Even though it’s highly unlikely that we will see the Nexus 5 release during Google’s I/O event in a few days, there is a possibility that we could see a revised Nexus 4. If that was not enough, there seems to mounting evidence that there will also be a Nexus 7 sequel at the event, but how will it compare to the iPad mini 2, which is expected later this year?

Having already speculated that the Nexus 7 2nd-gen could make a showing this month, it now seems several analysts are also backing this idea, such as a recent report from Apple Insider. From what we can see the Nexus 7 2 pricing will be aggressive in the hope of gaining more sales.

Nexus 7 Sequel vs. iPad mini 2 – It’s obvious that if and when ASUS announces a sequel for their ever-popular Nexus 7 tablet it will need to go that one step further, if they want to achieve what they set out to do, and that’s taking sales away from Apple. However, they will need something very special, as the iPad mini 2 is certain to be.

If we are to believe the latest reports, then the second Nexus 7 tablet will come with a 7-inch LTPS display with a resolution of 1,980 X 1,200 pixels. That’s not all; there could also be a 5-megapixlel rear-facing camera this time, as well as wireless charging, like the Nexus 4.

While this is all good, that’s not the best part because after all those spec upgrades Google is still expected to sell the new 2013 Nexus 7 for the same price, $199. So not only do you have some improved hardware, but the Nexus 7 sequel price will also be aggressive.

However, don’t expect Apple to take this lying down, as they are also expected offer several upgrades to their iPad mini 2, such as a Retina display, faster processor and more memory. We even expect Apple to offer the same aggressive pricing, although a price reduction is what users want more, only this way will sales be able to recover.

There is speculation that the Nexus 7 2nd-generation is to be the first device released running Android 5.0 Key Lime Pie, but we find this a little hard to believe. The reason we say this is because Google is expected to unveil the new version of the ASUS 7-inch budget tablet next month during their I/O event, but we have reason to believe KLP will be delayed by several months.

There does seem to be a conflict here, as IBT expects to see the release of the Nexus 7 sequel around July, which is set to take yet more sales away from the Apple iPad mini. However, another news report states that Android 5.0 could be delayed by 2 to 4 months, although we do not even know when the mobile OS was due for release.

When Google does unveil the Nexus 7 2, then we have to wonder what version of Android the tablet will run on? They could have an early Key Lime Pie build just to give us a taste of what to expect, then again it could run on Jelly Bean for now. This is not a huge issue, as ASUS and Google will not release the new Nexus 7 until KLP is ready.

As yet Google has not even announced that they will be showing off Android 5.0, but it’s the best platform for them to launch their iOS 7 competitor This is also the case with the Nexus 7 sequel, as we still have no idea if the tablet even exists, but recent rumors seems to suggest otherwise.

What do you think we are likely to see during Google I/O 2013? Will we see both the Nexus 7 2nd-gen and Android 5, or even the rumored updated version of the Nexus 4, which is said to come with increased storage. Then again, there’s a small chance we could even see the Nexus 5.

From the many different rumors we have read in regards to the Nexus 7 sequel, there’s a general consensus that a Qualcomm Snapdragon CPU will be running things. As for some of the other Nexus 7 2nd-gen specs, those are still up in the air for the moment.

Even though we have know idea when the new Nexus device from ASUS will be released, there has been several Nexus 7 2 sales predictions, and if they are correct then the tablet could generate a good income for ASUS and Google.

According to a DigiTimes source, they believe that the next-generation Nexus 7 will ship around eight million units by the end of the year, with one million of them being sold in May. If we are to believe these sales figures, then the Nexus 7 sequel release date could be at the start of next month.

We do find this release date a little strange, because if the Nexus 7 successor were to be released at the start of May, then it would be before Google I/O. But if the new Nexus tablet saw a release during the event, then those one million sales would happen in just half a month, which would be impressive.

The release date for this deceive is something we are uncertain of, as well as those specs, but maybe Google and ASUS would wish to wait until a year after the original, which would mean the Nexus 7 sequel would not be released until July?

Whatever happens this new version will need to come with a competitive price, because of the choice of other 7-inch Android tablets on the market, as well as keeping a fine balance with a spec upgrade as well. It looks as though ASUS and Google will have to undertake a fine balancing if they want to achieve those sort of sales figures.

