Picked up my Nexus 7 (2nd gen) early! - Nexus 7 (2013) General

Pre ordered it @ Best Buy yesterday and they sent me an email early this morning stating that the intended release date had been changed to today. Immediately canceled my online order and reserved one at my closest Best Buy store. Just picked it up and it's charging now...

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just placed an order at bestbuyonline and indicated in store pickup and it says the store i chose has them in stock so i'm going on lunch to pick one up.

I wonder how long before a simple root method will be done for the N7 2? I need OTG support for external storage and the ability to hide the navigation bar when using apps. Display is small enough IMO without space taken up by a bar.

Angus66 said:
Pre ordered it @ Best Buy yesterday and they sent me an email eearly this morning stating that the intended release date had been changed to today. Immediately canceled my online order and reserved one at my closest Best Buy store. Just picked it up and it's charging now...
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I just picked up mine too! Now then. How do we root this thing?

Initial thoughts:
The weight reduction - while seemingly not that significant on paper - can really be felt when handling the tablet. I didn't expect it to feel lighter in my hand(s) but it definitely does. Also has a nice solid/quality feel.
Speed & fluidity of the tablet in general is better than the original N7, but to be fair the original N7 I have (only about a week old) is very speedy. I'll be playing with more apps during the day to see if that holds true.
The included USB data/charging cable is too short IMHO - just like the original. The actual charging wart is different than the original, but about the same overall size.

Angus66 said:
Initial thoughts:
The weight reduction - while seemingly not that significant on paper - can really be felt when handling the tablet. I didn't expect it to feel lighter in my hand(s) but it definitely does. Also has a nice solid/quality feel.
Speed & fluidity of the tablet in general is better than the original N7, but to be fair the original N7 I have (only about a week old) is very speedy. I'll be playing with more apps during the day to see if that holds true.
The included USB data/charging cable is too short IMHO - just like the original. The actual charging wart is different than the original, but about the same overall size.
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Does it have pogo pins by chance (for a dock)?

Angus66 said:
Pre ordered it @ Best Buy yesterday and they sent me an email eearly this morning stating that the intended release date had been changed to today. Immediately canceled my online order and reserved one at my closest Best Buy store. Just picked it up and it's charging now...
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Hi:
Does it support OTG and Nexus Media Importer?
Thanks,
Tom

Angus66 said:
Initial thoughts:
The weight reduction - while seemingly not that significant on paper - can really be felt when handling the tablet. I didn't expect it to feel lighter in my hand(s) but it definitely does. Also has a nice solid/quality feel.
Speed & fluidity of the tablet in general is better than the original N7, but to be fair the original N7 I have (only about a week old) is very speedy. I'll be playing with more apps during the day to see if that holds true.
The included USB data/charging cable is too short IMHO - just like the original. The actual charging wart is different than the original, but about the same overall size.
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Nice! Can you put it next to the old & your phone at 100% brightness? White image:
http://en.clipdealer.com/preview/im...creen closing. Alpha channel is included..jpg
Also, for light bleed check, here's a pure black:
http://www.fimfiction-static.net/images/story_images/92970.png?1364253348

I haven't seen this specified anywhere yet, but I'm curious if there is haptic feedback.

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Does it have pogo pins by chance (for a dock)?
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Unfortunately it does not.
That is the one feature I have found so far that I really appreciated on the 1st gen that isn't on the new version.

I think we need a new subforum for the 2nd gen Nexus 7. Also cases... where to buy D:

thenrik said:
Hi:
Does it support OTG and Nexus Media Importer?
Thanks,
Tom
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UPDATE: The 2nd gen supports both OTG and Nexus media importer.
ejchis said:
I haven't seen this specified anywhere yet, but I'm curious if there is haptic feedback.
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If it does it's off by default. It check to make sure.

Just walked into my local Best Buy and was able to buy it - no pre-order needed.
They had two cases available in the store @ $24.99 and $39.99.
Started it up and it immediately updated to 4.3.

$30 off coupon at staples works! I got the only one they had.
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Angus66 said:
Unfortunately it does not.
That is the one feature I have found so far that I really appreciated on the 1st gen that isn't on the new version.
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Why did you like the pogo pins? I've never seen a dock for the original N7

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Why did you like the pogo pins? I've never seen a dock for the original N7
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There is/was a dock available for the OG N7 - it was just VERY difficult to get a hold of one. It was listed on the US Google Play store until about a week ago.
I picked up one from B&H and one from Amazon.

