The Making of Nexus One: Two New Videos

Mountain View-based company Google has recently started to deliver to enthusiasts a series of videos that present the making of Nexus One by HTC, the first device launched with the Android 2.1 platform on board and also the first one to be sold via Google's web store. We already brought to your attention the first two videos on the birth of Nexus One, and now it’s high time we had a look at two more available for your viewing pleasure.

The first new video shows the intensive testing Nexus One has been subjected to. One should note that these tests are made in controlled conditions, and that their purpose is to determine how well the mobile phone will perform in real life when similar conditions apply. However, one should not try doing this at home, for the device might be harmed.

There are five tests that Nexus One was subjected to and which are shown in the video, including:
- Button test: simulates lifetime use of trackball
- Tumble test: multiple drops probe phone’s structural integrity
- Drop test: drops device from multiple angles based on tumble test results
- Compression test: simulates interaction stress caused by objects in pocket
- Bend test: simulates maximum bend stress phone can withstand

As for the second new video with the making of Nexus One, which actually is the fourth of the series, it offers a glimpse at the manufacturing process for the device. Entitled “A preview from HTC into the manufacturing of Nexus One,” the video shows us that HTC worked with more than 100 partners for the production of the handset, as well as how some of the parts are put together in the manufacturing line.

Usually, we are more interested in the final product than in the manner in which it was made. But it seems pretty interesting to be able to look at it as it gets put together in those manufacturing facilities too, that’s for sure. Have a look at the new videos embedded below, and stay tuned for the next episode, the last one of the series, which should emerge later today.