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So what's everyone's thoughts on the One x and subsequent variants in comparison to the GN? Specifically Evo lte vs sprint GN.
Of course software and development will kill compared to the evo, but is the hardware improvements enough to overcome that?
Sure want to stay in the nexus family from my crespo4g, but that S4 chip is looking mighty fine.
I can not see my self ever getting anything other than the a Nexus ... I'll likely buy a new one every year. Right now I don't see any other phone that makes me want to stray from my decision.
I am finally done looking for the best device.
Now I know the Nexus is the Android for me.
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I'm with the Nexus from now on...
I'm with the Nexus from now on. I came from a long list of carrier branded phones and the lack of bloatware and other junk the carriers heap on you was refreshing on the Nexus. Updates direct from Google as soon as available, not after the carrier spends 6 months adding junk. Also, since this is a "developers" phone, the Nexus community is very active and brings more flexibility.
GN all the way if your a flashing zombie no phone will get the dev that a nexus will. Unlocked boot loaders -huge plus-, look at the evo 3d old phone same specs as our new GN. We've almost caught Dev.
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+1 for Nexus phones! Couldn't go back to a non-Nexus even though the specs may be better. Firmware > hardware, imo.
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All new released, rumored or announced devices should be discussed here. Please keep it relevant to the Galaxy Nexus with specs comparisons. I will tolerate no flaming or trolling in here and will not hesitate to issue infractions after first warning. Please behave appropriately like the intelligent mature community I know you are.
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Your name is red too
I am shocked they gave all mods even senior mods the same color, i am not a fan of the new red
Anyway
Getting galaxy nexus in 10 days, I can't wait for my first nexus device
Personal opinion
I got my nexus 2 months ago. I can tell that I am happy with it specwise, but I am not happy with the updates (yakjuxw, no 4.0.4 yet). From the performance point of view, HTC One X and S beat the SGS3, but all the custom skins make me not want to buy one and for the moment there are no applications that require 4 cores. I acquired the nexus just for vanilla and for not rooting it (my old htc hero was rooted and I tried all the available custom roms on it). So, as a conclusion, I am 90% happy with the Gnex as long as I can play Fifa 2012 and watch sopcast streams on it.
I went for the Gnex over the evo... I don't see any benefit other than the faster processor but much more limited development, a non-removeable battery, and its not a nexus . I get my gnex tomorrow I ordered it today =]
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All new released, rumored or announced devices should be discussed here. Please keep it relevant to the Galaxy Nexus with specs comparisons. I will tolerate no flaming or trolling in here and will not hesitate to issue infractions after first warning. Please behave appropriately like the intelligent mature community I know you are.
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THANK YOU kennyglass123
I was tired of the crazy amount of non-nexus threads cluttering up the Galaxy Nexus forum
So any new "What about the SGS III?" or "Who's changing to the One X?" type threads that pop up outside of this one we should flag so you can lock that particular thread right?
This is how I personally decided to choose between the new S3 and Nexus, the S3 has;
-microSD
-better camera (8v5)
-bigger battery (2100 vs 1750, although latter has extended battery)
-slightly larger screen (4.8 v 4.65)
-faster cpu and gpu
-(eventually it will get CM9 and AOPK as well)
Nexus
-curved body, less ugly (opinion)
-better softwares (stock + updates)
-pentaband
-$340 cheaper (S3 16gb released price $739 VAT included vs Nexus $400, used low as $350)
-(USB OTG can alleviate the needs for microSD)
So choosing between the two weights on whether I want to pay the $340 difference for the hardware improvement, my decision is no. I can live with lower megapixels, 4.65" is fine, S3 hardware is faster but practically Nexus can do all the tasks. So I ended up ordering the Nexus. However, I'm waiting to see how much the S3 prices drop by Christmas. I predict since its a part of a popular flagship series and quadcore is still new, the price won't drop as fast as the Nexus did, which nearly half its price in 6 months. I will more likely wait for the next Nexus device if its announced by then.
I had an evo4g and that development was amazing... from cm7 and to myns to mik, etc it was great and amazing device that actually pull me from iphone... I will never forget my og evo but seems the circumstances with lock boot loader ans s on is a gamble so I'll stick secure with my nexus I got the nexus just 2 weeks ago and coming from an iphone I'm so much happy.. the ICS experience aosp is the beat IMO sure htc makes something look nice for some people but now I think aosp look so much better IMO I will definwtwly get an evo late just to play with it tho because I can't really judge till I have it reall
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THANK YOU kennyglass123
I was tired of the crazy amount of non-nexus threads cluttering up the Galaxy Nexus forum
So any new "What about the SGS III?" or "Who's changing to the One X?" type threads that pop up outside of this one we should flag so you can lock that particular thread right?
