Phone Review : Android Google Nexus S
Google launched the Nexus revealed Android superphone technology at the begining of January 2010. The Google nexus one, made by HTC, was designed to display Android on very high end hardware at a time when most carriers were offering core road devices.
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| Phone Review : Android Google Nexus S |
Google also intended the Google android nexus one as a platform where developers and enthusiasts could easily get the latest OS without waiting for carrier certifications and also the delays those cause. Lastly, Google sold the Nexus direct to consumers and developers about the web-- the device was unlocked and also you couldn't get it at a carrier's store or using their company retailers. That last part didn't work so well in america where customers expect contract discounts (though those were for sale in a small way for the first Nexus One variant on T-Mobile) and support from the carrier and manufacturer. So Google quit on direct sales and it is offering their follow-up model, the
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| Google Nexus S Keyboard Display |
Google Nexus S, via Best Buy. In my opinion, given the lackluster support Google provided, that's a positive thing. The Google Nexus S is sold unlocked (whether or not you purchase it with or without contract) however it is most effective on T-Mobile in the US and abroad since the phone has T-Mobile's AWS 3G bands and 2100MHz for Europe.
The Google Nexus S costs $199 with a 2 year contract and $529 without contract-- the identical pricing as the Nexus One when it arrived. It easily sits within the Android superphone category, but it doesn't offer much hardware advancement within the Samsung Galaxy S category of phones (Samsung Vibrant on T-Mobile, Samsung Captivate on AT&T and Samsung Fascinate on Verizon). The Google Nexus S is clearly based on the Galaxy S and it features exactly the same 1GHz Hummingbird CPU with POWERVR graphics chip, 4" Super AMOLED display, 5mp camera and HSDPA 7.2Mbps 3G cellular radio. Honestly, that's pretty killer hardware and we are really not sure the world desperately requires a dual core Tegra 2 CPU or more megapixels for that camera sensor unless the sensor is also of higher quality.
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| Google Nexus S Have Amazing Performance |
The Google Nexus S sports a few nifty features, even though they are not earth-shattering. The first is the curved Contour display. The glass as you're watching lovely 4", 800 x 480 Super AMOLED display includes a subtle curve so it feels nice against your cheek. The display includes a fingerprint-resistent coating (mildly effective) and significant glare reduction for less eye fatigue and better outdoor viewing. Indeed, you will see within our photo off to the right how the Vibrant has far more glare and reflection. Next is the NFC chip, which doesn't do diddly now, but we now have high hopes for interesting developments.
The device has 16 gigs of internal storage (faster storage than the original Samsung galaxy s phones too). However , there is no microSD card slot.
There's a front-facing VGA camera for video calls and other uses.
It ships with OS 2.3 and you may download Flash 10.1 for native FLV Flash video playback.
There's a front-facing VGA camera for video calls and other uses.
It ships with OS 2.3 and you may download Flash 10.1 for native FLV Flash video playback.
WiFi hotspot sharing a la Bing is built-in. That means you can use your Google Nexus S being a broadband wireless modem for any laptop or another device over WiFi.
Google Nexus S Specifications:
- Display screen: 4", 800 x 480 capacitive multi-touch Super AMOLED display (curved Contour display) with 235ppi pixel density. Features accelerometer, proximity sensor and ambient light sensor. Has haptic feedback and 3-axis gyroscope.
- Battery power: Lithium Ion rechargeable. Battery is customer exchangeable. 1500 mAh. Claimed 3G talk time: 6.7 hours. Alleged standby: as much as 17.8 days.
- Capabilities: 1GHz Hummingbird CPU (ARM Cortex-A8) with POWERVR visuals. 512 megs RAM and 16 gigs iNAND flash storage with approx. 13.5 gigs readily available.
- Dimension: 4.87 x 2.48 x 0.43 inches. Weight: 4.55 ounces.
- Mobile phone: GSM quad band world phone with EDGE 850/900/1800/1900MHz. 3G HSDPA 7.2Mbps/HSUPA around the 900/1700/2100MHz bands (appropriate for T-Mobile US and overseas). Has Google's WiFi Hotspot feature for sharing 3D connection over WiFi with laptops as well as other devices.
- Gps navigation: Has GPS with aGPS and digital compass.
- Camera system: Major (rear) 5.0 megapixel with autofocus lens and LED flash. Can shoot HD 720 x 480 video. Front camera: VGA camera for video chat etcetera.
- Sound: Integrated speaker, mic and 3.5mm standard stereo headphone jack.
- Network: Built-in WiFi 802.11b/g/n and Bluetooth 2.1 +EDR.
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