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Nexus 7 General Forums => Nexus 7 Polls => Topic started by: Babyfacemagee on July 15, 2012, 05:45:09 PM
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What Accessories Do You Plan On Buying For Your Nexus 7? Let us know what case, screen protector, stand, stylus or any other accessory you plan on buying to outfit your new tablet.
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Is a screen protector even warranted? It has gorilla glass on it so why bother?
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I got this case that was originally shown by someone else on this website, very nice find and very nice price.
I put my wife's kindle fire into it to try it out and it is indeed very nice. I love the handstrap and magnetic seal!!
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0083P0MI4/ref=oh_details_o00_s00_i00 (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0083P0MI4/ref=oh_details_o00_s00_i00)
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Is a screen protector even warranted? It has gorilla glass on it so why bother?
Screen protectors are an on going debate, but it comes down to preference, as choices are more available we can discuss it in depth.
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Doesn't it say "glass by Corning" and not Gorilla Glass? If not Gorilla Glass hopefully something equivalent - or even better.
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Is a screen protector even warranted? It has gorilla glass on it so why bother?
Screen protectors are an on going debate, but it comes down to preference, as choices are more available we can discuss it in depth.
I guess i would consider it to keep the actual screen clean. I have a screen protector on my phone which has gorilla glass for the sole purpose of keeping it clean.
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Doesn't it say "glass by Corning" and not Gorilla Glass? If not Gorilla Glass hopefully something equivalent - or even better.
Corning is who makes gorilla glass. so i am guessing its the same thing
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It's actually called Corning 'fit' glass. I did an article a while back about it. It is a scratch resistant glass and similar to gorilla glass but apparently not the same thing.
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a 3 pack of nice screen protectors is 9.99 at verizon for my phone. i wonder how much a screen protector for this would be?
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If you buy overseas, not much:
http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_trksid=p5197.m570.l1313&_nkw=nexus+7+screen+protector&_sacat=0 (http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_trksid=p5197.m570.l1313&_nkw=nexus+7+screen+protector&_sacat=0)
I really like the matte screen for my other tab. Helps with glare and fingerprints.
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Maybe I'll see what Best Buy has for it soon.
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The 'Gold Standard' of screen protectors are usually considered to be the 'Invisible Shield by Zagg'. They are pricey though...usually like $29-$39 depending on the tablet. They haven't put up on their site one for the Nexus 7 yet...but if we go by the price of their Kindle Fire one they start at $24.99 and go up depending on if you go screen only or full body and some other options. Frankly, I'm not sure if it's worth it at that price. Another decent one is 'ArmorSuit' (http://www.amazon.com/ArmorSuit-MilitaryShield-Protector-Lifetime-Replacements/dp/B008EO263I) which is more reasonable at $14.95 which gives you lifetime replacements as well.
Of course you can get generic ones for much less all over eBay and Amazon but it's luck of the draw if they're any good.
As for if the Nexus 7 screen can be scratched? Yes...even Gorilla Glass technically 'can' be scratched so i'm sure this Corning 'Fit' Glass can be too. The glass is hardened so that it resists most scratches in normal circumstances but let's say you drop the thing or if you happen to have a sharp object hit the screen in just the right way...it can still scratch it. Now if you keep your tablet in a case normally a screen protector might not be necessary. If you plan on using it without a case however a screen protector might not be a bad idea. Also there are some screen films/protectors that are anti-glare in case you don't want that reflective screen so that's another use scenario.
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http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B008EO263I (http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B008EO263I)
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A keyboard and mouse for sure, and hopefully I can find a case with this built in. I'll buy a dock only if someone finds a way to add HDMI out through the dock pins.
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Maybe I'll see what Best Buy has for it soon.
Best buy tends to be way overpriced, gives you a real hard time on returns. Their house brand is dynex, recently, I looked at an sd reader that was a $30 part, that was 1 on meritline and others. They also kill you on cables. If you need cables - monoprice is excellent.
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[url]http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B008EO263I[/url] ([url]http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B008EO263I[/url])
I think I'm gonna go with one of those ArmorSuit protectors. Thanks for the tip BFM!
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Some kind of a slim screen cover similar to Apple's magnetic cover for the iPad that also converts into a stand. I don't want a heavy cover.
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I picked up my N7 Friday, got lucky, walked into a Staples with the intention to pre-order, but only to find out that they had ONE for sale! I guess it was a lucky Friday the 13th for me :)
Anyway, I'm paranoid about scratching my stuff, I was actually getting around with the N7 IN the box that it came with... Saturday, I stopped by Future Shop (same company as Best Buy), to see if they had covers or ANYTHING for the N7, and the closest thing they had was $50, and I wasn't even sure if it would fit... I believe it was a cover made for the Samsung Galaxy 7. So, I left and went on to Winners (same thing as TJ Maxx in the US), and found a pouch for $3... I wasn't sure if it would fit either (because I didn't bring my N7 with me). Anyway, I got home and it's a perfect fit! Not exactly my color preference but for $3, I'll take it!
btw... the poll should allow multiple votes. I'm sure there will be other things I'm going to get.
(http://i.imgur.com/o0GrF.png)
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Hey guys I just got an interesting E mail about my case that I already received. I gotta hand it to the seller for great customer service.
Dear buyer:
Thank you for your recent purchase of "MoKo case for Nexus 7 tablet"
from BSCstore via Amazon. And we are writing to let you know that we
will be providing a free replacement case that fully supports the
"automatic wake/sleep" function on your new Nexus 7 tablet. This is an
unannounced feature that we were not able to include in our first
batch of cases that were already shipped to you. But we will stand
behind our products and provide a fully compatible replacement within
5-7 days. You don't have to ship the current unit back and can use it
as the lay-over unit before you receive the updated version. We will
be sending you another email with details on how to obtain the
replacement units when they are ready.
