Really?

**kobradroid** · 01-15-2013, 04:56 PM

The answer is it all depends on Google's deal with the studio. Some content can be played in HD on your computer while other content can only be played in HD on an android device. Either way You will then be able to connect your PC to your TV via HDMI. And this is exactly why we need a good miracast/dongle solution!

**paintdrinkingpete** · 01-15-2013, 07:11 PM

Originally Posted by mojosodope_2

Well yes I assumed...think about it everything is becoming digital and so you would think that you font always want to watch a movie on your tablet. So now I hope I can watch the movie I bought on the play store via my computer to my TV using HDMI....at least apple gets it right with tablets

Sent from my Nexus 7 using Android Central Forums

I ...ah...um...(sigh)...nevermind.

I'm sure Apple would have been happy to have your money. With Android, you have a LOT more choices. You choose a 7", $200 tablet that is well known to have very few "extras" included for that price.

While I feel that at $200 the N7 is a GREAT tablet at a even greater bargain, there is some truth to the saying, "you get what you pay for".

**bigtroutz** · 01-16-2013, 01:04 AM

You can play the vid on any device to any device on your network if you use a media server program like Plex, TVersity. MediaMonkey, etc IF you have your network connected to your TV.

Any DLNA compatible device will work fine and you can either use your N7 to stream the media OR remote control the streaming from a server on your Desktop, etc using this method.

Alternatively you can also use apps like iMediaShare or BubbleUPnP, etc.

You don't NEED no steenkin wired hdmi connection !

Ry · 01-16-2013, 10:08 AM

Originally Posted by B. Diddy

I think people often lose sight of the fact that the Nexus 7 is a sub-$200 device that already packs a huge punch, and was originally intended to be a budget-friendly device, not a do-everything ultramachine. If Google/Asus loaded more things in it like microHDMI out, SD support, and rear-facing cameras, we'd be looking at a device that is closer to $300, and therefore not as phenomenal of a value.

People need to stop thinking Nexus = absolute top of the line specs and features.

**paintdrinkingpete** · 01-16-2013, 12:12 PM

Originally Posted by Ry

People need to stop thinking Nexus = absolute top of the line specs and features.

Exactly. While aspects of hardware on the Nexus line are usually very high end (i.e. processor, RAM, display), for the most part these devices are also very "no frills". With a target audience of developers, the main focus of Nexus is to provide a optimal platform to run Google's stock OS; the lack of extra peripheral hardware fits into this design as well.

Pros of Nexus line: Great "under the hood" specs (CPU, RAM, graphics); affordable prices; first in line for software updates from Google

Cons of Nexus line: Lack of peripheral specs (SD support, removable battery, accessory ports, etc); no "bells and whistles" or added software features, just plain-jane Android

**tflash** · 01-17-2013, 01:22 PM

**mathelm** · 01-17-2013, 02:48 PM

Originally Posted by paintdrinkingpete

Cons of Nexus line: Lack of peripheral specs (SD support, removable battery, accessory ports, etc); no "bells and whistles" or added software features, just plain-jane Android

Are you saying the fact that the battery IS removable is a con?

Ry · 01-17-2013, 04:54 PM

Originally Posted by mathelm

Are you saying the fact that the battery IS removable is a con?

Nope. He's saying lack of SD support, lack of removable battery, and lack of accessory ports (probably micro HDMI or MHL) are cons of the Nexus line.

Since the Nexus 7, the battery is no longer user-replaceable.