The Google Nexus 10 tablet hits stores' shelves on November 13, but reviews are already making their rounds on the web. A look at first impressions indicates that the Google Nexus 10 tablet is a great high-end model and that should be able to give the Apple iPad some serious competition.
The Samsung-developed Nexus 10 comes with a dual-core A15 processor and Android 4.2, the latest version of Android. The tablet also sports a 5-megapixel rear-facing camera and a 1.9-megapixel front-facing camera.
But it's the display that will have everybody talking. With a resolution of 2560X1600, the tablet will have 300 pixels per inch (ppi), higher than even Apple's Retina iPad which has 264 ppi.
You can buy a 16GB model for $399, and a 32GB model for $499 and the tablet will ship out for a November 13 release. The Nexus 10 only has Wi-Fi capabilities.
It seems that after the initial complaints about the Nexus 7 screen construction, Google has made strides in the right direction concerning display.
"The Nexus 10 is a solid entry into the category, with excellent hardware and a stunning screen," says CNN.
LaptopMagazine did write, however, that shallow viewing angles still plague the device, but that the tablet was an overall solid buy.
"With a beautiful design, fast performance and sharper screen than the iPad, the Google Nexus 10 is a top-notch Android tablet," LaptopMagazine said.
It seems that the major drawbacks are app and battery related.
"At $400 to $500, the Nexus 10 is actually on par with many other 10-inch Android competitors -- even a little more expensive than some -- and, with average performance in most areas and sub-par battery life, it's relying on that incredibly high resolution and fresh Android build to set it apart. Sadly, neither is enough to distance this tablet from the competition," says an Engadget review.
"The Nexus 10 sets the standard for other tablet manufacturers. If Google can persuade developers to fill in the gaps in the app market, then it will deserve to be wildly popular," said ZDNet.
So as it stands, most reviewers agree that the lack of a robust tablet-specific app section hurts the Nexus 10 and its battery life leaves much to be desire, but keep in mind that the Google-branded tablet will always receive Android 4.2 updates the earliest, so you can count on the operating system to improve.
Does the Google Nexus 10 interest you more than an Apple iPad?