I can't believe anyone would buy a Nexus One knowing Blackberry just stated that the track ball was the number one reason for handset failure. Even if Nexus One had an optical track pad, I still wouldn't buy it. Android looks like windows XP. Poorly executed IMHO.
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You do understand the trackball is just a supplement to the touch screen?
Well, actually you probably wouldn't, considering you think that a modern mobile handset OS looks like Windows XP.....
You do understand the trackball is just a supplement to the touch screen?
Well, actually you probably wouldn't, considering you think that a modern mobile handset OS looks like Windows XP.....
How does it being supplemental change whether or not it's reliable? The point is, that the trackball is a PROVEN hardware FAILURE.
I don't know about you guys, but I love trackballs. I'm still using a regular corded mouse with the trackball. I mean you just never know with all these new hokey pokey technologies that have been around for the past decade like glass touchpads...
how would you like to have broken glasses in your pocket?
HTC says broken glass means Nexus One not for pocket
http://www.androidarena.com/2010/03/09/htc-says-broken-glass-means-nexus-one-not-for-pocket/
how would you like to have broken glasses in your pocket?
HTC says broken glass means Nexus One not for pocket
http://www.androidarena.com/2010/03/09/htc-says-broken-glass-means-nexus-one-not-for-pocket/
Exactly. That's why the Nexus One is perfect for people like me who use trackball mice. We also don't like putting cell phones into our pockets because who the hell knows what will happen!
Wow glad I canceled on selling my phone on craigslist and like 8 people were asking about it. Definitely keeping my 3GS that's problem free. I thouht I would see impressive responses about the N1. Guess not.
oh by the way:
Google loses Nexus One trademark to Portland-based Integra Telecom
http://blog.oregonlive.com/siliconforest/2010/03/google_loses_nexus_one_tradema.html
Google loses Nexus One trademark to Portland-based Integra Telecom
http://blog.oregonlive.com/siliconforest/2010/03/google_loses_nexus_one_tradema.html
You are on a Mac forum. What did you expect. I know several people using the Nexus One personally, and they love it. Reading forums about any phone, you will only see the bad. That doesn't mean it is indicative of the general users feeling toward the phone.
Have you ever used a Blackberry? I guess not. The primary means of using pretty much any function on a Blackberry is with the trackball. Considering the touch screen of the the N1, that is not even a concern. Of course the trackball is their primary means of failure since it used more than any other part of the Blackberry.
Don't the newer variations on the Nexus One (such as the Desire and the Incredible) have optical trackballs?
Just get one of those instead.
(It's nice having a small-movement alternative pointer method, especially with larger touchscreens. Way easier to use one-handed. Not crucial, but nice.)
Just get one of those instead.
(It's nice having a small-movement alternative pointer method, especially with larger touchscreens. Way easier to use one-handed. Not crucial, but nice.)
how would you like to have broken glasses in your pocket?
HTC says broken glass means Nexus One not for pocket
http://www.androidarena.com/2010/03/09/htc-says-broken-glass-means-nexus-one-not-for-pocket/
Do you have anything constructive to add to the thread or are you just going to keep plastering this crap all over the forums?
So what? How is that even remotely relevant?
Nexus One has always had the Optical Trackball, I think. I'm pretty sure that's what they are talking about. I know BB was having issues with them falling out. I don't see that really happening considering it'd be getting far less use on the Nexus One. The touch screen issues do have me worried. I mean, going from a dumb-phone or any other phone to the Nexus One seems like it would be amazing! It'd blow them away. It's just that the iPhone happens to have one of the best touchscreens on a phone period (if not, the best) and if my N1 would have a sub-par screen, I'd probably be very disappointed.
I was thinking the same thing...
I have three friends using the N1 and they love it. On an Apple forum your advise will be biased from Apple loving geeks. Try it out, if you like the iPhone better then switch back if you find the N1 fits you better than stay. Arguing which phone is better is as productive as arguing what color is prettier or if Coke or Pepsi tastes better. It's all personal preference.
