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Mythra, one of the mod/GM of the game runs it on her Nexus 7, as I do.
Cryric, developer is working on a tablet version UI.
FPS is around 14-24 (my SGS3 gets 31-34) depending on how zoomed out you are but very playable, it is not a graphics intensive game. It is similar IMO to Eve Online Space MMO on the PC.
There is keyboard lag, I use Thumb Keyboard for the arrows to correct misspellings.
Chat is rather small, compared to on a phone but readable.
If you play or consider playing, please get on their forum>suggestions and shoot them a few.
http://www.whalesonggames.com/forums/showthread.php?121-Latest-APK-for-direct-download-in-emulators
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I started playing this game about a week ago on my Xperia Play (gets about 30 fps but as mentioned fps literally has no bearing on the game from what I can gather) and absolutely love it. I got hooked on Vendetta Online but playing on a phone, even one with a gamepad, is impossible due to how deep the combat is but this game manages to be incredibly deep while completely stream-lined for smartphones and I really can't recommend it enough to people looking for a good MMO on their android phones or tablets.
I tried playing this but quickly got lost and gave up. I can't figure out how to get my sword or cast cure...
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Hi all, haven't got one yet and still have my n7 (2012). They're are sold out right now at my local store. My question is what the title says. How is it? I haven't got the chance to get one in my hands yet. Is it leaps and bounds better!? I've read reviews and check forums and am still unsure if I want one. Any opinions are appreciated.
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Just read some of the threads.
There are some issues with the screens right now on some devices. Still worth the risk as it is a huge upgrade to the 2012 Nexus 7. No more lag, unbelievable screen, lighter, and thinner. Definitely worth the money.
Well, I usually do not do reviews of mainstream devices, since that is well covered by the "big boys",
But I was secretly waiting for an opportunity to make some comments:
In short, it is an incredible tablet.
Much nicer to hold than any other tablet I've owned/tried. I really like how thin it is, and the texture of the back.
I handed it to my son, and he loaded one of these games where you control something using the accelerometers. He has a Nook Color (With CM7), so he has a similar device to compare it too. He immediately commented how nice it was to hold and play the game.
The screen is incredible too. Way more resolution than my old eyes need, but even with my glasses things look great.
Web pages look more Desktop-like than any other tablet, including 10 inchers. Page rendering is also desktop fast. (Actually faster than this 10+ year old AMD machine I am typing on now, even with lots of RAM, and Xubuntu 12.04, which I credit with prolonging it's life this long).
WiFi, Works great with solid connections, great speed and lots of (indicated) signal. (As compared to other devices).
An iDM5 combination bluetooth speaker, and keyboard paired over BT with no problem at all. I am also using an Apple magic mouse. All re-connect quickly too.
Works (as one would expect) seemlessly with my Chromecast.
Another big plus for me was Standard USB charging. Pretty much anything charges it with no problem.
Now the complaints:
Yes, it has stereo speakers, but they are not that loud or great sounding. Using the EQ in Google Music does not help. Attempting to add Bass only causes it to sound muffled.
I have a Huawei u9508 with 2 speakers on the back, near the bottom (close together). It gives me more volume, more bass, and more stereo effect (OK, that last one may just be a perception thing).
Take the stereo speakers out of your purchasing decision. As of right now, it effectively does not have any better audio than a (than some) single speaker tablet(s).
To be clear (pun) The sound is by no means bad, it's just disapointing considering all the Fraunhofer hype.
Lack of an SD slot almost made me not buy the Nexus. I really miss it. I have a lot of things that use those cards, and not being able to just slot them in the Nexus is a big hit.
I also wish Google would stop "Apple-izing" things. Android had USB Storage mode for most of it's life. I wish it still did. Yes, there are work-arounds, and perhaps it is "safer" not to have it, but it is a clear case of "Defective by Design", in my opinion.
I miss the standard Android (AOSP) Browser and Music Player. (See these forums for installing the AOSP browser, and recommendations for other audio players.)
