Googles Nexus 7 tablet discussion, reviews

[beesonthewhatnow]

Do they have that much control?

Yeah, the networks can block it at their end. T-Mobile recently did with me until I rang up and had a moan.

 

[editor]

giffgaff don't allow

Hasn't stopped everyone I know tethering their devices via Giffgaff whenever they've needed to.

 

[maldwyn]

If you started suddenly using a shit load of data they may investigate, you could easily forge browser ID, and I wouldn't recommend spending all day watching youtube.

 

[Kid_Eternity]

It was too open a goal.

 

[Radar]

who did you guys order from? Ebuyer? Play?

I went ebuyer and got it well early, but I believe they're OOS now until the 12th Aug (prolly being punished after getting their knuckles rapped by Mountain View)

 

[Firky]

I have an iPad, a brilliant little Toshiba netbook, a MacBook Pro (seemingly on permanent loan to my dad!), an uber powerful watercooled 8 core gaming PC and I am waiting for the iMac to be updated... but I still want one of these

The only thing stopping me from buying one is knowing in 12 months time they'll release a much improved one with a better camera, 3/4g, bluetooth 3, and maybe 3D screen but for £190 I am finding it increasingly difficult to resist.

Fully aware I don't need one but I love computers

 

[editor]

Fully aware I don't need one but I love computers

I don't need the one I'm buying either, but it's incredible value for money, and being so cheap and small I'm much more likely to lob it into my bag when I'm going out for the day.

 

[Firky]

Oh and loads and loads of complaints about this, have you heard anything about the problem?

 

[editor]

Oh and loads and loads of complaints about this, have you heard anything about the problem?

There's been some complaints but it's hard to work out if it's a major problem or a relatively minor issue. I've not seen in mentioned in reviews so maybe it's just a bad batch.

I'm getting mine tomorrow, so I'll report back.

 

[editor]

I'm not usually into cases, but this looks a good buy for £8.

Google Nexus 7 Tablet Case - Black Carbon Fibre Print PropUp Stand Case Cover (with integrated stand function and magnetic sleep sensors) & BONUS GIFT: G-HUB ProPen Stylus

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Google-Nexu...BFQK/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1342999879&sr=8-1

 

[Firky]

I'll wait until you lot get yours before I buy one! Was hoping John Lewis was stocking them as they have extremely good customer service.

 

[editor]

They're selling out everywhere on the 16GB models.

 

[Firky]

Just bought one from Tesco, should be here on Tuesday. Damn you!

 

[Divisive Cotton]

I hope the success of Nexus forces Apple to lower the price of their iPad

 

[Tankus]

need a portable tv for my kitchen .....and this does bbc i player ......hmmm

the force is strong with this one ...I wonder what the likelyhood of this price point going up rather than down ? ...if I wait for initial teething troubles to be ironed

 

[mack]

@Ed Just bought one of those cases, it's not bad for the money, fits really well and the magnetic opening works, all the ports are accessible. The pen works well too. Does the job nicely. I'll probably get a genuine leather case when they start coming out.

Also bought a micro usb host adapter for a couple of quid to see how that works with USB keys.

 

[Callum91]

Oh and loads and loads of complaints about this, have you heard anything about the problem?

Mine does that.

 

[Firky]

Are yo to be replacing it and where did you buy it from? I am thinking people who bought it from Google themselves are having the issues.

 

[Callum91]

I'm not replacing it simply because I can't get through to Google by phone (nor can I afford to stay on hold for another 50 minutes). Bought directly from Google themselves. I thought I'd managed to fix the problem but no, it appears not. It's an annoyance but one I can live with (assuming the whole screen doesn't fall out anytime soon).

 

[editor]

I'm not replacing it simply because I can't get through to Google by phone (nor can I afford to stay on hold for another 50 minutes). Bought directly from Google themselves. I thought I'd managed to fix the problem but no, it appears not. It's an annoyance but one I can live with (assuming the whole screen doesn't fall out anytime soon).

I'd suggest emailing them describing your problem (and detailing your difficulties in contacting them). That way, if it does fuck up later you can point that the fault was there from the start.

 

[editor]

need a portable tv for my kitchen .....and this does bbc i player ......hmmm

This one of the main reasons I'm buying the Nexus. My utterly crap Citizen portable TV packed in a while ago and I need something decent for watching TV in the kitchen.

 

[skyscraper101]

I'd suggest getting some speakers too unless you plan on being incredibly quiet in the kitchen.

 

[Callum91]

What's everyone's Youtube app like? Again, it might be my dodgy Nexus 7, but I can certainly tell that the screen is adjusting the brightness constantly as the video plays, sometimes it gets so dark I can barely see what's going on. Exiting the app restores the brightness back to normal. And no, auto brightness isn't on.

 

[magneze]

Seems fine here.

 

[editor]

I'd suggest getting some speakers too unless you plan on being incredibly quiet in the kitchen.

It's going to be louder than my crappy Citizen TV.

 

[Firky]

I am waiting for Otterbox to do a case

http://www.otterbox.com/

Here's one of their ipad cases.



They're quite good at replying to customers, fingers crosssed:

http://www.youtube.com/comment?lc=E_CDvodQ4YTBKlN8bs2yfStWpbtmcp3BBTBVFODfVUs

 

[mack]

What's everyone's Youtube app like? Again, it might be my dodgy Nexus 7, but I can certainly tell that the screen is adjusting the brightness constantly as the video plays, sometimes it gets so dark I can barely see what's going on. Exiting the app restores the brightness back to normal. And no, auto brightness isn't on.

I think you've been unlucky and received a lemon, send it back and get a replacement.

 

[chandlerp]

nah. playbook you got to root to make it andriod and it's also too big.

not true. On the latest playbook OS, the android functionality is built in.

Having said that, Android developers do not seem keen to convert their apps for the playbook android player. I am getting pissed off with the lack of progress on this issue and am seriously considering getting rid of the playbook and moving to the Nexus 7 as it appears to be just what I wanted from the playbook

 

[skyscraper101]

Not to be outdone it seems, Amazon are readying 'as many as six' new models of tablets according to Staples

http://www.slashgear.com/amazon-readying-5-6-new-tablets-says-staples-exec-23239769/

 

[chandlerp]

There's no iPlayer app, apparently. Most curious.

Best way to use iPlayer on a tablet is to use the iPlayer for bigscreens website here