Quick Review: The New Nexus 7

Just got my hands on a new Nexus 7 (2013). Google's newest version of their 7" tablet. Check out my initial impressions and be sure to leave comments below.

Specs and Comparison

DESIGN Device Google Nexus 7 II Google Nexus 7 Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 7" OS Android (4.3) Android (4.2.2) Android (4.1) Dimensions 7.9 x 4.5 x 0.3 inches 7.81 x 4.72 x 0.41 inches 7.40 x 4.37 x 0.39 inches Weight 11.2 oz (318 g) 11.99 oz (340 g) 10.79 oz (306 g) DISPLAY Physical size 7.0 inches 7.0 inches 7.0 inches Resolution 1920 x 1200 pixels 1280 x 800 pixels 1024 x 600 pixels Pixel density 323 ppi 216 ppi 170ppi Technology IPS LCD IPS LCD TFT Peak brightness 300 cd/m2 (nit) BATTERY Stand-by time 12.5 days (300 hours) the average is 19 days (446 h) Video playback 9.00 hours Capacity 4325 mAh 4000 mAh Type Li - Polymer Li - Polymer Li - Ion HARDWARE System chip Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Pro NVIDIA Tegra 3 T30L Processor Quad core, 1500 MHz Quad core, 1200 MHz, ARM Cortex-A9 Dual core, 1200 MHz Graphics processor Adreno 320 ULP GeForce @ 416MHz Yes System memory 2048 MB RAM / DDR3 1024 MB RAM (1333 MHz) / LPDDR3 1024 MB RAM Built-in storage 16 GB 8 GB 8 GB Storage expansion microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC up to 64 GB CAMERA Camera 5 megapixels 3 megapixels Features Auto focus Camcorder Yes Yes Features Video calling Front-facing camera 1.2 megapixels Yes 1.3 megapixels CONNECTIVITY Bluetooth Yes 3.0 3.0 Wi-Fi Yes 802.11 a, b, g, n 802.11 a, b, g, n, n 5GHz Mobile hotspot Yes Wi-Fi Direct Yes USB USB 2.0 USB 2.0 USB 2.0 Connector microUSB microUSB microUSB Features Mass storage device, USB charging USB Host Mass storage device, USB charging Headphones connector 3.5mm 3.5mm 3.5mm Charging connector microUSB microUSB microUSB

Acer A500 Android 3.0 Honeycomb Tablet

This is why my Xoom was returned, well not exactly why but a big part of it. More Android 3.0 tablets are on the way and I'm going to wait until more manufacturers have shown their hands. Acer just officially announced their A500 Honeycomb tablet. The A500 have very similar specs to Motorola's Xoom but is $150 cheaper, thinner and has a standard USB port making it compatible with common USB mass storage drives (and in my opinion making it a more capable laptop replacement/sidekick). They also, very wisely, included a reset button; having no way to force reset my Xoom when it froze was very frustrating and I couldn't just pop out the battery like I do on my Evo. The tablet is available exclusively on pre-order from Best Buy for $450.

Specs and box contents below:

What's Included

• Acer Iconia Tablet / 10.1" Display / 16GB Storage Memory / NVIDIA Tegra Processor
• Lithium-ion polymer battery
• AC power adapter
• USB cable, charger and plug
• Dust-resistant bag
• Owner's manual

Product Features

• NVIDIA Tegra 2 dual-core processor
  Features a 1.0GHz processing speed.
• 1GB DDR2 memory
  For multitasking power.
• 10.1" WXGA high-definition touch-screen display
  With a wide viewing angle, 16:10 aspect ratio and 1280 x 800 resolution to showcase movies and games in stunning clarity.
• 16GB eMMC on-board memory
  Offers spacious storage.
• NVIDIA GeForce graphics
  For lush images. Micro-HDMI output for connection to an HDTV.
• Built-in 2.0MP webcam
  Makes it easy to video chat with family and friends. The rear-facing 5.0MP camera with autofocus and single LED flash allows you to capture and playback video.
• Digital media card reader
  Supports microSD up to 32GB and Secure Digital High Capacity formats for storing or transferring media.
• High-speed USB 2.0 port
  For fast digital video, audio and data transfer.
• Built-in 802.11b/g/n wireless LAN
  Connect to the Internet without wires.
• Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR
  Easily link with other Bluetooth-enabled devices, such as a mobile phone or MP3 player.
• Weighs only 1.7 lbs. and measures just 0.5" thin
  For lightweight portability. Sensors include G-sensor, E-compass, L sensor and gyrometer.
• Android 3.0 Honeycomb operating system
  Provides a stable platform.

Source: Best Buy