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Nexus 7 buy or not buy!

I'm hoping to buy a Nexus 7 8GB from Google play. I think they have stock now. But I heard things about Nexus manufacturing defects. And I'm in outside of the Nexus selling countries. Hope to get it via a friend in US. So is it good choice to buy it now or should I wait for next batch? Does Google's current selling batch has defects?

enrasi said:
I'm hoping to buy a Nexus 7 8GB from Google play. I think they have stock now. But I heard things about Nexus manufacturing defects. And I'm in outside of the Nexus selling countries. Hope to get it via a friend in US. So is it good choice to buy it now or should I wait for next batch? Does Google's current selling batch has defects?
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I got mine in the UK and I have very slight screen yellow at the right hand screen, and I mean VERY slight. Apart from that everything is spot on!
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The defects are the same with any device that you would get,and very few people have defects, its just that the people who have perfect nexus's are quieter
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The headlines said few people experienced it. It's normal for defects to exist with a few amongst a million in every manufacturing process. If you get one, return it, even if you are paying for postage.
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Depending on the defect, if possible, I would suggest waiting a little bit longer before sending the device in (if you ordered from Google). Judging by:
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Yes next month
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it would seem Google isn't shipping new devices until next month anyway.

Yes, take the chance and get it when you can.
I was very fortunate to get one of the last three 16gb models in stock at Staples in Boston. It's flawless, and now that it's rooted, running EOS ROM, Motley Kernel and TWRP recovery, I couldn't be happier. Very sweet!

enrasi said:
I'm hoping to buy a Nexus 7 8GB from Google play. I think they have stock now. But I heard things about Nexus manufacturing defects. And I'm in outside of the Nexus selling countries. Hope to get it via a friend in US. So is it good choice to buy it now or should I wait for next batch? Does Google's current selling batch has defects?
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All I can tell you is that I love my N7 and don't regret buying it in the least.

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All I can tell you is that I love my N7 and don't regret buying it in the least.
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Here! Here!
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if u got the money, definitely buy it
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Buy it! I am very happy with mine!
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There is a poll in this section "How satisfied are you with your Google Nexus 7?" http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1784904
Take a look at the numbers and base your decision on the percentages.
I fall in the largest "I got what I paid for -no issues very pleased" group, with no defects whatsoever. Excellent value for $200....

robdroyd said:
There is a poll in this section "How satisfied are you with your Google Nexus 7?" http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1784904
Take a look at the numbers and base your decision on the percentages.
I fall in the largest "I got what I paid for -no issues very pleased" group, with no defects whatsoever. Excellent value for $200....
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robdroyd said:
There is a poll in this section "How satisfied are you with your Google Nexus 7?" http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1784904
Take a look at the numbers and base your decision on the percentages.
I fall in the largest "I got what I paid for -no issues very pleased" group, with no defects whatsoever. Excellent value for $200....
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btw I am extremely happy with my purchase.

Buy it I've had mine for 5 days already and no defects..runs like butter especially with mine rooted and overclocked at 1.6ghz
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I would say buy it. For the price its very well worth it, if you get a bad device just send it back !

Think about it this way. People don't usually go on the internet to express how good a product is. But they usually go on the internet to express how bad there product experience is. So if everyone who owned a nexus 7 I am sure it would be a small percentage of people with defects. Just cross your fingers.
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16Gb is faster then 8Gb???

Hi guys,
I'm giving my daughter my iPad Gen.1 and grabbing a Nexus 7 but just saw a report at Anandtech showing the nexus 16 considerably date then the 8gb version...
Kind of puzzled why this would be, can anyone shine a little light on why this is?
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It's mentioned right in the article. The 16gb uses a faster eMMC controller. Also, this specifically affects read/write performance, not other types of performance.

AZImmortal said:
It's mentioned right in the article. The 16gb uses a faster eMMC controller. Also, this specifically affects read/write performance, not other types of performance.
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Thanks for the reply AZim,
so overall we wouldn't see or feel the difference between the two? I do understand it was mentioned in the article but I'd rather hear it from you the everyday users, especially if you had the opportunity to compare then side by side... Financially I'd rather go for the 8gb version but if there is a big advantage going for the 16 other then memory space then I'd hold off until I could swing it..
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I only have the 16gb, so I can't really compare them side by side, but even though I said that it only affects read/write performance, it could in theory have a cascading effect in slowing things down. For example, if you're playing an intensive game, it could take longer to load things like textures, which might require the game to slow everything else down while texture loading catches up. In practice though, it seems unlikely that you'd really notice since it even mentions in the article that the 8gb's performance is still very good, just not as good as the 16gb.

