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There seems to be a lot of people talking about issues with the Nexus 4 and ways to fix them, etc. While that's completely necessary and appropriate, wouldn't it be nice to just have a thread where we talk about how much we like our brand new device? I think so and hopefully the mods will too. Anyway, in the spirit of this thread I'd like to begin with how much I'm liking my Nexus 4:
Things I like:
Screen - The screen is really nice. Even though the screen on my One X had much warmer colors, I'm not at all opposed to the more natural colors of the Nexus 4 (yes, I do believe that the SLCD screens saturate colors, though it's much better and acceptable than the saturation of AMOLED screens).
Call Quality - Call quality is better and louder than that of my One X or Galaxy S II. Though there is a little bit of noise, it's not at all distracting.
Camera - The camera, while not the best on the market, produces quality images. My One X has trouble producing decent pictures using an AOSP ROM, so it's a definite upgrade in this department. Pictures on the Nexus 4 are good to great quality probably 80% of the time.
Things I love:
External Speaker - The external speaker is absolutely wonderful. My first Android device was a Motorola Atrix and, while not the greatest phone I've ever had, I've yet to have a device that beats the loudness of its external speaker. Well, the Nexus 4 is the closest I have found. I was able to still clearly make out the lyrics to songs when I was in a room about thirty feet and two open doors away from the room where my Nexus 4 was sitting. Plus, it sounds very clear even at the loudest volumes. I definitely have no complaints in this area.
Build Quality - The build quality is fantastic. Everyone can rave about the quality of HTC's phones which I do believe are well made, but this device simply feels premium. One thing I admit defeat to with Androids vs iPhones is that iPhones (4/4S, and 5) easily beat any Android device in build quality. This can be argued with HTC devices and possibly a few Motorolas, but I'm entirely convinced that the Nexus 4 has blown the iPhone 4/4S and 5 out of the water. What really has surprised me is how solid the glass is. There is no give like there was on my HTC One X, Galaxy S II, or Atrix. The weight feels very nice in the hand, the metal strip on the side is a nice additional aesthetic, the buttons being the same color as the metal strip is a nice touch, and I really like the feel of the rubber material on the side. Oh, and that wonderful design on the back really grabs attention. Of course, it's very depressing that I have to have a case over it at all times due to the glass back, but I'm confident that a nice bumper and a back screen protector (if that's what it's called) will work wonders.
Android 4.2 - Pure Android is a big reason to buy a Nexus device and the Nexus 4 doesn't disappoint because, well, it's a Nexus device. Android 4.2 is really great. Though it's not a huge improvement over Android 4.1, it doesn't really need to be because 4.1 isn't that old and it's sort of fine with me to just enjoy the awesomeness of Jelly Bean until next summer when we'll hopefully get a glimpse of Key Lime Pie. But it's not like Google to not give use new features with a new Nexus device, and they definitely didn't skimp out. The camera software is pretty great and very much needed. It's just better all around and much more intuitive than in previous versions. I'm also loving the crop options Google has given us and the filters are a nice touch that I've used a few times already (I'm getting into Instagram, apparently).Though PhotoSphere is gimmicky, it's fun as hell and everyone who I've shown the final product to has said something along the lines of "You did that with your phone?" One of the biggest small things I've noticed is the animation when switching between apps. It's ridiculously smooth. I can't remember if this was in a previous version, but I never noticed it on my Nexus 7, so I don't think it was. I don't want to go too in depth here, but all of the Android 4.2 features such as home screen widgets, Daydream mode, and many others, while not being detrimental, are certainly welcome.
So, there you go. I just think that a place where we can all appreciate our Nexus 4 is a great idea, so I made one . No one needs to go as in depth as I did, but if you'd like to, feel free.
We were married on the 29th, but I haven't bought the ring yet.
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10 'hearts' of N4
1) I <3 my awesome battery life
2) I <3 the crystal reflective process
3) I <3 the screen clarity
4) I <3 vanilla jellybean
5) I <3 the start up/reboot time
6) I <3 the amazingly "fast to lock on" GPS
7) I <3 the sturdiness of the microUSB port
8) I <3 my downloads speeds (18-23 mbps avg, Tmo)
9) I <3 the fact that it NEVER gets "sluggish"
10) I <3 that I don't have any issue that many others are having
This phone is just so amazing. I knew that HTC's build quality was good (Sense sucks), but this had even better build quality and SMOOTH STOCK ANDROID!!!!
Zero complaints with mine. Coming from a Note II and a S III...still think it's my best device yet. I've had it 10 days already.
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The wife and I have both been enjoying ours for two full weeks now and not looking back. We jumped ship from sprint and are saving nearly 100 bucks a month and getting much faster data speeds on T-Mobile prepaid. This is an awesome android experience device without any bloatware and the Dev support that is around in such a short time is simply amazing
Build quality is better than gs3 as far as I'm concerned and I really liked mine, I just couldn't justify paying so much a month anymore for 3g. Win win all around for us!
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Me love my N4
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I love how smooth the screen is. It feels like there's a layer of butter between the screen and my finger, but when I go to clean it, there's no butter on it!
Comparing to my previous nexus one, this phone is much much much better. All I can say is awesome! From one core to quad core, 512MB ram to 2GB, a much bigger screen. What else can I complain? Moreover, I spent almost 600 on my nexus one but now only 400 on nexus 4! Overall, I love this phone for sure!
