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Small black marks on screen

Has anyone noticed that the is a few small black lives it something when the screen is dark. I've noticed this on two different devices already.
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Yeah. I just got my galaxy s3 yesterday and I noticed the same thing. I hheard this is a common problem with super amloed screens. Mine has a lot and I'm hoping to return it tomorrow for another one with less.
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Get used to it. Is very common

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Get used to it. Is very common
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Or exchange it...it is very common on GS2's and Galaxy Nexus...I've seen people post, they bought a Nexus from Google and they have gone through like 5 getting one that doesn't have the dark blotch problem. Some GS3's have it too, mainly international versions. If you got a bad one, take it back...run LCD Test and show it to them, they have to exchange it.
It's something with the glue not drying inside the digitizer/glass assembly

one of the reason why I have not bought a galaxy s3. I don't want to play the exchange game.

ayeitschris said:
Yeah. I just got my galaxy s3 yesterday and I noticed the same thing. I hheard this is a common problem with super amloed screens. Mine has a lot and I'm hoping to return it tomorrow for another one with less.
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well if you exchange or return..chances are you will still have the spots, maybe even worse....

accordex said:
Or exchange it...it is very common on GS2's and Galaxy Nexus...I've seen people post, they bought a Nexus from Google and they have gone through like 5 getting one that doesn't have the dark blotch problem. Some GS3's have it too, mainly international versions. If you got a bad one, take it back...run LCD Test and show it to them, they have to exchange it.
It's something with the glue not drying inside the digitizer/glass assembly
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Just ran the app and I didn't see any on my unit. I have an ATT white SIII.
Thanks for the app!

Ive got them too and im the guy who exchanges if there is the smallest of defects but im ignoring it I got over it u will too

twayneo said:
Ive got them too and im the guy who exchanges if there is the smallest of defects but im ignoring it I got over it u will too
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im like that too.... but this defect doesn't bother me as much since it is on ALL phones..regardless if people say they don't have it...they are lying or not testing it properly
it's almost like a guy who says he never masturbates....yea right! :laugh:

Oh crap.. i was thinking of exchanging my unit because it came from factory with a small hairline nick/scratch on the area above the line sensor. Everything else is mint except this part and it annoys the hell out of me. However, I don't have any small black marks nor blotches on my screen. I just tested with LCD Test and it is perfect. Now I don't know if I should exchange it now for risk of getting a bad lcd :/
Would you guys exchange it if you were in my position?

spydc said:
Oh crap.. i was thinking of exchanging my unit because it came from factory with a small hairline nick/scratch on the area above the line sensor. Everything else is mint except this part and it annoys the hell out of me. However, I don't have any small black marks nor blotches on my screen. I just tested with LCD Test and it is perfect. Now I don't know if I should exchange it now for risk of getting a bad lcd :/
Would you guys exchange it if you were in my position?
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You have to use lcd test on black with maximum brightness, you have to be in nearly complete dark, and you have to let your eyes adjust to darkness. Otherwise, you won't see them. Even the capacitive key lights are bright enough to wipe them out.
It's really a nonissue, unless your phone is defective. Some people's phones are really defective, and they are even able to take photographs of those.
Normally, there's no way to see them in any real world use.

Buying a Nexus 7 soon.

I'm planning on buying the N7 soon, as I played with it in a store today and it's definitely everything I want in a tablet.
That aside, I did hear about a lot of issues with hardware when it first came out.
You think any widespread production issues would be solved by now so my chances of buying a non-defective device would be better?
Buying from Walmart most likely since they have layaway,
Thanks.

I Am Marino said:
I'm planning on buying the N7 soon, as I played with it in a store today and it's definitely everything I want in a tablet.
That aside, I did hear about a lot of issues with hardware when it first came out.
You think any widespread production issues would be solved by now so my chances of buying a non-defective device would be better?
Buying from Walmart most likely since they have layaway,
Thanks.
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Its likely that the newer batch of the Nexus 7 device may not have those screen issues, but again, that doesn't mean you should not buy and wait few more months... i bet in 3 months there will be new device coming out and that will create same dilemma. Bottom line -you can always return it and get a new one.

