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A Wall Street Journal (WSJ) source has confirmed recent reports that Acer is planning to launch an ultra budget Android tablet.
The source, a "person with direct knowledge," says the tablet named Iconia B1 will have features similar to early versions of Amazon Kindle Fire and Barnes & Noble Nook - 1,024 x 600 display and a 1.2GHz processor.
The Android Jelly Bean (4.1) powered Iconia B1 will launch early in 2013 in developing countries. It will be priced "around $99" with local taxes determining the shelf price in each country.
Acer has submitted the device to FCC, but hasn't clarified whether it will be sold in the US, and if so, at what price.
Meanwhile, Acer rival Asustek has denied reports that it is making a $99 tablet.
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