Now that you have a Nexus 7 tablet, it's time to accessorize it with cases, apps, and other useful add-ons.
Asus outdid itself with the new
Google Nexus 7£167.00 at Amazon,
which is leaps and bounds ahead of its still-very-good predecessor. The
7-inch tablet is faster, available in higher capacity versions, and
packs a gorgeous, much higher-resolution screen that exceeds 1080p
(1,920 by 1,200 pixels). It's also slimmer and more attractive than the
previous Nexus 7. Naturally, this means you have to get some new
accessories.
Bluetooth accessories and Android apps remain pretty universal, so
you can keep your old apps (and get any new ones that are optimized for
Android 4.3), keyboards, speakers, and headphones. Cases are a bit
trickier, and that's where you might run into some problems when
ordering online. When shopping for a new case or cover, look for one
that says it's for the "New Nexus 7" or the "2013 Nexus 7." If you get a
case made for the first Nexus 7, it won't fit on your new tablet.
Cases The Nexus 7 doesn't have as many cases as
the fashion plate iPad, but there are still plenty of choices for you to
protect and accessorize your tablet. Computer Shopper's list of the
top 10 cases for the new Nexus 7
run the gamut from simple plastic sleeves to leather-bound folios to
Apple Smart Cover-like foldable stands. Highlights include the MoKo
Ultra-Slim Lightweight Smart Shell Stand Case (which looks like
something made for the iPad), the DODOcase Folio for Nexus 7 (which
looks like something made for the cast of Mad Men), and the Waterfield
City Slicker Tablet Case (which looks like something made for that guy
you keep seeing at Starbucks). Pick your case or cover based on the sort
of protection, style, and functionality you want for your tablet.
AppsThe Nexus 7 runs stock Android 4.3, which
means it can handle nearly any Android app you can throw at it. Because
the Google Play Store is a massive library of software for your tablet,
it's hard to pick which apps are optimized for tablets, which apps were
recently updated, and which apps are actually good. Our list of
The Best Android Apps can
help you narrow down your choices, even if there are still a lot from
which to pick. Be sure to update all of your Google-specific features
and apps (like Google Drive, Google Now, and Google Keep) to make sure
all of your personal information and media is available on your tablet
instantly.
Speakers and HeadphonesBecause it uses Bluetooth, the Nexus 7 works with plenty of wireless audio products, including speakers like the
Bose SoundLink Mini£169.95 at Amazon and earphones like the
Plantronics BackBeat Go 2$79.99 at Amazon. Besides those two Editors' Choice picks, our lists of the
best wireless speakers and
best wireless headphones include plenty of other solid choices.
Other AccessoriesWith all of the obvious
accessories out of the way, there are two more you can pick up that can
add a lot of functionailty to your Nexus 7. The
Google Chromecast$35.00 at Amazon
lets you stream online media from your Nexus 7 to your HDTV, and while
it's currently limited in what it supports, its $35 price tag is just
right for adding some useful functionality to your tablet. Finally, the
Logitech K810 Bluetooth Illuminated Keyboard£126.73 at Amazon lets you use your tablet like a mini-notebook.
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