«Clean» Android, the fastest output updates, democratic price with excellent technical characteristics. I think that these benefits are known to anyone who is familiar with the line of devices Google Nexus, in October 2014 received another update.
The announcement of the first smartphone Nexus line was held on 5 January 2010. Then this smartphone, named Nexus One, positioned “superphone» (superphone) and was named only as “a new class of devices.” Experiment began and model device sales – through the store Google unlocked iPhones can be bought for $ 529, however, for the markets of the United States and Europe, this model is not typical, so a little later appeared at the Nexus One T-Mobile, Verizon Wireless and Vodafone. Price of the device from T-Mobile was $ 179 in a two-year contract.
If we talk about the technical part, the Nexus One is a smartphone manufactured by HTC equipped with a 3.7-inch screen resolution of 480×800 pixels, 512 MB RAM, 512 MB of internal memory, 5 megapixel camera with autofocus, a set of wireless interfaces (Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, 3G, GPS), microSD card slot and the battery capacity of 1400 mAh. The “heart” of the device was a system on a chip Qualcomm QSD8250 (1 core, 1 GHz). The foundations Nexus One – the latest version at the time Android 2.1, which is June 28, 2010 has been updated to Android 2.2, and in February 2011 – Android 2.3.3.
The market met Nexus One is pretty cool – in the first week it sold just over 20,000 units. For comparison, during the same period it sold 250,000 Motorola Droid and 1.6 million Apple iPhone 3GS. However, the device itself, as well as a model of its sales were largely experimental, so that the objectives of a large profit or record levels before Google did not stand. The main objective of Nexus One was a practical test the very concept of Nexus. And judging by the further development of events, it was quite viable.
The next stage of Nexus line was released in December 2010, the smartphone Nexus S, created by Google in collaboration with Samsung. Sales of the device began on December 16 and the Nexus S is the first smartphone running Android 2.3 Gingerbread and the first smartphone using technology Near Field Communication (NFC). As part of the “iron» Nexus S has received a 4-inch Super LCD display with the resolution of 480×800 pixels, 16 GB of internal memory, 5 megapixel camera with autofocus, the battery capacity of 1500 mAh and a standard for the time range of communication options. “Heart” of the device 1 GHz processor Samsung S5PC110 Hummingbird (single core Cortex A8) and completed 512 MB of RAM. Moreover, Nexus S is available in three versions – GT-I9020 (with a screen Super AMOLED), GT-I9023 (with a screen Super Clear LCD) and the SPH-D720 (with support for WiMAX). As for the software component, the December 19, 2011 Nexus S received an update to Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich, and at the end June 2012 smartphone has been upgraded to Android 4.1 Jelly Bean, which was the last version of OS Android, publicly released for the device.
Creator of the third line of the device, Galaxy Nexus, also became Samsung Electronics, and the device was presented in the October 19, 2011. Exit Galaxy Nexus was timed to release Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich. However, with respect to the previous “nexus” and it had significant technical differences. In particular, Galaxy Nexus got a 4.65-inch display resolution 720h1280 points, 2-core 1.2 GHz processor Ti OMAP 4460 (core Cortex A9), 1 GB RAM, 16 GB of internal memory, 5 megapixel camera with support for recording FullHD- video, 1.3 megapixel front camera and battery capacity of 1750 mAh. As a “chip” device can note the use of a curved front glass display. Latest version of Android for the Galaxy Nexus was the 4.3
The next line device Nexus, submitted in June 2012, became the Nexus 7 tablet computer, designed in collaboration with Taiwan’s ASUSTeK Computer Inc. As a hardware platform for this device has been selected 4-core chipset NVIDIA Tegra 3. Main Specifications Nexus 7 sample in 2012 included 1 GB of RAM, a 7-inch IPS-display resolution of 1280×800 pixels protected glass Gorilla Glass, 1,2 megapixel front camera modules, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, NFC and battery capacity of 4325 mAh, which provides a maximum of 10 hours of battery life. Dimensions Nexus 7 model 2012 totaled 198.5x120x10.5 mm, weight – 340 grams. AVAILABLE device variants with 8 and 16 GB of internal memory. At the time of the announcement of the Nexus 7 was running on Android 4.1 Jelly Bean.
