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Is it worth buying?

Hi guys,
Thinking of going and getting a 2013 Nexus 7 now. I would like to know how many really are effected by the touchscreen problems. Is it as bad as it is made out to be and would you recommend buying it?
I know some will say it doesnt have a problem and some say it does, but I am looking more at an overview. Is it worth buying or looking elsewhere?
Cheers all
Blinky.

Very small. Also, consider buying 32gb version if you want to eliminate all chances of getting defective device since 32gb versions are better built (strange as it sounds).
As for "worth buying" goes, I would definitely made the same choice and get this over any other tablet. Form factor is the best, screen is very good, good specs, cheap, and above all, the best android experience (pure stock with 100% guarantee for future android updates as soon as they are out since this is nexus device).

I have the 2012 version so was planning on skipping this one (both 32GB). But then I got my nexus 5 which made my old n7 feel very slow, so when I saw the 2013 n7 on sale I bought it knowing I could take it back if I decided it wasn't worth the upgrade. Mine doesn't have any problems and is so much superior than the old one I kind of wish I hadn't waited so long to upgrade.
Definitely worth buying.
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I upgraded too after seeing one used at a good price. I've had no complaints with either device so far, though obviously the new version is a bit faster.
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Well I bit the bullet and bought the 32Gb to replace a Tesco Hudl that died twice. Only been using it for 30 minutes, upgraded to 4.4.2 went fine and so far no touch problems.
Is really very smooth.
Cheers for the quick replies.
Blinky
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Maybe you can wait to see reviews of the LG G Pad Google Play Edition that just show out.

95Z28 said:
I have the 2012 version so was planning on skipping this one (both 32GB). But then I got my nexus 5 which made my old n7 feel very slow, so when I saw the 2013 n7 on sale I bought it knowing I could take it back if I decided it wasn't worth the upgrade. Mine doesn't have any problems and is so much superior than the old one I kind of wish I hadn't waited so long to upgrade.
Definitely worth buying.
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Exactly my experience except that I did buy one sooner (right after release) only to return it --major touch issues but also very poor display (same as old n7). This one is great. Bought gpad 8.3 which is going back. New N7 (16GB) is a better performer overall for my needs.
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- I have not had any touch screen issues to date and I am using the 16GB.
- Coming from the original Kindle Fire (rooted) this was a massive upgrade and I absolutely love the device (Screen, audio, etc)

I have no touchscreen issues on the 16GB.
I absolutely recommend it. This tablet is fantastic.

My 32g is perfect. Staples has a 10% off coupon right now if anyone is looking to buy. The coupon is on their daily deals coupon page. Cheers
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i love my n7 - the size i sperfect !

JUST GOT MINE TODAY...it's totally worth buying:highfive:

Should be using mine in about a week! Hope I don't have any of the touchscreen issues or reboot issues people keep complaining about! I ordered the 32gb version so hopefully its awesome! Hopefully you get one and both of ours work fine :highfive: , from all the reviews and people that own them they seem to be quite the 7in tablet!

[Q] Recently broke my 1st gen nexus 7 screen is it worth getting a new 2013 nexus 7?

Hi, I recently dropped, cracked my screen and broke the digitizer on my year old 1st generation Nexus 7.
I have two options:
1) Buy a new 2013 nexus 7 for 288$AUS
2) Replace my screen myself for 60$AUS off eBay with the risk of breaking my screen or tablet. I could also get scammed with a faulty or broken replacement screen
Please Note:
-Replacing the old Nexus 7's glass requires replacing the whole screen which ends up getting expensive.
-Replacing the Screen officially costs about 170$
I would like people's opinions on the new nexus 7 and is it worth the upgrade?

