Here's our breakdown of everything you need to know about the Google Nexus 7.

Pros

The grab-and-go greatness of the Google Nexus 7 really is amazing. It has a lightweight design, and has got one of the sharpest 7" tablet screens that the tech world has ever seen. The Nexus 7 also has a long battery life and is easily affordable, making it an ideal travel tablet.

Cons

Unfortunately, the Google Nexus 7 lacks a 64 GB option, and a lot of storage in this tablet is already tied up in various software applications, often known as "bloatware". Furthermore, the black plastic backing does not feel or look as slick as the metal backing of an iPad.

Specs

The CPU for the Google Nexus 7 is a Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Pro of 1.5 GHz, while the GPU is an Adreno 320 of 400 MHz. The tablet has a scratch-resistant 7.02" screen with 1920 x 1200 HD display (pixel density 323 PPI). The 1.2 MP front-facing camera has a fixed focus, while the 5 MP rear-facing camera has a auto focus.

Talking Points

The Google Nexus 7 underlines the fact that the prevalent industry habit of advertising the unformatted storage instead of the available storage space must change, as the "16 GB Nexus 7" is actually a 10 GB tablet.

There's also quite a lot of competition out there for the Nexus 7's niche. Between Amazon's low-priced Kindle Fire HD and Apple's affordable iPads, is there any room for the newest Nexus?

Prices

The Google Nexus 7 tablet is priced starting at $229.

Conclusion

Despite the drawbacks, for those who are looking for a 7" tablet the market does not have a better alternative than the Google Nexus 7. This is the perfect tablet for all those who do not fancy iOS.