Google shipped its Nexus 7 tablet to customers in the United States this week. Reports remain mixed regarding the availability of the tablet in retail stores. Google has not officially said when the tablet will be for sale in retail chains, although some consumers indicate they have purchased the tablet in stores. Some retailers report they have sold out of all Nexus 7 tablets. Google has not publicly released information on how many Nexus 7 tablets it shipped to retailers or the quantity stores ordered.
Concluding Thoughts
This is the first tablet to have Google's name on it and the first to run Jelly Bean, the latest Android operating system. At this time, the Kindle Fire is the best-selling
Android tablet. As I have stated before, based on the price point, Google’s
tablet seems like it could affect sales of Amazon's Kindle line over Apple's iPads. However, its smaller size could sway some customers considering iPads and
Android tablets. For those that do not want a skin over the Android platform, like
the Kindle Fire has, the Nexus 7 could be a good choice.
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