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Is anyone else just a little bit underwhelmed by Nexus S?

16gb is a lot of memory for me, yes you wont be able to share stuff on mem card but as it is internal emory it will provide the highest data transfer rate about the processor

if a google flagship phone launching now has a 1ghz hummingbird processor, that does mean that better processors still a few months to go.
its a great choice for people upgrading after a long time(like me from bb bold 9000!)
it has an awesome display unlike the desire hd, its 4inches which is nor too small and nor too huge..its a phone which i dont buy half heartedly :)
i already pre ordered nexus s and im very exited, id rather choose plain OS user interface without any 'skins' and get updates early than having dual cores and getting an old update, or not getting any

the phone ive heard is blazing fast, what else would you require processor power?
 
Why all the doom and gloom up in here? I think the Nexus S will do just fine in 2011 and beyond. What this device signals to me is that Google is more focused on the software than the hardware. This is a good thing. Let's face it, Android has plenty of room for improvement when it comes to integrating the software with the hardware. And the Nexus S appears to be an extremely fast device. This phone, spec-wise may not blow everyone away, but it does add some cool features to Android (e.g. the curved screen, which I'd like to see implemented on an HTC device). Simply put, the fact that this phone will get updated first will keep it relevant despite all of the dual core phone slated for release in 2011.

I think the biggest disappointment I have with the phone is the lack of HSPA+ support. I think this omission is worse than the lack of microSD support. Also, I'd like to see this phone on Sprint.
 
Essex said:
Why all the doom and gloom up in here? I think the Nexus S will do just fine in 2011 and beyond. What this device signals to me is that Google is more focused on the software than the hardware. This is a good thing. Let's face it, Android has plenty of room for improvement when it comes to integrating the software with the hardware. And the Nexus S appears to be an extremely fast device. This phone, spec-wise may not blow everyone away, but it does add some cool features to Android (e.g. the curved screen, which I'd like to see implemented on an HTC device). Simply put, the fact that this phone will get updated first will keep it relevant despite all of the dual core phone slated for release in 2011.

I think the biggest disappointment I have with the phone is the lack of HSPA+ support. I think this omission is worse than the lack of microSD support. Also, I'd like to see this phone on Sprint.
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Agree.
 
I agree with the HSPA+... Google is all about the internet and the cloud...and they wouldn't put 4g in their flagship phone? That just makes NO sense to me.

While 16GB should be enough for most people, Google is about choice...give me the option of expandable Memory seriously.

I am still considering it though.
 
frenzy757 said:
I agree with the HSPA+... Google is all about the internet and the cloud...and they wouldn't put 4g in their flagship phone? That just makes NO sense to me.

While 16GB should be enough for most people, Google is about choice...give me the option of expandable Memory seriously.

I am still considering it though.
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It's likely that the next Nexus <insert number or letter here> will be released around the same time 4G is worth-while. 4G is coverage it sparse and nowhere near theoretical 4G speed limits. I know it would be nice to have a 4G ready phone so that you're already compatible, but there's no reason for them to really do it. Why put more expensive hardware in the phone when such a small percentage of people will be using it. 4G will become more relevant in late 2011.
 
skinien said:
It's likely that the next Nexus <insert number or letter here> will be released around the same time 4G is worth-while. 4G is coverage it sparse and nowhere near theoretical 4G speed limits. I know it would be nice to have a 4G ready phone so that you're already compatible, but there's no reason for them to really do it. Why put more expensive hardware in the phone when such a small percentage of people will be using it. 4G will become more relevant in late 2011.
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I agree that 4g isn't really mainstream St buying thought the nexus lines were supposead to push the limit
 
frenzy757 said:
I agree that 4g isn't really mainstream St buying thought the nexus lines were supposead to push the limit
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It still is a high-end phone.

Android now needs to working on polishing the OS UI. That's what we're going to see with the next few releases. I think 2.2 was a functional enhancement (in terms of speed and memory usage) but know we're going to start to see some major UI improvements... and it's about time. :p
 
I think that "4G" is pretty much essential for a flagship Android device. I have "4G" with Sprint, which is spotty in the District. Even though WIMAX technology has its limitations, it IS faster than 3G. Noticeably faster. If HSPA+ is comparable to WIMAX in terms of speed, then I would want to have access to the technology on my phone. I'd rather have "4G" (flaws and all), than not.

