Nexus 7(2013) or upcoming Nexus 5? - Nexus 7 (2013) Q&A

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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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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GN so good, should I sell my old phones?

I own a GN but also have a Nexus S and a mint HTC G1.
I don't use the NS nor the G1, they just stay in the wardrobe, but I've always wanted to have a "collection" of phones. Now I have three I'm now thinking of what use they are and the value won't increase so what's the point ...
The GN does everything I need from a phone.
Would you sell the NS and G1 or hold on to them? My only niggle at the moment is I want an android tablet and need some funds.
Thanks
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Is galaxy nexus better than galaxy s II?
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Is galaxy nexus better than galaxy s II?
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what relevance does that have to do with this thread? I personally think it's better but don't hijack the OP's thread.
I have the G1 & NS myself too. And a Vibrant but I gave that away.
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Is galaxy nexus better than galaxy s II?
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I had the nexus s and iPhone 4 and sold both once I got this
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You won't get much for a G1. Ironically, I still see people selling them for around $100 but I'd never buy one at that price. You can look to get $250-300 tops for your Nexus S. I wanted a phone collection too but decided that money over weighed having the collection. If you need cash and want a tablet, selling is probably your best bet. Just curious... what tablet were you wanting?
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Thanks
Well, I keep changing my mind. I wanted a Motorola Xoom but then the Asus T Prime came out so I wanted that. However, the prices are steep and I really don't know if its worth getting the latest android tablet (which is strange for me because I always have the latest phone). I just want something for movies and web browsing. I'm not really fussed about quad cores for gaming...BUT don't want to get a honeycomb tablet if its not getting ICS. I've seen the new Toshiba Excite etc but its a bit of a minefield...would welcome some suggestions but worried we are going off topic somewhat in a GN forum
Back to the phone collection - its looking like I might have to sell but the OCD part of my brain is saying have the collection. Its unfortunate I need the funds and having them tied up in something I'm not using seems silly if it means I go without something I want.
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I usually sell for the quick cash. I keep my nexus one has backup and because its a colkectors phone. But sold my atrix.
Sell them while they're still worth something. I always keep one of the newest that I actually liked as a backup just in case. Gives you a bit more strength to mod when you have a backup plan.
If I were you I'd keep the G1 and sell the Nexus S. You should still get good money for the Nexus because of the recent Update to 4.0.3
I would keep one of them on hand as a backup. You might be in a position where your SGN dies, outside of the contract window, but you are waiting for something else to come out. Would be nice to have the option of going to a backup phone without having to pay for something to get you through to the next release.
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Well, I keep changing my mind. I wanted a Motorola Xoom but then the Asus T Prime came out so I wanted that. However, the prices are steep and I really don't know if its worth getting the latest android tablet (which is strange for me because I always have the latest phone). I just want something for movies and web browsing. I'm not really fussed about quad cores for gaming...BUT don't want to get a honeycomb tablet if its not getting ICS. I've seen the new Toshiba Excite etc but its a bit of a minefield...would welcome some suggestions but worried we are going off topic somewhat in a GN forum
Back to the phone collection - its looking like I might have to sell but the OCD part of my brain is saying have the collection. Its unfortunate I need the funds and having them tied up in something I'm not using seems silly if it means I go without something I want.
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I don't like the Xoom since it's screen is pretty washed out as opposed to the Transformer Prime. I like the look of the Toshiba Excite (and owned the Thrive) and expect Toshiba to do pretty well with updates. Hell, wait until the Asus Memo comes around and you'll have a quad core tablet for $249. I'm trying to hold out for it or I will jump on the Galaxy Tab 7.7
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I usually sell/give away all my phones when I move on. Except for my G1. That is the grand daddy of all android phones and so i am keeping mine. I would suggest you do the same.
I owned both the Nexus S and Galaxy Nexus at one point but had to let go of the Nexus S due to necessity. If I could, I'd collect all the Nexus line of smartphones.
I remember when I first held the Nexus S in my hand, the phone felt like a cute toy compared to my Galaxy Nexus, but i still miss The Little Train that Coukd.
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OK after much deliberation I have decided to sell the NS and keep the G1.
The G1 is in pristine condition, like new, much better than my GNS so thought it best to keep the grandaddy!
The NS is on ebay and is ending tomorrow, currently at £97 with 36 watchers and 21 hours to go...
Now trying to decide on that tablet, I don't know what to get. I suppose its all about the look of the tablet and the internals because it WILL get rooted and run ICS so the OS is not important.
I would like to wait for the rumored Nexus tablet but we must be talking at least a Oct/Nov 12 release. I want one now!
wait for the transformer prime tf700t it's going to have 1920x1200 resolution and hopefully fix the wifi issue with the current prime. it's suppose to be release 2nd quarter so it should be soon.
That does look good!
I've decided to go for a Kindle Fire and root to put CM9 on. Use it for 6/7 months and hopefully by then the Nexus tab (or similar) will be announced. The Kindle hasn't cost me anything as the NS just sold for £185, which means I can save my money for later this year.
I can't warrant the price tags of quad core tablets at present.
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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.
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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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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 )
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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 )
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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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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.