Angus66 said:
UPDATE: The 2nd gen supports both OTG and Nexus media importer.
If it does it's off by default. It check to make sure.
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Please confirm if it has a virbration motor. I'm planning on replacing my phone with this model so having vibration for notifications is make or break for me.

just checked the website and it says IN STOCK READY FOR PICKUP TODAY. so i went ahead and paid for it but my local bestbuy doesn't open until 10am PST. ready to head over as soon as they open!

endiz said:
Please confirm if it has a virbration motor. I'm planning on replacing my phone with this model so having vibration for notifications is make or break for me.
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No vibration motor, sorry. You might be able to get this + a Pebble?

Related

Docks and cradles

Acer official accessories are expected soon; however, in the meantime, this docking station and remote have appeared online at HMV.com
See here
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Here's the other item I have on order from eBay for my new Acer tablet.
Portable Fold-Up Stand for Motorola Xoom Tablet
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=160543570947
This looks to be a handy portable stand. The Xoom and the Acer are very close in depth (12.9mm vs 13mm) so I suspect it should work with out modification. A lot less expensive than the dock and available today !
iProp
This little stand looks really versatile.
See here
Video here
saeba said:
Here's the other item I have on order from eBay for my new Acer tablet.
Portable Fold-Up Stand for Motorola Xoom Tablet
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=160543570947
This looks to be a handy portable stand. The Xoom and the Acer are very close in depth (12.9mm vs 13mm) so I suspect it should work with out modification. A lot less expensive than the dock and available today !
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I got that stand, it works well.
Got mine from Amazon. Bit cheaper:
http://www.amazon.com/Arkon-Portabl...VOOY/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1304093260&sr=8-1
Really nice case at Staples. Resembles ( may even be the same one as) the case that Acer had on their EU store.
http://www.staples.com/StaplesProdu...er=2&langId=-1&productId=385411&storeId=10001
Whoops...sorry, guess this should have been in the Cases section.
Franwella said:
This little stand looks really versatile.
See here
Video here
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Has anyone purchased or used the iProp stand yet? This looks amazing since it's flexible for wherever I'm using my Iconia. I think I'll order one in the next few days. Thanks for the link man
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Really nice case at Staples. Resembles ( may even be the same one as) the case that Acer had on their EU store.
http://www.staples.com/StaplesProdu...er=2&langId=-1&productId=385411&storeId=10001
Whoops...sorry, guess this should have been in the Cases section.
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I bought this based on your post. It looks EXACTLY like the acer store version and it better be. I'll let everyone know. This is a great purchase if it's on the money.
I've got one of these on order: http://padpivot.com/ I ordered it when it was first on Kickstarter so not sure when they'll be on general release.
Looks nice!
I went round the corner to maplin and asked did they have any spare stands they use for their tablets, they gave me one lol
Let me know if anyone else has any luck...
I did try the actual Xoom's protective case. Unfortunately, it does not fit. The Acer is wider by about 1/2 inch. I had to return the case and order the one now offered at Staples for the Acer. Just an FYI if anyone is curious
