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Considering buying the Nexus 7

What do you guys think? I'm not putting this in the overall general section because I don't too much spam. What do you guys think? Its dirt cheap and ships in UK, US, AU. I am actually thinking buying one
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I'm definitely getting one. Its too good a deal for me to pass

7TimesCursed said:
I'm definitely getting one. Its too good a deal for me to pass
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Isn't 7 inch slightly on the smaller side? For a tablet at least #galaxyNote
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I think it won't seem that way once you get hands on with it. And I bet the edge to edge glass will help that as well
Edit: 200 bucks for HD, Tegra 3 processor, huge battery, and Jelly Bean. WANT!

Billchen0014 said:
What do you guys think? I'm not putting this in the overall general section because I don't too much spam. What do you guys think? Its dirt cheap and ships in UK, US, AU. I am actually thinking buying one
Xxx oops! accidentally beamed from my awesome NEXUS S! xxX
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Definitely. For that price its too hard to turn down. I mean, quad core CPU for £200, you'd be mad to turn that down.
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Kitch16 said:
Definitely. For that price its too hard to turn down. I mean, quad core CPU for £200, you'd be mad to turn that down.
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Exactly, I am so pumped to buy one, only one problem: it may become too popular that shipment might be delayed. #GalaxyS3
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Billchen0014 said:
Exactly, I am so pumped to buy one, only one problem: it may become too popular that shipment might be delayed. #GalaxyS3
Xxx oops! accidentally beamed from my awesome NEXUS S! xxX
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We just have to hope Google have been wise about this and anticipated the massive demand.

Kitch16 said:
We just have to hope Google have been wise about this and anticipated the massive demand.
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Hopefully with it being from Asus though... yikes. Dare i say transformer and prime launch? And the N7 should have much more sales. I pre-ordered one from play store
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pardonmyownage said:
Hopefully with it being from Asus though... yikes. Dare i say transformer and prime launch? And the N7 should have much more sales. I pre-ordered one from play store
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Hmmmm well have to wait and see I'm gunna wait and pop into a Carphone Warehouse store here in the UK probably pick one up after release
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I already have a Xoom and can't find enough reason to "upgrade" to the Nexus 7 since the Xoom is getting JB. Maybe if I am able to sell my Xoom for around 200 I will make the switch since I would like something a little smaller and lighter.

I have a Kindle Fire as per the sent from line. Definitely trying to acquire the nexus 7 as it is a clear upgrade for a great price but I certainly don't want two tablets that fill the same niche...
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Does any one know if it has USB host support. If it has I'm gonna get one.
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This sums it all:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iYWzMvlj2RQ
Making a nexus product based on nvidia is the biggest joke ever seen...
I'll keep my galaxy tab 7 plus 3g ;-)

That's Bryan's avatar hehe

Bought a nexus 7 and still on the fence

So I bought a nexus 7 from office depot. It is unopened because after reading all the threads on here Im a little worried about the problems it will have. Im wondering if anyone has had any experience returning the device through office depot? Im also on the fence after hearing all the problems with the device it sounds like a huge headache. Looking to get some other users inputs on the nexus 7 device and if anyone's dealt with returning theirs at office depot. Also If you think I should purchase it from another store.

I've had no issues with the two I purchased from Staples. I wouldn't buy a pencil at Office Depot, the stores/people here SUCK!

I bought mine at Futureshop (here in Canada) and I was pretty hesitant as well in opening it after seeing all these threads about the issues people were having with theirs. But to my relief it was a good model. No visible defects with it.

Staples has a 14 day return policy on electronics. Keep that in mind when buying in store.

This is what all these negative threads are doing. Just open and start using, it's a great device.
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I bought it at ABT in Glenview, IL. I had a problem with mine and ABT did not have any issue to exchange it for me.
I have not shopped at office depot for a while but when I did, i never had any problem return/exchange.
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Office Depot has the same policy but once it's open only store credit. What's Google plays return policy?
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kangxi said:
This is what all these negative threads are doing. Just open and start using, it's a great device.
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I know right, it's like he wants either permission to use it, or just wants to let everyone know he's got one. &?
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You can return for a full refund at Staples if there is a problem with the device, even though it's been opened.

blade30p said:
I know right, it's like he wants either permission to use it, or just wants to let everyone know he's got one. &?
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more like i dont want to get burned again I had a Samsung droid charge worst smartphone I have ever used. I just want to make sure that all these complaints are not as widespread as they are made out to be.

You're not gonna see everyone praising it on forums, they are here to resolve issues and report problems. My 7 is flawless.
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You bought it already. Just open it and find out. It's completely worth it if it's got a good display. And if it's defective, you can get it exchanged.
And I'm saying this as a person that has gotten two defective Nexus 7s and am currently waiting on number 3 (from Google Play). At least with your retail store purchase, you can exchange it the same day (if they have stock) if it's defective.

