Google I/O 2012 links: I/O website, Day 1 video, Day 2 video

Nexus Q

• The creation from Project Tungsten ‘home automation’ mentioned in Google  IO 2011
• Streams music / video from Google Play
• A social Jukebox - multiple users can control the playlist and add items from their Play content
• Phone / tablet as a controller
• NFC enabled: tap to download software, pair over Bluetooth
• Allows streaming to different devices/rooms
• 25W amp built-in
• Optical in (S/PDIF), Banana jacks, ethernet, micro USB, micro HDMI
• 802.11 a/b/g/n, Bluetooth, NFC
• Dual Core CPU (same as Galaxy Nexus) 16GB, 1GB RAM
• Made in USA
• US$299
• More at the Nexus Q site

Google Play

• Largest eBook collection
• Adding:
  • Movie purchasing (previously just rental)
  • TV shows (episodes & seasons)
  • Magazines (with possible 14 day trial)

Nexus 7

• 7” (1280x800 screen), Quad core CPU, 12 core GPU
• Android 4.1 Jellybean
• Up to 9 hours video playback
• 340 grams (same weight as Galaxy Tab 7.7)
• Similar to original Galaxy Tab dimensions
• MicroUSB for data and charging (no proprietary cables)
• Front facing camera only
• No 3G / microSD
• Homescreen only portrait
• US$199 (8GB) / US$249 (16GB)
• Ships Mid July to US, Canada, UK, Australia
• More at the Nexus 7 site