Actually if you were a tech guy, you would have a Nexus, rather than just talking about it.
I AM a tech guy... and any self respecting tech dude has a Nexus, period. It's only 500 bucks. Not like it will put you in the poorhouse.
Even Steve Wozniak(a self described tech/gadget guy) has a Nexus.
Sorry, but you talk the talk, but you don't walk the walk. Now, I will enjoy your company, while also knowing that which you speak about is based on nothing but what you hear and read, rather than experience with the Nexus. Translation: when sooper_Droid speaks of the Nexus, he does so from a position of ignorance.
So, let me get this straight:
1) Every self-respecting tech guy needs to spend $500 on a phone Google designated an "iteration," i.e. an incremental phone in a line of others to come.
2) Everybody should have $500 in their wallet to spend on an N1 because it won't put someone in the poorhouse. So, if one finds it hard to spend $500 because their finances are tight, then a) he's poor, b) he's not a tech guy (as per #1).
3) All tech guys should be measured up to Steve Wozniak because he's the consummate tech guy. For him, $500 isn't a problem because his overall net worth is between $2-3 billion.
Let me ask you something Mr. Air Force One, while not all things that are written are true, is it possible that some things that are written are true? I'm a scientist (which should tell you I don't have $500 lying around for an N1) and I do a particular kind of research on tuberculosis. While I haven't done everything known to man regarding TB, I occasionally cite conclusions and data based on someone else's work in order to take the next step in my research.
You see, empirical data and facts are facts. While I haven't actually performed the experiments, I can accept those conclusions as fact. I may not own an N1, but others have had tangible experiences with their N1's and in many cases, have performed tests and gathered data regarding their N1s. The conclusions are: the N1 isn't all what its fanboys believe it to be.
Other than that, I find it personally insulting for you to assume that I (or anyone for that matter) would have $500 as disposable income and to imply that if I didn't that I would somehow be destined for the poorhouse. Some people have other financial responsibilities than stockpiling smartphones. Be that as it may, why would I spend $500 on a phone that I generally consider to be a disappointment wearing the Google Phone moniker? I believe your comment to be self-respecting and classless.
Ignorance is the lack of knowledge, learning and information. I believe I have demonstrated knowledge, having learned about the device and posted accurate information. To not be ignorant doesn't mean that one must own or be in ownership of the object in discussion.