Phones Anyone jumping ship to a Galaxy Nexus???

[ap3604]

I've finally reached that zen moment where you have a great phone and figure out you don't need a new phone every couple of months or so.

I used to do that all the time with Android phones, jumping from phone to phone via Craigslist in order to always have the latest gadget with 0.2ghz more processing speed, or 0.3 inch bigger screen, getting the Nexus so its "pure" without any bloatware.

Now though? I don't care anymore about that useless stuff. I've grown up past caring and have become enlightened. It seems about as dumb as those guy's who spend extra money upgrading their car all the time even though it doesn't really make a noticeable difference.

It feels great not to have to worry about spec's and constantly worrying about the next big thing you have to upgrade to every 2 months, you guys should try it some time

Really don't care either way if Android or iPhone is better, long as I'm happy with my phone (which I am)

 

[Calidude]

I've finally reached that zen moment where you have a great phone and figure out you don't need a new phone every couple of months or so.

I used to do that all the time with Android phones, jumping from phone to phone via Craigslist in order to always have the latest gadget with 0.2ghz more processing speed, or 0.3 inch bigger screen, getting the Nexus so its "pure" without any bloatware.

Now though? I don't care anymore about that useless stuff. I've grown up past caring and have become enlightened. It seems about as dumb as those guy's who spend extra money upgrading their car all the time even though it doesn't really make a noticeable difference.

It feels great not to have to worry about spec's and constantly worrying about the next big thing you have to upgrade to every 2 months, you guys should try it some time

Really don't care either way if Android or iPhone is better, long as I'm happy with my phone (which I am)

You were just being completely ridiculous. Most of us upgrade their phone once a year max. Most of us are completely normal, unlike you.

 

[TM WAZZA]

You were just being completely ridiculous. Most of us upgrade their phone once a year max. Most of us are completely normal, unlike you.

You mean once a year MINIMUM.

 

[JoJoCal19]

I've finally reached that zen moment where you have a great phone and figure out you don't need a new phone every couple of months or so.

I used to do that all the time with Android phones, jumping from phone to phone via Craigslist in order to always have the latest gadget with 0.2ghz more processing speed, or 0.3 inch bigger screen, getting the Nexus so its "pure" without any bloatware.

Now though? I don't care anymore about that useless stuff. I've grown up past caring and have become enlightened. It seems about as dumb as those guy's who spend extra money upgrading their car all the time even though it doesn't really make a noticeable difference.

It feels great not to have to worry about spec's and constantly worrying about the next big thing you have to upgrade to every 2 months, you guys should try it some time

Really don't care either way if Android or iPhone is better, long as I'm happy with my phone (which I am)

I was that guy. From about 2008 until I got my iPhone 4 in February I would upgrade my phone every 3 months getting the newest Android or BlackBerry to hit Verizon. I just got the Nexus but I will be returning it not because of ICS, which I happen to LOVE, but because the Nexus hardware is disappointing me, especially the camera. Im going to order the 4S. As Ive gotten older (turning 30 soon) and gotten married and had a baby, Ive become less concerned with having thr greatest phone out or tweaking my phone too much. I agree with Aaron from Phonedog that at the end of his work day, he doesnt want to think about using his phone, he just wants to use it and not think about it. With the iPhone I can do just that. The Nexus is a great phone overall and I love it, I just love the iPhone 4S just a tad more.

 

[Dunbar]

I played with a the Galaxy Nexus today and I was really impressed. The big 720p screen with Verizon LTE completely destroys web browsing on my iPhone 4. It feels a little big in my hand and the battery life has me a little concerned. My ideal screen size is 4.3" so I'm interested to see what the Galaxy S3 has to offer.

 

[Eager Beaver]

Really don't care either way if Android or iPhone is better, long as I'm happy with my phone (which I am)

Still have the 3g, huh?

 

[digitard]

Played with the Nexus.

ICS is definitely, as I've said before, a step in the right direction for Google and Android... but the phone still felt lacking. Not as polished, not as seamless, and the camera was a deal breaker for me. While better than my previous Droid outings (RAZR & OG Droid) it still didn't hold a candle to my 4/4S. As I have kids this is huge to me.

Battery life, from reading as the store units are always tethered to power, is still underwhelming even if on 3G all day (force off LTE).

Since I'm always with my phone for work that's another concern, and one of the primary reasons I took back the RAZR when I had it. I need reliable battery life, and even my 4S being a little less than my 4 was... it still is a big difference.

