Google Nexus 7 Tablet $199 - Canadian TV, Computing and Home Theatre Forums

Dr.Dave · 2012-06-27, 01:58 PM

Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean)
7-inch, 1280 x 800 HD IPS display
a quad-core Tegra 3 processor, 12-core GPU, 1GB RAM
1.2-megapixel front-facing camera
eight hours of active use on a 4325 mAh battery
198.5 x 120 x 10.45mm
340 grams
WiFi 802.11 b/g/n (no 3G / 4G option)
Bluetooth
Micro USB
NFC
Microphone
Accelerometer
GPS
Magnetometer
Gyroscope
Ships with Chrome as the standard browser

http://www.google.com/nexus/#/7/features

$199 (CA$209.00) for 8GB with $25 credit for Play Store (limited time only)
$249 (CA$259.00) for 16GB.

Pre-orders: https://play.google.com/store/device...id=nexus_7_8gb shipping mid-July.

hugh · 2012-06-27, 02:38 PM

I think Google will struggle to sell this as I really can't see what market Google is after.

I can't see it outselling the similarly priced Kindle Fire since I think people are more comfortable with Amazon's offerings and likely already Amazon customers and I can't see it competing with the iPad (with its much larger screen) because the 16GB version Nexus is only $140 cheaper than the iPad 2.

BGY11 · 2012-06-27, 04:05 PM

If Google starts selling these in retail stores, I could see them selling a fair number of these; but if it's just sold online, then I'd agree with Hugh. Amazon is likely to drop the price of the Kindle Fire as well, so it may be a tough sell for Google.

Continuing with Hugh's point about the price compared to an iPad 2, there are even some 10" tablets that are now selling for $349 (10" Samsung Galaxy Tab 2, for example). Paying $100 more for a 10" vs 7" tab isn't that bad, and it remains to be seen how well the Tegra 3 performs in the Nexus 7 compared to the Samsung. Yes the Samsung only runs ICS, but is the average tablet shopper going to know the difference between Android 4.0 and 4.1? Probably not.

james99 · 2012-06-27, 05:43 PM

Sweet. This is basically a Kindle Fire on steroids.

Glad to see Google paying attention to the mobile tablet market with this 7 incher.

Great price with impressive hardware. Win win.

99semaj · 2012-06-27, 07:47 PM

I think it'll do a lot better than the Kindle Fire, which fizzled out of sight only a couple months after people realised it was just a phone OS stuffed into half tablet form factor.

They will have to find strong retail partners, though. People will want to test drive it to see if it can be as good as an iPad.

Tikker · 2012-06-27, 09:05 PM

for 200 i would be tempted.

playbook is a nice size and same price

rfielder · 2012-06-28, 08:44 AM

I would be tempted, but a lack of microSD is a deal killer for me.

16Gb really isn't much when you start loading media files and lots of apps.

jshel101 · 2012-06-28, 09:14 AM

I think this will be good for a media player for kids, or something to play the odd game on long car/plane rides. Google will probable sell a lot of these, especially for the price. I am guessing that the big box stores will probably sell these. If that is the case, then I think Amazon will have to worry.

rfielder · 2012-06-28, 09:23 AM

I have been reading books on my Galaxy Tab 10.1, and often wish for something a bit smaller.

A 7" tablet is very good for this - my far east elcheapo 7" tablet is easier to hold when reading, and is a good size to emulate a book. However, the screen on my 7" tablet is not very good (you get what you pay for!), so I don't use it all that often.

Something like the Google Nexus would be very tempting for reading books and viewing media, except that without a microSD slot, it just won't hold enough media to matter.

It is also a very nice size for a photo album, but again at 8Gb or 16Gb, you are just too restricted without the option of additional storage.

