I agree with you. LG is terrible. Sony makes a weird looking phone IMHO and nobody even knows what that Nexus line is yet except for us hardcore geeks. It should stay with the top manufacturer so Google can focus on one device.
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Here are my opinions:
SAMSUNG - This is the most likely manufacturers whether it's one or three or five. And it makes sense. But, I'm not convinced Samsung will be able to deliver a device with premium materials and builds. It could be just a spec-bumped Galaxy Nexus, or something very similar to the GSIII but with a bit of a curve that they've been known to do for the Nexus line. If they went with Samsung, I wouldn't be unhappy per se, but really hoping for Samsung to deliver more in terms of build quality.
LG - I'm willing to give LG a chance, honestly. What I've seen of the LG Optimus G is nothing but impressive. It really seems like they're trying. Plus, their display technology, and the fact that they're willing to make a unibody, non-removable battery enclosure gives me hope for better build materials, which I think the Nexus line is ready to have. I'm wary of LG, but if it's not going to be Samsung, I think LG is the only one I'd be willing to accept and keep an open mind about. The potential here is massive.
MOTOROLA - Dear god no. They make, hands down, the ugliest devices. I don't much care for Kevlar either, nor am I thrilled about a full-screen, bezel-less device. The one and only thing I appreciate from Motorola is their propensity to put large batteries into their devices. There's nothing else I care about from them. Plus, did I mention how ugly their devices are?
SONY - Also a no, but less so than Motorola. I too think they make awkward and pretty ugly devices. To have the device curve inward on the back... that just doesn't make sense to me for ergonomics. Also, I hate how they have that aesthetic line across the bottom near their capacitive buttons. Their Xperia line has gone down the tubes too, which makes me wary.
HTC - These guys are a hit or miss. I'm 50/50 about them. On one hand, they make decent looking devices (I actually think the HTC One X is overrated, a bit ugly and clunky looking) and have great displays. On the other hand, their insistence on putting the power/sleep button on top annoys me to no end. It makes the device horrible to use, reaching so far up for that power/sleep button. It's a deal breaker, in my opinion. Plus, nearly every device they've put out has had battery horror stories, so I just don't trust them anymore.
I'm also open to a few wild cards like ASUS. That'd be hella interesting.
TL;DR:
-Most okay with Samsung.
-Willing to give LG a chance
-Big NO to Motorola
-Less of a no to Sony
-HTC... eh, 50/50.
-ASUS... surprise me!
Agreed, while I was waiting for the iPhone 5 to debut, before I made my final decision to stay with Android or not, Samsung comes in and sneaks/leaks info about the Note II. The decision really rests with wether I want to use iWork mobile and a few apps on an iPhone or if I actually want a superphone/phablet.
I am still leaning more towards the Note II.
I agree regarding using multiple manufacturers for the Nexus line , however I do like the idea of multiple Nexus devices from a single manifacturer. One of the recurring criticisms regarding Android devices pertains to size--I'd personally love to see them release 3 phones ranging in size from 4.0-5.5". Using a single company would hopefully lend to more consistency across the devices, specifically toward design. It wouldn't make any sense to put a single brand on three devices from three different manufacturers that would likely look very different.
The real dream would be a Nexus made by Nokia.
Agreed. Or....
Yes, I'm going to speak the 'name that should not be spoken' in regards to Android--Android on Apple hardware. Yes, I know isn't or ever will be possible and hate iOS all you want, but Apple does put out some pretty solid hardware.
Not exactly what you're asking for, but if all the rumors play out, this might be the Nexus line from Google by the end of the year:
Nexus 7 - ASUS made 7" tablet.
Nexus 5 - HTC made 5" phablet
And then either a Optimus Nexus / Galaxy Nexus 2 / Xperia Nexus - A sub-5" smart phone, probably in the 4.6-4.8' range. Either one of these, or even all three.
EDIT: I just thought of something, which is more wishful thinking than anything, but...
Imagine if that rumored spec-bumped Galaxy Nexus 2 is actually just going to replace the current Galaxy Nexus and maintain the $350 or $399 price range. Then the rumored LG Optimus Nexus (and maybe the Xperia Nexus) are the "new" devices at the usual $500 dollar range with even greater specs. That'd be kind of dandy.
Makes me wonder how much the Nexus 5 from HTC will cost from the Play Store...
Really was just wishful thinking from my perspective and was only speaking to the possible upcoming Nexus phones. I think it would be ideal if Google sold three different phones, say a 4.2", 4.8" and 5.5" (phablet as you and other generally refer to them), thus covering most size needs. My problem with the rumors of possible 3-5 upcoming Nexus devices from various manufacturers is that with such a scenario, you're likely to see each manufacturer trying to outdo the others and you'll just get subtle variations of the same thing, all looking/feeling completely different--great in generally but you're just cannibalizing your own sales. I also think Google needs to think about the Nexus brand and what it means because, so far they're is no consistency other than the OS--the hardware is all over the place. If that's all they want then so be it--just feels like a missed opportunity.