I think the GN is definitely going the right way for Android and Google, but I am not sold. I'm happy with my 4S, and don't forsee a switch possibility until LTE is in it's 2nd/3rd generation and not sucking up battery, and the camera/battery is up to snuff.

 

[waloshin]

HONESTLY, there's just ONE reason that would feel bad by trading my iP4S for an Android phone: I spent about 100 dollars in apps such as GPS, dictionaries, law apps and other 0.99 apps.

I am glad I'm loving my iP4S (my first iPhone ever - came from a Nokia 6303) because I dont have 100 dollars to throw in the toilet.

On Android Gps is free through Google Navigation.
There is a great free dictionary called Merriam-Webster Dictionary which is a very popular dictionary in paperback , but this app is also free.

 

[dawiyo]

Last weekend I picked up a GN on VZW. I still have my iPhone 4 and unlimited plan on AT&T but I'll be cancelling that soon and selling the phone. Ask away!

 

[chakraj]

Yes I did and love my new GNex. It needed a new ROm and a new Launcher and a new Kernal, but now th ebattery lasts longer than my 4S and I get 30Mb down unlimited hotspot. Oh Ya...

 

[sentinelsx]

Probably will pick a nexus soon. I need one for development purposes and while i have "used" some android phones likes arc, gs2 etc for a month or so, the captivate i bought in November 2010 is still in the drawer and i have been using it on and off. With the new ICS ROM it was actually very snappy and i felt like i had a new phone. For a month straight that i used it i was impressed with the stability of ICS; no hiccups, no restarts, no stutters. And the browser performance was out of the world. I am talking about a November 2010 phone. Shows people you don't really need to keep switching phones even while on android. In fact my captivate was stock until August when i finally put a custom ROM on it because i just wanted to. This also shows that the newer and higher end androids can last a good while even while on stock and with out tweaks. I know quite a few people in fact with a Nexus S who don't even know anything about ROMs and have been happy with the phone for many months.

For me, the only thing android really needs to improve on is battery life. It is nice that motorola is pushing this now and Samsung has said they will focus on battery life this year. Which is good news for people like me. Even so, i am planning to just buy a spare battery and keep it in my wallet for whenever i need heavy usage. It is two batteries but it gives me almost same usage as the iPhone 4 without having to charge and the minor inconvenience of having to restart the phone.

 

[Vegastouch]

I am running ICS on my Galaxy S Vibrant

 

[chakraj]

As I said, my Galaxy Nexus has better battery life than my iphone 4s did, plus I have an extra battery and an etended battery both purchased at half price from Verizon. So now I have four times the battery life, ten times the download speed, legal and legit hotspot unlimited, and a phone that i can customize to my hearts desire, and a nice readable screen not some tiny thing that needs a microscope to see.

 

[Werewolf]

Long time iphone user switched to GNEX for my own reasons (not applicable to everyone). Wife is still using iphone 4S. GNEX almost made it a borderline decision for her but Galaxy S3 would definitely be the final push for her (unless iphone5 comes up with huge upgrades OR Samsung manages to royally screw Galaxy S3). As far as my reasons are concerned:

- Tired of same icons grid on iphone since 2008?
- Got an ipad. iPhone felt like an overkill.
- I like the big screen and vibrant colours on GNEX.
- Don't care much about the camera.
- ICS is a breath of fresh air and love the customization (even stock offers lots of customization - I don't need to root/flash) - widgets, quick shortcuts etc.

My opinion on certain things highlighted in this thread:

- Stock iphone 4S battery > stock GNEX battery. (That's true, unless you want to spend $25 on extended battery and $5 on juice defender. Not an huge expense if it gives you ICS experience). Even stock to stock comparison is about 15-20% difference but due to genuine reasons (bigger screen and resolution....)

- iphone 4S display > GNEX: I don't agree with that. Different technology and different experience/preferences. It's gorgeous on both devices.

- Huge phone: Doesn't feel huge in hands due to slim design and light weight. Again, individual preference.

-Ecosystem/Apps/blah blah blah: Both OS have got an excellent echo system / apps collection. Only caveat is the switching cost (i.e. apps purchased on one OS not transferable to another). All the popular apps are available on both OS and I haven't noticed any quality issues yet.

- Facetime/iMsg: Well, need another iphone user for that to work. Same is the case with NFC/Beam in GNEX. So it's just a wash. /ignore

- Siri: Toy? I found it much faster / error free to do things manually.

In the end, it all comes down to individual preferences. Both OS provide an excellent user experience and equally good.

