The 7-inch tablets were probably the most successful format of 2012 among all mobile devices. Without detracting from the work previously done by Amazon with the Kindle Fire and by Samsung with the two 7-inch Galaxy Tabs, Google's Nexus 7 has established the belief in the industry that this size works and has made it easier for consumers to access this technology. investing less money. Since then, a series of launches have been precipitated that leave a scene in the sector that is well varied and great for the public's ability to choose. Let's do a brief review of it 7-inch tablet panorama.
As you may have guessed, we will only talk of Android. Although iPad mini count with 7,9 inches today we can say that the 8-inch tablets are a category apart with a slightly higher cost and usually better features. Models like the Note 8.0, the Iconia A1, the only low cost, and the Iconia W3 they are proof of it. Still, you can click on all the links above and see what they have to offer. These are undoubtedly the most interesting models in this format, along with the Galaxy Tab 3 8.0.
Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 - 200 euros
Recently presented by Koreans although causing a certain disbelief among the specialized media. And is that this model it hardly differs from the second generation. It maintains a 1024 x 600 pixel screen and an ARM dual-core processor. It is also strange that Samsung has left this model out of the adoption of Intel processors that have made the 8 and 10-inch processors. The only thing that improves is in less thickness and lighter, and greater storage expandability by SD.
HP Slate 7.0 - 149 euros
An interesting model with one of the highest endowments among tablets that do not exceed 150 euros. In provision it is very similar to the previous one in terms of screen and processor, and even in the cameras they coincide. However, we have 50 euros less that can be decisive. Here we offer you a comparative.
Asus MeMOPad HD 7 -149 dollars
The Taiwan brand had previously presented the MeMO Pad, whose performance had fallen really short despite having a spectacular price of 160 euros. This vitaminized model was recently presented with an HD screen of 1280 x 800 pixels with IPS panel, with a processor quad-core low-power Cortex-A7 and a rear camera in addition to the front one. Its price is also very aggressive starting at $ 149. This has caused the previous model to drop in price until the next one hits stores in September. The we compare with Nexus 7 by certain similarity and for being made by the same manufacturer.
Acer Iconia B1-710 - 129 euros
Acer clearly made a mistake with the first installment of this model. It used only 512 MB of RAM and that left it a bit unsettled, it corrected that error reaching 1 GB of RAM to accompany its MediaTek MTK 8317T chip and added a version with a 3G connection. The starting price is spectacular although its bill is that of a cheap tablet.
B.Q. Maxwell 2 - from 99 euros
Spanish tablet creators have recently renewed several of its ranges of tablets. Between them, Maxwell 2 which has three models, the Lite, normal and Plus. They all feature the same 9GHz Cortex-A1,6 dual-core processor and Mali 400 GPU with 1GB of RAM. What changes is the screens that improve by adding IPS and then HD resolution in the Plus model. Also the front camera of the latter is better.
BQ Elcano - 199 euros
We do not leave BQ readers to tell you about a team that has the audacity to mix tablet with phone in 7 inches. It is the same as a Maxwell Plus 2 but with a 3G connection and the ability to make phone calls. It is also designed to function as a GPS navigator in the car and has a specific accessory for this.
Asus FonePad - 219 euros
Very similar to the previous one. A tablet of the same size with a screen of exact resolution and also an IPS panel. Change in that it has an Intel Z2420 dual-core 1,2 GHz processor and 16 GB of storage memory. It has recently been upgraded to the 2460 GHz dual-core Z1,6 with 32 GB of storage, but these models will be more expensive, reaching 280 euros.
Hyundai H7 -180 euros
An old acquaintance that few people pay attention to but has one of the best value for money. In short, it is like a Note 8.0 with a smaller screen, no 3G or calls and to which we add an HDMI slot. its HD display, its Samsung Exynos 4420 processor quad-core and its expandability by SD plus the aforementioned HDMI slot, make it one of the best on Nexus 7. It has also recently been updated to Android 4.2.2. Definitely a bargain.
Rich and famous
What to say that has not already been said about Nexus 7 y Kindle Fire HD. It is very easy to collect information on these two tablets. In addition, they are the easiest to get and it shows in your sales results. Here we offer you a comparison between the two so that you can value them. From Google's, it is worth highlighting its great Tegra 3 chip, your screen and always having the latest software. From Amazon, its price, its manufacturing quality and its ecosystem that, although closed, is very comfortable for content.
SmartQ X7 and other Chinese tablets
In the Chinese market there are other great options at a great price and that you should never underestimate if you are looking for get the most out of your money on a 7 inch tablet. We highlight the SmartQ X7 and the Ainol Novo 7 Venus. You can see the characteristics and prices of these two models and 6 more in our selection of the best 7-inch Chinese tablets.