I do like the fact that it is (except for the Google Stuff) bloat-ware free. It is a very clean, fast, and good-looking factory ROM (I'm an Android purist.)
Also, you know that the community will support the device for years to come, whether or not Google does.
I have not tried Qi charging or NFC.
Should you buy one?
Well, you should not buy any other 7 inch tablet over this one -- I think that is pretty clear.
It is just a question if you need a (another) 7 inch tablet. In my case, I really needed a new tablet. My Archos 80 G9 was (something I cannot describe here with out getting banned) on the day it was made, and I had dissasembled it many times to fix broken USB connections, etc. Lately it would reboot everytime I squeezed the case a bit too hard.
Alternatives I concidered:
Acer A700 -- Same True HD resolution on a 10" screen -- SD card slot -- Dolby Stereo Speakers -- NVIDIA Tegra 3.
Chinese iFive X2 -- Same True HD resolution on an 8.9" screen -- SD card slot -- Front facing stereo speakers -- USB charging.
Say what you want about Chinese tablets, but the iFive X2 was the only one that really met my requirements (desirements). If you believe the iFive website, and some of the reviews, it actually looks like the build quality is pretty good. I may still buy one.
Awesome, zero complaints. Don't let all the negative threads get you down, mine arrived flawless shipped from New York to Ontario, Canada.
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In short, it is an incredible tablet.
Much nicer to hold than any other tablet I've owned/tried. I really like how thin it is, and the texture of the back.
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So true...
It was the first thing I noticed after opening the box and even after 1 week, I am still amazed by the weight, the texture and how fast everything is... Switching between apps is so fun now
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My God is it ever amazing. Such a huge upgrade over last gens model. It is a joy to do everything with this tablet. Feels and looks oh so premium as well. Unbelievable how it costs so little in comparison to other tablets. I don't want to type an extremely long review, but even if I did, words cannot express how happy I am with this tablet.
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Awesome.
I was convinced last year that the original nexus 7 was too small so I got the iPad mini which was great for 6+ months. After I downloaded iOS 7 I thought what a joke ios7 will be and in general for traveling the mini was a major pain(loading movies, documents etc for offline use).
So recently I replaced my mini with a note8 for 2 weeks traveling and thought this is a keeper...then the new nexus 7 came out and I picked it up with the plans to return it after some testing....WOW I ended up returning the note 8 and keeping the N7!
No regrets...love the form factor even with a few hiccups (sometimes screen will just pause for a second and rare crashes).
SO I am using my N7 so much I might sell my Samsung s4 and get something cheaper (I.e. nexus 4) since it just sits when at home.
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This is my first tablet ever. And the second android device. The first being HTC Desire, which after OC-ing didn't feel bad.
But I wanted something that could deliver superb performance without the whole process of rooting, unlocking and flashing. So I bought this one, and I can say that this one's the best I've used ever. I have had my hands on those iPads some of my friends have, but they don't sound all that convincing.
There have been no lags at all that I have been able to identify. But still, I'm planning on going through the fun of rooting unlocking and flashing process. Just because I'm a flashaholic.
Regarding the device itself, I have found that the display is more blue-oriented. It has a much colder display than my HTC Desire. But it does look good on it. The data transfer speeds are superb. No performance issues so far. Battery lasts about two days, since I don't actively use it, occasional wifi and browsing, but no more than that. I mainly read books on it, and have successfully devoured 5 books in two weeks (I'm an avid reader , never mind). Others have been facing Wifi issues, but not me. Mine seems adequate. I've got a 3mbps connection in my country, which is the fastest here
There is some dust on the upper left corner, but since there are no dead pixels, I haven't returned mine for the fear of getting a dead-pixels-infected one. I use the tablet without any external peripherals, apart from my custom made earphones, which give a good amount of clear sound with good levels of bass, even without any audio mod.
I don't use the stock things, no... That's right, I've never learned how to use those For music, I have PowerAmp, for movies, MXPlayer, for pictures, QuickPic, for internet, OperaMini, the legendary ES for file browsing, and upcoming root mode
So far, all these apps have been superb in performance at least compared to my HTC Desire.
