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Bonus $25 Google Play Credit with Google Nexus 7 Tablet (from $249+Shipping)

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Bonus $25 Google Play Credit with Google Nexus 7 Tablet (from $249+Shipping)
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ozhunter on 28/06/2012 - 05:18 play.google.com (5962 clicks)
Last edited 28/06/2012 - 05:35

For a limited time, includes $25 of credit to spend in the Play store, as well as some great free content like your own copy of Transformers: Dark of the Moon

There are two versions of the Nexus 7 tablet.
Nexus 7 (8GB) - $249
Nexus 7 (16GB) - $299

Tech Specs

SCREEN
7” 1280x800 HD display (216 ppi)
Back-lit IPS display
Scratch-resistant Corning glass
1.2MP front-facing camera
SIZE
198.5 x 120 x 10.45mm
WEIGHT
340g
WIRELESS
WiFi 802.11 b/g/n
Bluetooth
MEMORY
8 GB internal storage
1 GB RAM
USB
Micro USB
BATTERY
4325 mAh (Up to 8 hours of active use)
OS
Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean)
CPU
Quad-core Tegra 3 processor
FEATURES
Microphone
NFC (Android Beam)
Accelerometer
GPS
Magnetometer
Gyroscope

So if you're planning to buy Android apps, this is essentially 10% off and the Transformers 3 movie. Website doesn't say expiry date for the bonus $25 credit, only says it's for a limited time.

Doesn't have a micro sd slot which is a major feature missing especially when it only comes in 8/16GB versions.

EDIT: As pointed out by bigbear, shipping is $19.95 nationwide, and payment has to be made by Visa/Mastercard.

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        • wtfnodeal on 28/06/2012 - 09:39
          +8

          Except for it drains out your phone battery quickly.

        • TrendyTim on 28/06/2012 - 11:39

          Power the phone from the tablet if you need more power (presuming the usb port can act as a host).

        • sin069 on 28/06/2012 - 12:08
          +3

          OOH I suggest purchasing the power bank at ALDI for $30. I've been using it for the last month and it charges a mobile phone within 2 hours and a tablet in 8 hours.

  • ezarc on 28/06/2012 - 09:19

    Good tablet but not really a bargain, its just a new release.

    Also in whirlpool a lot of guys in Australia have got the 16GB version for $249 and 8GB version for $199.

    I dont know how some guys are saying $50 off while others arent, I bought one at full Australian price.

    • thangcuoi on 28/06/2012 - 09:42
      +1

      Link please. The price you're quoting is US prices without taxes.

    • ironpaw on 28/06/2012 - 09:51
      +1

      Got a link? I'd like to see that!

    • overlook on 28/06/2012 - 10:20

      Er what? Evidence please

      • ezarc on 28/06/2012 - 13:22

        Link to the thread: http://forums.whirlpool.net.au/forum-replies.cfm?t=1872950

        Page 8 and the next few pages after has multiple references from Australian people that bought them for $249 for the 16GB version.

        I'm not quoting American prices without tax, Im quoting what they said bought it for here in Australia.

        • overlook on 28/06/2012 - 16:24

          yea 1 person, when he could also be lying:P

      • cheapbloke on 28/06/2012 - 21:39

        They're not lying. When I first checked out the website I saw the 16GB selling for AU$249 but the 8 GB also selling for AU$249. I found it really weird but I can't get it to display the 16GB at $249 again. Must be a glitch.

  • King Tightarse on 28/06/2012 - 09:23
    +6

    This tablet represents quite a seismic shift.
    It just "set" the average price for a quality device.

    • Joshman5k on 28/06/2012 - 09:48

      I agree. Google tend to use the Nexus devices as setting the benchmark for the price:quality ratio for android devices.

      However you could argue this is in reaction to the Kindle Fire.

  • Aceboy884 on 28/06/2012 - 09:42
    +2

    Gone as the days when you pay $200 for a aPad or ePad

  • Aceboy884 on 28/06/2012 - 09:44

    I'm tempted to buy one and use it as PDA.

    Much better than buying a Galaxy Note for 2x the price

    But then again, there is a want vs need argument.

    I already have an iPad, do i need another?

    • Joshman5k on 28/06/2012 - 09:49
      -3

      No.

