Just wondering everything we know seems to suggest a "nexus" phone really, even if it won't be branded as such. I did not care for the LG version, so I skipped it but I am seriously thinking of upgrading to the Moto X unless the information posted so far turns out to be wrong.
Not on Verizon lol
Edit: for me, I like specs. This phone will not keep my interest with mid range specs. Maybe if I see the software on this phone with the Google optimizations, I might consider. For now, eyes are on a potential Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 smartphone.
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I did not care for the LG version, so I skipped it but I am seriously thinking of upgrading to the Moto X
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Just being curious, why are you interested in the Moto X and not the Nexus 4, when both devices look really similar in terms of specs (the Nexus 4 looks even slightly better) ?
I'm thinking about the just announced Droid Maxx to replace my GNex. I'm waiting until I can hold it and people start getting them. Spec sheets are overrated.
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I'm thinking about the just announced Droid Maxx to replace my GNex. I'm waiting until I can hold it and people start getting them. Spec sheets are overrated.
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Locked bootloader? No thanks.
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Just being curious, why are you interested in the Moto X and not the Nexus 4, when both devices look really similar in terms of specs (the Nexus 4 looks even slightly better) ?
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Locked bootloader? No thanks.
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+1 to both.
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I think my power button is going out so I'm sort of in the market for a new phone(thank god for volume wake/navbar screen off). As long as the price below $250, gets better battery life than our GN, I'm in. But I'm also curious if this IS the new nexus or if they'll be releasing another $350 Nexus with better specs later this year.
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But I'm also curious if this IS the new nexus or if they'll be releasing another $350 Nexus with better specs later this year.
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dancingtortoise, it's not a new Nexus phone: the Nexus 4 will still be in available for sale. We can probably expect a new Nexus phone for Oct-Nov 2013.
Yeah, I like the customization options for it, only thing holding me back (and only by a small bit) is the last year specs. That said, if the price is right then I'll pick it over the Nexus 4 and finally drop Sprint to switch to TMobile. Regardless, the Moto X price I think will be the deciding factor, if it's $200-ish then alot of people will probably get it just based on the hype alone. If it's $300-ish or more then I imagine it will fall more into a niche market.
I started with the original moto droid but I swore off Motorola after I got the droid 3. I was very disappointed. I used a fascinate in between selling the d3 and getting the gnex. I was running hellybean 4.2.2 and loving it, on a single core! The new moto phones look nice, but I will wait until the next Google nexus comes out, no matter who makes it. I just hope the phone comes out for Verizon too this time!
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Just being curious, why are you interested in the Moto X and not the Nexus 4, when both devices look really similar in terms of specs (the Nexus 4 looks even slightly better) ?
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The Nexus 4 was too flimsy, heard waaaaay too many horror stories about build quality, easy breaking and lock ups. And anyway the hardware improvements were not a big enough upgrade to me, and I already had the software on my GNex. The hardware upgrades here seem more of an actual upgrade(i like the alleged 32gb option). Even though as before I will have to wait and see, and I will already have the new software upgrades since I am assuming this thing runs 4.3
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I started with the original moto droid but I swore off Motorola after I got the droid 3. I was very disappointed. I used a fascinate in between selling the d3 and getting the gnex. I was running hellybean 4.2.2 and loving it, on a single core! The new moto phones look nice, but I will wait until the next Google nexus comes out, no matter who makes it. I just hope the phone comes out for Verizon too this time!
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From everything I have heard, and certainly this has not been confirmed, there will never be another nexus phone on Verizon. Ever. Google was pissed the way Verizon dealt with them on the GNex and supposedly has unofficially said they will never do that again. So at the very least you may want to think of a plan B
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Not on Verizon lol
Edit: for me, I like specs. This phone will not keep my interest with mid range specs. Maybe if I see the software on this phone with the Google optimizations, I might consider. For now, eyes are on a potential Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 smartphone.
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Locked bootloader? No thanks.