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aaronuser said:
Zero complaints with mine. Coming from a Note II and a S III...still think it's my best device yet. I've had it 10 days already.
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Ditto on both devices. Ditto on the N4 being the best of the bunch.
Zero complaints. Phone is the best they've done so far. I like every aspect of it.
Awesome device! No issues so far! It's a big hit with the AVN girls!!
Easily the best phone I've had. Its ridiculously smooth UI is great, and the screen is lush.
Also, on got this out my pocket in the pub last night and people were like "OMG is that a Nexus 4?!" You've got to love that effect...!
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Easily the best phone I've had. Its ridiculously smooth UI is great, and the screen is lush.
Also, on got this out my pocket in the pub last night and people were like "OMG is that a Nexus 4?!" You've got to love that effect...!
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This, ladies and gentlemen, is what this thread is all about.
Not us giving the Nexus 4 compliments, but us telling stories how the Nexus 4 has fetched us compliments :good:
As for me the only thing I had happen was while I was unboxing my phone, I went to test the camera outside. I leave the box there. When I get back my roomy is pacing around the house saying "WHO GOT THE NEXUS?! LET ME SEEEE IT!" lol.
Agree with all the above. This is my 7th Android device and easily the best I've ever used. No issues whatsoever. Forgot this was an LG device. I swore never to buy another product from them after the G2X and here I am...
As far as compliments go, what I've been hearing is "Gorgeous/sexy device!", "The back is so cool" and last but not least, "I'm still trying to figure out how the hell you got one when they sold out so quickly" lol
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This is absolutely my favorite phone I've ever owned hands down. Its so fast and that's what I wanted the multitasking blows any smartphone I've ever played with away. I can't wait till everyone has there phone cause I think we are gonna have one hell of a community here.
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I have no complaints whatsoever. The one thing that niggled me initially- the buttons taking up room on the bottom of the screen- I'm getting used to. Just a brilliant device through and through.
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Yeah I am more than happy with mine. Makes the nexus 7 that I am posting this on feel seriously sluggish and coming from an i9100 which was by no means struggling I cannot believe how slick this thing is. I have got the ear piece buzzing problem but it is so quiet I wouldn't call it an issue.
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Phone is slick. Can't put down. Need help.
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Love my Nexus 4, I've only 'liked' other phones as they've always had a weak spot that has niggled me.
This beast however doesn't have anything that I don't like, and thus I love it.
Also, it's already a whore. I was the only person in the office of geeks (I work for a software development company) that managed to get one due to the wonky launch. Suffice to say it's been passed around and for all I know jizzed on many times! lol
I was out with some friends the other night and I whipped it out and one of the lasses with us commented 'That's a sexy phone, looks like someone gets paid too much!' the same person also said 'It feels so nice to hold' ... 'insert smart remake here'
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I was really set on the One, but started reading about all the issues people were having with the screens and gaps and speaker noise. I started reading up on the S4 and thought maybe a change would be nice, since I've been with HTC since the Hero days. I would like to hear some personal experiences and feedback. I got some hands on with the One and it was smooth as can be, but haven't had a chance to play with the s4 yet. Any insight would be greatly appreciated.
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I have the one and the build quality is second to none. The screen is exceptional and I have never had a phone where the speakers sound so good. I love my One and am happy with my purchase.
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I have the one and the build quality is second to none. The screen is exceptional and I have never had a phone where the speakers sound so good. I love my One and am happy with my purchase.
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Metal>Plastic
BoomSound>Traditional Speakers
469ppi>441ppi
Sense>TouchWiz
durandetto said:
I was really set on the One, but started reading about all the issues people were having with the screens and gaps and speaker noise. I started reading up on the S4 and thought maybe a change would be nice, since I've been with HTC since the Hero days. I would like to hear some personal experiences and feedback. I got some hands on with the One and it was smooth as can be, but haven't had a chance to play with the s4 yet. Any insight would be greatly appreciated.
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Go buy a gs4
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I am a hardcore perfectionist and had VERY high expectations for the One.
I will tell you that i have an almost-noticeable-with-the-bare-eye cluster of about 4 stuck pixels (at 450+ dpi you really have to look hard to see it), a 1mm gap in the middle of my zero-gap-construction device, and a home button that isn't as sensitive as it should be (which I know will be getting fixed in the next OTA).
Even being a hardcore perfectionist and demanding a LOT from this phone, I LOVE IT AND WOULD NOT TRADE IT FOR ANY OTHER PHONE. It is without a doubt the most amazing piece of technology I've ever owned.
If you've been with HTC for awhile, now is not the time to bail out. This is the best phone they've made by a mile. Sense 5 is sick and the look and build quality is iPhone level. If you've held a GSIII, you know how the GSIV is going to feel. Not in same league imo.
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I'm also trying to decide between the s4 and one. I listen to music a lot so the one def wins on that respect.
The one thing holding me back from getting the HTC one is that the aluminum back I'm guessing will be much more susceptible to scratches. I like to run my phones caseless, so just wondering if any current one owners could comment on how their phone is holding up so far? I went to sprint and the display model already had a chip on the back so had me worried.
Thanks in advance for your input.
