Nexus 7 2013 1st Impressions - Page 4

Blossom · 01-13-2014, 03:35 PM

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Originally Posted by copyrite

Might be a dumb question, but does this mean you primarily use the Kindle app on your tablet?

I really shouldn't subscribe to this thread. Y'all (+ lots of gift $$$ currently at Amazon) have almost convinced me to buy a Nexus 7!

You will love it if you do get one. It's a full tablet with the latest Android so it does many things. When I was sick having a tablet that could do many things a PC can became really important to me. The long battery life is really nice too.

booklover6 · 01-13-2014, 05:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Blossom

The Nexus 7 is the only device I read on now. I couldn't imagine reading on anything else. I use to get eye strain reading on my Kindle Paperwhite. I don't think front lit devices are for me.

That is an interesting point. I also think the lighted einks are washed out. Of course, you can turn it down all the way, maybe then it's not so bad. But OTOH the Nexus is just so much easier on the eyes. I did just get a used Kindle Touch to replace the Paperwhite that I sent back. Just so I can have a device for the kindle owner's lending library books. Maybe that was ridiculous of me to do so. The text is nice and dark and sharp, though the background, of course, is not very white.

Blossom · 01-13-2014, 05:26 PM

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Originally Posted by booklover6

That is an interesting point. I also think the lighted einks are washed out. Of course, you can turn it down all the way, maybe then it's not so bad. But OTOH the Nexus is just so much easier on the eyes. I did just get a used Kindle Touch to replace the Paperwhite that I sent back. Just so I can have a device for the kindle owner's lending library books. Maybe that was ridiculous of me to do so. The text is nice and dark and sharp, though the background, of course, is not very white.

No if you turn the PW's light all the way down in the dark you can't read with it. If you do it in normal conditions it's like reading through a glass window which is worse. I use my K4 for the Lending Library.

jswinden · 01-13-2014, 06:10 PM

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Originally Posted by copyrite

Might be a dumb question, but does this mean you primarily use the Kindle app on your tablet?

I really shouldn't subscribe to this thread. Y'all (+ lots of gift $$$ currently at Amazon) have almost convinced me to buy a Nexus 7!

Yes it does. I mostly use the Kindle app on my iPad Mini Retina though, as it is a much better app than the one Amazon made for Android. I'm not sure why Amazon treats the Kindle for Android app like the stepchild they don't like, but the iOS app has multiple fonts and a lot more features. The Android app has only one font, but you can embed your favorite font in the book. The Android app is okay, but it doesn't have all the bells and whistles of the iOS app or the Kindle Fire. Books look really good in it, especially if you embed your favorite font.

Also there are plenty of good Android reader apps available including Mantano Pro, Moon+ Pro, etc. for ePub books.

ETA: Looking back over what I just wrote I think I should clarify one point. Even though the iOS app has more bells and whistles and fonts, books look super great on either of these tablets within their respective Kindle apps. I think they are at least as sharp as high quality printed books, probably even sharper. BTW, Other Android reading apps have way more bells and whistles if you don't mind converting the Amazon books.

diremommy · 01-13-2014, 09:54 PM

I just noticed something on my Nexus 2013 that I never noticed on my 2012- a light that blinks from time to time near the bottom of the tablet. Can someone please tell me what this is?

afv011 · 01-14-2014, 12:48 AM

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Originally Posted by diremommy

I just noticed something on my Nexus 2013 that I never noticed on my 2012- a light that blinks from time to time near the bottom of the tablet. Can someone please tell me what this is?

A notification light. It indicates that there's something that requires your attention, like an email, an instant message, ... There are apps that let you customize the LED, so you can change the color and/or frequency for different notifications.

Blossom · 01-14-2014, 02:42 PM

Anyone else find it annoying that anytime you update an app the shortcut disappears from the home screen?

This has to be a bug!

jswinden · 01-14-2014, 03:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Blossom

Anyone else find it annoying that anytime you update an app the shortcut disappears from the home screen?

This has to be a bug!

