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I think nearly all are like that so not Worthing returning yet till a new batch comes out

2 of us at work bought them from different places both screen lift and slight squeak
 
Buckster said:
I think nearly all are like that so not Worthing returning yet till a new batch comes out

2 of us at work bought them from different places both screen lift and slight squeak
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Just hoping I get lucky as they are all not doing it. If not I will wait and return.
 
I'm guessing most are like it just slight different tolerances

Mine is about 1mm (just) higher

Will squeak but you have to press quite hard and only within a 2cm by 2cm area
 
Where's the accessories thread? Anyway, so are there any micro/mini sized PS3/360 controllers out there to hook up to this thing?
 
I've been trying each of the faults reported to see if mine has them:
Screen lift: less than 1/5 of a mm, not even noticeable and doesn't move - passed.
Broken mic: worked with Google now - passed.
Broken headphone socket: works - passed.
Dents in side: none - passed.
Backligh bleed: seems fine - passed.
Ghosting: none noticed - passed.
Faulty USB port - not sure, had that charging issue the other night, testing again tonight, but the fault is meant to prevent all charging isn't it?

Lucky thus far....
 
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So I bought myself The Walking Dead book with my freebie £15 credit. Read five chapters, enjoyed it. Went to read it today and it isn't accessible. It has also vanshied from My Orders & Settings page but still loads into my library missing the thumbnail image.

It also shows up as a transaction in Google Wallet / Checkout.

I rang Google but they don't offer support for books over the phone, and i've emailed them and still waiting for a response.

Has anyone ever had this happen to them before?

They certainly got paid as such (using Google store credit) the amount is missing from my balance still.

EDIT: Does this link work for anyone else? https://play.google.com/store/books...ng_Dead?id=2M3Wjq4aGSgC&feature=search_result
 
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Arthur Hucksake said:
So I bought myself The Walking Dead book with my freebie £15 credit. Read five chapters, enjoyed it. Went to read it today and it isn't accessible. It has also vanshied from My Orders & Settings page but still loads into my library missing the thumbnail image.

It also shows up as a transaction in Google Wallet / Checkout.

I rang Google but they don't offer support for books over the phone, and i've emailed them and still waiting for a response.

Has anyone ever had this happen to them before?

They certainly got paid as such (using Google store credit) the amount is missing from my balance still.

EDIT: Does this link work for anyone else? https://play.google.com/store/books...ng_Dead?id=2M3Wjq4aGSgC&feature=search_result
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Ive bought a few books through play in the sales - never had any issues (and contrary to what someone else mentioned earlier it most definitely is stored on the phone as I only really bother reading on the tube).

Link doesnt work for me.
 
darkgen said:
Where's the accessories thread? Anyway, so are there any micro/mini sized PS3/360 controllers out there to hook up to this thing?
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Check out USB/BT JoyCenter... can use it to connect joypads up.

I bought that and a micro USB adapter from eBay for a PC joy pad I own. Haven't tried Xbox 360 controllers yet but it should work.

Edit: do'h I originally read your post as PS3 controllers with a micro USB end...
 
Heh, aye have the OTG cable just wondered what, if any, controllers are out there have been downsized.

Bit to clunky to carry around a full sized controller!
 
I had an issue with mine from Tesco. Had the screen washout, almost like the contrast had been truned up and ghosting.

Finally got hold of them yesterdya having ordered it thursday, got a replacement coming tommorow.
 
Buckster said:
Irrelevant
All retailers have to handle repairs within first 12 months if customer wants
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Short answer - see the orange text.

--Long answer--
The retailer has a period after the point of sale where any fault reported will be deemed to have been likely to been present/active at the time of sale and the customer will be able to claim a replacement/refund. Google have set this to 15 days instead of the more normal UK default* of 28. They are likely to get away with it imo.

Outside this initial period and within the first 6 months you are in a position where if a defect is reported (doesn't matter when you noticed it, its when its reported) the retailer gets to choose what to do. Whether to replace, repair or refund. In the first 6 months the retailer must inspect (and prove) that you caused the defect if there is a dispute.**

Most retailers will offer 12 months on this type of device. During this time the retailer may choose to appoint a repair agent. _And_ can tell you to call them and deal with them directly to initiate your repair. You may bring complaints about them to the retailer to address, but you cannot refuse to call the repair agent with online etailers simply because the etailer can say they do not have booking systems and technical expertise to deal with your call.***

I think I saw it mentioned earlier in the thread that 2 years might be available but I've no idea whether this is dependent on you registering with Asus separately. I haven't bothered reading the 2 little booklets that came with mine.

Outside the first 12 months the retailer may have a responsibility for the device longer than this (It is not automatically 6 years but...). Bad design or manufacture could lead to a device failing ahead of its minimum expected design lifespan. This would be applicable after the above 2 year Asus warranty. If it breaks after year 2 it may be worth contacting your retailer. They may not insist you get an independent report simply because they would have to pay for the report on top of the settlement fee if it proves a manufacturing defect was present. However with a touchscreen tablet I rekon you might have a hard job after 2 years getting proof of none wear and tear.

*This varies on the type of product. Few retailers would offer 28 on clothing etc.
**Outside the first 6 months the retailer can ask you to independently prove the defect isn't wear and tear / poor manufacture.
*** I know the bricks and mortar retailer I used to work for used to refuse to accept on site certain printer returns to store and insisted the customer call the repair agent to arrange collection directly, but that policy went down like a lead balloon and didn't last too long iirc. I don't actually know the true legal position on referrals to repair agents for bricks and mortar, but these days you can just expect to return it to any store and be called to collect it when it returns.
 
Hello again overclockers,i just wanted to say here that my nexus 7 has died :(

Was using coolbooks to read some pdf files i had and the screen flickered like mad,buzzed now it wont turn on at all.

Shame i will not be waiting for a replacement after waiting so long to get my hands on this,i hope google aren't as bad as giving refunds as they are at shipping...
 
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