Google Nexus S unlocked version hits stores

California, Dec 17: Finally, the real iPhone killer from the global leader, Google, is ready to go public. Google on Thursday, Dec 16, announced the availability of Nexus S smartphone at Best Buy stores in United States.

The new Gingerbread sensation, unlocked version of Google Nexus S manufactured by Samsung, is available at an attractive price of $529.99 (around Rs 24,000). This smartphone also available at T-Mobile for $199.99 with a 2 year plan.

Nexus S Specifications:
* 4.0 inch WVGA (800 x 480) touchscreen display
* Super AMOLED
* 5 MP camera with LED flash
* VGA camera for video calling
* Android 2.3 Gingerbread OS
* Android User Interface
* 1GHz Cortex A8 (Hummingbird) processor
* 16 GB internal memory
* 512 MB RAM
* Quad-band GSM: 850, 900, 1800, 1900
* Tri-band HSPA: 900, 2100, 1700
* HSPA type: HSDPA (7.2Mbps) HSUPA (5.76Mbps)
* Bluetooth 2.1
* WiFi 802.11 b/g/n
* USB 2.0
* 3.5mm headphone jack
* Near Field Communications (NFC)
* Contour Display
* Assisted GPS (A-GPS)
* Three-axis gyroscope
* Anti-fingerprint display coating
* Internet Calling support (VoIP/SIP)
* Lithium Ion (Li-Ion) (1500 mAH)

Google recently posted a video in its YouTube blog revealing that Nexus S offers Google Maps 5.0 with 3D buildings and traffic alerts.

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