Nexus 7 was one of the most famous Nexus devices. 7-inch tablet was released in 2012, while the second version of the device was introduced in 2013. Both generations have been manufactured by ASUS. Also Taiwanese company has released Nexus Player in 2014.

Now Android Headlines sources report that Google plans to release a new generation of the Nexus 7 tablet in partnership with Huawei. According to information, the tablet can be presented at the developer conference Google I / O 2016. At the moment, details about the specifications or features are not reported.

Many people believe that these rumors are true and Huawei really will release a tablet Nexus 7. However, we have some arguments against this theory.

Why Nexus 7 from Huawei will not be released in 2016

7-inch tablets are not so popular as two and a half years ago. To be honest, it is difficult to imagine that Google is still interested in the development of the next tablet with a similar screen size. As you remember, Nexus 6P has a 5.7-inch screen, and each year the size of the screens of smartphones increases. In this context, the 7-inch tablet really does not fit.

Furthermore, Nexus 7 is a budget tablet, because of its low quality materials. Huawei, despite the fact that a Chinese manufacturer, not exactly known for its low prices (even high-end smartphones Motorola are cheaper than the flagship smartphone Huawei). For this reason, it is difficult to imagine that Huawei will develop a continuation of the line of budget tablet Nexus 7.

Why Nexus 7 from Huawei will be released in 2016

Huawei has introduced a 7-inch tablet MediaPad X2 this year. In addition, the Chinese company has several tablets with screen sizes 8 inches. So manufacturer may be interested in the promotion of compact tablets.

Popularity Nexus 6P can lead to long-term cooperation between Google and Huawei, whether it be a new tablet Nexus or any other device.

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Your move, Google! All cards are already on the table and “cosmic gray” iPad Mini second generation, and the first attempt to wipe the LG new niche for themselves – G Pad, and Samsung previously made sure that fans of all diagonals tablets were able to get the new Galaxy Tab 2014 year. Only remains to wait for an updated line of Nexus.

Perfect Nexus – 7 or 8?

Another fruit of the collaboration of Google and Asus Androidomanov excites minds ever since, when accidentally (or on the contrary, deliberately) on the official website of the software giant’s fall appeared photo 8-inch tablet, which quickly replaced the familiar all Nexus 7. However, this accident was enough to hear about the imminent release of the device shattered worldwide. And it looks like the rumors are true.

Information resource DigiTimes, citing component suppliers for future trends, reports that Google intend to concentrate on the production and advertising devices with 8-inch, as sales of its predecessor with a smaller screen were much worse, despite the great value “price-quality.”

Specifications miniature tablet currently unknown, and more information, according to the insider, the company will receive in early spring. The most likely platform on which will work Nexus 8, called Bay Trail-T (Atom Z3740) from Intel, but the company Qualcomm also expressed their interest.

Nexus October 2014

As for the full-size tablet Nexus, then his appearance be without surprises for users familiar diagonal of 10 inches, resolution 2560 by 1600 pixels, the processor Exynos 5 Octa, 3 Gb RAM and improved compared to the previous generation front-facing camera (3MP). According to other sources under the body of the gadget will operate NVIDIA Tegra 4. Production will take over Samsung – just this fact is quite expected. Exterior view of the new device in the microblogging published Evleaks, but later tweet was removed because the original image in question as the news release OS Android 4.5, which supposedly will work Nexus October 2014. But there was an image of the updated 7-inch devaysa that is at odds with the aforementioned leaks about the future of the family tablets Google.

More rumors

No official release date, no official statements from the representatives of the American fans have not waited until. But when you consider Nexus presentation in previous years, expect to see new tablets in retail costs no earlier than June 2014. About “exit in the middle of the year” and sources say DigiTimes.

So, are you waiting for?

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Following the opening of pre-orders on the official store of MarcoPolo (276 € with shipping included), here today were also Unieuro has opened pre-orders on their official website.

Link at this page you can book (with delivery scheduled to begin in August 29) the Nexus 7 2013 version only Wi-Fi 32GB at the price of 269,90 €.

At the same time we should remember that the sale price imposed by Unieuro is virtually identical to that defined by Asus activated in pre-orders on their official website.

