I'm into tech stuff have the HTC one X also have the TF101 which the kids use as well as me .They are 7 and 9 and was thinking of getting them a nexus 7 each for Xmas for movies,music,games and general web stuff.Would have no issues rooting them and putting custom roms on.Other than it being a very good tablet for the price I know little about the N7 anyone got kids using them everyday and how do they find them
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I wouldnt cuz they would like it and use it so much that it could ruin their vision
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No offense, but my kid won't have a tablet till he's in highschool. Get them a book or a new bike.
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if your giving a tab..you might consider to have them a curfew when using it..
lets say 2 hours after done with homework..
just remember to say that they need to learn time management
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Buy a hard case for protection.
No1 should tell you how to raise or gift your children
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Imo there's no reason to not get a child a tablet, it can be a tool for education and reading should you choose it to be. I got my sisters children rattling away on computers when they were still toddlers, I think that technology will be an important part of their lives, and I want them to embrace it early.
I might be a little worried about a child breaking the screen on the tablet though.
I see your point about books and bikes
I have kids zone on my TF101 and both use it for education,both love reading books,eldest uses the pc for home work and is a whizz on word and power point. They have bikes and get plenty of exercise and are.doing very well in school.I see this as a better option for movies music and stuff neither are or will be on facebook or Twitter until at least 14.it's more amedia device for them and web browsing for homework and things Like mosshi monsters
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Me personally, and I'm not telling you what to do, computers are just taking over kids lives and they are not knowing how awesome it is to be outside like we all were when we were kids.
But movies are a blast to watch if you are camping with them. And who knows, books in school could all be headed towards PDF formats anyways.
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I say go for it! I Gave my son his first phone at eleven, with rules of course.. they will love it!
This is the way of their generation. It's cheaper than a Nintendo system and does more right?
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Do it mate.
My 9 year old son got a tab as well and he uses it only if he's done playing outside with his friends. He is not that into gadget but still it's ok he have one and got something to use whenever he feels like. So it's still depends on the kids if they want to spend more or less time with the tab.
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Yes they would definitely love it if they also got a few games on it too hehe. You could get groove IP on it and also use it as a phone considering your in the US or CANADA region. There are any benefits to it more than just for entertainment. The ultimate decision of how your kids play with their toys is yours though.
Hmm isn't there a more kid friendly tablet that has the same exact specs as the N7 but has a SD card slot and outer wear. Also has root and gapps. Might be a better alternative.
http://www.nabitablet.com/specs/nabi2
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Hmm isn't there a more kid friendly tablet that has the same exact specs as the N7 but has a SD card slot and outer wear. Also has root and gapps. Might be a better alternative.
http://www.nabitablet.com/specs/nabi2
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Damn.. Just a bit higher resolution and that thing beats out the N7
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Yes, after trying to resist, I caved and bought an iPad 2.
I simply needed it for a couple of essentials. Full iCal support and a couple of apps to use with pro-tools at work. One being V-control the other air display.
But I am keeping my vibrant.
I must say, that I find iOS definitely lacking in various areas.
Most notably no widgets. I prefer the Android app draw and personal window customization, and I really don't like the iPad contacts app.
Hey, I have an iPod, but I'm not ashamed. I like it for the battery life. I will always love my phone more though.
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No need to feel ashamed. They're great devices. I find that Android and iOS really go hand in hand and compliment each other very well.
They are good retail units, but little to no customization really. That and after costs............ too bad you couldn't wait until EE transformer by asus that is the one........ good price point and best of all worlds
Ipad 2 is the only device i would be willing to buy from Apple.
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Ipad 2 is the only device i would be willing to buy from Apple.
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Yeah, iPod and iPad are the only products worth buying from Apple.
No shame in buying apple. They make damn good products.
I bought one to. Does anyone kno how to jailbreak the ipad 2? Does apple have a xda like community/forum?
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No jailbreak for the iPad 2 4.3.1, yet...not sure what they did to secure it beyond the iPhone 4, but they did. Only a matter of time before we get our homebrew on.
