Nexus One super-smartphone now available to Rogers subscribers

By Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla

Great news today for those of us who have been waiting for Google's Nexus One super-smartphone to hit the Canadian border. You can now order a Google Nexus One  from Google for US $530.00 that will work on the Rogers Network (Nexus One phone (GSM 3G 850/1900/2100MHz). More info after the break.

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Best Buy Canada leaks Motorola Milestone launch date - Coming Feb 18 from Telus

Best Buy Canada has let the cat out of the bag.

On the animated banner on their Best Buy Mobile Page up this afternoon is an image of a giant Motorola Milestone announcing that we can pre-order the Android smartphone in-store starting February 5. Best Buy's ad also reveals a February 18 launch date.

No information on pricing yet but news on the wire is $199 with a three-year contract or $550 outright. We reported earlier this week that Expansys.ca was selling unlocked Motorola Milestones for $654.99.

Update on Friday, February 5, 2010 at 6:37PM by Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla

Telus Mobility's website now has a "notify me at launch" sign-up sheet. The Motorola Milestone is featured prominently on their website but still no price information.

Google Launches Nexus One "Super Smartphone."

By Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla

Seems like Google decided to steal some thunder from the upcoming CES (Consumer Electronics Show) by unveiling its Nexus One smartphone which it hopes to sell directly to the public for US$529 as an unlocked phone or US$179.00  through T-Mobile with corresponding voice and data plans. the Nexus One is not currently available outside the US, although unlocked  phone bought stateside should work with any 3G SIM card.

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