I checked out the Singapore ASUS website page for the N7. One of the features listed is "Camera With Single-Motion Panoramic Mode - Take amazing photos or 720p videos, edit and then share them right from your tablet". Mana ada??!! LOL!

Asus Malaysia had mentioned on their Facebook page (in response to questions) that they are bringing in the Nexus 7. But can't confirm when. But they also mentioned possibly August (though no promises). So I wouldn't call it "rumours".

The Nexus 7 has also made an appearance on the Asus Singapore website (though it is not officially available yet). I think it will just be a matter of time. So, hoping for the N7 to land in Malaysia is not entirely unrealistic.

Like many others, I can hardly wait as well. But the warranty coverage is a major concern for me. I hate it even if a minor defect is on any of my gadgets, what more a major one. I have had many gadgets over the years, but I have only had to claim on warranties a handful of times. However, the need to repair or replace even once when you have no warranty is enough to screw me over.

I may even get it from Singapore if it becomes officially available there before Malaysia. Sending it to Singapore for warranty claims is waaaay better than sending it back to the US or UK or Australia. On top of that, I myself travel to JB often, so it won't be too big an issue anyhow. Even if I had to purposely make a trip from KL to Singapore for a warranty claim, I would do it.

Because it is not officially available here and there is demand here? Because they charge for their services to get it for you? Because they have importation costs? Or simply because they want a profit (as do almost every middle man)?

Sorry... you lost me... so the best steps/method would be...?

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Added on August 14, 2012, 11:56 amOh... for those asking about the S Pen. It will ONLY work with Samseng Galaxy Notes. The Notes have an additional special digitizer layer, as mentioned by another member, on the display. The S Pen will only work with such additional digitizer layer. No other consumer tablets available out there currently has this additional layer.

But for other types of styli with the "normal" capacitive tip/nib, it will work on the Nexus 7 and other tablets. But not as good as the S Pen + digitizer layer combo on the Notes though.

This post has been edited by jpaq: Aug 14 2012, 11:57 AM

Thanks benny...

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Added on August 14, 2012, 1:23 pmDamn... I actually pre-ordered from the Asus Store in MidValley. The guy told me late August or early September. So now mebbe have to wait summore.... oh well, can't complain too much, I guess. I just want to make absolutely sure my eventual unit will be covered by Asus Malaysia's warranty.

This post has been edited by jpaq: Aug 14 2012, 01:23 PM

They quoted me RM1199. A bit steep, I know. I asked them this price set by Asus or not and he answered yes. Asked him few times even, lol. But he did say that in the event Asus sets a lower price upon official launch, they will honour the lower price as well. So, it's not too bad.

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Added on August 15, 2012, 12:05 pmAsus shop at Mid Valley Megamall. Next to another computer shop , which I think it's Acer. It's at the IT section, where most of the IT shops are. Near the bridge to Gardens. Lot S-090, 2nd Flr, Mid Valley Megamall.

This post has been edited by jpaq: Aug 15 2012, 12:05 PM

Bro gin&tonic,

I am guessing you bought from 88sales88? Did you get any sort of official receipt from Google US for your particular unit for your purchase? Just concerned about about claiming international warranty.

Does the receipt list or show you unit's imei number?

Oh, okok. So the CSSN number is the serial number. Actually, what I'm getting at, can the receipt be easily linked to your individual unit?

Yes, you are right. Totally forgot about that! Too long never own wifi-only device....

Actually, I don't mean to be fussy and it is not that I don't trust 88sales88 (Bro 88sales88, pls don't misunderstand if you are reading this). I just don't want Asus to try to be "funny" with any warranty claims next time (if so bad luck have to claim). There is only so much 88sales88 can do as he is just the "middleman" and not a full blown authorised reseller.

This post has been edited by jpaq: Aug 16 2012, 10:25 AM

Okie dokie. Thanks so much for all your effort, bro 88sales88. Will be pressing F5 frequenly on your sales thread!

Hi Guys,

It seems that I am one of the unlucky few with hardware issues. I have the screen lift problem (on the left side as per everyone whoever had this issue) and the screen flickering problem as well.

For the screen lift problem, I tried most of the "self-fix" methods and the problem came back. Tried:
Tightening the screws on the affected side>>problem came back after a few hours
Tightening all screws all around >> problem back after a few hours
Loosening and tightening on the affected side >> same thing
Loosening the screws and tightening just "ngam ngam" (so long as the screws don't fall out) on the affected side >> better result but creaked a lot and was driving me nuts
Loosening and tightening all screws all around >> same thing, problem came back after a day

Please note that screen lift problem wasn't there when I first got the unit. It appeared after 2-3 days of usage.

Then I kena the screen flickering problem. In the end, I got fed up and sent it to Asus Service Centre at Low Yat yesterday. Showed them the Delivery Order provided by the seller that it is genuinely bought from Google Play Store. They confirmed that it is covered by Global Warranty. So no issue for warranty coverage. Told them about the screen lifting and the screen flickering problems.

Only possible problem I see is that Asus Malaysia may not know what to do with it yet, procedure wise and parts order wise, as it is not officially sold in Malaysia yet. They said they will get their engineer to look at it and if have to order parts, they will order it from Taiwan. But dunno how long the whole process will take, including the paperwork, as, again, it is not sold in Malaysia. But they will liaise with Asus Taiwan and see how it goes.

