The Good, The Bad And The Ugly
Hype is precisely what was found prior to the release of the Google Nexus One as it was heralded as a super-phone and even a potential “iPhone killer.” This is a lot to take in considering these comments were all made prior to the release of the phone. Now that it is on the market, you know the reviews were good, bad and ugly in every sense.
One of the key things virtually all agree with is how aesthetically appealing the phone is with the sleek design featuring a 480 by 800 pixel 3.7-inch touch screen. The display is simply superb from the sleek body to the curved edges to the magnificent images that are magnified on the screen.
With that said, it is important you take into account the fact that the screen on the Google Nexus One is next to a nightmare in daylight. With any kind of bright light around, you will have a difficult time seeing the screen. And if you are hoping to take pictures on a sunny day, think again.
Once you step into the phone, you will be wowed again with the Android 2.1 and a Qualcomm Snapdragon 1GHz processer that surely impresses all. When put up against other phones in speed tests, there was nothing that came close to comparing to this smooth and incredibly fast phone.
The flip-flopping continues as we dive into the keyboard of the Google Nexus One, which is ugly. The Android soft keyboard is in dire need of a redesign and the lack of multi-touch shows that it is still behind times. While the keys are responsive thanks to the processor, Google’s word prediction is still lagging.
Apps seem to be something everyone is looking at nowadays thanks to the release of the iPhone. If you are hoping for something comparable to Apple, keep dreaming as the Android App Marketplace has just 20,000+ compared to Apple’s overwhelming 100,000+. In addition, the phone will actually cut off the amount of apps you can store to just 190 megabytes worth.
The final flaw to be concerned with over the Google Nexus One is reception as it often receives spotty reception and drops 3G calls frequently. Even more upsetting is the failure of Google accounts that seem to just not load at times.
If you are looking for an alternative to the iPhone, you may need to look elsewhere as the Google Nexus One is just not quite to that level yet. However, there is hope for the future considering what all Google has accomplished. You just know the company will deliver in the long-run to make the much needed improvements to further the phone in the future.
Where can you buy? Google Nexus One Unlocked Phone on Amazon.com