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I did try the actual Xoom's protective case. Unfortunately, it does not fit. The Acer is wider by about 1/2 inch. I had to return the case and order the one now offered at Staples for the Acer. Just an FYI if anyone is curious
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I have held the Xoom and Acer side-by-side. The size is actually quite different in both length and width. The Xoom is smaller on both counts.
However, the iPad is wider than the Iconia, and the Iconia 20mm longer than the iPad. I have found that the Iconia will fit in some iPad sleeves. Provided there is a bit of 'give' in the iPad sleeve's length.
Anything that is purpose built for another device though (with specific dimensions in mind) is hard to adapt.
Also, 10" netbook sleeves and cases have proven to be quite good with the Iconia as well. Often there is a little wiggle room which is handy for cables and chargers.
saeba said:
Here's the other item I have on order from eBay for my new Acer tablet.
Portable Fold-Up Stand for Motorola Xoom Tablet
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=160543570947
This looks to be a handy portable stand. The Xoom and the Acer are very close in depth (12.9mm vs 13mm) so I suspect it should work with out modification. A lot less expensive than the dock and available today !
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Received it today and it works great with the Acer. I have it setup on my desk slightly tilted back and the tablet is much easier to see and use. It's very adjustable and very stable.
Also got a DAGi stylus to use with it (see picture). It works much better than a rubber tipped one and is much more accurate. Also, no fingerprints !. But it's something else to carry around.
I just picked it up from Staples and so far so good. It does what it says although it doesn't seem like there is a way to keep the front cover flap secured to the back when in use. I'm not sure that I care all that much about it though. Otherwise seems like a good deal for the money.
PS. It seems to be the official ACER case.
hmmm. sort of ugly.
Got the dock from Acer. Wanted to throw a few pics down as well as a review.
In your review... you state: "you can NOT dock the tab with the case on".
Are you referring to the Acer case? I was thinking maybe it was thin enough that it might allow docking? Thanks!!
saeba said:
In your review... you state: "you can NOT dock the tab with the case on".
Are you referring to the Acer case? I was thinking maybe it was thin enough that it might allow docking? Thanks!!
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Edit... incorrect. When I saw how thick the tab was with the flap back I didn't try to shove it on. I have been told it works fine tho.
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yea, that official Acer case (more like a scuba-suit) wont allow the tab to dock with it on. poop
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Yeah, definitely unfortunate! I haven't tried taking it out of the case, but it was a bit of bother getting it in. Very tight fit. Wouldn't want to wrestle it in and out on a daily basis.
http://www.frys.com/product/6441582?site=sr:SEARCH:MAIN_RSLT_PG
$7 after rebate ....picked up in store...
http://www.frys.com/product/6569003?site=sr:SEARCH:MAIN_RSLT_PG
This one was cool too
These were awesome but I couldn't find one.....$5
http://www.frys.com/product/6257130?site=sr:SEARCH:MAIN_RSLT_PG
Oh and grabbed this case
http://www.frys.com/product/6575533?site=sr:SEARCH:MAIN_RSLT_PG
i just ordered the arkon stand from amazon for $10.98 with free 2-day prime shipping. should come by wed and i'll write up about it.

