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Google has once again fully replenished their supply of ASUS-made Nexus 7 tablets in both 8 and 16GB iterations, with delivery again cut back to 3-5 days on both models. Several times since the launch of this device in both iterations we’ve seen the Google Play store online move shipping times back to weeks instead of days and once or twice run out of stock of one or both tablet sizes entirely. At the moment it appears that Google and ASUS have come to a point where supply has met the demand.

In addition, groups such as DODOcase have begun shipment on accessories like their HARDCOVER case. This case makes the Nexus 7 appear to be a hardcover book and is available in four different colors, red, purple, gray/black, and blue. Also included here is a magnet hidden in the cover so that when the cover is closed, your Nexus 7′s display will be put to sleep!

We’ve also had a peek at the official Nexus 7 case as distributed by Google too – it’s quite simple and not a whole lot of imagination is required to make it work. You’ll not have to worry about dropping your device on gravel anymore should to pick this unit up, that’s for certain. This case is also available on the Google Play store online and shipping is just as quick as the unit itself.

And for those of you that want to grab a Nexus 7 tablet with no cash at all, there’s always an NVIDIA event like the one we’ve got going on right now. All you need to do is tell us what your favorite Tegra-laden device or TegraZone game is and BAM! You’re right in the mix – grab one of three right this second!

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ASUS’ TF201, yeah we liked that. What about the TF300 and TF700. Pretty neat. We don’t have all that many thoughts on the TF500 yet though, mainly as we’d never heard of it until it popped up at the FCC. Sadly there is precious little else we can tell you about it other than it has WiFi in b, g and n flavors (shocker), HDMI and a microphone. Based on the number scheme alone, we could possibly surmise that it’ll be a new middle of the firm’s tablet line, but we guess we’ll just have to wait and see. Place your bets now.

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ASUS TF500T shows up at the FCC, has WiFi, is tablet shaped originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 17 Aug 2012 05:41:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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An earlier portrait of the second quarter’s tablet market share made it quite clear that the iPad was on a rebound, if it was ever in a slump to start with. All those numbers focused on platforms and not brands, however — we didn’t know how the individual makers were doing. If IHS iSuppli’s figures are on the ball, there’s even more of a discrepancy if you break down the period’s results by manufacturer. The iPad staked out 69.6 percent of tablet shipments in the spring. That wasn’t just an 11-point jump over a year earlier; it was a level of share Apple hasn’t had since the Motorola Xoom was just cutting its teeth early in 2011.

As for the rest? Transformer Pads kept ASUS growing, but it’s not a pretty sight if you’re making an Android reader tablet; both Amazon and Barnes & Noble shed roughly a point and a half each, which is no small amount relative to their size. Samsung also lost share by this after its deliveries of Galaxy Tabs mostly stayed flat. We’d add that there’s some wiggle room as to real performance knowing that units shipped and sold aren’t always one and the same. Most of these companies are leaving clues regarding upcoming tablet refreshes that might level the playing field, some not so subtle, but it’s currently Apple’s game to win.

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IHS iSuppli: Apple iPad takes 69.6 percent of tablet brand market share in Q2, reader tablets take a bruising originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 14 Aug 2012 17:14:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Sony’s handheld will get its own companion bundle for its incoming (and exclusive) Call of Duty title. The set will include the game, a PlayStation Vita and a carry pouch — camouflage pattern TBC. Unfortunately, Sony it neglected to mention a price or a date — though it’s likely to arrive around the same time as the game, later this year.

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PlayStation Vita Call of Duty: Black Ops Declassified bundle announced, pricing MIA originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 14 Aug 2012 13:23:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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We declared Google’s new flagship tablet, the ASUS-made Nexus 7, to be the best slate that $200 can buy — as well as one of our top choices for students — and while it’s hard to beat the price, we’re going to give four of them away regardless! This week’s contest is all thanks to NVIDIA, the folks behind the quad-core Tegra 3 that powers the Jelly Bean tablet and turns gaming into a smooth and pleasant experience. These little guys are definitely worth a grab, so add a comment to enter!

Continue reading Engadget Giveaway: win one of four Nexus 7 tablets, courtesy of NVIDIA!

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Engadget Giveaway: win one of four Nexus 7 tablets, courtesy of NVIDIA! originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 13 Aug 2012 11:01:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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