Android G1 Sold Out During Pre-Order

by Jordan Yerman | September 27, 2008 at 09:55 am
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G1, the Android/HTC smartphone, is also rivalling the iPhone in terms of short supply.

Very quickly users came forth reporting that customer service representatives were stating there was a very limited supply. Three days after pre-orders started it has been confirmed that there are no more devices available for a pre-order. There is no word on production levels, nor whether dealers will have any models on hand come the official release. Rumors of the white G1 experiencing paint chipping seem very possible with the lack of the white model for pre-order.
While there definitely won't be anything like iPhone launch day madness, don't be surprised if the launch supply is exhausted by demand and they're a bit scarce in the immediate aftermath.
Did any of you guys/gals pre-order this thing? I'm interested to know what your experience was.

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Uwe Paschen
Uwe Paschen
flagged this story as Good Stuff

at 20:23 on September 29th, 2008

jordan, I like this story. It's good stuff.

Is this a new marketing scam to increase sales or free publicity?

Will Nokkia do the same thing with their new phone?

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jhochwald

I hope you like my photo ;-)

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LIU HAO

G1 is so cool.

It forced Apple to sell iphone in HK unlocked which is interesting.

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xabin

great phone

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