ASUS NEXUS 7 VS KINDLE FIRE



    • Galaxy Nexus Tablet
      Galaxy Nexus

      The playground is open.

      The new $199 tablet from Google.
    • Nexus 7 is coming soon

      Buy the new tablet from Google and get $25 credit to spend on Google Play, as well as some great free content, including your own copy of Transformers: Dark of the Moon.
      Pre-order now ›
    • Made for Google Play

      Explore over 600,000 apps and games, the world's largest collection of eBooks, millions of songs, thousands of movies, and a growing selection of TV shows and magazines.
      Learn more ›
    • The Best of Google

      Nexus 7 comes with all your favorite Google Apps -- like Gmail, Chrome, Google+ and YouTube -- putting the best of Google in the palm of your hand.
      Learn more ›
  • Nexus 7

    Introducing the new 7” tablet from Google

    Thin, light and portable

    Nexus 7 was built to bring you the best of Google in a slim, portable package that fits perfectly in your hand.
    Nexus 7 Hand
    • Stunning Display
    • Stunning 7” display

      Nexus 7 brings your entertainment to life in stunning clarity on a vibrant 1280-by-800 high-resolution display protected by scratch resistant Corning® glass. With over one million pixels in your hand, text is sharper, HD movies are more vivid and gameplay is smooth and dynamic.
    • Battery Icon

      Less charging, more doing

      With over 8 hours of HD video playback, 10 hours of web browsing or 10 hours of e-reading, Nexus 7 is designed to go the distance. Whether you measure battery life in chapters read, levels completed, movies watched or minutes of backseat silence, you can spend less time charging and more time doing.

      Designed with gaming in mind

      Nexus 7 was designed with gaming in mind. With heart pounding quad-core performance and sensors like a gyroscope and accelerometer -- do a barrel roll then tilt, touch and tap your way to the top of the leaderboards while exploring over 600,000 apps and games available on Google Play.
      Built by Asus Powered by Nvidia

      Quad-core performance

      Nexus 7 was built by ASUS and comes with a NVIDIA® Tegra® 3 quad-core processor, meaning everything is faster -- pages load quickly, gameplay is smooth and responsive, and running multiple apps is a breeze. A 12‐core GPU delivers rich and immersive graphics while patented 4-PLUS-1(tm) CPU design gives you processing power when you need it, and battery saving efficiency when you don’t.

      The world’s most popular platform

      Nexus 7 is powered by Android 4.1, Jelly Bean, the latest version of the world's most popular mobile platform. With smarter notifications, beautiful new widgets and home screen customization that’s as easy as drag-and-drop -- Android is faster and more intuitive than ever.
    • Game

    My Library

    Made for Google Play

    Nexus 7 was made for Google Play, so all the entertainment you love right in your hand: the world's largest collection of eBooks, millions of songs, thousands of movies and TV shows, and a growing selection of magazines--plus over 600,000 apps and games.
    Android App

    The world's largest collection of ebooks

    With over 4 million books to choose from, Nexus 7 gives you access to the world’s largest collection of ebooks. Customize your reading experience by adjusting the font, switching to day or nighttime modes, and much more.
    Music App

    Pass the popcorn

    Hit movies and TV shows are instantly available on Nexus 7 in full HD -- there’s no waiting for downloads and syncing, or worrying about storage space. And because Nexus 7 has a high-resolution 16:9 screen, you’ll be watching your favorite content the way it was meant to be seen.
    Movie App

    600,000 apps and games

    Get all the apps and games you love on Nexus 7 -- with over 600,000 titles to choose from, Google Play has something for everyone. Find the most popular free and paid apps, explore hand-picked collections, browse by category or simply search for your favorites.
    • Magazine
    • Magazine App

      Magazines

      Magazines come to life on Nexus 7. With hundreds of popular titles to choose from, you’re bound to find something for you. Buy single copies of new issues, or subscribe to your favorites on Google Play.
      Book App

      Your music, anywhere

      Take your music anywhere with Nexus 7. When you upload your existing music library to Google Play -- up to 20,000 songs for free -- you can stream all your tracks and playlists from the cloud so you’ll never miss a beat.

