Ask me about the new Nexus 7!

[Andrew Martonik]

I had the Nexus 10 and found that the processor had a hard time pushing the high resolution and it just didn't seem as fast as the original N7, have you noticed and lag loading webpages or graphics?

Also, how is the build quality? I returned at least 3 of the original due to poor production and screen lift.

The Nexus 10 has a pretty insanely high resolution screen that pushes the limits of its processor. As for the Nexus 7, 1920x1200 is more of a "standard" resolution and I haven't noticed any issues in normal use. Have yet to put it through intense gaming though.

how are the new N7's speakers arranged?

There are dual speakers -- one at the top of the device and one at the bottom -- near the edges but still firing "away" from you.

How's the wifi reception? I have noticed my other devices all seem to get better wifi reception than my current original Nexus 7.

I unfortunately only live in a small apartment (thank you, downtown Seattle), but I haven't had any issues with reception. Can't say I ever had issues with the original though.

Have you seen any of the "screen lift" issues the original had? One of the few things that bugged me about the original.

Only time will tell with things like that, but this one is holding up just fine so far.

How are the ergonomics?
-Anything annoying about the buttons, cameras, etc.?
-How does the back feel? Any comparison to the original in this department?

The buttons and ports are in the same places as the original, save for the headphone jack which has moved to the top.

The back feels nice. I was worried about the thinness hurting usability, but now that the device is narrower it seems easier to hold in one hand if you have the right angle to your fingers.

What is the quality like of the back camera? If you have an iPad mini on hand to compare, which is better?

It doesn't seem to have too many frills -- just a basic 5MP shooter. I'll be putting it through its paces for the full review, but right now I dont think it's going to blow anyone away. At this price point I'm not surprised either.

Don't have an iPad Mini at the moment to compare, but I haven't heard great things about that camera either.

Is it true that there are no pogo plugs? Strangely, that could be a deal-breaker for me, since that means no real landscape dock.

No pogo plugs.

Is there haptic feedback?

Just like the original, there's no vibration motor.

 

[Andrew Martonik]

Is the build quality better? One of the things that stopped me from getting the original was the reports of screen lift, messed up touch responsiveness, and a creaky back.

Build quality does seem better. Plastic on the sides feels more expensive, and the whole thing feels more "dense" on account of it being thinner and narrower. I think that it has a feel that is far nicer than the price.

How is the screen? Colours, viewing angles, brightness? Also is there any haptic feedback?

By the way, lucky you!

The screen is good. Can't see the pixels, and viewing angles/colors seem great so far. Still have to use it outdoors more.

Who is manufacturer ASUS? Does it have gorilla glass3

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Asus, yes. Gorilla Glass, not sure but no mention was made of it at the announcement.

 

[gaol]

How's the battery life so far?

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[return_0]

Is it true that there are no pogo plugs? Strangely, that could be a deal-breaker for me, since that means no real landscape dock.

A landscape dock would still be possible without pogo pins, since it has built-in wireless charging.

 

[chadthebuilder]

How good does the screen density look, and how vividly does it display color?

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[skyhawk21]

So is there a notification led with screen off and or on?

Also if your in Seattle where did you purchase the Nexus 7 early? store?

 

[cpanos]

Is there support for usb-otg? Can you try a USB stick for example?

 

[chrismage]

Is the LTE version going to be avaliable in Canada or Just the US? And do you have a guestimate about the release date for Canada for the New Nexus 7 and chromecast?

 

[jamie]

I may have missed it but any word on accessories?

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[Jacob Dagenais]

Data Speeds? (HSPA+/LTE) Charge time? Battery Life? Is the usb connector more stable than the old?

 

[jdroeck]

Availability LTE version in Europe : Is there a more specific date / guestimate of when the LTE version of the nexus 7 will arrive in other EU countries (I read about the 13 september release in the UK) like France or Germany ('cause I won't be seeing it any time soon in Belgium)
Pricing (LTE) version in Europe : what's the estimated price for EU countries? (US has pricing details and UK has Best Buy (?) price listings)

 

[Jacob Dagenais]

Also Slimport?

 

[kenyee]

Can you stick it in warm place for a while to see if they figured out how to fix the screen glue issues? Seattle doesn't get that hot, but if you leave it in a car in the summer sun, it should be a good test ;-)

How accurate are the colors compared to the old N7 or an iPad? Curious how well the new screen tech works as well. You'll have to bring up a photo w/ lots of gradations of the same color like maybe a sunset photo to see any banding and check skin tones of some image you took.

Does it fit in the cases for the old N7 or is the size too different?

 

[Jacob Dagenais]

Also if your in Seattle where did you purchase the Nexus 7 early? store?

Also if your in Seattle where did you purchase the Nexus 7 early? store?

 

[captain_tinker]

I saw on an announcement slide that it said HDMI out. In the pics and videos I've seen, I haven't seen any HDMI out connector, just the USB on the bottom. Is that a combo port? Do you need one of those MHT dongles to get it output HDMI?

 

[RavenSword]

Do you find that the narrower bezels make it hard to use in portrait mode? What happens when you have both thumbs touching the screen? Does input not work?

 

[Hilman76]

I saw on an announcement slide that it said HDMI out. In the pics and videos I've seen, I haven't seen any HDMI out connector, just the USB on the bottom. Is that a combo port? Do you need one of those MHT dongles to get it output HDMI?

From what I understand, it uses a micro USB 2.0 port with SlimPort. This combines both features into one port and would not require any additional adapters.

New Nexus 7 Already Listed on Best Buy with SlimPort Tech

 

[bradone]

First post here!

Can you please install USB Host Diagnostics from the market and see what it says regarding USB OTG support?

https://forums.androidcentral.com/e...u.chainfire.usbhostdiagnostics&token=FvODBG8K

Thanks!

 

[moellered]

will i be able to use my hp touchpad's touchstone charging dock to wireless charge the new nexus 7? thank you.

 

[Andrew Martonik]

So is there a notification led with screen off and or on?

Also if your in Seattle where did you purchase the Nexus 7 early? store?

LED flashes when the screen is off. Just like the Nexus 4 (unless you use another app to modify the behavior).

I was at the Google event in San Francisco yesterday . Its not on sale anywhere.

Is the LTE version going to be avaliable in Canada or Just the US? And do you have a guestimate about the release date for Canada for the New Nexus 7 and chromecast?

They indicated that it is coming to about a dozen countries "in the coming weeks" after it hits the U.S., and the US LTE model will be unlocked and support bands that are used in Canada, so aside from an official announcement I expect it to come to Canada.

I may have missed it but any word on accessories?

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There's a case, but they didn't talk about anything else.

Data Speeds? (HSPA+/LTE) Charge time? Battery Life? Is the usb connector more stable than the old?

They quoted 9/10hrs of battery life, 1 more than the original, but I obviously havent had it long enough to test it out.

USB connector feels about the same to me, but I never had issues with the original.

will i be able to use my hp touchpad's touchstone charging dock to wireless charge the new nexus 7? thank you.

Don't believe the touchstone is compatible with Qi devices.