The Nexus 7 tablet is, in and of itself, a great deal for some awesome Android hardware, as I found in my review. However, to make the deal even sweeter, Google has been offering a $25 Play Store credit to users who purchase the device. This is to encourage users to buy from the Play Store, and hopefully begin using the entire Google ecosystem. Unfortunately, that promotion won’t last forever, as we just found out today.
According to an official Google Nexus tweet, the promotional offer will be ending on September 30, less than two weeks from now. Nothing will change with the Nexus; users just won’t get the extra $25 credit when they buy the tablet after the cutoff date.
Some seem to think that this move could be in preparation for the release of a 3G Nexus 7, but I don’t really think so. Even if that tablet is in fact in the works, I think this is simply Google ending a promotion that they realistically couldn’t have continued forever. Anyways, the countdown should provide a good incentive for buyers on the fence to pick up a tablet, whether you buy one or win one.
I also got this deal with my recent purchase of the galaxy nexus smartphone.
I wonder how much of a price difference the 3G models will be. I kinda feel Amazon is a little to steep with their new line of Kindle’s. But then again I’m a bit of a penny-pincher to begin with
I agree – this was simply a move to get people to try the most advanced version of Android. I’m so flusterated (is that a word?) with ICS on my GSII that I went back to Gingerbread. Perhaps the worst part of Android is that they don’t update capable hardware soon enough or often enough.
All that said, I love my N7 – it’s rock solid and even though I’d prefer an 8″ or 9″ version, the 7 is almost good enough. A 10″ version would suck, however – just too big as I had an ipad3 and turned it back in.
I have to agree. Although 7 inches does work, it seems like 8 or 9 would be perfect.
Then again, it is still a great tablet. Now, on to use the money, for those that own it atleast! Haha.
Nexus 7!! Good going Google on a great promotion. I think a lot of people will buy it. Pretty sweet to get that $25 extra
this promotion was indeed unique and totally awesome. unfortunately, i won’t be able to get my hands on the device any time before the promotion ends.
hopefully win one . . . <= not a very worthwhile comment, but its an entry
I want Google to release the Play Store gift cards NOW! I really want one for Christmas.
You can at RadioShack, Target, & GameStop. The picture in this article shows the $10 and $25 cards.
Source: http://play.google.com/about/giftcards/
I enjoyed my $25 credit. Bought a couple of books that I probably would never have bought had I not had $25 of free $ so it worked out lol.