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Google I/O 2013

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  1. RC Cola

    RC Cola Member

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    Haven't messed with a N7, but I've heard those reports. Something about a bug with how ASUS handled TRIM commands I think (not really RAM, though more always helps I guess)? Think you can make it somewhat better, but not sure it is easy to get back to day 1 performance:
    http://www.howtogeek.com/164106/why-is-my-nexus-7-so-slow-8-ways-to-speed-it-up-again/

    Presumably they fixed this with the new model. I'm thinking about getting one myself (been using the TouchPad).
     
    #81 RC Cola, Jul 24, 2013
  2. AMS

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    I tried going from the TP to the Nexus 7 last year, but found it too damn tiny to serve as a tablet. I'd almost always end up going back to my Cyanogenmod TP or my phone instead of the 7.

    I personally don't like the 7" form factor, too big to put in your pocket, and too small to warrant a decent case/laptop bag.
     
    #82 AMS, Jul 24, 2013
  3. Dave2000

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    ordered my Chromecast once I got an email about it, $40 is a steal especially since it supports Apple products
     
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  4. theogcasey

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    #84 theogcasey, Jul 24, 2013
  5. BiGGieStuFF

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    Ordered it from Best Buy since i had GC's and free expedited shipping.
     
    #85 BiGGieStuFF, Jul 24, 2013
  6. Scionxa

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    Alright, well I just completely wiped and flashed the stock images of Android 4.3 for the Nexus 7 and yeah, this thing is fast as **** now.

    Ordering Chromecast now.
     
    #86 Scionxa, Jul 24, 2013
  7. redefined

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    Ordered a Chromecast too. Just yesterday my parents were complaining that they wanted to watch Netflix on their TV. I was going to give them my PS3, but this works out so much better!
     
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  8. BiGGieStuFF

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    Are you giving them your phone or tablet as well?
     
    #88 BiGGieStuFF, Jul 24, 2013
  9. redefined

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    No they have iphones and ipads. There's a smart TV in the living room, but they wanted it for the bedroom.
     
    #89 redefined, Jul 24, 2013
  10. Amel

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    Got it too, for 30 bucks this is amazing...can't wait until they add more apps
     
    #90 Amel, Jul 24, 2013
  11. ItsMyFault

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    Got my N10 and N4 updated 4.3. Not a whole lot of changes, Nexus 10 runs a bit smoother now though.
     
    #91 ItsMyFault, Jul 24, 2013
  12. DallasThomas

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    My N4 has better touch sensitivity now, but it was already such a beast on 4.2.2 that it's hard to notice any performance improvements with 4.3.

    Gotta try it on the N7 next...
     
    #92 DallasThomas, Jul 24, 2013
  13. ItsMyFault

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    Definitely. I didn't have any issues with 4.2.2 on my N4.

    They also added Miracast on N10 with this update.
     
    #93 ItsMyFault, Jul 24, 2013
  14. Uprising

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    Looks like a neat device. I'm intrigued. Looks like what I'll need for my HBO GO to work again, since it stopped working on my google tv box.
     
    #94 Uprising, Jul 24, 2013
  15. ItsMyFault

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    #95 ItsMyFault, Jul 24, 2013
  16. Duncan McDonuts

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    People on SlickDeals already buying it from Best Buy Stores. Anybody get to use one yet?
     
    #96 Duncan McDonuts, Jul 24, 2013
  17. BiGGieStuFF

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    That's when you know something is HOT. people on slickdeals buying it from best buy AT retail! :p
     
    #97 BiGGieStuFF, Jul 25, 2013
  18. AMS

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    paying taxes!
     
    #98 AMS, Jul 25, 2013
  19. Duncan McDonuts

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    ^ haha, yeah, buying it at MSRP AND spending their gas going to the retail store. Still want to wait for some full consumer reviews of it.
     
    #99 Duncan McDonuts, Jul 25, 2013
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