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GSM Galaxy Nexus going on eBay - Galaxy Note en route

I've thoroughly enjoyed my short ownership of this device, but after the OMG nature of ICS wore off, it's really just an average phone.
I've ordered a Galaxy Note and will be here Monday. Despite touchwiz, slow updates, blabla, the Note just seems like an incredible device that can finally allow me to leave my laptop behind.
Not trolling, just posting as others may find interest in the Note once the newness of the Nexus wears off.
If you are interested in buying direct, PM me. I will be very fair on the price if it's done outside of eBay's ridiculous fees. Steinheil protector + spare, case and absolutely mint with everything.
No, this isn't an ad for my phone. It's jut a post that's intended to generate discussion on the comparison.

To be honest I would have purchased a note also, but it won't work with T-Mobile 3g. I love my nexus though, and the development on here will make it truely remarkable
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Buh bye google updates.
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I came from a note and got the nexus and I don't regret returning the note at all. The note had very bad color banding or at least mine did. Also videos were horrible due to a halo effect that would show up in a white background. I hope it was just my unit but it seems like many were having the same issue as I did. The only thing I liked much more about the note was the battery life. Would last me sometimes 3 days! Nexus doesn't even come close...
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i just did the opposite! i bought a gsm note to use on ATT but it had several issues. had problems with the capacitive touch buttons not working after phone calls. the phone would also shut it self off randomly. i returned it because of those problems. if it wasnt for that it was a really cool phone. the extra screen real estate was nice for games and web sites.

I'm not saying this because I have a Nexus, but I find it hard to understand how you find it just an average phone. The camera is about the only average thing about it, everything else runs so well in ICS which makes the experience as a whole so much more coherent.
The only thing I'd really wish for at the moment would be an LTE version for GSM carriers.

outsidah said:
I'm not saying this because I have a Nexus, but I find it hard to understand how you find it just an average phone. The camera is about the only average thing about it, everything else runs so well in ICS which makes the experience as a whole so much more coherent.
The only thing I'd really wish for at the moment would be an LTE version for GSM carriers.
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Yeah, I considered that, but ATT will drop the legendary Exoynos processor because it isn't compatible with LTE.
That and who knows how ATT will handle grandfathered unlimited plans that try to go to LTE. I simply don't trust them to let me keep it.
6mbps is plenty fast since I don't tether.

to each their own but please list a few phones that you consider above average
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@rbiter said:
Buh bye google updates.
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Hello better phone with ICS in the pipeline? Wacom digitizer and all.
Different strokes, I guess. I've owned the Nexus One, Nexus S, SGSII, EVO. Pure google, while nice, ends up being modded to hell anyway by most, so it's not an issue for me personally. I don't like touchwiz, but that's fixable with launchers.

If the Note was going to be on Verizon I would have thought about it. If it gets a CM9 port then it could be a killer phone. My brother-in-law imported one for his AT&T line and I got to play with it. VERYYY NICE.

spovat said:
to each their own but please list a few phones that you consider above average
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I have nothing to prove to anyone. Just think the 2500 mAh battery, wacom digitizer and real-estate of the Note are worthy advantages.
Not going to launch into an I'VE FOUND THE JESUS PHONE debate. Most all modern phones are pretty close in performance/features anyway.
Just my preference. The Nexus is a great device, but not the absolute best ever. If it didn't have ICS, this forum would be lit up with endless *****ing.

ericshmerick said:
I have nothing to prove to anyone. Just think the 2500 mAh battery, wacom digitizer and real-estate of the Note are worthy advantages.
Not going to launch into an I'VE FOUND THE JESUS PHONE debate. Most all modern phones are pretty close in performance/features anyway.
Just my preference. The Nexus is a great device, but not the absolute best ever. If it didn't have ICS, this forum would be lit up with endless *****ing.
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If you don't have anything to prove then what was the purpose of creating this thread? If you want to sell your phone then go to the marketplace.
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Market place link is here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/forumdisplay.php?f=476
You shouldn't need to make a thread to justify your decision. Cool, you're going to the Galaxy Note, good luck. The Galaxy Nexus forum will continue the way it is without you.
If you didn't want a debate about Galaxy Nexus vs. Galaxy Note, then just post up your ad in the marketplace and be on your way. Simple as that.