Again,we want o thank you for your business. We understand you have
many choices and appreciate your choosing MoKo case to protect you new
Nexus 7.Please feel free to let us know if there is anything else we
need to do to make this purchase a right one for you.
Here is the case I got just in case you are curious, its a great case.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0083P0MI4/ref=oh_details_o00_s00_i00 (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0083P0MI4/ref=oh_details_o00_s00_i00)
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I am also considering this for when I go camping or whatever. Nice thing to have right here.
http://www.amazon.com/8400mAh-External-Battery-Flashlight-Smartphones/dp/B0067UPRQ4/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_nS_nC?ie=UTF8&coliid=IFC01003CXZVJ&colid=258OQMKOOURG4 (http://www.amazon.com/8400mAh-External-Battery-Flashlight-Smartphones/dp/B0067UPRQ4/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_nS_nC?ie=UTF8&coliid=IFC01003CXZVJ&colid=258OQMKOOURG4)
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I received the same email about the new case. Now if I can just get my N7 ...
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I picked up my N7 Friday, got lucky, walked into a Staples with the intention to pre-order, but only to find out that they had ONE for sale! I guess it was a lucky Friday the 13th for me :)
Anyway, I'm paranoid about scratching my stuff, I was actually getting around with the N7 IN the box that it came with... Saturday, I stopped by Future Shop (same company as Best Buy), to see if they had covers or ANYTHING for the N7, and the closest thing they had was $50, and I wasn't even sure if it would fit... I believe it was a cover made for the Samsung Galaxy 7. So, I left and went on to Winners (same thing as TJ Maxx in the US), and found a pouch for $3... I wasn't sure if it would fit either (because I didn't bring my N7 with me). Anyway, I got home and it's a perfect fit! Not exactly my color preference but for $3, I'll take it!
btw... the poll should allow multiple votes. I'm sure there will be other things I'm going to get.
([url]http://i.imgur.com/o0GrF.png[/url])
Looks good KEN!
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a 3 pack of nice screen protectors is 9.99 at verizon for my phone. i wonder how much a screen protector for this would be?
I got a xoskin for $19
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Purchased this one, as I love rooCASE tablet cases:
http://www.amazon.com/rooCASE-Dual-View-Genuine-Leather-Automatically/dp/B008F05Q5Q/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1342654548&sr=8-2&keywords=roocase+nexus+7 (http://www.amazon.com/rooCASE-Dual-View-Genuine-Leather-Automatically/dp/B008F05Q5Q/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1342654548&sr=8-2&keywords=roocase+nexus+7)
Of course it arrived before my Nexus 7 16GB but hey, you know that score.
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strider_mt2k please let us know how you like the case once you get your N7 in it. I have also been looking at this case but don't like to buy cases I can't see before I buy.
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Already grabbed a neoprene zippered pouch and a RooCase. 4x screen protectors. Also picked up a OTG cable. More to come :)
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Still loving the moku case i got so far
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Is a screen protector even warranted? It has gorilla glass on it so why bother?
Google states that the screen is not, repeat not gorilla glass.
http://gizmodo.com/5923138/google-nexus-7-dissection-reveals-chips-chops-and-retina-macbook-ram (http://gizmodo.com/5923138/google-nexus-7-dissection-reveals-chips-chops-and-retina-macbook-ram)
If you have information to the contrary, will you please provide reference to your source material?
Thx.
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Have a case coming this week, I'am pretty careful with my toys so I will forgo the screen protector route, keeping a soft cloth handy for the smuggies. A case in INMOP is absolutely necessary, having an ipad and Kindle Fire as well.
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This is what I ordered to tide me over until I get a cover I really like: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B008BXSY7E/ref=ox_ya_os_product (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B008BXSY7E/ref=ox_ya_os_product)
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I already got this
http://www.vodafone.com.au/personal/wireless-internet/mobile-broadband/wireless-modems/pocket-wifi
And i paid these 2 yesterday. So right now im just waiting for it to arrive at my door step.
http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&id=270984131195
http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&id=180932490947
I think this one is not the best yet. But it'llbefine for the time being causei'll be going b to malaysia for awhile. ^o^
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purchased a gel skin from casebuy.com
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purchased a gel skin from casebuy.com
Hmmm, I see the domain is for sale...
:o
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purchased a gel skin from casebuy.com
Hmmm, I see the domain is for sale...
:o
Actually I got the address wrong. Forgot a s. www.casesbuy.com (http://www.casesbuy.com)
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Looks good cb, do you have it yet? What color you go for??
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Undo turned me on to it but here is a link to the case. http://www.casesbuy.com/google-asus-nexus-7-silicone-cases/782-silicone-soft-skin-back-case-cover-for-google-nexus-7-inch-tablet---grey.html (http://www.casesbuy.com/google-asus-nexus-7-silicone-cases/782-silicone-soft-skin-back-case-cover-for-google-nexus-7-inch-tablet---grey.html)
(http://www.casesbuy.com/782-3020-large/silicone-soft-skin-back-case-cover-for-google-nexus-7-inch-tablet---grey.jpg)
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Looks good cb, do you have it yet? What color you go for??
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I do have it. Nice enough. Fit could be better but I would buy it again. Went black.
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Ah! Very good. That won't add as much bulk as some of these cases do; I like that.
radio
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I've just ordered a TPU case for my N7, will post pics and review when it arrives.
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Keep us posted on the TPU case. I have seen some that even though they offer great protection, they are very stiff.