The Nexus 7 is a device with a stunning display that comes with a rear camera, a quad-core processor, wireless charging, the latest version of Android and more. The Wifi-only model weighs 10.23 ounces (290g) and the LTE version is 10.55 ounces (299g), which is great for travelers since its much lighter than the first version they had which was nearly 12 ounces. At 200 x 114 x 8.7 mm (7.87 x 4.49 x 0.34 in), its very narrow and thin, easy to carry around.
There’s a 5-megapixel camera in the top left corner with no LED flash, three machine-drilled speaker grilles which means you’ll benefit from stereo sound. There’s a 3.5mm headphone jack, and a micro-USB SlimPort connector which is in between the speakers on the bottom. (the Nexus 7 also supports USB OTG.)
The Nexus 7 offers 16 and 32 gigs ($269), although serious travelers who’d like to use the device to store their travel photos no doubt would like them to release a 64 gigs or higher version. As noted in a few reviews, additional storage is critical because the device doesn’t have a microSD slot, and in addition to travel photos, there’s also the music and HD movies you want to bring with you on the road.
The LTE version ($359) offers six LTE frequencies (bands 1, 2, 4, 5, 13 and 17), pentaband HSPA+ and quadband GSM / EDGE into its North American version, which means it will be compatible with AT&T, Verizon and T-Mobile in the US, as well as other carriers worldwide. There’s also a European option, which provides seven LTE bands (1/2/3/4/5/7/20), pentaband HSPA+ and quadband GSM / EDGE.
The tablet offers Qi wireless charging out of the box.
Renee Blodgett is the founder of We Blog the World. The site combines the magic of an online culture and travel magazine with a global blog network and has contributors from every continent in the world. Having lived in 10 countries and explored nearly 80, she is an avid traveler, and a lover, observer and participant in cultural diversity.
She is also the CEO and founder of Magic Sauce Media, a new media services consultancy focused on viral marketing, social media, branding, events and PR. For over 20 years, she has helped companies from 12 countries get traction in the market. Known for her global and organic approach to product and corporate launches, Renee practices what she pitches and as an active user of social media, she helps clients navigate digital waters from around the world. Renee has been blogging for over 16 years and regularly writes on her personal blog Down the Avenue, Huffington Post, BlogHer, We Blog the World and other sites. She was ranked #12 Social Media Influencer by Forbes Magazine and is listed as a new media influencer and game changer on various sites and books on the new media revolution. In 2013, she was listed as the 6th most influential woman in social media by Forbes Magazine on a Top 20 List.
Her passion for art, storytelling and photography led to the launch of Magic Sauce Photography, which is a visual extension of her writing, the result of which has led to producing six photo books: Galapagos Islands, London, South Africa, Rome, Urbanization and Ecuador.
Renee is also the co-founder of Traveling Geeks, an initiative that brings entrepreneurs, thought leaders, bloggers, creators, curators and influencers to other countries to share and learn from peers, governments, corporations, and the general public in order to educate, share, evaluate, and promote innovative technologies.
