My NEXUS ONE Smartphone - I have gone completely open source

Raja · 7th July 2010, 23:38

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Originally Posted by vcash

Yup - No Sony / LG or Samsung for me but I feel Motorola may last. Moto made great hardware but they were terrible at software. Hopefully Android cures this. And it's good to hear Sanjay Jha announce that Moto will launch upto 20 Android devices by the end of the year!

So far Motorola have had one of the best track records at updating the Android software, especially the Droid (CDMA sister phone of Milestone).
Already rumours of Android Froyo coming on Moto Droid soon (July/August). Milestone versions follow Droid versions very quickly.

jassi · 8th July 2010, 09:52

@sunnyboi - 2.2 was an over the air (ota) upgrade for all nexus ones by default - so yeah i am on it and its really good :-)

zaks · 8th July 2010, 10:16

Are there any significant changes from Eclipse to froyo?

jassi · 8th July 2010, 10:34

@zaks - check this out
Android 2.2 Platform Highlights | Android Developers

redrage · 27th July 2010, 21:34

Picked up a nexus one last week and the phone is just close to being brilliant.

Wanted to know jassi, have u picked up any accessories? Like a hard case, screen protector for your n1?
Since google has stopped marketing the phone directly even the web store is closed now. So any idea on the best source to pick up accessories?

jassi · 27th July 2010, 22:53

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Originally Posted by redrage

Picked up a nexus one last week and the phone is just close to being brilliant.

Wanted to know jassi, have u picked up any accessories? Like a hard case, screen protector for your n1?
Since google has stopped marketing the phone directly even the web store is closed now. So any idea on the best source to pick up accessories?

congrats on the excellent choice! i had got the car kit from the google store and that is totally worth it

have also picked up a nexus one screen protector from clarivue (10usd and free shipping)

let us know what you accessories you get

HellwratH · 27th July 2010, 23:14

I am stuck between the Nexus one and HTC desire. Have seen and love the N1, yet to check Desire out. Sigh, temptations! :(

jassi · 27th July 2010, 23:25

Android 3.0 will run on nexus one as per the rumored minimum specs - make sure the htc desire has the base specs to run android 3.0 and you are good :-)

revtech · 27th July 2010, 23:33

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Originally Posted by jassi

Android 3.0 will run on nexus one as per the rumored minimum specs - make sure the htc desire has the base specs to run android 3.0 and you are good :-)

The HTC desire does have the specs required for 3.0 but wont the update be out first for the nexus one just like 2.2 is ?

kaushik_s · 28th July 2010, 02:44

After not letting myself to give in to buy the HTC Legend, now I'm torn between Samsung Galaxy S and HTC Desire. Experienced my friend's the Nexus One and I just loved Android. Galaxy S and Desire are fighting hard to be the Top daug and considering Samsung being available officially i might go for the Samsung. Or should I wait for the Desire to be officially available? Gosh I should've bought the Legend and could've saved some bucks ;-)

revtech · 28th July 2010, 15:31

how much are the Galaxy S and the desire for ?

kaushik_s · 28th July 2010, 17:57

Galaxy S is 28k as of now with B&W. Desire is still not available officially afaik but it's around 29k on grey.

jassi · 28th July 2010, 18:04

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Originally Posted by revtech

The HTC desire does have the specs required for 3.0 but wont the update be out first for the nexus one just like 2.2 is ?

hopefully

nexus one should in all probability get it first - possibly months in advance just like with 2.2 release!

kaushik_s · 28th July 2010, 20:25

Just a little update, show some good offers on ebay (weekly deal) on Samsung Galaxy S for 27.5k (1 Yr Manufacturer Warranty) and HTC Desire for 25490Rs. (No manufacturer warranty, just dealer warranty of 3 months). Sounds like a good deal for the Galaxy S considering 28.5k market price. But also seems like that we might gonna see some further price cuts.

HellwratH · 29th July 2010, 12:22

Kaushik,
Could you please PM me the dealers who were offering you the HTC desire for 29k? I am looking around, but haven't been able to find even one guy who's selling desire. I saw the ebay deal, but I am kinda skeptic about buying it off an internet site without actually taking a look at the phone. Too many hassles if things go wrong with phones that haven't been launched yet. If I don't find anyone soon, I'll probably go with ebay.

8th July 2010, 09:52	#17
jassi BHPian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Melbourne Posts: 980 Thanked: 12 Times View My Garage	@sunnyboi - 2.2 was an over the air (ota) upgrade for all nexus ones by default - so yeah i am on it and its really good :-) Last edited by jassi : 8th July 2010 at 09:53.
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8th July 2010, 10:16	#18
zaks BHPian Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Bangalore Posts: 952 Thanked: 181 Times View My Garage	Are there any significant changes from Eclipse to froyo?
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8th July 2010, 10:34	#19
jassi BHPian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Melbourne Posts: 980 Thanked: 12 Times View My Garage	@zaks - check this out Android 2.2 Platform Highlights \| Android Developers
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27th July 2010, 21:34	#20
redrage BHPian Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Bengaluru Posts: 557 Thanked: 106 Times	Picked up a nexus one last week and the phone is just close to being brilliant. Wanted to know jassi, have u picked up any accessories? Like a hard case, screen protector for your n1? Since google has stopped marketing the phone directly even the web store is closed now. So any idea on the best source to pick up accessories?
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27th July 2010, 23:14	#22
HellwratH BHPian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 115 Thanked: 57 Times	I am stuck between the Nexus one and HTC desire. Have seen and love the N1, yet to check Desire out. Sigh, temptations! :(
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27th July 2010, 23:25	#23
jassi BHPian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Melbourne Posts: 980 Thanked: 12 Times View My Garage	Android 3.0 will run on nexus one as per the rumored minimum specs - make sure the htc desire has the base specs to run android 3.0 and you are good :-)
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28th July 2010, 02:44	#25
kaushik_s Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,088 Thanked: 165 Times View My Garage	After not letting myself to give in to buy the HTC Legend, now I'm torn between Samsung Galaxy S and HTC Desire. Experienced my friend's the Nexus One and I just loved Android. Galaxy S and Desire are fighting hard to be the Top daug and considering Samsung being available officially i might go for the Samsung. Or should I wait for the Desire to be officially available? Gosh I should've bought the Legend and could've saved some bucks ;-)
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28th July 2010, 15:31	#26
revtech Senior - BHPian Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Bombay Posts: 1,992 Thanked: 39 Times View My Garage	how much are the Galaxy S and the desire for ?
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28th July 2010, 17:57	#27
kaushik_s Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,088 Thanked: 165 Times View My Garage	Galaxy S is 28k as of now with B&W. Desire is still not available officially afaik but it's around 29k on grey.
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28th July 2010, 20:25	#29
kaushik_s Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,088 Thanked: 165 Times View My Garage	Just a little update, show some good offers on ebay (weekly deal) on Samsung Galaxy S for 27.5k (1 Yr Manufacturer Warranty) and HTC Desire for 25490Rs. (No manufacturer warranty, just dealer warranty of 3 months). Sounds like a good deal for the Galaxy S considering 28.5k market price. But also seems like that we might gonna see some further price cuts.
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29th July 2010, 12:22	#30
HellwratH BHPian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 115 Thanked: 57 Times	Kaushik, Could you please PM me the dealers who were offering you the HTC desire for 29k? I am looking around, but haven't been able to find even one guy who's selling desire. I saw the ebay deal, but I am kinda skeptic about buying it off an internet site without actually taking a look at the phone. Too many hassles if things go wrong with phones that haven't been launched yet. If I don't find anyone soon, I'll probably go with ebay.
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