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Honestly, its all about personal preference. The One and the GS4 really are two totally different devices, the one really is a more polished device in my opinion. As I sit here and type this I have an HTC One and a GS4 sitting right next to me and after using the One for over a week then switching to the GS4 there is a big difference in performance. Now the truth is that out of the box the GS4 basically has more features than any other phone on the market but at the expense of performance. To me the One simply does everything faster, whether opening and closing apps, switching between apps, accessing the camera....etc..... the one simply does it with virtually no lag where as the GS4 stutters ever so slightly. I have gone as far as turning off every feature I could and even though that did help, its still no where near as responsive as the one and because of that I will stick with the One. Sorry but touchwiz for whatever reason is a bloated mess of a UI filled with features that are impractical which also hinders the performance of the device. I really wanted a 5" device and even with the plastic build it still a pleasant device to look at and hold but the performance simply falls short. Also, I know I can root the device but in the age of quad core devices with at least 2 gigs of ram, rooting shouldn't be the only way to increase performance.
One>S4
That's all
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Honestly, its all about personal preference. The One and the GS4 really are two totally different devices, the one really is a more polished device in my opinion. As I sit here and type this I have an HTC One and a GS4 sitting right next to me and after using the One for over a week then switching to the GS4 there is a big difference in performance. Now the truth is that out of the box the GS4 basically has more features than any other phone on the market but at the expense of performance. To me the One simply does everything faster, whether opening and closing apps, switching between apps, accessing the camera....etc..... the one simply does it with virtually no lag where as the GS4 stutters ever so slightly. I have gone as far as turning off every feature I could and even though that did help, its still no where near as responsive as the one and because of that I will stick with the One. Sorry but touchwiz for whatever reason is a bloated mess of a UI filled with features that are impractical which also hinders the performance of the device. I really wanted a 5" device and even with the plastic build it still a pleasant device to look at and hold but the performance simply falls short. Also, I know I can root the device but in the age of quad core devices with at least 2 gigs of ram, rooting shouldn't be the only way to increase performance.
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Thank you, this is exactly the kind of responses I was looking for.
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Even the provided headphones sound top notch if your into high bass
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I tell you what, with the exception of maybe one person on these forums. The One forum is way more pleasant than the s4. That alone is almost enough to persuade me to go with my first choice.
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Atrix HD for sure.!
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pelon90005 said:
Even the provided headphones sound top notch if your into high bass
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I wouldn't say "top notch", but saying they are better than any other pack-in headphone would still be a disservice to these.
I'm pleasantly surprised by how good they sound. You could buy better, but I doubt you'll ever get a free pair better than these again.
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I love my One. I was set on getting the S4 at first when the argument seemed to be aluminum vs plastic, because the S4 seemed more powerful, but the One really is more than just an amazing looking device. I love the camera, I don't understand why people feel they need to zoom in on pictures, because if they don't, 4 MP is actually perfectly fine since it's a higher resolution than 1080. Pictures with the One are amazing no matter what the situation, which is very rare with cell phone cameras, I found myself being excited about having a cell phone camera for the first time since my very first flip phone. I tell people comparing the One and the S4's cameras is comparing quality to size, and I always prefer quality. Besides that the screen is amazing, but you probly won't be able to tell too much difference with the pixel density since they're both so dense. The speakers are also amazing, I've thought sound was coming from my computer speakers a few times that was actually coming from the phone. The call quality is great too, I can hear people much clearer that I used to have problems talking with on my evo 3d. It doesn't come with much bloatware and I haven't had any bit of lag yet, even with lots of apps running at once and playing graphics intensive games. I have also been very impressed with the battery life, I've used it constantly since I bought it and have not had it go under 10% before the end of the day, so I can actually play games on my phone now without worrying about the next time I need to plug it in.
My only gripe with the phone is the capacitive buttons, they only work when you press on the white part, so it's much less surface area than I'm used to, but it's not such a big deal, just a small annoyance to get used to. Sense isn't an annoyance on this phone, and any annoyances like blinkfeed or no quick settings in the notification pulldown can be easily solved.
They're both great phones, but when I did my own comparison of the two, I thought the S4s new features were more software gimmicks than improvements to me. The One has software gimmicks like Zoes and blinkfeed, but it has quite a few hardware improvements that were powerful enough to impress me.
Reading Anandtech's review of topped me over! They also have part 1 of the S4 review.
http://www.anandtech.com/show/6747/htc-one-review
Convince you the one is superior? What do we work for htc? Read the reviews ffs. Brian Klug from Anandtech wrote 17 pages about this phone. You may want to start there.
Edit: can this thread be locked? He has this in both forums. Stop cluttering up the forums.
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I'm not gonna convince you to do sh!t you do the research, not my job to babysit you or do your homework
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I have been doing my own research I just want others people's opinions to help me make my final decision. Just when I thought the s4 forum was the one full of deuches. Thanks to all of those with actual feedback though, it's really appreciated.
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Here are my thoughts on the Nexus 5:
http://smartphoneblogging.com/2014/01/review-nexus-5-hardware-impressions/
Overall a great Device but I can't help feeling that the Nexus 4 was higher quality when it was released. Even without LTE, but at least the buttons weren't wobbly and the curved display was perfect...
no loose buttons here on my nexus 5, nor on my nexus 4. and the display on the n5 is better than the n4, much. build quality wise, n5 is better than the n4. and your link isnt good(even though, maybe a little late out of the gate for a nexus 5 review?).