Wait for new nexus or get SIII now?

My contract is up and my upgrade is now in full effect. I currently have the nexus s 4G and the nexus tablet so needless to say i am a fan of the nexus line. That being said my contract is up and i am really looking at getting the SIII. Wanted to get feedback from this forum on whether or not they still love their phone after being out for several months yet or do you think it is worth waiting (for who nows how long, probably end of this year) for google to release the new nexus phone? what do you like about the SIII, what do you not like? Any feedback is greatly appreciated. Thanks so much in advance.
Buy mine for a little more than you could get it for with your upgrade and keep your upgrade for the next Nexus when you call sell off the S3. Problem solved
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Buy mine for a little more than you could get it for with your upgrade and keep your upgrade for the next Nexus when you call sell off the S3. Problem solved
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wat.
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wat.
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Im selling my Sprint SGS3. I was saying he could buy it and keep his upgrade intact in case A) He wants to cancel or B) Something better eventually comes along.
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My contract is up and my upgrade is now in full effect. I currently have the nexus s 4G and the nexus tablet so needless to say i am a fan of the nexus line. That being said my contract is up and i am really looking at getting the SIII. Wanted to get feedback from this forum on whether or not they still love their phone after being out for several months yet or do you think it is worth waiting (for who nows how long, probably end of this year) for google to release the new nexus phone? what do you like about the SIII, what do you not like? Any feedback is greatly appreciated. Thanks so much in advance.
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I wanted to hold out for the next Nexus, but after seeing the S3 and its specs I couldn't wait any longer. Granted, I was sick of the horrid camera on my EVO 3D, but I still feel like whatever the Nexus has for specs will be pretty comparable to the S3. If you have more willpower than I do, it might be worth waiting. If you can't wait, the S3 is fantastic. (Ignore my posts about battery life - I'm pretty sure I'm at fault and I haven't figured out why. )
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My contract is up and my upgrade is now in full effect. I currently have the nexus s 4G and the nexus tablet so needless to say i am a fan of the nexus line. That being said my contract is up and i am really looking at getting the SIII. Wanted to get feedback from this forum on whether or not they still love their phone after being out for several months yet or do you think it is worth waiting (for who nows how long, probably end of this year) for google to release the new nexus phone? what do you like about the SIII, what do you not like? Any feedback is greatly appreciated. Thanks so much in advance.
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I was forced to use my upgrade when the sIII was out but I wish I had the next nexus
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Buy mine for a little more than you could get it for with your upgrade and keep your upgrade for the next Nexus when you call sell off the S3. Problem solved
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It looks like you're selling yours for $450 though... How is that "a little more than you could get it for with your upgrade"?
Depends on whether you want a Motorola nexus or not. After the lawsuit Samsung lost, they may not be making another mobile device.
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It looks like you're selling yours for $450 though... How is that "a little more than you could get it for with your upgrade"?
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Its way cheaper than walking in and buying it off contract.
Not to mention Im throwing in an SD card and it has an Invisible Shield HD on it. You couldnt walk out of Best Buy much under $300 after you add in tax. Hell, Ill pay the shipping at $450.00.
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Depends on whether you want a Motorola nexus or not. After the lawsuit Samsung lost, they may not be making another mobile device.
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So you think Samsung will stop making mobile phones because of this? Good Lord, I hope you're wrong, that seems a bit much.
But to the OP, if you wait it out, your next question will be "get nexus now or wait for SGS IV" assuming what KB said isn't true of course.
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Depends on whether you want a Motorola nexus or not. After the lawsuit Samsung lost, they may not be making another mobile device.
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right.... so the number 1 selling cellphone company in the world is going to stop because of Apple.. The only thing I see coming from this is Samsung will stop help making the Iphone 6 when it comes out next year (Not the Iphone 5 coming in a few weeks).. Which I think has already been confirmed..
If you're willing to wait till the next years IO ( or possibly Q3/4 2013) then sure.
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Depends on whether you want a Motorola nexus or not. After the lawsuit Samsung lost, they may not be making another mobile device.
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You are are about as clueless as your name sounds...wake up get informed before making stupid remarks like this. The only issue that Samsung as is with a few infringements on things like snap back pinch to zoom, but all other issues were in regards to the 1st Galaxy S and trade dress, and out right copy infringement. People like you should never speak before getting your facts straight.
