Motorola CEO Confirms Google Phone: Nexus 2?
| by Anthony Perez on January 28th, 2010 |
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TheStreet.com reports that recently, Sanjay Jha outlined Motorola’s plans to introduce 20 smartphones this year including “one direct to consumer device with Google.” This would be similar to the Google Nexus One made by HTC.
Jha seems optimistic of the road ahead. “We are just at the beginning of our transition to a smartphone company, and we have a lot of work ahead of us,” he said. Looks like the rumored Nexus Two/Shadow could be another major player in the Android phone market. Seems as though it is a upgrade from the Droid as the Nexus One is an upgraded Hero. Looks like this 2010 will be the year of Android!
1. G8D wrote on January 28, 2010
Physical keyboard, eww.
No hardware buttons (in this render), eww.
2. ReJe75 wrote on January 28, 2010
Just Gimme!! I can hardly wait until Verizon gets the N1.
3. swehes wrote on January 28, 2010
would like to see the specs on this one. I like the physical keyboard. Would like to see this one on T-mobile. T-mobile needs a phone that has a physical keyboard and some good specs.
4. Chris B wrote on January 28, 2010
That’s a beautiful Physical Keyboard = YES! I opted for the DROID instead of Nexus One when I had a choice because of the physical keyboard. But now that I have a Droid, i’ll have to pass on this one when it comes out. Doh!
5. destardi wrote on January 28, 2010
A physical keyboard is a requirement for me.
I think this looks ’sexy’ but I agree, it needs physical keys on the screen too…
6. james valentin wrote on January 28, 2010
sounds good…hope we see it soon b4 i get my tax refund…lol….dont know if i should buy nexus one or wait??? right now i got a g1 phone???
7. Matt wrote on January 28, 2010
FINALLY A PHYSICAL KEYBOARD!!
8. kidphat wrote on January 28, 2010
If this phone (as is) get released, I’ll be ditching my Nexus One for this (primarily due to T-Mobile) coverage. It would be even better if it gets released on AT&T.
9. Kev wrote on January 28, 2010
Where did that render come from?
10. swazedahustla wrote on January 28, 2010
ewwww, that phone looks like some hot garbage.
11. Maj wrote on January 28, 2010
that extra plasticy thing to the right is a big turn-off, hopefully the design will get updated
12. Tom Robson wrote on January 28, 2010
Moto need to concentrate on their support. Milestone owners are still waiting for the 2.0.1 fixes and having to live with a camera that doesn’t focus properly every 24.5 days.
If they continue like this, all those new customers they’ve spent time winning will end up going elsewhere next time.
13. Terrell wrote on January 28, 2010
It looks ok… I would definitely pick the Droid over that. T-Mobile does need something like this though. I love my G1 but i think thats only because it’s rooted to its max to keep up. That wont last much longer i’m afraid.
14. Terry wrote on January 28, 2010
Can’t wait for a better Droid – :)
15. Keni wrote on January 28, 2010
I personally think a wrist strap is a good idea for when your using the phone with one hand, its kind of like a failsafe
16. Pneumatic wrote on January 28, 2010
Swell…. Another phone I won’t be able to buy because of the “T-Mobile’s servers are busy or unavailable” message.
17. Tom Servo wrote on January 28, 2010
Hopefully, the Shadow will be based on OMAP4 (since the Droid is an OMAP3 platform), which is supposed to beat the Snapdragon with its pants down.
18. Mac wrote on January 28, 2010
I liked the idea of the Droid physical keyboard as well but after I got it I really never use it.
19. Gunner wrote on January 28, 2010
Where is it said that this would be a T-Mobile only device? The N1 is coming to Verizon. I don’t see why this one couldn’t also. It could even start out on Verizon, who knows.
20. G wrote on January 28, 2010
YAY KEYBORD! Why not buttons on front and G1 style keys?
21. turbosol wrote on January 28, 2010
I think I need to buy my wife this Nexus when it is released so she stops stealing my N1.
22. cweb wrote on January 28, 2010
if this keyboard is like the Droid, then no thanks. The Droid keyboard is terrible, the G1 was much better. Also lack of physical keys on the screen and no trackball on the screen make these much less desirable
23. Jeff wrote on January 28, 2010
AMAZINGLY bad kb design. PUT THE FRIGGIN DPAD ON THE LEFT, and don’t put buttons around it. Good night. :)
24. Jeev Sobs wrote on January 29, 2010
Apple Iphone is better…see here
http://poorlydressed.com/page/2/
25. MonkeyCheese wrote on January 29, 2010
whats the deal with that red thing on the right?
26. Dan Noble wrote on January 29, 2010
I am amazed that poor old motorola is still alive
27. Abrown wrote on January 29, 2010
Droid 2: freaking awesome!
Physical keyboard: awesome, but could be better. D-pad on right would be best.
Style: Needs a LOT of work, I was ok with the Droid’s weird angular styling, but they would be better off making a more symmetrical design.
28. Nick wrote on January 29, 2010
Better call this Nexus Pro, the Nexus Two name should be used for the next generation of multicore-powered super phones.
29. janus wrote on February 1, 2010
I don’t give a sh** for another Motorola. I own a Milestone and those guys signed our Bootloader, there won’t be Custom roms on Motorola phones in europe. I bet that the Nexus2/Pro or Droid2 will have the same issue. Craptory installed…
The Milestone was my first and last Motorola!!!