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Yes please. Or you can even PM me directly with the link. Whatever is easiest. LOL....sometimes I sit here and don't know where to start when cleaning up.
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Yes please. Or you can even PM me directly with the link. Whatever is easiest. LOL....sometimes I sit here and don't know where to start when cleaning up.
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I really appreciate you creating this thread. I felt like I was drowning in SGSIII threads.
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Thank you VERY much. We need to keep all of these random threads in one place.
No thank you guys for helping out. This was the best compromise I could think of. If it works out and everyone wants it I can turn it into a full blown off-topic sticky.
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There's always a better phone
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There's always a better phone
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That is what marketing would have you believe, yes.
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I am shocked they gave all mods even senior mods the same color, i am not a fan of the new red
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Nah, some of us are special
IMO, at the moment, none of the competing handsets are that much better than the Nexus to warrant changing but if you were due an upgrade, the likes of the One X or the Galaxy S3 have got to be worthy of consideration.
And the idea that you choose your handset based on firmware strikes me as rather odd. That's pretty much the antithesis of the purpose of XDA, which is that your handset is never limited to the firmware it ships with.
You buy a handset based on the hardware then make the firmware fit your needs.
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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'm considering trading my Rezound for a GNexus. Worth it?
Yep if you're into flashing custom ROMs and kernels.
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Rezound for sure, I hate my Galaxy Nexus. It makes me waste a lot of time by making me flash roms. And I hate too many options available. I'd say go for iphone 4s.
I'm sure everyone in this forum will agree with me without any doubt.
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Rezound for sure, I hate my Galaxy Nexus. It makes me waste a lot of time by making me flash roms. And I hate too many options available. I'd say go for iphone 4s.
I'm sure everyone in this forum will agree with me without any doubt.
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++1 agreed!
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Rezound for sure, I hate my Galaxy Nexus. It makes me waste a lot of time by making me flash roms. And I hate too many options available. I'd say go for iphone 4s.
I'm sure everyone in this forum will agree with me without any doubt.
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The only logical answer.
Get the Nexus. Far superior device.
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I have had both and I say go with the nexus. Loved the rezound battery life, camera and lte speeds. The nexus is a lot more polished with ICS and will probably have better long term support. Even the stock rom on the nexus rocks!
While the screen on the Nexus is a work of art....
....it's not like the Rezound doesn't have a "just as good" screen on it!
Stick w/your Rezound. It'll get ICS sooner than later, and your battery will love you
The Rezound already has a leaked ICS build. Throw it on your SD card as update.zip and away it goes.
It really doesn't look any different though. Still the same status bar, icons, and sense. Some minor changes but the only real difference is split screen settings and ICS apps like Gmail. Email is a HTC app and so is the dialer.
Kinda sucks.
The Nexus has options and will get JellyBean come October where the Rezound will be end of life after ICS.
The rezound does grab a slightly better signal but its also a brick. The nexus is just super sexy.
Galaxy Nexus + extended battery > rezound (while being thinner). Although you can double up the thickness and get the an extended battery for the Rezound but you'd need a separate purse to carry it around.
I had the rezound for 2 weeks before the Nexus and a coworker just upgraded to it (against my opinion). I upgraded his to ICS. He says he didn't even notice the upgrade. Looks just like GB with sense.
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I'm considering trading my Rezound for a GNexus. Worth it?
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What kind of answers did you expect in the Galaxy Nexus forum? No point in asking here. Find a neutral place/forum to ask if you want unbiased answers.
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What kind of answers did you expect in the Galaxy Nexus forum? No point in asking here. Find a neutral place/forum to ask if you want unbiased answers.
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Well the other member is asking in the Rezound forum.
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What kind of answers did you expect in the Galaxy Nexus forum? No point in asking here. Find a neutral place/forum to ask if you want unbiased answers.
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Biased or not the Nexus is still a better device. The only thing i'd steal from the Rezound is the camera and loudspeaker.
