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Phone Arena‘s review Edit Like Unlike

After looking at their pricing, they obviously allude to the fact that they're targeting different users. On one hand, we have the Google Nexus 7's easy-to-swallow $230 super affordable price, which makes it a winner in our books for its minimal impact to our wallets. Sweetening the deal even more, it’s one of those tablets that’ll certainly to receive the latest and greatest Android updates as soon as they’re made available. You can’t beat that, right? In contrast, the $400 priced Samsung Galaxy Tab S 8.4 is a tougher sell for some people who are on a tight budget, but its higher price point is justified by its better hardware, sophisticated looks, and added functionality. Even though TouchWiz is lacking in the visuals department, especially in comparison to the clean look of stock Android, it benefits from having meaningful new functions that aren’t present in its rival. Individuals looking for a fun, compact sized tablet will relish what the Nexus 7 has to offer, but for those who have a productivity side to them, the Samsung Galaxy Tab S 8.4 proves to be the ideal tablet. To tell you the truth folks, you really can't go wrong with either of them!

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Jul 01, 2014

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Phone Arena‘s review Edit Like Unlike

Another year, another red hot comparison pitting the two best in the compact tablet segment. From what we’ve seen, they deliver the goods in providing us with a well-rounded performance, but at the end of the day, there can only be one that can reign supreme. First, let’s talk about pricing, which unlike last year, is now greatly divided between the two. With its sticker pricing of $230 for its base model, the Google Nexus 7 undoubtedly shows us that it provides us with more bang for the buck – and that’s despite having a more modest design and construction. Additionally, the Android 4.4 KitKat experience has bridged the gap by featuring a more straightforward and intuitive interface that closely follows the simplistic nature of iOS 7. To tell you the truth, this comparison would’ve been harder to decide if the iPad mini with Retina Display were sporting the same price point as its predecessor, but at a staggering $400, it goes to show that it’s moved away from that affordable segment. Rather, budget conscious consumers are going to be more inclined to look at the Nexus 7 – well, that’s unless they’re invested into the iPad mini’s apps ecosystem, or if they simply prefer a premium constructed tablet. Taking everything into consideration, we’re going to say that the Nexus 7 takes the checkered flag with this comparison!

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Nov 26, 2013

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PC Advisor‘s review Edit Like Unlike

They're both good tablets but it depends on what you're looking for. If you want a high-quality and comparatively low-cost tablet, the 7's your best bet. But Apple doesn't disappoint with the mini and if you can pony up the cash, you do get more.

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Oct 23, 2013

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The Register‘s review Edit Like Unlike

The new Nexus 7 once again redefines how much tablet you can expect for under two hundred quid, just as the original did. In every single measurable way the new model is a big step forward from the old, being smaller, lighter, more powerful and possessed of a much improved display. Despite one single niggle - there’s still no physical storage expansion - the Nexus 7 still easily deserves the title of the Best Tablet in the World.

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Sep 09, 2013

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ubergizmo‘s review Edit Like Unlike

The new Nexus 7 2013 doesn’t disappoint. We knew that it was coming, and that a few things were going to get better (1080p+ display), but it has exceeded our expectations. Besides the screen, the industrial design improvements and the overall responsiveness of the tablet are the most important changes from the first iteration. For those who want LTE, the ability to use 3 of the major U.S carriers with a single device is also extremely useful. Last year, the Nexus 7 was a great tablet because the experience was very good in relation with the price. The Nexus 7 2 has a very good user experience regardless of the price, and when you take the price into account, the new Nexus 7 is an absolute killer product. This is going to be a rough few months for the 7” competition because if you are ready to spend $229, the Nexus 7 2 is pretty much the only game in town at this quality/price level.

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Jul 26, 2013

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LAPTOP Magazine‘s review Edit Like Unlike

In a very close battle, the Kindle Fire HDX wins this face-off 7 rounds to 6. The HDX is the ultimate content-consumption tablet, offering a better HD display, crisper audio, and a more robust selection of video, music and books. HDX buyers will also appreciate the excellent parental controls and Mayday feature for quick access to tech support right on the device. Amazon’s tablet has the speed advantage, too, thanks to its Snapdragon 800 processor. However, Google’s tablet benefits from a thinner and lighter design, an interface that’s more familiar to Android phone owners, and a back camera. Plus, Google Now puts tons of useful information at your fingertips. The Nexus 7′s biggest advantage is its wider array of apps in the Google Play store and access to Google apps such as Gmail, Google Drive, Google Maps, YouTube and others the Kindle HDX lacks. It all comes down to what you’re looking for in a 7-inch slate. If you want the most apps, the Nexus 7 is the device to get. But the HDX is the better pick for parents, tablet newbies and (if you’re an Amazon Prime member) those who want to enjoy a wealth of free content.