Dr.Dave · 2012-06-28, 09:58 AM

Comparison of 7" tablets:

Nexus 7 By Asus, Kindle Fire By Amazon, Nook Tablet By Barnes & Noble and Galaxy Tab 2 7.0 By Samsung

http://www.theverge.com/products/com...506/3767/5147/

Veee · 2012-06-28, 11:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hugh

I think Google will struggle to sell this as I really can't see what market Google is after.

I can't see it outselling the similarly priced Kindle Fire since I think people are more comfortable with Amazon's offerings and likely already Amazon customers and I can't see it competing with the iPad (with its much larger screen) because the 16GB version Nexus is only $140 cheaper than the iPad 2.

The Kindle Fire is only available in the US. The Nexus 7 will be available in more countries so its potential market is far greater. The Nexus also blows away the Fire in terms of capability and performance. Google is also increasing their content offerings and making it super easy to purchase.

james99 · 2012-06-28, 12:19 PM

I pre-ordered one this AM. It will replace my Kindle Fire. I no longer have to pretend to be an American.

ScaryBob · 2012-06-28, 07:20 PM

As Apple has already proven, sales will largely depend on apps and content. Will Google deliver enough to compete on more than price with Apple? Google has also promised Android updates for the Nexus, an issue with many Android devices. I would purchase a Google Nexus 7 Tablet over an iPad or Kindle. It remains to be seen how many others feel this way. A 10" model is needed as well.

hugh · 2012-06-29, 08:14 AM

Quote:

The Nexus also blows away the Fire in terms of capability and performance.

Amazon should have the newest Kindle Fire available for sale shortly. The question is will the Google device outperform the second generation Kindle Fire when both hit the street.

my two cents:

For this product to be successful, Google is going to need support it with $20 or $30 million dollar marketing campaign and get it into in every Walmart and Best Buy in North America this summer. My sense is that Google believes that if they build it, consumers will come and that won't work for a commodity type item.

james99 · 2012-06-29, 08:43 AM

The current Kindle Fire downside is mainly 2 things. It's a US only product and unless you Root it, you don't get a full Android experience.

I'm guessing the new Fire will also have these issues.

Overseas retailers have already been lined up so it's a matter of time before you see the same thing in N. America.

Pre sales seem to be very strong, if you believe Google.

2012-06-27, 01:58 PM	#1
Dr.Dave Moderator Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Winnipeg Posts: 4,715	Google Nexus 7 Tablet $199 Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean) 7-inch, 1280 x 800 HD IPS display a quad-core Tegra 3 processor, 12-core GPU, 1GB RAM 1.2-megapixel front-facing camera eight hours of active use on a 4325 mAh battery 198.5 x 120 x 10.45mm 340 grams WiFi 802.11 b/g/n (no 3G / 4G option) Bluetooth Micro USB NFC Microphone Accelerometer GPS Magnetometer Gyroscope Ships with Chrome as the standard browser http://www.google.com/nexus/#/7/features $199 (CA$209.00) for 8GB with $25 credit for Play Store (limited time only) $249 (CA$259.00) for 16GB. Pre-orders: https://play.google.com/store/device...id=nexus_7_8gb shipping mid-July.

2012-06-27, 02:38 PM	#2
hugh Member #1 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Toronto Posts: 47,492	I think Google will struggle to sell this as I really can't see what market Google is after. I can't see it outselling the similarly priced Kindle Fire since I think people are more comfortable with Amazon's offerings and likely already Amazon customers and I can't see it competing with the iPad (with its much larger screen) because the 16GB version Nexus is only $140 cheaper than the iPad 2. __________________ As of January 2012, I am no longer the owner of the Digital Home website. If you have questions about the operation of the site, please contact VSAdmin. For personal inquiries contact me at the Hugh Thompson website.

