I have the OG Nexus 7 and I find typing on it to be a pain which is really my only complaint about the 7 inch form factor. I find it equally difficult in portrait and landscape. I'm getting ready to purchase the new Nexus 7 and the fact that I can hardly type on my old one keeps weighing on my mind. So what do you guys do to type easier on your Nexus 7's?
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jtc276 said:
I have the OG Nexus 7 and I find typing on it to be a pain which is really my only complaint about the 7 inch form factor. I find it equally difficult in portrait and landscape. I'm getting ready to purchase the new Nexus 7 and the fact that I can hardly type on my old one keeps weighing on my mind. So what do you guys do to type easier on your Nexus 7's?
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Try swiftkey for tablet. I use it on my Galaxy Note 8 and it works like a dream. I'd expect equal if not better performance on the Nexus 7.
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I type with thumb keyboard, great for typing with your thumbs!
jtc276 said:
I have the OG Nexus 7 and I find typing on it to be a pain which is really my only complaint about the 7 inch form factor. I find it equally difficult in portrait and landscape. I'm getting ready to purchase the new Nexus 7 and the fact that I can hardly type on my old one keeps weighing on my mind. So what do you guys do to type easier on your Nexus 7's?
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I am currently using swype, but I can say the accidental touches are really annoying when my palm hits "Go" on the side of the screen while reaching for a letter, before im finished typing and at that point i have to start all over.
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Try swiftkey for tablet. I use it on my Galaxy Note 8 and it works like a dream. I'd expect equal if not better performance on the Nexus 7.
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Wha? There's a tablet version of swiftkey? Gonna have to find that for sure. I loaded up the normal one and it works, but I'm guessing a tablet version has a lot better layout/size/shape of the keys.
I'm using the phone version of SwiftKey, at first it was a bit hard to type but when you're accustomed to it, you can't change keyboard (I don't even want to use the tablet version.) I guess the 7 inches plays a role here.
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Forgot I bought thumb keyboard a long time ago. Just installed it and so far it seems much better. The keyboard itself seems less sensitive o am getting less double clicks.
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I find it the perfect size for me to type on in portrait mode - way too wide in landscape (at least with my thumbs). I use Ultra Keyboard because I've always had HTC phones and am used to the keyboard layout. Ultra Keyboard is the only one that I found that duplicates that layout.
The only problem that I've got with the stock keyboard is that the layout is different than on my phone. Other than that, I've turned up the autocorrect aggressiveness, and it catches nearly every error that I make. Of late, I've been finding that the stock android keyboard is better than the ones you can purchase off the Play Store. I think it's because Google's putting a ton of work on the general look and feel of their OS, and the keyboard is a major part of that.
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I'm basically in no matter the specs as long as it's below $250.
I just sold my galaxy tab 10.1 for lack of a development community.....
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Yeah the cheap price point is good, I'm debating on giving up on my a500 but i do want a smaller device, a ten inch tablet is a little uncomfortable most of the time
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The gtab has AOKP. That's all you need
Tegra 3 + IPS Display with decent build quality and around $200 is what's making it easy to pull the trigger. I have to pull it though because it's running Jelly Bean, and will be up-to-date in comparison to any other tablet.
I might be selling my gtab 2 with omap4460 chipset and wolfson 1811 sound chip soon.
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Pretty sure I'm in. Only question is whether or not to sell my xoom.
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I *want* to be in because I like my GNex phone so much. But I'm not sure about the whole 7" thing. If I want real portability I'll use my phone. I'd rather have a 10+ inch display on a tablet which makes magazines, newspapers, Google Reader more enjoyable. I'm not sure I get the whole 7" tablet idea (for any manufacturer). Seems like just a big phone that starts to limit the things you can do with it.
What bag can you carry a 7" tablet in that you can't carry 10"? Do people really look at a 10" tablet and think they will have trouble carrying it around compared to a 7"? (serious question).
Not sure about the 7 inch form factor...i do know that the ten inch felt too big to me on the galaxy tab.
