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As the thread states my friend just got a Nexus on contract and is using it to pay off his O2 contract as he already has a sim free iPhone 4S.
I can sell my GS2 for around £200-230 so just need to pay the difference to get it up to £300
Played around with it a tiny bit and it looks ok but not really sold on it however I do love the pure google experience (previous nexus one owner)
Good deal or not?
Yeah! Honestly, I got this phone yesterday and you will NOT be disappointed. The screen, the smoothness of ICS, it's just a freaking monster man. And You're only going to be paying around £70-£100 for the phone so you can't go wrong!
Edit: Just read you already own a GS2. I would not be so sure then, it depends on how desperate you are to get ICS, because once that hits the GS2 the only thing that will be to the Nexus' advantage is the screen and dev support, which is more than enough for me to go for the Nexus lol.
Decisions decisions....
Get it! and sell it me small profit for yourself
It's really a beast! Some of my favorite things are the screen,led,and the software buttons they are geinus!
Honestly, if I were you, I would wait until next year Q2 2012 when it is rumoured that quad core phones that are coming out. I'm pretty sure there are already ICS roms for the Galaxy S2 and you're getting it next year anyway from Samsung. However, I haven't had any experience with the Nexus so I can only tell you from what I think, I haven't actually compared the fluidity and smoothness of both phones.
keep your gs2 and wait.for.ice.
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Good deal, go for it while you can still get that for your GS2.
I sold my GS2 for the Nexus and haven't looked back. It's just a better overall device and probably one of the coolest gadgets I've owned.
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keep your gs2 and wait.for.ice.
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Don't listen to this idiot. He's the biggest troll on the Galaxy Nexus forums and only posts useless comments/complaints. You should definetely go for the Nexus - pure Google experience, HD screen, etc
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Gotta agree. There are a few users here that I see post the same useless drivel. Makes ya wonder.
Anyway, like I said before, go for it. You won't be disappointed.
Side note: The touch screen buttons have just made other Android devices look antiquated.
I am pretty sure I will if my friend doesn't decide to keep it.
£300 is not a great deal considering a brand new one sells for around £428.79. If you do not like it, you should be able to sell it for more than £300.
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Don't listen to this idiot. He's the biggest troll on the Galaxy Nexus forums and only posts useless comments/complaints. You should definetely go for the Nexus - pure Google experience, HD screen, etc
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nice signature. lol.
It kind of depends. Since you already have a GS2 it's not really an upgrade but a lateral move from one phone to the next. The GN2 will definitely outlive the GS2 as far as official updates and dev support is concerned, but the GS2 already has plenty dev support right now and will likely have it for as long as you own/use the phone. The screen on the GN is way better, the processor is just as good, the GPU and camera on the GS2 are the only real advantages so it pretty much evens out in my book. It really is going to come down to personal preference. The reason I jumped to the nexus line was because I was a Vibrant owner and never saw a froyo update on my phone while Samsung promised and promised. The dev community and custom gone were the only things keeping me happy with my phone. About a week after the Nexus S was released I walked into a Best Buy and put my phone running a custom froyo rom with an overclocked processor up against a bone stock display model and the display model Nexus won every battle. I bought the phone a few days later and haven't looked back since. Now there are a few caveats to the story, one being that I had a variant of the GS and that Samsung had indeed finished the froyo update about two months before the release of the Nexus S (just not for the American variants) but at the end of the day, the Nexus S is going to receive an official update of ICS and the GS isn't despite them having nearly all the same hardware components. The devs are still there and they will give the phone a proper update but it would be easier with an official kernel to play with. Just my thoughts. Personally I'd go with the GN unless you plan on playing multiple high end games that require you to have a better GPU.
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The stock google experience is swaying it for me right now and it looks like I will have to pay a minimum of £80 to £100 + selling my GS2.
Will see my mate on Thursday and take it from there and will let everyone know if I suddenly become a GN owner
My wife said no I cannot trade so I said it's an christmas present to myself so may have to sweeten her up a bit haha
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£300 is not a great deal considering a brand new one sells for around £428.79. If you do not like it, you should be able to sell it for more than £300.