Very Low Profile Bluetooth Keyboards...?

I'm not thoroughly convinced that I need a keyboard with my device, but if I was going to buy one, it would have to be either very small or very thin. Why tote around a keyboard that's just as large as the tablet?
Any ideas?
Of course, there's always this: http://www.thinkgeek.com/computing/keyboards-mice/8193/
(if it was ever in stock again).
I am currently using the Acer wrapping with an Incase faux-fir slip case, so I'd hope that it would be low-profile enough to fit in there.
I am curious as well. what are the best keyboard/case combis that we can get
If you give me 24 hours I think I may have a pretty small keyboard that may work for us. I just need to test it first to make sure the BT connects properly. Feel free to contact me 'if' I forget to hop on and post findings
it2steve said:
If you give me 24 hours I think I may have a pretty small keyboard that may work for us. I just need to test it first to make sure the BT connects properly. Feel free to contact me 'if' I forget to hop on and post findings
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I also wonder if one of these will work right. May order one just to try - would be great for travelling, just roll it up and shove it in your suitcase.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produ...m_re=flexible_keyboard-_-23-166-084-_-Product
Also, a prerelease product info page on an interesting BT fold-up keyboard:
https://jornostore.com/
that jorno is nice but not for that much!!!! you can get a flexi keyboard bluetooth on amazon for around 30
I was considering getting the Motorola atrix keyboard.... i have the atrix so that with bluetooth on the tablet would work fine specially considering the android function buttons..
I have the Moto keyboard (Link) and for the most part it's a very nice unit. The only real issue with it is the massive bump in the back where they put the batteries and whatever else they have packed into it, that and not all the short cut keys work, but I am not sure that is the keyboard.
It's worth the purchase, and is very nice on the plane, but I find myself not carrying it locally just due to size. The Jorno looks like a great compromise for when I am more local but want to slam out a page or two...
poeticdecision said:
that jorno is nice but not for that much!!!! you can get a flexi keyboard bluetooth on amazon for around 30
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link?........
it2steve said:
If you give me 24 hours I think I may have a pretty small keyboard that may work for us. I just need to test it first to make sure the BT connects properly. Feel free to contact me 'if' I forget to hop on and post findings
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As promised. The review will be completed here but here are a few pics
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cybermage1 said:
I also wonder if one of these will work right. May order one just to try - would be great for travelling, just roll it up and shove it in your suitcase.
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I actually just ordered one of these for $7 since I was already ordering a micro HDMI adapter from MonoPrice.
http://www.monoprice.com/products/p...=10809&cs_id=1080903&p_id=6821&seq=1&format=2
Sure, it's not going to be the world's greatest keyboard, but I'm really just looking for decent yet portable. If I really need something more, I've got a Logitech K340 that works great. It's not bluetooth, but Logitech's USB receivers are so small anymore that it really doesn't detract at all.
I just purchased this keyboard
http://www.thinkgeek.com/gadgets/cellphone/e55f/
along with this stand
http://www.amazon.com/Arkon-Portabl...VOOY/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1304093260&sr=8-1
im gonna get a case that fits the tablet plus these two, and im gonna have a desk setup ready to go, im pretty excited.
patterson12123 said:
I just purchased this keyboard
http://www.thinkgeek.com/gadgets/cellphone/e55f/
along with this stand
http://www.amazon.com/Arkon-Portabl...VOOY/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1304093260&sr=8-1
im gonna get a case that fits the tablet plus these two, and im gonna have a desk setup ready to go, im pretty excited.
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Wow, I forgot about that keyboard. I'm really curious to how it feels and types. Keep us in the loop!!!
I would like to see the review that ITSteve was going to do..
+1 Tor Thema review
Sorry, I have been swamped with work. I can confirm that this keyboard DOES work with the iconia but not with standard BT pairing. I had to use some hci files and script using terminal but it works great. I promise that I will get a review up. I did already make the screenshots with the terminal session, just haven't typed it all up yet
...sent from my android tablet
patterson12123 said:
I just purchased this keyboard
http://www.thinkgeek.com/gadgets/cellphone/e55f/
along with this stand
http://www.amazon.com/Arkon-Portabl...VOOY/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1304093260&sr=8-1
im gonna get a case that fits the tablet plus these two, and im gonna have a desk setup ready to go, im pretty excited.
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Nice stand, i have orderd mine right now from ebay.
Alejandrissimo said:
Nice stand, i have orderd mine right now from ebay.
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Yes, I have it and it's great!
patterson12123 said:
I just purchased this keyboard
http://www.thinkgeek.com/gadgets/cellphone/e55f/
along with this stand
http://www.amazon.com/Arkon-Portabl...VOOY/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1304093260&sr=8-1
im gonna get a case that fits the tablet plus these two, and im gonna have a desk setup ready to go, im pretty excited.
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Stand is great, but unfortunately the keyboard doesnt work natively, it uses spp, which you have to purchase a 15 dollar app to use it with the tablet, and the app is a piece of junk, returned the keyboard, now i gotta find a new one
patterson12123 said:
Stand is great, but unfortunately the keyboard doesnt work natively, it uses spp, which you have to purchase a 15 dollar app to use it with the tablet, and the app is a piece of junk, returned the keyboard, now i gotta find a new one
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How's typing on that keyboard though?
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Heres a article from Engadget that shows a new tablet geared Logitech set.
ht tp://w ww .engadget .c om/2011/05/19/logitech-outs-a-pair-of-keyboard-cases-gets-into-the-tablet-acc/
Minus the spaces of course.

Why has google not released a decent keyboard for the N10?