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Here are my thoughts on the Nexus 5: http://smartphoneblogging.com/2014/01/review-nexus-5-hardware-impressions/
Overall a great Device but I can't help feeling that the Nexus 4 was higher quality when it was released. Even without LTE, but at least the buttons weren't wobbly and the curved display was perfect...
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I agree with the tapered/"curved display". I loved how the screen felt on the N4. It was reminiscent of my G2x back in the day. Although the N4 is a little more visually appealing, I wouldn't say the design quality was better.
I absolutely hated the "chrome" imitation bezel that would scratch/fade after a while. I loved the glass back but hated it because it always had me on edge whenever I'd put my phone down not knowing if it would crack or scratch.
I read in your blog that you said the N4 feels easier to hold than the N5. I beg to differ. The N4 had a flat back and flat sides (with the exception of the screen being tapered) which made it annoying to hold after long periods of time. The N5 back is slightly curved and its lighter so it feels so good in the hand compared to my N4.
I do admit once again that the N4 has a beautiful design minus the imitation chrome. Whenever I would whip my phone out in public people would always ask what it was because of the glass back but I'm glad LG/Google got rid of the design because now I'm not scared at all to put my phone on a table or scared that it would slide off my lap.
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simms22 said:
no loose buttons here on my nexus 5, nor on my nexus 4. and the display on the n5 is better than the n4, much. build quality wise, n5 is better than the n4. and your link isnt good(even though, maybe a little late out of the gate for a nexus 5 review?).
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My Nexus 4 doesn't have any issues with the buttons but the first batch of nexus 5 devices had wobbly buttons. And when you shake the phone you can even hear the buttons.
To me the Nexus 4 build just feels better. I'm not a fan of the hard edges of the Nexus 5.
And yes I'm pretty late with this review because I'm writing on my spare time which isn't that much because of work and family.
The good thing is that I have used the Nexus 5 for months now and this helps finding weaknesses you wouldn't see in a few days.
BTW: the link works for me, do you get an URL error?
OuncE718 said:
I agree with the tapered/"curved display". I loved how the screen felt on the N4. It was reminiscent of my G2x back in the day. Although the N4 is a little more visually appealing, I wouldn't say the design quality was better.
I absolutely hated the "chrome" imitation bezel that would scratch/fade after a while. I loved the glass back but hated it because it always had me on edge whenever I'd put my phone down not knowing if it would crack or scratch.
I read in your blog that you said the N4 feels easier to hold than the N5. I beg to differ. The N4 had a flat back and flat sides (with the exception of the screen being tapered) which made it annoying to hold after long periods of time. The N5 back is slightly curved and its lighter so it feels so good in the hand compared to my N4.
I do admit once again that the N4 has a beautiful design minus the imitation chrome. Whenever I would whip my phone out in public people would always ask what it was because of the glass back but I'm glad LG/Google got rid of the design because now I'm not scared at all to put my phone on a table or scared that it would slide off my lap.
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Of course a lot of this is a matter of taste, but the sides of the Nexus 4 are not flat, they are angled. And it's a rubber like material. I agree about the chrome imitation, the nexus 4 would have looked much cooler without it.
I'm pretty happy with the Nexus 5, but I would love to see the tapered screen again with a soft rubber back like the Nexus 5.
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the first batch of nexus 5 devices had wobbly buttons
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The nexus 5 isn't being built in batches. They're built 24/7 continuously and there have been no hardware revisions yet.
My Nexus 5 was one of the first to roll off the production line and does not have wobbly buttons. Some have, some haven't. Its as simple as that
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The nexus 5 isn't being built in batches. They're built 24/7 continuously and there have been no hardware revisions yet.
My Nexus 5 was one of the first to roll off the production line and does not have wobbly buttons. Some have, some haven't. Its as simple as that
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Nearly every tech blog wrote about the revision.
Here is one example:
http://www.androidpolice.com/2013/...th-larger-speaker-holes-and-improved-buttons/
Google 'Nexus 5 revision' and you will get a lot of results...but of course this doesn't mean that all previous ones where faulty. It's just that my Nexus 5 buttons and the ones of three of my colleagues have this issue so I think it should be mentioned in a review.
Having had both phones I think it's probably fair to say the nexus 4 felt of a higher quality. I remember when I first had it, it screamed really high quality, glass back and everything, something to rival the iphone and HTC one. The nexus 5 doesn't scream quality but nor does it scream cheap, it's certainly above average but not in the league with the phones I mentioned before. The quality is is similar to that of the HTC one X, which is still high quality design in my books.
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BTW: the link works for me, do you get an URL error?
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no, it still doesnt work, unless.. i get a 404, until i remove the <br%20/> from the end of the link, then it works.
Shahpur.Azizpour said:
Of course a lot of this is a matter of taste, but the sides of the Nexus 4 are not flat, they are angled. And it's a rubber like material. I agree about the chrome imitation, the nexus 4 would have looked much cooler without it.
I'm pretty happy with the Nexus 5, but I would love to see the tapered screen again with a soft rubber back like the Nexus 5.
