I fall asleep and the world falls apart. Ok, not really but Walmart issued a response to the Nexus One ad that was posted on their website. They are blaming a “technical error” on the “accidental” post and claim they will not be selling the Nexus One in Walmart stores or online… “at this time”. Are the specs that were posted an accident as well? Maybe we aren’t going to see the support for 1xEvDO & UMTS/HSDPA 850/1900 on a single device. Walmart did not address the specs so, who knows…
Here is the response courtesy of Android and Me:
“Sorry to disappoint but we have no plans to carry Nexus One in Walmart stores or online at Walmart.com at this time. Due to a technical error, this item erroneously was displayed on our site. We’re working with our partner Let’s Talk to have it removed as quickly as possible, and apologize for any confusion.”
The question that remains is: Is this really a mistake or did someone screw up and post it too early? Leave a comment and let us know what you think.
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Umm… The Nexus One is only available from Google direct. So why would Wal-Mart carry the phone. Not even T-Mobile sells it and they offer service for the phone.
Here is the link that leads straight to their mistake (it’s still up as I post this):
http://walmart.letstalk.com/product/product.htm?prId=36582&search=nexus+one#description
That is why everyone got the idea that Walmart would be selling the Nexus One…refer to my earlier post…
http://www.androidspin.com/2010/01/26/milk-eggs-tp-and-a-nexus-one-walmart-here-i-come/
Obviously it was surprising to see the ad this morning but being it came from Walmart.com, there was no reason to think otherwise…
Understood… Just misleading since the business model for the Nexus One is it can only be purchased from Google.
Direct from HTC:
The Google Nexus One is a different breed of an HTC device.
It is being sold directly through Google, not through HTC or any of it’s North American Wireless Partners and therefore, this community does not provide support for the Nexus One.
The Support structure for this device is different, support is being offered online by Google and via phone and email by HTC.
http://community.htc.com/na/htc-forums/android/f/22/p/219/224.aspx#224
Incredibly misleading…as are the mystery specs…
A full page ad on their site is hard to ignore though. And in my honest opinion, their response was wishy-washy…”at this time” and “technical error”…LAME
Incredibly misleading…as are the mystery specs…
A full page ad on their site is hard to ignore though. And in my honest opinion, their response was wishy-washy…”at this time” and “technical error”…LAME
Umm… The Nexus One is only available from Google direct. So why would Wal-Mart carry the phone. Not even T-Mobile sells it and they offer service for the phone.
Here is the link that leads straight to their mistake (it’s still up as I post this):
http://walmart.letstalk.com/product/product.htm?prId=36582&search=nexus+one#description
That is why everyone got the idea that Walmart would be selling the Nexus One…refer to my earlier post…
http://www.androidspin.com/2010/01/26/milk-eggs-tp-and-a-nexus-one-walmart-here-i-come/
Obviously it was surprising to see the ad this morning but being it came from Walmart.com, there was no reason to think otherwise…
Understood… Just misleading since the business model for the Nexus One is it can only be purchased from Google.
Direct from HTC:
The Google Nexus One is a different breed of an HTC device.
It is being sold directly through Google, not through HTC or any of it’s North American Wireless Partners and therefore, this community does not provide support for the Nexus One.
The Support structure for this device is different, support is being offered online by Google and via phone and email by HTC.
http://community.htc.com/na/htc-forums/android/f/22/p/219/224.aspx#224
Incredibly misleading…as are the mystery specs…
A full page ad on their site is hard to ignore though. And in my honest opinion, their response was wishy-washy…”at this time” and “technical error”…LAME
It is like saying Chevy won’t sell Fords ATM…. ummm duh? Nexus one ONLY from Google not even HTC sells them no one else does!
I am not sure you are comparing apples to apples here. It was once said that the Iphone will ONLY be sold by ATT but there is a lot of talk that this may not always be the case. Walmart, THE LARGEST RETAILER IN THE COUNTRY may very well be in talks with Google to sell the phones. Google had a hell of a time with their direct sales and pretty much have a black eye to show for it. With only 20,000 Nexus One phones the first week, they may be looking for some better return. Using Walmart could bring in a lot of revenue. The price is another story.
It is like saying Chevy won’t sell Fords ATM…. ummm duh? Nexus one ONLY from Google not even HTC sells them no one else does!
I am not sure you are comparing apples to apples here. It was once said that the Iphone will ONLY be sold by ATT but there is a lot of talk that this may not always be the case. Walmart, THE LARGEST RETAILER IN THE COUNTRY may very well be in talks with Google to sell the phones. Google had a hell of a time with their direct sales and pretty much have a black eye to show for it. With only 20,000 Nexus One phones the first week, they may be looking for some better return. Using Walmart could bring in a lot of revenue. The price is another story.