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loudog999 posted:Am I just imagining things or do other people lose WiFi signal strength when they hold their Nexus 7 a certain way. I was laying in bed and noticed I was losing bars when holding it with the power button towards the top, they would come back when I turned it around.
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ThermoPhysical posted:The 32GB Nexus 7 is now for sale on Buy.com I was holding out for the Surface, but after the lackluster reviews, I'm likely going to instead wait for the Oct 29th Google announcement, and see if they put out a 4G Nexus, or that 10.1 Samsung Nexus Tablet. I really just want an Android tablet with a cover like the Smart Cover. That's all i want.
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Oct 25, 2012 05:21
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Captain Shortbus posted:Wow. I hadn't noticed it, but mine does it too. Doesn't seem to affect speeds, though. Good catch. Just played with a wifi analyzer a little bit, there's a 20 db drop in signal strength when you cover the back, upper right quadrant of the nexus. No noticeable changes because of orientation, so it probably has something to do with the heel of your hand covering that part.
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Oct 25, 2012 05:40
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Doodarazumas posted:Just played with a wifi analyzer a little bit, there's a 20 db drop in signal strength when you cover the back, upper right quadrant of the nexus. No noticeable changes because of orientation, so it probably has something to do with the heel of your hand covering that part. Antennagate 2012.
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Oct 25, 2012 06:47
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I just wish someone would do a tablet with a decent wifi radio/antenna. Even if it meant a plastic/slightly thicker casing I think it's be well worthwhile given that its required pretty much the whole time the tablet is in use.
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dissss posted:I just wish someone would do a tablet with a decent wifi radio/antenna. Even if it meant a plastic/slightly thicker casing I think it's be well worthwhile given that its required pretty much the whole time the tablet is in use. Also, you're holding it wrong 
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randyest posted:Isn't the galaxy tab thing thin plastic on the back? Yes its plastic (as are quite a few of the other Android models) but the wifi reception is still garbage. It's not even a matter of holding it wrong, its just bad reception under any conditions.
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  Pictures of the Nexus 10 manual have leaked/been faked. Vagrancy fucked around with this message at 15:55 on Oct 25, 2012 |
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Oct 25, 2012 15:52
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No matter what you do to an antenna, there's going to be attenuation from your hands. That's just physics. People have already noted that it doesn't seem to change the wireless throughput.
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Oct 25, 2012 15:57
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Yeah, all devices are like that. (yes, I've held every WiFi device ever made)
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Vagrancy posted:
 is the manual printed on see-through paper?Also no SD card it seems. Expected from Nexus devices, but I have no doubt it will cause a few anguished comments.
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Doodarazumas posted:Just played with a wifi analyzer a little bit, there's a 20 db drop in signal strength when you cover the back, upper right quadrant of the nexus. No noticeable changes because of orientation, so it probably has something to do with the heel of your hand covering that part. From the iFixit teardown:  Yellow is the Wifi antenna. I wouldn't have thought holding it from the top right edge would be that comfortable anyway.
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Vagrancy posted:From the iFixit teardown: Haha, no it isn't comfortable. Doesn't seem to affect performance either, as others have said. I think the nexus 7 has better wifi than my old kindle fire at least. I was just pointing out that it's more to do with where your hands are than what direction it's facing. Doodarazumas fucked around with this message at 16:22 on Oct 25, 2012 |
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Vagrancy posted:
So it has a MicroUSB port on the left side, and what looks like Samsung's goofy Apple 30-pin knockoff charging connector on the bottom? 
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Oct 25, 2012 16:19
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Vagrancy posted:No NFC either. I don't know if you can judge whether it has nfc or not from the picture, those just show external components.
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Vagrancy posted:No NFC either.
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Vagrancy posted:No NFC either.
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Really hoping some miracle occurs and google doesn't really announce two Really Ugly devices on monday. Who knows what the real product will look like, but looking at the drawing, it has curves that are generally only seen on tablets for children (not exaggerating).
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Mister Fister posted:I don't know if you can judge whether it has nfc or not from the picture, those just show external components. I could be remembering wrong but the equivalent diagram on the Nexus 7 quick start guide labels an "NFC area". Syrinxx posted:Is there any reason at all to have NFC on a 10" tablet? Thinking about it, context switching from phone to tablet by lazily tapping the phone to the front bezel would actually be an OK use case.