I totally agree but sering how high ranked (#1) the 16gb is listed and if the 8gb was ranked #2 I wouldn't have asked but it drops 4-5 spots which made me wonder...
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Think I'm going for the 16, put my iPad on Ebay and first hit I'm going to Staples and grabbing one of the 2 they have in stock
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Captpt said:
Think I'm going for the 16, put my iPad on Ebay and first hit I'm going to Staples and grabbing one of the 2 they have in stock
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Deff go for the 16gb. For 50 more dollars you will get double the memory, and all that memory will go a long way.
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Captpt said:
Think I'm going for the 16, put my iPad on Ebay and first hit I'm going to Staples and grabbing one of the 2 they have in stock
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Go for the 16 no doubt. The 8gb has only about 5.3gb of storage to actually use.
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Thanks guys I will, no hits on my iPad yet but only on 24 hours with 4 days to go.
Very jealous seeing you two posting from your Nexus 7s lol
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Its basically a ssd in your tablet/phone anyways, so i assume same rule applies.

Well bids started rolling in so off to Staples I went and all Nexus 7s were sold out and they had no idea when more will be arriving. They wanted me to pre order but with Sam's next door I figured it was worth a shot and they delivered, got me a new nexus 7 16gb and having some fun, Swype was my first install lol... funny this feels like a really big Galaxy S2
Now the big question: TO ROOT OR NOT TO ROOT
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Whether or not you decide to root, definitely unlock the bootloader first because if you unlock it, you'll have to wipe the device.

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Whether or not you decide to root, definitely unlock the bootloader first because if you unlock it, you'll have to wipe the device.
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agreed, and the only reason you would ever have to lock it again would be to either give it away locked or to return it to google so you'd never have to wipe it

Root and unlock and don't look back. You won't regret it

In regret going 8GB, but hey ho I have stickmount.
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Thanks guys, I might have to root now seeing landscape mode is so limited which really surprises me,
I'm guessing the Roms available allow full rotation??
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Its just the stock launcher doesn't like landscape. Install Apex or another launcher and enjoy landscape.
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player911 said:
Its just the stock launcher doesn't like landscape. Install Apex or another launcher and enjoy landscape.
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Thank you, didn't realize that... been running Go Launch on my SHOstock ROMed GS2 so I'll give that a shot 1st...
Update: tried go and apex and didn't like either with my N7(like the spacing JB's stock launcher uses better)..
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Help with nexus 4 :D

Hey guys ive just discovered nexus 4 and i think its an amazing device .. But im worried about the low price ... Is something wrong or something? :S
Please can someone who has a nexus 4 tell me everything and say how awesome this device is
Thanks

Price is low because you are buying the phone straight from Google and they are interested in you using their software rather than making money off the device like other companies. It's an amazing device on par with other flagship's.
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noobletsausecakebbq said:
Price is low because you are buying the phone straight from Google and they are interested in you using their software rather than making money off the device like other companies. It's an amazing device on par with other flagship's.
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Thanks for the answer hope to see morr comments

noobletsausecakebbq said:
Price is low because you are buying the phone straight from Google and they are interested in you using their software rather than making money off the device like other companies. It's an amazing device on par with other flagship's.
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Completely agree. +1
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I dropped the at&t s4 for this phone Cuz its has more development support and the at&t s4 had locked boot loader. And so far I'm loving this phone
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To me, the ONLY negative is the lack of SD card slot. So you are only limited to 16gb of storage, and that's not the entire amount available to you. And coming from a device with 64gb storage it was a hard pill to swallow lol. I figured I needed a "diet" of apps and data anyways. :laugh:
I absolutely love the phone and amount of love the devs have had developing for it thus far. I also still have my old Nexus one in storage .

