14 DAY TRIAL // Yesterday, Google made official a new version of the Nexus 7 tablet PC, one that was manufactured by ASUS, the same as the original, but which features upgraded specs and capabilities compared to what last year’s model had to offer.
The new Nexus 7 has been rumored for quite some time now, and most of its hardware specs were unveiled to the world, but now it is already live in the Google Play Store, and all the necessary details on it are official.
For starters, we should note that the device was announced in 16GB and 32GB capacities, and that users in the United States can already see it listed here and here, priced at $229 (€173) and $269 (€203), respectively.
The tablet PC will become available on July 30, and will enjoy free ground shipping for a limited period of time, Google notes.
For those out of the loop, we should note that the new Nexus 7 arrives on shelves with a 7.02-inch touchscreen capable of delivering a 1920 x 1200 pixel resolution and a 323 ppi pixel density.
Furthermore, it comes equipped with a 1.5GHz quad-core Snapdragon S4 Pro processor inside, 2GB of RAM, Adreno 320 GPU, and the aforementioned internal memory options.
The slate also sports a 5-megapixel photo snapper on the back, as well as a 1.2MP front camera for making video calls.
Google announced the new Nexus 7 with Dual-band WiFi, Bluetooth and NFC capabilities, but also unveiled that an LTE-enabled variant of the device would be available for Verizon, AT&T, and T-Mobile.
The specs list of the new device further includes a 3950mAh battery, dual stereo speakers, surround sound by Fraunhofer, wireless charging capabilities, and the Android 4.3 Jelly Bean platform loaded on top.
Overall, the new device is a great improvement over the last year’s Nexus 7, which managed to prove quite popular among users, although no official sales numbers have been provided so far, as droid-life notes.