That is rather annoying. I set it to ask before updating and now rarely update apps.

Blossom · 01-14-2014, 03:13 PM

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Originally Posted by jswinden

That is rather annoying. I set it to ask before updating and now rarely update apps.

At first I didn't know what was happening I just noticed missing icons and then I realized it happen anytime I updated an app. I have auto updates disabled too. I like to backup my apps before updating.

cvkemp · 01-14-2014, 03:19 PM

I have that happen on some of my apps but not all of them and not only does it happen with my Nexus it also happens with my Note 2 smartphone.

Blossom · 01-14-2014, 03:23 PM

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Originally Posted by cvkemp

I have that happen on some of my apps but not all of them and not only does it happen with my Nexus it also happens with my Note 2 smartphone.

It must be a KitKat issue.

booklover6 · 01-14-2014, 05:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Blossom

Anyone else find it annoying that anytime you update an app the shortcut disappears from the home screen?

This has to be a bug!

Yeah, I thought it was just me. Moon disappeared again today!

diremommy · 01-14-2014, 11:21 PM

Moon+ is the only one I've noticed disappear, but it goes away every stinkin' time it updates. It's even updated while I was reading, and I have to go back in and find the icon.

Purple Lady · 01-15-2014, 07:04 PM

I don't normally keep a shortcut for Moon+ since I use Calibre Companion, but I added one to test. I didn't lose it - maybe because I am rooted and also have restored Moon+ thru Titanium backup.

Are the shortcuts that are disappearing paid apps only? I remember a year or two ago people having problems updating paid apps only. So if you stole the app or restored it with Titanium like I did you had no problem.

Blossom · 01-15-2014, 10:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Purple Lady

I don't normally keep a shortcut for Moon+ since I use Calibre Companion, but I added one to test. I didn't lose it - maybe because I am rooted and also have restored Moon+ thru Titanium backup.

Are the shortcuts that are disappearing paid apps only? I remember a year or two ago people having problems updating paid apps only. So if you stole the app or restored it with Titanium like I did you had no problem.

No I had both free and paid go missing.

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01-13-2014, 09:54 PM	#50
diremommy Zealot Posts: 136 Karma: 14452 Join Date: Dec 2009 Device: Zenpad S 8, iPad mini 2	I just noticed something on my Nexus 2013 that I never noticed on my 2012- a light that blinks from time to time near the bottom of the tablet. Can someone please tell me what this is?

01-14-2014, 02:42 PM	#52
Blossom Treasure Seeker Posts: 18,708 Karma: 26026435 Join Date: Mar 2010 Device: Kobo HD Glo, Kindles, Kindle Fires, Andriod Devices	Anyone else find it annoying that anytime you update an app the shortcut disappears from the home screen? This has to be a bug!

01-14-2014, 03:19 PM	#55
cvkemp Loving life Posts: 1,412 Karma: 7991496 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Hot Springs Village, Arkansas Device: PaperWhite 5,iPhone 13, IPad, MacBook Air	I have that happen on some of my apps but not all of them and not only does it happen with my Nexus it also happens with my Note 2 smartphone.

01-14-2014, 11:21 PM	#58
diremommy Zealot Posts: 136 Karma: 14452 Join Date: Dec 2009 Device: Zenpad S 8, iPad mini 2	Moon+ is the only one I've noticed disappear, but it goes away every stinkin' time it updates. It's even updated while I was reading, and I have to go back in and find the icon.

01-15-2014, 07:04 PM	#59
Purple Lady Grand Sorcerer Posts: 5,698 Karma: 16542228 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Pennsylvania Device: Huawei MediaPad M5, LG V30, Boyue T80S, Nexus 7 LTE, K3 3G, Fire HD8	I don't normally keep a shortcut for Moon+ since I use Calibre Companion, but I added one to test. I didn't lose it - maybe because I am rooted and also have restored Moon+ thru Titanium backup. Are the shortcuts that are disappearing paid apps only? I remember a year or two ago people having problems updating paid apps only. So if you stole the app or restored it with Titanium like I did you had no problem.

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