Introducing Nexus 7 = google android tablet

CL7 · 20-07-2012 09:09AM

Has anybody tried to read a comic on this yet? Is it too small for this purpose?

TheDoc · 20-07-2012 09:10AM

RUCKING FETARD wrote: »

Did you complain to Google for not making enough?

Google have made plenty, appears Currys/Pc World just couldnt source enough, or employing the hold back strategy.

I could see the screen in HMV yesterday as the girl was putting through my pre order and there was no indication of unit limits or anything, plentyful there.

I'd say for anyone stuck its probs the best shout.

Confirmed at €239 and in stock Thursday, they will call you if they are shifting them earlier. And its in the system for pre order so no reason why any of the stores will say they arnt taking pre orders,

Mimikyu · 20-07-2012 09:13AM

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Do-more · 20-07-2012 09:18AM

jonski wrote: »

Just talking to a guy online there is Scotland and he was saying that Tescos over there were stocking them @ £170 today .

Just checked on Tesco.co.uk and they are showing them priced at £199 + £3 delivery.

Has anyone else seen them in store in the UK for £170?

[edit] just googled and there is a £20 discount code for new customers which brings the price down to £179.

Mimikyu · 20-07-2012 09:24AM

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soccerbreaker · 20-07-2012 09:31AM

Is the nexus 7 price 199$???
and is it Google nexus or galaxy nexus?

belmulletman · 20-07-2012 09:40AM

soccerbreaker wrote: »

Is the nexus 7 price 199$???
and is it Google nexus or galaxy nexus?

The Nexus 7 8GB version is 199dollars (ex. TAX), the 16GB Version is 249dollars (ex. TAX). Add on US State Tax and the additional Tax for electronic here in Ireland and it's about the same price after currency conversion.

The 8GB won't be selling in any retail units and will only be available in Google Play stores (which afaik is only US/UK)

Please remember that ALL prices for US products are ALWAYS without TAX and you need to add at least 10% for Sales tax and to make it equal to ireland's tax system, add another 13% on top of that (so 23% total) and that's a much fairer comparison.

Using the above 16GB example, 249dollars, + 23% = 306dollars - coverted using current exchange rate of 1.22 = 249.74euro.

maximoose · 20-07-2012 09:44AM

CL7 wrote: »

Has anybody tried to read a comic on this yet? Is it too small for this purpose?

Wondering this also, considering getting one of this for this purpose (and general tablet awesomeness)

belmulletman · 20-07-2012 09:47AM

maximoose wrote: »

Wondering this also, considering getting one of this for this purpose (and general tablet awesomeness)

I have been and find it prefect for me. The screen is so crisp and everything is clear on it. Always annoyed me on my iPad 2 cause it was just that bit pixelated.

soccerbreaker · 20-07-2012 09:54AM

belmulletman wrote: »

The Nexus 7 8GB version is 199dollars (ex. TAX), the 16GB Version is 249dollars (ex. TAX). Add on US State Tax and the additional Tax for electronic here in Ireland and it's about the same price after currency conversion.

The 8GB won't be selling in any retail units and will only be available in Google Play stores (which afaik is only US/UK)

Please remember that ALL prices for US products are ALWAYS without TAX and you need to add at least 10% for Sales tax and to make it equal to ireland's tax system, add another 13% on top of that (so 23% total) and that's a much fairer comparison.

Using the above 16GB example, 249dollars, + 23% = 306dollars - coverted using current exchange rate of 1.22 = 249.74euro.

that's great!! thank you so much

touts · 20-07-2012 09:56AM

CL7 wrote: »

Has anybody tried to read a comic on this yet? Is it too small for this purpose?

There was a segment on this on the All abuot Android podcast two shows ago. Basically all 7 inch will be small but there are ways around it by zooming in or using software that displays one panel at a time. BUT if you want the traditional view of a comic then the larger tablets are better.

dulpit · 20-07-2012 10:29AM

touts wrote: »

There was a segment on this on the All abuot Android podcast two shows ago. Basically all 7 inch will be small but there are ways around it by zooming in or using software that displays one panel at a time. BUT if you want the traditional view of a comic then the larger tablets are better.

I was literally about to say the same thing...

All about Android show where it's discussed: http://twit.tv/show/all-about-android/67

And here's the actual answer on it from Ron Richards: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E7fZaffpq4s&t=8s&noredirect=1

WeleaseWoderick · 20-07-2012 10:53AM

TheDoc wrote: »

Google have made plenty, appears Currys/Pc World just couldnt source enough, or employing the hold back strategy.

