Google’s Nexus One Compared to iPhone, Pre, Droid
As many of you probably already know, Google today officially released the Nexus One, the first Android-based phone to be sold by Google. But I know what you iPhone-weilding hipsters really want to know; how does it compare to the iPhone? Well my babies, the great folks over at the BillShrink blog have created a comparison chart using the specs from the iPhone, the Nexus One, the Droid, and the Pre.
The chart not only compares specs like storage capacity, battery life, and camera, but it also breaks down the total cost of the devices over the lives of their contracts. Of course there's no obvious winner out of the bunch, but it's great to get a nice breakdown before you start making plans to switch carriers. Graphic after the break!
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OhGizmo has informed us that peripherals maker Novothink has released the new Solar Surge, a combination solar charger and carrying case for the iPhone 3G/3GS and the iPod Touch lets you harvest the sun’s energy to replenish your device’s less than epic battery.
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if you’re a guitarist and you have an iPhone, you need to check out this new product from Paul Reed Smith Cables called the Guitarbud. Simply put, it’s a six foot cable that allows you to plug your guitar into your iPhone and record your riffs using virtually any recording app you have installed. PRS recommends you grab their Jam App for use with the Guitarbud, but you can even use the Voice Memo app that comes with the phone, allowing you to quickly send your latest creation to anyone in the world.
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