Next-Gen 32GB LTE Version of the Nexus 7 Now Available in the Google Play Store

[dgstorm]

Late last night the 32GB LTE Version of the 2013 Nexus 7 just went live in the Google Play Store. To be clear this is a 32GB model and comes with a T-Mobile SIM. However, the device is factory unlocked so it can be used with other SIMs as well. It retails for $349. Here's another full spec breakdown as a refresher:

• 7" LED-backlit IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen with a resolution of 1920 x 1200 pixels, 16M colors
• Android 4.3 Jelly Bean out of the box with the best update support in the business
• 1.5 GHz quad-core Krait CPU, Adreno 320 GPU, 2GB of RAM, Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Pro chipset
• 5 MP autofocus camera with face detection; 1080p video recording @ 30fps
• 1.2MP front-facing camera
• 16/32GB internal storage
• Dual-band Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n support
• Optional LTE support
• NFC connectivity
• GPS with A-GPS connectivity
• Bluetooth v4.0 LE
• microUSB port with USB host and TV-out (1080p) support, MHL, charging
• Accelerometer, gyroscope and proximity sensor
• Wireless charging (Qi charging standard)
• Standard 3.5 mm audio jack
• Built-in stereo speakers
• 3950 mAh battery
• Thin and light construction; solid build quality

Here's a link to the Google Play Store if you would like to check it out: Google Play Store - 32GB LTE Nexus 7 2013

 

[myadtviola]

So I have Verizon as my carrier. I rang them up and was told I could only use the device by activating mobile hotspot through my phone. $349 is too much to experiment with! Does anyone know what the real deal is??!!