Having said that, I still prefer the build quality of the Nexus One (HTC-built) a bit more than the Nexus S (Samsung-built). Like the Windows Phone model I used

Having said that, I still prefer the build quality of the Nexus One (HTC-built) a bit more than the Nexus S (Samsung-built). Like the Windows Phone model I used (a Samsung Focus), the Nexus S feels a bit too plastic-y for my taste. Yes. This. I'd buy a Nexus S in a heartbeat if it felt anything like the Nexus One. I have a hard time rationalizing intangibles like this, but something about a phone is deeply personal (always on you, handles communication, etc), and the aesthetics matter. Polyester underwear, anyone?