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Maker Of Shoes posted:I wouldn't worry about it. You made some good points and this thread gets super defensive about their tablets. That's kind of expected. I thought it was a great discussion but if you're going to be that critical you might want to make your own thread.
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Toady posted:Not interested in platform wars. Apple handing out iPhone bumpers doesn't mean it's acceptable for Nexus 7 screens to detach just because they're $200. What's acceptable for $200 is a limited amount of devices with issues that can get replaced. Have any hard numbers? Let's move on.
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Does anyone with an N7 know what battery percentage theirs dies at? Mine is going at ~15% and I don't know if it's a hardware issue or just a display bug.Soul Glo posted:But, I've seen the thing open online, and there isn't any adhesive at all actually in there-- just screws. I was thinking of getting an opening tool and tighening the screws and just brushing the screws with some glue, but am wondering if it would be easier to just wait until my 15 days at Staples is almost up and exchange it. There is definitely glue, or more accurately some kind of double-sided tape. Enough people have had success by applying pressure overnight for that to be clear. This guy totally took his apart: https://plus.google.com/u/0/photos/109198286439072949620/albums/5767781796344599121 And posted about the problem here: https://plus.google.com/u/0/109198286439072949620/posts/bZReL2nhEHs http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=29194958&postcount=372 Just seems like bad design. Stronger glue/tape might fix it I guess.
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Aug 6, 2012 11:17
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I like how a slight miss-setting of the screen - so slight most people had to be told about it before they knew they had it - becomes "hurr your screen is detached lol"
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Aug 6, 2012 14:03
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I've also got the flickering but I've only noticed it in gReader which is pretty much all white backgrounds all the time. edit: I think I have a totally different flickering issue than most people. My screen isn't flickering between light and darkness (like the auto sensor can't seem to figure things out) but more like there are graphical anomalies happening. Doesn't happen all the time although I think the next time it happens I'll try to capture a video of it doing whatever it's doing. Again, I've only seen this happen in gReader so it just may be that app. averox fucked around with this message at 15:20 on Aug 6, 2012 |
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Aug 6, 2012 14:18
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I started getting the flickering also, but it was only late at night while in the browser, so I assumed it could have been my very tired eyes. I guess the only solution is returning it for a new one? Ebuyer are still sending me emails with the Nexus 7 in it, so I guess they still have stock, but what's to say a new one won't have the same issue?
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Aug 6, 2012 14:24
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Cakefool posted:I like how a slight miss-setting of the screen - so slight most people had to be told about it before they knew they had it - becomes "hurr your screen is detached lol" Don't get me wrong, I love the thing. Great value and does everything I hoped and more. I honestly find the 7" form factor preferable too. I got a laptop from work if I ever need anything portable and bigger. Devouring novels once again. I like comics on it, but they're frustratingly expensive. I hate having to borrow compilations or buy them on Amazon because they're just SO MUCH cheaper than digital versions.
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Aug 6, 2012 14:53
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I just got this case that was linked to a couple of pages back because it was on sale: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B008D2POAS/ref=oh_details_o00_s00_i00 Love it so far, exactly what I wanted. Not too thick but makes me feel like the N7 is very well protected. Hoping the little tabs that hold it in stay strong.
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Aug 6, 2012 14:54
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The Dave posted:I just got this case that was linked to a couple of pages back because it was on sale: I have that case, I also bought this one, but haven't received it yet: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=120960553797&ssPageName=ADME:L:OU:US:3160#ht_3198wt_1397
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Aug 6, 2012 15:12
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The Dave posted:I just got this case that was linked to a couple of pages back because it was on sale: Hah, i was the guy who linked that and somehow you got it before me. Good to know you like it, i felt i was gambling a bit on the case, but the price was so good i couldn't pass it up.
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Aug 6, 2012 15:39
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Jerk McJerkface posted:I have that case, I also bought this one, but haven't received it yet: That looks interesting, i see it acts as a flat stand for keyboard typing, does it also act as a vertical stand? Also, give us a review when you get it.
