Google plans to enter the tablet market in April with a self-branded 7-inch slate.
CNET’s Brooke Crothers said Display Search analyst Richard Shim expects 1.5 million to 2 million units with a 1280-by-800-resolution display to enter initial production this spring.
The rumor mill also indicates the Google-branded tablet will run Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich operating system, and it apparently also has Nexus ties. The device will see a $199 price tag to compete with Amazon’s Kindle Fire that has a 1024-by-600 display…
Google chairperson Eric Schmidt sparked the tablet’s much-circulated speculation last December when he said the search engine-turned advertising business-turned mobile guru laid the groundwork to “market a tablet of the highest quality” in the next six months.
Google’s acquisition of Motorola Mobility will garner the Mountain View, Calif.-based Company the 10.1-inch Xoom, 10.1-inch Xyboard, and the 8.2-inch Xyboard, so the need for a 7-inch tablet remains hazy.
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seriously, why don't they make a 10-inch one. none can do business with a device in a pocketbook size
Absolutely. Thats why the Playbook bombed.
But this isn't aimed at the iPad, its aimed at the Fire and the Nook where Google is losing millions in ad revenues and app sales
7inch tablets are win. Would never consider buying a larger tablet unless it was more of a full desktop os with laptop dock.
This is why they exist, different people want different things.
this is what i have been waiting for. im sure they will release a 10 or 12 inch version in future.
If you want a 12" tablet, buy a cheap 12" netbook.