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Asus Nexus 7

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Google’s Nexus 7 tablet is not exactly a surprise. Nor is the fact that I’m able to work on a review of the product just hours after the device was announced. For years now, Google has had the uncanny habit of not only making big announcements at its I/O events, but then immediately sharing what it has shown off with developers and members of the press. This year was over the top. Not only did Google hand out its new, 7-inch, $199 Nexus 7 tablet, but it also introduced a new version of...

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Basic Specs

Thickness .41 inches
Weight .75 pounds
Screen size (diagonal) 7 inches
Operating system Android
Launch OS version 4.1
CPU brand Nvidia
CPU family Tegra 3
RAM size 1 GB

Tech Specs

Hardware

Height 7.82 inches
Width 4.72 inches
Thickness .41 inches
Weight .75 pounds
Color Black
Speakers Stereo

Display

Screen size (diagonal) 7 inches
Technology IPS LCD
Resolution (X) 1280 px
Resolution (Y) 800 px
PPI 216
Touchscreen type Capacitive
Multitouch Yes

Software

Operating system Android
Launch OS version 4.1

Processor

CPU brand Nvidia
CPU family Tegra 3
Clock speed 1.3 GHz
Cores 4

GPU

Brand Nvidia
Model GeForce

Memory

RAM size 1 GB

Storage

Internal size 8 GB, 16 GB

Connectivity

Wi-Fi Yes
Wi-Fi support 802.11n, 802.11g, 802.11b, 802.11a
GPS Yes
Bluetooth Yes
NFC Yes

Front Camera

Effective pixels 1.2 megapixels

Ports

Video out Yes
Headphone 3.5mm
Data connections Micro USB

Sensors

Sensors Gyroscope, Compass / Magnetometer, Accelerometer

Battery

Capacity 4326 mAh
Quoted use time 8 hr

Benchmarks

Quadrant 3605
Vellamo 1740
GLB 2.1 Egypt 720p 32 FPS
GLB 2.1 Egypt 1080p 17 FPS

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    Reviewed by Tarandon (Currently owns)

    If you've never owned a tablet before you might be wondering what you'd use it for. All I knew was that it had JellyBean and I wanted it. When you realise how much time you spend on a computer without typing you'll understand the primary niche of tablets. I love it

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    Reviewed by turing (Currently owns)

    Exceeding any and all expectations I had, even after reading all the stellar early reviews. It really redefines what a $200 product can be. As someone who has used a 2nd generation iPad extensively, I must say that I prefer the Nexus 7 in all metrics. A truly incredible product.

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    Reviewed by MexTech (Currently owns)

    Love this Tablet. This is actually my first tablet. I purchased a iPad 2 for my gf. I played with it for a week or so and didnt really like it. I do own a iPhone but the tablet experience is not what I expected from Apple. Its a great tablet but its just too big and no customization.

    The Nexus 7 is not perfect. it does have some flaws that i Wish Google and Asus will address next time around. The only drawback i see that needs fixing from google is adding landscape mode to the home screen. And from Asus a rear camera will just make this tablet PERFECT. but for the price that you pay for the 8gb version which i own, I think its the best tablet out there at this size. And second best to the iPad.

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    Reviewed by Laschoni (Currently owns)

    An excellent small screen tablet. Light and easy to read, it handles tasks with aplomb. I had concern with the Android Phone UI scaling to this size over the tablet UI. I think the larger phone UI ends up being a positive for the N7.

    Pros
    -Plenty powerful
    -Clear and Clean UI and Display
    -Thin and light weight, nails the form factor
    -Fresh untainted Android 4.1 Jelly Bean (Google Now is fantastic)
    -Battery Life

    Cons
    -Small storage makes it largely a streaming device
    -Lack of Expandable storage and ports

    (No Back Camera is fine for Tablets, front facing camera is adequate. I felt no need to rate it.)

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    Reviewed by josemedina1983 (Currently owns)

    Pros:
    Portable
    Great Price
    Solid Build
    Great Display
    Not heavy
    Jelly Bean is promising
    Tegra 3
    Battery life is great if you don't do lots of gaming

    Cons:
    Speakers are weak
    A lot of apps still don't support jelly bean
    Battery only last 4hrs of gaming
    No MicroSD
    No HDMI output
    Feel more like a phone than a tablet
    The Tegra 3 chip is not the same as the one included in the asus prime and Infinity

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    Reviewed by pespence (Currently owns)

    This is my first 7 inch tablet. I've previously owned an iPad and Asus Transformer. I used them all primarily as a media consumer and didn't do much work on them. That being said, I find the Nexus 7 to be head and shoulders above them both. I love the size, its fits nicely in my hand and it is easy to stash and carry. The screen is perfect for reading and browsing the web, and videos look fine on it as well.

    Honestly, if someone was looking for something for casual browsing and media viewing, this is the perfect option.

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    Reviewed by robbieelias (Currently owns)

    After using this tablet for a few days, I can already say that it is the best value that you will ever get in a tablet, by far. It is the most polished android device I've ever used and it's speed/quality are up there with the iPad, which is also more than double the price.

    Design:

    The Nexus 7 just spells out premium. The lack of physical on-screen buttons makes the face of the tablet look absolutely stunning. The silver aluminum border around the device give it a very sturdy feel from the edges and it also looks very nice. My favorite part about the design though is the back. They somehow managed to make plastic feel like a solid leather texture which feels very comfortable in the hand and looks great.

    Display:

    The Nexus 7 display is up there with the new iPad. It is bright, colors look wonderful, images and text are super crisp, viewing angles are wide and the size is just perfect. You can use this thing in almost any position without feeling awkward about it. It's just a great display.

    Camera:

    I thanks Google/Asus for not including a back camera, as it would make me look like an idiot... The front-facing camera is actually pretty good when in decent lighting conditions and downloading a camera launcher from the play store will make it useful

    Performance:

    This tablet is fast. For $200, it's amazingly fast. Jelly bean took away the one issue I had with android which was a bit of lag at odd times. Now, everything from browsing, gaming, videos and simply swapping between screens feels very smooth and fast. This is the fastest android tablet ever made in my opinion and it can easily beat or be compared to all $500 tablets, including the iPad.

    Software:

    I love Jelly Bean. I looks great, feels great and tastes pretty good too. Touch responsiveness is better than ever, speed is nearly unmatched and it is very usable for anyone, ANYONE. The new features are very well polished, including notifications, Google Voice(awesome!), project butter, Google Now, etc. It is the best version of Android, ever. I just wished OEMs would keep it the way it is...

    Battery Life:

    So far, battery life is amazing on this thing. After almost 2 hours of screen time, I had a little over 80% battery left, which is incredible by my standards.

    Ecosystem:

    The Play Store has everything you need and it will only get better. I just wish Google Music would make its way to Canada!!!

    Conclusion:

    The Nexus 7 is one of the best tablets on the market. For $200, it is by far the best valued tablet you can buy and there is no way to go wrong with your purchase. Buy the Nexus 7!!!

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