I Am Marino said:
I'm planning on buying the N7 soon, as I played with it in a store today and it's definitely everything I want in a tablet.
That aside, I did hear about a lot of issues with hardware when it first came out.
You think any widespread production issues would be solved by now so my chances of buying a non-defective device would be better?
Buying from Walmart most likely since they have layaway,
Thanks.
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To be honest mate, I think Asus were rushing to get it out, so the QC wasn't as good as it should be.
I got a N7 last month, C80 version. I have to say absolutely flawless. No issues what so ever (touch wood)
Just get it out of the box in store, pus from the top right and bottom left side of the screen, check for any screen flex's.
If no screen flex's your good to go, take it home and have a little while testing it to see if you can find any other issues, such as Speaker crackle or light bleed.
If no issues here your good to go.
Good luck with this amazing device ! Have fun, hope I helped.

Put a N7 on layaway today, anymore insight?

I Am Marino said:
Put a N7 on layaway today, anymore insight?
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Good luck I got a dud from both Wally world and Office depot. Both and all my exchanges got screen lifts.
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ÜBER™ said:
Good luck I got a dud from both Wally world and Office depot. Both and all my exchanges got screen lifts.
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Hey friend haha.
Well, I'm going to run the thing into the ground the first few days I have it to make sure there's no issues.

I Am Marino said:
Hey friend haha.
Well, I'm going to run the thing into the ground the first few days I have it to make sure there's no issues.
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What I would look for.
Dead pixels (use an app)
Low brightness flicker. Open maps or some other white screen app at 0% see if it flickers.
Test screen responsiveness when its hot. Try playing a graphics intensive touch screen game for a while and see if it stops responding at any point or fails to recognize touch input.
Try using the keyboard as well this also triggers it.
Look at the screen at the store. Ask them to open the box (most will allow you) and look at the screen behind a black background. If you can see the gray part above the screen on both sides your good. Also test with your finger nail glide your nail from the screen to the gray edge. It should hit contact with the gray part not fall off the glass then hit.
Test the speaker at high levels. Make sure there is no whispers or that it sounds like its blown.
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ÜBER™ said:
What I would look for.
Look at the screen at the store. Ask them to open the box (most will allow you) and look at the screen behind a black background. If you can see the gray part above the screen on both sides your good. Also test with your finger nail glide your nail from the screen to the gray edge. It should hit contact with the gray part not fall off the glass then hit.
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You lost me here a little.

I Am Marino said:
You lost me here a little.
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He is saying the glass should be slightly recessed, so you should feel a small edge. The way I see it is if you buy it from a store you will be able to return it, so don't be too worried. Also, its been a few months now, I wonder if the issues have slowed down some.
I got mine last night and so far its been great. I love it.

I wouldn't worry about issues, it's a vocal minority.. We have 5 here, all of them are perfect.
B6O, B7O, B8O

Isn't the 32gb version being released?
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PissPot said:
Isn't the 32gb version being released?
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The 32Gb version will be release a few days after i buy my N7!
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My top bezel is squeaking after 2 weeks...

This is unacceptable !!!
I will ask for replacement ..
Do anyone has the same issue..??
Thanks

Yes, the top left corner is squeaking when I speak on the phone. Doesn't bother me too much though.
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My top bezel squeeks. I contacted handtec for a replacement. No word yet
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Maybe this is part of the build? If others are experiencing it I wouldn't worry about it.

are you in UK? Do they cross ship? Will they pay for return shipping?
mariol66 said:
My top bezel squeeks. I contacted handtec for a replacement. No word yet
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Samsung does 2 yeat warranty ob all their mobiles. Just go to a Samsung repair centre and get it checked out?
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Mine squeaks ever so slightly at the top part if pressed too. It doesn't really bother me. I have a squeaky Thinkpad x220 that nonetheless is as strong as a tank. You can always find faults on these products, I have a feeling if I get mine exchanged for such a small thing I'll end up with a new device with something else to be bothered about.

sz1a said:
Mine squeaks ever so slightly at the top part if pressed too. It doesn't really bother me. I have a squeaky Thinkpad x220 that nonetheless is as strong as a tank. You can always find faults on these products, I have a feeling if I get mine exchanged for such a small thing I'll end up with a new device with something else to be bothered about.
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You'll kick yourself if the replacement comes back with an even worse problem. Like dead pixels/bad screen tint.

