Nexus One = EVERYONE!!!

[Trip]

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20100105/ap_on_hi_te/us_tec_google_phone

This is my next phone, for all you Motorola Droid buyers, you bought too early. This is why you never buy first launch. As iphone buyers found out when they released iphone 3G.

It's coming to T-Mobile first and then all networks in the spring. Verizon is getting it this spring.

[Homeslice]

Droid = :zowned:

[shmike]

Wife is loving her new Droid.

I'm not ready to jump to T-mobile so I'll wait until spring and check it out when Verizon offers it.

[defector]

And in 3 months something better will be out, and somebody will say shoulda waited, then somebody else will say "owned".

And in 3 months something better will be out, and somebody will say shoulda waited, then somebody else will say "owned".....

Such is the nature of technology, I guess.

[Trip]

iphone CDMA is rumored to be out in summer for verizon, lol.

[marko138]

That thing gonna cost 5 bills when it comes to Verizon? Holy shit thats expensive.

[shmike]

That thing gonna cost 5 bills when it comes to Verizon? Holy shit thats expensive.

No, tht is the "unlocked" version.

Verizon Wireless in the U.S. and Vodafone in Europe will begin offering subsidies on the Nexus One this spring, according to Google executives.

[marko138]

No, tht is the "unlocked" version.
Ahh...ok. Thanks.

[Trip]

That thing gonna cost 5 bills when it comes to Verizon? Holy shit thats expensive.

no, it's going to cost similar to t-mobiles version. It costs 5 bills right now if you want to buy one unlocked. They are already selling them for t-mobile and unlocked GSM versions.

[tommymac]

when its free when I renew my contract then I will get one :lol:

Tom

[pauldun170]

If both are on the same OC, then what are the differences that are enough to keep someone from getting a droid?

[marko138]

If both are on the same OC, then what are the differences that are enough to keep someone from getting a droid?
Good question.

[Trip]

If both are on the same OC, then what are the differences that are enough to keep someone from getting a droid?

The nexus one is running a 1ghz processor vs 550Mhz.

The nexus one is slimmer/comfortable in hand and lighter than the iphone 3g s and is faster than the iphone, the droid is bulkier/sharp corners/heavier and slower than iphone 3g s and has that stupid keyboard. The nexus one is currently a step ahead of droid in OS iterations.

[Homeslice]

I know most of the tech hipsters seem to be buying unlocked nowdays, but I've never bothered. Must be good if you travel overseas alot, but otherwise......

[shmike]

The nexus one is running a 1ghz processor vs 550Mhz.

The nexus one is slimmer/comfortable in hand and lighter than the iphone 3g s and is faster than the iphone, the droid is bulkier/sharp corners/heavier and slower than iphone 3g s and has that stupid keyboard. The nexus one is currently a step ahead of droid in OS iterations.

Where was this DROID hate when I asked a few weeks ago? :scratch:

Apparently I bought my wife a piece of shit.

Dick.

[marko138]

Where was this DROID hate when I asked a few weeks ago? :scratch:

Apparently I bought my wife a piece of shit.

Dick.
:lol:

[Homeslice]

The nexus one is running a 1ghz processor vs 550Mhz.

The nexus one is slimmer/comfortable in hand and lighter than the iphone 3g s and is faster than the iphone, the droid is bulkier/sharp corners/heavier and slower than iphone 3g s and has that stupid keyboard. The nexus one is currently a step ahead of droid in OS iterations.

SLAM :lol:

Looks like I'm not alone: keyboards & sharp corners are wack

[Trip]

Where was this DROID hate when I asked a few weeks ago? :scratch:

Apparently I bought my wife a piece of shit.

Dick.

I have always hated the droid's stupid keyboard and have been saying to wait for the next android phone. Now that there is another option, I can completely dismiss the droid.

A few weeks ago, the droid would of been my choice to recommend to people.

[pauldun170]

The nexus one is running a 1ghz processor vs 550Mhz.

The nexus one is slimmer/comfortable in hand and lighter than the iphone 3g s and is faster than the iphone, the droid is bulkier/sharp corners/heavier and slower than iphone 3g s and has that stupid keyboard. The nexus one is currently a step ahead of droid in OS iterations.

cool...

