Google Nexus 7 2nd generation

[knightshaz]

Any kind people? Many thanks in advance

only via play store

 

[zacky1223]

I thought supposed to be international warranty?

I am surprised too I was charged with the replacement of parts fees

 

[Salapi]

I am surprised too I was charged with the replacement of parts fees

got receipt? so that we know how much it cost and reflect to ASUS INTERNATIONAL. thanks.

 

[Rickosw]

Video not working on internet via N7 II

hi friends

need your advice/comments

try to load this page

ASOS Petite | ASOS PETITE Exclusive Deep V Shift Dress at ASOS

onto N7 II, the website is ok but I'm unable to load the video / catwalk ..
any Internet Browsers / app can work?

I tried using Chrome, Firefox, Opera, Dolphin ...

Thanks

 

[kennyboy]

Reasonable price leh : Google Nexus 7 (2013) Available in Singapore from 21 September - HardwareZone.com.sg

That is the model that most people here are not interested in.

Wait till they release the LTE model here then u see whether u can say that or not.

 

[kennyboy]

hi friends

need your advice/comments

try to load this page

ASOS Petite | ASOS PETITE Exclusive Deep V Shift Dress at ASOS

onto N7 II, the website is ok but I'm unable to load the video / catwalk ..
any Internet Browsers / app can work?

I tried using Chrome, Firefox, Opera, Dolphin ...

Thanks

Did you sideload Flash? Flash isn't built in. Get it here.

http://download.macromedia.com/pub/...roid/11.1.115.81/install_flash_player_ics.apk

I don't have the N7 2013, but that site video loads fine on my N4 with Floating Browser, but I'm pretty sure most browsers that supports plugins will work fine. Not Chrome of course.

 

[LonelyMan]

Well, for me i just prefer to use 1 charger when I'm away from home. Anyway from what I read, use 1A or 2A will not damage the battery/device at all. The device will only draw the sufficient current that is needed.

I copied the below exerpt from another internet user:

yes, it is absolutely safe to charge a device with a charger that has more current capacity than needed.

Ohm's law tells us the relation between current, voltage, and resistance:

I = V / R
(current = voltage / resistance)

Since the voltage is held constant (5V), the only factor that determines current draw is the load (another term for resistance) the device places on the charger. Thus, the device will only draw as much current as it needs and no more.

You are not wrong, but you are talking about another thing altogether. The N7 2013 comes with a 1.35A charger and you are right to say that the device should have been programmed not to draw that much current.

What I am trying to say is that if you use less current and do a gentle charge, not only is it creating less heat due to inefficiency but also extend the life of a battery, which is very important for a non-user removable battery.

 

[miragez]

its not a different unit. they just swap the internal

Any scratches after they repair like the side has some marks left behind ?

 

[zacky1223]

got receipt? so that we know how much it cost and reflect to ASUS INTERNATIONAL. thanks.

I do not send it for repair its too expensive and ridiculous already i walked out straight lol if i nv remember wrongly its 250 bucks for changing of lcd and another 260 to change the sensor if the sensor is spoilt i can buy 2 nexus 7 already lol

 

[pewpewpew]

OK guys I need YOUR attention here.. So far we have discussed and it seems that the Ampere/current doesn't matter...

But the problem is this

1) most phone charges are 5volts 1A
2) nexus charger is 5.2 Volts and 1.35 A
3) many of us bought the US version, so how did u guys get a local nexus charger
4) charging nexus 7 with a different volt charger will damage it, no?
5) I don't mind slow charge but I mind if it damages the battery

 

[cwcyenk]

You can always charge it from the computer, if you are worried about the voltage/ampere.

 

[bkling1]

OK guys I need YOUR attention here.. So far we have discussed and it seems that the Ampere/current doesn't matter...

But the problem is this

1) most phone charges are 5volts 1A
2) nexus charger is 5.2 Volts and 1.35 A
3) many of us bought the US version, so how did u guys get a local nexus charger
4) charging nexus 7 with a different volt charger will damage it, no?
5) I don't mind slow charge but I mind if it damages the battery

1) if u use 5V and 1A, it only charges slower. No damage.
2) if u check your current 5V charger with volt meter, most likely it will not be exact 5V. Probably in the region of 4.8V to 5.2V. Some 5V charger from well known hand phone manufacturer even measured at 5.4-5.5V. Slight difference in voltage will not damage your device. On the safer side, you will be alright with lower voltage and the most it will not charge your device. As for ampere, not an issue. Bigger is better.
3. You may get charger from sim lim tower.
4 &5 Charging nexus 7 with slightly lower voltage will not damage your device. I would think difference in +-5% is not an issue. Lower voltage is however safer

 

[Errz]

Did they charge you for the servicing?

nope. no charge at all.

 

[Errz]

No leh that guy told me is bought from Amazon yes they will repair for you but with charges

har. i told them mine is from Amazon and they repaired it without charges wor.

might want to call up and confirm again.

 

[pustefix]

OK guys I need YOUR attention here.. So far we have discussed and it seems that the Ampere/current doesn't matter...

But the problem is this

3) many of us bought the US version, so how did u guys get a local nexus charger

The US charger will also work in SG, just need to buy a converter plug, generic ones cost only $1. I've been using all these converter plugs for my US bought Nook/Nexus 4/Nexus 7.

As many have mentioned, the Nexus 7 charger is rated at 5V 1.35A. So if you used a 1A charger, it will charge slower. If you used a > 1.35A charger, it will charge at the same rate as the 1.35A charger. The device decide the current to draw, not what is provided by the charger.

 

[pewpewpew]

thanks for the great replies, guys!

 

[zacky1223]

har. i told them mine is from Amazon and they repaired it without charges wor.

might want to call up and confirm again.

I just called them again to clarify they say not all nexus 7 is covered internationally which I not sure why and mine is under the local us warranty soi need to be charged for the replacement too very weird

 

[LonelyMan]

The US charger will also work in SG, just need to buy a converter plug, generic ones cost only $1. I've been using all these converter plugs for my US bought Nook/Nexus 4/Nexus 7.

As many have mentioned, the Nexus 7 charger is rated at 5V 1.35A. So if you used a 1A charger, it will charge slower. If you used a > 1.35A charger, it will charge at the same rate as the 1.35A charger. The device decide the current to draw, not what is provided by the charger.

Just to add on to the above. Just make sure the charger supports 220V AC which is used in Singapore. In some other countries, they used 110/115/120V AC with different frequency. Although most chargers are "global" in nature, it is still good to check.


During the Haze period, one of my friends bought in a air purifier from the USA and went boomed due to the difference in voltage. Dead on power on switch.

 

[tribe]

I just called them again to clarify they say not all nexus 7 is covered internationally which I not sure why and mine is under the local us warranty soi need to be charged for the replacement too very weird

that is weird... did you get yours from Amazon US as well? can share which version is it, the wifi or the LTE?

 

[nanotech25]

I really want to know if purchasing a nexus 7 2013 from Amazon does it come with international warranty? Can I get it fixed at the service centre under warranty?