Googles Nexus 7 tablet discussion, reviews

[beesonthewhatnow]

OK. Got the funds. But now in two minds if I should buy this or just wait for the next version which will surely come out soon enough? Nexus 8 will probably have retina type screen, bigger memory and even better processor?

It's pointless waiting for tech like this, there's always something better coming, that's just how it works.

If you've got the funds buy whatever suits your needs when you need it.

 

[Ted Striker]

I was holding out for the 10inch version (will be getting a Note as my next phone so Nexus + Note might be a touch excessive), though I doubt we'll see that for a while

 

[editor]

You'll be holding out for a loooong time, I reckon. They're so cheap anyway it's worth getting the 7" one, IMO.

 

[Kid_Eternity]

OK. Got the funds. But now in two minds if I should buy this or just wait for the next version which will surely come out soon enough? Nexus 8 will probably have retina type screen, bigger memory and even better processor?

It will. But you shouldn't worry about that and just buy what you want that you can afford now.

 

[elbows]

Given the obvious aims of Google with this tablet, and the profit given up to greatly stimulate this sector, I do not think its likely we will see a better device in the same price range in a hurry.

 

[editor]

Most reviews simply advise not bothering with any other 7" tablet. I'm inclined to agree.

 

[Firky]

I'd go further and say skip apple and head straight for a Nexus.

And I have an iPad!!!

 

[Kid_Eternity]

Given the obvious aims of Google with this tablet, and the profit given up to greatly stimulate this sector, I do not think its likely we will see a better device in the same price range in a hurry.

I wouldn't say that at all.

 

[thriller]

OK, chaps. Done it. Ordered from ebuyer. Expected to arrive thursday at work.

In anticipation, I've ordered this case from Ebay, too.

 

[Gingerman]

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Google-Nexu...1_1?s=computers&ie=UTF8&qid=1344450211&sr=1-1
Got this for mine,screen comes on when you flip open the cover and turns off when you close it,only a tenner,looks attractive as well.

 

[thriller]

yeah, saw that too. But thought I'd go a bit of colour

 

[Firky]

OK, chaps. Done it. Ordered from ebuyer. Expected to arrive thursday at work.

In anticipation, I've ordered this case from Ebay, too.

Where's the vanity mirror?

 

[thriller]

?

 

[elbows]

I wouldn't say that at all.

Well there is whatever Amazon have up their sleeves, but they arent generally known for putting the ultimate in spec inside and they've somewhat removed themselves from the Google side of planet android.

 

[thriller]

just got it at work. turned it on, but can't get to the home screen as the little bugger wants me to enter wifi details first, which I can't as I'm can't acess the work one at moment....

Also, when I plug the USB into the pc it shows itis charging, but when I plug it into the mains, the battery doesn't seem to charge....

Maybe I have to try one of those moble phone chargers I got at home...

 

[editor]

If you're using the charger it came with it should charge although some new devices can take a while to reach capacity. Does the battery icon change?

 

[uk benzo]

Can someone suggest a decent Android app for basic editing of MS office files? I don't mind spending a little.

 

[thriller]

If you're using the charger it came with it should charge although some new devices can take a while to reach capacity. Does the battery icon change?

icon does change. it only changes when I plug the usb directly into the pc. Use the plug adaptor on a socket and nothing happens.....

 

[editor]

Daft Q, but have you tried another plug socket or USB charger?

 

[thriller]

Daft Q, but have you tried another plug socket or USB charger?

Yep. it's defo the charger. just used my colleagues phone charger and it's working. no big deal. have a few of these at home. not worth sending back to ebuyer over that.

 

[editor]

Have you tried swapping the lead too?

 

[thriller]

cant swap the lead, as his charger is attached to the plug itself. will try swappage of leads when I get home. might just email ebuyer and ask if they can send out any replacement chargers. probably tell me to send the whole damn thing back, but aint gonna do that.

 

[thriller]

I dont have that loose case cover issue, lets hope there isn't any issue with the pixels when watching videos. Will only find out when I watch a video as a test (hopefully transformers 3) when I get home.

 

[editor]

I actually sat through and watched the whole of Transformers on my Nexus because the graphics were so amazing. The plot is utter tosh though.

 

[thriller]

yeah. have no interest in watching the film itself. Only to see if there are any pixel issues. cant wait to go home. It's only 11:57. Another 4 hours to go till home time............

 

[elbows]

I had a massive scare yesterday, thought my tablet had died during an intense development session. Turns out that even though I had it plugged into a computer, the device was consuming more power than the USB was supplying, and the battery had run out. Phew.

 

[thriller]

do you guys have a screen protector for it? thinking of buying one from ebay, but always have trouble putting these on phones as you tend to get bubbles

 

[editor]

Can't be arsed with screen protectors. It's Gorilla Glass anyway so is quite tough (but not if you sit on it).

 

[thriller]

didn't realise our ape friends were protecting the screens. just ordered 6 x screen procters on ebay. oh well.

 

[Firky]

I actually sat through and watched the whole of Transformers on my Nexus because the graphics were so amazing. The plot is utter tosh though.

Ouch, that's worth quoting for prosperity.

I endured about five minutes of it.