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Aug 6, 2012 15:41
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If I had the lifting screen issue I wouldn't get a replacement...yet. As long as it's not irritating you, hold off for 3 months or something and then get your replacement. You'll have a better chance of getting an N7 that came off the assembly line after they fixed whatever the issue is.
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Aug 6, 2012 16:29
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Thermopyle posted:If I had the lifting screen issue I wouldn't get a replacement...yet. at this point a lot have people have purchased them from retail stores; those people are better off returning them to the retail store and getting a new one instead of having to deal with an RMA process (regardless of Asus' customer service level). At three months they're stuck with RMAs.
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Aug 6, 2012 16:34
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El Duke Silver posted:at this point a lot have people have purchased them from retail stores; those people are better off returning them to the retail store and getting a new one instead of having to deal with an RMA process (regardless of Asus' customer service level). At three months they're stuck with RMAs. Yeah, it all depends on how much of a hassle the replacement process is going to be for you.
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Aug 6, 2012 16:35
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Has anyone noticed any static interference when using headphones while touching stuff on the screen? Mine has started doing it and it's pretty annoying, though I tend to only use headphones when I'm watching videos, so I'm not touching the screen that often.
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Aug 6, 2012 17:37
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Cakefool posted:I like how a slight miss-setting of the screen - so slight most people had to be told about it before they knew they had it - becomes "hurr your screen is detached lol" None of this is accurate.
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Aug 6, 2012 18:33
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Can someone with a Nexus 7 play this video and let me know how high they can have the volume before it clips? I can't have most videos above 50% without the internal speaker experiencing distortion/clipping. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GBaHPND2QJg
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Aug 6, 2012 18:57
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The Dave posted:I just got this case that was linked to a couple of pages back because it was on sale:
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Aug 6, 2012 19:00
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Aug 6, 2012 19:15
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Brain Curry posted:Can someone with a Nexus 7 play this video and let me know how high they can have the volume before it clips? I can't have most videos above 50% without the internal speaker experiencing distortion/clipping. I can turn mine up pretty much all the way. Someone else in the thread had a speaker issue and returned it for one without, so you've probably got the same thing going on.
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Aug 6, 2012 20:07
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powderific posted:I can turn mine up pretty much all the way. Someone else in the thread had a speaker issue and returned it for one without, so you've probably got the same thing going on. Yeah, my replacement sounds fine even at 100% volume levels. My original one would distort at like 10%.
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Aug 6, 2012 20:19
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El Duke Silver posted:at this point a lot have people have purchased them from retail stores; those people are better off returning them to the retail store and getting a new one instead of having to deal with an RMA process (regardless of Asus' customer service level). At three months they're stuck with RMAs. I have been enjoying laughing at people on XDA panicking about this even though they live in the UK and can walk into the shop any time in the next six months and get it replaced instantly. Feel sorry for countries with lovely consumer laws though :/ .
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Just wanted to add to this that if anyone buys their Nexus 7 at Nebraska Furniture Mart (in the US located in Omaha, NE, Clive, IA, Kansas City, KS, and I think somewhere in Texas) and you get a 2 year protection plan on it, you will be allowed to return the tablet back to the store at any time for the next 2 years (starting from the day you leave the store with your item) and get a brand new one if something comes up (or your money back). So if you do get the screen lifting problem or whatever happens, you can get another. I'll probably buy mine from there with that protection plan just in case.
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Aug 6, 2012 21:26
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Toady posted:Not interested in platform wars. Apple handing out iPhone bumpers doesn't mean it's acceptable for Nexus 7 screens to detach just because they're $200. Toady posted:None of this is accurate. You yourself said they detach, others have described their screen lifting issue as almost unnoticeable or extremely slight, tell me again how none of my post is accurate? 
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Aug 6, 2012 21:34
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powderific posted:I can turn mine up pretty much all the way. Someone else in the thread had a speaker issue and returned it for one without, so you've probably got the same thing going on. Butt Soup Barnes posted:Yeah, my replacement sounds fine even at 100% volume levels. Thanks! I was hoping it was just my device. Time to try out the google support and hope my new one is perfect.
