Asus Google Nexus tablet could arrive in May

The big G’s budget slate could be preparing to enter the tablet arena in a few months' time

Asus’ long-rumoured 7inGoogle Nexus tabletcould be landing as early as May, ifDigitimes‘ sources are to be believed.

The world’s first Google-branded tablet will also reportedly be arriving with a low US$200-US$250 price tag, making it a very appealing alternative to the upcomingAmazon Kindle Fireand rumoured 7in AppleiPad Mini.

Google is also expected to debut its recently rebrandedPlay Storeon the new Asus Google tablet, which we’re hoping will keep the same stylish design and ultra-thin build quality as Asus’Transformer Primetablet.

We’re still waiting on any official information, so join us in sprinking a generous helping of salt over all of this Google tablet news for the time being.

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