My Life With The Nexus One (or, How I Became a Rabid Android Fanboy)
It was almost like Christmas, and I was an 8 year old boy again. Only it wasn’t Christmas and this wasn’t a puppy I had found under the tree. It was just after Valentines Day and this was a brown cardboard box in my hands. This brown box was a gift from The Greatest Girlfriend In The World, and it was my drug of choice… a brand new gadget. But it wasn’t just any new gadget; it was a Nexus One. My HTC Dream had served me well for over the past 12 months, but like any gadget geek I was attracted to the latest and greatest new toy. Faster processors, better screens, more features… this is what keeps me up late at night reading blogs about the next big rumor just a split second before anyone else. For being over a year old, my Dream was in remarkably good shape. It still had the original screen protector on it and there wasn’t a single scratch on it’s surface. The cover for the mini-usb port was still dutifully attached, and there wasn’t a spot of dirt anywhere to be found on it’s pristine white surface. However none of this had mattered since I had heard the first whispers of the Nexus One… the rumored “Google Phone”. The device that would pack the kind of hardware that could finally utilize Android to it’s fullest extent. And now it was mine. My Nexus One has usurped my Dreams position in my pocket and become more useful than any other device I’ve ever owned. My constant companion, it has replaced my many other gadgets. No longer do I carry a PSP, an iPod, a phone, and a book in my backpack during my morning commute. I simply slip my Nexus One into my pocket and head out the door. If this device would dispense beer, I’d have no other needs. I originally purchased my Dream because of Android. I wanted something different and unique. I’ve owned smart phones for years (from my old Blackberry on through an MDA and a Wing) but Android offered something new to me: a truly multimedia experience that I could carry in my pocket and connect my social life while on the go. But even then, it was still lacking. The UI wasn’t quite what I wanted, it was slow, and it didn’t have enough internal memory to really be very useful. Don’t get me wrong, I still dearly love my Dream. But it comes as no surprise to me that Android didn’t hit mainstream attention with the kind of hardware that the Dream had when it launched. Sure, I rooted it and installed different ROMS trying to make it what I wanted it to be. But even then, the Dream still didn’t have the “OMGWTFBBQ” that I wanted it to have. That’s all changed due to my Nexus One. This machine is equivalent to a Cadillac XLR: pure beauty with a mean ass monster living under the hood. I feel as though I have joined a club… When encountering another Nexus One owner, we both readily whip out our phones to share any tips or tricks (did you know that speech to text recognizes supercalifragilisticexpialodocious?). I don’t see this camaraderie with any other type of device. Sure, while some would say that Apple/iPhone users share a bond, I’d go so far as to say that it’s more like a cult with His Holiness Jobs looking down from on high instructing his minions on what to do. I have made friends with people in other cities, states, and even nations… simply because of our shared ownership of this handset. Have I become what I loathe most? Am I the anti-thesis to the iPhone fanboys? The answer is a resounding “YES!” Thanks to the Nexus One, I will resoundingly defend Android on any blog, in any conversation, and during any circumstance. When I run into an iPhone fanboy it’s light versus dark, good versus evil, Jedi versus Sith. My pupils dilate, I begin to sweat, and the arguments move to the tip of my tongue. The only way I could become any worse is if I turned green, grew seven feet tall, and my clothes started to rip (Android SMASH!!). Thanks to the Nexus One (my Precious!!) my transformation is complete. Sure, it has it’s (few) flaws. But I will say, that no matter what I am doing (outside of a few activities *ahem* with The Greatest Girlfriend In The World) my Nexus One enhances it. A bastion of entertainment and knowledge at my fingertips, this is my constant companion. Now to figure out how to affix a keg of my favorite brew to it… Might We Suggest… Did Google Shoot itself in the Foot with Nexus One? Microsoft sure thinks so. In a quote from Microsoft’s Robbie Bach taken from Bloomberg, it seems the software giant thinks that Google may have bitten off more than it can chew. The Bach Quote fr…
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My Life With The Nexus One (or, How I Became a Rabid Android Fanboy)
Rumor: Verizon Already Training Employees on Nexus One
Boy Genius Report is reporting this morning that Verizon Wireless is currently in the process of training some of their employees on the Google Nexus One. Apparently the information BGR has is based on some e-mails which were bouncing around between curious customers and well-informed reps. If these rumors are true a launch may be imminent. This news also makes me wonder: does this mean the handset will actually be sold in Verizon Wireless retail stores? Possibly, but I wouldn’t put money on it. Wherever the phone ends up getting sold it will certainly be available through Google’s webstore, so anyone interested will definitely be able to get it there. How many Verizon customers are interested in this phone? Would you give up your Droid for it? Let us know in the comments. Source: BGR Image Source: Engadget Might We Suggest… Opinion: What Does Verizon’s Nexus One Mean for Sprint? Neowin, with help from their inside informant, reported that Verizon will be getting the Nexus One on March 23rd. With the CDMA version of the phone spotted passing through the FCC, this date seems ve…
