The new Nexus 7

[lefty]

Leaked pics of the new Nexus 7


Hopefully the "old" Nexus 7 will go on sale :greedy


http://www.androidcentral.com/new-nexus-7-pics-video-specs

[anakha]

Other articles mention the device's most likely specs and prices.

$269 for vanilla Android + HD + LTE? That's a steal, IMO.

[leemajors]

kinda sucks it will never have amazon instant video since they are nabbing so many titles.

[DJ Mbenga]

i they put the old one on sale it would be cool but i've heard the nexus 7 isnt so awesome with 4.2. its fucknig it up or something

[lefty]

yeah I read that too

the solution would be to root mfer and flash a custom rom

but im not sure

[anakha]

The main issues with 4.2 on the N7 (as with the other Nexus devices) is mainly with Bluetooth. Custom ROMs could fix the issues, but the fixes are still mainly hackjobs.

The real solution would be to wait for 4.3 to be available on the N7 (with the new N7 supposedly having 4.3, that suggests the upgrade for current Nexus devices is coming out soon as well).

[anakha]

Hmm, $220 for the 16GB WiFi version and $270 for the 32GB WiFi version. Not too bad.

$350 for the 32GB LTE version is a little pricey, but at least it's compatible with nearly all LTE bands available in the US. Too bad it's not compatible with the LTE bands used in most of the rest of the world. :depressed


..oh well, at least I've got 4.3 Jelly Bean flashed on my Galaxy Nexus and (old) Nexus 7 already. :smokin

[lefty]

"old" Nexus should be cheaper soon

[TDMVPDPOY]

does the nexus come with a memory expansion slot

this might be cheaper then going all out for a sammy3+4

[anakha]

^ Nope. Google has made it a point that no Nexus device would have expandable memory.

[Drachen]

Dat ChromeCast!

[Cry Havoc]

Got my Nexus 7 on Friday. Absolutely thrilled with it so far. Best in class screen + the processor is actually an underclocked Snapdragon 600 instead of the old S4. This thing is a beast, and runs everything perfectly.

Didn't think I'd ever buy a tablet. Google changed my mind with this.

[lefty]

Lets see in 3 weeks if you are still gonna be using it or let it collect dust

[Cry Havoc]

Lets see in 3 weeks if you are still gonna be using it or let it collect dust

Seriously doubt that. I can even stream through my PC to play XCom or Civ V. Fucking amazing.

[lefty]

thats cool :tu

[leemajors]

Seriously doubt that. I can even stream through my PC to play XCom or Civ V. Fucking amazing.

you notice any gps or multitouch quirks? I ask only b/c you would note them immediately tbh

http://www.theverge.com/2013/8/13/4617350/nexus-7-buyers-report-more-defects-touchscreen-freezing

[Cry Havoc]

you notice any gps or multitouch quirks? I ask only b/c you would note them immediately tbh

http://www.theverge.com/2013/8/13/4617350/nexus-7-buyers-report-more-defects-touchscreen-freezing

I don't really use the GPS on it, so I can't speak to that. The only quirk I've had so far is with Nova Prime Launcher but I suspect it's with the coding of the launcher rather than the tablet itself. I haven't notice multi-touch issues as of yet.

So far I'm loving the tablet. Riptide GP2 is AMAZING, PS2 quality graphics.

[Viva Las Espuelas]

Leaked pics of the new Nexus 7


Hopefully the "old" Nexus 7 will go on sale :greedy


http://www.androidcentral.com/new-nexus-7-pics-video-specs

It's on sale at microcenter for $139. Refurbished, though.

[lefty]

It's on sale at microcenter for $139. Refurbished, though.
Hey if it works well why not

[Cry Havoc]

So many good games for the Nexus 7. Loving this tablet. It's usable as a computer with a bluetooth keyboard.

[lefty]

resistanze


Is your Nexus 7 collecting dust yet? :lol


ANd do you think it's worth getting the 1st generation ?

[resistanze]

resistanze


Is your Nexus 7 collecting dust yet? :lol


ANd do you think it's worth getting the 1st generation ?
Nope, used it tbh. My main e-reader and I use it to surf when not near my laptop. Also good for flights to read and watch TV.

