{"id":21938,"date":"2012-07-02T17:09:01","date_gmt":"2012-07-02T07:09:01","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/power-up.space\/?p=21938"},"modified":"2012-07-02T17:09:01","modified_gmt":"2012-07-02T07:09:01","slug":"asus-and-google-announce-nexus-7-tablet","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.impulsegamer.com\/wordpress\/?p=21938","title":{"rendered":"ASUS and Google Announce Nexus\u2122 7 Tablet"},"content":{"rendered":"<p align=\"center\">World\u2019s first 7\u201d quad-core tablet, featuring Android\u2122 4.1, Jelly Bean<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/signaturehits.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/06\/Nexus-7-04.jpg\" width=600><\/p>\n<p><strong>SYDNEY, Australia (July 2nd, 2012)<\/strong> \u2014 Unveiled at Google I\/O 2012, Nexus\u2122 7 is the first tablet in Google\u2019s Nexus line of devices and the lead device for Android\u2122 4.1, Jelly Bean. Nexus 7 combines premium hardware designed by\u00a0ASUS\u00a0with the latest version of Android and all of the entertainment from Google Play. Jointly developed between ASUS and Google, Nexus 7 is the world\u2019s first 7\u201d quad-core tablet, built to bring consumers the best of Google in a slim and portable package that fits perfectly in the hand.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe are very excited about this partnership and the synergy that it brings into the hands of consumers,\u201d said ASUS Chairman Jonney Shih.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe wanted to build a tablet that was light and portable enough for you to take your favourite entertainment wherever you go, but still didn\u2019t compromise at all on power and performance,\u201d said Andy Rubin, SVP of Mobile and Digital Content at Google. \u201cTogether with ASUS, we were able to accomplish that in Nexus 7.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Nexus 7 comes with a NVIDIA\u00ae Tegra\u00ae 3 quad-core processor, meaning everything is faster \u2013 pages load quickly, gameplay is smooth and responsive, and running multiple apps is a breeze. A 12 core GeForce\u00ae GPU delivers advanced graphics while the patented 4-PLUS-1\u2122 CPU design gives you maximum performance when you need it and power efficiency when you don\u2019t.\u00a0 Nexus 7 16GB version will be sold for AU$319 in store and enables consumers to keep even more of their content close at hand &#8212; even when they\u2019re not online.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Super powerful, super portable<\/strong><br \/>\nWith a vibrant, 1280 x 800 high-definition display, Nexus 7 brings apps, games, books and movies to life. New ASUS TruVivid technology improves colour clarity and brightness, while the IPS panel delivers crisp and detailed visuals with ultra-wide 178-degree viewing angles. Scratch-resistant Corning\u00ae FIT Glass and a textured chassis design that prevents hand slippage ensure Nexus 7 is incredibly robust and will meet the demands of consumers on the go. Delivering up to 9.5 hours of battery life in a profile that\u2019s 10.5mm thin and 340g light, it has the portability of a paperback book, but is connected to the entire digital world of entertainment.<\/p>\n<p>Inside Nexus 7 is the powerful NVIDIA Tegra 3 quad-core processor, which delivers heart pounding performance and an immersive mobile gaming experience. Games are enhanced by Nexus 7\u2019s sensors, which include a gyroscope, accelerometer and NFC \u2014 as well as a responsive 10-finger multi touch screen \u2014 allowing users to tilt, touch and tap their way to the top of the leaderboards while exploring over 600,000 apps and games available in the Google Play\u2122 Store.<br \/>\n<strong><br \/>\nLead Device for Android 4.1, Jelly Bean<\/strong><br \/>\nNexus 7 is powered by Android 4.1 Jelly Bean, the latest version of the world&#8217;s most popular mobile platform. With smarter notifications that enable quick, on the fly responses, beautiful new widgets that put important information front and Centre, and home screen customisation that\u2019s as easy as drag-and-drop,\u00a0 Android is faster and more intuitive than ever. Google\u2019s services work best on Android, as all users\u2019 content is instantly available and synced with the cloud after signing into their Google account, but it also seamlessly syncs content across users\u2019 tablets, phones and PCs for a truly integrated experience.<\/p>\n<p>Nexus 7 comes with all the top Google Apps \u2014 such as Gmail\u2122, Chrome\u2122, Google+\u2122 and YouTube\u2122 \u2014 putting the best of Google in consumers\u2019 hands.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Made for Google Play<\/strong><br \/>\nNexus 7 was made for Google Play. Everyone\u2019s favorite selection of entertainment is right in their hands: the world&#8217;s largest collection of eBooks, thousands of movies and a growing selection of magazines \u2013 plus over 600,000 apps and games. Nexus 7 already comes preloaded with content so users can start enjoying the Nexus experience right away. For a limited time it also comes with a $25 Google Play store credit to purchase movies, books, magazines and more.<\/p>\n<p>Google Play is the easiest way for users to enjoy their favorite content \u2013 no wires, no hassle, just pure entertainment. It\u2019s now easy to read, listen to and watch content anywhere \u2013 on a tablet, phone, or in any browser at play.google.com. Consumers can forget about cables and syncing: their movies, books, apps and games are instantly available across all of their devices and on the web. Nexus 7 is all about delivering the entertainment that users love to consume.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Light and convenient protective cover<\/strong><br \/>\nFor users who seek additional protection, Nexus 7 has an optional protective smart cover. The smart cover is a tough, yet snug-fitting polymer case with a non-slip matte texture that protects Nexus 7 from bumps and scratches, and also provides additional grip. The case comes in six different colours to allow users to pick the one which best fits their lifestyle and allows Nexus 7 owners to travel with confidence.<\/p>\n<p>Nexus 7 brings together ASUS\u2019 world-class \u201cdesign thinking\u201d philosophy and the latest version of Google\u2019s innovative Android platform to deliver the ultimate portable computing experience at an irresistible price.<\/p>\n<p>(1) 9.5 hours battery life tested playing 720p video, brightness@100nits, external microphone, Wi-Fi turned on and logged in to Gmail<br \/>\n(2) Price will vary by region.<br \/>\n(3) Google Play services vary from country to country. 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