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The Nexus 4 Restock Watch Thread
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Google is clueless when it comes to hardware and supply.
I've been waiting 7 weeks for my Nexus 4. Still nothing.
And people are still getting 8-9 week wait times when they order today!
I think Google seriously underestimated demand for a phone so powerful and cheap. I mean seriously Google. By the time your customers get the Nexus 4 we'll be buying the Nexus 5. Google is just a disaster at this. And it's costing all of us time and money. Well, until they resolve their issues they will continue to loose money on existing phones in the market. And that's good. I want them to suffer for their amateur trading skills of physical goods.
It should just stay where it belongs, in software.
I've been waiting 7 weeks for my Nexus 4. Still nothing.
And people are still getting 8-9 week wait times when they order today!
I think Google seriously underestimated demand for a phone so powerful and cheap. I mean seriously Google. By the time your customers get the Nexus 4 we'll be buying the Nexus 5. Google is just a disaster at this. And it's costing all of us time and money. Well, until they resolve their issues they will continue to loose money on existing phones in the market. And that's good. I want them to suffer for their amateur trading skills of physical goods.
It should just stay where it belongs, in software.
Who's able to order it today!? I would love to put in an order today - even if it took 8-9 weeks.....at least I'd know I'd be getting one at the regular price (and not the crazy premiums on eBay, t-mobile, amazon, craigslist)...
Do you really believe that Google wants people to buy the Nexus 4? They just want to generate hype out of it, they're trying to maintain the number of devices always sold out. They are losing money on each device sold.
I am shocked at how the Nexus 4 release has been handled. We are almost into the third month since release, and since last month, it has been sold out, and no longer available to order. I could see it being out of stock, with maybe a 2 - 3 week lead time, but there has been no news whatsoever from Google as to when it will be fully back in stock and for sale again ? Both Google and LG have been very silent in the new year about the Nexus 4.
Some say, it has a 8 - 9 week lead time from order, that's ***** crazy
What's the real story here ? Is LG to blame for not producing enough ? Is Google to blame, for not ordering enough from LG to start off with, thinking it would be a low volume seller ? Does Google not even care it's not available for sale anymore, because they don't make much money off such a low and cheap seller ?
Maybe Google have an all new Nexus 5 coming sooner, after Google I/O in Summer, with Android 5.0 Key Lime Pie ?
Some say, it has a 8 - 9 week lead time from order, that's ***** crazy
What's the real story here ? Is LG to blame for not producing enough ? Is Google to blame, for not ordering enough from LG to start off with, thinking it would be a low volume seller ? Does Google not even care it's not available for sale anymore, because they don't make much money off such a low and cheap seller ?
Maybe Google have an all new Nexus 5 coming sooner, after Google I/O in Summer, with Android 5.0 Key Lime Pie ?
https://plus.google.com/114845009227159887898/posts/6SLyZXLaM3r
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EDIT: Is this likely to be HSPA+ fauxG or LTE 4g?
https://plus.google.com/114845009227159887898/posts/6SLyZXLaM3r
IMG:
EDIT: Is this likely to be HSPA+ fauxG or LTE 4g?
So T-Mobile will be the main provider for the Nexus 4 for now ? Did T-Mobile make a deal with Google and LG to buy up all new batches of Nexus 4, and then once LG is in full swing again with production, it will be back in the Play Store ?
https://plus.google.com/114845009227159887898/posts/6SLyZXLaM3r
IMG:
EDIT: Is this likely to be HSPA+ fauxG or LTE 4g?
I think it'd say LTE if it was. I'm pretty sure it's just HSPA+
Well I'm doubting if I'll ever be able to get one of these now.....
So much for testing out Android. I WILL NOT pay the $100+ premiums on eBay or through T-Mobile and everything else off contract is expensive.
Google/LG really dropped the ball.....I'll hold out some hope that they'll restock - but it seems like a pipe dream.
So much for testing out Android. I WILL NOT pay the $100+ premiums on eBay or through T-Mobile and everything else off contract is expensive.
Google/LG really dropped the ball.....I'll hold out some hope that they'll restock - but it seems like a pipe dream.
https://plus.google.com/114845009227159887898/posts/6SLyZXLaM3r
IMG:
EDIT: Is this likely to be HSPA+ fauxG or LTE 4g?
Just like Att HSPA+ is called 4G not LTE.
I lacked the self control and payed a huge premium to get mine
*Sigh* - if I have the money I probably will as well.....we just have to see.
If I'm going to pay $500+ for one though I'd likely consider a GS3 or Note 2 or wait for something new....one of the main reasons I like the N4 is the price.
I just don't think they expected such demand. LG is producing other devices at this time other then the Nexus 4. Sounds like they would have to concentrate on the Nexus 4 only to keep up. Samsung seems to have more resources and would of done a better job at handling the demand. Might be the last LG Nexus you see.
I paid $415+$10 shipping for mine. I wasn't willing to go an extra $100+ for 8 more gigs of storage. Not worth it. I have other phones with SD card slots and a 32gb 5th gen touch to store the bulk of my media.
Ya I've started looking for 8gb ones....my problem is still paying a $100 premium over what I could potentially get it for
LG deflects blame for Nexus 4 supply issues
http://www.theverge.com/2013/1/14/3877318/lg-deflects-blame-for-nexus-4-supply-issues
We've all been blaming LG but maybe it's Google's fault?
http://www.theverge.com/2013/1/14/3877318/lg-deflects-blame-for-nexus-4-supply-issues
We've all been blaming LG but maybe it's Google's fault?
Maybe Google didn't contract high enough quantities with LG ? The Galaxy Nexus I believe only sold around 500,000 units in it's first year, or other sites just saying far less than one million G Nex sold, but I could be wrong. And to date around 400,000 Nexus-4's have been produced in the first two months. Maybe Google never expected 400,000 units in the first two months, thinking that would take well over six months to reach that number of sales, based on the Galaxy Nexus sales ?
Yeah, I put the blame on Google, not ordering enough Nexus-4's to be produced. Way underestimating how many would be needed at launch.
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The Nexus 4 battery life is decent, but it should be tons better given there's no LTE.
When the heck is 4.2.2 landing? =T
When the heck is 4.2.2 landing? =T
This was kind of dumb.
Was at the mall and curious about T-Mo's stock. I asked them if they had any in stock, "yes 7." I was thinking, cool but do they sell it unlocked b/c they only advertised contract prices. Nope, they do not sell it unlocked. I was told if I want to get it off contract I need to buy at $549 and pay for 90 days of monthly 4G, at least the $50 contract. And that they have no unlocked Nexus 4's ... wtf?! Also, $549? Was this guy making **** up?!
Was at the mall and curious about T-Mo's stock. I asked them if they had any in stock, "yes 7." I was thinking, cool but do they sell it unlocked b/c they only advertised contract prices. Nope, they do not sell it unlocked. I was told if I want to get it off contract I need to buy at $549 and pay for 90 days of monthly 4G, at least the $50 contract. And that they have no unlocked Nexus 4's ... wtf?! Also, $549? Was this guy making **** up?!