07-24-2013, 03:12 PM | #16 |
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Here's a headline from AppleInsider:
Google refreshes Nexus 7 with twice iPad mini's pixel count, for $100 less Take a look at the comments from the fan boys |
07-24-2013, 03:43 PM | #17 | |
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07-24-2013, 04:18 PM | #19 | |
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"The new device is also 6mm narrower and 60g lighter than its predecessor. Its larger battery adds an additional hour of video playback, as well as two more hours of web surfing." I can't expect the fanboys to get their facts straight either. |
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07-24-2013, 04:47 PM | #20 |
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Well, I'm excited! I've been wanting a good, eye-friendly tablet display for a couple years now. I played with my husband's 1st Gen Nexus 7, but quickly realized it would bother my eyes since pixels were still visible. The same of course was true for all the other 7" tablets on the market. I can use the Nook HD+ I got on sale as an interim device, but it's not great to read on because I can still see pixels in all the text. Good enough for browsing, nice size for magazines, but I also wanted a more on-the-go size tablet. Was not willing to buy one I couldn't also read occasionally on though. So this floats my boat!
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07-24-2013, 04:48 PM | #21 |
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07-24-2013, 04:51 PM | #22 |
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"720"
"Amazon ? 1080p screen" What do these (TV) terms mean on a 7 inch tablet? |
07-24-2013, 04:54 PM | #23 |
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Nexus 7 (2nd gen) pixel density vs iPad Mini (1st gen)
I am very excited as the Nexus 7 seems to be a very nice high resolution device with excellent pixel density (315 PPI).
Poor display was my big disappointment with the iPad mini and I ended up returning it after struggling with pixelation when displaying small content (small fonts etc.). the iPad mini has a much lower pixel density (163 PPI) though I do like it's aspect ratio of 4:3 better than the nexus 7's 16:9 mainly because I read more on a tablet than I watch movies on a tablet! PPI source info is from the list here: http://pixensity.com/list/tablet/ Here's hoping Apple actually makes a nice upgrade when they release their new iPad Mini sometime!!! Anyone else have any thoughts/comparisons between those two tablets? Last edited by coolhardware; 07-24-2013 at 04:55 PM. Reason: Typos! |
07-24-2013, 07:21 PM | #24 | |
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From AndroidCentral: "The new Nexus 7: Hands-on pictures and video"
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07-24-2013, 07:47 PM | #25 |
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There is a nice comparison of old and new Nexus 7 if anybody is interested:
http://www.engadget.com/2013/07/24/n...whats-changed/ |
07-24-2013, 09:50 PM | #26 |
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Thanks for the video and Engadget link I think I am going to pick one of these up when they come out Hopefully Amazon will get some pre-order options up soon!!!
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07-24-2013, 10:38 PM | #27 |
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I was hoping any company but Asus would get the new Nexus 7, despite me having the original 32gb Nexus 7 I've read about way to many issues from other 7 user and Transformer users off slowdown from what I've picked up it's related to the cheap flash storage used by Asus.
Now my Nexus 7 is still fast as when I bought it but it hasn't been that long to know for sure I definitely look at Asus as taking a big gamble now and next tablet I buy will probably be from Samsung who I now trust a lot more. |
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07-25-2013, 04:31 AM | #29 | |
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07-25-2013, 08:16 AM | #30 |
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Kudos to Google for taking the lead in screen resolution for 7-8" devices. If you read on a color lcd screen as I do, then resolution really does make a big difference. The new 7" Nexus should make for a marvelous e-reader.
And shame on both Apple and Samsung for lagging so far behind in this size category. I'm really surprised at Samsung since they are a major manufacturer of LCD screens. So they should have no problems getting their hands on any high-res screen they wanted. They have no excuse. The only knock on Google is the continuing lack of a card slot. But since they are keeping their prices low, then that somewhat mitigates the oversight. --Pat |
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