Nexus 7 of the second generation will be released in May with a 1080p display and slim bezel

In May of this year, will release the second generation of the popular tablet model Google Nexus 7. Manufacturing partner for the production of new items will be the company Asustek Computer (ASUS).

 

The main competitor of iPad mini will Ultra clear 7-inch screen with a resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels and thinner than its predecessor the frame around the display. We also know that the tablet will be running the operating system Android Jelly Bean. Detailed specifications of the device were not disclosed, but the price is known gadget. Device will be updated as long as the version of the first generation of Google.

Now Nexus 7 is priced at 199 and 249 dollars for models with 16 and 32 GB of memory, respectively, and without the support of 3G. Tablet with cellular module is available for $ 299.

Sources close to Google, argued that the overall supply of Nexus 7 to the end of January, over 6 million units. The best-selling model in the line is the tablet version for 249 dollars. According to experts, based on the order set ASUS, for 2013 will be sold 10 million different versions of the Nexus 7.

The Nexus 7 will drop the price at the beginning of 2013?

According to Digitimes, which is not always proved to be a reliable source of 100%, next year will give a welcome surprise to anyone who is thinking of buying a Nexus 7, the seven-inch tablet produced in collaboration with Asus.

Also according to reports, the new models will be equipped with a different type of display; called GFF (Glass-film-film) that will make the new Nexus 7 is not only cheaper, but also slightly thinner. Despite the price indicated by the source is $99, which would mean halving the current price ($ 199 for the 16 GB model), it is hardly possible to achieve this goal without affecting the quality.

For this reason it seems more likely a price ranging between 129 and $149 that would be amazing for a quality product like the little tablet by Google, so expect the first few months of the New Year to see if this rumor will turn into reality.

Here's the original cover for Nexus 7 on video!

If you are about to buy the Nexus 7 or are you still waiting for the European market the product, definitely a good case could be very important and, in addition to the unofficial holiday, Asus and Google offer various cover and flip houses is one of the most opaque .

unluckily, despite this the magnetic sensor, Asus did not exploit this feature and then closing and opening the cover will not occur on and off screen.

We can only hope to see it marketed in Europe in the near future or maybe just to coincide with the launch of the Nexus 7 in the peninsula.

by

The Nexus 7 other choice! Huawei MediaPad 7 Lite released!

ASUS Nexus first Android Tablet PC customized for Google, the specifications of the 7-inch screen and entry-level price, global hot grab more once sold out, 16GB version. Seeing Google Nexus and Samsung Galaxy the Tab 7-inch Android tablet sold, so many manufacturers intend to introduce more of the 7-inch tablet.

 

Earlier, Huawei released MediaPad 7 Lite, the specification uses a seven-inch 1024 × 600 screen, the Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich system, Cortex the A8 1.2GHz single-core processor, 1GB RAM specifications. Now it seems that Huawei MediaPad 7 Lite specifications relative entry, I believe the flagship of the 1.5K below the market!

source: Huawei

Asus Nexus 7: The Smart Cover available "Dark Grey" in the USA!

A little 'in the wake of Apple that, with the presentation of iPad 2 , launched a new type of housing-the Smart Cover - even Asus , with its new Nexus 7 , he thought well to achieve something similar as the new tablet in collaboration with Big-G.

 

It 'a few hours notice of the infamous Smart Cover for Asus Nexus 7 is now available in Google Play American Store (U.S.) in the only color gray ( Dark Grey ) and a recommended price of $19.99.

The hope is to see it available in Europe in quick times and in different colors . Regarding the price , we doubt that it can maintain a cost less than € 19.99 , and probably for the umpteenth time will be applied to the unfavorable exchange rate of 1:1. 

Nexus 7: Google releases new video tutorial

After the video of yesterday, here comes a new tutorial that shows how to manage the home of your Nexus 7.

Although the information is trivial and all blog readers do not add anything new, the video shows how Google wants to try to bring the Nexus 7 to all users, even those who have never used a Tablet or a phone with Android system Google.
  

See also: Nexus 7: Using a Google video helps us in the first configuration   by

Nexus 7: Using a Google video helps us in the first configuration

Google recently published a short introductory video that shows the first steps in configuring Nexus 7. The quick installation displays the basic operations on power and is specifically designed for novice users with a Tablet Android OS. The video is in English and with a good chance it will come out more.

A  video that most of our readers will be useless but it has to be seen of the new potential buyer lost the startup of the first terminal, a first step getting started guide.

A curiosity: note that the end of the video has clearly unlocked bootloader and could not be otherwise for a Google Xperience Tablet.

