Yes, USB OTG works out of the box for stuff like keyboards & mice etc, but to use mass storage devices you'll need to root first. I never bothered with it so far, as I have the Kingston Wi-Drive (which I reviewed very recently if you're curious).
@BluntyTV
12 жыл бұрын
It has never crashed or hung at all, in fact, I've only rebooted it once since unpacking it (and that wasn't even because I "needed" to)
@RasmatazzGM
12 жыл бұрын
I've been looking at these as a birthday gift for daily use, but was caught up due to some previous reviews I've seen. I've seen almost all of your reviews and I probably trust you more than most other sources when it comes to reliable reviews of gadgets. Great review and thank you for doing it.
@BluntyTV
12 жыл бұрын
I'd prefer an e-ink screen for novels & long reads etc, it's just easier on the eyes, but the N7 a perfectly acceptable reading experience for ebooks.
@MisterMobius
12 жыл бұрын
its awesome how honest you review the Nexus 7 and just say what i think about all the other guys who reviewed it, without making the device worse...glad i found you :)
@BluntyTV
12 жыл бұрын
And you think draining the battery on two devices to do one job is better... how?
@BluntyTV
12 жыл бұрын
It's a much closer call... but I think the iPad2 still has an edge in colour gamut.
@HerrWieland
12 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the review Blunty. You said you prefer the iPad for creating. Being an iPad user myself, I wondered what your standard apps are for video and photo editing? Anything you can recommend?
@Mattible
12 жыл бұрын
Great review I like how you were completely honest towards how you used the nexus and where it fits in your life! You are the first person i have seen to give an in depth view to this tablet with an educated opinion towards where it fits in! Thank you
@BluntyTV
12 жыл бұрын
I mentioned it in my unboxing... it's quite similar to stretched leather. Very pleasant really.
@BluntyTV
12 жыл бұрын
2 speakers does not automatically imply a stereo sound-stage.
@RhysAngulatta
12 жыл бұрын
Good stuff, an honest and well rounded review! I have been thinking about picking up a Nexus 7 myself, but wondered whether to wait out on rumours of the iPad mini. What are your thoughts on these rumours?
@icelandic2121
12 жыл бұрын
just wanted to compliment you on your depth in all the reviews you do
@c17slug
12 жыл бұрын
Great video. I have an iPad 3 and have been shopping around for a more portable tablet and I gave the Nexus 7 a whirl. I'm really impressed with it and your video did a fantastic job of covering the various plusses and minuses of the device. Going to follow your videos in the future.
@manic221
12 жыл бұрын
Hey Blunty re-watching this review because my original iPad 1 sadly broke the other day :( Are you gonna be doing an iPad mini review by any chance? i imagine you'll like it probably more then this due to it's small size and usefulness but i would like to hear your thoughts. If your not no worries i'm sure there are 100's of reviews elsewhere.
@Bloodsport1
12 жыл бұрын
Thanks, also, about the apps, does the Nexus 7 have apps for bass, crossover songs, or to make your music sound better. I just found out about the Nexus 10, I'm thinking about getting that instead or the 8. What's your thoughts about them?
@AnthonyDiSano
12 жыл бұрын
Excellent, witty, unbiased review. A pleasure to watch. I've done a bit of experimenting w/ multiple USB chargers and I found that anything with an output of 500-700mAH will not work. All of my chargers that are 1A or more didn't have any problems charging the N7. They did charge a bit slow which may be better for the battery but they also got a bit too warm for my liking. For the record, the N7's stock charger is 2AMP and charges crazy fast. (harder on the battery when it comes to longevity?)
@BluntyTV
12 жыл бұрын
The kindle fire is not available here. Amazon won't even sell me one if I wanted one. I cannot "compare" it to something I do not own, have zero experience with, and have never even laid eyes on. Deal with it.
@NADASPAPAJAY
11 жыл бұрын
Very good review sir. I liked the info. Isn't there a 32g version now? Would you say it's definitely worth it over a Galaxy tab 7inch? I've seen it does have GPS so does that mean we could use this as a Google sat nav? (perhaps if we use wifi to plot the route first...)
@adamieie
12 жыл бұрын
I find it highly reassuring that you, who's opinions and reviews have influenced my product choice, were first skeptical and then completely turned around, and now love the device. That's very open minded, which basically every reviewer should be. Problem is, a lot of them are not. :)
@DemonTraven
11 жыл бұрын
One thing about storage, this device does support usb OTG. So you can hook up a usb stick through the micro-usb port
@NearAbbeyRoad
12 жыл бұрын
A 32GB version is here. In the UK Argos store have it in their Christmas catalogue for the same prices as the 16GB. Available in about 2 to 3 weeks. The 16GB is reduced in price.
