Google Nexus 7 2nd generation

amarawi · Aug 12, 2013

dagobah said:
isn't there's a widget(Power control) to do that???

yeah. But the direct GPS toggle is no longer working on 4.3 due to some new security restrictions.

i think need to go through some rooting hoops to enable it...

rockinzombie · Aug 12, 2013

dagobah said:
Me too. Never paid for a screen protector before.
I like it naked and RAW, with all the GLORIOUS sensations intact. From my S3 to N7.

Maybe get a sleeve or the MoKo case/cover, if worry about putting inside bag.

i think my concern is mostly with protecting parts of the tablet like the rear camera len which might be prone to dirt/dust/scratches when laying on surfaces or bag

ykeen · Aug 12, 2013

amarawi said:
anw, my gps is working.. just that you cant "toggle" it without diving into the settings page.. :S

dagobah said:
isn't there's a widget(Power control) to do that???

widgetsoid used to be working before 4.3 now seems can't 1click toggle with widgetsoid on 4.3 yet.. can click and it immediately open location settings menu tho..

masotime · Aug 12, 2013

The iPad mini has got serious competition with the new Nexus 7. If a retina version doesn't arrive this year... well so far the new Nexus 7 has been incredibly smooth for me. I usually prefer iOS tablets to android tablets, but the Nexus 7 is really changing my mind.

Cryogenist · Aug 12, 2013

By retina display, iPad Mini will need to have 2048 * 1536 screen.

So will you prefer to have a 16:10 or 4:3 aspect ratio screen?

4:3 is pretty irritating for people who watch 16:9 videos often.

masotime · Aug 12, 2013

Cryogenist said:
By retina display, iPad Mini will need to have 2048 * 1536 screen.

So will you prefer to have a 16:10 or 4:3 aspect ratio screen?

4:3 is pretty irritating for people who watch 16:9 videos often.

That's really subjective. Actually I never watch videos on my tablets, but I know most people do, based on what I see while taking public transport. For reading, 4:3 is superior to 16:10 or 16:9, but generally it's not too hard to adapt.

To put that in perspective, even for videos, all you get are black bars, but effectively because the height of the iPad mini's screen is more or less identical to the Nexus 7's, the size of your video clip would essentially be identical on both.

This assumes, of course, the iPad mini finally comes out with a Retina version. The current iteration @ 1024x768 is already inferior to the Nexus 7's 2012's 1280x800 resolution. Of course @ 2048x1536, that would surpass the current Nexus 7's 1920x1200 display.

tototrain · Aug 12, 2013

does ur charger emit sounds ? my charger makes a weird hissing noise. but is not very loud... its not obvious until im about 30 cm away from it.

mkaeda · Aug 12, 2013

tototrain said:
does ur charger emit sounds ? my charger makes a weird hissing noise. but is not very loud... its not obvious until im about 30 cm away from it.

your charger might be voldemort

tototrain · Aug 12, 2013

hmmm any other charger to recommend?

mkaeda said:
your charger might be voldemort

amarawi · Aug 12, 2013

rockinzombie said:
i think my concern is mostly with protecting parts of the tablet like the rear camera len which might be prone to dirt/dust/scratches when laying on surfaces or bag

Yeah.. I do have a concern for these as well.. you don't need an SP for this, just get a case! I've been looking out for a good swivel case as well... but I don't think any exist yet.. some are available for preorders though...

On this note, i want to share a very interesting accidental discovery. I happen to have a audio-technica usb mic. A chain of events leading to me needing to use it this morning... that was when i realized that it has a cover that is almost a perfect fit for the N7...
It's just the a tad too long and too narrow by just the slightest bit but.. it fits!! And it is well padded inside meant to cushion any impacts against the microphone. I'm pretty amazed... check it out:

fnPzurXt2XjMe0FNqneARicA9tBPxqFEIBd3AKu2hO4

*top right image has the pouch under the N7, almost perfect sized...

masotime said:
That's really subjective. Actually I never watch videos on my tablets, but I know most people do, based on what I see while taking public transport. For reading, 4:3 is superior to 16:10 or 16:9, but generally it's not too hard to adapt.

Although i would agree that most websites would be easier to thread on 4:3 ratio... but i found that the N7 ratio is almost perfect for reading my ebooks. it fits a single page very nicely and looks really neat on full screen mode. (Silly things that made me really happy.

)

tototrain said:
hmmm any other charger to recommend?

I really really want the N4 qi orb... if anyone have lobang to get it cheap, that would be the most awesome thing...

mkaeda · Aug 12, 2013

tototrain said:
hmmm any other charger to recommend?

On a serious note, I never heard of any hissing problem yet, maybe it's just your charger? Know anyone with a nexus 7, maybe can try use their charger?

tototrain · Aug 12, 2013

mkaeda said:
On a serious note, I never heard of any hissing problem yet, maybe it's just your charger? Know anyone with a nexus 7, maybe can try use their charger?

guess its my charger only.. haha i dont know anyone with n7

mkaeda · Aug 12, 2013

tototrain said:
guess its my charger only.. haha i dont know anyone with n7

would meet up and let you use my charger, BUT MINE ISNT HERE YET!

shawniiex · Aug 12, 2013

Anyone tried calling or heading to to ASUS Singapore to enquire about the warranty?

tototrain · Aug 12, 2013

mkaeda said:
would meet up and let you use my charger, BUT MINE ISNT HERE YET!

shld be my charger issue lo, i use my htc charger to charge it, no sound.

ngeray · Aug 12, 2013

tototrain said:
does ur charger emit sounds ? my charger makes a weird hissing noise. but is not very loud... its not obvious until im about 30 cm away from it.

I have he same issue with my s3 charger too. So I changed it. I dont dare to use it anymore

mkaeda · Aug 12, 2013

amarawi said:
Yeah.. I do have a concern for these as well.. you don't need an SP for this, just get a case! I've been looking out for a good swivel case as well... but I don't think any exist yet.. some are available for preorders though...

On this note, i want to share a very interesting accidental discovery. I happen to have a audio-technica usb mic. A chain of events leading to me needing to use it this morning... that was when i realized that it has a cover that is almost a perfect fit for the N7...
It's just the a tad too long and too narrow by just the slightest bit but.. it fits!! And it is well padded inside meant to cushion any impacts against the microphone. I'm pretty amazed... check it out:

*top right image has the pouch under the N7, almost perfect sized...

Although i would agree that most websites would be easier to thread on 4:3 ratio... but i found that the N7 ratio is almost perfect for reading my ebooks. it fits a single page very nicely and looks really neat on full screen mode. (Silly things that made me really happy. )

I really really want the N4 qi orb... if anyone have lobang to get it cheap, that would be the most awesome thing...

the nexus 4 orb works with this tablet? that would be hella cool if it did

imrankhan · Aug 12, 2013

tototrain said:
does ur charger emit sounds ? my charger makes a weird hissing noise. but is not very loud... its not obvious until im about 30 cm away from it.

No hissing sound from my charger

mkaeda said:
the nexus 4 orb works with this tablet? that would be hella cool if it did

Yes it works

fantasyrulz · Aug 12, 2013

Ask u all ah, how u all stop the tablet from auto sleeping?
At most only 30mins nia

fantasyrulz · Aug 12, 2013

Anyway the battery life really rocks
Lasted me a full day from 100percent to 78percent lol

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