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Actually its a very very good deal. Its 429 + vat which is more like £520. Also considering its from his friend and not some random stranger he can be pretty sure there's not some weird fault with it or something dodgy. Its pretty close to having a brand new phone with £220 off
Personally for around £100 I would probably upgrade. I agree with other posts its more of a lateral move, but the SGS2 is soooo common now, especially in the UK, and its coming up to a year old soon. The Galaxy Nexus will stay 'new' for a while. Also remember the GN resolution is the native resolution for ICS and what it was designed for. Although other phones with lower resolutions will also get ICS i'm sure there'll be some compromises somewhere.
Anyway its all opinion, but for me i'm slightly for the GN. BTW I upgraded from a N1 to a Galaxy Nexus, and my only experience of a SGS2 is 5 minutes with my friends one at the pub.
Interesting as o2 would let me pay off my remaining 2 months of my contract so i could get the galaxy nexus earlier.
They told me they do not allow this anymore and for that they have lost a customer, they never even tried to do me a deal.
I pay £41 a month for unlimited everything on my new contract which would mean i will pay £984 over the 24 month contract.
Hes going to be well out of pocket once he pays off his contract is o2 let him.
Text my mate to say I am going for the GN so now it's just down to when I go and get some cash for my phone and when I get to see him next.
Good timing as well as he was considering selling it tomorrow!
I bought a galaxy nexus and returned to my s2...
Only the screen is better on this phone and the new os, everything else isnt worth spendig money on it...
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Interesting as o2 would let me pay off my remaining 2 months of my contract so i could get the galaxy nexus earlier.
They told me they do not allow this anymore and for that they have lost a customer, they never even tried to do me a deal.
I pay £41 a month for unlimited everything on my new contract which would mean i will pay £984 over the 24 month contract.
Hes going to be well out of pocket once he pays off his contract is o2 let him.
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It's costing my friend around £200 to pay off O2 and he managed to get the GN for FREE on 12 months at vodafone so he will actually make around £100 from this and will also be on a 12 month agreement not 18-24 months.
On o2 he pays £37-38 a month and Vodafone will be £41 a month so makes sense really for him to sell it and for me to buy it lol
Hey guys,
My contract ends at the end of July. I've already been looking at what device to upgrade to.
I'm seriously considering the Gnex. I won't be able to afford a high-end device like One X or the Galaxy SIII, so I was kinda settling on this, or possibly the One S if it drops in price.
I'm a HTC Sense fanboy, but recently I have began to get annoyed with the way Android works. I'm frustrated that it takes OEMs ages to push out OS updates to their handsets. (E.g, my phone is getting ICS around May/June, by then Jellybean would be announced, making ICS 'old')
So basically I'm think of going the pure Google way.
My simple questions.
1) will the device still be worth it by August?
2) how futureproofed is it? Will it get official upgrades beyond Jellybean?
3) how much can I expect the rough price to be of a Gnex by Summer? (Sim-free)
4) when will Google announce the succesor? (At the jellybean event or around October?)
Thanks for the assistance
EDIT: sorry, this should have gone to the Q&A...! Sorry guys, hope you can still help!
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1) will the device still be worth it by August?
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depends on what you consider "worth it". Yes, it will still be just as good of a phone in August (I'll no doubt still be using mine). And especially if you're cost-constrained.
2) how futureproofed is it? Will it get official upgrades beyond Jellybean?
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I'd be surprised if we see the next version officially after JB. But we'll see what direction Android goes in. That's a long time in the future.
3) how much can I expect the rough price to be of a Gnex by Summer? (Sim-free)
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Again, who knows? Its already in the mid $500's, dipping to mid $400's on deal sites. I expect it to be in the low $400's (if you're talking brand-new SIM free units) if I had to guess. But no one knows. That's at least 4 months from now.
For comparison, look at the GSM Nexus S, which still sells for just shy of $300 unlocked right now coming up on 1.5yrs old.
4) when will Google announce the succesor? (At the jellybean event or around October?)
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They announce a Nexus with each launch of Android. Probably again in October/November 2012. We may hear about JB earlier than that, but they launch the Nexus to actually release the new OS version.
