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It really depends on your needs/preferences. The Nexus S is a stock Android device and a Google flagship, basically guaranteeing it as the first device to be updated to a new version of Android.

The EVO 3D features better build quality, a larger display, and a potentially faster processor. In terms of hardware, the EVO 3D is a current gen device while the Nexus S is nearing last gen (by this, I mean single core 1 GHz). That said, clock speed still doesn't mean much and the Hummingbird in the Nexus S still performs very well.

I would recommend getting your hands on a Nexus S and EVO 4G to see which one you like better. While the EVO 4G won't be the most accurate representation of the 3D, it gives you a good idea of the size and HTC Sense.

I would lean toward the Evo personally. It just seems more current, and less "last year". I agree with Peter about the 3D being gimmicky, but it's not as if you have to use it. The screen should be just as good when 3D is not turned on. More rapid android updates would be the best thing about the Nexus though if that's what you're after.

I was hoping that the official Gingerbread update would keep me from wanting to upgrade from my EVO 4G for a while. So far, it's sufficient despite breaking some of my favorite apps (Netflix, Pandora, etc.).

I was tempted by the Nexus S 4G, but the lack of microSD, HDMI out, and a notification LED makes it hard for me to consider swapping my EVO 4G for it. Plus, all the reception issues the NS4G has, which I encounter while testing it out at the Sprint store. But I'm sure a firmware update will fix that last one.

I really want to see the EVO 3D in person first. The dual-core processor would future-proof it, but the lack of a built-in kickstand is a hard sell for me. =oP

After playing with the Nexus S 4G and the Evo 4G in a Sprint store, I found the Nexus much more impressive. Despite the fact that the Evo 3D will have a faster CPU, I found that gestures and menus on the N-S were still very fluid, and I noticed no lag at all. The shell and the screen look much sleeker than the Evo 3D, in my opinion. I'm not a fan of the "blocky" look of HTC units.

I really have to praise HTC for rather timely updates. I'm on the EVO 4G now and we got froyo within a month of release and I just got the Gingerbread update. I think the real reason to get the EVO 3D is because it much more future proof than the Nexus S. having said that I had my wife get the nexus. for her future proofing isn't a concern like it is for me.

Got a Nexus S 4G and then got to play with the EVO 3D in store.

Bye-bye went the Nexus .....

I'd go for the Nexus S 4G. Having stock Android and the newest updates first always makes the device feel more cutting edge than hardware specs alone.