Google Nexus 7

 With a capable quad-core processor, an excellent display, and an affordable price, the Google Nexus 7provides great value in a compact 7-inch package. It's also running the latest version of Android, Jelly Bean, which brings a smooth and, dare we say, "buttery" user experience.
Install Adobe Flash
One of the major differences between Apple's iOS and Android used to be the latter's support for Flash. Unfortunately, it's no longer the case--Adobe is stopping development of Flash on Android mobile browsers and there's no official Flash support on Jelly Bean, too. This means that you won't be able to find it on the Google Play store while using the Nexus 7.
However, you can download the Flash apk from XDA Developers and install the app manually. Do note that you'll first have to go to Settings > Security and check "Unknown sources" before you can install the apk.
Since the preloaded Chrome browser on the Nexus 7 doesn't support Flash, you'll also need to install a compatible browser, such as Firefox Beta.
Unlock the screen rotation
By default, the screen of the Nexus 7 is locked into portrait mode, which is probably most appropriate for its 7-inch form factor. The screen orientation does change to the landscape mode in games. However, if you prefer the screen to rotate with the tablet orientation, you can unlock it just by pulling down the notification bar and clicking on the Lock icon beside Settings.

Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich) finally added the ability to take screenshots within the OS and this feature is present on the Nexus 7. To capture what's on the screen, just hold the power and volume down buttons together for a couple of seconds. You'll get both visual and audio cues to tell you that the screenshot has been successfully taken. You can then open and view the screenshot immediately from the Notification bar.
Bring your maps with youWith a capable quad-core processor, an excellent display, and an affordable price, the Google Nexus 7provides great value in a compact 7-inch package. It's also running the latest version of Android, Jelly Bean, which brings a smooth and, dare we say, "buttery" user experience.
Install Adobe Flash
One of the major differences between Apple's iOS and Android used to be the latter's support for Flash. Unfortunately, it's no longer the case--Adobe is stopping development of Flash on Android mobile browsers and there's no official Flash support on Jelly Bean, too. This means that you won't be able to find it on the Google Play store while using the Nexus 7.
However, you can download the Flash apk from XDA Developers and install the app manually. Do note that you'll first have to go to Settings > Security and check "Unknown sources" before you can install the apk.
Since the preloaded Chrome browser on the Nexus 7 doesn't support Flash, you'll also need to install a compatible browser, such as Firefox Beta.
Unlock the screen rotation
By default, the screen of the Nexus 7 is locked into portrait mode, which is probably most appropriate for its 7-inch form factor. The screen orientation does change to the landscape mode in games. However, if you prefer the screen to rotate with the tablet orientation, you can unlock it just by pulling down the notification bar and clicking on the Lock icon beside Settings.
Take screenshots
Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich) finally added the ability to take screenshots within the OS and this feature is present on the Nexus 7. To capture what's on the screen, just hold the power and volume down buttons together for a couple of seconds. You'll get both visual and audio cues to tell you that the screenshot has been successfully taken. You can then open and view the screenshot immediately from the Notification bar.Turn it into an e-book reader
The Nexus 7 isn't as light and thin as E Ink-based readers, such as the Amazon Kindle and the Nook. But compared with 10-inch tablets, it's handy enough to serve as a pretty good e-book reader--you can hold it with one hand for hours. It doesn't come close to the Kindle in terms of battery life, but at around 9 hours, it's relatively good for a tablet. Besides, you'll be able to view books and magazines in full color on the Nexus 7, something which you can't do on the Kindle.
Connect the Nexus 7 to USB storage devices
With just 8GB of internal storage on the base model, you may find yourself having to ration the content you load on the Nexus 7. The good news is that with the right app and an inexpensive cable, you will be able to connect the tablet to an external USB storage device such as flash drives and SD cards.
First, you'll need a USB OTG (On-The-Go) cable, which can be bought cheaply from online retailers such as Amazon or DealExtreme. This cable connects the micro-USB port on one end and has a normal-sized USB port on the other hand, where you can plug in a USB storage device.
Next, you'll need to get the Nexus Media Importer app from HomeySoft, which allows the Nexus 7 to view and copy files from the attached device. Note that it doesn't work the other way round--you can't copy files from the Nexus 7 to the external storage device. While the app should work with most USB storage devices (as long as it's formatted as FAT16, FAT32 or NTFS), there's no guarantee. We recommend that you try the app first with your USB devices--the app isn't free, but Google Play allows full refunds within 15 minutes of purchase.