    Easy import from iTunes

    With the Music Manager, you can easily import your entire iTunes music library* into Google Play. Once your music is imported it automatically becomes available on Nexus 7. You'll also be able to enjoy your music on the web at play.google.com and any other Android compatible phone or tablet. You'll never need to sync or worry about backups again.
    * up to 20,000 songs. Cannot include DRM protected songs.

    Weather

    The best of Google.

    Nexus 7 comes with all your favorite Google Apps -- like Gmail, Chrome, Google+ and YouTube -- putting the best of Google in the palm of your hand. Easy to use, everything automatically syncs across your tablet, phone and computer. With tons of free cloud storage and features you’ll find nowhere else, Nexus 7 brings the best of Google together in one simple, beautiful device.
    Flights

    Google Now brings you just the right information, at just the right time.

    It tells you today’s weather before you start your day, how much traffic to expect before you leave for work, when the next train will arrive as you’re standing on the platform, or your favorite team's score while they’re playing. And the best part? All of this happens automatically. Cards appear throughout the day at the moment you need them. Learn more.
    • Chrome App

      Browse the web Chrome fast

      Nexus 7 comes with the speed and simplicity of Google Chrome, built in. Browsing the web from your tablet has never been faster--pages load in a snap and hardware-accelerated page rendering lets you experience the mobile web, Chrome fast.
      Gmail App

      Gmail, to go

      Gmail is better than ever on Nexus 7. Intuitively swipe back and forth between email threads so you can read and respond quickly and fly through your inbox. And offline search lets you search for emails even when you don’t have a wi-fi connection.
    • Google Plus App

      Google+ Hangouts

      Nexus 7 lets you video chat with up to nine friends at once with Google+ Hangouts. You’ll look great with the 1.2MP front-facing camera, and starting a Hangout is a snap -- or you can join an ongoing Hangout from your stream. Stay connected and keep the conversation going wherever you are with Nexus 7.
      YouTube App

      YouTube in HD

      Bring millions of videos from YouTube anywhere you go, ready to watch in the palm of your hand. With Nexus 7, all your favorite YouTube content is available in vibrant high-definition. Watch music videos and celebrity exclusives from upcoming and popular artists right on your Nexus 7. 

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      Details

      Movies, apps, games, music, reading and more, plus Amazon's revolutionary, cloud-accelerated web browser

      • Over 20 million movies, TV shows, songs, magazines, and books
      • Thousands of popular apps and games, including Netflix, HBO GO, Hulu Plus, Pandora, and more
      • Amazon Silk - ultra-fast web browsing over built-in Wi-Fi
      • Free cloud storage for all your Amazon content
      • Vibrant color touchscreen with extra-wide viewing angle
      • Fast, powerful dual-core processor
      • Favorite children's books, graphic novels, and magazines in rich color
      • Amazon Prime Members enjoy unlimited, instant streaming on thousands of popular movies and TV shows. Learn More
      • With Prime, Kindle owners can read all 7 Harry Potter books for free. Plus, choose from over 145,000 books, including over 100 current and former New York Times Best Sellers. Learn more










      Get Both: Kindle Fire and a Kindle e-Reader

      Kindle Fire, Full Color 7" Multi-touch Display, Wi-Fi
      • Movies, apps, games, reading and more
      • Vibrant color touchscreen
      • Web browsing and email
      + Kindle, Wi-Fi, 6" E Ink Display - includes Special Offers & Sponsored Screensavers
      • Reads like real paper - no eye strain
      • No glare, read in bright sunlight
      • Up to 1 month battery life
      Price For Both: $278.00


      Read for Free with Amazon Prime

       
      Read Harry Potter for Free in the Kindle Owners' Lending Library
      Kindle + Prime = Free Books

