12-21-2012, 06:35 AM | #1 | |
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$99 Nexus 7 (code name ME127V) specs has been released
http://www.fudzilla.com/home/item/29...-me172v-tablet
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Specs: VIA WM8950 dual-core processor 1GB of RAM 16GB of storage Android 4.1 1024x600 TN display 1.3-megapixel front-facing camera Price? ($99 or $129 or $149?) Last edited by Top100EbooksRank; 12-21-2012 at 06:39 AM. |
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12-21-2012, 09:42 AM | #2 |
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A 5" tablet would not be a direct competitor to the iPod Touch, but to the larger Galaxy Player.
I can go running with my iPod Touch; I would not want to try it with a 5" tablet. |
12-21-2012, 11:02 AM | #3 |
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It's a single core CPU, not dual core.
In fact, the better way to describe it would be system-on-a-chip, or SOC. That one chip has the CPU, GPU, and a lot of other stuff shoehorned in. Pretty much all the cheaper CPUs these days are actually SOC. All the ones which mention a Mali GPU have that GPU stuck on the same physical chip as the CPU. |
12-21-2012, 01:03 PM | #4 |
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It looks like a very basic device. The screen is a bit lacking at this resolution. I guess this is mostly targeted towards emerging markets. There's little reason to pick this over the existing N7 if you have the extra cash.
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12-21-2012, 01:07 PM | #5 |
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That's actually not bad for $99. Not something I would buy though, and I don't like what Google is doing to the Nexus brand. Nexus was originally premium devices, now they are mid to low end. That's disappointing.
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12-21-2012, 01:48 PM | #6 |
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The $99/$149 device mentioned above is not a Nexus tablet. It says Asus on the back.
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12-21-2012, 01:53 PM | #7 |
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Looks like the specs of my Nook Tablet. But at least my NT has a dual-core CPU.
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12-21-2012, 01:55 PM | #8 |
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I hope this is more than a rumour. $100 mid-range tablets could be put to a lot of good use in developing countries. I'd buy several myself.
So far, low-income countries have to choose between junk like the Aakash and devices that are way too expensive. There's no happy medium. |
12-21-2012, 01:59 PM | #9 |
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They don't charge premium prices, but they are premium devices internally, if you ask me. Yes, there is no brushed aluminum on the outside, but the internals are great on the devices they have out in the market now.
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12-21-2012, 02:14 PM | #11 |
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Yup, but the applications go way beyond reading. We're looking to use them for mobile diagnostics, tracking patient data, and payment processing. The potential is enormous.
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12-21-2012, 02:19 PM | #12 |
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Totally agree it would be huge!
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