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And what device on Verizon DOESN'T have a locked bootloader (GNex doesn't count)? The One when/if it hits? Well, if you like the One, go for it. Based on what was released earlier today, the Moto X/Droid line is far from "mid range specs". Hogwash, pure hogwash. The mid range spec thing was a rumor based on rumor. Motorola didn't say that and neither has any carrier. It was assumed because the processor was listed as "dual core" on FCC filings. Further, we haven't really seen the device in action yet. So far it looks like stock Android with a couple of Motorola widgets and some custom icons tossed in here and there along the OS. Looking at Motorola's X8 processor, it seems far from "old". Just because you read "Dual Core" online, it doesn't really mean a whole lot in this case. Is it going to be developer friendly? Probably not. But it depends on what you want. If you want to spend the life of your device flashing buggy roms and waiting for CM XX.XX to finally finish right as the next version of Android comes out so you do it all over again, well, then it's probably not for you. I think the X8 looks very intriguing.
For me, if it runs smooth, fast and lasts as long as my GNex does with my Hyperion then frankly it's a home run. I've always looked to Nexus devices to get the latest updates. Now, with Google's new APK's, that's less of an issue to me. Further, with Motorola having exclusive right's to develop the "Droid" line for Verizon and talks of them slowing down device roll outs, I'm thinking that this might provide opportunities for more updates (Especially with Google having a hand in Motorola now).
Don't like it, don't buy it. Personally, I moved to Verizon for the GNex knowing full well that it might be the only thing remotely close to "Nexus" that the carrier ever got. If it runs smooth with zero lag then that puts it up there with the One, and both will stand above the S4. Looking at a Spec Sheet is right up there with a redneck showing off their belt buckle size. People are duped into buying laggy crappy phones with awesome spec sheets every quarter.
Chase those quad cores that don't even have software and apps optimized to use them.
Do you optimize, bros!?
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From everything I have heard, and certainly this has not been confirmed, there will never be another nexus phone on Verizon. Ever. Google was pissed the way Verizon dealt with them on the GNex and supposedly has unofficially said they will never do that again. So at the very least you may want to think of a plan B
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Noooooooooooo! That might be enough for me to move to another carrier. I just hate to lose my unlimited data.
Wasntv Verizon getting the different versions of the HTC one and S4 with AOSP versions of android on them?
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Noooooooooooo! That might be enough for me to move to another carrier. I just hate to lose my unlimited data.
Wasntv Verizon getting the different versions of the HTC one and S4 with AOSP versions of android on them?
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Not sure but even if so, you could always buy a verizon phone, root it and toss pure Android on it You'd have to pay full price for that HTC one. Honestly paying full price for a subsidized verizon contract AND paying full price for a phone would just be silly.
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Noooooooooooo! That might be enough for me to move to another carrier. I just hate to lose my unlimited data.
Wasntv Verizon getting the different versions of the HTC one and S4 with AOSP versions of android on them?
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Nope the Nexus experience devices are for ATT and T-Mobile only
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Peeee yoooo. Who farted?
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Not sure but even if so, you could always buy a verizon phone, root it and toss pure Android on it You'd have to pay full price for that HTC one. Honestly paying full price for a subsidized verizon contract AND paying full price for a phone would just be silly.
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Yeah, just not the moto phones with locked boot loaders That's what made me get rid of my d3. Well I'm happy with my gnex for now, we'll just have to wait and see. I don't see a need to get rid of it for at least another year. Even if we don't get KLP, cm or other ROM devs will keep it going for a bit. :beer:
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From what I've read around the web.. Nothing official, of course.... The Moto X looks to be similar in specs as the Droid Ultra.
I don't know if Verizon cares or not, but there are a lot of g'nex users keeping their phones due to lack of a satisfactory replacement. Maybe that will put a little pressure on big V to have 1 nexus phone on their service.
Just dreaming....
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Here is an article about the issue with Verizon.
http://news.cnet.com/8301-33620_3-5...zon-ever-see-a-pure-android-smartphone-again/
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Someone convince me.
Why do you need convincing? Its your phone
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Someone convince me.
