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    Barnes & Noble NOOK Tablet 7 (8GB)

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    Price $50.00
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    A smaller tablet from Barnes & Noble with a 6.9-inch screen and WiFi internet only, running on the Android 6 operating system. Uses the Google Play app store for downloading apps. Tested with 8GB of storage.

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    Barnes & Noble has removed this tablet from retail sales pending their investigation into reports of the charger case breaking apart. They recommend not using the charger until they provide a replacement. Meanwhile, they say, the tablet may be charged using a computer.

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    The Barnes & Noble Nook Tablet 7 (8GB) is a smaller tablet computer with a 6.9-inch screen. It has relatively coarse screen resolution, 171 pixels per inch. The rectangular screen is a better shape for videos than for photos.

    The tablet has an MediaTek MT8163 processor with 4 cores. It runs on the Android 6 operating system. It has 1GB memory and is available with 8GB storage. You can add a microSD memory card for more storage.

    There is a headphone jack with a volume control, a built-in microphone, and a mono speaker. Internet connectivity is via WiFi. It has a 0.3-megapixel webcam, and a 2-megapixel camera.

    The tablet measures 7.4 inches long by 4.2 inches wide by 0.38 inches thick, and weighs 0.55 pounds.

    Specs

    Mobile data Mobile data Can use a cellular carrier's data plan to connect to the Internet.
    No
    Internal storage (GB) Internal storage Storage for the operating system, downloaded apps and user content.
    8
    Operating system Operating system The underlying program that runs the user interface and applications.
    Android 6
    Length (in.) Length The length of the tablet measured to the nearest tenth of an inch.
    7.4
    Width (in.) Width The width of the tablet measured to the nearest tenth of an inch.
    4.2
    Depth (in.) Depth The thickness of the tablet to the nearest 0.01 inch. For tablets with a non-flat profile, the average thickness.
    0.38
    Resolution Resolution The pixel dimensions of the screen, length by width. Combined with the screen size, this determines the pixel density, which is the true measure of the ability to display image detail.
    1024 x 600
    Pixel density Pixel density A measure of observable detail on the screen. Pixel density of about 300 pixels per inch or higher eliminates any detail loss due to screen resolution limitations if viewed about 10 inches away.
    171
    Camera MP Camera MP Megapixel resolution of the outward-facing camera.
    2
    Webcam MP Webcam MP Megapixel resolution of the user-facing webcam.
    0.3
    Color Color Indicates the available colors of the case of the tablet. A slash separates multiple colors on the same unit, while a comma separates available color choices.
    Black

    Features

    Memory-card reader Memory-card reader A slot for a standard memory card (usually a micro-SD) to expand storage or transfer files.
    Yes
    Webcam Webcam An inward-facing camera for video chat or selfies.
    Yes
    Camera Camera An outward-facing camera for shooting photos or video recordings.
    Yes
    GPS GPS Can receive satellite data for precise navigation.
    No
    Fingerprint-resistant screen Fingerprint-resistant screen Screen coating reduces adhesion of skin oils and makes cleaning easier.
    No
    Detachable keyboard included Detachable keyboard included Price includes a detachable keyboard that folds like a laptop.
    No
    Detachable keyboard optional Detachable keyboard optional A detachable keyboard that folds like a laptop is available at additional cost.
    No
    Swype-capable keyboard Swype-capable keyboard Offers an alternative way to type by sliding a finger to each letter in a word.
    Yes
    Approved app market Approved app market Can access a rich variety of apps authorized by the operating system manufacturer.
    Yes
    Capacitive touchscreen Capacitive touchscreen A capacitive touchscreen requires less pressure and is more precise than the resistive type, but cannot sense gloved fingers.
    Yes
    Detachable carrying case Detachable carrying case Includes a detachable carrying case.
    No
    Active stylus optional Active stylus optional An optional stylus ("pen") is available that can interact with the screen to draw lines of varying width.
    No
    Active stylus included Active stylus included Includes a stylus ("pen") that can interact with the screen to draw lines of varying width.
    No

    Connections

    Act as WiFi hotspot Act as WiFi hotspot Can use a mobile data plan to connect other devices to the Internet. Some carriers charge extra for this.
    No

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