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I bought one to. Does anyone kno how to jailbreak the ipad 2? Does apple have a xda like community/forum?
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Plz update this thread when u hear news I'll do the same
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well i wouldnt tell apple that you have a samsung product they may try and sue you.
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I bought one to. Does anyone kno how to jailbreak the ipad 2? Does apple have a xda like community/forum?
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iphone-developers.com is xda's sister site for apple stuff.
There's nothing wrong with owning Apple products, i have 3 iPods (diff. Gens) and a iPad 2
No shame in it, they make good stuff just not the BEST stuff.
Apple is good for a couple things. Secure info, speed and memory when using large apps. Other than that they are money hungry fools who can't share their developement to make them better
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I got their new ipod nano for as a gift and i like it a lot. but then again I have always liked their ipod line. I probably wouldn't get any other apple product unless it was reallyyyy cheap or free. I really wished a PC manufacturer could design a laptop using the aluminum unibody that the macbook pro uses cause its stunning.
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I got their new ipod nano for as a gift and i like it a lot. but then again I have always liked their ipod line. I probably wouldn't get any other apple product unless it was reallyyyy cheap or free. I really wished a PC manufacturer could design a laptop using the aluminum unibody that the macbook pro uses cause its stunning.
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YESSSSS
if there's one thing i'm jealous about Macbooks are their designs, god they shine so bright in the sun whereas im with my black HP laptop.. it doesnt shine
Actually, you were in the dark side the whole time. There aren't any white, pretty-looking things in Android.
Enjoy that 0.7mp camera
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I think specification wise and updating wise nexus but two caveats
1-no rear camera
2-no external sd card slot(so important for some)
If you could endure that so nexus not endure so gtab2
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Yeah external is big. I know you can buy a adapter and use a USB storage for the nexus but seems like a hassle. Also development seems good over here so I may just buy the galaxy
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Check these links
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ssJZ6ZjWlKI&feature=youtube_gdata_player
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kzfVAQS8zi8&feature=youtube_gdata_player
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eLl_TaFYScw&feature=youtube_gdata_player
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cZxsZ7sY-sY&feature=youtube_gdata_player
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dQWOzQJrNxQ&feature=youtube_gdata_player
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wy09s-tghj0&feature=youtube_gdata_player
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UlUHyvAeKSk&feature=youtube_gdata_player
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4s7NcjvRwaI&feature=youtube_gdata_player
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qRRbeuKcHF0&feature=youtube_gdata_player
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Thanks for the vids. It seems that the screen and the name\fasts updates all id be missing. Seems Google kind of took advantage of its loyal customers to me. I nexus is cool but I expected more. I've also been reading all the stories about the quality of it over on the nexus 7 forums. Some people have exchange it over 5 times. Plus gt2 jelly bean anyways thanks to developers
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Better... lurk the transformer/ Asus tablets forums to see what problems they have. Not too many problems on stock gtabs.
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I was thinking of the Nexus for the screen and processor or Tab 2 for the SD card slot and the Student Edition at Best Buy. Figured I'm not going to be using it much in direct sunlight and I'll almost definitely need expandable storage so went with the Galaxy. First Samsung device and I'm really happy with it. A lot of development options, had it rooted in 20 minutes, etc. The keyboard that came with the Student Edition is pretty handy if I'm going to be typing notes for school. I'm a fan.
I just saw the app to sd problem but is it worth the wait. Unless i missed the fix
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Just don't flash cm9/10 or the keyboard wont wont work. But as for 7 or gt2 it really depends on what your using it for. Do you need a lot of storage on the device?
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Movies ROMs and gaming.the first two I can take care of with gt,but with such limited storage of a 8gb (5gb) tablet it hard not to fill up quick on other apps and games like Max Payne etc
I'm curious on this as well. I loved the nexus7 but it had too many quality control issues
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Better... lurk the transformer/ Asus tablets forums to see what problems they have. Not too many problems on stock gtabs.
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^^^^ this
I was an N7 early adopter. Needless to say I'll be picking up a gtab in a couple days.
