inspectorJul 27, 2023

10 years ago, Google launched the 2nd-gen Nexus 7, and no tablet has captured its magic since

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10 years ago, Google launched the 2nd-gen Nexus 7, and no tablet has captured its magic since - gadgetro.id

Ten years ago today, Google released the 2nd-generation Nexus 7, just days after a surprise announcement. Back then, Android tablets still felt fresh and exciting. It seemed like anything was possible, and things could only improve from there. Well, we know what happened next. But the depressing state of the tablet market to come was in no way the fault of the Nexus 7. In fact, this is still one of the best Android tablets ever made, and it’s worth looking back and showing it the honor and respect it deserves.

Show threadLifted_loweredJul 27, 2023
No android tablet since then you mean. I loved that thing. I still use Pixel phones but I caved and bought an iPad. Even the Pixel tablet can’t compare.
Show threadchrizfitzJul 27, 2023
How
Show threadLifted_loweredJul 27, 2023
Sheer processing power, stylus compatibility, and interoperability with computers of the same brand, which Samsung does too. I want an Android tablet that has as good a stylus and CPU speeds, then I would be right on it, because Android is a superior mobile OS in many ways. I loved my Nexus 7 and my ASUS Transformer but they just weren’t there yet.
Show threadchrizfitzJul 27, 2023
So is it the ipad pro you’re talking about? Are the high end Samsung tabs comparable?
Show threadAnonymousLlama

I remember the high end Android tablets being in a rough place because of app performance and layouts (where some apps still don't offer a really good tablet centric layout, they give you a big mobile layout)

I remember looking at the Galaxy tab range about 5-6 years ago and while they had good processors, they seemed to struggle on multi-core performance and smoothness.

It could totally be a different scenario today, but it feels like their reputation has been set, the Android tablets are a poor man's iPad (which is a bit funny considering how expensive some can be!)

Jul 27, 2023 at 8:06amWeb
Show threadLifted_loweredJul 27, 2023
This is basically it, we just need better hardware in android tablets and maybe more optimization, Google is trying with tensor but it is a ways off.