Google Gets its Last Shipment of Nexus Ones
Many Nexus One owners purchased their smartphone through Google's online store, unsubsidized and unlocked. Unfortunately, it looks like that sales channel is finally drying up, as Google just received its last shipment of Nexus Ones for its online store.
Back in May, Google announced that it would be closing down its online store, opting instead to route all Nexus One sales through retail channels. Emulating its European retail model, the company said it would no longer use the website to sell phones, but would continue to use it as an online store window to showcase a variety of Android phones available globally.
Since then, we've been kind of left in the dark as to when internet sales of the Nexus One would cease. On Friday, Google announced that the company had received its last shipment of Nexus Ones and detailed that once they're gone, the company will no longer sell the device online. Those who want Nexus Ones can still get them unlocked, they'll just have to go to the store to buy it.
Full post below:
Earlier this year, we announced that we will be closing the Nexus One web store. This week we received our last shipment of Nexus One phones. Once we sell these devices, the Nexus One will no longer be available online from Google. Customer support will still be available for current Nexus One customers. And Nexus One will continue to be sold by partners including Vodafone in Europe, KT in Korea, and possibly others based on local market conditions.
To ensure our developers have access to a phone with the latest Android OS, Google will be offering the Nexus One through a partner for sale to registered developers. Visit the Android Market Publisher site and log into your developer account to purchase a Nexus One.
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wtf i wantted a nexus one still............. fffs
wtf, i was hoping they would be available in Romania
Nexus Two...?
Nexus One is a failed attempt from Google to provide it's own phone.
Why would you want a bastard child?
All the above are missing the point.
Google isn't discontinuing the Nexus one, they are only discontinuing the online sale.
All the above are missing the point.Google isn't discontinuing the Nexus one, they are only discontinuing the online sale.
have a nice day
Nexus one, Store Meets Phone
Nexus Two any one?
Nexus Two any one?
So not only do you not read the articles, but you also don't read the comments?
Double fail
I wonder what price they'll been selling them to registered developers for. Retail -$25?
I don't understand what everyone is complaining about regarding the Nexus One. My AT&T Nexus One's touch sensor performs exactly the same as that found on the original Motorola Droid. I get crystal clear calls with my N1's -93db signal strength on AT&T's network and I consistently get 3G download speeds of 1.5mbps. It's the same story on both Android 2.1 and Froyo build FRF91. All of the hardware problems were isolated incidents.
The Nexus One phone is the best Android phone ever created because it will always be first in line to get the latest version of the Android OS.
Just ordered one from google on saturday, just in the nick of time!
Ha.
Ha.
Ha.
The local news didnt read the article either. They said that the Nexus One was being discontinued.
it's about time! Finally they can use the AMOLED panels for better android phones!
I was really hoping Google had started a new trend with their own sales. Any control that can be taken away from Verizon is a good thing.
So not only do you not read the articles, but you also don't read the comments?Double fail
I don't think you got the point. The point I was making was although the Nexus One is only discontinued online and is still being sold, this could mean that a Nexus 2 may be in the making.
Now for Nexus 2
Nexus One is a failed attempt from Google to provide it's own phone. Why would you want a bastard child?
Dunno, a bastard child that works is better than one that doesn't work because you touched its special place.
I would like to see a Nexus 2, but I think its a bit too early for that. Android 3.0 is still a long way off, battery and performance might be a bit anemic for Android 3.0 and applications needs.
I would rather not see Google to get in the habit of releasing a new phone every six months or year. These days you barely seem to be halfway through your contract and then hear "the next big phone is coming out!"
Better grab this one ASAP, many of the carrier retail models are SIM-locked (as with the case with Rogers in Canada.)