Someone convince me.
Why do you need convincing? Its your phone
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look at a HD picture on both screens side by side. You'll be sold
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Updates? Third party development? Future official support? Pure ICS? Removable battery for maximum calibration? ... need more?
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Who are you that we need to strongly convince you? All of us are using a Galaxy Nexus. You're the one missing out.
Go to the store and try out the phone or go on the online emulator. All the threads of user experiences of the Galaxy Nexus are there, pros and cons, use the search feature and read it up on your own.
From the looks of your previous posts, RAZR & Droid X2. Get the Galaxy Nexus so you can finally get out of the Motorola jail and experience the REAL Android Experience rather than a motoblur'd experience because it blurs what Android is all about.
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Enjoy your Razr
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Why do you need convincing? Its your phone
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Thank you.
In my opinion, research, then use the phones at the store. Draw your own conclusions. Personally I felt like the demo RAZR at VzW lagged horrendously. The Rezound and GalNex were the same speed for me. But I've grown fond of vanilla; and although the newer Sense is kinda spiffy I'd rather have the freedom to mod it than be locked out (or wait for an eventually...haven't looked in those forums in a while).
So for me, I'd vote best to worst (but still not bad)
1. Galaxy Nexus
2. Rezound
3. DROID RAZR
But again... it's all opinion.
Tapatalk Pro Sig. Yep, boring.
I think you've confused me for someone who cares what phone you buy. Get whichever one you like.
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The Nexus feels MUCH better then the razr did. ICS is slick.
The lifespan on the Nexus is also considerably longer. Your practically guaranteed timely updates. The nexus last year already has ICS.
Plus the Razr HD is due out soon and you'll be old news.
ISC was designed for an Amoled HD screen. There are several features that will look like crap on a LCD. I'm not sure if the Razr has Amoled.
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You're buying it. Convince yourself. Theres plenty of info out there on both devices for you to work with.
Can no one think for themselves anymore?
Plus you get to be part of this really friendly community.
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Lets put it this way. go look at it. You will come home and close this thread and beg for forgiveness.
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The Nexus feels MUCH better then the razr did. ICS is slick.
The lifespan on the Nexus is also considerably longer. Your practically guaranteed timely updates. The nexus last year already has ICS.
Plus the Razr HD is due out soon and you'll be old news.
ISC was designed for an Amoled HD screen. There are several features that will look like crap on a LCD. I'm not sure if the Razr has Amoled.
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Yes the Razr does have a Amoled screen, but the Galaxy Nexus screen is much nicer IMO
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Yes the Razr does have a Amoled screen, but the Galaxy Nexus screen is much nicer IMO
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Its not even just your opinion. Its factually better. Same screen with higher Res.
You'd have to be nuts to get a razr over a nexus, I however couldn't care less what phone you have op.
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Yea, I'm upgrading my phone next month and I thought about the Razr for like a half second but have been dying to get the GN. I spend so much time playing with it in the verizon stores.
One keyword: Speed
Razr Maxx
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Yea, I'm upgrading my phone next month and I thought about the Razr for like a half second but have been dying to get the GN. I spend so much time playing with it in the verizon stores.
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Droid Razr Maxx is coming out, something else to look at.
Larger Screen?
720HD sAMOLED?
ICS?
Who knows.
Or you could wait. There's also the "new class" of smartphones coming out called "Super Phones." Here is a Sony Super Phone
http://www.tomsguide.com/us/Super-Phone-Sony-Ericsson-13MP-Camera-Medfield,news-13639.html
It's sexy and you know it. (Cue LMFAO)
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Droid Razr Maxx is coming out, something else to look at.
Larger Screen?
720HD sAMOLED?
ICS?
Who knows.
Or you could wait. There's also the "new class" of smartphones coming out called "Super Phones." Here is a Sony Super Phone
http://www.tomsguide.com/us/Super-Phone-Sony-Ericsson-13MP-Camera-Medfield,news-13639.html
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I like the sony brand (i always buy sony tv's for example), i had an experia x10, the phone itself was nice enough but the updates were horrendous. It took nearly a year to get updated from 1.6 !!!!! when nearly everything else was running 2+
It will also be crammed full of carrier crap which will do its stuff in dumming down any phone.........I am delighted i moved to a GN, the lack of carrier interference was enough reason for me to choose this phone
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I like the sony brand (i always buy sony tv's for example), i had an experia x10, the phone itself was nice enough but the updates were horrendous. It took nearly a year to get updated from 1.6 !!!!! when nearly everything else was running 2+
It will also be crammed full of carrier crap which will do its stuff in dumming down any phone.........I am delighted i moved to a GN, the lack of carrier interference was enough reason for me to choose this phone
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Supposedly Sony has really turned around and is taking a stand on quicker timely updates and support for this community. I think they even released ICS so developers can play around with it before it gets released to their phones. I don't remember where I read that though.
