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Google discontinues Nexus One. Another Android bites the dust

wreckshop said:
And it did in fact kill the iphone that was current at the time.
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Really? How so?

"As compared to first month sales of the iPhone() (about 600,000) and the Droid (about 525,000), sales of the Nexus One do appear to be moving along rather slowly. Still Sluggish: Only 80,000
Following disappointing sales, Google had already closed the Nexus One web store two months ago, so this final nail in the coffin was already overdue."
Thus, it’s no surprise that the phone has been discontinued and hardly anyone noticed.
 
Anyways I want HTC to make the equivalent of the Nexus form factor with Gingerbread. Please no Motoblur, SenseUI or any other such crap.
 
Applejuiced said:
Really? How so?

"As compared to first month sales of the iPhone() (about 600,000) and the Droid (about 525,000), sales of the Nexus One do appear to be moving along rather slowly. Still Sluggish: Only 80,000
Following disappointing sales, Google had already closed the Nexus One web store two months ago, so this final nail in the coffin was already overdue."
Thus, it’s no surprise that the phone has been discontinued and hardly anyone noticed.
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Did Google ever market the hell out of that phone? Google is not in the hardware business. Android is a means of expanding their search market.
 
Applejuiced said:
Really? How so?

"As compared to first month sales of the iPhone() (about 600,000) and the Droid (about 525,000), sales of the Nexus One do appear to be moving along rather slowly. Still Sluggish: Only 80,000
Following disappointing sales, Google had already closed the Nexus One web store two months ago, so this final nail in the coffin was already overdue."
Thus, it’s no surprise that the phone has been discontinued and hardly anyone noticed.
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Chevy sells a lot more Cobalts than Lamborghini sells Gallardos. I'd say the Gallardo kills the Cobalt, wouldn't you?
 
Applejuiced said:
Who's fault/problem is that? Google doesnt know how to release or market a device they plan on selling? They dont have enough money for many marketing strategies or solutions?
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You obviously are blaming Google for not achieving a goal they never sought.
 
wreckshop said:
Chevy sells a lot more Cobalts than Lamborghini sells Gallardos. I'd say the Gallardo kills the Cobalt, wouldn't you?
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Apple fanboys fail to understand what the point of the N-1 was. It's a reference phone for the Android-handset industry. It's the gold standard.
 
jaykk said:
Wasn't it called a super phone when it was introduced and a sure iPhone killer?
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Please cite the articles where a GOOG representative said any such thing or some really reputable tech journalist said it. I think you're trolling.
 
wreckshop said:
Chevy sells a lot more Cobalts than Lamborghini sells Gallardos. I'd say the Gallardo kills the Cobalt, wouldn't you?
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Its not the same but if you want to think so :)
The N1 came out what 8 months after the 3GS iphone?
Offcourse its going to have newer better hardware but that doesnt make it a better phone or even a popular or successful wireless device IMO.

PerfSeeker said:
You obviously are blaming Google for not achieving a goal they never sought.
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Im not blaming anyone. Im sure google did not predict or wanted their device to fail to sell miserably like that. Thats something they need to look into.
 
PerfSeeker said:
Did Google ever market the hell out of that phone? Google is not in the hardware business. Android is a means of expanding their search market.
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The extent of Google's advertising was through AdSense, AdMob, and various other banner ads, with Google hoping word of mouth would spread the news about the phone.

Unfortunately, the only people that really heard about the phone were tech blogs and gadget junkies. If they had units in T-Mobile retail outlets and purchased television advertising, I'm sure the phone would've done much better.
 
Applejuiced said:
Im not blaming anyone. Im sure google did not predict or wanted their device to fail to sell miserably like that. Thats something they need to look into.
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Google launched the N1 as an attempt to push Android hardware. They wanted manufacturers to increase the specs of their phones so that they would be able to handle more demanding software. The N1 did not fail at all because it was not made to sell a bajillion phones, it was made as a starting point for future Android handsets to reach.

