Some interesting info for those concerned with quality

**kevin.slawinski** · 08-13-2012, 02:26 PM

I processed an RMA through the Play Store last week and sent my first one back, so I wasn't able to check if it was a c60 or not, but I did have slight screen lifting on it. I preordered it through the play store originally. The new one should be at my door today so I'll report back with whether its a c70 or c80 or whatever. I'm hoping this one is okay because I don't want to send another one back.

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**F34R** · 08-13-2012, 04:04 PM

Originally Posted by dralezero

The internal serial wouldn't match the box and might cause issues for somebody but the store probably returns opened items if you say its defective.

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The number with the Cxx, ie. C60 - is listed as the SSN. The internal serial number is listed on the box as well under CSSN.

**ExTheGod** · 08-13-2012, 06:25 PM

I have a C60 from office depot and haven't had any problems at all. Guess I got lucky

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**cadis12** · 08-13-2012, 06:28 PM

I got a C70 replacement and the screen was still lifted.

**NickA** · 08-13-2012, 06:37 PM

This situation reminds me of the first Asus Transformer and the keyboard dock issue. The dock wouldn't shut itself off and the battery would drain overnight. It wasn't until the third batch came out (and a firmware update) that it was totally fixed.

**edieblack05** · 08-13-2012, 06:56 PM

I have a C60 from Office Max and have had none of the issues mentioned on this forum.

**Chocoburger** · 08-13-2012, 07:32 PM

Hm, I have a C60 as well, but there are no hardware issues with mine, only software glitches on the launcher screen.

**F34R** · 08-13-2012, 07:38 PM

Originally Posted by Chocoburger

Hm, I have a C60 as well, but there are no hardware issues with mine, only software glitches on the launcher screen.

Ugh. I don't know what I could accept; a few hardware "blemishes", or fine hardware with software issues.

after thinking about it...

I'll take a small screen lift that doesn't affect the actual use, rather than software issues that affect how I can utilize the tablet.

**chuckr01** · 08-13-2012, 07:54 PM

I bought mine from Sams and it is a C60. I don't see any of the issues being discussed, if I understand what I am looking for. The glass around the top edge is flush and I don't see any issues with the display. Am I safe or just waiting for a failure in the near future?

**dmmarck** · 08-13-2012, 08:00 PM

Originally Posted by chuckr01

I bought mine from Sams and it is a C60. I don't see any of the issues being discussed, if I understand what I am looking for. The glass around the top edge is flush and I don't see any issues with the display. Am I safe or just waiting for a failure in the near future?

Probably fine. I'm sure there are a few good ones in there.

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**chuckr01** · 08-13-2012, 08:24 PM

Originally Posted by dmmarck

Probably fine. I'm sure there are a few good ones in there.

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Thank you for responding so quickly! This forum is fantastic for us newbies to this new adventure in the Android world. I love my Nexus 7 and hope I didn't get a lemon. It would be interesting to see if the bad ones all ended up in a certain area and might be one or two batches that didn't come out right. There seems to be enough posts from people with no issues to indicate that there may have been a batch or two that didn't come out right. At the rate they must be cranking these out it is to be expected.

**F34R** · 08-13-2012, 08:26 PM

Originally Posted by chuckr01

I bought mine from Sams and it is a C60. I don't see any of the issues being discussed, if I understand what I am looking for. The glass around the top edge is flush and I don't see any issues with the display. Am I safe or just waiting for a failure in the near future?

Around the top... check the left side of the bezel. That's the only place I've seen the raised lip, aka screen lift, personally.

Originally Posted by dmmarck

Probably fine. I'm sure there are a few good ones in there.

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I hope I'll find that golden egg soon. I'll be even happier!

**KitN** · 08-13-2012, 08:28 PM

I just received my brand new N7 purchased straight from Google Play store. I literally got it this morning. It's A C70 and I'm happy to report thus far ZERO defects or issues.

I'll do some more testing and report my findings but this far I am thoroughly impressed with the build quality and this tablet in general.

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**kevin.slawinski** · 08-13-2012, 08:32 PM

Reporting in again, I received my replacement from the Play Store today, it's a C70, and there is no creaking sound when pressing on the right bezel (an issue with my old one), but the screen is lifted a tiny amount - and by that I mean less than .5mm, so small I would not have noticed if I wasn't looking for it, so I'm happy with what I got and won't return this one. The new C70 batch seems to be a good one.

