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Okay, so I'm pretty sure that my next phone will be the Nexus S or Nexus One. But now that they both run Android 2.3 Gingerbread, which one is better.
I mean I know the N1 is obviously cheaper to buy because it's older. Some say that one is better because build is better, more durable because it's HTC and/or because of the metal. Others say Nexus S because it has a few better hardware upgrades, bigger and better screen. So I'm a bit at a crossroads. Of course, because of the carrier I'm with here in Canada, they are on an AWS frequency like T-Mobile there in the U.S. And with the ATT buyout of them, there's rumours that they will be soon making a T-Mobile compatible iPhone. So I could just wait for that, although I have an iPad already so maybe there's no point. Anyone have any thoughts that could help me in this decision?
I've owned both and I would have to say that you should go for the Nexus S since it is noticeably a little bit faster. Also, the multi-touch screen is much much better on the NS than on the N1. On the NS, the keyboard is actually multi-touch while the N1's keyboard is still not multi-touch. Also, I've had to go through both N1s and both of them have had horrible touch screen issues once they get a little too hot (I using it on a carmount for GPS).
Part of me doubt that Apple is actually making a T-Mobile iPhone seeing as how T-Mobile and AT&T are probably going to merge....it just seems like a waste of time and money for me.
Part of me doubt that Apple is actually making a T-Mobile iPhone seeing as how T-Mobile and AT&T are probably going to merge....it just seems like a waste of time and money for me.
I agree, go with the Nexus S. However, the T-Mobile iPhone can definitely happen. T-Mobile's 3G bands are still different, so Apple would have to make the iPhone 5 quad-band. Rumors are that the iPhone 5 will be GSM/CDMA anyways, and from what I understand it wouldn't be that hard for them to build in compatibility for T-Mobile. It would give them even more marketshare in the US, while allowing them to sell a single model internationally.
The NS is faster with media stuff because of a better graphics subsystem. I have a N1 though and I think I would miss the trackball if I switched to a NS. It is very useful for cursor movement when text editing... and also breakout/bust-a-move games. The light-up indicator function is also very cool. The internal storage can be constraining, even with apps2sd. I'm very happy with it though and am kind of angry that if AT&T takes over I'm going to have to abandon it. I could use this phone for 4 years, let alone two. Hopefully by January when my contract is up there will be a new Nexus on Sprint, or at least the S-4G's will be on blowout.
IMO, if you already have an iPad, then an iPhone is redundant. I'd say definitely get an Android phone that can do tethering (like a Nexus) and you've got the best of both worlds: Android for the communications stuff it's so good at, and iPad for the Multimedia stuff it's so good at. I have an iPod Touch that I will occasionally tether to my N1 and they go together like bread and butter.
IMO, if you already have an iPad, then an iPhone is redundant. I'd say definitely get an Android phone that can do tethering (like a Nexus) and you've got the best of both worlds: Android for the communications stuff it's so good at, and iPad for the Multimedia stuff it's so good at. I have an iPod Touch that I will occasionally tether to my N1 and they go together like bread and butter.
I currently own a N1, and have tested out a NS for over a month, and I would say without a doubt the Nexus S is better. I was like you when i first saw the specs on the Nexus S, but it really runs much faster, screen is better.
Personally the only thing about the Nexus S that I don't like is the fact that it doesn't have a notification light.
Personally the only thing about the Nexus S that I don't like is the fact that it doesn't have a notification light.
