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« on: June 29, 2012, 09:29:22 AM »
If you've been waiting for a really thorough review done by a top notch tech publication there are really only a handful that stand above the rest. One of those is 'The Verge' and editor in chief Joshua Topolsky does a really nice 10 minute video review where he goes step by step through both the hardware, software and ecosystem of the Nexus 7 Tablet. Starting with the hardware Josh is genuinely impressed with the build quality of the Nexus 7 calling it 'really well made' and a 'pretty nice device'. He particularly liked The leather-feel rubber back gives it a high-end feel and he thought the screen was top notch with him noting the great viewing angles and color saturation in addition to pixel density.  Moving along to software, Josh really took the time to delve into Jellybean and many of the new features that Google has added to both the OS as well as the overall Google Play ecosystem. He found that Google's new voice search - sounds better than siri and seems to be more effective. He also really liked 'Google Now' which gives you real time information as you need it and uses your search data to learn about you so it grows more effective over time. With 'Google Now' you can get all sorts of timely and even 'predictive' information such as sports scores, travel information, bus and train times, weather etc based on where you are and what you usually do at that time and place during the day. It's easy to imagine where this technology might lead. Perhaps telling you if friends are nearby or that there's a donut shop around the corner that has your favorite flavor. All in good time. Back to the software, Josh noted that 'notifications' were 'way upgraded', featuring a new font and many more options. Giving the voice search' a try he also noted how nice maps looked on the Nexus 7, incorporation the new 3d look that Google introduced just a few weeks ago and also having a nice 'tablet overlay' for directions which makes it easy to read. Moving on to content, he mentions how Google Play has really been spruced up. There's a dedicated magazine section now and the experience is very fluid...more so than on the Kindle Fire or Nook Tablet or Color. There's nice touches like the ability to just read the text of a magazine in addition to the full version which displays great on the 1280x800 display...compared to being cutoff on the 1024 x 600 lesser resolution screens of those aforementioned competitors. Also a new addition to Google Play...the ability to purchase individual episodes of tv shows as well as subscribe to the whole season. HD playback looked really good. Finally gaming is fantastic on the Nexus 7 and really shows off the top notch hardware. In the video Joshua shows a bit of himself playing Shadowgun and we'll remind readers that many Tegra games like Shadowgun, RipTide GP and others have Tegra 3 version with added special effects and greater graphical detail to take advantage of the Tegra 3 and its 12 core GPU. Perhaps last but certainly not least he showed off the Chrome Browser which now is part of Jelly Bean and it makes a huge leap over the previous Android browser. He notes it makes web surfing very close to a desktop experience with smooth rendering and proper tabs for multiple wb pages. The only downside that he could really find wasn't really about the Nexus 7 itself but just that the Android app catalog still has a relative paucity of tablet-specific apps. Of course all the phone apps run just fine on the Nexus 7 but without being specially configured for the tablet's larger screen, some do just 'blow up' a phone interface and don't take reach their full potential. This is an area which is continually improving however and in fact one of the prime reasons that Google is releasing the Nexus 7 is to help jumpstart developer interest in making more tablet apps. So that about wraps it up for Joshua's review. He wraps it up by saying that in all the Nexus 7 is an "incredible tablet" at any price point and that "Android has really come into its own." It doesn't get much better than that folks.
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« on: June 29, 2012, 06:16:00 AM »
It's safe to say that while there's a ton of really useful, productive stuff you can do with a Nexus 7 tablet, there's no doubt that one of the most popular uses will be gaming. Google kept this in mind when designing the device and with that 1280x800 IPS display, screaming Tegra 3 processor and 12 core GPU, you can be sure that your Nexus 7 will be able to play all the latest and greatest with effects and framerates turned all the way up. But what if you have an older tablet or even a bunch of outdated or overplayed games and you really can't spring for the $199 or $249 for the newest piece of tech kit on the block? Well GameStop has a deal for you. You see starting today, you can order a Nexus 7 tablet through their store and they'll let you trade in your old tablets, game hardware and games to earn credit towards a brand new Nexus 7. Pretty cool you say right? Ah...but it gets better! GameStop is also offering a 30% BONUS credit when you apply your trade in tablets and games towards the new Nexus 7. So you're getting the trade-in value PLUS an additional 30%...all towards a new Nexus 7! This is really an exceptional deal since the company typically only allows trade in bonuses to be applied to refurb and used devices. Now in order to find out how much credit (and bonus) your old stuff will get you, you'll have to contact the manager of your local GameStop. As you'd suspect it depends on the model and condition but hey, if it's something that you barely use or if it's dated technology this is a great way to upgrade to the latest and greatest...the Nexus 7...and get it while spending less cash. Full details are at the link below and let us know if you end up getting your Nexus 7 through GameSpot and if you do get credit for an old device. We'd like to know how the process goes and how it works out for you. Thanks Drew for tipping us off about this!
