The Google Nexus S is the latest android-based handset from Google, which is expected to be released soon. It utilises the very latest android operating system, which is version 2.3 otherwise known as gingerbread in addition to a 1 GHz processor and offers a compact unit which is both functionally impressive as well as stunning appeal. The unit measures 123 mm x 63 mm wide whilst being 10 mm thick and weighing 129 g in weight.
The unit comes with a 4.0 inch super AMOLED display screen, which offers touch screen functionality as well as providing an Oleophobic surface. The unit offers outstanding display and image quality by virtue of the 16 million colours it is able to display within a 480 x 800 pixel screen size. The unit also offers a contoured display, by virtue of a curved glass screen. The unit utilises the multi-touch input method, as well as providing a range of touch sensitive controls and a three axis gyro sensor. In addition accelerometer and proximity sensors are provided as a means of automating a variety of task.
The unit comes with a 5.0 megapixel camera that operates at 2560 x 1920 pixels and includes auto focus, touch focus as well as geo-tagging and LED flash. The same camera can be utilised to record video at WVGA quality and at 30 frames per second, whilst a secondary camera provides VGA quality recording. The unit comes with a wide range of additional features which include social networking integration, a digital compass, organiser as well as a useful document editor. In addition for entertainment purposes, the unit comes with a variety of games as well as an MP4/MP3 multimedia player. The unit also comes with a range of Google related features, such as search, maps, Gmail as well as Google
map integration, YouTube and Picasa integration.
From a connectivity point of view the Google Nexus S comes with a wide range of connection options which include micro USB, which is version 2.0 as well as Bluetooth which is version 2.1 comes with A2DP. In addition the handset provides EDGE, GPRS as well as Wi Fi and HSDPA connections, which provide web access at speeds of up to 7.2 Mbps and the option of utilising available hotspots. An additional feature of this handset is the fact that it also offers satellite navigation through its GPS function, which also comes with A-GPS support
The Google Nexus S is similar in many ways to the HTC Desire HD. It is an engaging and innovative mobile phone, which no doubt will prove to be a popular choice with the consumer.
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