Nexus 8 next month?

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.

afv011 · 03-10-2014, 02:11 AM

Do you have a link? The N8 rumour was floated a few weeks ago, but there was no mention at the time of 64-bit OS. AFAIK, only Intel has a 64-bit chipset and a 64-bit baseport of Android, Qualcomm, Samsung et al are not ready. I would expect the 64-bit announcement to take place at Google IO and the first devices with 64-bit to come out later this year, or maybe early next.

The N8 makes sense, as the 7" space is getting too crowded with phablets reaching, or exceeding, 6". But it will most likely remain a 16:10 device.

DoctorOhh · 03-12-2014, 12:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Jabby

Anyway, this is how I think they could take Apple on: Try a 3:2 aspect ratio with a 1620X1080(p?) resolution (243ppi).

I don't see them lowering their screen resolution, how would that "break out of the pack"? Current screen resolution is 1920×1200 pixel (323ppi).

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Originally Posted by Jabby

12 hour battery life

Longer battery life is always a plus. Depending what your doing you get 12+ hours of battery life now. The following are approximations based on Battery v1.35 by smalltech

Reading 15hrs
Gaming 3-5hrs
Music Playback 22hrs
Video Playback 14hrs
Wifi internet browsing 11hrs
Talk time VOIP 11hrs
LED Flashlight 3.5 hrs
Online Radio Wifi 17hrs
Video chat 3.5hrs
Voice recording 19hrs
Photography 8hrs

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Originally Posted by Jabby

How about an 8 mp camera with flash, image stabilzation and it probably wouldn't hurt to add a micro SD card slot.
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Might as well add an HDMI port

An improved camera or camera software would be nice. Personally though I don't see a micro SD card or HDMI port adding real value to the product.

With cloud storage and screen cast why bother?

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Originally Posted by Jabby

top quality front facing stereo speakers.

Front facing speakers would be a nice improvement.

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.

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afv011 Captain Penguin Posts: 2,964 Karma: 2079777777 Join Date: May 2009 Location: Seattle, WA Device: Kobo Clara BW, Kobo Libra 2, Nook Glowlight	Do you have a link? The N8 rumour was floated a few weeks ago, but there was no mention at the time of 64-bit OS. AFAIK, only Intel has a 64-bit chipset and a 64-bit baseport of Android, Qualcomm, Samsung et al are not ready. I would expect the 64-bit announcement to take place at Google IO and the first devices with 64-bit to come out later this year, or maybe early next. The N8 makes sense, as the 7" space is getting too crowded with phablets reaching, or exceeding, 6". But it will most likely remain a 16:10 device.

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