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My main reasons are for the bigger screen, design, LED. Do you think I'm being stupid?
Btw 16gb is more than enough for me so no need of sd card, almost never play games, don't really use camera and saw sample photos from galaxy nexus it looked good and even better than Iphone 4s to me.
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My main reasons are for the bigger screen, design, LED. Do you think I'm being stupid?
Btw 16gb is more than enough for me so no need of sd card, almost never play games, don't really use camera and saw sample photos from galaxy nexus it looked good and even better than Iphone 4s to me.
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Nope, I don't. I would do the exact same thing. And I REALLY wanted the SGSII to come to verizon as well. So that tells you it's a smart choice IMO?
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It is your money and if it makes you happy do what you want to do. You could probably sell your galaxy s2 and have most of the galaxy nexus paid for unlocked.
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It is your money and if it makes you happy do what you want to do. You could probably sell your galaxy s2 and have most of the galaxy nexus paid for unlocked.
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I sure hope so but I'm sure that before I buy ill wanna try it out
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It is your money and if it makes you happy do what you want to do. You could probably sell your galaxy s2 and have most of the galaxy nexus paid for unlocked.
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Speaking of selling.. anyone want to buy a G2 for $529?
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My main reasons are for the bigger screen, design, LED. Do you think I'm being stupid?
Btw 16gb is more than enough for me so no need of sd card, almost never play games, don't really use camera and saw sample photos from galaxy nexus it looked good and even better than Iphone 4s to me.
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In the same boat here and it really is a difficult decision. In one mind I love my GS2 but the 720p display, pure google experience and notification led is certainly attractive!
I just returned my AT&T GS2 a few minutes ago and I'll be picking up the Galaxy Nexus. I really liked the GS2, but as a Nexus One owner, there's nothing like owning a Nexus!
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My main reasons are for the bigger screen, design, LED. Do you think I'm being stupid?
Btw 16gb is more than enough for me so no need of sd card, almost never play games, don't really use camera and saw sample photos from galaxy nexus it looked good and even better than Iphone 4s to me.
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it's more of a side grade from SGS2 to GN, but if you count the screen, then yeah the larger 720p is an upgrade
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it's more of a side grade from SGS2 to GN, but if you count the screen, then yeah the larger 720p is an upgrade
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And huge software support.
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And huge software support.
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Very true. I'm slightly considering it just because of that (development).
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And huge software support.
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Try visiting the SGS2 section.
Well friends have taken the hard decision,,sold my SGS 2 to one of my friend{at a very good price},,now waiting for Samsung Galaxy Nexus to launch in India next week,,have used{still using} Nexus 1 & the notification led and stock google experience and a huge development support is great.
So going for Galaxy Nexus
Fast updates and software support is enough reason to ditch GS2 for the galaxy nexus. Especially now that manufacturers are beginning to move to next stage of hardware. 720p will be the next standard for screen resolution. and when android 5.0/jelly bean comes, Galaxy Nexus will be getting it officially. And Galaxy S2 might not.
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Fast updates and software support is enough reason to ditch GS2 for the galaxy nexus. Especially now that manufacturers are beginning to move to next stage of hardware. 720p will be the next standard for screen resolution. and when android 5.0/jelly bean comes, Galaxy Nexus will be getting it officially. And Galaxy S2 might not.
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I'd definitely go with any Nexus device over any other Android phone simply because of the updates. Google will keep their promise to keep their devices updated for the minimum 18 months that they're asking all the other manufacturers to do. Samsung apparently isn't going to update the SGS1 even though it could handle the update (has nearly the same specs as the NS for crying out loud) and they'll more than likely try to skin 4.0 when they do get around to updating. I remember waiting and waiting and waiting for my Vibrant to get 2.2 before I finally ditched it for the Nexus S. Never looked back after that choice. You will not be disappointed with your decision to sell and wait for the GN.
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Well friends have taken the hard decision,,sold my SGS 2 to one of my friend{at a very good price},,now waiting for Samsung Galaxy Nexus to launch in India next week,,have used{still using} Nexus 1 & the notification led and stock google experience and a huge development support is great.