I got mine from Staples a week ago tomorrow. An absolutely flawless unit as far as I can tell. It was the only Nexus they had in stock, but it has no issues.
If there are in fact problems with it, I am obviously less observant/picky than other owners. I am yet to notice anything wrong

I wish people would stop saying the same exact thing in each of these threads....
nexus 7 is a fast and great little device.
go buy it now if you get a bad one take it back until your happy

Nexus7 is awesome. I have no problems with it. I purchased mine at staples.
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Best device I own. Mine is flawless.
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Stop being a b.i.t.c.h. and open it! For crying out loud. Come on people!
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The first batch of Nexus 7s seem to be a little faulty, but that's expected with any brand new product. I just got mine from Staples on Sunday and it's perfect. They said their previous shipment was defective and had to send it back and mine was from the new batch that had just come in the previous day. If it's defective, return it and get another one. Easy enough.

Got mine from Office Depot a week ago and it is flawless. None of the problems people here are reporting.
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You know damn well you opened it as soon as you left the store!
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Buy 2nd Nexus 7 to increase no of games installed

Have you guys considered to own a second nexus 7 to increase the games storage on nexus 7. My first unit has some problems but it was perfect in other departments so I didn't replace it and now I am happy with it. I love my nexus 7 so I am considering to get another one to increase the game storage. However I don't want my 2nd unit to have any of the defects so should I wait more or flawless units are already available in abundance?
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Do out mean get a 16GB model?
As for the issues, I have a new batch(bought on Sunday) and the only real issue is screen flickering. But if you don't play games at low brightness then you probably won't notice that. I also have very slight lift on the left side, its only noticeable because it clicks if you press it. Its definitely us able.
So I don't think Asus have soled the problems in all the new batches, so there's a chance that if you get another, it will have problems.

tomb20 said:
Do out mean get a 16GB model?
As for the issues, I have a new batch(bought on Sunday) and the only real issue is screen flickering. But if you don't play games at low brightness then you probably won't notice that. I also have very slight lift on the left side, its only noticeable because it clicks if you press it. Its definitely us able.
So I don't think Asus have soled the problems in all the new batches, so there's a chance that if you get another, it will have problems.
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I already have 16 GB model and it is already full with big games. I am asking how about getting another nexus 7 and install different set of games on that one. What's your SSN starting 3-4 digits? C60K / C70K / C80K?
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first world problems...

No because android games aren't that good. Really strange you play all those games at once. Install a couple, delete when done.
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saadi703 said:
Have you guys considered to own a second nexus 7 to increase the games storage on nexus 7. My first unit has some problems but it was perfect in other departments so I didn't replace it and now I am happy with it. I love my nexus 7 so I am considering to get another one to increase the game storage. However I don't want my 2nd unit to have any of the defects so should I wait more or flawless units are already available in abundance?
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Hahahahahaha...no
first world problems...
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tomb20 said:
Do out mean get a 16GB model?
As for the issues, I have a new batch(bought on Sunday) and the only real issue is screen flickering. But if you don't play games at low brightness then you probably won't notice that. I also have very slight lift on the left side, its only noticeable because it clicks if you press it. Its definitely us able.
So I don't think Asus have soled the problems in all the new batches, so there's a chance that if you get another, it will have problems.
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don't accept a flickering and squishy screen. I have both of those issues and my replacement is on its way to me now. Google customer service is so quick and easy and you have a defective tablet...dont settle. what if your issues get worse?

I find it interesting that you would actually consider buying a second tablet just for games, seems a tad excessive. If gaming is that important, then buy a dedicated machine? I think it would do you better.

frank35 said:
first world problems...
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Bahahahaha! That's well deserving of a "thanks"

frank35 said:
first world problems...
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randroid123 said:
Bahahahaha! That's well deserving of a "thanks"
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And +1

I have a 32gb xoom I use aswell only cost £230 from argos
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snowwhite007 said:
I have a 32gb xoom I use aswell only cost £230 from argos
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But zoom is Tegra 2. Anyway thanks
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tremblingwater said:
I find it interesting that you would actually consider buying a second tablet just for games, seems a tad excessive. If gaming is that important, then buy a dedicated machine? I think it would do you better.
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Yes, I have PS3 as dedicated game console but I don't use it much anymore. I think you are right I should drop this idea.
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You must be rich. Can I haz sum moolah?

saadi703 said:
Have you guys considered to own a second nexus 7 to increase the games storage on nexus 7. My first unit has some problems but it was perfect in other departments so I didn't replace it and now I am happy with it. I love my nexus 7 so I am considering to get another one to increase the game storage. However I don't want my 2nd unit to have any of the defects so should I wait more or flawless units are already available in abundance?
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I only had the money for my first Nexus since I sold my SGT7 Getting a second one is a little bit out of the question at the moment :/ But I do wish I would of gotten the 16GB model. I have 1GB left on my 8GB model, but then again I basically have everything I want on it now...

