The BIG rumor news, at least for size - a new 10-inch Nexus tablet. I haven't heard much about the details on this one, but this device is expected to challenge the iPad 3 - if it actually exists. Personally, I think Google is headed in the wrong direction with a 10-inch tablet. Tablets are all about mobility, and as the size increases it becomes less desirable to carry around. Of course, this is my personal experience of having used the Kindle DX, which Amazon is quietly eliminating from its product offering.
I used the Kindle DX for two months, before I got rid of it. Simply put, it was a chore to carry around and the device did not enhance my reading experience.
Media analyst have argued that the larger size will attract newspaper and magazine readers (new consumers who do not own tablets) is unfounded and is completely speculative. There will be a record number of tablets sold this year, but they won't be of the 10-inch variety. Lastly, with a larger size comes a larger price tag - and this will create another barrier for new customers, who are not necessarily the most tech-savvy bunch.
Also expected is the release of a 32-GB Nexus 7 tablet. This isn't big news - an SD-slot (I hope that they are adding one) would have been.
The real news for Oct 29th will be the release of the Nexus 4 - LG's much anticipated smartphone, the Optimus G. We are talking a Quad-core Snapdragon processor, 2 GB of RAM, 16 GB of storage, and a 1280 x 768 display. Verdict: Winner!
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