Tablets: Compare features & prices Google Nexus 7 review http://www.which.co.uk/technology/computing/reviews/tablets/google-nexus-7/review/
The Google Nexus 7 is an interesting tablet. It's a high-specification device from a big name at a cheaper price point that the Apple iPad Mini. What's it like in practice? Is it worth buying, or is the sub-£200 price a false economy? We rushed it to our lab to find out.
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| Specification criteria | Specification |
|---|---|
| Specifications | |
| Test Date | 30 June 2012 |
| Operating system (OS) | Android |
OS Version tested
|
Android 4.1.1 |
| Claimed storage size (GB) | 16.0 |
| Available storage (GB)
|
13 |
| Flash support
|
No |
| Forward facing camera resolution (Mp) | 1 |
| Rear camera resolution (Mp) | na |
| Physical keyboard provided | No |
| Battery time (mins)
|
524 |
| Test Programme Version
|
2012 |
| Connections | |
| USB 2.0
|
Yes |
| USB 3.0
|
No |
| Wi-fi (802.11g)
|
Yes |
| Wi-fi (802.11n)
|
Yes |
| Wi fi (802.11n 5GHz)
|
No |
| 3G
|
No |
| Bluetooth
|
Yes |
| GPS
|
Yes |
| SD Card
|
No |
| Micro SD card
|
No |
| HDMI output
|
No |
| Sound and vision | |
| Built in microphone | Yes |
| Built in speakers | Yes |
| Mono speakers | Yes |
| Stereo speakers | No |
| Headphone and mic socket | Yes |
| External volume control | Yes |
| Screen size (inches)
|
7.0 |
| Screen resolution
|
800 x 1280 |
| Touchscreen type
|
Capacitive |
| Built in webcam | 1 |
| Dimensions | |
| Dimensions (mm) | 8 x 196 x 121 |
| Weight (kg) | 0.334 |
Google Nexus 7
- Launch date: Jul 2012
- Which? score:
| PC World | £189.00 | |
|---|---|---|
| Currys | £189.00 | |
| Laptops Direct | £199.93 | |
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OS Version tested
The operating system on the device at the time of test. This may have since been updated.
Available storage (GB)
This tells you the actual size of the internal memory available for you to use. A large internal memory helps you store more videos and music.
Flash support
Whether the device is able to display Flash content on web pages
Battery time (mins)
Battery life per charge for video playback (in minutes)
Test Programme Version
Due to improvements in our testing procedures to account for new features and developments, note that tablets tested in different test programme years aren't directly comparable
USB 2.0
The number of USB 2.0 sockets on the device
USB 3.0
The number of faster USB 3.0 sockets on the device
Wi-fi (802.11g)
Whether the device can use the 802.11g wireless standard
Wi-fi (802.11n)
Whether the device can use the faster 802.11n wireless standard
Wi fi (802.11n 5GHz)
Whether the device can operate on the less crowded 5GHz wireless frequency
3G
Whether there is a SIM card slot for connecting to a 3G network
Bluetooth
Whether the device can connect with other bluetooth (short-range wireless) devices
GPS
A GPS receiver uses satellites to find your location
SD Card
Whether the device accepts SD memory cards. Many cameras use SD cards.
Micro SD card
Whether the device accepts micro SD memory cards. Many mobile phones use micro SD cards.
HDMI output
For hooking up to a HDTV
Screen size (inches)
Diagonal size of the screen
Screen resolution
Often, more resolution means more detail in the picture displayed
Touchscreen type
Capacitive screens are generally more responsive to a finger touch than resistive screens
