8GB Memory, WiFi 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 2.1 AndroidTM 4.1, Jelly Bean for a smooth and responsive user experience 1280 x 800 high-definition IPS panel with an ultra-wide 178 viewing angle NVIDIA Tegra 3 1.20 GHz Quad-Core Processor Combining cutting-edge hardware from ASUS with leading software from GoogleTM, the Nexus 7 delivers performance in a slim and portable package. The tablet packs an NVIDIA Tegra 3 quad-core processor along with the latest AndroidTM 4.1, Jelly Bean for a smooth and responsive user experience. Users can view and share rich images with the tablet's 1280 x 800 high-definition IPS panel with an ultra-wide 178 viewing angle. Corning® Fit Glass and a rubberized chassis enhance durability. Processor Manufacturer: NVIDIA Processor Type: Tegra 3 Processor Model: T30L Processor Speed: 1.20 GHz Processor Core: Quad-core (4 Core) Cache: 1 MB Standard Memory: 1 GB Memory Technology: DDR3 SDRAM Flash Memory Capacity: 8 GB Optical Drive Type: No Screen Size: 7" Screen Mode: WXGA Display Screen Type: Active Matrix TFT Color LCD Aspect Ratio: 16:10 Screen Resolution: 1280 x 800 Backlight Technology: LED Display Screen Technology: In-plane Switching (IPS) Technology, TruVivid Technology Touchscreen: Yes Multi-touch Screen: Yes Graphics Controller Manufacturer: NVIDIA Graphics Controller Model: ULP GeForce Graphics Memory Accessibility: Shared GPS: Yes Wireless LAN: Yes Wireless LAN Standard: IEEE 802.11b/g/n Bluetooth: Yes Bluetooth Standard: Bluetooth 2.1 Front Camera/Webcam: Yes Operating System Platform: Android Operating System: Android 4.1 Jelly Bean
The battery wouldn't charge out if the box; it's a glitch with the OS when the battery drains, putting it in recovery mode allowed the battery to start charging. Later, the battery drains fast and died completely when it showed 20% and it takes forever to charge. Next, which was my fault, do not upgrade to lollipop, it will slow down. One thing I noticed that helped out was to upgrade it then reset the tablet to factory defaults.
_______________________________________________NOV 29 UPDATE:Google just announced upgraded Nexus 7 tablets to be available on Nov 13. The 8GB model will probably be discontinued and you will get a 16GB Nexus 7 for the amount you pay for an 8GB model now. You will be able to get a 32GB Nexus 7 for the price of the current 16GB model.NOTE:My initial review was a Nexus 7 vs. the first generation Kindle Fire and the Nexus was a clear winner. I have now updated my review for the Fire HD. It's..
More than 3 months later, I finally get some time to write this small review:Until now, I was not a heavy tablet user. I played with iPads and cheap Android tablets at the office, but never owned one for more than a week. Now that I have this, I'm absolutely amazed about how great is this gadget.PROS:- SIZE: My favourite feature is it's size. The Nexus 7 has just the right size that a tablelt should have. Small and light enough to easily carry it and use it with one hand, but ..
