Looks rather similar to this:
http://www.amazon.com/Poetic-Slimli...TF8&colid=1T511BOIRUU2B&coliid=I2OFB33SPNLBX2
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Tablets New Nexus 7 (Merged)
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Looks rather similar to this:
http://www.amazon.com/Poetic-Slimli...TF8&colid=1T511BOIRUU2B&coliid=I2OFB33SPNLBX2
I was hoping it didn't have a back cover. I just want the front smart cover. Not finding anything like that. :T
Also, are you gents using screen protectors?
EDIT: Hm, maybe I want a pouch instead. Like the Kindle Fire pouches.
Also, are you gents using screen protectors?
EDIT: Hm, maybe I want a pouch instead. Like the Kindle Fire pouches.
Yep will do. It shipped yesterday so ill have it friday and report.
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I didnt on tge first gen and had zero issues. For my new one I just ordred a case logic sleeve for throwing it in my bag. I like the feel of tablets without bulky cases.
Yeah I think a thin pouch is probably the way to go.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Protective-...-Google-Nexus-7-inch-Tablet-New-/171049007277
Or without zipper:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Leather-Cas...generation-Nexus-7-7inch-Tablet-/171090929306
Hm.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Protective-...-Google-Nexus-7-inch-Tablet-New-/171049007277
Or without zipper:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Leather-Cas...generation-Nexus-7-7inch-Tablet-/171090929306
Hm.
The side bezel (not top, bottom) are so thin that it makes it impossible to use in portrait mode in any other way than holding it from behind (like picture below for example).
It's kind of annoying.
This is my first "small" tablet, so I'm getting accustomed to it. Is the iPad Mini like this, too? I would imagine it's even harder to hold cause it's wider?
It's kind of annoying.
This is my first "small" tablet, so I'm getting accustomed to it. Is the iPad Mini like this, too? I would imagine it's even harder to hold cause it's wider?
I used to have a screen protector for my Nexus 4, but all it did was attract more finger prints and make a less smooth surface. So I think I'll go without one on my Nexus 7 as well.
Haven't decided on a case yet.
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The side bezel (not top, bottom) are so thin that it makes it impossible to use in portrait mode in any other way than holding it from behind (like picture below for example).
It's kind of annoying.
This is my first "small" tablet, so I'm getting accustomed to it. Is the iPad Mini like this, too? I would imagine it's even harder to hold cause it's wider?
I'm not having a problem with it in portrait. The side bezels are just enough for me to hold on to easily. And it feels extremely light.
Also, I'm 6'4 and have rather large hands, if that makes any difference.
I'm confused as to how you'd hold it otherwise - to me, it seems perfectly normal to hold it like that in one hand and use the other to operate it.
I like that its thinner. It makes it easy and comfortable to grab with one hand and use with the other. When I had the iPad Mini I couldn't do that because it was wider. I had to still hold it with two hands or uncomfortable hold it with one.
If Samsung put the new Nexus 7 screen in the Note 8 it would be a great device in my opinion. I dont have experience with Touchwiz so I can't factor that in as compared to plain Android.
8"great screen - hell, Samsung pumps out so many electronics maybe they can beat Apple to the punch!
I am holding out to see what the Retina-mini offers when or IF it is released. If Samsung came out with the tablet described above, I'd probably scrap my wait for the mini.
The side bezel (not top, bottom) are so thin that it makes it impossible to use in portrait mode in any other way than holding it from behind (like picture below for example).
It's kind of annoying.
This is my first "small" tablet, so I'm getting accustomed to it. Is the iPad Mini like this, too? I would imagine it's even harder to hold cause it's wider?
I find the Nexus very comfortable to hold in one hand but I also don't have any problems holding the Mini one-handed (I'm only 5'11" but have decent sized hands--can sometimes palm a basketball).
The side bezel (not top, bottom) are so thin that it makes it impossible to use in portrait mode in any other way than holding it from behind (like picture below for example).