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I know exactly what N4 looks like since I had 2 of them. But I meant the sides weren't exactly squared but for some reason it felt like I was holding a rectangle. Maybe its because the back of it was flat instead of rounded on my N5.
Either way it still is both a good looking and a fast device. My main gripe with it was the speaker. It was so damn quiet! I hated it!
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no, it still doesnt work, unless.. i get a 404, until i remove the <br%20/> from the end of the link, then it works.
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The link works for me. BTW I swear I've seen you in a bunch of different forums on XDA.
I've owned the Nexus 4, Note 3, Note 2, Galaxy Nexus, myTouch 4g, myTouch Slide 4g, HD7, HD2 etc and I swear I've seen your name in at least half of those forums.
My screen name look familiar?
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The nexus 5 isn't being built in batches. They're built 24/7 continuously and there have been no hardware revisions yet.
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They seem to be treating monthly productions as batches. No hw12 yet though.
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BTW I swear I've seen you in a bunch of different forums on XDA.
I've owned the Nexus 4, Note 3, Note 2, Galaxy Nexus, myTouch 4g, myTouch Slide 4g, HD7, HD2 etc and I swear I've seen your name in at least half of those forums.
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i can testify that simms was seen in the galaxy nexus and nexus 4 forums
Shahpur.Azizpour said:
Nearly every tech blog wrote about the revision.
Here is one example:
http://www.androidpolice.com/2013/...th-larger-speaker-holes-and-improved-buttons/
Google 'Nexus 5 revision' and you will get a lot of results...but of course this doesn't mean that all previous ones where faulty. It's just that my Nexus 5 buttons and the ones of three of my colleagues have this issue so I think it should be mentioned in a review.
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This it a perfect example of a viral rumor. Here's a (sole) XDA member posting a forum entry about his particular observation -- in itself that is quite fine. But the entry draws out rather unlikely conclusions which were then run unchecked on click-hungry blog after blog and site after site, all the while gaining a sheen of unearned credibility. This story has been pretty well debunked (rootSU has done yeoman's work here!) yet it continues to trundle on. All we actually know at this point is that there are some very minor, insignificant variations that are probably due to which particular assembly line a piece came through. Nothing indicates that there was a specific manufacturing change - in fact the opposite is supported as we have reports of speaker hole size variations and rattling/non-rattling buttons from devices manufactured at any point in the so-far ~2-month life of this phone.
If anyone really wants to put stock in this story of hardware revisions please do some research and find a credible source to corroborate. But, make sure that this corroborative source is not itself rooted in the very same XDA forum post.
For whatever it's worth - and it shouldn't be worth much, my first-gen N5 arrived with rock-solid, absolutely unrattling buttons.
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The link works for me. BTW I swear I've seen you in a bunch of different forums on XDA.
I've owned the Nexus 4, Note 3, Note 2, Galaxy Nexus, myTouch 4g, myTouch Slide 4g, HD7, HD2 etc and I swear I've seen your name in at least half of those forums.
My screen name look familiar?
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oh, you have seen me around the forums(g1, mytouch, old school droid, nexus one, nexus s, galaxy nexus, nexus 4, nexus 7, and here. plus ill hang out in other phones threads too). and yea, ive seen you before as well
simms22 said:
oh, you have seen me around the forums(g1, mytouch, old school droid, nexus one, nexus s, galaxy nexus, nexus 4, nexus 7, and here. plus ill hang out in other phones threads too). and yea, ive seen you before as well
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I've also owned the G1, Nexus One, and Nexus S. Glad to see a familiar face (screen name).
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This it a perfect example of a viral rumor. Here's a (sole) XDA member posting a forum entry about his particular observation -- in itself that is quite fine. But the entry draws out rather unlikely conclusions which were then run unchecked on click-hungry blog after blog and site after site, all the while gaining a sheen of unearned credibility. This story has been pretty well debunked (rootSU has done yeoman's work here!) yet it continues to trundle on. All we actually know at this point is that there are some very minor, insignificant variations that are probably due to which particular assembly line a piece came through. Nothing indicates that there was a specific manufacturing change - in fact the opposite is supported as we have reports of speaker hole size variations and rattling/non-rattling buttons from devices manufactured at any point in the so-far ~2-month life of this phone.
If anyone really wants to put stock in this story of hardware revisions please do some research and find a credible source to corroborate. But, make sure that this corroborative source is not itself rooted in the very same XDA forum post.
For whatever it's worth - and it shouldn't be worth much, my first-gen N5 arrived with rock-solid, absolutely unrattling buttons.
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I think in the end of the day it doesn't really matter if there was a revision or not. For the customer it's important to know that there might be problems with the buttons when getting a Nexus 5.
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The nexus 5 isn't being built in batches. They're built 24/7 continuously and there have been no hardware revisions yet.
My Nexus 5 was one of the first to roll off the production line and does not have wobbly buttons. Some have, some haven't. Its as simple as that
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Same here. Mine was ordered on launch day, and while the buttons are slightly loose, it doesn't have any of the other build issues people have complained about. Obviously not all of them are faulty, just some of them, and if you read the RMA thread, you'll see that people are even receiving units with later build dates that are still faulty. There have been no hardware revisions, only differences between assembly which I guess are permissible by LG's quality control.
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I think in the end of the day it doesn't really matter if there was a revision or not. For the customer it's important to know that there might be problems with the buttons when getting a Nexus 5.
