While it would take some time for the new Nexus 7 to reach Indian shores, there is something to cheer about for us less lucky folks.
Online retail website, Amazon India is now offering the Nexus 7 (2012) variant at a starting price of Rs. 11,999 for 16GB model. The website has also listed the 32GB variant of the Nexus 7 tablet with a price point of Rs. 15,999.
This is a major price cut for the original Nexus 7 tablet that Google started selling in the Indian market through the Google Play Store in March, earlier this year, with a price tag of Rs. 15,999 for Wi-Fi, 16GB variant and Rs. 18,999 for the 32GB variant.
The Google Play Storeis still offering the original Nexus 7 for Rs. 15,999 for the 16GB variant and Rs. 18,999 for the 32GB variant.
The original Nexus 7 tablet runs Android 4.2 Jelly Bean but will receive the Android 4.3 Jelly Bean update as Google has already started rolling it out. It is powered by Nvidia Tegra 3 processor, with a clock speed of 1.3GHz. The Nexus 7 comes with a 7-inch IPS display screen with a 1280x800 pixels resolution. The other specifications of the tablet include 1GB RAM, 1.2 megapixel front facing camera and 4325 mAh battery.
Meanwhile, Google's second-generation Nexus 7 tablet 16GB model has been launched at a price point of $229 which is a $30 increase compared to the original Nexus 7, unveiled a year ago. The 32GB variant of the new Nexus 7 tablet has been priced at $269 which is again $20 more than the original Nexus 7 32GB model's price.
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