Everybody's all Excited about Google entering the tablet industry with its new Nexus 7, that is arranged to be released at the end of July. Based on its hardware specs, this recent piece of Tablet is set up to hose down the flame of Amazon's Kindle Fire, although it isn't likely to take a very good bite from Apple's iPad sales. Though the new Google device has renewed the rumors that Apple might soon launch a 7' iPad mini.
Both the Kindle Fire and the Nexus 7 cost $199 for the 8GB machine. Google in addition has a $249 16GB edition, however the allure of the Google gadget surpasses its cost.
Some of the capabilities early enthusiasts are pumped up about include:
* Cpu: 1.3GHz quad-core Tegra 3
* Weight: .75 lbs
* Width: .41'
* OS: Jelly Bean/android 4.1 with improved voice recognition and responsiveness
* Screen: Vibrant HD display
* Pixels: 1280X800 (216 ppi)
* Memory space: 8GB or 16GB
* Battery: 9 hour battery life (Some owners have noted as much as 10 hours of battery life.)
* I/O: 1.2 megapixel forward facing camera, Microphone, NFC, GPS
* Extras: Google NOW virtual assistant (think SIRI), Wi-Fi 802 11b/g/n, Bluetooth
* Accessible: End of July
* Pricing: $199-$249 (Up to 30% discount with GameStop trade-in.)
Nexus 7 Limitations
While the Google device offers a number of functions specifically designed to tempt those in search of a device at a reasonable cost, but there are few negative aspects. Of course some sacrifices can be predicted with any reasonably billed tablet.
Storage: Although Google is providing both an 8GB and a 16 gb model of the Nexus 7, neither device includes a microSD port, meaning simply no expandable memory space. Some have complained that the lower-cost 8g model will be filled after saving just 3 to 5 films, suggesting that the 16gb Version may be the smarter decision.
Wireless: The lack of storage is allegedly solved by streaming media and data via Google Play & Google Drive; even so with out 3G / 4G Wireless options, the data saved in the cloud won't always be obtainable, which may turn into a source of frustration for those utilizing their gadget on the go.
Media: Just like the Kindle Fire, the primary function of the Nexus 7 is to promote users to purchase things from the Google Play store; however the variety of choices is sort of modest in comparison.
Expanding Nexus 7 Media Options
Nevertheless, the business does offer roughly 500,000 apps on Google Play, thousands of motion pictures, over 3 million free electronic books & hundreds of purchasable digital books. In addition, millions of songs are for sale on Google music and the business is continuously adding to its collection. And if these restricted offerings aren't sufficient Nexus 7 users can easily build upon these media possibilities by using a Kindle e-book application, Amazon Cloud music application, and many more Android-compatible apps.
Android has come a long since 2005 when Google purchased a relatively unknown company called Android Inc. For over 10 years Google opened up the system and let anyone download, alter, personalize, use and distribute it totally free.
Freedom stands out as the keyword that sets apart Android from all competing smartphones out there. Apple has a tyrannical like clutch on its iOS and Blackberry isn't very different. In comparison you're able to download and install any application you want on an Android phone. The app market is not limited by what someone within a review department believes to be appropriate.
With this type of liberty, software coders are ditching Apple and embracing the freedom that producing for Android provides. There are now tens of thousands of applications available, some of them are even useful! For example, the standard messaging system is nothing to scream about on the Android nonetheless it does not need to be because there are over a dozen zero cost applications that you could download that will replace the internal texting app. This level of personalization and choice seriously isn't available on other smartphones where the makers want to tie you down to only their applications.
Since it's easier for coders to make applications and because there is more competition you will see that many programs you need to buy on the iPhone and Blackberry cost nothing on the Android, or at least you can find a free 'lite' version offered so you are saving on the price of personalizing your phone.
If you are anything like the common Internet user you probably use several Google web services such as Gmail, Gtalk, Drive and Search. While you can acquire these services on other cell phones, the Android has produced software which integrate and sync flawlessly with your Android. For instance, say you add a brand new Friend into your address book, Android is intelligent enough to update your Google friends list for those times you ever lose your phone then all your important data is stored in Google’s cloud services.
Safety is clearly a significant aspect and with android usage increasing, scammers and criminal gangs are actively trying to access the private information people keep on their cell phones.. Though you could get some good security applications for Android you can be assured that Google has always got your back featuring its remote kill switch ability to remove any rogue apps that could have discovered their way in to your android.
Finally there is the important aspect of variety. With an iPhone you're restricted to one model, not great if you wish to express oneself. The Blackberry targets businesses and the models are not even close inspirational. On the other hand because the Android OS is a free operating-system which you can use without royalties, many large cellular phone producers are creating Android based mobile phones. You now have the choice of model, choice of styles, choice of features and most significantly find a smart phone that matches your budget.