      • achw on 28/06/2012 - 09:55
        +7

        yes

  • SrMoure on 28/06/2012 - 09:56
    -7

    No 3G / Only 8GB without SD card -> $250 Not a bargain IMO. Think that any good game is gong to use 1GB of the memory, GPS maps another portion, etc,etc.

    This is just a new product, but not a bargain.

    • Kuric on 28/06/2012 - 10:04

      Erm…alternatives?

    • Augh on 28/06/2012 - 10:15
      +1

      Agree,

      Maybe at $199 I would have considered it to be a bargain.

    • overlook on 28/06/2012 - 10:19
      -1

      Yeah is there any alternative..? Please post.

      • Merlict on 28/06/2012 - 14:29

        Are we limiting it to 7" tablets?
        There aren't really any good cheap 7"s, but if you can carry a 10" the Thinkpad tablet was $250 from Shoppingexpress / 2 for $400 at Centrecom tomorrow

        A refurb Transformer is cheap and reliable @ $299 for 16gb

        Both of those can get ICS, have expandable memory and (I think) better battery life. Thinkpad offers a stylus, and Transformer the dock

        Up to you really

        • overlook on 28/06/2012 - 16:18

          ok lets discuss,

          Thinkpad- dual core vs quadcore (in nexus7), waiting to get upgrade to ICS vs Jelly Bean…10"vs 7"

          Original transfromer - same as above plus HEAVIER.

          yea,stylus, yes dock…those really for me just MEH…as well as those 2 you suggested still more expensive than nexus 7. so are they a bargain compare to this?

        • Merlict on 28/06/2012 - 16:53

          Hey, I'm not selling em, just putting options out there

          Thinkpad will have ICS by the time this gets to your door, and will cheaper if you can find a friend who wants one. To many expandable memory is extremely important - I had a 16gb Ipad and found it annoying as heck, 8 would be awful. Weight is a function of size.

          Performance, I haven't used a quadcore android. I don't think it makes much difference now, but future proof is good.

        • overlook on 28/06/2012 - 18:28

          Even vs 16gb nexus 7 they are still expensive because they are not as good value. Nexus means Google support. I take u as an apple user. Getting gadgets that are not nexus, meaning that it is support by manufacturers. Google promised 1.5years support. But not every manufacturer following suite. So it depends on your priority list for me nexus 7 is my choice among those 3

        • Merlict on 28/06/2012 - 21:23

          i take you as an Apple user

          Ouch. I have a wifi Motorolla Xoom. It was sold as a "Google Experience Device", which was close to Nexus status- was supposed to get updates asap.

          ICS was delayed about 4 months in Aus, had to flash it as a US device.

        • overlook on 28/06/2012 - 22:51

          yea Xoom was the nexus tablet, but since Moto is bought by Google. they probably dont want to look like they give preference. Hence this Nexus tablet is manufactured by Asus.

          But yea then you should know the benefit of Nexus series…

    • ywpn on 28/06/2012 - 10:29

      For this money, it's:
      Tegra3+ Vs 1st Gen Dual Core tablet.

      Additionally, you have nothing else to compare this to…well, except this maybe?
      http://www.jbhifi.com.au/computers/tablet/toshiba/7-inch-tab…

    • syl on 28/06/2012 - 10:36

      kids…

  • Kuric on 28/06/2012 - 10:05

    My opinion only.

    Pros:
    * Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean) - Faster and more optimized than ever.
    * Quad-Core Tegra 3 in a 7-inch is almost unheard of.
    * 1280x800 - There are not too many 7-inch tablets with this resolution.
    * IPS Panel = 170 to 180 degree viewing angle.
    * GPS - Hard pressed to find a cheap Chinese tablet with this.
    * Bluetooth - Again, not very common in sub-$200 tablets.

    Cons:
    * 1.2MP front facing, should be 2MP nowadays.
    * No rear-facing camera.
    * 8GB internal is a bit puny for $249

    • eug on 28/06/2012 - 10:07
      +7

      What benefits would a 2MP front-facing camera bring, over a 1.2MP camera?

      • salem on 28/06/2012 - 12:58
        +4

        about 0.8 MP…..

        Helps show up pimples better on a skype call.