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« on: June 28, 2012, 05:32:43 PM »
The reviews are starting to come in folks for the brand new Google branded, Asus built Nexus 7 tablet. Most of the tech journalists were busy today at the 2nd Keynote of Google I/O so we'll probably be seeing many more reviews later in the weekend but Engadget did manage to put together their review and in a nut shell they give the Nexus 7 a solid thumbs up. Now the video above will give you a rundown of some of their observations of the tablet but the review starts out pointing out that the Nexus 7 outdoes the Kindle Fire in every way but one. It has a better processor, a better build, it's lighter, has a camera and better resolution screen than the Kindle Fire, not to mention the full openness of Android 4.1 Jelly Bean and all the apps, books, videos and games you care to load onto its memory from anyplace you want. Unlike the Amazon which is locked down to the Amazon.com site and store unless you want to go through the trouble of rooting it. And even then you'll be stuck with inferior hardware at the same price point.  Some particular commendation was reserved for the build quality of the Nexus 7. This feels like one solid piece of hardware. The back has a high quality leathery feel, and even though it is rubber...it was able to fool at least one veteran tech journalist into thinking it was leather. Also garnering high marks is the display. Super sharp at 1280 x 800 pixels and with a resolution of 216 pixels per inch it features really nice off axis viewing angles and super strong contrast and an impressive 400 nits brightness. Also noted with the light weight of only 12 ounces...2.6 ounces less than the Fire which makes a noticeable difference in the hand. The one fault with the Nexus 7 that they could find had to do with the tablets loudness. Those small speakers that are hidden beneath the slit on the bottom back of the tablet aren't going to fill the room like you might like but for personal use they seem adequate.  Of particular importance to myself is the battery life which came in at a really impressive...and a better than reported 9:49 hours on a standard video loop test. That's almost 10 hours folks...enough for a long day of continuous use or two if used moderately. Finally the review goes into some of the software highlights of the new android 4.1 Jelly Bean OS that comes in the Nexus 7. Of particular note is the Chrome browser which is a substantial step up from the standard Android browser many of us have used for seemingly forever. The entire browsing experience improves by leaps and bounds. There's lots more in the written review which I've linked to below but there's no doubt that at least according to the guys and gals over at Engadget Google has a winner on its hands with the Nexus 7.
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« on: June 28, 2012, 10:52:52 AM »
Much has been spoken about how the Nexus 7 was initially designed to be a 'Kindle Fire killer' and one of the secret weapons in Google's Nexus 7 arsenal besides the superior specs, superior OS (Jelly Bean) and at least comparable if not superior ecosystem, is the company's ability to go worldwide (at least to English speaking markets) in launching the tablet in a much faster time frame than Amazon. Google has been very clear that both the United Kingdom and Australia will join the U.S. and Canada in the initial Nexus 7 launch with tablets shipping in Mid-July. The Uk edition of the 8GB Nexus 7 will cost only £159, will be sold exclusively through Google Play and is expected to ship on July 20th. That price basically makes it a screaming deal in a country where tablets are routinely north of £250...for lesser hardware. The 16GB version will follow a couple of weeks later on July 27th for a price of £199 and will be available through such stores as PC World, Comet, Tesco and eBuyer. You'll also be able to pick up the 16GB version through Carphone Warehouse for free on a wi-fi hotspot contract if you choose. Interestingly, our friends down in Australia will also get both models of the new tablet but for a slight bump in price...although not too bad. The 8GB model of the Nexus 7 will cost $249 and the 16GB version $299. Both will be shipping come mid-July. Finally, our Canadian friends here in North America can sleep soundly knowing the Canadian Google Play site is already taking orders for their Nexus 7's. The 8GB version costing CA$209 and the 16GB for CA$259 as can be seen in the screen grab above. Both will ship in 2-3 weeks. We wouldn't be surprised to see Google roll out the Nexus 7 in many more countries in short order as they race to extinguish the 'Fire' and become the world's standard in 7 inch tablets.
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« on: June 28, 2012, 09:03:26 AM »
Are you as excited (and overwhelmed) as we are by all the amazing stuff introduced yesterday at Google I/O, especially when it comes to the Nexus 7 tablet and the Jelly Bean Android 4.1 OS that it runs on? Well if you are (and who isn't, right?) and you're looking for some in-depth info that goes through all the tons of new features that Jelly Bean brings to the device then you'll be happy to know that Google is offering the 'Nexus 7 Guidebook', an 84 page guide to the new tablet and Jelly Bean to download for free! Yep, that's right, just head on over to Google Play or download directly HERE and you can download it to your Android device or even see the full tome as a 'preview' online. You actually get three options to view the book...any Android device, on your web browser or even on an iPad or iPhone. Inside you'll get all the Jelly Bean and Nexus 7 goodness you can throw a tablet at including the inside scoop on the new Jelly Bean features like the new home screen, Google Now, new Favorites Tray, Notifications and more! If you've already ordered your Nexus 7 you'll want to dive in so you're ready for your new baby when it arrives. But even for those just interested in what Jelly Bean has to offer it's worth the read.