Not in HK,,, i went to the store and open at least 2 units to choose....and of course full test ...
Got it replaced ...with aperfect one. but it probably squake again after a while....after some stress on my pants...hehehe
Anyone experience otherwise?

mobilebuddha said:
are you in UK? Do they cross ship? Will they pay for return shipping?
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Im in the us. Ill let u guys know if they gey back to me
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Just noticed bezel near volume rocker is squeaking, n I hate it.

Mines squeaks too, but it's more of the back cover than the bezel.
Might be the way the cover is designed, after a few openings, it deforms slightly?
Beamed from Jupiter on my Galaxy Note II

Would someone upload a video?
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Guy the top bezel is squeaking because of that feature in the movement settings.. The double tap on the top of the phone makes you come back at the top of the list of your contacts for example.
Try to enable that feature and press two times the bezel that is squeaking.
It wasn't like this in my gs3,but it's more sensitive now.

But this squeaking is a physicsl defect...???

sz1a said:
Mine squeaks ever so slightly at the top part if pressed too. It doesn't really bother me. I have a squeaky Thinkpad x220 that nonetheless is as strong as a tank. You can always find faults on these products, I have a feeling if I get mine exchanged for such a small thing I'll end up with a new device with something else to be bothered about.
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I completely agree. There is no such thing as a perfect device. Everything has an error here or there. So if there is no real problem then be happy I'd exchange mine for problems with the screen or camera. Buttons too. But because it squeaks a little? I'd say forget about it. But that's just me. It's a premier device and you deserve to be satisfied. if you're not satisfied then I'd suggest getting another.
Kent.
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I've had one white one Grey with squeek sound near the volume rocker. And on top of phone when pressing the bezel down against the screen. Hate it and replace it.
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Being a long time Blackberry user in the past device squeaks were very common.
A couple months after release a daring owner would take it apart find squeak post fix in forums.
I expect the same will happen with this device.
I'm picking up Sprint Version on Thursday , If it squeaks I will post fix

[Q] Did your RMA have problems?

Ive gone thought 2 RMAs and ive phoned Google for the 3 one.
- 1 device: All the device made noise, cracking all the time.
- 2 device: Horrible screen bleeding and noise on the speaker
-3 device: A black line from top to bottom of the device. Can be seen on white screens.
Im actually thinking on asking a refund and getting other phone. I love N4 but all come with some sort of problem.
What has been your experience?
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I've been good with my first one ..but I have a feeling if u had my phone it would've been RMA 'ed ..
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icecicle said:
I've been good with my first one ..but I have a feeling if u had my phone it would've been RMA 'ed ..
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What does it have?
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You should have just kept the first one

patrickjaden said:
You should have just kept the first one
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The first one seemed badly attached. Made noise and the back moved
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icecicle said:
I've been good with my first one ..but I have a feeling if u had my phone it would've been RMA 'ed ..
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I'll disagree only because people have suggested the same thing to me. I'm waiting for my 3rd device to ship. My first one has a bright spot you see in the middle whenever the phone is held from an angle, like a cluster of stuck pixels. The second had a bad yellow tint and black dust under the screen.
In the past 2 years I've bought 2 Lenovo laptops, an Asus Zenbook, a PSVita, an iPod Touch, a Samsung TV, Nexus One/S/Galaxy, Galaxy S2, Galaxy S3, a Xoom and a Galaxy Tab 10.1.
At NO point have I had to return or exchange a single one of these devices.
I otherwise love the device, but I have no doubt that corners were cut in the manufacturing process to attain the low price.

You are lucky your rma is shipping. This is my first rma with the n4 and they're not even shipping it to me. It's been almost 2 weeks too.

I ordered 4 originally (not for selling, for friends). Mine was the only one with problem (overheating, screen flicker, bad MicroUSB port). The RMA'd device was awesome in every way, but had no functioning Magnometer (so no orientation sensing or compass functionality). Still waiting for the second RMA to get here. Other than that, amazing phone.