We leave you with short film.

by

Google has released a promotional video in support of the Nexus 7 [video]

Google released a short promo video «Camping» in support of the tablet Nexus 7. It shows scenes of idyllic family life with the participation of an advanced gadget.

As planned marketing Google, the most successful to date, 7-inch "tablet" is a great help during the raids in the forest, which in the final promotional video into a backyard family home.

"Removing the pretty, - said the author of the blog The Daring Fireball, John Gruber - while gracefully ignores the fact that the Nexus 7 supports only Wi-Fi. I wonder how many people will be after watching the false impression that this tablet also works in networks? "

Recall, Google temporarily stopped taking pre-orders for the expensive version of the Nexus 7 in connection with the inability to meet the high demand for the device. A prerequisite for the demand for steel plate favorable reviews. The authors note that the device is one of the best in its price category.

Americans prefer the Nexus 7-16GB!

America still seems to be cutting more memory than the most popular. The psychological threshold of $ 199 for the version with 8GB of internal memory does not seem to work in favor of this solution is that fact aside for the 16GB model offered at $ 249.

 

The strong demand for top range Nexus 7 is that the same Google had to stop selling due to lack of availability. Therefore a good success and perhaps less numerous stocks for cutting memory greater in America. We hope that the demand so high not turn into a delay in the marketing of European countries that await the Tablet to early September.

Chameleon: widget manager and the remarkable speed of the launcher on the Nexus 7 on video

Some days ago we showed you a video of Chameleon Nexus 7 . We speak of an alternative home very comprehensive and complex that offers a real home of the new management sunTablet Android. Chameleon is in fact designed and built to move on the Tablet and now everything seems ready to get on the Play Store.

The author of the video a few days ago, has published a new movie that shows the incredible performance of the software associated with Jelly Bean and the Quad Core Nexus 7. ​​Speed ​​and management truly enviable .

New iPad against the Nexus 7: The test of strength [video]

Company for post warranty maintenance of electronic devices SquareTrade conducted a comparative test of the strength of two tablets: The new Google Nexus 7 and the third generation iPad. Tests were conducted on the most common drop from the height and the water immersion.

When both the tablet fell from the height of the breast, the new iPad was damaged in several places in the screen, the Nexus 7 introduces a slight scuff on the rear plastic cover. In the second example, when the device dropped from a height of at waist level, the Apple gadget is damaged, and the angle of the screen at the same time, Google tablet remained intact. When short-lived immersed in water, both devices have not lost their capacity for work.

Square Trade Tests show that the new iPad fall onto a hard surface is a big risk - high risk of damage to 10-inch display. More compact Nexus 7 successfully resists shock. Experiment with the immersion showed that the design of modern tablet rather tight, and devices continue to operate even after a 3-second immersion in water.

Here is a video of tests:

7-inch iPad competitor of Google snapping up lightning

In places selling Google Nexus 7 in the U.S. now sold out: the first batch of 7-inch plate is completely sold out for a couple of days. Thus, if Apple will release a compact version of the popular iPad, waiting for her great success, analysts say.

 

Sales Nexus 7 launched on Friday, July 13. While Google does not provide accurate data on the number sold in the first batch of devices, as well as how many tablets Nexus 7 has been pre-ordered. Most likely, this information will be closer to the company's quarterly report.

In such an impressive rate of sales is mainly influenced by the cost of devices: 8 GB - $ 199 dollars, with 16 GB - $ 249 dollars. According to researchers from the IHS iSuppli, the cost of completing the youngest 8-gigabyte model, Google Nexus 7 is between $ 151.75 Senior 16-gigabyte version priced at $ 159.25. In this tablet has a solid price for such characteristics.

Nexus 7 has a 7-inch screen with IPS-matrix and a 178-degree viewing angles, providing a resolution of 1280 × 800 pixels. Quad NVIDIA Tegra 3 processor with a frequency of 1.3 GHz. Memory device 1 GB built-in - 8 or 16 GB of your choice. In the front plate is installed 1.3-megapixel camera for video calls. Another camera on the back of the Nexus 7 is not provided. There are Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, support for NFC, Android Beam, the service Google Wallet, a gyroscope and an accelerometer. Battery capacity will provide nine o'clock battery life.

Apple, however, is already preparing iPad Mini , which may be announced in the fall. The tremendous advantage of new items that the gadget is running on the operating system iOS. After the debut of the device, the competition in the market 7-inch plate is extremely acute.

Nexus 7 records already sold out among American retailers! Early pre-orders started!

Despite missing a few days the actual marketing of the expected Nexus 7 , there is already sold out among American retailers. According to a Reuters report, GameStop, Staples, Sam's Club, Office Depot and Walmart have already finished all the stocks and have not yet put the product on sale, but through pre-orders that seem to have gone well beyond expectations.

