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6 posts

Wannabe Geek

Reply # 649763 2-Jul-2012 20:21
dunash: Like alot of people here I am interested in the nexus but not sure if I should rush out and order. Any word on when the $25 voucher offer will expire? I am also considering the iPad2 as an alternative - 16 gb wifi is only $50-100 more on trade me. Any thoughts on pros/cons of nexus 7 versus a refurbished iPad2? Are people sure nz users will be able to access the movies/tv/magazines etc. in the play store? Could be frustrating if we are locked out. Being locked out would be the same as Apple TV at this stage in NZ anyway. It is locked down in terms of available content unless you use a US credit card. Not sure if there would be a similar way around with Google Play though, anyone have insight?

motorwayne

755 posts

Ultimate Geek

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Reply # 650226 3-Jul-2012 20:10
old3eyes: Elpie: stuartjmz: As I said, my real issue is with the device manufacturers. My HTC Sensation (now my wife's Sensation) is a year old, and is still waiting for an ICS update. I could have rooted it, but as much as I enjoy doing that sort of thing on my PC, I simply can't be bothered with my phones. Given how soon after release of an update the source is available, I'd think it would be possible for Google to impose a deadline on its manufacturing partners, say requiring them to provide the update to compatible handsets within 6 months of release. That would reduce the perception of fragmentation and reduce buyer's concerns about obsolescence. It would even help the manufacturers move product - if the Galaxy 7.7 had a JB update coming soon, I might have gone with that instead of deciding to go with the Nexus 7 That's assuming that its the device manufacturers that delay the release of updates. This is not necessarily the case. I bought my HTC Desire HD online from the UK. My phone received updates almost as soon as they were released whereas the same HTC Desire HD in other countries took weeks/months to get updates. I saw this again with my Samsung Galaxy S2. I bought it in Australia. While people in NZ were still waiting to get Android 2.3.3 updates my phone had already updated to 2.3.6 last year. It updated to 4.0.3 ice cream sandwich in April. We have a second SGS2 in the house, purchased from Telecom NZ, and its still waiting for its updates. I suggest you look at the update method you are doing for the Telecom one. It was updated to ICS about 2 months ago and had another 27 Meg update last week. Out of curiosity,a what update methods are there for Telecom? Are they different from hitting update on the device?

Damager

1834 posts

Uber Geek

Subscriber

Reply # 650291 3-Jul-2012 21:45
motorwayne: old3eyes: Elpie: stuartjmz: As I said, my real issue is with the device manufacturers. My HTC Sensation (now my wife's Sensation) is a year old, and is still waiting for an ICS update. I could have rooted it, but as much as I enjoy doing that sort of thing on my PC, I simply can't be bothered with my phones. Given how soon after release of an update the source is available, I'd think it would be possible for Google to impose a deadline on its manufacturing partners, say requiring them to provide the update to compatible handsets within 6 months of release. That would reduce the perception of fragmentation and reduce buyer's concerns about obsolescence. It would even help the manufacturers move product - if the Galaxy 7.7 had a JB update coming soon, I might have gone with that instead of deciding to go with the Nexus 7 That's assuming that its the device manufacturers that delay the release of updates. This is not necessarily the case. I bought my HTC Desire HD online from the UK. My phone received updates almost as soon as they were released whereas the same HTC Desire HD in other countries took weeks/months to get updates. I saw this again with my Samsung Galaxy S2. I bought it in Australia. While people in NZ were still waiting to get Android 2.3.3 updates my phone had already updated to 2.3.6 last year. It updated to 4.0.3 ice cream sandwich in April. We have a second SGS2 in the house, purchased from Telecom NZ, and its still waiting for its updates. I suggest you look at the update method you are doing for the Telecom one. It was updated to ICS about 2 months ago and had another 27 Meg update last week. Out of curiosity,a what update methods are there for Telecom? Are they different from hitting update on the device? Yups. If you have the firmware file, you ca use Odin to flash. It's very simple. Do it now and then to flash stock rom when needed. I have a Telecom S2. - Telstra HTC Touch Pro2 - Energy ROM WM6.5.5 20 Oct/Cyanogen Mod Froyo 2.2 - R.I.P - AT&T Galaxy S Captivate 16GB on XT (now with brother) - Samsung Galaxy S2 on XT- Runs ICS 4.0.3 Resurrection Remix 9.2 - Business Hours - Work In The Electricity Industry, After Hours - DJ/Turntablist - Will Scratch Vinyl For Free' - What's next??? S3?

