The Nexus 7 Tablet Announced

There are very few good, original movies these days. Most of what hits the silver screens are prequels as well as sequels of a particular franchise, and the audience continue to lap it up regardless. Well, I guess the same can be said of hardware, especially in the consumer electronics realm – narrowing it down to portable devices like smartphones and tablets. From the Samsung Galaxy S, we have seen it “grow” to end up at the Galaxy S4 at the moment, while the iPhone has ended up as the iPhone 5 till today, with whispers of an iPhone 5S or iPhone 6 on the way. The Asus-manufactured Nexus 7 tablet is no different, and it is all set to embrace a next generation model, simply known as the new Nexus 7.

Just what kind of hardware can you expect this sequel to carry? For starters, this 7” tablet is touted to boast of the highest resolution for a 7” tablet in the world – at 1,920 x 1,200 pixels on its 10-point touch IPS panel at 323ppi pixel density. Apart from that, a quad-core 1.5GHz S4 Pro Qualcomm processor would keep it chugging along nicely without any slowdown, where it is accompanied by an Adreno 320 GPU, 2GB RAM, and Android 4.3 Jelly Bean right out of the box. Should you wish to hook up the new Nexus 7, it can do so via NFC, Bluetooth 4.0 and 802.11n connectivity, with the option of wireless charging capability thrown into the mix. In front lies a 1.2-megapixel shooter, while at the back there is a 5-megapixel camera.

Going on sale via Google’s online store in the US, expect the new Nexus 7 to hit other markets in due time. For those who were hoping that the next generation Nexus 7 tablets will arrive with the same price tags as before, you will be slightly disappointed. After all, better hardware does command a higher price point, does it not? Good thing Google and Asus have managed to keep overall costs relatively low still, where the 16GB model will retail for $229, which is $30 more expensive than its predecessor, but still a whole lot more affordable than the cheapest iPad mini. As for those who want to pick up the 32GB Nexus 7, you will have to fork out $269 for it.  Via

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As we can see from the images, the Bluetooth keyboard features elegant and ergonomic design, and comes with island-style keys in order to provide a comfortable, more natural typing experience and fast typing speed.

Moreover, the portable speaker has a versatile protective case that doubles as a tablet stand for convenient set up and portability. Apart from that, its long-lasting battery offers you up to three months of regular use between charges. The universal tablet wireless keyboard is priced at $69.99 USD.  

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Asus PadFone 2 phone-in-a-tablet released with quad-core processor and ICS

The PadFone 2 is not only bigger and faster, it is, combined, lighter than Apple's new iPad, add to that one of the most powerful processors in a smartphone and you're onto a winner.

Asus has unveiled the new PadFone 2 smartphone and tablet hybrid in Milan today running Ice Cream Sandwich and sporting a larger 4.7-inch HD display and quad-core S4 processor.

The PadFone 2 has had a bump in the screen department going up to a Galaxy S3 rivaling 4.7-inches whilst swapping the original OLED panel for an integrated Super LCD which means brighter, sharper and as we've seen in the iPhone 5, a lot thinner.

Under the hood is where things get really impressive however as the PadFone 2 sports Snapdragon's new S4 quad-core processor making it one of the most powerful smartphones on the market. There's 2GB of RAM making sure that no matter what you're doing the PadFone 2 won't even break a sweat.

The camera has been given a massive boost now offering up 13MP along with Full-HD video recording, there's also NFC for those that like their payments wireless and Asus Cloud offering cloud storage across Asus devices with a hefty 50GB at your disposal.

Using a Micro-USB/HDMI hybrid connector the PadFone 2 docks with the station making the transition from smartphone to tablet now instantaneous. What you get then is a 10.1-inch 1280x800 IPS display along with a juice boost of 5,000mAh making sure you won't be running out of power anytime soon.

Coming in 16GB, 32GB and 64GB flavours there's no word on official pricing, but by looking at US pricing expect both smartphone and tablet to be costing roughly iPhone 5 money, which when you think about it, is actually pretty good value. Link

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Google Launches Nexus 7 Tablet with ASUS - Review, Price and Specifications

The Nexus 7 is a tablet computer designed and developed by Google in conjunction with Asus. It is the first tablet in the Google Nexus series, a line of consumer devices implementing the Android operating system and built by an original equipment manufacturer (OEM) partner. The Nexus 7 features a 7-inch (180 mm) display, a Nvidia Tegra 3 quad-core chip, 1 GB of RAM, and 8 or 16 GB of internal storage.

Incorporating built-in Wi-Fi and near field communication (NFC) connectivity, it is marketed as an entertainment device with integration with Google Play, serving as a platform for multimedia consumption of e-books, television programs, films, games, and music. The tablet was the first device to have shipped with Android version 4.1, nicknamed "Jelly Bean".

