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Best use for a broken tablet

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  • 07-01-2017 3:52pm
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    GustavoFring
    Registered Users Posts: 3,047 ✭✭✭


    Right, have a nexus 7 2013 32gb that took a tumble. Outside glass is perfect but there's cracks on the inside part. It's still working but given its old these days I bought an nvidia shield to replace it. Rather than let it sit in a drawer has anyone any good ideas for it? Can it be turned into an android tv box?


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    Mantis Toboggan
    Registered Users Posts: 17,761 ✭✭✭✭Mantis Toboggan


    Can definitely be an android remote not sure on box.
    Could look to use it as a sat nav, or a dedicated chromecast device, Bluetooth music device or just a screen for cctv.

    Free Palestine 🇵🇸



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    larchielads
    Registered Users Posts: 1,699 ✭✭✭larchielads


    If it got hdmi out or if a chrome cast can be set up on it then yeah probably could use it as android box sort of


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    niallb
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    The Nexus 7 doesn't work out of the box with MHL in case you've already tried one of those.

    You need to get a Slimport adapter and then you can plug it in to a HDMI port on a TV.
    They're anything from €10-€25 on amazon or adverts.

    Install KODI on it and you have a really fast android box with no problem handling full 1080p.


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    Kristopherus
    Registered Users Posts: 11,907 ✭✭✭✭Kristopherus


    niallb wrote: »
    The Nexus 7 doesn't work out of the box with MHL in case you've already tried one of those.

    You need to get a Slimport adapter and then you can plug it in to a HDMI port on a TV.
    They're anything from €10-€25 on amazon or adverts.

    Install KODI on it and you have a really fast android box with no problem handling full 1080p.

    And the OP could also consider Mobdro.


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