Google Selling Galaxy Nexus on Google Play Store for $399

Wed, 25 Apr 2012 17:11:41 +0000

It’s been what seems like an eternity since Google stopped selling the Nexus One directly through google.com. Google struggled with support and logistics involved with selling a consumer electronic, and shelved the concept, instead offering its next Nexus device, the Nexus S, through retail partners. In a surprise move today, the search giant has resumed selling devices directly, this time with the Galaxy Nexus GSM/UMTS unlocked model.

Tech Specs For Galaxy Nexus GSM/HSPA+

Screen

4.65″ HD (1280 x 720) Super AMOLED
Contour Display (curved glass)

Size

135.5 x 67.94 x 8.94 mm

Weight

135 g

Wireless

GSM / HSPA+ 21
WiFi 802.11 b/g/n

Bluetooth

Memory

16 GB Internal Storage
1 GB RAM

Camera

5 MP Continuous auto-focus
1.3 MP Front
LED Flash
Zero shutter lag
HD Video recording at 1080p

USB

Micro USB

Network

GSM/EDGE/GPRS (850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz)
3G (850, 1700, 1900, 2100 MHz)
HSPA+ 21

Battery

1750 mAh

Ice Cream Sandwich (Android 4.0)

CPU

1.2 GHz dual-core processor

Notification

3 color LED

Features

2 Microphones
Buttonless
NFC
Accelerometer
Gyroscope
Compass
Proximity/Light sensor
Barometer

Wireless Service Requirements

Voice calling requires a GSM cellular service provider.
Compatible networks include: AT&T, T-Mobile and other GSM service providers. Learn more ›
High speed data access requires 3G/4G HSPA+ cellular data service plan. (HSPA speeds and access may vary based upon network carrier.)

Other Requirements

Wi-Fi use requires 802.11a/b/g/n access point (router).
Syncing services (such as backup) require a Google account.

What’s In The Box

Unlocked Galaxy Nexus GSM/HSPA+ phone
USB sync/charge cable
Dual-voltage USB wall charger
Stereo earbud headphones
Quickstart guide

You can purchase the Galaxy Nexus directly from Google Play.

“Google Play”… Are you ready to play?

Tue, 06 Mar 2012 21:54:55 +0000

Move over Apple’s iTunes store. There is a new and improved Google Market coming to town and it is called Google Play. Google Play is taking the accessibility of books, music, apps and movies to a whole new level. With everything being cloud based you will not have to worry about where you are in a book, game or movie again. Just pick right back up to where you were no matter which of your devices you want to use. Storage will no longer be an issue either since everything will be stored in the Google cloud.

Google Play will allow the storage of 20,000 songs not purchased through the service. Which may seem like a disadvantage to Apple’s 25,000 but when you take into consideration that Google isn’t charging you a $25 fee every year?? That sounds like a bargain to me!

Google is also introducing their “7 Days to Play” promotion by discounting various apps, books, music and movies in celebration of the launch of the Google Play Store. It is my understanding that this will eventually take the place of the Android Market. Gameloft has an offering of N.O.V.A. 2: Near Orbit Vanguard Alliance & Asphalt 6: Adrenaline in honor of Google Play. So make sure to check the Android Market and see what you can find on sale everyday!

What do you think? Are you looking forward to Google Play?