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HTC Google Nexus One Overview

Expected UK Release Date: Available

Key Features
Google Internet Search with YouTube™ Compatible & Map Support
Android Mobile 2.1 Operating System
6.5 Hours WiFi® Internet Time
Email, Push Email & Gmail
WiFi® Technology
3.7 Inch Widescreen WVGA AMOLED Touch Screen (800 x 480 Pixels)
5 Megapixel Camera with 2 x Digital Zoom, Auto Focus & LED Flash
7 Hours Video Playing Time
A GPS Navigation
3G HSDPA Technology
Language Support (Display & Keyboard)
Music Player (MP3, WAV & eAAC+)

Design

100%

Usability

100%

Features

100%

The above ratings are average figures, which have been generated from submitted mobile phone reviews.

Our HTC Google Nexus One Review

Overview
The HTC Google Nexus One is a fantastic Smartphone which has been beautifully design with a Qualcomm™ processor & an Android Mobile 2.1 operating system. This sophisticated Google phone has a touch screen designed casing which is compact so therefore easy to hold & use in a single hand. Its main features include its Google capabilities, a 5 megapixel camera, a huge WVGA AMOLED touch screen & a music playing feature. A Smartphone with amazing capabilities & built in technologies makes the HTC Google Nexus One a perfect choice for today's mobile user.

Appearance & Size
Its casing is available in a subtle brown colour, complete with a high quality Teflon™ coated section on the back of its casing. The overall size & shape of the HTC Google Nexus One is compact in size & it has a smooth shaped casing complete with rounded edges which feels good to hold in the hand when in use. The Google Nexus One weighs one hundred & thirty grams including its fitted battery which is a solid weight giving it a quality feel but at the same time this is lightweight for a Smartphone of its capabilities. Its dimensions are 11.9cm tall by 5.98cm wide by 1.15cm which is a good size for carrying, handling & usability purposes. This amazing Google Smartphone supports a 3.7 inch touch screen which provides a WVGA AMOLED wide screen display. This touch screen provides a high colour viewing experience on its high resolution display for the user to enjoy. The 3.7 inch touch screen supports an automatic rotate screen function & the user can enjoy a haptic feedback when using their touch screen. The HTC Google Nexus One comes with touch screen & keyboard language support. The user can make their Google phone their own by changing & customising the home screen & generally giving their new handset a more useable appearance.

HTC Google Nexus One 3G Smartphone front view

HTC Google Nexus One 3G Smartphone menu interface

HTC Google Nexus One 3G Smartphone side view

Imaging, Media & Entertainment
A rear facing camera lens provides the user with a high quality 5 megapixel camera lens which supports still picture capturing as well as moving video recording capabilities. This camera comes with a variety of built in features & settings which allows the user to capture the perfect still picture or video by simply changing the setting to suit the user's needs. An automatic focus feature, a LED flash, a 2 x digital zoom & a picture geo tagging feature are all available for the user to enjoy when using their camera feature. The user can record video footage at up to twenty frames per second using this 5 megapixel camera & the HTC Google Nexus One supports video playback in many popular & high quality video formats including MPEG4, H263 & H264 AVC format. The Google Nexus One supports up to 7 hours of video playback time from a fully charged battery. There is an integrated music playing feature which provide the user with music entertainment & the user can transfer or download their music onto their Google phone with ease. This player supports music playback in MP3, WAV & eAAC+ format & the user can store their music on their phones internal or extended memory. The HTC Google Nexus One comes with a user friendly music display which turns this amazing Smartphone into a portable music player when the user desires. The user can enjoy approximately 20 hours of music playback time from a fully recharged battery, depending of other features being used on the Smartphone. For those gaming enthusiast, this Smartphone supports a high quality gaming experience including Java™ game support complete with a beautiful gaming viewing experience on the 3.7 inch WVGA AMOLED wide screen display.

