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Google got burned when they tried to sell Nexus phones directly; they couldn't match the carriers' bundled prices. But it might make sense for Google to sell a
by kbob 16y ago
Google got burned when they tried to sell Nexus phones directly; they couldn't match the carriers' bundled prices. But it might make sense for Google to sell a WiFi-only tablet directly.
- r00fus 16y agoVia which retail store? They need someone to actually sell the product, and Google has no experience with end-customer product sales.
- wmf 16y agoThe Nexus S is in Best Buy. Having no retail for the Nexus One was dumb, but Google has learned.
- rudiger 16y agoIf Google can't match $600-800 dollars for a tablet device, that's just embarrassing.
- kbob 16y agoExactly. The Nexus One at $599 (I think) was competing against Verizon's Droid at $99 with rebate. A Google WiFi-only tablet would compete against the WiFi-only Xoom at $599 and could be price-competitive.
- Tichy 16y agoThey don't have to sell it directly, only guarantee OS updates. Speaking of which, somehow I still don't have Gingerbread on my N1.