Now I do see some misinformation and downright lies here sometimes, so take everything you read online with a grain of salt. My favorite lie on Macrumors is the lie that Verizon's 3G is only as fast as AT&T's EDGE.
Now I do see some misinformation and downright lies here sometimes, so take everything you read online with a grain of salt. My favorite lie on Macrumors is the lie that Verizon's 3G is only as fast as AT&T's EDGE.
My actual real life experience took me down I-95 between southeast Pennsylvania and Orlando. While north of Richmond, Virginia and once in central Florida AT&T's 3G was generally faster than Verizon's 3G. In some places, such as downtown Kissimmee, a magnitude faster. However, the 700 or so miles in between was a different story. AT&T was either EDGE or it didn't exist at all while, with a single exception in South Carolina that lasted about 5 minutes, Verizon was the same speed, or nearly the same speed, that it is everywhere. I was easily able to watch the Canada & USA olympic hockey game on a netbook with a built-in Verizon modem using Slingplayer to connect to a box back home. At the same time, the iPhone on AT&T was timing out just trying to connect to my mail server.
So yeah, I wouldn't believe much of anything you read on this site. Remember, an "expert" is someone who travelled more than 50 miles and showed slides.
And now on Sprint! http://newsreleases.sprint.com/phoenix.zhtml?c=127149&p=irol-newsArticle_newsroom&ID=1403426&
Seriously, getting this phone on EVERY MAJOR US carrier is a big plus.
Sprint, for me, has the best priced plans BY FAR. Unfortunately, I can't say the same about their service...
Seriously, getting this phone on EVERY MAJOR US carrier is a big plus.
Sprint, for me, has the best priced plans BY FAR. Unfortunately, I can't say the same about their service...
Apparently, this person over on the Nexus One Forums is having 3G issues with his phone as well as the screen issues.
Nexus One Forum thread HERE.
EDIT: It seems 2 people in that same thread have no problems with their 3G on AT&Ts network. I guess n=3 doesn't tell us much so far...
I'll agree that AT&T's 3G has the potential to be faster than Verizon's 3G and in many speedtests AT&T will beat Verizon in raw speed. However as you said what good is some fast speedtests when the service is practically inferior to Verizon. I have some iPhone friends that like talking smack and show me their speedtest result which is impressive and I'm fine with that. I enjoy talking smack when we go on roadtrips and I'm able to access the data while they're searching for service or simply timing out. I also enjoy talking smack when I'm able to use my phone in buildings.
Ya I'd like to find out peoples feelings about it after a day of use. I was curious to see if the 3G problem is occuring on AT&T networks also and not just t-mobiles.
I'd like to try the N1 for AT&T I'm just waiting to check of a good hands on review on YouTube with it on our AT&T network.
That's cool though that you are not seeing any problems.
How is it compared to you're old 3GS?
That's cool though that you are not seeing any problems.
How is it compared to you're old 3GS?
Overall if I made the switch to the nexus one what would I be missing. Or should I say what are the main differences in between the 3GS and the N1.
While I don't own a Nexus, my friend does, and I used to use an android phone (G1) for over a year, so here is my (brief) take:
The Nexus one undoubtedly has a beautiful screen. Much better (imho) than the 3GS. I love the way android does notifications. When you're notified of something, it shows up in the notification shade. No stupid pop-ups in the middle of a game when you get a text message, and no dumb icon badges. Of course, Android can multitask out-of-the-box. Also, if you are a google user, the integration of gmail, calendar, contacts, etc. is amazing. You also get free navigation with google nav.
There are, of course, things that android / nexus one don't do quite well...
The music / movie player is crap. It looks bad, and isn't as fluid and easy to navigate as an ipod. There is also no syncing with itunes, which for some, is a big deal. The android market has some great apps, but the market itself is cluttered and unorganized. Navigating through the market is a pain. Android itself isn't as polished as webOS or iPhone os.