So going for Galaxy Nexus
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Yeahh Totally..!!! I hope Galaxy Nexus will be unveiled along with the Samsung Galaxy Note on Nov 2. Cant wait... Just 2 days to go.. )
I'm guessing everyone saying it will get updates faster don't root y'all phones?
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I'm guessing everyone saying it will get updates faster don't root y'all phones?
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It still takes time for developers to port official android updates to non nexus device. so basically the nexus line up gets the fastest, conplete, less buggy and timely updates.
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It still takes time for developers to port official android updates to non nexus device. so basically the nexus line up gets the fastest, conplete, less buggy and timely updates.
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I understand. And i agree about lest bugs. But cm team pretty fast after the initial port adding updates. Like for .2 .3 know what I'm saying?
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I understand. And i agree about lest bugs. But cm team pretty fast after the initial port adding updates. Like for .2 .3 know what I'm saying?
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It took the CM team months before they were able to provide stable 2.3 build.
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It took the CM team months before they were able to provide stable 2.3 build.
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On what phone?
We are always going to be behind with software. This is the Google's and Manufacturer's fault. I have the Galaxy Nexus in my hand today and I had the GS2 for 2 months already there is nothing that Galaxy Nexus has that GS2 doesn't and we have to wait for this **** manufacturer's to release updates. The GS2 is faster and more conferable in hand.
If anyone has any questions ask me I'll try to answer.
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I won't go as far as to say that the Galaxy S II is the better phone. I had a Galaxy Nexus on Verizon and it was great other then a couple defects I ran into. The software on the Galaxy Nexus will most likely be better then what makes its way to the GSII and the notification led on the Nexus is the best one I have seen on any phone. The Galaxy S II has a way better camera and has been a lot more reliable.
Both are great phones. Its really hard to say which one is better.
I say your essentially buying the same phone twice. Besides ics and a few other differences they are basically the same phone.
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I won't go as far as to say that the Galaxy S II is the better phone. I had a Galaxy Nexus on Verizon and it was great other then a couple defects I ran into. The software on the Galaxy Nexus will most likely be better then what makes its way to the GSII and the notification led on the Nexus is the best one I have seen on any phone. The Galaxy S II has a way better camera and has been a lot more reliable.
Both are great phones. Its really hard to say which one is better.
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I agree with you, we have a better hardware and behind on software, until Samsung >Tmobile give us the update we are on old software we have to thank the devs so much for makeing the rom's.
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I'm sure theirs been a long thread discussing this already. Everyone feels strongly opinionated and there is no true winner. They both have pros and cons. If I HAD to choose I would go with the Nexus hands down for the fact that its a nexus phone and development will be great. ICS seems amazing and the display as well.
There is enough hate in the world. Why can't we all get along here ...?
Oh man, you guys completely ignore the screen issue our GS2 has. If it was a good screen, had a exynos then it would be better than the nexus. International GS2 fits in that category.
Okay.. I own and love both phones and these types of threads are entirely subjective and flame prone. Holding a phone in your hand is NOT a valid explanation for why a phone is better than another. You need to have plenty of hands-on time to really know the pro's and con's of both. (And neither is immune to either.)
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Oh man, you guys completely ignore the screen issue our GS2 has. If it was a good screen, had a exynos then it would be better than the nexus. International GS2 fits in that category.
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ignore?
most of us dont even notice the issue until someone mention it(i didnt know this until i heard about it..and i always use my phone in the dark..)
Man we buy the phones for $500 to $600 and we have to cry to get some software updates thats the thing. Google shouldn't relese the update till all the major manufacturers have their updates ready as well. If it goes like this we are going to get ICS end of the year, after original Galaxy s 2 i9100 gets it then we get it and that's the question if the carriers put thirty **** in there. So we looking at till September when Google will unveil the 5.0
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Oh man, you guys completely ignore the screen issue our GS2 has. If it was a good screen, had a exynos then it would be better than the nexus. International GS2 fits in that category.
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if you read on the i9250 forum, they too have the screen problem, and their screen is 720
other than ICS which we'll get, the only other difference is the Barometer sensor
otherwise the i9250 is actually under grade, they even got a major issue with the storage and MTP, and fake sdcard to make old Apps compatible, but even so, there are still Apps that are still not compatible
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Man we buy the phones for $500 to $600 and we have to cry to get some software updates thats the thing. Google shouldn't relese the update till all the major manufacturers have their updates ready as well. If it goes like this we are going to get ICS end of the year, after original Galaxy s 2 i9100 gets it then we get it and that's the question if the carriers put thirty **** in there. So we looking at till September when Google will unveil the 5.0
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What the hell is thirty ****?