ASUS has finally released their MeMo Pad 7 in the US, which as you may already know is a cheaper alternative to those who are unable to afford the Nexus 7. The current price for the new budget tablet is just $149, so you will be happy to know that the cost of accessories will reflect this as well, as it’s not worth having a cheaper tablet and then having to pay an arm and a leg for its accessories.

There are already numerous ASUS MeMo Pad 7 cases to choose from, which is good because you will want to protect your new tablet from the start. First up we have the leather case and cover, which not only offers protection for your MeMo 7, but also gives it a premium look at the same time. However, the $12.95 price is not premium.

If you are looking for something a little more than just a case, then might we suggest the Slim Folio Book Shell stand and case for the MeMo Pad 7. This accessory just comes in the one color, black, but at the same price as the case above, we have to say this is a great bargain.

Next up we have the GraphGrip case by Poetic, which adds even more protection for your ASUS MeMo Pad 7 than the two above. This is because of its durable silicone design, which also gives you extra grip, ideal if you are playing a game on the device and you get over-excited. There is a choice of five colors, and the case will cost you $19.95.

The final case we though we would show you for the MeMo Pad 7 is the Universal 7 inch Tablet Case, as this can be used for a multitude of 7-inch tablets. The book style design is simple, yet functional, and at $14.99, it isn’t going to break the bank.

Things have been a little quiet in regards to the Nexus 7 sequel, but that doesn’t mean we will not see one soon. We already know Google will hold their I/O event next month, as invitations have already been sent out, and it’s expected that ASUS will be there to show off their Nexus 7 2nd-gen tablet.

However, the latest news suggests we will not see the new device release until July, although this doesn’t stop ASUS and Google teasing us some of the new features of the next-gen Nexus 7 during the event. Having said that, we don’t expect to see any major changes, as there seems to be an importance in keeping the price low, much like Apple plans to do with the iPad mini 2.

Even though the Nexus 7 second-generation is expected to drop to $149, which is $50 cheaper than the current model, there will still be a few hardware improvements, such as a shift to a Qualcomm chip, an improved display and hopefully a rear-facing camera. While the form-factor looks set to stay the same, Reuters believe the bezel could be slightly thinner.

Sales of the Nexus 7 have been very positive, but both ASUS and Google must feel this new aggressive pricing strategy will help them sell even more units when the sequel comes to market. As a result they expect to shift at least 8 million units of the new tablet by the end of the year, but is this wishful thinking?

We say this because one key area that needs to be rectified is the cheap feel and look of the Nexus 7. Don’t get us wrong, ASUS and Google have come up with a great product, but they need to make it look less like a toy this time. Having said that, there will be those who disagree and believe the Nexus 7 looks and feels great.

Looking at a recent news report it looks as though the release timeline for the Nexus 7 successor and iPad mini 2 in 2013 share the same similarities as last year, which means that the ASUS tablet should land first with the Apple device bringing up the rear.

Many of us are expecting Google to announce the release of the Nexus 7 2nd-generation in May with a release a few months after, which is certain to be before the iPad mini 2nd-gen as this will not be expected to be released to the public until October, even though there had been rumors of a much earlier showing.

It’s tough keeping up with these rumors and it’s hard to know what ones we should pay attention to. The latest rumor regarding the release dates for the Nexus 7 and iPad mini successors has been keeping a close eye on the supply chain, but still, we should not read anything into these just yet.

Both versions of these tablets are expected to receive an upgrade to their displays, but the iPad mini 2 with its rumored 2,048 x 1,536 pixels compared to the Nexus 7 successor and its 1,920 by 1,200 display has the edge – if true of course.

Looking at the current two tablets from Apple and ASUS we expect the iPad mini 2 to have the edge once again in various departments, such as more screen area and better battery life. Let’s hope that ASUS is able to up the ante and improve in these areas, as well as trying to get the weight and thickness down at the same time.

However, in order to achieve this they may need to increase the price a little, although they could find it tough to do so considering Apple is less likely to increase the price of the iPad mini 2.

Having heard so many rumors in regards to the Samsung Galaxy Note 8.0 in recent weeks, it was finally nice to hear some official news at MWC. The first thing that you will notice is how much it looks like the Note 2, although an oversized version. If you were in the market for a device that would sit nicely between the Note 2 and the 10.1 tablet then the 8.0 would be it.

Looking over the specifications of the Galaxy Note 8.0 it’s clear that there are two main rivals that Samsung are going after, and they are the iPad Mini and Nexus 7. It was only a matter of time before reviews started to appear on YouTube, and we have just found this video review that compares the Samsung Galaxy Note 8, the Apple iPad Mini and the Nexus 7.

