Staples announces pre-sale of Google tablet

FRAMINGHAM, Mass. — Customers looking to get their hands on the new Google tablet can now do so at Staples, as the retailer is offering the Nexus 7 for pre-sale. Nexus 7 8GB and 16GB will be available in Staples stores nationwide and at Staples.com for just $199 and $249 respectively later this month.



“Staples is a leader in offering the latest technology for small businesses and consumers, and we are thrilled to offer early availability of this amazing new product,” said Mike Edwards, EVP retail merchandising, Staples. “We invite customers to come in and experience a live demonstration of Nexus 7 at one of our U.S. locations or enjoy the convenience of free shipping when ordering on Staples.com.”



Jointly developed between ASUS and Google, Nexus 7 is the world’s first 7” quad-core tablet, built to bring you the best of Google in a slim, portable package that fits perfectly in your hand. It’s powered by Android 4.1, Jelly Bean, the latest version of the mobile platform.