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I've been considering a N7 for a while but have two questions the first is: has Google/Asus acknowledged the issues with the raised screens and just general problems with the screen? If I order one I'd hope that when it arrived it didn't haven't any issues.
The second is I've been reading about the multiple user accounts hidden in JB, are Google likely to release this feature with 4.2? Or sooner?
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Not sure about the manufacturing problems.
And regarding the user accounts, no-one knows except Google, but I would guess since there is the beginnings of code in 4.1.1, it would be very likely that it will be in the next version of Android!
You have to remember only people with issues tend to post. I have two N7's and so far no screen lift.
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I've been considering a N7 for a while but have two questions the first is: has Google/Asus acknowledged the issues with the raised screens and just general problems with the screen? If I order one I'd hope that when it arrived it didn't haven't any issues.
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Not sure about the user account, but if you buy the nexus 7 you are basicly garenteed to get it if it does ever come out on JB. For the screen lift, I can't speak if I is fixed, but I got a second wave 16gb with no issues. One more thing, if you do get one, get the 16gb, the 8gb it only has 5.3gb of free space to load stuff on. Good luck!
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I agree get the 16gb
I agree get the 16gb one and a cheap case on Amazon. I picked up a 7 dollar poetic case and waiting on a smart cover like case. Cases also make it easier to Swype. If your going to root pick up a micro to full usb for stick mount.
Ok cheers for the advice guys, I guess if there is an issue I can just get a replacement and the reason I was interested in the user accounts was because it'd be cool for my whole family to use it. I'm now torn between 16GB and 8GB haha. Probably just go for 8 and use USB OTG and save myself £40
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Def get the 16gb since there's no microsd slot, I wish they had a 32gb for $300.
Have had my Nexus7 for over a week now and have had no problems AT ALL. I was also debating between the 8 and 16gb, and decided to just spend the extra £40 as once you've bought it, you've bought it! It is definitely worth spending the extra £40 to have an extra 8gb on board with you. I've got GTA3, a full backup, a few roms and quite a few apps and i'm down to 8gb so would be out of space already!
Is this tab a good deal for $279? Its the 16gb version norm price is $379. I just wanna make sure everything works well. Any problems with this tab? I have the Lenovo Ideapad K1 and the biggest problem I have with it, is its has horrible WiFi signal and I haven't seen any WiFi issues with this tab. But I did notice that this tab doesn't have gorilla glass. So I also want to make sure the glass doesn't get to scratched easily and that its sensitive enough.
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Good luck actually getting one, but I think it sounds like a good deal. Remember this does have expandable memory, so really internal storage isn't a huge problem. I had the transformer prime for a while, loved it, but couldn't justify the expense so I returned it. This thing is the exact same device with a plastic back and slightly lower res screen If this sale is going on cyber Monday too I'm certainly snagging one.
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Is this tab a good deal for $279? Its the 16gb version norm price is $379. I just wanna make sure everything works well. Any problems with this tab? I have the Lenovo Ideapad K1 and the biggest problem I have with it, is its has horrible WiFi signal and I haven't seen any WiFi issues with this tab. But I did notice that this tab doesn't have gorilla glass. So I also want to make sure the glass doesn't get to scratched easily and that its sensitive enough.
Thanks, Dev
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Newegg has the 32gig for 299.99....
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It sounds like a good deal to me. I'd run with it. I have the 32 GB version, with another 32 GB micro SD card. I paid $297 for mine on the no tax weekend at Micro Center in St. Louis. These were on clearance. I've had 4 tablets already, the Acer Iconia 500, the iPad 2, the Galaxy Tab 2, and this one. I've enjoyed this one more than all the others.
Today, a boss of mine, that I see once a year, came in, and noticed he had an iPad with him. I really wanted to say to him, "So, you got a pretentious hunk of junk, huh?" But I figured that would hurt his feelings.
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Thanks guys for your input! I forgot to mention that I can order it online! So I think I might order one! I have plenty of external micro SD cards so storage space isn't a big deal for me.
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Thanks guys for your input! I forgot to mention that I can order it online! So I think I might order one! I have plenty of external micro SD cards so storage space isn't a big deal for me.
