Google Nexus 10

  • 10.1"
  • 16 GB
  • WiFi 3G
  • Android 4.2 Jelly Bean
Released November, 2012
The Nexus 10's display is every bit the Retina's equal, the build quality is excellent, and it even has a half-decent set of speakers.
Rated 83% by by The Verge (Nov, 2012)

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First reviewed November, 2012

Features Key features of the Google Nexus 10

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Android 4.2 Jelly Bean

Display: The Nexus 10 packs an awesome display (in fact so far as PPI Resolution is concerned, it's the best on the market *mind the date).
Rated 100% by by regularJason (Jan, 2013)

screen size

10.1"
8.9"
9.7"
If the quality of the display isn't a big factor for you...go for the Galaxy Note 10.1, you'll be happier.
Nexus 10 by ss--ss (Jan, 2013)
It's really amazing how they can pack so many pixels into such a small screen.
Nexus 10 by TimmySlimmy (Feb, 2013)

screen resolution

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Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1
Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 10.1"
The display has a very good resolution and excellent quality.
Nexus 10 by Angel-Golev (Apr, 2013)
Especially apps like Google Earth, it looked fantastic so large and the detail is astonishing.
Nexus 10 by Well--the-weather-outside-it-weather (Feb, 2013)

memory

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camera resolution

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If I had to beat it up on any aspect, sure it would be nice to have a higher megapixel camera (although I would still prefer other methods of photography over holding a tablet, so it doesn't really matter to me and it's so easy to transfer high quality photos to the tablet).
Nexus 10 by Well--the-weather-outside-it-weather (Feb, 2013)
Other features include a 5-megapixel camera, an impressive 2GB of RAM and decent video codec support.
Nexus 10 by TrustedReviews (Nov, 2012)

processor

Google Nexus 10
Asus Eee Pad Transformer Infinity TF700
Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1
The Exynos 5250 is faster than any other dual-core tablet chip we've seen, and isn't too far off quad-core chips like Tegra 3.
Nexus 10 by TrustedReviews (Nov, 2012)
And if you put a single core of the Exynos against a core of the Tegra 3 chip, there'd be no contest - the Exynos would win hands down.
Nexus 10 by TrustedReviews (Nov, 2012)
 

Performance Real world tests of Google Nexus 10

cpu speed

I also found that this issue of over-taxing the processor extends beyond the crashing issue as the overall smoothness and speed of my tablet rapidly deteriorated after the first few weeks of you.
Nexus 10 by CConn (Feb, 2013)
amazing tablet with cool design, verry fast processor and you can find all the application you need.
Nexus 10 by dan-kyenge (Apr, 2013)

sunspider 0.9.1 benchmark

Google Nexus 10
Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 10.1"
Asus Transformer Pad Infinity TF700T
Using Chrome Beta has been a God send and it's obvious that they are working on the performance issues.
Nexus 10 by Alex-M (Feb, 2013)
Starts up really fast, web pages load as fast as my PC and I haven't seen any issues at all with chrome, the default browser.
Nexus 10 by Dan-Learned (Mar, 2013)

battery life

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battery life is good but it takes 12 hours to get 6-7 hours of battery life into it.
Nexus 10 by S.-Bates (Apr, 2013)
I use the Nexus about 20 hours per week and many aspects functions of the product are fantastic.
Nexus 10 by john-kelly (Apr, 2013)
 

Our analysis How does it stack up against its top 10 competitors

pros

  • Capacitive
  • 1.9 MP
  • 5 MP
  • 2560 x 1600
  • 300 ppi
  • 10.1"
  • Play games and use applications that take advantage of device rotation
  • 1.7 GHz
  • Automatically adjust screen brightness for environmental factors
  • Android 4.2 Jelly Bean
  • 2 GB
  • Nov, 2012
  • be online anywhere that has cell coverage
  • Detects movement for interactive apps
  • Great for maps and navigation apps
  • 24 Mbit/s (Bluetooth v4.0)
  • Get directions and navigation, geotag photos
  • 1,371 ms
  • bypass PIN entry, easier to unlock with one hand
  • 1.9 MP
  • use multiple fingers at once for more complex interactions
  • 572 MB/s
  • 264 x 118 x 9 mm
  • Can be operated hands free

cons

  • None
  • Many games and videos on the Internet require Adobe Flash
  • Poorer input sound quality

Reviews Word on the street

Read the review (Nov, 2012)
The keyboard has been changed too, with Swype-style gesture input - quicker than the tap-tap standard method.
Rated 83%
Read the review (Nov, 2012)
The Nexus 10's screen is absolutely phenomenal — its ridiculous 2560 x 1600 resolution (that's 300ppi, if you're counting) makes text look insanely sharp, its colors are really accurate, and its viewing angles are so good that I can actually lay the tablet down on my chest while I lie in bed and still comfortably watch a movie.
Rated 80%
Read the review (Nov, 2012)
It also supports 802.11 b/g/n (2.4GHz and 5GHz) and MIMO Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.0, GPS, and NFC (near-field communication).
Rated 78% by 133 users at amazon.com
I love mobile devices, and have plenty of experience with Android, iOS, Windows RT, and webOS devices.
Rated 100% by by Christopher-Lee
Zero lag, zero stutter, fast and snappy graphics playback, and fluid gameplay (but take this last with caution: while every review I've seen has praised its gaming ability, I myself play relatively simple games like Steambirds or Anomaly: HD).
Rated 100% by by Christopher-Lee
Google has made the right calls in term of aesthetics and industrial design, while Samsung was able to bring the best hardware to the game.
Rated 100% by by xplics

