Question 1

Do I have to sign on to a carrier? Can I just use wifi?

Accepted Answer

This model only has WiFi support so no need to signup with a carrier

Question 2

If this is the Nexus 7 2nd Gen that was just released by ASUS \ Google, I thought the Android OS for the new Nexus 7 is supposed to be Kit Kat 4.4 instead of Jelly Bean 4.3.  I just ordered one today (Sales Order Number: 177499856) , but was unable to talk with anyone, as your customer help service was closed for the Thanksgiving holiday.  Please advise what OS the item I ordered will ship with?

Accepted Answer

While I can not be sure what OS yours will come with (guessing Jelly Bean 4.3) updating to Kit Kat 4.4 should not be an issue.

Once connected to the internet the Kit Kat 4.4 OS (if needed) will auto download. Once it's downloaded you should be able to update to Kit Kat 4.4 without issue. Took me under 5 mins to update mine.

Question 3

SOMEONE, PLEASE HELP...IS IT POSSIBLE TO HOOK-UP A KEYBOARD TO THIS, EITHER WIRED or WIRELESS ?
    Sincerely, mario

Accepted Answer

Yes, you can hook up a wireless or wired USB keyboard or mouse with the use of a USB OTG cable.
No root is required for this to work.
You can also use bluetooth keyboards by pairing them directly to the bluetooth on the phone, thus you would not need to use a USB OTG cable.

Good luck.

Question 4

The card reader what type of memory card and up to how many gigabytes?

Accepted Answer

There is no memory card or memory card reader on the Nexus 7. All you get is the internal 32GB (with this model; there's another model with only 16GB).

But there are a few ways to expand this.

First, if you don't mind needing an Internet connection to access some files, you can use cloud services such as Google Drive, DropBox, or whatever else you like. This is great if you're connected most of the time. Google Drive for example offers 15GB free at the moment.

Or you can get a special cable/adapter in order to be able to plug in external USB storage (thumb drive, hard drive, whatever) directly on the Nexus 7 USB port. Larry G mentioned having to root the device, but I don't know about that part as I haven't tried it myself; I just know it can be done.

Question 5

I'm wondering this Nexus 7 is Wifi version or LTE version? Can't find any description for that.

Accepted Answer

WiFi, the LTE version , in my understanding about 150.00 more, this thing is so fast. Im very happy with it

Question 6

does it come with charger?

Accepted Answer

The nexus 7 fhd does come with a wired micro-usb charger. The kicker is that through my tests, all my other wired chargers failed to begin charging the tablet. So the Asus charger that comes with it is very important to keep up with.

Question 7

does this tablet have the ability to accept a micro SD card or some other method of gaining more storage for photos etc?

Accepted Answer

No. It does have google Drive cloud storage. It does not have any slots for memory cards. Really, 32GB is plenty for a tablet. You could always have some sort of NAS connected to a wireless access point for photo storage, or move the photos off of the tablet to a pc using the usb cable.

Question 8

is this the new 2013 model?

Accepted Answer

Yes, second generation is the 2013 model.  Updated to KitKat just the other day too!

Question 9

bluetooth enabled?

Accepted Answer

Yes, the tablet has Bluetooth (4.0 I believe.)
It has worked well for me, with good range and stability.

Question 10

I have read there are issues with the GPS on this tablet.  Does anyone know if this is true?  Has anyone used theirs and it was okay?

Accepted Answer

I have no issues with the GPS on my Nexus 7, and I frequently use it for navigation and Ingress.

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