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Better... lurk the transformer/ Asus tablets forums to see what problems they have. Not too many problems on stock gtabs.
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The specs seem so lacking though verses the Asus stuff
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Specs are nice for ads. Day to day you wont notice much off a difference.
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Yeah but the app to SD card is a bit upsetting cause the tablet fills up quick with games. At least mine does
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Maximinus I said:
Specs are nice for ads. Day to day you wont notice much off a difference.
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I guess I can give it a try. I don't really game on my tablets just used for work. Spreadsheets and what not are mostly what I look at
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Just reserved my gt2 after owning an N7 and the screen cracking into a million pieces. After watching some video comparisons on speed I don't think there's much in it plus dev here on xda is way ahead at the mo.
Even gaming there's very few apps/games that will utilize the quad core CPU. Its really a close race between them that basically comes down to the options you get. Better processor more ram better screen vs external storage front and rear cameras and better build quality.
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I just switched from an Asus Transformer Prime (TF201), a member of the same pedigree as the Nexus 7, Infinity, etc. It is a piece of junk. GPS flat doesn't work (it did in an earlier firmware version), WiFi stinks, and the glass cracks if you look at it the wrong way (mine cracked from the keyboard dock...too bad since the dock was the best feature). The digitizer and screen work, but the glass has a spider web on it. Plus, Asus support is abysmal. They used to be a fantastic company, but something changed and they are AWFUL now. Stay away.
I would only consider a Nexus 7 because Google supports it.
Anyway, I jumped all over the BestBuy GT2 7.0 deal. It seemed to be the best featured device, the knowledgeable sales guy (yes, my BestBuy had one) recommended this one or the Acer, and with the special deal there, I chose the GT2 7 for $250. I am not regretting it so far. From what I have seen in this forum, the videos I saw on Youtube, and other Google search results, I think this is a deal everyone should jump all over.
For the record...I also own an Asus Netbook (1001P), and have built PCs with Asus motherboards. I jumped on the TF201 because of ASUS' reputation of making good hardware. That was my biggest mistake, and perhaps others' as well.
I was gonna buy the nexus but I really didn't want to have them ship me one as I wanted it now lol. Found the bestbuy bundle with keyboard and usb thing and WOW I love it and it's really amazing. Even just stock with root, it's a great tablet.
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Spreadsheets and what not are mostly what I look at
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Well it comes with a keyboard And a real nice one too!
I am thinking about buying the n4. I love my n7 but reading some of these forum's it seems quite a few people are unhappy with it. Oh what to do?
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joeZONE82 said:
I am thinking about buying the n4. I love my n7 but reading some of these forum's it seems quite a few people are unhappy with it. Oh what to do?
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Buy one.. This phone blows the n7 away
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I think people only post if there is a problem with the phone...
That why you only see post about people being unhappy with it..
Most of the time, people wouldn't post anything about the phone if it's working fine/happy with it..
But then you do get the occasionally positive/*this phone rocks* reviews :victory:
I end up selling my N7 after awhile I got my Nexus 4... cause is such pain getting game saves around.. !
Getting mine today :good: First things to do: unlock it, flash recovery and SU and off course Franco kernel. Had it before and liked the phone, the only bad thing about this phone is the camera quality and the washed out colors out of the box.
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Buy one.. This phone blows the n7 away
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No it doesnt. Lol
I have both and I love them!
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Right on, I need a phone and not just any phone..had the s3 unlocked rooted, loved it. Sold it lol. Was thinking about note 2 but don't really care for the gimmicks and the price! Kinda new at whats what for tech but refuse Togo back to ifoam or bb. Android rules. Caught wind of the n4 on n7 forums n dig the specs, just need to make sure ppl that have it love it. Reading a few negative threads I had to ask cuz it looks like a badass phone.
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joeZONE82 said:
Right on, I need a phone and not just any phone..had the s3 unlocked rooted, loved it. Sold it lol. Was thinking about note 2 but don't really care for the gimmicks and the price! Kinda new at whats what for tech but refuse Togo back to ifoam or bb. Android rules. Caught wind of the n4 on n7 forums n dig the specs, just need to make sure ppl that have it love it. Reading a few negative threads I had to ask cuz it looks like a badass phone.
