Recent content by redback

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    MKV and other movie file playback

    I think you will find that the VLC media player app available in the Play Store will play all of your formats. It is in beta form and will give you a terrifying warning about using it -- don't let it bother you, the app works fine and won't harm your tablet. I've not had any problems with VLC...
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    Nexus 7 otg issue

    Otg cables are a mixed bag. Most work but quite a few do not so I would try a different otg cable and see if it works better than your own. I bought my otg cable on eBay from a Chinese gentleman in Hong Kong for $1.85 postage paid. If you can't find a borrow cable to test your Nexus, it's...
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    Nexus 7 Internal Storage

    Here's what I do Larry. Connect Nexus to USB port on my computer (I'm assuming Windows OS) Click 'Start - Computer' You will see the Nexus icon at the bottom of all the other icons Double click to open it to 'Internal Storage' Double click to see all the folders in the Nexus Double click on...
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    Advice Needed: Kindle Paperwhite or N7? Here are my needs...

    The advantage offered by the Nexus7 that I enjoy is the ability to read remotely. For much of my reading, for example in my lounge room, I set it on a coffee table in its stand-case and park myself in a comfortable chair with a glass of red wine in one hand and a mini-mouse under the other hand...
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    Headphones - Why don't any I try/buy seem to work!

    I have a set of SkullCandy Ink'd earphones with the most incredible bass I have ever heard from earphones. For $14. My other earphones, costing four times as much, can't get anywhere near the SkullCandy. Thos guys surely know about bass sounds.