14 DAY TRIAL // Android seems to be a great hit in the UK. After a long series of news regarding problems with Desire stock, today we learn that Nexus One is another Android device to register shortage in the country. Available for pre-order via a single operator in the UK, namely Vodafone, the Nexus One is already running out of stock, various users trying to secure one in advance report.
One such user says that, although he went for the device soon after pre-orders kicked off, Vodafone informed that there would be delays in delivering the unit. It seems that Nexus One enjoys higher than expected demand on the UK market, and that the wireless carrier has difficulties in securing enough handsets for all those who placed pre-orders for it.
Here's what Vodafone stated: “Thank you for placing your order, reference number [redacted]. Unfortunately we have suffered a surprisingly high demand for the Nexus One From Google, which means that it is unexpectedly out of stock. Please accept our sincere apologies for any inconvenience caused. We hope to have further stock available within 7-10 working days and will contact you again once your order has been dispatched.”
Interestingly enough, Nexus One didn't enjoy the same traction on the US market. Previous reports suggested that the device is selling pretty slowly, even if it is available via two carriers in the country. However, there is also the possibility that, based on the performance of the phone in the US, Vodafone stocked a small amount of units, and that this is another reason that drove to shortage.
One way or the other, Nexus One running out of stock at Vodafone does suggest that UK mobile phone users find Android an appealing platform. With the handset available in the country via a carrier, and not being sold via Google's own web store, one should expect for it to register better sales than in the US, but only time will show how things turn up in the end. Stay tuned for additional info on the matter.