My first device had the yellow spot syndrome so I RMA'ed it. Was disappointed to find the replacement had a yellow tint on the display. Was planning on RMAing that too until I found out it could be fixed with software. So I'm now happy with my 2nd n4.

sporez said:
My first device had the yellow spot syndrome so I RMA'ed it. Was disappointed to find the replacement had a yellow tint on the display. Was planning on RMAing that too until I found out it could be fixed with software. So I'm now happy with my 2nd n4.
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could I asked what software you used? I just called in a RMA today because of a yellow tint down the right side of my screen and it's hasn't went away in a long time so its probably not the glue..

euki69 said:
could I asked what software you used? I just called in a RMA today because of a yellow tint down the right side of my screen and it's hasn't went away in a long time so its probably not the glue..
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Flashing the Jellytime kernel did it for me. There's also the Nexus 4 Display control that allows you to adjust it without changing kernels (I myself haven't used this but it looks promising).
I'm not sure if either would work if you have a stripe down the side, but it's worth a shot.

sporez said:
Flashing the Jellytime kernel did it for me. There's also the Nexus 4 Display control that allows you to adjust it without changing kernels (I myself haven't used this but it looks promising).
I'm not sure if either would work if you have a stripe down the side, but it's worth a shot.
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Thanks for the suggestions! Did you flash the jellytime kernel itself in the ROM thread, or did you flash the whole ROM along with the kernel? I don't know if there is a difference between the two besides the lack of OC. The kernel didn't fix the issues with me :c I might try the display control.

euki69 said:
Thanks for the suggestions! Did you flash the jellytime kernel itself in the ROM thread, or did you flash the whole ROM along with the kernel? I don't know if there is a difference between the two besides the lack of OC. The kernel didn't fix the issues with me :c I might try the display control.
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I just flashed the kernel only. Sounds like yours is likely hardware, sadly.
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sporez said:
I just flashed the kernel only. Sounds like yours is likely hardware, sadly.
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Well.. I RMA'd yesterday and this morning I've received an email saying my order has shipped surprisingly o.o so.. so far no RMA problems.. *crosses fingers* *knocks on wood*

euki69 said:
Well.. I RMA'd yesterday and this morning I've received an email saying my order has shipped surprisingly o.o so.. so far no RMA problems.. *crosses fingers* *knocks on wood*
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Nice!! My RMA went super smooth also. I RMA'ed on a tuesday and new phone was here thursday!

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- 1 device: All the device made noise, cracking all the time.
- 2 device: Horrible screen bleeding and noise on the speaker
-3 device: A black line from top to bottom of the device. Can be seen on white screens.
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RMA's are now back ordered as well. Mine just changed to pre-ordered, and the CSR says they are now completely out of devices. I'm gonna say, crap like this contributes, as well as people that fry their phone OCing. OP absolutely has the right to a high quality device. But given the obvious supply issues Google has been having, I don't think it would have hurt to just deal with it for a couple weeks, none of those are deadline issues, and you have a full year to RMA for a manufacturer defect. I have a 3/4 inch tall strip across the center of my screen with no touch response, damn near cripples the device's usability.
Oh well, I guess that just means I get a phone from the third batch, that much less likely to have defects I hope. Or maybe I'll get the OP's refurb'd 1st device, cause I'm not that damned picky.
Again, OP does have the right to a high quality device, but now this kinda crap is screwing over user's with deadline issues.

my RMA was very fast (australia) shipped within 24hours of calling to setup the RMA
My phones earpiece cut out randomly so often i couldn't hear people when they called. the new one is perfect tho.

My old phone rattled and buzzed real loud and the replacement fixed that but it has a yellow tinted screen with clear spots.
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they dont have any new ones to use for RMAs so people are just getting "refurbed" returns that already had problems even if the problems are unrefurbable like screen issues

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they dont have any new ones to use for RMAs so people are just getting "refurbed" returns that already had problems even if the problems are unrefurbable like screen issues
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source?
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Condition you got your tablet in.

What's the condition you got your tablet in? Were there any defects?

Prostrate. Definitely prostrate. Tablet was perfect though. Mods - humor can only be suppressed so far.
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Factory sealed.
Why do you ask?
Are people getting used, physically damaged ones?

Odd question. Regardless, my 32 gig unit from Memory Express in Calgary, Alberta was perfect, the box was in great shape, fully sealed and not damaged. The tablet had it's plastic protector wrapped around it, all accessories also as expected.
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Maybe they're asking if it arrived without any defects?
IDK....
Mine was Ø defects.