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look at a HD picture on both screens side by side. You'll be sold
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Updates? Third party development? Future official support? Pure ICS? Removable battery for maximum calibration? ... need more?
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Who are you that we need to strongly convince you? All of us are using a Galaxy Nexus. You're the one missing out.
Go to the store and try out the phone or go on the online emulator. All the threads of user experiences of the Galaxy Nexus are there, pros and cons, use the search feature and read it up on your own.
From the looks of your previous posts, RAZR & Droid X2. Get the Galaxy Nexus so you can finally get out of the Motorola jail and experience the REAL Android Experience rather than a motoblur'd experience because it blurs what Android is all about.
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Someone convince me.
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Enjoy your Razr
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Why do you need convincing? Its your phone
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Thank you.
In my opinion, research, then use the phones at the store. Draw your own conclusions. Personally I felt like the demo RAZR at VzW lagged horrendously. The Rezound and GalNex were the same speed for me. But I've grown fond of vanilla; and although the newer Sense is kinda spiffy I'd rather have the freedom to mod it than be locked out (or wait for an eventually...haven't looked in those forums in a while).
So for me, I'd vote best to worst (but still not bad)
1. Galaxy Nexus
2. Rezound
3. DROID RAZR
But again... it's all opinion.
Tapatalk Pro Sig. Yep, boring.
I think you've confused me for someone who cares what phone you buy. Get whichever one you like.
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The Nexus feels MUCH better then the razr did. ICS is slick.
The lifespan on the Nexus is also considerably longer. Your practically guaranteed timely updates. The nexus last year already has ICS.
Plus the Razr HD is due out soon and you'll be old news.
ISC was designed for an Amoled HD screen. There are several features that will look like crap on a LCD. I'm not sure if the Razr has Amoled.
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You're buying it. Convince yourself. Theres plenty of info out there on both devices for you to work with.
Can no one think for themselves anymore?
Plus you get to be part of this really friendly community.
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Lets put it this way. go look at it. You will come home and close this thread and beg for forgiveness.
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The Nexus feels MUCH better then the razr did. ICS is slick.
The lifespan on the Nexus is also considerably longer. Your practically guaranteed timely updates. The nexus last year already has ICS.
Plus the Razr HD is due out soon and you'll be old news.
ISC was designed for an Amoled HD screen. There are several features that will look like crap on a LCD. I'm not sure if the Razr has Amoled.
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Yes the Razr does have a Amoled screen, but the Galaxy Nexus screen is much nicer IMO
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Yes the Razr does have a Amoled screen, but the Galaxy Nexus screen is much nicer IMO
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Its not even just your opinion. Its factually better. Same screen with higher Res.
You'd have to be nuts to get a razr over a nexus, I however couldn't care less what phone you have op.
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Yea, I'm upgrading my phone next month and I thought about the Razr for like a half second but have been dying to get the GN. I spend so much time playing with it in the verizon stores.
One keyword: Speed
Razr Maxx
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Yea, I'm upgrading my phone next month and I thought about the Razr for like a half second but have been dying to get the GN. I spend so much time playing with it in the verizon stores.
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Droid Razr Maxx is coming out, something else to look at.
Larger Screen?
720HD sAMOLED?
ICS?
Who knows.
Or you could wait. There's also the "new class" of smartphones coming out called "Super Phones." Here is a Sony Super Phone
http://www.tomsguide.com/us/Super-Phone-Sony-Ericsson-13MP-Camera-Medfield,news-13639.html
It's sexy and you know it. (Cue LMFAO)
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Droid Razr Maxx is coming out, something else to look at.
Larger Screen?
720HD sAMOLED?
ICS?
Who knows.
