KeystoneRegional Posted June 28, 2012 Share #1 Posted June 28, 2012 Reuters via Chicago Tribune - " Google Inc. took the wraps off its first tablet computer on Wednesday, looking to replicate its smartphone success in the tablet market despite tough competition from Apple Inc., Microsoft and Amazon. The "Nexus 7" tablet, built by and co-branded with Taiwan's Asus, will begin selling for as low as $199 on the Google Play website and apps store from around mid-July. At 7 inches and $199, the device takes aim initially at the Kindle model, which analysts consider a window into Amazon.com's trove of online content. Google can similarly use the Nexus 7 -- unveiled at its annual developer conference in San Francisco -- to connect to its own online offerings, which include video service YouTube and Google Play. It will go after more cost-conscious users who might shun the loftier price tag of $499 and above on Apple's iPad. "That range of services will be the secret to stitching together this rag-tag fleet of Android gadgets into a platform that can compete with Apple for minutes of users' attention rather than premium device dollars," said Forrester analyst James McQuivey. Shares in Google gained 0.8 percent to $569.37 in afternoon trade. The Nexus will feature the new 4.1 "Jelly Bean" version of Google's software, as well as a front-facing camera, a 1280x800 resolution screen, and an Nvidia Tegra 3 processor. Google's Android software is the No. 1 operating system for smartphones, but has struggled to compete with Apple's iPad in the market for tablets. Executives showcased the new 4.1 "Jelly Bean" version of Android operating system at the event in San Francisco. The new software delivers faster performance, according to the company, and new features such as "voice search." The Internet search leader said that 1 million devices using its Android mobile software are being activated every day. Google briefly sold a specially designed Android smartphone -- the Nexus One -- directly to consumers in 2010, but closed the online store after four months saying it had not lived up to expectations." Source Link: http://www.chicagotr...0,3341362.story Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trainmaster5 Posted August 17, 2012 Share #2 Posted August 17, 2012 The tablet wars are picking up, especially the lower priced offerings. The Amazon Kindle Fire, The B&N Nook Tablet, Google Nexus 7, and the MS Surface Tablet with the ARM processor.are here or coming.. Of course there's the higher priced Ipad 2 and the Ipad Retina to consider, too. There are rumors of a Fire 2 and an Ipad Mini to consider. I jist left a B&N store where the Nook Tablets were on sale with the 16 GB one on sale for $199, down from $249. It's back to school time so the price wars have begun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Far Rock Depot Posted August 18, 2012 Share #3 Posted August 18, 2012 The Fire 2 and iPad Mini aren't rumors. Expect the iPad Mini, as well as the iPhone 5 to be announced at the same time in September. Personally, I use a Blackberry PlayBook tablet. This thing is a beast and is a preview to the future BB OS- Blackberry 10. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
realizm Posted August 18, 2012 Share #4 Posted August 18, 2012 Ohh a new tech toy, gotta get it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CenSin Posted August 19, 2012 Share #5 Posted August 19, 2012 I'll wait for the 64-bit ARM Processors (Tegra 4?). I've heard that will be around 2013~2015 or sooner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VWM Posted August 19, 2012 Share #6 Posted August 19, 2012 I'm satisfied with my iPad2. It handles NYCTF just fine! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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