This is a thread for discussion, not spam.
It's basically sold already, but thanks for the slap.
By the way, its not an ad. I simply mentioned it's available if anyone was interested, which several are so far.
An ad is a thread with the sole purpose of selling an item. This thread is not. Feel free to add to the discussion.
What are your thoughts on the Note vs. the Nexus?
Ok, so I feel that I've ruffled feathers. Will a mod please move this to the for sale forum so I can be a good senior member like I have been since 2006?
That way, XDA homeostasis is reached for all.
Thanks.

There are rumors that the Note is coming to ATT early next year with LTE. Nice, right? Except there is one problem...
They are replacing the Exynos with a Snapdragon S3.
They also had to do this with the Galaxy S2 on T-Mobile because the Exynos chipset apparently has problems playing nicely with high speed networks such as LTE and T-Mobiles 42 Mbps HSPA+ network.
Will make it exceptionally difficult to dev for. And since it's basically a different device with a different SoC, kiss frequent and timely updates goodbye.
If the Note appeals to you, go for it. Just saying, aside from the bigger screen, a S3-verison Note doesn't seem to have any huge advantage over the Nexus.

I've had both. The note is a great device, but IMO the GN is better overall.

I would of gotten a Note instead if it supported t-mobile, sigh.
I'm hoping by the time Note II comes out, samsung will have resolved the shortcomings of exynos' radios as well as samoled+ HD. I will jump all over that.

wonshikee said:
I would of gotten a Note instead if it supported t-mobile, sigh.
I'm hoping by the time Note II comes out, samsung will have resolved the shortcomings of exynos' radios as well as samoled+ HD. I will jump all over that.
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X2
But I do love my galaxy nexus. As someone said, the only average thing about it is the camera
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Aren't you going from a big phone to an even bigger phone? That would drive me crazy plus the stylus is for the 80's.
But honestly? I've been tempted myself. The Note have NFC?

dont you think that note is jut too big? i never got note in my hands, but by comparassions videos on youtube (everything vs note) i get a little scared about how big it is...
also, why do you guys need so fast network for a phone?! 6mb is not good enough? what are you doing that need so high speed? video calling?!

thiagodark said:
dont you think that note is jut too big? i never got note in my hands, but by comparassions videos on youtube (everything vs note) i get a little scared about how big it is...
also, why do you guys need so fast network for a phone?! 6mb is not good enough? what are you doing that need so high speed? video calling?!
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This argument is so old.
People on sprint/verizon don't get 6mbps. It's 1mbps or 4G, which do you think people would obviously prefer (barring battery issues)

WOuld u trade your GNEX FOR A GNOTE IF U COULD?

i m making a big decision tomorrow . im still debating whether i should buy a gal nexus or a gal note . i dont mind a 5.3 inch screen but i also lovePURE ICS. if it was you guys and you have the money tomorrow to choose, will u still pick the nexus or go for the note?

Nah.. I love my gnex because I never have to worry about not having the lastest and greatest android OS... 5.3 inch is too big for me already also hut I do like the screen on the gnote and the stylus functionality...

I'll still go with the GN. Note looks nice but GN is still better in every way IMHO
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Way too f***ing big. And it'll never have stock ICS or be up to date.