    • Ahan on 28/06/2012 - 10:15
      +11

      No SD slot is a killer but I am not too fussed about the cameras. Particularly no rear-facing camera is a plus to me.

    • c4ppuc1nn0 on 28/06/2012 - 10:16
      +10

      Agree… big con: no micro SD card.

    • SrMoure on 28/06/2012 - 10:44
      +5

      8GB & NO MicroSD is the problem.

  • p3t0r on 28/06/2012 - 10:25
    -1

    When the USA get this for $200, I dont see how this is a bargain..

    • wenbin on 28/06/2012 - 10:53
      +1

      USA price doesn't include tax

    • Koolbargain on 28/06/2012 - 12:17

      If you compare this to Apple overpricing from US to Aus its dirt cheap.

      • Merlict on 28/06/2012 - 14:35
        +2

        I actually feel Apple is one of the best companies for US-AUS rates

        Ipad - $499 US (pre Tax) v $539 (Inc GST)
        Macbook Pro - $1199 US (pre Tax) v $1349 (Inc GST)

        as to

        Nexus 7 - $199 pre tax v $249 + delivery

        hurrr

        • eug on 28/06/2012 - 14:37
          +4

          Are you forgetting the itunes store? :)

        • Merlict on 28/06/2012 - 14:44

          Fair point. Don't even get me started on digital content haha. I don't use Itunes but if it's anything like the US and Aus Playstation stores I bet we get gouged.

        • [Deactivated] on 28/06/2012 - 15:50

          iTunes is music , not hardware, and prices are set in conjunction with the music distributors here in Oz. The publishers that our government supported in not allowing grey imports.

          Plus if you use a prepaid iTunes card you can get 30% off whereas in the US its very hard to get more than 20% off. Often 10% is the norm.

  • homersyd on 28/06/2012 - 10:26
    +1

    agree with the ppl above, no micro SD card is a BIG KILLER!!!

  • ywpn on 28/06/2012 - 10:31
    +3

    16GB model ordered :) Lack of storage isn't an issue for me as I don't think I'll be holding many 720P MKV's on there to watch.

    $319 at checkout.

    • d3ft on 28/06/2012 - 12:00
      +1

      Yer it's not like you'd notice the quality on a screen with that res … oh wait

      • Merlict on 28/06/2012 - 14:37
        +1

        Unless you have laser vision, you can compress videos a fair bit for a 7" screen held at arms length

        • salem on 28/06/2012 - 15:06

          I was watching SD xvids on my 10" HP touchpad on the plane. at the viewing distance of the fold down table in the seat in front of me, they looked fantastic. Unless you're holding it right up close to your face, you're not going to need 720p MKVs on the nexus 7.

          Where that great screen res is great though is for clear text. So web browsing, ebooks, comics, etc.

  • vikingbrad on 28/06/2012 - 10:36
    +3

    Why is this listed as a bargain, its a new product launch at RRP?

    Only deal is the $25 content.

    Pros
    Good hardware at good price
    Latest Android OS

    Cons
    Limited ecosystem, no TV, only rental movies
    Limited capacity particularly if you want to obtain content 'elsewhere' for playback on Nexus
    No 3G option

    Tablets live and die by their ecosystem. Thats why iPad & Kindle Fire have succeeded and everything else has failed miserably. Good hardware at a good price isn't enough.

    • eug on 28/06/2012 - 11:02
      +5

      That's why the title of this deal is "Bonus $25 Google Play credit…."

    • ozhunter on 28/06/2012 - 11:04
      +2

      The bonus $25 Google Play credit is what I was saying is the bargain(and the free movie) as it's for a limited time.

      Magazines and tv shows are coming to Android. http://www.androidpolice.com/2012/06/27/google-play-store-up…

      • Postulative on 28/06/2012 - 16:50

        www.zinio.com. I've been using it for nearly a year.

        As for TV shows, I don't really watch any (I spend too much time on Ozbargain).

    • ezarc on 28/06/2012 - 13:31

      It can connect to a TV in multiple ways.

