Google Nexus 7

shivors · 08-10-2012

Got mine last night after getting rid of my old busted 10" Viewsonic G-tab. I have to say this tablet is impressive. Tethered to my Razr Maxx it is a great platform with very nice performance. Anyone else have one?

Disclaimer: My old Viewsonic was only busted because I was updating the ICS build and it narfed the boot partition.

shivors · 08-24-2012

Anyone that is considering this device....very easy to unlock and root which allows the use of OTG cables. OTG cables allow you to plug in USB (SD card, micro SD etc.) to get more storage. Also very easy to overclock.. >=) 1.6GHz with no problems...not even a significant impact to the battery.

Babaloo · 08-24-2012

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Originally Posted by shivors

Disclaimer: My old Viewsonic was only busted because I was updating the ICS build and it narfed the boot partition.

I hate when I narf my boot partition

roni · 08-25-2012

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Originally Posted by shivors

Got mine last night after getting rid of my old busted 10" Viewsonic G-tab. I have to say this tablet is impressive. Tethered to my Razr Maxx it is a great platform with very nice performance. Anyone else have one?

Disclaimer: My old Viewsonic was only busted because I was updating the ICS build and it narfed the boot partition.

Glad you like it

roni · 08-25-2012

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Originally Posted by Babaloo

I hate when I narf my boot partition

It is impossible for me to narf my boots, but I guess I could crap in them

I have an iPad. I love it. I will never buy any Android anything, that is how happy I am with my iOS stuff.

Oh, something else too

Uno · 08-25-2012

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Originally Posted by roni

It is impossible for me to narf my boots, but I guess I could crap in them

I have an iPad. I love it. I will never buy any Android anything, that is how happy I am with my iOS stuff.

Oh, something else too

Mac OS makes it damn near imposible to screw up unless you are digging into stuff you shouldn't. I've done it several times over the years. Do it yourself IT isn't my strong side but that doesn't stop me from trying.

I gave up sytem trouble shooting when OSX came out. I'm calmer and happier now.

**james** · 08-26-2012

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Originally Posted by roni

I will never buy any Android anything, that is how happy I am with my iOS stuff.

the "never" part sounds silly. It seems like religion for you. They are gadgets.

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Originally Posted by Uno

Mac OS makes it damn near imposible to screw up unless you are digging into stuff you shouldn't.

that's what Shivors was doing

roni · 08-26-2012

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Originally Posted by james

the "never" part sounds silly. It seems like religion for you. They are gadgets.

I don't mind sounding silly

, and it is not a religion. It may have been a bit hyperbolic, though. My experiences with Apple as a customer and as an investor are closely intertwined and positive.

If I ever do buy an Android device, I will announce it here.

shivors · 09-17-2012

Lol..completely lost track of this thread.

I buy what I think is the better product for me. I dont need or want a simplistic technical device. I like to have control to either use them out of the box where Android has closed teh gap with iOS for ease of use or by unlocking and rooting the device to allow for OC'ing or to make other performance and kernal level changes that I may want.

As with my GTAB I understand there are risks when you play like I do but that is me. For a quick update...the Nexus 7 was a great tool for our recent vacation. Still teh best 7" 200.00 tablet available. Interested to see if Google goes for the 10" designs.

Katie8 · 09-17-2012

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Originally Posted by roni

I don't mind sounding silly

, and it is not a religion. It may have been a bit hyperbolic, though. My experiences with Apple as a customer and as an investor are closely intertwined and positive.

If I ever do buy an Android device, I will announce it here.

It's good to have faith in the product if you're going to invest...although spending that much money on one brand name seems a bit wasteful when technology changes so quickly. Also if I'm being honest, the latest iteration of the iPhone's technology seems a bit lacking in the advancement department...but seeing as you are an investor I'm sure that it is comforting in the fact that people are willing to line up around the block overnight for an expensive device that doesn't really offer more.

I have to say I find comfort in the fact that functionality and flexibility exists elsewhere much cheaper, and that I can purchase the latest and greatest technology without feeling sick over spending god awful amounts over and over...but as always, different strokes for different folks.

duffey · 01-25-2013

For those who have the Nexus 7. How is it to read in the sunlight ?

beerbreath · 01-25-2013

Quote:

Originally Posted by roni

I don't mind sounding silly

, and it is not a religion. It may have been a bit hyperbolic, though. My experiences with Apple as a customer and as an investor are closely intertwined and positive.

If I ever do buy an Android device, I will announce it here.

You still feel that way after yesterdays nose dive?

shivors · 01-25-2013

Same issues as any non-eink display. With a little shade it is OK button direct bright sunlight you fight glare.

Sent from my Nexus 7 using Tapatalk 2

duffey · 01-26-2013

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Originally Posted by shivors

Same issues as any non-eink display. With a little shade it is OK button direct bright sunlight you fight glare.

Sent from my Nexus 7 using Tapatalk 2

Does it work well as a e reader ?

shivors · 01-26-2013

Yup. I use it for magazines mostly and it does great.

Sent from my Nexus 7 using Tapatalk 2

08-10-2012	#1 (permalink)
shivors Addict Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Quad Cities (IA/IL) Posts: 1,395	Google Nexus 7 Got mine last night after getting rid of my old busted 10" Viewsonic G-tab. I have to say this tablet is impressive. Tethered to my Razr Maxx it is a great platform with very nice performance. Anyone else have one? Disclaimer: My old Viewsonic was only busted because I was updating the ICS build and it narfed the boot partition.

08-24-2012	#2 (permalink)
shivors Addict Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Quad Cities (IA/IL) Posts: 1,395	Anyone that is considering this device....very easy to unlock and root which allows the use of OTG cables. OTG cables allow you to plug in USB (SD card, micro SD etc.) to get more storage. Also very easy to overclock.. >=) 1.6GHz with no problems...not even a significant impact to the battery.

09-17-2012	#9 (permalink)
shivors Addict Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Quad Cities (IA/IL) Posts: 1,395	Lol..completely lost track of this thread. I buy what I think is the better product for me. I dont need or want a simplistic technical device. I like to have control to either use them out of the box where Android has closed teh gap with iOS for ease of use or by unlocking and rooting the device to allow for OC'ing or to make other performance and kernal level changes that I may want. As with my GTAB I understand there are risks when you play like I do but that is me. For a quick update...the Nexus 7 was a great tool for our recent vacation. Still teh best 7" 200.00 tablet available. Interested to see if Google goes for the 10" designs.

01-25-2013	#11 (permalink)
duffey añejo Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Caledonia,Il Posts: 1,622	For those who have the Nexus 7. How is it to read in the sunlight ?

01-25-2013	#13 (permalink)
shivors Addict Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Quad Cities (IA/IL) Posts: 1,395	Same issues as any non-eink display. With a little shade it is OK button direct bright sunlight you fight glare. Sent from my Nexus 7 using Tapatalk 2

01-26-2013	#15 (permalink)
shivors Addict Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Quad Cities (IA/IL) Posts: 1,395	Yup. I use it for magazines mostly and it does great. Sent from my Nexus 7 using Tapatalk 2

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