Google Nexus 7 - Page 2

chasssmash · 07-03-2012, 04:47 AM

No sd card and no cell data make it a little useless for me. But the price is excellent. I actually have an ipad 1 and frankly I can't see the need to upgrade yet.

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JamesG · 07-03-2012, 04:57 AM

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Originally Posted by ww73

I think the main difference is that on a Nexus branded device, you'll get Google spyware and polling of your personal information and usage data directly w/o having to go through a 3rd party such as Samsung or a carrier.

IFFIFY

Tweaker · 07-03-2012, 07:57 AM

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Originally Posted by JamesG

IFFIFY

They already do that anyway. You cannot escape.

McNeal · 07-03-2012, 08:54 AM

I know nothing of the Android market place and various apps since I've got an iPhone.

Something about this device has me interested. If it has a GPS without the requirement of buying the cell hardware is it possible to preload maps from Google's database? I'm thinking this might be a nice GPS unit if placed in the map pocket of a tank bag. Of course there are other features that the device would be used for, but working as a GPS on my bike would ideal with a 7" display.

Garp · 07-03-2012, 08:59 AM

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Originally Posted by McNeal

I know nothing of the Android market place and various apps since I've got an iPhone.

Something about this device has me interested. If it has a GPS without the requirement of buying the cell hardware is it possible to preload maps from Google's database? I'm thinking this might be a nice GPS unit if placed in the map pocket of a tank bag. Of course there are other features that the device would be used for, but working as a GPS on my bike would ideal with a 7" display.

Google just added the ability to download offline maps, but you can only select small sections at a time, an area maybe 20-30 miles square. You can't download an entire state or region. I'm sure that will come one day, but not yet.

McNeal · 07-03-2012, 09:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Garp

Google just added the ability to download offline maps, but you can only select small sections at a time, an area maybe 20-30 miles square. You can't download an entire state or region. I'm sure that will come one day, but not yet.

Bummer.

I'll have to do a little searching. Maybe someone like TomTom allows you to buy their database along with an application for something less than an arm and a leg.

Roam · 07-03-2012, 11:42 AM

I ordered a 16GB the day they were announced. This will be my first Tablet.

Bummer about only being able to download a small area of Google maps but TomTom is supposed to be releasing an Android app soon.

Krang · 07-03-2012, 11:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Roam

I ordered a 16GB the day they were announced. This will be my first Tablet.

Bummer about only being able to download a small area of Google maps but TomTom is supposed to be releasing an Android app soon.

I consider myself more of a power user so I never bothered with a tablet. Then my grandfather stopped using the XOOM I got him so I inherited it. I like it for browsing and short e-mails, beyond that I'm left wanting a PC. YMMV, I'm far from unhappy with it and probably would like the 7" even more as I'd have an easier time two thumb typing.

Tweaker · 07-03-2012, 02:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Garp

Google just added the ability to download offline maps, but you can only select small sections at a time, an area maybe 20-30 miles square. You can't download an entire state or region. I'm sure that will come one day, but not yet.

That doesn't seem to be the case anymore. After doing the update, I just downloaded the entire Puget Sound region as well as a large chunk of NorCal including all of Monterey and SF Bay and it is still asking me for more. 150 mb so far, and wants to store it on the SD card. It works too.

emerson.biguns · 07-03-2012, 02:32 PM

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Originally Posted by McNeal

Something about this device has me interested. If it has a GPS without the requirement of buying the cell hardware is it possible to preload maps from Google's database? I'm thinking this might be a nice GPS unit if placed in the map pocket of a tank bag. Of course there are other features that the device would be used for, but working as a GPS on my bike would ideal with a 7" display.

This should solve your problem perfectly. Send a PM to CraftyCoder and see what he has planned.

Tweaker · 07-03-2012, 02:40 PM

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Originally Posted by emerson.biguns

This should solve your problem perfectly. Send a PM to CraftyCoder and see what he has planned.

85 pages. Are there cliff notes?

emerson.biguns · 07-04-2012, 03:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Tweaker

85 pages. Are there cliff notes?

Pay $20 for the app, download some maps and you've got yourself a 7" screen GPS.

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DualSportDad · 07-04-2012, 11:08 PM

Why not just tether your phone to the tablet?

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OConnor · 07-14-2012, 05:43 PM

I see that I should have ordered from Staples instead.

DualSportDad · 07-25-2012, 09:57 PM

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Originally Posted by OConnor

I see that I should have ordered from Staples instead.

You can just check the local stores stock on their website. I just walked in and got one.

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07-03-2012, 11:42 AM	#22
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DualSportDad Beastly Adventurer Joined: May 2007 Location: Cape Coral, Fl. Oddometer: 2,113	Why not just tether your phone to the tablet? Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using Tapatalk 2 __________________ Alex Cape Coral, Fl. 2003 KLX400R tagged

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OConnor ^OP Bad juju Joined: May 2004 Location: Midwest Oddometer: 2,604	I see that I should have ordered from Staples instead. __________________ 2008 GSX1250S 2006 Ducati S2R1000 1974 Honda CB125 2000 Suzuki SV650 race bike 1971 CB175 vintage racer inabox

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07-03-2012, 04:47 AM	#16
chasssmash Studly Adventurer Joined: Jun 2012 Oddometer: 721	No sd card and no cell data make it a little useless for me. But the price is excellent. I actually have an ipad 1 and frankly I can't see the need to upgrade yet. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I747 using Tapatalk 2

07-03-2012, 08:54 AM	#19
McNeal Beastly Adventurer Joined: Dec 2005 Oddometer: 1,378	I know nothing of the Android market place and various apps since I've got an iPhone. Something about this device has me interested. If it has a GPS without the requirement of buying the cell hardware is it possible to preload maps from Google's database? I'm thinking this might be a nice GPS unit if placed in the map pocket of a tank bag. Of course there are other features that the device would be used for, but working as a GPS on my bike would ideal with a 7" display.