Or you could wait. There's also the "new class" of smartphones coming out called "Super Phones." Here is a Sony Super Phone
http://www.tomsguide.com/us/Super-Phone-Sony-Ericsson-13MP-Camera-Medfield,news-13639.html
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I like the sony brand (i always buy sony tv's for example), i had an experia x10, the phone itself was nice enough but the updates were horrendous. It took nearly a year to get updated from 1.6 !!!!! when nearly everything else was running 2+
It will also be crammed full of carrier crap which will do its stuff in dumming down any phone.........I am delighted i moved to a GN, the lack of carrier interference was enough reason for me to choose this phone
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I like the sony brand (i always buy sony tv's for example), i had an experia x10, the phone itself was nice enough but the updates were horrendous. It took nearly a year to get updated from 1.6 !!!!! when nearly everything else was running 2+
It will also be crammed full of carrier crap which will do its stuff in dumming down any phone.........I am delighted i moved to a GN, the lack of carrier interference was enough reason for me to choose this phone
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Supposedly Sony has really turned around and is taking a stand on quicker timely updates and support for this community. I think they even released ICS so developers can play around with it before it gets released to their phones. I don't remember where I read that though.
I have been reading that it's quite possible that the next batch of Nexus devices could be made by multiple companies. I was just curious as to what people thought of this and if this does happen which will you probably go with? I have always been big on Samsung but if HTC, Motorola, and Samsung all make their own version of the Nexus, I honestly don't know what I would do...What do you guys think about this? Do you think it will happen? Which do you think you would probably go with if this does happen?
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Pretty sure there is a thread about this elsewhere, but to answer your question..... I'd go with Motorola all day long. Motorola's hardware is the best hands down, couple that with a open boot loader and toll be the best device we have seen yet.
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Pretty sure there is a thread about this elsewhere, but to answer your question..... I'd go with Motorola all day long. Motorola's hardware is the best hands down, couple that with a open boot loader and toll be the best device we have seen yet.
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Moto would be a good choice, but I'd be really tempted by Samsung or HTC. HTC especially, I've had a few of their devices and loved them all, but Sammy has that amazing SAMOLED screen and it's hard going from it to any other screen. Definitely interesting and hopefully true.
I looked and didn't see anything... I was actually leaning more towards Motorola myself. They made solid phones. I'm not big on HTC.. Many ppl like the way they build phones but I like the plastic look. Also Motorola is known for better reception..I've read a lot about how they make best radios.. Looking very forward to it!! Love my Nexus devices!
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I think if Motorola would make it, it word go perfect with slcd2, omap5, nice 3500 battery, and thin.
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Motorola for sure. Kind miss my og. I have had Sammy HTC and moto. And my of droid was great in its prime.
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If only moto and sammy would team up.
Sammy screens, Moto battery tech, Vanilla AOSP Jelly bean or Kandy Kane, both can build slim devices, Moto radios (best in the biz)...maybe some styling from HTC (I always thought my rezound was kind of sexy/classy...for a fat girl). 4.6 to 4.8" screen. 3000mah slim battery....carbon kevlar the whole phone minus the glass and leave it the natural yellowish/greenish/black color. NFC....
I've thought of a way Moto could make their slim batteries like in the Razr and Maxx, removable....but it's hard to explain. (Quick detach I'm implying, not how they are currently removable).
And for heaven's sake at least 32gb since we all know Google won't allow an SD card on a Nexus device. Maybe even a wacom screen like the Note.....
The multiple nexii idea is unrealistic, it would kill the whole meaning of the nexus series, there's also the issue of who will get updates first and who will be issuing the updates, google or oems... we've already witnessed how the cdma gnex contributed to the fragmentation problem, multiple nexii would do the same.
In addition, i hope the next nexus won't have an over saturated and contrasted oled display, i think we should look up to the one x standards.
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Well whatever Google decides to go with for the next Nexus...please no Tegra 3. Yes a lot of games are "optimized & compatible" for Teg3 but honestly I think there are better options out there.
hope not...cuz i might hv to get all of them cuz nexus are awesome!!!
I don't believe we will see several new Nexus phones this year. What has been said is that there might be 4-5 nexus devices released this year, right? Well, we already know about two of those: the Nexus 7 and the Nexus Q (although the latter has been delayed). A new phone brings that number up to three, and the fourth device could possibly be a larger tablet (?). Not sure what else there could possibly be, but again, I don't believe there will be more than one new phone.
