Google changes pricing options for Nexus One: 100 new reasons to purchase the N1
14 Jan 2010 // 9 comments // Mobile Development News
Customers who recently paid $379 for the Nexus One will soon be receiving a $100 refund from Google. The refund does not apply to any other customers who purchased the Nexus One. Emails began hitting customers tonight and we received a copy from a loyal reader.
The new lower price appears to be in response to recent criticisms about purchase options posted on the official Android Devices support forums. Earlier today a Google employee posted that they were aware of the concerns.
Also, as you’ve probably seen elsewhere, we’ve listened to everyone’s feedback and concerns and are working to expand the group of customers that qualify for upgrade pricing on the Nexus One. Please stay tuned for more information.EthanGoogle Guide
The pricing options now appear to be:
- $529 unlocked
- $279 for T-Mobile customers who meet the eligibility requirements (still working to get exact details on new eligibility)
- $179 for new T-Mobile 2 yr activation
I purchased my Nexus One for the full $529 unlocked because I currently use the no-contract, T-Mobile Even More Plus plans which offer reduced monthly pricing.
TmoNews has also confirmed the price change via an internal T-Mobile memo.
Does the new $279 price change anyone’s mind who thought the initial cost was too expensive?
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I don’t know if you knew taylor but the phone is unlocked wether you pay full price or get the contract. They will do that will all phones that go on that market. Everyone seems to say its only unlocked with the full price.
Hmmm $279 seems good. However, Google and Tmo have yet to do anything about individuals who are already on an EVEN MORE PLUS FAMILY plan and who also have EIP!(equipment installment plan) I work for Tmobile and I can honestly say that EIP is our number 1 method of sales. More and more customers find it more appealing to lower the up front payment and break down the payments over 20 months rather than pay the full price of the phone up front. I currently have G1 and I doubt 2.1 is coming my way so I’m hoping this EIP issue can get resolved so I can put my fingertips on an N1! =)
William by that time im sure we’ll have an awesome qwerty snapddragon
but basically i’m in the same boat locked in until November and no extra cash for a non qwerty 
.
well, i am still locked into that 2- year contract with T-Mo for the G1. I hope to get a job this summer at best buy or somewhere, and after i get enough money for gas and friends and stuff, its Nexus One time
Oh yeah I almost forgot about that Family plan thing. I have the FP and that was a raw deal. Makes it easier to stay put I suppose.
Hmm, tempting. But I’m not sure it’s enough to sway me. My pickle:
1. G1 on a MyFaves plan
2. Craptastic old smartphone on a Tmo pre-paid
I want to upgrade #2 (by handing down the G1, buying a used G1, or getting a deal on a new phone) and combine the two into a family plan. If I go with the EM, I can use a 12% work discount, but the EM+ seems to be a better deal.
No this still only applies to individual plans, but you can call and have them switch your plan to an individual plan, then call back and have it “backdated” to the original plan you we’re on.
That’s what we did.
I’d love to get a Nexus One- it seems rad, but I can’t do without a keyboard- just can’t.
I actually considered getting one for a second when I saw this, and then remembered how much I cant stand typing on that VK and came back to my senses.
Sorry google- as much as you may want, qwerty-less phones are not gonna please everyone.
Oh nice! So this is for all those people with their “Family Plans” who couldn’t get the discounted price??
Way to go Google! Its nice to see YOU “care.”
Hope to see T-Mobile follow suit….
Not allowing their Family Plan customers use their upgrade on the Nexus was absolutely ridiculous >=[