More than a year after the Samsung-built Google Nexus 10 was unveiled, Nexus fans in India will soon be able get their hands on the Android-powered 10-inch tablet.
The 2012-model Nexus 10 - 16GB (Wi-Fi only) version has been listed on the Google Play store (India Edition) for ₹29,999. The 32GB variant (Wi-Fi only) has been priced in the dollar (US) denomination for $499 (around ₹30,900), but sales are yet to kick-off.
Despite being a year-old device, Nexus 10 packs enough features to give any new tablet a run for its money. The device sports a 10.055-inch PLS-backlit WQXGA (2510x1600p) LCD screen with a pixel density of 300 ppi (pixels per inch) and runs on Android v4.2 Jelly Bean OS (the new v4.4 KitKat update is slated to roll out in few days time).
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Under-the-hood, Nexus 10 packs Samsung's Exynos 5 dual-core ARM Cortex-A15 processor, Mali-T604 GPU, 2GB RAM, 16GB/32GB storage space and a 9000mAh Lithium-Polymer battery.
It also flaunts a 5.0-megapixel main camera on the rear-side and a 1.9-megapixel snapper on the front. Connectivity wise, it boasts of Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n (MIMO+HT40), Bluetooth and NFC (Android Beam).
Apart from Nexus 10, Google is also rumoured to launch its brand new marquee devices, Nexus 5 smartphone and Nexus 7 (2013 version) tablet, on 12 November in India. They both have been already listed at Google Play store. Nexus 5 smartphone -16GB model is priced ₹28,999 and 32GB - ₹32,999, whereas the new Nexus 7 tablet 32GB-LTE model holds a price-tag of ₹25,999.
Key specifications of Google-Samsung Nexus 10:
Model | Google-Samsung Nexus 10 |
Display | 10.055-inch PLS-backlit WQXGA (2510x1600p)LCD screen with pixel density of 300 ppi (pixels per inch), protected by Corning Gorilla Glass 2 shield |
OS | Android v4.2 Jelly Bean |
Processor | Exynos 5 dual-core ARM Cortex-A15 processor |
GPU | Mali-T604 |
RAM | 2GB |
Storage Capacity | Available in 16GB and 32GB (no microSD card slot) |
Camera | Main: 5.0-megapixel cameraFront:1.9-megapixel camera |
Battery | 9000 mAh Lithium-Polymer battery |
Add-ons | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n (MIMO+HT40),Bluetooth, NFC (Android Beam),Micro-HDMI port, micro-USB, |
Dimensions | 263.9 x 177.6 x 8.9 mm |
Weight | 603 g |
Price | ₹29,999 (16GB) |