Google and Asustek Computer reportedly are considering launching two new Nexus 7 tablets – an US$199 upgraded model and an US$99 entry-level model; however, Asustek has refuted the rumors.
With Nexus 7's strong sales, rumor have circulated that Google is looking to push forward and will cooperate with Asustek to release a US$99 entry-level model and a US$199 ultra-thin upgraded model to counter Amazon and Apple's new tablet devices.
Asustek shipped about 1.4 million tablets in the first half of 2012 and is estimated to ship more than two million units in the third quarter. For 2012, the company expects its tablet shipments to surpass five million units and challenge six million units.

Asustek and Google reportedly to release US$99 Nexus tablet
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