Google unveils Nexus 7: Shipping Mid-July Key facts & features

Google on Wednesday announced its own much waited tablet, named Google Nexus 7, which has a 7-inch screen with a resolution of 1280x800 pixels. Both 8GB and 16GB models pack a 7-inch 1280×800 HD display back-lit IPS display.

It is powered by quad-core Tegra 3 processor with 12 core GPU and has 1GB RAM. Nexus 7 will cost $199 in the US.   The 8GB will go for $199 with the 16GB hitting at $249.

The tablet runs on Jelly Bean, the latest version of Android operating software.It has a 4,325mAh battery, a 1.2MP front camera and it weighs just 340 grams.

The device supports wi-fi but not 3G, something that may limit its appeal to users who like to carry their tablet everywhere.

 

 

 

SCREEN
7” 1280x800 HD display (216 ppi)
Back-lit IPS display
Scratch-resistant Corning glass
1.2MP front-facing camera

WEIGHT
340 grams

MEMORY
8 or 16 GB internal storage
1 GB RAM


BATTERY
4325 mAh (Up to 8 hours of active use)

CPU
Quad-core Tegra 3 processor

SIZE
198.5 x 120 x 10.45mm

WIRELESS
WiFi 802.11 b/g/n
Bluetooth
USB
Micro USB

OS
Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean)

FEATURES
Microphone
NFC (Android Beam)
Accelerometer
GPS
Magnetometer
Gyroscope