San Francisco, CA (June 27th, 2012)  - Unveiled at Google I/O 2012, Nexus™ 7 is the first tablet in  Google’s Nexus line of devices and the lead device for Android™ 4.1, Jelly Bean.    Jointly developed between ASUS and  Google, Nexus 7 offers incredible performance and a stylish design in a light and portable  package that fits perfectly in the hand. Nexus 7 combines a premium hardware design by ASUS with the latest version of  Android™ that is designed to  run an incredible variety of entertainment, productivity and gaming  applications available at Google Play.                                        

            Google Nexus™ 7 by ASUS

                                        “We are very excited about this  partnership and the synergy that it brings into the hands of consumers,” said ASUS Chairman, Jonney  Shih.
           
            “We wanted to build a tablet that was light and portable enough  for users to take their favorite entertainment wherever they go, but still  didn’t compromise at all on power and performance,” said Andy Rubin, SVP of  Mobile and Digital Content at Google. “Together with ASUS, we were able to  accomplish that in Nexus 7. And starting at $199, it will be something everyone  can enjoy.”
           
            Nexus 7 features a NVIDIA®  Tegra® 3 quad-core processor, meaning everything  is faster – web pages load quickly, gameplay is responsive and realistic, high-definition  media playback is smooth and running multiple apps is a breeze. A 12‐core  GeForce® GPU delivers advanced graphics while the patented  4-PLUS-1™ CPU design gives you maximum performance when you need it and power  efficiency when you don’t.  Nexus 7 8GB is available  for $199, while the 16GB version is $249⁽²⁾ and enables consumers to keep even  more of their content close at hand -- even when they’re not online.
           
            Super powerful, super  portable
            With a vibrant, 1280 x 800 high-definition display, Nexus 7 brings  apps, games, books and movies to life. New ASUS TruVivid technology improves  color clarity and brightness, while the IPS panel delivers crisp and detailed  visuals with ultra-wide 178° viewing angles. Scratch-resistant Corning® FIT  Glass and a textured chassis design that prevents hand slippage ensure Nexus 7  is incredibly robust and will meet the demands of consumers on the go. Delivering  up to 9.5 hours of battery life⁽¹⁾ in a profile that’s 0.4” thin and 0.7lbs light,  it  has the portability of a paperback book, but is connected to the entire digital  world of entertainment.
           
            Inside Nexus 7 is the powerful NVIDIA Tegra 3 quad-core processor  running at speeds up to 1.3GHz, which delivers a smooth multi-tasking and immersive  mobile gaming experience. Games are enhanced by Nexus 7’s sensors, which  include a gyroscope, accelerometer and NFC — as well as a responsive 10-finger  multi touch screen — allowing users to tilt, touch and tap their way to the top  of the leaderboards while exploring over 600,000 apps and games available in  the Google Play™ Store.                                                         Lead Device for  Android 4.1, Jelly Bean
            Nexus 7 is powered by Android 4.1 Jelly Bean, the latest version  of the world's most popular mobile platform. With smarter notifications that enable  quick, on the fly responses, beautiful new widgets that put important information  front and center, and home screen customization that’s as easy as drag-and-drop,  Android is faster and more intuitive than  ever.
           
            Google’s services work best on Android, as all users’ content is  instantly available and synced with the cloud after signing into their Google  account, but it also seamlessly syncs content across users’ tablets, phones and  PCs for a truly integrated experience.  Nexus  7 comes with all the top Google Apps — such as Gmail™, Chrome™, Google+™ and  YouTube™ — putting the best of Google in consumers’ hands.
           
            Made for Google Play
            Nexus 7 was made for  Google Play⁽³⁾. Everyone’s favorite selection of entertainment is right in their  hands: the world's largest collection of eBooks, millions  of songs, thousands of movies and TV shows, and a growing selection of  magazines – plus over 600,000 apps and games. Nexus 7 already comes preloaded with content so users can start enjoying  the Nexus experience right away.
           
            Google Play is the easiest way for users to enjoy their favorite content – no  wires, no hassle, just pure entertainment. It’s now easy to read, listen to and  watch content anywhere – on a tablet, phone, or in any browser at  play.google.com. Consumers can forget about cables and syncing: their music,  movies, books, apps and games are instantly available across all of their  supported devices and on the web. It’s simple for users to buy a song on the  web and instantly listen to it on their phone, or they can start reading a book  on their laptop and pick up right where they left off on their tablet when they're  on the go. Nexus 7 is all about delivering an incredible entertainment experience.                                                         Light and convenient protective cover
            For users who seek  additional protection, Nexus 7 has an optional protective smart cover. The  smart cover is a tough, yet snug-fitting polymer case with a non-slip matte  texture that protects Nexus 7 from bumps and scratches, and also provides  additional grip. The case comes in six different colors to allow users to pick  the one which best fits their lifestyle and allows Nexus 7 owners to travel  with confidence.
           
            Nexus 7 brings together ASUS’ world-class “design thinking” philosophy and the latest version of Google’s innovative Android platform to  deliver the ultimate portable computing experience at an irresistible price.
                                        (1) 9.5 hours battery life tested playing 720p video,  brightness@100nits, external microphone, Wi-Fi turned on and logged in to Gmail
            (2) Price will vary by region.
            (3) Google Play services vary from country to country.  Please verify exact services for each specific region.