US technology giant Google Inc. has recently introduced its latest smartphone called Nexus One which uses Android platform and has been designed by Taiwanese mobile phone maker HTC.
Just like most multi-media phones today, this Google phone features Internet capability and supports 3G and Wi-Fi connectivity. And to prevent lagging while doing web browsing, the device also has a 512 MB RAM, something to be considered high for a mobile phone.
Consumers can also expect a relatively impressive built-in camera that features 5-megapixel resolution, video capability (at 720 x 480 pixels at 20 frames per second or higher), LED flash, geo-tagging capability for providing input in every photo, and autofocus from 6 cm to infinity. However, one major downside of the built-in camera is that it only has 2 x digital zoom which is lower compared to other smartphones in the market today.
To allow users to conveniently browse the Internet, view photos, and watch videos, this mobile phone boasts a 3.7-inch (diagonal measurement) widescreen display that support 800 x 480 pixels, 1ms response rate, 100,000 x 1 contrast ratio, touchscreen feature, and WGA image technology.
Other features include Bluetooth connectivity, Micro SD slot which can support up to 32 GB memory card, speaker, Micro USB port, dock pin connectors, microphone with noise-cancelling technology, clickable trackball, SIM card slot, and rechargeable lithium-ion battery.
Meanwhile, Nexus One will not have a tie up with any communication service provider which means that consumers can choose any wireless carrier they want, thus also allowing them to select the one that will provide the best service and deal.
According to technology blog Gizmodo, this Google phone will come at a retail price of about $530. Also, technology experts believe that the smartphone will be directly shipped by the company itself.
On the other hand, some analysts believe that this new Google smartphone will irk some phone companies that use the technology firm’s Android platform which has been lauded for its fast processing and interactive features.
Few months ago, Google has been dropping hints on its plan to introduce its own line of Android-based smartphones in an effort to compete with iPhone which is the best-selling mobile phone device in the US.
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I like the look of the phone but cannot help feeling it is a little late off the mark for Google – especially as it doesn’t seem to be offering anything particularly new in comparison with the iPhone and the price is greater!