The "I just got my Nexus 7!" thread

NeoteriX · Jul 13, 2012

I was a Play Store preorder while the Day 1 Keynote was still ongoing, so I'm jealous but totally happy and excited for you--

I'm glad there is no negativity here in this thread; my thought is that if the Play store is delayed, that's the luck of the draw and I took the risk in jumping in ASAP.

MassacrMan · Jul 13, 2012

bryansarnold said:
After playing with it for awhile, are you glad you traded in the Ipad 2 for it?

And how do the apps look on the device if you've tried any?

+1 to this.

rxmxsh · Jul 13, 2012

Hi. I just received mine as well. I love it so far. If I find myself using this more, then my wife will get my iPad 3 and I'll sell her iPad 2.

question - how do you download the free movie (dark side of the moon)? I've not been able to figure (or google) the solution out.

Thanks!

burtonvdp · Jul 13, 2012

I was curious about if you would get the new transformer movie? I know you get the 25$ store credit but I didn't see any mention of retailers getting the movie as well?

CGdroid · Jul 13, 2012

I'm jealous and happy for you-- but also upset about what Google did to their Play store buyers >< . Will never purchase anything HARD from their store DIRECTLY anymore.

DroidMama · Jul 13, 2012

I just called my local GameStop and they are releasing the Nexus 7 orders to those who have done their pre-order prior to today. Still waiting to see from the money coordinator (read: spouse) if this is an acceptable purchase.

Oh, to be single and be able to just go get one.....

rxmxsh · Jul 13, 2012

DroidMama said:
I just called my local GameStop and they are releasing the Nexus 7 orders to those who have done their pre-order prior to today. Still waiting to see from the money coordinator (read: spouse) if this is an acceptable purchase.

Oh, to be single and be able to just go get one.....

Sex is better than tech. lol.

rxmxsh · Jul 13, 2012

burtonvdp said:
I was curious about if you would get the new transformer movie? I know you get the 25$ store credit but I didn't see any mention of retailers getting the movie as well?

A bit of googling results in confirmation of the movie.

Nalej · Jul 13, 2012

Google Support said:
Enjoy preloaded content from Google Play
For a limited time, the Nexus 7 comes with some great preloaded content from the Google Play store (subject to change):

Movies

Transformers: Dark of the Moon
Music

Coldplay -

brian86j · Jul 13, 2012

I walked into sams club today and picked one up. No problem

Also got the credit and transformers

rxmxsh · Jul 13, 2012

brian86j said:
I walked into sams club today and picked one up. No problem

Also got the credit and transformers

how did you get transformers? was it pre loaded?

dunjamon · Jul 13, 2012

Rooted and configured mine this evening. Totally forgot about the free movie. Did get my

brian86j · Jul 13, 2012

rxmxsh said:
how did you get transformers? was it pre loaded?

Yes it was

EmotionalNinja · Jul 13, 2012

I knew I should have preordered from Gamestop. Just called them and the only ones they have in stock are the ones that were preordered. I'm pissed at Google.

brian86j · Jul 13, 2012

EmotionalNinja said:
I knew I should have preordered from Gamestop. Just called them and the only ones they have in stock are the ones that were preordered. I'm pissed at Google.

I didn't pre order. Check your local sams club. Mine had plenty

JSchu22 · Jul 13, 2012

Sam's Club here as well. Had to buy the membership but I'll find a use for it as well. Love it and now I think I'll return my new SG3.

rxmxsh · Jul 13, 2012

burtonvdp said:
I was curious about if you would get the new transformer movie? I know you get the 25$ store credit but I didn't see any mention of retailers getting the movie as well?

I am ******. It was preloaded. So, confirmed yes.

crapple · Jul 13, 2012

This makes me a little ill that I pre order from the company itself and people are getting it from a third party first! Not mad at you guys. Hope you enjoy it as much as I know I will! Just don't like the way this whole release was handled.

TheStapher7 · Jul 13, 2012

bryansarnold said:
After playing with it for awhile, are you glad you traded in the Ipad 2 for it?

And how do the apps look on the device if you've tried any?

After putting it through it's paces a bit I can safely say that I'm very pleased with the Nexus 7. I'm a bit of a tech geek so I've been heavily invested in both the Android and the iOS ecosystems. What I really love about this tablet so far is the form factor is amazing. Super light and perfect for one hand use. One thing that I knew would be a plus but has become super apparent is the ability to have widgets on the tablet. That customized experince is truly something you can only get on android. I've only run into a few apps so far that have not been tablet optimized.

burtonvdp said:
First impressions? Speed? Any lag from screen to screen? Is the screen bright? .... Um... OH! Check to see if you get that image impression "ghosting" if you leave a bright image on the screen for a minute them change screens. LOL sorry just tired of reading "blogger" crap. Looking for info from a user .

I felt the same way with reading a lot of blogger crap so I'm glad I can give you guys regular user answers. Sorry for the delayed response but no sooner did I get this thing home and our city lost power. :dong: It's kinda funny though because it gave me a good chance to see how much I can do without it being connected to wifi.

So to answer some of your questions:
-The screen brightness is excellent IF you take off auto-brightness. If you keep it on it still looks good, just a tab bit bland. Honestly the quality of this display is excellent. Because of the smaller display it looks marginally BETTER then my iPad 2 did.
-I tested for the ghosting your mentioning and I didn't seem to have any appear. One easy test was to use the Google Now mic which is pretty white/bright and then send it to the dark homescreen. Not much ghosting at all.

TheStapher7 · Jul 13, 2012

rxmxsh said:
how did you get transformers? was it pre loaded?

Just go to the "Google movie/tv show" app icon at the bottom of the display and it should be ready to play immediately.

Atma · Jul 13, 2012

TheStapher7 said:
Just go to the "Google movie/tv show" app icon at the bottom of the display and it should be ready to play immediately.

Have you watched it? How does it play and look?

CrackBaby · Jul 13, 2012

TheStapher7 said:
shipments listed as 8/7

*head explodes*

A.Nonymous · Jul 13, 2012

My first impression is that I like it. The screen is not impressive IMO. I didn't find it to be bright at all compared to the Transformer Prime. I'm not sure how well it will show up in bright light, but then I've not seen many screens that did so I'm not going to hold it against the device.

Colors on the screen don't look good. Whites look white which is good compared to the Prime where whites looked yellowish, but reds look washed out and unimpressive IMO. The device seems responsive enough. I need to find a cover/case for it. The Kindle Fire I was using has a nicer looking screen I think.

jmar · Jul 13, 2012

TheStapher7 said:
I preordered my Nexus 7 from Gamestop, was told I was going to be part of the "Second Wave" for shipments listed as 8/7 and was surprised/thrilled to get a phone call this morning saying I could come pick it up!

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Congratulations! Can't wait to join you!

jmar

andoird213 · Jul 13, 2012

A.Nonymous said:
My first impression is that I like it. The screen is not impressive IMO. I didn't find it to be bright at all compared to the Transformer Prime. I'm not sure how well it will show up in bright light, but then I've not seen many screens that did so I'm not going to hold it against the device.

Colors on the screen don't look good. Whites look white which is good compared to the Prime where whites looked yellowish, but reds look washed out and unimpressive IMO. The device seems responsive enough. I need to find a cover/case for it. The Kindle Fire I was using has a nicer looking screen I think.

You can't ever be satisfied can you? Lol

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