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Google Nexus 7 (Wi-Fi, 16 GB)
 
Approximate retail price:
$200
Summary: A smaller tablet from Google with a 7-inch screen and Wi-Fi Internet only, running on the Android 4.2 operating system. Uses the Google app store for downloading apps.
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Type: 7- to 8-inch-screen tablets, Wi-Fi-only
About - Google Nexus 7 (Wi-Fi, 16 GB)

The Google Nexus 7 (Wi-Fi, 16 GB) is a smaller tablet computer with a 7-inch screen. It has a screen resolution of 1280 x 800, which is high for its size. The rectangular screen is a better shape for videos than for photos, and it utilizes toughened Gorilla Glass for durability.

The tablet has a 1.2 GHz NVIDIA Tegra 3 processor with 4 cores. It runs on the Android 4.2 operating system. It has 1GB memory and is available with 16 or 32GB storage.

There is a headphone jack with a volume control, a built-in microphone, and stereo speakers. Internet connectivity is via Wi-Fi. It has a 1.2-megapixel webcam, and there is no camera.

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Google offers one 7-inch Android-based tablet, the Google Nexus 7.

Features & Specs - Google Nexus 7 (Wi-Fi, 16 GB)
info Internal storage (GB) 16
info Operating system Android 4.2
info Cellular data No
info Memory-card reader No
info Webcam Yes
info Camera No
info GPS Yes
info Optional folding keyboard No
info Fingerprint-resistant screen Yes
info Approved app market Yes
info Length (in.) 7.7
info Width (in.) 4.7
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User Reviews - Google Nexus 7 (Wi-Fi, 16 GB)
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5.0
Just as expected
4/7/2013
Pros
Met Every Expectation Bas
Cons
none
Best Uses
Every day
Comment:
Met all expectations based on claims.
How long have you owned it:
One-to-three months
Bottom Line
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.
 
1.0
Greatly Disappointed
3/11/2013
Pros
Display Clear Attractive
Fits in pocket easily
Nice feel and size
Practical features
Cons
Did Not Connect To Wifii
Response Slow
Best Uses
Great for travel
Comment:
Had high hopes based on reviews but it would not connect to home wi-fi nor other public wi-fi. Detected strong signal. Many others on the net have had same problem with little remedy. Will try one more, from a different store and perhaps batch. Also,the response seemed slow. Questionable support reported. Returning it.
How long have you owned it:
A month or less
Bottom Line
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
(3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)
 
1.0
JUNK SAVE YOUR MONEY STAY AWAY FROM!!!!!
2/27/2013
Pros
Cons
Best Uses
Comment:
I purchased 2 of the nexus 7 tablets as Christmas gifts and within 3-4 week we were already seeing issues with them. The first tablets problems started when it would not take a charge or even turn on. So I called for TEC support and all they have me do is hold the power button for 30-45 seconds until it turned on. Then I asked if this has been a problem and they told me yes it has been an on going issue and that costumers have to just deal with the issue. And that they will not replace it for these issues but if I send it in they would try and fix it but there has not been much luck with it and it would continue to function in the same matter. Then within 2 days of all the TEC support calls number 2 tablet starts acting up. It starts by having the same issue multiple times and then the issue happens that it would not even take a charge no matter what I did (instructed by tec support) by this time I am starting to become very raged as the manufacture (ASUS) says there is nothing they can do to help and that I need to contact the company that I purchased it for which entailed they say to contact ASUS .So after 3 to 5 different phone calls Quill the company where they were purchased finally manned up and credited me for the tablets. So in my personal opinion Google needs to find a new company to put their name on because ASUS is nothing but JUNK…And I would not recommend any of their products to anyone. So now it's been 3 weeks with our new Samsung Galaxy 7 tabs and no issues no problems they work great and I would recommend it over a Nexus 7 any day.
How long have you owned it:
One-to-three months
Bottom Line
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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