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This is a bit embarrassing for Google. They have always released a product that have stayed in Beta long after it has launched. That probably works for a softwa
by barista 14y ago
This is a bit embarrassing for Google. They have always released a product that have stayed in Beta long after it has launched. That probably works for a software product but not for hardware.
- mladenkovacevic 14y agoWhy not? Kickstarter trends certainly seem to be showing otherwise
- barista 14y agoWhat credibility a promoter of a failed kickstarter would have if they launched a useless hardware product that over-promised and under-delived? Would Google want to be in their shoes? The free dev devices is just a PR stunt they stole to make them look a little less bad.
- KirinDave 14y agoWhy? Everyone else iterates on hardware, they just don't refund it and admit that maybe it's not ready. Think how many people have shitty android tablets or iPhone 4's they have to use the kung fu grip on. This is just Google taking the opportunity to back off on shipping a product while still doing right by their customers. After the kerfuffle with Nexus 7 order volume messing with their fulfillment, it's nice to see them get a bit proactive. Edited out a very telling typo.