Will smart watches be a Google play exclusive? - Wear OS Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Does anyone know if smart watches will hit retails like Walmart, best buy, staples, etc? Or will they only be sold through the Google play store?
I don't think I've seen any mentions about retailers.
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IXChicharitoXI said:
Does anyone know if smart watches will hit retails like Walmart, best buy, staples, etc? Or will they only be sold through the Google play store?
I don't think I've seen any mentions about retailers.
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Samsung's is supposed to be available July 7 from Best Buy, Amazon, and the Play Stotr.
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AT&T is slated to carry the G Watch, no word on the Gear Live yet, but we carry the entire Galaxy Gear line so I imagine it'll trickle in too.

Cheers guys, much appreciated!
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Would highly doubt that Samsung and LG would let it be a Google Play exclusive. I am guessing like the Nexus devices, you can get them at selected outlets too
Personally I would like to see them all in a store, which I think will likely happen in the next few months (incl. moto360)

Daaang. Didn't realize it would be in Amazon so soon. I have prime shipping and Google charged me ten on my pre-order for shipping. Maybe I should cancel and then wait till amazon has it?

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Buying a Nexus S

Will you be able to buy a nexus s online or only in the stores on the 16th?
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"Where can I buy the Nexus S?
The Google Nexus S can be purchased at Best Buy stores, Best Buy Mobile stand-alone stores, Bestbuy.com and through our dedicated call center (866-813-2021)."
http://www.bestbuymobile.com/article/google-nexus-s-faqs
You can buy it on the Best Buy website also.
skunz35 said:
Will you be able to buy a nexus s online or only in the stores on the 16th?
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if anything do NOT take what the people at the call center say as fact and do NOT listen to what most of the stores will tell you if you really want it just show up
No pre-order...
We have to wait at the store Thursday morning to buy one (limit 2 per customer, upgrade or buying in full price).

Nexus 7 at $215

Heard about this on another board...I'm not on the West coast so can't confirm it:
Google Nexus 7 16GB for $215 at Fred Meyer (B&M Only)
Pick up a Nexus 7 16GB for about $215 before tax at the local Fred Meyer. They are running a shopping pass promotion that allows 10% off home electronics and an additional $10 coupon off any combination of home electronics.
They are stackable
Here are the coupons:
http://www.fredmeyer.com/SiteCollectionDocuments/Fred_Meyer/PDFs/72372_CouponsPasses.pdf
Let me know how it goes...
NikkieL
Where/what is B&N
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Omgawd this is cheap
I wish there was such prices in my country
avataranjie said:
Where/what is B&N
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t's B&M which stands for Brick and Mortar which simply means at the physical store location, not online or anywhere else, store only
I was hoping for Barnes and Nobles live in California but on a trip at DC.
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Wish they had such discounts around me! I would love to be able to take advantage of it.
Nikkil
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Kinda wanna get these and I have probably 4 or 5 Fred Myers within driving distance, even one within walking distance. To bad I have more important things that I need to spend my money on right now.
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Nice find on this deal..
Not often you find the device for less than what google is asking..
Sure wish I could find a good deal on the Galaxy Nexus.. so far straight from the Google Play is the cheapest available.

Nexus 4 price change

http://thenextweb.com/google/2012/1...ock-the-nexus-4-as-lg-hikes-its-retail-price/
This sucks bigtime! I fear It will be the same in more countries.....
the play store price remain the same, for international just have to wait for a site like expansys to give a good price.
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Wow I wonder how Germany will be like. I might just have to wait 3 weeks until I'm back in the US to buy this phone now.
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Many users can't buy from the playstore including me
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lowtje said:
Many users can't buy from the playstore including me
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Same for me (in Austria). But at least many Austrians have the chance to get it from Germany's Play Store through friends/relatives in Germany. But thing is, the recommended retail price of € 549.- for the Nexus 4 16 GB won't correspondend to the actual selling prices. The first retailer is already announcing it for € 399.- (http://geizhals.at/eu/859912), others will follow. The only reason for this crazy pricing is probably LG's try to protect their Optimus G (which is very similar to the Nexus 4) of being unsellable...
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why google don't open the Google Play Device store to more countries ..
what is the reason for google to select or not to select a country ? resistance from local retail or mobile operators ?
such a big price diff is ridiculous ..btw..
Yeah, I'm always getting "this product is not available in your country", Portugal here, and I just don't see the reason why they do it like that. Whats the difference betwen the countrys that justifies this regon lock in apps, devices, etc.?
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There may not be a technical reason for limiting the Play Store to certain countries.
Allowing sales in a country opens up all kinds of legal liability. You have to be able to collect and submit applicable taxes, adhere to fair trade laws, deal with customs and tariffs, etc.
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Me too
In Ireland, so close to uk where ou can get from play store, is there any way that I can access the uk play store so I can order it and send it to a friends address?
im buying this no matter what price tag it come with!!
I wonder....can you buy it from google play through a proxy and have it shipped to your country w/o enlisting the help of other people?
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Logomotph said:
I wonder....can you buy it from google play through a proxy and have it shipped to your country w/o enlisting the help of other people?
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From what I've read, you have to use credit card from the same country as your home adress country, so, it will not be possible...
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Same thing for tmobile US They are selling the 16GB for $199 with a 2 year contract. And $500 full price. And play store unlocked for $349 lol

Nexus 4 in Canada?

Hello, is Nexus 4 sold in any physical stores in Canada? Thanks.
No its only available through Google play store.
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Best buy told me 2 weeks ago they will carry it locked to certain carriers. Mind you that was before the play store sold all 20 devices in Canada in less than 15 minutes. Who knows whether best buy will be getting their devices from Google or LG, and whether their shipment is considered a higher priority than the play stores.
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I wonder if Mobilicity will get it eventually, since they carried the Galaxy Nexus and Nexus S. "Eventually" being the key word...
Use this thread, thanks!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1989472

Where can I see one in a retail store?

I'd like to actually see a Google Nexus 10 in real life and play around with it at a retail store before I decide to buy it. Very curious about the ridiculous resolution etc but Best Buy obviously doesnt carry it. Does anyone know a chain retail store that has them in stock or on display? I could just order it from amazon and or google play and return it if I dont like it I realize but was wondering if anyone had any ideas of where I could actually see one first before ordering. thanks.
I'm pretty sure best buy has them.
Call your local best buy and see.
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I tried it out at Staples before buying.
myturbo1 said:
I'm pretty sure best buy has them.
Call your local best buy and see.
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Nope best buy doesn't have it but staples Walmart and samsclub all do
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abdel12345 said:
Nope best buy doesn't have it but staples Walmart and samsclub all do
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Hmm Walmart here doesn't
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Got mine at Sam's Club. It was on sale for 469. They have a big display with different tablets.
MRSAMSUNG said:
I'd like to actually see a Google Nexus 10 in real life and play around with it at a retail store before I decide to buy it. Very curious about the ridiculous resolution etc but Best Buy obviously doesnt carry it. Does anyone know a chain retail store that has them in stock or on display? I could just order it from amazon and or google play and return it if I dont like it I realize but was wondering if anyone had any ideas of where I could actually see one first before ordering. thanks.
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Yeah seen them in two of the Staples I visited. They have it on display. Nexus 7 too if you or anyone else was curious. I heard that some Walmarts will put it on display too but I have not confirmed this first hand. Good luck! :good:
I'd say Staples or Walmart. I got mine at Walmart.
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Staples seems more likely to have N10's on display. Wal-Mart in this area only has Galaxy Tab, iPad, and Vizio's on display.

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