Ahead of launch, Nexus 7 up for pre-order on Best Buy; runs Android 4.3

Ahead of the event, US retailer Best Buy has already started taking pre-orders for the 16GB and the 32GB variants of the new Nexus 7 and has also released full-resolution press shots for the tablet.

FP Staff|Jul 24, 2013, 19:00:50 IST

Google is all set to host a special event with Android and Chrome head Sundar Pichai where is will showcase the new Nexus 7, the next version of Android and a series of new Chromebooks.Ahead of the event, US retailer Best Buy has already started taking pre-orders for the 16GB and the 32GB variants of the new Nexus 7 and has also released full-resolution press photographs of the tablet.The 16GB version of the tablet is available for $229.29 on pre-order while the 32GB option is listed at $269.99. Best Buy has also put out all the specifications for the tablet.[caption id="attachment_982997" align="alignleft" width="380"] Google Nexus 7 in this press shot.[/caption]So what does the new Nexus 7 pack?It has a full HD screen at 1920x1200 with High-definition LCD, 10-finger capacitive touch screen with IPS technology, 178° viewing angles, anti-fingerprint technology and scratch-resistant glass.It comes with 2GB RAM, a 1.5GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Pro 8064 processor with Adreno 320 graphics. The rear camera's resolution is 5 megapixel and it has a 1.2 megapixel front camera.The tablet also runs on the new Android 4.3 operating system and more about this will be revealed at Google's event later today.It seems Android Police have already got their hands on the new Nexus 7. Watch the Youtube video below:

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