kpjimmy said:
To me, the ONLY negative is the lack of SD card slot. So you are only limited to 16gb of storage, and that's not the entire amount available to you. And coming from a device with 64gb storage it was a hard pill to swallow lol. I figured I needed a "diet" of apps and data anyways. :laugh:
I absolutely love the phone and amount of love the devs have had developing for it thus far. I also still have my old Nexus one in storage .
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If you want a lot of storage on hand and not in the cloud this phone is not for you. You can use thumb drives but unlike other devices you will need a power source and a y-OTG cable. As stated before the low price is simply to get you to use Google software and in my opinion the limited storage is a not so subtle push to get you to use Drive. This is my first phone with an embedded battery and it's surpassed my expectations. I get over 24 hours with minimal usage and 8 hours with what for me is heavy usage, this includes streaming music for 2 hours for my commute and my data is always on. Like the previous poster said, this is a great device. To optimize battery life, root and buy SetCPU.
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Roobwz said:
Hey guys ive just discovered nexus 4 and i think its an amazing device .. But im worried about the low price ... Is something wrong or something? :S
Please can someone who has a nexus 4 tell me everything and say how awesome this device is
Thanks
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Like the past repliers, low price is there because google is focused on the software, rather than making a lot of money off of their phones. It's a really great device, and I plan on using for a very long time (unless I get a N5 when it comes out, of course.) It's well worth the cost if you can get one. Even the it isn't the best phone out right now specs wise, it's still one of the best overall. It may not have the best amount of memory, but I easily overlook that with dropbox and box.

godofwar762 said:
I dropped the at&t s4 for this phone Cuz its has more development support and the at&t s4 had locked boot loader. And so far I'm loving this phone
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Devs are the exact reason I buy phones like the nexus now. And I don't see ever buying anything but a nexus ever again!!!!
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Thanks for the replies buddys just one more question ... Do the n4 overheat alot ?

if you bought it from google store you get the subsidized versions , in countries where such stores are not present the phone is bit expensive

fahadsul3man said:
if you bought it from google store you get the subsidized versions , in countries where such stores are not present the phone is bit expensive
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I know bro . Google play doesn't exist in Sweden.... But what can I do? I'm going to buy it from a trusted store and I'm hundred percent sure that they bought it from the US
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Roobwz said:
Hey guys ive just discovered nexus 4 and i think its an amazing device .. But im worried about the low price ... Is something wrong or something? :S
Please can someone who has a nexus 4 tell me everything and say how awesome this device is
Thanks
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I was afraid about the low price as well but Google doesnt even want to make money on Nexus. They just want you to use their software and develop maybe!
So, just open your wallet and purchase one Nexus or two maybe! Then unlock it and flash custom ROMs and kernels!

So, is it really so much better?

To you lucky people who already have the new Nexus 7, does it really feel loads better than the first generation N7, and how? Here in Europe we won't be getting this for a while yet it seems, so I can't find out for myself.
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Depends on you really.
with the build quality, and more efficient CPU, more RAM, thinner, lighter, better feel in my hand. it was a no brainer for me

smirkis said:
Depends on you really.
with the build quality, and more efficient CPU, more RAM, thinner, lighter, better feel in my hand. it was a no brainer for me
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Agreed, no brainer here either. Better everything, including build. And for the price, for me it's more of a why not.
Although the Note 8 is a pretty damn good tablet all around.

Having a better screen and speakers that are actually useable makes all the difference for me. The build quality seems better to me. I sold my first gen Nexus 7 on ebay months ago because I couldn't watch things on it or listen to music without headphones. Upgraded speed is also a big plus.

I would say yes.
The 4.2 update for the nexus 7 was really bad but the 4.3 update fixed alot of that. That said the new nexus 7 has a great screen and performs much better than the previous model even with the 4.3 update.

IMO, yes. Definitely worth the upgrade for me.

The speakers is what I love about the new 7!
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I'm about to head to staples now and pick mine up. Guess I'm going to give my first Gen n7 to my mom.
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I dropped my old N7 a couple months ago so I've been dying for another e-reader. bought a nook HD+ and quickly returned it since the build on it is crap.
So glad I ended up returning it in the return window because this tablet blows it out of the water and it isn't even a competition. It's an upgrade in every conceivable way to the older N7: physical specs including feel and build quality, software, and hardware.

This is one of those updates where literally everything is upgraded almost across the board, and considering my old N7 was having serious lag issues, it was a no-brainer upgrade for me. There isn't anything that is immediately at another level than the old N7, but when so much is upgraded and refined (screen, speakers, no lag, RAM, processor, build quality) I personally couldn't resist.
I also had the 8 GB N7, and even though I don't use much internal storage at all that was still too little, so moving up to 16 GB should help a lot.