**F34R** · 08-13-2012, 08:36 PM

Originally Posted by kevin.slawinski

Reporting in again, I received my replacement from the Play Store today, it's a C70, and there is no creaking sound when pressing on the right bezel (an issue with my old one), but the screen is lifted a tiny amount - and by that I mean less than .5mm, so small I would not have noticed if I wasn't looking for it, so I'm happy with what I got and won't return this one. The new C70 batch seems to be a good one.

That sounds really encouraging to get a replacement along the lines of a C70...

**SPRTUSR** · 08-13-2012, 08:49 PM

I received my Nexus last Monday from a Play Store order. It's a C70 and has lifting on the left side. I ordered a replacement on Friday but it's yet to ship. I'll followup up when I get it later this week (hopefully).

**elvisgp** · 08-13-2012, 11:31 PM

C70 here, and the only minor display issue I have is some light bleed, but it is barely noticeable.

**warblad13** · 08-13-2012, 11:55 PM

I have a c60 model number and mine is perfect

**neller2000** · 08-14-2012, 12:15 AM

C70 and screen lift top left side, that wasn't as bad as the other 20 I had already returned. This one also had a flickering problem that caused me headaches when trying to read or browse the web with it.

Returned it and giving up on ASUS period.

**Chocoburger** · 08-14-2012, 12:24 AM

Originally Posted by F34R

Ugh. I don't know what I could accept; a few hardware "blemishes", or fine hardware with software issues.

after thinking about it...

I'll take a small screen lift that doesn't affect the actual use, rather than software issues that affect how I can utilize the tablet.

It's not a big deal, I'm 99% sure if I just reboot my tablet, it would clear all home screen widget glitches. However I am a stubborn OCD'er and I want to see how long I can keep my tablet running without it powering off. As long as you're willing to reboot your device, you shouldn't have any problems. I think.

So far 478 hours and 20 minutes.

**6tr6tr** · 08-14-2012, 12:30 AM

Originally Posted by dmmarck

Just got off the phone with a CS rep. As always, take this with a grain of salt...

However, I asked them about the return rate. For the first batch--it's astronomical. This batch has an SSN# with C60 starting out. When they went on "hiatus" from selling, they switched over to the new batch--C70. Which, according to the info they have from Asus, should be devoid of the previous defects--flickering, backlight bleed, lifting, etc.

I have a C70 and it's absolutely perfect. If I were you folks who've owned 83 of these things, I'd (1) stop purchasing from where you are/have been, and (2) return your defective unit and order directly from the Play Store, making sure you get a C70 model.

That is all

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how do you know if you have the c70 model?

**Sesami** · 08-14-2012, 12:31 AM

I get some issues with light flickering on a white screen (usually in Chrome) and very noticeable lag and touch screen issues when playing games sometime. This is normal or fixable in a patch I hope? Usually a reboot fixes these problems and occasionally it will freeze, but it doesn't happen often enough where I feel like it's a defect. Still.. there are some kinks that could be worked out in future updates.

**Mco119** · 08-14-2012, 12:33 AM

Originally Posted by neller2000

C70 and screen lift top left side, that wasn't as bad as the other 20 I had already returned. This one also had a flickering problem that caused me headaches when trying to read or browse the web with it.

Returned it and giving up on ASUS period.

I'm sorry to be this guy, but it would be great if you could lay off the posts constantly discussing the 20 units you received that were all supposedly "defective." You've proved your point, whether you really returned 20 or not,whether any of them were truly screwed up or not. We all get how you feel about the N7.

Here's my advice: STOP BUYING N7s. If you aren't happy after 21 of them, it's safe to say you'll continue to find "problems" with the next 20. A new iPad is coming out soon..please just wait for one of those. Sure it will be just dandy.

**flacousa** · 08-14-2012, 12:52 AM

I have a C60 with none of the problems users have been reporting. I must be a lucky customer. Knock on plastic...

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**Chocu1a** · 08-14-2012, 07:34 AM

I have a c60 that was given to me by my mother-in-law. It has a very slight screen lift on left center side. It rises just above the bezel. Probably wouldn't notice it had I not heard about screen lift. I can live with it, plus, I have no idea where she purchased it.