Google Nexus 7 Tablet

I plan on getting one of these puppies! Only $199.00 https://play.google.com/store/devices/details?id=nexus_7_8gb&feature=device-featured#?t=W10.

Maybe someday I will try it too.

(It's not officially available to Japan now but they sell it anyway even on Amazon.co.jp)

It's so cool that it has Tegra 3 and it's only $199. NFC also interests me.

I still love my Sony Tablet P and Sig 3 though...

I need to see one in action before I spend that much money now that I'm on a fixed income....

fixed=wife: "You're not spending any more damn money unless I say it is okay...got it buster!"

Now I don't know... After some research, it seems that the 8gb version will only have 2-3gb available after it is formatted with Jelly Bean. They are offering a 16gb version for $250, but even that will have no room for expansion. The website says this device will have tons of free (Cloud) storage, but how will that help while the device is not connected???

OK, I'll bite. Why do I need a magnetometer on my tablet? Just in case I need to search for hidden submarines or buried/lost treasure?

jt

Actually they make quite good electronic compasses. My handheld GPS (Magellan Explorist 710) has one built in and I can use it like a compass even if I cannot pick up any GPS satellites. And who knows when you might be swimming along the shore and discover a hidden enemy submarine lurking in coastal waters...you could the next antiterrorism hero!

I plan on using it to treasure hunt at the beach! Hahahaha...
Can you picture it? I can...
EDIT: (No! That is not me... )

Edited by Yoldering 2012-07-11 9:20 PM






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lol. I think that's well worth $199... Just imagine you could get really rich

My wife surprised me for my birthday and bought me the 16gb Nexus 7... It will be here tomorrow. The figured out one real reason you might want a Magnetometer is for the "smart cover" which automatically puts the tablet to sleep and wakes it us by opening it or closing it.
I will do a review for y'all...

Your wife's a keeper, Yoldering.

Yes she is. The Nexus arrived today and I'm using it now. This is an amazing tablet especially for the price! I have NO regrets about getting this. It is a perfect size to hold. Very comfortable... also small enough to fit in my pocket. Any one have any questions?

Yoldering, are you going to attach a keyboard like the one on engadget?

(http://www.engadget.com/2012/07/21/ultimate-hack-nexus-7-hooks-up-with-external-usb-storage-flopp/)

I guess a bluetooth keyboard is better, but it will be fun to do something like the one on engadget.

Edited by stingraze 2012-07-29 5:05 AM

I wish I had Yoldering's wife...on the other hand I wish I had anyone's wife rather than my own...anyone want to trade, I'll throw in a couple HPCs...oh, should I post this in the HPCBay area?

BTW, how is the GPS in it? Does it work well and update quickly? I mean it is a true GPS isn't it? How about a picture of it running...

I was thinking of buying a 7" Windows CE GPS like this one here: http://www.ebay.com/itm/330647356251?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649

But for the price you paid, seems I could have a whole lot better machine...more than twice the price, but probably 100x the capability...

Okay, I just tested the GPS and it seems that you must be connected to WiFi for it to work... seems to miss the point with a WiFi only device...oh well, I didn't get it for GPS. I will test again later.

I have one on the way (8gb) for my bday to replace my aging dell streak 7.