Nexus 7 (2013) Canadian pricing and Play Store availability confirmed

The ASUS-made Google Nexus 7 Android will be available to Canadians through the Google Play online marketplace starting August 13, and has started to appear in-store at Staples, Best Buy and Future Shop.

Pricing and availability will be 16GB Wi-Fi – SRP $229.00 and 32GB WiFi - SRP $269. No mention of the 4G-LTE or HSPA+ enabled model which is coming soon to the US.

Source: Google

Comments

[nettles]

So with shipping, it'll end up being the same as at BB or Future Shop or Staples etc. But I guess some people will try to price match and actually get lucky and get the price match so you'd save $20 which isn't bad...enough to buy a keyboard/stand from certain models.

[Bob]

Still no sign of Nexus 7 on Google Play Store. Where exactly is the source. I don't think its coming out today. There's no other information whether or not its coming out today. I called Google and they said, no it's not coming out today.

[Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla]

Hi Bob,

Below is the source release from Google's PR in its entirety which states an August 13 appearance date. Also, Staples has been carrying the Nexus 7 16GB for a couple of weeks already so if you want one you might want to check it out from them.

Google’s new Nexus 7 + Chromebooks top back-to-school lists
All-new digital devices help organize busy student life

Essays, research, club meetings and a social life on the side… for a student staying organized is an assignment in itself. Lighten a student’s load this September with new products from Google.

The All-New Nexus 7: the world's highest resolution 7" tablet screen

Google’s all-new Nexus 7 is lighter than ever and features the world’s sharpest screen on a 7” tablet. With over nine hours of HD video playback, 10 hours of browsing and Wi-Fi , it’s perfect for students who need to stay connected everywhere they go. Built for Google Play and with thousands of apps and brand new Play Games, magazines, music, movies and the world’s largest collection of eBooks, the Nexus 7 is sure to be voted ‘most popular device.’

Pricing and availability:
16GB Wi-Fi – SRP $229.00
32GB WiFi - SRP $269

The Nexus 7 will be available to Canadians through the Google Play online marketplace starting August 13, and in-store at Staples, Best Buy and Future Shop.
· 7” display
· 250 g light
· 10 hours of battery
· 5MP rear facing and 1.2MP front facing cameras
· Android 4.3 (Jelly Bean)

Chromebooks: The best of Google out of the box

Google Chromebooks are a new type of mobile computer that runs Chrome OS and offers a faster, simpler and more secure computing experience, starting at only $250. Featuring thousands of free apps and a speedy start-up time of less than 10 seconds, students will also be able to create and share documents through Google Drive, enjoy their favourite songs and movies with Google Play and video chat with friends and family on Hangouts.

Pricing and availability:

For everyday simplicity:
Acer C7 Chromebook
Starting at $250

· 11.6’’ display
· 25mm thin and 1.4kg
· 4 hours of battery
· Boots up in less than 20 seconds
For easy portability:
Samsung Chromebook
Starting at $270

· 11.6'' display
· 17.8mm thin and 1.1kg
· 6.5 hours of battery
· Boots up in less than 10 seconds
For bigger screen size:
HP Pavilion Chromebook
Starting at $330

· 14’’ display
· 21mm thin and 1.8kg
· 4.25 hours of battery
· Boots up in less than 10 seconds

Samsung and Acer Chromebooks are available at BestBuy.ca and Futureshop.ca online and in store. The HP Pavilion Chromebook is available at HPshopping.ca. Canadians can also purchase Chromebooks through the Google Play online marketplace.
For more information, high res images or to request a review unit, please get in touch!

Why will students love Google Chromebooks & Nexus 7?

· Never miss a due date. Stay on top of assignment due dates using a Google Calendar. Different colours click on and off to show events for different classes, meetings and more. Have a study group? Make a shared calendar to keep the whole group on track.
· Access your documents anywhere. Forget to print out your essay? Instead of running home five minutes before a class, access your essay anywhere using Google Drive. Students can take advantage of 100 GB of free storage for 2 years on Google Drive, making those last minute trips to the library printer stress free.
· Group projects 2.0. It’s tough to find time for a whole group to meet. Use Google Drive to remotely compare notes and build presentations. Don’t worry about your contribution overlapping with your partner’s. Through shared documents you can see what your team has been working on.
· Stay close to home. Whether you’re 10 hours or 10 minutes away from home, students can video chat with their family through Google Hangouts.