Later this morning, Sundar Pichai, Google(s goog)’s SVP of Android, Chrome and Apps, is having breakfast with the press where he’ll likely launch Android 4.3 and a new Nexus 7 tablet. But you can enjoy the appetizer even sooner: Best Buy(s bby) is already taking pre-orders for the updated Nexus 7 and lists all of the specifications. Talk about spoiling your appetite!
If you’ve been following along with the various leaks of late, there aren’t any surprises in the new tablet as all of the specifications were previously reported. Here’s a run-down in case you missed or or want confirmation of the prior reports:
- 7-inch IPS panel with 1920 x 1200 resolution (323 pixels per inch)
- 1.5 GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Pro chip, Adreno 32o GPU and 2 GB of memory
- Android 4.3 pre-installed
- 16 GB of internal memory for $229; 32 GB model for $269
- 5 megapixel rear camera; 2 megapixel front camera
- Bluetooth 4.0, 802.11 a/b/g/n Wi-Fi, GPS
- Weight of 11.2 ounces
- Measurements of 7.9 x 4.5 x 0.3 inches
In other words, the new Nexus 7 leaks have generally panned out and Google released a small Retina-quality display on a tablet before Apple(s aapl) has. And it’s doing so at a reasonable price.
Any USB conection?
Is there an SD slot?
Kevin actually prefer a non-LTE version. I can piggyback using my windows 920 phone just fine when I need connection. No need to pay AT&T any more $$$ than necessary. :-)
didn’t see the 32GB on Best Buy
You will soon. It’s on Google Play already: https://play.google.com/store/devices/details?id=nexus_7_16gb_2013
amen
I’m assuming there will be a LTE version to follow?
There is: $349 with 32 GB and LTE. One model that works on VZ, AT&T or T-Mobile LTE networks.
Based on the above specs NO WIFI ac.
Correct, but I don’t think that will be a turn-off for most. ac routers are just getting started and support has only just shown up in high end phones. Having said that, I do have an ac router and I get much better network coverage/speeds with the HTC One and Galaxy S 4.
Nice misdirection. AC routers are hardly the question here. Lacking Wifi is a major drawback.
Uh, there’s no misdirection here. The device has 802.11 a/b/g/n support as noted in the post. ;)
I’m repeatedly amazed by how diplomatic you can be to these jerks Kevin.
Thanks. It’s all about community, although I’ll admit it: It does try my patience from time to time. ;)