32GB Asus Nexus 7 7" Android 4.1 Tablet $228 + Free Shipping (expired)

Amazon Kindle Fire and Nook HD are subpar tablets. It's fine for media and books, but you're seriously limiting yourself for the other main uses of a tablet.

I have a 32GB touchpad and it's only about a third full. Guess what, you can use USB OTG if you really needed to carry around a lot of media. MicroSD slot would be nice though...

And who uses rear facing cameras on a tablet? Awkward. Your smartphone has a better and more convenient camera.

It's pretty simple...you want a tablet right now? Get a Nexus 10, Nexus 7, or iPad...just not iPad mini. Those are the best available now. Asus Tranformer is pretty good though, but you'll be 2 months behind on android OS updates.

Quote from konradsa : Anyways, was about to pull the trigger on a deal for $220 I saw on eBay yesterday (from NJ of course), but now not sure if I still want it. The Nexus 7 is extremely fragile, lots of stories of broken tablets due to minor drops or even just bad cases. Google and you will see what I mean. So I guess you get what you pay for.

I can confirm this. I googled it and some people dropped their tablet and it stopped working.

I can also confirm there are zero search returns when googling other tablets and drops. So this drop-gate problem is solely on the Nexus 7.

WHEN WILL YOU STOP IGNORING THIS GOOGLE/ASUS

I would gladly pay less for a tablet without rear facing camera. Between my phone and my camera why would I want to lug around a tablet to take crappy grainy pictures anyway. I've had the nexus 7 since Xmas and love it. Its in a leather case and it's been on 6 flights with me to 4 different countries so far and no damages from being tossed around.

Quote from blackb1rd88 : I'm sorry, but do you really need the rear facing camera? I'd be more concerned if it didn't have front facing camera for Skyping.

exactly. first people complained that there was no camera whether it was the iPad or Kindle Fire etc.

then they complained that there is only a forward facing camera.

then they will complain the camera quality isn't good enough.

it just never ends. i'm glad you and i, and maybe a select other few understand that tablets aren't supposed to be used in place of digital cameras. in almost every scenario, the consumer will have their phone with them which would be better for taking pictures anyways. i watch the iPad Mini commercial where the dude is taking a scenic picture of his girlfriend with his iPad Mini. why did he take his iPad Mini on a hike and not his iPhone? why didn't he just bring his iPhone + higher quality digital camera? why were there so many idiots holding their iPads up taking pictures and video at Times Square during New Years Eve???

I have an 8gb Nexus 7 and 32gb one, by far the best 7" tablet out there.. Only my Asus Prime has a better screen and feels faster and it is a 10" and costs over twice as much.

I have a case for it that turns on the Nexus when I open it too, just like my Ipad does.. Dropped it out of my Jeep many times and did not miss a beat..

I have 8 tablets and the Nexus7 is the only one I carry around with me... (Ipad3 64gb Verizon, Motorola Xoom2 8.2" Verizon), Asus Prime with keyboard, Kindle Fire, HP Touch pad, Sprint Evo View, HTC Flyer, Nabi 2, and a new Lenovo Twist)

Quote from jaydee427 : I was in for one until I realized that it does not have an external micro or standard SD slot AND it does not have a rear facing camera to take photos and videos. It only has a front-facing camera for use with video chatting software like Google+ Hangouts and Skype.

You're the guy taking pictures with a tablet? What about sandals with socks? Do you let toilet paper unroll from the bottom (back)?

Some things are just wrong

Quote from megoogler : Nexus's screen sucks and it's not a "normal" tablet as it doesn't have microSD card slot - the same as Amazon's Kindle Fire they want you to be using and paying for their Cloud services not being able to expand the available storage on the tablet. Nook HD has 7" screen 1440 x 900 pixel resolution, 243 PPI (pixels per inch), weights 11.1 oz (315 g) and has microSD card slot (not on Nexus.) Nook HD+ is 9" screen and microSD slot for $269.

We own all 3..

Nook HD isn't remotely comparable to the Nexus 7 unless its hacked. There's no apps. And the screen isn't a lot better than the Nexus 7.

And hacked there are problems. Once they're fixed it'll be ok but still won't be better deal than a Nexus 7, unless its a lot cheaper. A good deal would be $150.

The Amazon Kindle Fire HD is useful even if not hacked. And it does have a considerably better screen and way better speakers than the Nexus 7. And its a very durable design with real Gorilla glass. And built-in hdmi out.

The Nexus 7 is more fragile, but its a great out of the box Android experience.

I bought a 16gb from the Play store about 3 hours ago for my fiance for $213... too late to cancel that order. So, Ill have to refuse the shipment and wait 2 weeks to get my cash refunded.

I knew I should have waited, F*CK!!

Picked one of these up.. $10 for 16gb more! Thanks OP!!

Quote from Bagira : I..do..not..need..any..more..tablets.. I..do..not..need..any..more..tablets.. I..do..not..need..any..more..tablets..I..do..not..need..any..more..tablets..

So I take it you bought one? LOL


I would jump on this if I didn't already have three TP, two China Tabs, and an Acronia...

Quote from loop610bob : I can confirm this. I googled it and some people dropped their tablet and it stopped working. I can also confirm there are zero search returns when googling other tablets and drops. So this drop-gate problem is solely on the Nexus 7. WHEN WILL YOU STOP IGNORING THIS GOOGLE/ASUS

I hope you did your research on this when you posted this and not just read the first few reviews. In the earlier tablets, there was a lift screen problem on the left side, and this was causing some of the problems. Since then the problems don't seem like as often. I have a 32gig N7 with SN# CA0K, these are the newest builds out and I have ZERO lift problems. I would ask you do more reading.

I haven't seen anybody do this, so here is my unsolicited suggestion for a case for your new N7s. I got one in November with this very case (including this color) and love the thing dearly:

http://www.amazon.com/Blurex-Ultr...ex+nexus+7

Repped OP! Got on yesterday at Staples for $249 + tax in CA.

With this, avoided tax. Going to get a Sqauretrade warranty as well for accidental drop as the screen is fragile.

How does this compare for the Galaxy Tab 2 for 200 (+tax) at costco? http://www.costco.com/.product.659172.html (I bought the Galaxy Tab last night when I saw it discounted)

Galaxy has icecream (upgradable), smaller memory but SD slot, and IR transmitter.

Quote from Medic311 : exactly. first people complained that there was no camera whether it was the iPad or Kindle Fire etc. then they complained that there is only a forward facing camera. then they will complain the camera quality isn't good enough. it just never ends. i'm glad you and i, and maybe a select other few understand that tablets aren't supposed to be used in place of digital cameras. in almost every scenario, the consumer will have their phone with them which would be better for taking pictures anyways. i watch the iPad Mini commercial where the dude is taking a scenic picture of his girlfriend with his iPad Mini. why did he take his iPad Mini on a hike and not his iPhone? why didn't he just bring his iPhone + higher quality digital camera? why were there so many idiots holding their iPads up taking pictures and video at Times Square during New Years Eve???

Because its more enjoyable to view the pics and videos on a larger screen. Some people like to view them right after they take them.

Another reason why external cameras are becoming more important are apps that use the camera to do things, like measure things, translate things, identify things.

I'd pay $10-20 extra for a Nexus 7 with an external camera, if it was an option.

Quote from screwu2man : I hope you did your research on this when you posted this and not just read the first few reviews. In the earlier tablets, there was a lift screen problem on the left side, and this was causing some of the problems. Since then the problems don't seem like as often. I have a 32gig N7 with SN# CA0K, these are the newest builds out and I have ZERO lift problems. I would ask you do more reading.

he/she was being sarcastic.