Same story here. My daughter was laying on her bed, her Nexus 7 in a case, and dropped it to a carpeted floor - and the screen cracked. A 2 foot drop, in a padded case, to a padded surface and it cannot survive? No way this thing is portable. Now - do I follow up with ASUS and see if they'll fix it - or do I sell it on ebay, eat the loss, and buy her a FIRE ? She basically only uses it for reading ....
Unbelievable that a large companies like GOOGLE and ASUS do not stand behind their warranty. I've seen so much decency lately in those affected by Hurricane Sandy. I've seen neighbors who would complain about their downstairs neighbors on a weekly basis, take those same downstairs neighbors into their own homes, provide them with food, shelter, clothing - everything - without question or any mention of money. I've seen strangers pitching in to help scrub walls and floors, rip out carpet, and carry out furniture that is already beginning to stink - all without complaint or looking for a paycheck. I've seen plumbers and electricians working 20 hour days trying to restore service. I've seen electric repairmen working the lines in high winds and rains, trying to keep people warm and connected. Maybe TPTB at GOOGLE and ASUS should stop by and pick up some humanity ???
Would that ridiculously priced Gumdrop case ($50!!!) provide adequate protection from drops and impacts? $50 is a lot of money, but if the Nexus 7's build quality (or lack thereof) justifies it then I'm getting one.
If it doesn't protect it then you're out the cost of the N7 AND the cost of the case. After breaking my first one I got the Squaretrade warranty for $34.99 after applying a coupon I found online. Extended Warranty Insurance - Extended Warranties - Electronics Insurance Don't get me wrong, I don't abuse it now because of the warranty. I still handle the N7 like a newborn baby at all times. I keep it in an edge protected case and transport it it's own padded bag in my backpack. This is the first time I've ever bought an extended warranty of any kind. Unfortunately I felt I needed it for the N7.
Joe
I know I'm a noob on this forum, but I've been scouring the internets for a reasonably priced replacement screen. I found a supplier on alibaba, but they'll only let me order 2 at a minimum with $130 as the asking price ($260 total including 10-15 day international shipping from mainland China). It's SIGNIFICANTLY less than I've seen on Ebay as well as not as expensive as buying an 8GB on closeout @ Staples.
I think it's worth looking into, as I know I can assemble it myself once the part arrives. I might be able to get a better deal if I buy more screens, but I'd rather check the build quality first before asking others to join in.
Since I only need one screen, not two, is anyone else interested? We could make a joint paypal account with only as much as we need to order the screen and I'll ship the other to anyone willing to take the risk with me.
Any takers (in FL if possible)? If so, message me! I WANT TO BE ABLE TO USE MY N7 AGAIN!
I love my N7 to death but after breaking my first one I'm scared to death of it. It gets transported to/from work in a corner protected case then carefully placed in it's own padded carry bag that is then carefully placed in my back pack (I ride a motorcycle). I'm thinking about adding a wrist lanyard to mine to help make sure I don't fumble finger again and drop this one. Now that I know first hand it won't survive a drop I'm extra careful now. Doesn't make me love it any less. Just makes me more careful. Oh, and I bought the Squaretrade drop/spill warranty this time........
Joe
i bought this case on day one and haven't looked back:
Amazon.com: MoKo(TM) Slim-fit Cover Case for Google Nexus 7 Android Tablet by Asus, Black (with Automatic Sleep/Wake Function, Protective Hardback, Built-in Multi-angle Stand, Elastic Hand Strap, and Stylus Loop)--Lifetime Warranty: Computers & Acces
it has a hand strap on the back, two angles for the landscape stand, and it grabs the tablet at the corners so that it provides protection from corner drops and it doesn't obscure the bezel. i got it for $10 but even at $16.99 it's still a good deal, i think.
I'm also interested, but found a cheaper one on aliexpress.
I don't live that 'fragile' a lifestyle, I'm kind of a beach bum, and bounce from one rock to the next
That is not for Nexus 7, its chinese made Ainol 7, right?
Hey can u tell me your case number? My nexus screen cracked last week and I'm now as we speak in a waiting line with Asus to chat. I have a 80min wait, please tell me!Keep trying with Asus, don't take no for an answer. They fixed mine.
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