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What do you want to see in a new Nexus 7?

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thecapsaicinkid

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I quite literally want a big Nexus 4.

Take the current 7, enlarge the screen slightly into the bezel, make it a little lighter and give it a similar (relative) pixel density and performance of the N4. Eliminate some of the slightly suspect build quality issues (screen lift, digitiser etc) and sell it for the same price and I'll be happy. If you can make it more droppable while we're at it, great.
 
* Better build quality (this isn't something I should have to add to a wish list).
* At least 1440x900 resolution.
* Stereo speakers, preferably front facing, Kindle Fire HD quality.
* Properly calibrated screen.

I won't bother wishing for an SD slot, that is just a wasted wish, not going to happen of course.
 
microSD slot (fat chance)
Better build, esp. the speaker, which totally sucks on the current Nexus 7.
1440x800
Physical home button and either no soft buttons or else better implemented soft buttons (fat chance)
 
- Rear camera and front camera. Front should be high quality like HTC One X+ like. 1080p capable
- More storage. 16/32gb if not with a 64gb option.
- Better screen. Not some 6 bit crap. Please calibrate it also.
- Haptic feedback
- LED notification light (I like it on my Nexus 10, but I prefer something more like the Motorola phones, not some fatass light that Samsung does)
 
1) Thinner bezel
2) 1920x1200 screen
3) Snapdragon 600/800
4) microSDXC slot
5) Properly calibrated display
6) Better build quality
7) $299 price point

Keep the Nexus 7 around as a low cost option, but if I'm going to spend money on something, I want it to be a high quality product that's the best possible with a reasonable cost.
 
1080p screen with smaller bezels
snapdragon 600 or 800
16/32/64 capacities
miracast
better accessories at launch.
 
1080p
smaller bezel
better screen on battery life
stronger SoC (snapdragon 600/800)
Qi charging
 
-32 GB as base.
-I would love full size HDMI out but would settle for micro/mini.
-MicroSD card. If not, I want full size HDMI so I can use the microUSB for OTG USB.
-HSPA+ with phone radio.
 
From my post in another thread:

lopri said:
I hope the Nexus 7's successor will be/have:

  • 7"~8" screen. If 8", make the bezels disappear so that the physical size of device is no wider than current Nexus 7. It's important because that's the limit of my pockets' widths!
  • Thin, thin, thin. iPad mini is 7.2 mm thin. Me likey. Nexus 7 is 10 mm. Make it thin like iPad mini. The thinner the better
  • Light, light, light. iPad mini is 310 gram. Nexus 7, 340 gram. Shoot for 250 gram or less.
  • No convex back. it's hideous.
  • Glass screen that is resilient to smudges and scratches. It's tiring to wipe clean finger prints.
  • Proper palm rejection so that handwriting can be a reality.
  • Higher PPI. 1920x1080 or 1920x1200 would be good enough. (but I won't complain for 2560x1600)
  • Unibody (or as close to it) construction.
  • Wireless charging that are compatible with other Nexus devices.
  • Keep micro-USB for compatibility. Don't think about new proprietary cables.
  • Same or better battery life.
  • etc.
I will pay more than $200 for it. Just make it work, Google/ASUS/Samsung/Whatever.
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Proper palm/thumb rejection will allow thin or non-existent bezels on the sides.
 
thecapsaicinkid said:
I quite literally want a big Nexus 4.

Take the current 7, enlarge the screen slightly into the bezel, make it a little lighter and give it a similar (relative) pixel density and performance of the N4. Eliminate some of the slightly suspect build quality issues (screen lift, digitiser etc) and sell it for the same price and I'll be happy. If you can make it more droppable while we're at it, great.
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I think this would be great, too. It's also within the realm of possibility from the rumor I've read that the next Nexus 7 will utilize Snapdragon S4 Pro. Stretch Nexus 4 and make it thinner, and you get an improved Nexus 7. I like the idea. Making it waterproof would be a great bonus.
 
For the people pining for a smaller bezel, the current bezel size is nearly perfect for comfortably holding and gripping the tablet.

Rumors strongly point to a 1080p display though, so thats covered. It'll likely get an S4 Pro or Snap600 CPU too.

It most definitely won't have a SDXC slot or extra outputs. As much as I'd like to see a slot and miniHDMI on it. 🙁
 
Also, one thing they really need to fix - proper Bluetooth functionality. It's my understanding that Nexus 7 can't be used with a Bluetooth mics (i.e. no audio-in via Bluetooth, only audio-out). I don't know how this was not caught by reviews.

And reasonable speakers by modern standard. Nexus 7's speakers are pitiful.
 
lopri said:
And reasonable speakers by modern standard. Nexus 7's speakers are pitiful.
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Compared to the Kindle Fire HD, the speaker is absolutely dreadful. I often couldn't even watch YouTube of other videos without getting my headphones out because the mono speaker was too weak. The Kindle Fire HD has great speakers, stereo and loud, great for listening to content.


Edit: I misread your last word as "plentiful" instead of "pitiful" for some reason. So when I first replied, I thought you were crazy. I see my error now. 🙂
 
Better build quality. I bought 3 and two are already dead within 2 months of use. One fell from my carseat to the floorboard and broke. I refuse to buy anymore Asus products, and I would recommend avoiding Staples too as they are refusing to honor the replacement contract the store manager sold me for them as well.
 
Red Storm said:
Err, it's already much bigger than a Note 2...
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Yeah, whoops, I read your first line and thought you were talking about the Nexus 4.

Nexus 7 is pretty damn good, better stereo speakers and usual technology upgrades as time goes on for the CPU, graphics, screen, and battery.
 
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