Where the Nexus 10 disappoints is in a nasty cover that has none of the cleverness of Apple's Smart Cover or Microsoft's Type Cover for Surface. The Nexus 10's clips on with plastic teeth and replaces the existing back panel at the top of the tablet, meaning it can't be easily removed. It does at least activate the screen when lifted.
With a 9,000mAh battery, it claims web browsing can last for up to seven hours, although in my regular use I found it lasted slightly longer. As it charges via a simple micro-USB port, there are at least no additional adaptors to lug around, in manner of the Surface of the Xoom tablets.
The Nexus 7 is a handy size and a great device for using on the go; the Nexus 10 is its bigger, slightly more awkward brother. At just £319 for a 16GB version and £389 for a 32GB model, there's a lot going for it. But it's a functional object. As is the aim with the Nexus range, it should show manufacturers what can be done, and for what price. As an inspiration - or a bargain - it's hard to beat. And while it lacks the pizazz of an iPad or a Samsung Galaxy Tab or Note, it also offers everything most users will want from a tablet. It doesn't, however, have the beauty of Samsung's existing Galaxy Tabs, or the apps of Apple's iPad. It, more so than the Nexus 4, feels like a tool rather than a pleasure to use. That has its place, but the market's best devices already offer more.
Manufacturer specifications
Screen 10.055" 2560 x 1600 (300 ppi)
Size W: 10.39 in (263.9 mm)
H: 6.99 in (177.6 mm)
D: 0.35 in (8.9 mm)
Weight 1.33 lbs (603 g)
Cameras 5MP (main), 1080p video
1.9MP (front), 720p video
Memory 16 GB or 32 GB (formatted capacity will be less)
CPU/GPU CPU: Dual-core A15 Eagle
GPU: Mali T604
RAM 2GB
Dual-side NFC (Android Beam)
Connectivity Micro USB
Micro HDMI
3.5mm headphone jack
Battery 9,000 mAh Lithium polymer
Standby: up to 500 hours
OS Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean)
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