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Nexus One Shouldn’t Go In Your Pocket
March 6, 2010 by MrAndroid
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This story reads like Episode One of “ Crave UK and the Adventures of Lame Tech Support People “. Awhile back the folks at Crave UK had a Nexus One screen mysteriously crack while sitting on a desk doing absolutely nothing. Of course there could be a coverup somewhere but no matter what there are two things you absolutely WON’T believe: (1) Despite being cracked and ruined forever, I kind of like the picture of it – artistic and intriguing: (2) Google support suggested they call HTC support who told him this: “Putting a phone in a tight pair of jeans and sitting down would usually cause the kind of damage,” and “People sometimes forget that they don’t go in pockets,” Are. You. Kidding. Me? One of the typical “do I want this phone” tests/discussions is on pocketability! I’ll just dismiss this as a case of an HTC Support tech trying to avoid replacing the device – and collecting the £180 screen replacement fee (that’s a lot). While I don’t BLAME HTC for not reimbursing someone for a phone that looks like it was certainly broken by user error, I don’t see how their response is remotely okay. Unless of course they were talking about the back pocket of your jeans… and you sat on it.
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Like Your Nexus One? Don’t Wear Your Skinny Jeans!
Attention Nexus One users: do not sit on your Nexus One! The Nexus seen above, owned by Crave UK, just randomly cracked while being charged. According to HTC’s technical support, the damage seen above could not be caused by charging, but by “ putting a phone in a tight pair of jeans and sitting down .” HTC is also saying that it will cost around $270 to fix a cracked screen! Has this happened to any of you out there? If it did, did it happen while charging? Leave comments below. Source: Gizmodo Might We Suggest… 3G Issues Proving to be Super Phone’s Kryptonite It seems that the 3G issues that the Nexus One continues to have may be hardware related. According to an article at TmoNews, Nexus One users are able to change their 3G signal levels just by how the…
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Like Your Nexus One? Don’t Wear Your Skinny Jeans!
Attention Nexus One users: do not sit on your Nexus One! The Nexus seen above, owned by Crave UK, just randomly cracked while being charged. According to HTC’s technical support, the damage seen above could not be caused by charging, but by “ putting a phone in a tight pair of jeans and sitting down .” HTC is also saying that it will cost around $270 to fix a cracked screen! Has this happened to any of you out there? If it did, did it happen while charging? Leave comments below. Source: Gizmodo Might We Suggest… 3G Issues Proving to be Super Phone’s Kryptonite It seems that the 3G issues that the Nexus One continues to have may be hardware related. According to an article at TmoNews, Nexus One users are able to change their 3G signal levels just by how the…
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Play.com stocking HTC Desire – £439 unlocked, due April 12
The next must-have Android device is now up for pre-order at Play.com. The price equates to roughly $594.83 in US currency. That’s in the neighborhood of what we paid for the Nexus One. April 12th is the date they are expected to start delivery. This phone comes unlocked and SIM free. Complete Specs (rumor til release): * CPU Speed: 1 GHz * Platform Android 2.1 (Eclair) with HTC Sense * Memory ROM: 512 MB * RAM: 576 MB * Dimensions: (LxWxT) 119 x 60 x 11.9 mm (4.7 x 2.36 x 0.47 inches) * Weight: 135 grams (4.76 ounces) with battery * Display: 3.7-inch AMOLED touch-sensitive screen with 480 X 800 WVGA resolution * Network: HSPA/WCDMA:: Europe/Asia: 900/2100 MHz: Upload speed of up to 2 Mbps and download speed of up to 7.2 Mbps * Quad-band GSM/GPRS/EDGE: 850/900/1800/1900 MHz (Band frequency, HSPA availability, and data speed are operator dependent.) * Onscreen navigation: Optical Trackball * GPS Internal GPS antenna * Sensors Proximity sensor * Ambient light sensor * G-Sensor * Digital compass * Connectivity Bluetooth 2.1 with FTP/OPP for file transfer, A2DP for wireless stereo headsets, and PBAP for phonebook access from the car kit * Wi-Fi: IEEE 802.11 b/g * 3.5 mm stereo audio jack * Standard Micro-USB (5-pin micro-USB 2.0) * Camera: 5 megapixel color camera with auto focus and flashlight * Audio supported formats: Playback: .aac, .amr, .ogg, .m4a, .mid, .mp3, .wav, .wma, * Recording: .amr * Video supported formats · Playback: .3gp, .3g2, .mp4, .wmv * Expansion Slot microSD memory card (SD 2.0 compatible) * AC Adapter Voltage range/frequency: 100 ~ 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz * DC output: 5 V and 1 A * Special Feature: Friend Stream [via play.com ] Related posts: Expansys list Legend and Desire for April 12th release HTC Desire – phone hits T-Mobile UK March 26 Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 Due for Release on January 18th? )
