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TomaTito on 27 September 2012

Google is supposedly readying a version of their Nexus 7 tablet for only $99.

This is coupled with news of another Nexus 7 model which is expected to retail for the Nexus 7′s current price of $199.

Both versions will supposedly be thinner than the current model, and feature TN panel display technology made by HannStar Display.

Incidentally, HannStar has reportedly become part of Apple’s supply chain for the iPad, though the Taiwanese-based panel manufacturer has yet to confirm that it’s working with either tech giant.

Both new Nexus 7 models are expected to hit stores before the end of 2012, and if the rumors are true, we expect a $99 Nexus tablet to make a great stocking stuffer.

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WOW! I'm gonna get three!
(first got to see where they are cutting costs xD)



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michael_stutzer on 27 September 2012

I will buy one for each room in the house!



TomaTito on 27 September 2012
michael_stutzer said:
I will buy one for each room in the house!

How many rooms does your house have?



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green_sky on 27 September 2012

Maybe Nexus 7 tablet (1st gen) drops to 100-150 and the next one is 200-250. Just like apple does it. Maybe also ad supported.



michael_stutzer on 27 September 2012
TomaTito said:
michael_stutzer said:
I will buy one for each room in the house!

How many rooms does your house have?


Four. I am joking of course but if true then I'll definitely get one. I love the 7 inch form factor. I loved the Galaxy Tab 7.7 also but it is old news now and still very expensive.



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TomaTito on 27 September 2012
green_sky said:
Maybe Nexus 7 tablet (1st gen) drops to 100-150 and the next one is 200-250. Just like apple does it. Maybe also ad supported.

No, this newer version is thinner. There is another one which will be more powerfull for 200. Check out the OP!
Just noticed from the source it's a rumour, so I'll be tagging it as that.

michael_stutzer said:
TomaTito said:
michael_stutzer said:
I will buy one for each room in the house!

How many rooms does your house have?

Four. I am joking of course but if true then I'll definitely get one. I love the 7 inch form factor. I loved the Galaxy Tab 7.7 also but it is old news now and still very expensive.

You can buy at least two for each room. Jokes aside, I've played around with my cousins Nexus 7 and I like the size too. Was going to order one for Xmas, but this news is music to my ears.



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Gamerace on 27 September 2012

Yep, my wife is buying me one for Christmas (she just doesn't know it yet).



 

green_sky on 27 September 2012
Gamerace said:
Yep, my wife is buying me one for Christmas (she just doesn't know it yet).

You are going to put the idea in her head using inception. :)



chocoloco on 27 September 2012
pezus said:
Wtf...how will they offer it for $99? Surely it will be less powerful than the current one then?

Of course Pezus, it will probably be of quite inferior quality if Google and Asus want the normal Nexus to sell really well. Having multiple tablets of much different quality should help the Nexus build a well known brand name. Tablets are still not even close to selling at there full potential so it really is not a bad way to spread their popularity.



rocketpig on 27 September 2012

I don't see how they will hit a $99 price point. I was shocked at what they were able to pack into the $199 version but halfing that price seems unreasonable.




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