nevinconstantin said:
Hi, I recently dropped, cracked my screen and broke the digitizer on my year old 1st generation Nexus 7.
I have two options:
1) Buy a new 2013 nexus 7 for 288$AUS
2) Replace my screen myself for 60$AUS off eBay with the risk of breaking my screen or tablet. I could also get scammed with a faulty or broken replacement screen
Please Note:
-Replacing the old Nexus 7's glass requires replacing the whole screen which ends up getting expensive.
-Replacing the Screen officially costs about 170$
I would like people's opinions on the new nexus 7 and is it worth the upgrade?
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If you can get the Google play edition of the lg g pad in Australia you should go for that instead. Lg is superior hardware wise. Better build quality. Read about the touch problems of the n7 -13.
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mertzi said:
If you can get the Google play edition of the lg g pad in Australia you should go for that instead. Lg is superior hardware wise. Better build quality. Read about the touch problems of the n7 -13.
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That device comes with its own set of issues just like every device. I have a new 13 n7 and it's perfect without issue!
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mj0528 said:
That device comes with its own set of issues just like every device. I have a new 13 n7 and it's perfect without issue!
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Of course it is! Problems never happen to loyalists.
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I own the Nexus 7 for 3 months now. I've never had any mentioned issues with the touchscreen or random reboots.
It's a wonderful piece of hardware especially the display. Just love it.
On the down side it looks kind of fragile. The plastic on the sides of the screen, top device has few bruises although I don't remember ever dropping or hitting it against something.
All in all its a great value for the money.

mertzi said:
Of course it is! Problems never happen to loyalists.
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And problems always happen to people who act like jerks.
I to have no problems and by far are no "loyalist" I initially did have some touchscreen issues, but have disappeared with the latest updates.
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mertzi said:
Of course it is! Problems never happen to loyalists.
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Actually it's my first nexus ever!!!!
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I like my nexus 2013 but after owning it for a while now I would recommend buying the old one brand new again, the overall shape and build is better IMO and as long as u don't need the upgraded screen I would save your money.
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mertzi said:
If you can get the Google play edition of the lg g pad in Australia you should go for that instead. Lg is superior hardware wise. Better build quality. Read about the touch problems of the n7 -13.
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I didn't do much research, but it looks like the Google play edition is not available yet and the regular edition is 400$. My maximum budget is around 300$. The old N7 did have reports of bad build quality, bad touch screen and also random reboots but i was willing to take the risk and had no problems with it until it fell. I am willing to trust asus again and buy the new N7.

i own one and if i had to do it again i would stay away. Touchscreen issue plague my experience everyday..

Own a nexus 7 13, never had the problems. But, the gpad is a better choice.

Have owned both and the 2013 N7 is clearly much better than the 2012. Since the 4.4 release including 4.4.2 it's resolved all the touch issues including on ungrounded surface without touching with other hand. It's crazy to recommend the 2012 since it's inferior in a lot of ways such as display, DRAM, performance and it had touch issues too but don't know if it was ever resolved since I ended up selling mine.

nevinconstantin said:
Hi, I recently dropped, cracked my screen and broke the digitizer on my year old 1st generation Nexus 7.
I have two options:
1) Buy a new 2013 nexus 7 for 288$AUS
2) Replace my screen myself for 60$AUS off eBay with the risk of breaking my screen or tablet. I could also get scammed with a faulty or broken replacement screen
Please Note:
-Replacing the old Nexus 7's glass requires replacing the whole screen which ends up getting expensive.
-Replacing the Screen officially costs about 170$
I would like people's opinions on the new nexus 7 and is it worth the upgrade?
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Is it worth the upgrade? Maybe. Maybe not. Depends on which unit you get in your hands. I pre-ordered my first N7 (2013) and an hour after opening the box I had to take my silly ass down to Best Buy and exchange it. Vertical section in screen would not register a double tap and hold to move icons or folders. Major pain to return because it was rooted within minutes of opening the box! Oh well!
Second N7 (2013) has much better touch response but not as good I don't think as either one of my 2012 models. The 16GB 2012 N7 was pre-ordered also, then bought the 32GB version when they came out. The second N7 (2013) if you hold it in portrait and squeeze the left or right edges hard enough it will squeak but that might be what I get for falling asleep while reading and waking up on top of the damn thing.
I really do have mixed feelings about the 2013 model. The screen, performance and battery life is absolutely outstanding, much better than the original version in my opinion and the original was nice, but the build quality can be and should be better. I liked the way the original felt in the hand better but the newer version is lighter so there's that.
LG Gpad GPE looks to have a screen that doesn't come close to the brightness level of the new N7 and over $100 more. Otherwise...
All that said, I would recommend the new version with the stipulation that you make sure the touch response is right and the case doesn't squeak too much along the edges. Don't hesitate to return or exchange it. As long as all that is good go for it.

