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i have a nexus and i love it !

Fed up with all the negative posts. I saw the ASUS Transformer forums do the same in the early days of release.
1) I think my Nexus is great - I used to have a Desire. Now I have a phone that I think is MUCH better.
2) Im very happy for anyone who feels their phone is better but will have much more respect for those who compare based on hands on experience. However why KEEP posting on a Nexus forum why you think your phone is better ? Post how great your phone is on its own forum.
3) Im fully aware that there are some bugs. Most of these will be fixed by software updates. Its part of the 'fun' of being an early adopter.
4) Threads about hardware problems are fine and very useful. I havent experienced any myself (yet) and hopefully Samsung will fix/recall/exchange.
5) I know the camera is limited and 'only' 5mp. thats fine. i use my phone for point and shoot. Im old enough to remember the first digital cameras. This camera does me fine.
Regards,
Happy Nexus Owner
(are there any others out there ?)
p.s. I love my Transformer too.

I don't have one yet, but I'm planning on picking one up soon. New devices always bring out the loud-mouth whiners who apparently spend 8+ hours on the board complaining every day. I've got a job...
Anyway, the device looks great. I'm really excited. It will be my first Nexus device (although my wife did have the Nexus S, and I run CM7 on my EVO 4G). It will also be my first GSM device - I'm in the US and switching from Sprint to AT&T. I plan on picking up a European unlocked unit. Sprint's network has gotten really terrible lately. Can't wait for the new toy!

bedoig said:
I don't have one yet, but I'm planning on picking one up soon. New devices always bring out the loud-mouth whiners who apparently spend 8+ hours on the board complaining every day. I've got a job...
Anyway, the device looks great. I'm really excited. It will be my first Nexus device (although my wife did have the Nexus S, and I run CM7 on my EVO 4G). It will also be my first GSM device - I'm in the US and switching from Sprint to AT&T. I plan on picking up a European unlocked unit. Sprint's network has gotten really terrible lately. Can't wait for the new toy!
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im sure you will love it

how about we start posting some good things about the nexus and ics.
Taking the basics for granted i found today all the app/data stats.
Data Usage - then click on an app.... lovely pie charts and fun stuff ! nice touch

Nice to see a positive post for a change, looking forward to getting my nexus.
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bedoig said:
I don't have one yet, but I'm planning on picking one up soon. New devices always bring out the loud-mouth whiners who apparently spend 8+ hours on the board complaining every day. I've got a job...
Anyway, the device looks great. I'm really excited. It will be my first Nexus device (although my wife did have the Nexus S, and I run CM7 on my EVO 4G). It will also be my first GSM device - I'm in the US and switching from Sprint to AT&T. I plan on picking up a European unlocked unit. Sprint's network has gotten really terrible lately. Can't wait for the new toy!
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Where are you ordering yours from? I'm also on AT&T and looking to buy an unlocked gsm version from the UK. I've found: https://negrielectronics.com/samsung-i9250-google-galaxy-nexus-black-unlocked.html and http://www.handtec.co.uk/product.ph...xus-16gb--sim-free-unlocked--titanium-silver-
Handtec appears to be cheaper (after converting), but they aren't including the VAT charge in the price... so it may end up being more expensive.

other than the volume / 900MHz interference issue, I am really happy with this phone. It's just a shame that this issue is tainting the experience for me.
I love the screen, it's easily the best screen I've had on a mobile phone, Android 4.0 is great, along with all the updated Google Apps.
Google+ still cannot do notifications properly though...Google need to sort that one out!
But I am happy with the phone (albeit for the 900MHz problem)

hauj0bb said:
Handtec appears to be cheaper (after converting), but they aren't including the VAT charge in the price... so it may end up being more expensive.
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VAT doesn't apply if you are shipping to the US. Ordered mine from there for AT&T and it was about $700 or so after shipping

hauj0bb said:
Where are you ordering yours from? I'm also on AT&T and looking to buy an unlocked gsm version from the UK. I've found: https://negrielectronics.com/samsung-i9250-google-galaxy-nexus-black-unlocked.html and http://www.handtec.co.uk/product.ph...xus-16gb--sim-free-unlocked--titanium-silver-
Handtec appears to be cheaper (after converting), but they aren't including the VAT charge in the price... so it may end up being more expensive.
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You don't pay VAT when you import to the US. Negri is just seriously more expensive for some reason (most of their devices are more expensive).
Clove and Handtec both have phones (and all indications are they're reputable). I believe Handtec is holding shipments because they're aware of the volume bug. Check out the specific threads for the Clove and Handtec orders. Lots of info in there.