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It's fair enough to discuss some number of people complaining of rattling buttons, but it's distracting to assign the issue to a particular build. This incorrectly orients people to aim for certain serial numbers (incorrectly identified as hardware revision numbers) and starts a wave of uncalled for RMAs. A significant problem that impacts the use & enjoyment of the device is reason to request an RMA, but the viral ghost of some unsubstantiated hardware revision is not. The hardware revision story is a distraction that clouds our ability to accurately judge the status of the hardware we do have. Like all tales that rise from the bowels of the Internet it should not be granted credence without doing some due diligence. If there is any point to discussing details about the device then we should be focusing on facts & fixes, rather than letting the attention drift to various fantasias out there.
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Same here. Mine was ordered on launch day, and while the buttons are slightly loose, it doesn't have any of the other build issues people have complained about. Obviously not all of them are faulty, just some of them, and if you read the RMA thread, you'll see that people are even receiving units with later build dates that are still faulty. There have been no hardware revisions, only differences between assembly which I guess are permissible by LG's quality control.
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I'm literally new to the N5 (just received mine Friday) so please excuse my ignorance, but I thought they did a speaker and mic revision (made the holes bigger).
Either way the buttons are slightly wobbly but not enough for me to go through RMA. I think most people are just nitpicking. I see it every time in every forum I've been in. There's always a group that seems to not be happy.
If they want perfection then they should get a flip phone. With its limited features there shouldn't be much to complain about right?
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OuncE718 said:
I'm literally new to the N5 (just received mine Friday) so please excuse my ignorance, but I thought they did a speaker and mic revision (made the holes bigger).
Either way the buttons are slightly wobbly but not enough for me to go through RMA. I think most people are just nitpicking. I see it every time in every forum I've been in. There's always a group that seems to not be happy.
If they want perfection then they should get a flip phone. With its limited features there shouldn't be much to complain about right?
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That was a rumor that spread around here like wildfire, but as it turns out, these are just tolerable variances between different assembly lines, nothing more. There is only one official revision, revision 11.
Hey people. So I've been inactive for quite awhile. I used to be lurking at the Xperia Z and HTC One section. In the past year I've used tons of flagships. Starting with the Xperia Z from the iPhone 5. Soon I moved to the HTC One. Not long after, I moved to the iPhone 5s. Recently, I managed to snag myself a Nexus 5. Been using it for awhile so I'd thought its time to clean the dust off this account and be active again.
Here's my honest fanboy-free review of the Google Nexus 5. I've used various brands of phones for the past year so I hope that I can share my experiences of the Nexus 5 compared to the others.
Nexus 5 Review
The Nexus 5 is a "cheap" phone. For $349 off contract for the 16GB version, it's quite the steal. Not to mention the flagship specs! What more can we ask for a device priced this affordable?
Build Quality
Phenomenal. Call me low standard, but I think the build is great, at least for the black one. Sure, it's no HTC One or iPhone 5s, but the soft touch back feels awesome. Period. It feels great in the hand and is kinda resistant to scratches. Mine looks mint even after so much use! The build is great; it doesn't flex, and is sturdy. Did I mention how nice the soft touch back feels? It does catches fingerprints and oils from your hands though. But just wiping it off with your fingers will make it look new again.
Power Hungry
The Nexus 5 is full of power. With a Snapdragon 800, 2GB of RAM and the Adreno 330, it will take anything I throw at it. The only issue I had with performance is Real Racing 3. I have the occasional frame-rate drop on that game but other that, it runs like butter.
The UI is smooth with no lag, multitasking is a breeze. There's really nothing else I can ask for.
Pure Google
The Nexus 5 comes with the latest and greatest of Android, 4.4 KitKat. As of this review, there has been 2 updates to far to bring it up to 4.4.2.
The Nexus 5 also comes with the latest Google Now Launcher, and I love it. I've never used Google Now before as it was too much an hassle for me to swipe up to open it. Now as it's fully integrated into the launcher, I find myself using it. A lot.
The "Okay Google" hotword detection is beyond cool. I like showing it off to my friends and they all think its cool. Some people find it a waste of battery. For me, I use it a lot as I'm a student who relies too much on Google. Being able to do Google searches when eating and not getting the sauce all over the phone is useful to me.
As for hangouts being the default SMS app, I think it's a matter of personal opinion. I find it okay. Anyway, it's android! The default messaging app can be changed easily.
Sure, icons are huge. What's the big deal with that?
Eye-opening Screen
The screen is absolutely fantastic. Colors are accurate and the screen is super sharp.
It's great for watching videos and for reading books on. The screen looks like its popping out at times! In fact, I'll go as far as to call it the best screen on a smartphone. Period.
Camera
Meh. Camera quality is okay. Nothing fantastic but it does the job. I find it better than the HTC One in terms of sharpness but in low light, its just no good.
If you are looking for the best camera in a smartphone, stay away.
Speakers
Simply put, its not good. The sound quality is just not good. Sure, its no BoomSound, but still. Its not the best, but it does its job well.
Oh well, for a $350 smartphone with monstrous specs, there's bound to be compromises. I guess the speakers is one of them.
