[Divvy]

Ugh. I'm dying over here. I'm trying to decide between this and an ipod 5. It would be really cool to have a tablet, and I could just go right down to Walmart and pick up a Nexus. But when I read about all these build issues and dudes having to RMA like 5 times it just sounds like an awful nightmare. It seems like Android is doing a lot better on the gaming front and that most games get an Android version now. On the mp3 front I can just pull my music from itunes and put it on the nexus no problem I assume. I'm concerned that Walmart will give me shit if I try to return a Nexus like 4 times and I'll get stuck with a broke-ass tablet. I won't lie, price is one of the big appeals. Paying $250 for something as powerful as an iPad 3 is tempting when the alternative is my paying $300 for an ipod 5. But price won't be worth it if I gotta keep returning it. Argh I just wish Asus had their shit together for this. On another note, if I do go with this can anyone recommend a hard case? I've got an otterbox defender on my ipod and it's super safe. Sadly Otterbox doesn't make Nexus 7 cases, but does anyone know of something similar? Also, how's the Nexus for running? Is it, say, small enough to fit in a big pocket? If I just bought some Bluetooth headphones I'd be good to go, right? I could just buy a small backpack in that case.

The new ones don't seem to have the build issues. I got a new one and it feels fairly different from my old one which was squishy in places. The new one is rock solid.

[Sora_N]

I just got one for my gf a few days ago, no issues at all. Build is solid and nothing wrong with it.

[PwnCakes193]

I'm lookin for a place where I can order the 16GB version tax free(I work for the state). Doesn't seem like google play will let me enter a tax exempt code, the local staples doesn't carry nexus 7, amazon wants $50 extra for the thing. Other retailers(walmart, office depot) will charge me taxes. I'm cheap even when it's not my money ;) I'll have to try the local Best Buy, we might have an account with them.

The local Staples can order it for you online and have it shipped to your house next day for free. If they tell you that they can't, ask them to use the computer and you'll do it yourself.

[womp]

Everyone be aware that the promotion to get $25 free credit when purchasing a Nexus 7 is ending 9/30. So if you are looking to pick one up, do it as soon as possible so you don't miss out.

[Sora_N]

Is the $25 1 per tablet...or 1 per account? I doubt I'll get my own tablet by 9/30.

[nemss]

You get th $25 credit once you sign into your gmail account on the Nexus 7 initial setup.

[Slime]

Couldn't keep myself away. Saw that Future Shop had another shipment in, made sure it was the most recent batch (90O), and decided to give it another shot.

Well, I guess sixth time's the charm.

No loose screen, no dead pixels, and nothing at all wrong as far as I can tell. Obviously going to knock on wood and keep my receipt just in case, but I think it's actually finally over. Time (I hope) to enjoy my Nexus 7 without feeling like I'm renting it.

SO MUCH (moderately trepidatious) RELIEF

[nemss]

Welcome back to the fold Slime, now get to rooting!

Glad to hear you're happy w/ the latest one. Hopefully the production issues are in the past.

[Soyongdori]

I just bought M edge cover. This thing cost me 40 bucks and it was the only cover Staples had.

[Hieberrr]

Just got my case in the mail today (same as Threi's) and yeah. It's a good case for the price I paid (like $8?). It's REALLY thin, so you get what you pay for. The unit seems to fit in pretty well without any indication that it will fall out any time soon. The plastic that holds the unit is actually glued onto the "leather" casing. Truth be told, the glue doesn't seem like it's that great. If it falls apart, I'll glue it on myself with some industrial shit :D. But yeah, for $8, I can't complain.

It beats buying a case for like $40.

[wanders]

Anyone have a Bluetooth keyboard for their N7? The one I have is having problems and I'm pretty sure its coming from the N7. Keeps dropping connection after exiting or switching apps. Is Bluetooth a problem on this thing?

[GreenCyder]

Hi guys. Going to be in Montreal for 2 weeks hoping to pick up a Nexus 7.

I have checked the online stores of staples, future shop and best buy and the Nexus 7 is listed for around 259.

This is going to be my first time buying in Canada, so can someone clarify this for me? Is 259 the price I will actually be paying for? or will there be other costs on top of the 259 price? Would you recommend I order this online? or just grab one in store?

[basic_text]

Being a victim of the < 3-5gb bug, I figured that I'd best do a reset before taking the thing on holiday. I can't believe what a difference it's made and what I've been putting up with for a while!

I also finally rooted it at the same time, I can't believe what an easy process it was with the Nexus Root Toolkit. Now to sync a wii remote to it!

[sableholic]

Being a victim of the < 3-5gb bug, I figured that I'd best do a reset before taking the thing on holiday. I can't believe what a difference it's made and what I've been putting up with for a while! I also finally rooted it at the same time, I can't believe what an easy process it was with the Nexus Root Toolkit. Now to sync a wii remote to it!

