Google Nexus 7 Tablet Released!

I really want one of these until I saw the limited storage size offered. In the rumors they stated that it might have a micro-SD card slot, but it isn't on any of the specs now, so I assume it doesn't. Boo

I'm sure keeping it as such a low price with that kick ass hardware played a big role in that. Do you really need that much storage?

garfi3ld wrote: I'm sure keeping it as such a low price with that kick ass hardware played a big role in that. Do you really need that much storage?

I don't know probably not, you can never have to much storage. hehe

Edit/Update: I have a A500 tablet with 16Gb of internal storage, which is actually only 12.71Gb with formatting. With my current load and no videos stored on that memory I have 11.36Gb available, but I have an 8Gb video on 32Gb micro-SD card in the expansion slot of that tablet. That and the A500 as to full normal USB port, so any USB stick is accessible on it.

So I guess I could make the 16Gb version work. but the 8Gb would be to limiting for me.

My only issue with the A500 is hardware lag, that I know the Samsung Tablet doesn't have, but I couldn't afford. This is/was going to be my upgrade to get back into "no lag" land. We will see, not preordering one, but still might pick it up.

I ordered mine last Saturday when the 16Gb version became available again. I hope to have it Friday (maybe). Will let you know.

So I got it on Wednesday. Took a few picture while I was opening it.

Outer Cover with tablet in the angle to make it look like a 7. Kind of cool

Just a simple black box under that with Nexus embossed in the right hand corner

Box open, tablet with complete plastic covering, and it was nice that they showed me there the power button was, because you can't see them from the front face.

Got it powered on and to my surprise it already knew who I was. They must to a individual load on each of these before they are shipped. (my only guess)

And the default home screen after it linking my gmail account to it. (which I prompted emptied, I hate busy desktops LOL)


Well there you have mini-unboxing for the Nexus 7.

I have notice a few things I don't like, but I have never used a 7 inch tablet before to verify. This tablet's interface is more phone like then my Acer A500, the buttons on the bottom are always in the middle of the screen even when in landscape, instead of them being in the far left like my A500. Also, the home screen will not auto rotate to landscape without help of an app. I could be wrong about that, but I tried and then did some Google searches and everyone else was having the same problem.
Another difference that I can't verify for 7 inch tablet is that the Nexus 7 has a dock bar at the bottom like a phone to get to the apps and launch programs. I know my A500 didn't have this until I loaded a different launcher. Also there is no other way to get to the apps list without the dock. so you can't just turn it off either.
There are 3 more picture, with the screen rotated so you can see what I mean about the buttons and the dock.






Overall I am liking the smaller size and liter weight... Oh and the power, it really is the smoothest android device yet, even after putting a different launcher and have programs running in the background. Very well done.

One other notes, since this is a Android 4.1.1 I have found a few of my apps will not install because they are not compatible... I know this will get fixed soon (I hope), but worth pointing out.