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Exclusive: Google Nexus One hands-on, video, and first impressions
Posted by: Gadget Boy in Gadget News, Technology on January 2nd, 2010

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Posted by: Gadget Boy in Gadget News, Technology on December 30th, 2009
A tipster just sent in these Nexus One screenshots that supposedly confirms two things: that Google will sell it unlocked and unsubsidized for $530, and that Google will sell it by themselves. Plus, some other very interesting details.
Some of the most important bits of info we extracted (assuming the tipster is accurate, and it seems like he is). Oh, and take a look at our hands on with the device in case you haven't familiarized yourself with it yet.
• Yeah, it's $530 unsubsidized. Google's not going to be selling the phone at cost, like so many people considered. They're not going to save us from the "making money off of hardware" culture we've got right now, so this is basically just another Android handset, albeit a really good one
• If you want it subsidized, you'll have to sign up for a 2 year mandatory contract and pay $180 for the phone
• There's only one rate plan: $39.99 Even More + Text + Web for $79.99 total
• Existing customers cannot keep their plan if they want a subsidized phone; they have to change to the one plan, and this only applies to accounts with one single line
• If that doesn't fly with you, you have to buy the $530 unlocked version—this actually might save you money over two years if you already have a cheap plan
• Family plans, Flexpay, SmartAccess and KidConnect subscribers must buy the phone unlocked and unsubsidized for $530
• You can only buy five Nexus One phones per Google account
• There is language in the agreement of shipping outside the US
• Google will sell it at google.com/phone, which explains what they were doing with that page a few weeks ago
• Google will still call it the Nexus One apparently, and not the Google Phone
And here is a big one:
• If you cancel your plan before 120 days, you have to pay the subsidy difference between what you paid and the unsubsidized price, so $350 in this case. Or you can return the phone to Google. You also authorize them to charge this directly to your credit card.
One weirdness in the Terms of Sale that we quickly glanced through was that Google made sure you acknowledged that the manufacturer is HTC, and not Google.
LEAK: Half-Life 2 Playing on Project Natal [Unconfirmed]
Posted by: Gadget Boy in Gadget News, Technology on December 29th, 2009
From the same party that brought us Geometry Wars on Project Natal, here's a clip of the Microsoft's upcoming motion system handling Half Life 2—the first time anyone's seen Natal playing an FPS.
We should mention, the clip comes from an unconfirmed source, but everything about the system is reminiscent to Natal to us—we should say, Natal running a title in early beta. The control scheme seems simultaneously intuitive and awkward in what we're assuming is a proof-of-concept, the user repositioning their view by moving the screen with their hand.
Still, while the verdict may be out on how well Natal will handle first person shooters, it's pretty darn cool to see a player control a complex game without a controller between them and the screen. And if you were playing an FPS involving the manipulation of a variety of objects beyond mere guns (imagine grabbing a key, crowbar or, heck, even a flower) what's now just a novelty could become something much more compelling.
Xbox 360 exclusive Tom Clancy Slplinter Cell Conviction Free Code Red trailer to download
Posted by: Gadget Boy in Games News, Technology on December 27th, 2009
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Xbox 360 exclusive Tom Clancy Slplinter Cell Conviction Free Code Red trailer to download
Posted by: Gadget Boy in Games News, Technology on December 27th, 2009
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New Exclusive gamezplay.org Heavy Rain Screenshots video game trailers HD PlayStation 3
Posted by: Gadget Boy in Games News, Technology on December 24th, 2009
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ModNation Racers exclusive video screenshots plus fact sheet
Posted by: Gadget Boy in Games News, Technology on December 19th, 2009
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Three more exclusive video game trailers – Green Day: Rock Band – UFC Undisputed 2010 and Deadliest Warrior
Posted by: Gadget Boy in Games News, Technology on December 13th, 2009
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Spec Ops: The Line exclusive video game trailer from VGA awards
Posted by: Gadget Boy in Games News, Technology on December 13th, 2009
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