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What's the best device to replace the Nexus One with this month?

Great phones like Evo 4G have been released and we're looking forward to devices like Samsung Galaxy S, Droid X.
Here's a list of reasons why I'm considering replacing my Nexus One:
Better screen because this could be the single most important part of the phone, like what Jobs said (larger screen, no multi-touch issue, Super AMOLED)
Front-facing camera for video calling
Nexus One can be sold at a good price today, especially in some areas in the world
Physical Keyboard (if there is an option with this all)
Why Samsung Galaxy S?
4.0" seems to be the most optimal size
Super AMOLED
Price
Front-facing camera
I'm most compelled to get the Samsung Galaxy S, because of the price, screen, and availability in my area. EVO 4G is great, but it's CDMA and we don't have 4G here. Droid X is also great, but I don't have details about it's availability.
However, I'm not 100% sure about upgrading now because other phones, especially Samsungs, may not have big Android communities. Imagine the lack of CyanogenMod. Also, custom versions of Android like TouchWiz UI and MotoBlur usually suck. Some versions of Sense UI may be better than stock, but a guy like me is a sucker for stock Android.
What can you suggest?

I'd stick with the Nexus One until Googles next baby comes out.
This is the #1 hardware platform and will have the best community support for quite a while.

And don't forget, the GalaxyS is DivxHD Certified!!!
I'm really liking the DroidX too, the Dell Streak looks just a smidge too big (I've got big hands and really like the idea of a big screen, but not TOO big), and this X at ~4.4" might be in just the right spot!

The Galaxy S sounds cool from a spec perspective but I'm worried about the lack of support from Samsung. They've essentially shunned their phone user base in the past and I'd rather not go through that, especially since Gingerbread is going to be quite a big leap forward for Android.
Also, check out Engadget's preview of the Galaxy S. They have some concerns about the build quality. While the specs are great, and the UI is actually pretty nice; the questionable build quality and dubious manufacturer support history have left me in "wait and see" mode.

Next months DroidX (motorola) looks promising too.

I will give you this single warning. Do NOT get a Samsung phone. The phone is garbage, the support is worse than garbage. For example, the last Samsung phone that I had *never* got an update. It has a bug that it won't give an audible alert that the battery is low. Called TMo, they said it was Samsung's problem, Samsung says it's TMo's problem. Bottom line, I could get a refurb phone that they said would have the same issue since there was no firmware update.

because its a samsung, i would wait and see. the nexus will have the top end community support at least into the beginning of next year.

This is the best phone everrrrrrrrrrrrrr!! You should get it naooooooooo!!!!!!! If you even can that is!!! =P
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I agree with everyone else. The N1 will continue to have the greatest developer support and google support. I personally love my N1, I can customize pretty much anything. Even the keyboard can be changed to something more friendly. The screen is beautiful, it doesnt need to be a monitor. The contrast ratio the N1 screen cannot be compared to any screen. The EVO has a big screen but it cant compete with the colors that the N1 puts out.

chowlala said:
This is the best phone everrrrrrrrrrrrrr!! You should get it naooooooooo!!!!!!! If you even can that is!!! =P
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At least it's smaller than the Evo or Droid X.

Samsung is going to have to demonstrate that they are committed to providing timely software updates for their phones before I would ever consider buying one. Their track record is horrible.

There is no phone out there I would rather have than my N1. I will be waiting 6 months for N2 with Go. Gingerbread.

For me nothing out there can touch the Nexus capabilities right now!

http://www.nytimes.com/2010/06/17/technology/personaltech/17pogue.html?ref=technology
About the EVO 4G...

I'd stick to n1..
Super Amoled still hasn't been fully tested in real world.. regardless of what companies say there is potential for things to go horribly wrong..
Plus.. n1 is definitely get updates faster than samsung.
The n1 is the "pure android experience" so its what I plan on going for..

Namuna said:
And don't forget, the GalaxyS is DivxHD Certified!!!
I'm really liking the DroidX too, the Dell Streak looks just a smidge too big (I've got big hands and really like the idea of a big screen, but not TOO big), and this X at ~4.4" might be in just the right spot!
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You can run divx on the Nexus One with the rockplayer apk, can you not?
I have the app, but I've yet to test it so I don't know how good it is.

