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First impressions of the Google Nexus S 4G

By matthewmiller May 9, 2011, 10:19 PM PDT

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First impressions of the Google Nexus S 4G

Nexus S 4G retail box

Nexus S 4G retail box

ntGoogle’s pure Android phone designed for the developer and person who wants the latest and greatest Android OS first should consider the Nexus S 4G. The specs are the same as the Samsung Nexus S with a 4G WiMAX radio on Sprint.

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ntCheck out my ZDNet Smartphones and Cell Phones blog for more details on the Nexus S 4G.

First impressions of the Google Nexus S 4G

Samsung Nexus S 4G retail box

Samsung Nexus S 4G retail box

ntThe Google Nexus S 4G comes in the traditional solid white box with primary color highlights. There is a glossy image of the device on the front with simple design details on the box.

First impressions of the Google Nexus S 4G

Nexus S 4G box contents

Nexus S 4G box contents

ntThe retail box includes the Nexus S 4G, battery, USB cable, wired stereo headset, A/C adapter, and some pamphlets.

First impressions of the Google Nexus S 4G

Cables and headset

Cables and headset

ntYou can see the primary color scheme in the box with the essential cables and a headset.

First impressions of the Google Nexus S 4G

Nexus S 4G in hand

Nexus S 4G in hand

ntThe Nexus S 4G fits well in my hand and has the same design as the existing T-Mobile version of the device.

First impressions of the Google Nexus S 4G

Back of the Nexus S 4G

Back of the Nexus S 4G

ntThe back houses a 5 megapixel camera, flash, and speaker opening. It is high gloss plastic, which is what Samsung usually uses.

First impressions of the Google Nexus S 4G

Upper back of the Nexus S 4G

Upper back of the Nexus S 4G

ntA 5 megapixel camera with support for 720p recording is found on the upper part of the back.

First impressions of the Google Nexus S 4G

Volume button on upper left side

Volume button on upper left side

ntThere is a small volume button on the left side, which is where I prefer to have it on my devices.

First impressions of the Google Nexus S 4G

Bottom of the Nexus S 4G

Bottom of the Nexus S 4G

ntThe microUSB port, microphone opening, and 3.5mm headset jack are found on the bottom of the Nexus S 4G.

First impressions of the Google Nexus S 4G

Right side of the Nexus S 4G

Right side of the Nexus S 4G

ntThe power button is found on the right side of the device.

First impressions of the Google Nexus S 4G

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