The Nexus 4 is sold out again, less than 24 hours after Google managed to find more stock for its much-anticipated smart phone.
If you didn't manage to snap up the £239 bargain blower last night, then unfortunately you're out of luck again. At the time of writing you can still throw down cash for the 16GB model, but the wait time for shipping has risen to five to six weeks.
With the cheaper 8GB model unavailable, I suspect it's a matter of hours before the 16GB option is sold out too. If you've been trying unsuccessfully for weeks to get your mitts on the Nexus 4 at Google's low, low price, this morning could be your last chance for a while.
I reckon the Nexus 4 is the most exciting phone of the year, and not because of its Galaxy S3-beating performance, or its gorgeous high-resolution screen. Nope, this phone's headline feature is that it's less than half the price of the iPhone 5, and the cheapest high-powered smart phone we've ever encountered, by far.
That cheapo price only counts in the Nexus 4's favour if it's available to buy though. Google is relatively new to the business of flogging hardware itself rather than via retailers, and while demand for the Nexus 4 is obviously high, it's fair to say the Big G isn't making a great first impression -- reports of crashed websites and confusing shopping systems abound.
The Nexus 4 went on sale earlier this month, but sold out in half an hour, leaving shoppers fuming. You can buy the Nexus 4 from networks like O2 or Three, but you'll end up paying a lot more than you would if you bought it from Google.
Have you snapped up the Nexus 4? Let me know in the comments, or on our Facebook wall.
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shauney3 5 December, 2012 09:51
Bought mine, like many others, at 17.04 - Said 1-2 weeks delivery on the play store but then 3-5 days on my confirmation email... Excited either way!
anonymous 5 December, 2012 09:52
I wonder if it's possible to walk into carephone warehouse and haggle a discount on the £390 sim free Nexus 4. Or at least get them to throw in some accessories.
Matt Winston. 5 December, 2012 10:06
I'd love to know how many Nexus 4's were on sale, and how many Google has actually sold.
anonymous 5 December, 2012 10:21
This phone is making the headlines for all the wrong reasons.
Can't wait for mine to arrive though :-)
anonymous 5 December, 2012 10:29
Can't wait for my'n to arrive!! 1 - 2 Weeks :)
anonymous 5 December, 2012 10:44
@Matt Winston. 5 December, 2012 10:06
"I'd love to know how many Nexus 4's were on sale, and how many Google has actually sold?"
You can bet it won't be headline grabbing numbers Matt, as they are clearly only releasing limited supplies each time they make them available through this channel.
It's a clever ploy though as it's generating much Tech Press froth and excitement from tech fans.
anonymous 5 December, 2012 10:54
@anonymous 09:52 I think you'll have to keep wondering on that, cfw sell it at that price because they can and I suppose they might throw in a screen protector lol
Matt Winston. 5 December, 2012 11:37
@anonymous 5 December, 2012 10:44 I know right. If Google reveals they sold 3+ million Nexus 4's I'd understand why it sold out. But I dont think they sold over a million yet, they are trying to please the networks, and make desperate people buy it. Many people haven't heard of the Nexus 4 or that its available occasionally from Google Play.
anonymous 5 December, 2012 16:27
I understand the thought that Google may be doing this as a ploy to generate interest in the media but to have this happen a second time? I think they have misread the amount of demand there would be for the Nexus 4. Maybe this has been based on demand of previous sales for Nexus devices or maybe LG just do not have capacity to produce such a high number of devices. Although by slapping a low price on it surely someone in LG/Google would have realised it would be in high demand?
In any event if Google/LG are doing this purely for publicity then they are missing the biggest sales opportunity of the year for some column inches, most of which are on tech sites - not your average consumers tipple. With the fast pace of development and competition in the Android handset market that is a pretty dumb thing to do.
anonymous 5 December, 2012 20:36
I gave in and bought from O2 for £104.99 on a £21.50 contract. I'm not a real heavy user so the contract suits me ok and over 2 years I think it works out OK for me.
The phone is so responsive and lovely to use, I love it! Haven't really got much time to get to grips with it but it knocks the socks of my old iPhone 4 so far.
anonymous 5 December, 2012 22:16
Unfortunately in the wider world beyond tech websites, nobody has heard of this phone, nor is it being promoted through the major phone sales points (network shops or websites, major High St. phone shops, online phone suppliers etc.).
Will it remain a niche product like previous Nexus phones?
At the end of the day does it matter, after all it's just another phone?
A £120 Android phone can most of what this one can do, if not with so much panache or speed.
anonymous 5 December, 2012 22:29
Can anyone please tell me how to find out the info when Nexus 4 is available on Google Play? I missed all the chances just because I even didn't know when it went on sale!!!
Uncle Mort 5 December, 2012 22:50
I only managed to get my payment accepted and order confirmed at 10.15pm on the 4th, after dozens of attempts
anonymous 5 December, 2012 23:10
Got one at Carphone Warehouse, free for £31 a month (24 months) on Orange as an upgrade. 400 mins/750MB
Angelos Bogatinis 5 December, 2012 23:32
ordered mine will take like 5-6 weeks but how cares. i good upgrade from the shitty galaxy ace i got. cant w8 to use it combo with the N7 3g .
anonymous 6 December, 2012 02:05
Hurray! I ordered a 8gb the evening it was available and just received a TNT domestic shipping notice.
anonymous 6 December, 2012 11:15
I told Santa I wanted one of the 16GB Nexus... apparently it might arrive in time for orthodox Christmas ;) :)
Valentin 6 December, 2012 14:16
I ordered mine on 4th December (around 8 PM), got the email confirmation that it will be shipped in 4 - 5 weeks. I was very surprised when my wife phoned me this morning and told me TNT has delivered the phone. It was 10 AM.
Well done, Google!
anonymous 6 December, 2012 16:28
Such high demand they can't cope ????
Errr not !
Uncle Mort 6 December, 2012 18:52
Further to my post above I received my Nexus 4 before
9am on the 6th December. I expected a wait of weeks.
Well done Google.
anonymous 6 December, 2012 20:13
I've heard people who bought their Nexus 4 2 hours after me have already received an "item shipped" status email. This is really unfair. My email said 1 - 2 weeks and it now says 6 - 7 weeks on the website.
anonymous 6 December, 2012 21:17
I've just ordered tonight.
It said 6-7 weeks on the website, but the email says 5-7 days.
Hopefully it'll arrive in a day or two like others here have had.
anonymous 8 December, 2012 12:33
the people that say you ordered it in the evening and got it soon after, i fear some lies and winding up because by the evening it was all sold out, please only post accurate posts thank you
anonymous 9 January, 2013 21:09
can you tell me please if there will be other Nexus 4 in sell and when?
thanks
anonymous 8 February, 2013 11:57
They are available again. Ordered mine on the 3rd Feb with 2-3 weeks delivery, it arrived on the 6th Feb. Well pleased!