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Nexus 7 2013 plagued by issues

Aug 28, 2013 10:58PM PDT
https://productforums.google.com/forum/#!topic/mobile/mG4JXaT-SHs%5B1-25-false%5D

Check it out.
Even Consumer Reports had issues which were corrected by a software update, but many are left with unreliable, or worse, tablets with no answers from Google/ASUS.
These reports began over a month ago and there's still no answer other than doing somethingthat will void tthe warranty, and even that isn't even 90% effective.
Be warned....

Discussion is locked

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What I'm seeing
Aug 28, 2013 11:22PM PDT

Are new users that get a tablet and then are very upset about learning how to use the thing.

Still pretty techy for many.
Bob

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I sent it back.
Mar 26, 2014 12:37AM PDT

BTW: your link sends me to a Google Forum that is closed and only available by invitation only. SIGH!

About Nexus 7 2013:

I purchased one last fall soon after they first came out. I purposely got the SIM-Card version in case I travel.

One of the most frequent things I do with my Nexus 7 pre-2013 is read the Oregonian at home over wi-fi
WITH a bluetooth mouse. (you can't download the paper ; it's interactive and real time viewing for copyright reasons.

Attempting this with the Nexus 7 2013 was a BIG problem. Very erratic mouse with little control over it.
Knowing that a lot of hardware models for wifi include bluetooth connectivity I decided to turn off wi-fi and
try reading the paper over a data plan and ..... NO PROBLEM!

Since there was (and it appears still) no recognition of the problem and no fix forthcoming I quickly returned the
tablet in the allotted time. SIGH!
Checking the Google Nexus 7 forum I see a lot of complaints about bluetooth devices and wi-fi interference
although I have yet to hear of someone using a bluetooth mouse like I am.