This is my first phone from Nexus series, but i already love it very much so my next phone will be Nexus too, unless Google/Samsung will mess up something. One of the examples would be 5.3" screen, that would definitely stop me from buying it.
So my answer is no, i wouldn't buy GNote even if it was with 80% discount.
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you're not going to find too many people in the galaxy nexus forums that will tell you to trade it in for a galaxy note...go to the galaxy note forums and you'll get the opposite.

martonikaj said:
Way too f***ing big. And it'll never have stock ICS or be up to date.
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Yes it will when CM9 is functional which it will be soon.
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neotekz said:
you're not going to find too many people in the galaxy nexus forums that will tell you to trade it in for a galaxy note...go to the galaxy note forums and you'll get the opposite.
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Also true. XDA is a bad place to ask for opinions because the respective forums will always be biased towards their phone
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joshnichols189 said:
Yes it will when CM9 is functional which it will be soon.
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CM9 is not stock ICS. And it isn't OTA'd to my phone. I realize you can root and flash a custom ICS ROM on any device. What if I don't want to? Being able to root and ROM a phone isn't a selling point for me. I like the freedom, but I don't want to buy a phone that I have to root just to get the experience I want.
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Also true. XDA is a bad place to ask for opinions because the respective forums will always be biased towards their phone
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That's not exclusive to XDA. That's any community/forum.

I owned a GNex, then sold it for a Note (International). I then sold the Note and bought another Gnex.
The grass isn't greener, particularly if you already have a laptop or Android tablet.
The Note is nice, but having the latest OS on a phone that works on any GSM network (TMo 3G, ATT 3G, etc) is awesome. You can use it on any GSM carrier with 3G. I have a TMo SIM ($30 unlimited plan) that I refill now and again when ATT pisses me off. It's a beautiful thing.

How can you compare the note...or any other device to a Nexus line device? LMAO
Listen OP, any other device that gets released gets forgotten about for the next big thing...but not the Nexus.
Its google's baby, it gets the support from google, it gets the most ROM's, it gets everything first.
The note gets compared to the Galaxy Nexus, next month it will be the next big Android device being compared to the Galaxy Nexus as the note is forgotten. Over and over until there is a new king...a new Nexus.
Forget any other device and just go with the Galaxy Nexus or you'll be sorry...Give it a few months and people will not be able to even trade a note for a Galaxy Nexus. It happens all the time.

DOnt forget NFC
I agree with Adreno..... the kind of dev attention GN is getting , Note will never imagine .....plus all the benefits mentioned in above post.
we tend to forget GN NFC capabilities because there's not much happening on that front at present i guess, but rest assured GN will be the first phone to commercially use stable apps for NFC if not already; that alone makes it competition proof for quite some time

Personally i wouldnt trade for a note. I absokutely love my nexus. Plus the nexus screen pixel density is higher than the note, so it looks more crisp. And its pure ICS with google updates.

Love galaxy nexus first phone I didn't want to theme the mms or phone dialer...
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I wouldnt be getting a non nexus device from now on.
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No, it's too big.
Actually the size of Gnex screen is already pushing my limit. But its design works so it's working well for me now. I think the screen size of Gnex is the biggest that I will go for a phone.

[Sorry, wrong thread]

The writing and drawing capabilities are top notch. If any of these guys had the juice to make a CDMA phone that didn't suck, I'd take the hit and trade now. The Nexus is already a big ugly beast.
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ericshmerick said:
I owned a GNex, then sold it for a Note (International). I then sold the Note and bought another Gnex.
The grass isn't greener, particularly if you already have a laptop or Android tablet.
The Note is nice, but having the latest OS on a phone that works on any GSM network (TMo 3G, ATT 3G, etc) is awesome. You can use it on any GSM carrier with 3G. I have a TMo SIM ($30 unlimited plan) that I refill now and again when ATT pisses me off. It's a beautiful thing.
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you do have a point here

samboy2005 said:
I agree with Adreno..... the kind of dev attention GN is getting , Note will never imagine .....plus all the benefits mentioned in above post.
we tend to forget GN NFC capabilities because there's not much happening on that front at present i guess, but rest assured GN will be the first phone to commercially use stable apps for NFC if not already; that alone makes it competition proof for quite some time
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how do you guys feel about being limited to 16 gig of storage? And correct me if im wrong but looks like the note has more roms now than the nexus. But nexus development is far from done. Im gonna buy one of these phone and im still undecided. Damn......

Is the nexus a flop?

