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Beware, if you want the Nexus S with the superb AMOLED dispaly, the UK market is being flooded with grey imports, which have the inferior LCD display. The UK spec phone with the AMOLED display is known as the i9020. The cheaper imports are known as the i9023, they look identical. I bought the AMOLED version from a large UK web supplier (not this one) and found it was the i9023 phone with a i9020 label stuck on the box. I phoned Samsung UK who told me they will not service or repair the i9023, be warned.
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POSITIVE: Android Gingerbread – endless customization- fast, next to no lag- vibrant, colourful display
NEGATIVES:No SD card slot- Android market still needs a LOT of work- applying screen protectors to the contour screen is hell
Had a HTC Desire HD before; loved Android, hated the phone, was just too massive. Bought an iPhone 4; was blissful in a Aldous Huxley, Brave New World kind of way. No challenges, everything was clean and simple. After awhile It kind of felt like I was in a prison, and Apple were always watching me, making sure every feature of the phone was locked down.
Needless to say I sold the iPhone, and bought this. Best decision in my gadget life. Android 2.3 to me is a mile improvement on 2.2. The phone just feels right: people moan about the plastic but did someone forget to mention it’s good quality plastic? I prefer the feel of this to the monstrous Desire HD.
Performance? Running apps? Multitasking? It’s a fast beast, crunching applications like they were nothing.
Customization? You got it in spades: themes, widgets, everything is adaptable to your own personal preference.
I thought the resolution would be disappointing after witnessing the retina scorching iPhone 4 display. Not so. The super amoled screen is so bright and colourful- that iPhone 4 resolution was quickly forgotten. Also the curved screen is charming, but you might strangle it applying a screen protector.
The omission of SD storage is strange and inconvenient and one of the major downers on this Google party. Alas there is 16GB on board but thats not removable. Speaking of Google, if you’re a fan or use Google services like Gmail or Reader you can sync all your Google accounts with the phone. The Google Apps are excellent: check out the new 3D maps or set up your Gmail to get push email straight to your phone.
As for the Android App Market… *SIGH* it’s really underwhelming, but it continually improves. Nevertheless, Apple rules the app wars. Google need to tighten this up ASAP but I envisage them making ground with Apple.
Damn good phone, simple as. If you want a brainless experience and are happy to do everything Apple tells you to do get an iPhone 4. If you want freedom to do whatever the hell you like within the software, get Android. If you want the best phone on the market, get the Nexus S.
Suppose I should have mentioned somewhere that it’s good at making phone calls too.
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This review is from: GOOGLE NEXUS S UNLOCKED CELL PHONE (Electronics)
I’ve been an iphone user for the last 3 years. Back when I bought it (2008), there was no other smartphone. Couple of months ago when I wanted to go for a new phone, I had the usual iphone v android predicament. I went for Android mainly because I was tired of the iphone and wanted something new.
I was very lucky to buy the Nexus as opposed to the more popular desire or galaxy (as I now realize, in hindsight).
The reasons:
1. It’s the fastest to get android updates.
2. It’s doesn’t try to look or behave like the iphone, as most other android devices do. It’s all-black, slightly curved looks with Google written at back sets it apart from ‘wannabe’ others.
3. You can do stuff on this iphone that iphone users never will. Download music, save and edit office documents, attach them on emails, share content over bluetooth (it’s not an uncool technology from 90’s but actually something useful. You hear me, Apple?)And I’m not talking about rooting (whatever that means). I’m not a techie, just someone who likes to do more than call/facebook/play angry birds with his phone if I pay over 400 quid for it.
4. It is one of the fastest phones around, and that is really important for me.
5. I’m really glad that it’s not sold as well as iphone or galaxy or desire. There’s an exclusivity to holding this phone in your hands. Every other person has an iphone and I’m glad I don’t.
The only disadvantage is that the volume (headset, call) is a little low. I downloaded an app: Volume+ and that took care of it. But still.
Lack of apps is NOT a disadvantage, not for this phone, not for any android phone. It’s true that apple has more apps, but really, what can you do with 300,000 apps that you can’t with 200,000?
To sum up, a smart, fast phone with personality. Does a lot more than an iphone, is exclusive and less expensive. I’m glad I went for this and would recommend it unreservedly.
