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Google Nexus 7 already on eBay

By Alan Friedman

Updated: Jun 27, 2012, 8:54 PM

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On eBay, you can buy the $199.99 Google Nexus 7 for $400

When is a $200 tablet not a $200 tablet? When it is priced at $400 on eBay for purchase by impatient and wealthy status seekers.The tablet in question is the just announced Google Nexus 7 which will be launched next month at $199.99. Because this tablet is powered by Jelly Bean, there is demand from those who want to be the first on their block with an Android 4.1 device.

Since the tablet isn't expected out until the middle of July, where are these tablets coming from? Simple answer really. 6,000 attendees of Google I/O will be receiving the Google Nexus 7 and it will be no surprise to see quite a few put the tablet up on eBay. One unit being auctioned has had no bidders yet and carries a "Buy it Now" price of $400.00.One seller wants $1,500.00 for his device. Not a bad profit for a tablet that will be priced at $199.99 in a few weeks. Of course, a buyer does need to be found first. You might see more goodies from Google I/O 2012 hit eBay as developers also will receive a Nexus phone and the Nexus Q Social Strreamer.

source: eBay via CNET

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Alan, an ardent smartphone enthusiast and a veteran writer at PhoneArena since 2009, has witnessed and chronicled the transformative years of mobile technology. Owning iconic phones from the original iPhone to the iPhone 15 Pro Max, he has seen smartphones evolve into a global phenomenon. Beyond smartphones, Alan has covered the emergence of tablets, smartwatches, and smart speakers.

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