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What the hell is thirty ****?
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(Their **** )sorry
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Ill take external SD support, 8mp cam over the galaxy nexus anyday. This whole the nexus is better crap is dumb all it has is ics and even ics isn't that amazing i used it on the sensation for two weeks and its really good. It adds plenty of things that are pleasant and well done now on android. The bad is apps still need to be updated but the sensation outclassed the galaxy nexus with ics as it is and once we get it this phone will be above the nexus. People buy a phone and always look for something to complain about the screen issue is annoying if you notice it but I'm hoping supercurio makes a fix for us. Either way my use isn't affected except for maybe 5% of the time and even then its just not pleasant to look at. There are a handful of phones that once they have ics will make the nexus look out dated galaxy s 2, amaze 4g, rezound, razr, etc.... development is just slowed from these phones being new and because developing gingerbread might be worthless if ics is here in a couple months.
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My nexus will be here Tuesday and ill be happy to do a side by side comparison. The gs2 is the best phone I've ever owned and I've owned alot. Outside of the OS the nexus will have a hard time convincing me otherwise.
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I can't get use to the nexus without buttons and it feels very narrow and long.
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I can't get use to the nexus without buttons and it feels very narrow and long.
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Ha-ha that's how I felt at first too but being on my second day now it's actually pretty easy. The hardest part for me was not hitting the damn home button instead of the space bar.
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I'm having that problem now currently with the SG2 haha. Second day with the phone (last phone was MT4G) and every other time when hitting the space bar I hit one of the "hard" buttons on the bottom. Slowly getting used to it though.
I will say - if the Nexus had an equal or better camera than the SG2, I would probably return this and get that instead, especially as there's supposed to be a white one coming out. But I use my phone's camera A LOT, and it's an important feature for me, so the Nexus is out right there. I don't know why they'd release a 'flagship' phone with semi out-of-date specs. With iphone 4, SG2, and many others coming out with 8 megapixels, why would Google only do 5?? Anyway...
notification led on galaxy nexus is really badass too, +1 for that
Im going to donate a tmobile galaxy s2 to the first dev that makes a fully working ics rom for t989.
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I'm having that problem now currently with the SG2 haha. Second day with the phone (last phone was MT4G) and every other time when hitting the space bar I hit one of the "hard" buttons on the bottom. Slowly getting used to it though.
I will say - if the Nexus had an equal or better camera than the SG2, I would probably return this and get that instead, especially as there's supposed to be a white one coming out. But I use my phone's camera A LOT, and it's an important feature for me, so the Nexus is out right there. I don't know why they'd release a 'flagship' phone with semi out-of-date specs. With iphone 4, SG2, and many others coming out with 8 megapixels, why would Google only do 5?? Anyway...
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Lol, well the GS2 is a vast improvement over the myTouch 4G. (I loved that phone when it first came out too, lol.)
I think the Nexus camera has a lot of software issues. It is okay but i think it will get better as Google picks up the slack. Hell they paused the latest update for reasons unknown but people have reported much better stats all around with the leaked 4.0.3 that has been lurking around. I truly believe people make a bigger deal than what is necessary about both of these phones. Why try to argue one over the other? They are both great! As i said previously, both have pro's and con's but i think either or should be enough to satisfy the vast majority of users.
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I have been reading that it's quite possible that the next batch of Nexus devices could be made by multiple companies. I was just curious as to what people thought of this and if this does happen which will you probably go with? I have always been big on Samsung but if HTC, Motorola, and Samsung all make their own version of the Nexus, I honestly don't know what I would do...What do you guys think about this? Do you think it will happen? Which do you think you would probably go with if this does happen?
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Pretty sure there is a thread about this elsewhere, but to answer your question..... I'd go with Motorola all day long. Motorola's hardware is the best hands down, couple that with a open boot loader and toll be the best device we have seen yet.
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Pretty sure there is a thread about this elsewhere, but to answer your question..... I'd go with Motorola all day long. Motorola's hardware is the best hands down, couple that with a open boot loader and toll be the best device we have seen yet.
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Moto would be a good choice, but I'd be really tempted by Samsung or HTC. HTC especially, I've had a few of their devices and loved them all, but Sammy has that amazing SAMOLED screen and it's hard going from it to any other screen. Definitely interesting and hopefully true.