just posted a thread on the accessories about a great cheap case/cover ... order it in advance to keep your new purchase shiny
Next thing I like about my Nexus .... speed to pick up GPS !!! Ive even had some degree of luck sat in my office where it must be getting some info through a distant window

martonikaj said:
You don't pay VAT when you import to the US. Negri is just seriously more expensive for some reason (most of their devices are more expensive).
Clove and Handtec both have phones (and all indications are they're reputable). I believe Handtec is holding shipments because they're aware of the volume bug. Check out the specific threads for the Clove and Handtec orders. Lots of info in there.
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Good to know on the VAT charge... I guess I'll be ordering from Handtec, or possibly Clove.

One thing I am loving is in the developers section you can change the animation speeds. Gives a great different feel to the phone.

wilbur-force said:
Fed up with all the negative posts...
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Believe it or not they're helpful. Yes, some lack detail and could be considered petty, repetitive or both, but I'm a big boy and can sift through banal chatter to glean some good comparitive information. And while everyone knows what the specs are in advance, actual comments on real-world performance are helpful. For example, I could give two craps about 5 vs. 8 megapixels in the camera but I do want to know how well it takes pictures and videos. And to say "you knew it was 5 megapixels before you bought it" every time someone posts their camera experience is a stupid and biased comment. If the forum were limited to nothing but happy posts it would simply be a club for fanboys.

BarryH_GEG said:
Believe it or not they're helpful. Yes, some lack detail and could be considered petty, repetitive or both, but I'm a big boy and can sift through banal chatter to glean some good comparitive information. And while everyone knows what the specs are in advance, actual comments on real-world performance are helpful. For example, I could give two craps about 5 vs. 8 megapixels in the camera but I do want to know how well it takes pictures and videos. And to say "you knew it was 5 megapixels before you bought it" every time someone posts their camera experience is a stupid and biased comment. If the forum were limited to nothing but happy posts it would simply be a club for fanboys.
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erm.... i think you missed my point.....
I have no problem with negative posts. But .... if you were coming onto this forum to investigate a phone you would read:
1) Posts about hardware problems (useful)
2) Problems about software faults (useful - but ICS not Nexus)
3) People stating why they think their phone is better (inevitable)
You dont tend to find many posts praising the phone which i dont think provides a fair comparison. You dont get many people starting threads saying 'i have no issues'.
Im quite able to sift through what i do and dont want to read.
This thread was just to state that there are a lot of people (hopefully) who are pleased with their purchase and to state some of the good things about the phone.
Maybe some people investigating the Nexus will be able to see that its not all doom and gloom .... its a great phone

We are living in exciting times, the things these handsets can do we could only dream about just a few years ago. Bug or no bug I just love this device. Great performance, great display, just Android on another level. I trust Samsung will sort these issues out overtime, be it with new software or replacement hardware. In the meantime I'll enjoy my Galaxy Nexus.

juicytuna said:
We are living in exciting times, the things these handsets can do we could only dream about just a few years ago. Bug or no bug I just love this device. Great performance, great display, just Android on another level. I trust Samsung will sort these issues out overtime, be it with new software or replacement hardware. In the meantime I'll enjoy my Galaxy Nexus.
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Compared with the analogue Nokia i had 18 years ago things have moved on significantly

Galaxy Nexus no longer being released on the 9th in the US?

http://www.droid-life.com/2011/12/07/galaxy-nexus-no-longer-launching-on-december-9/
sigh... dropping the ball. They dont want this phone on their network.

if it doesnt launch friday ill be buying something else, i'm getting sick of using my cracked thunderbolt and even more sick of waiting

