2012 nexus 7 <£80

gingernut79 · 30-03-2014 10:50pm #1

Spotted on hukd
Cheapest i've seen if youre looking for one
http://www.dabs.com/products/asus-refurb-grade-a-nexus-7-nvidia-quad-core-1gb-16gb-7-inch-android-4-1-94KS.html?src=3&awc=3044_1396216115_fb60c6564faef65a0f47e8e1c152092f&referrerid=AW&utm_source=awin&utm_medium=affiliates&utm_content=AW00#usedstock

dRNk SAnTA · 30-03-2014 11:13pm

Looks like a really good deal.

Ever bought a refurbished product from dabs before? Does anyone know what warranty situation would be?

Kenny Logins · 30-03-2014 11:19pm

dRNk SAnTA wrote: »

Looks like a really good deal.

Ever bought a refurbished product from dabs before? Does anyone know what warranty situation would be?

Asus refurb warranty - contact them directly with the serial number an they will tell you what warranty is on the device.

dRNk SAnTA · 30-03-2014 11:32pm

Kenny Logins wrote: »

Asus refurb warranty - contact them directly with the serial number an they will tell you what warranty is on the device.

Thanks, also I had missed this on the webpage: "Some items may have been repaired under warranty. Rest assured though that all used stock comes with a 90 day warranty and is in good working order."

Edit - thanks for this, just ordered one.

Kenny Logins · 31-03-2014 12:11am

dRNk SAnTA wrote: »

Thanks, also I had missed this on the webpage: "Some items may have been repaired under warranty. Rest assured though that all used stock comes with a 90 day warranty and is in good working order."

Edit - thanks for this, just ordered one.

You want "repaired under warranty by the manufacturer", and check if there's any remaining.

DoctorEdgeWild · 31-03-2014 8:36am

Thanks OP, came online specifically to find a cheapish tablet as mine stopped working over the weekend and this is just what I was looking for. Cheers.

Kenny Logins · 31-03-2014 9:36am

One thing worth noting: although I think the Nexus is a great 7" tablet, the headphone volume is ridiculously low. So forget about watching films or listening to music when out an about.

Absoluvely · 31-03-2014 9:40am

Kenny Logins wrote: »

One thing worth noting: although I think the Nexus is a great 7" tablet, the headphone volume is ridiculously low. So forget about watching films or listening to music when out an about.

I'm sure there's a volume-boosting app for that. There must be.

Kenny Logins · 31-03-2014 9:44am

Absoluvely wrote: »

I'm sure there's a volume-boosting app for that. There must be.

Yep, but that can introduce distortion and in some cases damage the internal speakers of the Nexus.

zarquon · 31-03-2014 11:06am

Kenny Logins wrote: »

Yep, but that can introduce distortion and in some cases damage the internal speakers of the Nexus.

You said the headphone volume was low! I think you meant the speaker volume. Nothing wrong with headphone volume at all. Speakers are on the quite side but really you should not be watching a film using stock speakers on any phone or tablet.

Kenny Logins · 31-03-2014 11:25am

zarquon wrote: »

You said the headphone volume was low! I think you meant the speaker volume. Nothing wrong with headphone volume at all. Speakers are on the quite side but really you should not be watching a film using stock speakers on any phone or tablet.

Yeah, on the three models I have used (two 2012s and one 2013) the volume output on the headphones is just too low, and it's a very common complaint. I'd like to know what you have done to yours, or what headphones you are using? Cheers.

I only mentioned the speakers as some people have reported damage when using a software volume booster with no headphones plugged in, or if they're pulled out.

kingtiger · 31-03-2014 11:28am

Kenny Logins wrote: »

Yeah, on the three models I have used (two 2012s and one 2013) the volume output on the headphones is just too low, and it's a very common complaint. I'd like to know what you have done to yours, or what headphones you are using? Cheers.

I only mentioned the speakers as some people have reported damage when using a software volume booster with no headphones plugged in, or if they're pulled out.

Use this

worked perfectly for my Nexus 7 (2012)

Kenny Logins · 31-03-2014 11:30am

kingtiger wrote: »

Use this

worked perfectly for my Nexus 7 (2012)

I think I'm getting old. I just can't be arsed with all that, I just want it a little louder. :pac:

EDIT: Sorry for taking this thread off-topic, this is a discussion for the Android forum.

kingtiger · 31-03-2014 11:34am

Kenny Logins wrote: »

I think I'm getting old. I just can't be arsed with all that, I just want it a little louder. :pac:

EDIT: Sorry for taking this thread off-topic, this is a discussion for the Android forum.

aye I know how that feels

but using the Nexus root toolkit it should only take 20mins or so

Colemania · 31-03-2014 11:47am

dRNk SAnTA wrote: »

Looks like a really good deal.