Possibly adding to my speculation that the Galaxy Nexus 2 is a spec-bump to replace the current Galaxy Nexus and maintain the low price point of $350 or $399? http://androidandme.com/2012/09/sma...ode-well-for-galaxy-nexus-ii-picture-quality/
While LG (or whoever)) delivers the bigger guns in a more powerhouse Optimus Nexus that will retail for more in the ~$500 range? Mebbe!
Just for reference, this was the rumor of the Galaxy Nexus 2 specs:
I mean, doesn't that sound like it could totally be in the same package GN shell? I think so. In other words, it'll look relatively the same, but have better innards. Just a Galaxy Nexus with more updated hardware, but not future-proofing it to the point of raising the costs beyond $350-399. And thus the above so-so camera upgrades!
Hm!
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I've been sort of put off LG ever since I owned this:
Good enough, I suppose, back in the day...
Some people say it would be LG, Moto would make sense but how does it coexist with new Moto models ? It should be a 5"+ phone not to cannibalize...
My realistic desire (yet wishful thinking) for the next Nexus phone at this point is for HTC or Samsung to put pure Android on the HTC 8X or Samsung ATIV.
Those are the best looking and most solid looking phones I've seen recently and I hate that they have Windows Phone on them instead of Android.
Those are the best looking and most solid looking phones I've seen recently and I hate that they have Windows Phone on them instead of Android.
xda guys will probably got you covered with that request, it seems windows phone still not getting a lot of love but with future powerfull devices it will start to get some attention.
Now whe just wait.
Nah the bootloaders are too locked down and incompatible for that to happen.
I'll just have to wait for something truly remarkable to come out of a manufacturer. I really wish Nokia had not partnered with Microsoft.
Calidude i dont know, honestly i feel very attracted to windows phone for a while now and specially to the lumia 920 lately if i ditch my 4s i will give windows phone a try first i think Nokia deserves my money after that if im not pleased with my limited experience with android i allready know i will like it.
if i ditch my 4s i will give windows phone a try first i think Nokia deserves my money after that if im not pleased with my limited experience with android i allready know i will like it.
Calidude i dont know, honestly i feel very attracted to windows phone for a while now and specially to the lumia 920 lately
Get out of my head! No seriously these are my exact thoughts as well. Waiting for the Lumia 920. They need to hurry up.
I just want the new Nexus to be a middle ground between the cheap and plastic Galaxy model, and the fragile yet, beautiful iPhone 5. 4.3 inch screen would be perfect. I'd like a lot of colors too, but that likely won't happen.
And to be released before my 30 days on my iPhone 5 purchase date
And to be released before my 30 days on my iPhone 5 purchase date
http://www.phonearena.com/reviews/Samsung-Galaxy-Note-II-Review_id3134#1-
Note 2 review, check out the lengthy and very good video review too. This thing is making me drool...looks almost good enough that I could get used to the flaky design and the SAMSUNG on the front...
Note 2 review, check out the lengthy and very good video review too. This thing is making me drool...looks almost good enough that I could get used to the flaky design and the SAMSUNG on the front...
Have you seen this? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PeP2d6YuGlc
The whole idea of giving LG a chance is to look forward, not backward
Dang. So no one has any opinions regarding my speculation of the minor spec-bumped GN2 replacing the current GN to maintain the same or close to the same entry price point. While LG (or Sony or whoever) designs the beefier Nexus 2012 device for the usual $500?
I thought that'd generate a lot more discussion and speculation. -_-'
I thought that'd generate a lot more discussion and speculation. -_-'
If I had the choice between those 3 I would most likely go with the Samsung GNex 2. I'd have to have a look at the others and see if I like the design and if they're not too big (less than 4.8").
Rumor: Next Nexus coming in 30 days.
http://androidandme.com/2012/09/new...w-android-release-coming-in-the-next-30-days/
http://androidandme.com/2012/09/new...w-android-release-coming-in-the-next-30-days/
I'm becoming more and more convinced LG should be making the next Nexus. Check out their new battery technology that's in the Optimus G: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O7Q8E5dzyxg
Was interested to see what the Razr Maxx HD had in store and saw this story come up from a couple sites:
Possibly delays: http://www.ubergizmo.com/2012/10/mo...-hd-reportedly-delayed-due-to-antenna-issues/
Possibly delays: http://www.ubergizmo.com/2012/10/mo...-hd-reportedly-delayed-due-to-antenna-issues/