Hello guys, its August now, and my contract is up.
Is this still worth it then? Any help is appreciated.
My other alternative is the One S...
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Hello guys, its August now, and my contract is up.
Is this still worth it then? Any help is appreciated.
My other alternative is the One S...
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Well I know several carriers/retailers in the US are now offering the Nexus free with new 2-year contract, so if you find the same type of deal in the UK then I would say it is definitely worth it.
Edit: Should have read your OP closer. Looks like the sim free Nexus off contract is still around $500 in the UK.
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Hello guys, its August now, and my contract is up.
Is this still worth it then? Any help is appreciated.
My other alternative is the One S...
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The galaxy nexus is still worth it, and imo the best smartphone you can buy. Although if you can wait 3 months maybe, the next nexus should be releasing November/December and it might be better to use your contract on that phone instead of the $350 current nexus.
Cheers guys! Been leaning towards this as well. The phone is on a 2 year contract, so my worry is, after 2 years, will the phone still get Google support? I mean, how much more can android advance now?
What else are they going to add, which will require more powerful hardware?
The next nexus is likely to be based on The S3, and there doesn't seem to be a huge change In performance.
Hmmm..
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If your other choice is the One S, I'd still go for the Gnex. You can be sure that it will be supported longer than the One S.
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Cheers guys! Been leaning towards this as well. The phone is on a 2 year contract, so my worry is, after 2 years, will the phone still get Google support? I mean, how much more can android advance now?
What else are they going to add, which will require more powerful hardware?
The next nexus is likely to be based on The S3, and there doesn't seem to be a huge change In performance.
Hmmm..
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Well with the Nexus being a 'pure' Google phone I would think it will be supported longer than other devices but the thing to keep in mind is this has been out for 9 months already, so I wouldn't expect much in the official update department come a year or year and a half from now.
To this day there is still no phone available that I would take over my Galaxy Nexus.
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To this day there is still no phone available that I would take over my Galaxy Nexus.
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Bingo! :good:
First things first
1. Its surely worth it to buy a GN. I played with my friends SIII and it sucks. It looks like a ugly white big egg. My GN performs a lot better than his SIII
2. We will get future android support yes. Imagine that the nexus s has official jellybean support.
3. I bought mine for only $403. Do you know sweet that is for such a beauty of a smartphone
Once you buy a nexus phone you will never go to a non nexus phone again... ( who agrees with me)
Andddd you will get the best custom roms and kernels, because we have the best developers. Also a GREAT community.
But see for yourself
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First things first
1. Its surely worth it to buy a GN. I played with my friends SIII and it sucks. It looks like a ugly white big egg. My GN performs a lot better than his SIII
2. We will get future android support yes. Imagine that the nexus s has official jellybean support.
3. I bought mine for only $403. Do you know sweet that is for such a beauty of a smartphone
Once you buy a nexus phone you will never go to a non nexus phone again... ( who agrees with me)
Andddd you will get the best custom roms and kernels, because we have the best developers. Also a GREAT community.
But see for yourself
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+1000!
I just came off a 2-year Verizon contract with my Droid X, and purchased a Play Store GNex GSM (unlocked) version for $376 or so (with taxes and shipping). I am using a $30/mo. T-Mobile Monthly 4G prepaid plan (100 minutes, unlimited data and texts) SIM card with this phone, but T-Mobile is not in my area, so I mostly roam on AT&T, which is the only local GSM provider (and with whom T-Mobile have a roaming agreement). Read the thread $30/mo. phone plan thread, and learn how you can easily live within the parameters of the TMO plan that I describe. There are lots of folks available to help you with VoIP issues/setup.
I must say that my Droid X was a real workhorse for me, with a very high quality build. Despite the locked bootloader, I ran over 15 different ROMs on it, from Froyo and up to and including multiple Ice Cream Sandwich roms. My wife also had the Droid X, but is very tough on her phones, and burned through 3 of them in 2 years. The GNex is definitely not built as solid as the Droid X, but I baby my electronics and think the GNex will suit me wonderfully. However, my wife just got the SGSIII 2 days ago, and I seriously doubt that it will last 6 months. Talk about a plastic phone! Though the hardware is better, our modded GNex devices will run much better than an unmodded SGSIII. Take the plunge, I don't think you'll regret it!