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Oct 11, 2013

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Engadget‘s review Edit Like Unlike

When the first Nexus 7 came out, we applauded Google's willingness to sell it for less than $199. Even though the new version is an extra $30, we can confidently say it offers the best bang for your buck -- yes, that includes the iPad mini, though Apple's entry in the small tablet category has a much more diverse catalog of tablet-specific apps. Granted, Android is slowly but surely improving its selection, but it still has a long way to go before it catches up. That frustration aside, the new Nexus has a lot to offer, including an incredible display and strong overall performance. As long as you don't mind the selection of tablet-optimized apps in the Play Store, you'd have to be an extreme power user to not enjoy the latest Nexus 7, and you'd most definitely be paying through the nose to land anything better.

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Jul 29, 2013

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HotHardware‘s review Edit Like Unlike

The obvious highlight of the 2013 Nexus 7 is the upgraded IPS display, which now boasts a 1920x1200 resolution. Far be it for us to downplay the hype, because as far as we're concerned, this is one of the best looking tablet displays available, if not the best around. Everything simply looks better compared to the 2012 model, and the best part about it is the experience starts at well under $300. It's remarkable to think that a $229 tablet (16GB Wi-Fi SKU) can offer such a premium viewing experience, but it's here, it's real, and it's every bit as good as advertised. If you think you'll need more storage, the 32GB variant is still under the $300 mark, which is still reasonably competitive. At the expense of sounding too smitten, everything about the new model Nexus 7 is improved from the original. Granted, we didn't find the 2012 model to be heavy or chunky, but next to the 2013 release, it almost feels that way. The new Nexus 7 is slimmer, lighter, and a whole lot faster, the last of which is reason alone to upgrade if you like to stay on the cutting edge or are specifically interested in playing games. Not to mention, the new Nexus 7's display is drop-dead gorgeous.

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Aug 07, 2013

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pocketnow‘s review Edit Like Unlike

The expectations for this year’s Nexus 7 were astronomically high. Last year, Google and ASUS came together and created a spectacular tablet for a serious bargain. And to improve on that, the two had their work cut out for them. Google missed the price point this year, but only by $30. Rest assured, it made sure the additional $30 would be worth it. The display, frankly, is the best display on a tablet to date. The processor, although from last year, is perfectly capable of powering this budget tablet. There could be more storage options, but for the price, there are very few things to complain about. The most expensive Nexus 7 – 32GB with LTE – is set to be just $10 more than the cheapest iPad mini. Specifications and performance aside, that should speak for itself. The application situation is continually improving, and Google and ASUS leapfrogged all the competition. Above all other current tablets, the new Nexus 7 is the best bang for your buck. But even if you don’t consider its respectably low price, it’s still one of the best tablets money can buy.

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Aug 02, 2013

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GSMArena‘s review Edit Like Unlike

Each of the alternatives to the 2013 ASUS Nexus 7 requires a level of compromise (and in some cases more cash) in order to rank as a proper alternative. Google's offering is really that good. Of course, we're yet to see Amazon's next generation of Kindles. These are expected in Fall 2013 and perhaps they can turn the scales in Amazon's favor. But until then, the Nexus 7 will be the sole ruler of the compact Android tablet world - or at least, a ruler in a certain part of the Android world, because unfortunately, this highly competitive tablet is not as widely available as we would have liked. Some key European countries are going to get it in the end of August and we are yet to see where it will go from there. Stepping back for a moment, it amazing how Google and ASUS began their joint-forces assault on compact tablet market only last year and they are already among the leaders. This time around, the latest creation to come of this partnership is leaner, meaner, and simply better than its competitors. Bar any unforeseen market shifts or severe inventory shortages, the new ASUS Nexus 7 is all but certain to deservedly be a massive success during its product cycle.

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Aug 09, 2013

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TechSpot‘s review Edit Like Unlike

Although the Nexus 7 has only an average camera, no expandable storage and a selection of tablet apps that doesn’t quite cut it up against the iOS App Store, the device is still a superb choice. For just $220 you’re netting yourself a premium-quality system at an unbelievable price, making it hard to pass up for anyone looking at a portable, multimedia tablet.

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Sep 19, 2013

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expertreviews‘s review Edit Like Unlike

A refined and powerful evolution, the new Nexus 7 is the best compact Android tablet out there

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Sep 12, 2013

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PC Pro‘s review Edit Like Unlike

An extraordinary compact tablet that improves on the original in almost every way, once again showing rivals how it’s done

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Sep 04, 2013

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LAPTOP Magazine‘s review Edit Like Unlike

This was a very tight race, but the 7.9-inch iPad mini squeaks out the victory by a score of 7 rounds to 6. Apple’s small tablet offers a more premium design, superior audio quality, a more helpful voice controlled assistant and a better selection of apps tailor-made for tablet use. Plus, you get longer battery life and a broader array of accessories. And with iOS 7 around the corner, iPad mini owners will soon be able to multitask and tweak settings more easily. However, for those on a budget, the $229 Google Nexus 7 is an excellent choice. For $100 less than the iPad mini, you get a brighter and higher resolution display, blazingly-fast performance, a better keyboard and a superior camera. Families will very much appreciate the Nexus 7’s ability to support multiple profiles and approve apps for their children to use. While it’s a close call, the Apple’s iPad mini brings home the winner’s cup for the best small tablet around.