First gen?...Eh it gets pretty sluggish, but if you're using it for light activities that's fine. And I'd pay $100 max.

[lefty]

Nope, used it tbh. My main e-reader and I use it to surf when not near my laptop. Also good for flights to read and watch TV.

First gen?...Eh it gets pretty sluggish, but if you're using it for light activities that's fine. And I'd pay $100 max.
Thanks for the feedback


Yeah one of the reasons I would get a Nexus 7 would be to read comics tbh

Im currently reading GOTG on my S4 and it's .... meh

Is the 1st gen too sluggish to watch a movie ?
And if you root it and flash a custom rom, does it get less sluggish?

[resistanze]

Thanks for the feedback


Yeah one of the reasons I would get a Nexus 7 would be to read comics tbh

Im currently reading GOTG on my S4 and it's .... meh

Is the 1st gen too sluggish to watch a movie ?
And if you root it and flash a custom rom, does it get less sluggish?

Reading comics, e-books, movies shouldn't be a problem. Sluggish may be too harsh...it's not as snappy as 2nd gen and tends to slow down over time, but it isn't horrible.

Yeah, I put PA on my mom's nexus last month - it's pretty snappy tbh. You cna even overclock it a bit with some kernels.

[lefty]

Reading comics, e-books, movies shouldn't be a problem. Sluggish may be too harsh...it's not as snappy as 2nd gen and tends to slow down over time, but it isn't horrible.

Yeah, I put PA on my mom's nexus last month - it's pretty snappy tbh. You cna even overclock it a bit with some kernels.
Thanks dude

[Cry Havoc]

I use my N7g2 constantly. Great for relaxing in bed watching Netflix or reading, I can broadcast my desktop screen to it as well to watch Spurs games on firstrow/etc. Some very decent games for it as well, I'm getting into Dangerous HD.

[lefty]

First gen?...Eh it gets pretty sluggish, but if you're using it for light activities that's fine. And I'd pay $100 max.

resistanze

A co-worker will probably sell me his Nexus 7 2012 at a good price

He used it once since both he and his GF prefer iPads

I will flash a good ROM to make it run smoothly

[lefty]

resistanze

A co-worker will probably sell me his Nexus 7 2012 at a good price

He used it once since both he and his GF prefer iPads

I will flash a good ROM to make it run smoothly
resistanze imo

[resistanze]

resistanze imo
:lol What about it? What's a good price? Over $100 I'd pass tbh.

Otherwise pull the trigger

[lefty]

Told me it would be a special price for me.

I will see; 100 bucks is the max tbh.

[baseline bum]

I have a 2012 Nexus, and it's sluggish if I have a pdf and Chrome open while trying to play a game, but otherwise, not bad at half the price of the 2013 Nexus 7 (at least when I got it). But I use it mostly as a reader for pdf and djvu files. No way I'd pay $100 used when I got a 32GB one new for $120 three months ago though.

[lefty]

Tbh with a custom it should run smoothly.

He used it only once tbh

The 32 gb brand new is a great deal tbh; where did you get it?

[baseline bum]

Tbh with a custom it should run smoothly.

He used it only once tbh

The 32 gb brand new is a great deal tbh; where did you get it?

I got it at newegg (no tax and free shipping too). I just checked and it's $170 now though ($147 for a refurb, but fuck buying refurbs).

[lefty]

^
Yeah I checked Newegg, Tigerdirect, etc.
Lowest for the 32 gb new is around 170 bucks.
But are you talking about the 2012 or 2013 version?
Because first gen is either 8 or 16gb

But I will have to play around with my co-worker's one.
He used it only once; he got an iPad afterwards since he already had an iPhone

[ElNono]

Told me it would be a special price for me.

I will see; 100 bucks is the max tbh.

WE WILL SEE

[lefty]

WE WILL SEE
:lol

[baseline bum]

^
Yeah I checked Newegg, Tigerdirect, etc.
Lowest for the 32 gb new is around 170 bucks.
But are you talking about the 2012 or 2013 version?
Because first gen is either 8 or 16gb

But I will have to play around with my co-worker's one.
He used it only once; he got an iPad afterwards since he already had an iPhone

Nah, there is a 32GB 2012 model too. Would have been nice if I could have gotten the 32GB 2013 model for that price!