I won't be able to afford a high-end device like One X or the Galaxy SIII, so I was kinda settling on this
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Word of advice -- never use that phrasing when talking talking about your GF/Wife...
I will only ever buy a Google supported phone -- the best hardware in the world is not worth it - if its not supported. Look at how quickly companies turn their back on a device once they have a new model that has as its main selling point the latest version of android.
They are in the business of selling phones, not making geeks happy. And the carriers are in business of milking their customers like a bunch of cows -- so its not their interest either. Folks give google a hard time, but hey -- they are the only company out there that is not trying to screw me while bragging about how awesome they are..
As much as I love my Nexus we are getting VERY close to Q4 and the next Nexus could be coming by November. If you can, stick it out and get that.
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There probably will be new nexus with beefed up specs and everything.. if you're fine with older specs or need cheaper device, gnex is a beautiful device... however, if I were you, I will wait for next nexus
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To this day there is still no phone available that I would take over my Galaxy Nexus.
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Really, until the next Nexus is for sale, its hard to suggest any other phone than the GNex as a complete package.
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Its not worth it to start a 2 year contract with right now. If I were you, I would buy the Gnex from google for $350. And then, sign up for a 2 year deal for an s3. Then promptly sell the unopened s3 for a profit.
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As much as I love my Nexus we are getting VERY close to Q4 and the next Nexus could be coming by November. If you can, stick it out and get that.
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There probably will be new nexus with beefed up specs and everything.. if you're fine with older specs or need cheaper device, gnex is a beautiful device... however, if I were you, I will wait for next nexus
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Based on all the rave reviews I am seeing on here about everyone loving their GNex; what from a hardware perspective could make it worth waiting for the next Nexus?
I mean obviously there are some things that the GNex is missing that would be nice, HDMI and micro SD are two things that come to mind. It sounds like the GNex has an amazing display and is the ideal size (even though it is pentile), so I suppose there is potential for a slight improvement in that department. I am assuming they would throw a quad core in the next one, but from what I have read, performance is not really an issue with the GNex. I'm just not sure that it would really be worth the wait as I don't think the next one is going to be nearly as big of an upgrade that it was going from the single core smartphones that many of us had before to the GNex.
Another way I look at these types of things is the sooner you upgrade after your contract expires the better b/c then you get the next upgrade that much sooner.
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Hello guys, its August now, and my contract is up.
Is this still worth it then? Any help is appreciated.
My other alternative is the One S...
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My GF has the Galaxy Nexus, I have HTC. We both went to an outdoor event where it was really dust, the grounds were dirt.
She used her phone all day, I used mine a few times.
By the end of the day, my HTC had dust UNDERNEATH the glass screen! However, her's had no such problems.
My brother says that the high end Samsungs are sealed air-tight.
My next phone will be either the Galaxy S 4 or next gen Nexus. No more HTC for me.
Just get a GN from Play Store for 350$. Next year you will get a great deal on the new GN model, if you want it. I personally don't like to have contracts so I'm sticking with phones purchased directly from Google.
I need a new phone and I would like it to be Nexus. Should I go ahead and buy the Galaxy Nexus on Google Play or should I wait for the next Nexus? Oh, and price is also a priority, does anyone think the next nexus will be more expensive?
are new phones always more expensive than old ones?
you bet the next nexus will more expensive.
They are 1¢ on Amazon now, a good deal if you don't wanna cough up the cash for an expensive phone.
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I need a new phone and I would like it to be Nexus. Should I go ahead and buy the Galaxy Nexus on Google Play or should I wait for the next Nexus? Oh, and price is also a priority, does anyone think the next nexus will be more expensive?
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Of course it'd be more expensive than Galaxy Nexus's current price.
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I need a new phone and I would like it to be Nexus. Should I go ahead and buy the Galaxy Nexus on Google Play or should I wait for the next Nexus? Oh, and price is also a priority, does anyone think the next nexus will be more expensive?