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You will not regret buying this phone, and a custom kernel should increase batterylife quite a lot. And you can set the colors to your own liking
As far as reports of problems go, there are just as many in the Nexus 7 forums. People with issues are simply more vocal.
I for one am finding this phone to be a perfect companion to my Nexus 7 and it's also as near to a flawless specimen as I could have hoped.
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Okay I been reading up more on this phone and I can't find a good reason not to get it. Price is great specs are solid and the support and development are going to be off the charts. I'd like to know what case to get, I have been using otter box on past phones but wanna try something different.
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Okay I been reading up more on this phone and I can't find a good reason not to get it. Price is great specs are solid and the support and development are going to be off the charts. I'd like to know what case to get, I have been using otter box on past phones but wanna try something different.
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To be fair, most of the people in this forum are nexus 4 fanatics, so our opinions may be a bit biased
That being said, this phone is AWESOME.
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Okay I been reading up more on this phone and I can't find a good reason not to get it. Price is great specs are solid and the support and development are going to be off the charts. I'd like to know what case to get, I have been using otter box on past phones but wanna try something different.
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I would honestly suggest a soft gel/rubber case.. Hard cases ruined my hox, too much pressure to get them on, ended up breaking some ribbon on the board, so the screen won't turn on unless the housing is partially removed.. Which is how I have to use this phone until I fix it or order a nexus 4 if its not fixable for free/really cheap.
The only thing I'm losing is LTE. Which I don't use/rarely use as it is
You should if you can get it for $350 at Play Store. I'm happy with it, very good price for a good phone. If you can live with no LTE, non removable battery, no external SD card, somewhat low/tinny speaker output volume and just average camera quality you'll be happy with it.
I would buy it again. The price is unbeatable. If you can live with the lack of OTG (Which may be fixed eventually) and camera quality then you'll love it. I think the washed out colours thing is due to peoples love for very saturated screens. As I said in another thread, take a photo of something, look at it on the screen, if it's brightly covered in bloom, then it's over saturated. Just because the Nexus 4 is less saturated doesn't mean it's washed out.
All right just ordered it from Google. Can't wait! 388.00 total but that's cheap compared to the other ones I've had bought. Not to worried about the camera I have a camera for that. I'm still not sure on what case but thinking gel case something that won't scratch it n can clean up n not bulky. I don't know what plan to go with being in northern Mn there's not too many options.
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I have been driving myself nuts with this question. I have a note 2 now that I love but I am also thinking about getting a nexus so I can have something to play around with mods and getting into developing. I have At&t so swapping the simple won't be a problem.
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Well I got mine about a month ago and I love it. Even more so than my s3. Not worried about lte cuz it's not around here anyway and it does lack storage but I been using drop box. I haven't rooted it yet tho I am fine with it the way it is. No issues with it at all. Beautiful phone with great features and price. They got it right with this one. Love it.
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Well I got mine about a month ago and I love it. Even more so than my s3. Not worried about lte cuz it's not around here anyway and it does lack storage but I been using drop box. I haven't rooted it yet tho I am fine with it the way it is. No issues with it at all. Beautiful phone with great features and price. They got it right with this one. Love it.
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You can still have LTE just flash older radio when or if it comes to your area.
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Noooooooo
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If you can live with a phone that has 3 hours of screen time, meaning that you don´t go from 8am to 8pm, meaning that you have to do 2 full charges every day, go for it
i´m returning mine
I recently got it and I absolutely love it.
Things to consider though:
1. no SD CARD, got the 16GB version and im still struggling with space.
2. battery life is below average, I'm coming from a Motorola defy which had much better battery life.
Hello XDA !
I am happy to have registered on this website. Lot's of nice things about Android and all other OS's.
So I have a Samsung Star and have never had a Android phone. Only time I used it was when I should try out a phone of a friend of mine.