Any word on how that 1ghz proc will effect battery life (vs the droid)?

[Dave]

Im completely uninterested in that thing but if it shffles the droid to the discount bin i'll welcome its arrival. Physical keyboards ftw!

[EpyonXero]

The nexus one is running a 1ghz processor vs 550Mhz.

The nexus one is slimmer/comfortable in hand and lighter than the iphone 3g s and is faster than the iphone, the droid is bulkier/sharp corners/heavier and slower than iphone 3g s and has that stupid keyboard. The nexus one is currently a step ahead of droid in OS iterations.

Meh.

Ive been reading about the Nexus One since it started leaking and its not as great as its supposed to be. Best thing about the Nexus One is Android 2.1 and that will be released to open source soon. It has a 1 GHz processor which should be great but the reviews Ive been reading so far have been underwhelming, not as fast as you would expect. The keyboard is a matter of preference, I like having it.

http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/04/nexus-one-review/

[dReWpY]

I like the droid, I perfer a heavy phone, being a relative term, the thing is solid, but not heavy by anymeans

[Kerry_129]

Meh - I'll get excited about the latest-greatest phone when one is released which does a better job of being a phone! Bells'n'whistles & being able to surf the web are neat & all - but I'm far more concerned about signal/audio/noise-rejection quality. And not having a touchscreen-only device which is a PITA to dial without looking at it & totally disabled if/when it gets cracked.

As a phone, the Nexus One isn't dramatically different than most GSM devices you've probably used. In terms of earpiece quality and volume, it's certainly on par with its contemporaries, providing a loud, reasonably clean talking experience, though it doesn't touch the Droid in terms of call clarity and evenness. The loudspeaker, on the other hand, seemed extremely tinny to our ears, making for a pretty unpleasant companion for conference calls, with the midrange cutting through in a way that could be painful at times. We'd be inclined to blame that issue on the extremely thin housing here, but it's hard to say what the real culprit is. As far as connections and 3G pickup, the Nexus fared as well as our iPhone did when traveling, but -- surprise, surprise -- neither of these could touch Verizon. For instance, at JFK airport, we had no trouble placing calls on the Droid, but both the Nexus One and iPhone were completely incommunicado.

[Rangerscott]

Trip, you're the first person I've heard to say the droid is slower than the iphone. Even reviews dont say its slower.

I just watched a vid from google on the nexus and the setup is exactly like the droid. Hell the unlock screen is the same. The only thing different I saw was the pull up menu that shows all the apps installed. People have already gotten ahold of 2.1 and it looks just like that. The other was google voice.

All I see is another smart phone. Nothing more.

[marko138]

There was just a story on World News about this phone.

[derf]

The keyboard is a matter of preference, I like having it.

http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/04/nexus-one-review/

Yup, I really like having keys to press with my fingers, I dont do well with touch screen keys.

The great thing about being open source is that it was already hacked to allow multitouch (http://lifehacker.com/5431136/android-21-multi+touch-available-for-brave-droid-users)

[Rangerscott]

Meh.

Ive been reading about the Nexus One since it started leaking and its not as great as its supposed to be. Best thing about the Nexus One is Android 2.1 and that will be released to open source soon. It has a 1 GHz processor which should be great but the reviews Ive been reading so far have been underwhelming, not as fast as you would expect. The keyboard is a matter of preference, I like having it.

http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/04/nexus-one-review/


Just did the their website load test and mine was just a little behind the iphone. Not even close to being slow like their droid and nexus. FYI they were using wifi and the website has changed since their vid.

That doesnt bother me cause engadget has a shit load of flash pics/vids and I usually dont go to sites like that on my phone so no tears from me.

[Leon]

I'm hoping Verizon gets the HTC HD2. That will be my next phone. They were nice enough to upgrade me to the touch pro 2 after 4 dead touch pro's in a months time. So far the touch pro 2 is one of the nicest smart phones I've owned.

[Amorok]

Yeah, I'll stick with my iPhone. Rumor is that the next version will have multi-core processor and OLED screen. ATT better have 4G ready or they might get fucked.

