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Nexus Q officially no longer for sale

Nexus Q officially no longer for sale

Posted: 17 Jan 2013, 21:48, by Michael H.

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This day was basically inevitable, but it looks like it is finally here. It looks like Google is going to finally stop pretending that the company has any intention to sell the Nexus Q. It had always seemed unlikely that Google would really put much effort into the device though, because it always felt more like a proof of concept than a real product.

Even from its first appearance at Google I/O 2012, the Nexus Q didn't feel like a real product. The idea behind it was solid - an Android powered media device that could stream content, had HDMI out, and a built-in 25W amp, and be controlled by a group. Nothing wrong with that. The big issue was the price: $299. Products that had similar features sold for around $100, so the price was high. Then no word ever came about it after the initial batch was sold, so it seemed that the Q was destined to be a reference device for what Google wanted to see from other companies.

Since then, the Google Play product page had been labeled with “This device is not for sale at this time." But now, just over 6 months later, the Google Play product page has been changed to read "Nexus Q is no longer available for sale." That has an air of finality to it, and since we didn't see anyone take up the mantle at CES, maybe Google's attempt didn't work.

source: Google Play

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1. HTCOE posted on 17 Jan 2013, 23:05 3 0

wow this saddens me I've been looking for this hopefully they make a new and improved version and i'm really waiting on the release of the Motorola Nexus Phone I hope no issues revolve around that device as far as availability bc that would be a shame.

2. blackice214 posted on 17 Jan 2013, 23:08 2 3

I told you

3. Commentator posted on 17 Jan 2013, 23:33 11 0

Well, aren't you a little smartypants! Good for you, you really showed all of us!

24. serious9010 posted on 18 Jan 2013, 17:04 0 0

I think he was being sarcastic... so that basically makes You, the "smartypants"

22. ajac09 posted on 18 Jan 2013, 07:28 0 0

wow you predicted what EVERYONE else predicted

4. gallitoking posted on 17 Jan 2013, 23:54 1 9

next up Google Glass

5. yougotkilled1 posted on 18 Jan 2013, 00:05 2 0

If only if the Q was cheaper...

8. Jonathan41 posted on 18 Jan 2013, 01:14 1 0

I just bought one off ebay a few days ago! I'm glad I did because I though about waiting it out.

9. thelegend6657 posted on 18 Jan 2013, 01:23 3 1

Because the Nexus Q sucks ! Its overpriced thanks to being made in the USA .
Before the devices even launches I told it will flop because of the price and I prefer it being made in China amazingly stupid Americans thumb me down because they think people will buy it because this product provide jobs or some other lame excuses guess they are so wrong .

10. thelegend6657 posted on 18 Jan 2013, 01:24 2 0

Well , at least it looks Cooler in design than Apple TV .
But Apple TV is a much better product at best of all made in China so wasn't overpriced. Roku also not a bad option

14. Jonathan41 posted on 18 Jan 2013, 03:22 0 0

I would have totally bought one at full price.

16. techloverNYC posted on 18 Jan 2013, 03:51 2 0

Google should sell a package like this:

Nexus 4 (16gb)
Nexus 7 (wifi)
Nexus Q

$500-$650 should be a good deal

18. CX3NT3_713 posted on 18 Jan 2013, 04:19 2 0

Lol I saw this coming... It will now come free, with the purchase of nexus 10 :-)

21. ajac09 posted on 18 Jan 2013, 07:28 0 0

RIP....

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1. HTCOE posted on 17 Jan 2013, 23:05 3 0

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4. gallitoking posted on 17 Jan 2013, 23:54 1 9

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8. Jonathan41 posted on 18 Jan 2013, 01:14 1 0

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14. Jonathan41 posted on 18 Jan 2013, 03:22 0 0

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