Ever bought a refurbished product from dabs before? Does anyone know what warranty situation would be?

Bought a 15 inch refurbished laptop from Dabs recently for €379. After receiving the laptop and thinking, "jeez this box is very light", to my surprise I opened the box and had been given a 10 inch asus notebook piece of **** worth half the value of my laptop.

When I followed up I was eventually told that the one I had ordered actually wasn't in stock. So they just gave me a notebook and thought I'd understand....

They were very fussy with the refund and wanted me to pay to send it back but they sent a courier in the end to pick it up and said I couldn't track it so i wouldn't know when they received it and therefore could issue the refund. Funnily enough, the courier gave me a code to track it so as soon as it arrived and I hadn't received an email, I kept annoying them so much that they eventually refunded me :P

This is just my experience but I won't be ever dealing with them again. I bought a refurbished laptop from the ebay Argos outlet in the UK after I got the refund and am absolutely delighted with it.

zarquon · 31-03-2014 11:51am

Kenny Logins wrote: »

Yeah, on the three models I have used (two 2012s and one 2013) the volume output on the headphones is just too low, and it's a very common complaint. I'd like to know what you have done to yours, or what headphones you are using? Cheers.

I only mentioned the speakers as some people have reported damage when using a software volume booster with no headphones plugged in, or if they're pulled out.

Every earphone i use is perfect and i have several. I use MX player for video and poweramp for music without issue.

No point criticising this product for such a simple fix. It is a great bargain and highly recommend it. The 2012 model still outperforms a lot of the chinese tablets floating about at similar price points

Kenny Logins · 31-03-2014 11:59am

zarquon wrote: »

Every earphone i use is perfect and i have several. I use MX player for video and poweramp for music without issue.

No point criticising this product for such a simple fix. It is a great bargain and highly recommend it. The 2012 model still outperforms a lot of the chinese tablets floating about at similar price points

I mentioned it because I have recommended the Nexus to friends and family in the past, and have then heard complaints about this issue and I think it is worth pointing out, particularly now that some solutions have been offered. I'm not knocking the bargain at all.

BTW It is only a simple fix if you know how to fix it, and the 1250 + search results from XDA Developers suggests that it may not be simple or obvious, in fact you haven't even fixed it yourself because you haven't experienced it. :pac:

imitation · 31-03-2014 12:57pm

Maybe its that eu law on mp3 headphone volume ? Ipods have the same restriction and its really annoying. Id vouch for nexus 7 2012, its a really solid tablet for 100 quid, a much better choice than the chinese options. If I was spending more id get the new windows 8 8" tabs, they are great

Red Silurian · 31-03-2014 8:27pm

Colemania wrote: »

Bought a 15 inch refurbished laptop from Dabs recently for €379. After receiving the laptop and thinking, "jeez this box is very light", to my surprise I opened the box and had been given a 10 inch asus notebook piece of **** worth half the value of my laptop.

When I followed up I was eventually told that the one I had ordered actually wasn't in stock. So they just gave me a notebook and thought I'd understand....

They were very fussy with the refund and wanted me to pay to send it back but they sent a courier in the end to pick it up and said I couldn't track it so i wouldn't know when they received it and therefore could issue the refund. Funnily enough, the courier gave me a code to track it so as soon as it arrived and I hadn't received an email, I kept annoying them so much that they eventually refunded me :P

This is just my experience but I won't be ever dealing with them again. I bought a refurbished laptop from the ebay Argos outlet in the UK after I got the refund and am absolutely delighted with it.

I've had nothing but bad luck with online purchases lately from the Moto G from Tesco direct to cables on eBay... Might give this a miss as a result of your experience, thanks for the heads up

a clanger · 31-03-2014 8:55pm

I travel alot .....
That headphone volume issue really annoyed me at first but changing video player to 'MX Player' and getting myself a pair of

http://www.sennheiserireland.com/ie/home_en.nsf/root/private_headphones_travel-line_502818

These have active noise dampening ...

Never again did a Ryanair hosty interrupt my movie with an ill timed sales pitch

Red Silurian · 31-03-2014 11:18pm

In an effort to put this thread back on track Amazon (who imo have a good reason for after sales support and returns) are fulfilling a sale from Galore Deals of the the 32GB 2012 model brand new for £119.99

Link: http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B009X3UW2G/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=AUW4EDJMAOIRA

dRNk SAnTA · 03-04-2014 1:18am

Ordered one on Sunday evening, it arrived in Parcel Motel this evening (Wednesday). Works perfectly, looks new but packaging was very minimal and already opened. Very happy with this deal.