If it's a direct trade it's worth it. If you have to spend anything extra I'd just wait for the GSIII(If Verizon gets it) or any phone with one of the latest SoC's.
I just upgraded my wife to a Rezound from my old Droid X2 when the Rezound was $50. I flashed one of the non-sense (lol) ICS ROMs to it and it is definitely a nice device, but I would never pick it over my GNex.
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Rezound for sure, I hate my Galaxy Nexus. It makes me waste a lot of time by making me flash roms. And I hate too many options available. I'd say go for iphone 4s.
I'm sure everyone in this forum will agree with me without any doubt.
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No one is "Making you flash" anything. No one told you to root your device and install this and that...
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No one is "Making you flash" anything. No one told you to root your device and install this and that...
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you realize he's being sarcastic right?
The sarcasm detector on 4.0.4 is a little buggy.
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Biased or not the Nexus is still a better device. The only thing i'd steal from the Rezound is the camera and loudspeaker.
If it's a direct trade it's worth it. If you have to spend anything extra I'd just wait for the GSIII(If Verizon gets it) or any phone with one of the latest SoC's.
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lol. My point
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What kind of answers did you expect in the Galaxy Nexus forum? No point in asking here. Find a neutral place/forum to ask if you want unbiased answers.
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+1. also never try that people will understand you in the forums.
Had the rezound b4 the nexus and I can tell you that the rezound isn't bad but there's nothing like a nexus . Even my nexus s 4G was a lil better than the rezound. But the rezound battery is better . Harder to root and easier to brick than the Gnex.... at the end if the day you should just go to a Verizon store check them both out for 10-15 mins. And YOU be the judge
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You guys have a problem..wtf
. Sell your gnex if you don't like... I didn't flash I didn't do anything and I recommend it over anything but htc on x because I haven't tried that one.. and iPhone 4s sux balls why its even mentioned
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When a new phone comes we all wonder, man the new htc is what I want and it has better camera, and the gps is amazing and SIRI wannabe, quad core exynos and 1080p super amoled +(this would be too much lol) ... I just want you guys to remember the we live in the best years of our lives and we don't appreciate it sometimes
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8r1CZTLk-Gk&feature=youtube_gdata_player
Now I can say for myself that I still think galaxy nexus is the best phone in the market even tho s voice and quad core is coming out, I don't really needed and I think I won't use it(had Siri for 6 months and didn't use it much ) and I hope this help for people that always think about the next big thing.
You're right... we do live in the best years of our lives.... but its also made us too reliant on technology and a bunch of spoiled brats...
I was around for all those things he spoke of in the Video and can relate... but I guess everything is relative to every generation... Each one more spoiled then the previous.
Guess in 30 years when our cars fly themselves this generation would be like "Damn, we used to drive, uphill, bothways, on a paved road!"
Lol
Lol. This was great.
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Louis is amazing, thanks for the post lol
but yeah, people expect so much and are quick to dismiss something great based off one thing they aren't attracted to... kind of sad but that's the way the world works now, its only the few that can appreciate something's significance and the rest just complain that it isn't good enough.
We gotta hand it to the 2nd group of people though, the ones who are never happy are the ones innovating and providing the rest of us with cooler things although I believe everyone should appreciate everything regardless
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When a new phone comes we all wonder, man the new htc is what I want and it has better camera, and the gps is amazing and SIRI wannabe, quad core exynos and 1080p super amoled +(this would be too much lol) ... I just want you guys to remember the we live in the best years of our lives and we don't appreciate it sometimes
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8r1CZTLk-Gk&feature=youtube_gdata_player
Now I can say for myself that I still think galaxy nexus is the best phone in the market even tho s voice and quad core is coming out, I don't really needed and I think I won't use it(had Siri for 6 months and didn't use it much ) and I hope this help for people that always think about the next big thing.
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That video is how I feel when people say they are busy or stressed after being in the military
Great video, I have so many people I must show it to.
It also makes me feel great about just ordering a GNexus and not feeling bad about missing out on the SIII.
Man it not letting me click the video
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Man it not letting me click the video
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I'm also annoyed by it. Lol
I think like 70% of ppl around this forum should watch the video.. /love it
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I think like 70% of ppl around this forum should watch the video.. /love it
Galaxy Nexus Stock + Franco m3
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Is it on YouTube? What is it called ?
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Is it on YouTube? What is it called ?
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Yeah is YouTube is call everything is amazing and nobody is happy
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Good vid.