At the moment this is the only version available for our country, but the LTE model is expected in mid-September at a price of about 350 euro.

How many of you are interested in buying the new Nexus 7 2013 you have already pre-order?

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Surely, someone can argue with me about the “best”, but that’s my opinion. I used it a week and I can not remember what time would be at least some other Android-tablet me so much, so the beginning of this review – this is the conclusion: if you need a tablet – take this. New items can be called at the best tablet on the market, if you need a compact version with a 8.7 “display, but it is necessary to compare the Nexus 7 iPad Mini. At first glance, Nexus 7 wins in all the iron, the display speed (!), But there are a couple of points. Of course, we are talking about the application. I tablet, in fact, not needed. I use it only for three purposes: music applications, games and movies. The third can be folded as movies on the iPad just for casting a flight home watching on your smartphone or on your computer. After buying some time looking at the tablet – not used to. By the way, the Nexus 7 video look more convenient – it is banal easier to handle. But music applications – this is still not even a losing battle Android, but has not yet begun. But you have to realize that’s just me and another, from the force of one percent of users, this functionality is needed. So skip. But the game – it’s more common use of the tablet. Nexus 7 is equipped with a highly productive iron and elegant display – all in order to play it nicely. But games for Android is much less than for the iOS. Large projects, such as Modern Combat 4 or Real Racing 3 arrives, but with indie projects generally tight. Almost nothing of what I’m playing on the iPad, for the Android is not. If all you care about, and the plate is needed for video, web browsing, sots. Setey – you can not even choose to look at the Nexus 7. By the way, just at the moment when I am writing these lines, I was with the state came another Nexus 7, but for use. Ordered by service Banderolka soon tell more about it.

Nexus 7 – new tablet family nexus, the first device to get the newest version of the operating system Android – 4.3. Novelty is very different from his prodshestvennika. Last year’s Nexus 7, which also produced ASUS, primarily distinguished value. It was not the best at all, but for my money easily bypassed the competition. That is why the model has become so popular in geek circles. Today things are different – we have a budget, according to its value, the tablet, which is also the best on the market. The previous model was quite good, but there were some flaws associated with the body (creaking slightly bulging display that can pin down, etc). Also, Tegra 3 can not be considered the best solution. Now let’s look at the case and design Nexus July 2013.

Design and Ergonomics

The case is plastic, but no less amazing. Literally, everyone who took novelty to see just still admired materials and build quality. Rear and side parts – one part. Because of this, the body stiff. Even if you make an effort to distort the structure, no squeaks you hear. All the parts fit perfectly, nothing sticks out, not loose, no backlash – a model for other tablets.

The back part is made of soft-touch plastic, it does not allow the device to slide in his hand. But, like most soft-touch surfaces on her highly visible traces of fat. Gruel will not be as glossy, but will have to wipe the case. I am glad that the back cover does not flex even when pressing in its central part.

The new Nexus 7 is noticeably thinner, narrower, but at the same time, a little higher. Frame at the top and bottom seem to be too big, I think it could be made more compact body. The aspect ratio of the new and old models, respectively: 114 x 200 x 8,65 and 198,5 x 120 x 10,45. Weight of the tablet – 290 grams, or 50 grams less than last year’s model. Hold the tablet vertically with one hand comfortably, in a landscape orientation and the big chin nadborodok (c) act as handles to hold. Location of little changed from last year’s goal. Now, a headphone jack (which, incidentally, is not supplied) from above, MicroUSB left bottom. Keys and volume control on the right side, the left is occupied only a slot for the SIM card, if you have a version with LTE. Appeared on the back of the main 5-megapixel camera, and a second speaker on top. Google promised a very good sound out of the speakers, but, unfortunately, such a HTC One is still very far away. No bass at all, the stereo is also not very picky, because the speakers are at the back.

The only thing more I note MicroUSB connector combined with SlimPort. With a pump adapter can connect the device with HDMI or D-Sub interfaces.

