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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    1 month ago

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    • GreatAlbatrossA
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      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!

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        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

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      1 year ago

      I disagree. 7" 16:9 is still much more usable than 6.7 20.5:9. And not everyone wants a giant phone. Having a cheap, usable tablet would be very useful for a lot of people.

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      1 year ago

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