It doesnt cost that much more and if they want to compete with apple having more storage is a good idea. Also when they don't even have the option for a 64gb one they at least need a micro SD slot like almost all other android devices. I love my new nexus 7 but it came with only 26gb out of the advertised 32 and I already used up 6gb of it. Also I was really hoping it would have the new tegra 4 but alas I was wrong, well maybe gen 3 will have the new Logan chip.
Because Google aims to make people use streaming services. For the same reason Nexus 4 only has 8 and 16 Gb versions.
Like, there's Google Music that allows you to upload 20000 songs in any format for free and stream them anywhere. It's way more than you can have even on 64Gb.
Or you could plug an USBkey in it :)
I think the reason is what Dissentient already talked about - Streaming.
A tablet is not really meant to be a primary storage device for media, simply a consumption device. I think what most would do (or at least myself) is have their home/main computer have their video, music, pictures, have a substantial amount uploaded to a 'cloud' (google drive, skydrive, mega, etc) and then use the tablet to either download and use small amounts of your library or stream on a 'as needed' basis.
Just wait till there is one. Just like the iPad; took a damn while till there's a 64GB version of it.
Geez, how many more shitloads of these Nexus thread are you going to create, OP? I'm considering you to either merge this one into your original thread or just stop doing it from now on. People here are getting tired of you, TBH.
I did 2 nexus threads other then this one and they were all different that and you removed one of them, exactly why are you being an asshole?
No thanks, too dangerous with the USB dangling off the bottom and also is a pain to have to carry around.
You can't stream everywhere and unless you have unlimited data that can cost a fortune when you are.
Why is that always the stupid answer I hear? "Just stream...." Well guess what , if I had a 64gb or 128gb (like Apple!) I wouldn't need to stream!
And I totally disagree with your statement about not using it as a primary storage device. The whole premise of the Nexus is you put everything on it! Apple has iTunes which is a place to determine which apps and movies you want at any one time so they are readily available to add to a device from a computer. The Nexus wants you to download every crappy whatever and store it on the device.
It came with 26 of the 32 because the OS and Apps that are preinstalled take up storage, Emarcade answers the rest perfectly, read my mind.
The problem with your argument (the second half at least) is that you can pick and choose things to store on your device within Google's streaming apps.
And honestly if you don't like the storage options Google is offering on their Nexus devices I'm fairly sure you can find an Android tablet from a manufacturer who does. I get that the price of the Nexus devices is really attractive but it comes with trade-offs.
It appears you've already chosen an Apple my friend, no discussion to be had between us.