$530 unsubsidized! I'm gonna faint now...

But I might still buy it anyhow...

How Much Does The Google Phone Cost?

Update:
Actually, if I do the math, it seems like $530 is the better option...
If I keep the phone for only 1 yr:
$180 phone cost + ~$85 ($79.99 + tax & fees) x 12 months service plan + $200 ETF = $1400
$530 phone cost + $70 (my current plan) x 12 months service plan = $1370

If I keep the phone for 2 yrs:
$180 phone cost + ~$85 x 24 months service plan = $2220
$530 phone cost + $70 x 24 months service plan = $2210

From Engadget:
10-min Nexus One walkthrough

Okay, so Jan 5 are you here yet?!! I need a new phone RIGHT NOW~~!!!

Update:
Reviews are starting to trickle into the intertubes...

Exclusive: Google Nexus One hands-on, video, and first impressions - Engadget

Nexus One Review - NexusOneBlog

EXCLUSIVE: Hands On Impressions Of Nexus One - fonefrenzy

Nexus One review - Engadget

Is Google Phone for Reals?

So rumors have been floating around that Google is coming out with a new phone. It just happens that my phone has been acting up these days and I was looking for a new one. I was actually this close to getting an E72, since it has pretty good reviews, and I want something with a decent camera. I've gotten so many compliments with the pics I took from my good old N95, that settling for a worse camera would be difficult now. The E72 looks like a good option, the only downside is it is on Symbian and it doesn't look like the OS has a very bright future. And being an anti-Apple person, the iphone is completely out of the question. Ahh... I hope the rumors are true, then this one might very well be my next phone. We shall wait and see.

Google Phone With T-Mobile Contract in January: Source - ABC News

Let's See How Long These Will Last...

When I was in HK, my friend told me about these nail color stickers/patches that you can just stick on your nails and it will look like you have real nail polish on. We were in Watson's one day and see them on sale for 50% off (HKD 34.5), so I grabbed 3 packs of these. They are actually made in the US and from the website it seems like they are available at Walgreen's. Each pack comes with 20 strips (so you can choose the perfect size for your nails), a polish removal cloth, cuticle stick, mini file, and looks like samples of the French manicure patches. The patch is like a soft film of plastic, you just stick it on your nail and get rid of the excess at the end and around the edges. Pretty easy to apply, and no more waiting for nails to dry and fear that it might get smudged. The site says it can last up to 14 days. Let's see if that is true. I'm liking them so far and would love to try out the Glitter/Shimmer ones if I can find them at Walgreen's. Sephora has something similar also so I might try those out later as well.



Update:
The last batch lasted about 10 days before I actually had to remove it, but there was noticeable cracking after just a few days. The polish did come off easily with the cloth that came with the package or any other regular nail polish remover.

Pics from Osaka/Kyoto

If you are not my friend on Facebook, here's a link to the pics I took in Osaka and Kyoto.

http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=178123&id=762834656&l=9c325f666e