8GB Nexus 4 out of Stock...Once Again! [UPDATE]

That didn't take long. The Nexus 4's 8GB model seems to be out of stock once again. Looks like LG can't keep up with production demands!

After shipping estimates went up to 9-10 weeks, the 8GB Nexus 4 was finally marked as Sold Out in the Google play store. This means that those looking to purchase the internet-deemed 'superphone' are forced to wait another three months while production runs in the background.

The 16GB model is still available although there's no telling how long that'll last.

This could prove to either be a problem for LG and Google or a huge market boost.

Problem: Users already looking to get the Nexus 4 might decide to settle for another phone of equivalent value, however value is relative. Surely those in desperate need for a smartphone, or any type of mobile telephone, won't wait for LG to restock the Play store's shelves.

Market Boost: Those looking for smartphones who weren't originally planning on buying the Nexus 4 may change their mind in seeing this sort of news figuring since it's out of stock so often, that it might just be worth getting. Again, worth is relative.

Update: The 16GB model has also been marked as sold out. Sorry guys.

What do you think? Are Google and LG irresponsible or is this some sort of marketing ploy? Sound off in the comments below.

Update #2: Since the writing of this article, the Nexus models have been restocked and look to be here to stay that way.

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Nexus 4 from Google and LG Electronics

Hurricane Sandy may have deterred Google from presenting their products in NYC today, but that didn't stop them from unveiling one of their newest Nexus device, along with the Nexus 10 and Nexus 7 refresh, the Nexus 4. Google partnered up with LG to create this beautiful slate of glass and plastic in order to show off what the Android ecosystem can achieve.

Hardware:

At 4.7 inches, the Nexus 4's screen resolution is a whopping 1280 by 768 pixels (320ppi) which sets it just below the iPhone 5's 326 ppi display. The screen is protected by a Corning Gorilla Glass 2 curved slate which stretches right to the edge.

The Camera department for the Nexus 4 does not disappoint. With an 8MP rear-facing sensor and a 1.3MP front-facing camera, your Instagrammed meals and Facebook'd 'bathroom selfies' will look marvelous!

On the wireless side of the this smartphone's spectrum, you can find Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wireless Charging, NFC as well as Bluetooth. Nothing special here folks.

In terms of memory, you'll be getting a choice between 8 and 16 GB of internal storage (but we all know that you'll have less than that available to you) as well as an impressive 2GB of RAM which will surely improve not only multitasking, but cognitive performance.

Now for the cellular specs. The Nexus 4 features a GSM/UMTS/HSPA+ module, and a GSM/EDGE/GPRS (850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz) module, as well as dedicated 3G (850, 900, 1700, 1900, 2100 MHz) and HSPA+ 21 modules.

This phone definitely packs a punch in processing and graphics performance. Your socks will be knocked off so make sure they're on tight! The Nexus 4's Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Pro processor comes in with FOUR Krait cores clocked at 1.5Ghz! Now that's some real performance to brag about my friends!

Enough with the specs? Alright, how about some measurements? The Nexus 4 measures in at 133.9 mm long, 68.7 mm wide and 9.1mm thick. Weighing in at 139 g, this device is definitely an innovative piece of Hardware.


The Nexus 4 will be running Android 4.2

Image Credit: Google

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