[Update] Google Nexus 10 Details Leaked, Photos Of Hardware And Software

A ton of information on the Nexus 10 tablet has leaked. Since I am a diehard 10″ tablet fanboy, I’ve been waiting for this day for a while. It also helps that I’m a big Samsung fan and a firm believer in the way of Exynos and Super AMOLED. Boy am I happy….

Now the first thing you should notice is: it’s not the prettiest tablet on the block. In fact, I’d say it’s downright mediocre. Not quite ugly, but not attractive. Maybe if it weren’t so round, it’d look nice. Either way, it’s sad that Samsung didn’t stick to their traditional tablet aesthetics. And no matter what you think about it, the Tab 10.1 was a pretty one. The Note 10.1 was a good looking tablet too. It’s too bad this doesn’t follow suit.

The second thing you should notice is the hybrid UI. Yes, on a 10″ tablet, there is a hybrid UI from the Nexus 7. What kind of shenanigans am I seeing? I was surprised that the Nexus 7 didn’t have a standard tablet UI, but using the hybrid one made sense. But a 10″ tablet should have a full tablet UI, in my opinion. Oh well, this IS a Nexus. We can just mod it.

Next up is software. This tablet will be running 4.2 Jelly Bean (yes, a smaller update). We’ve already given you a big part of the feature list, but there are a few more. There is a new camera UI, and the upper right corner button actually opens a menu in the middle you can swipe. This design looks a lit better than what we had before, since even after the ICS redesign, I never quite liked the AOSP camera app.

And here are two awesome new features you definitely care about: user accounts and quick settings. Yes, those quick settings we talked about earlier in an unfinished state now seem to be finished and in a usable state. They also show a profile photo, meaning user accounts are finally implemented!

Now the specs:

  • Dual core Samsung Exynos 5250 at 1.7 GHz (Cortex A15, Mali-T604 GPU)
  • 2GB RAM
  • 16GB internal storage (other options possible)
  • 10.1-inch Super AMOLED display at 2560 x 1600, 298.9 pixels-per-inch
  • 5-megapixel rear-facing camera with LED flash
  • Front-facing camera
  • NFC
  • WiFi
  • Bluetooth 4.0
  • Dual speakers located on front of device

It looks to be an absolute powerhouse, far surpassing anything else on the market. The pixel density is beyond Apple’s iPad 4th gen, while the processor is the best on the market. Could this be the best specced tablet out there? I can’t imagine the cost of this thing, but knowing Google, it’ll sure as hell be competitive.

So what do you guys think of the new Nexus 10? Is it the perfect tablet, an enthusiasts dream? Or is it too ugly to matter? Tell us in the comments!

Update: Unfortunately, the screen is not Super AMOLED as previously reported. Our bad!

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Bird715 8 pts

@Kool1, I assume you were directing that to me. I am all Android (wife is iWhatever). But I have the HTC Sensation 4G and Nexus 7. In my business, all partners are Android. My daughter has Chromebook. My assessment was a personal one, but an honest one. I do not like the way it looks. It looks heavy, clunky, and not very sleek.

 

I could see someone objectively saying that they do think it is "ok", but to say it "looks great", "well that's weird" ($1 to Cosmo Kramer)

Kool1 5 pts

 Bird715  Well I guess you're going to tell me that the iMaxiPad Mini looks better? What do you expect here? He didn't even take the pictures and they are not of promotional quality.  To judge it by these low res pics here with it so obviously in used .....er more likely abused condition is just plain asinine to say the least! 

 

Honest? ......oh right! lol.... that's a troll comment deserving a Anti-Troll reply! ^_*  It's obviously an aluminum back with a plastic grill for the radios to get signals out. The shape has to be more curved now to get past CrApple's "rounded corner rectangular design" patent! ....and I'd buy in a heartbeat. Want to make something of it? hahaha....

Haloruler64 84 pts

 Kool1  Bird715 Uhhhh. I'm a huge Android fan and yet I don't even think it's very attractive. I wrote this post BTW

Bird715 8 pts

@Kool1 so the pics are too low res for me to say I don't like it, but acceptable for you to say it looks great. Interesting. My comments are not about android v. apple. My comments were about an android product and the way it looks. And an e-tough-guy to boot. You are just like your name, so cool (insert sarcasm).

Kool1 5 pts

Actually I think it looks great. But..... lately we have a lot of Apple iTrolls out pretending to Android fans dissing on Android products. I say..... get a life...... if you're really an iCrAppleholic in love with the new MiniMaxiPad! ;-P ....complete with it's iScuffgate Anodized Semi-Impure Aluminum back cover! 

 

 

Bird715 8 pts

The specs are great, but the design pics and UI must be a troll. 

gdeadfan 10 pts

The back looks like a mouse pad with a wrist cushion

JQuest81 94 pts

I'm picking this bad boy up day one! Especially if it's priced competitively.... Being that it's Samsung branded, maybe they went with a less than stellar design to avoid a lawsuit by Apple. Plus they got to keep up with the trend of looking "not as cool" LOL

TheKockyRooster 8 pts

I can't wait to pick this bad boy up i'm guessing it'll start at $349

JQuest81 94 pts

 TheKockyRooster Wouldn't that be awesome and a shot to the stomach of the iPad Mini... cause why get one of those for $329 or even an iPad 4th gen for $500 when you can get a Nexus 10 that's more powerful and essentially cheaper than both.

owlsrule12 6 pts

@youllreachus it's an exynos 5250. Arm cortex A15, so it surpasses everything. Quad core doesn't actually do anything besides add to a spec sheet