I don't think they ever officially stated a day. I've thought for a while that they would release it with some clause that said no worry free guarantee exchanges for this device since a lot of people are planning on returning their razr or rezound too.. we'll see.
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I called Verizon yesterday, the 1800#, and they confirmed the 9th, so this has to be a change if true

I can't wait until this thing is released, not because I want to get it but so these threads will end.
Wait for it or buy online like most people did here

psufan5 said:
http://www.droid-life.com/2011/12/07/galaxy-nexus-no-longer-launching-on-december-9/
sigh... dropping the ball. They dont want this phone on their network.
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Take a look through this forum. I think VZ would have to iron out all these issues before putting it up for sale. I doubt VZ is going to have thier tech support saying " oh you can just download this app to fix that issue". It's going to have to work 99%, or people will just bring it back in and swap phones. There really isn't anything so magnetic about this phone that will make a regular user say they can't part with it. Imagine 50,000 used phones, cases, screen protectors, cradles etc. I can understand a few issues with a new device, but it looks like there are quite a few.
So I guess we will just wait for the 9th and see.

this is what i know verizon has a **** load of iphone and razrs! wouldn't you try and get the most out of your inventory? i wouldn't want to price cut just to sell if i didn't have to, or at least prolong a long as possible

Verizon sucks. that's why I left them after 10+ years. They are like the Apple of cell carriers. Need to control every aspect.
So now they aren't releasing the Gnex cause their 4G LTE is crapping the bed... Seems their LTE service has all kinds of issues with each new phone that is released to it.

Luxferro said:
Verizon sucks. that's why I left them after 10+ years. They are like the Apple of cell carriers. Need to control every aspect.
So now they aren't releasing the Gnex cause their 4G LTE is crapping the bed... Seems their LTE service has all kinds of issues with each new phone that is released to it.
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They may control every aspect, but it sure does pay off for them and their subscribers, doesn't it?
Consumer Reports: Verizon has highest satisfaction rate among major US carriers, AT&T is lowest

I'm pissed!!! I'm shipping out my G2x Friday and thus wont have a phone until they get off their ass.
The phones are sitting in their stores. Its a little too late.
Verizon usually releases phones on Fridays? So of it misses this Friday, it won't be available until next Friday?
G2x - 2.3.7 CM7
Transformer - 3.2 Revolver OC/UV

randypurcz said:
Take a look through this forum. I think VZ would have to iron out all these issues before putting it up for sale. I doubt VZ is going to have thier tech support saying " oh you can just download this app to fix that issue". It's going to have to work 99%, or people will just bring it back in and swap phones. There really isn't anything so magnetic about this phone that will make a regular user say they can't part with it. Imagine 50,000 used phones, cases, screen protectors, cradles etc. I can understand a few issues with a new device, but it looks like there are quite a few.
So I guess we will just wait for the 9th and see.
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Do you seriously think Verizon will iron out anything?
Have you used a droid bionic? The phone is total garbage, riddled with bugs, and had plenty of Verizon and Motorola "testing time."
They will release it eventually and it will be full of plenty of bugs they missed. Who knows what the hell they're doing.

RVDigital said:
They may control every aspect, but it sure does pay off for them and their subscribers, doesn't it?
Consumer Reports: Verizon has highest satisfaction rate among major US carriers, AT&T is lowest
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Well I will agree on one thing. Their cell reception is the best.
But I can't deal with their arrogance, and pricing. At the time the OG Droid launched (I got mine on first day), they said they were changing their style... going to be more open with regard to their phones. After the OG Droid was a huge success for both Verizon and Android, they pretty much went back to their old ways.
Now they are releasing their 2nd pure google phone. And they are dragging their feet with the release. Probably making google changed certain aspects of it, making it more closed then the GSM version.