Screen

Viewing angles are wide, text is crisp as can be and the contrast is stellar (from a tablet perspective, some phones are better).
Google Nexus 10 16 GB | Rated 100% by by Xandanga (Jan, 2013)
The Nexus 10 has them bookending the screen and it delivers sharp, crisp, full sound where others fall flat.
Google Nexus 10 16 GB | Rated 100% by by P.-Perry (Dec, 2012)
Yes, the Nexus 10 wins on price — $399 for this incredible display is a nice deal.
Google Nexus 10 16 GB | Rated 83% by by The Verge (Nov, 2012)

Type

it feels very robust, its not trying to be an iPad, and that has done wonders for it, the camera is brilliant, the interface is the best ive seen on an android tablet, no clutter, no bloatware, its just bear and ready for action.
Google Nexus 10 16 GB | Rated 100% by by fadder8 (Feb, 2013)
I wanted to love this tablet so badly as I tend to love everything android.
Google Nexus 10 16 GB | Rated 40% by by persistentlobster (Mar, 2013)
I have heard claims that Android is not good for Productivity but, it isn't accurate.
Google Nexus 10 16 GB | Rated 100% by by P.-Perry (Dec, 2012)

Operating system

I've owned both Android and Apple tablets and both are quite enjoyable, but I have to say that Apple iOS is definitely the more stable operating system.
Google Nexus 10 16 GB | Rated 60% by by TimmySlimmy (Feb, 2013)
Overall, despite the lacking nature of its OS, I would say the Nexus is a pretty solid tablet, with an incredible display, a wonderfully designed casing, and great processing power.
Google Nexus 10 16 GB | Rated 40% by by CConn (Feb, 2013)
For most, the iPad is still the tablet of choice, but for those looking for an alternative to Apple's much more constrained OS, Google provides what's arguably the best one yet.
Google Nexus 10 16 GB | Rated 80% by by c|net (Nov, 2012)

Cpu

The processor is also noteworthy.
Google Nexus 10 16 GB | by TrustedReviews (Nov, 2012)
I can, literally, play two games at once and have Google currents going with no problems.-The processor screams and things are very fast now (lag has been readily reduced for me with the new update).
Google Nexus 10 16 GB | Rated 80% by by Alex-M (Feb, 2013)
Personally, I'd say it appears to be that the unit's processor or video card over taxes itself and ends up crashing the Tablet.
Google Nexus 10 16 GB | Rated 40% by by CConn (Feb, 2013)

Cores

Though i would like to point out that there is a very small lag sometimes, i guess thisis due to the 1.7 Ghz being dual core instead of quad, but it is the fastest android tablet out there, and i bought it over an ipad because i think its better.
Google Nexus 10 16 GB | Rated 100% by by fadder8 (Feb, 2013)

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October 30, 2012
Isn't ipad 4 much beautiful n stylish than nexus 10?

I'm so confused abt these two. initially i was going to buy the ipad 4. but now i'm in confusion... althouh nexus is the winner here... but isnt ipad more stylish and beautiful?

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November 2, 2012
Great! but, Is the Note 10.1 "timeproof" as the Nexus 10?

Im a budget concerned person, who wants to spend his money in the Best-Bang-For-The-Buck. I Want my 400-500 dollars to give me all the value they can, on something as productive and timeproof...

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December 8, 2012
Nexus 10 hard drive connectivity

Has anyone connected an external hard drive to the Nexus 10. If so what was your experience. What was the size of the EHD and what format was used on the EHD eg NTFS or FAT or other? I want a...

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February 1, 2013
Nothing about the Infinity keyboard dock?

I bought my ASUS Infinity before the Nexus 10 hit the shelves. Don't get me wrong, I love Nexus devices, but the Infinity has to win slightly due to its expansion capabilities (hence Transformer...

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January 5, 2013
Does the Nexus 10 fundtion well with a bluetooth keyboard

Looking to use for many meetings and might want to add a qwerty keyboard.  The Asus has a dock unit, what's a good option for the Nexus 10

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December 15, 2012
Nexus 10 has 3g?

You're saying the Nexus 10 has 3G capability? Can you confirm that?

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  • 9.7"
  • 16 GB
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  • iOS 6
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Cheaper,faster,lighter,thinner,greater resolution,multiple users,and uses android what else do you want

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  • 10.1"
  • 64 GB
  • WiFi 3G
  • Android 4.1 Jelly Bean
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Historically Nexus devices have been among the first to get the next version of Android. My Nexus S started off with Android 2.3 in 2010, and now had Android 4.1.