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It seems like the PS3 controller is now recognized by the TF700. I think I saw where it was on the TF300 and a few other models, but the 700 was left out until I guess the latest update it had. It took me a few minutes yesterday to figure out why it was connected to play Dead Trigger, but not recognized by SixAxis.
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Oct 25, 2012 17:24
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I mean, my wife and I use the NFC functions on tablets/phones to quick-update shopping lists in Evernote when either of us is home and the other is out. It's probably not the best for mobile stuff, but fine for home stuff.
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Socialism posted:
Thinner paper = cheaper.
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Syrinxx posted:Is there any reason at all to have NFC on a 10" tablet? Android Beam?
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Don Lapre posted:Thinner paper = cheaper. Oops what I meant was - it looks extremely cheap and thus a bit fake. If it's real I guess it can take the crown of being the cheapest electronics manual I've ever seen (not saying it matters at all though).
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Found a Google doc of the GNex guick start guide and that doesn't have NFC listed either, so I guess its a Samsung thing: https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=..._US&chrome=true The 10" wallet dream lives on.
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Oct 25, 2012 19:02
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http://www.officedepot.com/a/products/769156/ASUS-Googletm-Nexus-7-Tablet-32GB/ Office Depot now has the 32GB in stock and for sale.
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Vagrancy posted:Found a Google doc of the GNex guick start guide and that doesn't have NFC listed either, so I guess its a Samsung thing: https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=..._US&chrome=true The first person to make me wait in line while they tether their tablet to their phone to do an NFC payment is getting shot.
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Don Lapre posted:The first person to make me wait in line while they tether their tablet to their phone to do an NFC payment is getting shot. Why would they need to do that again? Because their phone doesn't have nfc and they need wifi for google wallet to work or something?
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Don Lapre posted:The first person to make me wait in line while they tether their tablet to their phone to do an NFC payment is getting shot. You don't need internet access to use Wallet. You can use it just fine with no 3G or 4G but in order to change cards, you'll need internet.
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Sorry if this question has been beaten to death, but is there a general consensus regarding if either the Fire HD or the Nexus 7 being the better buy? I can deal with not having expandable memory and the Nexus 7 32GB is enticing, but I want to make sure I'm getting the best tech between the two. Also the ability to install custom kernels is important, which also leans me towards the Nexus 7.
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If the Nexus 7 16gb is dropping to $200, is the Nexus 7 8gb dropping below $200 for clearance?
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The WiFi/3G version of the 32GB Nexus 7 just went through the FCC. It doesn't have LTE in it. http://www.droid-life.com/2012/10/25/3g-packed-nexus-7-strolls-through-fcc-launch-coming-in-time-for-googles-event/ EugeneJ posted:If the Nexus 7 16gb is dropping to $200, is the Nexus 7 8gb dropping below $200 for clearance? It probably is, but there's also talk of the 8GB being discontinued.
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Don Lapre posted:The first person to make me wait in line while they tether their tablet to their phone to do an NFC payment is getting shot. This is not a thing.
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ThermoPhysical posted:http://www.officedepot.com/a/products/769156/ASUS-Googletm-Nexus-7-Tablet-32GB/ Goddamnit. I picked the wrong office supply store to go to - I stopped by Staples on the way home tonight and they looked at me like a goddamn idiot when I asked for a 32GB Nexus 7.
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I guess Amazon probably won't be selling it until October 29th, huh. I've got some credit burning a hole in my pocket.
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Ozmodiar posted:Goddamnit. I picked the wrong office supply store to go to - I stopped by Staples on the way home tonight and they looked at me like a goddamn idiot when I asked for a 32GB Nexus 7. Staples does have it but they apparently received a C&D from Google and ASUS from them selling them a week early. At this point, it depends on the managers on duty and if they're cool with selling you one. Office Depot has them online only right now, if you try to order, it may work. Just don't do the in-store pickup and have it shipped to your house. Some people have stated that it doesn't work for in-store pick-up yet.
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Trip report from my first business trip with my N7. I bought it primarily to keep me entertained on long flights and in the airports as well as times I'm eating out that I'm waiting for my meal. I ended up using it even more than I imagined and my laptop often spent any non-work hours in my bag. I was very curious about battery life, but on the way home I watched a 2+ hour movie and only drained it to 85% which means cross-country flights should be completely doable. I'm really happy I purchased it and continue to be puzzled when people (Apple, Tech Blogs) refer to it as a "compromise device."
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