Display

Somewhere someone has already called Nexus 7 display the second generation the best of all that today are set in tablets and smartphones. It is a question of the relationship between all the parameters: resolution and pixel density, brightness, contrast, viewing angles, proximity to natural colors. I can definitely say that this is the best display, but it is precisely among the most-most. In Nexus 7 highest number of pixels per inch – 323.

In comparison, the iPhone 5 is almost the same – 326. Consider separate though possible, but this is zadrotstvo. Resolution – 1920×1200 pixels, but part of the space occupied by the function keys back home and call multitasking. Even if the new product was HD-display, it did not look would be a failure, it is all the same more clear than in the iPad mini, but Full HD – it is right to distinguish himself from others. Screen Type – IPS. Brightness of 590 nits enough to more or less comfortable using the tablet in sunlight. The minimum brightness is small enough so as not to strain your eyes in the dark.

Cameras

The front camera – 1.3 MP, video writes in 720p. It was removed from the center to the right corner, because of this, talking on Skype with video, have a little tilt plate to face in the middle. But the most important thing – there was a main 5 megapixel camera at the back. It can record video up to 1080p. The quality of both cameras is average, but their presence – definitely a plus. By the way, the video quality is even nothing, in the proportions – it is better than the photos.

Specifications and Software

Last year, the Nexus 7 runs on a processor Nvidia Tegra 3 and it will not be considered an advantage. The novelty here is better and, in the second generation of the Nexus 7 is set a good processor. Nearly 600 Snapdragon, but not quite. Inside – a quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Pro APQ8064, running with a clock speed of 1.5 GHz, based on the Krait cores 300 (as in 600-ke). Graphics Core – Adreno 320. RAM – 2 GB user – 16 or 32. Memory card slots, as usual for nexus, no. The plate was very fast, is not inferior to iPad 4 and even surpasses the iPad mini to speed. Games such as Real Racing 3, Dead Trigger and others go for the maximum graphics settings. The main thing – the processor and graphics can easily cope with such a high-resolution display. Separately, I note, even when the all-privsego of Google Play, it does not affect the smoothness of the interface. And since not everyone can even top device.

Autonomy tablet standard – the same 10 hours, all that promise. Of course, discharge the battery to zero can be much faster with the same-RR3, but capacity at 3950 mAh enough to do without a few days of charging for average statistical use.

Nexus 7 – this is the first device which is now available with the new version of the operating system – Android 4.3. The update also flew to other Google-device, but on the shelves with only 4.3 Nexus 7, which makes sense – this is the new device. How strange and pleasant to write that on top of Android no one installed! You get the right experience with the Linux operating system, because it is so it sees Google. In addition, the name Nexus, on the back side of the device, is already a sign that everything new that Google will release will be with you. It’s just perfect!

External changes in the new version of Android 4.3 is not very much. The biggest – profiles with limited access. In tinctures, Section “Device”, there is an item “Users”. In it, you can create a normal user, and can restrict access. This is useful when the tablet is most of the time at home, and you use it only on the arrival from work. Then, no one will get to the main uchetku without entering a password (for example, graphics). In this way you are providing the opportunity to use only those applications that are themselves choose.

But under the hood in the Android 4.3 much more interesting. For example, support for Open GL ES 3.0, which is not present in Nvidia Tegra 3 or Tegra 4 in. They never mentioned in the release, they say, will not soon games will require Open GL 3, and then bang, and it uses the OS itself! In principle, it is possible to finish the driver and I would not exactly say that no one has ever made. But in the current update of the first generation of Nexus 7 support Open GL ES 3.0 is not. Read more about the changes and innovations in Android 4.3, we wrote here and here.

• Dimensions: 114 x 200 x 8,65 mm.
• Weight: 290 g
• Operating system: Android 4.3 JB.
• Processor: Quad, Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Pro APQ8064, 1,5 GHz.
• Graphics: Adreno 320.
• Display: IPS, 7 “, 1920 × 1200, 323 ppi, recognizes 10 simultaneous touches.
• Memory: 16/32 GB of flash.
• RAM: 2 GB.
• Camera: basic – 5 megapixel, 1080p video recording, a front facing – 1.3 MP
• Wireless technology: dual-band Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.0, NFC antenna and induction charging standard Qi.
• Interface connectors: 3.5mm headphone jack, Micro USB, combined with SlimPort.
• Battery: Li-Pol battery 3950 mAh.