Nexus 4 production stopped?

I just read that the nexus 4's production has been stopped by lg because they are working on a new nexus device. Has anyone heard anything about this?
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Thanks for the link. It was real informative.

isaiahcbarr said:
I just read that the nexus 4's production has been stopped by lg because they are working on a new nexus device. Has anyone heard anything about this?
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if you read it online than most likely it's true...

http://au.ibtimes.com/articles/4229...4-buy-price-supply-successor.htm#.UO-meGfjFek
It's true

The nexus device is supposed to be only 1 device supported by Google. Not create a whole line of nexus products to get rich off of, way to screw over the people who waited desperately for this phone and/or stuck in shipping limbo
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This will be the single most outrageous thing I've ever read about a smart phone. The phone sells for two hours in total over like 4 months and they kill it for a new phone. They should have just haulted the N4 altogether.

imtiax said:
http://au.ibtimes.com/articles/4229...4-buy-price-supply-successor.htm#.UO-meGfjFek
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That the most retarded site and article i ever read... It was so bad My PC cleared its own History and Cookies after loading the site.

well... nothing's really happened for a month outside of the US...

I highly doubt that is true since so many people are still waiting to buy it why would you stop selling it? And T-Mobile is said to start carrying it at every location.
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isaiahcbarr said:
I highly doubt that is true since so many people are still waiting to buy it why would you stop selling it? And T-Mobile is said to start carrying it at every location.
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Look everyone. This person talks common sense, and he does it in a thread without any.
XDA may catch fire.

They are assuming a lot in that article...i dont doubt that LG may be working on the next nexus but the writer takes the leap from a quote that says LG is going to release it's next gen phone at WMC to it being the next nexus. I bet LG is going to be releasing some new Optimus phone but not the N4 successor. Even the writer states that the halt in production are just rumors. LG barely launched the nexus 4 as is, maybe they are working on a 5+ inch Nexus. Here's to hoping there's going to be a nexus 5, 6, 8, and 9 to complete the nexus line.

Well duh obviously LG is gonna show off some prototypes and tech at wmc. I'd be more worried if they didn't announce anything. Besides all the stuff from wmc well be lucky to see in stores by Q4.
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Nahh... Not gonna happen. LG just can't keep up that's all..

I was more interested in the get rich quick penny stock article. Or maybe the other sensationalistic crap on that site. Too bad I can't get back the two minutes I wasted there...shame shame...
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Uhm, this is essentially the content of the article: "rumours have it that the company seized the production of the smartphone to focus on the development of its future offerings", the rest is just a speculation.
If "rumours have it" == "it's true" then yeah, we will see the new nexus phone next month, sure.

Lol. Just lol.
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LG Indonesia will release on tomorrow
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I work for LG and I can confirm this article is true......
BS, I don't work for LG and the only thing I can confirm to be true is that, I love my nexus 4 more than any of my previous android phones (Hero, Desire HD, Sensation, Evo 3D, One X)......

LG called me directly,saying that Nexus 4 production is stopped cause all the people working at Lg's production lines is currently at the Bahamas,on the beach...
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I believe the article but I'm happy as I managed to trade my N4 in for some magic beans. Result :thumbup:
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Is the 8gb model faster?

So far I have used about 8 nexus 4's ( I keep ordering replacements to keep them ). And I don't know how to test this but all the 8gb just feel quite a bit faster.
Anyone else feel the same, also I tried stock and then rooted to cm10.1 mako all the same way.
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Fataldesain said:
So far I have used about 8 nexus 4's ( I keep ordering replacements to keep them ). And I don't know how to test this but all the 8gb just feel quite a bit faster.
Anyone else feel the same, also I tried stock and then rooted to cm10.1 mako all the same way.
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I think that you might be feeling the placebo effect.
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I know if there was a difference it could not be major but maybe storage is a different make or something. I want to find out what is the best test that could determine this.
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You keep ordering replacements to keep them?? What are you doing with all that nexus 4? You only have 4 pockets
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And people wonder why they are still waiting. I'm no stick up the @$$ but 8 come on dude I can see 1 or 2 but its obvious you are just buying them to jack up the price at the expense of others who need their device or really need an RMA.
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DowntownJeffBrown said:
And people wonder why they are still waiting. I'm no stick up the @$$ but 8 come on dude I can see 1 or 2 but its obvious you are just buying them to jack up the price at the expense of others who need their device or really need an RMA.
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This.
OP, read:
http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=douchebag.
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Yes I'm the bad guy because I have to lie to Google to get more to help people in need. Who cares what happens with phone it makes somebody happy. Blame Google not me I am just a guy trying to make a dollar out of 15 cents.
Anyway does anyone feel the 8gb is faster. Also just got a mercury slim case on amazon I have to say in white or black this is the best case hands down. I pretty much ordered every single one. Guess that makes me a douche because I gave a company money in exchange for a product.
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It sounds like you're suggesting the nand chip is faster in the 8gb. We would need people to do file storage benchmark to confirm your claim.
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I had a play with both model, and to me they felt the same...

