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Will you be getting a nexus 7

I didn't see the topic if there is already another thread my bad. Anyway I have my galaxy nexus and a Motorola zoom both aosp devises and will probably only buy aosp devices. So I was faced with a tough question, absolutely the nexus 7 is worth the price but is it worth it for me cause I already have a 10 inch tablet . My first thought was no but then I thought about it and decided that it would be nice to have a tablet I can take on the Bart (subway in SF) and be able to stick in my coat pocket when I got to where I was going before I would take my Xoom and feel stupid cause then I had to hold the thing all day until I went home. Besides that I just wanted a smaller tablet I have my Xoom and will still use it when at home on the couch but will use the nexus 7 when out and about. So what do you think ?? Is it worth it??? Am I waisting my money ??? And will you be getting the nexus 7 ????
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Yes. I have both the xoom and gnex as well. I ordered it during the keynote. Can't wait.
I like my xoom quite a bit, but its just too bulky for some situations.
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Made the Switch

Hey fellas,
I finally made the switch again over to android.
I have been contemplating this for quite some time now and I just had to do it with the Nexus at $350 & I can not wait for it to arrive later this week. + i missed the xda community
I was a former Captivate owner then jumped over to the iphone 4s for a test and now I had to come back. Cant wait to start flashing roms (a little rusty since im sure things have changed in flashing techniques since I left) so a lot of reading to catch up on :good:
Never been a fan of touchwiz or any carrier implemented interface over android so this will be a great change having a pure google device for once.
Also what would be the best cheap case I should get ?????????
Just wanted to introduce myself on the Nexus forum and hope to be pretty active here
UPDATE: I ordered it on Saturday Oct 6th around 3pm ....anybody order it recently ? How long did it take for it to arrive because I haven't gotten any update as of yet??
Plus today being Columbus day I think there it wont be shipped out till tomorrow?

Welcome! This is my favorite stop for smartphone info...
The gnex has been my favorite android phone. The screen size paired with SwiftKey made for an easy transition from my droid 2's qwerty keyboard.
Your gsm version will get better battery life than sprint / verizon. I would suggest bugless beast with trinity kernel, screebl beta, extended battery, cpu spy, and better battery stats.
Good luck.
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I know even when I didn't have an android I would still come and browse around XDA to see what I was missing hah...
& Great appreciate the advice, I will def look into that...

Goto diztronics and get a tpu for about $10.
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Make sure you get a screen protector. Citigeeks has them for 5 bucks. Best 5 bucks I've ever spent
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Didn't want to wait for new Nexus? Seems may b coming out soon.
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I can say 100% that the battery life is better on the unlocked gsm model then sprint or verzion. I had the sprint gnex for four months. i got tried of thier data speeds so i cancelled my contract and since my brother was ditching his unlocked gnex for the iphone 5. i got his phone and went to att
i know a new nexus is coming but i will still keep this phone. i absolutely love it. the battery difference is night and day for me.

mario24601 said:
Didn't want to wait for new Nexus? Seems may b coming out soon.
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I was thinking about holding off but I heard there were rumors it will be manufactured by LG? which I do not like as much. Also the $ was a influential factor, I can't justify spending $500+ on a phone so thought I would dive in now with the great reviewe's I've read.
Trying to sell my iphone for 300+ so it will basically be a trade off for me..
& thank you all for the comments. I have already ordered a case and screen protector from eBay so now i just sit and wait for it all to arrive :fingers-crossed: (the hardest part)

Congratz, you'll love the galaxy nexus.
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I hust got this phobe also, xheapest case i found in stock was 30.99 at best buy. I got one for 34.99, invisishield fir 20.89, used some best buy points i had and walked iut for $35. Was cool. Havent rooted yet, awesome phobe though.
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Rearth Slim Case -- http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1405178 48 page thread about the case.

dont abuse the device, you'll be fine.
read stickies in general/q&a/efrant's to know how get around things (fastboot to be more precise, forget Odin, we have freedom here).
welcome home
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I personally use it without a case, only a screen protector on.
For 5 months, went without any scratches, then got 2 small battle scars when i friend knocked it over.

