Google formally unveiled its first phone, the Nexus One. Google calls the Nexus One a “superphone” and the “next step in Android evolution.” The handset is, as previously rumored, manufactured by HTC. You can buy it today on T-Mobile for $180 with a new 2-year contract. Or you can buy it unlocked, without any service, for $530. Shipping’s free. Also, from the official pricing FAQ, if you’re an existing T-Mobile customer, who’s adding a data plan, it’ll run you $279. If you’re upgrading a data plan, it’s $379. The standard plan T-Mobile is offering for $80 a month includes 500 voice minutes, unlimited messaging (SMS and MMS) and unlimited internet.
Google Nexus specs:
* Video captured at 720×480 pixels at 20fps or higher, depending on lighting condition
* 512MB Flash
* 512MB RAM
* 4GB MicroSD card included (supports card sup to 32GB)
* 1400 mAh battery
* Talk time: up to 10 hours on 2G, up to 7 hours on 3G
* Standby time: up to 290 hours on 2G; up to 250 hours on 3G
* Internet use: up to 5 hours on 3G; up to 6.5 hours on Wi-Fi
* Video playback: up to 7 hours
* Audio playback: up to 20 hours
* Height: 119mm
* Width: 59.8mm
* Depth: 11.5mm
* Weight: 130 grams with battery
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