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Google Nexus 7: product photos and Jelly Bean screenshots

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  • Google Nexus 7 retail box

    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.

    Published: July 19, 2012 -- 12:29 GMT (05:29 PDT)

    Caption by: Matthew Miller

  • Opening up the new Nexus 7

    Opening up the new Nexus 7

    The packaging is minimal, but well designed.

    Published: July 19, 2012 -- 12:29 GMT (05:29 PDT)

    Caption by: Matthew Miller

  • Nexus 7 box contents

    Nexus 7 box contents

    You will find a USB cable, charger, and couple of guides in the retail box.

    Published: July 19, 2012 -- 12:29 GMT (05:29 PDT)

    Caption by: Matthew Miller

  • HTC Flyer vs Nexus 7

    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.

    Published: July 19, 2012 -- 12:29 GMT (05:29 PDT)

    Caption by: Matthew Miller

  • Back Nexus branding

    Back Nexus branding

    The back has a leather feel to it and gives you texture that helps you hold onto it.

    Published: July 19, 2012 -- 12:29 GMT (05:29 PDT)

    Caption by: Matthew Miller

  • Made by Asus

    Made by Asus

    The Nexus 7 is made by Asus and their branding is embedded on the lower back.

    Published: July 19, 2012 -- 12:29 GMT (05:29 PDT)

    Caption by: Matthew Miller

  • Lower back of the Nexus 7

    Lower back of the Nexus 7

    There is a speaker on the lower back with the microUSB port centered on the bottom.

    Published: July 19, 2012 -- 12:29 GMT (05:29 PDT)

    Caption by: Matthew Miller

  • Right side buttons on the Nexus 7

    Right side buttons on the Nexus 7

    The power and volume buttons are found on the upper right hand side of the Nexus 7.

    Published: July 19, 2012 -- 12:29 GMT (05:29 PDT)

    Caption by: Matthew Miller

  • Nexus 7 on the HTC Flyer

    Nexus 7 on the HTC Flyer

    The Nexus 7 is thinner than the HTC Flyer and has a more modern design.

    Published: July 19, 2012 -- 12:29 GMT (05:29 PDT)

    Caption by: Matthew Miller

  • Nexus tablet and phone

    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.

    Published: July 19, 2012 -- 12:29 GMT (05:29 PDT)

    Caption by: Matthew Miller

  • Unique Nexus 7 homescreen

    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.

    Published: July 19, 2012 -- 12:29 GMT (05:29 PDT)

    Caption by: Matthew Miller

  • Couple of Google widgets

    Couple of Google widgets

    Widgets are not supported on the Nexus 7, but Google does have a couple of their widgets for app discovery.

    Published: July 19, 2012 -- 12:29 GMT (05:29 PDT)

    Caption by: Matthew Miller

  • Android folder support

    Android folder support

    You can quickly and easily drag and drop application icons onto each other to create folders on the home screen.

    Published: July 19, 2012 -- 12:29 GMT (05:29 PDT)

    Caption by: Matthew Miller

  • Enhanced notifications

    Enhanced notifications

    Jelly Bean has enhanced notifications that allow you to perform actions right from the shade.

    Published: July 19, 2012 -- 12:29 GMT (05:29 PDT)

    Caption by: Matthew Miller

  • Play Store on the Nexus 7

    Play Store on the Nexus 7

    The icons appear rather large in the Play Store on the Nexus 7.

    Published: July 19, 2012 -- 12:29 GMT (05:29 PDT)

    Caption by: Matthew Miller

  • Chrome is loaded as the default browser

    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.

    Published: July 19, 2012 -- 12:29 GMT (05:29 PDT)

    Caption by: Matthew Miller

  • Exchange email in landscape

    Exchange email in landscape

    Exchange email is supported by Jelly Bean on the Nexus 7.

    Published: July 19, 2012 -- 12:29 GMT (05:29 PDT)

    Caption by: Matthew Miller

  • Play Magazines sample

    Play Magazines sample

    You can view and enjoy magazines on the Nexus 7.

    Published: July 19, 2012 -- 12:29 GMT (05:29 PDT)

    Caption by: Matthew Miller

  • Reading a magazine on the Nexus 7

    Reading a magazine on the Nexus 7

    This shows a sample of a magazine on the Nexus 7.

    Published: July 19, 2012 -- 12:29 GMT (05:29 PDT)

    Caption by: Matthew Miller

  • Play Movies

    Play Movies

    The Nexus 7 is perfect for enjoying movies on the go.

    Published: July 19, 2012 -- 12:29 GMT (05:29 PDT)

    Caption by: Matthew Miller

  • Play Music

    Play Music

    Music can be streamed or downloaded for offline enjoyment on the Nexus 7.

    Published: July 19, 2012 -- 12:29 GMT (05:29 PDT)

    Caption by: Matthew Miller

  • Flipboard is well implemented

    Flipboard is well implemented

    Flipboard works well on the Nexus 7.

    Published: July 19, 2012 -- 12:29 GMT (05:29 PDT)

    Caption by: Matthew Miller

  • Facebook smartphone application

    Facebook smartphone application

    Facebook works fine, but is not really optimized for tablets.

    Published: July 19, 2012 -- 12:29 GMT (05:29 PDT)

    Caption by: Matthew Miller

  • Twitter on the Nexus 7

    Twitter on the Nexus 7

    The default Twitter client could use some work to take advantage of the larger tablet displays.

    Published: July 19, 2012 -- 12:29 GMT (05:29 PDT)

    Caption by: Matthew Miller

  • Google+ on the Nexus 7

    Google+ on the Nexus 7

    The new Google+ client is provided on the Nexus 7.

    Published: July 19, 2012 -- 12:29 GMT (05:29 PDT)

    Caption by: Matthew Miller

  • Google Earth on the Nexus 7

    Google Earth on the Nexus 7

    Google Earth is an enjoyable application on the Nexus 7.

    Published: July 19, 2012 -- 12:29 GMT (05:29 PDT)

    Caption by: Matthew Miller

  • Limited storage space

    Limited storage space

    I recommend you purchase the 16GB Nexus 7 as you will likely quickly fill up the 8GB device.

    Published: July 19, 2012 -- 12:29 GMT (05:29 PDT)

    Caption by: Matthew Miller

  • Accounts on the Nexus 7

    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.

    Published: July 19, 2012 -- 12:29 GMT (05:29 PDT)

    Caption by: Matthew Miller

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  • Google Nexus 7 retail box
  • Opening up the new Nexus 7
  • Nexus 7 box contents
  • HTC Flyer vs Nexus 7
  • Back Nexus branding
  • Made by Asus
  • Lower back of the Nexus 7
  • Right side buttons on the Nexus 7
  • Nexus 7 on the HTC Flyer
  • Nexus tablet and phone
  • Unique Nexus 7 homescreen
  • Couple of Google widgets
  • Android folder support
  • Enhanced notifications
  • Play Store on the Nexus 7
  • Chrome is loaded as the default browser
  • Exchange email in landscape
  • Play Magazines sample
  • Reading a magazine on the Nexus 7
  • Play Movies
  • Play Music
  • Flipboard is well implemented
  • Facebook smartphone application
  • Twitter on the Nexus 7
  • Google+ on the Nexus 7
  • Google Earth on the Nexus 7
  • Limited storage space
  • Accounts on the Nexus 7

Samsung had a 7 inch Android tablet a couple of years ago, but we haven't seen as much excitement for this form factor until the release of the Asus manufactured Google Nexus 7.

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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.

Published: July 19, 2012 -- 12:29 GMT (05:29 PDT)

Caption by: Matthew Miller

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