I should probably be saluting Asus and Google, for this combined effort to hand us quadcore Snapdragon 1.5 GHz, HD display equipped, nice tablet for under 30k in my country.
Thanks for the in depth answers. Went and got one at office max Friday. Last one with too plus a 20% discount from my boys at drippler.. App. Haven't even opened it yet Lol waiting on my screen protector n case from amazon. Now what to do with the old one?
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I have an original Motorola Xoom and love it, but it is starting to get wonky (the charging plug is loose, it doesn't want to turn on sometimes, etc.). I use it primarily for web browsing and reading articles on Pulse. I tried a Samsung 7 Plus a couple years ago and hated it, graphics were awful and I couldn't make the transition from a 10 inch screen to 7 inch. I don't really play games on it, I may occasionally read on it (I have a Kindle Paperwhite). So, my question is whether the better resolution on the Nexus 7 will make up for the decreased size. It will be a LOT clearer than my Xoom but a smaller screen - how satisfying is web browsing on a 7 inch screen?
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I have an original Motorola Xoom and love it, but it is starting to get wonky (the charging plug is loose, it doesn't want to turn on sometimes, etc.). I use it primarily for web browsing and reading articles on Pulse. I tried a Samsung 7 Plus a couple years ago and hated it, graphics were awful and I couldn't make the transition from a 10 inch screen to 7 inch. I don't really play games on it, I may occasionally read on it (I have a Kindle Paperwhite). So, my question is whether the better resolution on the Nexus 7 will make up for the decreased size. It will be a LOT clearer than my Xoom but a smaller screen - how satisfying is web browsing on a 7 inch screen?
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It was a difficult transition for me. Still doable though. You should go to Best Buy or Staples and give it a go though. You may hate it.
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It was a difficult transition for me. Still doable though. You should go to Best Buy or Staples and give it a go though. You may hate it.
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I went to Best Buy yesterday but the display was a demo, it only allowed you to do what the demo did. I couldn't use Chrome. I may try Staples, there is one on the way home. Thanks.
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I went to Best Buy yesterday but the display was a demo, it only allowed you to do what the demo did. I couldn't use Chrome. I may try Staples, there is one on the way home. Thanks.
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Absolutely. If not, just make sure you can return it within a few days.
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Hm, I never could get the hang of using a 10" tablet myself (1280x800 Chinese tablet with good performance from a RK3066). It was just too large for using it while on the go (I either used my phone or a real 11.6" laptop) and it was too small for usage at home (I have a comfortable desk with a 27" 1440p monitor). Using the 7" at home is great because it is always on and I use it while on the pooper or in the kitchen cooking. I also use it on the go more than my phone because it is LTE enabled with its own SIM card and fits in my inner jacket pocket nicely. Browsing the web (anandtech and some random articles) and using apps is terrific. But I always thought that browsing the web on a 10" tablet was kinda wasted. Most websites aren't optimized for the 10" landscape view and portrait was awkward. So I would always wish to use the browser on one side and something else on the other side the few times I really used it.
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The resolution is so good that when I'm reading the BBC News website (news.bbc.co.uk) I don't even bother zooming in. Even the small test is readable at the default zoom level.
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Browsing is pretty good I made the transition from the xoom. Plus chrome doesn't crash on this one
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Many pages are optimized for portable
Easy to read small on this tablet.
Like a book.
Best tablet ever.... Love it.
Thanks all! I bit the bullet and bought one this morning. I won't have a chance to play with it until I get home tonight. The Xoom charging plug is loose and disconnects half way through charging and I am tired of it. I did have a chance to try the browser at Staples and I found it easy to read. I got it at Best Buy and was told I have 15 days to bring it back if I decide I don't like it.
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I won't have a chance to play with it until I get home tonight.
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Make sure to report back your view on it as I'm sure it'll help others coming from a similar device.