I looked and didn't see anything... I was actually leaning more towards Motorola myself. They made solid phones. I'm not big on HTC.. Many ppl like the way they build phones but I like the plastic look. Also Motorola is known for better reception..I've read a lot about how they make best radios.. Looking very forward to it!! Love my Nexus devices!
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I think if Motorola would make it, it word go perfect with slcd2, omap5, nice 3500 battery, and thin.
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Motorola for sure. Kind miss my og. I have had Sammy HTC and moto. And my of droid was great in its prime.
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If only moto and sammy would team up.
Sammy screens, Moto battery tech, Vanilla AOSP Jelly bean or Kandy Kane, both can build slim devices, Moto radios (best in the biz)...maybe some styling from HTC (I always thought my rezound was kind of sexy/classy...for a fat girl). 4.6 to 4.8" screen. 3000mah slim battery....carbon kevlar the whole phone minus the glass and leave it the natural yellowish/greenish/black color. NFC....
I've thought of a way Moto could make their slim batteries like in the Razr and Maxx, removable....but it's hard to explain. (Quick detach I'm implying, not how they are currently removable).
And for heaven's sake at least 32gb since we all know Google won't allow an SD card on a Nexus device. Maybe even a wacom screen like the Note.....
The multiple nexii idea is unrealistic, it would kill the whole meaning of the nexus series, there's also the issue of who will get updates first and who will be issuing the updates, google or oems... we've already witnessed how the cdma gnex contributed to the fragmentation problem, multiple nexii would do the same.
In addition, i hope the next nexus won't have an over saturated and contrasted oled display, i think we should look up to the one x standards.
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Well whatever Google decides to go with for the next Nexus...please no Tegra 3. Yes a lot of games are "optimized & compatible" for Teg3 but honestly I think there are better options out there.
hope not...cuz i might hv to get all of them cuz nexus are awesome!!!
I don't believe we will see several new Nexus phones this year. What has been said is that there might be 4-5 nexus devices released this year, right? Well, we already know about two of those: the Nexus 7 and the Nexus Q (although the latter has been delayed). A new phone brings that number up to three, and the fourth device could possibly be a larger tablet (?). Not sure what else there could possibly be, but again, I don't believe there will be more than one new phone.
I think the next nexus will be made by Google.... They own Motorola mobility now so I'm guessing Google will be releasing there own
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I can't imagine it being made by anyone but Samsung at this point, honestly. I'd love to see HTC make one, personally. I'm not sure about the other variants, but the HTC OneX (or OneS?) on T-Mobile is absolutely wonderful, physically. It's got that metallic feel that the Nexus One had. I like that a lot more than slick plastic.
I'd love a moto nexus. When it comes to quality hardware ie. Antennas, moto is the best
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I think the next nexus will be made by Google.... They own Motorola mobility now so I'm guessing Google will be releasing there own
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Not likely. Motorola still operates as its own entity, not as a hardware division of Google, and Google has publically stated that they won't give Motorola preferential treatment like that. The other OEMs would not be happy if they did. So Motorola has the same chances as everyone else (which in my opinion means it's pretty unlikely they will get to make the next Nexus).
its either Motorola or Samsung.. i dont think google would choose HTC (again) or Sony..
wasnt nexuses are supposed to be a developer phone? and not high class fashionista phone like that glass brick does?
nexuses arent jewellry :angel:
I have a feeling Samsung will continue to make the Nexus phone.
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Nokia plan B is Galaxy Nexus! Hahaha
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@dual sport dad What a goofy thing to say I'm pretty sure. Like I'm pretty sure you think you know everything or I'm pretty sure I pulled out, but thank God you took your time to reply I'm pretty sure it didn't mean anything
On another note Sammy just because of the amoled
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I dont care who makes it I'm buy'n it! :good:
Hey I've got the nexus s atm and it's pretty good although battery life is kind of ****, I'm going to uni in like a few weeks and I'm considering between the iPhone 4 or Galaxy Nexus which phone would you guys reccomend?
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IPhone.
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Depends on how much you can spend on your monthly phone bill and if you like being in a contract...
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Hey I've got the nexus s atm and it's pretty good although battery life is kind of ****, I'm going to uni in like a few weeks and I'm considering between the iPhone 4 or Galaxy Nexus which phone would you guys reccomend?
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UNI as in University of Northern Iowa?
I love my Nexus, you won't be disappointed if you get one. I owned an iPhone for a year and half and will never go back. I prefer the open garden approach and Android is leaps and bounds ahead of iOS IMO. You will still have issues with battery life but that is pretty much going to be the case with any smart phone with such a big screen and LTE.
