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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.

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[–] AnonymousLlama@kbin.social 2 points 1 year ago

Loved the Nexus 7. I remember getting the 4G model and finally being able to do crap on my way to work (back in the days when 4G connectivity was hard to get back on Android tablets)

[–] Lowered_lifted@lemmy.world 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

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.

[–] moist_towelettes@lemm.ee 1 points 1 year ago

I won mine off a KitKat bar. Still have it, a little sluggish but it works.

[–] sexy_peach@feddit.de 1 points 1 year ago

Aaah tablets, the grown ups toy.

[–] Carter@feddit.uk -1 points 1 year ago (2 children)

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.

[–] GreatAlbatross@feddit.uk 1 points 1 year ago

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!

[–] fmstrat@lemmy.nowsci.com 1 points 1 year ago

Agreed, this is rationale for my comment about the Duet 3. Its the "new kind of tablet" for today. And cheap.

[–] EatMyDick@lemmy.world -3 points 1 year ago (1 children)

That thing was garbage. They all were.

[–] Goronmon@kbin.social 1 points 1 year ago

Yeah, mine barely lasted to years before it just refused to boot.

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