Tablet ASUS Nexus 7: reviews and prices

ASUS Nexus 7 tablet for two years of its existence has won an extensive user audience and the title of the most popular gadget in its segment. For the computer market, this became an extraordinary event, because it was almost impossible to buy an inexpensive device with a really high quality stuffing and regular updating from a well-known brand.

After the emergence of economical and comparative fast ASUS Google Nexus 7 on the latest platform "Android", many were able to try a powerful multimedia assistant in the matter: reading, playing games, surfing the Internet and watching videos - with all this the gadget copes easily and without problems.

After the release of "Nexus 7" was a real headache for Apple, making a tangible competition iPad mini. After the fruitful cooperation of the two famous brands "Google" and "Asus" their offspring in the coming months occupies about 10% of the entire market of "Android" devices, which is more than an excellent indicator for one ASUS Nexus 7. The price of the device varies within 10 000 rubles , Which also makes many competitors in the segment nervous.

"Google" as a partner once again chooses a Taiwanese company, and it's no wonder: with its rich experience in the field of tablets, coupled with quality assembly and relatively inexpensive materials make cooperation extremely beneficial for both parties.

The flagship ASUS Nexus 7 2013 32Gb retained the same proportions, but it looks more compact, and the technical characteristics have been significantly improved. The first thing the owner will enjoy is a new screen, which received a higher resolution while retaining the previous diagonal. Here you can add a new generation processor, twice the amount of RAM, increased autonomy and the appearance of a second camera in addition to the front.

Along with the announcement of a new tablet, "Google" introduced an updated version of "Android", which together with the whole software received the touchscreen ASUS Nexus 7. The gadget with all its characteristics became another and dangerous argument between the struggle between Google and Apple. User reviews are full of positive emotions, and judging by their number and quality, the new gadget is in a clearly better position than similar devices from Apple.

Pricing policy for the new model is more than favorable for the average user. For example, ASUS Nexus 7, whose price fluctuates within 12 thousand rubles, has 32 GB of internal memory and a full-sized 3G network, and a more modest version with a smaller memory will cost about 8-9 thousand.

Design

Any significant changes in terms of design, in comparison with past models, the new gadget did not happen. The ASUS Nexus 7 tablet is easy to recognize with its outlines, but without some additions it was not all.

The concept of an elongated device with smooth contours and attractive lateral faces was not touched, but the new device is now thinner, and the weight, respectively, is less by 50 g. "Nexus 7" became more convenient in terms of mobility, it can be taken with you, putting in Pocket jacket or jacket.

As well as in previous models, the back of the tablet is made of soft-plastic. The surface has exceptionally dark shades and, judging by the responses of the owners, continues to collect fingerprints and dust. The original drawing, which was previously present on the fifth and the sixth version, is no longer present, now the surface is smooth, except for the branded punching in the center of the device with the name of the series.

Many users in their reviews are puzzled why the designers abandoned the original and visually appealing surface, replacing it with a more utilitarian smooth plane, while losing an interesting design solution.

Compared with its predecessors, ASUS Google Nexus 7 slightly stretched up, and the width of the device was slightly reduced. The difference can visually and not so noticeable, but now the gadget has become more convenient to carry around and just keep in hand. Ergonomics has improved significantly, but it is necessary to control the device, as before, with two hands.

Assembly

The overall impression of the assembly is positive, but with one nuance, which is often noted in the feedback of users: if you press on the screen at the bottom of the tablet, the device makes an alarming creak. A similar drawback was suffered by the previous lines, but this functionality did not affect the functionality or availability of the device, so if you do not specifically "tune" this place, unpleasant snapping will not bother.

The well-known Android Authority laboratory recently conducted a crash test of ASUS Nexus 7 32Gb 3G. According to its results, estimates were made according to which the tablet was assigned to relatively fragile devices. When falling from a height of human growth to a concrete / asphalt surface, the model received damage to the hull (chips, cracks, and glass), but there were no failures in the work, so repairs cost a small loss.

Interfaces

The controls of ASUS Nexus 7 32Gb 3G are located correctly and do not interfere with the device. On the left side you can see a rocker that controls the volume, and a screen lock button. It's easy to click on them, places are well-chosen, allowing them to use them blindly.

The headphone jack is located on the upper end, and the microUSB port is on the bottom, that is, when connecting all the wires, they do not interfere with either one another or the user.

Screen

ASUS Nexus 7 32Gb is equipped with a 7-inch screen with a modern IPS-matrix and a resolution of 1920 by 1200 points with a density of 323 ppi, which when compared is close to the level of top models of smartphones. And by pixel saturation, "Nexus 7" overtakes almost all tablets, both small and large.

For example, the same iPad mini from Apple can boast only 162 points, so the novelty from "Google" offers an image clearly more qualitative than the "apple" company.

Display Features

Specialists and user reviews mark a large margin of brightness of the device and a sensible system of automatic adjustment. The touchscreen indicators of ASUS Nexus 7 are also impressive: the screen is sensitive to pressing, it is convenient to work with it both in gloves and with wet hands. Some Nexus owners complain about too wide a frame around the screen, which is especially noticeable on bright backgrounds and when viewing a bright and rich video. But the problem is partly solved if you use the device in landscape orientation.

As a protection for the display, engineers equipped the device with a practical and tested coating from Gorilla Glass, which is used in many top-end devices.

According to users, the dimensions of the gadget and the display are not so large, but using it with one hand is not so comfortable, although, in comparison with the previous ruler, to keep the device in your hand it became more convenient - the small width of the case affects.

Connectivity

ASUS Nexus 7 can work with 3G-networks, and there were no problems with our cellular operators in terms of availability or incompatibility. For stationary data transfer, you can use the microUSB-port, which is located on the lower end.

As a wireless communication source there is a Wi-Fi 802.11 module at b / g / n points, as an alternative - Bluetooth of the fourth version with reduced power consumption. The last advantage of the tablet was evaluated in the positive feedback of many owners.

Media

Immediately it is worth mentioning that the ASUS Nexus 7 is extremely pleased with the browser, namely its high speed. Any scaling, referrals, scrolling and other actions during web surfing occur absolutely without delays and any delays.

The same can be said for most games that feel great on this platform, showing a high FPS.

A high-quality screen allows you to watch high-definition video at 1080p without delays and jerking, but despite the good stuffing, ASUS Nexus 7 soft and codecs can not cope with some formats, and user reviews are full of bewilderment and solutions in the face of third-party applications.

The tablet successfully implemented a new system of speakers that produce more or less high-quality sound from the top and bottom of the device, thus obtaining a voluminous sound. The volume of the gadget is decent, and if you want you can use it as a small musical column somewhere on vacation.

Autonomous work

The capacity of the battery is quite enviable - 3950 mAh. The device works much longer models of past rulers and shows good results. At the maximum brightness when watching video in HD-quality device lasted about eight hours.

Indicators at an average load fluctuate within 1-2 days, and if you use the gadget sporadically, you can reach up to a week. On this part of the tablet is not inferior to its closest competitors, in particular iPad mini, and thanks to the remote charging function the owner will receive a rare opportunity for the present times, which is very positively answered by many users.

Summarizing

The new model from two well-known brands turned out to be very successful: the gadget became more powerful, more compact, the performance and other parameters were noticeably improved. Here you can add a second camera, an excellent display. For the price you ask in the stores, you will get an extremely balanced device in its class.

Depending on the amount of memory (16/32 GB) and the availability of network modules, the device can be purchased from 150 to 200 dollars. Speaking in general, "Nexus 7" is one of the best models for its money. You can recommend the device to anyone who is looking for a device that is balanced in all respects for both work and entertainment.