Introducing Nexus 7 = google android tablet

god's toy

Just picked one up in Wallmart of all places. $266 inc taxs.

just have to play now.

tylerdurden94

Anybody spot some stock in any of the stores in Dublin city centre?

Amalgam

I'd like to go back on recommending the Ultimate Rotation Control app below. If you want rotation control with no lag issues, I'd recommend the Apex Launcher instead.

I've removed all the fancy effects, transitions, shadows etc.. and I have just two screens now, set up just as I need. The tablet is more responsive I find, battery life seems to be a tad longer too.

Main app: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.anddoes.launcher

License file for the above (€2.99): https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.anddoes.launcher.pro

Widgets on the Dock, renaming and icon replacement at will, 8x8 Homescreen. Renaming of URL shortcuts. The list goes on and on..

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Amalgam wrote: »

Probably been mentioned a dozen times already, but just this one tiny app makes the Nexus 7 'complete' and normal, for me.



Ultimate Rotation Control (free to use for 7 days)

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=nl.fameit.rotate

Ultimate Rotation License (€1.99)

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=nl.fameit.rotate_license

The app is very passive, you set it on one of a few default behaviour choices and you're done, no more input needed.

My Home Screen, horizontally, couch slouching bliss..

QuincyQuinn

irishgeo wrote: »

i have that.

i also have a problem where i am getting black line flashing across the screen a few times and the screen flicks for a second? anyone else have that?

I'm getting a black line flashing across this screen every now and then can't find a good answer anywhere some say hardware (tegra 3) issue some say software issue that an update will fix. Its very off putting...:(

irishgeo

QuincyQuinn wrote: »

I'm getting a black line flashing across this screen every now and then can't find a good answer anywhere some say hardware (tegra 3) issue some say software issue that an update will fix. Its very off putting...:(

its a weird one , not that annoying but ill live with it.

DarkBlonde

I'm thinking of getting a nexus 7. Saw one in argos today for 250 quid. Is that the price everywhere? I'm just trying to figure out if I actually need it, I have the galaxy s3 which I use all the time. Anyone want to help me decide? What is the benefit of having a tablet like this. Also haven't had time to read this thread but notice ye talking about screen separation. Is this a major problem and is it being rectified in new stock?

Atomic Pineapple

Yes Asus say newer batches dont have the screen issue. No one ever truly needs a tablet but when you get one you'll wonder why it took you so long to buy one.

Argos have 2 in stock, Cavan and Tralee

DarkBlonde

draffodx wrote: »

Yes Asus say newer batches dont have the screen issue. No one ever truly needs a tablet but when you get one you'll wonder why it took you so long to buy one.

Argos have 2 in stock, Cavan and Tralee

I'm so annoyed now that I didn't just reserve yesterday in argos (limerick) it was well gone by last night. Ah well il just have to look around for one.

Technophobe

So, went into HMV to buy the Of Monsters & Men and the XX albums and it cost me 266 euro :eek:...

All because of you fcukers......Asked when next they would have some Nexus 7in and lo and behold, just had got some...hence additional costs of albums !!!

cant wait to open it now

Atomic Pineapple

Technophobe wrote: »

So, went into HMV to buy the Of Monsters & Men and the XX albums and it cost me 266 euro :eek:...

All because of you fcukers......Asked when next they would have some Nexus 7in and lo and behold, just had got some...hence additional costs of albums !!!

cant wait to open it now

HMV Where!?

Technophobe

sorry too excited...
Grafton St...

run run

Ste-

HMV Henry St. had a sign up at lunch saying they had some.

bogman

DarkBlonde wrote: »

I'm thinking of getting a nexus 7. Saw one in argos today for 250 quid.

Only Argos Monaghan and Wexford have them, just one in each shop right now
http://www.checkargos.com/index.php?productId=508%2F8917

soccerbreaker

I m searching to buy from amazon

pedatron

Got mine in Argos on Childers Road in Limerick! It was the last one they had! Very very happy so far but haven't thing done to it. Will get rooting later on this evening after work!

