The Google Nexus S is the smartphone that is getting all the attention at the moment and the latest news comes via Best Buy, the new Nexus S will land in all Best Buy and BB Stores December 16.

You will also be able to purchase the new handset via Best Buy Online starting at 8 a.m. Eastern time, so that means online sales and in-store sales my friends. This is all about the new Android 2.3 Gingerbread phone and we have all the details right here just for you.

We will let you know about the times, price, availability and of course a little about demo phones. To start off with online sales as said will kick of at 8 a.m. Eastern time, which is the same time as the opening of Best Buy stores on the East Coast, Best Buy stores will now open at 8 a.m.

When it comes to availability inventory will vary by store, the Google Nexus S will sell on a first come first serve basis with a limit of 2 handsets per customer.

All Best Buy and Best Buy Mobile stores will have a Nexus S demo phone on-hand so customers can see and experience the phone.

Best Buy Prices: The Nexus S by Samsung will cost $529 for the unlocked no contract phone or you can have it on contract for $199 with a T-Mobile two-year service agreement and qualifying voice and data plan. You can also buy it for $249.99 for add-a-line activations.

Am I Eligible For An Upgrade? When it comes to the upgrade checker it is simple to use, just visit the upgrade checker page and follow the on-screen instructions.

Will The Nexus S Work As Soon As I leave The Store? The answer to this is YES, there is a free in-store smart phone setup by a Best Buy Mobile Phone Specialist who will sync personal email accounts, set up Bluetooth headsets, transfer contacts and activate other services to allow the customer to leave the store with a fully functional new smart phone.

For more information on Best Buy Mobile and Nexus S, please see www.BestBuy.com/Mobile, www.BestBuyMobile.com; please do visit the official Google Nexus Page as well for an in-depth look into this smartphone.

If you like the Google Nexus S you may wish to read more about it here by following the provided links: Nexus S Giveaway via Twitter, how about checking out the Unboxing Video, check out full specifications here, and Carphone Warehouse details.

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