Like a lot of people, I love the specs of the Samsung Galaxy S and its overall package, but I'm a little skeptic about Samsung Android phones after hearing the upgrade stories online.
Sigh.

i want the galaxy s as well due to the s-amoled.. but im sticking with the nexus mostly because of os updates (froyo)

for me there is no Nexus one replacement as of yet
be waiting for next big HTC phone 1.5 ghz proc. hopefully
im done with motorola and their every week they have a new excuse for and update to get pushed back and as far as the Galaxy S...well i seen how samsung is taking care of their Behold II customers...
No thanks

I tested the Galaxy S a while ago. the screen is very beautiful. the difference of the viewing experience from Nexus One is very evident.
the screen may be the single most important piece of phone hardware, but like what you said, it's worth waiting a little longer for a better device from a better company with better commercial and community support.

Goodbye

After 14+ long months, I am finally leaving the Evo and Android for good. I gave it two shots (G1 and Evo), and both times it was underwhelming. I actually preferred the experience I had with the G1 than I did with the Evo.
I'll be picking up my iPhone tomorrow morning once I get out of class.
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bjb_nyj101 said:
After 14+ long months, I am finally leaving the Evo and Android for good. I gave it two shots (G1 and Evo), and both times it was underwhelming. I actually preferred the experience I had with the G1 than I did with the Evo.
I'll be picking up my iPhone tomorrow morning once I get out of class.
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Enjoy your new experience.
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The day after tomorrow...
I'll be back... soon

bjb_nyj101 said:
After 14+ long months, I am finally leaving the Evo and Android for good. I gave it two shots (G1 and Evo), and both times it was underwhelming. I actually preferred the experience I had with the G1 than I did with the Evo.
I'll be picking up my iPhone tomorrow morning once I get out of class.
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Good bye. Enjoy ur locked down piece of crap. A smaller screen. No flash support. And be dumbed down to the fullest. Stay in school cause ur gonna need every bit of knowledge u can soak up inorder to counteract ur stupidity

Papa Smurf151 said:
Good bye. Enjoy ur locked down piece of crap. A smaller screen. No flash support. And be dumbed down to the fullest. Stay in school cause ur gonna need every bit of knowledge u can soak up inorder to counteract ur stupidity
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Lol
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No one cares if you leave or stay. To each his own.
We're comin from a pure power source.

Yeah I love the announcement, like its androids fault. The newest iphone release is outdated. Imagine it in 3 or 4 months. The iphone is for people who can't mod and like being told what's cool
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bjb_nyj101 said:
I actually preferred the experience I had with the G1 than I did with the Evo
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If that isn't the biggest troll comment ever made on these boards I dont know what is.

How would you like the G1 better than the evo?
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The posters on here seem sad to see you leave.... cya

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bjb_nyj101 said:
After 14+ long months, I am finally leaving the Evo and Android for good. I gave it two shots (G1 and Evo), and both times it was underwhelming. I actually preferred the experience I had with the G1 than I did with the Evo.
I'll be picking up my iPhone tomorrow morning once I get out of class.
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bjb_nyj101 said:
...I'll be picking up my iPhone tomorrow morning once I get out of class.
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Sucks to be you...

Lol I just can't get enough of Android. Just returned to the evo from a gs2. Probably picking up a 4s to compliment my evo. Plus Cra******* trade market will be CRAZY. Maybe I get my tablet and some cash. One thing is for sure, I'm waiting on LTE and the dual core phones for that.
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This is the OP right about now.
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This is the OP right about now.
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I got a good laugh out of that.