Communication & Messaging
The HTC Google Nexus One comes with a selection of messaging options which allows the user to communicate freely without even making a call as the user can communicate on the move via their Smartphone's messaging service. An integrated email service which supports push email & Gmail allows the user to stay in contacts with work, family, friends & business contacts. It comes with a multimedia messaging service better known as MMS messaging, allowing the user to share pictures & video recordings with compatible MMS contacts. The Google Nexus One Smartphone also supports an instant messaging service which is an online messaging service allowing the user to communicate instantly with other compatible contacts that are online & available. A text message service provides the user with an easy to use service which allows the user to create a message containing text which can be shared with other SMS contacts. There is a selection of call features available on the HTC Google Nexus One which makes communicating easy for its user as the user can access their contacts instantly, access a record of calls dialled, received & missed, or even take a call over the phones speakers for a hands free call experience. This sophisticated Google Smartphone makes communication a user friendly & enjoyable experience for its user.

Technology & Internet
This Google Nexus One Smartphone works on quad band GSM networks 850, 900, 1800 & 1900 plus supports 3G networks HSDPA 900, 1700 & 2100. Its Internet features are amazing & it provides its user with an outstanding selection of Internet features plus provides its user with the Internet usability which would be expected from a Google phone. There is a Google search complete with YouTube™ & Google Maps compatibility. This Smartphone can provide its user with up to 5 hours of 3G Internet browsing time or up to 6.5 hours of WiFi® Internet time when its battery is fully charged. It comes with WiFi® connectivity allowing the user to connect to the Internet via a WiFi® connection & there is a built in A GPS navigation feature allowing the user to gain direction to their desired locations. This Android Google phone comes with a built in digital compass & supports an array of high speed technologies. Its 3G HSDPA & HSUPA technologies allow the user to enjoy high speed connectivity & the user can access & use more than one feature at a time on their new Smartphone if required thanks to its multi tasking capabilities. It supports GPRS & EDGE which means transferring data at high speeds is not a problem for this Smartphone. The user can transfer data between their phone & other compatible devices using a Bluetooth® wireless connection or a micro USB cabled connection. The HTC Google Nexus One comes with 512 megabytes of built in flash memory & has 512 megabytes of internal RAM plus comes with a 4 gigabyte MicroSD™ swappable memory card. This Smartphone can hold up to 32 gigabytes of external memory using a compatible MicroSD™ type memory card. The battery provided with the HTC Google Nexus One will provide the user with approximately 10 hours of GSM talk time or 7 hours of 3G talk time from a fully charged battery. It will provide up to 290 hours of GSM standby time or up to 250 hours of WCDMA standby time.

HTC Google Nexus One Specifications & Features

Screen
3.7 Inch Widescreen WVGA AMOLED Touch Screen (800 x 480 Pixels)

Imaging
5 Megapixel Camera
2 x Digital Zoom
Auto Focus
LED Flash
Camera Key
Picture Geo Tagging
Photo Album
Video Recording (20 FPS)
Video Player (MPEG4, H263 & H264 AVC)

Messaging
SMS (Text Messaging)
MMS (Multimedia Messaging)
Email
Push Email
Gmail
Instant Messaging

Sound
Music Player (MP3, WAV & eAAC+)
MP3 Ringtones

Entertainment
Java™ Games
Downloadable Games

Organiser
Contacts
Calendar
Clock
Alarm Clock
Call Log
Speaker Phone
Language Support (Display & Keyboard)
Auto Rotate Screen
Light Sensor
Proximity Sensor
Haptic Feedback
A GPS Navigation
Digital Compass
Qualcomm™ Processor
Android Mobile 2.1 Operating System
Teflon™ Coated Back Casing

Connectivity
3G HSDPA
HSUPA
Bluetooth® A2DP
Micro USB
GPRS
EDGE
WiFi®

Network
Quad Band (GSM 850, GSM 900, GSM 1800 & GSM 1900)
HSDPA 900, 1700 & 2100

Internet
Google Search
YouTube™ Compatible
Google Maps

Memory & Talk Time
512MB Flash, 512MB RAM, 4GB MicroSD™ Memory Card & Supports up to 32GB
10 Hours GSM Talk Time
7 Hours 3G Talk Time
290 Hours GSM Standby Time
250 Hours WCDMA Standby Time
7 Hours Video Playing Time
20 Hours Music Playing Time
5 Hours 3G Internet Time
6.5 Hours WiFi® Internet Time