I got a casemate barely there black case. Google it. Bought it for €15
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My favorite by far is the Otterbox Commuter case, just picked one up for $15. Feels great and feels secure.
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Body Glove TPU at Walmart +/- $15 depending which store. Had it since march and still fits snug and looks good.

miketoasty said:
My favorite by far is the Otterbox Commuter case, just picked one up for $15. Feels great and feels secure.
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Don't forget your helmet this morning when you head out to go to work...
Screw cases just be careful with it.
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I have had my galaxy nexus for about a month with straight talk. Love the phone and cheap service. I use just a cheap tpu case from eBay. Gets the job done.
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I'm just about to do the same! I'm on the s2 and jumping onto the nexus in about a few days! I'm excited!! I know the specs are a bit outdated but I don't really need or want quad core as of yet .
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Yea I ordered a cheap TPU case that came with the screen protector so should be good...
I just can't stand the wait....
How long did it take for your guys phones to arrive ? anybody order it very recently??
I just realized being Columbus day I fear it won't be sent out today either (my card charge still is pending)

OT. Help me pick a tablet.

Hi all. It's not often that I start a thread around here. Feel free to keep this going for other people looking to spend their gift cards.
So I am between 2 tabs: Nexus 7 and Galaxy 2 7.0.
From what I'm reading, it looks like the specs are a little better on the Nexus but it's really hard to be a deal I found on a refurb Galaxy tab on Amazon ($170).
The lack of expandable storage and HDMI concern me a little with the Nexus but all reports seen to indicate that it's just an incredible device. Plus if I get the Galaxy tab i kind of feel like I'm just getting a bigger version of this phone.... though it does have official cm support.
Thoughts?
Thanks in advance for your help with my 1st world problem.
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I picked myself up a galaxy 2 7.0 refurb and I'm liking it. Just fyi, look at walmart online because they have it for $150 refurbish. Just check everyday because they restock often. I was thinking about the nexus 7 but two thing hold me off on it: the lift screen problem and the price.

What is the lift screen issue?
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i love my nexus 7 and its only 199 front the play store for a new 16gb quad core tab
its a nice screen and well rooting is easy also they have a nice case for it

Tha_Dynasty2049 said:
i love my nexus 7 and its only 199 front the play store for a new 16gb quad core tab
its a nice screen and well rooting is easy also they have a nice case for it
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What are your thoughts on only having 16gb? I would plan on having a couple bigger games on it but wouldn't carry music or many movies.
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You can pick up a moto Xoom for $219 on N1 wireless XD it has 32 GB of storage plus an SD card slot and a 10.1 inch display
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Can't help with those choices but I have to gloat a bit...got an ASUS TF700 with the keyboard and am loving it!
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I have the 7.0 plus tab and I love it. I bought my dad the nexus 7 16 gig and having played with it its a top notch device. If I were to buy a device from your choices I would pick the nexus but I would get the 32 gig one. I just believe you can never have enough memory. But I do love having an memory card and it makes everything so much easier. You can't go wrong with either device. I think it comes down to personal preference.

Note 10.1 hands down its just like the phone
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Note 10.1 hands down its just like the phone
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Unfortunately it's out of my price range.
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After reading about the Xoom, I think it's also in the mix now.
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Galaxy note 10 since it has mulitwindow

I jist got 2 galaxy tab 2 10.1 for me and my oldest son for xmas. I have to say its a great tab for the money I like it alot better than my nexus 7 due to size and my moms nexus 10 which is the same size but is missing a few features in lieu of bigger proc and ram. Which on the tablet you dont notice really since theres not a lot of phone related stuff running in the background. They also have sd slots for expansion
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It's just my personal experience. I had the Tab 2 7.0 for about 5 months and now I have the nexus 7 since day 1. I have it mainly for the kids whether playing games or watching movies. I rarely use it for some reading and browsing.
I have to say there is no comparison. Nexus 7 is a LOT better. The screen is way better whether the specs, visibility, brightness or the dirt and finger print collection. Also, the speed and responsiveness. It is a lot faster and the touch is more accurate and responsive.
The tab 2 is better in terms of extra hardware. A microSD slot, a back camera and an HDMI port. So, if you can get past these, you have to get the Nexus.
I have 4 tablets now (well, the HP is now broken) and I never used the back camera except for testing purposes. Another thing is I never ran out of space. Of course this is very subjective. You can have a couple of 2GB games and that would clutter the space. Also, I have a Google TV and a Wii and they are my entertainment center (though not something to brag about).
So, for me, I would say: Definitely go with the nexus.
I never used a Motorola product, so I don't know anything about it. I just like the 7 inches size better than the 10 inches. It is lighter, easier to handle and the battery usually lasts better.
Hope this helps...