I don't know exactly if this is suppose to be like this...But I've noticed that my N7 Gen2 arrived with these strange little "knicks", "dings" or indents...Whatever you wanna call them....Right between where the edge of my device is and where the screen starts.
It's a very minor defect if it is one...So I won't be returning it as everything else is perfect on it, and isn't exactly worth the hassle.

Like others, mine was factory sealed, the battery had about a 40% charge (I picked it up at a local Staples store).

My n7 came factory sealed but it has an oil slick on the back around the nexus label. In addition, I have noticed some of the reported problems with the gps and momentary freezing when I'm using a browser. Otherwise, I am quite happy with my n7.

jcoe0723 said:
I don't know exactly if this is suppose to be like this...But I've noticed that my N7 Gen2 arrived with these strange little "knicks", "dings" or indents...Whatever you wanna call them....Right between where the edge of my device is and where the screen starts.
It's a very minor defect if it is one...So I won't be returning it as everything else is perfect on it, and isn't exactly worth the hassle.
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Can you post a picture?
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Can you post a picture?
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Hmm...I tried taking pictures...But they're pretty small, and I don't exactly have a super good camera (N4). The pictures I tried taking, just had light reflecting in the area I'm talking about.
Here is what I got:
!NOTE!: The very bright part at the top isn't what im talking about..Thats just light reflecting...But you can sort've make out in the very corner, the "dings" I was talking about. This is all around the device in the crack between where the screen (glass/whatever) and the device edge. As I said...Its minor for me, and not really worth taking back.
http://i.imgur.com/98QFho4.jpg

Mine was nude.
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The tablet was used! Smudges all over the place! In fact, someone had already downloaded and installed angry birds!
I specifically remember asking Best Buy to ship me a brand new model!
Oh well..
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Kidding. Thread seems oddly worded. Sounds like 'did the tablet arrive in new condition or used', rather than, 'did your tablet have any defects'?
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Sexy

Mine was perfect. Fresh like spring water and smelled like happy.
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danvee said:
Factory sealed.
Why do you ask?
Are people getting used, physically damaged ones?
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yeah, kinda. people are complaining about light bleeding and stuff.

Makes more sense now that you edited the OP. :thumbup:

jcoe0723 said:
I don't know exactly if this is suppose to be like this...But I've noticed that my N7 Gen2 arrived with these strange little "knicks", "dings" or indents...Whatever you wanna call them....Right between where the edge of my device is and where the screen starts.
It's a very minor defect if it is one...So I won't be returning it as everything else is perfect on it, and isn't exactly worth the hassle.
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Odd, I thought I was the only one. Picked mine up at a local Wal-Mart on a whim and was expecting a pristine N7 like my first four 2012 N7s. Checked the seals on the box just in case and they were all good, but was surprised to see what looked like a smudge/fingerprint on the screen after taking off the plastic (not mine, obviously) as well as little nicks on the top left edge right in between the screen and the back. Almost looks like as if someone tried to pry the thing open... the device itself works perfectly with no issues so I'm still trying to decide if it's worth taking a gamble and exchanging it for a new one.

Brand new. Still sealed. No issues or problems so far. 32GB Model Nexus 7
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Picked first at Staples had been opened (seal on white box ropes) and plastic taken off abs it was already on. The screen was just off. In fact I looked at battery stats and it showed the tablet on just for a sec and not awake until 7 days later when I got it. I returned BC it had a dead pixel. Second was sealed and all however I am having multi touch issues. Just my luck.
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jcoe0723 said:
Hmm...I tried taking pictures...But they're pretty small, and I don't exactly have a super good camera (N4). The pictures I tried taking, just had light reflecting in the area I'm talking about.
Here is what I got:
!NOTE!: The very bright part at the top isn't what im talking about..Thats just light reflecting...But you can sort've make out in the very corner, the "dings" I was talking about. This is all around the device in the crack between where the screen (glass/whatever) and the device edge. As I said...Its minor for me, and not really worth taking back.
http://i.imgur.com/98QFho4.jpg
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Mine also had a similar situation around the edge and I also have a small spec of im assuming dust under the screen but it doesn't bother me too much so i wont return it.