Question 1

What is the condition of the refurbushed units?
 What verison software is installed?
 Are charger and other normal shipping items include?

Accepted Answer

Hi Ralph,

When I got my Nexus 7 it was in perfect condition.  I couldn't find a single scratch on the tablet.  It came with a wall charger and USB cord in the box.  When I turned it on for the first time it did do a software update to Android 4.4.2 (kit-kat).  All in all this is a great tablet with awesome features (the photosphere for the forward facing camera is just the coolest) and for the price it is a steel.  I also got one for my dad and he loves it.

I hope this helps in deciding on this purchas.

Matt

Question 2

Do these tablets require a wi-fi contract with a 3rd-party provider to be useful, or can they operate with whatever wi-fi network may be available?

Accepted Answer

They work with any wi-fi.  I've never even heard of a tablet that only works with a contract-only wi-fi network.  You might be confusing wi-fi with cellular (3G/4G) networks.

The wifi-only tablet does not have a 4G antenna so you will need to tether to your cell phone to get internet access on the road.

Question 3

any scratches or defects?

Accepted Answer

Hi
There was no scratch on the device. The device often (at least twice a day) restarts by itself. Not sure if it's just an Android bug or hardware issue.

Question 4

What comes in the box?

Accepted Answer

Cable;  plug for charging, and the Nexus

Question 5

Where is the micro USB port on the Google Nexus 7 FHD (2013) located? Mine has a Slimport but not a micro USB port. PLEASE HELP!

Accepted Answer

There is only one port , but it will accept a micro USB plug. You can get adaptors to connect to other things. There are apps available to enable you to use an external  USB drive.

Question 6

IS the speed of operation as good on a refurbished than a new device?

Accepted Answer

yes, this is a great tablet - very fast and the screen resolution is excellent. I only wish i had gotten the cell version for additional connectivity. It has some massive bezels but fits in a suit pocket. Feels a little like body armour but it is pocketable.

Question 7

Are there any signs of usage?

Accepted Answer

When I received my tablet, it looked new in the box.  Admittedly, I didn't go over it with a fine tooth comb, so to speak, but there wasn't anything that jumped out at me.

Question 8

Does the refurbished unit come with a new battery? Its worth very little if the battery is a year old and half worn out.

Accepted Answer

Hi, I do not know if it comes with a new battery. The battery in sealed inside the tablet. What I can tell you is that the battery life seems okay. Today I used it for about an hour and the battery still icon was still showing nearly 100%. According to this website it should last 3-5 years - Sorry, Newegg will not allow me to reference a website in the review, but you should be able to search on this text:

Battery University - How to prolong Lithium-based Batteries

I often check this site for the best way to care for my batteries.

Question 9

Is the 16GB expandable with a micro SD card or anything like that?

Accepted Answer

The Nexus 7 has no expandable storage options. Cloud storage, such as Google Drive, may be a good option for this device.

Question 10

How can I stream video from my ASUS Google Nexus 7 FHD (2013) Android Tablet to my HDMI TV without using HDMI cable? All suggestions would be appreciated. Thank you!

Accepted Answer

You can do it either 1 of 3 ways.

!) Get a Chromecast for $35 and that will stream everything from your tablet without cables. You may need an app off the google market as well but really cheap. IMO

2) You get a samsung/sony/LG/vizio smart TV that supports DLAN then you can stream over your wifi off your tablet.

3) If you don't want a chromecast then I think slingbox does wifi video transfering real time.

Or you will have to buy the slimport adapter + HDMI.

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