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Aug 6, 2012 21:36
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Cakefool posted:You yourself said they detach, others have described their screen lifting issue as almost unnoticeable or extremely slight, tell me again how none of my post is accurate? It's unacceptable that people are resorting to putting books on the screen of a $200 device because the service reputation of the manufacturer is so poor.
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Aug 6, 2012 22:46
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ericdude posted:It's unacceptable that people are resorting to putting books on the screen of a $200 device because the service reputation of the manufacturer is so poor. I figured my $200 bookshelf needed a break. 
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Aug 6, 2012 23:08
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ericdude posted:It's unacceptable that people are resorting to putting books on the screen of a $200 device because the service reputation of the manufacturer is so poor. Unacceptable is probably best reserved for actual problems and maybe the economy. If putting a book on it resolves it then I'd say that's far more acceptable than return hassle. And ASUS actually has an amazing service reputation last I heard, but every company is allowed a few mistakes. For what it's worth I just bought my second Nexus 7 that has no issues (will be four total when I'm done). Staples is on a roll!
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OldPueblo posted:For $200 they don't need to, and that still gets you a better ecosystem. OldPueblo posted:And ASUS actually has an amazing service reputation last I heard Ok at least we know you're trolling now.
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Aug 6, 2012 23:38
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OldPueblo posted:And ASUS actually has an amazing service reputation last I heard, but every company is allowed a few mistakes. Is this a sarcasm post?
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Don Lapre posted:Is this a sarcasm post? I haven't refreshed my many PCs in a long time, did they take a nose dive or something? I'll admit to this being my first ASUS purchase in while. Are we talking RMA service or quality products? Their motherboards used to be awesome.
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OldPueblo posted:I haven't refreshed my many PCs in a long time, did they take a nose dive or something? I'll admit to this being my first ASUS purchase in while. Are we talking RMA service or quality products? Their motherboards used to be awesome. Asus quality control sucks as well as their ability to service said products.
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Thermopyle posted:Asus quality control sucks as well as their ability to service said products. I've heard horror stories in this thread (mostly referencing Xda) but I've been using Asus for PC parts for years with no issues. Anecdotal evidence and all that.
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Glimm posted:I've heard horror stories in this thread (mostly referencing Xda) but I've been using Asus for PC parts for years with no issues. Anecdotal evidence and all that. Yeah, I haven't heard anything bad about their quality on PC stuff. Just their tablets. Also anecdotal and all that.
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This is my first "ASUS" tablet, I had forgotten that they make a lot of tablets so I guess I missed all that hooey.
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Loonytoad Quack posted:How do I stop the library picking up random MP3s on a Nexus 7? I have ScummVM and MP3s from things like Simon the Sorcerer 2 are showing up on my library page and it's very annoying. I tried creating a .nomedia file but that didn't do anything, is there some special place I have to put the files for them not to show up? I apologize for interrupting the Nexus 7 glue vs. heavy weights discussion but does anyone have an answer for Loonytoad Quack's question? It's an issue I have, too.
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Captain Kevbo posted:I apologize for interrupting the Nexus 7 glue vs. heavy weights discussion but does anyone have an answer for Loonytoad Quack's question? It's an issue I have, too. This is a non-answer but also possibly a workable one. Are we talking about the Library widget? You might consider just using a different app to sort/find your music. One that will presumably come with its own widget that functions better. I didn't see many options to play with.
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FormatAmerica posted:Try Tweetlanes. It targets ICS/JB specifically and is quite nice. Thanks for the recommendation, I tried Plume but couldn't figure out how it worked.
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Captain Kevbo posted:I apologize for interrupting the Nexus 7 glue vs. heavy weights discussion but does anyone have an answer for Loonytoad Quack's question? It's an issue I have, too.
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ericdude posted:It's unacceptable that people are resorting to putting books on the screen of a $200 device because the service reputation of the manufacturer is so poor. "Unacceptable" is a very relative term. If I can fix a problem with a small weight overnight versus any RMA process, I'll clamp that bitch. I know a lot of people critical of doing the fix aren't remotely handy with tools, so that has to be taken into account.
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