Google Nexus S GT-i9020 Android Smartphone White (Unlocked, 850/1900 3G)
- SKU: 219847
- , Mfr: GT-I9020WHT
- , Brand: Google
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Google Nexus S GT-i9020 Android Smartphone White Features
Google Maps with Navigation (Beta), Mobile Instant,
Voice Actions, Gmail, Google Earth and more. With Nexus S, be the first
to receive upgrades, features and new apps as they become available.
Android Market:
Nexus S provides access to over 100,000 apps, games, and widgets on Android Market.
Never get lost again:
Explore the world from the palm of your hand using Google Maps with Navigation (Beta), Places, and Latitude. Find local spots like restaurants and ATMs using Places. Then, use Navigation for free turn-by-turn GPS voice guidance. You can also see hours of operation and reviews for places, get directions, view live traffic conditions, browse Street View imagery, and more.
Speak, don't poke:
Nexus S listens to you. With Voice Actions, press and hold the Search button from anywhere and speak almost anything.
Entertainment on the go:
More people are watching videos on the go, and using the latest YouTube app for Android means having millions of videos right in your pocket. YouTube for Android has been redesigned to include a personalized home screen feed, in-page playback, and a rotate-for-fullscreen gesture. Nexus S' blazing speed makes it easy to browse, play, and upload photos.
Email pushed to your phone:
The Gmail app for Android has your favorite Gmail features–from labels to stars to archiving–at the touch of a finger. With push email, new messages appear in your inbox as soon as they arrive. You'll always be up to the moment.The Google Nexus S is the next generation of Nexus. Its the latest version of Android (2.3, Gingerbread) paired with the super fast 1GHz Hummingbird processor and 16GB of on-board memory to make it one of the fastest phones available. Pre-installed with the best of Google apps and enabled with new and popular features like true multi-tasking, Wi-Fi hotspot, Internet Calling, NFC support, and full web browsing. And of course being a Google phone means it will have access to the latest version of Android as soon as its available.
Gingerbread pre-installed:
Nexus S is the first phone to run Gingerbread, the fastest version of Android yet. Gingerbread builds on some of the most popular Android features like multi-tasking and Wi-Fi hotspot and adds a refreshed user interface, an improved keyboard, near field communication (NFC) support, and more.
Refined look and feel:
There's a slick black notification bar that's easier to read and an improved on-screen keyboard with multi-touch support that makes typing faster and more accurate.
One-touch word selection and improved copy-paste
With Gingerbread, copying and pasting text is easier than ever. Use the new text selection tool to copy and paste when entering text or viewing a webpage.
Internet calling (VoIP/ SIP support):
Gingerbread allows Nexus S to place Internet calls with a SIP account. This allows for enhanced VoIP dialing to other SIP accounts and even phone numbers.
Portable Wi-Fi hotspot
Nexus S can function as a Wi-Fi hotspot for up to six portable devices such as laptops or tablets. Once connected, these devices will have access to the Internet with no additional carrier fees.
Fast just got faster:
A 1 GHz Hummingbird processor paired with 16GB of internal memory makes Nexus S one of the fastest phones on the market. Menus open faster, tabs are more responsive, and web pages load quicker with virtually no lag time. Switch between apps effortlessly with true multitasking on Android. Nexus S has a dedicated Graphics Processing Unit (GPU). Playing mobile games, browsing the web, and watching videos are fast, fluid, and smooth. It's like having a pocket-sized multimedia and game console.
Brilliant 4" Contour Display:
Nexus S is manufactured by Samsung, and it is the first smartphone to launch with a Contour Display. The curved glass screen fits comfortably in the palm of your hand and along the side of your face. A brighter screen with higher contrast means colors are incredibly vibrant, text is crisp at any size, and luminance is up to 1.5x higher than conventional LCD displays.