My first thoughts, after a couple days of ownership - I like the portability, lighter and easier to hold. I have the WiFi version, so I really only use it around the house. By the same token, the larger Xoom wasn't a huge hassle since I wasn't lugging it around with me. It is easy to read web pages as I am browsing, I do miss the bigger view of the page with the 10 inch tablet, though. Lighter means I can hold it longer without fatigue. I would have to say that so far I like it but not love it. It is growing on me though. I still prefer reading on my Kindle Paperwhite over either of the tablets, too. I'll check back in a few days.
Hey guys and girls!
I have some questions for you with the LG V500.
Wifi. I've heard that it has some problems on this subject. Compared to your other devices, does the V500 match in signal strength?
Youtube and Netflix. How is the streaming? Framedrops, resolution, lipsync? I have seen some reports on issues with this. What is your experience?
Sound. The speakers suck, that's a fact. Sad to hear (no pun intended), but it's a pretty cheap machine. But how is the sound via Bluetooth? How is the sound with headphones?
UI and UX. As widely known, the Japanese and Koreans love silly graphics. Everything looks childish and ridiculous with unnecessary animations. Is the interface really ugly, childish and silly? /s
Thanks in advanced!
WR
I have zero problems with Wifi and my signal strength has been great, don't know where you heard that.
Sound is excellent on mine. Speakers are loud and have good placement for cupping.
Youtube and Netflix look and stream great (obviously based on your connection)
I can't stand the UI, but some people like it. It doesn't look childish like Samsung devices do.
- No problems with Wifi or networking. Been streaming DLNA, which is a lot more demanding than Netflix or Youtube.
- Sound, yes, the speakers suck. They're stereo, but the sound is tinny with hardly any bass. Lower frequencies sometimes create a resonating effect in the case sometimes- it could use some dampening. Headphone output is good and can drive demanding hi-fi headphones without problems. Have not tried BT, but the BT headphones/speakers themselves are the determining factor there, since the DAC being used is in them, not the tablet. BT basically just streams digital audio, but it uses lossy compression, so it probably won't be as good as the analog outs of the tablet. (this is a general statement)
- The UI is very clean, not a lot of customizations. Most of it's behind the scenes, like tap on. Compared to Samsung, it's almost spartan. The lockscreen is the only thing I'd say they added some bells and whistles to, and that's actually pretty slick IMO.
The only UI thing that bugged me is that you can't turn off the camera shutter sound, and have to resort to root to get rid of it.
Great replies, thanks!
Ok, so no issues with wifi what so ever, neither by you two guys nor by any other in this forum. I only had this said to me by a friend who recently bought the G Pad, but I can't really tell how much truth there is behind his statement.
What I have seen though is people complaining about the youtube app. It is said that it stutters, drops frames and also renders a lower resolution. People who has said this has played the 1080p demo on youtube and then compared it to a 1080p movie played in the stock videoplayer or mx player. A difference was confirmed. Still, I would love to hear more about your experiences regarding this.
Furthermore, and what really concerns me, is the lipsync issues in Netflix and Youtube that I've heard about. This could be complete nonsense, of course. Could anyone try this out and confirm it, perhaps with a video of the a 1080p or Super HD stream? Maybe that's a lot to ask for, but I think people like me would appreciate it a lot.
Regarding bluetooth. I can't find anywhere if it's APT-x. Is it?
no issue with youtube
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Great replies, thanks!
Ok, so no issues with wifi what so ever, neither by you two guys nor by any other in this forum. I only had this said to me by a friend who recently bought the G Pad, but I can't really tell how much truth there is behind his statement.
What I have seen though is people complaining about the youtube app. It is said that it stutters, drops frames and also renders a lower resolution. People who has said this has played the 1080p demo on youtube and then compared it to a 1080p movie played in the stock videoplayer or mx player. A difference was confirmed. Still, I would love to hear more about your experiences regarding this.
Furthermore, and what really concerns me, is the lipsync issues in Netflix and Youtube that I've heard about. This could be complete nonsense, of course. Could anyone try this out and confirm it, perhaps with a video of the a 1080p or Super HD stream? Maybe that's a lot to ask for, but I think people like me would appreciate it a lot.