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Oh my ...
LOL
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You guys are insane someone can't say they're leaving for an iphone because they're automatically flamed and obviously stupid. I like android but I prefer ios. Yet I'm still here. Android just seems to be all over the place and all unorganized right now. It seems like I get a new phone and the week after that a new much better phone is released and our is outdated. There's also the issue where some apps don't work on some phones because of the hardware or some other bull excuse like they did with netflix. We get dumbed down apps all the time. Like they don't even care about us android users. I still love android I just wish it was better.
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Android ****s on iPhone .. but to each his own.
He had to have a bootleg Evo bought in China town.

shawayne21 said:
Android ****s on iPhone .. but to each his own.
He had to have a bootleg Evo bought in China town.
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Your comparing software to hardware. Android ****s on ios? Is that what you mean?
If I had to weigh in I would say that neither is better, tho ios even tho stole the notification system, implemented it better then android. That's neither here nor there. I say they each offer a different user experience, yes you can get great battery life, after an android phone gets rooted and modified. Tho I have yet to be able to watch looped video on my evo for 7 hours straight...
I think the main difference is the app store, android users are cheap as ****. They will use warez, they will not donate(I'm speaking generally). So better support and better apps make their way to ios first. Yes we have the same apps on android but android fragmented system is ****ed up. I love android, but reguardless how you look at it. They are different. Really don't think people should get all pissy about it. Crazy how some people act towards another human just because they like a different phone. I think our priorities are messed up.
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Who will make my next phone?

Hey all.
Basically i just want to hear all your thoughts on your current devices, and what you think of the next device in that product family.
My thoughts.
My first android device was the Motorola defy which really sold android for me, the fact i could treat a phone horribly by accident and it not care was a really solid selling point. The developer community for it was really quite strong too, it even receiving CM10 before my current S2.
The original transformer isn't the prettiest, lightest and fastest tablet anymore (not that it was ever lightest SO MUCH GLASS) but it was and is my first tablet and still works amazingly today. Good job Asus.
My current phone is the Samsung Galaxy S 2 which i bought outright after everyone that had one giving raving reviews and a quick view of the forum showed a very active community. Little did i know the issues the developers faced to get the aosp roms working properly, it is not pretty and it is entirely the fault of Samsung and their hardware partners (I am looking at you, yamaha). I know this and love the developers for supporting my S2 so well, especially codeworkx whom has been moving devices lately.
I love the idea of getting the S3, but i would only be going for the larger screen and if all i want is the larger screen why not go even larger and get the Note 2? Especially after its drop test video. It is a tank of a phone.
The One X+ Kind of interests me with unlocked bootloaders etc. But the fact i have to flash the kernel separately to the ROM every time (or at least that is my understanding) would really annoy me.
After the defy i would rush to a unlocked bootloader on a Motorola. That and screen size were the only issues i had with my defy.
But my current plan runs out in December which is only a few months away and i would love some ideas on devices coming into Christmas season.
Currently i am thinking Note 2, but i don't want to have half baked aosp roms because of hardware support. Ideas?
And yes doing a BYO 6 month plan with my local carrier is an option.

How bout this one?
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orangekid said:
How bout this one?
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Although super durable i am not sure it would have all the features i am after. And look at that screen, tiny!

HTC 100% of the time.
There are some really cool devs and contributors who have written apps and scripts that enable you to flash everything all at once, kernel included.
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I have the SGSIII and the One X. In the case of the One X (not the One X+ but it's basically a refresh of the One X) yes, you do have to extract and flash the boot.img via your pc using fastboot and the flash the modules via recovery...not as bad as it sounds. It's a great phone.
The SGSIII not only has a bigger screen but a higher resolution than the SGSII. There are many ROMs for it and in the case of the US variants I've flashed ROMs made for the AT&T variant on my T-Mobile one. (The international version also has great development.)
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tommytomatoe said:
HTC 100% of the time.
There are some really cool devs and contributors who have written apps and scripts that enable you to flash everything all at once, kernel included.
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Hey Tommy thanks for the reply, i take it your experience is from the EVO?
Thanks Babydoll one of my friends has the one x which i rooted/cm10ed for him the other day, it was an interesting look into HTC custom roms and i must say it is not overly difficult or anything. And i did see the scripts Tommy was talking about, they would be nice in easing the transition. How do you find the one x build quality? I heard it was hit and miss between users.

