Perhaps the greatest letdown of the new Nexus 7 is not so much in the features, but in the fact that some hours before it was revealed, several other factors have preempted the device, transforming the fanfare to a quiet murmur of approval.

And what may be the biggest spoiler of all comes from a tipster for Android Police, which, as Phone Arena reports, revealed a video of the un-boxing of the new Nexus 7 device, which exposed to the world what to expect before it even happened.

Though that does not mean that the new Nexus 7 is, by any means, a forgettable device. If anything, most of the leaked specs and rumoured features were mostly spot-on, which makes for an impressive device.

Here are five features that put it as one of the great tablets in the market today.

The Open GL ES: 3.0, newest version

"The first Nexus was a big hit," said Hugo Barra, VP of Android product development, said at the launch event quoted by ABC News. "We are going to try and follow up with another one."

Some of the newest additions include the Open GL ES: 3.0. Perfect for game developers, though CNet reports that the new features will have to be programmed into the game before the effects will be seen when using the new Nexus 7.

As per the report, this new feature may be able to put the new Nexus 7 2 above the other devices that are also using an S4 processor, giving it an edge as newly introduced tablet.

Improved and added cameras

Probably one of the reasons why the next-gen Nexus 7 is pricier than its predecessor is the fact that a 5-megapixel HD camera is now in place, reports CNet.

Camera apps like the Photo Sphere, panorama mode, and video recording, including other Google devices are made available for the tablet.

Since it is dubbed to be the world's highest resolution tablet to date, viewing the photos taken with the new rear camera showcase crisp and clear images you'd love.

Processor, power, and pixels

The improved lineup of specs seems to be called for in looking at the new Nexus 7. One of the more impressive and expected features is the Android 4.3 as mostly rumoured, though you should not expect an overhaul of the OS.

The Nexus 7 2013 is also powered by the quad-core Snapdragon S4 Pro at 1.7 GHz. The overall look and feel of the device can be seen in a certain lightness and thinness that tells of a remade design. As per Gizmodo, the new Nexus 7 is thinner by 2mm and lighter by 50g--not bad for packing a lot of power in the process.

Those who also want to talk connectivity will be happy to know that the Slim Port HDMI video connection previously leaked is true, so that's a great addition, while the NFC and inductive charging capabilities are also in place.

Wallpapers now available for preorders

Even before the new Nexus 7 was revealed at the San Francisco event, wallpapers have been released beforehand, ones which you can already preorders.

As per Phone Arena, the wallpapers can be preordered at Best Buy, and you can check out the website to see the wallpapers for yourself.

The wallpapers, which showcase a lot of colors, would surely look perfect for the now confirmed 1920x1200 pixel display and 323ppi density, which can rival the Retina display touted by Apple.

Price range: You have three options

What's good with the new Nexus 7 is that you have a number of options, such as $229 for the 16GB wi-fi only version, $269 for the 32GB wi-fi only version, and the $349 for the pretty premium and unlocked 32GB with 4G LTE version.

Admittedly, the first-gen Nexus 7 was launched with a price tag way below the second-gen's, but it did have a lot of improvements, most of which are hopefully geared towards improving the previous model's major issues.

The new Nexus 7 has also been reported to come out on July 30 in the U.S. But according to Gizmodo, the device is now available for preorders at $230 at Best Buy. In fact, this tidbit of information came before the actual launch of the device, so if you were one of those eager, you may have already placed your bets way before the horse ran, as they say.

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