Google Nexus One launched

Which of the following mobile phones do you prefer?

  • Google Nexus One

    Votes: 131 63.9%

  • Apple iPhone

    Votes: 38 18.5%

  • Blackberry Storm

    Votes: 12 5.9%

  • Nokia N97

    Votes: 16 7.8%

  • HTC Magic

    Votes: 8 3.9%
  • Total voters
    205
under the specs on some sites it says says that the recording is 720 @20 fps or 30fps (not usre) so it is safe to say that qualifies as HD recording like the omnia?
 
But for a phone coming in at +-R5000 to import, its camera is still very acceptible(considering the 1Ghz processor and 512mb RAM) + all the other niceness. And i think I read somewhere that it records at 20fps and up, depending on lighting conditions. Anything over 25fps is fine by me. Regular Pal DVD's are at 25.

I wonder what the max framerate is in perfect lighting conditions?

This is on the google spec page at http://www.google.com/phone/static/en_US-nexusone_tech_specs.html

"Video captured at 720x480 pixels at 20 frames per second or higher, depending on lighting conditions"
 
DJNgoma said:
Have your driver's license and your recent credit/debit card records electronically in case they need verification. But it's quite quick because delivery is free overnight to where ever in the USA. The phone can only be bought officially online currently.
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That easy hey. Cool.

I am still looking for a comprehensive review of this phone. I have read a few, and they all cover the same aspects. Anybody got a link to a detail review (kinda like the gsmarena reviews)?

Is the contact management the same as on the hero? What about apps?
How much does the Sense UI add to android? I was very keen on the hero but wanted better hardware underneath. This has the better hardware, but lacking sense ui.
 
i came across this one, just a FYI, it from www.expansys.co.za , they letting people making a preorder for the nexus one now, if you interested, go ahead:

http://www.expansys.co.za/mobile-phones/d.aspx?i=193858

and i saw this one guy selling the nexus one on bidorbuy for R7.5k, that like bloody rip off...
the worse it can go if you order here from south africa and let them send it here will be +-5500(worse scenario), but they selling it for 7500....sigh at these people...

might get one of the nexus one on thursday, will keep everyone updated if i do get one....
 
catweasel said:
That easy hey. Cool.

I am still looking for a comprehensive review of this phone. I have read a few, and they all cover the same aspects. Anybody got a link to a detail review (kinda like the gsmarena reviews)?

Is the contact management the same as on the hero? What about apps?
How much does the Sense UI add to android? I was very keen on the hero but wanted better hardware underneath. This has the better hardware, but lacking sense ui.
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hey weasel. htc bravo is coming out very soon, which has all nexus hardware PLUS HD video recording. plus htc have ditched the trackball and gone optical pad. Too me it will be a better phone, almost as if htc will never allow google to have their best phone
 
kvi said:
hey weasel. htc bravo is coming out very soon, which has all nexus hardware PLUS HD video recording. plus htc have ditched the trackball and gone optical pad. Too me it will be a better phone, almost as if htc will never allow google to have their best phone
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I know the bravo should be better. But I am going to the US this week.

Who knows what the price will be of the Bravo once it lands in SA.

With the nexus one, i will be paying R4k (at 7.5 to the dollar). No contract etc. Which i think will be way cheaper then the bravo once it lands in SA.

What to do what to do?
 
well as we know Nexus is not actually a google phone.
http://www.businessinsider.com/henr...-but-the-nexus-one-isnt-a-google-phone-2010-1

isn't it fair to say that what Google actually did was open a mobile phone store?
Sure they have developed their own UI, which will soon be available and cracked for all other devices pretty soon.... and with virtually ZERO customer support for this phone (as in above post) why should we want to spend so much money for an htc phone with no support?

i vote rather buy an htc android.
 
Google did not do anything but help HTC with some great marketing....and opened up a store.
 
So before you start ordering check this out:

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/technology/8451473.stm

For those capped

Google is being inundated with complaints about its Nexus One phone.

The touchscreen smartphone was launched on 5 January and can be bought direct from Google and used on almost any phone network.

But confusion over who should answer customer queries has lead many to file complaints on support forums.

Many people are unhappy with Google only responding to questions by e-mail and are calling for it to set up phone-based support.

Phone frustration

Americans can buy the Nexus One direct from Google for $529 (£331) or on a contract with T-Mobile for $179 (£112). In the UK the phone will be available via Vodafone but prices and launch dates have yet to be released.

The support forums that Google has set up for the Nexus One are filling up with complaints from many of the first to buy the phone who need help.

The top query, with more than 500 responses, is about how much people should pay for the phone and whether existing customers of T-Mobile can get the device at a reduced rate. Only new customers of T-Mobile will be able to pay $179.

Many are also trying to get more information about the phone they have placed an order for to see how long it will take to reach them.

Almost 500 people have logged problems with the Nexus One's support for 3G wireless networks. Others reported bugs when synchronising contacts or getting the handset to work with existing Google accounts.

Many are also complaining about the amount of time that it takes Google to respond to queries. Google said it would answer problems via e-mail though any response may take a day or two to arrive.

Frustrations were also reported by those that had turned to either T-Mobile or HTC for help and had been bounced back and forth between the handset maker and the mobile operator. Conflicting information about the phone, particularly if it supports 3G, is being given by Google's partners.

A common sentiment on the support forum was that for the $500 people have paid for the phone they should be able to call a dedicated help line.

"Right now it's a big mess," said KseniaCoffman on the forum.

Google has answered a handful of the questions posted on the query but so far the vast majority lack a response from the search firm.

"We've worked closely with our Nexus One launch partners to make support available through a variety of channels," said a spokesman for Google. "This is a new way to purchase and support a mobile phone, and we're committed to sorting out the few kinks that do exist.
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Those don't seem like major problems to me. At least there are no hardware related problems (faulty touchscreen / camera sort of thing) but i would wait a month or two to see all the mid term problems to rock up. The 3G is probably just crappy reception which i read the US has alot of (might be with different carriers though)

But i did read on XDA developers that some people are having problems with dust getting under the screen.
 
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