[lefty]

Nah, there is a 32GB 2012 model too. Would have been nice if I could have gotten the 32GB 2013 model for that price!
So I guess they released the 32gb 2012 a few months after the 8/16 gb?

Because I remember on Google Play, it was 8 and 16

[resistanze]

I got the 16GB N7 2013 for like $130 (+ a free PS3 game) so my perspective is skewed :lol
But yeah if he only used it once, it's as good as new tbh

[lefty]

I got the 16GB N7 2013 for like $130 (+ a free PS3 game) so my perspective is skewed :lol
But yeah if he only used it once, it's as good as new tbh
yup; I trust the guy, he seems to be a very honest guy TBH, but I will play around with it just to be sure

And shit your deal is pretty awesome, I check Shop.ca regularly and those sons of bitches have nothing

[lefty]

resistanze (http://www.spurstalk.com/forums/member.php?u=5117) baseline bum (http://www.spurstalk.com/forums/member.php?u=131)


It turns out his Nexus 7 is actually a 32gb
(1st gen, as you know)

He is selling it with a smart corver for 125 bucks

[resistanze]

resistanze (http://www.spurstalk.com/forums/member.php?u=5117) baseline bum (http://www.spurstalk.com/forums/member.php?u=131)


It turns out his Nexus 7 is actually a 32gb
(1st gen, as you know)

He is selling it with a smart corver for 125 bucks

He won't get anyone to bite even on eBay.
$100 max imo

OT: Left my N7 on the plane form Vegas to MTL :lol. Thank God I noticed before I board my flight to TO - guy @ gate called someone up and they found it for me and delivered it to my connecting flight. Lucky as shit.

[lefty]

He won't get anyone to bite even on eBay.
$100 max imo

OT: Left my N7 on the plane form Vegas to MTL :lol. Thank God I noticed before I board my flight to TO - guy @ gate called someone up and they found it for me and delivered it to my connecting flight. Lucky as shit.
you said 100$ max for a 16 gb; it's a 32 gb

so at 125 bucks : amost new 32gb + smart cover is not bad


As for yours, I woud have kept it tbh

[resistanze]

you said 100$ max for a 16 gb; it's a 32 gb

so at 125 bucks : amost new 32gb + smart cover is not bad


As for yours, I woud have kept it tbh

ebay is selling 32GBn n7 for $100 (more used probably but still). at least try to bully a nigga before settling.

[lefty]

ebay is selling 32GBn n7 for $100 (more used probably but still). at least try to bully a nigga before settling.
well obviously I dont check ebay everyday :lol

Oh well I already bought it :lol

[lefty]

I like mine tbh

Reading comics on that thing is great :lol

Quite smooth on official Kitkat tbh

[resistanze]

I like mine tbh

Reading comics on that thing is great :lol

Quite smooth on official Kitkat tbh:tu

[lefty]

Rez,

Did you put music on yours?

I already have music on my phone, I'm thinking it would be redundant to put songs on my tablet too

[resistanze]

Rez,

Did you put music on yours?

I already have music on my phone, I'm thinking it would be redundant to put songs on my tablet too
Nope, there's no time where I'd use my tablet for music when I have a phone (with microsd even).
Movies and TV for sure though.

[leemajors]

Nope, there's no time where I'd use my tablet for music when I have a phone (with microsd even).
Movies and TV for sure though.

:tu same here. Load it up before trips

[lefty]

Nope, there's no time where I'd use my tablet for music when I have a phone (with microsd even).
Movies and TV for sure though.

I guess I will just stream if I want to play music from my tablet .

But yay 32 GB for movies :D

[baseline bum]

Rez,

Did you put music on yours?

I already have music on my phone, I'm thinking it would be redundant to put songs on my tablet too

The bad thing about the 2012 Nexus 7 is the speakers are garbage. I think my Gameboy back in 1989 had better speakers. :lol

[lefty]

^
Im gonna try some tweaks for better sound.

Im probably going to root it, but won't be flashing roms.
I will install Xposed framework

[baseline bum]

^
Im gonna try some tweaks for better sound.


I wouldn't; I have read the speakers are pretty easy to blow when you try to make them louder.

[lefty]

^
Ah ok

Thanks for the heads up