Google Nexus One
Last update : 01 March 2010
-Review by Pocket-Lint
Google has officially released Nexus One “Superphone” that runs on Android version 2.1 OS featuring 3.7-inch 800 x 480 pixel resolution AMOLED screen, 119mm x 59.8mm x 11.5mm, 130g of weight, a 1GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon processor, and a 5-megapixel camera with auto-focus and LED flash.
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Google Nexus One Reviews
Pocket Lint reviews the Google Nexus One and writes;
“The Nexus One is almost everything that you could want from a mobile phone. There’s a lack of imagination in terms of its physical design, a few niggling bugs like the WEP support issue, and the keyboard that doesn’t quite touch HTC’s Sense one. But on the other hand, it scores points over competitors for its effortless multitasking, its flash-equipped camera and its lightning-fast speed, as well as its deep integration with Google’s suite of apps..”
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apcmagazine reviews the Google Nexus One and writes;
“Another feature which is very welcome is the Nexus One’s increased battery life regularly hitting 10-12 hours or more with normal day to day use — much better than the iPhone 3GS, which frequently runs out within eight hours if you use it a lot throughout the day. The Nexus One’s good battery life could be attributable to efficiencies in the new Android 2.1 software and also to the the less power hungry AMOLED screen.”
Techtree reviews the Google Nexus One and writes;
“Good: Superb design and build, excellent display quality, Android 2.1 OS with Android Market, 1GHz Snapdragon processor, great interface design, excellent web browser, good connectivity features, voice to text converter. Bad: Display has poor sunlight visibility and slightly over-saturated colors, interface is occasionally jittery, no DivX/XviD playback, inadequate loudspeaker volume, keys under display are a bit frustrating to use”
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Phonedog reviews the Google Nexus One and writes;
“The device sports a 1 GHz Snapdragon CPU, and it makes a noticeable difference. From multitasking to general performance, everything feels snappier. Overall, the device performed spectacularly in regards to speed, but the one recurring issue I had was that the device was often erratic in some tasks.”
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Video review of Nexus One Part 1 by Phonedog
Video review of Nexus One Part 2 by Phonedog
Mobileburn reviews the Google Nexus One and writes;
“The new 1GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon CPU in the Nexus One is what makes everything work at blazing speeds. I’ve not seen a faster device on the market. The rendering of complex web pages might be the best example of this speed (watch the two videos in this review), but the benefits can be easily felt most everywhere. All smartphones need one of these processors.”
Video review of Google Nexus One Part 1 by Mobileburn;
Video review of Google Nexus One Part 2 by Mobileburn;
CNET reviews the Google Nexus One and writes;
“The bottom line: It doesn’t have all the features we’d like, but the Nexus One greatly enhances the Google Android family with a fast processor, good call quality, and improved voice control features. What’s more, we love that all versions of the phone will be unlocked..”
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Laptopmag reviews the Google Nexus One and writes;
“The enormous 3.7-inch (800 x 480) screen on the Nexus One is the same resolution as the HTC HD2, only the HD2’s screen is 4.3 inches. So you’ve got more pixels crammed onto a smaller (but still large) space, amounting to a very sharp image. ..”
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ZDnet.uk reviews the Google Nexus One and writes;
“Photo quality is satisfying. Colours look natural and there’s little image noise. The flash is relatively bright, although it isn’t of much help in completely dark places. Video quality is about average. When you’re finished shooting, you just forward the photos to friends using the usual methods…”
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barefeats reviews the Google Nexus One and writes;
“Some interesting results from SunSpider JavaScript Benchmark:
Overall elapsed time: Nexus 10% faster
3D speed: Nexus 36% faster
Math speed: Nexus 40% faster
Bitops speed: iPhone 25% faster
Controlflow speed: iPhone 28% faster ..”
Video review of Google Nexus One by Phonescoop
Engadget reviews the Google Nexus One and writes;
“…the 5 megapixel lens and flash took sharp, detailed images with none of the HTC-related issues we’ve seen on other models. The focus of the lens was super speedy, and images came out looking more or less as we’d hoped. The flash felt a bit stark at times, but given its size, we didn’t lose too much sleep over it. One place where Google has really made some smart decisions is within the Gallery application…”
Wired reviews the Google Nexus One and writes;
“Cool Design. Physically, the Nexus One is as pleasing as any phone in the market. The HTC-manufactured device (built to Google’s specs) is like an iPhone with curvy corners, cast in a classy burnished gray with a black frame around a brilliant 3.7-inch 800 x 400-pixel OLED (!) screen. There are four hard-wired touch controls on the bottom of that frame, including one that instantly brings up a search box.”