My gt2 10.1 is lighter than my kindle fire and barely different from my nexus 7. Having gps on it is nice tho makes turn by turn easy as hell to use while driving since I dont have to strain to see it. Plus the IR blaster is great my tablet now controls my tv, pc and satellite set top box. I dont use my nexus 7 much anymore between my note 2 and gt2 its become obsolete.
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The Nexus 7 without a doubt. I have the 16GB version and I love it. I have used other tablets (Herotab C8, Asus TF 101) and have handled many others, and without a doubt the Nexus 7 is without a doubt the best I have used. Clean, easy to modify, and most of the development work is pretty stable. It is by far the best one going.
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Thanks everyone. I just ordered the nexus 7 32gb from Amazon for $240 including a case. Now is a good time to buy.
Decided that hardware and probably 2 years of updates was most important. Can't wait to play Vice City on this thing!
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mjs2011 said:
Thanks everyone. I just ordered the nexus 7 32gb from Amazon for $240 including a case. Now is a good time to buy.
Decided that hardware and probably 2 years of updates was most important. Can't wait to play Vice City on this thing!
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I have a N7 32GB and it just perfect. No screen lift or any issue. And you will love Vice City also GTA III, Nova 3, NFS Most Wanted and Bards tale. That little thing run heavy games like nothing. Love it. :beer:
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Great thread. Im looking for a tablet. Nexus 7 looks like the best. I just bought the kids 2 cheap Iview 7 in 4.04 tabs. 1.2ghz There great for a 2 and 4 year old Lol. They came pre rooted! Yes my toddler has a rooted overclocked tab!! As I used them a bit a 7 in tablet is perfect. 10 inch tabs are big and midas well get laptop out. 7 inch tabs fit in back pocket. Let us know how you like the nexus.
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mjs2011 said:
Thanks everyone. I just ordered the nexus 7 32gb from Amazon for $240 including a case. Now is a good time to buy.
Decided that hardware and probably 2 years of updates was most important. Can't wait to play Vice City on this thing!
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How did u get it for that price just checked and it's 250 without a case
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[Q] New Nexus or Asus MeMo HD 7 ???

Looks like the new MeMo Pad HD 7 will be available for sale in the US at Gamestop on August 8th.
Gamestop - Asus MeMo Pad HD 7
Anyone going to pick this up instead of a new N7???

Nope. Nexus. That. Is. All.

Well, it's not replacing my n7. But for $50 less than an n7. Someone might be interested. It's certainly better than the $100 tablets @ Big Lots.
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Staples has a 32gb Nexus 7 this weekend for like $185. From what I know about the Memo, the Nexus is the way to go.
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Memo sucks. Has a no name chip running on an older ARM architecture. The N7 is better already, let alone the New Nexus.
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SoC in HD 7 is quad core but it's quad arm a7 made by Mediatek, even worst than current Nexus 7.
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New Nexus for the win :good:

For 70 dollars less for the 16G version, it's a souped up version of last year's Nexus 7. Basically older N7 with better battery life, better screen (not resolution), additional camera, microSD, stereo speakers, but runs slightly slower. I'm very tempted but will wait until CM10 is ported over to it.

I don't intend to ever buy another non-Nexus Android device. Just my opinion, but the developer communities are so much better for Nexus devices, along with fast updates, true Android experience, etc.

I ended up buying a new N7 this morning - I just couldn't help myself.
Though for only $150 the Memo HD 7 still looks like a hell of a bargain for the features it offers.

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I ended up buying a new N7 this morning - I just couldn't help myself.
Though for only $150 the Memo HD 7 still looks like a hell of a bargain for the features it offers.
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No it isn't. It is a piece of junk from what I've read. Great tab for a child or wife to serve a single purpose but not as a daily driver. The oddball SoC is not very good.
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Nexus because of the screen

Besides it's processor, what else concerns me are the edges of the Memo Pad 7 HD. Apparently where the back and front halves meet along the edges the back half plastic is 1cm wider making a sharp edge on the sides that dig into your fingers. Reviewers complain about this being uncomfortable.

I learned a long time ago (well 2 and a half years to be exact) that Nexus is the only way to go.

Yea my Samsung Galaxy Tab 7 was stuck at gingerbread. It recently got CM10 and barely. My only non nexus phone was a LG G2x, nuff said.
You work so hard trying to make it into a "nexus" that you just set yourself up for failure.
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End of nexus 7?

