There has been much tweeting about Google’s new darling lately. Some wondered of course if the Google Nexus was “for real”. Oh yes!

I recently purchased my BlackBerry, and love it. But then I am BBM-ing with people from around the globe…so it’s a tough sell to get me on another device BBM (BlackBerry Messenger) allows BlackBerry owners around the world to BBM each other – essentially for free.

But in case my BlackBerry breaks…I’ll be keeping an eye on the Nexus. I’m sure drivers in Los Angeles will be thrilled with the voice-to-text, voice-to-email and yes…voice-to-Facebook features.

The phone is only available online from Google but can be purchased in locked for $180 using T-Mobile (and soon Verizon in the USA and Vodafone in Europe). An unlocked phone costs $530.

Some are talking of it being an iPhone killer. Some say its not an iPhone killer, it just simply adds to consumer choice. Google stresses that the “openness” of Google Nexus should be the focus.

An image overview of the Google Nexus can be read here: http://www.pcmag.com/slideshow/0,1206,l=247258&a=247257,00.asp

Will you be jumping on the Nexus wagon? What do you think about development of apps for Nexus…will this be the new “thing” for developers in 2010?