wantabe said:
Is it worth the upgrade? Maybe. Maybe not. Depends on which unit you get in your hands. I pre-ordered my first N7 (2013) and an hour after opening the box I had to take my silly ass down to Best Buy and exchange it. Vertical section in screen would not register a double tap and hold to move icons or folders. Major pain to return because it was rooted within minutes of opening the box! Oh well!
Second N7 (2013) has much better touch response but not as good I don't think as either one of my 2012 models. The 16GB 2012 N7 was pre-ordered also, then bought the 32GB version when they came out. The second N7 (2013) if you hold it in portrait and squeeze the left or right edges hard enough it will squeak but that might be what I get for falling asleep while reading and waking up on top of the damn thing.
I really do have mixed feelings about the 2013 model. The screen, performance and battery life is absolutely outstanding, much better than the original version in my opinion and the original was nice, but the build quality can be and should be better. I liked the way the original felt in the hand better but the newer version is lighter so there's that.
LG Gpad GPE looks to have a screen that doesn't come close to the brightness level of the new N7 and over $100 more. Otherwise...
All that said, I would recommend the new version with the stipulation that you make sure the touch response is right and the case doesn't squeak too much along the edges. Don't hesitate to return or exchange it. As long as all that is good go for it.
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Thanks for the great response, I have made my choice and i'm going to order the new N7 32GB.

nevinconstantin said:
Thanks for the great response, I have made my choice and i'm going to order the new N7 32GB.
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If you haven't ordered yet staples is still selling them for $50 off, I saw the 32GB for $229 yesterday. If you have any problems it would also be easier to exchange vs ordering online.
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I think nowadays most stores will let you buy online and do an exchange or return in a physical store. I'm positive Best Buy does. Also, most everybody has free shipping and possibly no sales tax, Except of course for Google.

[Q] Nexus 7, should I get one???

Hello guys, I am considering getting a nexus 7 tomorrow, but I just read there may be an upgrade coming to the tablet. I really like all specs for this device, but would be disappointed to buy this one, and then next month see a new nexus 8(?)
Just wanna have your advise on this, and also what do you think of it on regards of usability, reliability, rooting, custom software, performance, etc.
Thanks for taking time on reading this and sharing your advise. :fingers-crossed::good:

Zoddex said:
Hello guys, I am considering getting a nexus 7 tomorrow, but I just read there may be an upgrade coming to the tablet. I really like all specs for this device, but would be disappointed to buy this one, and then next month see a new nexus 8(?)
Just wanna have your advise on this, and also what do you think of it on regards of usability, reliability, rooting, custom software, performance, etc.
Thanks for taking time on reading this and sharing your advise. :fingers-crossed::good:
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I've had my N7 (2013) since January, and I love it. I've had no issues with lag or anything of that sort. I am content with keeping the OS stock, only with root and Xposed Framework mods (same thing with my Nexus 5 and 10). That being said, since we're sooo close to Google I/O, I would personally wait. The only reason I bought one in January was because I was able to get a new 32GB model for $170 ($100 off normal price). I definitely wouldn't pay full price for one right now with Google I/O right around the corner, since I'd imagine the new one will be priced similarly, and the current model will probably be discounted as well. However, if you absolutely have to have one, it's a great little tablet.

Thanks for replying. I am still considering but seems its still a good choice for a tablet
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You are asking in a Nexus 7 forum so will probably get a biased veiw.
Considering that, I think it's main selling point is great value for money. You also get instant updates and great ROM support. There are only rumours of a Nexus 8, the N7 is more than capable to do everything quick, efficiently and smootly. So even if one did come out I don't think you'd really suffer that much. The N7 is going to be future proof for 2 years I'd say from now.

