Second-generation Nexus 7 press images surface

posted by Victor H. / Jul 22, 2013, 7:52 AM

Second-generation Nexus 7 press images surface

Just yesterday, we got to see the first press renders of the second-generation Nexus 7 tablet coming with an extremely sharp 1920 x 1200-pixel 7-inch display. We also heard about its affordable prices, starting from $229 for the basic model. Now, the full set of press images has leaked out and you can take a look at the new Nexus 7 in its full glory.

The tablet has become narrower, but longer on the y axis, compared to its predecessor. On the back, the Nexus logo has turned larger and vertical. A rear camera (allegedly, a 5-megapixel one) has appeared. On the front, a notification LED light surfaces. There are changes under the hood with Google and Asus now going for a Qualcomm chip instead of the Tegra used in the first-gen Nexus 7.

Good news is that all those rumors will be coming to an end on Wednesday, July 24th when Google is expected to officially unveil the second Nexus 7. Stay tuned for our coverage of the event.

Second-gen Nexus 7 images

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source: Android Police

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43 Comments

1. ajac09

Posts: 1482; Member since: Sep 30, 2009

October 24th? damn thats a long time

posted on Jul 22, 2013, 7:55 AM 0

2. mercorp

Posts: 1045; Member since: Jan 28, 2012

July 24th... This tablet has the potential to be a critical hit.

posted on Jul 22, 2013, 7:57 AM 0

4. yahoo29

Posts: 71; Member since: Sep 15, 2012

Yah it is the unveiling of the first Nexus 7 but unlike now it will be earlier.

posted on Jul 22, 2013, 8:00 AM 0

15. Victor.H

Posts: 1064; Member since: May 27, 2011

That was a weird type. July 24th it is.

posted on Jul 22, 2013, 8:46 AM 5

3. abcdefgh

Posts: 471; Member since: Mar 29, 2013

thin bezels please

posted on Jul 22, 2013, 7:58 AM 7

9. tiara6918

Posts: 2263; Member since: Apr 26, 2012

The bezels on the top and bottom are taking a lot of useless space, I hope this is not the final unit

posted on Jul 22, 2013, 8:13 AM 5

16. HeWhoDoesNothing

Posts: 158; Member since: Jul 15, 2013

As close as we are to the unveiling, as unfortunate as it is, I think this is pretty much it.

posted on Jul 22, 2013, 9:00 AM 4

22. TheLolGuy

Posts: 483; Member since: Mar 05, 2013

Why do people want a thin bezel? I want to actually hold the tablet without my finger snapping off the corner. It feels like I'll either break off the edge, or my grip is too weak, causing it to fall out of my hands. Or even accidental touches. This is not a smartphone...

posted on Jul 22, 2013, 9:27 AM 2

36. JojoGo101

Posts: 211; Member since: Dec 17, 2012

Thin bezel? Forget that, look how ugly that wallpaper is! Seriously, I hope they aren't gonna use that.

posted on Jul 22, 2013, 12:40 PM 1

38. whysoserious

Posts: 318; Member since: Jul 20, 2012

Jesus christ! Seriously, the wallpaper was the bigger issue here? Please tell me that was sarcasm.

posted on Jul 22, 2013, 2:50 PM 0

40. jjjsong

Posts: 76; Member since: Dec 27, 2011

I was pretty set to buying one ... now not so much anymore purely because of the extra large bezels at the top and bottom. first gen nexus 7 was already testing my limit on the bezel sizes and this new one is pushing it too much.

posted on Jul 22, 2013, 6:23 PM 1

5. whoyton2

Posts: 142; Member since: Jun 19, 2013

Oooo new wallpaper...4.3 may yet bring some surprises,

posted on Jul 22, 2013, 8:01 AM 1

6. LetsBeHonest

Posts: 1548; Member since: Jun 04, 2013

I honestly think it is July 24th instead of oct 24 may be mistyped by the author anyway, a nice upgrade over previous nexus 7

posted on Jul 22, 2013, 8:02 AM 1

7. HASHTAG unregistered

What a bezel.

posted on Jul 22, 2013, 8:05 AM 4

8. xperiaDROID

Posts: 5629; Member since: Mar 08, 2013

Bring it on!

posted on Jul 22, 2013, 8:10 AM 0

10. rabih_z

Posts: 45; Member since: Nov 02, 2012

i have the first nexus 7 & all i can say its a robust & handy device either in work or daily internet use. one thing it needs a bigger assortment of apps or my location (lebanon) is the reason?!?! i wont buy this one but for sure ill be buying the third

posted on Jul 22, 2013, 8:13 AM 0

11. Berzerk000

Posts: 4275; Member since: Jun 26, 2011

Looks like a SIM/SD card slot in #6. Probably SIM, because Google isn't known for their SD cards anymore.

posted on Jul 22, 2013, 8:14 AM 0

18. jove39

Posts: 2146; Member since: Oct 18, 2011

It's SIM card slot

posted on Jul 22, 2013, 9:04 AM 1

19. pellegrini

Posts: 84; Member since: Jun 14, 2012

I hope the $ 229 unit has 3G too.

posted on Jul 22, 2013, 9:08 AM 0

29. fanboy1974

Posts: 1345; Member since: Nov 12, 2011

Keep dreaming!

posted on Jul 22, 2013, 11:09 AM 0

12. wendygarett unregistered

Big bezel top and bottom? Slim and thin? Looks like a 7 inch Xperia zu for me :)

posted on Jul 22, 2013, 8:17 AM 1

13. ianbbaa

Posts: 332; Member since: Mar 20, 2013

wow, thats a nasty one...

posted on Jul 22, 2013, 8:28 AM 0

14. VZWuser76

Posts: 4974; Member since: Mar 04, 2010

I think the October date is a typo considering everyone says it's supposed to launch July 31st.

posted on Jul 22, 2013, 8:40 AM 0

17. omarr

Posts: 149; Member since: Sep 15, 2012

No thanks , where is my retina ipad mini

posted on Jul 22, 2013, 9:01 AM 4

20. Rocksteady unregistered

In a different article

posted on Jul 22, 2013, 9:26 AM 9

30. omarr

Thats so funny that i forgot to laugh

posted on Jul 22, 2013, 11:16 AM 0

34. kalloud

Posts: 155; Member since: Jun 21, 2012

LoL :-D

posted on Jul 22, 2013, 11:45 AM 0

31. fanboy1974

Apple is still trying to figure out how to sale a retina mini without damaging the 9.7" iPad any further. Don't be surprised if a retina iPad mini cost more than the current mini whenever it's released.