Google Nexus 7

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9/10

1280 x 800 display
Android
7 inch display
Multi Touch
Wi-Fi
Bluetooth
Screen Zoom
GPS
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The Google Nexus 7 weighs in at just 340g, has a thin 10mm profile, comes equipped with a 7-inch screen, and is overall hardly larger than a paperback novel. Yet despite all of this, it is definitely not a small fry. In fact, with its recent unveiling, Google has managed to easily set the bar for the next-generation of budget-friendly but high-quality Android-powered tablet computers. And best of all, it runs Android 4.1 Jellybean, the latest version of the Android software.

What makes the Google Nexus 7 so special is the fact that it houses a lot of high-end Android tablet features in its small casing. Powering the Google Nexus 7 is a quad-core NVIDIA Tegra 3 processor, 1GB of on-device RAM, a 4325mAh battery, and choices of either 8GB of 16GB of internal storage. Google rates the Nexus 7’s battery as good for up to 8 hours on a charge, which is understandable given how thin it is. It’s actually quite an impressive feat since the built-in 7-inch screen features a native resolution of 1280x800 pixels. Other hardware features include a front-facing camera, various types of motion sensors, Bluetooth, GPS, Wi-Fi, NFC, and microUSB connectivity.

The lack of certain hardware features might be a deal breaker for some. For instance, the Google Nexus 7 doesn’t come with a built-in microHDMI port or a microSD card slot. However, it’s meant to be more of a pocket organizer than a full-fledged pocket computer in that you can use it to complement your existing main kit of devices. That’s the reason for its immense portability and extremely low price point. Besides, it is the first and so far the only Android device that officially runs version 4.1 a.k.a. Jellybean, which brings about a bunch of important software improvements that many users will no doubt find useful.

You could turn it into a reading device or simply make it your main way of consuming multimedia content. Whatever you or the rest of the market decides to do, it’s clear at this point that Google has got a winner in the Nexus 7. And perhaps, at long last, it’s finally appropriate to stop and say, yes, these are the Droids that you are looking for.

Need to Know: Google Nexus 7

1. High-power NVIDIA Tegra 3 processor and 1GB of RAM make it easy to run most apps and even multitask. (The Good)

2. Very affordable considering the number of high-end features it packs inside it. (The Good)

3. Lacks certain hardware features like microSD card support and microHDMI output. (The Bad)

4. Limited availability so far. (The Bad)

Prices (Where To Buy)

ASUS Google Nexus 7 NVIDIA Tegra 3 Android 4.1 16GB Tablet from eBay

•Condition: New
•Availability: In Stock
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•Located In: USA

$200.00

NEW ASUS GOOGLE NEXUS 7 QUAD CORE TABLET 16GB/Wi-Fi/7"/BLACK/ADROID WORLD SHIP from eBay

•Condition: New
•Availability: In Stock
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•Located In: USA

$218.85

1 Brand New GOOGLE NEXUS 7 Asus 16GB, Wi-Fi, 7in Tablet - Black Color from eBay

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$229.95

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Latest Reviews

Makes a very good e-reader if you are looking to reading pure text

Michael Kozlowski from Good E-Reader (3 months ago)

The Nexus 7 has a ton going for it. It is rare you can buy an Android tablet with no bloatware and no superfluous content to bog you down. Many people are obviously really drawn to Android, and the ability to craft your own experience. The Nexus 7 blends high performance hardware with solid resolution... More

A brilliant little tablet at an incredibly low price

Seth Barton from Expert Reviews (4 months ago)

10/10

It could be argued that the larger and more expensive Google Nexus 10 is a better accompanying device for today's sizeable flagship smartphones - and if you own the such a phone then it's a better buy. At this price, though, the Nexus 7 is a real impulse purchase, and having seen the quality of the device... More

Incredible price and always-on connection is a nice change

David Pierce from The Verge (6 months ago)

9/10

If you're thinking about buying a tablet, you're still probably best off with an iPad. But if you're sold on a Nexus 7, I can't think of a good reason not to buy it with mobile data. I recommend buying the cellular version of any tablet, actually, but it's an even easier sell on this device. The deciding... More

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