So I have a little thing lately. I am working really hard to get the money for my car license. I am 18 and my priority is to get the money to start with my license.
But I have been talking for some time already about a new phone. So what me parents would be happy with is if I took a Nexus 7 which is around €244 here in the Netherlands. When I asked about if It should also be a phone they looked away. They found the €450 price mark for the Nexus 4 to much but I really would love to have a new phone.
The issue what I don't know what to take is also that fact that I am 18. I have been working for 2,5 years at a supermarket and my contract will end in August. Because of that I don't want to risk getting a subscription worth €28/35 per month as I will be unable to pay it when I can't find work.
So I have 2 option basically. Spare the money together and get the LG Nexus 4 Sim-Lock free without any monthly subscriptions.
Or get the cheaper Nexus 7 and have my parents also may a little bit.
My main purpose of the device is to explore the world of Android. Install apps, play games, music, videos. Pretty nice speed and I really would love to use What's App as everyone I know has it and would be really handy for when there is no other way of contacting them.
Hope XDA is capable of helping me out! Again I am happy to have joined this massive forum even trough I have never had my very own Android, WP, iOS, BB phone.
Best Regards!,
#Robert Oortwijn (ZyreHD)
Save your money, get your license, drive to a better paying job then buy both.
Seriously though the nexus 4 is more useful and functional then the 7.
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the N4 can do everything the N7 can do (and then some). i'd get the phone.
I have both but I mostly use the Nexus 4.
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I have both but I mostly use the Nexus 4.
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As do I. I use my n7 mostly for you tube and Netflix while in bed.
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Also have both, i would go with the phone, the next nexus 7 is around the corner.
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Came home from work and was surprised with one of these lol. Awesome.
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How many hints did you have to drop.
I'm just lucky that my wife let me keep mine. Once I should her I made her own profile she was OK with the purchase.
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Why do you need your wife's approval?
I can assure you that she spends more money on bags, make up, shoes, getting her hair done etc etc than your Nexus 7
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Lol I made sure to buy two, ah but loves this stuff too.
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Hana yeah I bought two as well.
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Why do you need your wife's approval?
I can assure you that she spends more money on bags, make up, shoes, getting her hair done etc etc than your Nexus 7
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Well when I told her she said "I thought we were getting an ipad"
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She knew I wanted one, since our 3 year old just broke my old nexus 7 about two weeks ago lol, Shes not into any of this stuff, she loves her iPhone, which is fine by me, works for her. But she knows I love all these things lol, She saw the google io/brunch with me, so she knew i was going to get one eventually. She beat me to it and im happy.
my gf works for the Samsung booth at best buy. brought home chromecast drive for me. she's like I his one cause people are going nuts for them. I told her you don't buy Google stuff just for what it does out of the box but what it does after a trip to the xda forums lol
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Well when I told her she said "I thought we were getting an ipad"
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oh god.
My wife is pi$$ed at me. Not sure why, I've been saying I'm going to buy a Nexus 7 once the new ones came out. I even told her when I left Saturday night that I was going to Best Buy to get the Nexus. I think I may have even arranged the sale of my ipad mini. Maybe she's just j-ing.
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Came home from work and was surprised with one of these lol. Awesome.
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She got me one too.. This is awkward.
She's a great woman.
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My wife got me a n7 to! It's sticking out of my forehead!
My wife would probably mistaken the mini for the new nexus 7. Good thing I dont inform her about my technology wants. If I did, we would have a home full of icraps
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I don't know why girls always like the i-stuff lol
Awesome. What's her name?
...and number?
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I don't know why girls always like the i-stuff lol
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Because its more simple for them
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Damn. This is what I would have ended up with if my wife went to get a nexus for me
I already ended up with one of those.
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Well what's almost as good is when your wife is supportive of you taking a 50 mile drive to pick up one of the only 32gb models available in my area at best buy. Before we got married, like a month into the relationship, my wife bought me an Xbox 360 with second controller and a couple of games. This was years ago but I still get surprised with nice beer purchases and a couple of instances of her "peer pressuring" me into buying various guns for myself because "you deserve it."
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