Google Nexus 7 tablet

[magicma]

I think this thread is in a foreign language ???? I don't understand any of it!!!

MMa

[maccafan]

Jul 5, 2012 9:48:37 GMT magicma said:

I think this thread is in a foreign language ???? I don't understand any of it!!!

MMa

Trust me Mma you are lucky for when it comes to technology, not knowing is truly bliss..

[richdude]

That WeTab looks awesome!! How quick is it running win 7? Anyone managed to get iOS on one? Love my iPad 2 but since ive replaced the screen as my kid dropped it, the WiFi recption is not to good so cant go far from my router!!

You say you brought a RAM stick for it, what else is upgradable?

[maccafan]

With a 2GB RAM it's quite quick because of the SSD..

I think you can upgrade to a 64GB SSD..Forgot to mention, it comes with normal size USB ports..The screen is older technology but I am ok with it. It's certainly not going to be as vibrant as an ipad or Galaxy Note..

BTW these things are not easy to replace or triple boot and most help is in German so to be attempted by more advanced PC users who know how these thigs go together.

But the base WeTab OS is no slouch and needs no hardware upgrades and performs admirably..

[richdude]

the only reason I thought about getting one was to have a play! Im more advanced than the average PC user, have built plenty of pcs and keep the office system running! No good at german though!

Do they have plans of any new release as I love the iPad display and wouldnt want something that doesnt look as good but do like the sound of it! I dont want to buy the "new iPad" either as before to long the "newer than the new iPad(?????)" will be about !!

[maccafan]

The WeTab is a re-branded Pegatron slate which is really ASUS..So are all the other brands, Exxo, RM Slate, Claris etc., etc.,

Pegatron is the OEM manufacturing arm of Asus..I don't think the German company that bought, configured and sold the WeTab is doing anything more..

But it's cheap, powerful, sturdy and works very well..And totally unlocked, so suits a tinkerer like me down to the boot..I wouldn't buy an IOS because I don't want Apple telling me what I can or can't do with my device which i paid good money for.

[maccafan]

This is the latest from Pegatron:

tablet-news.com/2012/06/15/empire-empad-pro-and-empad-slim-tablets-pictured-and-detailed-on-camera-video/



Identical on the outside to the WeTab..

[richdude]

Yeah thats something Im getting a bit fed up with with apple! Even jailbreaking doesnt really let you do anything else extra, but at the same time I dont like android! But these things sound awesome! Going to have a read of the link now!

[DiscoDes]

I had my Google Nexus 7 delivered today, but I can't open it and have a play as it's a birthday present from my GF and my Birthday's not till next Weds HOW AM I GONNA LAST THAT LONG ???

Seriously, I'm not used to having something like this witheld from me for so long, it's like I'm 10 and can see my Christmas present under the tree #icon_cry#

[beautycat]

Jul 18, 2012 19:56:52 GMT DiscoDes said:

I had my Google Nexus 7 delivered today, but I can't open it and have a play as it's a birthday present from my GF and my Birthday's not till next Weds HOW AM I GONNA LAST THAT LONG ???

Seriously, I'm not used to having something like this witheld from me for so long, it's like I'm 10 and can see my Christmas present under the tree

Oh that's awful. Like knowing all your vape mail has been returned to the post office and you can't pick it up until the weekend . Happy birthday for next week. Is it a special birthday ?

[Perpetua]

I think you're going to like it Des, so your patience will be rewarded.

[PeeKay]

I'm having to wait until my 16GB Nexus is sent out next week.

As for the comments about size, I would have to concur wholeheartedly. Reading an iPad in bed is quite difficult after a while (no such problem with the Kindle), so I'm expecting the 7" size of the Nexus to be just right.

I'll be slightly miffed if it's not.

[DiscoDes]

Jul 18, 2012 20:05:39 GMT beautycat said:

Jul 18, 2012 19:56:52 GMT DiscoDes said:

Happy birthday for next week. Is it a special birthday ?

Thank you and yes

[PeeKay]

Jul 22, 2012 10:10:26 GMT DiscoDes said:

Jul 18, 2012 20:05:39 GMT beautycat said:

Happy birthday for next week. Is it a special birthday ?

Thank you and yes

21 comes round so quickly...

[2risky]

The free bus pass will be nice though, Des.

Just to whet the appetite, my favourite free apps
Kingsoft Office - free office suite, including basic MS file formats
Avast security
Cool reader
Teamviewer7 - controls the PC from anywhere in the house.
Simple Notes, for to do lists and generally organising the chaos

Best game - Pool master, Osmos HD (not free)

I'm normally running my CPU at below half-speed, it's much more powerful than I need 95% of the time. Battery life is now brilliant.

Would love to hear your review of the Nexus Des.
When yiou get your hands on it of course.