Actually, the only reason to buy an N1 come January 5th is IMHO: combination of impulse and impatience. Like other people have noted, the only special thing about this phone is that it
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Great post, well written and a breath of fresh air in this frantic and often immature online world. I agree with most of your ideas including the lament that will ensue the moment after another phone comes along that is clearly superior or when people realize it is just another phone with nothing spectacular to offer. But I don't agree that Google has to create the greatest UI frontends so that users don't look for better ones. That's what the marketplace is for and all of the great devs aren't working for Google. The apps in the box need to be pretty good or the marketing won't work very well but they don't have to be the ultimate. But google needs the best framework for the devs to work in, I don't know enough about that. Apple seems to be good enough out of the box and supports a thriving market but they loose me beyond the engineering aspect. I heard the same things about Nokia and their open systems; really plain looking and minimally functional apps that now make the google apps look really good. As long as joe the dev can create the better app then we still get what we want.Actually, the only reason to buy an N1 come January 5th is IMHO: combination of impulse and impatience.
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How often do you drive or fly across the country? Perhaps just as often as the Euros cross international borders for the same distance. Again, lines on a map don't mean very much in this context. Yet they can just as easily in many cases use their phones in the next country like we can in the next state. Despite all the countries, languages, and local interests they have a system that is more standardized than we do. Density has little to do with it. And there are low density countries that have good coverage and lower prices. There are other reasons for the mess we're in and the feds are the wrong people to ask to fix it, their interest in is keeping the status quo because of the extra revenue from bogus logic.
We need more early adopters of unlocked phones. Eventually we'll get more standards and better service.
I hope you are right with the assumption that many other phones are coming out soon as well. Rumor says Motorola is making another Android phone as part of their deal with Verizon, the Motorola Shadow. Supposed to be a 4.3 inch screen, have video out and 1080 HD capable. I'm not sure we are having a bunch of high end launches for the Q1, at least.
So your point is that on the one hand you're screwed for pricing because it is a big country but that's ok because because on the other hand you're better off because you can complain if the reception doesn't work in the next state? So let's say you travel to Canada and opt for the roaming which BTW is totally insane pricing (I now assume because it is an even bigger country with way fewer people so I can't complain about the pricing). Your phone only works 1/2 the time and you have to pay for what you did use even though it was horrible service. You can't complain because it was a Canadian provider? I think I'd complain to my local provider because that is who I paid for the luxury of roaming on another system. I expect to get what I paid for and so do the poor Euros in their little countries. No, I don't believe that we have higher prices and lower tech because we're a large continent.And here's where I think you're missing my point. Verizon here is responsible for my service whether I use it in NYC or if I travel to Dallas and try to make a call. That's the burden my monthly rate must cover, maintaining such a network. I can complain and switch providers based on the inability of their national network to provide me with adequate service. T-Mobil in Germany isn't responsible for your phone working in France. Some 3GPP agreement long ago made sure it would work (compatible frequencies), but you don't complain to T-Mobil Germany about poor service in Paris and you certainly don't expect your monthly rate supports your phone working or not working in Paris. Switching to O2 won't make a difference. So yeah, it's very much about lines and state lines aren't synonymous with int'l lines.
I think if you look at countries that rival the US in terms of land mass (Russia, Canada, China) you'll find that cellular coverage isn't as comprehensive and rather focuses on the densely populated areas and the low density areas are left out. Again, the US doesn't have that luxury. A lot of people are spread evenly over a large portion of the country. High and medium population density predominates much of the land area of this country and that's a burden unparalleled anywhere else on the planet.
Interesting. And like most new things that are hyped as game changers the early adoption comes at a very high price. Apple was supposed to shake up the industry but the users pay a higher cost for that coolness. Now everyone sells a smartphone but the industry hasn't changed. Data access and even basic voice over wireless is still sold as Jetson's magic so the price is kept high.The info that is known right now is that google & TMobile is combining the worst of the US & Euro markets...
No. But it's damn-well worth $180 since I already have that exact same plan with T-Mobile and qualify for an upgrade right now.
Switch to an Even More Plus plan and buy the 530 dollar unlocked version, it's cheaper in the 2-year run with the 20 dollar cheaper plan....
i wasn't a believer in this, until i thought of the fact that if you do see another phone you want in 6 or 8 months, you can sell the nexus one for a good amount ($400? $450?), and get most of your money back. Combine that money with the money you'll save each month, and it is kind of appealing. If I can scrap up enough money, I might go this route.
Nice post anotherfandroid ...........I would have to agree.
I will be getting a phone in the next few weeks the N1 or the Droid.
I'm leaning towards the droid at the moment.
Ok now don't laugh......I mean it damn it but Im sure you would agree I need a new phone cuz I'm running an extremely high end ultra cool blazing fast chocolate right now.
I hope you are right with the assumption that many other phones are coming out soon as well. Rumor says Motorola is making another Android phone as part of their deal with Verizon, the Motorola Shadow. Supposed to be a 4.3 inch screen, have video out and 1080 HD capable. I'm not sure we are having a bunch of high end launches for the Q1, at least.
i wasn't a believer in this, until i thought of the fact that if you do see another phone you want in 6 or 8 months, you can sell the nexus one for a good amount ($400? $450?), and get most of your money back. Combine that money with the money you'll save each month, and it is kind of appealing. If I can scrap up enough money, I might go this route.
So your point is that on the one hand you're screwed for pricing because it is a big country but that's ok because because on the other hand you're better off because you can complain if the reception doesn't work in the next state? So let's say you travel to Canada and opt for the roaming which BTW is totally insane pricing (I now assume because it is an even bigger country with way fewer people so I can't complain about the pricing). Your phone only works 1/2 the time and you have to pay for what you did use even though it was horrible service. You can't complain because it was a Canadian provider? I think I'd complain to my local provider because that is who I paid for the luxury of roaming on another system. I expect to get what I paid for and so do the poor Euros in their little countries. No, I don't believe that we have higher prices and lower tech because we're a large continent.
Funny you mentioned Canada, Russia, China. I don't know the details of those systems except for Canada which is even more corrupt than the U.S. system and pay crazy prices (but we get faster data speeds). Instead I might look at other large but low density countries like Finland that have higher tech, lower prices, and still manage to cover vast underpopulated areas. I wouldn't expect to have service in the middle of every glacier but I'd bet I could at the lodge's sauna.
Switch to an Even More Plus plan and buy the 530 dollar unlocked version, it's cheaper in the 2-year run with the 20 dollar cheaper plan....
Your car/phone comparisons are interesting. Personally I'd compare the N1 to something better than a BMW but whatever.i included pix of both phones for ya...
I am a proud american,and above all a human,and last time i checked,unless you're GOD: what qualifies YOU to judge anyone???Especially over such a menial issue... It disgusts me to realize that there even are people as ignorant as you.....no offense.Not turning it into a usa vs europe issue because i cannot prove that you arent just an annoying child, messing w/ dad's pc saying stupid things to piss people off.
Issue @ hand, you all would probably be surprised to find out what your smart phone actually cost outside a contract...MY HTC HERO costs 664 usd. Glad i only paid 99 for mine...besides, look how much an IStone costs!!
4.3 inch screen????
when it comes to certain body parts, the bigger the better. but when it comes to phones, there is such a thing as too big. 4.3 inch sounds like a tablet pc!!! gimme 4 inch and i am happy
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