Google nexus 7

[Baron Greenback]

Has anyone played or bought a google nexus 7. Soarly tempted but it's missing a sd slot for me!

[Irrotational]

I have pre-ordered one from google...which is unlike me...I'll post back once I have it.

I am weirdly excited about it, but essentially it's going to be like my phone, only bigger.

I'll maybe download *some* files on it to watch, but other than that it will be music (rarely) and emails/internet/books (lots).

[Farmerpalmer]

just pre-ordered one from ebuyer. hopefully will also get £15 voucher via google play.

i have been after a tablet for holidays, and will be for surfing, music and films to load.
not released until 19th july....but all reviews have been positive

[paul99]

Also pre-ordered one, looks a bargain for the money. Will see how it compares to my HP touch pad with Android installed (which is pretty awesome IMO) and the Blackberry Playbook I recently bought.

[GreenDog]

Baron Greenback said:

Has anyone played or bought a google nexus 7. Soarly tempted but it's missing a sd slot for me!

Theyve got USB though don't they ?

[TheGroover]

It's got micro USB, yes. I've got one ordered too, looking forward to it's arrival.

[TheGroover]

It's got micro USB, yes. I've got one ordered too, looking forward to it's arrival.

[eharding]

GreenDog said:

Baron Greenback said:

Has anyone played or bought a google nexus 7. Soarly tempted but it's missing a sd slot for me!

Theyve got USB though don't they ?

The Nexus 7 manual (available as a free book from Google Play) only refers to the USB being used for input peripherals, and makes no mention USB storage - various blogs seems to confirm this won't be supported.

[Baron Greenback]

eharding said:

GreenDog said:

Baron Greenback said:

Has anyone played or bought a google nexus 7. Soarly tempted but it's missing a sd slot for me!

Theyve got USB though don't they ?

The Nexus 7 manual (available as a free book from Google Play) only refers to the USB being used for input peripherals, and makes no mention USB storage - various blogs seems to confirm this won't be supported.

Hopefully some bright programmer will come up with a work arround. :-)

[TSCfree]

Baron Greenback said:

eharding said:

GreenDog said:

Baron Greenback said:

Has anyone played or bought a google nexus 7. Soarly tempted but it's missing a sd slot for me!

Theyve got USB though don't they ?

The Nexus 7 manual (available as a free book from Google Play) only refers to the USB being used for input peripherals, and makes no mention USB storage - various blogs seems to confirm this won't be supported.

Hopefully some bright programmer will come up with a work arround. :-)

Well it looks like it could be possible
http://www.mobilefun.co.uk/micro-usb-to-usb-conver...

This is the only drawback as far as I can see

[dtmpower]

TSCfree said:

Well it looks like it could be possible
http://www.mobilefun.co.uk/micro-usb-to-usb-conver...

This is the only drawback as far as I can see

This will only work if the USB on the go protocol is in place on the device. Which allows the USB to be both a device connection and a MASS STORAGE connection.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/USB_On-The-Go

[TSCfree]

dtmpower said:

This will only work if the USB on the go protocol is in place on the device. Which allows the USB to be both a device connection and a MASS STORAGE connection.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/USB_On-The-Go

Looks like its going to have to be rooted as it does support USB host
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1...

[ZesPak]

Looks a lot better spec than the HTC Flyer the OH currently has, but not worth the upgrade for our use imho.

Also, for me, I'd be missing the SD card slot, I actually find myself swapping the cards rather often when on vacation.

[TotalControl]

How was the work around applied to the Samsung Nexus as that suffered the same issue?

[Chris Type R]

Ordered - although I don't really need one. I already have a Kindle, so this will probably be used for checking the news in bed in the mornings, and for taking on holiday.

Interesting to see that Jelly Bean is due to be released to the Nexus S phones soon as well.

[TotalControl]

Screw it. I'll order one when I get home. I need one anyway.

[aberdeeneuan]

Are they only doing a 16GB version? I thought I saw an 8GB announced? 8 would be perfect for my missus as all she would do is surf the net, email etc on it with some basic apps

[Chris Type R]

aberdeeneuan said:

Are they only doing a 16GB version? I thought I saw an 8GB announced? 8 would be perfect for my missus as all she would do is surf the net, email etc on it with some basic apps

16gb is £200

[TheGroover]

Chris Type R said:

aberdeeneuan said:

Are they only doing a 16GB version? I thought I saw an 8GB announced? 8 would be perfect for my missus as all she would do is surf the net, email etc on it with some basic apps

16gb is £200

8Gb is £159 https://play.google.com/store/devices/details?id=n...

[frosted]

Just a question , ordered mine last night but not sure if it has hdmi output, can anyone shed some light on this please