I know most of you wouldnt be interested in one since it is a tablet but I'm jealous of the asus transformer infinity owners who have a nice keyboard/dock etc, theirs even has a trackpad to make it essentially a low powered laptop. I've seen various 3rd party bluetooth keyboards on ebay but none that look too impressive.
I'd definitely be interested in one. That was one of my cons when purchasing this tablet. Something integrated would be sweet!
TurboRZR said:
I'd definitely be interested in one. That was one of my cons when purchasing this tablet. Something integrated would be sweet!
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The best solution I've found was a MoKo Keyboard case.
http://www.amazon.com/MoKo-BlueToot...8&sr=8-1&keywords=Nexus+10+moko+case+keyboard
I've been using it awhile. My review is at the end of my Nexus review.
http://www.amazon.com/review/R13VSQ...e=UTF8&ASIN=B00AAVEYJ2&linkCode=&nodeID=&tag=
Best looking one I've seen yet, thank you sir! I like the idea of an Asus dock style keyboard, but the fact that this is in a case is nice.
TurboRZR said:
Best looking one I've seen yet, thank you sir! I like the idea of an Asus dock style keyboard, but the fact that this is in a case is nice.
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Its not always the best- after owning it 6 months, it HAS saved my tablet from 3 drops (outlined in my Amazon review), but the loop that holds the closing strap is a tad loose and I'm worried it might tear. Otherwise I love it. Best of all, the keyboard's detachable without clips/knobs/anything that might snap.
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Best looking one I've seen yet, thank you sir! I like the idea of an Asus dock style keyboard, but the fact that this is in a case is nice.
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I have this case as well, however I have it for only two days LOL, and it is already amazing to use, the keyboard is really nice and the best part of it being in a case is that you can take off the keyboard and use only the tablet . Also it has a really stylish finish, and it's comfortable to carry . Using this thing with a mouse and Complete Linux Installer gave me a very powerful Netbook hahaha
I didn't realize you could take the keyboard off, nice! yeah I'm excited; it's ordered. Hmmmmm linux on nexus 10......... interesting.
TurboRZR said:
I didn't realize you could take the keyboard off, nice! yeah I'm excited; it's ordered. Hmmmmm linux on nexus 10......... interesting.
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Yea, it's really good! I took some screenshots and uploaded here, it's nothing more than chmod and vnc, but 2GB RAM and Cortex-A15 processor is more than enough hahahaha!
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Using the bluetooth keyboard, a normal USB mouse plugged on an OTG cable. Rooted. Running with CompleteLinuxInstaller (to boot up Fedora) and VNCing with Jump . Hope this makes this "Linux on Nexus 10" more clear . Hope you enjoy your case hehe
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Thats Cool! I love ubuntu on my labtop, definitely going to do some reading and searching! Nice work!
I too would love to see an official keyboard, that makes use of the Pogo pins too, and maybe had some extra cool stuff. Perhaps Google just doesn't want anymore money though or something...
It Arrived yesterday. You guys were right this thing is money. The keyboard is a bit small for long typing session, but perfect for general everyday stuff! Couple of questions: Do you guys just use the nexus charging plug or something smaller? Does anyone know if the magnets on the case mess with all of the compass/ gyros/ accelerometor/ etc?
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It Arrived yesterday. You guys were right this thing is money. The keyboard is a bit small for long typing session, but perfect for general everyday stuff! Couple of questions: Do you guys just use the nexus charging plug or something smaller? Does anyone know if the magnets on the case mess with all of the compass/ gyros/ accelerometor/ etc?
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Haven't had it mess with any of the above. I use the POGO myself, actually.
TurboRZR said:
It Arrived yesterday. You guys were right this thing is money. The keyboard is a bit small for long typing session, but perfect for general everyday stuff! Couple of questions: Do you guys just use the nexus charging plug or something smaller? Does anyone know if the magnets on the case mess with all of the compass/ gyros/ accelerometor/ etc?
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Great . I typed half of my new one shot today lol (1200 words), I thought the keyboard was small too, until I got used to. And no, I don't think it messes with anything mentioned . Enjoy it!
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[Discussion] what do you think about the Note 12.2 ?