 

Gamestop reports having already closed two tranches of pre-orders and will not have a third at least until the month of August, the same situation for other retailers that will remain for at least 2-3 weeks without product demand will remain high for at least the month of July. Google however confirms that the first pre-orders via the Play Store are parties and delivered to the lucky buyers.

 

According to the latest figures released by Google, the first batch of tablets would be enough to cover 600.000 units but apparently were not enough, the question then arising is whether many in Mountain Views have underestimated the value of this product or if the initial print run so low it was only a move by Google to see the public response to the first Tablet Nexus.

One problem that probably does not subsist when it arrives in our country because production is expected to have already settled some time.  by

Nexus 7: Ninja comes the unboxing (must)

Are you new to Android? Know that those crazy Google, or creative that we turn around, for each device to launch Nexus have made ​​a bizarre Ninja unboxing,  video or an interactive page where some Ninja challenge each other in the conquest of the Nexus on duty.

The Nexus 7 is not exempt from this particular practice, but this time the Ninja will face DR. Paul!

Nexus 7: production cost of about $ 184

The Nexus 7 will arrive in Europe in September at a price of 249 € 16GB version. In America will be available in about 10 days in 8GB version to $ 199, a figure very interesting and below the psychological threshold of 200 €. From the site  TechInsights  that has the disassembly of the tablet, emerge those that could be in all probability, the production costs of the Nexus 7.

 

Key Component Listing

• NVIDIA Tegra 3 - Quad-core mobile processor applications
• Hynix H5TC2G83CFR - 2GB DDR3 SDRAM
• KE44B026BN/8GB Kingston - 8GB Memory Module
• Realtek (RMC) ALC5642 - Audio CODEC + Headphone Amplifier
• Maxim MAX77612A - Power Management IC
• Texas Instruments TPS63020 - Buck-Boost Converter
• Fairchild FDMC6675BZ - P-Channel Power MOSFET
• Texas Instruments SN75LVDS83B - Display LVDS SERDES
• ELAN Microelectronics eKTF3624BWS - Controller for Resistive Touchscreen
• ELAN Microelectronics eKTH1036BWS - Controller for the Resistive Touchscreen
• Broadcom BCM4751 - Monolithic Integrated GPS Receiver
• InvenSense MPU-6050 - Six-Axis (Gyro + Accelerometer) MEMS Device
• AzureWave AW-NH665 - 802.11n WiFi / Bluetooth / FM Radio Module
• NXP Semiconductor PN65 - NFC Secure Module 

All these parts hardware would raise the production cost to about $ 184, extremely close to the price of sale in America. So far a tight margin for Google and Asus have created a really interesting product filing to a minimum gain. Obviously these figures are "generic" and it is then difficult to assess the costs of storage, customs clearance and design that still affect the final price of a product. Nexus 7 we therefore say that a tablet is sold at cost price.  by

Asus announces the colorful cases for Nexus 7

Through Twitter Asus anticipates an interesting accessory for the Nexus 7. Although the product has not yet officially released, the first Tablet Google has already ROM Kernel, overclocking, Root and Recovery, and now even some accessories. The image shows in fact the enclosures colored folding able to offer a protection both for the rear part, both for the front display.

 

At the moment there are no details regarding the price and date of sale. We hope that when Nexus 7 will arrive in Europe at the beginning of September, these accessories can be purchased already in Asus Point.

Nexus 7, the first custom ROM and kernel overclock to 1.5 GHz

Thanks to the developer  zaventh  forum of XDA , we can notify you that it was possible to overclock the Nexus 7 up to 1.5 GHz . This is the first kernel that allows the tablet to work at a higher frequency, as we remember the quad-core NVIDIA Tegra 3 of Nexus 7 usually travels at a clock frequency equal to 1.3 GHz .

To install the kernel R1 Atlantis , which will bring the maximum CPU operating frequency to 1.5 GHz, you need root permissions and a Custom Recovery, because it's " flash "a file with extension . zip  precisely from recovery. Course this will impact also on autonomy, which probably will be reduced compared to that standard. Here are the results of benchmark Quadrant obtained from Nexus 7 with modified kernel:

In addition to the kernel, however, is also a first custom ROM for the Nexus 7 , the KRAKD-7 by SoCal Devs developed by the Devs Team SoCal , you can always install via a Custom Recovery . Among the most interesting features that we find in this ROM is installed through Installer Aroma, increased speed and block advertising.
 

Although the procedures for installing both kernel ROM which can be made ​​in our country of course only when the tablet will be available for purchase, it is important to understand that the community Android to XDA already is beginning to sharpen the weapons to "modding" the better than the new Nexus 7 .

