Gear

The Things We Loved This Week

If you thought we were crazy last week, wait until you see what we gushed about this time (Psst -- one of them is a smartphone).
Moto X
  • Google Nexus 7
  • Aurora Style Classic Fountain Pen
  • TubeCore Duo
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Google Nexus 7
You think last week was exciting? Pfft. Wait'll you see what the world unleashed on our agape eyeballs this week.

Google Nexus 7

If you’re looking for a 7-inch Android tablet, you won’t find anything better than the Nexus 7. Its 1920x1200 (323ppi) display is tack-sharp, its 1.5GHz quad-core Snapdragon CPU makes for butter-smooth video playback and gameplay, and its rubberized backing makes for a slip-free grip. And it starts at $230. Read Christina Bonnington’s full review to learn all the other reasons why the Nexus 7 earned a 9/10. Photo: Alex Washburn/WIRED