Would Google Nexus One affect other wireless operators?
Google has announced its much hyped ‘superphone,’ called Nexus One in the first week of January. The mobile handset is powered by its own Android 2.1 operating system and is said to be the powerful device that will compete with Apple’s iPhone 3G S.
The Google Nexus One is available directly from Google with a price tag of $529 (unlocked). Also, consumers can buy the device from T-Mobile at $179 with a two-year contract. Google added that the device will also be available through Verizon Wireless in the US and Vodafone in the UK in due course.
Nexus One to affect sales of other Android based mobile phones
Meanwhile, it is suggested that the new device from Google will hold the sales of other Android based smartphones and therefore, various mobile vendors like Sony Ericsson, Motorola, etc would prefer other mobile platform for their new devices. This will create an enigma for the search giant to use its platform on its own devices against already existing Android based phones.
Nexus One’s networking problem
Nexus One, which runs on Android OS and HTC's hardware was built to work at 3G speeds in the US on the AWS 1700/2100 MHz frequency band. In contrast, Verizon, AT&T and Sprint all use the 1900 MHz band for their 3G networks, hence the Google phone is incompatible with this band. But, AT&T and the Google phone share a 2G frequency -- 850 MHz via GSM, which allows voice calls but quashes its data transfer feature.
According to a leading analytics firm, the Google sold only 20,000 units of Nexus One in its first week of sales. It is pretty disappointing number compared to Apple’s iPhone first week sales numbers. Further, the device is facing number of complaints about its 3G connectivity.
The Nexus One has already received and the news isn’t good for Google right not. Things will certainly get better for Android, but the Nexus One had so many expectations based on the amazing specs of the phone.
Other missing features in the Nexus One
No VoIP: It was reported that the search giant will introduce VoIP-only plan with its device and will be a game changer to other vendors. It will provide free calls to its consumers in the country. But, the rumor turned out to be false and the device is the same as other handsets, while making calls.
Android 2.1 OS: It is reported that the company will also introduce new Android software besides Nexus One. But, the company launched the device with same Android 2.1 OS in the superphone, which was already appeared in Motorola Droid.
Multitouch missing: Playing 3D games or pinching to zoom in Google Maps (like in iPhone) are missing in the Nexus One. The Nexus One’s hardware is able to handle input from more than one finger at a time, but the software does not support it.
Music Player App is not upto the mark: People have complained about the app and said that the Android based music player has never upto the quality compared with iPhone.
Third-party applications: Apple has about 100,000 third-party applications in its App Store for the iPhone and iPod Touch, whereas Google Nexus One and other Android platform offer about 18,000 apps only.
Question and Answer
New Google Nexus One phone sales tax in Texas?
I'm looking at buying the unlocked Google Nexus One phone online from Googles website. I know that many things that are ordered online do not require the buyer to pay sales tax depending pnthe state they live in. Can anyone tell me if I will need to pay sales tax on this phone? Thanks!
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February 19th, 2010 - 23:16
iphone is the best with thousands apps out there
February 19th, 2010 - 23:38
You can buy Google nexus one for 688$ from http://www.allpmp.com/goods-140-Google+Nexus+One+Android+Smartphone.html?gclid=CN6r6J79lp8CFccvpAodvnlT3A
February 19th, 2010 - 23:52
out of the box: Nexus one
after everything is done and done: iPhone 3g all the way
If you’re just lazy and are looking for customization; go nexus one. But if you’re willing to take the next step and exploit all that your phone’s capable of, go iPhone.
February 20th, 2010 - 00:02
Right now, the Nexus one is available for 179 for only NEW people on Tmobile, not existing customers even with upgrades. If you're an existing customer, it costs 279. That might be the same for Verizon. Also, on TMobile, you can't buy the nexus one from their website or store, you have to buy it through google.com/phone, which will also probably be the same with Verizon, so your $100 discount won't work. I'd go with the droid. if you're eligible for New Every Two, you can get the droid for $149.99 and the Nexus one is only a little bit faster, which the droid is already incredibly fast. Go with the Droid!
February 20th, 2010 - 03:19
iPhone haz batery on 8 hours only
February 20th, 2010 - 06:09
You said Droid at 9:48
February 20th, 2010 - 07:40
Rumors say apples going to release a core duo iphone later this month so you should wait , and if it comes out on june 2010 then get the nexus , i doubt that the rumors about the core duo thing is true it apples just going to wait till june and refresh it with slightly better hardware.
February 21st, 2010 - 04:17
get an ipod touch and a nexus one
covers everything
and is better
February 21st, 2010 - 09:08
I'm pretty sure you don't have to but you won't get all you can from the phone without it. I had a Blackberry with them and didn't have data for a little while but it was much better with data. Here's a T-Mobile page that has their #s and other information if you want to call them or find out more.
February 21st, 2010 - 10:01
Price of Google phone: 529$ for unlocked Nexus One.
Google is also offering a subsidized version of the phone – also unlocked – through T-Mobile for $179.
For Information about Nexus : http://www.google.com/phone/?locale=en_US&s7e=
Regards,
Ravi Shanker
http://rvshanker.wordpress.com
February 21st, 2010 - 17:54
I've just ordered one in Texas. They've charged me a total of $572.64, including 8.25% Texas sales tax ($43.64). In hindsight I guess it's not surprising Google has a presence somewhere in Texas, so has to pay the tax. But it still came as a shock when I read the confirmation e-mail – probably said it at check-out, but I didn't notice.
February 22nd, 2010 - 03:30
1:15 into this video and already the Nexus One pwns the iPhone.
February 22nd, 2010 - 13:13
Well, from the Article that i have read, Google Nexus One was launched to battle the present smarthphones of Blackbery and Iphones. They claim that Nexus One and it uses the Android open source mobile operating system.The device is manufactured by Taiwan's HTC Corporation, and became available on January 5, 2010.Features of the phone include the ability to transcribe voice to text, noise canceling dual microphones, and voice directions while driving.
The phone comes unlocked and is not restricted to any particular mobile network provider unlike Blackberry and Iphonew which you have to Jailbreak it to accept other sims. Google currently offers it for use on the T-Mobile network in the United States; a version for use on the Verizon (US) and Vodafone (European) networks is expected in the second calendar quarter of 2010
For more : http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nexus_one
February 22nd, 2010 - 16:56
There is a Ringdroid app that I believe you can pay for and one that is free. Just go in the market and look for it. Most apps are free in the market.
February 23rd, 2010 - 02:15
The Nexus One beat the iPhone in the Prizefight!!!(It’s on CNet)
February 23rd, 2010 - 02:59
macjoin: Until you jailbreak it then it’s a whole lot of fun
February 23rd, 2010 - 06:37
The iphone is in a weight class by itself.. ( I was anti-iphone until i actually got me one.) I have had the g1 and the mytouch so the nexus one it gonna be the same. When you root them everything is choppy and lags.. Not to mention there is nothing on any that can offer what cydia can. However these are nice phone iphone is the best right now
February 23rd, 2010 - 08:36
Yes it can pay Flash (It has flash player 10.1)
And yes it can play MP4
Both the Nexus's hardware and software are superior to the IPhone so It certainly is 'up to par'
The Nexus only comes with a 4gb flash card… though unlike the iphone you can upgrade this to a higher capacity if you wish.
I dont like the idea of being tied with ITunes by apple… the Nexus is much more open in comparison.
As a point of interest I read that the music you download from ITunes (which is full of DRM) isn't actually yours!… you are just buying a licence!
Nexus One and more specifically Android is excellent, you wont be disappointed.