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Nexus 7 starts shipping to those who preordered -- available in Gamestop for anyone

Summary: Buyers who preordered the Nexus 7 tablet from Google are pretty excited to get the gadget. Some of them may be upset when they hear they could have dropped by Gamestop today and picked one up even without a preorder.

James Kendrick

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Google Nexus 7 tablet

The $200 Nexus 7 tablet excited quite a few folks when unveiled at Google I/O recently. Many pulled out their credit cards and preordered a Nexus 7 from Google, expecting to get it as soon as it was available. Some are getting notifications from Google that their precious has shipped to arrive soon. Others are just going to the Gamestop retail stores and buying one today. No preorder necessary.

I started getting word on Twitter today that preorders were indeed shipping from Google, as early buyers were getting email notification from Google that the Nexus 7 was on the way. Word of shipping units was confirmed by CNET. I am still waiting notification that mine has left the station on its way to me.

Upon getting word that the Nexus 7 was beginning to ship, some without orders headed to retail outlets carrying the tablet to see if they were available today. I've gotten word from two of them on Twitter that indeed the local Gamestop store had them for sale, no preorder necessary.

Needless to say some anxious purchasers of the Nexus 7 are a bit upset to not have their tablet ordered weeks ago, especially when others just go to the store and pick one up. Google needs to take a page from the Apple manual and make sure that all who preorder a device get them at the same time.

My own preorder has been a bit puzzling. When I placed the order a few weeks ago the charge hit my bank account as pending. Earlier this week the purchase with Google changed to charged and the purchase amount was deducted from the account. That was good news to me as it indicated the Nexus 7, that I am anxious to receive, would soon be on its way.

Today, the day others are getting those shipping notices and others are buying the Nexus 7 locally, the entire purchase price was removed from my bank account. I now haven't paid for my tablet according to the bank and to Google. It's like getting thrown off the bus to wait for the next one, I guess.

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  • Or,

    as one Zdnet blogger infamously wrote: "like getting thrown under the bus."...........
    I think there is enough room under the bus for every one.
    davidtayo
    Reply 3 Votes

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  • Or,

    as one Zdnet blogger infamously wrote: "it's like getting thrown under the bus"...........
    I think there is enough room under the bus for every one.
    davidtayo
    Reply Vote

  • Gamestop?

    Gamestop? They're selling this?

    Aren't they a gaming store?
    CobraA1
    Reply 3 Votes

    • Yes

      Gamestop recently stated they are doing very well selling Android Tablets and the gaming thing is what will help push Android over the top.
      slickjim
      Reply 1 Vote

      • Android's sluggishness makes it a crappy gaming platform

        Android's never fixed sluggishness (please don't deny it ... it is very visible ... even on a quad-core plugged to a wall) would make it very unpleasant platform for gaming.

        Google needs to fix the horrible response time to user input (and the still not that good calibration ... although it got better) before Android can be considered for anything but plain games with no near real-time response.
        wackoae
        Reply 1 Vote

        • Project Butter

          Do you realize that's what Project Butter is combating? This massive project is designed to provide a better, more seamless experience than the iPhone provides. I agree, Apple's iOS has beaten Android in the seamlessness category up until this point - the Jelly Bean experience is so much better, and I've only used it once on a rooted Galaxy Nexus.

          That may be why GameStop is choosing the Nexus 7 as one of their chosen tablets. Plus, it has specs that can compete with even ten inch tablets and the iPad. It may not win every battle, but it's still up there with the best of them, and less than half the price of the closest ten inch tablet with similar specs.
          Justin Winker
          Reply 3 Votes

        • I don't know what android tablets you've been playing on

          My first tablet was the Acer Iconia a500 and my gaming experience was just fine and very enjoyable. That was a year and a half ago. Not to mention that Android has the joy and privileged of Onlive gaming service which only relies on your internet and not how powerful the device is.

          I've been able to play PC quality games like L.A. Noire, Darksiders, Laura Croft and the Guardian of Life, and Splinter Cell Conviction, with exceptional framerates, a feat Apple has refused to let their customers experience (Please Don't DENY it, lol).

          So sorry, I don't agree with your assessment at all.