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« on: June 28, 2012, 08:43:37 AM »
So just how fast is the $199 Nexus 7, especially when compared against two other recent tablets, one 7 inch, the other 10.1 that both cost twice as much or more? Well the answer...pretty fast! Engadget did some preliminary testing that put the Nexus 7 against two rivals that a consumer might consider. The first, the Galaxy Tab 7.7, is one of the few tablets of similar size to have a 1280 x 800 resolution screen but runs on a 1.4 GHz dual core exynos processor. The second, the Transformer Pad Infinity has a 1.7 GHzTegra 3 quad core processor but features a higher resolution 1920 x 1200 display  As you can see in the results above the Nexus 7 holds its own, handily drubbing the Galaxy Tab 7.7 in every category. (and this a tablet more than twice its price) while when looking at the Transformer Pad Infinity in performance mode it still manages to top it in three of 4 categories, most likely because while both are running on Tegra 3 chips, the Nexus 7 has a lower pixel count to push. Now keep in mind the Galaxy Tab 7.7 typically costs over $500...and the Transformer Pad Infinity is an equally hefty $600 (although it does boast more memory). So at first blush it really does seem that for $199 you're getting quite a piece of hardware with the Nexus 7. What are your thoughts? What do you think of the 'bang for the buck' aspect of the Nexus 7?
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« on: June 27, 2012, 10:02:04 PM »
Tapatalk is now installed in the forum for those that prefer to use it.
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« on: June 27, 2012, 09:44:01 PM »
Do You Plan On Buying The Nexus 7 Tablet? If so, which version? 8GB or 16GB? If not, tell us why in the comments.
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« on: June 27, 2012, 02:10:26 PM »
Today in San Francisco's Moscone Center Google introduced their new Nexus 7 tablet to a cheering throng of developers (but of course you know that already!). Above you'll find the video of the Nexus 7 part of the company's presentation which shows the tablet being put through its paces with the new Android 4.1 Jellybean OS, as well as shows some of the Google media, content and services that are part of the tablet's ecosystem. Enjoy!
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« on: June 27, 2012, 01:57:46 PM »
Are you a (or soon to be) passionate Nexus 7 user that wants to help build the Nexus 7 community? Passionate about Android and would have fun shaping the direction of the forum, answering the occasional tech question and just are an all around good guy? Then we want to hear from you! We're looking for several 'Global Moderators' for Nexus7Forum.com. Send me (Babyfacemagee) a private message if you're interested!
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« on: June 27, 2012, 12:27:37 PM »
The following are the official specifications of the Google Nexus 7 Tablet built by Asus as taken from Google's Nexus 7 website.
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« on: June 27, 2012, 12:05:24 PM »
A dedicated site for the Nexus 7 tablet is now live at the link below. Filled with specs, pictures and features, everything you ever wanted to know about Google's new tablet is here. Of course if you actually want to order the new tablet you can head on over the the Google Play Nexus 7 page and order one for $199 for the 8GB model and $249 for the 16GB model.
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« on: June 27, 2012, 11:13:48 AM »
What do you think of the Nexus 7 specs? Do they live up to your expectations? Here's the complete specs below...
Available in 8GB and 16GB variants, pricing is yet to be confirmed, but the Nexus 7 will ship with $25 of Google Play credit included for a limited time.
Tech specs include...
7” 1280x800 HD display (216 ppi)
Back-lit IPS display
Scratch-resistant Corning glass
1.2MP front-facing camera
198.5 x 120 x 10.45mm
340g
WiFi 802.11 b/g/n
Bluetooth
8/16 GB internal storage
1 GB RAM
Micro USB
4325 mAh (Up to 8 hours of active use)
Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean)
Quad-core Tegra 3 processor
Microphone
NFC (Android Beam)
Accelerometer
GPS
Magnetometer
Gyroscope
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« on: June 27, 2012, 10:36:53 AM »
This Nexus 7 Video just leaked as Google I/O begins. Tech site 'Modaco.com has uncovered a bunch of marketing materials for the 'Nexus 7' including the video above and full tech specs for the device which are below: Available in 8GB and 16GB variants, pricing is yet to be confirmed, but the Nexus 7 will ship with $25 of Google Play credit included for a limited time.
Tech specs include...
7” 1280x800 HD display (216 ppi)
Back-lit IPS display
Scratch-resistant Corning glass
1.2MP front-facing camera
198.5 x 120 x 10.45mm
340g
WiFi 802.11 b/g/n
Bluetooth
8/16 GB internal storage
1 GB RAM
Micro USB
4325 mAh (Up to 8 hours of active use)
Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean)
Quad-core Tegra 3 processor
Microphone
NFC (Android Beam)
Accelerometer
GPS
Magnetometer
Gyroscope
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« on: June 27, 2012, 10:07:50 AM »
It's official folks! The fine folks over at Android Police found the above marketing image of the 'Nexus 7' tablet on Google's servers just a few minutes ago. No other specs were discovered so far but this story is still developing. Google I/O starts at 9:30am pacific/12:30pm eastern where we expect the official unveiling along with all the nitty gritty details. From the interface that can be seen on the tablet's face it appears that 'Jelly Bean' will sport a different look that is more reminiscent of the Android Phone interface than the current Tablet interface. Stay tuned for more info...
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