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Selling Nexus 7 for 2013 version?

Worth Selling Nexus 7 to buy the 2013 version? I don't know what to do?... Need some help.
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well depends what are you going to use it for
for games, yes
for reading, well because of the high res, yes
listening to music, depends if you use speaker or headphones.
you might if you want to, the changes are a lot of them, my brother owns a old nexus 7, it's good but not comparable to mine.

johnnyman25 said:
Worth Selling Nexus 7 to buy the 2013 version? I don't know what to do?... Need some help.
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Hell yes. I could never go back to my old Nexus 7 after buying the new one a few months ago. Everything on it is better: display, sound, performance, battery life, size/weight, etc/etc. I thought I might regret buying it since I already had the other (was wife's really, but she hardly ever used it), but I guarantee it's a MUCH better tablet than the 2012 model. I am very pleased with my new Nexus 7, and bet you will be too!

So u recommend me to sell it? The new Nexus still has the speaker problem? Btw I agree all that u say. I use the tablet for surfing and rarely gaming. I could see a lot of difference in gaming and surfing with the new one? Thx again!
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I'm not not sure what this "speaker problem" is you're referring too, the speaker works fine on both my nexus 7s (2012 and 2013 models). But yes, the 2013 model is a solid upgrade. If you primarily use it for web browsing you might not see enough of a difference to justify the upgrade, but if you do much multitasking or play graphic intensive games its worth it for sure.
I can't bring myself to part with my 2012 N7, but since picking up the 2013 it has been resigned to being nothing more than an alarm clock.
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johnnyman25 said:
So u recommend me to sell it? The new Nexus still has the speaker problem? Btw I agree all that u say. I use the tablet for surfing and rarely gaming. I could see a lot of difference in gaming and surfing with the new one?
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You'll notice things look sharper and scrolling feels smoother.
The N7FHD doesn't have the blown speaker problem that some of the old N7's had. And no issues w/ the screen glue popping loose.
However, the N7FHDs can have other problems, including random reboots. I had to return my first one...same apps installed on the old N7 had no issues...the new one developed random reboots in a few days.
Others have said the GPS is flaky and there are multitouch issues. And others have complained the screens are easier to crack because the body flexes more easily because it's thinner.
Just things to be aware of...it is great when it's not flaky though
I read on it mostly too and love the "retina" screen..

I did it and don't regret it. I also had a $50 off coupon for Staples so the 32GB cost me $219+ tax and I sold my original with OEM case for around $150 which helped to reduce the cost of the Nexus 7 (2013). Display is the !main reason to upgrade - it doesn't even compare. There's no way you'll be able to go back to the original after using the display. I loved my original Nexus 7 too and wondered if I would see that much of a difference but the new display is incredible. If you can sell your old one for a decent amount, I'd say do it. I do have some random reboots lately though but the thing boots so quickly that I can tolerate until a fix. Plus I think its because of the ROM I'm running: an unofficial version of CM11. Hope this helps.

Thanks for sharing your experiences guys. I'm just thinking about buy the 2013 model or just wait for the "2014" model. What do you think?

Go for the 2013 model. I wouldn't really consider the 2014 version worth the wait over this one, because the new Nexus 10 hasn't even been established as yet. That's a pretty long wait.
Or, you can do what I did, and spend a little extra money for a warranty. I spent an extra $66 for a 2yr warranty from Radio Shack, and my tab holds its complete value until the day that the warranty ends. Plus, I'm protected from everything, INCLUDING BRICKS! I'm very happy with that.
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Tablet: ASUS Nexus 7.2
Rooted, Stock Rom & Kernel

johnnyman25 said:
Worth Selling Nexus 7 to buy the 2013 version? I don't know what to do?... Need some help.
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I just gave mine to my mom. Se felt in love with it. Now i m the happy owner of a n7 32 GB.
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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!

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.

clintb said:
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

Is recommendable buy the N7 2013 now?

