Ask me about the new Nexus 7!

[Andrew Martonik]

Now that the dust has settled somewhat from Google's "breakfast" event yesterday, we're back home with our hands on the new Nexus 7. A whole lot has changed from the original version of this device, and we're here to answer any questions we can about it.



So let's get to it! What do you want to know about the new Nexus 7?

 

[pbelfi]

Two questions if I may....First, I know there is an updated processor in the New N7, but is the performance (loading apps, switching from one app to another) noticeably better? Second, the audio is supposedly greatly improved from the previous N7, can you confirm?

 

[Andrew Martonik]

Two questions if I may....First, I know there is an updated processor in the New N7, but is the performance (loading apps, switching from one app to another) noticeably better? Second, the audio is supposedly greatly improved from the previous N7, can you confirm?

1) have to say that the performance is extremely fast. I'm one of the people that has a rather sluggish original Nexus 7, but comparing directly to modern phones with the highest specs, this new N7 seems to perform very well. Haven't found a single hiccup yet.

2) The speakers do seem drastically louder than the original (double the speakers helps), but I haven't listened to enough music to be able to critique their quality. Going to sit down with a movie this weekend and see how they sound overall.

 

[radyoactive]

I had the Nexus 10 and found that the processor had a hard time pushing the high resolution and it just didn't seem as fast as the original N7, have you noticed and lag loading webpages or graphics?

Also, how is the build quality? I returned at least 3 of the original due to poor production and screen lift.

 

[windiddy]

how are the new N7's speakers arranged?

 

[trooperoutlaw]

The only experience I have with Android is the Galaxy Tab 2 7" How does the New Nexus compare as far as performance. The Tab 2 was a bit laggy at times. How does the performance compare to say an iPad Mini?

 

[lamb2471]

How's the wifi reception? I have noticed my other devices all seem to get better wifi reception than my current original Nexus 7.

 

[psyke45]

Have you seen any of the "screen lift" issues the original had? One of the few things that bugged me about the original.

 

[Tatanko]

How are the ergonomics?
-Anything annoying about the buttons, cameras, etc.?
-How does the back feel? Any comparison to the original in this department?

 

[Hilman76]

How well does the Nexus 4 charging orb work with the new Nexus 7 (ease of placing the tablet on orb, charge time, etc)? Thanks in advance.

 

[stevedo]

Is it worth upgrading from the original Nexus 7 to this, or is it more for the people who passed last time?

 

[Batting1000]

What is the quality like of the back camera? If you have an iPad mini on hand to compare, which is better?

 

[Vance14]

Is it true that there are no pogo plugs? Strangely, that could be a deal-breaker for me, since that means no real landscape dock.

 

[brendonsled]

Is there haptic feedback?

 

[pgjensen]

Does the New Nexus 7 support Square (i.e. a microphone / 4 way jack)?

 

[leif1981]

Does the new Nexus 7 support Miracast? (Screen Mirroring / Miracast button in the quick panel or settings)

 

[Cris NG Alers]

Now that the dust has settled somewhat from Google's "breakfast" event yesterday, we're back home with our hands on the new Nexus 7. A whole lot has changed from the original version of this device, and we're here to answer any questions we can about it.

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So let's get to it! What do you want to know about the new Nexus 7?

 

[acam333]

Is the build quality better? One of the things that stopped me from getting the original was the reports of screen lift, messed up touch responsiveness, and a creaky back.

 

[kgh00007]

How is the screen? Colours, viewing angles, brightness? Also is there any haptic feedback?

By the way, lucky you!

 

[dharmik28]

Who is manufacturer ASUS? Does it have gorilla glass3

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