Noticing that Google Play is selling out their nexus 7's and Asus is offering the bonus promotion for the nexus 7 along with other stores like Walmart dropping the price dramatically does it mean its on its way out? I know there are posts about the nexus 8"flounder" and such do you think its the end for the tablet? Should I pick one up now or wait for the n8? Walmart dropped the price in store to $215 for the 32gb version.
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Noticing that Google Play is selling out their nexus 7's and Asus is offering the bonus promotion for the nexus 7 along with other stores like Walmart dropping the price dramatically does it mean its on its way out? I know there are posts about the nexus 8"flounder" and such do you think its the end for the tablet? Should I pick one up now or wait for the n8? Walmart dropped the price in store to $215 for the 32gb version.
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I think the release isn't far away and you should wait

rap3rman said:
I think the release isn't far away and you should wait
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I love my 2013 N7, but I agree that waiting is best now.
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Agree on waiting. Even if the new version isn't for you, the 2013 version is fabulous and will only drop in price.
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Is there any reason why it wouldn't be discontinued?
It's almost time for the summer refresh of android and a medium sized nexus tablet.
Do you want a 8" tab if rumors are accurate?
Is the potential release of android a64 a factor?
Do you want a HTC or ASUS designed device?
The 2013 N7 is nearing a year old, it has 2 major updates left expected in it's lifetime, with the summer one being one of them.
The 2014 N7/8 will definitely be more expensive as long as stock doesnt run out on the 2013 N7
(current price vs price of leftovers after release)

I would definitely wait on the 8! It's just around the corner and it will be worth the updated hardware and hopefully screen size bump.
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I am not looking forward to an 8" screen. Those are not as good for HD movie viewing. Also the 7" is compact enough to be very portable. I would jump at a 2014 Nexus but not sure I would if it's 8". Time will tell but I need portable to be able to take it with me on Mass Casualty Incidents and Search and Rescue deployments.
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Just read this. - Google's Nexus 8 may launch with 64-bit power on June 25 http://www.techradar.com/news/mobil...y-launch-with-64-bit-power-on-june-25-1250752
Edit: Looks like a high possibility of HTcv, maker of HTC, might be the maker too http://au.ibtimes.com/articles/553917/20140528/nexus-6-8-release-date-specs-features.htm
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I find 7" a bit too small and 10" a bit too big. 8" should be just right. If HTC is making it, that's just icing on the cake. If it's not too expensive I'll probably get one for my wife.

I think I would be happy with an 8" tablet since I it would be a 'nicer' jump in size from 5" phone. On the other hand it would stretch carrying/holding it one handed.
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flar2 said:
I find 7" a bit too small and 10" a bit too big. 8" should be just right. If HTC is making it, that's just icing on the cake. If it's not too expensive I'll probably get one for my wife.
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LOL because its definitly not for you

Guitarboarder28 said:
LOL because its definitly not for you
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Lol! I was just gonna say something like that.
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briannaharbor said:
I think the 7 is a very appropriate size. I have small hands and it is perfect for me. Maybe those big guys need bigger tablets, but I'm perfectly cool with the 7 incher
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Right??? I get **** all the time by people who use giant tablets and I gotta say... Compensate much? Lol really though, this thing has more than enough power if taken care of, can take quite the beating as far as my uses go annnd it fits in your pocket in a pinch. My favorite thing to do is put it in a leather case and hide it in a pile of books. Can't do that with 10 inches. Kind of the motion in the ocean solution. If you catch my tide...
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I love the 7 inch tablet, honestly would love a 7 inch phone that has the form factor of a phone not a tablet with very little bezzle. I think the n7 will perform well for a long while. I am in no hurry to upgrade. I am less likely to upgrade a tablet than I am a phone
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I bought one. I haven't had a tablet since the Asus transformer t100 lol. Threw Kali on it and just use it for "pentesting" other than that I got some clip on joysticks from Walmart for 50cents so I'll use it to game. Its alright I guess I really really hate typing on it because of the lack of vibrations Haha. Just wish they'd put that in a tablet I love the tablet but its a bit slower than my nexus 5(which is understandable) lack of Rome(exciting) kinda bothers me but overall I'll use it until I buy the 8 lol also got a scratch on the screen a week after I had it and I have no idea how it got there. Oh well. Thanks for the input guys :3
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briannaharbor said:
Make sure you use a screen protector!
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Or he could just pull out lol
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briannaharbor said:
Or you could just not make sex jokes on a tech forum?
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Chill man, I go both ways.. I make tech jokes on sex forums too.
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i will keep mine for next few years, don't see any point to sell it or buy newer in near future
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