Luxferro said:
Well I will agree on one thing. Their cell reception is the best.
But I can't deal with their arrogance, and pricing. At the time the OG Droid launched (I got mine on first day), they said they were changing their style... going to be more open with regard to their phones. After the OG Droid was a huge success for both Verizon and Android, they pretty much went back to their old ways.
Now they are releasing their 2nd pure google phone. And they are dragging their feet with the release. Probably making google changed certain aspects of it, making it more closed then the GSM version.
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I'll agree that the pricing is outrageous, but until someone with an equal or better network (see: competition) comes along, Verizon will be the status quo as far as high quality networks are concerned.
I don't think the latest delay has anything to do with the Nexus as much as it has to do with the overall network from a QoS standpoint. As a network technician myself, I can tell you that the issues being described with LTE SIM Card Authentication warrant a "freeze" until the problem is rectified. Why introduce a large amount of new devices onto the network without resolving the problem first?

Was just in a Verizon store buying a case for my GSM nexus. Guy said they had the phones in store but got an email a couple hours ago that it was no longer being released on Friday. Didn't have any details but seems like the article posted was true.
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anyone know of any on-going discussion groups who are following the LTE issue?

criDikal said:
anyone know of any on-going discussion groups who are following the LTE issue?
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/search.php?searchid=104418010

Funny I went looking for release dates. Mondays and Thursdays seem pretty common for Verizon. Also funny is the original 11/21 release date (I'm sure it was even earlier then that).
You know I've been on both sides. Push the release date until it's ready and people complain. Release the phone before its ready and people complain. Coming from a LG G2x, I can honestly say releasing the phone before it was ready was good for me but not for the population as a whole. The negative feedback it received as a "faulty device" forever scarred its name.

eallan said:
Do you seriously think Verizon will iron out anything?
Have you used a droid bionic? The phone is total garbage, riddled with bugs, and had plenty of Verizon and Motorola "testing time."
They will release it eventually and it will be full of plenty of bugs they missed. Who knows what the hell they're doing.
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Motorola isn't exactly known for making phones that aren't riddled with bugs.....
This sounds more like something with Verizon's LTE network and not something to do specifically with the phones themselves.

RVDigital said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/search.php?searchid=104418010
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termleech said:
Was just in a Verizon store buying a case for my GSM nexus. Guy said they had the phones in store but got an email a couple hours ago that it was no longer being released on Friday. Didn't have any details but seems like the article posted was true.
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Sigh... its pointless waiting for this phone.

Is the HARDWARE of Galaxy Nexus bugless?

Own a Nexus S. Thinking about upgrade to GN.
In Hong Kong, we got a message that Samsung has stopped the production of GN. Shops are offering final sales at HK$3700 / US$474.
It is a good price to buy. But it is very strange to see that Samsung has stopped the production so early, 5 months after release. GN was just released in November.
Is it possible that GN's hardware is buggy and Google needs to issue a new version?
I tried to look for answers in forums. But no luck. Pls give me some hints. thank you!
Any software bugs don't worry me. I am using CM9. I believe in the power of open source community.

So far, I've been more than happy with my GNex.
I bought mine on release day.
Only issues so far have been software related so I flashed AOKP and have never looked back.

Mixmaster333 said:
So far, I've been more than happy with my GNex.
I bought mine on release day.
Only issues so far have been software related so I flashed AOKP and have never looked back.
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Do you see any screen "burn"?

There are no bugs, the global market version is just dropping everywhere. Its a steal I think. Its a low volume model and they're just trying to sell them.
There are price threads right in this forum talking about it.

Only issues I've had so far have been software-related and nothing related to hardware.

No hardware is perfect. And quality control is a lot worse than you'd like to know. That being said, I highly doubt that Google will quietly "refresh" the hardware. The phones been out too long, they're not doing that and there are no blatant defects.

martonikaj said:
No hardware is perfect. And quality control is a lot worse than you'd like to know. That being said, I highly doubt that Google will quietly "refresh" the hardware. The phones been out too long, they're not doing that and there are no blatant defects.
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Does the life cycle of a smart phone become much shorter now? released less than half a year, then stop production.

martonikaj said:
No hardware is perfect. And quality control is a lot worse than you'd like to know. That being said, I highly doubt that Google will quietly "refresh" the hardware. The phones been out too long, they're not doing that and there are no blatant defects.
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When the GN in stock all sold, there will be no Google developer phone available for sale. Is it strange?