[Rangerscott]

I'm hoping Verizon gets the HTC HD2. That will be my next phone. They were nice enough to upgrade me to the touch pro 2 after 4 dead touch pro's in a months time. So far the touch pro 2 is one of the nicest smart phones I've owned.

The verizon version of the htc touch pro is pure doodoo.


http://gizmodo.com/5400593/htc-touch-hd2-review-a-tragedy

http://gizmodo.com/5374876/windows-mobile-65-review-theres-no-excuse-for-this

[Amber Lamps]

when its free when I renew my contract then I will get one :lol:

Tom

Yea I just got done with my T-Mobile contract and I'm not looking to start a new one... besides, the camera looks like crap! I'll wait until I get a 10 meg camera too.

[Amber Lamps]

I know most of the tech hipsters seem to be buying unlocked nowdays, but I've never bothered. Must be good if you travel overseas alot, but otherwise......

My Memoir is unlocked... It's nice to be able to call out on either T-Mobile or AT&T as the need arises.

[Leon]

The verizon version of the htc touch pro is pure doodoo.


http://gizmodo.com/5400593/htc-touch-hd2-review-a-tragedy

http://gizmodo.com/5374876/windows-mobile-65-review-theres-no-excuse-for-this

agreed. the pro 2 is leaps and bounds better.

[Switch]

I like my HTC Hero/Eris.

[z06boy]

when its free when I renew my contract then I will get one :lol:

Tom

:lol: Sounds like me. Well I did pay $49 for my Blackberry Curve but that wasn't too bad. Since my wife has Sprint and got me to switch I did get a $50 Visa Gift Card to cancel out the $49...so they actually paid me $1 to get the Curve. :lol:

[EpyonXero]

Just did the their website load test and mine was just a little behind the iphone. Not even close to being slow like their droid and nexus. FYI they were using wifi and the website has changed since their vid.

That doesnt bother me cause engadget has a shit load of flash pics/vids and I usually dont go to sites like that on my phone so no tears from me.

Also, web loading speed has a lot to do with the browser. Apple's browser on the iPhone is definitely better than the Android browser, I cant wait to try the new mobile Firefox though.

[Dave]

Also, web loading speed has a lot to do with the browser. Apple's browser on the iPhone is definitely better than the Android browser, I cant wait to try the new mobile Firefox though.

fennic?

[Kaneman]

That Nexus One looks killer, but not for $529. I hate being on ATT, they have shit for phones except for their one money maker.

[Switch]

http://consumerist.com/2010/01/should-you-search-for-the-google-nexus-one.html

So... nothing great.

[azoomm]

My husband is going with this one tomorrow - he's due for an upgrade with Tmobile... I'll let you know when he gets it back when I'm done playing with it :lol:

[Homeslice]

That Nexus One looks killer, but not for $529. I hate being on ATT, they have shit for phones except for their one money maker.
$529 is the unlocked price. I know you knew that, but if you're going to keep using one of the major carriers, and don't travel overseas, why bother buying unlocked? You'll want a new phone ~2 years from now anyway, and by that time you won't be able to sell it for more than $150 or so. :shrug:

[Homeslice]

http://consumerist.com/2010/01/should-you-search-for-the-google-nexus-one.html

So... nothing great.

Same feelings about the droid IMO :shrug:

[marko138]

My husband is going with this one tomorrow - he's due for an upgrade with Tmobile... I'll let you know when he gets it back when I'm done playing with it :lol:

Let's go...it's tomorrow. :tt:

[Kaneman]

$529 is the unlocked price. I know you knew that, but if you're going to keep using one of the major carriers, and don't travel overseas, why bother buying unlocked? You'll want a new phone ~2 years from now anyway, and by that time you won't be able to sell it for more than $150 or so. :shrug:

I wouldn't, but the reason to buy it unlocked would be because you have the money to spare, you're locked into ATT, and you don't want a shit phone or an iPhone.

ATT's phone selection is crap next to Verizon.

[Trip]

I wouldn't, but the reason to buy it unlocked would be because you have the money to spare, you're locked into ATT, and you don't want a shit phone or an iPhone.

ATT's phone selection is crap next to Verizon.

