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The Google Nexus One
By GuyCopes(view all posts by GuyCopes)
at 4:21PM Thursday January 14, 2010
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Product Review
Do androids dream of electric sheep or cell phones capable of revolutionizing the way we communicate on the go? If it is the latter, then perhaps they envision something along the lines of the brand new Google Nexus One. The Nexus One is the latest android phone to hit the market. Now available and accompanied by several reviews in print and across the web, the veil has been lifted on Google's first in-house mobile phone utilizing their proprietary Droid technology.
The Nexus One may very well prove to be the best of the droids currently available. Only time and more hands-on users will tell for sure. Currently sites like Engadget have the most in-depth breakdowns of the phone's features, pluses, minuses, and functionality.
In brief, the Google Nexus One:
So what do you think? Is Google's new entry into the market going to be a stunning success? Will memories of all other droid phones past "be lost in time, like tears in the rain?" Are you hyped or indifferent about the Nexus One? Let's discuss.
As always you can follow my musings, tech deal updates, and poor insertion of random movie quotes on my Twitter page @SavingsGCapes. Until next week, embrace the future my friends.
In brief, the Google Nexus One:
- Attempts to redefine the wireless plan - Google is not tying down their new phone to any one carrier or service plan. The phone will be available for sale on all, or nearly all carriers. Verizon Wireless and Vodafone in Europe will sell the Nexus One at subsidized prices, while talks are ongoing to bring the phone to AT&T and Sprint. Stay tuned.
- Price - The phone is currently being sold at two price points. There is a subsidized T-Mobile edition, requiring a two-year commitment to their 2-year commitment "Even More" plan. While this includes talk and unlimited texting at $80 a month, it is your only choice at this price even if you already have a better plan through T-Mobile. The other option involves paying $530 for the unsubsidized version of the phone. Yes, the pricing of the phone does indeed fall on the side of not-very-cool-at-all.
- Innovative Design and Function - The phone has a very sleek look and comes in an ultra-thin shell. The Android OS offers amazing speed, a smooth response, and quality performance.
- Drawbacks - The current pricing. Low battery life. No syncing with Outlook. No Multi-touch.
So what do you think? Is Google's new entry into the market going to be a stunning success? Will memories of all other droid phones past "be lost in time, like tears in the rain?" Are you hyped or indifferent about the Nexus One? Let's discuss.
As always you can follow my musings, tech deal updates, and poor insertion of random movie quotes on my Twitter page @SavingsGCapes. Until next week, embrace the future my friends.
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