colocynth said:
When the GN in stock all sold, there will be no Google developer phone available for sale. Is it strange?
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Carriers will not continue to sell devices if:
1. The contract they have with the OEM does not require it.
And
2. Sales are not doing well. They will not continue to buy devices if they are not selling.
Hardware does not have to be the reason.

adrynalyne said:
Carriers will not continue to sell devices if:
1. The contract they have with the OEM does not require it.
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2. Sales are not doing well. They will not continue to buy devices if they are not selling.
Hardware does not have to be the reason.
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I think Google should keep at least one developer phone available in the market.
Anyway, after reading you guys' comments, I have decided to buy one. thx for the info!
Hope I can get one since it was out of stock for the last week. GN is so hot in HK.

colocynth said:
I think Google should keep at least one developer phone available in the market.
Anyway, after reading you guys' comments, I have decided to buy one. thx for the info!
Hope I can get one since it was out of stock for the last week. GN is so hot in HK.
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Google doesn't sell the device directly.
They're going to have another Nexus in 6 months anyways.

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Google doesn't sell the device directly.
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What about the google shops?

This device is the best selling nexus yet.... period!
There is not a major hardware defect and 6 months has been the shelf life standard for the last year or so. Verizon has sold over a million nexuses and sprint just did this...
http://www.droiddog.com/android-blo...print-sells-out-pre-orders-after-only-3-days/
People in this forum are the most uneducated hard headed bunch I have ever met. Seriously you all need to learn how to read before guessing things ..... smh
#imbussels

If I may contribute:
A few weeks (maybe 6 or 7) after I got the GN, there was a problem with the microUSB connection. It would not charge if it was on, either from a USB port or the wall charger.
To charge it, I had to turn it off or pull the battery several times and connect it while it was still off. Even then, I had to try several times until it finally did charge.
After almost two weeks of that, everything went normal again. To this day, I have no idea whether it was hardware or software related.
Here's a thread with people having a similar issue.

mark manning said:
This device is the best selling nexus yet.... period!
There is not a major hardware defect and 6 months has been the shelf life standard for the last year or so. Verizon has sold over a million nexuses and sprint just did this...
http://www.droiddog.com/android-blo...print-sells-out-pre-orders-after-only-3-days/
People in this forum are the most uneducated hard headed bunch I have ever met. Seriously you all need to learn how to read before guessing things ..... smh
#imbussels
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You mean #imbeciles?
Anyway, Verizon and Sprint's sales does not reflect what is (or is not) happening in China.

The phone is still produced in Brazil as "Galaxy X" (as Nexus brand is already used by another company that did not allow Samsung / Google to use it to promote the phone), and recently has been introduced to Sprint users, so, my guess is that either it won't be produced/sold in your country or someone is misinformed...

adrynalyne said:
You mean #imbeciles?
Anyway, Verizon and Sprint's sales does not reflect what is (or is not) happening in China.
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Ha! Ya I was a lil drunk writing that lmao
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Who's getting one?

Hey all
Along with many other manufacturers, Asus has thrown its latest smartwatch into the wild. On the face of it the device looks sleek, with a leather strap rather than the plastic ones we're seeing with a lot of other smartwatches. Its expected to be around the 200 Euro mark, and although not as fully featured as devices such as the Samsung Gear S, the price point seems about right for the feature set and specifications. Has Asus done enough to tempt anybody?

I've had an LG for about 2 months.. yeah i think i'll sell it and go the zenwatch

I was going to but I got impatient and I went with the G Watch. so far I am very pleased with it.

Really liked this watch in pics but they were taking too long. So I got a 360.

jayr04 said:
Really liked this watch in pics but they were taking too long. So I got a 360.
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how is it?

senectus said:
how is it?
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I love it. Convenient to just glance at your wrist to see info instead of having to pull out your phone. And the abundance of custom faces keeps it exciting because you can have a different look everyday.

I'm really struggling with myself not to get a LG G Watch or Moto 360 - How the struggle ends, depends on when Asus start shipping. I've preordered the Zenwatch at expansys, but the news that there'll be only 300 released in the first batch has dampened my high hopes....