The unlocked phone doesn't work with AT&T's 3G network. So basically you would be buying a 2G phone if you went with the nexus one on AT&T.

[marko138]

The unlocked phone doesn't work with AT&T's 3G network. So basically you would be buying a 2G phone if you went with the nexus one on AT&T.
Shitter.

[Kaneman]

The unlocked phone doesn't work with AT&T's 3G network. So basically you would be buying a 2G phone if you went with the nexus one on AT&T.

lol, $529 for a 2g phone? hahahaha, no thanks.

[marko138]

lol, $529 for a 2g phone? hahahaha, no thanks.
There's a sucker born every minute.

[Amber Lamps]

The unlocked phone doesn't work with AT&T's 3G network. So basically you would be buying a 2G phone if you went with the nexus one on AT&T.

Yea well despite the commercials and the hype, most of the people with a i-Phone 3G/s are also using a 2G phone because of AT&T's shitty network. For example, AT&T has zero 3G presence in this market.

[Trip]

the unlocked version is more for international people and t-mobile people who dont want to be tied to a contract.

Yea well despite the commercials and the hype, most of the people with a i-Phone 3G/s are also using a 2G phone because of AT&T's shitty network. For example, AT&T has zero 3G presence in this market.

yeah, thats true too. :lol:

[Amber Lamps]

the unlocked version is more for international people and t-mobile people who dont want to be tied to a contract.



yeah, thats true too. :lol:

Oh and neither does T-Mobile... so all of the 3G talk is just hot air in this market. Which is another reason why I'm more interested in the camera, memory, blue tooth capabilities, etc. Buying a phone for it's web capabilities around here is silly right now, imho.

[Trip]

Oh and neither does T-Mobile... so all of the 3G talk is just hot air in this market. Which is another reason why I'm more interested in the camera, memory, blue tooth capabilities, etc. Buying a phone for it's web capabilities around here is silly right now, imho.

Verizon has no 3G near you either? I know you hate them, just asking.

[Kaneman]

So if your iPhone says 3G are you really getting a 3G signal? And is the Edge the 2G network?

[Amber Lamps]

Verizon has no 3G near you either? I know you hate them, just asking.

Oh good point, they have spotty 3G coverage here I think, wait I'm checking.

Well it looks as though they have 3G coverage here but of course it's really slow 3G coverage, at least according to AT&T. Okay, now if they would be so kind as to bring their rate plans down a tick or two. The new Nexus phone will cost about $80 a month on T-Mobile with unlimited minutes, texts and web...if I'm not mistaken.

[marko138]

So if your iPhone says 3G are you really getting a 3G signal? And is the Edge the 2G network?
Good question. I only get EDGE on my BB.

[Trip]

So if your iPhone says 3G are you really getting a 3G signal? And is the Edge the 2G network?

Edge is the GSM 2G. iphone 3G S is only 3G if you are in an area that supports 3G.

[Kaneman]

Edge is the GSM 2G. iphone 3G S is only 3G if you are in an area that supports 3G.

I was just making sure there's not some ATT conspiracy to display a 3G signal on your phone if you're not really getting one.

[pauldun170]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p7SzB58qHI0&feature=player_embedded

[Amber Lamps]

They were doing good until the i-Phone app commercial at the end...

[Homeslice]

The unlocked phone doesn't work with AT&T's 3G network. So basically you would be buying a 2G phone if you went with the nexus one on AT&T.

So, basically anyone who buys an unlocked phone and wants 3G is going to have to go T-Mobile and hope that their shitty coverage works OK for them?

[Trip]

So, basically anyone who buys an unlocked phone and wants 3G is going to have to go T-Mobile and hope that their shitty coverage works OK for them?

pretty much, t-mobiles 3G is actually better in most populated areas than at&ts because they don't have all the iphone users on it.

[defector]

So I have a decent phone (DROID), on a decent network (Verizon). What is the benefit to me of the Nexus One, again?

[Homeslice]

pretty much, t-mobiles 3G is actually better in most populated areas than at&ts because they don't have all the iphone users on it.
Probably true, but I prefer carriers that still have decent coverage BETWEEN cities.

