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Nexus One switchers?
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Too many phones running too many versions of the OS with special modifications added on top of it all by whoever is manufacturing it. Google should just take control, if that's even possible. I know that's how they want to compete, but personally, it bothers me quite a bit.
Looks like I'll be able to sell my 3GS either tonight or tomorrow. I'm a little reluctant to let go, but the Nexus One just has so much potential. Hopefully I don't get let down.
I plan on taking advantage of the Google 30 day return option (for California) and hang on to my 3GS until I'm sure the N1 is going to work out OK.
I bought myself a Nexus One for AT&T and I will say this, if there is a phone that would make me get rid of my iPhone it would definately be this phone. The only things I didn't really like was the keyboard to me was a little harder to use than the iPhone's and that the iPhone's OS seems a little more polished and better looking to me. I will be returning the Nexus One, just because I don't want to be spending the $529 right now, but I definitely be looking at that phone or other similar phones again in the near future, unless of course Apple does something big this summer.
Pros:
Fast browser
Pinch to zoom works quite well
Google Navigation is amazing
Voice to Text is great
Fast phone overall
Cons:
Keyboard wasn't as good
OS still isn't polished the best
Occasional lag in the OS
Signal was a little worse
Pros:
Fast browser
Pinch to zoom works quite well
Google Navigation is amazing
Voice to Text is great
Fast phone overall
Cons:
Keyboard wasn't as good
OS still isn't polished the best
Occasional lag in the OS
Signal was a little worse
Oh! Ok, *woosh* that went right over my head.
I see what you are saying. I, too, worry that they are going to get in over their heads. However, what they are doing is no different then what Microsoft does. Or, like different Linux flavors (although this one takes a bit more stretching)...
Yes, but Microsoft has also put down hard dates - and yes, changed them and then finally met them - as to when the old OS versions could no longer be bought.
In the smartphone market I think you want to avoid forking at all costs as well as cutting support for devices when they're too old.
I'm considering doing the same thing with the return policy. I'm not sure if it's 30 days everywhere but I think I saw something that said that.
I'm only concerened with my nexus One and what Google can offer the Nexus One. Those that are concerened about splintering of the Andriod OS thats just too bad. I did my homework before getting my N1 and as I said it's better to have a device supported directly by Google. I'm sure there are going to be better devices like the Incredible which will drop on verizon soon but those that own those other devices are at the mercy of thier providers. All I want from a provider is cellular service and not to be dictated what update or OS I can put on a device that I own, thats what Google is offering and soon enough it's going to catch on.
You can always replace the stock keyboard with otheres that are available. My favorite is Swype that completely blows away the iPhones keyboard (which you can't replace) and you dont need to hack in order to have it.
http://swypeinc.com/
You can also use the HTC keyboard which is also superior to the iPhones keyboard
edit: the point here is that we have a choice, if we dont like it we can replace it unlike iPhone.
So it would be better to get the google nexus one rather than the HTC Desire since the N1 is directly from google it will always be able to update to the lates software correct? Phones like the desire or whatever other android phone some can't be updated yet since it isn't directly from google like the N1.
So I guess getting the N1 now for AT&T isn't bad then I was going to wait for the desire but seeing that the N1 is directly from google and will be able to be updated when new updates are out I'll definitely rather choose that.
as someone who returned my nexus one to go back to the iPhone, I have to strongly disagree. The problem with the nexus ones keyboard is the glitchy touchscreen. I tried switching keyboards but there is only so much you can do with such a bad piece of hardware...
Don't get me wrong I don't want to gloss over the Manu advantages of being so connected to the google cloud, but in the end the reliability of touchscreen trumped all that for me.
Exactly my reason for sticking with the iPhone, except I kept the N1 so I can play with it whenever.
This is what I would love to do. Just have it around for whenever I want to play with it. But 560 bucks for a device that I could play around with is pretty expensive.
Correct, that's what makes the nexus one better than any other android phone on the market.
switched last week, turned on my iphone yesterday to prep it for selling and it was not pleasant.
Honestly, N1 is quite a different experience. It's kind of nice seeing all the relevant important info on my home screen (appointments, weather, etc...).
iPhone is good, but Android just takes it up a notch.
Let's see what the summer brings us with 4.0.
Honestly, N1 is quite a different experience. It's kind of nice seeing all the relevant important info on my home screen (appointments, weather, etc...).
iPhone is good, but Android just takes it up a notch.
Let's see what the summer brings us with 4.0.
On Vodafone, right? The desire is damn sexy...
I've been debating it in my head all weekend. I should just get the N1 and be done with it.
Actually, T-Mobile UK. If there was an At&t band version of this then I think I wouldn't be able to resist.
On a note on the Engadget page says Vodaphone and Orange will be carriers too. I guess T-Mo may have just released first. They also have a much better plan that us US people!
Seriously!!!! And incoming calls and stuff don't count there! I wish the US carriers had something even REMOTELY competitive with that.
Well I've had my Nexus One for about 90 minutes now and I'm still waiting for that orange light to turn green. I watched just about every video on YouTube about this thing and am pretty sure I'm ready to go with it.
But since it's taking forever to charge, maybe just a little more research is in order.
There's only two apps on my iPhone that I use on a daily basis and I've spent a good amount of time looking around for equivalents. Well three but I'm pretty sure I've decided on which Twitter client I'll be using. Anyway, onward.
Checkbook - This is a simple balance tracking app. I'd like something that remembers entries that I've made so I don't have to type the same things daily. I've found one called Checkbook (free) but from what I've read it's not the same thing.
Todo (Appigo) - Pretty sure everybody knows this one. If not, feature-rich todo client that supports recurring tasks, categories, projects, checklists, and a good amount of other things I haven't found a need for yet. I read about an app called Astrid that sounds about right but I just thought I'd get opinions from people who've been there.
That's really it. Any other suggestions for handy apps are more than welcome, too. Thanks!
But since it's taking forever to charge, maybe just a little more research is in order.
There's only two apps on my iPhone that I use on a daily basis and I've spent a good amount of time looking around for equivalents. Well three but I'm pretty sure I've decided on which Twitter client I'll be using. Anyway, onward.
Checkbook - This is a simple balance tracking app. I'd like something that remembers entries that I've made so I don't have to type the same things daily. I've found one called Checkbook (free) but from what I've read it's not the same thing.
Todo (Appigo) - Pretty sure everybody knows this one. If not, feature-rich todo client that supports recurring tasks, categories, projects, checklists, and a good amount of other things I haven't found a need for yet. I read about an app called Astrid that sounds about right but I just thought I'd get opinions from people who've been there.
That's really it. Any other suggestions for handy apps are more than welcome, too. Thanks!
When you get into Twitter have a look at Twicca. That bad boy flies and looks good. Its satiated my Twitter app addiction which I thought was impossible.. Seesmic is also very nice too.
I know Todo very well
I'm certainly going to be missing Lockinfo.
Twidroid was the one I had decided on. What's your take on it?
Ugh... Still orange. How long do these things take to charge?