I think the next nexus will be made by Google.... They own Motorola mobility now so I'm guessing Google will be releasing there own
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I can't imagine it being made by anyone but Samsung at this point, honestly. I'd love to see HTC make one, personally. I'm not sure about the other variants, but the HTC OneX (or OneS?) on T-Mobile is absolutely wonderful, physically. It's got that metallic feel that the Nexus One had. I like that a lot more than slick plastic.
I'd love a moto nexus. When it comes to quality hardware ie. Antennas, moto is the best
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I think the next nexus will be made by Google.... They own Motorola mobility now so I'm guessing Google will be releasing there own
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Not likely. Motorola still operates as its own entity, not as a hardware division of Google, and Google has publically stated that they won't give Motorola preferential treatment like that. The other OEMs would not be happy if they did. So Motorola has the same chances as everyone else (which in my opinion means it's pretty unlikely they will get to make the next Nexus).
its either Motorola or Samsung.. i dont think google would choose HTC (again) or Sony..
wasnt nexuses are supposed to be a developer phone? and not high class fashionista phone like that glass brick does?
nexuses arent jewellry :angel:
I have a feeling Samsung will continue to make the Nexus phone.
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Nokia plan B is Galaxy Nexus! Hahaha
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@dual sport dad What a goofy thing to say I'm pretty sure. Like I'm pretty sure you think you know everything or I'm pretty sure I pulled out, but thank God you took your time to reply I'm pretty sure it didn't mean anything
On another note Sammy just because of the amoled
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I dont care who makes it I'm buy'n it! :good:
So i have been having my nexus galaxy for a couple of weeks and just download codename rom and i have to say its the best android phone i have so far. Then I see someone wanting to trade mine for a new htc one x. Specs wise theres a difference but I need your guys input if you guys would in a heartbeat or give input if I should or not. To me I am thinking jb>sense ui but on the other hand they said for one x, jb is coming out and jb on a quad core sounds crazy.
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So i have been having my nexus galaxy for a couple of weeks and just download codename rom and i have to say its the best android phone i have so far. Then I see someone wanting to trade mine for a new htc one x. Specs wise theres a difference but I need your guys input if you guys would in a heartbeat or give input if I should or not. To me I am thinking jb>sense ui but on the other hand they said for one x, jb is coming out and jb on a quad core sounds crazy.
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Don't do it. The nexus may not have the same specs as the one x but it delivers a superior experience due to vanilla android vs HTC sense. That and JB may be the last update the one x sees where as the nexus probably has few more in line.
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No. Not in a million years.
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1) Trade
2) Sell for $500
3) Rebuy Nexus for $350
4) PROFIT!
Disclaimer: I'm joking.. kinda.
Edit: Assuming the one x is unlocked of course. Locked phones go for significantly less.
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1) Trade
2) Sell for $500
3) Rebuy Nexus for $350
4) PROFIT!
Disclaimer: I'm joking.. kinda.
Edit: Assuming the one x is unlocked of course. Locked phones go for significantly less.
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Omg never thought of that. I think ima do it lol.
I would not I just got my gnexus and its great I got the white one international version
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Before having a GN, I was using an HTC panache.
I still think HTC make great device but if you love flashing and to have the latest Android, you should keep your GN.
Unlock bootloader can be painful and risky. Customs ROMS need more time before being ported because of some proprietary modules...
My 2c
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Who cares. If you don't like flashing and want the latest and greatest. Then get the galaxy nexus.
If you like to flash, then get whatever.
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So i have been having my nexus galaxy for a couple of weeks and just download codename rom and i have to say its the best android phone i have so far. Then I see someone wanting to trade mine for a new htc one x. Specs wise theres a difference but I need your guys input if you guys would in a heartbeat or give input if I should or not. To me I am thinking jb>sense ui but on the other hand they said for one x, jb is coming out and jb on a quad core sounds crazy.