TechCrunch reviews the Google Nexus One and writes;
“Google’s Voice Keyboard is amazing. It goes way beyond the Voice Search application that was launched in 2009. Every text field in the device is now voice enabled. In most apps you can choose the microphone button and talk into the phone, which then converts your speech to text. I’ve found it to be around 90% accurate with no background noise…”
Video preview of Google Nexus One
Video review of Nexus One
Video comparison of iPhone 3GS vs Nexus One
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the only SUPER Phone & comparison to Verizon’s Motorola Droid, By Dr. M. Dixon “adventurer”
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“This Nexus One hasn’t failed me yet; it has strong 3G connectivity with T-Mobile and strong Edge connectivity with AT&T. The phone is gorgeous (AMOLED display – Active-Matrix Organic Light-Emitting Diode) and amazingly fast (snapdragon processor) and fun (Android 2.1 interface enhancements)!”
This is my first smartphone and I think it’s great, By Geoff Finger “daetrin”
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“… web browsing seems to work great, though I do miss tabbed browsing a little. YouTube videos work great, though other sites with the latest version of Flash don’t. Adobe is currently working on Flash 10.1 for the Nexus though.”
The Nexus One: Don’t Believe the Hype, By Daniel S. Kim “technology enthusiast”
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“DISPLAY 9/10..Overall, the 3.7 inch AMOLED display is a sight to behold in and of itself. The colors are brilliant, blacks couldn’t be more rich and dark, and video is even crisper than my dedicated laptop..”
Google Nexus One Features/Specifications
Operating System: Android 2.1
Band: GSM/EDGE 850/900/1800/1900, UMTS 2100, AWS 900
Data: GPRS/EDGE/HSPA/WiFi
Size: 119mm x 59.8mm x 11.5mmm (4.6in x 2.3in x 0.4in)
Weight: 130g (4.5oz)
Battery: 1400mAh
Battery Life: 3G talk time: up to 7 hours, 3G standby: up to 10.4 days
Main Display: 3.7-inch WVGA (800 x 480 pixels) touchscreen
Camera: 5.0 megapixel camera with LED flash
Video: Record/Playback
Messaging: SMS/MMS/IM
Email: Gmail/IMAP4/POP3/SMTP/Exchange
Bluetooth: 2.1+EDR with A2DP stereo
Memory: 512MB flash, 412MB RAM, 4GB microSD card
Availability: January 2010
Other: GPS, ambient light sensor, accelerometer, digital compass, proximity sensor, 3.5mm audio jack
Google Offers New Model for Consumers to Buy a Mobile Phone
Launches Nexus One, contributing further innovation to the Android ecosystem
MOUNTAIN VIEW (January 5, 2010) – Google Inc. (NASDAQ: GOOG) today unveiled a new way for consumers to purchase an Android mobile phone, a web store hosted by Google. The company is also launching the first phone offered through this new model, called the Nexus One, which combines the latest in hardware from HTC Corporation with the newest Android software.
The goal of Google’s new consumer channel is to provide an efficient way to connect Google’s online users with selected Android phones. The online experience of the web store has been designed with a focus on simplicity.
Through the web store found at www.google.com/phone, consumers can buy the Nexus One without service (meaning any GSM network SIM card can be inserted into the device), or purchase the phone with service from one of Google’s operator partners. As new phones come to market through this channel, consumers will benefit from the ability to match a phone of their choice with the service plan that best meets their needs. Operator prices and plan details will be featured on the site.
“The Nexus One belongs in the emerging class of devices which we call ‘superphones,’ with the 1GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon™ chipset making it as powerful as your laptop computer of three to four years ago. It’s our way to raise the bar on what’s possible when it comes to creating the best mobile experience for consumers,” said Andy Rubin, VP of Engineering. “We look forward to working with handset manufacturers and operators to bring more phones to market through this channel worldwide.”
