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Cheap 7-inch tablet from Google could arrive in May

Amazon’s Kindle Fire and Apple’s iPad might soon have to contend with a new competitor. Google is teaming with Asia-based hardware makers on a low-priced, 7-inch tablet computer.


 

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Android software backed by the California Internet giant will power hardware built by partners including Samsung and Asustek.

 


According to reliable sources, the Asustek tablet could be released as early as May with a price of $199. With Google entering the devices space, there will be more pressure on other gadget makers to reduce their prices.


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