Simple. Beautiful. Beyond Smart.
The Nexus brand represents a premium Android-based device that delivers the best Google experience available on tablet. It's the confluence of the latest software and state-of-the-art hardware and represents a literal nexus of digital life. Nexus 7 is Google's latest Nexus experience device and the first tablet to feature Android™ 4.1 Jelly Bean. It combines the best of both Google and ASUS design, with the most advanced software from Google paired with cutting edge ASUS hardware.

Stunning 7” display
With a vibrant 1280 x 800 high-definition display, Nexus 7 brings apps, games, books and movies to life. New ASUS TruVivid technology improves color clarity and brightness, while the IPS panel delivers crisp and detailed visuals with ultra-wide 178ﾟ viewing angles. Scratch-resistant Corning® Fit Glass and a textured chassis design that prevents hand slippage ensure Nexus 7 is incredibly robust and meets the demands of consumers on the go.

Designed with gaming in mind
Nexus 7 was created for mobile gamers. With an NVIDIA® Tegra® 3 quad-core processor, everything is faster – pages load quickly, gameplay is smooth and responsive, and running multiple apps is a breeze. A 12‐core GeForce® GPU delivers advanced graphics while the patented 4-PLUS-1™ CPU design gives you maximum performance when you need it and power efficiency when battery conservation is the priority.

With heart-pounding quad-core performance, a responsive 10-finger multi-touch screen, plus gyroscope and accelerometer sensing, you can barrel roll, tilt, touch, and tap your way to the top of the leaderboards while exploring over 600,000 apps and games available on Google Play.

The world’s most popular platform
Nexus 7 is powered by Android™ 4.1 Jelly Bean, the latest version of the world's most popular mobile platform. With smarter notifications that let you respond quickly, beautiful new widgets that put your favorite content front and center, and home screen customization that’s drag-and-drop easy, Android is now faster and more intuitive than ever.

Made for Google Play
Nexus 7 was tailored for Google Play, putting all the entertainment you love right in your hand: the world's largest collection of eBooks, millions of songs, thousands of movies and TV shows, and a growing selection of magazines - plus over 600,000 apps and games.

Best of Google
Nexus 7 comes with all your favorite Google Apps, like Gmail, Chrome, Google+, and YouTube, putting the best of Google in the palm of your hand. Easy to use, everything automatically syncs across your tablet, smartphone, and computer. With tons of free cloud storage and features you’ll find nowhere else, Nexus 7 brings the best of Google together in one streamlined and beautiful device. 

Fully-fledged tablet
Nexus 7 uses premium hardware designed by ASUS. It is truly durable for even the most demanding mobile users, delivering up to 9.5 hours* of battery life in a sleek form that’s 10.5mm thin and just 340g in weight. It has the portability of a paperback book, but with the added convenience of a connection to an entire world of digital entertainment.

Less charging, more doing
With over 8 hours of HD video playback, 10 hours of web browsing, and 10 hours of e-reading, Nexus 7 is designed to go the distance. Whether you measure battery life in chapters read, levels completed, movies watched or minutes of backseat silence, you can spend less time charging and more time doing.

Face Unlock
Unlock your tablet with a smile. No complicated passwords to remember, just switch on your tablet and look into the camera to quickly unlock your tablet.

Android Beam
Easily share contacts, websites, apps, maps, directions and YouTube videos to other people close by. Simply hold two NFC enabled Android tablets close to each other and push to beam and share.

Google+ with Hangouts
Video chat with up to 9 people.
Camera with Single - Motion Panoramic Mode
Take amazing photos or videos, edit and then share them right from your tablet.
Voice Typing
Simply touch the microphone on the keyboard and use your voice to type your emails, SMS, or anywhere you want to enter text.

ASUS - Google Nexus 7 Specifications:

Operating System:

• Android^TM 4.1

Display:

• 7" WXGA (1280x800) Screen IPS Panel 10 finger multi-touch support

CPU:

• NVIDIA® Tegra® 3 T30L Quad-Core @1.2Ghz

Memory:

• 1GB

Storage:

• 8GB/16GB

Wireless Data Network:

• WLAN 802.11 b/g/n@2.4GHz
• Bluetooth V3.0

Camera:

• 1.2 MP Front Camera

Interface:

• Headset Jack,
• 1x micro-USB, 2x Digital microphone,2x High Quality Speakers,
• 1x Docking PIN

Sensor:

• G-Sensor, Light Sensor, Gyroscope,
• E-compass, GPS, NFC, Hall Sensor

Battery:

• 9.5 hours, 4325mAh, 16Wh Li-polymer

Dimensions:

• 198.5 x 120 x 10.45 mm

Weight:

• 340g

Price:

• $199 for 8GB
• $249 for 16GB

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