How to order the Google Nexus One?

So Google has finally opened the curtains to their new flagship Nexus One phone powered by the latest Android 2.1 OS. The unit sells for $529PHP 31,045INR 44,833EUR 504CNY 3,850 with free shipping to anywhere in the US.

If you’re in the Philippines, then you’re out of luck since Google does not support our country. Our neighbors from Singapore and Hong Kong can get one straight into their doorsteps.

However, I did some simple work-around to order my own review unit.

nexus one

First, you need to get a US proxy IP address. I bought a 1-month pass for a private US IP for only $8PHP 469INR 678EUR 8CNY 58 to make my transaction secure (I used ProxZ.com). Use that proxy on your browser (here’s a tutorial on how to configure proxy in your browser).

Now go to www.google.com/phone and order your Nexus One. It’s $529PHP 31,045INR 44,833EUR 504CNY 3,850 for the unlock version ($179PHP 10,505INR 15,170EUR 170CNY 1,303 for T-Mobile while Verizon and Vodafone will be available by spring). Google will allow you to have a laser engraving at the back for free but will take 72 hours longer before it’s shipped.

Next, you need a US, UK, Hong Kong or Singapore address to send the package. If you’re like me who wants it straight to your address here in the Philippines, you can try the service that I use which is MyUSMailBox (more details here).

nexus one

I reckon my additional charges for shipping and customs would be around Php3k based on previous shipments I’ve made thru this service. That should land me a total bill of Php28k for the whole thing.

The unit should in 2 weeks and I’ll be getting you a better look and full review asap.

Abe Olandres

Abe is the founder and Editor-in-Chief of YugaTech with over 20 years of experience in the technology industry. He is one of the pioneers of blogging in the country and considered by many as the Father of Tech Blogging in the Philippines. He is also a technology consultant, a tech columnist with several national publications, resource speaker and mentor/advisor to several start-up companies.

https://www.yugatech.com

125 Comments

Malato Dimayuga says:

15 years ago

Hey yuga, what proxy server service are you using?
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Abe Olandres says:

15 years ago

I used proxz.com for this one. I then canceled my subscription after using and got a full refund.
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Nick says:

15 years ago

Galing mo Abe, never even thought about that..

My niece has already texted me to get her one.. and of course, being the favorite niece that she is, I have to oblige.. ahahah
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sylv3rblade says:

15 years ago

Waiting for your review of the Nexus one :D
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Xenio says:

15 years ago

Did Google check only the address of ship?
There is no check for the credit card?
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PowerTXT says:

15 years ago

I’ll wait for the iPhone that’s coming out on Jan 26.
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Vance says:

15 years ago

i’m wondering? will hotspot shield work as a proxy? its for free..
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Larry says:

15 years ago

There is an activate phone link in the website. Just wondering what this for? If Philippines is not a supported country, will you be able to use the phone here in Manila even if you use your US proxy to activate the phone?
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Vance says:

15 years ago

Hotspot shield.. works.. tried it hehe. Sadly, I don’t have $530 to spend hehe//
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Vance says:

15 years ago

Sorry, if you choose Philippines on the credit card choice, does it work?
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