I Am Amazed By This Thing

**SherbetDibDab** · 07-19-2012, 03:31 PM

Originally Posted by jaguar10301

I hope you are rooting the S3 you are going to be very disappointed to have touchwiz and no Jellybean on the S3 after playing with the N7.

Consider myself to be quite handy with technology but i havent a clue how to root an android device, thanks though as soon as it comes i'll be right on it

**jaguar10301** · 07-19-2012, 03:36 PM

Originally Posted by SherbetDibDab

Consider myself to be quite handy with technology but i havent a clue how to root an android device, thanks though as soon as it comes i'll be right on it

I never did before my Galaxy Nexus and now i've done the N7... these are easy, the S3 might be a bit trickier, but the real techies have already done the hard part i'm sure, there are usually simple step by step guides...

I can't wait for CM10 to come out, CM with Jellybean will be awesome!

**keithz** · 07-19-2012, 03:42 PM

I agree for the most part. But I do have quibbles. I find Google Now disappointing, if only because Google's own apps (Scoreboard, News and Weather) offered more functionality.

**Ravynmagi** · 07-19-2012, 03:48 PM

It took me 3 days, but I'm now amazed too.

When I first got mine on Tuesday the screen looked washed out and whites over saturated, making text on white backgrounds look fuzzy. I didn't notice much improvement yesterday, but today it actually looks pretty good.

I still have an issue playing some videos causing the over saturation to reoccur, but it seems to only last a few seconds now than goes back to normal.

I was worried I might have to return mine, but looks like it's going to be fine now. Just need some time to settle in.

I used the DPI tweak to get the tablet UI. It was nice, but I decided to go back to the stock DPI setting. The tablet UI was a bit small and I didn't want to hassle with app incompatibility. And I really don't mind the phone UI anyway. I use YouTube a lot and I think the phone version is much better looking too.

Haven't even touched my iPad 3 since I got this.

**SherbetDibDab** · 07-19-2012, 05:22 PM

Originally Posted by Ravynmagi

It took me 3 days, but I'm now amazed too.

When I first got mine on Tuesday the screen looked washed out and whites over saturated, making text on white backgrounds look fuzzy. I didn't notice much improvement yesterday, but today it actually looks pretty good.

I still have an issue playing some videos causing the over saturation to reoccur, but it seems to only last a few seconds now than goes back to normal.

I was worried I might have to return mine, but looks like it's going to be fine now. Just need some time to settle in.

I used the DPI tweak to get the tablet UI. It was nice, but I decided to go back to the stock DPI setting. The tablet UI was a bit small and I didn't want to hassle with app incompatibility. And I really don't mind the phone UI anyway. I use YouTube a lot and I think the phone version is much better looking too.

Haven't even touched my iPad 3 since I got this.

My screen was perfect right out of the box, just watched transformers and couldn't believe how good it looked on a small screen, what do you think of Google chrome? Mine is a bit laggy

**Joe the Insider** · 07-19-2012, 05:23 PM

I love it as well. I'm thinking of saying goodbye to my Ipad.

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**Ravynmagi** · 07-19-2012, 05:31 PM

Originally Posted by SherbetDibDab

My screen was perfect right out of the box, just watched transformers and couldn't believe how good it looked on a small screen, what do you think of Google chrome? Mine is a bit laggy

Yeah, my Chrome was pretty sluggish too. I switched to Dolphin. It doesn't seem to render text as nicely, but it's so much faster, it has a full screen mode and desktop agent setting. And it seems to block some ads that Chrome loads (probably why it's so much faster on some sites).

**cbatiste1993** · 07-19-2012, 05:35 PM

Mine literally just came in (unboxing went well after the top sleeve cover travesty). I am literally stunned by it, well worth the wait. The screen is gorgeous, it's buttery smooth, Google Now is amazing. Easily the best device I've ever owned period.

**enjoylife949** · 07-19-2012, 05:36 PM

Originally Posted by Ravynmagi

I used the DPI tweak to get the tablet UI. It was nice, but I decided to go back to the stock DPI setting. The tablet UI was a bit small and I didn't want to hassle with app incompatibility

Do you have to root before you can try the DPI tweak?
Was the UI too small to be useable?
Did you find any apps that would not work with the tweak?

**SherbetDibDab** · 07-19-2012, 05:49 PM

Originally Posted by cbatiste1993

Mine literally just came in (unboxing went well after the top sleeve cover travesty). I am literally stunned by it, well worth the wait. The screen is gorgeous, it's buttery smooth, Google Now is amazing. Easily the best device I've ever owned period.

The Google now is that good its scary, carnt even imagine how accurate this voice regognition stuff is going to be in a few years time if its this precise now

**cbatiste1993** · 07-19-2012, 07:59 PM

Originally Posted by SherbetDibDab

The Google now is that good its scary, carnt even imagine how accurate this voice regognition stuff is going to be in a few years time if its this precise now

I just let my dad mess with it who has an iPhone, he was stunned. Haha hopefully he'll get a nexus 7 soon, of course I'll warn him about buying it from Google directly :P

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**Ravynmagi** · 07-19-2012, 08:11 PM

Originally Posted by enjoylife949

Do you have to root before you can try the DPI tweak?
Was the UI too small to be useable?
Did you find any apps that would not work with the tweak?

The UI was still very usable. The system fonts were a bit small, but readable. You can enable "larger fonts", but I found those were too big. The notifications were a pretty small too, but still usable.

