Found in Swansea Asda. Seems like a pretty good price if your after a new one. They had a good few in store. Sure I've seen then in the others stores the same price too.
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Masteryates
17 Aug 169#5
2012 version = Cold. (Don't touch with a barge pole.)
2013 version = Hot Hot Hot, :confused:
PDCottrell
17 Aug 169#1
That's actually the 2012 version the 2013 came in a blue box
richwright1
17 Aug 164#7
Just flash an old version on it, or better still, go on XDA as there is a Marshmallow build that actually makes it usable again as it strips back a lot of the stuff that you dont need.
M_z
17 Aug 164#2
This is a good price for the 2013 one, not so much the 2012 one though.
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PDCottrell
17 Aug 169#1
That's actually the 2012 version the 2013 came in a blue box
BungalowBill to PDCottrell
17 Aug 16#4
Agreed - I have both - that photo is definitely of the box for the original Nexus 7 - mine is resigned to doing very little these days as the Lollipop update made it unbearably slow (yes I could change it but m'eh).
M_z
17 Aug 164#2
This is a good price for the 2013 one, not so much the 2012 one though.
whiteranger87
17 Aug 16#3
Nice little tablet. Fast processor.
Masteryates
17 Aug 169#5
2012 version = Cold. (Don't touch with a barge pole.)
2013 version = Hot Hot Hot, :confused:
MrPuddington to Masteryates
17 Aug 161#22
Agreed, the 2012 version was always underspeced, and now it is out of support and pretty obsolete. The 2013 version is better, but also getting old.
perrioli
17 Aug 161#6
change what? the nexus or the lollipop update? if it's the lollipop, how? I loved my nexus but that update rendered it close to useless.
richwright1
17 Aug 164#7
Just flash an old version on it, or better still, go on XDA as there is a Marshmallow build that actually makes it usable again as it strips back a lot of the stuff that you dont need.
vtec
17 Aug 16#8
old tech. good price though.
M1sterDeeds
17 Aug 16#9
I had a 2012 when it was considered the tablet to buy. I haven't read up on tablets for a while. Which are now considered the best non Apple tablet budget buy?
cnewlol to M1sterDeeds
17 Aug 16#13
I'd 100% recommended you start reading up on them again. Different strokes for different folks.
rosstheboss1972 to M1sterDeeds
17 Aug 161#18
an nvidia shield is the best budget 8inch tablet I believe
misterleoni
17 Aug 16#10
this might be ok for just a bit of multimedia but it's slow as anything with the latest update - basically unusable unless you're supremely patient. I wouldn't personally recommend it to anyone these days - for any price.
ukcobra
17 Aug 161#11
Is this confirmed to be the same price in other stores ?
Picard123
17 Aug 16#12
I used to have one of these. 7" isn't a good size. Too small for watching films properly yet too big to be pocket-able. Far better to get a 9" or 10" tablet.
Rid1 to Picard123
17 Aug 161#29
Thats your preference, for me the Nexus 7 is fine :stuck_out_tongue:
DARKSABER
17 Aug 16#14
WARNING AVOID lollipop update !!Apart from that it's still a great tablet with a higher build quality compared to other cheap tablets at this price.
JusticeUK
17 Aug 161#15
I've just used the Parrott Mod on my Nexus 7 2012. It has saved it and is now somewhat zippy again.
LonegunmanRX
17 Aug 161#16
I have the 2012 version and it runs Lollipop fine. It was awful after the upgrade but I did a complete reset and then cleared the cache partition as below, now runs like a dream.
Even though its getting long in the tooth now, I still believe the Nexus 7 2013 is the best budget buy. It's got 2GB Ram, FHD screen, (unlike many budget tablets,) and is running Android M 6.0.1 like a champ today. If you want a bit bigger, try to get an LG v500. Again, 2GB Ram, FHD screen and SD card slot. Stick on CM13 and once again it trounces the competition. Either of these can be picked up second hand for around £70.
