Google confirmed that a new Nexus 7 would be available starting July 30. The next-gen tablet is the first to ship with Android 4.3 Jelly Bean.
Features include a quad-core Snapdragon S4 Pro processor, 2GB RAM, 16GB/32GB storage, HDMI output (slim port), and a 7-inch 1920×1200 display. Thinner and lighter than the predecessor, the new Nexus 7 was offered in a variety of options:
- 16GB Wi-Fi – $229
- 32GB Wi-Fi – $269
- 32GB 4G LTE – $349
One of the standout features is the 4G LTE version’s compatibility with three US carriers: Verizon, AT&T, and T-Mobile.
Retailers carrying the Nexus 7 included Best Buy, GameStop, Amazon, HSN, RadioShack, Walmart, Staples, OfficeMax, Office Depot, and more. The tablet also launched in the UK, Canada, Germany, Japan, South Korea, Spain, France, and Australia.
