Google Phone (Nexus One)

by Antonio Wells Dec 15, 2009 10:07 AM – 12 Comments

After much denials of the hot rumour that Google was unleashing its own cell phone to support its wild fire Android operating system… it’s confirmed by TechCrunch via Google employees to be true. The interesting thing is that Google intends to sell the phone unlocked so consumers can use it with any GSM carrier (like T-Mobile or AT&T). The leaked specs we listed below are interesting; having the fastest processor thus far 1Ghz Snapdragon processor, 1GB 512MB of internal memory storage for Android Apps, running the latest Android 2.1 OS, brilliant OLED touch screen, no physical buttons except the trackball (there are 4 other touch screen buttons like the DROID), no physical keyboard (I’ll miss that… but includes Voice-to-Text feature along with virtuak keyboard), and 2 microphones one in the front for talking and one at the back to reduce background noise.

Photos: Google Phone (Nexus One)

: Google Phone (Nexus One)

: Google Phone (Nexus One)

: Google Phone (Nexus One)

Photos via Engadget

Video: Google Phone (Nexus One)

Preliminary Specs:

Operating System: Android 2.1
Device Name: Google Phone
Manufacturer Branding: Google
Hardware Manufacturer: HTC
Carrier Unlock: Yes
Network: GSM
Chipset: 1Ghz Snapdragon Processor
Launch Date: January 5,2010
Display: High-resolution Capacitive multi-touch OLED screen
Keyboard: Onscreen keyboard only
Hardware Buttons: Trackball
Size: Thinner than the iPhone 3GS
Other: 2 mics, one in the front for talking and one at the back to reduce background noise

What are your thoughts??? Getting one, comment below!

Categorised in: Android Phones

12 Comments

By iceberg020 on December 15, 2009 at 10:16 am:

About time Google. Finally I can rest my G1

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- By Android Tapp on December 15, 2009 at 11:40 am:
  
  U and myself too! This phone is half the thickness of a G1!
  
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  - By Harry on December 15, 2009 at 11:55 am:
    
    I was thinking of resting my htc magic for droid, put processor speed was holding me back, then many times i almost bought the acer liquid which is brilliant, but now i am certain i will go for the nexus.It has it all.
    G1 and htc magic (vodafone) suffer from low ram 192 mb, and on top of that G1 suffers from storage (ignore apps2sd).
    Lets hope they will release it soon.
    
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By RJ Scott on December 15, 2009 at 10:49 am:

It sounds like a pretty good deal but I gotta tell ya, I really need a physical keyboard. I used to use a Palm wireless keyboard with my Nokia 3600 and that was fine for me. I’d be happy with a similar setup with this puppy.

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- By Agzam on December 15, 2009 at 9:05 pm:
  
  You won’t miss physical keyboard with upcoming Swype thing!
  
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By saimin on December 15, 2009 at 12:23 pm:

There are rumors floating around that Google has negotiated cheap service plans with T-Mobile. Any truth to that? Substantially undercutting the iPhone on the monthly rates would be an a real winner.

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By Jamie Jo Vittetoe on December 21, 2009 at 10:35 am:

I can’t wait to get one. Any clue what the price range might be? I’ve heard they will be very affordable…

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- By Android Tapp on December 21, 2009 at 10:42 am:
  
  I’ve heard in the $200 range if a mobile carrier subsidize the pricing on up to $500-800 directly from Google. Unsure at this point but will keep you posted!
  
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By joeyjuviyani on January 5, 2010 at 6:01 pm:

Watch the video of Google Phone Nexus One HTC Android that is of about 1 min and 45 secs at: http://www.techarena.in/video/25656-google-phone-nexus-one-htc-android.htm

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By jack on January 6, 2010 at 4:37 pm:

can you read barcode’s
Like the iphone 3G

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- By bob on February 13, 2010 at 9:32 am:
  
  yes droid phones can read barcodes
  
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