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You are are about as clueless as your name sounds...wake up get informed before making stupid remarks like this. The only issue that Samsung as is with a few infringements on things like snap back pinch to zoom, but all other issues were in regards to the 1st Galaxy S and trade dress, and out right copy infringement. People like you should never speak before getting your facts straight.
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Ummm dude do you know who KBizzle is??? Do you know what he has done?!?
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QWIKSTRIKE said:
You are are about as clueless as your name sounds...wake up get informed before making stupid remarks like this. The only issue that Samsung as is with a few infringements on things like snap back pinch to zoom, but all other issues were in regards to the 1st Galaxy S and trade dress, and out right copy infringement. People like you should never speak before getting your facts straight.
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Calm down man. I guess I should have put some smileys. My comment was purely sarcastic in the sense of being disgusted in the outcome of the lawsuit. Opinion is opinion, not fact. I sincerely hope it doesn't come to this but as I read somewhere, it wouldn't hurt Samsung to stop making cell devices as their profits can come from their many other products.
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I was going to wait, but jumped at the S3. I'm happy with my decision.
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the S III is a good phone. matter of fact it's a really, really good phone but nothing gets the development that a nexus gets. chances are the new nexus will have specs equal to or slightly better than the S III. you could have the best of both worlds by waiting.
Wait. Although this phone is still new to date there isn't much AOSP development. With out that this phone is nice but.... TouchWiz other than bells and whistles makes this phone, slow. I have had cm10 and aokp on this device and it's a totally different animal. I guess I understand why people like TouchWiz but it really takes away from this phones true potential. Just really depends on whether you want a phone based on performance or one based on glitz and glam. I would not be surprised to see a quad core in the next nexus with the 4G lte chips becoming available. Something else to consider.
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Wait. Although this phone is still new to date there isn't much AOSP development. With out that this phone is nice but.... TouchWiz other than bells and whistles makes this phone, slow. I have had cm10 and aokp on this device and it's a totally different animal. I guess I understand why people like TouchWiz but it really takes away from this phones true potential. Just really depends on whether you want a phone based on performance or one based on glitz and glam. I would not be surprised to see a quad core in the next nexus with the 4G lte chips becoming available. Something else to consider.
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The nice thing about TW phones is you have the choice...you can always put AOSP on here, but you couldn't go vice versa on a Nexus phone. If you despise TW that much, then you wouldn't want it anyway, but there's no question the Galaxy series phones ALWAYS have the best hardware when made. You can always change software, but you can't really change the hardware.
The biggest question in my mind is will the next Nexus have the new A15 processor. If it does, it'll be a mighty big upgrade. If not, it won't be that impressive from a hardware standpoint, maybe up to par with what the SIII already has, but six months later.
New processor tech like this only comes out maybe once every three or so years I believe. If the Nexus has a dual A15, it'll smoke anything else out without a shadow of a doubt. Then I think some people, myself included, would be a little bummed about getting the SIII when we did. Heck, I had my upgrade for a year and a half before I finally got the SIII, and I'm glad I did. This phone is freaking awesome, but my only disappointment was it didn't come with the A15.
The other thing is will they release a new Nexus without a new OS? I don't think they can possibly release another OS this fall. I think like 60 some percent of phones are still running Gingerbread which would mean those phones are running three version old software. Not exactly an ideal situation for Google in my opinion.
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The nice thing about TW phones is you have the choice...you can always put AOSP on here, but you couldn't go vice versa on a Nexus phone. If you despise TW that much, then you wouldn't want it anyway, but there's no question the Galaxy series phones ALWAYS have the best hardware when made. You can always change software, but you can't really change the hardware.
The biggest question in my mind is will the next Nexus have the new A15 processor. If it does, it'll be a mighty big upgrade. If not, it won't be that impressive from a hardware standpoint, maybe up to par with what the SIII already has, but six months later.
New processor tech like this only comes out maybe once every three or so years I believe. If the Nexus has a dual A15, it'll smoke anything else out without a shadow of a doubt. Then I think some people, myself included, would be a little bummed about getting the SIII when we did. Heck, I had my upgrade for a year and a half before I finally got the SIII, and I'm glad I did. This phone is freaking awesome, but my only disappointment was it didn't come with the A15.
The other thing is will they release a new Nexus without a new OS? I don't think they can possibly release another OS this fall. I think like 60 some percent of phones are still running Gingerbread which would mean those phones are running three version old software. Not exactly an ideal situation for Google in my opinion.
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Remember there's hundreds of android products around the world from high end to low end. These things simply just take time. Remember when froyo was the majority and gingerbread was the minority? Well look it now. And also alot of older phones just dont have the right processing power/hardware to run ics properly