Plus Best Buy has it on sale (the 16gb) for 199.99
Can't beat that deal c;
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Zoddex said:
Hello guys, I am considering getting a nexus 7 tomorrow, but I just read there may be an upgrade coming to the tablet. I really like all specs for this device, but would be disappointed to buy this one, and then next month see a new nexus 8(?)
Just wanna have your advise on this, and also what do you think of it on regards of usability, reliability, rooting, custom software, performance, etc.
Thanks for taking time on reading this and sharing your advise. :fingers-crossed::good:
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No
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go for it..
One thing i would recommend that if you are going to purchase the Nexus 7 tablet to go for the 32GB version not the 16gb. The nexus 7 does not use micro sdcards so you are limited to the size of your internal storage. Besides that the tablet is great! There is so much available for this tablet! I wouldn't worry to much about a new nexus device coming out soon. When a new device comes out it takes time for developers to catch up with the new device, and so if you get a device right when it comes out you have to wait for someone to find a way to root the device and then you have to wait for developers to create a custom recovery manager and you have to wait for developers to create custom roms for the device.
Currently for the Nexus 7 2013 you can:
install TWRP recovery manager (advanced recovery manager)
install MultiROM Manager (install multiple roms and choose which rom to load on boot)
install a great number of custom ROM's such as OmniROM, CyanogenMod, CleanROM, ParanoidROM, SlimKat ROM etc etc..
install Ubuntu Touch! -> This one is a lot of fun.
Install Kali PwnPad -> if you are into computer security you can install Kali PwnPad onto your nexus device and you can use external usb wifi devices such as the RTL8187 (ALFA AWUSH036H) with your nexus device and you can put that usb wifi device into monitor mode so you can use linux programs such as -> airacrack-ng, wifite, kismet, metasploit, social engineering toolkit, and others!
Link for Kali PwnPad XDA thread -> http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2577356
install custom kernels There are so many great kernels for this tablet for example the ElementalX kernel!
And there are some great tools for your PC to use with your Nexus tablet such as WuGFresh's Nexus Root Toolkit. http://www.wugfresh.com/nrt
Trust me do yourself a favor and get this tablet!
-droidshadow

Thanks everyone for taking the time to write this down. You are the best
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I did a lot research before I bought n7, no regret until now. Good luck with your buy.
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I'd personally wait for several reasons - while only rumor it has been suggested that the upcoming Nexus 8 might replace the 7 at around the same price; so you'd get an updated larger product at around the current N7 price, which is great if the rumors are true. Secondly, the real reason - Google I/O is coming soon. Wait a little and your patience will be rewarded not that the N7 isn't nice; just that it's not long before you know what you can get with a little patience.

Wait the few extra months if you can. The Nexus 8 will be more than worth it
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I'd say it's the best budget tablet you can get! I'd wait a month or two to see if a new nexus 7 2014 will be announced or the rumored nexus 8. Unless you don't care about having the latest and greatest, cause the 7 is still amazing.

199 is nowhere near cheap enough. I got mine for 189 with a 25$ gift card at black Friday via staples price match.
Anyway I would definitely say you better open the box up and play with it for a while before buying. As long as you don't have touch screen issues (ghost touches, multi touch, etc) you're in the clear...
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Zoddex said:
Thanks for replying. I am still considering but seems its still a good choice for a tablet
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For the cost vrs overall performance, the fact Android it's open source and it's ability to be modified I don't think there is a better tablet. Not literally but certainly all things considered.
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I just got the Nexus 7 32gb from Best Buy today with a price match of Staples for $179.00. Staples had an error with their online pricing and showed the 32gb for $179 instead of the 16gb in their paper ad for $179.
So far after unlocking and rooting the device, I have been happy with it.
Next step is to get going on ROM's to see what I like. Just did Franco Kernel as I have used his in the past and I've been happy with the performance.

Dudes, I'm also planning on getting a Nexus 7 2013 WiFi (flo). I just wanna ask, is 32 GB enough for high end games to be installed? Anda can you plug a flash drive via USB OTG to watch movies and stuff? Thanks.

I'd personally like to add that I just yesterday returned my Deb N7 from best buy I got for 268.80 with a price match for T-Mobile. It was bugging me ever since I bought it that the new one would be announced at google i/o. Really it's a great tablet but the loudness of the speakers and screen vibrancy didn't cut it. Although it was perfect in every other category.
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uchihakurtz said:
Dudes, I'm also planning on getting a Nexus 7 2013 WiFi (flo). I just wanna ask, is 32 GB enough for high end games to be installed? Anda can you plug a flash drive via USB OTG to watch movies and stuff? Thanks.
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32 GB Is definitely enough, of course if you keep media and stuff on a USB OTG which is compatible (experience)

abrahammmmmmm_ said:
I'd personally like to add that I just yesterday returned my Deb N7 from best buy I got for 268.80 with a price match for T-Mobile. It was bugging me ever since I bought it that the new one would be announced at google i/o. Really it's a great tablet but the loudness of the speakers and screen vibrancy didn't cut it. Although it was perfect in every other category.
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Yeah, rumour has it the Nexus 8 will come in June-July but we still don't know who's going to make it. It seems like it's either LG or HTC this year.
32 GB Is definitely enough, of course if you keep media and stuff on a USB OTG which is compatible (experience)
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Cool, cuz 16 GB is just not enough and I read/write a lot for movies so why not use a flash drive instead. Thanks man!

