How does Nexus 7 compete with two
products that are leading the market?
Nexus
7
Pros
Super-fast quad-core processor
Light and versatile
Android updates
USB recharger
NFC support
Cheap price
Cons
No HDMI output
Lack of contents in Google Play Store
Dependence on cloud
Amazon
Kindle Fire
Pros
A lot of contents from Amazon
App store being distant from crap ones
Cheap price
Cons
Limited availability
Irregular cloud-based web browser
Low-resolution display
No Bluetooth
No NFC
Short runtime
Apple
iPad
Pros
Amazing Retina display
Thousands of apps available for iPad
User-friendliness
Fast performance
Annual OS update
Cons
Heaviness
iTunes related
Limited option for extension
High price
Lock
Nexus
7, Amazon Kindle Fire and Apple iPad
Inside Play Store
Nexus 7 is described as the tablet
designed for Google Play. However, what will you find in the store? Let’s see.
Apps
It is said that Android tablets lack of apps
designated for bigger screen and it’s hard to argue against this point of view.
When loading Play Store into your tablet, you will gain access to the store but
there’s still no way to know which apps are optimized for tablets and which
ones are not. Thus, we have to test each one to find out the answer – if the
app has tablet’s UI, it will be what you are looking for – if not, you will
have normal phone UI which may be enlarged to fill the screen.
Movies
Google Play Movies has a number of
standard-quality and HD movies streamed directly to tablets. Though, you cannot
afford movies in the UK, you only have 24hour watching. What you are provided
with in UK is less than those in US where you are able to buy movies as well as
access to many TV contents.
Books
Play Book is packed with a lot of contents
that can rival Amazon’s ones and they have similar prices. Books app supports
well, based mostly on cloud, yet it can download files to your device for
offline use. Though, Magazines service is not available in UK.
Google
Play is Nexus 7’s center
Verdict
Nexus
7
Starting price: $234
Website: www.google.com/nexus
Runtime
8 hours for Wi-Fi use plus quick charging
via USB. Excellent!
Specs
OS: Android 4.1
Processor Nvidia Tegra 3 (quad-core,
1.3GHz)
Memory: 1GB of RAM, 8GB/16GB storage
Size: 198.5x120x10.45mm
Weight: 340g
Display: 7inch
Screen resolution: 1280x800 pixels
Extendable card slot: No
Performance
Ratings: 5/5
Very fast with smooth gaming and powerful
battery
Design
Ratings: 5/5
The design is simple yet elegant.
Features
Ratings: 4/5
You have everything you want, except for card
slot and HDMI support.
Value
Ratings: 5/5
Extremely valuable – tablets owing similar
specs and features may cost twice.
Total
Ratings: 5/5
As the best Android tablet, Nexus 7 completely
redefines what a tablet is and how much a tablet should cost.