P1n3apqlExpr3ss

680 posts

Ultimate Geek

Reply # 650311 3-Jul-2012 22:26
Hey guys, wanna learn something interesting? Click here! For those too lazy to click the link, it'll retail here in NZ for $439 Technology Journalist for Mobile Kiwi Twitter: @ArchSerpo

NZtechfreak

3687 posts

Uber Geek

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Reply # 650320 3-Jul-2012 22:42
P1n3apqlExpr3ss: Hey guys, wanna learn something interesting? Click here! For those too lazy to click the link, it'll retail here in NZ for $439 Uncool price point here, but cool for me since I paid only a little more than that :) Twitter: @nztechfreak Blogs: AndroidNZ.net

lokhor

2134 posts

Uber Geek

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Reply # 650325 3-Jul-2012 23:02
NZtechfreak: P1n3apqlExpr3ss: Hey guys, wanna learn something interesting? Click here! For those too lazy to click the link, it'll retail here in NZ for $439 Uncool price point here, but cool for me since I paid only a little more than that :) That is for the 16gb though Current Devices: Samsung Galaxy S3 Old Devices: SGS I9000, HTC Sensation, SGSII I9100, Asus Transformer Associate Editor-in-Chief for AndroidNZ.net TelecomTech is a sponsored blog reviewing the latest in communications technology. All comments are my own opinion, and not that of my employer unless explicitly stated.

stuartjmz

138 posts

Master Geek

Reply # 650329 3-Jul-2012 23:15
P1n3apqlExpr3ss: Hey guys, wanna learn something interesting? Click here! For those too lazy to click the link, it'll retail here in NZ for $439 Great news - the smallish extra is worth it to have the advantages that come from NZ's laws, I think.

twobikes

94 posts

Master Geek

Reply # 650370 4-Jul-2012 01:13
I have pre ordered an 8G but have already sold it. The more I think about this tablet the more I think I will wait. The lack of otg usb memory and mhl support is a significant short coming, which maybe over come with a root software fix or mod. The $439 price point I think is just $40-30 too high, but as you say is it worth quibbling if you really want one. But just out of interest I did some research on what I could get an Asus TF300T imported for, which is similar spec but with sd reader, 32G mem, HDMI, 8meg back camera, 10.1 ips screen. Bingo $510NZD just $70 bucks more, that is if I could con customs it was under $400NZD. Just a thought!

Giggs

121 posts

Master Geek

Reply # 650426 4-Jul-2012 08:39
stuartjmz: P1n3apqlExpr3ss: Hey guys, wanna learn something interesting? Click here! For those too lazy to click the link, it'll retail here in NZ for $439 Great news - the smallish extra is worth it to have the advantages that come from NZ's laws, I think. And interestingly roughly the same price as getting it from Clove at 199 pounds (no VAT) plus delivery yet includes GST

twobikes

94 posts

Master Geek

Reply # 650441 4-Jul-2012 09:01
Giggs: stuartjmz: P1n3apqlExpr3ss: Hey guys, wanna learn something interesting? Click here! For those too lazy to click the link, it'll retail here in NZ for $439 Great news - the smallish extra is worth it to have the advantages that come from NZ's laws, I think. And interestingly roughly the same price as getting it from Clove at 199 pounds (no VAT) plus delivery yet includes GST Clove on the web site indicates that the 16G is 199 GBP (excluding VAT) this I believe is incorrect see ebuyers UK site. Either 1. They have miss quoted, or 2. They are quoting the full price with VAT as the excluded price as they can not get the VAT back for international customers. Personally I think it is number 1.

Giggs

121 posts

Master Geek

Reply # 650452 4-Jul-2012 09:17
twobikes: Giggs: stuartjmz: P1n3apqlExpr3ss: Hey guys, wanna learn something interesting? Click here! For those too lazy to click the link, it'll retail here in NZ for $439 Great news - the smallish extra is worth it to have the advantages that come from NZ's laws, I think. And interestingly roughly the same price as getting it from Clove at 199 pounds (no VAT) plus delivery yet includes GST Clove on the web site indicates that the 16G is 199 GBP (excluding VAT) this I believe is incorrect see ebuyers UK site. Either 1. They have miss quoted, or 2. They are quoting the full price with VAT as the excluded price as they can not get the VAT back for international customers. Personally I think it is number 1. I stand corrected and yes I agree it is number 1. They don't charge VAT on international orders. The question then is do you save $70 or so and order from Clove?

sep11guy

261 posts

Ultimate Geek

Reply # 650461 4-Jul-2012 09:28
any idea of when it will hit retail stores in australia. I am thinking of getting a relative to buy and post it for me !!!

toncijak

6 posts

Wannabe Geek

Reply # 650470 4-Jul-2012 09:33
this is getting murkier and murkier. I don't understand how the price in New Zealand can really be twice that of in the US, UK and AUS. Is there an American counterpart to clove.co.uk?

twobikes

94 posts

Master Geek

Reply # 650481 4-Jul-2012 09:50
toncijak: this is getting murkier and murkier. I don't understand how the price in New Zealand can really be twice that of in the US, UK and AUS. Is there an American counterpart to clove.co.uk? Click link below and check out spreadsheet re Cost of Nexus 7 via different options https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0AuAyjaW70ts_dEpjMFR6RURpcWluR2tWbTg1aFl5V3c#gid=0

twobikes

94 posts

Master Geek

Reply # 650486 4-Jul-2012 09:53
sep11guy: any idea of when it will hit retail stores in australia. I am thinking of getting a relative to buy and post it for me !!! Not sure Australia but ebuyers UK site are quoting the stock in as of the 19th July http://orders.ebuyer.com/customer/shopping/index.html?action=c2hvd2NhcnQ%3D&stid=

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