I used my original all day every day for business and then reading at home.
This model is certainly snappier and the added resolution really helps for docs etc during a meeting.

SCDroid said:
I'm about to head to staples now and pick mine up. Guess I'm going to give my first Gen n7 to my mom.
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How is that even possible ? I thought they went into sales august 1st at staples ??
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shahkam said:
How is that even possible ? I thought they went into sales august 1st at staples ??
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My cuz is the manager. They're actually marked to sell on the 31st
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Got my 16gig today. It's freaking awesome. I don't love my old Nexus 7 anymore.
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SCDroid said:
My cuz is the manager. They're actually marked to sell on the 31st
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Ohh i see..
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Ohh i see..
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They are available in lots of stores. If they're still in stock. GameStop, Staples and Walmart... That I know of. Got mine at Best buy. For some reason, nobody is waiting for the release date that was announced.
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Yes, there is no real comparison between the two. It is a full on sequel in every way.

It is that much better. Screen is amazing, and sound is amazing, so loud, camera still sucks' back camera sucks,. If you have the original nxus 7 its a decent upgrade.,, I returned mine. Will wait for nexus 7 3.

Its pretty good. Screen is nice and the speakers are much louder. Its a good bit faster as well.
I'm still on the fence about whether it is worth it tho.
Both my 7's are on 4.3 if that matters.
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I didn't think it wads worth it so I returned mine, plus my old one is plenty fast and has 32 gig, got my money back

Happy with your N7 2013?

Hey guys,
I was thinking of purchasing the new nexus 7 for android development and for an awesome small tablet.
How do guys like yours? Let me know!
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rockingrubberducky said:
Hey guys,
I was thinking of purchasing the new nexus 7 for android development and for an awesome small tablet.
How do guys like yours? Let me know!
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Development is still a little slow but it is definitely picking up(still early) As far as hardware I couldn't be happier. It is my first tablet but by far the best bang for your buck. It will be a while before it is obsolete. Would recommend it for sure.
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I picked up this tablet to replace my Asus tf300. What I love about this tablet is the fluidness of the tablet. You wouldn't be disappointed with this purchase.
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Bxrider117 said:
I picked up this tablet to replace my Asus tf300. What I love about this tablet is the fluidness of the tablet. You wouldn't be disappointed with this purchase.
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I am happy but the screen touch issue is ****ed

Returned mine after 2 days as I didn't have a need for one. But I still run Android on my PC to try the latest apps and games.
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Love mine. Not sure what the dude above me is talking about.
Best tablet I have ever owned. Screen looks great. I actually play games on it and I proposed to it last nite. She said yes. Afterwords I man handled her. OOooo nexus 7 2013. OOOOOoOo. Swipe, swipe. Flick, swipe.

Lovin mine.
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I love it but the touch screen is messed up. Nobody knows if its software or hardware related..

I can't put mine down. I gave away my old one and my transformer infinite. I have not experienced any issues with mine. Best tablet I have ever owned.
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Best tablet I've ever owned. The screen is amazing and the fluidness is perfect. I can't help but think that all the issues I had with the first have been fixed on the second. As long as u don't get a defective one I can't see how you could go wrong or be unhappy with this purchase.
>^.^< Sent from meow HTC One which is like catnip to me atm

I was using a free iPad 3rd Gen table for surfing and was extremely unhappy with it, especially since I could not find a decent browser that would work given the iOS operating system. I am happy with my purchase of the N7 and would recommend it for any one who owns an Android phone who is looking for a tablet,

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Returned mine after 2 days as I didn't have a need for one. But I still run Android on my PC to try the latest apps and games.
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I'm a complete noob but could you point me to any resources that show how tp run android on pc? Thanks

clockmehigh said:
I'm a complete noob but could you point me to any resources that show how tp run android on pc? Thanks
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http://www.genymotion.com/
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2333452

The hardware is amazing.
It's way underpriced and I love it :victory:

Spent the whole day playing with it today after buying it from a local Gamestop. It's great. Enjoying it much more than the previous Nexus 7. The screen is beautiful and the dual speakers are a breath of fresh air compared to the tinny sound of the mono speaker we had previously.