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I can absolutely guarantee that the next Nexus will launch at more than $350. Probably more like $500+.
I would have to say yes.
Given that the Nexus S received Jelly Bean, the Galaxy Nexus is a great phone to get for the long run. It'll probably get Key Lime Pie (and a release or two beyond). Pretty nice performance. Plus, stock Android (the way it was meant to be) is surprisingly full-featured and maturing. (And I'm still stuck on ICS.)
U jus go for nexus ... This phone is amazing...
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If you're buying off contract you might as well but the nexus now and you can sell it later and upgrade to the next one.
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Like mentioned above, if you are buying off contract then why not? This is still an amazing phone and will continue to be an amazing phone even after the next iteration comes out.
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Gnex still a beast
The gnex is defiantly worth the purchase, The price is sweet and the phone itself is well made and is fast as all hell with JB. I say pull the trigger and get the Gnex.
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I would have to say yes.
Given that the Nexus S received Jelly Bean, the Galaxy Nexus is a great phone to get for the long run. It'll probably get Key Lime Pie (and a release or two beyond). Pretty nice performance. Plus, stock Android (the way it was meant to be) is surprisingly full-featured and maturing. (And I'm still stuck on ICS.)
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Stuck on ICS? I'm still on Gingerbread! (G2X Here!)
Easy and simple answer when the topic is about the most recent dev phone..........Yes! Tc
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If you're buying off contract you might as well but the nexus now and you can sell it later and upgrade to the next one.
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I think you will have a hard time selling the current nexus in another 6 months time considering people only want to buy newer phones unless you virtually sell it for nothing, only iPhones seem to hold their value over longer times because their more popular , older android phones don't sell very well.
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I think you will have a hard time selling the current nexus in another 6 months time considering people only want to buy newer phones unless you virtually sell it for nothing, only iPhones seem to hold their value over longer times because their more popular , older android phones don't sell very well.
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Well if any Android phone could hold value, it'd be a Nexus.
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Nexus S, maybe but not the Galaxy Nexus. LOL
I just got mine the other day for $300. I wish I got the GS3 instead, but I dont keep phones long so there was no point in dropping $200 more.
Long as the development is still rolling, its never too late for a phone.
How do people figure the S is worth more?
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Just had a discussion about this with some friends. One of them was asking if it was worth it buying the Galaxy Nexus.
Before I could answer and tell him that I at first was concerned (specs weren't anything amazing even when it was released, lack of SD card slot), another buddy who had gotten the HTC One X put it simply: "Get the Nexus! Best value you can get for $350..."
And he's right. It's at half the price it was when it first launched, and has been, and will continue, getting updates from Google. And it's practically the easiest phone to unlock, root, & flash, even if you don't like pure, stock Android. You can't go wrong.
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I think you will have a hard time selling the current nexus in another 6 months time considering people only want to buy newer phones unless you virtually sell it for nothing, only iPhones seem to hold their value over longer times because their more popular , older android phones don't sell very well.
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It's not about which phone has the greater resale value. It's about which phone has a lower cost of ownership.
Buy a GNex for $350 and sell for $150 a year from now. Cost of ownership is $200.
Buy an iPhone 4S for $650 and sell for $350 a year from now. Cost of ownership is $300.
And I'm being very conservative with my numbers. The difference is probably greater.
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It's not about which phone has the greater resale value. It's about which phone has a lower cost of ownership.
Buy a GNex for $350 and sell for $150 a year from now. Cost of ownership is $200.
Buy an iPhone 4S for $650 and sell for $350 a year from now. Cost of ownership is $300.
And I'm being very conservative with my numbers. The difference is probably greater.
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This. Not to mention I sold a year old g2x for 200 and they were junk. I'm convinced by this time next year it'll still be an easy sale to get at least $200 probably $250 out of a good shape GSM Gnex.
But resale wasn't the question, yes, its actually the only phone worth buying off contract if your wanting brand new.
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I am personally very happy with my Gnex and I do not plan to change it, except for the next Nexus. But I am not in a hurry to do so. It has a great battery life and is butter smooth. I also can play any 3D game.