as the title says give in your oppenion
I think the screen estate is awesome and the specs are good 2 unlike the previous tablets
Blackwolf10 said:
as the title says give in your oppenion
I think the screen estate is awesome and the specs are good 2 unlike the previous tablets
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The screen is awesome, and so are the specs..However, I am on two wheels 90% of the time. Size and weight are biggies with me.
Right now I am still within my return period on my GN 2014, along with my tax refund to take up the difference. I was going to snatch the 64gb one... But, after looking at the size, compared it to my 10.1, it is just too much..I travel very light on two wheels. Either on motorcycle or bicycle, space is premium.
Now, if they came with another 10.1 pro, I be on it, especially since I am in my return window..
Again, this thing is too big..
CehowardNote3 said:
The screen is awesome, and so are the specs..However, I am on two wheels 90% of the time. Size and weight are biggies with me.
Right now I am still within my return period on my GN 2014, along with my tax refund to take up the difference. I was going to snatch the 64gb one... But, after looking at the size, compared it to my 10.1, it is just too much..I travel very light on two wheels. Either on motorcycle or bicycle, space is premium.
Now, if they came with another 10.1 pro, I be on it, especially since I am in my return window..
Again, this thing is too big..
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I think the weight doesn't matter and as long as u have a nice bag for it neither does size I don't think I ever heard someone saying hey I wish my tablet was 100g lighter plus the screen size just makes up for all of this
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as the title says give in your oppenion
I think the screen estate is awesome and the specs are good 2 unlike the previous tablets
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I am actually excited for this one i think they had some leak pics up on CNET
looks nice!
As a math teacher this looks like a great teaching tool for notes and lessons!
Same here... in my profession... I definitely need this. but I prefer the LTE version Screen size for me is the best.
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First impressions
Well, I've had my 32gb WiFi Galaxy Note Pro for 2 days now.
The screen is superb. I absolutely love it.
The size looks much larger than expected, in terms of feel, than my Note 10.1 2014 - a huge difference when watching video.
I have experienced no lag at all.
The TouchWiz UX is OK - but the magazine home screen I cannot get on with. The content is too restrictive and doesn't cover my interests. Also, you cannot remove the Magazine screen - grrrr!
Also have a problem writing to the micro SDCard - see my other post.
Still early days yet but a general 'thumbs up' from me.
Yes, I really want this, but first things first.
- I need to be able to sell my Nexus 10 for a decent price before I can buy this.
- I'll not be an early adopter/unpaid beta tester. I want lots of reviews (both pro and amateur) before I make a commitment.
- I suspect this tablet will be huge with the custom ROM community. I'll wait until there's some solid ROM development going on.
Ordered mine today Unit will arrive tomorrow morning (sold my nexus 10)
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Ordered mine today Unit will arrive tomorrow morning (sold my nexus 10)
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Who is shipping already?
nymviper1126 said:
Who is shipping already?
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WiFi only (Netherlands)
Company called coolbue (for the dutchies)
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I've always found the 10" tablets too small to be really useful, in particular since I've almost always had a large phone with me. Currently the GN3. 10" was too big to carry in a pocket and too small to be useful on the go. So if I'm going to have to carry it in a bag/case, might as well go with a moderately larger screen size. But not too big so as to become heavy and bulky if I want to use it on a plane, vehicle, or even couch.
With this form factor, I'm hoping it'll fit right in between my 5.7" phone and 15" notebook, depending on where I'm going and what I want to do.
Mine gets here Friday. Yay.
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WiFi only (Netherlands)
Company called coolbue (for the dutchies)
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Bought mine from BCC yesterday here in the Netherlands.
This tablet is simply amazing. The extra screen real estate makes it so much more useful. Makes you really wonder why no one else tried a larger display the last three years.
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Bought mine from BCC yesterday here in the Netherlands.
This tablet is simply amazing. The extra screen real estate makes it so much more useful. Makes you really wonder why no one else tried a larger display the last three years.
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Nice. If i had known it would be available at BCC i would have driven there
Do you notice any lag using the samsung touchwiz ?
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Nice. If i had known it would be available at BCC i would have driven there
Do you notice any lag using the samsung touchwiz ?
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Not noticeably.
Only minor annoying thing is that some elements are just to large for this display, but that's a general Android thing. I'm afraid I gonna need to tweak the density (like it's done in the good old days).
Hope it will get rooted soon so we can run custom roms bye bye UX
Almost $840 after shipping and tax from Best Buy in the States. I may be a fool for spending nearly a thousand dollars on a tablet, but at least I know I'm not the only one. .. looking forward to getting my hands on it!
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rodrigorajao said:
Yes, I really want this, but first things first.
- I need to be able to sell my Nexus 10 for a decent price before I can buy this.
- I'll not be an early adopter/unpaid beta tester. I want lots of reviews (both pro and amateur) before I make a commitment.
- I suspect this tablet will be huge with the custom ROM community. I'll wait until there's some solid ROM development going on.
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I suspect the opposite as its too expensive to be mainstream and its Samsung which has not been developer friendly. Do these new tabs come with Knox?
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Well I just bought one from Best Buy screen is great, monopoly is awesome on it
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For the ones who want to know... (Netherlands)
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LG G4 UK review