Is buying the Nexus 7 (2013) still worthy?

Good evening.
I was wondering if I should get the Nexus 7 (2013) or wait for the next Google Tablet may it be a nexus or silver or L or whatever it is called.
As I understood instead of ASUS google chose HTC for its next device.
The thing is, I was curious and wanted to wait for it..
But - I found the nexus 7 (2013) 16GB for 195$.
Any suggestions ?
btw, I read some mixed review - does it have an external SD option or not ?
thanks in advance.

Definitely buy the current tablet its great and it will get the L update soon. 1.5 GHz doesn't seem like a lot compared to others but trust me, great tablet easy to root. Tons of support and big community. Buy the current nexus 7.
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mugzylol said:
Definitely buy the current tablet its great and it will get the L update soon. 1.5 GHz doesn't seem like a lot compared to others but trust me, great tablet easy to root. Tons of support and big community. Buy the current nexus 7.
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Thanks mate ... seriously considering it ...
Question though... Can you swap its battery or put in an SD card ?
Since its not water proof I assume you could, but I can't seem to find anything to support that...
some sites say it has SD and in some others when I look at the specs. it doesn't mention the SD option...
I guess NEXUS 7 (2013) only have 1 version right ? (I live in Japan so we tend to get "special" versions)

major9686 said:
Thanks mate ... seriously considering it ...
Question though... Can you swap its battery or put in an SD card ?
Since its not water proof I assume you could, but I can't seem to find anything to support that...
some sites say it has SD and in some others when I look at the specs. it doesn't mention the SD option...
I guess NEXUS 7 (2013) only have 1 version right ? (I live in Japan so we tend to get "special" versions)
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No on both questions. There are two versions of the Nexus 7 (2013): WiFi only and LTE. Although, I don't know what availability the LTE version is outside the US.

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No on both questions. There are two versions of the Nexus 7 (2013): WiFi only and LTE. Although, I don't know what availability the LTE version is outside the US.
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Got it
Thanks...
Have a nice day.

You would want 32gb if storage is an issue, I got mine 3 months back and its worth it but I'm wondering if lte is better since I could just use it as a phone instead. Having phone and tablet is a luxury to me especially with 4+ inch screens.
I use a server at home for data storage.
The tablet is thin and it fits in my pockets comfortably.
Its not too late, the screen is superior than average and the performance is quick

After returning my Nexus 7 twice to Asus and finally getting a good working unit, I've found that my Note 3 kills this tablet. Washed out colors, slower performance, and gets hot quick. Nexus 7 is a good device for you first time tablet owners and those that don't have a larger smartphone. Good luck if you decide to buy, there will always be good dev support for this device.

You should buy it if you really need it. I guess 195$ for Wifi only, right?
I own one, it is good device and lot of support. But I have an Android phone and a big laptop, so that sometime I only use my n7 for chatting when I work.
7inch is good. But if I were you, I would wait the new 8inch

They have certified refurbished off of Ebay right now for only $159 which is what I picked up for a 32gb Wifi. Figured its cheap enough that even if I only use it for a bit it should be worth it and will be a big replacement for my Asus T700

It is a fantastic device. I am in love with mine even after owning a Galaxy Tab S. Definitely a good buy at that price. I would always buy new... Never returned but that is personal preference.

I got the LTE and my daughters have the WiFi 2012. Both great and I do a lot of gaming in multiplayer. But the new nexus looks like it has been really improved and word is end of summer it may come out. If it were me I'd probably wait unless I really needed one right away.

Is the Nexus 7 still worth buying?

Hey guys.
So, I was thinking about buying an Android tablet, so, as I am a Nexus 5 owner, my first thought was the Nexus 9, but the thing is just too expensive for me, I want something on the cheap side.
So after thinking for a bit I remembered the N7, it's got great hardware, it runs Lollipop and its freaking cheap. But it's from 2013, which I know its not necessarily a bad thing, so I want your opinion as you actually have the tablet.
Is it still worth buying? Amazon is selling it for $197.

