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Nexus 5
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This is a prototype so the final version ( hopefully/most likely)will be an improved version , it also says Key Lime Pie does not say 4.4 or, the layout is typical of stock Android so I see nothing different in terms of the icons or the look of the UI , I expect a few things to look different
I do like the design looks good, speaker placement yes
hopefully a little louder than the N4, still crossing my fingers for a huge improvement in the camera department, also lets hope no issues with microphone/voice clarity I have this issue with my N4, while I'm on this subject it would be nice to have HD voice? or is that specific to certain carriers?
I do like the design looks good, speaker placement yes
hopefully a little louder than the N4, still crossing my fingers for a huge improvement in the camera department, also lets hope no issues with microphone/voice clarity I have this issue with my N4, while I'm on this subject it would be nice to have HD voice? or is that specific to certain carriers?
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I think it's because of the optical image stabilization. It makes the phone thicker I think.
I'm not sure if this is important to others but the leaked video show very "clicky" looking buttons. This was an issue I had with the N7 so I hope it is indeed better here.
You know what they say. The best camera is the one you have with you. I love my DSLR, but I'll be damned if I'm carrying it everywhere I go.
Oh I'll sell it for more......hehe
I'll be selling it as a bundle - with S-View Case, Spigen Slim Armor case and a 64 GB MicroSD card.
I figure I'll go for $600 for the lot and see what happens
Good luck with that. Guarantee you won't get even $500 for it and everything else. Be happy with $400 and move along. You hold out for $550-$600 and you won't sell it any time soon.
I've got the 32gb version, wireless charging back, wireless charger, UAG case, etc. and I couldn't even get $500 for all that. You'd have to find a sucker to even think about giving you more than $450 for what I assume is a 16gb.
And the longer you wait, the less you'll get.
I'm really excited for this phone to come out.
I have an iPhone 5 jailbroken, but might get this too!
I have an iPhone 5 jailbroken, but might get this too!
I think T-mobile is the only carrier that offers it on contract. It's cheaper to buy outright than a 5s would be with the early upgrade cost on att(its the $750 price - $200, but I'd have to still resign for another 2 years which I don't wanna do).
they're jump plan is a mega ripoff too. It's $420 for the first year, then you have to trade the phone in or pay it again for another year.
Exactly. I rarely take my DSLR out with me these days, but I ALWAYS have my phone with me. That's why I want my phone's camera to have the best possible picture quality.
I must say I didn't like the look of the buttons. They seemed hard to click, maybe too small. They should pop out more so it can be easier to click.
On my Nexus 7 I had trouble at first with the buttons, until I found out the correct angle to press them. Now it's perfect.
I thought they popped out a good deal more than the N7. Do you not find the N7's buttons very flush to the body?
Yeah I totally get it and see why people feel that way but for me I will always use my camera instead of a phone
I'm so excited. Using a s4 at the moment, it's my first Android. Really liking google and all of their services they have now. I hope the price will stay low here in Sweden with our taxes.
Yeah, exactly. That's what I first though when I tried my Nexus 7 for the first couple of hours. I had a hard time with the power button. I though maybe I had a bad unit, but then I found out that you have to press them in a different angle and then they work fine. It's just the angle the buttons are that makes it difficult at the beginning.
So what's the max people are willing to pay for this phone given the rumored specs?
In my mind the screen size makes it more one-hand friendly than the Note 3, it has the same CPU as the Note 3, and will run stock Android. I'd probably still buy it even if it was $600 like all other contract phones.
In my mind the screen size makes it more one-hand friendly than the Note 3, it has the same CPU as the Note 3, and will run stock Android. I'd probably still buy it even if it was $600 like all other contract phones.
I just hope it will be available with carriers worldwide. Google should do this to make the phone more available everywhere. They think everyone wants to buy unlocked phones but that's not the case is they raise the price.
Agreed, if this phone doesn't have any quality issues Google could get away with selling it for much more.
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If this phone is $600 it will make me consider all the other flagship phones and I don't think google wants that. One of the huge advantages of Nexus is price. I would definitely consider the note 3, G2, HTC one max etc if I'm paying $600 anyway for a Nexus. Also, it's clear that google has a goal to make their nexus products affordable. I know you weren't saying they are going to price it at $600 but that's way too high compared to all their other products and phones of the past.
I'm guessing a small price increase just like the Nexus 7. Last year's price was $299 and $349. I'm expecting to see $349 and $399 as max prices. Which bumps the nexus 10 up in price too. So to finally answer your question....I'm willing to pay $399 although I'm hoping to pay $349 for a 16GB.
Edit: I would still probably end up picking Nexus over those for updates and not having to deal with carriers for anything But my my point stands.
If this phone is $600 it will make me consider all the other flagship phones and I don't think google wants that. One of the huge advantages of Nexus is price. I would definitely consider the note 3, G2, HTC one max etc if I'm paying $600 anyway for a Nexus. Also, it's clear that google has a goal to make their nexus products affordable. I know you weren't saying they are going to price it at $600 but that's way too high compared to all their other products and phones of the past.
I'm guessing a small price increase just like the Nexus 7. Last year's price was $299 and $349. I'm expecting to see $349 and $399 as max prices. Which bumps the nexus 10 up in price too. So to finally answer your question....I'm willing to pay $399 although I'm hoping to pay $349 for a 16GB.
Edit: I would still probably end up picking Nexus over those for updates and not having to deal with carriers for anything But my my point stands.
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The rumored specs of the Nexus 5 still would make me choose it over all the ones you mentioned even if they were all the same price. GN3? No way. Hate Samsung. HTC One Max? No thank you. I already have a Nexus 7, a 6" HTC Phone is not something I would need. And one handed phone use wouldn't be good. LG G2? Probably the only one I would even remotely consider. But I hate LG's skin. So no thank you.
I'd pay $450-500 for this phone. I'm not sure if I'll be buying one, it'll depend on how it fares in reviews. I'm pretty happy with my HTC One, aside from the camera.
I dont think it is going to be anywhere near $600. I bet the 32GB version is $399 at the most. Look at the new N7, they only raised its price $30 for each version and it had upgrades...like a camera in the back that it didnt have before and a much better screen, etc.
Never said I thought it would be $600. Earlier I clearly asked what the max people would pay is. $600 is about what my max would be.
Let's hope the nexus 5 camera is an improved one, I've been hearing really good reviews about the G2 its battery life and camera so expecting the same thing from the Nexus 5
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Be careful with your expectations about battery. G2 has 3000 maH. Unfortunately, all signs point to a 2300 maH in the N5. Actually the G2 has a 13 megapixel vs an 8 in the N5 too. *sad face*. Although I think the camera will be plenty for me. I'm a little worried about the battery but there's not really a choice in a nexus huh?
Be careful with your expectations about battery. G2 has 3000 maH. Unfortunately, all signs point to a 2300 maH in the N5. Actually the G2 has a 13 megapixel vs an 8 in the N5 too. *sad face*. Although I think the camera will be plenty for me. I'm a little worried about the battery but there's not really a choice in a nexus huh?