Microsoft allowed to make 7-inch tablets on Windows 8

Observers there was an assumption that in the near future we can expect to see a 7-inch tablets n / a Windows 8, as well as digital "reading» Microsoft Reader.

Such a conclusion is made on the basis of the experts that Microsoft has simplified the minimum system requirements for installing Windows 8. According to ZDNet, now a partner to install the software giant called OS devices may be fitted with screens with a resolution of at least 1024 x 768 pixels, not 1366 x 768, as previously.

Such a change in the minimum screen resolution for devices with Windows 8 speaks of course Microsoft to segment 7-inch tablets .

By the way, in the most popular tablet - iPad Mini is used by Apple's 1024 x 768. A little above this parameter in such known devices like Nexus 7 on Google and the Kindle Fire HD (1280 x 800).

It is important that the resolution of 1024 x 768 Aspect ratio assumes a 4:3, and 1366 x 768 - as 16:9. Since Soup 4:3 more comfortable for portrait mode, which is especially popular for reading e-books, for Microsoft partners with the new requirements a good chance to enter the market of digital readers on the basis of Windows 8.

It is possible that the release of such a device may be included in the plans of most Microsoft, signed in May 2012, a partnership with the largest U.S. bookstore chain Barnes & Noble. Under the terms of the treaty obligations Microsoft is investing 605 million dollars in the business partner for over 5 years.

Mary Jo Foley (by ZDNet), known for repeated reports about future software corporation, said the possibility of issuing company's own tablet based on Windows is quite real. In support of his hypothesis Foley provided a link to the resource, which published the full text of the contract between Microsoft and B & N, which refers to the probability of release of Microsoft Reader - Reader connected to the online Bookstore B & N.

Bliss Pad B9712KB: a plate of trasformer NEXUS

Nexus Company presented on the market, the original model tablet Bliss Pad B9712 KB, the distinctive feature of which is the presence of a wireless Bluetooth keyboard, which is a tablet stand and carrying case, and it can be used as a netbook.

A further advantages of this device is running an operating system Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich, manufacturer indicates the presence of a 9.7-inch IPS-display with a resolution of 1024x768. In addition, there is a 1 GHz processor Boxchip A10 (Cortex A8 core architecture) with the ability to programmatically acceleration up to 1.5 GHz, HDMI port, 1 GB of RAM (DDR3), 16 GB of internal memory, a slot for MicroSD memory cards and two cameras.

Other characteristics of Bliss Pad B9712 KB:

• Processor: BOXCHIP A10, 1 GHz
• Platform: Android 4.0
• Display: 9.7-inch, IPS, a resolution 1027h768 points
• Main Camera: 2 MP
• Front camera: VGA
• Memory: 1 GB of RAM (DDR3), 16 GB internal, microSD slot for memory cards (up to 32GB)
• Communications: Wi-Fi 802.11 b / g, Bluetooth, USB 2.0, Mini USB, HDMI, 3.5 mm audio jack
• Battery: 8000 mA / h
• Misc: Accelerometer

In sale the Google Nexus 7 with 3G-module

Google has not disregarded the lack of customer dissatisfaction in the first seven Nexus tablet support 3G and released a version of the product with 3G-module. Novelty in America can be purchased through Google Play. Delivered within 3 - 5 days.

New version with 32 GB of memory will cost $ 300, which is only $ 50 more than the value modification only with Wi-Fi (for example, the version of iPad mini with integrated 4G stands at $ 130 more than without it).

Nexus 7 is equipped with an NVIDIA Tegra 3, IPS-screen 7-inch diagonal and a resolution of 1280 x 800 (216 ppi), 1 GB of memory and supports Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and NFC.

Management is built on the latest OS Google Android 4.2 JB. There is a slot for SIM-card (GSM, UMTS and HSPA +). Size device in the thickness of 10.45 mm and weighs 340 grams. Externally, the new model is similar to Wi-Fi-version. On the date of start of sales of the product in other countries is not reported.

Tablet Android. Review of Google Nexus 7

Operating system: Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean

Processor: NVIDIA Tegra 3 quad-core, 1300 MHz

Graphics Subsystem: GeForce ULP, 12 cores, 416 MHz

Memory: 1 GB of RAM, 8/16 GB of flash memory, no microSD slot

Mobile communications / data: HSPA +

Screen: 7 ", 1280x800 pixels (216 ppi), IPS

Interfaces: micro-USB 2.0, Wi-Fi (IEEE 802.11n), Bluetooth 3.0, NFC, A-GPS, 3.5 mm audio output

Camera: rear no front 1.2 megapixels

Battery: Li-Ion, 4325 mAh, removable

Measurements: 199x120x11 mm

Weight: 340 g

Google itself smartphones and tablets does not, but regularly choose any of the manufacturers, and with it created a master device - an example for others. So perfect 7-inch Android tablet on the platform according to the owner was Nexus 7, immediately struck many heavily reduced functionality. Let's see what the sample and whether to focus on the rest of it.

Google before periodically forced some of the manufacturers do him Nexus, but first - even after the release of Android 3.0 - it was just smartphones. Thus, Nexus 7 was the first "gugloplanshetom." Performer was the company ASUS, to which the device is almost nothing.

Appearance

The tablet is designed minimalistic, but interesting. Google Nexus 7 stands out among the hundreds of faceless models. ASUS have good designers and they were able, using past achievements, to create a tablet with expressive appearance, and there were no direct references to any of your own devices.

On the front panel of the display you can see the front camera eye. Neither the hardware nor the touch buttons below the screen there, Google preaches transition to the control screen.

At the right end of the tablet designers have placed the power button and volume rocker, while on the left we see a contact to connect, for example, with the car, "cradle".

The top end is devoid of elements, and handed down to the lower interface connector micro-USB and audio output of 3.5 mm.

Rear of the unit is dotted with shallow grid points-dimples. Characteristically, the logo «nexus» is several times greater than ASUS - after ruler lives, and artists are changing. Here we see the bottom slot of the speaker.

We would also like to dwell on how the tablet is in the hand, despite the smooth edges and rounded corners, covering the back of the device does not slip even in wet hands. In addition, it is absolutely not the brand.

Findings

Nexus 7 - a quality tablet with a powerful filling the screen, good build and materials at a reasonable price for these qualities. If you have clearly decided that, abandoning the front camera and 3G, you have nothing to lose if you only like A-brand products, if you want to always use the latest version of the OS, this tablet - definitely your choice. Although, in my opinion, to the ideal Android-solutions.

By Kirill Semenov