Demand Raging For Google Nexus 4 Android Handset

Except for the lack of LTE support there’s no question that the LG-made Google Nexus 4 is the best Android phone on the market. It kicks the Samsung Galaxy’s proverbial posterior. And at $299 for the unlocked 8GB version it frees you from the tyranny of carrier two-year contracts at a terrific price. It’s simply […]

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Screen Shot 2012 11 27 At 1.40.31 PMExcept for the lack of LTE support there’s no question that the LG-made Google Nexus 4 is the best Android phone on the market. It kicks the Samsung Galaxy’s proverbial posterior. And at $299 for the unlocked 8GB version it frees you from the tyranny of carrier two-year contracts at a terrific price.

It’s simply a great phone. Others appear to agree.

The Nexus 4 is proving to be so popular Google is having a tough time keeping it in stock. The 16GB version is still available for $349 but the $299 8GB Nexus 4 is sold out again — apparently. This is according to messages on the Google Play website, which is now experiencing very high traffic volume.

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Earlier today a new crop of Nexus 4 devices were made available to online shoppers. They appear to have rapidly sold out. However a message on the Google Play site (in contrast to the screenshot above) says the following:

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That may refer to the more expensive 16GB version, however.



Even though the Nexus 4 doesn’t appear on the most desired gift list surveys this year, it’s proving to be an incredibly popular handset.


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Greg Sterling
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Greg Sterling is a Contributing Editor to Search Engine Land, a member of the programming team for SMX events and the VP, Market Insights at Uberall.

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