Rumor: HTC Nexus 8 (A premium tablet for the Nexus line)

[Lloydbm41]

Article located here: http://www.androidauthority.com/htc-nexus-8-9-360006/

Summary of article:

According to the research firm IHS Technology, Google and HTC are teaming up to create an 8.9-inch “high-performance” Nexus device. IHS’ Rhoda Alexander indicates volume production “is expected to start in July or August. The expectation is [that] this will be a lower volume product, carrying a premium price tag to support the specifications.” Alexander says she is unsure of the pricing that Google is targeting, but wouldn’t be surprised if it arrives with a tag higher than $299. Specs like an aluminum body and front facing 'boomsound' speakers?

In other words, the HTC Nexus 8.9 would be a high-end alternative that co-exists with the Nexus 7, and perhaps even the Nexus 10. While the latter two tablets are geared more towards everyday consumers, the Nexus 8.9 would be a premium device that climbs further upmarket...

I'd pay $300 for an HTC built "One" inspired Nexus 8!

 

[Stooby Mcdoobie]

Depending on the price, I'd consider replacing my G Pad GPE with one of these.

 

[PDFierro]

I was interested in the potential of a Nexus 8, but now I'm not. Definitely not interested in a 8.9-inch device, and definitely not one that is like the HTC One in design.

I was hoping for a 8-inch tablet that is basically like the Nexus 7 that's out now. Maybe it will still come.

 

[ucfgrad93]

If true, hopefully they won't use the ultrapixel camera on it.

 

[Jessica Lares]

I wouldn't like the speakers to be in the way when using it in landscape.