What is the difference between the 2012 and 2013 cases?
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The models of tablet are different. 2012 is known as the previous generation. It has 2 speakers on the back and the on/off switch is on the side (kindle fire hd 7). In the 2013 version the on/off switch is a button on the back of the device, it also do not have a camera. son in this case, the cases are built differently to accommodate the speakers mainly
385100
The 2012 case is made for the 2012 Kindle Fire 7 HD and the 2013 case is made for the 2013 2nd gen Kindle Fire 7 HD.
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2013 Limited here...it fits perfectly with the 3rd row folder flat. I don't think they changed anything between 2012 and 2013.
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2011 and 2012-2013's have different finishers. 2011 pipe is straight. 12 and 13 are bent down.
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The ad said 2012 but what I received was for 2013. I had asked the same question before buying it.
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The two cases I ordered and received on 10/13/2014 have a date code of 2255 or September 12, 2012, so presumably anything ordered going forward should be from after that point. Check the date code on the outside of the box, which is (as noted below) 4 digits, with the first being the year and the rest the day of the year, (e.g. 2255 = 2012, 255th day).
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Look at the back. If you can read "Nexus" while the tablet is in a portrait orientation, it's the 2012 model. If it's sideways, it's the 2013. The 2013 model also has a camera on the back, which the 2012 model lacks.
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Yes. The 2013 is asymmetrical and the fins are spaced wider apart. Also, the 2013 is wider and covers up the first PCIE slot on most motherboards! The cooling capacity is almost identical.
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The Copyright On the Box says 2013. All I see for editions is "Ultimate Edition" The only difference may be that it includes Urban Legends expansion pack.
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Like some of the other answers, it just means that this Nexus model is for 2012 and the newer version is 2013 model.I love my 2012 model and use it all the time. Works great!!
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No these were built in sep/October 2012. Same computer with a processor that is 0.1 GHz slower but you will not notice this. The early 2013 version cost $1699, while the late 2012 cost $1520. For me the difference was not worth $180
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Hmm... I bought mine in 2012, so I'm not really sure about 2013 model. Sorry :(
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The Nexus 7 has had 2 releases. The first was released in July 2012. The 2nd generation was released more recently on July 26, 2013. Seido sells cases for each model through their website, url: http://www.seidioonline.com/other-s/7521.htmLast time I checked at Amazon (1-2 months ago), I did not see any Amazon vendor offering the case for the 2013 model. It may be different now.I hope that helps.Bryan
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The one I got was 2013, I remember the picture was different and the description said it would be 2013, and it was.
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none I think it's the year I looked at both there is no difference I could find .
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I believe the keytboard is set for the 2012 version that does not have a rear camera. The 2013 Has both front and rear cameras.
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The only relevant differences between the 2013 and 2012 (what I have) are modifications to the bed rails for the purposes of Aerodynamics, none of which look like they'd be an issue with the cover.You should contact the manufacturer, though. They've been very prompt in replying to all my questions.
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I can't say for sure. It's my understanding that the 2013 and 2014 bodies are similar.