DoctorEdgeWild · 03-04-2014 12:27pm

Mine arrived this morning, delighted with it so far. A really striking step up in quality from the cheap one I have been used to. Thanks again for the alert OP!

gizmo555 · 03-04-2014 1:36pm

Colemania wrote: »

Bought a 15 inch refurbished laptop from Dabs recently for €379. After receiving the laptop and thinking, "jeez this box is very light", to my surprise I opened the box and had been given a 10 inch asus notebook piece of **** worth half the value of my laptop.

When I followed up I was eventually told that the one I had ordered actually wasn't in stock. So they just gave me a notebook and thought I'd understand....

They were very fussy with the refund and wanted me to pay to send it back but they sent a courier in the end to pick it up and said I couldn't track it so i wouldn't know when they received it and therefore could issue the refund. Funnily enough, the courier gave me a code to track it so as soon as it arrived and I hadn't received an email, I kept annoying them so much that they eventually refunded me :P

For future reference, a much simpler solution if you find yourself in this kind of situation and have paid by credit card, just call your card provider and ask them to chargeback the transaction. NB - this may not work with debit cards like Visa debit.

gerryk · 03-04-2014 3:53pm

Kenny Logins wrote: »

I think I'm getting old. I just can't be arsed with all that, I just want it a little louder. :pac:

I'm beginning to suspect that the problem might not be with the devices. I have had a 2012 and now have a 2013 model, and watch movies and TV shows for a couple of hours a day (I spend a lot of time on the bus), and have never had an issue with the volume.

Kenny Logins · 03-04-2014 4:00pm

gerryk wrote: »

I'm beginning to suspect that the problem might not be with the devices. I have had a 2012 and now have a 2013 model, and watch movies and TV shows for a couple of hours a day (I spend a lot of time on the bus), and have never had an issue with the volume.

As I said earlier, it's a widely reported complaint on XDA (and every other Android forum), and nothing to do with my hearing. What apps and headphones do you use?

https://www.google.ie/search?q=nexus+7+headphone+volume&oq=nexus+7+headphone+volume

Kenny Logins · 03-04-2014 4:05pm

BTW, I've just read that headphone volume is limited to 50% by default but if you hold the volume up button in it will allow you to raise it past this with a warning about hearing damage. I don't have headphones with me to test this, but it's an easy fix if true!

EDIT: It has just worked with a mini-jack plugged in, and it seems only needs to be confirmed once, but I have never seen this message when using Samsung or Sennheiser headphones...but I admit, I don't need the volume loud anyway as I don't use it out and about.

gerryk · 03-04-2014 4:27pm

Kenny Logins wrote: »

As I said earlier, it's a widely reported complaint on XDA (and every other Android forum), and nothing to do with my hearing. What apps and headphones do you use?

https://www.google.ie/search?q=nexus+7+headphone+volume&oq=nexus+7+headphone+volume

I have a few headphones: Noontec Zoro, AudiOHM idx, and I use MXPlayer and BSPlayer for movies, Google Play Music for tunes.

MOH · 04-04-2014 1:33pm

Seems to be gone now, link no longer works

somebody_else · 15-04-2014 1:39pm

Did anyone received it ?

I purchased it on 31st of March and been calling Dabs every couple of days but been told that I need to wait.

I put my Ire address not parcel motel.

Tom

DoctorEdgeWild · 16-04-2014 9:37am

somebody_else wrote: »

Did anyone received it ?

I purchased it on 31st of March and been calling Dabs every couple of days but been told that I need to wait.

I put my Ire address not parcel motel.

Tom

Yep, have been using mine for a week or two now. Really happy with it. Arrived in good nick, well packaged etc. I'm in the UK so there may be some differences to their distribution system though?

All in all, I'm delighted with it though. Thanks again to the OP!

somebody_else · 16-04-2014 10:25am

DoctorEdgeWild wrote: »

Yep, have been using mine for a week or two now. Really happy with it. Arrived in good nick, well packaged etc. I'm in the UK so there may be some differences to their distribution system though?

All in all, I'm delighted with it though. Thanks again to the OP!

So I'm in deep s..t.

Dabs told me to wait a week then another week and now they telling me that they do not ship to Ireland.
Royal Mail have no idea about this parcel as number I was given by dabs is invalid.
Dabs asking to contact with Royal Mail and Royal Mail have no indication that it was sent.