I'm also not convinced about the utility of a tablet.between my wife and myself we have 3 laptops,2 chromebooks, 2 newish Android phones (gn+gs2) and a kindle.
I just don't understand what a tablet does better than the rest of that.
BUT,i love geeking out with the roms, etc...so I'm in on the nexus7...
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Any ideas if the little fella will come with a sim slot for mobile data?
That'll be the deciding factor for me.
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I probably will buy it. But I Love the form factor of my galaxy tab 8.9 it is large enough to get more information on the screen, but not to big where you might as well have a laptop. I think that's the best tablet size IMO.
I was really interested but I'm not so sure I can justify it. I already have two "bastard" android Tablets. An hp zeen with no market or apps (7"), and an HP touchpad where most games are blocked or don't work (10", 3:2). I would really like something a bit bigger than 7" or something with an amoled screen, but it will be nice to have something with better support.
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I want to pick one up, but the tab 2 7.0 is running pretty strong for me.
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Cmon its a nexus tablet, up to date OS updates at a reasonable tine , roms roms and roms so I have to say more?
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Definitely getting this. Trying to sell my Tf101 but I really like the dock support so I might keep both xD
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Depending on the screen resolution I'll pull the trigger on one. Even though my hp touchpad is running strong. :thumbup:
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I sold my Thrive awhile back for $200. This would make a good replacement.
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Where is this nexus tab?
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Where is this nexus tab?
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Its coming asus I think has been the confirmed maker of this, either android central or android police have had a benchmark or something of that info. It might also debut with jelly bean or ics 4.1
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Give me a nexus tab 10.1 for $300 and I'm sold.
For sure I plan on one... not sure though if I'll unload the Xoom or not though, it's been good to me
Hey.
Lets share what you miss from former phones,or wich feature you would want
I miss sdcard slot,alot.and LED on our phone is down,and im used to it to be up,so that also.
Now share yours!
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My Motorola Atrix 4g's Monster Battery
I also miss removable SD cards. As well as a separate HDMI slot. I had a Droid X2...
KB/some hardware buttons. I don't care how big the screen is, Id rather type than Swype, and don't even get me started on typing on the stock kb.
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I kinda miss having a kickstand (from my old EVO 4G)
Htc sense!!! Lol jk =P. Just sense widgets!
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I kinda miss having a kickstand (from my old EVO 4G)
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Best invention ever! It would be awesome if other phones came like that. Easy to watch TV and everything. Not spending money on a case!
#Galaxy Nexus HSPA+
I'm running a rezound right now but sometimes I get nostalgic and pull out the old htc ttyn 2 and my touch pro, I miss the tilting sliders for long winded emails. Also wouldn't mind having another magnetic stylus port. A dedicated camera button should be on every phone in my opinion. I just like features, even if they're rarely used.
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Days of battery life. lol
Also, hardware keyboard.
In fact, best cell phone I've ever used was my old Blackberry Bold 9650.
Limited in applications, but as a "phone", for talk, text, emails, etc. nothing has even ever come close to that phone.
VERY occasionally I miss running a non-Nexus phone and finally getting function xyz from AOSP to work on it.
How about real personal information management? Back in the pocket pc days you could attach contacts and tasks to calendar events...pretty much link anything to anything. Which goes to show that the smartphone has definitely been dumbed down. Oh and I also miss the trackball for text editing. Note to keyboard developers: please make an option too long press a key that pops up a track pad.
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The camera from my Galaxy SII
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I miss a good camera, SD card, good wifi signal, HTC Sense and a non yellow screen.
I do love getting updates, development and great software though.
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I just miss the incredible battery life you get from old dumb phones. Otherwise I like current phones.
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1. better camera
2. kickstand
3. dedicated hdmi out
4. not plugging my phone in every day for a charge
5. the satisfaction of fixing a problem (there really isn't much of a problem to fix...:fingers-crossed
Trackball wake from my Nexus One.