Regarding bluetooth. I can't find anywhere if it's APT-x. Is it?
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so i use youtube for an hour or so and no problem with the lipsync that you were stating and i think it does support apt-x because i use it on my sony btx300 bluetooth speakers and that support apt-x
Youtube really sucks
In my opinion the recent youtube app sucks. It drops frames all the time. It's not because of the tablet, because the older youtube app (I also use OG Youtube) doesn't do that. Most people doesn't recognise this as a problem, but if you try older youtube app, the difference is obvious
I picked up the Gpad 8.3 at Best Buy yesterday. Overall, it is beautiful--outside and screen. I thought speakers were decent (better than my n4, n5, n7 (not sure yet about 2nd gen) although that's not saying much). No problem with Wi-Fi and some of the interface is actually effective such as usb otg interface and computer interface (I planned to flash pure kitkat when safely available). Well-placed buttons.
Despite how attractive the tab is, I'm returning it partially because it won't stream Netflix properly (lip sync). I hadn't read about this issue although I am aware of YouTube problems all over the place. I don't use YouTube very often. Netflix would only let me stream to two devices at once (I was trying to compare gpad with old and new n7's), but even the old n7 was doing great compared to the gpad. This behavior paired with the poor brightness (full brightness on and dark video scenes were still too dark -overall, brightness had to be at 50% even inside) left me dissatisfied for the price.
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I'm returning it partially because it won't stream Netflix properly (lip sync).
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THIS! Could this be a faulty device that ritchea got, or is this an issues with all devices? Would be great if we could get some more reviews regarding the Netflix streaming.
Thank you ritchea for your comment.
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THIS! Could this be a faulty device that ritchea got, or is this an issues with all devices? Would be great if we could get some more reviews regarding the Netflix streaming.
Thank you ritchea for your comment.
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My G Pad streams Netflix quite well I watched several movies and only notice the slightest stutter when streaming HD movies SD movies play perfectly with DVD quality video. Audio seemed to be in sync if it was off it was by the smallest amount and the volume was decent, overall I am more then happy with the way Netflix works on the G Pad.
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I picked up the Gpad 8.3 at Best Buy yesterday. Overall, it is beautiful--outside and screen. I thought speakers were decent (better than my n4, n5, n7 (not sure yet about 2nd gen) although that's not saying much). No problem with Wi-Fi and some of the interface is actually effective such as usb otg interface and computer interface (I planned to flash pure kitkat when safely available). Well-placed buttons.
Despite how attractive the tab is, I'm returning it partially because it won't stream Netflix properly (lip sync). I hadn't read about this issue although I am aware of YouTube problems all over the place. I don't use YouTube very often. Netflix would only let me stream to two devices at once (I was trying to compare gpad with old and new n7's), but even the old n7 was doing great compared to the gpad. This behavior paired with the poor brightness (full brightness on and dark video scenes were still too dark -overall, brightness had to be at 50% even inside) left me dissatisfied for the price.
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I was just accepting the dimmer, even at 100% brightness, screen until I watched the same movie, Oblivion, on the G Pad and my 2013 Nexus 7.
Honestly, the G Pad is HORRIBLE at times compared to the N7 screen. Even with the brightness at 100, details like the pattern on the shuttle seat or even facial features just look dark and kind of blobby with no definition. The N7 at even 35% brightness just blows away the 8.3 and you can see color and clarity, like the pattern of the seat. Not sure if I can post pics since newer acct but will try
I really want to love the G Pad and had every intention of selling my N7, no I am not too sure. Now it seems to me lately that the Gpad is just a little too big, a little too dim, and a little too short on battery life. My N7 just a little too small screenwise
I just posted this comment on Android Central (qouted)
Thanks for all the replies. I think a lot of people appreciate that you took time to check this up and review it.
Yesterday I got my hands on this baby. Borrowed a white one from a friend. It's a "Not for sale" device because he works in retail. Of course, the first thing I tried - after about a hundred other first things like signing up accounts and updating apps and fiddling with themes - I tried streaming Netflix.