Outdoor viewing:
Take Nexus S outside, there's 75% less glare than on other smartphone displays. Your videos, pictures and games look their best and the sun won't wash them out. Lighter and thinner profile The Contour Display uses a thin-profile glass panel, making Nexus S uniquely slim and trim. It's subtle but you'll notice.
Near Field Communication (NFC):
Nexus S can read information from "smart" tags, or everyday objects that have NFC chips in them. These can be anything from stickers and movie posters to t-shirts.
Rear and front-facing cameras:
The rear-facing 5 megapixel camera is capable of taking stunning pictures and HD videos that you can share with friends and family. The front-facing camera can take VGA quality images and video.
Latest Google Mobile apps:
Nexus S comes pre-installed with the best of Google apps, including Google Search,
Android Market:
Nexus S provides access to over 100,000 apps, games, and widgets on Android Market.
Never get lost again:
Explore the world from the palm of your hand using Google Maps with Navigation (Beta), Places, and Latitude. Find local spots like restaurants and ATMs using Places. Then, use Navigation for free turn-by-turn GPS voice guidance. You can also see hours of operation and reviews for places, get directions, view live traffic conditions, browse Street View imagery, and more.
Speak, don't poke:
Nexus S listens to you. With Voice Actions, press and hold the Search button from anywhere and speak almost anything.
Entertainment on the go:
More people are watching videos on the go, and using the latest YouTube app for Android means having millions of videos right in your pocket. YouTube for Android has been redesigned to include a personalized home screen feed, in-page playback, and a rotate-for-fullscreen gesture. Nexus S' blazing speed makes it easy to browse, play, and upload photos.
Email pushed to your phone:
The Gmail app for Android has your favorite Gmail features–from labels to stars to archiving–at the touch of a finger. With push email, new messages appear in your inbox as soon as they arrive. You'll always be up to the moment.The Google Nexus S is the next generation of Nexus. Its the latest version of Android (2.3, Gingerbread) paired with the super fast 1GHz Hummingbird processor and 16GB of on-board memory to make it one of the fastest phones available. Pre-installed with the best of Google apps and enabled with new and popular features like true multi-tasking, Wi-Fi hotspot, Internet Calling, NFC support, and full web browsing. And of course being a Google phone means it will have access to the latest version of Android as soon as its available.
For:
- Latest version of Android.
- Generous 16GB on-board storage memory
- NFC inclusion is unique and exciting
Against:
- Glossy Plastic back attracts finger prints
- 5 mega-pixel camera only
- 512MB of on-board RAM only
What we say:
“ If you love Android but hate all the customisations that networks and manufactures put on their devices, you'll love the Nexus S, thats how Google envisaged an Android should be. With the Nexus S you will always get the access to the latest version of Android. This means as Google release new versions of Android and add improvements and new features, you'll get the full benefits with the Nexus S. Its a phone thats only going to get better with age. The Super AMOLED display is great both indoor and outdoor, and the fast 1GHz A8 processor powers through Android and apps with ease. The real icing on the cake though is NFC (Near Field Communications). It lets the phone exchange information by touch, so touch a movie poster and download the trailer, touch a vending machine to pay for a drink. Almost any everyday object can contain an NFC chip letting it interact with the Nexus S, making it a very exciting technology. ”
| Features: |
| Operating System | Android 2.3 (Gingerbread) |
| Dimensions | 123.9mm (L) x 63mm (W) x 10.88mm (T) / 129g
(Weight) |
| Screen Size |
4.0-inch |
| Camera | 5 Megapixel |
| Memory Type | microSDHC Card |
Gingerbread pre-installed:
Nexus S is the first phone to run Gingerbread, the fastest version of Android yet. Gingerbread builds on some of the most popular Android features like multi-tasking and Wi-Fi hotspot and adds a refreshed user interface, an improved keyboard, near field communication (NFC) support, and more.
Refined look and feel:
There's a slick black notification bar that's easier to read and an improved on-screen keyboard with multi-touch support that makes typing faster and more accurate.