          I currently have the Nexus 7 and gaming on it is phenomenal. Shadowgun THD, Dead Trigger and the like, are stunning. It's the best $250 (Preordered and picked up from Gamestop), I've ever spent. The Nexus 7 is a winner. Even Cnet loves it and we all know how they adore their iDevices!

          Check out this video on Youtube and most will see your comment can't hold water:

          http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l9qRkZjjrwc
          lef2myowndevices@...
          Reply 1 Vote

        • You're high!

          Tetra 3 is fast no matter which version of Android is running!

          The GPU also has optimization that help make up for the lack of RAW power and actually has made it so many of the games actually run as good or better than the iPad versions.
          slickjim
          Reply Vote

  • I'm torn...

    Buy one of these or wait for the Surface....
    Hallowed are the Ori
    Reply Vote

    • How strange...

      Grab one of these before Apple get them pulled from shelves for some rubbish patent violation.
      When the surface comes out get one of them too! I'm Android through and through, but I really love the look of the Surface. At absolute worst I get a VERY high quality small media device.
      In summary, get the Nexus 7 now, get the Surface later :p
      Roger Thomas
      Reply Vote

      • "I get a VERY high quality small media device"

        boy you are a dreamer. How do you know you will get a very high quality device? Because is from MS? please, don't be so naive...
        theo_durcan
        Reply Vote

    • Nexus Now, Surface Later.

      Nexus 7 now, Surface Pro later.

      They are different enough that the Nexus 7 will still have relevance and use once Surface comes out. And with the $200 price point, it's really a steal!
      panicproduct
      Reply Vote

    • Here is a suggestion .....

      Since every single Android tablet released so far has failed to actually deliver ..... what about waiting a month or two until the fandroid BS is cleared and the reviews from REAL users are out??

      And about the Surface .... the thing is right now VAPORWARE. If you are going to wait for every vaporware that is announced expecting it to be better than what it is available, you would never buy anything.
      wackoae
      Reply Vote

      • The Reviews ARE out...

        You'd be hard pressed not to find a least a dozen glowing reports of the Nexus 7. Everyone from the likes of The Verge, Cnet, Engadget have given the Nexus 7 it's absolute seal of approval.

        I'm a "REAL" user and this tablet is a winner. Check out some Youtube videos. These things are univerally being given excellent reviews. Cnet has it as it's Editor's Choice! CNET!!!

        I have it and it lives up to every thing they said at Google IO. Have you seen the youtube videos on this thing... Voice search is smokin' fast, browsing is great, gaming is great. Whew... this thing kept me up all night playing with it and I don't even think I've scratched the surface of what it can do.

        If you are looking for a 7" device. Look no further... this thing makes you beg Google to take your money!
        lef2myowndevices@...
        Reply 1 Vote

        • You call a 30 minute use "review"???

          Real reviews come out a month after the product is out. When people have enough time to use the device and learn how good or crappy it its.

          And about the video ... your brain must be very slow to think that it shows good response time. Look around the 3:15 time ... watch the very visual lagging between the user's finger and the game sensors. The guy is moving his fingers and the circle (sensor) fails to follow his movements.
          wackoae
          Reply Vote

          • Typical

            So I suppose your idea of a "true," review trumps everyone else's. Typical know it all know. You know more than everyone else. No one knows what they're talking about, but you, huh?

            There was no lag in the video. You obviously have a problem with your eyes and the truth. I guess the biased eyes plays tricks on the brain. You're welcomed to you opinion. I have mine... which seems to correlate with everyone else's.
            lef2myowndevices@...
            Reply 1 Vote

          • No lag in the video

            Your brain must be too slow to even see facts in front of your face.

            And yes ... real reviews happen AFTER a person spends time using a product. That applies to ANY brand/model in ANY market.

            You are just too much of a fandroid to see beyond your own bias.
            wackoae
            Reply Vote

          • Wackoae'd Opinion

            "wackoae", you clearly have some bias that makes you trash every Android tablet... including ones you obviously have never used. I bought one yesterday, and have used it for 2 days so far and it is velvety smooth, it's fast, and it's a finely crafted device. Maybe what you're seeing as "lag" is a connection problem or a lag on whatever device you're using.
            DennyCraneFTW
            Reply Vote

          • Do you have anything constructive

            That guy used the Nexus 7 and he likes it. What is your problem. Why are you trolling around
            Van Der
            Reply Vote
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