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We sometimes forget that there’s a whole world of users out there experiencing Android for the very first time. Not everyone is a die hard Android cultist, or tech junkie for that matter, and owning a Nexus 7 could very well be a daunting task for some. That’s why Google has made a quick “Getting Started” video to help first timers become acquainted with the Google Nexus 7 set-up process.

Lenovo has finally released their 10-inch Transformer-like Idea Tab S2110. Originally known as the S2, the S2110 not only comes with a slew of great specs, but also includes an odd price. For $343, you’ll have yourself a 10-inch Android 4.0 tablet, featuring:

VIZIO’s crack at a Google TV set top box has gone up for pre-order. The $99 Co-Star looks to be hit with its compact design, easy set up and list of features, including:

  • Smart TV Platforms: Google TV
  • App Store: Google Play, Access to Thousands of apps
  • Web Browser: Chrome Web Browser with Adobe Flash Player
  • WiFi: Yes, 802.11n/g/b
  • Ethernet: 10/100Mbps
  • Bluetooth: Yes
  • Network Multimedia: PlayPointâ„¢ app lets you access media on DLNA-enabled network devices
  • Resolution Supported: 720p, 1080i, 1080p
  • 3D Support: Yes
  • Video Playback: H.264, MP4, MKV
  • Music Playback: MP3, AAC, WMA
  • Audio Features: Up to 5.1 channels of surround sound pass-through

If you happen to be a father, like myself, then Google’s first Nexus 7 commercial will surely hit home. It’s a perfect blend of nature, technology, and the undying bond between a father and son. I, myself, do a lot of backyard camping with my kids, and while some people will argue this isn’t “real camping,” it’s more about the time I get to spend with my kids than it is about anything else. They have a blast and we use our Android devices to enhance the experience, not sabotage it.

The Galaxy Nexus was a breakthrough device for Google. Not only did it bring us Ice Cream Sandwich, but it started the movement to unify the look and feel of Android across multiple devices. Its Holo theme, on-screen software buttons, and multi-carrier release brought life back into the Nexus brand. Now the carrier who first brought the U.S. the Galaxy Nexus, and most likely screwed up any possibility of ever getting a Nexus device again, has dropped the online price to just under $100.

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