[Dave]

So I have a decent phone (DROID), on a decent network (Verizon). What is the benefit to me of the Nexus One, again?

it doesnt have a keyboard?

[Homeslice]

Advantages already covered on the first page of this thread....?

[Amber Lamps]

Well unless you are totally stupid, you are going to check the coverage in your area before you run out and buy one. I could go down to T-Mobile right now and pick one up but why bother?

[Trip]

So I have a decent phone (DROID), on a decent network (Verizon). What is the benefit to me of the Nexus One, again?

You are a loser, that's all. There really isn't all that much advantage if you are happy with your phone. You just no longer have the most hyped phone for Verizon.

Probably true, but I prefer carriers that still have decent coverage BETWEEN cities.

Verizon, lolz

it doesnt have a keyboard?

no

[Homeslice]

Well unless you are totally stupid, you are going to check the coverage in your area before you run out and buy one. I could go down to T-Mobile right now and pick one up but why bother?

And that's the thing, seems like alot of people just check the coverage where they live, and don't take into account all the times they venture out of their area. So when they go skiing or go visit a friend or something, they have shit for voice coverage and have to hunt for wifi hotspots if they want to go online.

[Amber Lamps]

Tell you what, I'm going to run a couple errands, if they have it, maybe I'll pick one up, just to see how it works. 2 week satisfaction guarantee ftw!

[Amber Lamps]

And that's the thing, seems like alot of people just check the coverage where they live, and don't take into account when they're going on a trip. So when they go skiing or go visit a friend or something, they end up having to hunt for wifi hotspots.

Very true! I ws considering the i-Phone at one time, so I bought a GoPhone for $15 and carried it around with me to check the coverage... yea no thanks, AT&T. I agree with checking nationwide coverage as well up to a point. Obviously, it all depends on your travel habits. My GF has been to Poland several times but has only been to one other state.

[Trip]

Well unless you are totally stupid, you are going to check the coverage in your area before you run out and buy one. I could go down to T-Mobile right now and pick one up but why bother?

you have no reason cause you don't care about smart phones or internet

[defector]

You are a loser, that's all.


Now this is the type of classy response I expected. :lol
Thanks, whiffledick.

[Amber Lamps]

you have no reason cause you don't care about smart phones or internet

True, but mainly I mean because of the lack of 3G coverage. Why rush out to buy a phone with a super fast processor and all kinds of web features if the network isn't compatible/up to par?

[Trip]

True but mainly I mean because of the lack of 3G coverage. Why rush out to buy a phone with a super fast processor and all kinds of web features if the network isn't compatible?

I know, the phone doesn't apply to you. Now let us get back to people who can use the device.

[marko138]

I know, the phone doesn't apply to you. Now let us get back to people who can use the device.
There's wishful thinking...

[Amber Lamps]

There's wishful thinking...

Yea like how everyone that doesn't want a new tv or cheap leather suit stays out of my threads....

[Homeslice]

:lol:

[marko138]

Yea like how everyone that doesn't want a new tv or cheap leather suit stays out of my threads....
Exactly.

[Trip]

Yea like how everyone that doesn't want a new tv or cheap leather suit stays out of my threads....

touche, lolz

[azoomm]

Just found out, its not in stores. Have to purchase online.

[Amber Lamps]

Just found out, its not in stores. Have to purchase online.

Oh yea that's right isn't it? I think I read that in the article..

[EpyonXero]

fennic?

Yeah, I can never remember that name.

[OneSickPsycho]

Well when I'm ready to change-up with my new every two deal, I'm totally going to rock a Google phone. I dig the Nexus One! Only another year and three months to go!

[marko138]

Well when I'm ready to change-up with my new every two deal, I'm totally going to rock a Google phone. I dig the Nexus One! Only another year and three months to go!
I got 10 months on this fucking AT&T contract then PEACE THE FUCK OUT!

[azoomm]

Phone got here this morning. And, so far... fucking rocks. Great, now I want one.... I hate phone envy.

[Amber Lamps]

Rut, roh!

http://online.wsj.com/article/BT-CO-20100111-711824.html?mod=WSJ_World_MIDDLEHeadlinesEurope