Oct 31 AT 9:20 AM Nick Gray 24 Comments

ASUS confirms Nexus 7 sales hover just under 1 million units per month

While Google has always been willing to release vague numbers regarding Android tablet activations, they have been silent about how popular the Nexus 7 truly is. Fortunately, Asustek’s CFO David Chang let slip that sales of the Nexus 7 have nearly doubled since launch and are now averaging just below 1 million units per month. It’s hard to say how sales of the Nexus 7 will fare with strong competition from Amazon, but we doubt the launch of the iPad Mini (priced at $130 more than the Nexus 7) will play a factor in the success of Google’s tablet.

Do you think Google and ASUS will be able to maintain the sales momentum of the Nexus 7?

Via: Engadget

Source: WSJ

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96 uknowme 10/31/12 9:23 AM

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That’s just awesome! Planning on getting the 32 gig version very soon.

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- iSheepGuest 10/31/12 10:17 AM
  
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  That roughly puts the sales at 0.5 + 0.6+ 0.6 + 0.9 = 2.5-2.6 million. Not bad.
  
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  - anonGuest 11/01/12 4:05 AM
    
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    i think Google needs to market the Nexus line of products more… I mean, look at Apple… I think their products are overpriced and overhyped, but one thing that they’re really good in is marketing… they have ads almost everywhere! on the internet, on the tv, on billboards, posters, etc… i’ve seen some Nexus ads on the internet but i don’t recall seeing them on tv or in posters/billboards around town… again you may argue that Apple is Apple and people will buy them regardless of their marketing, but look at Samsung vs HTC… I absolutely love HTC products, and I must say that the One series is a really good product, but they failed to capture the market due to lack of marketing… it’s a sad thing to know that some people might not even know the existence of Nexus 7 even though its been on the market since July, yet almost everyone knows about iPad mini that’s just been announced last week…
    
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anonGuest 10/31/12 9:25 AM

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1 million per month… i wish it was per week instead of month… go Nexus!

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BenGuest 10/31/12 9:48 AM

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Now that Walmart (and other retailers) will be carrying the Nexus 7, the holidays are just around the corner, and with the new price point ($250 for 32GB), expect this number to leap.

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- Hom0ncruseGuest 10/31/12 7:22 PM
  
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  final nail in the coffin for ASUS
  
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71 RX-78-7 10/31/12 10:07 AM

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So glad to see Nexus take off, I’m sure google will try to market the nexus brand moving forward. :)

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12 Hinds2009 10/31/12 10:16 AM

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Great tablet and with options of high storage and 3g it will be a great seller!

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97 Nate B. 10/31/12 10:26 AM

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Awesome. I’m excited for Google and ASUS for their success.

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DezzyGuest 10/31/12 10:31 AM

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Just ordered my 32gb N7 a few minutes ago.

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jadonGuest 10/31/12 10:33 AM

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People who just paid $200 for an 8gb tablet have to be stink in mad right now

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- 100 Nick Gray 10/31/12 11:04 AM
  
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  Why? Everything gets cheaper over time and the fact that Google and Asus are selling this many means they can save money on larger bulk orders of components.
  
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- chris cartetGuest 10/31/12 4:48 PM
  
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  I got the 8GB and I’m not angry. I got to try it out and know how much storage I needed. I’m selling this one and getting the 32gb 3G one next.
  
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- 1 TuhGrr 11/01/12 6:38 AM
  
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  That’s kind of a silly thing to get upset about. At the time, they must have felt that $200 for an 8 GB tablet was a fair deal, otherwise they wouldn’t have purchased one. C’est la vie.
  
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1 androidforlife 10/31/12 11:39 AM

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Amazing product for an amazing price :)

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98 jamal adam 10/31/12 1:38 PM

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When you make a great product at such an affordable price, it’s hard to beat. I definitely see this trend continuing for Google and ASUS.

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97 alexanderharri3 10/31/12 2:08 PM

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The sales stats reflect how people love cheaper tablets with power that are the full Android experience. With the new storage sizes, this will be a great holiday!

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30 rr2009 10/31/12 3:27 PM

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With the new storage size and cellular option, I’m sure sells will go up.

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91 Ardrid 10/31/12 11:36 PM

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Very nice sales numbers. Proves that an Android tablet can sell if done right. Keep up the good work, Google! Now lets see what the Nexus 10 can do!

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- 91 Ardrid 11/01/12 11:13 PM
  
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  Must’ve upset some more trolls. Poor babies. I’m sure your iPad Mini will do just fine…even if it is a shell of a Nexus 7.
  
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70 sbala 10/31/12 11:52 PM

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Sure 32GB 3G Nexus 7 is going to make a giant sweep across the globe.

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50 h0ruza 11/01/12 12:53 AM

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Am I the only one expecting apple to try some crazy shit.

Like having a mate with a crazy girlfriend who will burn the house down to be the centre of attention.

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24 freddiefan 12/18/12 3:21 PM

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Short answer : yep, indeed.

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51 klcow92 12/18/12 4:54 PM

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this pretty much beats the ipad mini in so many ways

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