It intrigues me the fact that you can find the galaxy nexus online in amazon, new egg, negrielectronics for 450-470 $, the galaxy s ii which is at least 6 months older is more expensive, have the nexus sales been low? Maybe its because of the camera? The common folks don't wanna buy a " 5 mp camera in a phone, the iPhone has an 8 mp camera " has Samsung released the number of sales for the nexus?
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Chad_Petree said:
It intrigues me the fact that you can find the galaxy nexus online in amazon, new egg, negrielectronics for 450-470 $, the galaxy s ii which is at least 6 months older is more expensive, have the nexus sales been low? Maybe its because of the camera? The common folks don't wanna buy a " 5 mp camera in a phone, the iPhone has an 8 mp camera " has Samsung released the number of sales for the nexus?
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I agree, total flop.
Worst thing that bothers me isn't the camera, but the lack of updates.
I'm still on 4.0.1 and my friends with S2 are on 4.0.3.
Galaxy s2 should be called nexus.
and this... this phone should be called flop nexus

The Reason The Nexus Is NOT A Flop Is Simple... It's A Developers Phone.. Not A Consumer Phone.
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Erickomen27 said:
The Reason The Nexus Is NOT A Flop Is Simple... It's A Developers Phone.. Not A Consumer Phone.
(Yes I Realize All My Words Start With A Capitol)
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Stop with that nonsense, the nexus is advertised, have you seen the commercials by Google? Tell me what do they showcase? People using silly functions like Google + hangouts or the camera live effects with funny faces, they're targeting the common folk! Also is its a developers phone why do carriers are offering the phone? In a lot of countries from Europe one of their main phones is the galaxy nexus
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Remember the great, anticipated, highly talked up Verizon Galaxy Nexus announcement?
Yeah neither do I. Verizon doesn't want to sell the Galaxy Nexus, they'd rather keep their fingers in Apple's cookie jar. Google wallet anyone?

Chad_Petree said:
Stop with that nonsense, the nexus is advertised, have you seen the commercials by Google? Tell me what do they showcase? People using silly functions like Google + hangouts or the camera live effects with phone faces, they're targeting the common folk! Also is its a developers phone why do carriers are offering the phone? In a lot of countries from Europe one of their main phones is the galaxy nexus
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It's only released in a few carriers. I don't think any Nexus line has been widely available and has always been a small user base.
It's timing was also terrible.
But really it's not a flop because it wasn't intended to be the bread and butter flag bearer of the android system, that belongs to the OEM's flagship devices. Pretty sure Google isn't interested in alienating the other OEMs.

Erickomen27 said:
The Reason The Nexus Is NOT A Flop Is Simple... It's A Developers Phone.. Not A Consumer Phone.
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Although keep in mind as of recently Google dropped support of the LTE (toro) build of the phone.
But you also have to keep in mind that the GSII is on pretty much every major carrier in the world now, which I'm not sure about the rest of the world but at least in the US has been very slow in terms of more carriers selling the phone (Verizon didn't get it until December, and Sprint's is going to start sometime soon).

Colemak said:
Although keep in mind as of recently Google dropped support of the LTE (toro) build of the phone.
But you also have to keep in mind that the GSII is on pretty much every major carrier in the world now, which I'm not sure about the rest of the world but at least in the US has been very slow in terms of more carriers selling the phone (Verizon didn't get it until December, and Sprint's is going to start sometime soon).
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No they didn't.

Verizon got the gs2?
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subxero123 said:
and this... this phone should be called flop nexus
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Haha. That's gold.
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adrynalyne said:
Its no more nonsense than this retarded thread.
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First thread that I see on xda using my ↓ is this. (Smells like home to me )
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odock said:
Verizon got the gs2?
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no it did not.

