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submitted 1 year ago by inspector@gadgetro.id to c/android@lemdro.id

Ten years ago today, Google released the 2nd-generation Nexus 7, just days after a surprise announcement. Back then, Android tablets still felt fresh and exciting. It seemed like anything was possible, and things could only improve from there. Well, we know what happened next. But the depressing state of the tablet market to come was in no way the fault of the Nexus 7. In fact, this is still one of the best Android tablets ever made, and it's worth looking back and showing it the honor and respect it deserves.

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[-] greasypeanuts@discuss.tchncs.de 66 points 1 year ago

I loved my Nexus 7. The rubbery silicone back of the tablet made it the most comfortable device I have ever held. Meanwhile my laptop and phone made of glass and metal making them cold and slippery

[-] coconutxyz@lemmy.world 26 points 1 year ago

fuck glass, also nexus 5 back is the best

[-] Gorroth@lemmy.world 6 points 1 year ago

Oh I loved that one

[-] ijeff@lemdro.id 7 points 1 year ago

I miss that back cover more than anything! It was so grippy.

[-] cestvrai@lemm.ee 5 points 1 year ago

Nexus One was the highest build quality Android I ever owned. I miss HTC.

[-] AbidanYre@lemmy.world 2 points 1 year ago

The touch screen got wonky from time to time and the power button ribbon tended to wear out.

N5 was the sweet spot for me.

[-] cestvrai@lemm.ee 2 points 1 year ago

True, I forgot about the power button dying and needing to hack in trackball wake.

Never had screen issues.

[-] AbidanYre@lemmy.world 1 points 1 year ago

I don't remember the exact details but it was something related to multi touch calibration. Turning the screen off and back on fixed it.

this post was submitted on 27 Jul 2023
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