Ten years ago today, Google released the 2nd-generation Nexus 7, just days after a surprise announcement. Back then, Android tablets still felt fresh and exciting. It seemed like anything was possible, and things could only improve from there. Well, we know what happened next. But the depressing state of the tablet market to come was in no way the fault of the Nexus 7. In fact, this is still one of the best Android tablets ever made, and it’s worth looking back and showing it the honor and respect it deserves.
No android tablet since then you mean. I loved that thing. I still use Pixel phones but I caved and bought an iPad. Even the Pixel tablet can’t compare.
Sheer processing power, stylus compatibility, and interoperability with computers of the same brand, which Samsung does too. I want an Android tablet that has as good a stylus and CPU speeds, then I would be right on it, because Android is a superior mobile OS in many ways. I loved my Nexus 7 and my ASUS Transformer but they just weren’t there yet.
Honestly can’t say enough good things about my Tab S8. I use it for editing photos in Lightroom Mobile, and it works so damn well with the stylus. Very responsive and fast.
So is it the ipad pro you’re talking about? Are the high end Samsung tabs comparable?
interoperability with computers of the same brand,
Literally the opposite of my definition of interoperability 😂
The Nexus 7 would be absolutely pointless today. It’s barely bigger than most phones.
I had one at the time but the form factor was simply inferior to either a 10inch Android offering or any iPad.
I remember a co-worker having the Dell Streak (5") and being astounded how something that large would fit in your pocket.
Mind you, a decade later and I still use a phone under that size!
I had that phone also, anytime anyone would see it outside they would marvel at how large it is. Now I have a fold which is even bigger when unfolded. The dell streak from what I remember feels like an s23u would be similar size to it but it was probably larger due to bezels and the aspect ratio
So far I’ve been pretty happy with the new Pixel Tablet, hope we see more like it and better in the future.