Hi everyone
I know that forums have many forums about this but i want advices more specific.
Well, i want to buy a Nexus 7 2013 tablet because i consider that has a good specs for the price (less than $200) (could be my first Nexus device), searching i founded the posibility to buy one not used on eBay (new, apparently).
I read and investigate more, and i founded two big questions.
1. I know that google stopped the suport (stuck on 5.1.1), also i found some Marshmallow ROMs here, works well and stable? is complicated to make all the process (bootloader, recovery, root, flashing)?
2. A few months ago i look in the web about a "Sudden Death" that occurs in lollipop, does that solution? i don´t have official support in my country for repairs, therefore i think is a big risk for me. Installing a custom Marshmallow ROMs avoid the problem?
Thanks for reading
Grettings

R32SIX said:
Hi everyone
I know that forums have many forums about this but i want advices more specific.
Well, i want to buy a Nexus 7 2013 tablet because i consider that has a good specs for the price (less than $200) (could be my first Nexus device), searching i founded the posibility to buy one not used on eBay (new, apparently).
I read and investigate more, and i founded two big questions.
1. I know that google stopped the suport (stuck on 5.1.1), also i found some Marshmallow ROMs here, works well and stable? is complicated to make all the process (bootloader, recovery, root, flashing)?
2. A few months ago i look in the web about a "Sudden Death" that occurs in lollipop, does that solution? i don´t have official support in my country for repairs, therefore i think is a big risk for me. Installing a custom Marshmallow ROMs avoid the problem?
Thanks for reading
Grettings
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You're mistaken. Google officially updated the N7 2013 and LTE model to Marshmallow.
See for yourself.
https://developers.google.com/android/nexus/images
These days, depending on condition, you can find a Nexus 7 2013 Wi-Fi for about $100-130 US. I personally wouldn't speed more than a $100 for a used Nexus 7 2013.
Bootloader unlocking, rooting, and flashing roms is a pretty simple thing to do on a Nexus device. If you have trouble, you can always read the many guides provided on these forums.

My N7 2013 has good days and bad days. Depending on the rom/kernel you use, it can still be a great tablet. The screen is still fantastic too. But $200 is too much for sure.

I would say yes for sure. Just make sure you buy a good one. There's a lot of faulty Nexus 7 out there.

$200 is too much

I'd recommend the Nvidia Shield Tablet K1 at this point. I just finally got mine recently and the extra speed and battery life are well worth it. And it is only $200, and with Nvidia's frequent updates, its nearly a nexus.

Ditto about the price. I bought mine used with case & charger for $90.00.

My N7-2013 got official OTA 6.0 update and went into bootloop. Then I installed CM ROM and never looked back.

Maverick-DBZ- said:
You're mistaken. Google officially updated the N7 2013 and LTE model to Marshmallow.
See for yourself.
https://developers.google.com/android/nexus/images
These days, depending on condition, you can find a Nexus 7 2013 Wi-Fi for about $100-130 US. I personally wouldn't speed more than a $100 for a used Nexus 7 2013.
Bootloader unlocking, rooting, and flashing roms is a pretty simple thing to do on a Nexus device. If you have trouble, you can always read the many guides provided on these forums.
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Thanks for fix me, in fact, for less $150 i can found it

gman88667733 said:
My N7 2013 has good days and bad days. Depending on the rom/kernel you use, it can still be a great tablet. The screen is still fantastic too. But $200 is too much for sure.
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How long you got? Does the battery talk much of their autonomy?

Thmstec said:
I'd recommend the Nvidia Shield Tablet K1 at this point. I just finally got mine recently and the extra speed and battery life are well worth it. And it is only $200, and with Nvidia's frequent updates, its nearly a nexus.
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I do not trust much in Nvidia, after having a Sony with Tegra 2 i would not use portable devices with chipsets Nvidia again

I had a N7 2013 when it was released , then I sold it for an iPad. Bad choice . Went back to N7 and still loving it . Nexus 5 and Nexus 7 2013 are by far the best devices created . I got it for $105 , and it was in 10/10 mint condition. GO FOR IT

I think it still is the best 7 inch tablet out there. It has an excellent screen. I use it for reading, for browing, for watching videos and it is perfect. Sometimes i never use my desktop the whole day. Marshmallow update is pretty good but propably the last major update. But surely xda developers will give it the N version of Android. I have mine with a magnetic case which is very convenient. And also there are some good custom roms if you dont want to stay to the official like PureNexus which is extremely good, cm, omni and others.