@BeyCinema
12 жыл бұрын
Hey Blunty, do you think I should get the Nexus 7? I already have a jailbroken iPad 3rd generation. All I want the Nexus 7 is for the emulators. I do have some emulators for the iPad, but I want the Nexus 7 because it is a little bit more lightweight and portable when I just want a game to play while waiting. So is it worth it to buy the Nexus 7 just to play emulators? I appreciate your opinion! :D Thanks!
@ThomasPartida
11 жыл бұрын
Great review Blunty, why am I just finding out you were doing these as well? (I kinda thought you only did cameras). Well I will definitely be looking for more. Thanks.
@SnowballAllison
12 жыл бұрын
Thanks for giving me an HONEST review. Can't find enough of those anymore.
@BluntyTV
12 жыл бұрын
Imagine if you crammed both ear-buds of a set of headphones into the same ear... do you think that would be experienced as stereo? Answer; no. Even if those twin speakers are getting separate audio channels, they are simply FAR too close together to generate a stereo sound-stage, it is a monorail sound-stage.
@dannyx1991
12 жыл бұрын
I am currently waiting to see if Google is actually going to release 32GB version of N7. I was also trying to decide between N7 and the newly announced iPad Mini. Your review was just one of the best I've seen so far and make me want to buy N7 even more. Subscribe.
@BluntyTV
12 жыл бұрын
"Wonder voice" is the name of my Muse cover-band.
@controllerone
12 жыл бұрын
Excellent, fair review as per usual. Yours are ALWAYS the most useful. Especially the camera kit reviews. Thanks.
@daniel_elias
12 жыл бұрын
What about comparing it to the Galaxy Tab 2 7.7"? That would probably be more of a fair fight and I believe we can get it here in AUS.
@HomeDistiller
12 жыл бұрын
your 100% right BUT it would still be silly not to set them up that way. have you tested them or are you just guessing? its why i said i ddint really care as i know you would not hear the difference but it would mean 3 amps in the unit instead of one or a pair of amps that unbridge when you plug in the headphones, so it would most likely cost MORE to have twin speakers that are mono than stereo.
@BluntyTV
12 жыл бұрын
Reading is fine (though for long books, novels etc, I'd prefer an e-ink screen) and I prefer the iPad for comics (bigger screen + retina display = KillerAwesome crispy Comixology experience) ... but I have read a few comics on the Nexus 7 and it's... wait for it... Good-enough ;)
@BluntyTV
12 жыл бұрын
*sigh*, I have a variety of USB wall-warts, Several matching & some even exceeding the current delivering capability of the stock charger... and not all of them work. And I have a 1Amp one that DOES work... the nexus7 does NOT require a 2A minimum... for example, a standard USB port in a computer is rates at only 500ma, one quater of the stock charger, yet the Nexus WILL charge off that just fine, only slower. Might be best to not try to "correct" people from a position of ignorance kiddo.
@Truelight54
12 жыл бұрын
I've had a Nexus 7 (16GB) about 4 months now and still love it! I agree with much of what this reviewer says, but would never trade my Nexus for an iPad if only due to the far greater flexibility of an Android device. Too much is made of the storage issue as with a $2 OTG cable and the $3 Nexus Media Importer ,I can use a flash drive or other external storage device for outboard storage. Tell me what $5 will buy at the Apple store!
@joevictor53
12 жыл бұрын
The Nexus 7 is the first tablet that's really got my attention. I always thought iPad and Galaxy Tabs were kind of cool but I never thought about getting one as it wasn't worth it for me. Most of the stuff I'd use it for I already have my laptop and iPhone. But at this price and this size, it's getting more and more tempting. The only thing holding me back is the lack of SD card lot. If Google/Asus did another version with one, I'm sold.
@hippiewrangler
12 жыл бұрын
i really was sitting on the fence on buying this as my first tablet and after this review I most definitely wil buy it thanks Blunty!!
@S1NNER48
12 жыл бұрын
Very impartial review.The stutter so many reviewers have commented on,is probably a ram issue.Although it has 1gb of ram there are so many background services like google + etc,eating away at the memory.Mine currently has only 300mb free so i am constantly killing unwanted services to get the device running smoothly again.
@rowink90
12 жыл бұрын
How was reading on the thing. I wish to use my future device for reading books and comics plus the general web surfing on the couch and such. But you say that the screen show text a bit jagget, have you read books on the device for longer periods of time and if so, how was it?
