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Review: Is the 2013 Google Nexus 7 FHD the best small tablet ever made?
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article published on 5 August, 2013
We've had a week to toy around with the new 7-inch Google Nexus 7 FHD and the only question that remains is whether it is the best small tablet ever made.
Google has slimmed down the tablet from last year's popular model, significantly upgraded the display and added a camera and wireless charging support.
Specs under the hood have also been upgraded, and the device is one of the first ... [ read the full article ]
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Tazer247
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5. August 2013 @ 22:16 |
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The tablet was already on sale for $200 via Staples, and the 32gb version for $216 via OfficeMax.
So it shouldn't be too hard to find similar prices in the near future if you like to watch sales and coupons.
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Mysttic
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5. August 2013 @ 22:38 |
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The old Nexus 7 was on sale at Staples and OfficeMax, not version 2 (confirm that by comparing the model #s on Google's website). But yea, it's worth picking up anyhow: I'll be buying one for my wife next month as I await eagerly for the 3G/4G whatever version they bringing out then.
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PraisesToAllah
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6. August 2013 @ 06:27 |
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The only thing stopping me from getting this are the large bezels.
Appearance comes first to me, then performance & display...etc.
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Bozobub
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6. August 2013 @ 12:24 |
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Originally posted by PraisesToAllah:
The only thing stopping me from getting this are the large bezels.
Appearance comes first to me, then performance & display...etc.
Then buy an iPad and stop straining neurons =) . If you mainly care about design aesthetics, Apple is your company for tech.
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mukhis
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6. August 2013 @ 13:14 |
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Then buy an iPad and stop straining neurons =) . If you mainly care about design aesthetics, Apple is your company for tech.
+1
i am still not adapting to smartphone/tablet since i find neither is capable enough to do "my jobs" (primarily, full office and email client). please don't recommend surface RT to me since i find its apps are not tab optimized at all (M$ sux).
oh well, i bought nokia n8 before but that was so disappointing in terms of specially office performance. since then...
otherwise, apple ipad is an winner in app and design departments.
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Specs 9/10
Design 8/10
Display 10/10
Battery Life 8/10
Performance 10/10
Software 9.5/10
Ecosystem 9.5/10
Total: 9.1/10
no full office => 9.1 - 4.1 = 5
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buddyleem
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6. August 2013 @ 16:42 |
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With large phones I think of this as a waiste of time . Ipad mini is at least 8 inches
Hack a bit, invest a bit, work a bit, jerk a bit
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PraisesToAllah
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7. August 2013 @ 00:41 |
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Originally posted by Bozobub:
Originally posted by PraisesToAllah:
The only thing stopping me from getting this are the large bezels.
Appearance comes first to me, then performance & display...etc.
Then buy an iPad and stop straining neurons =) . If you mainly care about design aesthetics, Apple is your company for tech.
No, you misunderstood me. Maybe I wasn't clear. So I apologize for that. I will never buy a Crapple product. Never have and never will. Within the realm of the android tablets, something with thinner bezels would be much appreciated. Don't get me wrong, this new Nexus 7 is top notch. Just like Andre's rating of 8/10 for design, I too also would rate it 8/10 for design.
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mjpower4
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9. August 2013 @ 10:18 |
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Nice device but to be honest the processor whilst snappy is still an old version of the chip and when the new tablets from Apple and possibly Amazon may outstrip it in terms of functionality. As a current Nexus 7 user I think I will wait and see before jumping in and see what the competition holds. However if you must have it now there is no question it is the best 7" model out there by a long way but whether that lasts over the coming months depends on the other manufacturers. As always buy now if you need to and for what you want now but if you can hold out my personal opinion would be to hang fire.
On an additional note there is no doubt that this will continue to slaughter similar tabs from Samsung as there re full of bloat etc.
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Bozobub
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9. August 2013 @ 12:23 |
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While that may be the case, mjpower4, at $229, it's difficult to beat. The fact that the screen is very good is also very encouraging. Looks like the ideal pocket PS1 (and MAME and Genesis and...) emulator-box.
I also like the 7-8" size range; full tablets are still a bit too big, for my needs. I already have an 18.4" laptop, for heavens' sake - lol (yes of course it's far too heavy).
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Justoneguy
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17. September 2013 @ 23:35 |
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Just bought mine today and couldn't be more disappointed. Mine has rebooted itself about 8 times already today. Most functions work fine, but games and certain apps freeze almost instantly, then it reboots itself. Looks like I'm not alone on this as the forums at google have hundreds of posts of people having the same problem. I'll be returning mine for replacement, hopefully the next one won't have the same problems. I must have just gotten a lemon, still have high hopes for the device.
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