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Great review. Thanks for sharing.

Well, I wasn't using iPhone as the benchmark... I was using NexusOne. NexusS is supposed to be NexusTwo, and it does not seem to be such a revolutionary device compared with NexusOne. IMO, It's a step backwards in terms of 1) missing card slot, 2) no support for 3G on at&t, and 3) plastic body. [No, I haven't handled a NexusS, but I'm assuming it's the same body as GalaxyS... which is not as impressive as NexusOne]. TMobile in US has a HSPA+ network and AT&T obviously has 3G. NexusS will be a disappointment for TMobile users, and deal-breaker for AT&T users. You're right about keeping fingers crossed about commercial arrival of 3G in India... and then we'll know if NexusS at all works with the technologies and bands used by Indian operators. No denying that Gingerbread is awesome... but it'll be available on the NexusOne as well. It will be snappier on NexusS because of a newer processor... we'll to to wait and see how much is this performance difference. I was also hoping for a dual core processor, and a 'retina display' on 'NexusTwo'... but I guess I've taken it too far

Probably you guys didn't notice in all the excitement: - The phone has no micro SD slot. [has inbuilt 16GB memory, though]. - Plastic body. Those who have handled Nexus One and iPhone know how classy metal bodies feel... and how cheap plastic feels after that. - No HSPA+. No AT&T 3G support. Deal breakers for lot of US users.

good to see new sub 10K Androids. Exciting times ahead...

nice article. Any similar pointers on 3D TV technologies ?

Sire, It has been a well known fact that there will be no number portability outside your telecom circle.

Google voice is out of closed beta now. Anyone from a US IP can sign up without an invite.

way too expensive for Rs 13k

interesting... If anyone gets to try this phone in real, do post your review.

Need advise on this: I recharged my account for 105Rs from freecharge. The recharge was successful, and got a confirmation from reliance. However, the message said "Your account has been recharged for 0.01Rs. The amount payable is 105Rs". I called customer care to complain about the credit of only one paisa... They told me that only selected customers can recharge for 105Rs, since there is a special offer for getting fill TT on that. They took a complain but nothing happened since. What are my options ? Anyone had similar experience ?

slow down... slow down :-) Let the calling cards come in first before you ask for more.

My guess is that they will launch with a very attractive price to woo customers, and then increase the price after few months. [and my advice to everyone interested in 3G is to jump to the new plans as soon as they're launched ]

Suresh, congratulations on being featured on TV! You're right about possibility of misuse and questionable legality of this. Just be careful, and take care.

One of the tips people recommend is to do it in your bathroom, after the room has been steamed for a little time. [serious, really!] Steam helps settle the dust, and ensures that it does not land up on your screen. It's usually the dust that traps air bubbles. Google for it, you should find some links.

The reason being CDMA/1x does not support simultaneous voice and data ? Which means degraded functionality for most of the existing apps.

Previous statement from Verizon CEO were not very indicative of a CDMA iphone http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/23/verizon-ceo-talks-more-about-iphone-we-have-to-earn-it/ One must also ask if it is only incidental that these new rumors coincide with the launch of Windows Mobile 7?

Good analysis in the article. Anyone interested in the subject must read.

Chinese re-branded for sure. Let's wait until someone gets to try it out for real.

True. Look at morotola, which was almost dead in the mobile market... They've made a great comeback by jumping on Android bandwagon.

It's Jailbreak.... Still waiting for baseband unlock

RGSM has decent coverage in major cities of MP... but poor coverage in smaller towns and villages. BSNL covers villages and small towns better.

is this not same as online recharge for prepaid mobiles ?

I think these are telemarketers who do not respect the DnD list. You should not be getting any calls from or on behalf of Reliance.

ain't it too expensive compared to other phones that have been recently launched with similar features?