Overview of the Nexus 7 2nd generation (2013)

Hello, users of Habrahabr. A few days ago I received the 2nd generation Nexus 7 for the test. I came across a 16 GB model without LTE.

From the first minutes of use, it became clear that the updated "seven" is a contender for the title of the best 7-inch tablet on Android.
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Nexus 7 2-gen Specifications

- Android 4.3
- Processor: Snapdragon S4 Pro 1.5 GHz (4 cores)
- RAM: 2 GB DDR3
- Built-in memory: 16 GB or 32 GB
- Screen: 7 ', 1920 by 1200 pixels, LCD
- PPI: 323
- Video core: Adreno 320, 400 MHz
- Bluetooth 4.0
- Rear camera 5 MP
- Front camera 2 MP
- Battery capacity: 3950 mAh
- Dimensions (LxWxD): 114 x 200 x 8.65 mm
- Weight: 290 g, 299 g (LTE version)
- NFC
- GPS (even in Wi-Fi version)



The 2nd generation Nexus 7 is a well-done “bug fix”. Nexus 7 II turned out exactly as it should have been the first experience from Asus and Google.

First, the screen. Full HD-resolution is no longer magic to anyone, but what the hell, how nice to look at such a screen! Secondly, the tablet even with this resolution works flawlessly.

The picture below is a comparison of the screen mini iPad and Nexus 7



Thirdly, tactile Nexus 7 is very pleasant. It lies in the hand is much more convenient than its predecessor, and its "dinner" allows you to use it as a huge phone. (In the video, I have already said that if Samsung had done the Nexus 7, it would have been a phone, but what?).



Another distinctive feature of the new product is the appearance of the camera on the back side. The quality of the camera is controversial.



You can compare photos taken by me on iPad mini and on Nexus 7 under the same conditions:

1. Nexus 7 | iPad mini
2. Nexus 7 | iPad mini
3. Nexus 7 | iPad mini
4. Nexus 7 | iPad mini

Now this device is really welcome and can be called the winner in the category of price and quality in the segment of 7-inch tablets.



And many now think about what to buy? Old Nexus 7, the price of which in Russia is already melting before our eyes, or is it still new, the value of which is now rising in our country over 14,000 rubles? The one who buys Nexus 7 (2013) outside our country will be glad, because the prices are painfully human:

Nexus 7 16GB Wi-Fi - $ 229
Nexus 7 32GB Wi-Fi - $ 269
Nexus 7 32GB Wi-Fi + LTE - $ 349



In order to understand what you want, you need to look at the distinctive features of the 2013 Nexus 7 from the 2012 model:

- The tablet has already become 6 mm
- The tablet has become lighter by 50 grams
- Indicator light appeared
- Snapdragon S4 Pro processor (was Tegra 3)
- 2 GB of RAM (was 1 GB)
- 5 megapixel rear camera appeared
- Full HD screen resolution (it was HD)
- Changed the position of the front camera
- Added support for 4G networks in the top version of the device (I don’t know if Russian networks are working)
- Qi support - wireless charging
- SlimPort support - connect an external screen with a cable

Is it worth taking?



But, oddly enough, many people look not only at the Nexus 7, but also at the iPad mini and choose mostly between them. I am the owner of iPad mini and I will not change Apple's tablet to Nexus for two reasons. First, if I love Android on phones (I have Nexus 4), then the level on the tablet is not the same, there are not enough gestures. Secondly, this aspect ratio offered by Google and Asus does not suit me, 4: 3 is perfect. But I dare to assure fans of Android tablets - this is the best offer on the market: the 2013 Nexus 7 is very pleasant to the touch, it works very fast, it has a great screen and the most important is the most operational software support.