That said, I still think this phone will hold its own among the dual cores of 2011, right up until the Nexus "M" or "H" dual core is announced this time next year. It isn't future-proof, but it doesn't need to be. The Nexus S simply needs to provide a clean Android experience as a reference point for manufacturers, carriers, users, developers, and (most importantly) advertisers. I agree with Rubin's observation that the market will determine whether users want features and specs more than timely updates to the latest firmware. Despite the lack of HSPA+ support, I still think the Nexus S is a compelling device.
 
I'm gone hold off on the Nexus S. I say wait to Feb 2011. Around that time there should be a few phones that will put the Nexus S to shame. I'm shaking my head at google and samsung trying to pass this phone off as cutting edge.
 
and, some phones like mytouch 4g, droid x, fascinate etc are never released in the international market so nexus s will still do good!
 
I love T-Mobile and have a Nexus One. Best phone and carrier combination I've ever had. I've been patiently (well not really) waiting for a Nexus upgrade to 4 inch screen. Love stock Android with all its benefits.

I'll be waiting for the Olympus and probably switching to AT&T, oh well. All the mentioned limitations, along with styling that reminds me of a rounded corner Palm phone, plasicky Samsung. No thanks. UGLY. Man I hope AT&T's network is faster now.
 
This phone will do fine because tech junkies cant say no. For the people that think this is a vibrant......Yeah...... its not. I fully believe that eliminating the external sd helped boot speed by cutting down on media scanning time. Not really impressed but i do have to get my hands on one just for a little while.:D
 
tylerdurdin said:
This phone will do fine because tech junkies cant say no. For the people that think this is a vibrant......Yeah...... its not. I fully believe that eliminating the external sd helped boot speed by cutting down on media scanning time. Not really impressed but i do have to get my hands on one just for a little while.:D
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Oh yeah??? How so.....explain please??
 
Yeah, I am glad your asking so that this can get debunked before the first person who flashes Gingerbread on the vibrant starts running around saying his phone is the same as a Nexus, but for those guys I will list how the vibrant is the same

1) Its a galaxy s device

how its not

1) Nexus has no place for external sd (a obvious change to vital parts of the device)
2) Vibrant has no front facing camera
3) Vibrant has no flash
4) Vibrant does not have a curved glass display
5) vibrant does not have a NFC chip
6) vibrant does not have Gingerbread

do you want me to list speculation as well? Speed and overall performance
 
I have to say lack of an sd card is a serious flaw and huge pain to deal with, especially when it comes to music and video storage. 32gb is fairly large, though lack of a choice to expand it is a bummer.

I think the biggest thing I'm not happy about the nexus s is the physical design of it. I always thought the nexus one was a good looking phone, sharp lines with subtle curves and a "not so normal" light brownish color. It was a pretty device. The nexus s looks far too similar to a 3gs iphone imo. The back with its humps, one larger than the other, clad in fake lookalike carbon fiber is something that is really a big failing.

As others have said, they could have really taken their time with this device and made it the staple flagship of the android OS, however I feel they really missed the mark.
 
tylerdurdin said:
Yeah, I am glad your asking so that this can get debunked before the first person who flashes Gingerbread on the vibrant starts running around saying his phone is the same as a Nexus, but for those guys I will list how the vibrant is the same

1) Its a galaxy s device

how its not

1) Nexus has no place for external sd (a obvious change to vital parts of the device)
2) Vibrant has no front facing camera
3) Vibrant has no flash
4) Vibrant does not have a curved glass display
5) vibrant does not have a NFC chip
6) vibrant does not have Gingerbread

do you want me to list speculation as well? Speed and overall performance
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1). Not sure why wouldn't they have an SD slot.
2). Nexus S better
3). That's thanks to Samsumg, if it updated the phone to Froyo it would have flash.
4). Who cares?? Its not a hardware/software issue.
5). Is not gonna be used in the nest 1-2 years
6). Thank you Samsung - Slap Gingerbread on Vibrant and it will come VERY close to being the same phone as Nexus S.

So after everything it really comes down to Ginerbread. Im reading reviews that Nexus S cant even record 720 HD videos. It has almost the SAME specs as the Vibrant.
 
kefalo84 said:
1). Not sure why wouldn't they have an SD slot.
2). Nexus S better
3). That's thanks to Samsumg, if it updated the phone to Froyo it would have flash.
4). Who cares?? Its not a hardware/software issue.
5). Is not gonna be used in the nest 1-2 years
6). Thank you Samsung - Slap Gingerbread on Vibrant and it will come VERY close to being the same phone as Nexus S.

