*** The Official Google Nexus 7 Thread ***

Buckster said:
I've ordered a Playbook instead - preferred the screen when I tested in the shop - speakers seem better and the audio chipset (Wolfson WM8993) is meant to be good

much cheaper, but I'm going to use for only audio and video playback, no apps etc
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My Nexus 7 (16GB) is generally smoother and more responsive than my playbook (64GB). The playbook is more solidly built though, my son (5 yrs old) has dropped his a few times now (once onto slabs from about 2 feet). Granted, the incipio feather case took the impact, but the playbook is fine!
 
Buckster said:
I've ordered a Playbook instead - preferred the screen when I tested in the shop - speakers seem better and the audio chipset (Wolfson WM8993) is meant to be good

much cheaper, but I'm going to use for only audio and video playback, no apps etc
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Please tell me you're joking... a Playbook? Good luck with that.

Regards,

A previous Playbook owner who went fleeing back to Android.
 
Buckster said:
I've ordered a Playbook instead - preferred the screen when I tested in the shop - speakers seem better and the audio chipset (Wolfson WM8993) is meant to be good

much cheaper, but I'm going to use for only audio and video playback, no apps etc
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As someone who owns both, I can honestly say the nexus is the far superior device. You will be massively limited with the playbook, the os is slick but its application ecosystem is and will always be under supported.

I returned my nexus to the purple shirted people with the speaker issues, they replaced it straight away, no messing about so pleased I don't have to fart around sending it off to get repaired. New device so far is fault free, no screen lift or speaker problems.

In general I have to say I am over the moon with the device. Its fantastic, the form factor is perfect for browser, reading and gaming and overall its plenty powerfull; I haven't been able to get it to trip up once no matter what I have open.
 
Still enjoying mine, it is just a shame that more of the popular apps aren't being altered for the Nexus 7 as the ones that have (Google+ GMail, IMDB) are excellent.
 
Anyone know how to access Mac files with the Nexus preferably wirelessly? I created a share folder on the Mac but cant seem to connect to the Mac from the Nexus with either ES File Explorer or File Expert.

Although I have done it from PC to Nexus using ES File Explorer, just Mac being a PITA!
 
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Buckster said:
I've ordered a Playbook instead - preferred the screen when I tested in the shop - speakers seem better and the audio chipset (Wolfson WM8993) is meant to be good

much cheaper, but I'm going to use for only audio and video playback, no apps etc
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Good shout. I've got both and whilst the Nexus is the better all round device since you're only using for media I'd say you've made a good choice.

The screen looks better to me and the speakers are much better and youve probably saved 70 quid.


stu.artd said:
My Nexus 7 (16GB) is generally smoother and more responsive than my playbook (64GB). The playbook is more solidly built though, my son (5 yrs old) has dropped his a few times now (once onto slabs from about 2 feet). Granted, the incipio feather case took the impact, but the playbook is fine!
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Mine mainly gets used for my kids to watch stuff. It's held up very well. I find the os very fluid and reliable. Perhaps not as snappy as the Nexus (as you say).



simoran1 said:
As someone who owns both, I can honestly say the nexus is the far superior device. You will be massively limited with the playbook, the os is slick but its application ecosystem is and will always be under supported.
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True but he did say he's just using it for media only.
 
Bit of a strange situation from me, hoping you guys might be able to shed some light.

Basically I'm trying to decide between getting one of these, or the new 10.1" Galaxy note. Pretty much opposites in the android tablet market, but I don't know which will be more useful for me. I'll be taking it to university with me, as my laptop is far from portable and will stay on my desk 99% of the time most likely. The nexus obviously has the portability advantage, but sacrifices a lot of screen size. How well does the Nexus display books (pdf textbooks mainly)? Can you get a page onto the screen with readable font, or is it a case of panning and zooming? Same question for lecture notes (based on powerpoint/pdf files), but I'm guessing these will be a lot easier to fit onto the screen.

So has anyone used one at university (or something similar), are they useful or do they not really give that many benefits? Thanks guys, I know they're fairly broad questions but I'm struggling to decide.
 
May be mistaken, but do they not both have the same screen resolution? Will both fit the same amount on the screen? Edit: Will depend on your eyesight if it's comfortable to read I guess.

I'd actually be more interested in the Note tablet for the pen, could be useful for taking notes if you're using it for uni?
10" tablet is easily fit into a bag!
 
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