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Do not I actually gave a brand new white att one x for a nexus because its a lot better the nexus just rockssss I love it and wouldn't go back
There's just so many reasons its better
The nexus is kind of like the iPhone line but now better since it will keep getting updates and there's only one released every year plus its unlocked and has great features
Trust me I'd you want key lime pie don't even think about the one x
Quad core and dual core are the stupidists fughts trust me quad core or 8 cores doesn't mean jack if you can not have the latest on it
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I previously had an HTC and now a GNEX.... I personally wouldn't go back to their products unless you plan on using a custom rom. I dislike their software.
I would do it and try it. And of you didn't like it. Someone out there will be willing to trade it for a gnex. Just like you are!
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Yep..try it for awhile. U dont like it, sell it. Still some profit there. Still,its kinda fishy the guy just want to trade it like that...maybe not a business wise guy
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Yep..try it for awhile. U dont like it, sell it. Still some profit there. Still,its kinda fishy the guy just want to trade it like that...maybe not a business wise guy
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Not everyone is tech savvy enough to know the difference
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Personally, I wouldn't even do the trade for sale and profit. The quality control of the gnex varies somewhat. Mine has a good screen, overclocks well, and seems loud enough. IMO, if you have a good one, keep it. If you have a not-so-good one, go for it.
Trade it, sell the one x and but a GN again(profit). Or wait for the new nexus
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Trade it, sell the one x and but a GN again(profit). Or wait for the new nexus
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Any rumors/idea when is the new nexus coming?
You guys are right. I have a perfect gem galaxy nexus with no problems with perfectly calibrated screen, and battery is amazing. I am currently at 43% percent battery life with 17h so far with almost 50 percent screen on time just with random kernel and no display tweaks. Going to do this guide to make it even more better http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1599025 . I am astonished. I told him I am going to hold it off for now. I am prolly going to look for another galaxy nexus to buy and then do that and maybe do a side to side comparison. Then make profit .
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1) Trade
2) Sell for $500
3) Rebuy Nexus for $350
4) PROFIT!
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Edit: Assuming the one x is unlocked of course. Locked phones go for significantly less.
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basically this. then you can even get an accessory for the Nexus after. you know, if you're into that kind of thing.
Do you like listening to music on your phone? If so, steer clear of anything that HTC have made in the last 2 years. They have a serious design flaw in the way they've been shielding their audio chip set, so there is a real problem with line noise. You get this low hissing sound in the background of every track. I had to ditch my One X cause it was giving me headaches.
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Lol, well I came from an EVO 4G LTE myself (One X variant) to the galaxy nexus. I love everything about this phone...but I really miss the camera on the HTC, along with the SLCD2 screen, and kickstand haha.
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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.
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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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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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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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Sorry for the noob request, but could you please elaborate this matter a bit more?
What do you mean by aosp?
Cheers
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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
I can upgrade 2/14 and there is a few phones.
I'm looking at the Note 2 and SG3 as my top two right now though.
The only thing that concerns me is the SG3 is already almost a year old, and the 4 is coming sometime this year.
Does anyone have any news on when the SG4 would be available? I hear all types of rumors of first quarter. What do you guys think?
We won't know, just wait until announced if you want the s4.
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Apparently android "k" version is going to be released this year
http://www.androidpolice.com/2013/0...for-key-lime-pie-the-next-version-of-android/
They are sending out updates at the cyclic rate. Android 5.0 already? Gingerbread was only 2 years ago.
I definitely won't be going HTC anymore.
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I can upgrade 2/14 and there is a few phones.
I'm looking at the Note 2 and SG3 as my top two right now though.
The only thing that concerns me is the SG3 is already almost a year old, and the 4 is coming sometime this year.
Does anyone have any news on when the SG4 would be available? I hear all types of rumors of first quarter. What do you guys think?
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Arent there rumors saying it will be announced on april? If so, it will probably released by june at the latest.
If you think that's too long, I'd probably go with Note 2. Samsung has been good with updates with their latest phones unlike htc.
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iPhone 5.
My update is coming up 3/2. I'm in the same thinking as you, Note 2 or GS3 or wait for GS4. I'm thinking I'm just going to wait the extra month or two for the GS4. I've dealt with this outdated thing this long I think I can hold out another little longer to get a brand new released phone.
