Nexus 7, the Android tablet co-developed by Google and Asus, was sold out at nearly all retailers a few weeks after launch. The initial surge prompted Google to temporary halt sales of the $249 16 GB model, which was being sold together with the $199 entry-level 8 GB model.
Data from the Chitika ad network indicate that growth of the Nexus 7 market has slowed down. Supply issues, according to Chitka's analysis, have prevented the Nexus 7 from surpassing the Amazon Kindle Fire in Web traffic rankings.
What Else You Need To Know:
- Google Play is selling a Nexus 7 case for $19.99. The case, which was also co-designed by Asus, has no silicon and is made entirely of TPU.
- The Nexus 7 has received generally positive reviews for its well-tuned mobile OS, connection to Google Play, performance, and budget-friendly price.
Other sources
- Tech Radar
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Supply concerns stifling Google Nexus 7 sales
Although Nexus 7 experienced a huge initial surge in both sales and Web traffic, users don't seem to be surfing as much as one might expect them to.
- TechnoBuffalo
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Nexus 7 Supply Issues Stalling Growth, Says Report
Sure, the stagnant number of Nexus 7 accounts can be due to less supply, but it could also be the negative hardware feedback users have been experiencing (e.g., dead pixels to lifted displays). At this point it could be a either of those factors or the market’s initial head-over-heels love for the Nexus 7 has passed.