This is probably a bit confusing for some but today Google has changed the status of the Nexus 7 on the Google Play Store. Previously it was listed for pre-order and “shipping in 1-2 weeks.” Today however Google’s changed that to actually “In Stock” and that it will ship instantly. This is only the 8GB version, as the 16GB actual got pushed back from 1-2 weeks to 3-4 weeks earlier today.
Orders from the actual Google Play Store started updating late last week and have been shipping since Friday afternoon for those who’ve ordered the tablet. Google confirmed all current orders would ship within 3 business days, and many have received their tablets today. Although this morning the 16GB version went from shipping soon in 1-2 weeks to actually delayed and now shipping in 3-4 weeks.
It appears that Google either ordered extra 8GB versions expecting that awesome $199 price tag to make it sell like hot cakes, but clearly many have been opting for the larger model. We don’t know how many are available, or if Google didn’t anticipate as high of sales for the 16GB version of the tablet, but that appears to be the case. Either way if you’d like to order the Nexus 7 and have it ship right away the 8GB model is your only option from Google. Otherwise I’d be checking my local Gamestop, Staples, or Sam’s Club as they should still have limited stock in their stores.
Good luck and happy shopping! Oh and if you got one check out our 5 recommended games.
Story Timeline Google Nexus 7 and Jelly Bean initial review Nexus 7 updated to Android 4.1.1 Jelly Bean Nexus 7 shipping now - pickup available from Gamestop Google Play Store now shipping Nexus 7, all should ship within 3 days Nexus 7 sells out nationwide at most retailers Nexus 7 receiving a small software update - adds Google Wallet Nexus 7 Play Store orders now shipping in the UK too Nexus 7 stock running out, 16GB model shipping delayed 3 weeks Nexus 7: Top 5 games for your new tablet Nexus 7 suffering from screen defects and separation // startHeight ? startHeight : newHeight; box.animate({height:newHeight,duration:500, easing:'bounceEaseOut'},function(){ if(boxH > startHeight){ jQuery('#toggle_device a').text('See More'); jQuery('.ac_device_spec a').css('background','url(http://cdn.androidcommunity.com/wp-content/themes/ewdisonv2/images/acw_device_down.gif) no-repeat'); } else {jQuery('#toggle_device a').text('See Less'); jQuery('.ac_device_spec a').css('background','url(http://cdn.androidcommunity.com/wp-content/themes/ewdisonv2/images/acw_device_up.gif) no-repeat'); } } ); }); }); // ]]> Device Specifications and Information Device Info Device Name : Nexus 7 Manufactuer : Asus Carrier : NAAnnounced Date : June 27, 2012Release Date : TBAAlso Known As : Google Nexus 7, MeMo 370T Display Screen Size : 7 Inch Resolution : 1280x800Screen Type : IPS LCD Dimension & Weight Height : 7.81 Inch Width : 4.72 Inch Depth : 0.41 Inch Weight : 340 Grams Battery & Power Battery Type: Lithium Ion Battery Capacity : 4325 mAhTalk Time : NAStand By Time : NA SoftwareAndroid OS: 4.1.xAudio Playback: AACAAC+AMRMIDMP3WAVWMAVideo Playback: h.263h.264 / AVC3GPMPEG-4 (MP4)WMVMessaging: IM Hardware CPU : Tegra 3 CPU Clock Speed : 1300 Mhz Core : 4 Ram : 1000 MB Internal Storage : 8 GBFront Facing Camera :
Camera Resolution : NASensors: AccelerometerAmbient lightProximityQWERTY :
Cellular Network
Device Connectivity Wi-Fi: 802.11b802.11g802.11nBluetooth: Bluetooth 3.0A2DPLocation Features: CompassGPSFM Radio :NFC :
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