@Necrotic92
12 жыл бұрын
well, I guess its just a basic tablet designed for basic activities, I have used both tablets, the ipad does have a better screen and better speakers, but do I really need them? as a student, the only reason why i'm looking for a tablet is to read text books, lecture notes, emails...etc and for web browsing... i'm not very concerned about screen resolution coz i like watching movies on my full HD laptop, so it looks like i'm gonna go for the nexus, Thanks for the honest review, helped me a lot!
@MrRivii
11 жыл бұрын
why so many dislikes? its just verbal review, no speed tests, no camera tests, so its just personal opinion. Good device value for money wise that allows for total customization. Maybe that will be shown by Blunty on this channel.
@danielegvi
12 жыл бұрын
I don't really know, Blunty... I just compared my Nexus 7's screen to my friend's iPad 3's screen, and I can't really note the difference. The only think that I noticed was that Helvetica Neue (iOS font) looks slightly cooler than Roboto (Android font).
@sittingnow
12 жыл бұрын
You can use the mini USB as a OTG reader, thus expanding the storage.
@GenMagnus
12 жыл бұрын
Yes, the 32 GB has already been leaked into some markets in limited numbers. The official release date is supposed to be 29-Oct-12.
@awts08
12 жыл бұрын
before ordering a nexus 7... i was just wondering i have seen a hand full of people that have some problem with the screen of nexus 7... the one your using can i know if its still functional / in good working condition ? does it have any problems in its screen ? and how long do you got the device ?
@Rowdyeh
12 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the in-depth analysis, Blunty, pity about the monaural output! Makes me want one, cheers!
@TheCreteDog
12 жыл бұрын
Thanks for a well thought out and informative review. I have owned my Nexus for about five days now and find most of what you had to say to be accurate. Bottom line, it's a very well rounded device for an affordable price.
@KiddsockTV
12 жыл бұрын
I wonder what the issue is with the USB connection and Charging. Maybe Voltage. I know the apple cables have the same issues now with the iPad 3 and cables that work with iPad 2 and older phones and not the newer models.
@BluntyTV
12 жыл бұрын
Getting better all the time. There's fewer apps in total compared to Apple's store technically, but both still have a metric fuckload of apps (most of them garbage TBH), but the selection & quality for Android apps is improving rapidly now.
@daniel_elias
12 жыл бұрын
Its true that its only running ICS but remember JB is still new. The nexus 7 is pretty much the only device with it. In fact some devices are only just getting the ICS upgrade now which is unfortunate. The Galaxy Tab 7.7 is running Honeycomb and the Galaxy Tab2 7.7 is running ICS.
@Bloodsport1
12 жыл бұрын
How good is the music on the N7? Im thinking about getting the mini ipad but so many are pointing out how great the N7 is
@JesperLindholmer
11 жыл бұрын
Thanks Blunty, was just the typ of review I was looking for. Even got me thinking of getting one :)
@AWDTH1111
11 жыл бұрын
I bought this thing on impulse so I was freaking out that I'd have really bad buyers remorse. Turns out this was one of the best purchases I've ever made. I use this thing more than my phone!
@GaryDownes
12 жыл бұрын
Its a valid concern, and I have actually found the Nexus 7 easier to use in terms of transferring music and content. Its a simple case of plugging the Nexus into my PC and dragging the music files over. Google PLay instantly recognizes my music. Or you can just download "DoubleTwist Player" and it will sync all of your itunes music. Also IMO has a really nice UI and I absolutely love the carousel of all my album covers when searching through "recent". Lots of music players apps to choose as well
@The_Laser_Channel
12 жыл бұрын
I got to say, I have an iPad 2 and I love it....but this device would be fantastic, like Blunty said, its size makes for easy access and easy to hold. Just wish they offered more than 16GB...I would love to have one of these for a "portable gaming system" with emulators.....
@BluntyTV
12 жыл бұрын
"moderate quality of the N7's screen nearly matches that of the iPad's." - no, it just doesn't. I speak as someone who owns and has used both extensively. The iPad's screen is superior in every respect, and the N7's screen does not "nearly match" it. Like I said in this review, it's "good enough" to keep most people satisfied fine, but it certainly is not "a match" for the "new iPad's" screen. Saying otherwise only indicates a fantard, ignorance or both.