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I'm really struggling with myself not to get a LG G Watch or Moto 360 - How the struggle ends, depends on when Asus start shipping. I've preordered the Zenwatch at expansys, but the news that there'll be only 300 released in the first batch has dampened my high hopes....
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Is that actually confirmed by Asus? I only saw an article with no official source. Just a claim.
I can't see Asus only releasing 300 in the first batch. That would be a joke. I'm sure they have 300 already that are being used as demo devices.
The article in question is this one: http://www.digitaltrends.com/mobile/asus-zenwatch-limited-release/
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Is that actually confirmed by Asus? I only saw an article with no official source. Just a claim.]
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Yes, that's what I'm hoping for too. A batch of 300 just wouldn't make sense. Unless they are completely hand crafted, making 300 or 300.000 should really make no difference, once you can assemble a single one. For my peace of mind, I'll stick to the theory that 300 units is bull poo.

Ive preordered one but disappointed about the only 300 rumour and not likely in volume before 2015. Come on asus, get them out there...

ZilverZurfarn said:
Yes, that's what I'm hoping for too. A batch of 300 just wouldn't make sense. Unless they are completely hand crafted, making 300 or 300.000 should really make no difference, once you can assemble a single one. For my peace of mind, I'll stick to the theory that 300 units is bull poo.
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Unless there's a shortage of components. Seeing as most of these watches appear to have the same innards that could be an issue?
300 does seem to be deliberately contrary though! Might cancel my pre-order and get the new Microsoft watch instead, just to spite any manufaturers trying to play the market.
No updates though?

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Ive preordered one but disappointed about the only 300 rumour and not likely in volume before 2015. Come on asus, get them out there...
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http://www.gsmarena.com/asus_japan_teases_a_launch_of_a_phone_and_a_smartwatch-news-10007.php

Oh - I just jizzed in my pants! Looks legit: http://shop.asus.co.jp/teaser/

This will be the first product I buy new in many, many years. For a long time now, I've always bought second-hand. But I want this watch so much I will be buying it as soon as it becomes available. Originally, I thought I would be buying the Apple Watch, but once again the greedy ****s have priced their product beyond reasonable. That, and I don't have an iPhone anymore (no big loss).
I actually have a Moto 360 on the way because I got tired of waiting. As soon as I can get my hands on the ZenWatch, I'll sell the 360.

I'd actually wait in a line to buy this watch.

I think I'm gonna pick this watch up along with a gear s when ever that is released

Looks like it's being released today in Japan. Anybody know if the Zen can make voice calls?

More like "late November" as far as i can tell.
http://shop.asus.co.jp/zenfone/#Zenwatch

Yeah, well the 300 number was right, for the price anyway:
"ASUS is October 28, has announced it will launch Android Wear equipped with smart watch "ASUS ZenWatch" the (WI500Q-BR04) in late November. Assumed actual sales price 29,800 yen (tax not included)."
**** that.
http://translate.google.ca/translat...-android-wear-zenwatch-11-2-9800/&prev=search

Wtf didn't they say it will cost less then $200??
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Why can't LG just figure out how to launch a phone?

This is a bit of a rant but I just can't stop myself
LG has got to be one of the worst companies when it comes to launching a phone. We saw basically a complete phone in August then had to wait a month before it even came to North America. Then, they handicap the phone in Canada by ONLY RELEASING IT IN ONE COLOR. I will never get this, the V30 is an amazing phone but I probably won't be getting it just because of how much LG has messed this launch up. If I can't get an unlocked bootloader on contract, then the least I'd want as a Canadian is to get the phone in black. But apparently that's not even possible.
I personally am losing so much respect for LG as they continue to make dumb decisions about some fantastic hardware. What are your thoughts?