I played different content and got different results. Jericho had significant lipsync issues, Modern Family had a notable delay in audio, while House of Cards and Breaking Bad had no or next to no delay at all.
So, yeah, the delay is present depending on the content. However, when connecting to a bluetooth speaker and playing Netflix the delay was at least a half a second, which renders the whole thing unwatchable. I only tried House of cards, but it was enough proof. Bluetooth devices often have a delay, but this was significant.
So now the main question is whether this is hardware or software related?
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I didn't really pay attention to the screen, but it doesn't matter. I wont be paying money for the Gpad, it's just to much of an entry level device for me. As a long-time Android user, and a no-time iphone user, it hurts to say that I may need to get an ipad to fill all my needs. :silly:
Wifi Issue with custom ROMs.
Hello All,
I would like to add that I have had trouble connecting to wifi with custom ROMs installed. The signal either drops at the point of connection, killing the attempt, or has really slow internet access speeds.
I raised this issue with the developer of the CMB ROM and s/he was really helpful, but ultimately the only thing that worked in terms of the wifi connection was reinstalling the stock ROM.
I seem to recall that one other person has had issues with the wifi connection, but can't find that thread anymore, so I don't know if that person was using a custom ROM at the time or not.
Long story short: No problems with wifi on stock ROM, buyer beware on custom ones.
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I didn't really pay attention to the screen, but it doesn't matter. I wont be paying money for the Gpad, it's just to much of an entry level device for me. As a long-time Android user, and a no-time iphone user, it hurts to say that I may need to get an ipad to fill all my needs. :silly:
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I waited for mini iPad 2 before trying the n7 FHD again. Although I'm all pc/android, hubby's mac/i-devices, and sons are mixed. Frankly, these devices are toys for me so the thought of being able to "play" with (jailbreak/customize) I-device appealed to me. In the little time I spent with mini 2, I was impressed. If it had been $50. less, I would have had a very tough decision. At $400., I wasn't going for it. If $$ is not a concern, get that pad. It's a real beauty!
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I didn't really pay attention to the screen, but it doesn't matter. I wont be paying money for the Gpad, it's just to much of an entry level device for me. As a long-time Android user, and a no-time iphone user, it hurts to say that I may need to get an ipad to fill all my needs. :silly:
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I like how the specs of the HTC One, arguably the best smartphone in the market, are now considered "entry level".
And while I haven't used the G Pad, I wouldn't decide on anything after using a demo unit. Those are often pre-production units. The final product is polished.
Hope some other users who have G Pad can play those shows on Netflix and check if they work fine.
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I was just accepting the dimmer, even at 100% brightness, screen until I watched the same movie, Oblivion, on the G Pad and my 2013 Nexus 7.
Honestly, the G Pad is HORRIBLE at times compared to the N7 screen. Even with the brightness at 100, details like the pattern on the shuttle seat or even facial features just look dark and kind of blobby with no definition. The N7 at even 35% brightness just blows away the 8.3 and you can see color and clarity, like the pattern of the seat. Not sure if I can post pics since newer acct but will try
I really want to love the G Pad and had every intention of selling my N7, no I am not too sure. Now it seems to me lately that the Gpad is just a little too big, a little too dim, and a little too short on battery life. My N7 just a little too small screenwise
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I read something like that on the laptopmag review.. but nowhere else. Most reviewers say that the screen looks great and it's great for media consumption.
I also remember reading (can't remember where) that the G Pad had a very well calibrated screen.
Pics would be nice.
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I like how the specs of the HTC One, arguably the best smartphone in the market, are now considered "entry level".
And while I haven't used the G Pad, I wouldn't decide on anything after using a demo unit. Those are often pre-production units. The final product is polished.
Hope some other users who have G Pad can play those shows on Netflix and check if they work fine.
I read something like that on the laptopmag review.. but nowhere else. Most reviewers say that the screen looks great and it's great for media consumption.
I also remember reading (can't remember where) that the G Pad had a very well calibrated screen.
