There are now dozens upon dozens of different Android-powered tablets available on the market but with the introduction of the Nexus 10, Google has raised the bar for everyone.
The 10, which runs Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean), measures a hair less than 9mm thick and weighs just a little over 600 grams. Its most prominent feature, a 10.1-inch touchscreen display, is one of the best. It offers a native resolution of 2560x1600 pixels and a pixel density of 300 ppi, exceeding the quality of Retina display panels touted elsewhere as revolutionary and magical.
The rest of the Nexus 10’s hardware specs are also top-notch. It uses a fast dual-core Exynos CPU from Samsung, a powerful 3D graphics chip from ARM, 2GB of RAM, and up to 32GB of internal storage. Its wireless features include Bluetooth 4.0, 802.11 b/g/n Wi-Fi, and NFC wireless. And its built-in 9,000mAh battery can last up to 9 full hours of continuous video playback.
With such a fine set of features, you might think that the Nexus 10 comes with an astronomical price tag. But it doesn’t. In fact, it’s one of the most affordable 10-inch tablets ever released with Android. If size and portability are not huge factors for your next tablet purchase, you can’t really get any better than this.
Need to Know: Google Nexus 10
1. Comes with an eye-popping 2560x1600 pixel resolution 10.1-inch touchscreen display. (The Good)
2. Runs Android 4.2 Jelly Bean as the default operating system. (The Good)
3. Battery life could be much longer. (The Bad)
4. Lacks 4G LTE connectivity or any form of cellular data support. (The Bad)
What the Critics Are Saying...
- Chris Martin, Tech AdvisorThe Nexus 10 is easily the best 10in Android tablet we've seen to date. It has a fantastic screen, decent cameras and software features all for a more than reasonable price. Those looking for an alternative to the full-sized iPad needn't look any further.
- James A., Tablet NewsWe give this device a 9 out of 10 for design, a 9 for hardware and a 9.5 out of 10 for OS and UI, for a total of 9.16 out of 10, which makes it an excellent choice of a tablet nowadays. The price is a huge factor here, since $399 is pretty affordable, especially when compared to the iPads. Also, the...
- Srivatsan, Fone ArenaThe Nexus 10 has a great display, offers good performance and runs on the latest version of Android v4.2. The 9,000 mAh Lithium polymer battery offers about 2 days of battery life in a single charge. The tablet comes in 16 and 32GB versions, so you don’t need to worry about the lack of the mic...
- Mark Peters, CoolsmartphoneIf you must have a 10 inch Android tablet, then the Nexus 10 should be top of your list. You’ll be hard pushed to find anything to compete in terms of specifications. If it’s a fight between the Nexus 10 and an iPad? The iPad wins hands down. Yes it’s £80 more expensive, but...
- Audley Jarvis, TrustedReviewsThere’s no doubting that the Nexus 10 is currently one of the very best tablets on the market. Its gorgeous screen, super-smooth operation and wealth of features combine to produce a tablet that, at last, fully showcases what the Android platform is capable of when applied to tablets. With the...
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Manuals / User Guides
- Google Nexus 10 Manual (PDF)
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