Cracked screen on Nexus 7

[tonyandpals]

Bought it 2+ years ago, got a lot of use out of it. Micro USB port was starting to get sensitive and it would no longer take a charge. Watched a video on how to replace the port. Popped open to check it out, ended up cracking the screen in the process. Thinking it's better to just buy a new one at this point and giving it to my son for xmas. How easy it it to sync everything back up? If I sign into google/play on the new one, will all my apps just come over?

 

[jayhoz]

Your paid apps will all be there.  You'll have to find and add the free ones I believe.

 

[wutang112878]

I have to imagine the screen replacement is at least $100 and that money is better spent towards a new one.  Its kind of like an old appliance or computer, if the repair is going to cost 50% of what a new appliance or computer will cost you should really just get a new one.  Granted 2 years doesnt seem 'old' but in technology years thats like ages ago

 

[tonyandpals]

I have to imagine the screen replacement is at least $100 and that money is better spent towards a new one.  Its kind of like an old appliance or computer, if the repair is going to cost 50% of what a new appliance or computer will cost you should really just get a new one.  Granted 2 years doesnt seem 'old' but in technology years thats like ages ago

 
This is what I was figuring as well.  Just checked as to when I got it and it was May of 2013, so more like 1.5 years.  New one it is. I think Ill wait until after Christmas and see if there are any deals for the end of the year.
 

Your paid apps will all be there.  You'll have to find and add the free ones I believe.

 
Easy enough. Thanks

 

[wutang112878]

Newegg has some models from $130-180

 

[Spelunker]

The new Nexus 7s or the originals? I was under the impression that almost all the new stock was gone because Google cut off the production run early.