Nooo I'm going to a university in England so ill have no use for 4G and stuff the main thing I like about the iPhone is the retina display its so clear that and the fact it's really fast, also I won't be buying it on contract ill probably pay about £300 and get one of them on pay as you go.
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I'm about to upgrade from my Droid 2 Global also, and is thinking about the galaxy nexus or the new droid razr m, from the reviews on the razr m battery life seems pretty good, you might want to consider that.
The defferences I see between the galaxy nexus and the razr
Nexus 4.65 inch screen Razr M 4.3M
Nexus Processor 1.2 MHZ Razr 1.5 MHZ
Nexus no expandable memory option Razr M has a micro sd slot takes up to 32 G
They both have NFC
Nexus camera is 5 mega pixel Razr M 8 , but review says both have mediocre picture taken.
Nexus verizion i think have jelly bean now (not sure) Razr M Motorola promises jelly bean before the end of the year.
Compare them they are both $99 bucks on Verizon website.
$99 for a galaxy nexus ? I refuse to believe this.
Nvm you have to buy a contract that's a rip off.
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$99 for a galaxy nexus ? I refuse to believe this.
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Sorry I didn't read the full that your in england forget what I posted go with the nexus, But yes the nexus is 99 bucks on verizonwireless.com and i'm considering that or the razr m what you think?
I have no plans on leaving verizon it's been pretty solid for me, do I want lower price yeh, but hey everybody does.
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Sorry I didn't read the full that your in england forget what I posted go with the nexus, But yes the nexus is 99 bucks on verizonwireless.com and i'm considering that or the razr m what you think?
I have no plans on leaving verizon it's been pretty solid for me, do I want lower price yeh, but hey everybody does.
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I know BestBuy was selling the Verizon Nexus for free with new/renewed contract for a while there. Looking at their website now though, it looks like it is back to $99. If you could get the Nexus for free, I think that would be the way to go vs the Razr M.
I wouldn't have a clue about American deals or providers as I live in the UK, although I have been contemplating upgrading my nexus s to the galaxy nexus however it's put me off as I've heard a lot of reports of it being laggy and the camera is crappy so you don't really want to be paying £300+ for a phone with sub par features. And the only thing putting me off about the iPhone 4 is the glass back, you drop that ****er once and its gone and I've dropped my nexus s so many times it's unbelievable but it's sponged it so I don't know what to do really..
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I wouldn't have a clue about American deals or providers as I live in the UK, although I have been contemplating upgrading my nexus s to the galaxy nexus however it's put me off as I've heard a lot of reports of it being laggy and the camera is crappy so you don't really want to be paying £300+ for a phone with sub par features. And the only thing putting me off about the iPhone 4 is the glass back, you drop that ****er once and its gone and I've dropped my nexus s so many times it's unbelievable but it's sponged it so I don't know what to do really..
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so you don't even own one yet you're giving him an opinion based on what? things you've heard?
It is definitely not laggy, especially now with jb, and the camera is fine. I have gotten some great shots with it.
P.S.- I actually own one
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Nooo I'm going to a university in England so ill have no use for 4G and stuff the main thing I like about the iPhone is the retina display its so clear that and the fact it's really fast, also I won't be buying it on contract ill probably pay about £300 and get one of them on pay as you go.
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I found the retina display underwhelming until I finally saw a 3gs and realized how big of a jump it was for iPhone users. Most of the higher end android phones were already using high density displays so the advantage was minimalized.
As for the Nexus, its plenty fast (especially with JB) and the screen is quite high def as well (people talk about the screen tech but I cant see it, pixel density is too high).
And the features are night and day. Apple gives you a basic platform and lets you buy into advanced features. Android, from the beginning really packed those features in. Voice actions, maps and navigation, notification system have all been there for years and are quite mature.
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Hey I've got the nexus s atm and it's pretty good although battery life is kind of ****, I'm going to uni in like a few weeks and I'm considering between the iPhone 4 or Galaxy Nexus which phone would you guys reccomend?
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keep the nexus, get extended battery. keep stock battery around for backup.
Can get a brand new gnexus off amazon for £295 also which university are you in?
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Definitely get the Galaxy Nexus per all of the above comments, not to mention the huge developer community backing it. If in 3 months you don't like something about the phone, change it. The battery life isn't that bad considering what all you do with the phone anyway. I can go all day with a mid day battery boost of about 20% and JB is pretty snappy as well.
