Representing the next stage in smartphone development, the unlocked Google Nexus One phone from HTC offers supercharged power with one of the fastest processors currently available in a smartphone, a 3.7-inch AMOLED touch display, and access to all your contacts and most important data from a variety of Google tools via the Android 2.1 operating system. With integrated Google technology, the Nexus One brings one-touch access to the popular Google mobile services millions use every day, including Google Search by Voice, YouTube and Picasa.The Google Nexus One integrates with all of your favorite Google applications--from e-mail and calendar to Google Voice and YouTube. The 5-megapixel camera on the back also
captures DVD-quality widescreen video
(see a schematic of all ports and controls).
In addition to 3G connectivity, the Nexus One offers Wi-Fi networking (802.11b/g) for accessing home and business networks as well as hotspots while on the go and Bluetooth connectivity for both hands-free devices and stereo music streaming. Other features include assisted GPS (AGPS) with Google Maps Navigation providing turn-by-turn voice guidance, memory expansion via microSD memory cards (a 4 GB card is included with the device), threaded messaging for seamless on-the-go conversations, and up to 7 hours of 3G talk time.
Product Features:
+Processor Qualcomm QSD 8250 1 GHz Operating system Android Mobile Technology Platform 2.1 (Eclair)
+Camera & Flash 5 megapixels Autofocus from 6cm to infinity 2X digital zoom LED flash User can include location of photos from phone s AGPS receiver Video captured at 720x480 pixels at 20 frames per second or higher, depending on lighting conditions
+Cellular & Wireless UMTS Band 1/4/8 (2100/AWS/900) HSDPA 7.2Mbps HSUPA 2Mbps GSM/EDGE (850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz) Wi-Fi (802.11b/g) Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR A2DP stereo Bluetooth
+Display 3.7-inch (diagonal) widescreen WVGA AMOLED touchscreen 800 x 480 pixels 100,000:1 typical contrast ratio 1ms typical response rate
+Additional features * Haptic feedback * TeflonTM coated back * Second microphone for active noise cancellation * SIM card slot * Micro SD slot * Proximity sensor * Light sensor
Reviewed by: R. Braun "Mr.Bucket" (Maine)
This phone knocked my socks off, February 9, 2010
I have been onto smartphones for a long time now, lately using Nokia N97, Nokia N95 before that (N73... on and on).
The Nexus One is not only far better than my Nokia N97, it is IMHO opinion better than any other phone I have tried. I use it on T-Mobile. Install was as simple as popping my SIM card in and it started to work right away. Learning how to use the on screen qwerty keyboard took a couple of days to get a decent accuracy.
If you are a Google user then you will absolutely love this phone. Before I bought the phone I was already a frequent user of Google Docs, GMail, GoogleMaps and Google Calendar. These all integrated seamlessly into my phone. The great thing is that I can do a lot of the editing on my computer too and it nicely updates on my phone. I have also started to use Google Voice and Google Listen. Installing apps onto the phone is a breeze. I have taken advantage of free applications for FTP, Banking, Barcode Reading, Compass, Facebook, Google Skymap, KeyRing, GPSTracking, Nimbuzz, Youtube...
Wifi works great, bluetooth headset works great. GPS works. This phone does it all.
The phone is very thin but it has a nice substantial feel when you hold it in your hand.
I have copied mp3 files onto the phone SD card and I also take advantage of the streaming applications.
This phone does it all and doesn't seem to have any hick-ups.