      With the Kindle Owners' Lending Library, Kindle owners with Amazon Prime can read up to a book a month for free, including all 7 Harry Potter books.
      Borrow Great Books for Free
      Choose from over 145,000 books to borrow for free, including all 7 Harry Potter books in 5 languages, over 100 current and former New York Times Best Sellers, and thousands of Amazon exclusives. New titles are added daily.
      No Waiting
      Traditional libraries buy a certain number of copies of a specific title. If all of those are checked out, you have to get on a waiting list where the wait can be months for popular titles like Harry Potter. With the Kindle Owners' Lending Library, there are no limits on how many people can simultaneously borrow the same title - so you never have to wait in line for the book you want.
      No Due Dates
      Keep your borrowed book as long as you like. With Kindle Owners' Lending Library, there are no due dates or late fees.

      Learn more about the Kindle Owners' Lending Library.

      Features

       
       
      Stunning Color Touchscreen

      Movies, magazines and children's books come alive on a 7" vibrant color touchscreen that delivers 16 million colors in high resolution. Kindle Fire uses IPS (in-plane switching) technology - similar technology to that used on the iPad - for an extra-wide viewing angle, perfect for sharing your screen with others.
       
      Magazines in Rich Color

      Enjoy your favorite magazines with glossy, full-color layouts, photographs and illustrations. Choose from hundreds of titles, such as Popular Mechanics, Marie Claire, and Better Homes and Gardens. Special editions of titles like Vanity Fair, Wired, and GQ come with built-in video, audio and other interactive features.
       
      Beautifully Simple and Easy to Use

      Designed from the ground up, Kindle Fire's simple, intuitive interface puts the content you love at your fingertips - spin effortlessly through your recent titles and websites straight from the home screen. Whether you are in the mood to watch, read, listen, play or browse, you can get to all your favorite content with a single touch. It's that simple.
       
      100,000 Movies and TV Shows

      Over 100,000 movies and TV shows, including thousands of new releases and your favorite TV shows, are available to stream or download, purchase or rent - all just one tap away. Amazon Prime members enjoy unlimited, commercial-free streaming of over 10,000 popular movies and TV shows.
       
      Fast Dual-Core Processor

      Kindle Fire features a state-of-the-art dual-core processor for fast, powerful performance. Stream music while browsing the web or read books while downloading videos.
       
      Your Favorite Apps and Games

      Thousands of the most popular apps, including Netflix, HBO GO, Hulu Plus, Pandora, ESPN ScoreCenter, Comics by comiXology and more, plus you'll get a great paid app for free every day. Enjoy the best games, including Words with Friends, Angry Birds, and Plants vs. Zombies, from top developers like Zynga, EA, Gameloft, PopCap, and Rovio. All apps are Amazon-tested on Kindle Fire for the best experience possible. Learn More
       
      Ultra-fast web browsing - Amazon Silk

      Amazon Silk is a revolutionary, cloud-accelerated browser that uses a "split browser" architecture to leverage the computing speed and power of the Amazon Web Services cloud. Supports Adobe® Flash® Player. Learn why it's so fast.
       
      Millions of Books

      Read bestsellers, children's books, comic books, and cookbooks in vibrant color. The Kindle Store offers over 1 million books, including 800,000 titles at $9.99 or less. In addition, over 2 million free, out-of-copyright, pre-1923 books are also available such as Pride and Prejudice. Learn More
       
      Free Cloud Storage

      Forget about memory - Kindle Fire gives you free storage for all your Amazon digital content in the Amazon Cloud. Your books, movies, music and apps are available instantly to stream or download for free, at a touch of your finger.
       
      Your Favorite Children's Books

      Kindle Fire is great for parents and kids. Stir your child's imagination with over 1000 beautifully-illustrated children's books, including favorites like Brown Bear, Curious George, and Circus Ship.
       
      Parental Controls

      New - Protect your kids with new, easy-to-use Parental Controls. Simply add a password in the settings menu to restrict access to web browsing, content purchasing, or your Kindle Fire content libraries.
       
      19 Million Songs

      Stream your music library from Amazon Cloud Player or download to your device and listen offline. Looking for new music? Discover over 19 million songs in the Amazon MP3 Store.
       