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They could be coming out soon with a new wave of nexus devices. I might go for the Sony xperia nexus if/when it comes out. Tho, it probably won't be cheap. And my parents offered to put me on their family plan with verizon since they booted my ex-brother-in-law. So who knows. Good luck, man!
Galaxy nexus FTW!!!!
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Compare the Operating Systems. Nowadays I think it's not mainly a hardware question, but price and software. Look at both of them and decide which work flow / features cater more to your need. Personally, I would go for the Galaxy Nexus with Android. My workflow with android is much more fluid than with iOS.
And if you aren't frightened of flashing your phone to get new features, more power etc, then Android is a natural choice.
PS: And on another note, I wouldn't support a company behaving like Apple right now.
Come on....don't buy an iPhone
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Top reasons to buy:
It's a Nexus
Great price
Snappy perfomance
Reasons not:
Screen blows monkey nuts (tint, burn-in)
Camera is merely okay/ sub-par
Sound quality is garbage
Speaker is quiet
Another Nexus coming soon
Sony Xperia Acro S is freakin sweet
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Just wondering everything we know seems to suggest a "nexus" phone really, even if it won't be branded as such. I did not care for the LG version, so I skipped it but I am seriously thinking of upgrading to the Moto X unless the information posted so far turns out to be wrong.
Not on Verizon lol
Edit: for me, I like specs. This phone will not keep my interest with mid range specs. Maybe if I see the software on this phone with the Google optimizations, I might consider. For now, eyes are on a potential Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 smartphone.
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I did not care for the LG version, so I skipped it but I am seriously thinking of upgrading to the Moto X
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Just being curious, why are you interested in the Moto X and not the Nexus 4, when both devices look really similar in terms of specs (the Nexus 4 looks even slightly better) ?
I'm thinking about the just announced Droid Maxx to replace my GNex. I'm waiting until I can hold it and people start getting them. Spec sheets are overrated.
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I'm thinking about the just announced Droid Maxx to replace my GNex. I'm waiting until I can hold it and people start getting them. Spec sheets are overrated.
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Locked bootloader? No thanks.
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Just being curious, why are you interested in the Moto X and not the Nexus 4, when both devices look really similar in terms of specs (the Nexus 4 looks even slightly better) ?
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Locked bootloader? No thanks.
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+1 to both.
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I think my power button is going out so I'm sort of in the market for a new phone(thank god for volume wake/navbar screen off). As long as the price below $250, gets better battery life than our GN, I'm in. But I'm also curious if this IS the new nexus or if they'll be releasing another $350 Nexus with better specs later this year.
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But I'm also curious if this IS the new nexus or if they'll be releasing another $350 Nexus with better specs later this year.
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dancingtortoise, it's not a new Nexus phone: the Nexus 4 will still be in available for sale. We can probably expect a new Nexus phone for Oct-Nov 2013.
Yeah, I like the customization options for it, only thing holding me back (and only by a small bit) is the last year specs. That said, if the price is right then I'll pick it over the Nexus 4 and finally drop Sprint to switch to TMobile. Regardless, the Moto X price I think will be the deciding factor, if it's $200-ish then alot of people will probably get it just based on the hype alone. If it's $300-ish or more then I imagine it will fall more into a niche market.
I started with the original moto droid but I swore off Motorola after I got the droid 3. I was very disappointed. I used a fascinate in between selling the d3 and getting the gnex. I was running hellybean 4.2.2 and loving it, on a single core! The new moto phones look nice, but I will wait until the next Google nexus comes out, no matter who makes it. I just hope the phone comes out for Verizon too this time!
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Just being curious, why are you interested in the Moto X and not the Nexus 4, when both devices look really similar in terms of specs (the Nexus 4 looks even slightly better) ?
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The Nexus 4 was too flimsy, heard waaaaay too many horror stories about build quality, easy breaking and lock ups. And anyway the hardware improvements were not a big enough upgrade to me, and I already had the software on my GNex. The hardware upgrades here seem more of an actual upgrade(i like the alleged 32gb option). Even though as before I will have to wait and see, and I will already have the new software upgrades since I am assuming this thing runs 4.3
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I started with the original moto droid but I swore off Motorola after I got the droid 3. I was very disappointed. I used a fascinate in between selling the d3 and getting the gnex. I was running hellybean 4.2.2 and loving it, on a single core! The new moto phones look nice, but I will wait until the next Google nexus comes out, no matter who makes it. I just hope the phone comes out for Verizon too this time!