So after everything it really comes down to Ginerbread. Im reading reviews that Nexus S cant even record 720 HD videos. It has almost the SAME specs as the Vibrant.
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Im pretty sure that he was talking about flash on the camera. lol
 
hmm, i just had an interesting experience. Until now i have only used stock android on my phones (nexus one, hd2 w/vanilla android rom). I used to think, "how bad can it be? htc sense or touchwiz or whatever..." I assumed if i had to get a phone i wouldnt mind that much but i was wrong. today i tried an htc sense rom on my hd2 and i realised within a few hours that i would definitely buy an under specd phone (i.e Nexus S) instead of tolerate these shitty skins - and have a better user experience for my buck.

I am surprised things fell this way, i wasnt expecting to mind this much.
 
Seems pretty obvious to me that Google is more focused on perfecting the Android OS running within the phone than what hardware is going into it. I'm guessing this phone was really about getting Gingerbread to run as smoothly as possible, and while some people would argue they could have continued to use the N1 as their base, I think they just needed a refresh. I never saw the Nexus line as being a line that Google is trying to have compete with the Moto Droid, HTC, Galaxy, etc., etc... And I see that now, even with the Nexus S. Specs aren't going to blow you away, but you are going to get a nice phone, with a pure Google experience, on current hardware. Seems like a solid deal to me.
 
you know what...

I am actually excited for this phone now that I think of it...sure the specs arent mind blowing, but maybe this really IS Google saying the software needs to catch up right now. I think they should focus on making the OS as smooth as possible with the current specs...Apple can do it, and I think they feel that before moving on with some crazy specs, they should make things more efficient etc. If not, then they will be relying on hardware to make up for inefficient coding, which is not the way to do it.

If they can make their base as smooth as possible, then I think Android will be much better off in the long term. I think 2011 will be focused on that with 2012 getting back into crazy features like NFC, more Video chat etc.



WHAT I am really pissed about now is that T-mobile only...cmon...I don't want to leave Verizon...really wished they found a way to release it on all 4 carriers.
 
kefalo84 said:
1). Not sure why wouldn't they have an SD slot.
2). Nexus S better
3). That's thanks to Samsumg, if it updated the phone to Froyo it would have flash.
4). Who cares?? Its not a hardware/software issue.
5). Is not gonna be used in the nest 1-2 years
6). Thank you Samsung - Slap Gingerbread on Vibrant and it will come VERY close to being the same phone as Nexus S.

So after everything it really comes down to Ginerbread. Im reading reviews that Nexus S cant even record 720 HD videos. It has almost the SAME specs as the Vibrant.
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ummmm, no, Gingerbread is not all it comes down to, whether you care or not about the features of a phone they are relevant to the fact that this phone is not a Vibrant. To be brutally honest, the Vibrant (as well as the Captivate) is the LEAST like this phone, when you compare all the features, and as it was noted above the vibrant does not have EITHER flash. (If you could give the "same" badge to any of the galaxy phones , I would say its most likely the Epic). In both form and factor they are not the same device, to say it is, is the same as saying your phone is the same as a DroidX, C'mon its got a Gig processor with half a Gig of ram. a vibrant is not a Captivate, epic or Fascinate either.

look I am not going to drag this out so to put it simple

Vibrant + Gingerbread = Vibrant with Gingerbread

I agree that we are comparing red apples to green apples.

It made me feel pretty good just to hear that Google chose to go with a samsung. I was thinking that this was a dead platform, apparently Google felt otherwise.
 
IMO...This phone is doomed! First off, Google what are you thinking? Yes T-Mobile is OK, I agree on that, the prices are good and the coverage is OK. However, they would not be a good choice for a supposedly Android Flagship home. To me that's like going to a 4th place team, because in the mobile world they are the number 4 carrier, so why even go with them? Did u guys not learn from the Nexus 1? Second...bad enough u went with number 4, but this device wont even run on they're Newer supposedly 4G network...WTF? And to really top it all off you cut off expanded memory, and don't include an SD card slot? That to me is insane!

I'm definitely a Galaxy S Fan, I have the Fascinate and I must say its a really good device, for the exception of having no Froyo love! But all in all its a great phone. Throw Gingerbread on my phone and you have an even better device then the newer Nexus IMO...its all about the network as well, Verizon stomps on Tmo....ohh well, another wasted idea if ya ask me, keep your contoured screen Samsung...And get on the ball with sending the phones that put you back on the map some updates...
 
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