DennisG
17 Aug 16#21
is this not a terrible price? I paid about £110 for a 3G 32gb 2012 version within a year of its release, near mint on eBay. that was before brick-gate
placidsheep
17 Aug 16#23
As has been said many times these is a pretty good deal considering the custom firmwares that you can install.
If you need the latest and greatest this is not for you.
Masteryates to placidsheep
17 Aug 161#24
The problem with the 2012 is the low speed memory used. Things like custom roms can help but at the end of the day your still stuck with poor performing memory. For the £70, you may have a few scratches on a 2nd hand 2013, but your getting fast memory, double ram, HD vs FHD screen, better CPU etc. I know where I'd put my money for sure.
DealJourno
17 Aug 16#25
Outdated tech. Not worth £30.
M1sterDeeds to DealJourno
17 Aug 161#28
I'd buy one at £30.
vassy4u
17 Aug 16#26
Cant belive this post has got this much heat. Its an outdated 2012 Nexus for £69. My local Asda has it and its not worth the price. The 2013 Nexus were sold for £49 by Asda before to clear their stock..
malachi
17 Aug 16#27
Had to find now at RRP, I think Nvidia have secretly discontinued them. I suppose a new version is to be announced.
Rid1
17 Aug 16#30
Outdated? The 2013 one is still receiving updates. Mine did this morning
DealJourno
17 Aug 16#31
I might buy one at £20 and sell it for £30 to someone willing to pay that much.
GotBass
17 Aug 16#32
I dont think this is hot?
Thar to GotBass
17 Aug 16#38
Err...vote cold then?
ontheqt
17 Aug 16#33
Nope. No new shield tablet version, the hardware has gone to Nintendo Nx. Google it.
malachi
17 Aug 16#34
Im well aware of that as I do Android game development but its all rumours until Nintendo confirms whats in the NX next month.
Just noticed, pre orders again. Not sure when they have stock :disappointed:
leelukehope
17 Aug 16#37
How can this possibly be hot? This tablet used to be fantastic but pretty much everyone on this site says it's pretty much useless now.
Rid1
18 Aug 16#39
Please update the title to let everyone know whether it is the 2013 or 2012 model :stuck_out_tongue:
CraigT
18 Aug 16#40
I have a 8. 3" v500. It is a great tablet and a good size for me - I have 5" mobile and 10" iPad so this is a great compromise. It has pretty good performance but mine is stock and slowing down slightly - currently debating whether to just wipe it clean and restart or find a Marshmallow Rom to put on it.
danber
18 Aug 16#41
good price for this
GotBass
18 Aug 16#42
Thanks for the tip!
Masteryates
18 Aug 16#43
If your v500 is out of it warranty period then go for it! The performance on CM13 is great and you don't have to contend with all of the LG bloat. Just be aware that you will lose a few of the good things in the LG bloat, (IR blaster, wireless storage, etc.)
alunj1
18 Aug 162#44
Mine was useless after the lollipop update, stuck cyanogenmod on it and works quickly again.
Thar
18 Aug 16#45
You're welcome!
meinnit
19 Aug 16#46
Anyone actually found these instore?
adamspencer95
21 Aug 161#47
I found a nexus 7 2013 32GB in my local ASDA. priced at £197. lol. as you probably guessed i left it there :smiley:
chumsut
19 Nov 16#48
My 2013 version is a brick after latest update, won't load past the google page
Any advice welcome
Thar to chumsut
19 Nov 16#49
I'd ask over at XDA click here someone else is bound to have had that issue.
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2013 version = Hot Hot Hot, :confused:
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2013 version = Hot Hot Hot, :confused:
https://www.androidpit.com/forum/566343/hard-reset-your-google-nexus-7-2012
http://forums.androidcentral.com/google-nexus-7-2013-rooting-roms-hacks/336913-guide-nexus-7-2012-2013-cache-partition-wipe.html
Hope it helps someone.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/nexus-7/development/rom-6-0-android-marshmallow-pure-aosp-t3226012
If you need the latest and greatest this is not for you.
Any advice welcome