Nexus One is lightning-fast

In the brief run-up to the announcement of its Nexus One phone, Google was doing nothing to quash the hype. Phones given to employees were quickly popping up all over the tech universe with promises of the "best Android phone yet" not far behind. And when the phone was finally unveiled on Tuesday, a Google executive billed it as not only a "superphone" that exemplifies what Google Android can do, but also as "the meeting place of Web and phone."

But as is usually true in the tech world, things aren't always what they seem. Don't let the dull candy bar design fool you: the Nexus One brings welcome new offerings to the Android table. The Snapdragon processor is undeniably zippy, the AMOLED display is gorgeous, and we welcome both the enhanced voice dialing capabilities and the noise cancellation feature. Missing features means that it's not the greatest Android phone around--that's a difficult call to make in such a diverse and crowded field--but it adds to an already rich family. And we love that you can get it unlocked.

For the complete scoop on the Nexus One, check out our full review. And don't miss the gallery of shots in our slideshow.