Google’s Nexus One is coming to Canada…but it’s more of a single-file hike that a full-on invasion.
The Nexus One has been well received in the press but not so much by consumers. The problem is nothing to do with the phone itself – it’s a fantastic phone – but rather with the distribution model. Reports are that only 80,000 have been sold in its first month which is far below other smartphones of the same caliber.
Google decided to sell the Nexus One directly from its website rather that work through the complexities of carriers agreements. It’s a good idea but North Americans are just too used to subsidized phones. It’s really a shame though, because this allows carriers to lock in users for 2 years in the US and 3 years in Canada.
If you are able and willing to swing buying a smartphone unlocked and unsubsidized then by all means, take a look at the Google Nexus One. It’s a little steap at $529US but its a world class phone. Google has just released the latest version which will work on Roger, Bell, Telus and WIND Mobile in Canada, as well as T-Mobile and AT&T in the US. Please be aware that a used Nexus One may not have the right wireless bands for the carriers mentioned above, so make sure before you buy!
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