Nexus 7 Is Still the Best Damn Android Tablet, Period

When Google launched the first Nexus 7 tablet about a year ago, it quickly set the bar for other Android tablets. Before it arrived, the category was a mess. There were plenty of substandard performers and more than a few head-scratchers. Only the Amazon Kindle Fire had made any real noise, and that wasn't even a "proper" Android tablet.

The Nexus 7 changed that with its leading hardware, clean software and extremely competitive price (the 8GB version cost just $199). Since then, Android tablets — and their prices — have gotten even better, although there are still plenty of flops. Can Google still lead? Read more...