- the screen could be better but I got used to
- the camera is bad at some light conditions
- the screen isn't scratch resistant (need a screen protection: XO skins screen protector made me happy)
- 13Gb of free storage isn't enought
And well that is all and it is non blocker for me. With the price drop in the US it definitely worth buying it if you "need" a new phone. If you don't, wait the next Nexus at the end of the year.
Guys, I need a little help from my friends.
I just finished my contract with a mayor carrier who I am not going to give free advertisement and I am looking into the Galaxy Nexus. Everything I have heard about it is great. The one thing that is stopping me from buying one is :
Is there a new GN coming!!! Will I buy one and the next day Google is going to release a new one!!!
I have not been a member of this forum for a long time but from my interactions with members I can honestly say that there is a lot of smart and tech savy people here. I know answering this post will be speculating. but I know somebody here must know something!!!
Come on guys...
I ordered a galaxy nexus this weekend and am worried about the same thing. But they way I look at it even if they announce a new one tonight it will be weeks, if not months before you can even get your hands on one. So yeah it may be worth it to hold out a bit longer but I needed a phone sooner, not later and the galaxy nexus has such a huge scene that I think there will be the latest software for the next couple years. My galaxy nexus should be here tomorrow and I am so stoked to switch over to it and flash cm10 on it.
We haven't even got a hint at the new Nexus. I remember that we all called the Galaxy Nexus the Nexus Prime *long* before it came out. I haven't heard any names floating around for the new Nexus.
I do recommend buying the unlocked Nexus from the Play Store. You will have an unlocked GSM device and no contracts to worry about. The price is good too.
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I think no one will know it for sure. We all expect that Google to release the next nexus very soon but no one can guarantee anything. Honestly, I think if you need a phone now and want Nexus go for it. If you don't, you can always wait since we know the next version is coming soon.
I think even if the new phone comes out soon, the nexus will still going to be a good phone. I can see that the only good thing about the new phone is probably LTE support and most likely better camera. It of course will have higher specs for other stuff, but in my opinion, these are the only 2 major improvement of the new phone. The other specs is probably not going to be that huge of a deal
I do think that the next phone will be slightly more expensive since google has such a big success so I guess price is also something worth considering.
I also looking into the Samsung Galaxy S3 vs Galaxy Nexus. I S3 seems like an awesome and fun toy. The small detail is the $600 vs $350 difference in price.
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I also looking into the Samsung Galaxy S3 vs Galaxy Nexus. I S3 seems like an awesome and fun toy. The small detail is the $600 vs $350 difference in price.
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I have a friend that has the s3 to me when I compare the two there isn't much different. Even though the s3 has a better processor the nexus is as smooth as the s3. I guess its all personal preference. It depends whether or not you want touch wis or pure android.
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I highly disagree, look at the Nexus 7 and the pricing. The next Nexus will be the same price if not cheaper. As far as a huge success, not really. Most people that buy these devices are geeks like me and you. The average consumer will go and buy the S3 or a low budget phone (android).
I'm excited for the new one because I think Google will get it right this time and my guess is either Sony or Asus will land it.
I'm in the market for a new phone and was thinking about the Galaxy Nexus right from Google.
What do you guys think will happen to it in the next couple weeks when the new Nexus phone(s) is released? Will the Galaxy drop in price? Or will it disappear from the site? I'm hoping it drops in price.
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I'm in the market for a new phone and was thinking about the Galaxy Nexus right from Google.
What do you guys think will happen to it in the next couple weeks when the new Nexus phone(s) is released? Will the Galaxy drop in price? Or will it disappear from the site? I'm hoping it drops in price.
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Obviously for some time will remain on the market, at a price much low compared to a few months ago
I'm thinking it'll probably stay on at $300 or so if that Nexus 4, if the rumors are true, is even offered on the Play store off contract. I purchased my Gnex early August and couldn't be happier.
same thing that happens on every device, price will drop like crazy. Let's face it, most of the people here will probably get the new Nexus device. This one will get old, outdated, and eventually will be "left out". Still this phone is one of the best phones that i have used. A good balance between performance, hardware and most importantly the budget.