Don't get GS3 or GN2. Wait for a phone with a tegra 4 gpu/cpu 2!!! It's better than the one in the vita. It would be worth it
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Don't get GS3 or GN2. Wait for a phone with a tegra 4 gpu/cpu 2!!! It's better than the one in the vita. It would be worth it
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Dude, after seeing the tegra 3 stars, I want something with it so bad.
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I want a nexus badly. Waiting for news if a new one will ever drop. I've had my upgrade for weeks. Ugh. Nothing out now interests me in the slightest.
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I'm actually pretty happy with my inc2. With aerovans version of cm10 and his v14 kernel this phone is smooth and fast. Although 4g would be nice.
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I want a nexus badly. Waiting for news if a new one will ever drop. I've had my upgrade for weeks. Ugh. Nothing out now interests me in the slightest.
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My upgrade is coming sometime soon, but I'm with you on this one.
Wanting a Nexus...but we all know how that will work out on Verizon.
Droid Razr HD looks really really really nice, but it is very locked down, and not much development on it.
Maybe the rumored Motorola X-phone will be our upgrade? I'm holding out until something good pops up.
Get the s3 you won't regret it.
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My upgrade is coming sometime soon, but I'm with you on this one.
Wanting a Nexus...but we all know how that will work out on Verizon.
Droid Razr HD looks really really really nice, but it is very locked down, and not much development on it.
Maybe the rumored Motorola X-phone will be our upgrade? I'm holding out until something good pops up.
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I can almost guarantee they won't make another nexus for Verizon. Too much bad happened.
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I can almost guarantee they won't make another nexus for Verizon. Too much bad happened.
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Going forward, the aosp fans will probably want to get whatever flagship moto phone is out cuz its closest to stock android and usually aosp runs well on it
Aosp on Samsung phones usually gets pretty good but there always seems to be a deal breaker with some major feature or so so batt life
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Get the s3 you won't regret it.
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Even though I've never used an S3, they are so wildly popular that you are bound to see good ROM support for many months to come. I feel this is what plagues the DINC2, since so many have become fed up with HTC (& Verizon) and moved on to other phones. The remaining devs do great work though!:highfive:
I've been using a Verizon Galaxy S3 (Verizon is dual core vs everyone else getting a quad core) as my work phone. Running an AOSP rom I'm very happy with it. My sister just upgraded from an iPhone 4 and LOVES her new stock Sprint GS3.
Personally I'm tired of being a flashaholic and just ordered a Lumia 822 Windows phone to replace the Incredible. I wasn't looking to shell out cash for a new phone and it's got the same processor as the VZ GS3. I figure I run Windows at home, own an Xbox, and support Windows at work so an iPhone was out.
I've got till june for my update. I think I might be one of the very last of the inc2 users by then.
I'm probably the only person that went from a Dinc 2 to an SGS3 back to a Dinc 2.
I liked the SGS3. The ROMS are pretty good although AOSP roms were lacking a bit back when I used them. I was kind of forced to sell my SGS3 as I needed to pay off some expenses so I went back to the Dinc 2.
Looking back, I don't really miss the SGS3 that much. Sure, in pretty much every way it's a better phone and LTE is nice. I did get adjusted to the 4.7in screen and the overall size of the device, but I really do like the Dinc 2 form factor a lot better.
Whatever my next phone is, I'll try to talk myself out of getting something the size of the SGS3. I really hope a new 4.3in phone, or something around that, comes out on Verizon. There's the HTC M4, but I wonder if it will ever see the light of day on Verizon. I wish Verizon would sell the flagship HTC phones and not altered models.
I'll probably use the Dinc 2 until it breaks or I can't get a hold of a good looking stable rom. I'm going to stick with flagship phones from now on though.
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I did get adjusted to the 4.7in screen and the overall size of the device, but I really do like the Dinc 2 form factor a lot better.
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This has been my concern as well, especially with the newer smartphones. I kinda like the pocket-size of the dinc2. Seems like everything is getting bigger instead of focusing on the real need. BATTERY LIFE.