad, it still puts up a fight in my g2x against phones today.
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veeman said:
Tegra 2? What are they smoking?
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Maybe not that powerful, but still good and smaller battery drain.
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People that are complaining about Tegra 2, this device was announced last December so it's understandable why there's a Tegra 2

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Its pretty crazy it took sony this long to make a mp3 player that rivals ipod and zune. Im glad they are being smart and taking advantage of using their copyrighted name that the world generically refered to portable tape players as lol walkman making a come back!
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Yeah, I love the Walkman name, it has a special place in my heart , which made me happy to see Sony bring it back.

I dont see the point when everyone's phone does the same thing. I haven't used my Classic in a while for that reason.

I never understood the need for these. (Walkman, Galaxy player, etc)
Call me narrow minded....but still....
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Well, for people with less money, like me, a Walkman costs like $250 and a no-term phone costs like $700

PlumSauc3 said:
Well, for people with less money, like me, a Walkman costs like $250 and a no-term phone costs like $700
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I guess, but no one in the market for a phone is going to buy a Walkman instead, right? And if money is one of the larger factors then a last gen iPod on Craigslist for $20-$100 is the better choice.

Need Advice Guys

I'm thinking of getting Nexus 7 16Gb wifi. It just got officially launched in India for 16000 INR I.E. 295 Canadian Dollar.
I have a android Phone soo I'm familiar with things..
My question is - Is it worth it to get it if you own an android device?
I'm into Movies ,Music and Gaming
I think it will be great..
Kindly guide me
Because there might be launch of new Nexus Devices this year
Thanks
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Keep the money and see the rest of us enjoy the device...:thumbup:

For me personally Nexus 7 is awesome for reading books, browsing, gaming but maybe not so with listening to music unless you root it and instal some custom ROMs that have some music mods that will make your music sound ALOT better.
Its also ideal size so it fits almost in any pocket.
But there is also another option to save it because in May there will be the next gen of Nexus 7, but then you will have to wait another 2-3 months to get the hands on it.
The choice is yours. =)

pitbull111 said:
I'm thinking of getting Nexus 7 16Gb wifi. It just got officially launched in India for 16000 INR I.E. 295 Canadian Dollar.
I have a android Phone soo I'm familiar with things..
My question is - Is it worth it to get it if you own an android device?
I'm into Movies ,Music and Gaming
I think it will be great..
Kindly guide me
Because there might be launch of new Nexus Devices this year
Thanks
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It's up to you how you spend your money. Most people here would say buy one. So buy one if you want. And don't if you don't want to. That simple.

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It's up to you how you spend your money. Most people here would say buy one. So buy one if you want. And don't if you don't want to. That simple.
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Ahgreed, Your chice.
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My Nexus 7 is not main main Android device. I spend a lot more time on my Samsung S3 and my 10.1" Acer A500. The reason? Such limited memory.
However...
When I go somewhere that I want an e-reader or want to do internet-based things that benefit from a larger screen and my big tablet would be a pain to drag around, I bring along my Nexus 7. It's thin, light, has a great screen, and is very portable. If it only had a micro-sdxc slot, I'd use it a lot more, but for what it is and what it cost, it was a worthwhile investment.

Get it if you have the spare money to buy it. After getting the Nexus 7 I only use my Galaxy Nexus phone for calling and as car mounted GPS, everything else is done on the Nexus 7 because it perform so much smoother and on a bigger screen, while being 7inch still making it portable.
This tablet honestly saved me money because I don't even consider buying a Galaxy S4 or HTC One anymore since I won't be doing anything on a phone. (They're not Nexus devices anyway.)
You might consider the 32gb version, but it depends on your usage. Especially Google Music cloud feature isn't available in India. If you have a DLNA server in your house where you can stream movie off then probably 16gb is enough. Not everyone lug everything around with them.
PS. This tablet do not have HDMI out capability.
I spend a lot more time on my Samsung S3 and my 10.1" Acer A500.
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Those Tegra2 tablets still give me nightmares (I owned 5 different models; acer a100 a500 toshiba thrive Xoom asus transformer), Tegra2 performance was so bad is the reason why I got put off tablets til now. But the Acer A500 was the best of the lot).
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