I bought my Nexus 7 eleven months ago. I'm very satisfied with it. If you're planning to root it and unlock the bootloader, you'll be able to update with custom ROMs for quite awhile. If you're planning to run it stock unrooted, you may want to consider a newer tablet.

Yes, I think so. There's one 1 other tablet that can compete in terms of price, support, and price: the LG G Pad 8.4 GPE. Good luck finding one though. I didn't buy my Nexus 7 until this summer and I couldn't be happier.
Updates for the rest of this year, at a minimum. My only issue is with deb updates, which get held up due to LTE. Save yourself some more money by buying a refurb unit.

This may sway you... Check your local Staples store - they're having an unpublished clearance on 2013 Nexus 7. $98 for 16GB or $128 for 32GB. Many stores no longer have stock, but of you can find one it's a great deal.
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UncleMike said:
This may sway you... Check your local Staples store - they're having an unpublished clearance on 2013 Nexus 7. $98 for 16GB or $128 for 32GB. Many stores no longer have stock, but of you can find one it's a great deal.
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Definitely gonna check this out. Thanks a lot ?
And thank you all for your quick reply.

I just bought mine like 2 weeks ago.... It was a decent price (before the groupon deal)
and it does exactly what I need it to... which is work dual purpose as a home/car tablet.
Honestly I would have rather had a Nexus 10, just because I am a bit of an HTC fanboy,
But in just home use it's still faster than my HTC One M7. actually.... a lot faster.
Has decent dev support, not so much in the way of car roms/mods but still a good overall tablet.

Im still using my 2012 version

I was really excited for the Nexus 9 but I think it'll be too big and the price point is too high. I have repurchased my Nexus 7 a few times due to dropping and theft. The touchscreen on the Nexus 7 2013 is flaky when using a case or 1-handed operation because of a grounding issue with the device. Using the device 2 handed like normal you will rarely see any issues.
Gaming on the other hand is retarded on the Nexus 7 2013.
I try to play Terraria and it is just a frustrating mess. The dual thumbpad touchscreen controls get confused occasionally and causes me to either shoots or run off in the wrong direction. You have to take both thumbs off to reset it temporarily. Just FYI. This is normal across all Nexus 7 units as far as I have known. Some are more noticeable than others but they all have it. There are some flashable fixes that update the touchscreen firmware to have various degrees of sensitivity to help fix this but nothing is ever fixed completely. The fixes have helped make my tablet more enjoyable to use day-to-day but gaming will never be 100%.
I have purchased a Asus MeMoPad 7 for $20 for my son. A little lackluster tablet but plays games better then my Nexus 7.
Personally I was looking at the Nvidia Shield Tablet with a digitizer pen enabled screen. It seems to have issues of its own. The LG G Tabs, as mentioned above, are really solid tablets. I know you can pick up an LG version (with LG software) for pretty cheap. There isn't much development on that tablet though, unfortunately.
The Nexus 7 2013 is a steal at $128 if you can find one. Very solid unit. If my Nexus 7 2013 broke today, I would look else where.

Its worth every Penny..
Go for it.. I just received mine .. and flashed with the Android 5.0.2. factory image
Its magical

phoenix08 said:
Its worth every Penny..
Go for it.. I just received mine .. and flashed with the Android 5.0.2. factory image
Its magical
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I have had my Nexus 7 2013 for well over a year and I wouldn't replace it for anything. I did break last month when I slipped it into my back pocket like an idiot I sat on it and it broke the screen. Although Asus lost my Nexus for almost a month, it was still covered by its warranty..and they repaired it for free.. I Now use a Galaxy Tab 4 8.0, but its no Nexus.. I like the bigger screen, its the Nexus is still better in every way except there is no Micro SD slot.. I need a device I can carry with me that has a Micro SD.. Hence the use for the Galaxy tab.. But if you'd ask me to choose between the 2.. I'd take the Nexus any day..

If the price is right I don't think you can go far wrong. Internally, it's pretty much a Nexus 4 with a Full HD screen and a much better battery. :highfive:
I've had the LG Gad 8.3 for a day and whilst its a nice piece of kit, the aluminium back is slippery and being that touch bigger, you can't get your hand around it like the Nexus 7. There is also a ton of bloat.
Whilst I'm not convinced by Lollipop on my phone, it runs great on the Nexus 7. :victory:

i bought mine from tweakers.nl for 117 € it was a used one without warranty