Troy Kelly

Nexus One Failed Screen,
originally uploaded by troykelly.

What happens when your Nexus One falls from your pocket and hits the ground… The screen self destructs.
Sadly the second of our Nexus One’s died this afternoon in a spectacular fashion. Impressively the touch screen still works perfectly. But, as you can see the display is somewhat difficult to read.
To say I am disappointed with the build quality of the HTC / Google Nexus One – would be a touch of an understatement.
I have touted the sheer awesomeness of this phone to everybody who will listen, because it really is a fantastic device, unparalleled even by the iPhone.
From my time at Nokia, I know devices approved by the FCC must undergo “drop testing” and they must survive. How the Nexus One navigated it’s way through that testing astounds me.
I can only suggest that in this case, there was a build defect with this particular handset – in which case the phone should get replaced under warranty – which will be our next port of call.
My recommendation however… by a spare Nexus One or for those of us with modest earnings… be very… very careful.