Nook Tablet 7 (2016) – tech specs, comparisons, pics, and more

Nook Tablet 7 2016 infochart

Barnes & Noble introduces the most affordable Nook tablet ever, at $49.99.

After five Nook tablets developed in cooperation with Samsung, Barnes & Noble decided to offer for the 2016 holiday season Nook-only branded device with basic features and a competitive price.

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The new device is simply named Nook Tablet 7 and costs as low $49.99. It’s the same as Amazon’s entry-level Amazon Fire 7.

Don’t expect too much from a device that’s under $50. Nook Tablet 7 offers 8 GB internal memory (expandable via microSD slot), 1024 × 600 px display, and Android 6.0 Marshmallow enhanced with the special interface designed to make buying and managing Nook content easier.

Some tech blogs say that Nook Tablet 7 has 5 MP rear and 2 MP front cameras, but this is not true. Someone have mistaken Nook Tablet 7 with the 7-inch Samsung Galaxy Tab A Nook, and others copies the tech specs.

The only info about cameras on the Nook Tablet 7 product detail page is that there are two cameras: the front one is VGA, and the rear one is 2 MP.

Nook Tablet 7 was announced on November 16, and available for pre-order on Barnes & Noble’s website.

The official release date is set for Black Friday 2016 – November 25. On that day, the new Nook goes on sale in 638 Barnes & Noble stores across the US.

We have to keep in mind that Barnes & Noble launched the 7-inch Nook this year already. It’s Samsung Galaxy Tab A Nook 7.

Moving towards the low-cost device looks like a desperate step to compete with Amazon’s concept of the cheap tablet with full access to the powerful ecosystem.

The rush is seen in the availability of accessories. Unlike the tablets launched together with Samsung, there are only few cases for the 2016 Nook Tablet. To be precise, it’s two models (heavy-duty kids’ case and the book style cover) in a few colors each.

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Nook Tablet 7 (2016) – comparisons

The only comparison that makes sense is against Amazon’s Fire 7 tablet introduced a year ago.

Both tablets are astonishingly similar when you look at tech details (see the table below).

Amazon Fire 7 has a version with a twice bigger internal memory, and comes in a few colors, what Nook lacks.

On the other hand, the new Nook is a bit lighter, smaller, thinner, and has a soft-touch back.

These two devices offer tech specs that were attractive a couple of years ago. Instead of analyzing what the devices lack, users who are willing to spend no more than $50 on a tablet should think about what the connected ecosystems offer.

Nook Tablet 7 vs. Amazon Fire 7

Feature Nook Tablet 7 Amazon Fire 7
Release date November 25, 2016 September 30, 2015
Display size 7-inch 7-inch
Display resolution 1024 × 600 px 1024 × 600 px
Pixel density 171 ppi 171 ppi
Processor 1.3 GHz Quad-Core 1.3 GHz Quad-Core
Storage 8 GB 8 or 16 GB
microSD Yes
up to 128 GB
Yes
up to 200 GB
Cameras Front: VGA
Rear: 2 MP
Front: 0.3 MP
Rear: 2 MP
Weight 8.80 oz
249 g
11.0 oz
313 g
Dimensions 7.4 × 4.2 × 0.39 in
188 × 107 × 9.91 mm
7.5 × 4.5 × 0.40 in
191 × 115 × 10.6 mm
Body colors Black Black, Blue, Magenta, Tangerine
Launch price $49.99 from $49.99

Nook Tablet 7 (2016) – pictures

Take a look at the pictures of the new Nook Tablet 7.

Nook Tablet 7 (2016) - front and back

Nook Tablet 7 2016 - bottom view

Nook Tablet 7 2016 watching movies

Nook Tablet 7 2016 - books and magazines

Nook Tablet 7 2016 cases and accessories

Nook Tablet 7 2016 - reading ebooks

Nook Tablet 7 (2016) – full tech specs

Below, you’ll find tech specs of the 2016 entry-level Nook Tablet.

Display 7-inch IPS
Screen resolution 1024 × 600 px
Pixel density 171 ppi
Processor MediaTek MT8163 ARM Cortex-A53 Quad-Core
Body colors Black
Weight 8.80 oz / 249 g
Dimensions 7.40 × 4.20 × 0.39 in / 188 × 107 × 9.91 mm
Battery life Up to 7 hours of reading, watching videos, and web browsing
Storage 8 GB on-board memory
Add up to 128 GB with a microSD card (sold separately)
Wi-Fi Wireless connectivity via Wi-Fi (802.11 a/b/g/n)
Dual-Band (2.4GHz/5GHz)
Cameras Front: VGA
Rear: 2 MP
Connectors Micro-USB 2.0
3.5 mm headset jack
microSD slot
Bluetooth Yes
GPS No
Supported file types Audio: M4A, 3GA, AAC, MP3, FLAC, WAV, OGG, AAC
Video: MP4, 3GP, WMV, ASF, AVI, FLV, MKV, WEBM
Gallery (pictures): JPEG, GIF, PNG, BMP
Reader/Other: PDF, ePUB, DRP, ePIB, HWP, HWT, HML, HWPX, DOC, DOCX, TXT, RTF, DOT, DOTX, HWDT, XLSX, XLSB, XLS, XLSM,XLTX, XLTM, XLT, CELL, HCDT, PRN, TXT, CSV, TSV, HTML, HTM, PPTX, PPT, POTX, THMX, SHOW, HSDT, HTHEME
In the box Nook Tablet 7 (2016)
Quick start guide
Power adapter
Micro-USB cable

Nook Tablet 7 (2016) – product chart

Nook Tablet 7 2016 thumbNook Tablet 7 (2016)

8 GB / Black

Vivid, bright 7” IPS display
Whether you’re reading, watching a movie or surfing we the web, enjoy the new Nook Tablet’s beautiful IPS display.

Read for hours
The long-lasting battery keeps you powered up to read at home or on the go for up to 7 hours of reading, web browsing, and video watching.

Barnes & Noble at your fingertips
Choose from our vast library of ebooks, including more than a million titles under $4.99. Scroll our aisles with collections curated by our expert booksellers to help you find your next great read.

Comes with Google Play
Millions of Android apps, games, movies, songs, and more are available on Google Play – instantly accessible wherever you go.

Family friendly by design
Learning is magical on Nook. Explore one of the largest selections of books tailored to kids of every age and ability. Create individual profiles and unique bookshelves for all the members of your family. Parental controls allow you to manage what your kids see.

Free in-store support
Visit any Barnes & Noble for help setting up and troubleshooting, great book recommendations, and tips and tricks on using your new Nook.

⇢ Nook Tablet 7 $49.99

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