Google Nexus Q Consumer Release Pushed Back
Google announced that it would be releasing the Google Nexus Q media device in the middle of July, however, it appears that company has pushed its launch back in an email sent to customers.
Anyone who pre-ordered the device received this email that stated that early reactions to the Nexus Q were unsatisfactory.
"When we announced Nexus Q at Google I/O, we gave away devices to attendees for an early preview. The industrial design and hardware were met with great enthusiasm. We also heard initial feedback from users that they want Nexus Q to do even more than it does today," said the company in the email.
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Google also stated that it would be extending the Nexus Q preview to its pre-order customers and send them a free device.
The Nexus Q debuted at this year's Google I/O event where Android 4.1, JellyBean and the Google Nexus 7 tablet also were introduced to the general public.
The device is made in the United States and acts as a bridge for Android devices by streaming Google Play Music, Google Play Movies, TV and YouTube to any home entertainment system.
Anyone with an Android-powered device can control what is being played through the Nexus Q.
The device is 4.6-inches in diameter and weighs about two pounds. It features a rotating top dome volume control with a capacitive touch sensor. Specifications on the device include a dual-core ARM Cortex-A9 CPU, SG540 graphics core, 1GB LPDDR RAM, and 16GB NAND flash memory.
The Nexus Q currently runs Android 4.0, Ice Cream Sandwich and has slots for Micro HDMI, TOSLink Optical audio, 10/100BASE-T Ethernet, Micro AB USB, and Banana jack speaker outputs. It also supports Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and NFC (near-field communications) capabilities.
The device was available for pre-order shortly after its unveiling and retails at $299.