Did you do a adb backup prior to the reset? Just wondering how much app data it saves / hoe easy it was

[basic_text]

Did you do a adb backup prior to the reset? Just wondering how much app data it saves / hoe easy it was

Nah, to be honest I only had 2gb left, so if I'd done a full back up and then restored it I'd be in the same situation as before because I don't think you can choose certain apps to restore (outside of backing each individual one up separately). The backup process seems incredibly easy as in I believe it's literally a one click back up.

Speaking of which I found that backing up individual apps only seemed to create a file about 10kbs in size which did nothing when I tried to restore them?

[markot]

http://www.engadget.com/2012/09/18/c...0-google-play/

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y0sgq...layer_embedded

[wKhou]

does anyone else get that when they try to watch a YouTube video within the browser?

[womp]

does anyone else get that when they try to watch a YouTube video within the browser?

Side load Adobe Flash apk and don't use Chrome as your browser. I suggest Boat Browser.

[Emily Chu]

http://www.engadget.com/2012/09/18/c...0-google-play/ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y0sgq...layer_embedded

Does this actually support apps or just Widgets?

So windows OS functionality with desktop multi-tasking or no because it be worth 10$ for that

if Widgets only then no

[Copernicus]

Does this actually support apps or just Widgets? So windows OS functionality with desktop multi-tasking or no because it be worth 10$ for that if Widgets only then no

They have their own custom data pulling feeds. So if you want twitter/facebook/rss feeds you set it up through their launcher/app.

I think I saw something about allowing regular widgets on there, but I don't know if they've implemented it.

[Cheetos is Pretty Awesome]

Chameleon is kind of a disappointment. I backed the Kickstarter thinking it was going to be a really neat, fast, usable launcher for tablets but after installing the beta (and trying again with version 1.0) it's anything but. Animations are slow, there's not a good, useful variety of widgets out yet, and switching screens is a pain.

[JonnyBrad]

Official IPlayer app coming to play store next week. They've finally ditched flash.

[Threi]

Side load Adobe Flash apk and don't use Chrome as your browser. I suggest Boat Browser.

He's using firefox.

I checked it myself and I don't have that problem.

[buhdeh]

Hi guys. Going to be in Montreal for 2 weeks hoping to pick up a Nexus 7. I have checked the online stores of staples, future shop and best buy and the Nexus 7 is listed for around 259. This is going to be my first time buying in Canada, so can someone clarify this for me? Is 259 the price I will actually be paying for? or will there be other costs on top of the 259 price? Would you recommend I order this online? or just grab one in store?

It's $259 everywhere in Canada. Ordering online means you add $20 for shipping lol. Future Shop has a "bonus" Canon wireless printer for $30 when you purchase a tablet.

[3pheMeraLmiX]

Chameleon is kind of a disappointment. I backed the Kickstarter thinking it was going to be a really neat, fast, usable launcher for tablets but after installing the beta (and trying again with version 1.0) it's anything but. Animations are slow, there's not a good, useful variety of widgets out yet, and switching screens is a pain.

Same here. Was forcing myself to use it for a while and I didn't even mind having to setup everything when there was an update, but I just found it laggy and lacking. I'll check back on it a few months from now.

[Greyface]

Official IPlayer app coming to play store next week. They've finally ditched flash.

They ditched flash for... Adobe Air. not exactly sure what's going on there

[Schlep]

Anyone have a Bluetooth keyboard for their N7? The one I have is having problems and I'm pretty sure its coming from the N7. Keeps dropping connection after exiting or switching apps. Is Bluetooth a problem on this thing?

I use the Logitech Android keyboard and have never had the connection drop.

[JonnyBrad]

They ditched flash for... Adobe Air. not exactly sure what's going on there

Fuck me you're right. There packaging a flash solution in AIR. The reasoning being that doing it this way they can support right down to 2.0. They can't use something modern like HLS because its only honeycomb and up.

[Emily Chu]

Fuck me you're right. There packaging a flash solution in AIR. The reasoning being that doing it this way they can support right down to 2.0. They can't use something modern like HLS because its only honeycomb and up.

wait wut?
wut the motherfuck is going on here, so if you only have "Air" installed you can watch flash videos on a browser in android ?

unless there is something I'm missing here

still rocking dat flash apk on my N7 though

[JonnyBrad]

wait wut? wut the motherfuck is going on here, so if you only have "Air" installed you can watch flash videos on a browser in android ? unless there is something I'm missing here still rocking dat flash apk on my N7 though

No I think this will be specific to the iPlayer.

[Soyongdori]

Does anyone know if Nexus 7 can play Mame games?