2012-06-28, 07:20 PM	#13
ScaryBob Veteran Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: The Dandelion City Posts: 7,133	As Apple has already proven, sales will largely depend on apps and content. Will Google deliver enough to compete on more than price with Apple? Google has also promised Android updates for the Nexus, an issue with many Android devices. I would purchase a Google Nexus 7 Tablet over an iPad or Kindle. It remains to be seen how many others feel this way. A 10" model is needed as well. __________________ At 20 I had a good mind. At 40 I had money. At 60 I've lost my mind and my money. Oh, to be 20 again. --Scary

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2012-06-27, 04:05 PM	#3
BGY11 Veteran Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Calgary AB Posts: 3,168	If Google starts selling these in retail stores, I could see them selling a fair number of these; but if it's just sold online, then I'd agree with Hugh. Amazon is likely to drop the price of the Kindle Fire as well, so it may be a tough sell for Google. Continuing with Hugh's point about the price compared to an iPad 2, there are even some 10" tablets that are now selling for $349 (10" Samsung Galaxy Tab 2, for example). Paying $100 more for a 10" vs 7" tab isn't that bad, and it remains to be seen how well the Tegra 3 performs in the Nexus 7 compared to the Samsung. Yes the Samsung only runs ICS, but is the average tablet shopper going to know the difference between Android 4.0 and 4.1? Probably not.

2012-06-27, 05:43 PM	#4
james99 Moderator Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Burlington Posts: 24,791	Sweet. This is basically a Kindle Fire on steroids. Glad to see Google paying attention to the mobile tablet market with this 7 incher. Great price with impressive hardware. Win win.

2012-06-27, 07:47 PM	#5
99semaj Veteran Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: /dev/null Posts: 2,669	I think it'll do a lot better than the Kindle Fire, which fizzled out of sight only a couple months after people realised it was just a phone OS stuffed into half tablet form factor. They will have to find strong retail partners, though. People will want to test drive it to see if it can be as good as an iPad.

2012-06-27, 09:05 PM	#6
Tikker Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: SaskTel Posts: 895	for 200 i would be tempted. playbook is a nice size and same price

2012-06-28, 08:44 AM	#7
rfielder Veteran Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Brampton, Ontario Posts: 1,519	I would be tempted, but a lack of microSD is a deal killer for me. 16Gb really isn't much when you start loading media files and lots of apps.

2012-06-28, 09:14 AM	#8
jshel101 Veteran Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Calgary Posts: 1,713	I think this will be good for a media player for kids, or something to play the odd game on long car/plane rides. Google will probable sell a lot of these, especially for the price. I am guessing that the big box stores will probably sell these. If that is the case, then I think Amazon will have to worry.

2012-06-28, 09:23 AM	#9
rfielder Veteran Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Brampton, Ontario Posts: 1,519	I have been reading books on my Galaxy Tab 10.1, and often wish for something a bit smaller. A 7" tablet is very good for this - my far east elcheapo 7" tablet is easier to hold when reading, and is a good size to emulate a book. However, the screen on my 7" tablet is not very good (you get what you pay for!), so I don't use it all that often. Something like the Google Nexus would be very tempting for reading books and viewing media, except that without a microSD slot, it just won't hold enough media to matter. It is also a very nice size for a photo album, but again at 8Gb or 16Gb, you are just too restricted without the option of additional storage.

2012-06-28, 09:58 AM	#10
Dr.Dave Moderator Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Winnipeg Posts: 4,715	Comparison of 7" tablets: Nexus 7 By Asus, Kindle Fire By Amazon, Nook Tablet By Barnes & Noble and Galaxy Tab 2 7.0 By Samsung http://www.theverge.com/products/com...506/3767/5147/

2012-06-28, 12:19 PM	#12
james99 Moderator Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Burlington Posts: 24,791	I pre-ordered one this AM. It will replace my Kindle Fire. I no longer have to pretend to be an American.

2012-06-29, 08:43 AM	#15
james99 Moderator Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Burlington Posts: 24,791	The current Kindle Fire downside is mainly 2 things. It's a US only product and unless you Root it, you don't get a full Android experience. I'm guessing the new Fire will also have these issues. Overseas retailers have already been lined up so it's a matter of time before you see the same thing in N. America. Pre sales seem to be very strong, if you believe Google.