Googles Nexus 7 tablet discussion, reviews
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ddraig
kicking against the pricks...
anyone got one of the plastic cases in drew's link?
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http://www.currys.co.uk/gbuk/asus-g...t.html?intcmpid=display~RR~Computing~18781475
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http://www.currys.co.uk/gbuk/asus-g...t.html?intcmpid=display~RR~Computing~18781475
Third party dock... not convinced about the orientation.
http://www.mobilefun.co.uk/google-nexus-7-case-compatible-desktop-sync-and-charge-cradle-p35866.htm
wtfftw
melting like a toastie
The plastic flip open things?
Yeah. Chemistry has one. It's only good for protecting from scratches if in a pocket really. It's thin and just flops open. Not secured so I won't even use it for protection in my bag. And no protection from dropping it. There's no padding.
I wouldn't bother unless it was free.
magneze
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Looks like there's an official dock on the way that uses the dock connector (unlike the one above).
http://www.engadget.com/2012/11/30/nexus-7-dock-hits-japanese-asus-shop-with-december-launch-window/
http://www.engadget.com/2012/11/30/nexus-7-dock-hits-japanese-asus-shop-with-december-launch-window/
Leafster
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Has anyone else bought a Nexus 7 wi fi & mobile data? If you have, have you had any problems getting a SIM for it? Both O2 and Carphone Warehouse seem confused about it. 
O2 originally told me I could order PAYG SIM online. When it arrived and I tried it, it didn't work. When I contacted O2 again they said I couldn't request one online so I'd have to go into a shop to get one which would work.
As there isn't an O2 shop nearby I tried Carphone Warehouse today. Despite their website offering PAYG SIMs for iPads they told me in the shop they don't sell SIMs for tablets!
O2 originally told me I could order PAYG SIM online. When it arrived and I tried it, it didn't work. When I contacted O2 again they said I couldn't request one online so I'd have to go into a shop to get one which would work.
As there isn't an O2 shop nearby I tried Carphone Warehouse today. Despite their website offering PAYG SIMs for iPads they told me in the shop they don't sell SIMs for tablets!
Leafster
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It's a Micro SIM. When I tried to activate the one O2 sent me I kept getting a message saying "mobile number not recognised". When I contacted them they told me the SIM they sent me wouldn't work with a Tablet (despite originally being told it would) and that I'd need a "mobile broadband" SIM.
I have to say I'm confused and frustrated!
Leafster
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Yes
Leafster
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No!
I searched online for advice and then whinged a bit on twitter when I couldn't find anything useful and now whinged a bit more on here but that's it! 
O2 responded to one of my tweets and I'm waiting for a further response from them but if that fails I'll have to contact Google.
Thanks for the help!
Leafster
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Cheers for the suggestion. I'll investigate further after I've finished work.
Mumbles274
running from law and the press and the parents
Sorry, I know this was covered many pages back but am on my phone... Wasn't there some sort of agreement in what one of the best cases was? Can some one repost the link please?
Leafster
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I "think" I've ordered a SIM from GiffGaff which suggests it'll work. For good measure, I've also requested a free SIM from Vodafone which also suggests it will work.
Meanwhile, having asked O2 (on Twitter) whether I could order a SIM from them online which would work in a Nexus 7, they've suggested I book an appointment (in one of their shops!) with a "guru" who can advise me. Presumably, he can tell me whether or not I can order one online!
skyscraper101
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A guru ffs.
hiccup
King of the Vagabonds
Anyone else having bluetooth issues?
Since the 4.2 update streaming audio to a bluetooth speaker stutters like hell. Other people seem to be having the same problem:
http://crave.cnet.co.uk/software/an...has-broken-bluetooth-users-complain-50009768/
Which is annoying as I use this a lot.
Since the 4.2 update streaming audio to a bluetooth speaker stutters like hell. Other people seem to be having the same problem:
http://crave.cnet.co.uk/software/an...has-broken-bluetooth-users-complain-50009768/
Which is annoying as I use this a lot.
editor
hiraethified
Nothing yet, but let me give it a go now...
Leafster
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O2 have finally explained that as they don't support the 3G Nexus 7 they can't guarantee any SIM will work in it which is why they want me to make a pilgrimage to see one of their gurus. I think I'm going to wait for the other free SIMs to arrive before I make an unnecessary trek to one of their shops (or should that be shrine?).
And £311.99 on an eighteen month subscription to the Times -
Is that what it works out at?
Still connects to my iPhone.
hiccup
King of the Vagabonds
I can connect to stuff fine, it's just if I'm streaming audio to a speaker, it stutters like George VI. Never used to do that. Annoying.
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