yay101 said:
Hey Tommy thanks for the reply, i take it your experience is from the EVO?
Thanks Babydoll one of my friends has the one x which i rooted/cm10ed for him the other day, it was an interesting look into HTC custom roms and i must say it is not overly difficult or anything. And i did see the scripts Tommy was talking about, they would be nice in easing the transition. How do you find the one x build quality? I heard it was hit and miss between users.
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I have a HT23 which is one of the earlier batches and I have no issues. No Wi-Fi attenuation, no screen flicker, nothing wrong at all with my device.
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Evo og and Evo LTE. Also had an Evo 3d for a brief time.
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I also had the (original) Samsung Galaxy Note. I really loved that phone. I only sold it because the eMMC brick bug got on my nerves.
I still miss that phone. I am getting the Note II.
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Babydoll25 said:
I also had the (original) Samsung Galaxy Note. I really loved that phone. I only sold it because the eMMC brick bug got on my nerves.
I still miss that phone. I am getting the Note II.
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That's the reason why you sold it? You could have flashed a safe kernel. Done.

Your view on bb10?

So blackberry 10 was just released. What are your thoughts on the z10 and the q10?
I think the z10 runs on a snapdragon s4 plus and has 2 gigs of ram with a 720p 4.2 inch display(355ppi). The q10 might have similar ram+processor but i think the screen has a smaller and obviously it wont have as many pixels.
It is definitely capable of competing with some new phones IMO. But that's not why i created this thread. I want to see your thoughts.
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Correction: the Z10 runs on the OMAP 4470. The Q10 shares the same specs sans screen-estate.
I really don't like hardware-whores who are downplaying the Z10 purely based on the OMAP. Which is ironic seeing as how Google phones are a success because of their software. (with the exception being the Nexus 4).
The Z10 could be a success depending on how well they innovate in the OS. When I first heard that unlocking the screen could be as simple as double-tapping: I was impressed in the same way a small rock that ripples can become a large splash in constructive interference. The specs are basically mid-range at this point, but then again, so is the iPhone 4 too (and that has 512 RAM). Difference being that the iPhone 4 still performs as smoothly and gracefully for all its intents/purposes and its audience. I think the Z10 was designed with that kind of mindset. When a phone feels smooth enough, when the phone does everything you need it to do: maybe you but most people won't care what's under the screen.
We're seeing the move away from removable batteries, Micro-SD slots, and smaller screens. Personally, the direction the industry is going (as evident by the Nexus 4) dissuades people like me from upgrading. I don't need a huge-ass 4.7+ screen, I love the comfort and convenience of flash cards, and removable batteries, I definitely like the square-like aesthetics of the Z10 versus the general trend of bar-soaps.
While I'm not in a hurry to get a Z10, I will closely follow the news surrounding it. The BB10 OS is what will really make the Z10 shine but it's a double-edged sword if it subpar: much like the Windows Phones. But so far, feature-wise, I think the Z10 has its bases covered.

I like. Looks like a huge comeback for Blackberry.

vetvito said:
I like. Looks like a huge comeback for Blackberry.
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word. I think Blackberry may be able to pull back some lost ground, but its lost out quite a bit in the past two years.

I will be picking up the Q10 in April.
@billydasco

I quite like the look of it actually but think they're behind the curve as everything else had made such big leaps
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I don't think blackberry gives it's best to compete with the rivals...
With the lack of features like siri, Google now and some important applications...
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Looks like BB has re-arrived. Looking forward to Aicia Keys ads <3

my thoughts on bb10
Seems kinda like i've seen it somewhere before. lol

Its still a BlackBerry.
'Nuff said.
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This is my view.

063_XOBX said:
This is my view.
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Oh come on. The more competitors the better for the consumer.
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It reminds me of Nokia with Meego with all the gestures and no buttons. Especially the lock screen.

d3faultdotxbe said:
Long live Meego and hardware keyboards! Tempted to say that "touch is a gimmick", but I think the reality is that hipsters will always exist.
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BB was a wonderful device,
now it just looks like a modded version of android,
they should have focused more on business and government consumers rather than the mainstream market

BlackBerry Exchange Server, or BES costing $99 plus fees AND no compatibility with legacy devices is killer. BlackBerry should know better when there are other cheaper options out there. As for the OS, it still feels extremely business oriented which is a great thing. I own a Galaxy S III right now, but I would purchase a Z10 to have as my secondary business phone. It's the right size, the specs don't have to be spectacular as with older versions of the OS it's hardware integrated and it's styling is better than most Android devices out there. I think it will overtake Windows in terms of Market share but won't be as successful as Android or iOS devices.

sy224048 said:
Oh come on. The more competitors the better for the consumer.
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New competitors are a good thing. Old ones trying to make a come back will just leave early adopters with unsupported devices. Anyone who really thinks rebranding and 2 mildly competitive flagship phones is enough to save RIM (now Blackberry) is delusional.

