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Hi guys,
I am toying with the idea of getting an unlocked Nexus One android phone from google for $530. I already have a t-mobile sim card with about 990 prepaid minutes left which is good for a year (and I can buy another 1000 minutes then for $100). For phone conversations I use maybe 20 to 30 minutes a month max. The screen on my current phone just died (been using it by feel for the last few days lol).
One big thing that would be a selling point for the Nexus is if I can use it when hiking/camping as a gps, phone, portable internet (for vacation hikes and airport use), camera and ebook reader. We currently take 4 devices for all of these uses (going without internet atm) but a first glance at the Nexus One makes me think it could serve all three to some extent. The space and weight savings would be tremendous, as every ounce counts when you are hiking 50 to 60 miles in rugged mountains.
I like the power saving OLED screen but I am worried that it might have issues displaying thin text when used as an ebook reader. I also am curious if the 5 megapixel camera is really decent and if the gps receiver would be acceptable for hiking.
Open to any opinions or if any of you have the Nexus One and could look at an ebook or the gps function and let me know how it works for you it would be great. Thanks.
I am toying with the idea of getting an unlocked Nexus One android phone from google for $530. I already have a t-mobile sim card with about 990 prepaid minutes left which is good for a year (and I can buy another 1000 minutes then for $100). For phone conversations I use maybe 20 to 30 minutes a month max. The screen on my current phone just died (been using it by feel for the last few days lol).
One big thing that would be a selling point for the Nexus is if I can use it when hiking/camping as a gps, phone, portable internet (for vacation hikes and airport use), camera and ebook reader. We currently take 4 devices for all of these uses (going without internet atm) but a first glance at the Nexus One makes me think it could serve all three to some extent. The space and weight savings would be tremendous, as every ounce counts when you are hiking 50 to 60 miles in rugged mountains.
I like the power saving OLED screen but I am worried that it might have issues displaying thin text when used as an ebook reader. I also am curious if the 5 megapixel camera is really decent and if the gps receiver would be acceptable for hiking.
Open to any opinions or if any of you have the Nexus One and could look at an ebook or the gps function and let me know how it works for you it would be great. Thanks.
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