Accessories

It is right that Google introduced not only the device, but also some accessories to it. There are a couple of films, including anti-glare, and two types of flip covers: Travel Cover and Premium Cover. The first embodiment can be in one of six colors, the second – just black and white. But, Premium Cover can serve as a stand for the Nexus 7.

Output

Like I said, we have the best Android-tablet, given the quality, performance and, of course, cost. And those that I have described the delights of iOS are not required, can easily acquire a second-generation Nexus 7 as the best tablet at all. The only thing, the display could be closer to 8 “, as modern ceiling lamps (huge smartphones) has come close to the mark of 7.” Take the same Sony Xperia Z Ultra or Samsung Galaxy Mega 6.3. A Nexus 7, even if you want to use will not work as a phone – no earpiece.

There are three versions of the Nexus 7 with 16 GB of internal memory with 32 GB and 32 GB + LTE. I now have two: the easiest and coolest. Value stated by Google: $ 229, $ 269 and $ 349. When he reached us, the cost will increase slightly, but even 300 dollars, and for many it is already possible to buy the basic version, it is imputed cost. Remembering about the iPad mini, its 16 GB-I version costs $ 329, it is they and taxes.

Overview of turned all so joyful and of itself is good, the tablet is definitely different from anything we have today of 7-8 “of competitors. Inexpensive, very high quality, productive – just wish shtukentsiya which can afford. But do not forget that we are comparing Nexus 7 of the second generation of the original model, which sold more than a year, and with the iPad mini, which is also almost a year. It is logical that the second generation better than the first. I did not expect the difference will be less dramatic, but still. But the iPad mini is about to get an update. I do not think he will be able to overcome the Nexus 7 in value, it will remain at $ 100 more expensive when compared to the basic version, which is a lot. Moreover, I do not think it will catch up with new mini hardvernye Nexus 7, but even with 1 GB of RAM and processor A6 iPad will be very fast. Therefore, it is necessary to bear in mind in the first place if you care about the most recent game, or do you use specific applications like music, you should at least wait for the presentation of Apple. If the output rate and the number of games for Android is suitable, specific programs are not necessary – you just here. You can safely buy a new Nexus 7 and no doubt the right choice. At a minimum, you provide yourself with stable updates from Google, and adequate operation of the device. I definitely put the tablet and the highest score is the coolest name badge, Nexus 7 deserves it. As for myself, I have already ordered this model, and as you realize, at the time of this writing, has received the ASUS Nexus 7.

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Global shipments of second-generation tablet Nexus 7 analysts predict could reach the mark of 3.5 million units by the end of 2013. This result is not impressive, but may still be considered decent.

The fact that the tablet is initially not available in the largest market. In China, the apparatus is Google because of disagreements with the local government. In addition, the Chinese users, who bought the tablet overseas, will have to pay for warranty service unit in China, which will ASUS.

In addition, Nexus 7 at the time of entering the market will face stiff competition from existing solutions in the market. Currently, compact plates are in high demand, almost every manufacturer introduced a similar product, so that the Nexus 7 will have a very hard time.

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Android Authority’s crash test conducted an updated tablet Goggle Nexus 7 , which was presented recently at the same time with the operating system Android 4.3 Jelly Bean . The new Nexus 7 has proved extremely fragile device which must be used with great caution.

The plate was not exposed to any extreme tests. Its just been dropped from the chest to the paving slabs in different positions simulating a situation that can happen in our lives. Already after the first fall of the tablet showed his insecurity – it just stopped working.

This is despite the fact that the external damage to him after the fall was not particularly. Last year’s Nexus 7 in a similar situation was more damage, but it continued to operate as if nothing happened.

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Observers site Macmixing compared the performance of the Nexus 7 tablet from Google and the first generation of iPad mini. Before we talk about the test results, Outset That “tablet» Google was presented last week, and “apple” tablet has not been updated since last fall.

Based on benchmarks and subjective feelings, Nexus 7 was very powerful. According to tests, the tablet iPad mini Google surpassed the performance of the processor and graphics, but it caused a few complaints. In particular, the experts point out the convenience 7.9-inch screen iPad mini and a smoother operation of browser and operating system.