Why is it hard for people to understand that the Gnex is a developer's phone.. and it's AWESOME.

arzbhatia said:
Why is it hard for people to understand that the Gnex is a developer's phone.. and it's AWESOME.
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It's not Barney Stinson, sorry for the off topic couldn't resist lol
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I wouldnt say its a developer phone... I would say its a developer preferred phone because its vanilla.
I still think its aimed at the general user as well.
And the nexus is just pure awesome. It hasnt been a flop for me

If it was a so called developer phone, it wouldnt be on sale to the public and advertised to the masses. It has developer settings but that seems part of ICS as a whole and even if it wasnt, it has no bearing on whether the phones a flop.
I havent seen anyone else with the phone where i live but I wouldnt call it a flop.
As for the phone itself, its a 6/10 phone masquerading as a premium device.

haha... sorry i had to start laughing on reading this thread^^
Before i got my galaxy nexus i had an Galaxy S2 and a Galaxy Note. And i have never been as satisfied as with my gnex.
I don't like Samsung's TouchWiz
i don't like their silly gestures in android that make no sense. (for example: shaking the phone for searching for bluetooth devices)
and so on...
The gnex is so smooth in everything i do even with the slower CPU.
If someone is still von Android 4.0.1... mhm... how to upgrade manually?
There is no KIES, just Odin and CWM... so upgrading is easy.
The GNex is no flop it's just Top!

This is a developer phone because:
Unlocking and locking the device manual is on Google dev page
If you mess something up you go on Google dev page download appropriate files and voila
Its the; only high end device on the market right now that uses only stock android
And most importantly all the software updates come from maker of the os and jot the carrier
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MattSkeet said:
This is a developer phone because:
Unlocking and locking the device manual is on Google dev page
If you mess something up you go on Google dev page download appropriate files and voila
Its the; only high end device on the market right now that uses only stock android
And most importantly all the software updates come from maker of the os and jot the carrier
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None of those things change the fact that it's ALSO a consumer phone. As someone in this thread mentioned earlier, the Nexus is the developer-preferred device. Google has provided those features for developers to take advantage of if they wish. However, the phone is still aimed at consumers. It's aimed at the same people who buy iPhones, through promotions and advertising campaigns. Look at the Nexus adverts - do they mention 'stock android'? 'easily unlock your bootloader'? 'Factory images available to download'? No. 'Calling all pretty faces, now you can unlock your phone with a smile'.
It's sold free on contract with a large number of networks ('carriers') around the world.
And that's the way it's been since the Nexus S. It's time you people stop this 'developer phone, it's not meant for the general public!' stuff. It's simply not true.

Does it even matter how much marketshare the GNex has? I think the phone is great, it works fantastic for me .. I don't care how many phones have been sold (I only know one other person that has one, and he bought it on my recommendation) as long as it's what I want in a phone. Which it is.
You should go troll in iPhone forums and complain about the "walled garden" or something.

Is it still worth it to buy GNEX

Hi, I am planning to replace my old phone to a new one.
I am currently using milestone xt720. I would like to know if it is still worth it to buy
Galaxy nexus or should I buy the newer ones. (Galaxy SII/SIII).
I considered GNEX as a replacement because the way I see it, there are so many developments going on here in its xda forum.
Are the new releases of GNEX phone better? or there are no differences?
Thanks, thats all i need to ask

It's worth it.
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The phone is just awesome. If you're in for hardware, then the S3,but if you want a better software and hardware integration then the GNex, cuz it really is so much smoother now, the hardware doesn't even matter. And since it's a nexus, epic dev and updates all year round. If you do buy it, trust me, you're never gonna regret!
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Roughly $300 these days for one.

Philosophre said:
Roughly $300 these days for one.
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Exactly. It's literally like a steal for that price, especially a phone like the GNex.
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ShAaShAy said:
The phone is just awesome. If you're in for hardware, then the S3,but if you want a better software and hardware integration then the GNex, cuz it really is so much smoother now, the hardware doesn't even matter. And since it's a nexus, epic dev and updates all year round. If you do buy it, trust me, you're never gonna regret!
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This. I came from a HTC sensation (ugh sense) which has better benchmarks than this phone but, the experience on this phone is waaaay better.
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Thanks for boosting my confidence on GNEX. I think i am gonna go for it.
(Plus the fact that i get replies in just a matter of minutes, I can say the GNEX community is active )

blessedhands said:
Thanks for boosting my confidence on GNEX. I think i am gonna go for it.
(Plus the fact that i get replies in just a matter of minutes, I can say the GNEX community is active )
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yes me too man, im gonna buy GNEX wheres full support from google,
about the hardware .. i think this phone is awesome.