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NexusMod – Spice Up Your Nexus One Live Wallpaper
You may recognize Chris Soyars from the OpenEclair project, but he has some other lovely tricks up his sleeves. This time it’s the NexusMod Live Wallpaper app he recently added to the Android Market. So what’s so special about this app? Well, if you’re like me, you love the Nexus-named live wallpaper that comes standard on the Nexus One. But even I have to admit that I was getting a little bored with the default Googlesque color scheme. When I noticed Chris was working on adding some new colors to the live wallpaper, I asked for a special color combination, which actually made its way into the app! If you’re curious, it’s the one called “Soap Bubbles.” So far there are a handful of color schemes to pick from, but there is also an option to make the background a little darker. Let me say, your icons will look like brilliant stars against the darker background, and the color schemes look amazing. This app is far from done, though, as Soyars plans to add many color schemes and other cool features. In short, go download this! Here’s the market link to help you out: http://market.android.com/search?q=pname:org.ctso.lwp.nexusmod – just remember that you can’t open the app, but you can access the wallpapers by long-pressing the desktop and selecting “Live Wallpapers,” and then “NexusMod.” Thanks, Chris! Might We Suggest… Opinion: What Does Verizon’s Nexus One Mean for Sprint? Neowin, with help from their inside informant, reported that Verizon will be getting the Nexus One on March 23rd. With the CDMA version of the phone spotted passing through the FCC, this date seems ve…
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NexusMod – Spice Up Your Nexus One Live Wallpaper
You may recognize Chris Soyars from the OpenEclair project, but he has some other lovely tricks up his sleeves. This time it’s the NexusMod Live Wallpaper app he recently added to the Android Market. So what’s so special about this app? Well, if you’re like me, you love the Nexus-named live wallpaper that comes standard on the Nexus One. But even I have to admit that I was getting a little bored with the default Googlesque color scheme. When I noticed Chris was working on adding some new colors to the live wallpaper, I asked for a special color combination, which actually made its way into the app! If you’re curious, it’s the one called “Soap Bubbles.” So far there are a handful of color schemes to pick from, but there is also an option to make the background a little darker. Let me say, your icons will look like brilliant stars against the darker background, and the color schemes look amazing. This app is far from done, though, as Soyars plans to add many color schemes and other cool features. In short, go download this! Here’s the market link to help you out: http://market.android.com/search?q=pname:org.ctso.lwp.nexusmod – just remember that you can’t open the app, but you can access the wallpapers by long-pressing the desktop and selecting “Live Wallpapers,” and then “NexusMod.” Thanks, Chris! Might We Suggest… Opinion: What Does Verizon’s Nexus One Mean for Sprint? Neowin, with help from their inside informant, reported that Verizon will be getting the Nexus One on March 23rd. With the CDMA version of the phone spotted passing through the FCC, this date seems ve…
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HTC Desire getting DivX support after update
This phone isn’t even out yet the specs keep getting better and better. The Desire is the hottest Android around the web since the Nexus One. This snapdragon Sense UI monster will surely be another hit for HTC, DivX support will be added at some point to the Desire. A post on MobileTechWorld says : I had the chance to talk to HTC a couple of hours ago during their local HTC Legend/Desire/HD Mini presentation. There was obviously nothing new to learn (especially since I already got some hands-on action last week at the MWC). The only new piece of info I got was about the rumored DivX playback and 720P encoding capabilities of the HTC Desire (aka HTC Bravo). The answer I got was that DivX support will be added in a future update (they didn’t say much about 720P support but from the way it sounded it should be coming in the same update) because they didn’t have time to finalise the feature before launching the handset. This feature will surely make its way to other HTC Android devices, whether it be official or by our awesome modding community. [via mobiletechworld ] Related posts: Android 2.1 HTC Hero update coming by March 2010 HTC Desire vs. Google Nexus One Nexus One gets HTC Sense & Flash 10.1 with Desire ROM )
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Official Nexus One spare batteries available from Google
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Have a Nexus One? Need a spare battery? Well, you are in luck because Google has recently begun selling the official 1400mAh Nexus One batteries. Price wise they are selling for $25 each plus shipping. Its always nice to have a second battery available but the big issue comes with keeping the second battery charged.
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