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Man it not letting me click the video
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If you're on Tapatalk touch the post so the menu comes up and then go to more. Then you can go to open in browser and click the link from the xda Page.
Also thank you to the op that video was hilarious and very true.
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If you're on Tapatalk touch the post so the menu comes up and then go to more. Then you can go to open in browser and click the link from the xda Page.
Also thank you to the op that video was hilarious and very true.
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I know is true and I know I been there and a lot of galaxy nexus owners been there too specially when it comes to the camera department lol but is all good
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I stopped into the att store today and played around with the one x they had in there. Man it was beautiful in white and in grey. The fit and finish is amazing and the screen is gorgeous... looks a bit better than my GSM nexus and the look of the device was nicer as well. Too bad the rest of the experience let me down. I don't know if it was sense or what but it wasn't nearly as snappy. I know its got more muscle but it hangs in spots for some reason and browsing on it sucked! What's the point in all that beauty and horsepower when the function of the phone doesn't respond in kind? I'd love for the next nexus to be a bit more pretty in design but this thing just works. The major failure in android so far is that manufacturer customization so far has mostly detracted from the function of the phone compared to stock. The galaxy nexus, in GSM form at least is still the high bar other android phones need to measure against. I love this phone. For that, I don't think I'll have a real choice in the future between a nexus and any others. Unless a non nexus gets true stock android there will probably be something letting it down. I think the one x or others could be as good or better overall than this phone if they had just included some phone specific apps to differenciate and left everything else stock and unlocked.
Before anyone says to just put on cm or other aosp on those other devices, unless they are unlocked and have drivers available, they tend to have things missing or unstable when going stock android.
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It hit me the other day that I've actually had this phone for almost half a year. It still feels brand new to me, and I marvel at how fresh it still feels with minimal maintenance.
My GS1, Desire HD, and Focus never quite ticked all the boxes, and I had to jump through hoops to get them to operate how I wanted then to. My one and only wish is for the next Nexus to be Note-sized (I pretty much only read books on my phone now). That's not happening, so I'm as pleased with the Nexus as I'll ever be with a phone.
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People buy these new phones with the intention of rooting and running a vanilla rom. We have it right outta the box. No limitations. Galaxy nexus is sonning all other phones. Screw hardware. That software...ftw
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Hi Guys,
while I was reading the news about an upcomming Galaxy Note 2 by the end of October 2012 I was thinking of the possibility of a 5.x" Google Nexus.
For someone like me who's smartphone (displays) has been getting bigger over the years this would be so interesting.
What do you think about? Since there will be a few new Nexus this year this is not that unrealistic.
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Hi Guys,
while I was reading the news about an upcomming Galaxy Note 2 by the end of October 2012 I was thinking of the possibility of a 5.x" Google Nexus.
For someone like me who's smartphone (displays) has been getting bigger over the years this would be so interesting.
What do you think about? Since there will be a few new Nexus this year this is not that unrealistic.
Regards,
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Rumor, speculation, nonsense...also known as 'you'll know when everyone knows, and not a minute beforehand.'
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1642801
No. Just no.
If there really are multiple Nexi next time around, I can see this being a reality.
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If it has Nexus in its name, I'm buying it...
Period.
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For a second i thought u meant Android 5.x LOL .. as much as i hate it .. it is a possibility that could happen
SocialReject said:
If it has Nexus in its name, I'm buying it...
Period.
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Agreed
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If they will make phone bigger by 0,1" - i'm not buying it. Sick of those "elephant style" phones.
Do not want multiple Nexus phones coming out at once.
zetsumeikuro said:
Do not want multiple Nexus phones coming out at once.
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Please explain?
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El Daddy said:
Please explain?
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5.x
El Daddy said:
Please explain?
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Well I would think because the development will be split into however many of them are being made? The whole point of Nexus is the developing community, and I seriously doubt that devs can afford 5 different devices.
El Daddy said:
Please explain?
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Having multiple Galaxy devices in my eyes defeats the purpose of the Nexus name. The devs can focus on the ONE device making it as best as possible. This is why I and many others desire a Nexus. Now imagine if there are 5 Nexus devices... I like flashing multiple roms ,but say for an example one dev that makes a rom i like gets variation #1, and another rom i like the dev gets variation #2. You see where I'm going with this right?