      With Nexus Q
      With DLNA/WiFI
      MicroUSB to HDMI (will probably require software mod like the Galaxy Nexus)

      • vikingbrad on 28/06/2012 - 16:02

        No TV shows in ecosystem but as commented above they are coming, US only to start

    • bbyboy on 29/06/2012 - 02:48

      its a bargain because you cant get similar spec'd tablets for this price

  • Shlomo Scheinbaum on 28/06/2012 - 10:50
    +1

    I brought the 16gb version on a whim because my tax return is coming up and I'm feeling stupid. I have a feeling that a netbook would have been more useful. Remember netbooks?

    • willyum on 28/06/2012 - 11:12
      +2

      Here's one for $186
      http://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/73678

    • boony on 28/06/2012 - 15:17

      Do you get tax invoice with today's date or shipping date? So you can claim as expense for this year tax. :)
      I'm thinking of ordering it. It can be a test device for my web development.

  • ozvictor on 28/06/2012 - 10:51

    i thought it is 199??????????????

    • senorclean on 28/06/2012 - 10:57

      $199 USD, $249 AUD :(

      Still tempting even with the Australia tax added

  • irajohn90 on 28/06/2012 - 11:04

    why is there GST if it's imported? its under $1000?

    • dy4me on 28/06/2012 - 11:11

      because an Australian registered business is selling it to you.

      • wtfnodeal on 28/06/2012 - 11:29

        you have to try to buy say from eBay i.e. a direct import from overseas sellers to you as an end user or consumer to avoid paying GST. I would say this post is more like "news" than a "bargain" as everywhere else will be selling at this price when it is generally available in Australia.

  • sonicentropy on 28/06/2012 - 11:30
    -1

    Great looking Tablet
    Only minor complaints are:
    Screen res is a bit low for current generation devices
    Lack of Card slot & USB Host
    But for the money is a bargain

    • bashar20 on 28/06/2012 - 11:32
      +1

      are you sure it doesn't have a USB Host?
      i.e. you cant connect an external drive?

    • eug on 28/06/2012 - 11:33
      +7

      This is the highest-resolution 7" device in existence today. Full HD is less meaningful when the screen is smaller.

      • sonicentropy on 28/06/2012 - 11:59

        Very true but with devices reaching up to 350dpi be would nice to have a little bit more
        I do like my ipad3 Screen at 264DPI very sharp for Text even on 2 page view.

        • eug on 28/06/2012 - 23:11

          My 2-year-old laptop is 224ppi. I find that it's awesome for a while, but when it comes to actually doing work, I want my text to be readable without straining my eyes. Having text the size of a phone book at half a meter isn't very useful.

    • Shlomo Scheinbaum on 28/06/2012 - 11:51

      The screen resolution is actually good for a 7" screen, they have less than half the surface area of a 10" screen.

  • ozself on 28/06/2012 - 11:46
    -2

    This is just a very very normal retail price, it cannot be called as a Bargain…

  • Koolbargain on 28/06/2012 - 12:18
    +1

    $250 for an awesome tablet running the latest firmware and specs, first Nexus tablet, and free movies and $25 credit for Android apps. This is great.

    • Postulative on 28/06/2012 - 16:45

      No ability to expand isn't so great. Paying more than other markets is bloody awful. No "surface" keyboard, either:(.

      (Yes, I'm waiting for Windows 8).

  • sd4f on 28/06/2012 - 12:19

    I think the idea behind this tablet is good, it's going in the right direction (value for money), but i think i'll wait for version 2.0, lack of expandable storage, and low internal storage plus no decent camera are the weakpoints for me. If my android phone wasn't so shit i wouldn't be looking at getting a tablet to replace my android device, not interested in having an android phone anymore, my sgs is a completely unreliable hunk of junk, really pissed off at samsung and to some extent google, but at least google support their own devices.

  • sin069 on 28/06/2012 - 12:41

    Will probably buy this since I've been looking for a small tablet to use for work and casual internet browsing. 8gb is alright I gather, it's not like I'm going to shove all my videos in it.

  • misu p on 28/06/2012 - 12:48
    +1

    I bought it already (the 16GB version), the specs are very good, I personally never watch movies on the tablet (not HD or even 720p anyway) so the lack of SD is not a turn off for me.

    I will probably not notice the lack of the back camera, I can truly not think of 1 situation when it should come handy. I already have a good camera on my S2, that will be enough.

    1 question… what is with the large bezels??? they seem huge to me compared to any other tablet I have seen :(. This is my only issue with it.