I miss the simplicity. Having all these features is cool and all buy sometimes plain and simple is just the best
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Nexus one/moto milestone/nokia Lumia 800 build quality
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I miss long battery life, custom nokia profiles, sometimes camera button and the possibility to use the phone wearing gloves
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I miss my old Sony Ericson that had snake and a battery the lasted 5 days.
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are u satisfied with ur new google asus nexus 7 2013 ?
if yes why ? if no why ?
please answer
Yes.
Right performance for an outstanding price. Not much I would change in this product.
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if yes why ? if no why ?
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I absolutely love it. It looks great, it performs well and it's CHEAP. Oh, and it's a NEXUS!
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Yes
Reduced weight and width are easier to hold
Increased resolution makes reading small text easier
32gb, wireless charging and HDMI out capabilities
Noticeably faster and more responsive
Screen is more fingerprint resistant
All in comparison to my old 16gb Nexus 7
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Hellz to the yeah
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Absolutely
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I absolutely love it. It looks great, it performs well and it's CHEAP. Oh, and it's a NEXUS!
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You saved me some typing. ^
I'll also add, it fits nicely in the ol' pants pocket.
Love at first touch!
My first Nexus device and I'm really liking it do far. I must admit I do miss some of the functionality of Touch Wiz. But this tablet is a beast and a feast for the eyes. Really looking testing the multimedia capabilities of the tab.
Yep.
Nice price.
Looks cool.
Its google. It'll get updates as long as it can run them.
Dev support is likely to be off the hook until the next one is released if not longer.
No. Never with any device will I ever be satisfied because I love to tweak. I will always need just a few more MHz, or a touch faster I/O, or Tablet UI. But this is a Very nice tablet for it's form factor
conan1600 said:
No. Never with any device will I ever be satisfied because I love to tweak. I will always need just a few more MHz, or a touch faster I/O, or Tablet UI. But this is a Very nice tablet for it's form factor
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You'll get plenty of tweaking opportunities soon if this is anything like the first generation.
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I like my new N7 so far, but since its my first tablet idk what exactly I will use it for other than watching videos.
So yes.
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Sorry to be a little off topic, but can someone give their personal opinion compared to the ipad3? I've been using the ipad3 for a while now and its very responsive in a lot of ways, especially when using chrome. My galaxy s4 seem a tad bit slower on the touch in chrome, so I'm hoping the nexus 7 would be as good as the ipad while using chrome or other browsers.
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can anyone tell me anything about screen brightness ? specially under sun light ...
I just own a smartphone and notebook, want to try out a tablet, is there a big jump or just stick to simple smartphone
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hbksabhi said:
I just own a smartphone and notebook, want to try out a tablet, is there a big jump or just stick to simple smartphone
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I have a Galaxy S4 and finally broke down and bought the Nexus 7 last week. Just love it. I can now actually read all the pdf files I need for work without massively squinting. It's an excellent size, fast, and no stinking bloatware.
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I thought the same thing until I started to realize that for quick browsing and media consumption, a tablet is more convenient and battery efficient (I have the wifi N7) than either a smartphone or laptop (and I own both, with the S3 as the phone). Plus, if I want to bring the bigger screen out and about with me, it's so easy to do so.
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I use my 7 tethered to my 5 to browse. Its a good solution to saving battery on the 5 because the screen isn't being used. I can browse for hours on the 7 and still have over 60% battery on the 5 before my day is over.
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I have a Note 3 and still love my Nexus 7. My N7 is used mostly for games and web when I'm at home. My kids use it when I let them (they have to earn it) so its nice to not let them use my phone. There is definitely a difference when using a Note 3 and N7. Though the phone has a large screen, I still love my N7.
Its also nice to have a 2nd device if one is charging or has a dead battery.
The only thing I wish my N7 had was a pen like the Note 3. I bought my Nexus 7 before the Galaxy Note 8 came out and would probably still buy the Nexus 7 because of the price. Normal capacitive styluses just aren't as good as the S-Pen.
I have a note 2 and have tether on 24/7 w/ my N7 2013 now. I read everything on the N7 and don't really do all that much on the Note2 except quick texts (even though I text through the N7 as well using google voice).
