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paulbrock
20-07-2013
Originally Posted by paulbrock:
“no-one outside of google knows. Most likely Android 4.3 and at least one of Nexus 7 v2 and Moto X. Maybe both!”

Moto X invites sent out for event on 1 Aug. This is all about Nexus 7. Probably.
Zack06
22-07-2013
Alleged official press shots have just leaked: http://www.theverge.com/2013/7/21/45...ss-images-leak

Looking at that, I have to say that I'm really not a fan of the new design. If the logo on the back wasn't sideways it would be ok for me, but it looks terrible like that.

Plus the speakers are right where your hands would go if you held it in landscape and there is a pretty large bezel on this device. It looks more "industrial" but I'm not sure if the design is an improvement on the old model at all. At least it's way more powerful though.
Gormond
22-07-2013
Originally Posted by Zack06:
“Alleged official press shots have just leaked: http://www.theverge.com/2013/7/21/45...ss-images-leak

Looking at that, I have to say that I'm really not a fan of the new design. If the logo on the back wasn't sideways it would be ok for me, but it looks terrible like that.

Plus the speakers are right where your hands would go if you held it in landscape and there is a pretty large bezel on this device. It looks more "industrial" but I'm not sure if the design is an improvement on the old model at all. At least it's way more powerful though.”

I'm not keen on the price increase that comes with it, I did hope it was going to be cheaper.

As for the look, it's okay, nothing amazing.
flagpole
22-07-2013
Originally Posted by Zack06:
“Alleged official press shots have just leaked: http://www.theverge.com/2013/7/21/45...ss-images-leak

Looking at that, I have to say that I'm really not a fan of the new design. If the logo on the back wasn't sideways it would be ok for me, but it looks terrible like that.

Plus the speakers are right where your hands would go if you held it in landscape and there is a pretty large bezel on this device. It looks more "industrial" but I'm not sure if the design is an improvement on the old model at all. At least it's way more powerful though.”

I have to say that what it looks like from the back, the side that i never look at, is the last thing on my list of priorities.
Zack06
22-07-2013
Originally Posted by flagpole:
“I have to say that what it looks like from the back, the side that i never look at, is the last thing on my list of priorities.”

Well for me it is. I'm not going to walk around with a fugly device unless it had revolutionary capabilities. I don't like the design.
paulbrock
22-07-2013
perhaps if it was bright pink with spots its aesthetic quality might be a consideration, but this.... is a black rectangle, just like every other tablet.
alanwarwic
22-07-2013
"but maybe even a 1920x1200 display. "
Yes, more useful than a 16:9 1080p screen, assuming the leaked ad is not faked.

Sounds a winner. I'd hazard a guess at £210 UK price for the $229 16GB one.
In screen resolution it is over 2.25 better than the original Nexus 7 and 3 times better than the Mini.

Can someone please explain why it is ugly, 'far too ugly to carry around'.
Maybe I'm far too old to see it all.
MrSuper
22-07-2013
New specs indicate a display resolution at 1920x1200 which can only be a good thing in my eyes.

Just waiting to hear where you can buy it in the UK. Definetely want one.
paulbrock
22-07-2013
Originally Posted by MrSuper:
“New specs indicate a display resolution at 1920x1200 which can only be a good thing in my eyes.

Just waiting to hear where you can buy it in the UK. Definetely want one.”

the original shifted pretty well didn't it? Carphone Warehouse, John Lewis, Argos, etc.... I got mine in Tesco.
Anika Hanson
22-07-2013
Originally Posted by paulbrock:
“perhaps if it was bright pink with spots its aesthetic quality might be a consideration, but this.... is a black rectangle, just like every other tablet.”

A pink tablet

I'll probably get the 16 GB version as I already have 2 other tablets 32 GB is probably overkill. It's the 1080p screen that interests me having seen the screen on the s4 and HTC one.
MrSuper
22-07-2013
Nexus7 2 shows up in CPW stock inventory.

There's 2 - one for 16GB and 32GB, both Wi-Fi. No prices yet.

30th July seems to be the alleged date the tablet will go on sale to the public.

Can't wait to get my hands on this. Just hope the prices are reasonable.

http://www.pocket-lint.com/news/1224...nventory-in-uk
alanwarwic
23-07-2013
Originally Posted by Gormond:
“I would like a slimmer and lighter full size iPad (under 600g) but I'm not sure that will happen.”

Well the ancient original Archos 101 was 480 grams and 12mm thick. so has to be easily achievable.
grumpyoldbat
23-07-2013
Originally Posted by Anika Hanson:
“A pink tablet

I'll probably get the 16 GB version as I already have 2 other tablets 32 GB is probably overkill. It's the 1080p screen that interests me having seen the screen on the s4 and HTC one.”

I think there is a certain type of consumer who would buy a pink tablet "because it's pink" rather than because of its specs. Google could pick up a few extra sales that way, because the device is reasonably priced as well.
BeethovensPiano
24-07-2013
More info coming out.

http://www.androidpolice.com/2013/07...ed-right-here/
MrSuper
24-07-2013
Benchmark results reveal it's slightly faster than the Nexus 4.

http://www.engadget.com/2013/07/23/s...chmarks-specs/
MrSuper
24-07-2013
Nexus7 2 in the flesh. Unboxing video.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PO2ZsvwRMuY

I'm sold. 32GB Nexus7 2 here i come!

Also with its 1920x1200 pixels of resolution it sports the highest pixel density ever on a tablet. The 323ppi count is just north of the 320ppi mark Apple called Retina Display upon the iPhone 4 introduction, as with that density a person with perfect vision wouldn't be able to tell the individual pixels from the typical distance you look at a smartphone.

It's also cited with 300 nits of brightness and 178 degree viewing angles and 10% lighter than its predecessor.
Anika Hanson
24-07-2013
Originally Posted by grumpyoldbat:
“I think there is a certain type of consumer who would buy a pink tablet "because it's pink" rather than because of its specs. Google could pick up a few extra sales that way, because the device is reasonably priced as well.”

I would buy a pink tablet only if iit had the same specs as the other colours. I'd like a pink device. At the moment all my devices are white.

Anyone know what time the conference starts today? And will it be available for live streaming?
MrSuper
24-07-2013
Originally Posted by Anika Hanson:
“Anyone know what time the conference starts today? And will it be available for live streaming?”

5pm UK time i think.
Anika Hanson
24-07-2013
Originally Posted by MrSuper:
“5pm UK time i think.”

Thanks
BeethovensPiano
24-07-2013
Originally Posted by Anika Hanson:
“I would buy a pink tablet only if iit had the same specs as the other colours. I'd like a pink device. At the moment all my devices are white.

Anyone know what time the conference starts today? And will it be available for live streaming?”

Just buy a Pink case
Zack06
24-07-2013
Originally Posted by Anika Hanson:
“Anyone know what time the conference starts today? And will it be available for live streaming?”

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GZzS6BxHEns
Gormond
24-07-2013
Originally Posted by Anika Hanson:
“I would buy a pink tablet only if iit had the same specs as the other colours. I'd like a pink device. At the moment all my devices are white.

Anyone know what time the conference starts today? And will it be available for live streaming?”

5PM UK Time available at http://www.youtube.com/google
Anika Hanson
24-07-2013
Originally Posted by BeethovensPiano:
“Just buy a Pink case ”

I already have pink cases on all my devices
Anika Hanson
24-07-2013
Originally Posted by Gormond:
“5PM UK Time available at http://www.youtube.com/google”

Thanks
Flipper411
24-07-2013
http://www.pcworld.co.uk/gbuk/laptop...15695-pdt.html

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