(Edit)I came from the HTC One and therefore my expectations for speakers in smartphones may have increased greatly. I think that the speakers on the Nexus 5 is sufficient, but can be better. Just my 2 cents
Battery Life
At first, it was not good. I had to bring my portable charger everywhere I went. But over time, it has improved. I now can get 6 hours on screen time! I know, crazy right? I guess I had to "break" in the battery.
Call Quality
The earphone used for calls is great, I can hear the other party clearly and they can hear me clearly.
Bottom Line
Is it worth it? Yes. Should you get it? Hell Yes. For the price, its really, really worth it! Furthermore it's from Google; guaranteed updates for the next 2 or so years. It runs great, it's smooth and I really like the Google Now Launcher. I'd choose this phone over the iPhone 5s or any other phones!
This phone really is the best android phone yet.
P.S. Please give me feedback on my review! Please correct me if there's any error! Thanks for taking the time to read this!
I think there's nothing wrong with the speakers. I don't think they're bad or anything. I went from a Note 2 to Nexus 5 and I barely notice the difference between speakers. Sure it's no HTC One-quality speakers but they work fine.
A fantastic review I must say!
Cheers mate!
Good review and you are right with all points. It's really the best Android phone.
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PurpleMadness said:
I think there's nothing wrong with the speakers. I don't think they're bad or anything. I went from a Note 2 to Nexus 5 and I barely notice the difference between speakers. Sure it's no HTC One-quality speakers but they work fine.
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Yes, I agree, they work fine. But maybe I'm used too high quality speakers so they sound kind of crappy to me. Its not fantastic, but they do the job well.
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Great review, came from a S4 and love this phone in comparison. Pure android is the best and have had no desire thus far to load a custom ROM.
Agree with all your points but the speaker quality, its not the best but not horrible at all.
Very happy with the phone overall.
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Were you undoing your review on complete stock, or are you running a custom ROM/kernel? Thanks.
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maximinus058 said:
Great review, came from a S4 and love this phone in comparison. Pure android is the best and have had no desire thus far to load a custom ROM.
Agree with all your points but the speaker quality, its not the best but not horrible at all.
Very happy with the phone overall.
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Yes I agree. Maybe I didn't say it right. Its not good, but it still gets the job done. Maybe its because
I came from the HTC One and that probably raised my expectations for speaker quality. I have edited my original post to reflect that.
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Were you undoing your review on complete stock, or are you running a custom ROM/kernel? Thanks.
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Totally stock. I believe that stock Android by Google is the best ROM there is.
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PurpleMadness said:
I think there's nothing wrong with the speakers. I don't think they're bad or anything. I went from a Note 2 to Nexus 5 and I barely notice the difference between speakers. Sure it's no HTC One-quality speakers but they work fine.
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I think it depends when you bought it. Didn't they drill bigger holes for the speaker in later revisions? I know I got a day 1 order and the speakerphone is awful.
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rxnelson said:
I think it depends when you bought it. Didn't they drill bigger holes for the speaker in later revisions? I know I got a day 1 order and the speakerphone is awful.
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Could be. I have the new revision.
I like this review simply because it has more pros than cons although in some countries it isn't really that cheap. I bought my 32gigs for almost $500.
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Nice review and my thoughts exactly since November 2013!
Nice review and I think the speakers are a bit on the low side.
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Camera
Meh. Camera quality is okay. Nothing fantastic but it does the job. I find it better than the HTC One in terms of sharpness but in low light, its just no good.
If you are looking for the best camera in a smartphone, stay away.
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I don't understand... I find the low light shots (with HDR+) very good !
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Nexus 5 vs Nokia Lumia 1020 low-light camera comparison
http://www.phonearena.com/news/Nexus-5-vs-Nokia-Lumia-1020-low-light-camera-comparison_id49015
Pics from it are, naturally, noisier and not as detailed as from the 1020, but they seem to be as good as the ones from the LG G2, which we already pegged in our camera comparisons as one of the best Android cameras out there
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Good review. I find the speaker works just fine. It's leaps and bounds better than the one on the GNex anyways (has a much fuller sound)
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I don't understand... I find the low light shots (with HDR+) very good !
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For me I have to position it perfectly before it will take a nice picture in low light /:
speedyink said:
Good review. I find the speaker works just fine. It's leaps and bounds better than the one on the GNex anyways (has a much fuller sound)
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Yep. Speaker works fine. I don't have the GNex so I can't say that much but compared to the iPhone 5s which I'm using as a companion to the Nexus 5, the speakers on the Nexus 5 truly is lacking.
bushako said:
I like this review simply because it has more pros than cons although in some countries it isn't really that cheap. I bought my 32gigs for almost $500.
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I bought my 16gigs for $442 US Dollars in my country ._.
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I gotta say I have the EXACT same sentiments as you when it comes to this phone.
I gotta say the speaker location is awesome, but the speaker itself is lacking.
Atleast it wasn't placed on the rear.
Camera is good enough to capture moments. Nothing to brag about.
Other than that, everything else is awesome.
My previous phones are Note 2, Moto G, Nexus 4 , Optimus G, iPhone 5, Galaxy S4, Galaxy Nexus, Captivate, and S2
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Please correct me if there's any error! Thanks for taking the time to read this!
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Reviews are subjective so there isnt really any scope for error.
Please don't take this the wrong way but there are loads of reviews here and although yours may be the most comprehensive, because they're subjective - it doesn't really offer much. Take 10 reviews, all 10 may agree on 1 point and disagree on another....