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AMOLED vs LCD,
Beware, if you want the Nexus S with the superb AMOLED dispaly, the UK market is being flooded with grey imports, which have the inferior LCD display. The UK spec phone with the AMOLED display is known as the i9020.
The cheaper imports are known as the i9023, they look identical.
I bought the AMOLED version from a large UK web supplier (not this one) and found it was the i9023 phone with a i9020 label stuck on the box.
I phoned Samsung UK who told me they will not service or repair the i9023, be warned.
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|Going gaga for Google,
POSITIVE: Android Gingerbread – endless customization- fast, next to no lag- vibrant, colourful display
NEGATIVES:No SD card slot- Android market still needs a LOT of work- applying screen protectors to the contour screen is hell
Had a HTC Desire HD before; loved Android, hated the phone, was just too massive. Bought an iPhone 4; was blissful in a Aldous Huxley, Brave New World kind of way. No challenges, everything was clean and simple. After awhile It kind of felt like I was in a prison, and Apple were always watching me, making sure every feature of the phone was locked down.
Needless to say I sold the iPhone, and bought this. Best decision in my gadget life. Android 2.3 to me is a mile improvement on 2.2. The phone just feels right: people moan about the plastic but did someone forget to mention it’s good quality plastic? I prefer the feel of this to the monstrous Desire HD.
Performance? Running apps? Multitasking? It’s a fast beast, crunching applications like they were nothing.
Customization? You got it in spades: themes, widgets, everything is adaptable to your own personal preference.
I thought the resolution would be disappointing after witnessing the retina scorching iPhone 4 display. Not so. The super amoled screen is so bright and colourful- that iPhone 4 resolution was quickly forgotten. Also the curved screen is charming, but you might strangle it applying a screen protector.
The omission of SD storage is strange and inconvenient and one of the major downers on this Google party. Alas there is 16GB on board but thats not removable. Speaking of Google, if you’re a fan or use Google services like Gmail or Reader you can sync all your Google accounts with the phone. The Google Apps are excellent: check out the new 3D maps or set up your Gmail to get push email straight to your phone.
As for the Android App Market… *SIGH* it’s really underwhelming, but it continually improves. Nevertheless, Apple rules the app wars. Google need to tighten this up ASAP but I envisage them making ground with Apple.
Damn good phone, simple as. If you want a brainless experience and are happy to do everything Apple tells you to do get an iPhone 4. If you want freedom to do whatever the hell you like within the software, get Android. If you want the best phone on the market, get the Nexus S.
Suppose I should have mentioned somewhere that it’s good at making phone calls too.
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|A phone with personality,
I’ve been an iphone user for the last 3 years. Back when I bought it (2008), there was no other smartphone. Couple of months ago when I wanted to go for a new phone, I had the usual iphone v android predicament. I went for Android mainly because I was tired of the iphone and wanted something new.
I was very lucky to buy the Nexus as opposed to the more popular desire or galaxy (as I now realize, in hindsight).
The reasons:
1. It’s the fastest to get android updates.
2. It’s doesn’t try to look or behave like the iphone, as most other android devices do. It’s all-black, slightly curved looks with Google written at back sets it apart from ‘wannabe’ others.
3. You can do stuff on this iphone that iphone users never will. Download music, save and edit office documents, attach them on emails, share content over bluetooth (it’s not an uncool technology from 90’s but actually something useful. You hear me, Apple?)And I’m not talking about rooting (whatever that means). I’m not a techie, just someone who likes to do more than call/facebook/play angry birds with his phone if I pay over 400 quid for it.
4. It is one of the fastest phones around, and that is really important for me.
5. I’m really glad that it’s not sold as well as iphone or galaxy or desire. There’s an exclusivity to holding this phone in your hands. Every other person has an iphone and I’m glad I don’t.
The only disadvantage is that the volume (headset, call) is a little low. I downloaded an app: Volume+ and that took care of it. But still.
Lack of apps is NOT a disadvantage, not for this phone, not for any android phone. It’s true that apple has more apps, but really, what can you do with 300,000 apps that you can’t with 200,000?
To sum up, a smart, fast phone with personality. Does a lot more than an iphone, is exclusive and less expensive. I’m glad I went for this and would recommend it unreservedly.
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