    • SydStrand on 28/06/2012 - 15:46

      They actually seem a bit smaller than the comparable 10" bezels. They just appear larger because the screen itself has shrunk while your thumbs still need around the same border around to hold.

  • c4ppuc1nn0 on 28/06/2012 - 14:25

    Review from C-Net, apart from the good things from this tablet, one small (or maybe big?) thing about UI:
    "Android 4.1's toolbar and non-rotating home screen makes the OS feel very claustrophobic on the Nexus 7."
    link: http://reviews.cnet.com/google-nexus-7/

    Apparently this tablet is intended to be used in portrait mode. I don't mind about it, since it's more comfortable to hold. But the lack of the possibility to change the home screen.. well, seems like an opposite of famous-Android identity (most costumisable OS).

    • eug on 28/06/2012 - 14:37
      +2

      ADW EX, Nova Launcher, etc. Done!

      • d3ft on 28/06/2012 - 14:45
        +1

        Yer I can never understand when people whinge about the UI on a particular Android device, the whole point of the OS is near-infinite customization.

      • salem on 28/06/2012 - 15:00

        there's even an app that all it does it rotate your apps and homescreen! (Set Orientation is it's name). Android customisability is great.

        • Merlict on 28/06/2012 - 15:54

          Am I taking crazy pills, I swear the Home Screen / App drawer rotate on Stock ICS? Definitely rotates on my 4.0 Xoom

  • Postulative on 28/06/2012 - 16:44
    -1

    So Australia's getting ripped off from the start. Great - I thought Google might be above that crap. $249 for exactly the same item that costs $199 in the US.

    • eug on 28/06/2012 - 16:46

      US$199…
      …plus sales tax.
      …plus international shipping.
      = not much difference

      • syl on 28/06/2012 - 17:15

        international shipping is $20

        so 25% for tax!? where did they get that from?!

        • ozhunter on 28/06/2012 - 17:30
          +1

          It seems you think this is the the first time Australians pay more for something.

  • irajohn90 on 28/06/2012 - 17:21

    how do we get the white version?

    it looks like it is available.
    http://www.slashgear.com/google-nexus-7-vs-the-ipad-28236106…

  • leiiv on 28/06/2012 - 17:57

    I went through the checkout process but there was none that mentioned I will get $25 of credit and free contents..

  • cashews on 28/06/2012 - 18:03

    Man can't wait to get this thing, going to be a major chick magnet.

    • Shlomo Scheinbaum on 28/06/2012 - 18:10
      +1

      As opposed to Ipads which are more of a man on man magnet.

      • King Tightarse on 28/06/2012 - 21:16
        +4

        That's outrageously biased, Schlomo !
        …..there are some VERY angry lezzos that love these too/

  • [Deactivated] on 28/06/2012 - 18:48

    This thing looks great but does it let you do other things like surfing the internet as well? Also, does this thing have HDMI? Sorry I am not a really tech person…………………

    • ozhunter on 29/06/2012 - 00:30

      Yes you can surf the net, listen to music, play videos and games, read ebooks.

      Unfortunately, it does not have hdmi.

    • AncientWisdom on 29/06/2012 - 02:03

      Lol it would be funny if you couldn't surf the internet with it… Especially coming from google!

      Have you just woken up from a 10 year comma or something? (genuinly curious what made you ask that)

      • Perete on 29/06/2012 - 11:39

        What part of "not really a tech person" didn't you understand?

        • AncientWisdom on 02/07/2012 - 22:26

          Sorry my wife is "not a tech person" but she would expect a tablet to be able to obviously surf the net… So IMO that doesn't cut it.

      • StewBalls on 30/06/2012 - 10:13
        +8

        Have you just woken up from a 10 year comma or something?

        I don't think that a 'comma' would last for 10 years, it would take at least a semi-colon or question mark to keep a person under for that long! Thankfully for goodonservice it wasn't a full-stop, coz we all know that's a terminal condition! :p

      • AncientWisdom on 02/07/2012 - 22:25

        OK so my Swype's auto correct decided coma was meant to be comma.. glad you got a few lols out of it ;-)

    • Windows7forever on 29/06/2012 - 19:11

      Sorry man, it doesn't run DOS and it ain't 1993 anymore.

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