It's kind of annoying.
This is my first "small" tablet, so I'm getting accustomed to it. Is the iPad Mini like this, too? I would imagine it's even harder to hold cause it's wider?
In post #378, you said you did not mind the bezel and the way it felt in your hand. Are you holding it differently now?
You are in for a great ride. Of course the tablet needs to meet your approval before you can really have fun with Android which would be secondary.. I do not root but you can have another launcher, themes, create gestures for actions, use dash clock, etc. etc.
I do not know how much you read or play games. Try doing some of that and see how you feel about the bezel and holding it.
Yes, it's a characteristic of small tablets.The side bezel (not top, bottom) are so thin that it makes it impossible to use in portrait mode in any other way than holding it from behind (like picture below for example).
It's kind of annoying.
This is my first "small" tablet, so I'm getting accustomed to it. Is the iPad Mini like this, too? I would imagine it's even harder to hold cause it's wider?
You may have noticed in my prior posts, one of the biggest complaints I have with my iPad mini is the poor ergonomics. It's 130mm wide which is very uncomfortable to hold one handed. And I have large hands. It's also got a sharp angle to the aluminum sides that require a case to avoid them.
My original Nexus 7 at 120mm wide, thicker and with nicely rounded edges was the best. My new Nexus 7.2 is 114mm wide, but has an annoying sharp angle edge around the perimeter instead of the nicely rounded sides of its predecessor.
Agree with everything you say. The bezels aren't a huge deal, but it's still just a small annoyance.
Also, the power button is definitely annoying to push.
Have you had any issues with a weak Wi-Fi signal?
More rumors that the next iPad Mini will be a spec bump and lack retina display: http://9to5mac.com/2013/07/31/apple-has-a6-based-ipad-mini-without-retina-display-in-the-works/
Maybe there's a slim chance that this is outdated information? Maybe there's an even slimmer chance that this will launch alongside an iPad Mini w/ Retina Display (how much will that be, then)?
I don't know. But once again, "ugh, Apple." Apple doesn't make it easy.
Makes me feel better about my N7 purchase.
Maybe there's a slim chance that this is outdated information? Maybe there's an even slimmer chance that this will launch alongside an iPad Mini w/ Retina Display (how much will that be, then)?
I don't know. But once again, "ugh, Apple." Apple doesn't make it easy.
Makes me feel better about my N7 purchase.
This is a known bug in chrome which annoyingly didn't used to be there. (I have the 2012 Nexus 7)
It drives me crazy. I've reported it to the chromium issues site and they claim they are working on it but every time I check a chrome update the stupid resizing issue is still there. My suggestion is to switch to mobile view for macrumors forums. Or you can use another browser for forums (all the others are based on the old aosp browser and render text differently than chrome).
In settings there is an option to report an issue for chrome for android. Please report this as google is probably really tired of hearing from me
I don't find them very impressive. They're loud, sure, but that's about it.
They're muffled most of the time because I'm holding the device in landscape.
The side bezel (not top, bottom) are so thin that it makes it impossible to use in portrait mode in any other way than holding it from behind (like picture below for example).
It's kind of annoying.
This is my first "small" tablet, so I'm getting accustomed to it. Is the iPad Mini like this, too? I would imagine it's even harder to hold cause it's wider?
Thanks for mentioning that. It was one of my concerns with smaller tablets like this one and the Mini. For me it's enough to forget about both of them if I can't hold them comfortably in portrait.
I hope the new iPad 5 doesn't make the side bezels too thin also.
They're expected to.
http://www.technobuffalo.com/2013/02/07/ipad-5-renders-and-size-comparisons/
I'm really interested to see how the iPad 5 turns out, actually. Thinner and lighter and smaller while maintaining same battery life would be very interesting.
The one complaint I have with my Nexus 7 is the aux out is super low. It was the same with my N4. It's annoying. My iPhone is like 2x louder.
