Last I checked 7 was still less than 8.
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Nexus 7 leak: Android 4.3, 2 cameras, wireless charging, July 31st [Up: 1920x1200]
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Last I checked 7 was still less than 8.
Phoenix
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I really dislike that aspect of the Nexus series.
I guess the largest sentiment from the buying public is that people buy assloads of iPads and iPhones and they don't have it either so nobody REALLY seems to mind
Gamer @ Heart
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If your going to have so much dam bezel, give me captivate buttons and save the screen space.
Ugh.
Ugh.
But Apple excludes it to make more profit and to push a cloud service.
Not the point I was making. I mean sizes closer to 8 than 7.
Phoenix
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Doesn't really matter why they do it - it only matters that they are able to get away with it without any issues (and Google is pushing a cloud service as well). Nobody is really complaining loudly enough (with their wallets) that they have to have SD so there isn't a lot of market momentum to include it either way.
The Faceless Master
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HINT: 7.9 inch
Deadly Cyclone
Pride of Iowa State
I'm leaning towards selling my iPad 3 for this. If a Verizon model pops up that'd be even better.
I've only seen one tablet in that highly specific range which and it was a really weird 4:3 aspect. I have an 8.9" which is a pretty decent size for carrying though for portable 7" is already pushing it. You can palm it with gorilla hands and they fit snuggly in you Levi Pipes. Past that you might as well go a bit bigger a get the high DPI screen and spec upgrades.
If iOS wasn't a boring piece of shit that actually let you do things you want to do like easily customize nice look looking home screens, play games with good bluetooth gaming pads such as the Moga Pro, change your default apps for mail/browser, maps, sharing, and had a good Good Google Music app (I thought this was going to be on iOS..?), THEN I would consider getting an iPad Mini. It's a shame about the bezel, but 1900x1200 on 7 inches, sporting 2 gb of ram, and S4 Pro w/ Andreno 320 will eat babies. The only place this will suffer is when the next gen of smartphone games will demand a strong GPU. If you don't really do that much intense gaming, this tablet is a steal at this price.
I'm happy that the 1080p screen was confirmed, but now I'm a little bit concerned about battery life, if it is indeed smaller than the old Nexus 7's, while pushing more pixels.
I'm happy that the 1080p screen was confirmed, but now I'm a little bit concerned about battery life, if it is indeed smaller than the old Nexus 7's, while pushing more pixels.
juliushandle
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Is this using Qi charging? Nokia chargers can be had for as little as $35 these days.
The Faceless Master
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the 16GB model *is* the cheaper model with lower storage. if no rear camera was the deal breaker, get her a Sero 7 Pro from Walmart.
After the debacle of preorderin gthe last model and having to mait a month to get it, no way in hell am I ordering from Google Play. So useless.
That being said, after using the 7 for a year, I really would prefer an 8 inch tablet.
I may wait to see what they do with the next nexus 10 but I really wish the 7 was an 8.
That being said, after using the 7 for a year, I really would prefer an 8 inch tablet.
I may wait to see what they do with the next nexus 10 but I really wish the 7 was an 8.
Next nexus 10 or next 8.9" kindle fire for me, I'm hoping amazon opens their tablet up next time....carousel and lack of apps killed it for me.
Samsung makes sub 8" tablets.
Does 1080p and higher resolutions really matter on a 7" tablet? Is the difference really that easily discernible? From a technology standpoint, it's a nice box to tick off, but from a performance standpoint, is it really worth it to keep on climbing higher and higher on the resolution scale on such relatively tiny screens?
I'm so excited for this. I love the 7" form factor and light weight of the current N7, my only complaints are performance and speaker. I'm even generally pleased with the current resolution/ppi, but an upgrade there sounds absolutely fantastic as well. Will be buying day 1. Pumped!
Chinpoko_Master
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This is totally going to be my birthday present.
I have a Galaxy Nexus (4.65" 720p screen) and I was blown away when I saw my friends S4 (5" 1080p screen). Text is so so much more crisp as well as evertmything else. It really is a noticeable upgrade IMO.
abstract alien
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Samsung puts these together right?
ganbareneopokekun
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not asus?
abstract alien
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alex chilton
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Is this something that's gonna be sold out and require a preorder to obtain? Ugh, I get my paycheck two weeks into August and I plan to buy it then and I don't want to wait longer than that.
Ajemsuhgao
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Huh, I work at Staples. Maybe if I actually watched Brainshark I would have seen this sooner.
The 7/24 thing is interesting, though. Generally stores in my region receive shipment of items on Tuesday/Friday. Maybe we'll get it on the 23rd? Would love to play around with it. Too bad we won't be getting a demo that day
The 7/24 thing is interesting, though. Generally stores in my region receive shipment of items on Tuesday/Friday. Maybe we'll get it on the 23rd? Would love to play around with it. Too bad we won't be getting a demo that day
Same for me, probably. Luckily my N7 is still going strong.
xValentine
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Man, I can tell the difference between a 720p screen and a 1080p screen on a 4.7" phone. So yeah, you can CERTAINLY tell the difference on a 7" tablet man.
Asus brands the 7 inch Nexus tablets and Samsung does the 10 inch ones.
Kabuki Quantum Lover
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The rear camera will help make Evernote a lot more useful to me (never liked using my phone as the only device).
Too bad the existing Nexus 7 dock is about to become extinct. That'll teach me from buying accessories.
Too bad the existing Nexus 7 dock is about to become extinct. That'll teach me from buying accessories.
Opus Angelorum
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Same connector on the bottom, don't see why it wouldn't work on the new one.
Kabuki Quantum Lover
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Really? I haven't seen a shot with those pogopins or whatever they're called so I assumed it was gone (with the announcement of wireless charging, assuming it means inductive). That's a guaranteed purchase then.
Souless_PJ
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Dat bezel.
Nicktendo86
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Bunch of new press shots with the new default wallpaper
http://www.androidpolice.com/2013/0...s-nexus-7-sporting-a-fresh-wallpaper-gallery/
http://www.androidpolice.com/2013/0...s-nexus-7-sporting-a-fresh-wallpaper-gallery/
Looks great, but still why the big bezel (they could have cut a quarter off that shit at the very least) I mean the speakers are right behind it too. I originally thought that the design of the speakers were fine, but they really aren't because you'll block it if you hold it in landscape. Google better not have another launch video explaining that they've thought of every detail to make it perfect to use like they did with the older nexus 7 because they'd be lying.
Nicktendo86
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I was worried about that but thinking about the way you hold it I think your hands would probably cup the speakers and aplify the sound, no idea though need hands on reports to find out!
1920x1200? Oh thank GOD. I've been waiting for a 1080p (or higher) screen on a smaller tablet forever. Since I use my tablets primarily for reading, I've always had to choose either the crisp clear text on a big ass tablet that isn't comfy for reading like an iPad 3/4 or another 10" tablet or sacrifice screen sharpness with a 720p (or a little better) display while having a comfortable tablet for reading. Finally I can have the best of both. I can guarantee being able to see a huge difference between the screen on this new N7 and the old one.
Deadly Cyclone
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That is a huge ass bezel. I'm still thinking I'll replace my iPad 3 with this though.
Audible Phonetics
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HDMI out
Nice!
Nice!
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