Great news! – the unlocked version of Google’s Nexus One is shipping NOW to the UK! As well as the United States, Google is ready to ship the contract-free version of its phone to three other international test market – the UK, Hong Kong and Singapore.
The company also made a promise that the Nexus will be available throughout the rest of Europe via the Google Web Store with a Vodafone contract from “spring” whenever that may be.
So… wait until Spring, or spend $529 on an unlocked one that should arrive in a few days if you live in the UK. WE LIVE IN THE UK! It’s awesome for us UK people to be “in the loop” from day one. Probably not going to blow £400 on importing one right at this very minute, though.
Motorola’s latest flagship dual-core Android monster is a massive, original powerhouse, that’s a big improvement on previous MOTOBLUR mobiles – but still isn’t a total winner.
A slim and glamorous phone from Sony Ericsson, with the sharpest display around. It’s no powerhouse and the screen’s not the biggest out there, but we don’t mind. Because it’s cute.
LG’s first glasses-free 3D phone is a heavy, fat monster, with a clever 3D effect that works rather well. As a smartphone, though, it’s heavy and underwhelming.
A very shiny thing from Sony Ericsson, with a 3.7″ screen and Android 2.3.3 inside. But is it exciting enough to win fans in today’s spec-obsessed market? Can man live on one core alone?
INQ’s Android phone is an interesting “boutique” piece of hardware, packed with unique interface customisations that go far beyond the headline Facebook integration. We like it a lot.
Ggd
/ January 5, 2010Cool, rest of europe got shafted again.
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/ January 5, 2010There are a few US mailbox services you might be able to use, where they set you up with a US mailing address then forward your US-based orders onto the “Rest of the World”.
Would only add to the cost though, sadly.
Will
/ January 5, 2010Mine is ordered – waiting for shipping notification
woooop!
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/ January 5, 2010You brave man – I reckon UK customs will be all over them. It;ll be one hell of a surcharge if it gets stopped for VAT.
Hope it gets through OK, please let us all know when it arrives. And invite me around for a play on it :)