Google retired the Nexus 7 earlier this week, leaving many of us wondering what could be in store at the upcoming I/O conference in late May. Generally considered to be among the higher-end mobile device hardware options (don't be fooled by the number of sales, which will appear small by comparison to the likes of Samsung or Huawei), the Nexus lineup is overdue for a refresh … [Read more...] about Google Leaves Us With Few Choices Following Nexus 7 Retirement
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The Google Nexus 7 Tablet is Discontinued
Google has officially discontinued the Nexus 7 tablet and is no longer offering it for sale on the Google Play website. The Nexus 7 was first released back in 2013, so it's fair to say it had a good run. The Android-based tablet received great reviews, but what really made it a long-term success was the fact that it was affordable and it received Android updates … [Read more...] about The Google Nexus 7 Tablet is Discontinued
The Battle of e-Reading Tablets – Kobo Arc vs Google Nexus 7 2013
The Kobo Arc is a tablet designed for reading and this is very evident during the first few days of use. The company has integrated aspects of their Reading Life program, which monitors your book habits and aids you in eBook discovery with a series of recommended reads. Kobo also developed "tapestries," which is a cool way to browse directories and keep your commonly accessed … [Read more...] about The Battle of e-Reading Tablets – Kobo Arc vs Google Nexus 7 2013
Google Nexus 7 2nd Generation Review
Google refined their original seven inch Nexus 7 tablet in every way, and just released the updated model a few weeks ago. This new device blows away many of the current generation Android tablets on the market. But when it comes to hardware on paper, normally it is not an indication on how it performs in real world conditions. We put this device through its paces to give you … [Read more...] about Google Nexus 7 2nd Generation Review
Google Nexus 7 vs Barnes and Noble Nook HD
The Google Nexus 7 and Barnes and Noble Nook HD are two devices that most people who want to read ebooks think about buying. You can go with the software agnostic approach of the Nexus, where you have tons of options on who you want to deal with, or you can instead go with the closed ecosystem with Barnes and Noble, whose sole premise is the reading experience. Both bring some … [Read more...] about Google Nexus 7 vs Barnes and Noble Nook HD
Google Nexus 7 and Kobo Arc Comparison Video
The Google Nexus 7 2013 edition and the Kobo Arc are both seven inch tablets with comparable hardware and resolution. The Nexus has the advance of 4 CPU cores, while the Arc makes due with two. Both of these devices make a very fine e-reader and during the course of this video comparison we check out how they handle all sorts of content. This video documents how the Kobo … [Read more...] about Google Nexus 7 and Kobo Arc Comparison Video
Google Nexus 7 Review
The Google Nexus 7 is one of the only pure vanilla Android tablets on the market and boasts a bevy of hardware enhancements that put most other devices to shame. One of the benefits of buying this edition over the Kindle Fire HD and Nook HD is the fact you aren't locked into one particular ecosystem. How does this tablet rank against the competition and is it a viable … [Read more...] about Google Nexus 7 Review
Ubuntu for Tablet PCs Is Here
A presence in the new age tablet computing scene was the last frontier for Ubuntu to make its presence felt, and that has now been accomplished. We have seen Ubuntu in operation on desktops, smartphones, and even TVs with tablet PCs being the latest addition to that club. This should come as a sweet piece of news for die-hard fans of the Linux based operating system, though … [Read more...] about Ubuntu for Tablet PCs Is Here
Google Nexus Tablet – Forthcoming Releases
The Nexus 7 has provided Google with just the kind of start that the online search giant had set out to achieve. With some solid sales figures to its credit (although exact figures are yet to be made public), it’s now time for Google to further consolidate its position in the tablet market, and it aims to do so with a slew of new launches. This comprises of a mixed bag that … [Read more...] about Google Nexus Tablet – Forthcoming Releases
Tablet PC News Roundup
The biggest tablet news right now is the Surface tablet's pricing. It starts at a decent $499, which may be disappointing for those who perhaps were hoping for the device to be priced at $199. For $499, what you get is the basic 32 GB version of Surface RT, sans the keypad, while the tablet and keypad combo has been priced $599. The top of the line version with 64 GB storage … [Read more...] about Tablet PC News Roundup
Rumor: Nexus 7 3G in the Works
The Nexus 7 may be ruling the roost in the 7 inch tablet segment, though it still is lacking a crucial aspect: it relies on its Wi-Fi capability to connect to the internet. While that hasn't stopped millions (presumably) from picking up the Google tablet, that 3G capability will further add shine to its appeal is all too well known. Also, the good news on this front is that … [Read more...] about Rumor: Nexus 7 3G in the Works
Google Nexus 7 Reaches France, Germany, and Spain
Nexus 7 is slowly opening up to more international markets and the latest countries where the Google tablet is available right now include France, Germany, and Spain. Prices mentioned are €199 and €249 for the 8 and 16 GB versions of the 7 inch tablet, which means buyers in the above mentioned countries are actually having to pay more than their US counterparts after the … [Read more...] about Google Nexus 7 Reaches France, Germany, and Spain
The Apple iPad is Leading the Charge in Tablet Sales
The tablet segment has seen robust growth in the second quarter and guess what contributed to the success story the most? Well, its Apple of course which led the sales out of all the different tablets on the market. To put it in sheer numbers, a total of about 25 million tablet devices found buyers in the second quarter of 2012, reports IDC which marked an increase of 33.6% … [Read more...] about The Apple iPad is Leading the Charge in Tablet Sales
Archos ’97 Carbon’ Tablet Now for Sale
Archos is among the early and better known companies that used a relatively cheaper price tag to appeal to consumers. The French company is back this time with a brand new offering in the form of 97 Carbon, packed as usual with quite decent specs. The 97 Carbon is running on a 1 GHz single core ARM Cortex A8 CPU coupled with a 1 GB RAM. On board storage stands at 16 GB with … [Read more...] about Archos ’97 Carbon’ Tablet Now for Sale