Google Nexus 7: product photos and Jelly Bean screenshots
Google Nexus 7 retail box
The Google Nexus 7 is made by Asus and comes in a box much smaller than I anticipated. It appears to be difficult for some to open up the box, as shown in unboxing videos online.
Opening up the new Nexus 7
The packaging is minimal, but well designed.
Nexus 7 box contents
You will find a USB cable, charger, and couple of guides in the retail box.
HTC Flyer vs Nexus 7
The HTC Flyer is a very well constructed 7 inch tablet, but is clunkier than the sleek new Nexus 7.
Back Nexus branding
The back has a leather feel to it and gives you texture that helps you hold onto it.
Made by Asus
The Nexus 7 is made by Asus and their branding is embedded on the lower back.
Lower back of the Nexus 7
There is a speaker on the lower back with the microUSB port centered on the bottom.
Right side buttons on the Nexus 7
The power and volume buttons are found on the upper right hand side of the Nexus 7.
Nexus 7 on the HTC Flyer
The Nexus 7 is thinner than the HTC Flyer and has a more modern design.
Nexus tablet and phone
I am becoming more and more of a fan of the Nexus idea and now have a tablet and a smartphone from Google.
Unique Nexus 7 homescreen
Similar to the Kindle Fire custom home screen, the Nexus 7 has a home screen with the most recently used applications.
Couple of Google widgets
Widgets are not supported on the Nexus 7, but Google does have a couple of their widgets for app discovery.
Android folder support
You can quickly and easily drag and drop application icons onto each other to create folders on the home screen.
Enhanced notifications
Jelly Bean has enhanced notifications that allow you to perform actions right from the shade.
Play Store on the Nexus 7
The icons appear rather large in the Play Store on the Nexus 7.
Chrome is loaded as the default browser
I was very pleased to see that Chrome was loaded as the default browser on the Nexus 7.
Exchange email in landscape
Exchange email is supported by Jelly Bean on the Nexus 7.
Play Magazines sample
You can view and enjoy magazines on the Nexus 7.
Reading a magazine on the Nexus 7
This shows a sample of a magazine on the Nexus 7.
Play Movies
The Nexus 7 is perfect for enjoying movies on the go.
Play Music
Music can be streamed or downloaded for offline enjoyment on the Nexus 7.
Flipboard is well implemented
Flipboard works well on the Nexus 7.
Facebook smartphone application
Facebook works fine, but is not really optimized for tablets.
Twitter on the Nexus 7
The default Twitter client could use some work to take advantage of the larger tablet displays.
Google+ on the Nexus 7
The new Google+ client is provided on the Nexus 7.
Google Earth on the Nexus 7
Google Earth is an enjoyable application on the Nexus 7.
Limited storage space
I recommend you purchase the 16GB Nexus 7 as you will likely quickly fill up the 8GB device.
Accounts on the Nexus 7
The settings area has changed in Jelly Bean and there are several accounts you can integrate on the Nexus 7.