While Google has not yet revealed any official details concerning its plans for a new ASUS Nexus 7 tablet, it seems that the tablet could be landing at the end of July, if one ASUS representative is correct.
Thanks to following dialogue except from Tim P on Google Plus, we also have the (supposed) specs for the ASUS k009, the rumored Nexus 7 model, as well. Bear in mind there are some discrepancies, as the ASUS rep seems to believe the end of Q2 lands sometime in July (which is actually Q3 2013). Also, it's pretty rare for a customer service employee to have the kind of information this one seems to have. Still, taken with a grain of salt, the details somewhat line up with previous reports.
"ASUS representative (AR): Hello [name blurred], How may I help you?
Customer (C): Hi I'm interested in buying the Asus k009? Do you know when it would be released to the public?
AR: I will be more than happy to assist you with this.
C: Thank you
AR: The Tablet should be released before the ending of Q2
C: when exactly is before Q2?
AR: That will be before the ending of July
C: Oh OK can't please tell the specifications please. I believe it had a 1080p 7 inch screen.
*can you
AR: There has not been confirmed specification as yet, but here is some basics specification, that you can look at:
7 inch LED with 1980*1200 resolution
Qualcomm Snapdragon 600 Quad Core CPU / Snapdragon APQ8064 CPU
2GB of RAM
32GB internal storage
5Mpx rear camera and 1.2Mpx front camera
Android 4.3
4000mAh battery
Wifi a/b/g/n,Bluetooth 4.0 and NFC enabled
LTE / WCDMA / GSM support
This is not confirmed specifications but you can review it
C: Where are these specifications from?
AE: This is Internal Specs [name blurred] but it is not available to the Public as yet because I know you are eager so I just forwarded it to you."
What do you think, is this rep telling the truth? If so, are you looking forward to the new Nexus 7 tablet?