New Nexus 7 Next Week

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Resonance

28-07-2013

Originally Posted by MrSuper:
“Seems to be doing brisk trade on Ebay. Considering we're not going to see it here in the UK for another 8 weeks (which makes no sense!) i may be tempted.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BRAND-NEW-...#ht_2471wt_924”

Would one from America work with our version of Google Play or would there be problems?

flagpole

28-07-2013

only difference would be the plug.

JulesandSand

28-07-2013

Is it known what the UK model will be priced at?

JeffG1

28-07-2013

As well as the nearly £40 postage from the US, won't HMRC slap VAT on top of that?

I can't see much, if any, saving tbh, plus there's the added inconvenience of the the plug mentioned above (and won't it be a 110V charger anyway?), plus the whole thing of buying stuff from eBay.

Anika Hanson

28-07-2013

I will just wait until it comes out over here. At least we can see the reviews before buying and see if there are any bugs.

GeordiePaul

28-07-2013

Originally Posted by BeethovensPiano:
“If it had been available almost immeditaley, I think I would have got one. Now i'm going to wait to see the iPad 5/mini.”

Yep, me too, I think they've dropped a bollock doing that. I was a nailed on certainty otherwise, but now I'll probably wait and check out the competition nearer the time.

BKM

28-07-2013

Originally Posted by JeffG1:
“As well as the nearly £40 postage from the US, won't HMRC slap VAT on top of that?

I can't see much, if any, saving tbh, plus there's the added inconvenience of the the plug mentioned above (and won't it be a 110V charger anyway?), plus the whole thing of buying stuff from eBay.”

Yes VAT will be aded! The charger itself will be fine. Virtually all chargers on electronics items are "worldwide" (110-230V) these days.

MrSuper

28-07-2013

Originally Posted by BKM:
“Yes VAT will be aded! The charger itself will be fine. Virtually all chargers on electronics items are "worldwide" (110-230V) these days.”

Oh well, guess i'll have to play the waiting game instead.

Hummyowner

29-07-2013

Originally Posted by JulesandSand:
“Is it known what the UK model will be priced at?”

Link on page 2 of this thread to PC World has 16GB listed as £199.99, same website has 32GB listed as £239.99 - pre order availability 13 Sep.

mdt1988

29-07-2013

New Nexus looks great, bought the current version in February and really enjoyed it - excellent value for money.

MrSuper

29-07-2013

Nexus 7 review:

http://www.phonearena.com/reviews/Go...ew-2013_id3373

9.5/10

JeffG1

29-07-2013

Originally Posted by BKM:
“Yes VAT will be aded! The charger itself will be fine. Virtually all chargers on electronics items are "worldwide" (110-230V) these days.”

Except you won't be able to plug it in without an adapter - unless it's one of those with an interchangeable base, and the options are included. (Unlikely for a product intended for the US market only IMO.)

BKM

29-07-2013

Originally Posted by JeffG1:
“Except you won't be able to plug it in without an adapter )”

I was rather taking that as read and not a significant issue!

If the power supply had been 110V only (which is now pretty much unkown for electronics and cameras) that would be more costly and awkward.

ShaunIOW

29-07-2013

Originally Posted by Hummyowner:
“Link on page 2 of this thread to PC World has 16GB listed as £199.99, same website has 32GB listed as £239.99 - pre order availability 13 Sep.”

4G version is £299 - think I'll stick with my 3G 32Gb version for the time being as not enough new features to be worth the cost of an upgrade imo.

MrSuper

29-07-2013

Below are a selection of UK retailers where you can now pre-order the Nexus 7:

Amazon (via Tech HeavenS)
16GB Nexus 7 Wi-Fi only price: N/A
32GB Nexus 7 Wi-Fi only price: £297.99
Nexus 7 shipping date: 29 July 2013

Game
16GB Nexus 7 Wi-Fi only price: £199.99
32GB Nexus 7 Wi-Fi only price: £239.99
Nexus 7 shipping date: August 28

Ebuyer
16GB Nexus 7 Wi-Fi only price: £199.98
32GB Nexus 7 Wi-Fi only price: £239.99
Nexus 7 shipping date: August 29

Currys/PC World
16GB Nexus 7 Wi-Fi only price: £199.99
32GB Nexus 7 Wi-Fi only price: £239.99
Nexus 7 shipping date: September 13

LostFool

29-07-2013

Originally Posted by ShaunIOW:
“4G version is £299 - think I'll stick with my 3G 32Gb version for the time being as not enough new features to be worth the cost of an upgrade imo.”

That's my attitude too. The new model may be better but I'm still happy with my 3G/32GB Nexus. Maybe I'll upgrade next year when the 3rd generation model comes out. Hopefully by then 4G will be more widespread and cheaper.

Mr. Cool

30-07-2013

The new Nexus 7 might not have support for LTE in Europe.

http://www.androidpolice.com/2013/07...ope-after-all/

alanwarwic

30-07-2013

AP scour the world to find everything negative. It seems more a site to keep Apple readers happy,
Probably more 'race to the bottom' nonsense. They certainly planned it with different LTE firmware/settable LTE so there will be a few on test in the UK too.

Mr. Cool

30-07-2013

Originally Posted by alanwarwic:
“AP scour the world to find everything negative. It seems more a site to keep Apple readers happy,
Probably more 'race to the bottom' nonsense. They certainly planned it with different LTE firmware/settable LTE so there will be a few on test in the UK too.”

I don't mind AP (I visit frequently) but at the moment whether or not LTE is coming to the UK on the Nexus 7 (2013) is pure speculation.

alanwarwic

30-07-2013

It is, Google gave the specs.

With my tin hat, I have now noticed that that iFixit teardown has joined that wide embargo on mentioning GPS or GPS software on Android tablets. Maybe they will iFIxit and give it a mention. Slightly surprising for them so a mistake?

Anika Hanson

30-07-2013

http://www.androidauthority.com/nexu...upport-250458/

LTE support

alanwarwic

30-07-2013

No 'phew' to Nexus 7 having GPS because according to AU all Android tablets probably have never had GPS.

If Apple ever improve their maps and give GPS standard, maps will then certainly get mentioned.

Mr. Cool

30-07-2013

Originally Posted by Anika Hanson:
“http://www.androidauthority.com/nexu...upport-250458/

LTE support”

Nice to know it is included.

Eosterwine

31-07-2013

Originally Posted by alanwarwic:
“AP scour the world to find everything negative. It seems more a site to keep Apple readers happy,”

Originally Posted by alanwarwic:
“If Apple ever improve their maps and give GPS standard, maps will then certainly get mentioned.”

:sleep: :yawn: oh give it a rest.

alanwarwic

31-07-2013

They both have the simple formulae of following what everyone else says but making claim ownership of the words.
That makes them sound 'racey'.

But by claiming dedication to 'Android' in their name they should at least stop withholding technical info like others do.

BTW AnanTech still does real reviews. gsmarena is another. Not as 'racey' but at least you do get the info.

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