i don't understand the point of wireless charging. makes your phone unusable during that time.
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Nexus 4 - Official - JUST ANNOUNCED $299 off contract [Merged]
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i don't understand the point of wireless charging. makes your phone unusable during that time.
What? When I was using my 3UK sim in my 4S I never once picked up HSPA+ on it, it was always only 3G no matter where I went.
No I wasnt speaking about you specifically, but lets not pretend their was no significant contingent of "omg no LTE" detractors being a nuisance when the 4S launched. I don't care enough to search back through anyone's postings to create a gotcha moment.
In the UK, it's not as much of a big deal for you, but stateside LTE was/is a big deal.
Just want to take a moment... RIP Galaxy Nexus.
http://www.theverge.com/2012/10/29/3572092/samsung-galaxy-nexus-google-play-store-discontinued
http://www.theverge.com/2012/10/29/3572092/samsung-galaxy-nexus-google-play-store-discontinued
O'Really?
It has wireless charging. Google realizes that with the level the wireless technology (wifi, bluetooth, NFC) is now no one really needs wires anymore. Apple introduce a new proprietary wire with a 30 bucks adaptor with their new flag ship devices.
Don't know about you but one company's thinking ahead and the other is turning back to it's old ways before Jobs came back.
The only thing really lacking for some people is the LTE. It's not a huge deal what you get for it is penta band and world wide operation on any GSM network. If you never leave your home country that might not be important to you. But if you want to keep using your maps and data connected apps anywhere else it pays to be able to pick up a cheap local pay as you go sim card.
I'd imagine it won't be cheap as Google/LG will trying to make up for the lack of profit on the actual phone.
It does? How do you know? That would definitely be a shame if you can't keep the screen on while charging.
Still, I hope wireless charging takes off so the day can come where that's possible.
But you're sure it's unusable while charging?
Only 3 had/have a wide spread HSPA+ network, O2 have a few masts here and there but nothing wide spread.
Yes, I got to agree, there are some that seem to bat certain features from one side to the other (on both sides of the iPhone/Android divide mind), can't argue against that fact. I did have a 4S and loved it.
LTE over in the UK is a bit of a letdown, one carrier was given the go ahead to roll it out at the end of this year whereas the remainder will have to wait until the end of next year, I would use it very little TBH, but it would be good to have the choice.
Well it took too long, I recently bought a used in mint condition S3 for 350 EUR.
The Nexus is nice, but the resale value on the S3 is better.
The Nexus is nice, but the resale value on the S3 is better.
The 4S had no LTE while other phones in that price range did. It was out-featured then at that price point. You are making an irrelevant, baseless argument. Go away.
I'm still on the fence between this and the Note II but the scales are definitely tipping toward the Nexus 4 for me at this point. I'll get to keep my current plan and not get bitten by some of these exorbitant LTE plans that will come with the Note II.
Dunno why people are saying it is lack luster, the internals are top of the line with the acception of not including LTE and maybe lacking in storage for a very small minority, with the lastest version of Android which has some very nice new features. All enclosed in a Gorilla Glass 2 front and back case. All at a bargain price, this phone is awesome as far as i'm concerned 
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2 carriers, EE and 3.
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2 carriers, EE and 3.
I see where you're coming from, but I personally just don't like the look of it. It looks exactly like the Galaxy Nexus, possibly uglier, which is a cheap piece of crap. I'm sick of these highly specced Android devices with cheap, plastic builds. To each their own though.
Dunno why people are saying it is lack luster, the internals are top of the line with the acception of not including LTE and maybe lacking in storage for a very small minority, with the lastest version of Android which has some very nice new features. All enclosed in a Gorilla Glass 2 front and back case. All at a bargain price, this phone is awesome as far as i'm concerned
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2 carriers, EE and 3.
Really? I didnt know about 3. I stand corrected.
i'm just assuming based on the description...no wires needed just place it on a charging mat. yeah it's cool u don't have to plug it in, but it has to sit on a charging mat or that google thing you pictured. How does that help me if I actually want to use the device when it's charging?
I use my iPhone all the time when it's plugged in, can't imagine just letting it sit on a desk and not touch it that entire time.
now wireless charging how Wifi/bluetooth works, now we're talking.
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LTE hasn't made its way to my area yet, so only being HSPA+ isn't much of a dealbreaker for me, and at $299 it is a damn-attractive product!
I hate using my phone when it's plugged in so being able to pick it up easily from this charging pod is great. Of course you could always not buy it and just charge your phone with the cable. Options are great
JUST ANNOUNCED FROM GOOGLE: Nexus 4, $299 off contract
https://play.google.com/store/devices/details?id=nexus_4_8gb
Just WOW.
Only 8GB at that price but the specs are on par with the galaxy s iii yet it costs around half, I simply could not understand any argument stating the iphone offered better value for money (uk price £539 unlock vs £239 for the nexus).
This is fantastic, oh an the new nexus 10 tablet has 2560x1600, quite a bit higher than the retina ipad and cheaper too. Great news!!
https://play.google.com/store/devices/details?id=nexus_4_8gb
Just WOW.
Only 8GB at that price but the specs are on par with the galaxy s iii yet it costs around half, I simply could not understand any argument stating the iphone offered better value for money (uk price £539 unlock vs £239 for the nexus).
This is fantastic, oh an the new nexus 10 tablet has 2560x1600, quite a bit higher than the retina ipad and cheaper too. Great news!!
Some details about the wireless charging orb.
http://www.slashgear.com/nexus-4-wireless-charging-orb-revealed-29254562/
http://www.slashgear.com/nexus-4-wireless-charging-orb-revealed-29254562/
Funny you should say this because I believe this phone has a glass back just like the 4/S. And frankly none of use have seen it in person yet. I'll wait till the real photos comes out.
