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Old 19-07-2012, 12:40   #601
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I just got a cheapo £5 case (with a free screen protector) from Amazon a couple of weeks ago. It fits and has access to all the controls and USB port, speaker etc. It's functional and protects it, which is all I really wanted. As the nexus 7 will live in my work bag most of the time and I don't want to damage it. I notice the sleep sensor doesn't work as the magnet on the case is in the wrong place, but no big deal.
Cheers for that - it'll do nicely.
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Old 19-07-2012, 12:46   #602
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My Google and my Curry's order both arrived today. Luckily the Curry's one arrived first, so I was able to refuse delivery on the Google one.

Quite impressed so far. Solid build, very good screen. Android takes a bit of getting used to. And not particularly keen on Google's attempts to get as much data from me as possible. But can't fault the device so far, for the money.
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Old 19-07-2012, 13:09   #603
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Google's attempts to get as much data from me as possible. But can't fault the device so far, for the money.
Yes that's the main thing I don't like about Google. Just leave me alone.
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Old 19-07-2012, 13:24   #604
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What version of MX Player is best for the Nexus? What is it classed at in terms of the Codecs? E.g. ARMv?
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Old 19-07-2012, 13:40   #605
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What version of MX Player is best for the Nexus? What is it classed at in terms of the Codecs? E.g. ARMv?
If it's anything like my tablets - once you install MX player and attempt to play a file, the player itself notifies you which codec to install and links directly to it on the Google Play store.
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Old 19-07-2012, 13:56   #606
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Just got my delivery it's amazing
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Old 19-07-2012, 13:59   #607
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You don't get a physical voucher, sign into the Play Store and it will appear as a payment option.
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Old 19-07-2012, 14:01   #608
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You don't get a physical voucher, sign into the Play Store and it will appear as a payment option.
Just realised that lol
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Old 19-07-2012, 14:14   #609
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I quite fancy this case...

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...ct/B008GFVF3M/

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=COhgT...ature=youtu.be

I hope they release it here.
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Old 19-07-2012, 15:17   #610
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I'm actually liking the official Asus case, but no info about release - https://play.google.com/store/device...XzdfY292ZXIiXQ..
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Old 19-07-2012, 16:57   #611
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Mine has just arrived and I love it! It's a sexy bit of kit!

Just having to get used to everything being in a different place to my Gingerbread phone.

Games look awesome. Tried Angry Birds Space and Temple Run so far as well as streaming from Netflix and it all runs smoothly and looks fantastic!!
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Old 19-07-2012, 17:34   #612
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World of too is great.

I'm hoping to go without a case.
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Old 19-07-2012, 18:58   #613
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World of too is great.

I'm hoping to go without a case.
There's reports the bezel chips easily so be careful and enjoy your nexus.
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Old 19-07-2012, 20:33   #614
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Quick question - do Google use Parcelforce for delivery?
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Old 19-07-2012, 21:11   #615
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Quick question - do Google use Parcelforce for delivery?
No. They used TNT for UK shipments.
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Old 19-07-2012, 21:22   #616
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Computer 2000 are handling the logistics on behalf of Google, and as said they are shipping with TNT.

To clear up an earlier point too, they won't deliver it to a neighbour if you are out. It will go back to the depot and you will have to either re-arrange delivery or collect from the depot.

Also, for those who have ordered elsewhere and looking to reject the shipment from Google to get a refund you can do this over the phone if you have the consignment number, and TNT have a freephone customer service number.

They tried to deliver mine today while I was at work, and it's already on the way back to Google without me even seeing the package.

Meanwhile, my one with free delivery from Curry's is due for delivery tomorrow, and I'm conveniently already down to work from home tomorrow!

Sod paying £9.99 delivery for nothing.
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Old 19-07-2012, 21:36   #617
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No. They used TNT for UK shipments.
and Google gave TNT a load of incomplete addresses apparently which has caused a lot of confusion and non delivery in some cases.
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Old 19-07-2012, 22:03   #618
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and Google gave TNT a load of incomplete addresses apparently which has caused a lot of confusion and non delivery in some cases.
Thanks for the feedback.
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Old 19-07-2012, 22:14   #619
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This tablet is an absolute steal for the price, I can't get over how good both the build quality and performance are, very impressed and pleased with the purchase, Google really thought this through in my view.
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Old 19-07-2012, 22:15   #620
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My "tracked" package from Currys wasn't signed for. Post man said it didn't need it. Should I claim it was never delivered?!

Muwahahah!!!!
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Old 20-07-2012, 07:19   #621
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I'm hoping to go without a case.
The Nexus 7 also fits a neoprene sleeve for the 7" Kindle Keyboard. Those are abundantly available and dead cheap.
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Old 20-07-2012, 08:37   #622
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The Nexus 7 also fits a neoprene sleeve for the 7" Kindle Keyboard. Those are abundantly available and dead cheap.
maybe i'll get one of those. i don't want to routinely keep it in a case because that seems like a waste of getting something shiny and thin. but i might like a bit of protection from time to time.
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Old 20-07-2012, 09:16   #623
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i might like a bit of protection from time to time.
You should always use protection ;-)

Seriously. I keep my Samsung Galaxy II in my pocket w/o protection, sometimes together with keys, etc. The glass is immaculate.
The tablet goes into a sleeve outside the house to protect it not so much against scratching but more against falls. My Kindle has a crack because I felt asleep while reading, and dropped it onto the hardwood floor (which promptly woke me up again).
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Old 20-07-2012, 10:50   #624
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Got mine today! Just setting it up now - only thing is the home screen keeps showing recommended apps - anyone know how to get rid of them?
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Old 20-07-2012, 11:03   #625
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Got mine today! Just setting it up now - only thing is the home screen keeps showing recommended apps - anyone know how to get rid of them?
Remove the widget? Press and hold on it, then swipe it up and off the screen to remove it.
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