Google Nexus 7 tablet comes to India for Rs. 19,999

Google is all set to launch its 7-inch Nexus 7 tablet in India. This entry level version of this tablet will be available in stores starting 7th of november for Rs. 19,999.

Google Nexus 7 tablet, is built by Taiwanese manufacturer Asus. It was first showcased in June 2012 and went on sale from mid-July. At the time of its launch, the 8GB Wi-Fi version of Nexus 7 was available for $199, but it has since been replaced by a 16GB version at the same price. It is not clear yet if the 8GB or the 16GB units will debut as the entry level Nexus 7 in the Indian market.

The tablet runs on Android Jelly Bean (version 4.1) and is powered by Nvidia Tegra 3 processor, which clocks at 1.3 GHz. Nexus 7 comes with 7-inch IPS display screen with a 1280x800 resolution. The other features of the tablet include 1GB RAM, 1.2 megapixel front camera and 4325 mAh battery.

This tablet will be competing with the likes of Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 P3100, though the Samsung tablet offers the ability to make calls.

Indians who've been eagerly awaiting the launch of the tablet in India will be bitterly disappointed by the price tag, which is over two times the dollar equivalent.

Google is also offering 32GB as well as 3G-enabled variants of Nexus7, but as of now, there are no indications if these variants will be available in India, or their price. We expect to find more details once the tablet goes on sale .

Google had recently launched Nexus 4 smartphone, and a 10-inch Google Nexus 10 tablet in US. The Nexus 4 smartphone has been made in collaboration with LG and sports a 4.7-inch screen. While the 10-inch tablet is made by Samsung has a 16GB of internal storage will sell for $399.

Technosapien will cover the review of nexus 7 within few days.

Google Nexus 4 review

Impressive specs at an even more impressive price point

FOR

• Beautiful, elegant design
• Excellent screen
• Android 4.2
• Unbelievable price

AGAINST

• No expandable memory
• No flash internet
• No 4G
• Camera could be better

Size wise, the Nexus 4 comes in at 133.9 x 68.7 x 9.1 mm – which means it is similar to its predecessor. But it is far more stunning to look at and hold.

The front is all glass in piano black. Extra tough too thanks to the Corning Gorilla Glass 2. Think iPhone 4 territory, but just a little nicer looking.

The whole front is set within a dull chrome bezel and the shininess even extends to the rear of the handset, which has an attractive, though unusual sparkly pattern adorning it.

At 139g, the Nexus 4 isn't the lightest handset in school – but it's just about solid enough to get away with carrying that extra weight and puts those who say Android devices look like toys firmly in their place.

The screen is invisible when off – but when it lights up, you're treated to 4.7-inches of True HD IPS Plus beauty. That's 768 x 1280 pixels with a pixel density of 318. It is razor sharp – blowing Retina out of the water and we'll venture it is one of the best we've seen on a handset.

Another reason for this is because there is such little space between the glass and the display.

It exudes a clarity that has to be seen to be believed. Colours look beautiful, icons and text are razor sharp and everything floats perfectly.

Another element worth pointing out here is the way the phone curves at the sides, from the main panel into the bezel. It seems to make the screen look even more realistic and beautiful. It's one of those things you really have to experience to appreciate.

Round the edges, you'll find the usual adornments. A 3.5mm headphone jack on top, volume rocker and micro SIM tray on the left, micro USB port plus a few dubious screws on the bottom, and a perfectly placed lock/unlock/power button on the upper right hand side.

It's just in that sweet spot where it's easy to press with the thumb if you're right handed and not impossible if you're a leftie.

No removable battery and no expandable storage. The former doesn't faze us too much since the 2,100mAh battery pack is no slouch but the lack of memory card allowance is annoying.

This is a premium handset. DC-HSDPA, the very latest iteration of Jelly Bean 4.2, a Qualcomm Snapdragon chipset, quad-core 1.5GHz processor, A-GPS with GLONASS and even NFC.

At last on concluding we can say this GOOGLE NEXUS 4 will have the chance to stand in the market.It's a good phone.