Introducing Nexus 7 = google android tablet

balkieb2002

racer1 wrote: »

Have seen stuff from Google now pop up. Have you to set up Google now?

Nope, afaik it learns from your searches. You can tell it where home is, work is etc but the rest it learns

Wynter Jealous Mutant wrote: »

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

Probably the second batch by now but on most the dodgy screen is not even noticeable. Also most places have good return policy so that would not be an issue. I'm actually on my second one which I got back recently and I have no issues with this one.

groom

I've gone from not being to get one of these to having 2 of them in the last few hours. 8gb model if anyone want to take one off my hands. Box and receipt. Still in plastic wrap.

balkieb2002

groom wrote: »

I've gone from not being to get one of these to having 2 of them in the last few hours. 8gb model if anyone want to take one off my hands. Box and receipt. Still in plastic wrap.

I'd say post it up on Adverts. It should be easy to sell though as the 8GB Model is in very short supply in this country.

How did you get one? Someone else order for you through Play Store?

groom

balkieb2002 wrote: »

groom wrote: »

I've gone from not being to get one of these to having 2 of them in the last few hours. 8gb model if anyone want to take one off my hands. Box and receipt. Still in plastic wrap.

I'd say post it up on Adverts. It should be easy to sell though as the 8GB Model is in very short supply in this country.

How did you get one? Someone else order for you through Play Store?

I've put it on Adverts.
yeah hedged my bets to make sure I got one and ended up with 2 of them.

I see there is a best before date on the $25 credit. is that to get it onto your account or to use it?

balkieb2002

groom wrote: »

I see there is a best before date on the $25 credit. is that to get it onto your account or to use it?

Just the promotional offer it seems... you have another year to spend that $25

Also

If you already snapped up the promotional credit, you have nothing to worry about - at least for now. Just know that Google will get rid of any remaining part of that $25 one year from the date of the end of the promotion, on September 30th, 2013.

Full link here

pedatron

Can anyone recommend some cool things to do with the nexus 7? I'm loving it so far and am using it for browsing, reading, movies, skype, facebook etc. It's also rooted and all that.

I wanna do cool stuff with it!

groom

You can impersonate a celebrity by displaying their image on it and then strapping it across your own face

pedatron

groom wrote: »

You can impersonate a celebrity by displaying their image on it and then strapping it across your own face

lol

Four of a kind

groom wrote: »

You can impersonate a celebrity by displaying their image on it and then strapping it across your own face

Brilliant!!

WolfForager

How are people finding this for general web browsing? Is the screen big enough for comfortable viewing?

Thinking about getting one over the weekend, but I've been hearing recently that for people who will be using it mainly browsing it can be a tad on the small side...

Atomic Pineapple

WolfForager wrote: »

How are people finding this for general web browsing? Is the screen big enough for comfortable viewing?

Thinking about getting one over the weekend, but I've been hearing recently that for people who will be using it mainly browsing it can be a tad on the small side...

Compared to?

WolfForager

draffodx wrote: »

Compared to?

Larger tablets, ie iPad, Galaxy Tab 10.1/ Note 10.1.

Otacon

WolfForager wrote: »

Larger tablets, ie iPad, Galaxy Tab 10.1/ Note 10.1.

Well... its smaller...

:pac:

Honestly, I really like it. The screen is fine for me but if you're unsure, head into a store that has it on display and check it out yourself.

Four of a kind

Loving the n7.

How do I get flash installed?

Otacon

Four of a kind wrote: »

How do I get flash installed?

Download the APK from below and install it [make sure you tick the Unknown Sources box under Settings-Development].

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1763805

super_furry

WolfForager wrote: »

How are people finding this for general web browsing? Is the screen big enough for comfortable viewing?

Thinking about getting one over the weekend, but I've been hearing recently that for people who will be using it mainly browsing it can be a tad on the small side...

Went from a 1st gen iPad to a Nexus and I find it actually better for browsing because I can hold it in one hand and use the other navigate. In every way it's a better tablet than my old iPad.

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Four of a kind wrote: »

Loving the n7.

How do I get flash installed?

lol sorry, had to be done: http://lmgtfy.com/?q=nexus+7+install+flash

balkieb2002

Four of a kind wrote: »

Loving the n7.

How do I get flash installed?

Don't forget to check out the other N7 thread [First Post]

Nexus 7 Owners Thread - apps, tips & tricks!

WolfForager wrote: »

How are people finding this for general web browsing? Is the screen big enough for comfortable viewing?

Thinking about getting one over the weekend, but I've been hearing recently that for people who will be using it mainly browsing it can be a tad on the small side...

I can't compare it to an iPad for instance but for general use I find it very easy to use. Chrome + N7 = portable browsing heaven.

Also noticed for the first time how easy it is to type on it. I was using the old 1 finger "touch" typing method like you would on larger tablets but using my N7 on the train yesterday, i was able to hold it and use both thumbs to fire out emails very quickly (good predictive text on device helps with any errors).

god's toy

Finding I'm picking it up much more than my GS3. Just love this thing.
GS3 is just right for on the move stuff but N7 for everything besides that.

delad

Thinking about getting this to replace my laptop at home. Is it good enough to replace a laptop or is it more a device to use when you are commuting/travelling?

I'm just a bit concerned the screen is a bit too small for home use.

Four of a kind

Tried setting up my hotmail on the default email app and after inputting my details it just says "waiting for sync" - email will appear shortly.

But nothing happens ....just seems stuck.

I'm unlocked and freshly rooted on 4.1.1

Any idea what could be the problem?

EJ22

Anyone recommend a decent stand? Loving the n7 atm

tok9

Has anyone bought a good smart cover for it?

Heroditas

tok9 wrote: »

Has anyone bought a good smart cover for it?

I bought THIS the other day and am waiting for it to be delivered.
Unfortunately, they won't deliver to RoI but I'm getting it sent to my company's office in Belfast and someone is bringing it down for me next week.

god's toy

Heroditas wrote: »

tok9 wrote: »

Has anyone bought a good smart cover for it?

I bought THIS the other day and am waiting for it to be delivered.
Unfortunately, they won't deliver to RoI but I'm getting it sent to my company's office in Belfast and someone is bringing it down for me next week.

That's why we love Parcel Motel! Get your very own UK delivery address
https://www.parcelmotel.com


Edit, provided your near one of the pickup points...

Ste-

Four of a kind wrote: »

Tried setting up my hotmail on the default email app and after inputting my details it just says "waiting for sync" - email will appear shortly.

But nothing happens ....just seems stuck.

I'm unlocked and freshly rooted on 4.1.1

Any idea what could be the problem?

Dunno what the problem is but I use K9 for my hotmail and it works great tbh.
Not a solution but it might be better for you.

Mimikyu

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Jilm

tok9 wrote: »

Has anyone bought a good smart cover for it?

I bought a good smart cover on eBay for €10 delivered. Here's an XDA review.

groom

Jilm wrote: »

I bought a good smart cover on eBay for €10 delivered. Here's an XDA review.

I can vouch for this one too. Very neat and tidy

Edit: Slightly cheaper from this link (Approximately EUR 8.67). I am pretty sure they are the same case.
http://www.ebay.ie/itm/221111386347?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649#ht_14272wt_1397

super_furry

Got this one and I'm very happy with it.