Google's New Tablet Nexus 7-Specs, Price

Google takes on Apple's iPad mini or other competitors with its new super-slim Nexus 7 that has the world's highest resolution tablet screen.The new Nexus 7 is built by Asus and has a seven-inch, 1980x1200 display. Google's second-generation Nexus 7 tablet packs a more powerful processor, a full HD screen and strong speakers.

Nexus 7 has a 5MP rear-facing camera along with 1.2MP front-facing camera for the first time, and a faster 1.5Ghz processor compared to the first-generation Nexus 7 device.It will be the first device to be shipped on Google's new Android 4.3.

Nexus 7 Specifications

• Screen: 7-inch


• Resolution: 1980 x 1200


• Operating system: Android 4.3


• Processor: 1.5Ghz Qualcomm Snapdragon processor


• Size: 114x200x8.65mm


• Camera: 1.2 MP front-facing, 5MP rear-facing


• Memory: 2GB RAM


• Battery life: 10 hours


• Storage: 16GB, 32GB and 64GB

Price

The new tablet comes with a $30 price increase over last year's model. At $229 for the base model, it is still a bargain - and 30 per cent cheaper than Apple's $329 iPad Mini.

All in All Nexus 7 leads with its thin and light design; Bright crisp display; Very strong performance; Impressive stereo speakers; Above average battery life but lacks due to not expandable Storage; Parental controls not as comprehensive as competitors