Yesterday afternoon the new creation of Google was announced. It was the internet giant's first foray into touch tablets. And he did it with his Nexus 7, in collaboration with Asus. It is a seven-inch tablet that also presented the new version of the Android mobile platform called Jelly Beam or Android 4.1 that will arrive first "" in addition to Nexus 7 itself "", to Samsung Galaxy Nexus and Motorola Xoom. Google's bet is already on the table. However,This one has some important gaps in its technical characteristics that the advanced user may miss.
Nexus 7, Google's first bet in the tablet sector, is a powerful and small team. First you have a format of seven inches achieving a maximum resolution of 1,280 x 800 pixels; that is to say, high definition images can be reproduced. On the other hand, its processor is quad-core ”” NVIDIA Tegra 3 platform ”” with a working frequency of 1.3 GHz. To this we will have to add a RAM of one GB.
However, the first important absence is in the possibility of being able to increase the internal memory of Nexus 7 further. The tablet can be obtained in two versions: eight and 16 GB of storage. However, there is no possibility of using memory cards as it lacks a slot for this purpose. In other words, the user will need to resort to Internet-based services to be able to enjoy more storage freedom.
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Likewise, when talking about a tablet, it is understood as a product that is intended for the consumption of audiovisual material from anywhere, in addition to offering the possibility of being connected at any time to be able to consult Internet pages, social networks or receive mail electronic. Although it is also true that not all users need an Internet connection wherever they go.
However, Google does not leave the last decision to the customer: it only offers a model with a WiFi connection, leaving aside the possibility of inserting SIM cards and enjoying 3G mobile networks along with a flat rate; the user will depend on the connection of his smartphone , as long as he has a contracted data plan. Furthermore, if Google's intention is to have a device connected to its Google Play "" application and content store "" it would have been a good idea to offer two types of versions: one with WiFi and another that combines WiFi and 3G as in many of the models on the market: Samsung with its Samsung Galaxy Tab or Apple with its iPad, are some examples.
On the other hand, have the needs of users who like to take photographs been considered? Nexus 7 only has a camera. And it is located on the front of the chassis. On the back there is no type of sensor. The camera, which is designed to make video calls has a maximum resolution of 1.2 megapixels. Therefore, the option of panoramic photos that was so much flaunted in Android 4.0, will not be present in the Google team.
Finally, the possibility of connecting with other computers in the environment is also reduced. It is true that it offers two of the most used technologies on the scene: Bluetooth ”” in its version 3.0 ”” and the new NFC ( Near Field Communication ) ””. However, the possibility of sharing large files such as videos, music or photos in high resolution directly with a television or with a computer, can not be done directly and it will require a third team in discord "" hence the strategy and the presentation of the Nexus Q player ””.
Finally, it is true that the prices of both models are quite interesting. Availability in other countries, including Spain, has yet to be confirmed. At the moment, the eight-Gigabyte model will be offered for $ 200 (about 160 euros at the current exchange rate). While the 16 GB version will be offered for $ 250 (about 200 euros to change).
