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Nexus 10

TheNexus 10is atablet computerco-developed byGoogleandSamsung Electronicsthat runs theAndroidoperating system.It is the second tablet in theGoogle Nexusseries, a family of Android consumer devices marketed by Google and built by anOEMpartner. Following the success of the 7-inchNexus 7,the first Google Nexus tablet, the Nexus 10 was released with a 10.1-inch, 2560×1600 pixel display, which was the world's highest resolution tablet display at the time of its release. The Nexus 10 was announced on October 29, 2012, and became available on November 13, 2012.

Nexus 10
Nexus 10
Also known asmanta[1]
GT-P8110
DeveloperGoogle,Samsung Electronics
ManufacturerSamsung Electronics
Product familyGoogle Nexus
TypeTablet computer
Release date
November 13, 2012
February 5, 2013
Introductory price16 GB:US$399
32 GB:US$499
Operating systemOriginal:Android4.2 "Jelly Bean"
Current:Android 5.1.1 "Lollipop"
System on a chipSamsung Exynos5250
CPU1.7 GHzDual-coreCortex-A15[2]
Memory2 GB 12.8 GB/s LPDDR3RAM[3]
Storage16 GB or 32 GB
Display10.1 in (260 mm)16:10aspect ratio,300 ppipixel density2560×1600WQXGA,16M colors, Scratch resistantCorningGorilla Glass 2Capacitive touchscreenPLS-backlitLCD[2]
GraphicsMali T-604[2]
SoundMP3,WAV,eAAC+,WMA
InputAccelerometer,Gyroscope,Proximity sensor,Digital Compass,GPS,Magnetometer,Barometer,Microphone[4]
CameraRear:5MPwith flash
HD (1080p) resolution
Front:1.9 MP
HD (720p) resolution
Connectivity3.5 mm earphone jack,Bluetooth3.0,Wi-Fi(802.11b/g/n@ 2.4 GHz & 5 GHz Dual-band) (MIMO+HT40),Micro-HDMI,dual-side NFC,Micro USB2.0,docking pins[5]
PowerInternal non-removable rechargeablelithium-ion polymer9000 mAh battery[2]
Online servicesGoogle Play
Dimensions263.9 mm × 177.6 mm × 8.9 mm (10.39 in × 6.99 in × 0.35 in)[2][6]
Weight21.3 oz (603 g)[2]
SuccessorNexus 9

The device is available in two storage sizes, 16 GB for US$399 and 32 GB for US$499. Along with theNexus 4mobile phone, the Nexus 10 launchedAndroid 4.2 ( "Jelly Bean" ),which offered several new features, such as: 360° panoramicphoto stitchingcalled "Photo Sphere"; a quick settings menu;widgetson thelock screen;gesture typing; an updated version ofGoogle Now;and multiple user accounts for tablets.

Google revealed the device on October 29, 2012, to mixed-to-favorable reactions. Due to high demand, the device quickly sold out through theGoogle Play Store.[7]Since its release, the device has gone through three major software updates and is currently upgradable toAndroid 5.1.1 ( "Lollipop" ).Official software support for Android versions after 5.1.1 will not be offered; however, security patches will be provided at least 3 years after the release of the device.[8]

History

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Google was scheduled to launch the Nexus 10 along with theNexus 4and Android 4.2 at a conference event inNew York Cityon October 29, 2012, however, the event was cancelled because ofHurricane Sandy.[9]

Instead, the device was announced the same day in an official press release in Google's blog, along with the Nexus 4 and the 32 GB, cellular connectivity-capable Nexus 7.[10]

The Nexus 10 became available for sale in the United States, the United Kingdom, Australia, France, Germany, Spain, and Canada on November 13, 2012.[10]Japan was supposed to be included in the November 13 launch but the release was postponed. The tablet became available on February 5.[11]

The Nexus 10 went through repeated patterns of availability across international Google Play Stores, while the 32 GB version was more consistently out of stock.[12]The 32 GB Nexus 10 was sold out within hours of its release inGoogle Play,while the 16 GB version was still available for sale.[13]Google Play stores in theUnited StatesandCanadareceived the Nexus 10 and quickly sold out.[14]

Features

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Software

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The Nexus 10 shipped withAndroid4.2( "Jelly Bean" ) as itsoperating systemand is upgradable toAndroid 5.1.1( "Lollipop" ) since March 9, 2015. It ships withpreinstalled applications,such asGoogle Chrome,Gmail,Play Music,Play Books,Play Movies,thePlay Storeapplication,YouTube,Currents,Google+,Maps, and People.[15][16]