I think they are pretty good compared to Google..

fifteenfathoms said:
This is a bit of a rant but I just can't stop myself
LG has got to be one of the worst companies when it comes to launching a phone. We saw basically a complete phone in August then had to wait a month before it even came to North America. Then, they handicap the phone in Canada by ONLY RELEASING IT IN ONE COLOR. I will never get this, the V30 is an amazing phone but I probably won't be getting it just because of how much LG has messed this launch up. If I can't get an unlocked bootloader on contract, then the least I'd want as a Canadian is to get the phone in black. But apparently that's not even possible.
I personally am losing so much respect for LG as they continue to make dumb decisions about some fantastic hardware. What are your thoughts?
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Lol, and you are complaining about this? In Europe, UK escluded, is not yet available, and we don't even know the price

Killua96 said:
Lol, and you are complaining about this? In Europe, UK escluded, is not yet available, and we don't even know the price
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This is my point exactly. I was using Canada as an example simply because it's where I live and I've been stuck trying to find my next phone since mid-August, only to be teased by LG for oh so long. The fact that they are launching phones 1+ months earlier in one place and giving no notice as to when it's launching in others is just insane in my eyes. Hope that Europe gets an announcement soon, only today did we finally get one for us igloo people in Canada.

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I think they are pretty good compared to Google..
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At least google was able to announce it and give us the option to pre-order and a release date, all at the time that they showed off the phone.

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This is my point exactly. I was using Canada as an example simply because it's where I live and I've been stuck trying to find my next phone since mid-August, only to be teased by LG for oh so long. The fact that they are launching phones 1+ months earlier in one place and giving no notice as to when it's launching in others is just insane in my eyes. Hope that Europe gets an announcement soon, only today did we finally get one for us igloo people in Canada.
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Just wanted to say one that regarding this...
It appears the T-Mobile devices don't have the display banding issue, maybe they wait for the launch in Europe to fix the issue, yeah, I know, it will never be like this, but hope is the last to die ahahahah

Killua96 said:
Just wanted to say one that regarding this...
It appears the T-Mobile devices don't have the display banding issue, maybe they wait for the launch in Europe to fix the issue, yeah, I know, it will never be like this, but hope is the last to die ahahahah
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I'm really curious to see if the Pixel 2 XL is going to have similar issues at launch, seeming how LG is likely using the exact same panels. Maybe they will have fixed the majority of issues by then for both phones, idk like you said hope is the last to die lmao

fifteenfathoms said:
I'm really curious to see if the Pixel 2 XL is going to have similar issues at launch, seeming how LG is likely using the exact same panels. Maybe they will have fixed the majority of issues by then for both phones, idk like you said hope is the last to die lmao
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There is thread on Reddit where the pixel doesn't have the problem, but the same brightness seems brighter on the pixel so they could have raised the minum brightness.
https://www.reddit.com/r/GooglePixel/comments/75yiv4/pixel_xl2_display_vs_v30_on_right/

Killua96 said:
There is thread on Reddit where the pixel doesn't have the problem, but the same brightness seems brighter on the pixel so they could have raised the minum brightness.
https://www.reddit.com/r/GooglePixel/comments/75yiv4/pixel_xl2_display_vs_v30_on_right/
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Definitely does look brighter, but I'd trade that for not having the screen look as horrible as the v30 he has for comparison any day lol

fifteenfathoms said:
Definitely does look brighter, but I'd trade that for not having the screen look as horrible as the v30 he has for comparison any day lol
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Well, if LG doesn't do a software update you can use lux from the play store or any other app that modify brightness parameters xD

This launch is ridiculous. Not one store in a 50 Mike radius had this phone in stock. And all have given me dates other than today when it's sale. Have heard it's on sale the 15th from one store, the 17th from another and the 21st from another. Why can't I get this phone today. I'm in Utah by the way.

justibasa said:
This launch is ridiculous. Not one store in a 50 Mike radius had this phone in stock. And all have given me dates other than today when it's sale. Have heard it's on sale the 15th from one store, the 17th from another and the 21st from another. Why can't I get this phone today. I'm in Utah by the way.
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Same story in Ohio. Got told on Wednesday the stores would for sure have it today for the launch, now not a single store got any stock. It's not as if they are selling out, they are just not receiving them. LG should be embarrassed, they apparently were overflowing with these damn things to send to every minor YouTuber since August.

And to top it off, T-MOBILE was supposed to launch the phone today and exactly 0 stores anywhere within driving distance have one and they don't know when they are getting them. Talk about an epic fail. Looks like I'm back on the phone hunt. I was pretty pumped about the V30 but LG may have just lost my money, simply because they can't properly launch a phone. No wonder they can't keep up with Samsung.