I could see the screen in HMV yesterday as the girl was putting through my pre order and there was no indication of unit limits or anything, plentyful there.

I'd say for anyone stuck its probs the best shout.

Confirmed at €239 and in stock Thursday, they will call you if they are shifting them earlier. And its in the system for pre order so no reason why any of the stores will say they arnt taking pre orders,

I just rang HMV Grafton Street and was told they weren't taking any more preorders at this point.

TheDoc · 20-07-2012 10:55AM

Any indication where I could pickup a case from a walk in store?

Preferably not costing the bollox of me either

TheDoc · 20-07-2012 10:59AM

WeleaseWoderick wrote: »

I just rang HMV Grafton Street and was told they weren't taking any more preorders at this point.

ok well thats one scenario I guess, if their allocation is gone

Did they mention anything about release date ? Still seeing people mention how they are popping into HMV today to pick theirs up, and I'm curios

WeleaseWoderick · 20-07-2012 11:10AM

TheDoc wrote: »

ok well thats one scenario I guess, if their allocation is gone

Did they mention anything about release date ? Still seeing people mention how they are popping into HMV today to pick theirs up, and I'm curios

They said they won't be available till next week. No exact day given.

Edit: just rang HMV Dundrum and was told they hadn't been taking preorders as they don't know how many they are getting in but he said the release date on the system is 26th July

TheDoc · 20-07-2012 11:20AM

WeleaseWoderick wrote: »

They said they won't be available till next week. No exact day given.

Edit: just rang HMV Dundrum and was told they hadn't been taking preorders as they don't know how many they are getting in but he said the release date on the system is 26th July

Yeah confirms what Swords told me, just saw people on Facebook posting how they were popping down to pick theirs up, probably going off some incorrect information.

balkieb2002 · 20-07-2012 11:24AM

TheDoc wrote: »

Any indication where I could pickup a case from a walk in store?

Preferably not costing the bollox of me either

Yeah that's obviously the next purchase. I'm holding off to see what Google officially unveil (meant to be 4 different variations) so hopefully something will appear in next week.

WeleaseWoderick wrote: »

They said they won't be available till next week. No exact day given.

Edit: just rang HMV Dundrum and was told they hadn't been taking preorders as they don't know how many they are getting in but he said the release date on the system is 26th July

HMV and Argos seem to be giving random dates so far from reading this thread so really hard to tell when it will be out and how many they will get in.

Hopefully delivery man is on his way with mine now and then only have to get through stupidly long day of work!

Danger781 · 20-07-2012 11:37AM

What is the recommended charging guidelines?

Tripp · 20-07-2012 11:38AM

Received my two this morning from Currys/PC World

h57xiucj2z946q · 20-07-2012 12:03PM

Tripp wrote: »

Received my two this morning from Currys/PC World

Can I have one?

Warmzie · 20-07-2012 12:42PM

annyone know a site were one could pre-order one right now that takes laser cards? Or a shop in Blanchardstown that takes pre-orders in the shop

soccerbreaker · 20-07-2012 12:49PM

Danger781 wrote: »

What is the recommended charging guidelines?

You can check on the manual given with that.

Danger781 · 20-07-2012 12:53PM

soccerbreaker wrote: »

You can check on the manual given with that.

Ah right, sound

irishgeo · 20-07-2012 01:10PM

tesco got back to me

On sale July 29th but only in shops with electrical desks what ever that means?

ShaneScouse · 20-07-2012 01:13PM

Its prob been answered a hundred times, I am reading back threw the thread as we speak so advancded apology.
But Is there any store that has stock today/this weekend that I can pick one of these up in, i want to give it as a pressy next week and be perfect price range for it. Im in dublin and can get to any store north/south side easily, id like to avoid town though, tks alot

pleasant Co. · 20-07-2012 01:13PM

irishgeo wrote: »

tesco got back to me

On sale July 29th but only in shops with electrical desks what ever that means?

It means that if your tesco doesn't already stock electrical goods like laptops, hard drives, nintendos or xboxes it won't be stocking the N7.

Patsy fyre · 20-07-2012 01:56PM

A press release from Google explaining the reason for the limited stock, and when we can expect them to be back in the shops would be extremely beneficial!

irishgeo · 20-07-2012 01:58PM

Mactard wrote: »

It means that if your tesco doesn't already stock electrical goods like laptops, hard drives, nintendos or xboxes it won't be stocking the N7.

might get one in sligo on my way back.

BrookieD · 20-07-2012 02:10PM

First homepage set up added -
Wallpaper is live and looks great on the display.

Introducing Nexus 7 = google android tablet

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