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Google Nexus 7 2013 - 32GB. at Argos.ie - €189.99

  • 25-04-2015 2:55pm
    #1
    simzoli
    Registered Users Posts: 23 ✭


    It seems to be a good price for the 32GB model.

    Price valid until 28.04.2015

    Stock available in many locations.


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  • #2
    Mantis Toboggan
    Registered Users Posts: 17,651 ✭✭✭✭Mantis Toboggan


    Good tablet but I wouldn't call this a bargain, I bought it new two years ago for €250.

    Free Palestine 🇵🇸



  • #3
    Pique
    Registered Users Posts: 3,043 ✭✭✭Pique


    Google have just pulled it from their online store. Prices should drop more hopefully.


  • #4
    coldfire1x
    Registered Users Posts: 3,353 ✭✭✭coldfire1x


    It's still one of the best 7" tablets and its just been updated to 5.1.


  • #5
    neacy69
    Registered Users Posts: 2,823 ✭✭✭neacy69


    http://www.checkargos.com/StockCheckPage.php?productId=138/3661


  • #6
    Kenny Logins
    Registered Users Posts: 9,061 ✭✭✭Kenny Logins


    Buddy Holly wrote: »
    Good tablet but I wouldn't call this a bargain, I bought it new two years ago for €250.

    Yeah, but there's not much competition, and it is a good price.


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  • #7
    54and56
    Registered Users Posts: 7,641 ✭✭✭54and56


    Pique wrote: »
    Google have just pulled it from their online store. Prices should drop more hopefully.

    My son has this and it's a super device. It's a perfect size, highly portable Vs even an 8" device.

    Are Google getting ready to bring out it's replacement? I hope they keep the form factor and don't make the replacement larger.


  • #8
    maki
    Registered Users Posts: 772 ✭✭✭maki


    Je_suis_Jean wrote: »
    My son has this and it's a super device. It's a perfect size, highly portable Vs even an 8" device.

    Are Google getting ready to bring out it's replacement? I hope they keep the form factor and don't make the replacement larger.

    Nexus 9 is already out. I can't see them going back to 7 inches since phones are already at 6 inches.


  • #9
    54and56
    Registered Users Posts: 7,641 ✭✭✭54and56


    maki wrote: »
    Nexus 9 is already out. I can't see them going back to 7 inches since phones are already at 6 inches.

    That makes me sad :-(


  • #10
    stanley1
    Registered Users Posts: 1,511 ✭✭✭stanley1


    great tablet this, i immediately put cyanogenmod on it, totally faster and all issues fixed.


  • #11
    frag420
    Registered Users Posts: 6,158 ✭✭✭frag420


    Just bought one direct from Asus for £89! It's a refurb but it's petfct!


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  • #12
    Kenny Logins
    Registered Users Posts: 9,061 ✭✭✭Kenny Logins


    frag420 wrote: »
    Just bought one direct from Asus for £89! It's a refurb but it's petfct!

    I think that's the 2012 version.


  • #13
    stanley1
    Registered Users Posts: 1,511 ✭✭✭stanley1


    frag420 wrote: »
    Just bought one direct from Asus for £89! It's a refurb but it's petfct!

    tegra chip, 2013 2nd generation has snapdragon.


  • #14
    leck
    Registered Users Posts: 1,357 ✭✭✭leck


    OT, but I have the 2012 version and it's become extremely sluggish, so that I hardly even bother to use it anymore. Is there anything I could do to perk it up?


  • #15
    thewheel2.0
    Registered Users Posts: 1,065 ✭✭✭thewheel2.0


    stanley1 wrote: »
    tegra chip, 2013 2nd generation has snapdragon.

    Are you sure? The £89 tablets on this page are the 1st gen tablets! http://eshop.asus.com/en-GB/outlet/refurbished/refurbished-tablets/nexus


  • #16
    Pique
    Registered Users Posts: 3,043 ✭✭✭Pique


    leck wrote: »
    OT, but I have the 2012 version and it's become extremely sluggish, so that I hardly even bother to use it anymore. Is there anything I could do to perk it up?

    Same here, just use it as a plex client now. Seems like it happened all of a sudden too. Google must've throttled it lol


  • #17
    leck
    Registered Users Posts: 1,357 ✭✭✭leck


    Pique wrote: »
    Same here, just use it as a plex client now. Seems like it happened all of a sudden too. Google must've throttled it lol
    For me, I think it happened after an update a couple of months ago.


  • #18
    blastman
    Registered Users Posts: 5,449 ✭✭✭blastman


    The Android 5 update choked it, you need to reset the device to get it working again properly. There are threads here and elsewhere on how do it. You need to back up your data though as the device gets wiped.


  • #19
    54and56
    Registered Users Posts: 7,641 ✭✭✭54and56


    FYI my sons 2013 model updated to Lolipop seamlessly and is working fine. Just for anyone thinking about buying this model and being concerned about it's performance with Lolipop.


