Sorry for the late reply, but I suppose I need to elaborate more.
At least as I remember it, when Google+ launched I was in my second year of university studying Computer Science. I remember all of my fellow CS students were excited about it and sharing beta invites. Once Google+ became available to the general public, it quickly lost its appeal. Then Google forced it upon everyone and it never recovered.
If FB turns to the new G+ we might soon profit from discount hardware!