The media attention afforded to Google’s entry into the mobile phone market cannot have escaped many peoples attention, as it has caused much media furore. The question is, is it justified, as discussed on numerous forums around the net, will the Google Nexus change the face of mobile phones forever? In reality, the answer to the question is yes and no. In the yes corner, the fact that the handset is backed by a huge conglomerate that currently dominates our search activity on the net, cannot be underestimated. However in the no corner, is the fact that this handset essentially offers similar technology to that which is currently available within a variety of other handsets, as well as the fact that the Nexus is actually manufactured by HTC.

There is no doubt that the Google Nexus One is a comprehensively functional handset with an appealing style. One of its many facets is its 3.7 inch AMOLED display screen, which offers excellent colour reproduction and touch screen technology. The phone comes with trackball navigation as well as a variety of touch sensitive controls, which are suitably coupled with both accelerometer and proximity sensors. As many will know, this allows certain tasks to be automated such as orientation of imagery as well as auto shut off to conserve battery power.

The unit size is impressive, considering the level of functionality included therein. The handset weighs in at 130 g, whilst measuring 190 mm x 59 mm wide and is extremely slim line at only 11 mm thick. The unit makes use of one of the fastest processors available which is the Qualcomm Snapdragon QSD 8250 1 GHz processor, in conjunction with the popular Android operating system, which within this particular handset is version 2.1. Herein lies one of this handsets most popular elements, as Android based handsets go, this particular phone is one of the most advanced.

As you would expect from a Google product, the ability to connect to a wide variety of Google-based services is one of the central tenements of this particular handset. YouTube, Google talk as well as Picasa integration are all included within this handset. In addition dedicated search keys are provided with the ability to utilise the included Google search, maps and Gmail features

Entertainment with the handset comes in a variety of guises, which include a 5.0 megapixel camera that offers autofocus and smile detection as standard, with the added benefit of geo-tagging and an LED flash for illumination. Video capture is offered at D1 quality, which equates to 720 x 480 pixels at a minimum frames per second of 20. The usual MP4/MP3 player is included within the package and supports the majority of audio and video file formats.

Satellite navigation is one of the key elements included within this handset and comes with A-GPS support. To make full use of web-based functionality included with this handset, internet access must be provided, and it is, in the form of the HSDPA and Wi Fi connections, which offers speeds of up to 7.2 Mbps. Class 10 versions of GPRS and EDGE are also included as well as micro-USB and Bluetooth connection. The handset comes with 4 GB of memory capacity, stored on a card, with the benefit of being able to increase this up to 32 GB by utilising a card slot.

The HTC Google Nexus One is an interesting addition to the mobile phone fraternity. Its popularity is down to a modicum of advanced technology, superimposed by effective and stylish design, but ultimately its success will ride on the wave of the Google brand.

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Much has been written recently about the Google Nexus One, and justifiably so as it is Google’s first entry into the mobile phone market. Announced to the world by fanfare, its entrance into the mobile phone market is turning heads. The handset incorporates an impressive level of technology combined with a state of the art operating systems and CPU and pushes the boundaries of mobile phone technology.

The Google Nexus One provides a 3.7 inch AMOLED capacitive touch screen that operates at a pixel screen size of 480 x 800 pixels. The handset comes with touch sensitive controls, trackball navigation and accelerometer and proximity sensors. Internal memory on this handset is 512 MB, with many packages including a 4 GB card. Further memory expansion, up to 32 GB is available by utilising the integrated microSD card slot.

Connectivity with this handset is simple and seamless. Internet access is provided through its own HSDPA connection, which offers speeds of up to 7.2 Mbps, whilst the Wi Fi capabilities of the handset, offer alternative means of access, by utilising available hotspots. In addition class 10 versions of GPRS and EDGE are included as well as micro USB and Bluetooth options. The handset comes with satellite navigation, thanks to its GPS function, which also comes with A-GPS support.

As you would expect with this handset, it utilises the Android operating system, whilst also employing the services of a Qualcomm snapdragon QSD 8250 1 GHz processor. A plethora of Google related features are also included such as Google search, maps and Gmail features as well as Google talk, YouTube and Picasa integration. The handset also provides an active noise cancellation function with dedicated microphone as well as a digital compass, voice memo and dedicated search key facility.

An MP4/MP3 player, which will accommodate all major audio and video file formats, is provided as well as a 5.0 mega pixel camera, which includes auto focus, smile detection and geo-tagging as well as an LED flash. The camera operates at a pixel resolution of 2560 x 1920 pixels and is an effective image capture device. In addition, and as an alternative to still imagery, the camera provides the means to record video at D1 quality, which is 720 x 480 pixels and at a minimum of 20 frames per second. To complete the package, a variety of games are provided, with further games available for download if required.

The HTC Google Nexus One is an intriguing handset, with the benefit of one of the best known worldwide brands behind it. It offers an impressive level of technology coupled with an emphatically appealing styling which incorporates a brown Teflon coating. Its popularity is assured.

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