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47 of 53 people found the following review helpful
By OregonBay
This is THE 7" tablet to get right now, it blows the competitors clean out of the water in terms of equipment and customization. Google has finally made a winning device, by entering a market not yet dominated by Apple. The device itself is simple to use and offers the latest version of Android. and promises to always give you the newest version -- first.
Let's dig into the deets:
Display: 7 inch IPS LCD, 1280x800 px (216 PPI), LED backlit, scratch-resistant Corning glass.
Processor: 1.3 GHz quad-core ARM Cortex-A9.
GPU: 416 MHz Nvidia GeForce ULP with 12 cores.
Memory: 1 GB DDR3 RAM
Battery: 4325 mAh, microUSB charger.
Front facing Camera: 1.2 MP.
Other: Multi-touch Touch screen, Gyroscope, Magnetometer, Accelerometer, GPS, microphone.
Connections: NFC, Wi-Fi b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0.
OS: Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean).
Footprint: Lighter and thinner than any others in the 7" size.
Pros:
+ Powerful processor
+ All connections included (Wifi, Bluetooth, Near Field Communication (NFC).
+ Standard install of Android means you can customize it as YOU wish to, and all native Android apps are available.
+ Rich screen density, crisp and bright.
+ Light, small, thin.
+ Plenty of RAM for smooth operation.
+ Price.
Cons:
The only con I can think of is it doesn't have a microSD card slot, so if you need more storage the 16gb model might be better for you, but then there is Google Drive to hold you stuff as well, so it's not that big of a deal.
Overall:
This one pretty much hammers the nail in the coffin for the already struggling Kindle Fire, fortunately there are how-to guides online to move your stuff from the KF to the Nexus 7. I mention the KF since it used to be the number one in this category, the others are pretty much rendered obsolete as well.
This is the best option in the 7" market right now.
Highly recommended!
Let's dig into the deets:
Display: 7 inch IPS LCD, 1280x800 px (216 PPI), LED backlit, scratch-resistant Corning glass.
Processor: 1.3 GHz quad-core ARM Cortex-A9.
GPU: 416 MHz Nvidia GeForce ULP with 12 cores.
Memory: 1 GB DDR3 RAM
Battery: 4325 mAh, microUSB charger.
Front facing Camera: 1.2 MP.
Other: Multi-touch Touch screen, Gyroscope, Magnetometer, Accelerometer, GPS, microphone.
Connections: NFC, Wi-Fi b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0.
OS: Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean).
Footprint: Lighter and thinner than any others in the 7" size.
Pros:
+ Powerful processor
+ All connections included (Wifi, Bluetooth, Near Field Communication (NFC).
+ Standard install of Android means you can customize it as YOU wish to, and all native Android apps are available.
+ Rich screen density, crisp and bright.
+ Light, small, thin.
+ Plenty of RAM for smooth operation.
+ Price.
Cons:
The only con I can think of is it doesn't have a microSD card slot, so if you need more storage the 16gb model might be better for you, but then there is Google Drive to hold you stuff as well, so it's not that big of a deal.
Overall:
This one pretty much hammers the nail in the coffin for the already struggling Kindle Fire, fortunately there are how-to guides online to move your stuff from the KF to the Nexus 7. I mention the KF since it used to be the number one in this category, the others are pretty much rendered obsolete as well.
This is the best option in the 7" market right now.
Highly recommended!
33 of 37 people found the following review helpful
By Flyguy
This is hands down the best Android tablet available. It's incredibly fast, has a really good front camera, the screen looks beautiful, and the features of Jellybean (Android 4.1) are great.
Pros:
-Great size, it's not too big, but you can still easily view movies and use apps made for a big screen like Fruit Ninja.
-Very fast, it has a really good quad core processor. There is zero lag.
-Jellybean has a wide range of high quality features including voice recognition that now works offline.
-Google Now is way better than Siri and it's extremely useful
-Android is so much more customizable than iOS.
-It's three virtual buttons on the bottom allow for easy and fast navigation around the device.
-Multitasking is beautiful and much more immersive. Not even comparable to iOS.
-Has good battery life even when using GPS
-Thanks to free apps, this is a very powerful GPS that will work better than any one from the store.
Cons:
-No rear camera, I don't think tablets really need them, but it would've been a nice feature
-Fragile glass on screen, doesn't scratch easily, but it breaks easily
-Crappy speaker, although all tablets have crappy speakers
-Sometimes I hit the power button instead of the volume rocker because they feel the same and they are right next to each other
-No Micro SD card slot
Nexus 7 vs. Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 (7 inch model):
The Nexus 7 has a better screen and processor than the Galaxy Tab 2, however it does have some advantages over the Nexus 7.
1. It has a rear camera.
2. It has a built in IR blaster for use as a universal remote.
3. It has a micro SD card slot for a micro SD card up to 32 GB.
4. Has Adobe Flash
A major disadvantage of it though is that it runs the older version of Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich, which lacks many features of Jellybean.
Conclusion:
Get the Nexus 7 over any other tablet unless you want a tablet with a rear camera and universal remote. In that case buy the Galaxy Tab 2.
Pros:
-Great size, it's not too big, but you can still easily view movies and use apps made for a big screen like Fruit Ninja.
-Very fast, it has a really good quad core processor. There is zero lag.
-Jellybean has a wide range of high quality features including voice recognition that now works offline.
-Google Now is way better than Siri and it's extremely useful
-Android is so much more customizable than iOS.
-It's three virtual buttons on the bottom allow for easy and fast navigation around the device.
-Multitasking is beautiful and much more immersive. Not even comparable to iOS.
-Has good battery life even when using GPS
-Thanks to free apps, this is a very powerful GPS that will work better than any one from the store.
Cons:
-No rear camera, I don't think tablets really need them, but it would've been a nice feature
-Fragile glass on screen, doesn't scratch easily, but it breaks easily
-Crappy speaker, although all tablets have crappy speakers
-Sometimes I hit the power button instead of the volume rocker because they feel the same and they are right next to each other
-No Micro SD card slot
Nexus 7 vs. Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 (7 inch model):
The Nexus 7 has a better screen and processor than the Galaxy Tab 2, however it does have some advantages over the Nexus 7.
1. It has a rear camera.
2. It has a built in IR blaster for use as a universal remote.
3. It has a micro SD card slot for a micro SD card up to 32 GB.
4. Has Adobe Flash
A major disadvantage of it though is that it runs the older version of Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich, which lacks many features of Jellybean.
Conclusion:
Get the Nexus 7 over any other tablet unless you want a tablet with a rear camera and universal remote. In that case buy the Galaxy Tab 2.
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