Samsung to move away from android.

http://www.youmobile.org/blogs/entr...-to-move-away-from-Android-Platform-this-year
This really sucks, I can't see myself owning anything but a Samsung phone.
Thoughts?
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Till it is confirmed through Samsung themselves and not Bloomberg or this site or that site, I just can't believe it.
Samsung has always been about working with just about anything they could.
I know of Tizen, but thought that was for lower end phones until they felt confident moving ahead. So if true, then can't see it being as soon as this year.
Crazy if it does happen...hope they don't go the iOS way. If so, sucks!
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Its not all bad guys... A new OS mean new things to learn and a new experience to be had. I believed that the reason for the move is to provide the user with a better experience via the hardware they provide. I for one am willing to give them the chance to prove what they can do on their own.
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Its not all bad guys... A new OS mean new things to learn and a new experience to be had. I believed that the reason for the move is to provide the user with a better experience via the hardware they provide. I for one am willing to give them the chance to prove what they can do on their own.
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Sounds good but I found my new love. Used to be htc until they went to no removable battery or sdcard. Idk if the note 2 is like that but hey I'm sure every new os will look like one another lol
I'm fairly skeptical, the GS3 has been an outstanding success for Samsung, absolutely dominating Android phone sales. I have trouble believing they would abandon Android completely for their own proprietary smartphone OS. They have the benefit of seeing the demise of RIM and the snails pace growth of Windows Phone to show them that the market can't accommodate another OS.
Just like a year and a half ago they "were" gonna drop android and revamp BADA too much money making with android why leave it. .
Can't say that I believe it either.
Android has made their mobile division the success that it is today.
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If this is true i quit life.
https://www.tizen.org/about
The article says they'd use "Tizen" instead, which sounds like it's more geared towards tv's and other "smart" devices, which would let them have a unified experience between people's tv's and phones. but with the lack of a fully fleshed out app marketplace, i think samsung would be retarded to go that route. seems like a far fetched suggestion to me. better to put android in your tv than your tv on your phone...
I really hope they don't, The S3 is my fifth smartphone, I started with the huawei ascend, optimus v, motorola triumph, then the S2 and S3. I cannot see myself going to htc, Motorola, or any other company. I was planning on rocking the Galaxy S25 in 20 years lol
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HAHA If they do that i would rather have an iphone, samsung can't make UI's on their own LOL. ABANDONING SHIP as post #2
EclipzeRemix said:
HAHA If they do that i would rather have an iphone, samsung can't make UI's on their own LOL. ABANDONING SHIP as post #2
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LOL Samsung just sold 40 million sgs3s... so after they produce the best selling android ever, they're gonna leave? Doubtful
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HAHA If they do that i would rather have an iphone, samsung can't make UI's on their own LOL. ABANDONING SHIP as post #2
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Alright I wouldn't go as far as getting an iphone, but it would be hard to choose any other Android to replace the samsung lineup. Especially since a lot of phones are coming without ext sd and non removable battery.
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Can't believe it! ! I hope this is not true! Because Samsung and android together are the best!
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I can already see apple plotting their attack.
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I dont see it happening either the response would be too negative
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COME ON GUYS you really think Samsung is gonna quit Android? Remember that they quit their own os because android ruled!!!! and they know it
gypsy214 said:
COME ON GUYS you really think Samsung is gonna quit Android? Remember that they quit their own os because android ruled!!!! and they know it
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but they make so much money of Android, they can test out their abandoned OS with the money they got. Still, If they leave Android and fail they come back, but not the consumer.

