Well, what can I say? I was in complete shock to find out the first batch of Nexus Q devices sold out in less than 24 hours. Granted I have no idea just how many Qs Google had in stock, I’m still in disbelief. I thought for sure the price tag would deter the majority of consumers, yet here we are, looking at a backordered product that won’t start shipping for another 2-3 weeks.

The company behind the well-known DODOcase for iPad has designed and hand crafted what they believe to be the perfect book-like case for the Nexus 7. The new design, dubbed HARDcover, features a unique reusable adhesive back to secure the Nexus 7 in place, leaving you with the ultimate form factor. This “made in the U.S.” case also features:

Google has released yet another beginner video for those just getting acquainted with Android and their new Nexus 7. After publishing a quick setup video, Google has moved on to the homescreen. It’s nice to see Google taking the time out to familiarize new users with their Nexus 7 and the wonder that is Android.

If you happen to have $300 and an orb obsession, you may be interested to know the Nexus Q is now in stock over at the Google Play Store. The consensus seems to be that this thing is just too expensive for what it offers, and while hackers have just recently begun fiddling with the Q, it’s still too early to predict its future. As it stands right now, more people are comfortable with dropping $99 on a VIZIO Co-Star than they are giving up $299 for a Nexus Q.

We sometimes forget that there’s a whole world of users out there experiencing Android for the very first time. Not everyone is a die hard Android cultist, or tech junkie for that matter, and owning a Nexus 7 could very well be a daunting task for some. That’s why Google has made a quick “Getting Started” video to help first timers become acquainted with the Google Nexus 7 set-up process.