I don't think they devalue the Nexus line, although I do see how people could think that. I think the Nexus experience serves more as something to please fanboys than anything else. The Nexus line is meant more for developers and fanboys like myself who actually want Google design in both software AND hardware. I think the Nexus experience (or whatever the Google editions will officially be called) devices are a great thing, and I would love either the GS4 or the One directly from Google. But, I'm not going to go and buy them (I still wouldn't even if I could actually afford them, but I wouldn't complain if I won one...hint hint). I love my Nexus 4 and my next phone will almost certainly be another actual Nexus phone. I support all this. Google is awesome. :)
Another reason why I love Google :)
@DamaniMitchell May I ask what you mean? I know they make the Nexus tablet, but why should that stop them from making a nexus phone?
Asus definitely needs a chance. That would be awesome.