      Easy to hold in one hand

      Designed to travel with you wherever you go. Small enough to fit in your purse and light enough to hold in just one hand, Kindle Fire is perfect for browsing, playing, reading and shopping on-the-go.
       
      Kindle Owners' Lending Library

      With Prime, Kindle owners can read all 7 Harry Potter books in 5 languages for free - as frequently as a book a month, with no due dates. Plus, choose from over 145,000 books, including over 100 current and former New York Times best sellers. Learn More
       
      Extra Durable Display

      Our state-of-the art Kindle Fire display is chemically strengthened to be 20 times stiffer and 30 times harder than plastic, making it extra durable and resistant to accidental bumps and scrapes.
       
      Free Month of Amazon Prime

      Experience the benefits that millions of Amazon Prime members already enjoy, including unlimited, instant streaming of over 10,000 popular movies and TV shows, Free Two-Day Shipping on millions of items, and now, access to over a hundred thousand popular Kindle books through the Kindle Owners' Lending Library. If you haven't used Prime in the past, we'll automatically give you a free month to try it out. Learn more
       
      Amazon Whispersync

      Like Kindle e-readers, Kindle Fire uses Amazon's Whispersync technology to automatically sync your library, last page read, bookmarks, notes, and highlights across your devices. On Kindle Fire, Whispersync extends to video. Start streaming a movie on Kindle Fire, then pick up right where you left off on your TV - avoid the frustration of having to find your spot. Learn more
       
      Email

      Stay in touch using our built-in email app that gets your webmail (Gmail, Yahoo!, Hotmail, AOL etc.) into a single inbox. Import your messages and contact lists from other email accounts. Additional email apps are available in our Amazon Appstore for Android.
       
      Read Your Documents

      Kindle makes it easy to take your documents with you. You can e-mail documents - including Word, PDF and more - directly to your Kindle so you can read them anytime, anywhere. You can also send documents to your Kindle using Send to Kindle, available for free download at www.amazon.com/sendtokindle.

      Technical Details

       
      Display7" multi-touch display with IPS (in-plane switching) technology and anti-reflective treatment, 1024 x 600 pixel resolution at 169 ppi, 16 million colors.
      Size (in inches)7.5" x 4.7" x 0.45" (190 mm x 120 mm x 11.4 mm).
      Weight14.6 ounces (413 grams).
      System RequirementsNone, because it's wireless and doesn't require a computer.
      On-device Storage8GB internal (approximately 6GB available for user content). That's enough for 80 apps, plus 10 movies or 800 songs or 6,000 books.
      Cloud StorageFree cloud storage for all Amazon content
      Battery LifeUp to 8 hours of continuous reading or 7.5 hours of video playback, with wireless off. Battery life will vary based on wireless usage, such as web browsing and downloading content.
      Charge TimeFully charges in approximately 4 hours via included U.S. power adapter. Also supports charging from your computer via USB.
      Wi-Fi ConnectivitySupports public and private Wi-Fi networks or hotspots that use 802.11b, 802.11g, 802.11n, or enterprise networks with support for WEP, WPA and WPA2 security using password authentication; does not support connecting to ad-hoc (or peer-to-peer) Wi-Fi networks.
      USB PortUSB 2.0 (micro-B connector)
      Audio3.5 mm stereo audio jack, top-mounted stereo speakers.
      Content Formats SupportedKindle (AZW), TXT, PDF, unprotected MOBI, PRC natively, Audible (Audible Enhanced (AA, AAX)), DOC, DOCX, JPEG, GIF, PNG, BMP, non-DRM AAC, MP3, MIDI, OGG, WAV, MP4, VP8.
      DocumentationQuick Start Guide (included in box); Kindle Fire User's Guide (pre-installed on device). Additional information available online.
      Warranty and Service1-year limited warranty and service included. Optional 2-year Extended Warranty available for U.S. customers sold separately. Use of Kindle is subject to the terms found here.
      Included in the BoxKindle Fire device, U.S. power adapter (supports 100-240V), and Quick Start Guide.

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