Just because it didn't do what you wanted it to does not make it a failure.
 
boss.king said:
Google launched the N1 as an attempt to push Android hardware. They wanted manufacturers to increase the specs of their phones so that they would be able to handle more demanding software. The N1 did not fail at all because it was not made to sell a bajillion phones, it was made as a starting point for future Android handsets to reach.

Just because it didn't do what you wanted it to does not make it a failure.
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I dont know, it did pretty miserable and I doubt Google was happy with the way it went down.
Its not what I wanted it to do, its when I heard all the hype and android fanboys saying it will destroy the iphone and such I and many others had higher expectations thats all.
 
Savor said:
Yes it will. N1 has the Snapdragon and 512 MB of RAM.

Gingerbread will be going to the Nexus One first. It is being used as the minimum baseline for Gingerbread.
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Says who? Key word is "discontinued". The first Google phone was the G1 and it isnt getting Froyo. Google never marketed the N1. It was supposed to go to T-Mobile but they changed their mind and only sold it on their website and it cost a lot to buy it.
Good phone. Could of sold many more had they released it to a Carrier for cheaper.

Rooftop voter said:
Where do they get names like froyo and gingerbread, etc?
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Current firmware is called Eclair. Next letter is F(royo), then G(ingerbread). Kind of like naming a hurricane...lol
 
Applejuiced said:
I dont know, it did pretty miserable and I doubt Google was happy with the way it went down.
Its not what I wanted it to do, its when I heard all the hype and android fanboys saying it will destroy the iphone and such I and many others had higher expectations thats all.
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Sorry, I didn't mean you in particular, I meant 'you' as in the general population who felt like the phone failed. Google announced that they were very happy with the hardware progress made after the N1 was released, and they feel that they do not need to push it any more. I can't find the article right now as I am in class, but if you do a quick google search it shouldn't be hard to find.
 
Vegastouch said:
Says who? Key word is "discontinued". The first Google phone was the G1 and it isnt getting Froyo. Google never marketed the N1. It was supposed to go to T-Mobile but they changed their mind and only sold it on their website and it cost a lot to buy it.
Good phone. Could of sold many more had they released it to a Carrier for cheaper.



Current firmware is called Eclair. Next letter is F(royo), then G(ingerbread). Kind of like naming a hurricane...lol
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Android 3.1 H(amburger).
 
Vihzel said:
Haven't you noticed that they're all treats? It could be called honey bun... although that sounds a bit weird. lol Maybe huckleberry pie?
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3.1 HuckPie? Nah doesn't sound right. It needs to be something hip-sounding.
 
Anyways I'm waiting for a N-2 type device with Gingerbread. No antenna problems, proximity sensor issues. I want the PERFECT device with Android. I want Swype, widgets and a more generally open platform. It won't hurt if it's on Verizon. :D
 
Vegastouch said:
Says who? Key word is "discontinued". The first Google phone was the G1 and it isnt getting Froyo. Google never marketed the N1. It was supposed to go to T-Mobile but they changed their mind and only sold it on their website and it cost a lot to buy it.
Good phone. Could of sold many more had they released it to a Carrier for cheaper.
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No. The G1 (aka HTC Dream) was the first Android phone manufactured by HTC. It was still branded and designed as an HTC.

The Nexus One is the first phone branded and designed by Google but still manufactured by HTC. This is no different than the Sony Ericsson Xperia X1. That phone was branded by SE, but manufactured by HTC.
 
Savor said:
No. The G1 (aka HTC Dream) was the first Android phone manufactured by HTC. It was still branded and designed as an HTC.

The Nexus One is the first phone branded and designed by Google but still manufactured by HTC. This is no different than the Sony Ericsson Xperia X1. That phone was branded by SE, but manufactured by HTC.
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The G1 was the first Android handset, period. It also was a Google experience phone (it had the "with Google" branding on the back cover).
 
I think the disappointing sales were partially due to their method of selling the phones. I thought it was pretty silly they didn't offer it in stores.
 
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