New model will replace 16GB and still cost £199
Google will reportedly launch a 32GB model of its Nexus 7 tablet.
Various rumours are suggesting that Google will release a 32GB model of its Android 4.1 Jelly BeanNexus 7 tablet. The larger capacity option will be put in the Argos Christmas gift guide which launches this week. Read: Argos confirms Google Nexus 7 32GB model.
See also: Apple iPad Mini vs Google Nexus 7 tablet comparison review.
The news comes via ITProPortal courtesy of 'someone with close links to Argos' who said the device will cost £199. This is the same price as the current 16GB model which will be replaced by the 32GB alternative.
This would make for a strange move from Google, making it a no brainer regarding whether to spend the extra to gain more storage. ITProPortal isn't sure about the info, given the question mark in its headline.
We'll have to wait and see what tips up. And the same is true for Apple's Nexus 7 rival, the iPad Mini, which is expected to be revealed on 23 October in 16 different models.
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Comments
T166err said: if i waited for everything to get better id never have anything
Jack Handy said: Wait you mean you bought a technology product that went out of date really fast Ive never heard of that
john krasowski said: I have a nexus 7 16gb and I could not do without it will prob give that to my wife and get another one not a big problem
Defo said: Well if the rumours are true about the new Ipad mini being 200 for 8Gig of memory then i suspect this is a defensive more by Google to ensure that the Nexus remains a competitive proposition
Philip Sheard said: I agreeTheman isdelirious
Matt Egan said: I understand why you would feel frustrated but the deal you got was great If other people get a better deal - what have you lost
Oro said: This is ridiculous and I hope its just a rumour I spent 199 on the 16GB model two months ago and now theyre going to release one with double the memory for the same priceIf this happens I wont be buying any more google products in the future unless there is an exchange system in place where I can trade my 16GB for a 32GB even if I have to pay a little extra