The only way I can describe it is on the 16 once in a while it will lag for a second or two but on the 8gb I never get it.
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Fataldesain said:
Yes I'm the bad guy because I have to lie to Google to get more to help people in need. Who cares what happens with phone it makes somebody happy. Blame Google not me I am just a guy trying to make a dollar out of 15 cents.
Anyway does anyone feel the 8gb is faster. Also just got a mercury slim case on amazon I have to say in white or black this is the best case hands down. I pretty much ordered every single one. Guess that makes me a douche because I gave a company money in exchange for a product.
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This.
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http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=douchebag.
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wow
You found a way to screw a system that was meant to help people, for your own gain. That's what makes you the d-bag.
Anyways, not certain of any correlation. As another guy said, it may just be the placebo effect.

Somehow I get a feeling this is some kind of strange trolling.
Like those messages about 21xC devices without sparkling back.
Here is why: the OP goes through his 4-th device (implying he is getting replacements) and somehow manages to get his 16gb replaced with 8gb. Which is somewhat strange and I suppose such an event would trigger a very different post.

draugaz said:
Somehow I get a feeling this is some kind of strange trolling.
Like those messages about 21xC devices without sparkling back.
Here is why: the OP goes through his 4-th device (implying he is getting replacements) and somehow manages to get his 16gb replaced with 8gb. Which is somewhat strange and I suppose such an event would trigger a very different post.
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No actually it would not seeing how much I can sell one for. And if you guys don't think a lot of people are doing this now you lying to yourself. There are a ton of nexus 4's on eBay for sale buy one now and sell yours when you get it maybe you even make a profit.
My nexus 4 and my girlfriends nexus were free and that was my goal. There is no excuse for not having a nexus 4 if you really wanted one. I'm so sure I somehow jammed the system all across the world. Sorry that life has not been fair to your pursuit for a nexus 4. I'm sure someone starving in a poor country could feel your pain, I mean what a tragedy. Maybe I should just call the police and turn myself in.
Then when you break your nexus 4 that is super fragile you will wonder why you even bothered.
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Fataldesain said:
No actually it would not seeing how much I can sell one for. And if you guys don't think a lot of people are doing this now you lying to yourself. There are a ton of nexus 4's on eBay for sale buy one now and sell yours when you get it maybe you even make a profit.
My nexus 4 and my girlfriends nexus were free and that was my goal. There is no excuse for not having a nexus 4 if you really wanted one. I'm so sure I somehow jammed the system all across the world. Sorry that life has not been fair to your pursuit for a nexus 4. I'm sure someone starving in a poor country could feel your pain, I mean what a tragedy. Maybe I should just call the police and turn myself in.
Then when you break your nexus 4 that is super fragile you will wonder why you even bothered.
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and the douche-baggery continues!!!!!! although now i'm thinking its more cheapness than douche-baggery!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! trying to cash in at the expense of others...
& to the question of 8 vs 16 gig performance... figure that out yourself!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! you're not worth the time!!!!!!!!!!!!!

And somehow I worse than the guy that orders 1 nexus 4 and has it replaced 3 times because it has a "flaw". Knowing damn well this is a 300 dollar phone and expecting iPhone 5 quality. I mean does anyone remember all you guys who kept replacing your nexus 7.
All of this is driven by hype and I blame Google for not making more so you can get it in your hand and realize its not all that and your tears were not needed.
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kurt.gomez said:
and the douche-baggery continues!!!!!! although now i'm thinking its more cheapness than douche-baggery!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! trying to cash in at the expense of others...
& to the question of 8 vs 16 gig performance... figure that out yourself!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! you're not worth the time!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Well to be fair I also do the same to isheep a lot more. Mainly I think I do it for that money reason. Call me crazy but money is kinda freakin cool. Its like life support for a stripper.
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Mods close this thread...............yeah I did it again.
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Fataldesain said:
Well to be fair I also do the same to isheep a lot more. Mainly I think I do it for that money reason. Call me crazy but money is kinda freakin cool. Its like life support for a stripper.
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well... to each his own i guess...

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well... to each his own i guess...
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Well actually to be honest I didn't do them at all to sell. Kinda a long story but I ordered 4 and 1 replacement each. So its not like I ordered 1 and did this 7 times which technically can't be done due to time.
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