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From everything I have heard, and certainly this has not been confirmed, there will never be another nexus phone on Verizon. Ever. Google was pissed the way Verizon dealt with them on the GNex and supposedly has unofficially said they will never do that again. So at the very least you may want to think of a plan B
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Not on Verizon lol
Edit: for me, I like specs. This phone will not keep my interest with mid range specs. Maybe if I see the software on this phone with the Google optimizations, I might consider. For now, eyes are on a potential Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 smartphone.
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Locked bootloader? No thanks.
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And what device on Verizon DOESN'T have a locked bootloader (GNex doesn't count)? The One when/if it hits? Well, if you like the One, go for it. Based on what was released earlier today, the Moto X/Droid line is far from "mid range specs". Hogwash, pure hogwash. The mid range spec thing was a rumor based on rumor. Motorola didn't say that and neither has any carrier. It was assumed because the processor was listed as "dual core" on FCC filings. Further, we haven't really seen the device in action yet. So far it looks like stock Android with a couple of Motorola widgets and some custom icons tossed in here and there along the OS. Looking at Motorola's X8 processor, it seems far from "old". Just because you read "Dual Core" online, it doesn't really mean a whole lot in this case. Is it going to be developer friendly? Probably not. But it depends on what you want. If you want to spend the life of your device flashing buggy roms and waiting for CM XX.XX to finally finish right as the next version of Android comes out so you do it all over again, well, then it's probably not for you. I think the X8 looks very intriguing.
For me, if it runs smooth, fast and lasts as long as my GNex does with my Hyperion then frankly it's a home run. I've always looked to Nexus devices to get the latest updates. Now, with Google's new APK's, that's less of an issue to me. Further, with Motorola having exclusive right's to develop the "Droid" line for Verizon and talks of them slowing down device roll outs, I'm thinking that this might provide opportunities for more updates (Especially with Google having a hand in Motorola now).
Don't like it, don't buy it. Personally, I moved to Verizon for the GNex knowing full well that it might be the only thing remotely close to "Nexus" that the carrier ever got. If it runs smooth with zero lag then that puts it up there with the One, and both will stand above the S4. Looking at a Spec Sheet is right up there with a redneck showing off their belt buckle size. People are duped into buying laggy crappy phones with awesome spec sheets every quarter.
Chase those quad cores that don't even have software and apps optimized to use them.
Do you optimize, bros!?
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From everything I have heard, and certainly this has not been confirmed, there will never be another nexus phone on Verizon. Ever. Google was pissed the way Verizon dealt with them on the GNex and supposedly has unofficially said they will never do that again. So at the very least you may want to think of a plan B
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Noooooooooooo! That might be enough for me to move to another carrier. I just hate to lose my unlimited data.
Wasntv Verizon getting the different versions of the HTC one and S4 with AOSP versions of android on them?
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Noooooooooooo! That might be enough for me to move to another carrier. I just hate to lose my unlimited data.
Wasntv Verizon getting the different versions of the HTC one and S4 with AOSP versions of android on them?
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Not sure but even if so, you could always buy a verizon phone, root it and toss pure Android on it You'd have to pay full price for that HTC one. Honestly paying full price for a subsidized verizon contract AND paying full price for a phone would just be silly.
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Noooooooooooo! That might be enough for me to move to another carrier. I just hate to lose my unlimited data.
Wasntv Verizon getting the different versions of the HTC one and S4 with AOSP versions of android on them?
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Nope the Nexus experience devices are for ATT and T-Mobile only
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Peeee yoooo. Who farted?
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Not sure but even if so, you could always buy a verizon phone, root it and toss pure Android on it You'd have to pay full price for that HTC one. Honestly paying full price for a subsidized verizon contract AND paying full price for a phone would just be silly.
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Yeah, just not the moto phones with locked boot loaders That's what made me get rid of my d3. Well I'm happy with my gnex for now, we'll just have to wait and see. I don't see a need to get rid of it for at least another year. Even if we don't get KLP, cm or other ROM devs will keep it going for a bit. :beer:
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From what I've read around the web.. Nothing official, of course.... The Moto X looks to be similar in specs as the Droid Ultra.
I don't know if Verizon cares or not, but there are a lot of g'nex users keeping their phones due to lack of a satisfactory replacement. Maybe that will put a little pressure on big V to have 1 nexus phone on their service.
Just dreaming....
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Here is an article about the issue with Verizon.
http://news.cnet.com/8301-33620_3-5...zon-ever-see-a-pure-android-smartphone-again/