Performance
Many people have been afraid that all those pixels on the Google Nexus 10 would take away from the performance of the device. However, the Nexus 10 runs very smoothly, even with a lot of programs running. In fact, it is safe to say that the Google Nexus 10 is the most powerful Android Tablet that we have used so far.
There have been times where the screen doesn't rotate until after 5 seconds or so. In addition, the Chrome browser freezes at times. However, there is a nice alternative: Dolphin Browser.
Features
The Google Nexus 10, running Android 4.2, has a lot of great features that distinguish it from other tablets. One of my favorite features is a new multi-user feature, which new user accounts and all content on those accounts can be created and deleted by the tablet owner (the primary account) at any time. Also, any other user accounts on the tablet can accept updated app permissions on behalf of the additional account.
The new Lock Screen feature allows you to add multiple email inboxes, calendars, and clocks to the lock screen. You can also add a widget called “What’s this song?”, which is a song identifier added to Android in 4.0, now quickly available on your lock screen.
The Nexus 10 supports Miracast, which allows you to display Nexus 10 content wirelessly on compatible HDTVs or through the use of a Miracast adapter, which is basically an Android version of Apple's AirPlay. Unfortunately, HD televisions with this technology won't hit the market until 2013.
Multimedia
The Nexus 10, with its super high resolution, would have made a great multimedia player if the colors weren't so muted. However, the stereo speakers at the front are the best we have heard on a portable device, which isn't to say your Bose sound system will be replaced.
The default video and music apps are easy enough to use and have many customization settings. The Nexus 10 doesn't play a lot of formats out of the box, but you will be happy if you download the Beta version of the VLC player.
The 5MP rear camera definitely won't replace your regular digital camera and you shouldn't expect it to either. However, the camera on the iPad is far better. Pictures on the Nexus 10 came out blurry in many situations, especially when there wasn't a lot of light.
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