Very Cheap. eBay (newegg, 99% positive feedback) has the Google Nexus 7 32GB Android Tablet (Gen 2) Sale Priced for $179.99, Free Shipping. Tax in CA, IN, TN, NJ. Sells for a lot more most other places. $199+tax from amazon.

This tablet runs the latest version of Android, 4.4, Kit kat. It features a high quality 7" screen using the high quality IPS technology.

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Our blog post, Which Tablet to Buy? helps you sort out all of the different tablet options. Be sure to check out our Making the Call Between iPhone or Android Smartphones post to learn if  this is right for you.

How is this different from the Nexus 7 (Gen 1)?

• 1920 x 1200 HD Resolution Display
• New and Faster Processor
• Rear 5 Megapixel Camera
• 2GB RAM
• Bluetooth v4.0
• Android 5 with future upgrade planned

What does this tablet lack?

• microSD card expansion slot
• HDMI output

Note: If you desire HDMI output, use Chromecast a $35 add-on to connect to your HDMI HDTV/Monitor.

Specifications Nexus 7 Gen 2

• Display: 7" with 1920 x 1200 Resolution
• Storage Space: 32 GB
• Camera: 5 Megapixel Back | 1.2 Megapixel Front
• Battery: 4.2V Polymer (up to 10 hours)
• Operating System: Android 4.3 Jelly Bean
• Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Pro 8064 (1.5 GHz)
• RAM: 2GB DDR3LM
• Wi-Fi: 802.11 a/b/g/n
• Weight: 0.7 lbs
• Warranty: 1 year Manufacturer limited parts and labor

We figure that if you use an iPhone, you will probably stick with the iPad. Android Smartphone users would probably opt for the Nexus 7. Few people would cross both sides to have to learn another operating system.

For new users, the Nexus 7 has a surprisingly good system of tutorials and suggestions.