Best dev community by far. Get the gnex
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I just bought one too. Can't beat it for $350. I came from Galaxy Note and I swore up and down it was the best phone ever until I got a pure nexus. Everything just work like it suppose to and with no lag at all. I will stick with the Nexus line from now on.

Yes. This is the best phone purchase I've made fwiw.
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Came from HTC One X AT&T.
Trust me when I say this: The GNex GSM is exactly what google wants you to use with their services.
Everything else from Samsung, HTC, LG, etc is exactly what AT&T/Verizon/Sprint want you to use. As soon as you boot up and get a huge HTC or Samsung logo followed by a AT&T or Verizon logo, you know you've made the wrong decision.
Boot..
1) HTC logo with their stupid sound
2) AT&T logo with their stupid sound
3) WELCOME TO AT&T PLEASE USE THIS STUPID SERVICE THAT YOU HAVE TO PAY EXTRA FOR! ... or skip
4) WELCOME TO HTC PLEASE USE THIS STUPID SERVICE THAT GOOGLE ALREADY DOES BETTER! ... or skip
5) HERE ARE SOME MORE APPS THAT YOU DIDN'T INSTALL NOR CAN UNINSTALL!
You get the picture.
Stick with the unbranded: iPhone or Gnex

GNex is awesome phone, and you can't go wrong considering the price $350 and the software support. If the hardware matters more then go with the GSIII.
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blessedhands said:
Hi, I am planning to replace my old phone to a new one.
I am currently using milestone xt720. I would like to know if it is still worth it to buy
Galaxy nexus or should I buy the newer ones. (Galaxy SII/SIII).
I considered GNEX as a replacement because the way I see it, there are so many developments going on here in its xda forum.
Are the new releases of GNEX phone better? or there are no differences?
Thanks, thats all i need to ask
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Definitely worth it Ive had my gnex for about a week now and its amazing. I'm coming from a nytouch 4g slide
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The hardware itself is 9 months old, but considering the device is $300 - $350, and you will run JB out the box. Hells yea it's worth it. Oh and yes, the community here is awesome, lots of friendly people and devs love working on a device as open as this.
Oh and last thing, I don't know about anyone else here but once Iv'e gone to a button-less device as the GNex, I can't see myself buying a phone with capacitive buttons now.

Came from nexus s , worth it ! .

The GNex is where it's at. Not only is it a pure Google phone, but you'll be first in line for all the latest and best custom ROMs and hacks. This phone is a developer's dream!
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blessedhands said:
Hi, I am planning to replace my old phone to a new one.
I am currently using milestone xt720. I would like to know if it is still worth it to buy
Galaxy nexus or should I buy the newer ones. (Galaxy SII/SIII).
I considered GNEX as a replacement because the way I see it, there are so many developments going on here in its xda forum.
Are the new releases of GNEX phone better? or there are no differences?
Thanks, thats all i need to ask
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I'll give you another side of the argument...
If money is a concern, I say wait. Buy yourself a cheap android phone and get a $30/month tmobile plan to hold off until the next Nexus comes out. I don't know if you care about it, but it's probably going to be announced in a month or two at most three. It's highly likely it will be better than the galaxy nexus in most aspects.
I believe by waiting, in the long run you will save more money and will be able to afford the new nexus easier. Once it gets announced, I don't know if you will be able to resell the galaxy nexus for close to what you paid for it. So you might end up losing more money than necessary. But if cash is no concern, then yea buy a galaxy nexus now. Personally, I don't have tons of cash to throw around so I'm using the strategy I just explained.

I have SGS2 T989 currently and been thinking to switch to GNex because I don't care about TouchWiz and I really like the so-called pure Google experience . I want to check out JB OS but I'm having a hard time finding stores with GNex loaded with JB OS (Verizon has it, but it's still ICS I think). Anyone know which stores would have the demo unit with JB OS?