I asked them whether a 1 to 1 exchange was possible. I said from researching the internet, the screen lift problem appears to be a manufacturing process defect and there may be nothing much they can do to repair it. The problem may come back even if they gave a new LCD part. It's not the LCD that is the problem, but the way it is assembled. I also told them it appears that the very latest batch does not appear to have this problem anymore. They say they will seek advice on this. They guy told me he will try to get it exchanged. But no promises. I told them Google has a policy of 1 to 1 exchange. They said that is Google's prerogative as the official retailer, not Asus'. So he said see how.

Of course, I DID NOT tell them I attempted my "self-fix". Don't tell them anything about what you may have attempted, guys. They may refuse you warranty because of this.

The seller who imported the unit was really great. Very professional and very very nice and helpful guy. 88sales88, cheers, bro! Too bad I was unlucky to get a dud, got the unit last Saturday night, and had to send it in on Thursday evening. Sigh...

Actually, they initially asked me take the unit back and they will call me when the parts are in. Having concerns of them just sitting on the problem, I told them to keep it. I told the guy to ask their engineer to take a look at it in the meantime. If I keep the unit, they can't do shit. On top of that, I told them in any event, it's no use I keep the unit as I won't be using it anyhow, as I am afraid I may crack the LCD due to the screen lift problem. Yes, the LCD may crack if you have the screen lift problem due to uneven pressure (have read of some experiences on the internet). If it cracks, it's better that it cracks while in their hands!

Did you try with mskip's Nexus 7 Toolkit? I wanted to reset everything to stock without trace of rooting before I sent it to Asus Malaysia. I had unlocked and rooted and then unrooted with flashing back to stock rom image and locked using mskip's toolkit without any issues. However, I did manually install TWRP recovery using the same toolkit. Dunno whether it makes any difference.

Yes, flickering occurs on auto brightness in a dark environment. Also on manual brightness, if I set the brightness to below 30%. And it only occurs when I am connected to wifi. I have done some research on the internet, and some say it's hardware, some say software. And I have also come across the remedies, from installing an app called "Lux" to applying electrical tape to your wifi antenna to even changing your wifi router! Apparently the cause may be due to a combination of the brightness setting plus a weak wifi signal.

As for the screws, I went to iFixit and there was no mention of glue for the Nexus 7. But you could still be right, nonetheless. I really don't know. Also, I noticed that when I loosened the screws near the affected area, the display "sank" back into the bezel nicely by itself without me pressing on it. So I tightened the screws just enough so that the screw won't fall out and nothing is obviously loose. However, it creaked a lot when I held it in that area and it drove me nuts.

One guy on xda had this theory that if you screw in the screw too much, the end of the screw actually pushes the display out on the other side. So he applied a homemade "washer" for the screw so that he can still screw the screw in tight but the end doesn't jut out too much on the other side. It seemed to have worked for him. I did not try this.

If Asus really says they cannot do anything, I will hassle them till they do. I am sure it is a simple thing for people like them, with the right skills, knowledge and tools. They can take the whole thing apart and put it back together again properly without voiding my warranty. And if they really can't fix the problem, I will hassle them till they give me a replacement unit. It is a term of their warranty, after all.

Anyway, it seems that this screen lifting is a common problem but apparently Google says that the latest batch no longer has this issue. That means Asus solved something. So, all Asus Malaysia has to do is to contact Asus Taiwan and ask them how the problem was solved. If it can only be solved at the factory assembly level, then I should get a replacement unit. I am not being unreasonable mah!

This post has been edited by jpaq: Aug 24 2012, 02:20 PM

Thanks for the link, bro. But yeah, similar solution to what I mentioned... tape on wifi antenna. But the method you posted is better as it won't muck up the antenna if the tape is removed later.

If it's not too irritating and you can't seem to replicate it again, don't bother. If it becomes worse, hopefully by then, it will be officially selling in Malaysia, then go and send it it. Then, turn around time will be faster.

Can you please share with us how you make the lubang on the laminate for the screw to go through? And if the problem happens again despite your fix, do share with us too. Please don't misunderstand that I am trying to curse you or anything, hahaha! It's just that I read that the problem may come back despite the fix.

I bought from him too. Great guy. Trusted.

Sounds like a fail to me... time to change!

How much memory free space your Nexus S have left? Bear in mind, 8GB doesn't give you the full 8GB. It will come 4-5 GB available only at best or maybe even less. Do a Google search to confirm this. As for the 16GB, mine had about 13GB free memory out of the box.

So how to decide? Nobody can answer that for you, really. You can use your usage of your Nexus S memory as a guide, I suppose. But having more is always better than less, especially if the price difference is not too great.

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Added on August 29, 2012, 12:55 pmCraaappp... I had sent my unit in to Asus Malaysia SC for screen lifting and screen flickering issues. Sent it in on 23 Aug 2012. Also waiting for spare parts, though I dunno exactly what they intend to change - mebbe the wifi component (quite possible) or the frame of the unit holding the screen (rather wishful thinking). When I first sent in, the guy told me they may even change the LCD! Dunno for what...

If yours sent in on 17 Aug also not yet kao tim... my one... err... die lorrr... hahaha! I just called them, they say my case may need another 2-3 weeks because have to order parts from overseas. Mebbe they giving me a new unit due to the screen lifting issue? Another round of wishful thinking.... kakaka

This post has been edited by jpaq: Aug 29 2012, 12:55 PM