Poll: Model vs. Build Quality

**natehoy** · 07-25-2012, 04:10 PM

Just curious to see if there's any sort of correlation between the model (8GB, 16GB) and build quality.

**aegisfate117** · 07-25-2012, 04:30 PM

From what I have seen, browsing these forums is that most of the problems seem to be with the 16GB models but I could be wrong. My Nexus 7 is flawless (luckily).

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**natehoy** · 07-25-2012, 04:45 PM

Originally Posted by aegisfate117

From what I have seen, browsing these forums is that most of the problems seem to be with the 16GB models but I could be wrong. My Nexus 7 is flawless (luckily).

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That's my suspicion. I'm very close to pulling the trigger on one, and I honestly don't think I'll need much storage since I'll usually be in WiFi range, but was leaning toward the 16GB just to have the extra room.

Then I noticed a lot of the problems seemed to be with the 16GB models, so I figured I'd check to see if there is a correlation.

**brandonx1000** · 07-25-2012, 05:02 PM

I got my 16GB Nexus 7 from the Play store 2 days ago and its flawless. I was worried after reading so many posts, but I'm good.

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**dparrothead1** · 07-25-2012, 05:14 PM

Actually, my theory has to do more with where you purchased your N7.

A lot of people got theirs from retailers who only sold 16g's. And it's my understanding the retailers received their orders straight from Asus and not from Google.

I think there have been more problems with the early units from retailers than from Google and I also believe that's why the orders were delayed. I got an 8gd from Google and it is perfect!!!

**Chex313** · 07-25-2012, 05:17 PM

Only 2 of us with 16GB's and no issues?
I bought mine early from the Play Store.

**BoldSaint** · 07-25-2012, 05:18 PM

Mine is perfect! Hope it stays that way!

**maverickfan22** · 07-25-2012, 05:20 PM

Stating WHERE it was purchased may also be helpful! Thanks

**BoldSaint** · 07-25-2012, 06:54 PM

Got mine from Sam's Club.

**paul-c** · 07-25-2012, 07:18 PM

I had a good experience pre-ordering the 8gb model through the Play Store.

**bayourock** · 07-25-2012, 07:30 PM

mine is a 16gb i got from the Play Store... No problems... I was one of the last preorders to receive anything... So im thinking i go one made later

**flacousa** · 07-25-2012, 08:06 PM

Got my 16g from Staples and so far no issues, any problems are operarator error since I'm new to this Android thing.

**lostmarine** · 07-25-2012, 08:40 PM

Sam's Club
Flawless
Knocking on wood....

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**kildroid** · 07-25-2012, 08:43 PM

I got my 16g from Office Depot (online), no issues.

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**buckeyenutz** · 07-25-2012, 09:04 PM

Received my preorder from the play store today. 16gb, so far it's perfect.

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**nexdroid** · 07-25-2012, 09:26 PM

I got the 8 from Google a few small issues like after playing a game for awhile the screen will not respond so have to shut down and restart. Google play has not responded per email and can't get through on phone so I gave it to the wife and got a 16 from staples 2nd day and everything seems fine in fact better then the 8 from google play. Just had to set mine up under her name in google play so we would get the $25 credit so now working out the email and facebook etc. notices thing. At least if the 16 starts having issues I can take it back to staples and not be put off by google play.

**natehoy** · 07-26-2012, 07:37 AM

Thanks for all the votes and replies, everyone. Very small sample, but I don't see a correlation between model and build quality. At some point, I'll head down to Staples (so if it's bad I can swap it out) and pick up the 16GB model (because with 16, there's always that little bit of extra when you need it).

**pdhahn** · 07-26-2012, 07:56 AM

I got two 16gbs from Staples both with issues. I have one arriving from the play store that I'll let you know about tomorrow.

**natehoy** · 07-26-2012, 08:07 AM

My local Staples has shown availability for three straight days now, so I'm not too worried about swapping out a defective unit. It's just a matter of being able to get down there (it's 10 miles from work in the opposite direction from home, a long round-trip on my bicycle when I already have a 15 mile ride).