I had already installed most of my apps I need for now before doing the tweak, so didn't run into any compatibility issues. For me I though 170 DPI looked a bit better than 160 DPI. Though folks say 160 will be more compatible since that is a standard DPI while 170 isn't.

The DPI tweak is pretty nice. I just removed it because I'm pretty okay with the Phone UI and just figured it wasn't worth potential hassle later.

Also, someone mentioned the Engadget app doesn't look right on the Nexus 7, but with 160 DPI it looks perfect, so the DPI tweak even fixes some apps.

**cordoni** · 07-19-2012, 08:16 PM

Originally Posted by SherbetDibDab

Just got my nexus 7 this morning and its left me amazed, I know they messed the launch up and there may be a few faulty ones but is there anything this device cannot do? Games are amazing, screen quality is insanely good, Google now and directions work great, and jelly bean runs like a boss? You couldn't ask for much more from a £160 device

Used to be blackberry but the nexus 7 pisses all over apple and rim and sends them crying home to mommy which is why I've ordered the galaxy s3 to complete my new collection

Hope everyone iS having as much fun on this as I am

How did you get Google Now to work? I cannot find it.

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**mechapathy** · 07-19-2012, 08:21 PM

Originally Posted by cordoni

How did you get Google Now to work? I cannot find it.

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Swipe up from the Nav bar or the up position on the lock screen. Or just tap the Google search bar on the homescreen.

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**idiotekniques** · 07-19-2012, 08:39 PM

had to cancel my pre-order on this thing and it was hard.

after commuting underground the last week i realized that the lack of removable storage was a deal breaker. the whole point of having a nice compact 7" tablet was to take it with me on the go, a lot. since i commute every day, i want to be able to keep around 10-15gb of music on my tablet permanently. and still have room to download movies to watch and more.

this tablet just couldn't do that, because google wanted to stick me into the Play cloud. i like google play, but i am just away from wifi all too often when i need to have data. data in the form of entertainment files, from music to movies.

with 16gb i would have to constantly be moving files on and off. sure every night or morning i could load up a bunch of stuff to read via a kindle app, pulse or pocket or what not. with 16 gb. but otherwise i'd be fubared.

very upset.

going to have to keep an eye out for an asus tablet that runs vanilla android, and gives me a simple external micro sd slot. that's all this thing needs.

**BruhMan** · 07-19-2012, 09:00 PM

Show me a Google Nexus 10 and then we're talking

**cordoni** · 07-19-2012, 09:22 PM

Originally Posted by mechapathy

Swipe up from the Nav bar or the up position on the lock screen. Or just tap the Google search bar on the homescreen.

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THANK YOU SO MUCH! I have been looking for this!

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**cconner94** · 07-19-2012, 09:24 PM

I have the HTC EVO 4G LTE,and I love it. But compared to my Nexus 7 and its stock Jelly Bean/Android goodness, HTC Sense is a frustrating fight with crashes and restarts. Now I know why Nexus devices get so much love. Lesson learned and learned well. I cannot find a flaw with my 7; it is a wonderful beast.

**heyimjunior** · 07-19-2012, 09:26 PM

I love my n7 as well. Runs great, looks great,feels great, everyone looks at me while im using it at panara bread. Only thing is i read that adobe Wont bE supported on android above 4.0. Im not too tech savy, but is there anything that can be done?

**jazbojenkins** · 07-19-2012, 10:04 PM

I am totally impressed as well, I was rolling with a nook color (running cm7) and this thing BLOWS IT AWAY!

**Joelist** · 07-19-2012, 10:10 PM

I have experienced no lagginess on Chrome at all, or any issues reading any PDFs. I suspect the post about such issues is more a function of the PDF software used than the tablet itself. I use RepliGo reader which works beautifully.

With regards to Sense, I strongly suspect the freezes and such were Android itself and not Sense - I have used Sense for years with zero issues. Remember that Jelly Bean's Project Butter component is specifically aimed at these types of issues.

**NewAge** · 07-19-2012, 10:13 PM

I think alot of it has to do with Jelly Bean. I've had it on my Xoom for a couple weeks and the smoothness and UI refinements are very nice with zero lag on this aging device. And Jelly bean on 10 inches @160 dpi is beatiful.

And its a Nexus with an unlockable bootloader, so unlock it!

fastboot oem unlock

Thats it.

There will be custom kernels that will allow for USB otg host. So you can stick a usb stick or card reader into the micro usb (via otg host cable $5 on eBay) to stream movies or music. It can alleviate issues for those that don't want to move to the cloud.

**goldkear** · 07-19-2012, 10:15 PM

I'm loving mine as well

going to work is the worst because I have to leave my new baby behind.

**3rdpig** · 07-19-2012, 10:29 PM

You guys crying about not having enough storage haven't thought it through.

A short male micro USB to female USB cable is less than $5 on amazon and a fast 32 gig USB stick is $25. Root, install Stickmount, get some sticky back velcro tabs, a decent cover, use the velco to attach the USB stick inside the cover, hook up the cable and you've got the best 40 GB tablet on the market for roughly $250 for all of it.

**sulaco** · 07-19-2012, 10:32 PM

I signed up so I could throw my two cents in. I'm very pleased with my N7. I am getting terrific battery life, the user interface is easily as good as iOS (if not better) and getting two updates in the first two days of owning the tablet speaks volumes about how serious Google is when it comes to supporting the Nexus device(s). Color me impressed.

The Transformers movie along with the other free media (magazines, music, etc.) and toss $25 worth of Play Store credit on top of that is just icing on the cake. Somebody did their marketing homework. Get the slight QC and supply chain issues sorted out and Apple's in trouble...