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same thing that happens on every device, price will drop like crazy. Let's face it, most of the people here will probably get the new Nexus device. This one will get old, outdated, and eventually will be "left out". Still this phone is one of the best phones that i have used. A good balance between performance, hardware and most importantly the budget.
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why would it get old and outdated? phones on the nexus line receive updates for a while..at 1.2 dual core and 1 gb ram it should be ok for quite a while
i get that people will always buy the latest and greatest (i'm also looking to get the nexus 4 when it drops) but the great thing about the nexus is that we get a pure experience AND updates..you can't future proof your phone any better than by purchasing a nexus
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The price will definitely drop but this is still a great phone that is plenty fast and will continue to have support from developers.
Delayed Gratification Will It Pay Off
For months and months I've been itching to get an android phone. Late last year I came across Republic Wireless offering a $19/mo plan for everything on its Beta program of Wifi utilization and Sprint's cellular service. Recently I was invited to purchase the Motorola Defy and sign up. Republic ran into a problem with the Defy only being a single band phone and is now testing the dual band Defy. At $249 it seems overpriced for a device that's fast becoming outdated. That sent me searching again and led me to the Galaxy Nexus and prepaid. Seemingly no one has a bad thing to say about the gnexus. So I've been itching to buy and go with T Mobile or Straight Talk here in Madison WI.
But I'm cheap and love a bargain. I want the Gnexus. I can pick one up today for $340 from swappa with lots of extras. On the other hand Google could reduce the price on the brand new tomorrow (before Sandy screwed that up). What to do? Shall I sit still or jump in today?
I would think it would be the perfect time to buy a Galaxy Nexus. As soon as the Nexus 4 comes out, the price will drop.
From the leaks I've read, they don't seem THAT much different, especially since the galaxy will most likely get Android 4.2.
Gnex is pretty decent performer and will be a good option for budget conscious buyers in the coming few months. I expect the prices to reach around $300 very soon.
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Looks like not much reason to get the Galaxy Nexus now that the Nexus 4 was announced for $299!
http://googleblog.blogspot.com/2012/10/nexus-best-of-google-now-in-three-sizes.html
Price of the Gnex will drop to $99 w/2yr......just my .02
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Where Did the Nexus Go
It's no longer available at the Play Store.
I really hope it drops in price....seeing the Nexus 4 at the EXACT same price as the Galaxy Nexus was until yesterday though kinda makes you jealous...on the one hand..I have the urge to put it for sale on Ebay to get money for the Nexus 4 but on the other hand, the Galaxy Nexus already has so much development for it (PGM, awesome kernels like Franco etc, Firefox OS) that you would have to (temporarily) give that all up until devs get their hands on the new device and port it all over to the new Nexus 4.
Culex316 said:
I really hope it drops in price....seeing the Nexus 4 at the EXACT same price as the Galaxy Nexus was until yesterday though kinda makes you jealous...on the one hand..I have the urge to put it for sale on Ebay to get money for the Nexus 4 but on the other hand, the Galaxy Nexus already has so much development for it (PGM, awesome kernels like Franco etc, Firefox OS) that you would have to (temporarily) give that all up until devs get their hands on the new device and port it all over to the new Nexus 4.
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Only specific device configuration/binaries will be diferent, everything else will be the same.
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warlock257 said:
I would think it would be the perfect time to buy a Galaxy Nexus. As soon as the Nexus 4 comes out, the price will drop.
From the leaks I've read, they don't seem THAT much different, especially since the galaxy will most likely get Android 4.2.
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It will get 4.2... that's one of the reasons many people by the GNex in the first place - we always get the updates! ^_^
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Price of the Gnex will drop to $99 w/2yr......just my .02
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The GNex is $50 w/2year. I just bought mine last week and that's what I paid.
IAreKyleW00t said:
It will get 4.2... that's one of the reasons many people by the GNex in the first place - we always get the updates! ^_^
The GNex is $50 w/2year. I just bought mine last week and that's what I paid.
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Nice.....I guess I should update my post, lol
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