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"Rumor has it we\u2019ll be seeing a 3G version of Google\u2019s Nexus 7 tablet in the coming weeks.\nMoDaCo reports that a \u201Cvery well-placed insider\u201D has indicated that a 3G version of the pint-sized tablet is in the works, and will be launching in around 6 weeks.\nUnder the hood nothing is expected to change about the tablet except the inclusion of a 3G radio, which would allow it to connect to cellular networks for data in situations where a Wi-Fi network is not available.\nApple is rumored to be announcing its own miniature tablet, dubbed \"iPad mini\" between mid-September and early October. If the rumor is true, then a 3G Nexus 7 launch in 6 weeks would likely put the tablet competing toe-to-toe against Apple's newest offering.\n\nSEE ALSO: Google Nexus 7: First Jelly Bean Tablet Is Light and Fast [HANDS-ON]\nGoogle launched the Nexus 7 at its developer\u2019s conference in June. The 7-inch tablet has a 1280 x 800 display, NVIDIA quad-core Tegra 4 processor, and is one of the few devices on the market running the latest version of Google\u2019s operating system, Android 4.1 Jelly Bean.\nCurrently only available in a Wi-Fi version, the 8GB version of the tablet costs $199, while the larger 16GB version is priced at $249.\nWhat do you think about the possibility of a 3G version of the Nexus 7? Would you be interested in buying on? Let us know your thoughts in the comments.\n\n\nNexus 7 Hands On\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nA power button and volume rocker are on the side of the tablet.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Nexus 7 is super light and thin, making it easy to throw in a bookbag or purse for your commute or on a trip.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe tablet has a textured back with 'Nexus' carved in.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Nexus 7 can play high-definition videos, play music, and display books and movies.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Nexus 7 is the first device to use Chrome as its dedicated browser.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Google Play store has a number of television shows and movies available for you to download and watch on the tablet. Pre-ordered Nexus 7 tablets come with a $25 credit for the Play Store.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBooks are front and center on the Nexus 7. the tablet would be ideal to use as a e-reader.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nText is crisp and easy to read and can be zoomed in by pinching the screen. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n[via MoDaCo]"^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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