So, the season officially starts modding for the new tablet Pure Google .

Google Nexus 7 wins on maintainability of the iPad 3

Despite the fact that the  Nexus 7 only 1 millimeter thicker than the iPad third-generation tablet Google apart is much easier than the brainchild of Apple. At least so say the staff portal iFixit, who ruthlessly gutted the new device.

 

According to researchers, the disassembly of Nexus 7 is available even for the beginner. All that is needed - this is a common Phillips screwdriver and a plastic tab to open the latch and release clamp contacts loops.

The main reason for joy may be that the battery capacity of 4326 mAh replaced without any difficulty, can not be said about the battery capacity of 11,500 mAh in late-model tablet iPad.

Overall ease of disassembly tablet Google Nexus 7 is commendable, experts say - about as easily disassembled Kindle Fire. But to put him to score 10 out of 10 did not allow the fact that the screen is Nexus 7 tightly bonded to the protective glass Gorilla Glass - it will complicate the possible repair of the device. Thus, evaluation of the model plate on the maintainability of Google was 7 points. For comparison, the third generation iPad received only 2 points.

Also, the autopsy showed that in the Nexus 7 there: IPS AFFS-screen company Hydis (South Korean subsidiary of E Ink), three NVIDIA Tegra processor, 1GB of DDR3 memory company SK Hynix, Flash memory Kingston, Wi-Fi-module Azurewave , GPS-module Broadcom, NFC-module NXP.

It remains to add that according to analysts, the $ 200 tablet that Google announced on June 27, does  not threaten Apple's leading positions in the global market. The main competitor Nexus 7 - "pill» Amazon Kindle Fire, was released late last year. Both device sold with a minimum margin to allow manufacturers to reduce the price to 199 dollars. Both companies trade in the devices is a key business, and they can sell the plates almost at cost.

Android Beam in Jelly Bean: how to transfer images

The file transfer and content through the use of NFC is already known and what the function is called Beam . Jelly Bean with the potential of this feature increased allowing more interaction with applications on your device. In the video we see how to follow the flow of images between Galaxy Nexus and Nexus 7 with Android 4.1.

Unfortunately, as the author explains, the Nexus using the NFC and the Beam feature to "talk" and began the dialogue once the transfer is done via Bluetooth. Unfortunately it is not a standard because of Samsung S3 for example, uses the Wi-Fi Direct for data transfer after pairing via NFC. So two different systems that do not communicate with each other and are likely to prevent the transfer of files between S3 and Nexus for example.

Of course, smart tags and NFC stickers are universal, but when we talk about file transfer after pairing via NFC can be used two ways: Bluetooth or Wi-Fi Direct.  Thanks to White Fox IV, via

Google Nexus maintenance difficulty is far lower than the Apple iPad 3

Although the third generation of the Google Nexus 7 than Apple iPad thick then a few millimeters, but the maintainability of the device is much larger than Apple's new the iPad. According to the well-known disassemble site iFixit reports, the device uses the standard tools for assembly, unlike Apple's third-generation iPad, and use glue.

iFixit on the Nexus 7 maintainability scoring 7 points, 10 points represent the best repair, one representing the most difficult to repair. Apple's new iPad score only 2 points.

 

Nexus 7 Tablet PC to use a 4326 mA battery usage time of 9 hours and 49 minutes. The new iPad a 11,500 mA battery use time of 9 hours and 52 minutes. In addition, the new Nexus 7 Tablet PC include:

 

Hynix H5TC2G83CFR DDR3 1GB memory, with Retina MacBook Pro in the same memory

Hydis company production HV070WX2 a resolution of 1280 * 800 7-inch display

Nvidia the T30L the Tegra processor

Hynix HTC2G83CFR DDR3 Village

Max 77612A reverse switch stable pressure device the

AzureWave AW-NH665 wireless module

Broadcom BCM4751 integrated single-chip GPS receiver

of NXP 65N04 integrated NFC new

 

Invensense MPU-6050 gyroscopes and accelerometers Google's Tablet PC manufactured by Asustek, 8GB and 16GB in two capacities, respectively, to 199 and $ 249. Key features include the NFC, WiFi, GPS, and a number of pixels per inch to 216 IPS display. Nexus 7 equipped with quad-core Nvidia Tegra 3 processor, onboard 1GB of RAM, equipped with a 1.2 megapixel front camera, and Android 4.1 Jelly Bean operating system pre-installed. This week, the Wall Street Journal and Bloomberg News published an article saying that Apple will be released later this year to the small size iPad mini, then in the low-end tablet PC market is bound to be an uphill battle!