Essential Official Android Thread

[1pmThursday]

Looking for some advice on a future purchase, or a what would you do: HP Touchpad for at the most $150 running a mod of ICS (and probably Jelly Bean when devs get their hands on that), or go for the Nexus 7 with guaranteed updates directly from Google for $200 ($250 if I get the high end model)?

I'm dropping iOS (ironically posting from an iPad right now), but I've never really fukked with a 7 inch tablet. I primarily browse websites, watch videos, and listen to my music on Amazon and Google Music/Play, so how does it feel going from a roughly 10 inch screen to a 7 inch - is it negligible, or am I better off rolling with a Touchpad in terms of viewing experience?

 

[Rohiggidy]

Nexus 7>>> its future proof with google updates

 

[Liquid]

Be careful with google wallet prepaid cards brehs, apparently you can't use it online

 

[Rohiggidy]

if you jelly nice add ons
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=de.j4velin.notificationToggle

 

[Rohiggidy]

Be careful with google wallet prepaid cards brehs, apparently you can't use it online

its not meant to be used online

 

[GoldenGlove]

Looking for some advice on a future purchase, or a what would you do: HP Touchpad for at the most $150 running a mod of ICS (and probably Jelly Bean when devs get their hands on that), or go for the Nexus 7 with guaranteed updates directly from Google for $200 ($250 if I get the high end model)?

I'm dropping iOS (ironically posting from an iPad right now), but I've never really fukked with a 7 inch tablet. I primarily browse websites, watch videos, and listen to my music on Amazon and Google Music/Play, so how does it feel going from a roughly 10 inch screen to a 7 inch - is it negligible, or am I better off rolling with a Touchpad in terms of viewing experience?

I would wait for the inevitable 10inch model personally.

I have the TouchPad which currently has ICS on it, and it's a STEAL for what they were selling for. Runs the OS damn near flawless. I haven't been up on the updates for it, does anybody know if JB will drop for this thing?

 

[Rice N Beans]

Don't know if it was suggested here bit RocketPlayer is really nice for a music app. Also JetAudio is another nice one geared for a lot of effects.

 

[Liquid]

its not meant to be used online

why limit anything? it doesnt make sense.

Also, for you dudes wanting to buy something...make sure you select credit. It wont take it as "debit" for whatever reason. At least at Meijer thats the way it works, girl looked at me like because she did not believe it would work.

Then when I tried credit it went through, she was like and I walked out with my shyt.

 

[Rohiggidy]

dont u dudes have paypal lol

 

[GoldenGlove]

HBOGO is a go for the TouchPad...

 

[InfraRed]

Anybody know when the Nexus 7 will be in stores? Cause I'm coppin day one.

 

[newarkhiphop]

Looking for some advice on a future purchase, or a what would you do: HP Touchpad for at the most $150 running a mod of ICS (and probably Jelly Bean when devs get their hands on that), or go for the Nexus 7 with guaranteed updates directly from Google for $200 ($250 if I get the high end model)?

I'm dropping iOS (ironically posting from an iPad right now), but I've never really fukked with a 7 inch tablet. I primarily browse websites, watch videos, and listen to my music on Amazon and Google Music/Play, so how does it feel going from a roughly 10 inch screen to a 7 inch - is it negligible, or am I better off rolling with a Touchpad in terms of viewing experience?

Go with Nexus 7 because of the updates and specs and a nex 7 is only $50 more than what you would be paying for a used slower spec wise TP , the size really depends on you , i have the Touchpad running ICS and to be honest it might just be the weight but 10in is a bit to big for me personally, wouldn't imagin sittin there and watch even a 45min show with in my hands , the TP getting jelly bean anytime soon might be a long shot , but eventually i could see it happen

 

[Rice N Beans]

Anybody know when the Nexus 7 will be in stores? Cause I'm coppin day one.

Mid July (around the 20th) is the current rumor.

 

[newarkhiphop]

Anybody know when the Nexus 7 will be in stores? Cause I'm coppin day one.

https://play.google.com/store/devices/details?id=nexus_7_8gb

cop one online is your best bet it will ship in a a week or two now , only major store that i think is gettin it so far its gamestop and some electronic store in Australia

 

[Spatial Paradox]

wait till you get on Jellybean

Just updated to Jelly Bean on my Nexus yesterday. ICS was pretty OK in terms of responsiveness, but damn they weren't kidding about the smoothness of Jelly Bean