Google's work with its Android mobile platform is bearing new fruit, in the shape of the Snapdragon-based Nexus One.The launch of Google's first own branded phone - self styled a "super-phone" - is married with the launch of its web store, for purchasing aforesaid telephone. See www.google.com/phone
"The goal of Google's new consumer channel is to provide an efficient way to connect Google's online users with selected Android phones," states company. "The online experience of the web store has been designed with a focus on simplicity."
Note that the Nexus One is open - any GSM network SIM card can be used with the device.
"The Nexus One belongs in the emerging class of devices which we call 'superphones,' with the 1GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon chipset making it as powerful as your laptop computer of three to four years ago. It's our way to raise the bar on what's possible when it comes to creating the best mobile experience for consumers," said Andy Rubin, VP of Engineering at Google.Hardware:
"We look forward to working with handset manufacturers and operators to bring more phones to market through this channel worldwide."
- Display: 3.7" AMOLED 480x800 WVGA display
- Thinness: 11.5mm; Weight: 130g
- Processor/Speed: Qualcomm Snapdragon™ 3G QSD8250 chipset, delivering speeds up to 1GHz
- Camera: 5 megapixel auto focus with flash and geo tagging
- Onboard memory: 512MB Flash, 512MB RAM
- Expandable memory: 4GB removable SD Card (expandable to 32GB)
- Noise Suppression: Dynamic noise suppression from Audience, Inc.
- Ports: 3.5mm stereo headphone jack with four contacts for inline voice and remote control
- Battery: Removable 1400 mAh
- Personalized laser engraving: Up to 50 characters on the back of the phone
- Trackball: Tri-color notification LED, alerts when new emails, chats, text messages arrive