Pics would be nice.
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Hi,
Hopefully these pics will work. I had more doing side by side, but my camera made the LG look even darker than it was. In these two, you can look at things like skin tone and the outside to see the difference in details. These pics are fairly accurate of what I was seeing.
Both the N7 and G Pad had the brightness up to 100% and and full brightness on the video player (MX)
Brighter looking pic is the 2013 N7
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Hi,
Hopefully these pics will work. I had more doing side by side, but my camera made the LG look even darker than it was. In these two, you can look at things like skin tone and the outside to see the difference in details. These pics are fairly accurate of what I was seeing.
Both the N7 and G Pad had the brightness up to 100% and and full brightness on the video player (MX)
Brighter looking pic is the 2013 N7
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The n7 screen is brighter due to the fact it outputs more NITs...the g pad is far from horrible though...I have both the n7 and g pad I find the g pad screen to look more natural.
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I'm sorry if I wasn't clear, but I meant the G Pad, not the HTC One. And you know, it's not the few high-end components that decide if it's an entry level, it's the overall build, the selection of all components and of course the software and functionality. But I still see your point, it's valid.
Now that we are starting to get custom Roms I'm starting to like the device more. Just can't stand customized interface anymore. Performance is great, screen is dark though for movies and the speakers don't sound as good as those on the n7 2013 in my opinion.
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So due to the fact that my wife refused to pay more for an iPad mini I got the G Pad anyways. I got the black one. Yesterday I watched Breaking Bad on Netflix. Lipsync wasn't completely tight, but it wasn't annoying. Best part is though, compared to the borrowed device, I have no backlight bleed on this one. Black parts are still super black, to the degree that details disappear. The examples above are a great example of that. Wish LG pushes out an OTA to fix this. Nevertheless, I regret nothing!
Also - this may be the wrong thread for this - but my box came sealed, where on the seal it said "Never accept a box that is unsealed". I live in Sweden and bought it from a store called Webhallen.
djkinetic said:
The n7 screen is brighter due to the fact it outputs more NITs...the g pad is far from horrible though...I have both the n7 and g pad I find the g pad screen to look more natural.
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Given the choice based on clarity and not screen size, you would rather watch media on your gpad instead of n7, especially low light stuff?
Just asking, not debating. Maybe I got a bad screen on my gpad
Just wondering if anyone uses the nexus for reading, is it any good? I was going to buy a kindle but it comes with crappy fire os.
Yes
i'm reading a java book and a sci-fi book and it's amazing how many things you have on the google play books app.
i just download the book in .pdf format and upload it to the net with google play books app.. then i use that app to read it, i can modify the illumination, fontface, color, size, etc.. same as with an ebook.
Read daily with it. Battery actually lasts pretty good even with the screen on unlike most other devices (minus the kindle). I'll never go back to hard copy books again. ?
Ritchiejoe said:
Just wondering if anyone uses the nexus for reading, is it any good? I was going to buy a kindle but it comes with crappy fire os.
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I do more reading on my Nexus than anything else. Kindle app as well as Play Books & Aldiko. It works very well for me on my daily commute. with the high res screen I have not a hint of eye strain, but then I work on PCs all day anyway.
Thoroughly recommended as a reader
Works good for me, Play Books, Kindle, Nook, Scrib'd all run well
worth noting that the new kindle fire has a special "reading" mode that uses very little battery. My colleague has one and the battery definitely lasts longer on reading mode than my nexus even with WiFi and location turned off. However, I'm still glad I went with a nexus 7 because as you say the kindle os is super locked down, and I can still read for a few hours a day and don't have to charge that often, so it works for me.
I use mine mainly for reading and watching movies, I have a long train commute to and from work and it fits the need for me, Battery life is amazing even when watching movies.
Yup, reading some Michio Kaku, though I have altered the whites to be on the cooler side, the default was a tad too warm for my taste, can read comfortably for hours.
Yah the nexus 7 is a great size for reading. Its also great for using XDA because the app is a lot quicker than the site.
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