Not worth 350 with possibility of new nexus device. Don't see it arriving in next month or two. More like January.
Unfortunately the hardware won't be far ahead of what's already out. All nexus devices since ONE have been small steps ahead with major sacrifices in hardware. ( bad touch screen , lousy cameras , weak gpu) no manufacture has given AAA hardware effort for a nexus phone.
An s3 will be a smart choice with the built in community likely getting OS updates out much quicker than other phones.

Nexus 7(2013) or upcoming Nexus 5?

What do ye educated individuals think I should get? I already have a Nexus 4 and am looking for something else to tinker with. Money is an issue so I would have to sell the N4 to get the N5. I've weighed out the Pro and Cons of each device and the one thing that get me back to the Nexus 5 is that I would like to start my own YouTube channel with it. "Broke Techie With a Beard," and what a way to start off a new channel with a review/overview of a Nexus 5! I know both will get 4.4 for sure but dat screen on the Nexus 7 is very impressive. I've included a poll to help things out. Thanks guys and trolls!

I vote neither since you're broke. Keep the N4 and don't worry about something new right now.
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showbo said:
I vote neither since you're broke. Keep the N4 and don't worry about something new right now.
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+1 :laugh:

showbo said:
I vote neither since you're broke. Keep the N4 and don't worry about something new right now.
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Thanks man, I do appreciate the honesty, but I will be running into extra money in the very near future and everything bill-wise has been taken care of. Been busting my ass with work and what-not so I figure get something I like. I've always been passionate about technology and I would like to do something with it, ya know?

You can't really compare the Nexus 5 to the Nexus 7. Why? The 7 is not a phone. So ask yourself one question. Do you want a new phone or a tablet? Would you sell your Nexus 4 for a new Nexus 7? How would you make calls? Are you buying a carrier type Nexus 7? If you are thinking about that, then can you see yourself carrying a 7 in. tablet where ever you go? Hope you have big pockets.

You're comparing apples to oranges.

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You're comparing apples to oranges.
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I understand what your saying. I do. But I'm not comparing the two, basically I'm asking which device is REALLY worth the money in everyone's opinion. Go with the N7 and start a YouTube channel with a slightly dated device with an up-to-date OS or a brand new device? Just trying to gauge people's thoughts.

Gorjira said:
I understand what your saying. I do. But I'm not comparing the two, basically I'm asking which device is REALLY worth the money in everyone's opinion. Go with the N7 and start a YouTube channel with a slightly dated device with an up-to-date OS or a brand new device? Just trying to gauge people's thoughts.
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Gorjira,
Like the N7 Gen I, the hardware is not the latest and greatest but it got the job done on a low price compared to the competition. Same with the Gen II, not the latest hardware but it gets the job done. I have the Gen II N7 and it is smooth and fluid with close to no lag. If you want the latest and greatest hardware then go for the Nexus 5. If KitKat 4.4 is to reduce system requirements and resources then the N7 Gen II would be super smooth and fluid and no lag. :good:

Listen to Datsun! Do you want a phone or a tablet?? You can make YouTube videos with both devices. Is it the cam that us important or what? Or do you use the device to review apps? And N7 is not a phone but there is an internet (lte) version
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I was asking myself the same question. I don't care about camera, so I won't consider it in my upcoming reasoning.
I had never owned a tablet before and the ones i tried had been way to large to give me great usability. However, I wanted a new device to play around with. When I am at home i used to read on my n4 constantly, play games, flash new rooms etc. Then, I talked to a friend of mine who has the n7 2012. He advised me to get the new n7 instead of the n5 which I did. It actually does make a big difference. It sits perfectly in one hand is blazing fast and provides a great user experience in general. For me personally, i made the right choice. Upgrading to the n5 might bring a slight improvement. But it's nothing to what a tablet brings in. Especially, if you don't own one already. So I'd say go with the tablet, you won't regret it.
Cheers.
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