Google Inc(GOOG.O) on Wednesday showcased a new-generation, slimmer Nexus 7 tablet that the Internet search company hopes will expand its presence in consumer hardware, and ensure that its online services remain front-and-center on mobile devices.
The latest Nexus 7, featuring a Qualcomm Inc(QCOM.O) Snapdragon processor and a higher display resolution, on July 30 will be priced at $229 for a basic version with 16 gigabytes of storage. The original year-old tablet started at $199 for an 8 gigabyte version.
Sundar
Pichai, head of Android and Chrome software, said on the sidelines of
an event to launch the tablet that the Internet company would make a
profit off the new product. The first-generation Nexus 7, which marked
its initial foray into mobile electronics, was financially a break-even
product for the company, analysts have said.
"The new Nexus 7 is designed so that it's profitable for all the people involved. Retailers, us, everyone included .........read full story at Reuters India
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