So the package arrived yesterday and I was able to unbox the Nexus One this afternoon. I knew that by getting that custom laser engraving, It’d be delayed by a week but I think it’s worth it.
First, and this is pretty obvious, the phone is pretty fast — you can really feel that processing power kicking from inside. Having used the HTC Hero running 528MHz, the 1GHz SnapDragon CPU really does make a difference.
Second, is brown the new black? I honestly didn’t like the brown tones on the Nexus One. The brown looked okay on the Hero since it’s got a brushed-metal finish but the matte finish on the Nexus One made the brown dull and cold. But that’s just me.
Lastly, I missed the HTC Sense UI. The Nexus One has the Android widgets but I liked the eye-candy of the HTC Sense UI and the native widgets better.
As predicted, I spent just under Php28k for the unit, all in all. Not bad considering I got the HTC Hero from HK two months ago for Php30k. That makes my primary and secondary phone an HTC-made handsets. The Android OS really changed the playing field here.
Okay, enough of the first impressions. Will post a full review by next week.
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replied on Jan 27th, 2010 at 10:10 pm (1)
sir abe, ano ginamit para ma ship sa inyo? i am planning to purchase laptop from US kasi. give me advise po. thanks
Twitter: mobilei
replied on Jan 27th, 2010 at 10:57 pm (2)
drool, sana magkaroon din ako niyan, do you experience the same network problem like in US about 3G?
Nice! Can’t wait for the full review! Also interested in the booktop review.. if there will be any hehehe thanks Abe!
Twitter: arnoldgamboa
replied on Jan 27th, 2010 at 11:51 pm (4)
One liner lang, Abe: If you’re going to choose whether to get an iPhone or a Nexus One as your ONLY business phone, which would you choose?
sana lang merong Dual-SIM nyan…
Twitter: sylv3rblade
replied on Jan 28th, 2010 at 1:03 am (6)
Waiting for the review
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replied on Jan 28th, 2010 at 2:39 am (7)
Nice… very nice… the envy of all!!! will wait for the full review!! hehehe…
http://teknisyan.blogspot.com/
Twitter: Teknisyan
replied on Jan 28th, 2010 at 2:41 am (8)
Nice… very nice… the envy of all!!! I will wait for the full review and may do some research on my own!
http://teknisyan.blogspot.com
very pretty.. i hope it is the would-be rival for iphone everyone’s been waiting for. looking to get this as my replacement phone (if ever my phone gives up on me or got lost).
Twitter: rand0m_insanity
replied on Jan 28th, 2010 at 10:47 am (10)
WOW!! What a beauty. Though I do agree that brown does not match the Nexus One somehow. 28k? If I had the money, I’d get that the way you did sir.
There are some units being sold locally online, however, they are VERY expensive, around 30-35k.
Twitter: weekendblog
replied on Jan 28th, 2010 at 11:08 am (11)
It’s glamorous to have one but I’m really paranoid on having gadgets as beautiful as Google Nexus One. I always feel like somebody would eventually snatch it from me.
wow!wala pa rin yung akin hehehe…sana dumating na din..
Twitter: mponteres
replied on Jan 28th, 2010 at 12:22 pm (13)
@arnoldgamboa – I am thinking of that one also… in Apple iPhone 3GS or Google Nexus One? Need your thoughts abe
@arnold – can’t say this early. I’m torn! hehehe
hehehe nice. patingin bukas ha.
I’m currently waiting for Globe to have stock of the Iphone 3GS (since December!) and I’m considering just ordering a Nexus One, any input Sir Yuga?
I’m also thinking of not buying a new phone and just wait for June to see what the new Iphone will be like. I don’t know how much longer I can stand my Nokia 5800 XM though, it’s soooooooo sloooooow.
Any input would be appreciated.
Master Yuga,
Paki review naman JOYO netbook or similar China netbooks.
Okay ba mga ito for their prices?
Maraming salamat po.
nexus one is probably the best phone! im eying for the sony ericsson touchscreens, pero mas malakas talaga tong nexus one. mas malakas pa sa ipad ٩(̾●̮̮̃̾•̃̾)۶
Twitter: jdGONEMAD
replied on Jan 29th, 2010 at 11:41 am (19)
arbor na ung mga luma mo.
Hi Abe, I’m planning to get an Android phone soon. I’m eyeing the older HTC Hero due to the lower price and beautiful teflon coating
Also the HTC Sense.
My question is this: Can the Nexus One do wireless/wifi tethering out of the box? or does it need to be rooted? thanks!
sir pa update naman po kami kung nag auto update na yung nexus one mo kahit dito ka sa pinas. kasi nag labas ng bagong update ang google at isa sa mga updates ay enabled na multi-touch sa browser maps saka gallery…
I’m currently in the US on Military schooling and I bought the phone online just in time for my wife’s Bday
here is what you usually see on the online transaction with google.
Google Phone Webstore shipped your order. Have questions? Contact Google Phone Webstore.
# Feb 27
Google Phone Webstore shipped your order.
Track FedEx package #xx3165375798
# Feb 27
Google Phone Webstore has added new tracking data to your order.
Track FedEx package #xx3165375798
# Feb 27
Google Phone Webstore charged your VISA xxx-xx05 for $571.32. “GOOGLE *Nexus One” will appear on your billing statement.
# Feb 26
Google Phone Webstore received your order.
# Feb 26
You successfully updated your payment for this order to VISA xxx-3105.
# Feb 26
An attempt to charge $571.32 to VISA xxx-xx05 failed. You must update your payment information within 7 days or your order will be cancelled.
# Feb 26
You placed an order with Google Phone Webstore on Feb 26. Google Checkout sent a copy of this receipt to xx@gmail.com
as a piece of advice choose to buy it on a state that charges no tax. because i didnot know that north carolina charges 42 dollar for state tax.
however the total cost is around 26K . it was ok
my wife has now the superphone N1. she’s very eager to get her phone
I’m currently in the US on Military schooling and I bought the phone online just in time for my wife’s Bday
here is what you usually see on the online transaction with google.
Google Phone Webstore shipped your order. Have questions? Contact Google Phone Webstore. Feb 27 Google Phone Webstore shipped your order.
Track FedEx package #xx3165375798
Feb 27 Google Phone Webstore has added new tracking data to your order.
Track FedEx package #xx3165375798
Feb 27 Google Phone Webstore charged your VISA xxx-xx05 for $571.32. “GOOGLE *Nexus One” will appear on your billing statement.
Feb 26 Google Phone Webstore received your order.
Feb 26 You successfully updated your payment for this order to VISA xxx-xx05.
Feb 26 An attempt to charge $571.32 to VISA xxx-xx05 failed. You must update your payment information within 7 days or your order will be cancelled.
Feb 26 You placed an order with Google Phone Webstore on Feb 26. Google Checkout sent a copy of this receipt to xxxxxxx@gmail.com
as a piece of advice choose to buy it on a state that charges no tax. because i didnot know that north carolina charges 42 dollar for state tax.
however the total cost is around 26K . it was ok
my wife has now the superphone N1. she’s very eager to get her phone
will the Nexus One work with mac when you Sync it (Calendar, Contacts)?