The New Nexus
Google’s Nexus tablet released in conjunction with hardware maker Asus was widely billed as the best cheap tablet. The new release of the Nexus 7, dubbed the Nexus 7-2, packs a mean punch. At a lean $230, the new Nexus 7 delivers powerful performance, a cutting edge Android OS and a gaming experience that can be considered comparable to the latest generation of the iPad.
The Nexus tab relaunch comes hot on the heels of the announcement of the MotoX — rumoured to be the much touted Google phone, it seems that the company wants to make a strong impression on the market this year.
The new Nexus 7 is a back-to-basics affair- rather than cluttering it up with complicated UI features, Google has decided to keep things simple. At 0.64 pounds, the new Nexus 7 is the lightest tablet out on the market yet, and the processor upgrade to the Qualcomm Krait series which ensures that it runs blazingly fast.
The tab runs on the newest version of the Nexus — version 4.3. While the upgrades in the OS over version 4.2 are not immediately visible, the operating system does support Open GLS 3.0 in practical terms that means that users are going to have a much easier time running graphics intensive operations such as playing newer video games.
On the whole, the Nexus 7-2 seems to be an attempt at perfecting the Nexus experience rather than doing something radically different. It maintains a simple vanilla Android user interface rather than trying to heavily customize the OS like its competitors.
There are reports coming through that some users are facing difficulties with the device’s GPS functionality. Users are advised to hold back until there’s some more clarity on that issue. If it gets cleared up, the Nexus 7-2 will become the no-brainer must buy for anyone looking to buy a low-end tablet.
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