All have their good and bad points, and their varying specs is why the price of each of these tablets differ as well. We do love how this quick comparison video review begins, where it’s like he is dealing some cards.

In the video it’s pointed out that both the Nexus 7 (see how the Nexus 7 stacks up against the HP Slate 7) and the iPad mini have a square approach to their tablets, whereas Samsung has gone for the rounded look. We won’t bother running through the specs because it’s far better to watch the video for that, but we can’t help pointing out that the Note 8.0 has four times the amount of RAM when compared to the iPad mini.

Samsung has yet to announce the price of their new tablet, but we do expect it to be cheaper than the iPad mini, but not certain if it will be cheaper than the Nexus 7. The release date for the Note 8.0 is expected sometime in the second quarter.

ASUS really want potential customers to be kept in the loop about their future products, something that other companies would not think of. We already knew that ASUS plans to release the 7-inch MeMo Pad, which to some will be an alternative to the Nexus 7, although it will come with limitations.

To help better understand the new 7-inch MeMo, ASUS has come up with an informative video that helps to tout some of the key features from this budget tablet. One of the key features as pointed out by the Taiwanese company is that the small MeMo Pad can fit nicely in the palm of your hand – you’ll need big hands – and that it is ideal to stay up-to-date socially while on the go.

We already know so much about the new device, but ASUS still feels as though they need to remind you of the expandable storage thanks to a microSD slot, as well as coming pre-loaded with a range of productivity apps. It’s great that ASUS is marketing this new tablet, but we’re not too certain if people will like the animated video commercial, as it just don’t sit right with us.

The software is certainly a positive about the 7-inch MeMo Pad, but we have to say that the specs, which we have already covered does seem a little dated. However, when you consider that you only have to pay $150 it’s certainly worth considering.

It seems ASUS are continuing to give consumers more choice when it comes to their VivoBook notebooks and the latest reveal is a 13-inch version called the VivoBook S300, which is a happy medium between the 11.6-inch and 14-inch models. Weighing in at around four pounds it is just 0.8 inches thick and is said to be everything you want from a thin-and-light notebook at a reasonable price.

The ASUS‘s VivoBook line has been established for sometime and the new VivoBook S300 is expected in both premium and budget options. In an article on Slash Gear, they talk about this low-key reveal and mention the specs involved, which include a Core i7 Ivy Bridge CPU along with Celeron or Pentium chips.

The S300 packs a traditional hard drive as opposed to a more modern solid-state drive, although it comes with a 44Whr battery, two USB 2.0 ports, one USB 3.0 port, a VGA port and HDMI.

With six processor options, the VivoBook S300 allows the choice of the Celeron 847 ULV to the most-expensive Core i7-3517U, with the other four chips consisting of a Pentium, two Core i3 CPUs, and a Core i5. While we wait to hear more about the pricing and availability there will be some speculation amounting in a cost somewhere between the 14-inch model for $699 and the 11.6-inch model for $499. Therefore, we are interested to know whether you will be looking to pick up an ASUS VivoBook S300 for around $600?

A couple of weeks ago ASUS announced that they were to release the 7-inch MeMo Pad, which to us seemed a little underwhelming when compared to some of the other tablets being shown at CES. However, it seems that the company has another tablet up their sleeves, and that is the ASUS MeMo Pad 10, which as you can guess is a 10-inch device.

While this has yet to be officially announced a few lucky people have been given the chance to review the new 10-inch tablet, and while ASUS has not shared the price of the MeMo Pad 10, we do know those all-important details thanks to a hands-on with the device, which you can see in the video below.

It’s clear to see that this new tablet from ASUS is recycling at its best because the MeMo Pad 10 is almost like a Transformer Prime but on the thicker side, although it is going to be cheaper. Again, we do not know the price but we’re promised to have a new tablet that is for those with a smaller budget.

Okay, so we know that the 1.2 GHz NVIDIA Tegra 3 quad-core processor, 1GB of RAM and 16GB of storage is not going to grab your attention like some of the big players in the tablet market, but the MeMo Pad 10 is more than up to the task of browsing, sending emails and other general things – just don’t expect to play some of those latest games without feeling the effects of less than impressive graphics. Most rumors suggest that ASUS will officially announce the MeMo Pad 10 at MWC next month.