Hardware and design

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The Nexus 10 features aSamsungExynos 5250system on chip,adual-core1.7 GHzCortex A15central processing unitand a quad-coreARMMali T604graphics processing unit.[17]The device also includes a primary 5-megapixel,rear-facing camera withLED flash,able to shoot1080pvideo at 30frames per secondand take 2592×1936resolutionimages with features such asautofocus,face detectionandgeotagging,and a secondary 1.9-megapixel, front-facing camera.[4][15]

It is encased in a plasticchassisand the rear of the device comprises a smooth, plastic surface, except for a strip of removable, dimpled plastic material, similar to theNexus 7's rear, that hidesFCCbrandings.[17]The rear of the Nexus 10 also includes a large "nexus" branding, for theline of mobile devices it belongs to,and a smaller "Samsung" branding, for the manufacturer of the device. There is, also, no mention ofGoogle,the device's distributor and the maker of the Nexus 10'soperating system,Android,on its hardware.[17]On the top of the Nexus 10 are the volume controls and the power button, on the left side of the device lies a 3.5 mm headphone jack and amicroUSBport, used for charging or connecting the device to a PC or other USB-compatible device. On the right side of the device, there is only amicroHDMIport and at the bottom, there is a magneticpogo pinused fordockingand charging.[15]

A 9,000mAhlithium polymer batterypowers the Nexus 10, and is reportedly capable of 9 hours of video playback, 90 hours of audio playback, 7 hours of web browsing, and 500 hours (20.8 days) of standby time.[2][15]

The Nexus 10 has a 10.055 inches (255.4 mm)liquid crystal displaywith a 2560×1600WQXGAdisplay resolution,giving it apixel densityof 300pixels per inchand a 16:10aspect ratio.[6][17][18]The display also features a "True RGB Real Stripe PLS"TFTpanel and acapacitive,multi-touchscreen, protected by scratch-resistantCorningGorilla Glass 2,and is capable of displaying over 16.7 million colours.[2]

Reception

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The Nexus 10 received mixed-to-favorable reviews.

  • TechCrunchcolumnist Drew Olanoff said that Android was a better experience on a tablet than iOS[19]and concluded "Apple has an advantage, but Google is right there on the cusp of something amazing,"[20]
  • The Gadget Showcalled the Nexus 10 "the best 'big' Android tablet we’ve ever seen. The screen alone puts it ahead of the competition, the screen on the Google Nexus 10 is phenomenal. It’s every bit as stunning as theRetina Displayon the third and fourth generation iPads. It really has to be seen to be believed: it’s like a printed sticker on the glass, and makes reading a delight. "[21]
  • Tim Stevens ofEngadgetsays "Google's latest reference tablet packs an amazing resolution but ultimately fails to distance itself from the competition."[22]
  • Eric Franklin ofCNETstates "[...] the Nexus 10 has superior design and performance, and the features available in Android 4.2 may be worth price of admission alone."[23]
  • James Rogerson ofTechRadarwrote "Ultimately, other than the price, there's little reason for Apple fans to jump ship to the Nexus 10, equally the Nexus 10 puts up enough of a defence to keep the Android faithful happy."[15]
  • Laptop Magazine,CNET,andPCWorldall rated the Nexus 10 at 4 out of 5 stars,[24]while TechRadar gave the device 4.5 stars out of 5.[15]
  • PC MagazineandWiredgave the device a rating of 3 out of 5, and 8 out of 10, respectively.[5]

Commentators noted the lack of anSD cardslot for expandable storage, absence ofcellular connectivity,lowcolor contrastandsaturation,and limited selection of tablet-optimized Android apps, while praising the Nexus 10's high display resolution, powerful, high-performance processor and contemporaryuser interface.[15][22][23]

See also

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References

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  13. ^Dobie, Alex (13 November 2012)."Nexus 4 and Nexus 10 launch on Google Play Store in U.S. + Canada".Android Central.Retrieved24 December2012.
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  19. ^Olanoff, Drew (2 November 2012)."Review: Google's Android OS Might Be Better Suited For Tablets, And The Nexus 10 Is A Shining Example".TechCrunch.Retrieved23 December2012.I've found that iOS still is the better phone operating system for me. However, when the Nexus 7 came out, I found that I used it way more than I ever used my iPad. Perhaps this could be a fluke, or maybe it's because of the 7-inch form factor. That's until I picked up the Nexus 10 and realized that Android OS is, for me, the better "bigger screen" tablet experience. I have a first-generation iPad and never pick it up.
  20. ^Olanoff, Drew (2 November 2012)."Review: Google's Android OS Might Be Better Suited For Tablets, And The Nexus 10 Is A Shining Example".TechCrunch.Retrieved23 December2012.
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