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When will it be available at that price online? Next Friday only or the following Monday? I wanna snatch one as well.
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When will it be available at that price online? Next Friday only or the following Monday? I wanna snatch one as well.
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I think the Thursday before but I can't remember. I'll have to check when I get home.
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Admiral2145 said:
Newegg has the 32gig for 299.99....
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And Office Depot's two day Black Friday sale is the same - - 32 gb for $299.99 http://www.2012blackfridayads.com/officedepot/
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Newegg has the 32gig for 299.99....
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New Egg has it up to 349.99, but Walmart has it a 319.99 right now. I am going to get Best Buy to price match and will pick it up in store today. http://www.walmart.com/ip/Asus-TF30...-Cream-Sandwich-Operating-System-Red/21104522
You can get the 32Gb version at Walmart for 319. You can't walk in the store and get it for that though. You have to pay for it online and then go get it. I just did that.
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You can get the 32Gb version at Walmart for 319. You can't walk in the store and get it for that though. You have to pay for it online and then go get it. I just did that.
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I got it by calling best buy customer support then picked up in store. Liking it so far for the most part other than some apps not being compatible.
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http://1saleaday.com/wireless/ has the 32GB TFT300 for $279.99, 4.99 S&H, plus no sales tax for most.
TigerDirect.com has the TF300T 16GB for $229.99. Can't beat that deal.
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TigerDirect.com has the TF300T 16GB for $229.99. Can't beat that deal.
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I couldn't find that price on tigerdirect.com. I saw it for 329.can you post the link where you saw if for 229?
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If you don't mind refurbished, the TF300 16GB and Keyboard dock together are $300 today on Woot.com.
http://www.woot.com/offers/asus-10-1-tablet-keyboard-dock
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I couldn't find that price on tigerdirect.com. I saw it for 329.can you post the link where you saw if for 229?
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Same here...sure would like the link so could pick it up at Bestbuy and not hassle with Black Friday crowds! Like the $299 OfficeDepot price for the 32GB but w/sd card don't think I need the add'l 16GB. Other than production apps that can't use SD storage, any major benefit for getting the 32Gb model?
Also (and new thread likely best, but...) this'll be my first tablet. Mostly for multimedia, browsing, e-books, & general game playing - considering Galaxy Tab 2 10.1 too. Though Galaxy might(?) have a better multimedia experience (not so much into the Galaxy's "extra" GUI), but TF300T seems to have better multimedia & overall performance. Am I losing much if any on graphics & sound in going for the better performance? Sorry, I know it's been discussed some elsewhere, but need some additional thoughts to help me know I'm not making the wrong choice!
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Same here...sure would like the link so could pick it up at Bestbuy and not hassle with Black Friday crowds! Like the $299 OfficeDepot price for the 32GB but w/sd card don't think I need the add'l 16GB. Other than production apps that can't use SD storage, any major benefit for getting the 32Gb model?
Also (and new thread likely best, but...) this'll be my first tablet. Mostly for multimedia, browsing, e-books, & general game playing - considering Galaxy Tab 2 10.1 too. Though Galaxy might(?) have a better multimedia experience (not so much into the Galaxy's "extra" GUI), but TF300T seems to have better multimedia & overall performance. Am I losing much if any on graphics & sound in going for the better performance? Sorry, I know it's been discussed some elsewhere, but need some additional thoughts to help me know I'm not making the wrong choice!
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My advice is to make sure you can return it just in case you're not happy with it. I/O issue plagues most of current Asus pads so in the end, lower price may not justify the frustration. Again you might be ok with it but just in case.
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My advice is to make sure you can return it just in case you're not happy with it. I/O issue plagues most of current Asus pads so in the end, lower price may not justify the frustration. Again you might be ok with it but just in case.
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Good point - just checked with Office Depot and they do give 14 days to return it for a full refund. So that shouldn't be a problem...
As for the I/O issue, how prevalent is it? I did a quick search and did find some references. This has me greatly concerned and if it's that big problem of a problem, then about only alternative is the Galaxy Tab 2 10.1. But being a dual core, was worried it'd be noticeably slow in running apps, browsing/viewing multimedia, etc. Did like some aspects of the Galaxy, but was really leaning towards the TF300T.
