14 DAY TRIAL // If you are one of lucky winners of the Android 4.4 KitKat promotion, then you should be glad to know that the prize Nexus 7 16GB slates have started shipping, as part of the first wave of deliveries.
The only problem is that stocks of the Android-themed Kit Kat bars that are supposed to be promoting the upcoming operating system have been quickly running out at Woolworths. Ausdroid asked Nestlé Australia about the possibility of re-stock, but the reply wasn't a favorable one.
“Last of the specially marked KIT KAT androids were sent out to Woolworths distribution center the week starting 7th October.”
“This is to try to exhaust the promotional stock by the end of the promotional period, so that consumers are not disappointed by buying a specially marked pack only to find that the promotion has ended.”
“Unfortunately this means that the stores where the KIT KAT Android is selling through quickly may now start to receive our regular KIT KAT packaging.”
The promotional packages are offered for AUD$1 / $0.95 / €0.69, so it’s no wonder they are selling out fast.
Nevertheless, we can’t help but remark Android 4.4 KitKat hasn't been released yet, meaning winners of the promotion getting their prizes now will receive a Nexus 7 tablet loaded with Android Jelly Bean 4.3. That kind of cancels the whole point of promotion, doesn't it?