@GaryDownes
12 жыл бұрын
Absolutely... Poweramp Music Player has you covered. Amazing app and its only $4.99 for the Pro version or completely free for the lite version. You can adjust Bass, Treble, Tone, Limit, balance, stereo, mono and there are tons of preset equalizers. The Nexus 7's form factor make it much more portable so it depends if you want it to be your primary tablet. Downloaded W8 friday for PC. Looks good, just needs time to mature as a desktop and tablet OS. Nexus 10 looks fantastic! I'm getting it lol
@nicky89107
11 жыл бұрын
actually, you can expand the memory. The nexus 7 ships with USB-OTG, which means if you were to buy a cheap converter for usb-otg, you could plug in a flash drive, or even a microsd Reader.
@dalton4life1
11 жыл бұрын
He's right! Nexus 7 is a great deal on price for what you get, but its best to by it in a store. I had to return it twice. 1st for screen issues and then for speaker issues. Hopefully 3rd is the charm.
@bizziguy
12 жыл бұрын
Videos are always clean Blunty and stuffed full of information! Keep it up!
@Lagrangeify
12 жыл бұрын
Great review Blunty. Been dithering over this or...something else. This has won me over, the wife's getting an N7.
@jkwan1989
12 жыл бұрын
this is the best review for the nexus 7 ive seen so far. very thoroughly discussed i must add
@chwaca
12 жыл бұрын
You can root it and us your USB flash card or 1 TB portable hard drive.
@roguequill
12 жыл бұрын
Great review! Good to see a level headed perspective on the device.
@skadi7654
12 жыл бұрын
Actually it will be on other manufacturer . Google usually just set a standard and other manufacturer will come with different option of the device .
11 жыл бұрын
I had some question marks in my head before buying a new tablet, Nexus 7 and Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 7.0 were the only options for me because of the price range, I honestly didn't hear very good critiques about Nexus 7, such as flickering screen, low brightness, poor color reproduction, screen frame gaps etc..but still I decided to buy one because I found a very attractive price for the 32 GB wifi version and bought it..After that I realised one of them is true; poor screen colors..
@MoreBoingPlox
12 жыл бұрын
@Dollars799 I was trying to point out an argument for the Australian market. I currently have the iPad 3 and it's great, but if I had to choose between the predecessor and the Nexus in Australia. The iPad just sounded like it had better value here. I know Blunty has viewers from around the world, but I think it may have been a good point to mention.
@123456789bode
12 жыл бұрын
In my opinion a tablet just can´t provide stereo sound, so that´s not really a problem of the Nexus 7, but of tablets in general. You´re right about the speakers of course, but most people don´t need them besides from playing games and maybe watching videos on youtube, both things where you don´t really need stereo sound.
@setulf09
12 жыл бұрын
Love the review. It's really nice to see an unbiased one for once.
@LeePhillipsLive
12 жыл бұрын
I have owned an ipad 1 for a couple of years now and Apple has stopped bothering to update it... Now instead of buying an iPad 3 i have got myself the Google Nexus 7 and hands down, i love it. It is much faster, much more responsive and has completely replaced my ipad that has failed to impress me due to it's components not catching up to hardware dependant games and apps (e.g. Infinity Blade, fruit ninja due to them crashing a lot). The N7 is by far the best IMHO, btw awesome video Blunty! :)
@fatefulcoma
12 жыл бұрын
The Nexus 7 looks like the tablet for me what are the prices for the different models and where are they available from online thanks - The SMS
@janijtube
12 жыл бұрын
Nice review... I would however like to know how Nexus7 compares with some of those chinese dual core tablets like Ainol Aurora II or Elf II, seeing that some sellers have dropped their prices to roughly half of Nexus's price... I mean, at least they have slots for memory cards...
@ArrestedBaton
11 жыл бұрын
Meant I really want this, but I have heard rumors they will release a new version with a better screen in May, so I'll wait
@PraveenK
12 жыл бұрын
I agreed with every word you said. Probably the most unbiased review I have ever heard. By the way I subscribed to your channel mainly coz I wanted to learn a thing or two from the way you talk, which is good oration. Was glad to watch your video. Thanks.
@tileformiles
12 жыл бұрын
It clearly says in the instructions - "Use only the USB charging unit that comes with your Nexus 7. Using a different power adaptor may damage your tablet." Maybe you skipped that part ?
@plusgood15
12 жыл бұрын
Cheers for the review mate, I own an Ipad as well and I also found that I was increasingly using the Nexus for daily use and just normal computing tasks around the house. The size makes it great but then again as you said the size also makes the Ipad better for Video and Travel :)
@Exarian
12 жыл бұрын
I'm not saying he shouldn't have compared it ti the iPad, I'm saying that,some people would also like a comparison with other hardware of similar specifications, like the Kindle Fire.
@benwintle73
12 жыл бұрын
Yeah good review Blunty, I have both iPad 3 and Nexus 7 and I still prefer my iPad. Each to his own, but if someone asked me which should I get I'd have to say spend the extra and get an iPad.