Just came across one XDA thread from August discussing ASUS working on fixing this and the OTA 4.0.4 greatly helped the benchmarks. Is it possible a new kernel or update has corrected the issues at this point? Another in September mentioned using a custom ROM...I plan on rooting it, though just as with my EVO3D thought I'd stay with the stock rooted ROM. I'd figure this an option to help correct the problem if I do encounter it (and if necessary, run a different ROM)?
Lastly, how difficult is it to root?
Thanks much for the insights!!
Can you get the Black version only at BB? I would love to get that one but online for $279..
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Can you get the Black version only at BB? I would love to get that one but online for $279..
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I noticed on the Office Depot Black Friday ad that they have the TF300T 32Gb for $299.99 (advertised as blue so may not be the black you want). Some items are available for sale online tomorrow - Update: turns out have to go to the store on Friday morning to get this deal. I know it's an extra $20 and quite possibly blue, but still a good deal...
And yes, after reading more I feel less wary of the i/o issue. Some had encountered it, others not and seemed that OTA updates (possibly moving from ICS to Jelly Bean) helped. Plus rooting and running a custom ROM is another option or worst case, bring it back...
Looks like another round of learning regarding unlocking the bootloader and rooting. Was reading a bit about being able to do OTA updates if rooted (but not unlocked), and restoring root after. Seems to me on my EVO3D doing OTA's after unlocking & rooting weren't recommended, and that may be the case here too? I do have to go back and do more reading on these topics!
I've had a zero-problem, trouble-free 16GB N7 with great battery life that I bought in late July and started using in earnest at the beginning of Sptember. But I've got a friend who might want to buy this one and let me upgrade to a new 32GB. So that leads me to three questions...
1) Is there a risk of getting a new "problematic" N7 and is it worth it?
2) Would you get the mobile data version?
3) How much would you sell the 16GB N7 (with a 2yr squaretrade warranty on it)?
Thanks!
I was under the impression the new 32GB Nexus 7 was a more reliable build and actually a little faster. I'd upgrade in a heart beat. You will lose money on your 16GB though. I imagine less than $170 or they might as well get it brand new for $200 and that's if they are too lazy to find a deal this holiday season.
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I've had a zero-problem, trouble-free 16GB N7 with great battery life that I bought in late July and started using in earnest at the beginning of Sptember. But I've got a friend who might want to buy this one and let me upgrade to a new 32GB. So that leads me to three questions...
1) Is there a risk of getting a new "problematic" N7 and is it worth it?
2) Would you get the mobile data version?
3) How much would you sell the 16GB N7 (with a 2yr squaretrade warranty on it)?
Thanks!
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1) There's always risk. Mine came without and problems, I'm sure the issues are fixed by now.
2) What do you care if we'd get it? Do you need it?
3) sqaretrade warranty is useless to me (I don't even know what it is), I'd buy a used one for half the price of new one.
I'd say that 16GB to 32GB w/o mobile data is just a minnor upgrade. So from my point of view, get 3G version or stay with your current trouble-free 16GB.
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I'd say that 16GB to 32GB w/o mobile data is just a minnor upgrade. So from my point of view, get 3G version or stay with your current trouble-free 16GB.
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I agree with this one...
If you have another Nexus device it is easier and cheaper to just tether then have to buy the 3G version unless its cheap to add to your existing plan.. Then it would be a good buy. What I do is save my tether settings to the N7 and whenever my Galaxy Nexus has tethering enabled the N7 connects automatically without any issue and it takes only a few seconds to toggle.
That said if you have a trouble free model and you don't worry about space then stick with what you got.. Don't look a gift horse in the mouth, a lot of us had to go through a few models before getting a trouble free one.
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1) There's always risk. Mine came without and problems, I'm sure the issues are fixed by now.
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Issues are NOT fixed, not in every batch anyway. Got mine a week ago with screen flickering issue.
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Well, I wasn't going to entertain it, but I looked at my space and, only 3 months into using this thing, I'm down to 4GB of space. I'm not real keen on OTG or messing with that, so, witha lump in my throat, I'm gonna take the plunge and go for the 32GB version. Since I've got tethering capabilities on my cell, I'm not gonna go for the 3g version.