In the video, the two devices are tested by running the benchmarks, gaming and web browser. As already mentioned, the tests are not very honest, and not scientific, although experts and resorted to a universal benchmark Geekbench.

“If the Nexus 7 was working on iOS, it would be a perfect 7-inch tablet”, – concluded Macmixing.

As expected, Apple will introduce the second generation iPad mini with Retina display and a more powerful “filling” this fall.

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So, looking ahead, the experts tablet 7 out of 10 points by evaluating maintainability of the new Nexus 7 as high. We noted a fairly simple disassembly “pills” that does not require special equipment, although in the process, there were several nuances.

First, the back cover was broken, although its removal and requires minimal effort. On the cover is the antenna coil for NFC and wireless charging device. Second, the cover glass is bonded to the liquid crystal panel to separate them you need to use a heat gun. But the other part of the tablet are secured with conventional screws, so problems with the selection of a screwdriver in homegrown artists will arise.

Battery, production Asus, has a voltage of 3.8 V and a capacity of 3950 mAh. Motherboard device is compact and includes a processor SoC Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Pro (APQ8064), four memory chips Elpida 2GB, video transmitter, controller wireless charging, wireless adapter, flash memory SK Hynix 16 GB, and a chip Qualcomm PM8921, control power .

Last retrieved in stereo speakers that are marked as DN17128L000.

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Dospara Japanese company announced the release of the budget tablet on the operating system Android 4.2. Under the new name Diginnos DG-D07S is based on Rockchip RK3168 dual core processor with a frequency of 1.20 GHz (Cortex-A9) and offers quite a competitive 7-inch screen with a resolution of 1280 x 800 pixels.

Other features include a graphics controller PowerVR SGX540, 1 GB of RAM, 8 GB of internal memory, MicroSD card slot (up to 32GB), dual cameras (0.3 – and 2-megapixel), a mini-port HDMI, wireless modules Wi- Fi and Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR, built-in speaker, battery with a capacity of 3000 mAh. As already mentioned above, the device runs on Android 4.2 Jelly Bean. Given the characteristics, DG-D07S offers a decent price to 12,800 yen (about 128 dollars).

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On Wednesday Google unveiled the next version of the Nexus 7 tablet computer. Device is thinner and lighter than its predecessor. In addition to changes in the external device was sverchetky screen and a number of other hardware improvements. However, as it turned out, the novelty of iPad users Google is not at all impressed.

Such conclusions were made reseller Gazelle, which is engaged in the resale of used mobile and computer electronics. According to the company, the output of the updated Nexus 7 has not affected the sales of iPad. In this case, the original model Nexus 7, things are different.

As reported by TechCrunch, the day the second generation Nexus 7 Gazelle company witnessed increase in sales of the first version of the tablet in the amount of 333% compared to the week before the presentation of the unit. In the following days, the number of self-fulfilling “nexus” has increased by 442%.

“Sales of the first version of the Nexus 7 were so high that reached almost a quarter of all implemented on the website Android-plates” – writes Gazelle.

On Wednesday, reportedly took the biggest jump in sales of the Nexus 7 for all the time of placing the tablet on the site. On that day, the realization of the unit has exceeded the previous mark of the biggest jump by 380%, which was observed simultaneously with the leak of information on the Web about the appearance of the second version of the Nexus 7. It was on July 17.

These relate directly to the Nexus 7. If you look at the sales of iPad, what happened here is not exactly any changes, as the release date of the new Nexus, and in the following days. It follows from this conclusion on the complete lack of interest holders “apple” device in the latest creation of Google.

Obvious reasons that people do not sell their iPad, may be at least two. Firstly, the users are too much involved in the ecosystem of Apple (bought a lot of apps, games, books, music, and so on). The second reason – people are waiting for new products from Apple, which will make loud announcements in the coming months.

As expected, the Cupertino will appreciate this year, with two plates. First – iPad 5 – will be completely redesigned. iPad mini second generation, in turn, will receive a Retina display and a more powerful “stuffing.”

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