One-touch word selection and improved copy-paste
With Gingerbread, copying and pasting text is easier than ever. Use the new text selection tool to copy and paste when entering text or viewing a webpage.
Internet calling (VoIP/ SIP support):
Gingerbread allows Nexus S to place Internet calls with a SIP account. This allows for enhanced VoIP dialing to other SIP accounts and even phone numbers.
Portable Wi-Fi hotspot
Nexus S can function as a Wi-Fi hotspot for up to six portable devices such as laptops or tablets. Once connected, these devices will have access to the Internet with no additional carrier fees.
Fast just got faster:
A 1 GHz Hummingbird processor paired with 16GB of internal memory makes Nexus S one of the fastest phones on the market. Menus open faster, tabs are more responsive, and web pages load quicker with virtually no lag time. Switch between apps effortlessly with true multitasking on Android. Nexus S has a dedicated Graphics Processing Unit (GPU). Playing mobile games, browsing the web, and watching videos are fast, fluid, and smooth. It's like having a pocket-sized multimedia and game console.
Brilliant 4" Contour Display:
Nexus S is manufactured by Samsung, and it is the first smartphone to launch with a Contour Display. The curved glass screen fits comfortably in the palm of your hand and along the side of your face. A brighter screen with higher contrast means colors are incredibly vibrant, text is crisp at any size, and luminance is up to 1.5x higher than conventional LCD displays.
Outdoor viewing:
Take Nexus S outside, there's 75% less glare than on other smartphone displays. Your videos, pictures and games look their best and the sun won't wash them out. Lighter and thinner profile The Contour Display uses a thin-profile glass panel, making Nexus S uniquely slim and trim. It's subtle but you'll notice.
Near Field Communication (NFC):
Nexus S can read information from "smart" tags, or everyday objects that have NFC chips in them. These can be anything from stickers and movie posters to t-shirts.
Rear and front-facing cameras:
The rear-facing 5 megapixel camera is capable of taking stunning pictures and HD videos that you can share with friends and family. The front-facing camera can take VGA quality images and video.
Latest Google Mobile apps:
Nexus S comes pre-installed with the best of Google apps, including Google Search,
- Shipping Weight: 0.93lb
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Technical Details
- Processor:
- Chipset: ARM Cortex A8
- Speed: 1Ghz
- Battery:
- Talk Time: 14 hrs
- Standby Time: 712 hrs
- Capacity: 1500 mAh
- Display:
- 800 x 480 pixels/4.0"
- Touch Sensitive(Capacitive)
- Pixel Density: 235 ppi - Curved Glass
- Anti-fingerprint Coating
- Camera:
- 5 mega-pixels (auto-focus)
- Digital Zoom
- LED Flash
- Video:
- Recording Resolution: DVD (720 x 480)
- Recording Speed: 30fps
- LED Video Light
- Supported formats: MP4, 3GP
- Video Streaming - YouTube
- Music: Supported formats: MP3, AAC, eAAC+
- Messaging:
- SMS
- MMS (with video)
- E-mail (POP3, IMAP4, Exchange, GMail)
- Instant Messaging (Google Talk)
- Memory:
- 512MB (RAM)
- 16GB (internal)
- Call Features:
- Hands Free
- Caller ID
- Voice Dialling
- Connectivity:
- 2G: 850/900/1800/1900 Mhz (Quadband)
- 3G:850/1900/2100 (Tri-band)
- Wi-Fi (802.11 b/g/n)
- HSDPA (7.2Mbps)
- HSUPA (5.76 Mbps)
- NFC
- Bluetooth (2.1)
- microUSB
- 3.5mm Audio Connector
- Navigation:
- AGPS
- Digital Compass
- Google Maps
- Sensors:
- Accelerometer
- Three Axis Gyroscope
- Proximity Sensor
- Light Sensor
- Features:
- Web Browser
- Office Document Viewer (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Google Earth
- Google Search
- Google Voice
- Voice Actions