Thanks for the feedback everyone. Now it's just a matter of keeping my fingers crossed, I guess.
My 32gb is perfect. It was an October release. My 16gb got stolen the day before OfficeMax started selling them. Funny cause I actually bought a 16gb and got home, set it up, jumped on XDA and seen the 32gb at OfficeMax. Called my local store and had them hold one.
Picked up my 32gb and returned the 16gb.
16 is OK but I like to throw games on there. I was hitting my Max and started having to uninstall some to play others. Plus my 16gb was stolen so the answer was easy. $250 for 16gb or 32gb... toughie
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Hi guys/gals,
I can pick up n7 for £179 but is it worth waiting for n8?
I know price will be 300 or thereabouts as screen increase but would the extra cpu and ram and maybe resolution make it worth it for 1" bigger screen?
Thanks
There is no reason for waiting for N8,since it's just a rumour d no official word on it. A new Nexus device probably launch with a new version of android & expect it around June or July. So waiting for N8 may be worthless.
Still Nexus 7 2013 is an awesome device & you will love your new purchase. E179 is an awesome deal & you should definitely grab it
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Hi guys/gals,
I can pick up n7 for £179 but is it worth waiting for n8?
I know price will be 300 or thereabouts as screen increase but would the extra cpu and ram and maybe resolution make it worth it for 1" bigger screen?
Thanks
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More than the extra inch in screen size, something worth the wait could be the possible change in the aspect ratio if they will move from 16:10 to 3:2. However this change isn't confirmed and so it simply depends on your current needs. July is 5 months away from now. If the market price will be higher than all the previous launch prices for N tablets, the SoC could even be something nice and new like the Snapdragon 805 and so worth the wait.
Yeah SoC upgrade will be worth it.
My only not sure area is as I already have a Asus TF300T (yes it is a slow hog) I can still use it for videos etc while at home fine. I just need something portable for trains so dont want to spend over £200 on that as already have 10" tab. So the fact that the N8 if made wont be same price as N7 at launch I doubt I can spend that much.
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Only thing that would be worth the wait in my opinion is if:
# they add a digitizer for pen input
# possibly a more efficient battery (not necessarily bigger)
# 64 bit chip with the necessary RAM upgrades to see the actual boosts in performance
The Nexus 7 2013 still flies as it is. I doubt there will be pen input and 64 bit tablets at the moment still only see around 2 GB of RAM.
I'd go with the Nexus 7. Just my 2 ¢ents!
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I bought it
£179 for a N7 is good I think. Doubt N8 will drop to that price less then a year of release!
If the next nexus is made by ASUS, I'm not buying it. I'll switch to LG or Samsung. Both my nexus 7s from 2012 and 2013 have had frustrating touch screen issues that eventually make me not want to use them for anything but reading books.
Which one u bought. ?16g?
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Which one u bought. ?16g?
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Yes.
Kinda wish I spent extra 25 for 32gb.
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I personally love the form factor of the N7. I use this on the go sometimes. The form factor is small enough I slip this into pocket and use it like I would a phablet(minus calling and SMS) these days hangouts and Facebook suffice. I tether my N5 to this bad boy since I have free 2.5 of tethering
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I was planning on waiting but I got such a good deal on a Nexus 7 32gb last week that I couldn't pass it up ($115 for a open box 32gb one). I might consider switching to the Nexus 8 if the specs are nice enough though.
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I was planning on waiting but I got such a good deal on a Nexus 7 32gb last week that I couldn't pass it up ($115 for a open box 32gb one). I might consider switching to the Nexus 8 if the specs are nice enough though.
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...at which time you could sell N7 FHD for $100. easily.
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...at which time you could sell N7 FHD for $100. easily.
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I would imagine that a gently used 32gb Nexus 7 2nd gen would sell for more than $100 even after the Nexus 8 is announced.
But anyways, yes you make a valid point and that is what I was suggesting in my prior post. Very interested to see nexus 8 though. I will probably be content though.
Agreed. After returning N7 fhd in July, got a much better one in Nov. but still interested in the N8 if, indeed, one comes to fruition.
