Hi everyone! I've been considering buying a Nexus One for a little while now, as I've been interested in replacing my current phone with Android. The trouble is, I live in the UK. I'm happy to buy the phone unlocked. In fact, it would probably be better as I'm in contract at the moment, it's just my current phone gives me rage! I have a few concerns though, maybe some of you guys who ordered from the UK have the answers...
1. I'm under the impression it will work fine on UK networks, is that right? (particularly Vodafone)
2. What the heck would I do for support if it broke and I needed it repaired? Currently my network would deal with that stuff, but I don't want to be left having to send it back to America...
3. Have they fixed this camera problem yet with the pink blobs? I want to make use of the camera. I did see a thread here of pictures taken with it and they actually look great.
4. Do I get a UK charger? Is it actually a UK charger or just an adapter for the US one?
5. Will it have US firmware on it instead of UK firmware, or is it all generic?
6. Will I be able to get UK localisation/regional settings?
7. Are there any additional charges to worry about, apart from the obvious import tax?
The short of all of this is basically, is ordering it from the US a "proper" way to do it, or should I really just wait for it to be available unlocked from the UK (if that ever happens)?
Thanks for your help.
1. I'm under the impression it will work fine on UK networks, is that right? (particularly Vodafone)
2. What the heck would I do for support if it broke and I needed it repaired? Currently my network would deal with that stuff, but I don't want to be left having to send it back to America...
3. Have they fixed this camera problem yet with the pink blobs? I want to make use of the camera. I did see a thread here of pictures taken with it and they actually look great.
4. Do I get a UK charger? Is it actually a UK charger or just an adapter for the US one?
5. Will it have US firmware on it instead of UK firmware, or is it all generic?
6. Will I be able to get UK localisation/regional settings?
7. Are there any additional charges to worry about, apart from the obvious import tax?
The short of all of this is basically, is ordering it from the US a "proper" way to do it, or should I really just wait for it to be available unlocked from the UK (if that ever happens)?
Thanks for your help.