Weight & Size
130 g
119 x 59.8 x 11.5 mm

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Reviewer: Terry Byford - Birmingham, UK
Date: 31st Mar 2010

I have rated my Nexus according to my views of the three headings to report on. I have given 100% for features, but this is not a comment as to its performance in all areas, but simply what is on offer, nor do I invite comparison with any other phone. For an overview of its full spec, simply refer to Mobile Phone Review's own review.

This phone is truly a delight to use. It feels well in the hand with just sufficient weight to lend it an air of quality. The screen is an absolute marvel, more than a mere looking at its 800x480 resolution would indicate. It is a quality screen, which shines for normal phone use, & for replaying video, providing the source quality is up to the job. Pinch to zoom is featured & its touch response is excellent.

It comes with the latest fully specified Bluetooth capability, (unlike the Google G1) 2G, 3G & WiFi, nothing unusual here, many phones come similarly specified, but hidden within its sleek casing, is Qualcomm's 1Ghz processor, & it is this which, for the moment at least, makes the Nexus the leader of the pack. 3G performance is superb & couple this with the beta version of Opera 5 for mobiles, Internet browsing is blisteringly fast. Couple this processor with 512 meg of RAM one can have a number of apps open at the same time making the Nexus 1 truly a mobile marvel.

Talking of apps, there are thousands in the Android market, more than enough to satisfy most users, if what you are interested in are apps that are truly useful, rather than fun or gimmicks. If these interest you, well, erm, they are there too! This brings me to a surprising omission from the Nexus out of the box, it doesn't come with a file manager. But, not to worry, download Linda from the Android market, as this is truly excellent.

It features voice command, & whilst not 100% accurate, it depends on clear enunciation & correct use of grammar to work properly, it is no mere gimmick. Want to visit a website? Merely say its name & the phone will take you straight to Google's page listing from where you select your choice. Using Google translate, speak the word or phrase you want translating, select to which of the 50 or so languages you wish to translate to, & there it is. Want to hear what it sounds like? No problem, simply press the icon to listen.
This voice to text feature will work in any web page or application where there is a text input field.

Voice quality for a caller is excellent thanks to the noise cancellation feature that makes calling from even noisy surroundings clear for the person receiving.

Of course, being a product from Google, one would expect it to perform superbly with any Google app, & it does. Gmails come straight into the phone automatically, no having to access or search for them manually.

The phone comes with the now standard features of camera, video recorder & player, & music player & uses the standard 3.5mm headphone jack to allow use of higher quality headsets. With a high quality recording & headphones the Nexus displays very high music replay quality. The small built in speaker is very clear for music replay, but of course with absolutely no bass. It is though very useful for checking out any MP3 music download prior to purchase when you don't have your headphones available.

The camera, whilst of 5 meg resolution, & video capture, I would class as adequate, but no more than this. Video is limited to just 20 fps, which is really not good. It does have led flash, which can help with near field subjects in low light, but there seems to be no way to power it down so that extreme close ups can be severely overexposed. The camera does autofocus so there should be no missed shots because they were out of focus.

I found battery life to be good, even in view of its power hungry performance envelope. I manage 6 hours of nonstop 3G use, & by switching to airplane mode for music replay, the battery charge icon hardly seems to change.

To summarise, I would rate the phone highly, with some reservations only about its camera & video performances. These are of no import to me as I use proper photographic tools for these purposes, but I am aware that many do rely on their camera phones now & don't carry a separate digital camera or video cam. Equally there are those who would not be fazed by their omission on a phone!

Clearly, if you are into all things Google, then this must be the phone for you, but I am sure that with its very fast processor & other superb features it should be on anyone's shortlist.

Design

100%

Usability

100%

Features

100%

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