At the same time with the Nexus 7 was presented media player Nexus Q, positioned Google, as “the world’s first social streaming player.” Nexus Q is made in the shape of a sphere, and connecting it to a TV and speakers, the user can play music and video from the cloud services. The diameter of the Nexus Q – 116 mm. Specifications include a processor ARM, 1 GB RAM, 16 GB of flash memory, support for technology Wi-Fi (802.11a / b / g / n), Bluetooth and NFC, Ethernet, ports MicroHDMI and MicroUSB, audio jacks. Media Player uses OS Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich. To control the Nexus Q need a smartphone or tablet. The price tag Nexus Q was set at $ 299.
Next update Nexus line was held in November 2012, when they were presented with the Nexus 4 and tablet Nexus 10. As a producer the Nexus 4 was selected as LG Electronics, for which the issue of this smartphone is the first experience of creating devices ruler Nexus. From a technical point of view, Nexus 4 is a unit c 4.7-inch IPS + display resolution of 1280×768 pixels protected by glass Gorilla Glass, 4-core 1.5 GHz processor family Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Pro, 2GB of RAM, 8/16 GB of internal memory, 8 MP rear camera, 1.3 megapixel front camera, support for HSPA +, NFC and wireless charging. Battery capacity 2100 mAh. Dimensions Nexus 4 – 133.9×68.7×9.1 mm, weight – 139 grams. Software foundation of this smartphone at the time of the announcement was Android 4.2 Jelly Bean. Price at the time of release – $ 299 / $ 349, depending on the amount of internal memory. In August 2013 the cost of Nexus 4 was reduced by $ 100.
As for the Nexus 10 tablet computer, it has become a manufacturer to Samsung. Specifications of the device include a 10-inch screen resolution of 2560×1600 pixels (300ppi), 5 megapixel camera on the back, front 1.9 megapixel camera, Wi-Fi modules and NFC, speakers, 2-core 1.7 GHz Samsung Exynos processor 5250, 2 GB of RAM and battery capacity of 9000 mAh. Dimensions Google Nexus 10 – 263.8×177.8×8.9 mm, weight – 603 grams. Similarly Nexus 4, Nexus 10 is available in two versions, with 16 and 32 GB of internal memory. At the time of the announcement of the price was $ 399 for the 16GB version and $ 499 for the version with 32 GB of internal memory.
At the same time, in October 2012, received an update and Nexus 7 , released in the version with 32 GB of internal memory and 3G-module.
It is interesting that the hero next update Nexus line was again Nexus 7. device manufacturers and has remained the company Asus. But technically the Nexus 7, 2013 updated sample is quite noticeable. The “heart” of the device is a 4-core 1.5 GHz processor Qualcomm S4 Pro (GPU – Adreno 320), complete with 2GB of RAM. Also specification Nexus 7 (2013) include support for NFC and Wi-Fi 802.11n, Bluetooth 4.0, SlimPort (to transmit content in 1080p on the TV screen), front 1.2 megapixel camera, a 5 megapixel camera on the back and 32 or 16 GB of internal memory. The thickness of the new items – 8.65 mm, weight – 317.5 grams. The top 32 GB version of the tablet has received support LTE, and Wi-Fi version of the device was manufactured with 16 and 32 GB of internal memory. The announcement of the updated Nexus 7 was dedicated to the presentation of Android 4.3 Jelly Bean.
Exit the Nexus next generation took place in November 2013, when he was presented Nexus 5, also created in collaboration with LG Electronics. The hardware of the device has become even more powerful. The assets of Nexus 5 appeared 2.3GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon processor 800, 2GB of RAM, 16/32 GB internal memory (no expansion options), 8 megapixel camera with optical image stabilization and flash (sensor 1 / 3.2-inch aperture f / 2.4 ), 1.3 megapixel front camera and battery capacity of 2300 mAh. Display size Nexus 5 was already 4.95-inches, and resolution – 1920×1080 pixels. To protect the screen of your device using glass Gorilla Glass 3, which became the standard for flagship devices. And wide range of communication interfaces – 5 band 3G, 4G LTE, Wi-Fi a / b / g / n / ac, Bluetooth 4.0 LE, A-GPS and NFC. Dimensions Nexus 5 – 137.84 x 69.17 x 8.59 mm, weight – 130 grams. Policy framework – Android 4.4.