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Aug 16, 2013

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TheVerge‘s review Edit Like Unlike

Google should've started making tablets a long time ago, instead of tacitly ignoring the large-screen ecosystem long enough to let Apple build a huge lead. The Android app situation has improved a lot, but it's still squarely in the iPad's rearview mirror. From Paper to Clear to Badland, it's no contest. There are plenty of people for whom the iPad mini is definitely the right tablet. But before you pick, look through the Play Store and see if you can find everything you need. Because outside of that discrepancy, the Nexus 7 is a better tablet than the iPad mini. It's so comfortable in one hand, the screen is incredible, and its performance is virtually flawless. Android itself has even developed into a great tablet operating system, in many ways better than iOS. For right now, the iPad mini's ecosystem might remain a trump card. But if Google can make a few more developers fall in love with the Nexus 7's high-res display and start building great tablet apps for Android, I won't care if Apple has a Retina display-equipped iPad mini up its sleeve. For $100 less than the iPad mini, I'll get a lot more from the Nexus 7. I've already gotten a lot from the Nexus 7. I finally watched Scarface, and I'm 200 pages deep in a book I couldn't buy in a CVS. Turns out all I needed was a great screen after all.

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Jul 26, 2013

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tabletpcreview‘s review Edit Like Unlike

I'm going to admit that I've never been a fan of Android tablets. From what I've seen in the past, they were slow, laggy, and the obvious stuttering got on my nerves. I was impressed with the original Nexus 7 but decided to stick with an iPad Mini because Android tablets weren't there yet. The second-generation Google Nexus 7 changed all that for me. Sure it's $30 more than last years model, but everything about it from the design, apps, and operating system have come a long way since then. The increased performance, amazing screen resolution, and continuous growth of Android have made this a winner. It's by no means perfect and there is no one-size-fits-all device as everyone's needs are different, but if you factor in what the Nexus 7 has to offer for what it's priced at, you get a great value when compared to the competition.

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Aug 06, 2013

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Phone Arena‘s review Edit Like Unlike

At the end of the day, these tablets are going to sell like crazy, mainly because they offer a well-rounded experience. Diving straight into pricing, we still can’t help take into account the unprecedented cost that’s associated to the Nexus 7, which despite being slightly more expensive than its predecessor, it still is significantly easier on the pockets than the iPad mini. Basically, for the basic 16 GB Wi-Fi only versions, we can fork over $230 for the Nexus 7, or $330 for the iPad mini. If we compare the 32GB 4G versions, the Nexus 7 would cost only $350, versus $560 for the iPad mini! When the Android experience on the Nexus 7 is outclassing iOS on the iPad mini, we’re finding ourselves gravitating to Google’s offering more. On top of that, we can’t also forget about how the Nexus 7 is strategically being prized for its higher resolution display – an area that’s super weak for the iPad mini.

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Aug 07, 2013

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Liliputing‘s review Edit Like Unlike

So typically when I’m reviewing a tablet, what I like to do is read an eBook on it. That’s something I usually do with an E Ink Kindle. But by making myself read a book on a tablet, I find it in my hands all the time for at least a few days — and once it’s there, I find myself using it to do other things that I might normally do on my phone. The new Nexus 7 is one of the first tablets that I’ve found myself doing that so often with, that I could easily see it replacing my phone for common tasks… if only it were small enough to fit in my pants pocket the way my phone is.

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Aug, 2013

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Notebookcheck‘s review Edit Like Unlike

The second generation Nexus 7 retails for $30 more than the first model. If based solely on its build, the price increase does not feel justified as the quality is only a modest upgrade over the original. The model still lacks expandable storage, dedicated video-out and docking station support. Users with the 16 GB model may find themselves out of space quite quickly after realizing that almost 5 GB is unavailable. Once the display is powered on, however, it becomes easy to see why the price tag carries that extra $30. The screen is currently the best and brightest available on a 7-inch device with very accurate colors to boot. The Snapdragon processor has no problems keeping up with the animations and high resolution while the light weight makes it one of the best tablets for use outdoors. It's clear that the extra cost in materials was invested in the display and internals rather than in greatly improving case quality and connectivity options. Users looking for a 7-inch Android tablet should look no further as this is (yet again) the overall best in its size class. The still competitive price only makes the deal even sweeter.