Nexus One Hardware Features
* Display: 3.7″ AMOLED 480×800 WVGA display
* Thinness: 11.5mm; Weight: 130g
* Processor/Speed: Qualcomm Snapdragon™ 3G QSD8250 chipset, delivering speeds up to 1GHz
* Camera: 5 megapixel auto focus with flash and geo tagging
* Onboard memory: 512MB Flash, 512MB RAM
* Expandable memory: 4GB removable SD Card (expandable to 32GB)
* Noise Suppression: Dynamic noise suppression from Audience, Inc.
* Ports: 3.5mm stereo headphone jack with four contacts for inline voice and remote control
* Battery: Removable 1400 mAh
* Personalized laser engraving: Up to 50 characters on the back of the phone
* Trackball: Tri-color notification LED, alerts when new emails, chats, text messages arrive
“The Nexus One represents the unique combination of design and innovation two companies like Google and HTC can have when they collaborate,” said Peter Chou, CEO of HTC Corporation. “The Nexus One continues HTC’s strategy of offering people a portfolio of phones that meet their diverse needs.”
Nexus One Software Innovation
The Nexus One runs on Android 2.1, a version of the platform’s Eclair software, which offers advanced applications and features including:
* Google Maps Navigation: offering turn-by-turn driving directions with voice output.
* Email: multiple Gmail accounts; universal inbox and Exchange support.
* Phone book: aggregate contacts from multiple sources, including Facebook®.
* Quick Contacts: easily switch between communication and social applications.
* Android Market: access to more than 18,000 applications.
In addition, the Nexus One introduces new functionality and software enhancements:
* Enter text without typing.
* Use a voice-enabled keyboard for all text fields: speak a text message, instant message, tweet, Facebook update, or complete an email.
* Tell your phone what you want it to do.
* Search Google, call contacts, or get driving directions by just speaking into your phone.
* Take personalization to the next level.
* Dynamic, interactive, live wallpapers react to the touch of a finger.
* More widgets and five home screen panels allow for further device customization.
* Capture camera-quality pictures and video with your device.
* 5 megapixel camera includes LED flash, auto focus, zoom, white balance and color effects.
* View pictures and Picasa Web Albums in the new 3D Gallery.
* Record Hi-Res MPEG4 video, and then upload to YouTube with one click.
* Read your voicemail messages.
* Get transcribed voicemail with Google Voice integration, without changing your number.
Pricing, Availability, and Future Plans
Nexus One is initially available from the Google web store in the US without service for $529 or starting at $179 with a two-year contract from T-Mobile USA. In the near future, Verizon Wireless in the US and Vodafone in Europe plan to offer services to customers in their respective geographies. Today, consumers can go to www.google.com/phone to learn about the Nexus One and place an order. We will initially take orders from consumers in the US and three other markets – the UK, Singapore, and Hong Kong.
In the coming months Google plans on partnering with additional operators, offering consumers access to a broad set of service plans. In the future we expect to launch more phones with Android handset partners and to expand the web store to more countries.
About Google Inc.
Google’s innovative search technologies connect millions of people around the world with information every day. Founded in 1998 by Stanford Ph.D. students Larry Page and Sergey Brin, Google today is a top web property in all major global markets. Google’s targeted advertising program provides businesses of all sizes with measurable results, while enhancing the overall web experience for users. Google is headquartered in Silicon Valley with offices throughout the Americas, Europe and Asia. For more information, visit www.google.com.
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I have used N1, N900 & iPhone 3G & MW. When comparing Nexus One with the rest
Don’t like:
.no outlook calendar sync and no GAL lookup (deciding factor for many)
.low volume/quality in built-in speaker
.no secondary camera
.no FM transmit/receive (although got the h/w)
.keyboard accuracy poor compared to iPhone
.poor corporate security
.single flash in camera
.control on background apps (leaks battery)
.Adobe Flash is still not there
.Office docs capability (poor than iPhone/N900)
Like:
.Camara quality
.AMOLED screen (but eats battery too much)
.good response
.Email application (except the long list of recipient at the top)
What I wish for:
.h/w like N1
.capability like N900
.OS/Apps sync capability like WM
.Touch like iPhone
.and thin like iPOD
Hope one day such device will come to market.