“Others have tried to make tablets smaller than the iPad, and they’ve failed miserably,” Apple’s vice president of worldwide marketing Phil Schiller said at the iPad mini launch. “These are not great experiences.”
Schiller’s rather pointed remarks haven’t been borne out when it comes to Google and Asus’ Nexus 7 – in sales terms, at least. The tablet has already shifted three million units worldwide since its launch in July.
“We’ve fondled our fair share of tablets since the iPad redefined the category back in 2010. The Google Nexus 7 by Asus doesn’t quite stack up in terms of specs to Apple’s media darling – and nor should it, considering the iPad sells for at least twice the price. It’s most certainly the best tablet for the budget-conscious, and thanks to that it’s a match for the Apple offering” – JR Bookwalter, TechRadar.
“The Nexus 7 isn’t a budget tablet in anything but price. It’s fast, has a perfectly good screen, and it’s built to a quality that we’ve rarely seen with such an inexpensive device.”
“It’s the perfect size to hold in one hand, and Google Play’s books and movies make it great for flights and hotel rooms. Despite a few minor flaws, the Nexus 7 redefines what we should expect from a budget tablet” – David Bayon, PC Authority.
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