S.h.i.t.

Tom

Kenny Logins · 16-04-2014 10:54am

somebody_else wrote: »

So I'm in deep s..t.

Dabs told me to wait a week then another week and now they telling me that they do not ship to Ireland.
Royal Mail have no idea about this parcel as number I was given by dabs is invalid.
Dabs asking to contact with Royal Mail and Royal Mail have no indication that it was sent.

S.h.i.t.

Tom

Credit card chargeback?

somebody_else · 16-04-2014 10:58am

Kenny Logins wrote: »

Credit card chargeback?

I think I pay thru paypal.

Need to check it.

(now trying to recover password for paypal)

Tom

DoctorEdgeWild · 16-04-2014 4:14pm

somebody_else wrote: »

So I'm in deep s..t.

Dabs told me to wait a week then another week and now they telling me that they do not ship to Ireland.
Royal Mail have no idea about this parcel as number I was given by dabs is invalid.
Dabs asking to contact with Royal Mail and Royal Mail have no indication that it was sent.

S.h.i.t.

Tom

Best of luck with it. Fingers crossed for a successful outcome for you.

Kenny Logins · 16-04-2014 4:31pm

somebody_else wrote: »

I think I pay thru paypal.

Need to check it.

(now trying to recover password for paypal)

Tom

Paypal dispute.

MIN2511 · 16-04-2014 8:47pm

I received mine yesterday via parcel motel absolutely delighted with it.

Thanks OP

somebody_else · 17-04-2014 7:34am

I open dispute with paypal now.

I should use parcel motel but since it accepted my Ire address I decided to go thru with it.

Hope it will end in my favor but no nexus for me

.

Tom

Colemania · 17-04-2014 2:29pm

somebody_else wrote: »

So I'm in deep s..t.

Dabs told me to wait a week then another week and now they telling me that they do not ship to Ireland.
Royal Mail have no idea about this parcel as number I was given by dabs is invalid.
Dabs asking to contact with Royal Mail and Royal Mail have no indication that it was sent.

S.h.i.t.

Tom

Hate to say I told you so.....

Colemania wrote: »

Bought a 15 inch refurbished laptop from Dabs recently for €379. After receiving the laptop and thinking, "jeez this box is very light", to my surprise I opened the box and had been given a 10 inch asus notebook piece of **** worth half the value of my laptop.

When I followed up I was eventually told that the one I had ordered actually wasn't in stock. So they just gave me a notebook and thought I'd understand....

They were very fussy with the refund and wanted me to pay to send it back but they sent a courier in the end to pick it up and said I couldn't track it so i wouldn't know when they received it and therefore could issue the refund. Funnily enough, the courier gave me a code to track it so as soon as it arrived and I hadn't received an email, I kept annoying them so much that they eventually refunded me :P

This is just my experience but I won't be ever dealing with them again. I bought a refurbished laptop from the ebay Argos outlet in the UK after I got the refund and am absolutely delighted with it.

Colemania · 17-04-2014 2:31pm

gizmo555 wrote: »

For future reference, a much simpler solution if you find yourself in this kind of situation and have paid by credit card, just call your card provider and ask them to chargeback the transaction. NB - this may not work with debit cards like Visa debit.

Only seeing this now. Looked up that article and it seems you can do the chargeback thing on Visa debit. Is it policy to wait for goods to be returned before you get the money back though?

dRNk SAnTA · 17-04-2014 2:33pm

somebody_else wrote: »

I open dispute with paypal now.

I should use parcel motel but since it accepted my Ire address I decided to go thru with it.

Hope it will end in my favor but no nexus for me .

Tom

Hi Tom,

I did receive mine quite quickly, but I used parcel motel. This might be the difference.

BobCobb · 20-04-2014 10:52am

This is £90 now from argos outlet, refurbished, with 12 month warranty.
They don't post to RoI, but it's free postage to Northern Ireland, so delivery is only the 3.50 for Parcel Motel.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Asus-16GB-Google-Nexus-7-Tablet-Black-/360908632705?pt=UK_iPad_Tablets_eReaders&hash=item5407d4b281

brian_gall85 · 20-04-2014 1:29pm

Says 99.99 on that link.

BobCobb · 20-04-2014 4:45pm

brian_gall85 wrote: »

Says 99.99 on that link.

There's a 10% off offer on for a few days. If you look down the page a bit they have the price again, minus £10.
They seem to have had 10% off fairly frequently in the last couple of months. I think this time it'll last til tuesday the 22nd.

2012 nexus 7 <£80

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