I'm kind of thinking that I now want a very slim candybar like HD screen phone about 2.5 - 3.5 inches that is primarily for HD videos (like youtube) and phone calls. I use voice dictation so I don't care all that much for keyboard size...
I have a Note 2 and the 1st Gen Nexus 7 (until later today) and I like the combo. At home or in a cafe, I use the Nexus 7.
If I'm out running errands I will take the phone. The 5" size means I don't feel the need to take my Nexus 7 everywhere, and the 5 inches is very usable for anything I'm likely to do when out and about.
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I have a mifi device with me so it saves a lot of battery and heat. Will definitely try nexus 7. I have G2.
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I have a galaxy note and a N7, I intend to sell the note and go for something a little smaller like the Moto G as all the note is used for now is quick browsing when out and about and calls and texts, and lastly as an mp3 player when walking. I keep the N7 in the car for anything else when I am out and about.
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JonP81 said:
I have a galaxy note and a N7, I intend to sell the note and go for something a little smaller like the Moto G as all the note is used for now is quick browsing when out and about and calls and texts, and lastly as an mp3 player when walking. I keep the N7 in the car for anything else when I am out and about.
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Make so much sense. Now that budget phones are becoming so much more capable.
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Just picked up a N7 (2013) 2 days ago, and I gotta say one thing.. NFC is AWESOME! This tablet is the PERFECT size for one handed use, and I love the fact that they're both running CM11. It's perfectly sized to fit in my pocket, and the screen is on par with the OGP! (I like the OGP screen a tad better, but the N7's screen is pretty close)
It's a great companion for my phone, as I hotspot my OGP and watch movies on it, and browse the web, and can I say again NFC is awesome!
If you pick one up, you will NOT be disappointed!
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Just picked up a N7 (2013) 2 days ago, and I gotta say one thing.. NFC is AWESOME! This tablet is the PERFECT size for one handed use, and I love the fact that they're both running CM11. It's perfectly sized to fit in my pocket, and the screen is on par with the OGP! (I like the OGP screen a tad better, but the N7's screen is pretty close)
It's a great companion for my phone, as I hotspot my OGP and watch movies on it, and browse the web, and can I say again NFC is awesome!
If you pick one up, you will NOT be disappointed!
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Be happy with your nexus and go to nexus section
This is the section of Lg G Pro.
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Be happy with your nexus and go to nexus section
This is the section of Lg G Pro.
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I was aware that this was the 'General' section of the LG Optimus G Pro, meaning I may post off related topics. If I am not mistaken, there was a thread on the topic of trading the Nexus 5 for the G Pro.
Please bring the flame to another thread. I am simply sharing my findings with this forum, on the compatibility of the two devices, and the usefulness of having the two of them.
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TheAfroGuy said:
I was aware that this was the 'General' section of the LG Optimus G Pro, meaning I may post off related topics. If I am not mistaken, there was a thread on the topic of trading the Nexus 5 for the G Pro.
Please bring the flame to another thread. I am simply sharing my findings with this forum, on the compatibility of the two devices, and the usefulness of having the two of them.
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sorry,wasnt thought a a flame,only a hint
TheAfroGuy said:
Just picked up a N7 (2013) 2 days ago, and I gotta say one thing.. NFC is AWESOME! This tablet is the PERFECT size for one handed use, and I love the fact that they're both running CM11. It's perfectly sized to fit in my pocket, and the screen is on par with the OGP! (I like the OGP screen a tad better, but the N7's screen is pretty close)
It's a great companion for my phone, as I hotspot my OGP and watch movies on it, and browse the web, and can I say again NFC is awesome!
If you pick one up, you will NOT be disappointed!
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That's great man, I have a Nexus 10 running Slim and I do the same with the OG Pro, set it up as a hotspot and connect my Nexus mostly for Tapatalk and G+, I have the DPI density in the Nexus down to 268, and in the G Pro at 380 and they both look great.
Thanks for sharing.
Erik