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I just acquired a Nexus One. Although I am an happy iPhone 3G owner and user, I wanted to get a Google branded phone for two reasons :
First, now that Google announced they will stop selling it, it will probably become a collector piece. Secondly, I wanted to start exploring both Android user experience and Android as a development platform. I am not saying I am definitively switching my iPhone for the N1, I am just curious to discover the differences and understand the good and bad points of each platform. After having spent a couple of days with the Nexus One, I am pleasantly surprised both with the hardware and the software. I will write more about the software part in a separate note. |
Things I like on the hardware side :
- Replaceable battery. I never needed to replace my iPhone battery, but I like the idea the option is open.
- Replaceable memory card. The MicroSD allows to increase memory capacity if needed.
- Better camera (but I am using an “old” iPhone 3G, I never tried the 3GS or 4G yet)
- Standard USB plug for charging – alleviate the need for proprietary cables in my bag
I do intent to write a more detailled note covering software and end user experience in the coming weeks.
#1 by Alexis MP on 11/06/2010 - 08:50
OTA synching for everything is one of my favorite feature. Although the turn by turn GPS is now probably a close 2nd.
#2 by sst on 11/06/2010 - 08:57
I mostly agree. I will try to elaborate more on the software side in another note.
#3 by Pascal on 11/06/2010 - 09:29
I heard David Heinemeier Hansson say that it is simply worse than the iPhone, since it feels like a phone made by developers. The pros you mention are indeed more “advanced user features”, so I’m curious how you like the overall day-to-day experience compared to the iPhone.
#4 by Wayne Gifford on 16/06/2010 - 03:02
I love the tight integration with google. And it is FAST! I’m trying the Moto Droid and the HTC EVO (if they ever ship the damn thing!)