[Mordeccai]

So I occasionally have a black horizontal line flicker across the screen and now just today I have noticed screen flicker on the lowest brightness setting for the first time (especially horrible on white backgrounds), have had the tablet for a week. Is this something that can be fixed by an OTA update or should I exchange it through Google? I'm within that trade in period if its only been a week, correct?

[womp]

He's using firefox. I checked it myself and I don't have that problem.

Unfortunately I didn't even know there was a pic in that post...My work WiFi must have blocked it, otherwise I would have known that he wasn't using Chrome.

I hate my job. :|

[womp]

Does anyone know if Nexus 7 can play Mame games?

Of course...and perfectly. Use a Wii Remote though, playing with touch based controls is positively ridiculous. I had taken this pic the moment after installing it so I didn't have touch controls shut off yet.

https://play.google.com/store/apps/d...mame4all&hl=en

And a pics of my 7 running it...

[You Are Viewtiful]

Hi guys. Going to be in Montreal for 2 weeks hoping to pick up a Nexus 7. I have checked the online stores of staples, future shop and best buy and the Nexus 7 is listed for around 259. This is going to be my first time buying in Canada, so can someone clarify this for me? Is 259 the price I will actually be paying for? or will there be other costs on top of the 259 price? Would you recommend I order this online? or just grab one in store?

It will be $300 after sales tax (15% in Quebec). Buying online won't save you from sales tax in Canada, unless it's Kijiji/CraigsList/eBay. If you're from the US, it's better to buy it in the US.

[Divvy]

http://mobilesyrup.com/2012/09/19/ne...-falls-to-233/

Nexus 7 16 gig dropping to 233 dollars at Staples in Canada soon.

[DaNcaKe]

So I occasionally have a black horizontal line flicker across the screen and now just today I have noticed screen flicker on the lowest brightness setting for the first time (especially horrible on white backgrounds), have had the tablet for a week. Is this something that can be fixed by an OTA update or should I exchange it through Google? I'm within that trade in period if its only been a week, correct?

I've had mine since Friday and I've noticed the black line across the screen once. No idea whether its fixable through an update or not.

[Sora_N]

http://mobilesyrup.com/2012/09/19/ne...-falls-to-233/ Nexus 7 16 gig dropping to 233 dollars at Staples in Canada soon.

Wtf I paid $15 more for mine, I wonder if I can ask Staples for an adjustment.

[PwnCakes193]

If anybody wants 10% off their N7 at Staples, shoot me a PM. I ended up getting my 16 gig for 230 after tax

[VoxPop]

Girlfriend just bought for me out of the blue. Pretty nice device. I'm digging the 7" form factor after being on my iPad 3 for the past month or two.

Any tablet centric advice? Or should I just treat it like a bastard child of my Galaxy Nexus?

One thing I was thinking of doing was getting some magazine subs as they are only about 1.50-2.00/month each. Are there any magazine apps i should prefer over the other? Like Zinio? Or should I just stick with the Google one.

Are these mags just scans or full on digital content?

[antispin]

So I just returned by 8GB for a 16GB. The new batch seems to have improvements across the board: the packaging is more forgiving, the screen is completely flush with the device, and the buttons (esp the power one) feels more clicky.

[Zeth]

What's this <3-5gb bug? I have an 8gb so this might be relevant to me.

[3pheMeraLmiX]

What's this <3-5gb bug? I have an 8gb so this might be relevant to me.

You device will start performing super sluggishly.

[buhdeh]

You device will start performing super sluggishly.

I think it only affects the 16GB models because they use different memory controllers.

[teiresias]

...made sure it was the most recent batch (90O), and decided to give it another shot.

How do you check the batch?

[adroit]

I think it only affects the 16GB models because they use different memory controllers.

If it turns out to be an unfixable problem, stand by for class-action lawsuit. Nexus 16GB owners will get $0.97 of Google Play store credit (not enough to buy a song) and lawyers will get millions.

[3pheMeraLmiX]

I think it only affects the 16GB models because they use different memory controllers.

Sucks if true. I bought my mom the 16GB version to avoid memory concerns, ironically.

[Emily Chu]

got a new case
http://www.amazon.com/Poetic-Slimlin...eywords=poetic







bonus pic


wish I can use this as my main phone device

and now those are not cargo pants there just regular pants with a decent size pocket

[Horseticuffs]

got a new case bonus pic wish I can use this as my main phone device and now those are not cargo pants there just regular pants with a decent size pocket

Is that a hard case? If so, got a link? Thinking of getting an N7 or iPod touch 5 and only want a hard case with whatever I decide.

[VoxPop]

Any way to make the homescreen transitions less laggy?

Put up a spotify, twitter, and magazine widget and now its stuttering