@Jbluna123
12 жыл бұрын
to be fair, the tab 2 came out in like may. jelly bean was just announced during i/o
@alkolaqi83
12 жыл бұрын
thanks for the review I am getting one tomorrow!
@Assenayo
12 жыл бұрын
Between work, home and partners house I have 6 micro USB chargers and they all work on the Nexus 7 for me. So far there seems to be the odd dropout with Bluetooth internet tethering from my One X but no other issues
@mcsevern
12 жыл бұрын
The best, fairest (sp) and truest reiview of all on the internet. Jolly good job.
@i10liver
12 жыл бұрын
Do you think the 8gb version will be good enough. I love this tablet except for the fact that it doesn't have expandable storage which really worries me.
@bavideomaker29
11 жыл бұрын
Hi. Do you have an opinion on Nexus7 vs. Kindle Fire HD? My son wants a tablet. I have Amazon Prime and the free books and Prime Videos are pushing me towards the Fire.
@neodorian
12 жыл бұрын
Good review. I agree with pretty much all of your conclusions. Google/Asus seem to acknowledge the dominance of Apple in the high-end "not quite laptop" segment and also see the demand for "more than reader" devices like the Kindle Fire. Makes sense to go after that market instead of going straight for one that will be a lot harder to crack. If someone owns a laptop and just wants something to read books but also do web browsing, light gaming, and communication, a $200 Nexus 7 seems like a
@valehalle
12 жыл бұрын
By far the best review i seen for anything.You really stress about the negative which is refreshing for a change.
@gumpycognac4505
12 жыл бұрын
you can buy a USB adapter to expand memory to a USB flash drive. I have a 16gb nexus 7, and i absoloutley love it. I believe it is well worth the amount i paid!! The only flaw i have found is it does not have an option to have a data plan. Great video!!! Again, the nexus 7 is not up to par as far as screen resolution, and versatility compared to (high end tablets), but i guarantee anyone the nexus7 is a great investment. I highly recomend it!
@RemixPicture
11 жыл бұрын
Would you recommend this device for replying to emails/forum threads/website comments? I get a lot of customer questions and would like a fairly large and cheap device to do these tasks. =)
@Nathandawson1997
12 жыл бұрын
It's so true, its not about specifications, its about the user-experience.
@thejokeriscool55
12 жыл бұрын
Would you say it has a better screen than the ipad 2?
@CRogers
11 жыл бұрын
I have bluetooth audio issues (skipping and stuttering, when connected to my Bose Soundlink) since the update to 4.2. I really hope it's fixed in the next update... :(
@eTreyu27
12 жыл бұрын
Top notch review. Honesty and clarity. Love it!... and I'm getting one!
@McRocket
12 жыл бұрын
Sure enough - I got it home and started using it and...a problem. it was running videos with hiccups every 10 seconds or so. So I called Google's tech support and was put on hold. I figured it would take hours...but it only took about 10 minutes. A fellow helped me out (I had to reset the device) and it works fine now. And, I love it. It does everything my Dell Streak 5 does except the following MUCH better: VERY snappy, VERY responsive and MUCH easier to use.
@mergie96
12 жыл бұрын
the photos and videos it does depend on how high the quality is if you have a high quality photo you will get a high quality image viewing experience.
@themeekster94
11 жыл бұрын
Brilliant review, really liked the honesty and style of the review :)
@BeautyofScent
12 жыл бұрын
Sir, i want your opinion. i want a tablet to use for web browsing , should i get nexus 7 or ipad 4?
@kiernanh98
11 жыл бұрын
RIGHT ON!!! I have Linux Mint on my Phenom2x6, I have a Mac Mini.. I hardly ever use.. But I use my iPad more for music composition and things of that nature..
@jonathantylerh
12 жыл бұрын
I very much appreciate your amazing and alluring alliterations.
@typingwords
12 жыл бұрын
I want to take your advice and buy it from a store however it seems as though the tablet is upwards of 300 dollars in most stores where as buying it online is 220-240 i dont know whether i want to commit with that
@HomeDistiller
12 жыл бұрын
i just find it strange to have 2 speakers right next to the audio out (that is stereo) and not have stereo. and im wondering where you read that it was mono? googles specs nether says mono or stereo... ( i dont really care ether way, i just find it really strange that they would spend the money to have 2 speakers next to the stereo out and not make it stereo, infact it would be just really really dumb)
@glypo
12 жыл бұрын
Charging from USB? It's VERY common for tablets to only charge on 2A charger. It states this in the user guide too...
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