All the next nexus needs is a beefed up processor, improved battery life stock, and if Sammy is the manufacturer a Super AMOLED HD screen. I personally don't think it needs more screen real estate.
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Having multiple Galaxy devices in my eyes defeats the purpose of the Nexus name. The devs can focus on the ONE device making it as best as possible. This is why I and many others desire a Nexus. Now imagine if there are 5 Nexus devices... I like flashing multiple roms ,but say for an example one dev that makes a rom i like gets variation #1, and another rom i like the dev gets variation #2. You see where I'm going with this right?
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That's a fair enough argument. For me the variation of hardware options is a bigger factor.
They will all have AOSP on them and that's what I care about.
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As it is I find the Galaxy Nexus a tad cumbersome for single handed use so no, I wouldn't be interested in a larger device.
As in, my thumb can't reach the upper opposite side without shifting my grip or vice versa. Nexus S was a perfect fit.
Hands down better camera
I'd like to see a better camera and longer lasting battery. Those are about the only things I feel are holding back the current Gnex from being a perfect phone.
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Having multiple Galaxy devices in my eyes defeats the purpose of the Nexus name. The devs can focus on the ONE device making it as best as possible. This is why I and many others desire a Nexus. Now imagine if there are 5 Nexus devices... I like flashing multiple roms ,but say for an example one dev that makes a rom i like gets variation #1, and another rom i like the dev gets variation #2. You see where I'm going with this right?
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But do you go to the nexus a forum to flash roms to your galaxy nexus.
I think it's a great idea, then if Google makes a nexus with different options, I see a lot of posts saying if the phone gets bigger I'm not buying. I believe the nexus is not a Dev phone anymore. Google is working hard on enhancing it's ui on Android and the Web. With multiple devices and Google showing the world pure Android and customers can have it in the hardware options they want
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I'll keep buying the latest greatest largest as long as it will fit in my shirt pocket.
zetsumeikuro said:
Having multiple Galaxy devices in my eyes defeats the purpose of the Nexus name. The devs can focus on the ONE device making it as best as possible. This is why I and many others desire a Nexus. Now imagine if there are 5 Nexus devices... I like flashing multiple roms ,but say for an example one dev that makes a rom i like gets variation #1, and another rom i like the dev gets variation #2. You see where I'm going with this right?
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I fully agree.
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Hello, i am an xdanoob. I have been an iphone user for the last 2 years and i feel the time to upgrade and switch to android has finally come, i have always liked to tweak my stuff to get the most out of it ( i build my own PCs etc ) and i am tired of IOS lack of customization. I have read a whole lot on this forum and have narrowed my search to 2 phones, the GNEX and galaxy s3, other stuff like HTC etc is impossible to find in my country ( Argentina ) and even the gnex isn't sold officialy, so you have to get it via import. I also want to buy my cell phone unlocked since i don't want bloatware and carriers here take ages to update OS if they ever update it at all and they don't even sell the gnex...between the 2 phones i like the gnex most ( updates directly from google, no overlap UI, huge dev comunity etc ) and i have tried the s3 in stores and i just don't like how it feels. My only concern with the gnex is that it feels that im buying an outdated phone now that the quadcore era is approaching. Since i am spending big bucks on either phone ( no google play store here nor used at a reasonable price etc ) it will have to last at least 2 years. Should i buy the gnex now or wait till the new nexus and find a way to get my hands on one ( some1 travelling to the US, robbing a bank etc ) for reference unlocked phones here cost roughly 200% of US retail price, for ex: best price i found for a new sealed GNEX right now was 750 dollars.
I know all the info is already out there but i really need advice on this specific situation. Sry for my english and thanks in advance.
EDIT: i finally got it! it arrived today, love it.
another one of these threads and I may vomit
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Go ahead. I have read all the related threads and the general consensus seems to be: if you can get one really cheap buy one, otherwise wait for the next-gen nexus. <---- since this is not an option available to me i have started a new thread for my ( and i guess everyone living in this region ) specific issue.
But thanks for posting anyway.
crixley said:
another one of these threads and I may vomit
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Really? This is how we welcome new members? Not exactly a good way to keep a forum going.
To the OP: I think the current Nexus has great development and will continue to even after the next Nexus comes along (whenever that may be). I prefer a non-bloated, "clean slate" device as well, and the Nexus seems to deliver on that experience better than the S3 IMO.
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Wait to see what the next Nexus will bring.
