Google Nexus 7 2nd generation

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I emailed i-parcel, apparently mine is only about to exported.. took them more than 1 week to receive it from Amazon.. no idea why. Damn it. So I suppose mine might only reach on Friday or next week.. And that's assuming speedpost is efficient.

I think if going to export only means you are going to receive only next week they need a few days ba
 

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Zit Seng: Nexus 7 (2013) Arrives in Singapore
(Posted 18 Sept 2013)
ASUS has announced the availability of the 2nd generation Nexus 7 in Singapore from 21 September. It will be available from ASUS brand stores and authorised retailers at S$379 for the 16GB Wi-Fi model. It’s rather pricey, considering that it sells for US$229 in the U.S., and even after shipping costs, should not exceed US$245 (approx S$320).

The price disparity also occurred with the first generation Nexus 7 sold in Singapore. It’s disappointing to say the least, and for many people, it’s going to be much more attractive to ship in the tablet themselves. You don’t even have to pay GST.

While the Wi-Fi model is only just arriving on our shores, the U.S. is now seeing the availability of the 4G LTE model. The 32GB model with 4G LTE sells for US$349. Sounds like a reasonable price to me. For comparison, the Apple iPad Mini 32GB with 4G LTE sells for US$559.

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The new Nexus 7 has many improvements over the old one. It’s just very slightly taller (200 vs 198.5 mm), but slimmer (114 vs 120 mm), thinner (8.65 vs 10.45 mm) and lighter (290 vs 340 g). The new display resolution at 1920×1200 with a 323 dpi pixel density is awesome. You now get both front and rear-facing cameras, and Qi-compatible wireless charging.

Furthermore, the new Nexus 7 actually costs less than the old one too. Along with the slew of hardware upgrades and overall design improvements, I think this 2013 Nexus 7 is a pretty good buy. If you don’t already have an Android tablet, or any tablet at all (highly unlikely I’d guess), you should seriously give this lots of consideration.

But, of course, the official retail price in Singapore is too high. I’d suggest to either import it yourself, or find an alternate online source.
 

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Maybe I do not realise... now there's three version of lte version in US playstore - LTE, AT&T and T-mobile

GPGT :D

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yeah just the SIM card option to be packed together thats all..


Play store US updated their LTE specs to this

Wireless
Dual-band Wi-Fi (2.4GHz/5GHz) 802.11 a/b/g/n
LTE: 700/850/1700/1800/1900/2100 MHz
HSPA+: 850/900/1900/2100/AWS (1700/2100) MHz
GSM: 850/900/1800/1900 MHz
Bluetooth 4.0
NFC (Android Beam)

Safe to buy from US now?

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I'd say 99% safe.. :D well to be confirmed on fri..
 

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it does not support 2600 band LTE? That's useless in Singapore right?

US SKU model doesn't carry 2600Mhz.. But if it does indeed have 1800Mhz as specified, its NOT useless in Singapore...

Mobile Network Guide - What You Need to Know About 4G LTE - HardwareZone.com.sg

4G LTE Frequency Bands Covered by Mobile Operators:

M1: 1,800MHz & 2,600MHz
SingTel: 1,800MHz & 2,600MHz
StarHub: 1,800MHz

So if it does indeed support 1800Mhz for the US set.. all telcos in SG can use, and you dun even need to care the UK model if u are using Starhub... :s13:
 

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The New Nexus 7 will retail at S$379 for the 16GB wifi model will be available with all Asus stores & authorised retailers from Saturday(21/9).

A bit pricey but u hv warranty for sure.


http://www.asus.com/sg/Tablets_Mobile/Nexus_7_2013/
 
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The New Nexus 7 will retail at S$379 for the 16GB wifi model will be available with all Asus stores & authorised retailers from Saturday(21/9).

A bit pricey but u hv warranty for sure.

All US Nexus 7 have international warranty as well.. ;)
 

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The UK/Europe Nexus 7 has

...support for 800, 850, 1700, 1800, 1900, 2100 and 2600 MHz in Europe — that's bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7 and 20. That septa-band LTE support means you're well-equipped to use any current or future 4G networks in Europe. In addition, you've got HSPA+ on travel-friendly 850, 900, 1900 and 2100 MHz bands, as well as AWS (1700/2100)
 

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The UK/Europe Nexus 7 has

...support for 800, 850, 1700, 1800, 1900, 2100 and 2600 MHz in Europe — that's bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7 and 20. That septa-band LTE support means you're well-equipped to use any current or future 4G networks in Europe. In addition, you've got HSPA+ on travel-friendly 850, 900, 1900 and 2100 MHz bands, as well as AWS (1700/2100)

In other words, better to buy UK version right?
 

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In other words, better to buy UK version right?

better if you want to equip with all the bands or if u are a frequent traveller..

and if you are willing to pay the extra bucks :D

otherwise if 99% of the time u are using in SG... no diff..and cheaper
 

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otherwise if 99% of the time u are using in SG... no diff..and cheaper

This is only correct if you're with Starhub. On M1 and Singtel, the non-US set will give you better LTE coverage locally.

Singtel and Starhub use LTE bands 3 & 7, but Starhub only uses band 3 (*). The US version supports 1,2,3,4,5,13,17.

Performance will be similar to the Iphone 5 (LTE Bands 1,3,5 only), and the current iPads (Bands 1,3,5,13,25).

The non-US version however supports LTE Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,20. This means you'll have better LTE coverage here if you're with M1 or Singtel.

Also, band 7 is used in more places around us (EU, AU, and a number of countries in Asia (SG, HK, MY, KR, and VN), compared to 13 and 17 (mostly US only). It really depends if you travel often, and make it a point to data roam and/or buy a local data SIM when you do.

Bottom line? The US version will work here (LTE 3, HSDPA+), but the non-US version should work better (LTE 3, LTE 7, HSDPA+).

(*) HWZ: Mobile Network Guide - What You Need to Know About 4G LTE

Additional note: While Asus has 'international warranty', it's only if the device is available locally. They *may* deny warranty service for US-LTE sets since they have a different SKU.
 

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anybuddie know how much is the 32gb wifi from singapore...

as compared to $269 from amazon?

which one more worth the $?
 

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What is the best way to buy the European Nexus 7 LTE version?

Buy from Australia? Or Germany or UK? UK can use freight forwarders, what about other European countries? Is there any way to buy from Australia?
 
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