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.

13 points

This was my first Android device. Still got it, not using it much, but its still working.

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Man, I always wanted a Nexus 7, but it was never easy to get one in my country back then. And then Google officially partnered with Amazon and Flipkart to launch the tablet…right after I’d gotten a new iPad.

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I remember when it came out, it only launched in a few countries and I was super surprised to see it on the play store in Australia (when historically we usually get fuck all)

I paid 299 AUD for it. An unthinkable price nowadays

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9 points

I still miss how nice this was when it came out. Rocking a Galaxy Tab S5e with Lineage OS which I’m really enjoying now though.

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5 points

I had one of these! Loved it 😍

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I had one. Well I still have it, but I stopped using it years ago for some reason. I forget why. I think I ran out of storage or something. Anyways, I had gotten a cheap Fire tablet and that thing sucked, so I dug out my Nexus and somehow wound up bricking it. Yay. Now I have a Tab A8 that’s working fine so far.

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66 points

I loved my Nexus 7. The rubbery silicone back of the tablet made it the most comfortable device I have ever held. Meanwhile my laptop and phone made of glass and metal making them cold and slippery

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26 points

fuck glass, also nexus 5 back is the best

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6 points

Oh I loved that one

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7 points

I miss that back cover more than anything! It was so grippy.

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5 points

Nexus One was the highest build quality Android I ever owned. I miss HTC.

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2 points

The touch screen got wonky from time to time and the power button ribbon tended to wear out.

N5 was the sweet spot for me.

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True, I forgot about the power button dying and needing to hack in trackball wake.

Never had screen issues.

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