Comparison: The new Google Nexus 7 against its rivals - elEconomista.es

was sung. Following a renewal cycle by now familiar to us, Google today introduced the new version of the Nexus 7 tablet with its seven-inch screen, which is also the first commercial device that uses the Android 4.3 operating system. In addition to higher resolution on the screen and the camera, the tablet is now 20% more compact. While waiting to go to market, I compared their characteristics with those of the previous model with its two main competitors, Apple iPad Mini and Samsung Galaxy Tab 3.

presentation today, Google has shown in more than one aspect that does not care to follow the footsteps of Apple. Not only by surprise presented ChromeCast a $ 35 HDMI adapter that turns any TV into SmartTV style Apple TV and AirPlay, but has also chosen to christen its new tablet with the same name as the previous year’s model: the replacement for the Nexus 7 July 2012 is the Nexus 2013, which may cause some confusion about the role.

But the difference between the two teams should be evident when turned on. The new Nexus 7 uses a screen of 1,920 × 1,200 pixels, probably the highest resolution in this category. These 2,304,000 pixels are 124% more than its predecessor and 192% higher than those offered by the iPad mini on screen nearly an inch more. Thus, Google-or rather its vendor Asus, which is who makes the Nexus 7 – is underway in this segment to Apple, which has not been provided with resolution ‘Retina’ their Mini. Judging by the demonstrations, the difference is noticeable when watching videos, but here is not abundant appreciate less commercial content in HD: in short, in the U.S. have Netflix and here nothing else like it.

The new Nexus 7 also improved cameras: front maintaining the original model 1.2 megapixel for videoconferencing, but it incorporates a rear camera, in this case of 5 megapixels, but no flash. Again Google follows Apple steps: the first iPad had no camera.

The internal storage capacity is maintained. They offer two versions: one with 16 GB ($ 229) and one with 32 GB ($ 269). This útltima also be available with cellular connectivity, compatible with 4G LTE networks. The prices listed are the U.S. market, which is where the new Nexus will first 7 later this month. After a ‘few weeks’, according to Google, will also come to Spain.

processor 1.3GHz before, is now a Snapdragon S4 Pro 1.5 GHz’ll have to wait to see if the speed increase latency has disappeared in some operations showing the Nexus 7 original at least in its early versions.

The new tablet is substantially more compact: 21% less bulky. Thanks in part to the reduction in width, the screen frame is now thinner at the sides. But mostly by the thickness: 10.5 mm has been passed to the 8.65, 18% less. Still, the Nexus 7 is still somewhat thicker than the iPad Mini (7.2 mm) but now stands below 9.9 mm of the Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 of the same screen size. By weight, however, has lost 12% and is the lightest and the segment: 299 grams.

The battery, however, has lost capacity: 3,950 mAh now. However, Google says it offers a battery life of nine hours of operation. Food related find one of the new team: the incorporation of Qi wireless charging system. Another innovation is the adoption of stereo speakers, and also the most suitable position for watching videos, with the screen in landscape position, one on each side, just remember another tablet of this size, the BlackBerry PlayBook with this provision so logical, that we have seen lately in HTC smartphones One ( Updated : the user @ En_Xavi reminds me that Google Nexus tablet also has 10 speakers in the same position).

For multimedia connectivity, it seemed strange that the new Nexus 7 continue to lack HDMI port for connecting to TV … until Google spokespersons presented the ChromeCast, adapter for WiFi HDMI to connect any device with Chrome browser and viewing on the big screen the content of web applications supported by the system. We’ll talk about it in another article.

I also reserve for another article first impressions on the new Android 4.3, which makes its first commercial appearance in the new Nexus 7. Suffice it to say for now that extends the possibility of multiple user profiles-introduced with Android 4.2, now adding the ability to restrict the functionality as the user, ie: that parents can determine what applications their kids can access device; style Children’s Zone Windows Phone 8, but for more than one user.

not yet know the price of the Nexus 7 in Spain, but judging from the $ 229 it will cost the basic version in the U.S., it seems that the war has ended below $ 200, which seems that Samsung is left alone competing against generic teams.

Below I compared the specifications of the new Nexus 7 with the previous version, and those of his two main competitors: Apple iPad Mini and Samsung Galaxy Tab 3.