I got the LG G4 trough the insiders campaign in UK
Actually I own a Nexus 5, while in the past I had an S2 and a Note 2.
Nexus 5 is a quite good phone but battery life also with custom kernel is limited to its the battery size. Moreover when I bought my Nexus 5 I was coming from a Note 2, so I started to miss a bigger screen and for sure a better camera that is the weaker point of Nexus 5.
Battery
Let’s start from what everyone take care and want to now when they have to buy a new smartphone: “The battery life”.
So, taking into account that the battery life of a smartphone really depends on the usage pattern of every single user, apps and mobile reception of where we live, after 5 day of usage I can say that with my pattern of usage (see below) I am constantly getting between 4 and 5 hours of SOT.
Pattern of usage: 2 mails in push (one for work where I usually receive many mails by day), mixed use wifi/data, no push notification for facebook, chatting, browising, watching few videos, and reading mostly all the time. Some camera shots when I am with friends. Brightness always in automatic mode.
Camera
There are already too many example and comparisons on youtube. I can only confirm that the camera great one of the best for now. I have a DSLR camera and like to take my time when I have to take a picture of a landscape. So I really appreciated the manual mode and how it is good and simple the interface of the new camera app. Everything can be settled with few taps. Although a smartphone probably will never substitute a DSLR camera, with that toy on G4 you can have fun for sure.
Display
Also here, already many review and comparisons with the S6 amoled. Without judging which is better because I do not own an S6, what I can tell for sure is that it is really good. Colors are never saturated and brightness is fine in the majority of the situations. What I found really improved is the antiglare, the reflection of the sun seems to me pretty good, while a negative impression is that the display seems to be really power hungry as soon as you increase the brightness.
Reception and Calls
Reception is basically the same of my nexus 5 (pretty good) while I found the calls really clear on the LG G4 and better than my nexus 5.
Speakers
Good and really loud… was unexpected!
Missing Features out of the box
Two missing feature out of the box are the wireless charging and the quick charging. While the quick charging is officially supported by the SD808 and we only have to wait for a kernel update to have it enabled, the big disappoint is the wireless charge. Big disappoint because it is not officially supported on the leather cover but only buying a circle cover. After all the advertising on that cover by LG I can not understand why to enable a common feature of any actual flagship we have to change cover (or via an unofficial way, like a sticker to add to the cover).
Overall and final considerations
This phone is satisfying me under the majority of aspect that I want from a phone, like the battery life, the camera, the display and the quality of calls. I think this phone has a huge potential that can be improved with a good custom kernel and a lighter custom rom (even if I have to say that I found the stock rom really fluid and without any lag). With a custom kernel we will probably gain an other hour of SOT.
Me as well ! did you do it with insiders ?
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Me as well ! did you do it with insiders ?
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I got an email yesterday to say that I didn't get picked.
I'm in as well, with the insiders too. One disappointment is I thought we would get the phone before launch, it doesn't look that way anymore. I wonder if they will send out a random selection of colours or just the black.
I didn't get in. Looks like I'll have to buy one in Black Leather next week instead [emoji14]
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Yep mee too .. From the mail seems that the device will arrive for the end of this week
I didn't get in, keen to hear what you guys think before ordering one
I'm in too! Devices are arriving tomorrow so we should be one week ahead of launch
I have been selected too for the UK campaign!! Tomorrow UPS is delivering the G4
I think at the end of the program we will be offered to keep the phone for £250, this is the money that they would take in case of loss lol
I'm pretty sure it is going to be the UK/EU model.
I'm just wondering if we will be getting the LTE of the WiFi only model from what I've seen that's the one the testers are getting overseas
And me mine due tomorrow as well
Has anyone figured out whether it will be metal or leather yet
Also I'm quite intrigued by the tone infinum headset that we are getting aswell
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Would be a wounder if it was a Wifi model lol.
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Would be a wounder if it was a Wifi model lol.
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I just think it would be strange that the rest of the world gets the wifi model and the people in the UK the full one but then again the other people didn't have to leave a safety bond
That's very true, but I'm sure it said somewhere that rrp 500 that wouldn't be a dummy phone.
But on the other hand, why would the payment only be 250 if you didn't return it when the phone is around 599 gbp and the headphones are 80
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That's very true, but I'm sure it said somewhere that rrp 500 that wouldn't be a dummy phone.
But on the other hand, why would the payment only be 250 if you didn't return it when the phone is around 599 gbp and the headphones are 80
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Hahah well.. I suppose we will find out tomorrow.
I'm gonna be at work until 6pm so I'll be checking here for an update lol
Hey!
Does your G4 have 4G?! The one I got doesn't support it.
Mine too will arrive tomorrow ... it sound strange that the UK model is the only one not wifi, but it is also true that we were probably the only ones we had to provide the bank account to have it .. let's see tomorrow what we will get
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Hey!
Does your G4 have 4G?! The one I got doesn't support it.
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Where's it from? Korea?
Mine is in transit guaranteed by end of tomorrow
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Will update if its WiFi only or not if I get mine first
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