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This the cost of the phone plus shipping for Singapore buyers. You still have to add 7% more for GST when it arrives at the custom.

So now the cost is USD $806.10 excluding GST. Add the 7% GST, the total cost will be SGD $862.50 or SGD $862.60 depending on whether it’s rounded up or down.

I had a hard time resisting the urge to click on “Place Order” button.

And in case you are wondering about support, HTC has a local number for you to call. And I believe there’s a local service center too.

http://www.htc.com/www/support/nexusone/

The Google Nexus One is finally out, after half a month of rave rumours (which are surprisingly accurate). Here’s some figures for potential buyers in Singapore.

Cost of the phone $529

Cost of shipping: Approximately $26.65 by DHL

Import taxes and duty at Custom: 7% GST on Cost of phone + Shipping inclusive

The whole cost would come up to close to $600 USD, which is about $840 SGD.

All my figures are rounded up and based on my estimation of shipping charges. The cost might be higher depending on the type of shipping option that Google uses.

This looks like a phone that every geek should have, but I’m waiting. Who knows one of our local telcos might have a surprise for us in the next few days to offer this with contract.

Here’s some links for reference:

Official Nexus One Order Page – http://www.google.com/phone

Shipping Charges for Nexus One – http://www.google.com/support/forum/p/Google+Mobile/thread?tid=1ebc1fc326c1e75e&hl=en