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 Nexus 10 | |
| Also known as | manta[1] GT-P8110 |
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| Developer | Google,Samsung Electronics |
| Manufacturer | Samsung Electronics |
| Product family | Google Nexus |
| Type | Tablet computer |
| Release date | November 13, 2012 February 5, 2013 |
| Introductory price | 16 GB:US$399 32 GB:US$499 |
| Operating system | Original:Android4.2 "Jelly Bean" Current:Android 5.1.1 "Lollipop" |
| System on a chip | Samsung Exynos 5250 |
| CPU | 1.7 GHzDual-coreCortex-A15[2] |
| Memory | 2 GB 12.8 GB/s LPDDR3RAM[3] |
| Storage | 16 GB or 32 GB |
| Display | 10.1 in (260 mm)16:10aspect ratio, 300 ppipixel density2560×1600WQXGA, 16M colors, Scratch resistantCorningGorilla Glass 2Capacitive touchscreenPLS-backlitLCD[2] |
| Graphics | Mali-T604[2] |
| Sound | MP3,WAV,eAAC+,WMA |
| Input | Accelerometer,Gyroscope,Proximity sensor,Digital Compass,GPS,Magnetometer,Barometer,Microphone[4] |
| Camera | Rear: 5 MP with flash HD (1080p) resolution Front: 1.9 MP HD (720p) resolution |
| Connectivity | 3.5 mm earphone jack,Bluetooth 3.0,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] |
| Power | Internal non-removable rechargeablelithium-ion polymer 9000 mAh battery[2] |
| Online services | Google Play |
| Dimensions | 263.9 mm × 177.6 mm × 8.9 mm (10.39 in × 6.99 in × 0.35 in)[2][6] |
| Weight | 21.3 oz (603 g)[2] |
| Successor | Nexus 9 |
TheNexus 10 is atablet computer co-developed byGoogle andSamsung Electronics that runs theAndroidoperating system. It is the second tablet in theGoogle Nexus series, a family of Android consumer devices marketed by Google and built by anOEM partner. 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.
The device is available in two storage sizes, 16 GB for US$399 and 32 GB for US$499. Along with theNexus 4 mobile phone, the Nexus 10 launchedAndroid 4.2 ("Jelly Bean"), which offered several new features, such as: 360° panoramicphoto stitching called "Photo Sphere"; a quick settings menu;widgets on 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]
Google was scheduled to launch the Nexus 10 along with theNexus 4 and Android 4.2 at a conference event inNew York City on 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 States andCanada received the Nexus 10 and quickly sold out.[14]
The Nexus 10 shipped withAndroid4.2 ("Jelly Bean") as itsoperating system and 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 Store application,YouTube,Currents,Google+, Maps, and People.[15][16]
The Nexus 10 features aSamsungExynos 5250system on chip, adual-core 1.7 GHzCortex A15central processing unit and a quad-coreARMMali-T604graphics processing unit.[17] The device also includes a primary 5-megapixel, rear-facing camera withLED flash, able to shoot1080p video at 30frames per second and take 2592×1936resolution images with features such asautofocus,face detection andgeotagging, and a secondary 1.9-megapixel, front-facing camera.[4][15]
It is encased in a plasticchassis and 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 hidesFCC brandings.[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 amicroUSB port, 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 amicroHDMI port and at the bottom, there is a magneticpogo pin used fordocking and charging.[15]
A 9,000 mAhlithium polymer battery powers 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 display with a 2560×1600WQXGAdisplay resolution, giving it apixel density of 300 pixels per inch and a 16:10aspect ratio.[6][17][18] The display also features a "True RGB Real Stripe PLS"TFT panel and acapacitive,multi-touch screen, protected by scratch-resistantCorningGorilla Glass 2, and is capable of displaying over 16.7 million colours.[2]
The Nexus 10 received mixed-to-favorable reviews.
Commentators noted the lack of anSD card slot for expandable storage, absence ofcellular connectivity, lowcolor contrast andsaturation, 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]
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.
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