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Aug 06, 2013

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Pocket-lint‘s review Edit Like Unlike

There's no denying the new Nexus 7 is an amazing tablet. But it's also just an upgrade. For $229 (around £150) with 16GB of internal storage, you get a more-stylish exterior and some beefier internals. That's actually a decent price to pay if you want the latest and greatest from Google and Asus. However, some people - who would be upgrading their old 32GB Wi-Fi-only model or 32GB LTE model - might not want to cough up $269 and $349 respectively for so few improvements and tweaks. A year from now, Google will likely unveil a new, new Nexus 7. And it might be just another yearly upgrade - or it could be completely revamped tablet loaded with Key Lime Pie OS. This is all speculation, of course, but that's the tech world for you. At the end of the day, if you have the money to spare and want a stellar Android tablet for occasional gaming, Netflix-ing and reading, than the new Nexus 7 is the ideal machine for you. It fits comfortably in one hand, and it offers a crisp display, snappy performance and the newest version of Android. What's not to love?

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Aug 01, 2013

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PC Magazine‘s review Edit Like Unlike

Google's Nexus 7 continues to set the bar for small-screen tablets with a perfect balance between price and performance.

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Jul 29, 2013

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SlashGear‘s review Edit Like Unlike

The original Nexus 7 saw Google take the reins in Android tablets, showing a confused market exactly where it wanted it to go. With the new Nexus 7 2013, the rough edges of the first-generation hardware have been buffed away for the most part: the wireless charging and rear camera address two common complaints, and though it’s not quite as premium in the hand as Apple’s iPad mini, it remains considerably cheaper.That’s before you even get to the high-resolution display, which goes beyond affordable table-stakes as we might have expected from a tablet intended for the mass-market, but kicks the new Nexus 7 to the top of the heap when it comes to Android slates. It also ratchets up the pressure on Apple to deliver an equally impressive screen on the iPad mini, since side-by-side the extra detail and clarity on the Nexus 7 2013 is readily noticeable.Google’s first Nexus 7 was cheap and cheerful. The second-generation version is just as keenly priced but doesn’t leave you feeling like you’ve made obvious compromises in return. That makes it our pick of the Android tablets, and sets an early – and impressive – challenge to the new iPad mini.

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Jul 29, 2013

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Phone Arena‘s review Edit Like Unlike

When you’re at the top of the division, you really want to make it difficult for your competitors to keep up. Well folks, that’s exactly what the 2013 edition of the Google Nexus 7 is doing, as it’s just one awesome tablet that continues to keep its rivals at bay and playing catch up. Indeed, some people might be just a little turned off by the higher starting cost of the tablet, which is set for $230 for the 16GB packing version, a tally that’s $30 higher than its predecessor, but seriously though, it’s still at a bargain price point that’s ample enough to give its competitors a good run for their money. For goodness sakes, the forthcoming 4G LTE variant (coming with 32GB), which will brandish a price point of $350 when it’s released, is also a pretty fine offering on its own. Android 4.3 Jelly Bean came and went, and based on what we see here on the Nexus 7, it’s not particularly its main star attraction, but it merely helps to complement the tablet’s overall incremental improvements – both in hardware and software aspects. When all is said and done, the Google Nexus 7 continues to be the king of the hill when it comes to the 7-inch Android segment. Simply, it’s at the head of its class!

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Jul 29, 2013

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AnandTech‘s review Edit Like Unlike

The new Nexus 7 is everything a generational refresh should be – performance goes up dramatically, issues were fixed (storage), features were added (5 GHz WiFi, rear facing camera, Qi charging, high DPI display), and it’s all in a thinner and lighter form factor. Everything about the OG Nexus 7 is better in the 2013 model, all while keeping basically the same price point, and we haven’t even looked at the 4G LTE enabled version yet which adds the right kind of operator-agnostic LTE bands for two regions that I’ve been begging for. It’s undeniable that Google is doing something right with the Nexus program, and along with it, hardware partner ASUS.

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Jul 27, 2013

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CNET Reviews‘s review Edit Like Unlike

The Nexus 7 (2013) easily supplants the original model as the small tablet of choice. It may not be quite as comfortable to hold, but its heavily increased performance, razor-sharp screen, additional features, and all that Android 4.3 brings in tow more than make up for a harder, less grippy back. At $230, it's more expensive than the top 7-inch tablets from 2012, but it's also much better-performing. In addition, it's cheaper than both the 8-inch Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 and the iPad Mini and yes, performs better than either, despite the former's better handling of onscreen colors. While it doesn't obliterate the competition, the Nexus 7 has enough improvements to earn the small-tablet crown and is the next best choice to the full-size iPad.

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Jul 25, 2013

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