HTC CEO Says Nexus One is a Success
PrintThe launch of the Google Nexus One had its share of mishaps, with poor customer service, unexpected fees, and spotty 3G. As the weeks passed the superphone was selling, but not very fast. We recently heard that the Nexus One sold only 135,000 phones in the time it took the iPhone to reach 1 million. Many used this to declare the Nexus a flop. HTC CEO Peter Chou disagrees with that.
Chou points to the new ground broken by the Nexus One. It was sold by Google in a new way, bypassing the carriers. It was also the first to run Android 2.1. Chou believes the phone’s launch gives his company more clout, which is good considering the legal situation they find themselves in. When speaking about the numbers, Chou explained, "[Google's] goal with the Nexus One was to really show how good Android can be."
HTC believes that the recognition they got from the Nexus One can serve them well, even as they also move ahead with Windows Phone 7. Have you ever owned an HTC phone? How did you like it?
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J-Money
March 30, 2010 at 12:42pm
I bought an HTC Hero (Sprint) this past weekend. It's the first smartphone I've owned and I love it!
derMetzger
March 28, 2010 at 5:03am
I have had my Dash for nearly 4 years and beat the snot out of it. Aside from a little road rash it is as good as new.
BobbyPhoenix
March 26, 2010 at 2:49pm
I love my Nexus One. Had it month, and haven't put it down yet. Awesome construction, call quality, apps, and the screen, oh my, it is just beautiful. I wouldn't trade it for anything.
LGA1156
March 25, 2010 at 7:17pm
I can never get a HTC phone to last a 2 year contract, they always seem to break, MDA, 8125, 8525, vogue, imagio. I always have better luck with Samsungs and motos. Problems I've had, touch screen breaking, charging jacks and power buttons breaking, software issues. Glad pawn shops aren't that smart.
athlon11
March 25, 2010 at 6:43pm
The HTC phones look nice, but hopefully they won't keep using crappy AMOLED screens and go back to true LCD until OLED is mature enough.
jonnygotguns
March 25, 2010 at 5:57pm
i gots my T-Mobile G1 in hand and it is still kickin superb ass :)
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