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New Nexus 7 Official: Specs, Price and Launch Plans

By Android in Canada Editorial TeamUpdated

Archive note. This story reflects what was known when it was first covered. Prices, availability and carrier offers are historical. For the current picture, start with the topic guides.

Specs

  • 7 inch 1920x1200 display
  • Quad-core 1.5GHz Snapdragon S4 Pro and Adreno 320 GPU
  • 2GB of RAM
  • 5MP rear camera and 1.2MP front camera
  • 16GB or 32GB of internal storage
  • HDMI output
  • Optional 3G/4G/LTE connectivity

What improved

Almost everything was improved over the original. The body was 2 mm thinner, 6 mm narrower and 50 g lighter. Google said performance would be a big step up and battery life was supposed to be in the 9 to 10 hour range.

Price

ModelPrice
16GBUS$229.99
32GBUS$269.99

The low price was what set the original apart, and it stayed where people expected.

Launch timing

The tablet was due in the US on July 30. Canada was supposed to get it in a few weeks.

Frequently asked questions

How much did the new Nexus 7 cost?

About US$229.99 for the 16GB model and US$269.99 for the 32GB model.

Was there a cellular version?

Yes, optional 3G/4G/LTE connectivity was listed.

Can I still buy it new?

No. It is long discontinued and unsupported.

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