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I was thinking the same thing but I'm just going to get a nexus 7 2013 now and worry about the 8 later if it is indeed a beast in specs and good price point.
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Nexus 8 interesting but depend who will manufacturing this Model, I had enough with sh*t Asus.
I was thinking about the same thing but grabbed the Nexus 7. I really like it a lot and it's amazing how much faster it is than the previous Nexus 7. I only got the 16GB but it's more than enough for me.
R U sure there is still N8?
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Yes.
Kinda wish I spent extra 25 for 32gb.
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nice choice, 16GB is enough if you are not playing too much game or apps, music.
I am using 16GB too and i am glad w it
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R U sure there is still N8?
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Still just a rumor, but most expect a new N10 and a N8.
I just went out to Currys to try and pick one up instore however it was out of stock. Also out of stock on the online website.
However, its still available on their eBay outlet store for the same price. (£99)
Is this still worth picking up then? Are the going to be discontinuing this model? Are the eBay ones their surplus stock their trying to get rid off?
Do you think the price will drop any further?
Thanks!
Very much doubt the price will drop any further. The £99 price tag is to get rid of surplus stock. I got mine at this price as well.
Thanks for that!
So you reckon its still with a pop? Not much else better I can get for £99 can I?
Performance Per Buck (PPB also know and Bang for Buck BFB) is that good that its not just worth getting its worth ripping it out their hands. I have had one which was faulty but the second one is perfect! just make sure you get the Magnetic cover as well!!!!
For a tablet that can keep up with the modern phones its smashing mate.
Yes I managed to play with one in store and it handled everything I threw at it with ease. I was just a bit concerned that it isn't really as popular as other tablets despite the low price.
I was deciding between this and the Nexus 7 2013, but I'd probably not go for the latter as the chip is ancient in tech world now and Nexus 8 is announced this week...?
Thanks all the same for the help, was just really what I was looking for, a confirmation I am doing the right thing. [emoji3]
I guess I'll place my order in the morning.
Cheers!
This tablet crushes the Nexus 7 2012 and 2013 in benches. A tablet that is not popular is not always a bad sign.
But there is also the down side of the company that has its branding on the Nvidia Tegra Note 7 (tegratab) in our case in the UK its Advent as they have bad rep in the computer side of things how ever with the TegraNote 7 the only thing Advent did was Brand the Device the sold making was down to Nvidia!! hence why Nvidia supplies the OTA's and the EVGA GiGabyte etc are all the same. The only major difference is the partition called LBH which holds the bootanimiation with the company whitelable.
I got mine from here, mint, saved £20 for a sd card and case
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/ADVENT-VE...=UK_iPad_Tablets_eReaders&hash=item2c847aef9f
Just placed an order for one... [emoji3]
Quick question, does this come with a screen protector already pre-installed?
And any cade recommendations?
Cracking tablet. I have a nexus 2012 and I have to be honest the performance of the tegra note is just a joy. Love the official case as well. Worth every penny. In fact I am giving my niece my nexus!
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Thanks for all the feedback! Typing on this beast now, I've set it all up and it has really impressed me. Unfortunately the official case is not available anywhere at all!
Android L. Hope it can still come to this device officially.
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I picked one up a couple of weeks ago and haven't regretted it one bit. For £99 delivered to your door it provides one heck of a bang for the cost. I'm still looking for a decent case in the UK for it, though.
I got the official case through pc world online. Got it delivered to my local store. Does the trick extremely well!
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I used a Nexus 7 screen protector off ebay 99p for 2, had to cut it down slightly and overlaps the camera, but hardly use that
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I used a Nexus 7 screen protector off ebay 99p for 2, had to cut it down slightly and overlaps the camera, but hardly use that
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I paid £3.19 for a pack of 6 off Amazon. [emoji51]
Not here till Thursday at the earliest so in the mean time I have to put up with the scratch ridden plastic cover it came with. (Fruit Ninja with Stylus caused it) ?
has anyone tried Skinomi® TechSkin - EVGA Tegra Note 7" Screen Protector Ultra Clear Shield
Tempted to get one of these..
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/271447868326
Best case for Tegra Note is Fintie case for HP Slate 7 Extreme. It is 100% compatible. Also the magnets work like a charm.