[Q] Is the nexus 7 even worth buying?

I've wanted a Nexus 7 for awhile now. I noticed Office Depot was selling the 32gb version for $229. And I was planning on going and buying one later today. But, after reading through this forum, I'm wondering if it's even worth buying one? Most of the threads I've seen are people just having problems with it. I don't want to drop over $200 on something that has touchscreen issues and random screen cracks. Are all of them this way, or just some? If so, is there another android tablet in the $200-300 price point that would be a better option?
Opethsgh747 said:
I've wanted a Nexus 7 for awhile now. I noticed Office Depot was selling the 32gb version for $229. And I was planning on going and buying one later today. But, after reading all through this forum, I'm wondering if it's even worth buying one? Most of the threads I've seen are people just having problems with it. I don't want to drop over $200 on something that has touchscreen issues and random screen cracks. Are all of them this way, or just some? If so, is there another android tablet in the $200-300 price point that would be a better option?
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The touchscreen issues are gone for me since the 4.4 update. But the screen has randomly cracked for me, in the left up corner (still working). If it worth buying one ? I don't know, this is a good tablet, smooth, fast, has a beautiful screen and all but it has some issues... I would say it depends of which phone you have.
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The touchscreen issues are gone for me since the 4.4 update. But the screen has randomly cracked for me, in the left up corner (still working). If it worth buying one ? I don't know, this is a good tablet, smooth, fast, has a beautiful screen and all but it has some issues... I would say it depends of which phone you have.
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I was using a galaxy s3, until it got sudden death. Now I'm using my old s2 skyrocket.
Opethsgh747 said:
I was using a galaxy s3, until it got sudden death. Now I'm using my old s2 skyrocket.
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Then it worth buying one. But maybe you should buy another android tablet which has less problems...
Lg gpad 8.0 GPE?
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Lg gpad 8.0 GPE?
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It's slightly out of my price range. I'ma gonna be leaving here in a bit and pick a nexus up. Hopefully I don't get a defective model. If I do, I'll probably just get a kindle fire hdx and wait for cyanogenmod.
I got the nexus. So far, so good. Updated to 4.4.2. Used a screen test with no problems at all. The only thing I've noticed is a slight audio skip when switching from portrait for landscape mode on the youtube app.
For me, even considering some touch issues, it was worth it because the n7 was my first jump into android as well as a tablet form factor. I have not even scratched the surface on what there is to learn.
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Don't worry about what you read here, if you go to a repair shop, you're going to see nothing but broken cars. For every device that someone is complaining about, there are 10,000 that work fine. It's just that the other 10,000 people don't post on xda.
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Don't worry about what you read here, if you go to a repair shop, you're going to see nothing but broken cars. For every device that someone is complaining about, there are 10,000 that work fine. It's just that the other 10,000 people don't post on xda.
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Agree.
You tend to only see bad experiences on forums because that's what most people use them for.
The good experiences are usually never reported.
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Agree.
You tend to only see bad experiences on forums because that's what most people use them for.
The good experiences are usually never reported.
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I would like to personally report a good experience. Nothing but greatness out of mine.
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Yeah....I am here to second that.I actually didn't care for tablets anymore.I had owned a touchpad and nook color a yr ago.I sold them both off.getting into roms and the android community with my new s4 came a couple of months ago.So, I bought a 16 go nexus 7 with my christmas money and all I can say is WOW.the screen is amazing, it's so.light and fits in one hand real nice.It is the FASTEST computer I have ever had.I can't wait to root...running 4.4.2 now and love it stock.Rooting is gonna be great.
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I have two 2012 Nexus 7s and one 2013. All perfect with no issues. There is no better tablet for the money.
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I would like to personally report a good experience. Nothing but greatness out of mine.
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If I'm remembering right, there's a whole thread in the general forum devoted to just that. OP, you might want to go hunting for it. Giant pile of testimonials from people who love the tablet. I had a screen lifting problem on my first unit, but my exchange has performed flawlessly so far.

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