Google’s Nexus Q release delayed, free pre-orders to be providedAugust 3, 2012 - 13:27 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Google has confirmed that its Nexus Q media streaming device has been delayed, but anyone who pre-ordered the product will now get it free, Digital Spy said. According to various media reports, Google sent an email to consumers who pre-ordered the device - announced at Google I/O in June - informing them of the indefinite delay, The company said that it was retooling the media player to make it "even better", and confirmed that pre-order customers would get their device free of charge. New Nexus Q orders have now been suspended on Google Play. In the email, reported in full by The Verge, Google also offers those who pre-ordered the Nexus Q after June one of the preview devices which were used by attendees at Google I/O. "When we announced Nexus Q at Google I/O, we gave away devices to attendees for an early preview. The industrial design and hardware were met with great enthusiasm," said Google. "We also heard initial feedback from users that they want Nexus Q to do even more than it does today. In response, we have decided to postpone the consumer launch of Nexus Q while we work on making it even better. "To thank you for your early interest, we'd like to extend the Nexus Q preview to our pre-order customers and send you a free device. If you had other items in your order, your credit card will be charged for those items only." Google did not indicate when the Nexus Q would ship, but merely told customers that it "will be on its way soon". The move follows some mixed and negative reviews for the Nexus Q, with criticism of its limited functionality and high price tag, at $299, compared to other media players from Apple and Roku. Delaying the device to improve the design is an admirable move from Google, but also a costly one, as it was reported that the Nexus Q sold out its allocated pre-orders within just hours of the debut. Top stories Yerevan will host the 2024 edition of the World Congress On Information Technology (WCIT). Rustam Badasyan said due to the lack of such regulation, the state budget is deprived of VAT revenues. Krisp’s smart noise suppression tech silences ambient sounds and isolates your voice for calls. Gurgen Khachatryan claimed that the "illegalities have been taking place in 2020." Partner news Most popular in the section | The Power of One Dram to benefit Road of Life charity The companies inform that the May beneficiary of The Power of One Dram is the “Road of Life” charitable organization. Kazakhstan welcomes Yerevan, Baku’s agreement to meet in Almaty Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has welcomed the agreement of Baku and Yerevan to hold negotiations in Almaty. Armenia offers to temporarily host, preserve Gaza manuscripts The Armenian Foreign Minister has said Yerevan is ready to help preserve manuscripts from the conflict zone in Gaza. Aliyev says no need for mediators in Armenia-Azerbaijan process Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev believes that Baku and Yerevan do not mediators in the process of normalizing relations. |