  • #20
    _Tombstone_
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,006 ✭✭✭_Tombstone_


    Je_suis_Jean wrote: »
    FYI my sons 2013 model updated to Lolipop seamlessly and is working fine. Just for anyone thinking about buying this model and being concerned about it's performance with Lolipop.

    Some devices threw hissy fits for whatever reason and needed a reset.

    Its no biggy, easy to do.


  • #21
    leck
    Registered Users Posts: 1,357 ✭✭✭leck


    _Tombstone_ wrote: »
    Some devices threw hissy fits for whatever reason and needed a reset.

    Its no biggy, easy to do.
    If you do a reset, I presume you lose all your apps and logins.


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  • #22
    blastman
    Registered Users Posts: 5,449 ✭✭✭blastman


    leck wrote: »
    If you do a reset, I presume you lose all your apps and logins.

    Yep, you start with a clean install of Android as if the device was just out of the box.


  • #23
    54and56
    Registered Users Posts: 7,641 ✭✭✭54and56


    blastman wrote: »
    Yep, you start with a clean install of Android as if the device was just out of the box.

    My son does this regularly with his Nexus 7. He downloads so much cr^p in onto his device that it's easier every few months to just do a full factory reset :-(


  • #24
    leck
    Registered Users Posts: 1,357 ✭✭✭leck


    blastman wrote: »
    Yep, you start with a clean install of Android as if the device was just out of the box.
    I bought mine in the US, would it still "know" where it came from, or would it default to my location in Google? Kind of wondering which market it would default to, not sure how much difference that makes.


  • #25
    Kenny Logins
    Registered Users Posts: 9,061 ✭✭✭Kenny Logins


    leck wrote: »
    I bought mine in the US, would it still "know" where it came from, or would it default to my location in Google? Kind of wondering which market it would default to, not sure how much difference that makes.

    Current location and gmail account settings.


  • #26
    rejkin
    Registered Users Posts: 890 ✭✭✭rejkin


    leck wrote: »
    OT, but I have the 2012 version and it's become extremely sluggish, so that I hardly even bother to use it anymore. Is there anything I could do to perk it up?

    I had the exact same issue so I flashed the cyanogen rom onto it and it has been running perfectly since,no lag anymore! It's back down to kitkat os but that doesn't change much really, better that than a real sluggish system.


  • #27
    TheDoc
    Registered Users Posts: 23,128 ✭✭✭✭TheDoc


    Also someone whose Nexus 7 went dirt after updates.

    Will try a factory reset tonight and then might look at custom ROMs(although dislike them).

    Was a tremendous tablet until update. Blew everything else away IMO.

    And I had the first gen 2012 model bought on first release :)


  • #28
    CrookedJack
    Registered Users Posts: 576 ✭✭✭CrookedJack


    TheDoc wrote: »
    Also someone whose Nexus 7 went dirt after updates.

    Will try a factory reset tonight and then might look at custom ROMs(although dislike them).

    Was a tremendous tablet until update. Blew everything else away IMO.

    And I had the first gen 2012 model bought on first release :)
    rejkin wrote: »
    I had the exact same issue so I flashed the cyanogen rom onto it and it has been running perfectly since,no lag anymore! It's back down to kitkat os but that doesn't change much really, better that than a real sluggish system.


    I had the same with my Nexus 7 2013, and to a lesser extent my nexus 5, with v5.0.*. Even going as far as crashing the Nexus 7 pretty often.

    I've found the version 5.1 seems to have solved these issues n more sluggish UI or instability. it is still heavier on the battery that KitKat though.

    The update only rolled out to the N7 last week though, so if you've not tried it it's well worth a shot.


  • #29
    djproud
    Registered Users Posts: 4 ✭djproud


    Hi folks

    im looking to buy a tablet that can run office and has connectable keyboard (similar to Acer Iconia W5 - but not at a price of €600!) any ideas?


  • #30
    overthebridge
    Registered Users Posts: 531 ✭✭✭overthebridge


    I have one of these reserved for pick up today but I'm still not sure should I buy it. Basically is it worth buying 2-3 year technology ?
    I have an iPad 2 which is fine but it's limited when it comes to downloading and watching some online content so a similar spec android device has been on my shopping list for a while.
    Should I buy or just wait for the Nexus 9 to drop in price,again, before Christmas.


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  • #31
    CantGetNoSleep
    Registered Users Posts: 7,205 ✭✭✭CantGetNoSleep


    overthebridge wrote: »
    I have one of these reserved for pick up today but I'm still not sure should I buy it. Basically is it worth buying 2-3 year technology ?
    I have an iPad 2 which is fine but it's limited when it comes to downloading and watching some online content so a similar spec android device has been on my shopping list for a while.
    Should I buy or just wait for the Nexus 9 to drop in price,again, before Christmas.

    I reckon you will find the Nexus 9 online for 250 EUR in the next few weeks


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