Top 5 7-Inch Android Tablets Of 2012

Are you looking for a tablet that’s more convenient to carry than the iPad? There’s only one way to go on this and that is Android. What’s great about Android tablets is that they come in various sizes to suit a person’s preference. You can choose the full 10 inch models or go with the compact 7 inch ones.

If you’re looking for a 7-inch Android tablet to buy then you’ve come to the right place since we will be listing the top 5 models out in the market today. These models were chosen for their features and the bang for the buck they provided.

Google Nexus 7

On top of our list is Google’s Nexus 7 that is actually being manufactured by Asus. It runs on a vanilla build of Android Jelly Bean which is the latest version so far. Why did this get top spot? Well, for a price of only $200 you get to have a tablet that uses a quad core Tegra processor and is supported by Google. Despite having some shortcomings it more than makes it up for its sleek design and fast performance.

Specifications

• 1.3 GHz quad core Nvidia Tegra 3 processor

• 8 GB/ 16 GB configuration

• 1 GB RAM

• 7-inch 1280×800 HD display (216 ppi)

• Scratch resistant Corning Glass

• 1.2 MP front camera

• NFC

• Bluetooth

• WiFi 802.11 b/g/n

• 4325 mAh battery (9 hours video playback, 10 hours web browsing, 300 hours standby)

Amazon Kindle Fire HD

This tablet is designed to take advantage of the Amazon Prime service. Its HD screen makes it the perfect device for viewing streaming movies, TV shows and even Kindle books. It’s definitely a huge improvement over the first Kindle Fire model while keeping the price point at just $200. If you want a tablet to take care of all your multimedia needs then this is what you will want to use.

Specifications

• 1.2 GHz dual core ARM Cortex A9

• PowerVR SGX540 Graphics chip

• 1 GB RAM

• 16 GB/ 32 GB internal storage

• 7-inch 1280×800 HD display (216 ppi)

• Scratch resistant glass

• 1.3 MP front camera

• WiFi 802.11 b/g/n

• 11 hour battery life for web surfing, watching videos or listening to music

Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 7.0

Taking up the third spot is the Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 7.0. This device provides you with a full Android experience at a price point that won’t burn your wallet. Priced at only $250 you get more features than the Kindle Fire HD or Google Nexus 7. What we didn’t like however is the sub-par display and poor battery life. This model also uses a proprietary connector port for charging and connectivity and not the standard USB port.

On a brighter note, you can expand the storage up to 32 GB via the microSD slot so you won’t have problems running out of space and it supports voice calls, MMS and SMS for the 3G model.

Specifications

• 1.2 GHz dual core Krait processor

• Adreno 205 graphics chip

• 1 GB RAM

• 8 GB storage space (expandable up to 32 GB)

• 7-inch 1024×600 display (170 ppi)

• 3.2 MP back camera, 0.3 MP front camera

• 1080p HD video recording

• GSM

• HSDPA

• GPS with A-GPS

• Accelerometer

• Proximity Sensor

• Bluetooth 4.0

• WiFi 802.11 b/g/n

• 4000 mAh battery

Acer Iconia Tab A110

Acer finally released to the market their 7-inch tablet running on Android 4.1 Jelly Bean. The Acer Iconia Tab A110 was designed by the company to directly compete with the Nexus 7. If you’re hesitant in getting the Nexus 7 or Kindle Fire HD since you can’t expand its storage space then this model is the best alternative. Its $292 price tag is already quite attractive considering its features. What might turn off some consumers however is the 1024×600 screen resolution.

Specifications

• 1.2 GHZ quad core Nvidia Tegra 3 processor

• 1 GB RAM

• 8 GB internal storage space (expandable)

• 7-inch 1024×600 display (170ppi)

• 2 MP front camera

• GSM

• HSDPA

• Bluetooth 3.0

• WiFi 802.11 b/g/n

• microUSB

• 3420mAh battery

Toshiba Regza AT270

If you have the budget to splurge on a tablet then you might as well get the Toshiba Regza AT270. Although it’s quite expensive with its price of $500 it does have pretty impressive features. The two main selling points for this model are its use of a quad core processor and its beautiful AMOLED display.

Specifications

• 1.2 GHz quad core NVIDIA Tegra 3 processor

• 1 GB RAM

• 16 GB internal storage

• 7.7-inch 1280×800 AMOLED display

• Scratch proof Gorilla Glass

• 2 MP front camera, 5 MP rear camera

• Bluetooth 3.0

• Wifi 802.11 b/g/n

These 5 tablets are currently the top choices so far for 2012. We hope this list can help you decide which model to buy.

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