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[FMH]

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We first heard that Google was working on a tablet
called the Nexus 10 this past summer and now it looks
like it’s close to becoming a reality. The Italian Android
HD Blog found a picture on Picasa that purportedly
provides more details on the device and shows that it
will have a 10-inch display with a resolution of
2560 × 1920 pixels, or around 299 pixels-per-inch.
No word yet on who’s manufacturing this new Nexus
tablet, but previous rumors suggest that it will be
Samsung.

Edit: The above picture is a mock-up I took from the web.

[a1ien]

Android Hardware >> Windows hardware. Why why why?!?!

[Voice of Buddy Christ]

Why? Because manufacturers don't have to pay for the Android software.

[+SharpGreen]

a1ien, on 19 October 2012 - 21:34, said:

Android Hardware >> Windows hardware. Why why why?!?!

Because android considerably more popular than any mobile device with windows on it.

Voice of Buddy Christ, on 19 October 2012 - 21:41, said:

Why? Because manufacturers don't have to pay for the Android software.

They don't pay for the OS, but they pay to use Google apps, like Gmail and search and also for market access.

[ThePitt]

a1ien, on 19 October 2012 - 21:34, said:

Android Hardware >> Windows hardware. Why why why?!?!

because you dont pay for the OS! You pay for the hardware which is always better

[siah1214]

a1ien, on 19 October 2012 - 21:34, said:

Android Hardware >> Windows hardware. Why why why?!?!

The android hardware doesn't exist but good try though.

[PmRd]

siah1214, on 19 October 2012 - 22:19, said:

The android hardware doesn't exist but good try though.

Hmmm... android hardware is hardware that runs android. Good try though.

[-Razorfold]

Voice of Buddy Christ, on 19 October 2012 - 21:41, said:

Why? Because manufacturers don't have to pay for the Android software.

Yes they do. Android itself is free but if you want any Google services (maps, marketplace, etc) you must pay per device.

[Jose_49]

Moar cores. Moar screen. Moar power Moar speed... oh wait

[FMH]

a1ien, on 19 October 2012 - 21:34, said:

Android Hardware >> Windows hardware. Why why why?!?!

Because Android is more open, and OEMs can do whatever they want with it.
With WP7 they have to follow specific guidelines.

On the other hand, this model also has disadvantages. With OEMs forcing Android on extremely low level hardware, leading to horrible user experience.

[FMH]

Voice of Buddy Christ, on 19 October 2012 - 21:41, said:

Why? Because manufacturers don't have to pay for the Android software.

They do. To Microsoft.

Microsoft charges OEMs around $15 per Android device. That's about the same as the license cost for WP7. So, there's no difference whether they produce Android phones or Window phones.

The difference lies in the openess of Android. They don't follow any hardware guidelines. As soon as some newer technology comes, they implement it, and modify the software themselves. (This is what fragmentation is partly about. )

[still1]

-Razorfold, on 19 October 2012 - 22:21, said:

Yes they do. Android itself is free but if you want any Google services (maps, marketplace, etc) you must pay per device.

do you have a source for that? google service apps has to be licensed from google but OEM pay nothing.
google need these services in Android to make profit.

[moloko]

That render make it look ugly but i could go for a N10 and get rid of my ipad no problem.

[Xerxes]

EDIT: Nevermind, I'm talking rubbish again....

[ClearSkies]

Asrokhel, the OP says an Italian blog found a picture, but that the linked picture was not the same one.