This will also lower the prices of the present Nexus by then.
Definitely do not buy one brand new right now. Just wait to see what the specs of the new one will be.
Use your IOS, you won't die if you keep using it for the next 1 ~ 2 months. =)
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Really? This is how we welcome new members? Not exactly a good way to keep a forum going.
To the OP: I think the current Nexus has great development and will continue to even after the next Nexus comes along (whenever that may be). I prefer a non-bloated, "clean slate" device as well, and the Nexus seems to deliver on that experience better than the S3 IMO.
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I agree with everything in the quote post. Welcome to xda. I had a nexus on vzw and switched to sprint. Got an evo 4g lte and selling it to go back to the gnex. I would agree that there will be deving for a long time on it just look at the older nexus phones and they all still have quite a bit of deving for them. No bloat and constant updates available by google means a smooth running phone and the best experience even stock.
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Wait.
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Or pick the gnex now on the cheap and when you get tired of it get the new nexus and maybe its price will be as low as this one
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BrianDigital said:
Or pick the gnex now on the cheap and when you get tired of it get the new nexus and maybe its price will be as low as this one
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And this is what I am doing. The GNexus a bargain now. So what if a new Nexus is coming, pick that up in a few months on the cheap as well. Just do not tie yourself into a contract.
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You can get great deals on the gnex now. Wait if you want the latest and greatest, but you'll pay over twice as much. The gnex is a great phone, and there are already great roms and mods. A new nexus will take some time before developers have roms and mods. Just some things to consider.
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I say: buy. It's such a nice device with A LOT of customization. In my honest opinion it is truly the most beautiful smartphone atm.
When you have an LG device or Samsung or any other than Galaxy Nexus series you will kinda get dissapointed when new devices come out, becuase of better specs, you know. Also it will take longer for software updates.
This is nice about the Nexus. When new devices come out you don't have to worry about your software walking behind, becuase you know you're always the first guy getting new software. And in that case hardware won't matter, at least not to me.
Hope this helped
I just got mine a couple weeks ago from Newegg , got the DOCOMO version unlocked. I first had it on Simple Mobile and would have said wait cause the phone sucks but after switching to AT&T go the phone works perfect and awesome signal and speeds. I'm happy as hell with this phone and development. I have never liked I phone or there software just me though lol feel there made for old people and people who do not know or care about customizing there phone. I also agree with most here about a asop experience. I have had a lot of android phones , HTC, Samsung and etc. And this is my first carrier unlocked and pure Google phone and I have to say I don't think I could ever own a non Google android phone again lol. For the $349 price on Google to me you can't beat this phone right now.
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Of you root and install CM10 on the S3, is it like the best of both worlds?
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Sure the S3 is nice as hell but was a no brainer for me $600 + unlocked s3 or $350 unlocked nexus lol. As nice as the s3 looks and probably is. It isn't $300 + better lol. Believe me I looked and almost bought the s3 and I'm happy with my purchase.
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get a gnex! I paid 440USD for a BRAND NEW one. bought it from amazon! its cheap for such a great phone! (its the best on the market, the s3 is just ****!)
But CM10 is not aosp. And things will not work as sweet as the GNexus. The S3 is great but not that great.
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finbaar said:
But CM10 is not aosp. And things will not work as sweet as the GNexus. The S3 is great but not that great.
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Sorry for the noob request, but could you please elaborate this matter a bit more?
What do you mean by aosp?
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gdourado said:
Sorry for the noob request, but could you please elaborate this matter a bit more?
What do you mean by aosp?
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In order to get everything to work correctly on cm10, the devs need to "blindly" port over cm10 as the S3's stock os is not open source. Some files also are from the stock ROM and not cm/aosp so they will not work as well as the aosp ones from the gnex. There will always be bugs with the s3 cm, always.
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I just purchased a Nexus from the Play Store yesterday and on the first of October I am getting a Red GS3 from AT&T just because that Red color looks so good and a 148.00 price tag from Sam's Club is not all that bad,as for the contract that is meaningless because I have been with AT&T long before the Cingular days long ago and do not plan on going to any other provider because contrary to popular belief AT&T has been a good fit for me and my wife!!! Had a HTC Vivid and all I can say is man what a crap phone!
WOW thanks for all the replies guys. i have decided to buy the gnex, i cant go wrong with a a nexus device after all hehe.
I am looking forward to learn a lot from xda