The new Nexus 7 from Google and Asus already sits in U.S. store shelves and soon the rest of the world will follow but tablet shoppers may want to pass for a better deal, which is the Nexus 7 with LTE radio signal.

The look, build and functions stay the same but having LTE chip assures of access to superfast wireless broadband where it is available. Google has indicated that this Nexus tablet flavour is coming soon and this article lays down the reasons why it is worth the wait.

LTE on Nexus 7 really kills its chief rival, the iPad Mini

Early reviewers readily the new stock Android tablet as King of the 7-incn plus class, dislodging the iPad Mini from its throne. With quad-core CPU, a Retina-like screen resolution and a redesigned look, the conclusion is definitely valid.

But when the Wi-Fi only Nexus 7 battles the iPad Mini with LTE connectivity, the former loses its edge as the iOS tablet gives a more reliable web connection while on the go. LTE allows Mini users to do Internet while on the road and in a private car. Obviously, owners of the freshly-issued Nexus 7 will not able to that as they need to constantly search for Wi-Fi when outside the range of their home or office router (that is if the latter is permitted).

Better security with LTE

Internet security experts always frown on the thought that mobile device makers recklessly connect to public Wi-Fi networks such as those offered by libraries, cafes, airports and even the workplace.

Routers are magnet for hackers and those skilled enough can penetrate into the devices logged-in to a given network hub. Afterwards, the access is almost unlimited, which compromises the security of the device user.

Although it is not totally or 100 per cent secured, the best Internet connection for mobile device users is the access offered by network service providers, distributed via 2G, 3G, 4G and LTE networks. So with LTE, Nexus 7 users will be less troubled by unauthorised entry into their financial details and social media accounts.

It is coming soon and it is one of the cheapest LTE-enabled gadgets

The exact words used by Google in flagging the Nexus 7 LTE release date is 'coming soon', which translates to few weeks of waiting, at least for those where the Nexus 7 Wi-Fi variants are already available.

According to Gotta Be Mobile, Nexus 7 with LTE should be out beginning the last week of August, which indeed is soon enough. And the best part is for the price of $350, buyers will get this bundle: a quad-core Snapdragon S4 Pro CPU, a 7-inch screen with 1080p resolution, 32GB of internal memory and Jelly Bean 4.3 plus the promise of getting Key Lime Pie first once it hits the update pipeline.