TestTransmission

In stock in hmv limerick in the crescent

kenyard

ugh... tempted now since theyre the cheapest for it and all...
would love to give it a whizz first before committing... emotion..

Atomic Pineapple

Arklow, Carlow, Ilac Dublin and Monaghen Argos have some:

http://www.checkargos.com/index.php?productId=508%2F8917

Lads just took delivery of my Nexus from Littlewoods and I notice the screen at the left side is a tiny bit raised. It's ever so slight however practically invisible...what do I do?

Atomic Pineapple

Deleted User wrote: »

Lads just took delivery of my Nexus from Littlewoods and I notice the screen at the left side is a tiny bit raised. It's ever so slight however practically invisible...what do I do?

Return it for a replacement.

Amalgam

Works with the Nexus 7.



http://draisberghof.de/android/pppwidget.html

This widget allows the use of 3G modems and phones attached to USB host ports. These ports are mainly found on Android tablets.
Features:

PPPD and Usb_ModeSwitch binaries (natively linked to Bionic) are included
Autodetection of usable modem ports
Minimal configuration input required (in most cases just username, password and APN)
Provides full network awareness (all Android apps should see the connection)
It's truly free. No ads.

dregin

kenyard wrote: »

ugh... tempted now since theyre the cheapest for it and all...
would love to give it a whizz first before committing... emotion..

PC World in Jervis had a display model you could try out last time I was in.

Dammer

Some Argos Stores have them back in stock.

Ashbourne has 1.
Blanchardstown West End has 5.
St Stephens Green has 3.

Good hunting :-)

Sconsey

I will be in the US at the end of the month, I was planning to buy a 16Gb version, it will work out about €60 cheaper but I am now wondering about the charger.
Could someone let me know what the charger looks like please? is it something I could swap with an Irish charger? does anyone forsee any problems with using (for example) a Irish phone charger on this device bought in US?

Thanks

balkieb2002

Its actually a usb plug so I'd say any plug that accept USB connections would be able to charge it. I'm fairly sure I used a different plug when i forgot my charger though I may just have charged it off my PC.

If you watch a unboxing video on youtube you can see a charger. You need to slide the socket connection onto the plug. I think the UK have something similar but US is different.

rebeve

Sconsey wrote: »

I will be in the US at the end of the month, I was planning to buy a 16Gb version, it will work out about €60 cheaper but I am now wondering about the charger.
Could someone let me know what the charger looks like please? is it something I could swap with an Irish charger? does anyone forsee any problems with using (for example) a Irish phone charger on this device bought in US?

Thanks

I bought one in Boston, the charger is an american two pin ,so you will need an adaptor .The charger has 2 amps output ,so anything else will take hours to charge it . Hardly Normal have the adaptors for 3 quid .

Atomic Pineapple

Loads of stock in Argos now - http://www.checkargos.com/index.php?productId=508%2F8917

god's toy

Sconsey wrote: »

I will be in the US at the end of the month, I was planning to buy a 16Gb version, it will work out about €60 cheaper but I am now wondering about the charger.
Could someone let me know what the charger looks like please? is it something I could swap with an Irish charger? does anyone forsee any problems with using (for example) a Irish phone charger on this device bought in US?

Thanks

I just got in in the US for $266 (206 euro) a few days back. Just hope Google now works as good in Ireland as it does here.
The US charger will work in Ireland but you need an adapter.
You could also use any micro USB charger but it may take longer.

racer1

Bought this just before I went on holiday. Have been using it on holiday and loving it. Just been using it for browsing the net mainly. Will set it up properly when I get back. Have seen stuff from Google now pop up. Have you to set up Google now?

h57xiucj2z946q

Some in stock in Argos, Athlone. What's the chances of these having a dodgy screen?