32GB Nexus 7 will cost £199 and launch in time for Christmas
Argos has revealed that Google will launch a 32GB model of its Nexus 7 tablet.
The UK retailer has published its Christmas gift guide which features the 32GB model of the Android 4.1 Jelly Bean Nexus 7. Posted on TeckComesFirst, the image shows the larger capacity version will go on sale for £199.
See also: Apple iPad Mini vs Google Nexus 7 tablet comparison review.
This price is the same as the existing 16GB model, hinting that the 32GB will replace it. The only reason we've heard as to why an upgraded model will cost the same is that the tablet does not come with the £15 worth of Google Play Store credit which was previously offered.
Argos does not have the tablet on its website yet, but it seems this will happen between now and Christmas. Google has not announced the 32GB Nexus 7 made by Asus and it remains to be seen whether it will offer any kind of compensation for customers of the 16GB model.
In the meantime Apple's iPad Mini launch is fast approaching. The iPhone maker sent out invitations for the event on 23 October with the tag line 'We've got a little more to show you'.
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Matt Hawkins said: Yeah why buy a tablet with a high res screen when you can pay double the money and get an iPad Mini with a low-res screen
Noggin said: And save hundreds of pounds on purchase price and on going cost of apps
Ohmbass said: Indeed for the fashion types apple is the one for anyone else that knows about tech Nexus all the way
Alan Lewis said: why buy an iPad when you can get a Nexus 7 and save 150 in the process
Brian said: lol And keep this in mind When Steve Jobs was alive he stated that a 7inch tablet was pointless and Apple would never release oneFast forward the Nexus 7 becomes the worlds best selling tabletOh look theres an iPad MiniAnd btw all you doubters The Nexus 7 has a higher resolution screen and a faster processor
Matt Bland said: That slight rant was in response to someone who said why not get the real thing implying that the Apple Mini iPad was indeed the real thing obviously I disagree
Matt Bland said: Be serioushave you compared the specsthe Apple Mini iPad is almost square-wheel technology compared to the Nexus 7 - 32GbApple is just for poseurs who are largely ignorant and almost willfully so of both the specifications and offerings of the competitionlet them suffer in their own ignorance I sayI dont hate Apple per se but if they carry on in their self-protectionist and lofty approach then they may become victims of their own superiority They maybe sitting on their laurels and smoking their big fat cubans at the momentbut the competition have a habit of creeping up on you when youre not looking and thenWHACKyoure laying people off and youre share price is falling like Felix Baumgartner
Matt Bland said: I sooo agree Ive got variouslinks saved in my browsers everywherein my local Argos I just went in on a flyer and searched for it on their in-store screens and found itit gave me a number and said go to tillI nearly had a heart attack and then when I got to the till I was told that it wasnt in stock at the warehouseGUTTED
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Lovelife said: Get my 32gb google nexus at currys pc world Apparently still hv lots of stock for this
Weirchri said: Because Not everyone wants to spend an extra 40 on something that does the same but with lower screen resolution iPad mini but youd not know about that when you posted this Or want something as large as a full on iPad For 200 you cant beat it for value and for me its the perfect size Why do people automatically assume everyone wants an iPad Its not everything to everyone
Colinb463 said: Disappointed to say the least I purchased 16 gb version a few days ago from CometOn set up itstated thatt 15 would be credited toaccount However on first purchase there was no way to claim any credit Added to thatthe Comet sales conditions say any returns have to be unopened It seems you canwin
Colinb463 said: Disappinted
paul said: you have 30 days to return in most situations I would definitely do that mid november is the release date rumour has itI have heard that some stores are offering free upgrade exchanges but that is really down to the individual store I would return for refund just in case
paul said: you have 30 days to return in most situations I would definitely do that mid november is the release date rumour has itI have heard that some stores are offering free upgrade exchanges but that is really down to the individual store I would return for refund just in case
Briansbizzz said: How weird
Darryl14jesus said: The 15 credit will be automatically credited when you set it up spending this will be more fun than the extra memory
Bob said: So we can avoid the Apple logo
Sales said: I am not happy I have just bought Nexus 7 16GB for a present on Sunday and was told from PC world they did not know when the 32GB was coming out I feel I have been ripped off It is for my sons birthday Really disappointed in Google and PC World they could have told me this might be out this weekendI did not get 1500 voucher for Google Play Store either I am so disappointed I thought I had bought the best thing and now I feel I have a 2nd rate tablet Do I think I will get any compensation NO No No VERY DISAPPOINTED
Briansbizzz said: Why buy a fake iPad when you could have the real thing