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Guess it depends what last phone you had but the speaker destroys my old phone. I'd say both the speaker and headphone audio quality are superior to the average laptop as well. Compares favorably to my $900 Lenovo anyways.
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Great review! I purchased my nexus 5 black from swappa for $365 32gb in good condition. I gotta say I also love the feel of the soft black skin. Its great and I totally I agree with you, however I managed to put a very minor scratch dent on the back with only having it 3 days lol. Wish I could have this phone caseless but I feel like I would beat it up due to my aggressive lifestyle. Anyway good review and I also love the phone so far.
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Ordered my Nexus 6 the other day (32gb Midnight Blue). Will be here on Tuesday.
Did I make right choice of phone?
I recently turned in my HTC M8 for the Xperia Z3V. I know, "WORST" mistake I made this year lol.
I'm a huge fan of stock android and can't wait to experience Lollipop. I loved my Nexus 4 and Nexus 5, other than the poor cameras and loud speakers.
This is gonna be my first Motorola made phone, but you can't complain about what they've done in the smartphone market of late.
After watching a few reviews of the Nexus 6, I can't help but notice that the back looks kinda like this blue leather looking material (hopefully I'm wrong). I was hoping for some kind of strong plastic.
The size of the phone definitely isn't too big for me. Im a huge media user and can't wait to watch some 1080p movies on it.
My doubt in the phone only comes when watching comparison videos with the Note 4. A lot of comparison are giving the upper hand to the Note 4.
My wife has the Note 4 and it does feel nice, but the aging design (hardware and software) of the galaxy line is a downside for me. Seriously, who still wants to use that hardware home button?
I've also noticed some complaints of the screen burn-ins and the nexus logo falling apart.
Anyone wanna try to help ease my thoughts with their experience so far?
The backing on the nexus is a hard plastic fyi.
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You've made my day on that part. So did it just look better in person then? (The back)
I too was uncertain but took the plunge also on ordering one. It'll be here this week. I traded in my note 4. But thankfully I don't have to turn in my note 4 till 2 weeks after receiving the nexus. So it gives me a chance to choose. But I well tell you I've not been happy with the note 4. The every once in a while lag/hiccups and constant losing lte in getting discouraged. I've rooted it and that seems to help but not as good as a $700+ phone should be.
I've also seen and been scared of the reviews about logos falling off, screen burn in, and that blue. I just don't know if I'll like that blue metal ring around it. But I figured if I don't like the blue I can just put it in a case. Or worse yet just send it back and keep the note 4. But I highly doubt I'll keep the note with the problems it has. Granite for the most part there minor but still aggravating.
I loved my nexus 5 except battery, so if the 6 has a battery that last a day and with those speakers in sure to love it. Just wish tmobile carried the white version since the metal sides are silver,
Its hard to imagine what everyone will say in this forum.
I think you made the right choice. Surprise!
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Its hard to imagine what everyone will say in this forum.
I think you made the right choice. Surprise!
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I get what you're saying, but just because this is the Nexus 6 forum, doesn't mean everyone here is gonna say, "Its Awesome!". I've been reading and not everyone is pleased.
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i get what you're saying, but just because this is the nexus 6 forum, doesn't mean everyone here is gonna say, "its awesome!". I've been reading and not everyone is pleased.
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It's awesome!
You've made a good choice. But at the end of the day the majority will love it while some will be extra critical and point out things that most won't be able to notice. Overall the N6 is a beautiful beast imo
I had the same problem when ordering my new phone. But one of the main reasons against Samsung was the lack of high quality materials. My last two phones were Samsung and they were pure plastic. Sure there are phones feeling even better but I was like WOW when taking the Nexus 6 out of its box. The other reason was the pure (but rooted) android. I hate all the Samsung TouchWiz and HTC Sense and stuff like that.
Beside these things you are posting in the Nexus 6 board here so I guess the major part of the users will say you did the right choice!
I can't comment on the note 4.
I came from the 2013 motoX.
I could easily say it was the best phone I've ever used despite the camera issues.
Motorola in my opinion makes one of the best quality devices out there.
They're warranty is great and if any of these issues involving burn in or letters coming up effect you I'm sure they would gladly replace your device as I know they have in the past with all Motorola devices that have issues.
But I for one got the white model because the blue model doesn't look near as classy. The blue metal ring around it looks terrible and looks more of a bluish purple color.
However I bought my nexus 6 for the development community, screen size, and front facing speakers.
The camera has blown me away so far.
Even low light shots turn out incredibly well and exceed my expectations of a camera phone.
I for one don't think you will be disappointed. But you make the call!
And enjoy!!
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No regrets here. Of course a little biased - been using Motorola devices since the Star tac.
Few times I have strayed, haven't been happy.
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I received mine yesterday and first impressions is WOW! Those front facing speakers are just awesome!!! Coming from the note 4, the only thing I miss so far is the s-pen. I don't miss the lag, bugs, or LTE dropping lol.
But in all serious I do like the nexus 6. I just can't get over those speakers, and don't think I could take less now.
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Best phone I have had to date....
I would wait for the ummm Nexus 7(not sure if they're going to call it that since there is already 2 nexus 7 versions out!) or will they call it the nexus 7P going to be really