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Google Unveils The New Nexus 7 Android Tablet

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Re: Google Unveils The New Nexus 7 Android Tablet

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Post by Riesling »

rorrr2 wrote: post #26

I wonder if they ever resolved the storage deterioration problem. "One year later, the Nexus 7 has gone from the best to worst tablet I’ve ever owned" http://androidandme.com/2013/06/opinions/one-year-later-the-...

This problem can be fixed. I have done it myself with a Galaxy Nexus and a Nexus 7.

This is a trimming issue of the internal memory.

- Root the tablet (if you haven't already).

- Install lagfix (free) from the market or crosscompile fstrim and run it on your sd card.

Your tablet / phone will be fast again.

Re: Google Unveils The New Nexus 7 Android Tablet

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Post by inyourtenement »

Scaevolus wrote: post #58
dspillett wrote: post #42

Earlier quoted context omitted.

I'm very happy with mine too - I only got it after I bought a dirt cheap 7" Android device for testing purposes (a client was reporting issues on one of their applications with users who were using Android devices) and realised that "if this wasn't dog slow and had higher resolution it would be the perfect thing for some of my work/play needs". I have noticed it seems to be feeling slower over time, though not so muc…

The original Nexus 7 filesystem drivers weren't issuing TRIM commands when deleting files, so write performance became much slower (in some cases, http://www.howtogeek.com/164106/why-is-my-nexus-7-so-slow-8-...

I noticed my Nexus 7 getting very slow, found this same information, and ran ForeverGone. There was no noticeable improvement. I then did a factory reset. It may have been a bit snappier at first, but within a couple days it was slow again.

Mostly, I noticed jerkiness and lag scrolling web pages. I'm not sure what I'll do now. Between that and a huge stuck pixel that won't go away, I regret buying this Nexus 7, which was my second one after the screen broke on my first.

Re: Google Unveils The New Nexus 7 Android Tablet

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Post by mladenkovacevic »

scrrr wrote: post #83

Might as well say "NSA Unveils new Nexus 7 Tablet". Yes, sorry, I am bitter, I know, but I don't want people to forget Google's role in the recent surveillance story.

Recently there was a leak from Rogers about the Moto X and how you can activate it by simply saying "OK Google Now". Well Verge made a post about this leak on Google+ and I commented how the hot-phrase is too cumbersome so they should've just gone with "OK NSA,". I was quite proud of myself.

Re: Google Unveils The New Nexus 7 Android Tablet

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Post by tesmar2 »

Riesling wrote: post #81
rorrr2 wrote: post #26

I wonder if they ever resolved the storage deterioration problem. "One year later, the Nexus 7 has gone from the best to worst tablet I’ve ever owned" http://androidandme.com/2013/06/opinions/one-year-later-the-...

This problem can be fixed. I have done it myself with a Galaxy Nexus and a Nexus 7. This is a trimming issue of the internal memory. - Root the tablet (if you haven't already). - Install lagfix (free) from the market or crosscompile fstrim and run it on your sd card. Your tablet / phone will be fast again.

The nexus 7 doesn't have an SD slot.

Re: Google Unveils The New Nexus 7 Android Tablet

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Post by barake »

smlacy wrote: post #63
freshrap6 wrote: post #62

I wonder which is a better deal for a new tablet owner. A 2012 N7 or a 2013 N7? Seems like a lot of people are satisfied with their N7 and it is getting the new software update. Should I go for the new or stick with last year's model?

If you're looking for a good deal, just get one of the Asus MeMo 7" tablets. Basically the same as the N7, but $99.

The older Asus MeMo 7" is $99, but has worse specs than a 2012 Nexus 7 (lower res, single vs quad core).

Asus is about to start shipping their new MeMo HD 7" for ~$150. On paper, it's somewhere between the 2012 and 2013 Nexus 7.

Re: Google Unveils The New Nexus 7 Android Tablet

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Post by psbp »

mcintyre1994 wrote: post #80
psbp wrote: post #77

Earlier quoted context omitted.

It's supposedly designed to hold comfortably in landscape. It coincides with the chromecast release, where your primary layout is going to be landscape to match the t.v. display.

It definitely seems to be designed for landscape - just look at the orientation of the word Nexus on the back. I'm not sure I agree about the Chromecast thing though, I think it's more that the media they want you to buy is better in landscape (possible exceptions being books, a matter of preference, and some games). Chromecast seems to be about the device specifics not really mattering, it's not a mirror so it doesn…

The youtube and netflix streaming aren't orientation specific, but the tab sharing and maybe even other media options like chrome games (http://www.chromeexperiments.com/) are.

Re: Google Unveils The New Nexus 7 Android Tablet

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Post by jonknee »

megablast wrote: post #75
igravious wrote: post #29

Like many of you here I have a Nexus 7. I got it as a present cuz I didn't see why I'd need a tablet what with having a smartphone and nice laptop. I could never justify the price of an iPad cuz I'm not really that well off. The Nexus 7 is a joy to use. It's light, the screen is great - it's quick (I got my daughter a Kindle Fire and sometimes you can see that device straining a bit: eg. load times on Despicable Me (…

Since I got my ipad mini, I have not really used my nexus, only for debugging my apps. The battery, screen, speed and so were all worse, and I never got used to the os as much as I have for iOS. If I didn't need an android tablet, I probably would not have one.

Compare any two items in the same category that are 65% apart in price and it probably wouldn't make a lot of sense to choose the cheaper one.

Re: Google Unveils The New Nexus 7 Android Tablet

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Post by mikeash »

bitwize wrote: post #60
igravious wrote: post #29

Like many of you here I have a Nexus 7. I got it as a present cuz I didn't see why I'd need a tablet what with having a smartphone and nice laptop. I could never justify the price of an iPad cuz I'm not really that well off. The Nexus 7 is a joy to use. It's light, the screen is great - it's quick (I got my daughter a Kindle Fire and sometimes you can see that device straining a bit: eg. load times on Despicable Me (…

Fuck the haters, Despicable Me is awesome. And yes, when I picked up and handled my Nex 7 for the first time I thought to myself "this is an iPad mini". I was absolutely flabbergasted that they could push a device of this quality out at the quasi-magical $250 price point. Then Apple came out with a real iPad mini, and I'm still glad I got the Nex instead. Top-notch in terms of performance, ease of use, portability an…

There are Despicable Me haters? They probably just need banana.
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