class=”centro”/> June 27, 2012 . The Nexus family broadens horizons and go beyond smartphones. With seven-inch tablet, and in collaboration with Asus, Google aims to carve a niche with leading specifications and a price quite attractive.
It’s been just over a year and after analyzing at the time the original 7 Nexus now we do the same with the 2013 model. Higher resolution on the screen, the rear chamber and a different chip in the interior. Google wants the Nexus remains a benchmark .
Nexus 7 in 2013: few surprises, many advances and small errors
When Google launched in June 2012 the Nexus 7 launches two messages: first have a reference device worth both manufacturers and developers to create tablet and other applications for them. A powerful hardware, still is, and a good example to follow .
class=”centro”/> On the other hand, wants to launch a competitive model in the ecosystem not only Android but ahead of the competition, more specifically Apple’s iPad Mini. They wanted to have a good device but also affordable. Despite having some drawbacks, the Nexus 7 performed well in this regard.
year comes a new review. The leaks prior to his official presentation eliminated the element of surprise. But the steps that would give Google were obvious: a new version of Android (4.3), high-resolution screen and incidentally solve some of the complaints from users of the Nexus 7 as the lack of a rear camera.
And so, while Nexus 7 still prepares his coming to Europe, leverages server has gone to the United States for the summer to get one of these new units. We took it home, started playing with it and after two weeks of use we bring our rather comprehensive analysis of a tablet that wants to reign in the seven-inch format.
Design and finishingWe take the tablet and the first thing that strikes us is the front finish. It maintains a bright display with reflections when off. Asus has changed the framework for a touch more black and unify design the Nexus 7, a success as the previous model silver frame was not particularly attractive.
We turn and we find that it has changed the finish on the back. It is still as soft to the touch, but this time is a bit more slippery. Not to the point that it rolls down from the hands but enough to notice some slippage.
More simple, understated and elegant. The camera is placed in a corner, in my opinion a mistake because it could be better in the center of the top. The side buttons are recognized without problems, the answer when pressed is good.
relationship is perfect size and weight. Not too light nor particularly heavy. You take good with one hand and not have it in hand weary when reading or watching video. 299 grams in just 8.65 mm thick, a good job.
design is simplified to unify all and feel that gives this new Nexus terminal is to be a high quality. However, we again turn it over and compare the two sides. Front and rear, the size of the frames in the first it seems the best choice.
aesthetic appreciation is on the front but the Nexus 7 still giving the feeling of being a toy . The screen is excellent, then talk about it, but sometimes seems less keeping their size as broad frameworks. Google could have taken better advantage of this.
The speakers are located at the bottom rear. Small, with good quality, could have had more prominence but his position is correct. The microUSB port is found again at the bottom, in my opinion the most comfortable position for loading and continue using it.
class=”centro”/> This port also serves as SlimPort so we can use this system to connect to the TV with cable. The microSD card slot is again left out of play so we have to rely on the internal memory and files in the cloud.
Screen
At first glance, the main novelty of the Nexus 7. Google and Asus have heard: we want a high definition screen. The common denominator of high-end smartphones this year. Well, this has been: we have passed of 1280 × 800 pixels to 1900 × 1200 .
noticeable jump as we take any other device with a lower resolution. Japan Display, a company that signs this component, has done a great job in terms of the sharpness of the screen both when reading and view images in high definition.
Some users have been reporting problems with multipoint technology of the screen: problems in making certain gestures, slow response … Opinions are there. Personally, I have not noticed any problems in this regard.
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The screen responds well and today is arguably the best in its size. A great work is accompanied by a tireless effort by Google to improve the look of Android. Perfect for use in any lighting condition, that it is a device made to carry around.
Performance and batteryNexus
processor 7 is definitely a case study. This is a Snapdragon S4 Pro of Qualcomm. A processor of the second half of 2012 has proven to give good results. What is the problem? That could have gotten the new Snapdragon 600.
However everything is explained, to think of this particular Pro S4 is what could be understood as a compromise between the model last year and 600 this year. At least that has expressed Qualcomm and Google say the performance of this chip is excellent.
Leaving aside
this story, we must affirm and say that yes, the Nexus 7 with the S4 Pro offers excellent performance . Perhaps not the most punctuate device in the benchmark but the speed and fluidity that moves around and would want many manufacturers for their tablets.
Everything is fluid, without frozen screens or strange errors. From fast transitions applications or demanding games. It behaves perfectly in all circumstances and is appreciated. Where if you have dropped a bit Google and Asus pedal with performance is on drums.
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4325 mAh to 3950. A noticeable difference, together with other factors such as high-definition screen, make the battery last a little less . It’s the price you pay but Asus could have made an effort to get a little more amperage, but also have to see how it would have affected the final price.
OS
software level we find Android 4.3 factory. Yes, the version that comes standard, at least in the edition that is being distributed in the U.S., comes with a small bug in the camera app so is essential download the update as configure it.
done, we see that Google is doing great duties with its mobile operating system. In three years has achieved very important transition and has gone from having a slow system with many problems to create an experience that is not only enjoyable but also very functional.
4.3 is a small leap from what is already offered Jelly Bean in the face of many users, but that does not mean it’s a totally efficient version. Yes, the best is coming when the end of the year, if the rumors are true, we will have a new version of Android with big changes.
Speaking of applications, the experience is a bit bittersweet. It is true that increasing the number of apps optimized for tablets is higher. However, I still miss greatly missed unique applications , to give me options and services that I have on the phone.
is true that, for example, an Android tablet is very comfortable to play video, view photos, but leaving aside the multimedia aspect I have the feeling of being doubled applications and interfaces: read my Twitter timeline in Falcon Pro in the Note 2 and then I keep on the Nexus 7, with the same design, same story.
And so with many other applications, all they do is to continue thinking I’m using a big phone instead of a tablet. This, of course, is not a problem in itself but the Nexus 7 is related to the tablet so that is a negative point.
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House
When I walk the streets and see tourists taking pictures with an iPad or a Samsung Galaxy Tab, I can not help but smile and look at them with some credulity. Really there are people who make your vacation photos with a tablet? And video too, forewarned.
I think we all agree that a tablet is not the best device to take pictures, why in part justified the lack of a rear camera on the Nexus 7 shirt. Still, many complained about his absence and Asus has decided to.
is wonderful, do not expect to find a Sony Exmor RS but the quality is sufficient to capture images and recognize the different elements. The front performs well and is more than enough to make video calls without any problems.
Possibly the best seven-inch tablet of the moment, the opinion of Engadget
Asus and Google have shown form a good tandem when creating seven-inch tablets. They did it with the first Nexus 7 and repeated this year with a device that improves amply what we saw. They listened to users and have been attentive to what competitors have done.
No major artifacts or useless accessories, the new Nexus 7 is today-date that has signed this review-best seven-inch tablet. It is true that other models may excel more in certain features, such as the battery.
But overall , price and performance wins this model. A great job where the only drawbacks are the front frame, a battery something brief and a problem that affects the entire ecosystem of Android tablets: missing many apps yet.
Asus Google and see if they behave well with Nexus 7 prices in Europe but, unless major surprise, will be one of the most competitive. Some are cheaper, yes, but none comes close to what this model offers. Again, the reference to seven inches. For now.
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