I am a big fan of the Nexus 7 so far. The only other thing I would want from it is cellular as an option. But it’s not something I need. If I need immediate access, that’s what my cell phone is for.
If I’m in a Starbucks or Whole Foods, sitting down for a while, then I can take it out and join the wifi.
On first heft, it’s definitely a bit lighter than the Kindle Fire, and it feels thinner, although that may be the beveled edge. I like the fact that the bezel is symmetrical both horizontally and vertically.
On the Kindle this is not the case, and although that is okay, on some level the asymmetry bothered me whenever it was in landscape mode. I would be watching something on Netflix and thinking the letterbox was off kilter. It is a tiny thing considering I am watching Bob’s Burgers in my kitchen as I am preparing dinner. Continue reading