 

[alex2792]

I switched from 4s to Gnex and don't regret it one bit. I just couldn't deal with the tiny screen as it made browsing and YouTube a terrible experience. I've used 4+in phones prior to getting the iPhone and there's just no going back to the miniscule screen. Lack of file system access was also driving me nuts as it made it impossible for me to be productive(what kind of an iDiot decided that people can't attach files from the mail app?). I also missed the hacked Pandora app that allows unlimited skips and adfree for removing ads from all the apps,but the straw that broke the camel's back was lack of navigation and terrible maps app(compared to android). In the future I'll be sticking with the iPad and Android combo since I need my phone for actual productivity not just Angry Birds.

 

[cynics]

Im not big on hardware but I wish iOS would progress a little faster. Using my iPhone is like starring at the app drawer on an android phone.

I don't understand how having to menu dive to check email and click apps to check weather is easier! I can just glance at my tablet and the widgets will tell be everything I need or want to know.

Work provides me with an iPhone 4s but I've been debating picking up a gnex at my expense.

 

[bigbadneil]

That is me nearly 3 months into owning a GN and I can honestly say I just never see me going back to iPhone unless they make it with a similar size screen as the GN and they make there apps as user friendly as the Android market
GN Rocks

 

[Fireblade]

That is me nearly 3 months into owning a GN and I can honestly say I just never see me going back to iPhone unless they make it with a similar size screen as the GN and they make there apps as user friendly as the Android market
GN Rocks

I am in the same boat except SGS2 since over 8 month now.

 

[yoda254]

My first 24hours with my Galaxy Nexus. I finally upgraded from my OG Droid to the Galaxy Nexus yesterday.So far I'm loving almost everything about the GN. I bought the extended battery,unlocked the bootloader and rooted my GN. ICS is a lot smoother and visual appealing then the past versions of android.

PROS
*Loving the vibrant colors/screen size/resolution(Best screen of all phone imo)
*Light weight and not to thick (even with the extended battery)
*ICS=major step forward (Much smoother OS)
*No physical buttons
*Customization
*Developer support
*Updates from Google

CONS
*Battery cover-Gives it a less premium feel
*Light Weight/slick feel- Yes this is a pro and con. The lightness/slickness makes it seem like its easier to drop when holding.
*No gorilla glass

Neutral
*Camera- No where near as bad as most are saying, but not the best either.Upgrade compared to my og droid camera.
*4G LTE-Very fast speeds along with fast battery drain lol.The extended battery should have been standard.(You can also turn 4g off in the setting for better life)

 

[bigbadneil]

I agree wiyth Simon

 

[thesweeps]

Im sure the GN is a great phone but when it comes to the software IOS is just much smoother and easy to use. Even something as simple as pinch to zoom, it just works better with IOS. It never has any hiccups just works right. Thats the biggest difference and always will be to me at least.

Software, camera, and apps are the biggest reasons I enjoy IOS over Android and yes I used Android for years since the first one came out the G1 up until about 5 months ago. I know people say that Android is getting closer to apps but if you have had both phones for long periods of time..the apps made for IOS are soooo much better and smoother its not close to me.


And im not to into screen size..personally 4.5 inch screen is way to big for a cell phone but thats opinion really. Im hoping Apple doesnt go that large.

 

[bigbadneil]

That is me nearly 3 months into owning a GN and I can honestly say I just never see me going back to iPhone unless they make it with a similar size screen as the GN and they make there apps as user friendly as the Android market
GN Rocks

Just sold the Galaxy Nexus and bought a new iPhone 4s.........I loved the GN but the battery life was killing me and also some of the functions were just awkward for a 54 year old with big hands.
Anyway its gone and I am back using iPhone and dare I say it "I am glad to be back"

 

[Balibalistic]

Just sold the Galaxy Nexus and bought a new iPhone 4s.........I loved the GN but the battery life was killing me and also some of the functions were just awkward for a 54 year old with big hands.
Anyway its gone and I am back using iPhone and dare I say it "I am glad to be back"

Glad to have you back

 

[Calidude]

Just sold the Galaxy Nexus and bought a new iPhone 4s.........I loved the GN but the battery life was killing me and also some of the functions were just awkward for a 54 year old with big hands.
Anyway its gone and I am back using iPhone and dare I say it "I am glad to be back"

Welcome back from the battery-sucking, faux-open-source, laggy malware known as Android.

 

[chakraj]

Thats funny, because my GNexus gets better battery life than my 4s by a few hours.

And that on LTE, I bet a GSM version would be WAY better.

Have I mentioned that I love my Nexus!