Google Nexus 7 tablet unveiled: What you need to know!
Google has revealed the Asus Google Nexus 7. The cheap 7-inch tablet is the latest to take on the iPad, with a 1.3GHz Tegra 3 processor, more connectivity options than an iPad, and the new Android Jelly Bean operating system. With prices starting from just £160, it just might be the best cheap tablet around. And you can order it right now. Here’s the lowdown.
The Asus Google Nexus 7 announcement comes on the back of rumours, that as we can see, turned out to be true. The Google Nexus 7 is a cost-effective alternative to the iPad that has the potential to tempt new tablet owners from more expensive tablets such as the new iPad.
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Prices will start from just £159 ( £10 cheaper than an Amazon Kindle Touch 3G) for an 8GB Asus Google Nexus 7, rising to £199 for the 16GB model. Both can be ordered from Google Play right now for delivery in around two weeks, and both come with a 7-inch backlit IPS display with a 1280×800 resolution that betters similarly-priced tablets.
Inside, there’s a 1.3GHz Tegra 3 processor and 1GB of RAM for quick performance and the ability to make games and applications run smoothly, with little effect on battery life. Asus claims a battery life of up to eight hours.
The Asus Google Nexus 7 only has one front-facing camera. Google clearly thinks nobody actually uses rear-facing cameras on tablets, and for many it won’t matter. It’s one of the design choices that bring the costs down. You’ll still be able to make video calls.
One area the Asus Google Nexus 7 clearly betters the iPad is connectivity. Options include HDMI and USB. And then there’s the Android Jelly Bean interface.
Jelly Bean is more a refinement of the existing operating system, updated to perform faster. NFC technology is also built-in. The Google Wallet service will let you store cash digitally so you can use the tablet to pay for items once NFC properly takes off.
It all sounds very promising – a cheap tablet with great specs and a lot of potential, with a cost low enough to tempt customers away from pricier tablets. And unlike the Microsoft Surface tablet, the Asus Google Nexus 7 is available to order now. By not announcing a release date and price, Microsoft missed a trick there, leaving Google and Asus to grab some of the market share it so craves.
Will you be buying an Asus Google Nexus 7? Would you choose one over an iPad?
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Amy28 June 2012
I am getting the nexus it will be amazing I prefer it to apple any day apple are just over rated and and no personalization or connectivity. Nexus is made by Google u can't go wrong android all the way ★
Report as inappropriateGary Allen28 June 2012
Your article states it has an SD slot. You may want to confirm that!
Report as inappropriate1961templar28 June 2012
The Nexus 7 is actually made by Asus for Google. The 8 GB internal storage is only half that of the cheapest iPad which has a screen twice the size of the Nexus 7. There is no rear facing camera on the Nexus 7 and I can see no mention of microSD card functionality? So half the price of the cheapest iPad gets you half the size screen & half size internal storage? Sounds about right to me. https://play.google.com/store/devices/details?id=nexus_7_8gb&feature=single-wide-banner I think that the Nexus 7 is a good effort from Google and Asus but it is a rival for the Amazon Kindle Fire rather than the iPad which is in a totally different league.
Report as inappropriatejustme28 June 2012
This would be a good tablet if i can format the drive and install Ubuntu onto it.
Report as inappropriateAnthony johnson28 June 2012
So if we're gonna use size to put the ipad into a different league. That should mean every android phone with a bigger screen and storage capacity should be better than the iphone 4s?
Report as inappropriateG-Paddon28 June 2012
Agree with Gary Allen - other reviews say no SD. Also like Anthony Johnson's comment - going by that logic the S3 is in a different league to the iphones? Still looking forward to what apple do next though. In terms of casual surfing on the web in the living room while another tablet or laptop is already in use, this is perfect.
Report as inappropriateDan28 June 2012
961templar how on earth can you justify that 7inch is half the apple ipad - 7 times 2 is 14 not 9.7! The ipad doesn't have nfc This is a quad core processor, not 'graphics' like the ipad The 16 gig is still half the price of the new ipad Either way, If this doesn't badly damage the ipad's share, I'm sure that the surface will
Report as inappropriatescott01 July 2012
it doesn't have a HDMI port like you say
Report as inappropriateNikTheGeek02 July 2012
I have one on pre-order so I'll reserve judgement until it arrives! I already have an iPad for web browsing and apps and it can't be beaten. But for games, its not too good. The large screen makes the graphics look poor, particularly on something fast like a driving game. So I thought I'd want a PS Vita for gaming. I got one. But you know what? It's over rated, the games are too expensive and there aren't yet enough of them. So I've ordered the Nexus 7 and it's going to be (all things being equal) my gaming tablet. The iPad for browsing and surfing and the Nexus 7 for gaming. The smaller screen and smaller form than the iPad would make it just about right! Fingers crossed...
Report as inappropriateK Parker04 July 2012
I have put my order in for one as my Xmas present, but I am thinking my birthday is sooner as I really wanna get my hands on one asap - it's looks amazing. Never bought an iPad due to the expense, so it's just the right price! Thanks Google x
Report as inappropriateSean McPolin06 January 2013
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