Have you tried buying a Nexus 4? If you have it was probably out of stock on Google Play.

So whats up? Well Cathy Robin, Head of LG France claims that Google got the demand wrong by 10 times. Google has other theories, but the fact of the matter remains, you can’t just go out or online and order one from Google.

I just wonder if other android manufacturers put pressure on Google not to produce so many as it undercut their devices? Or did Google really misjudge the demand but such a whopping margin.

Whatever the reason or reasons, Google just dont have the slick business skills of selling hardware without chaos. I recall my Nexus 7 experience with Google. That was the most awful experience ever with Google lacking any form of customer service.

What this does show, is if a reasonably priced smartphone is made available, it will sell like hot cakes. This puts pressure on premium pricing brands like the iPhone.