After the Nexus 5, Google took a break for almost a year, until the middle of October this year. And such a move is quite logical – too frequent release of new versions of Android platform fragmentation added, and producers often do not have time (and many did not seek) to issue an update for devices already sold. Program based on the latest innovations became Android 5.0 Lollipop.
As a producer Google Nexus 6 has been selected by Motorola, and the device is the first line of fabletom Nexus. Nexus 6 received 5.96 inch display resolution of 2560×1440 pixels, 4-core 2.7 GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon processor 805, 3GB of RAM, 32/64 GB of internal memory and battery capacity of 3220 mAh.
was reduced to the current situation and the camera – Active Nexus 6 is present 13 megapixel with optical image stabilization and recording 4K-video (at 30 frames per second). Resolution of the front camera – 2 MP. Nexus 6 received a full set of wireless interfaces (LTE, NFC, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi) and a set of typical modern smartphone sensors. In addition, Google Nexus 6 was the first protected from moisture unit ruler, also changed the format of SIM-card on NanoSIM. Dimensions of the device – 82.98×159.26×10.06 mm, weight 184 grams, making it a much larger range of other smartphones Nexus. However, if we talk about the devices with a 6-inch screen, similar to the size of their typical. Nexus 6 is produced in white and dark blue colors, and the price tag – from $ 649 Preorder Nexus 6 starts in late October. I wonder whether the Nexus 6 to compete with the flagship?
The manufacturer tablet Nexus 9 was the company HTC. Display size of this new product is 8.9 inches, a resolution of 2048×1536 pixels. “Heart» Nexus 9 – 64-bit 2.3 GHz processor NVIDIA Tegra K1 supplemented with 2 GB of RAM, 32/64 GB of internal storage, 8 megapixel rear and 1.6 megapixel front camera, a full set of wireless interfaces (LTE, NFC, Bluetooth , Wi-Fi, GPS) and battery capacity of 6700 mAh. According to the Google Nexus time of 9 in the surfing via Wi-Fi connection is up to 9.5 hours. When using LTE connectivity autonomy is less than an hour.
Dimensions Nexus 9 – 153.68×228.25×7.95 mm. Thus Wi-Fi-bit version is easier – its weight is 425 grams, whereas the embodiment to support LTE pull 436 grams. Colours Nexus 9 includes black, white and sand (appears before the end of the year) options. Start receiving pre-orders – 17 October in the American retail Nexus 9 expected on 3 November. The top version of the device, equipped with 32 GB of internal memory and support for LTE, will cost $ 600, 32GB Wi-Fi version – $ 480, and the Wi-Fi version with 16GB of internal memory – $ 400.
As an optional accessory for the Nexus will be available 9 Case Keyboard with magnetic mount, also acting as a two-position stand.
At the same time with the Nexus and Nexus 6 9 was presented Nexus Player, running Android TV and adding the ability to play on the TV in the game created for Android, consume content from Google Play and broadcast the image with other Android-devices. “Zhelozo» Nexus Player includes a 4-core 1.8 GHz processor Intel Atom, 1GB of RAM and 8GB of internal memory, as well as Wi-Fi 802.11ac 2×2 (MIMO) and Bluetooth 4.1. The package includes only the remote control device. Gamepad, if it becomes necessary, can be purchased separately. Brand – the company Asus. Dimensions – mm 120h120h20.
The first smartphone Nexus line was greeted skeptically by the market, with sales in the first week, many analysts called the “flop.” There were many reasons, from the unfamiliarity of “pure» Android to not very successful at that point distribution model. But, time will put everything in its place. Now the announcement of Nexus line of devices, many are waiting for, and the “clean» Android, without any additional modifications and applications from manufacturers and operators, has turned to the dignity of the device. As well as the operational output operating system updates. Well, if we add to this a powerful and balanced “iron”, the popularity of devices Nexus series is difficult to see something amazing. Target Audience devices formed, so Nexus and Nexus 6 9 is required to find their buyers. Similarly, as found its audience other smartphones and tablets lineup Nexus. Although, perhaps because of the higher price, they will be a little less.
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