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Jabby · 03-09-2014, 09:07 PM

Speculation has it that the Nexus 8 will be coming next month probably meaning it will be announced next month. It is supposed to be pointed directly at the mini iPad and will be made by Asus.

They have a real chance to break out the pack here but I doubt very seriously that they will - too much risk aversion. It is supposed to come in at $350 with 32GB flash the minimum and a 64 bit Snapdragon.
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Anyway, this is how I think they could take Apple on: Try a 3:2 aspect ratio with a 1620X1080(p?) resolution (243ppi). How about an 8 mp camera with flash, image stabilzation and it probably wouldn't hurt to add a micro SD card slot. Of course, all the Google stuff has to be there (GPS, compass, etc.). Bring it in at 10-11 oz, 8X5" and a 12 hour battery life and I think folks would sit up and take notice.

Regards-John

Might as well add an HDMI port and top quality front facing stereo speakers.

03-09-2014, 09:07 PM	#1
Jabby Jr. - Junior Member Posts: 586 Karma: 2000358 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Alabama Device: Archos, Asus, HP, Lenovo, Nexus and Samsung tablets in 7,8 and 10"	Nexus 8 next month? Speculation has it that the Nexus 8 will be coming next month probably meaning it will be announced next month. It is supposed to be pointed directly at the mini iPad and will be made by Asus. They have a real chance to break out the pack here but I doubt very seriously that they will - too much risk aversion. It is supposed to come in at $350 with 32GB flash the minimum and a 64 bit Snapdragon. ; Anyway, this is how I think they could take Apple on: Try a 3:2 aspect ratio with a 1620X1080(p?) resolution (243ppi). How about an 8 mp camera with flash, image stabilzation and it probably wouldn't hurt to add a micro SD card slot. Of course, all the Google stuff has to be there (GPS, compass, etc.). Bring it in at 10-11 oz, 8X5" and a 12 hour battery life and I think folks would sit up and take notice. Regards-John Might as well add an HDMI port and top quality front facing stereo speakers. Last edited by Jabby; 03-09-2014 at 10:00 PM. Reason: After thoughts.