063_XOBX said:
New competitors are a good thing. Old ones trying to make a come back will just leave early adopters with unsupported devices. Anyone who really thinks rebranding and 2 mildly competitive flagship phones is enough to save RIM (now Blackberry) is delusional.
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+1.:thumbup:
Totally agree.
What will happen to the BB curve my Dad owns?
PREDATOR95 ->->->->a.k.a. ->-> predatOr

Z10 is cool. Anything that helps kill the iPhone is fine with me.
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063_XOBX said:
New competitors are a good thing. Old ones trying to make a come back will just leave early adopters with unsupported devices. Anyone who really thinks rebranding and 2 mildly competitive flagship phones is enough to save RIM (now Blackberry) is delusional.
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I mostly agree with u, but something deep down tells me that the new BBos will be relatively successful, at least enough to keep the brand alive or even more.
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Bb stock has dropped over 80%. This will not save them. bb - byebye
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Droid 5!!!

I'll just leave this here
http://www.droid-life.com/2013/08/23/did-the-motorola-droid-5-just-make-its-first-appearance/
I have a dna now but this still makes me happy

duffman452001 said:
I'll just leave this here
http://www.droid-life.com/2013/08/23/did-the-motorola-droid-5-just-make-its-first-appearance/
I have a dna now but this still makes me happy
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You just made my day!
Droid 4 - Avatar

It's about time it poked it's nose out of the fog! So ready for this phone.
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It's about goram time.

Awesome. I like that induction charger on the back there. Sexy!!!
Now I will have to justify paying full price so I dont lose my Alltel Unlimited Data plan.
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Good to see a new Droid like this. I'm still packing my Droid 2 Global with CM9 on Verizon since I have unlimited data and have thought about getting a Droid 4, but this is what I want now. I've always wanted a good 4G LTE with a keyboard.
I wonder how the battery life compares to the D4.

I'd imagine the Droid 5 will have better battery life than the Droid 4. LTE has been a big drain on battery, but newer components should be more power-efficient. Plus, it'll likely have the same internals as the Droid Ultra and Moto X, which both have pretty decent daily usage. Plus, the Moto X8 seems to be pretty efficient, too.
I just hope it keeps a microSD card slot, unlike the other new Droids and Moto X. I don't care if the AOSP has moved away from SD cards, it's still a necessity when most phones only have 16GB internal storage; few have 32GB... and I can't barely think of any that push it higher. 16GB just doesn't go very far anymore.

this is awesome. thanks for this..

Loving the huge screen and wireless charging. I wonder if the battery will be user-replaceable?

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Loving the huge screen and wireless charging. I wonder if the battery will be user-replaceable?
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probably not with how they did the droid 4.. i can see them sticking to this method

noleng said:
probably not with how they did the droid 4.. i can see them sticking to this method
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yeah the pictures didn't seem to be of an user replaceable battery. Damn Motorola.

More leaked information:
http://www.newcellphonesblog.com/motorola-droid-5-leaked-again.html
Here compared to Photon Q
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More leaked information:
http://www.newcellphonesblog.com/motorola-droid-5-leaked-again.html
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These specs definitely lead me to believe this was something planned along side the older Droid M/HD/HD MAXX timeframe that was never put in to production. Specs are very similar to those older devices (replaced now with the Droid Mini/Ultra/Maxx).
I don't see this being released....and if it is, who would want it?
I'd love a Droid 5 to come out...I went from Droid to Droid 3 to Droid 4 and a Droid 5 would definitely be the direction I'd lean...but I'd want something based closer to current specs and at least follow the current Droid line (Mini/Ultra/Maxx). X8 CPU, 2 GB Ram, AMOLED screen with active notifications, etc...

seriously, there should be no phone with higher specs than the d5 on release. moto needs to max out the specs and make sure the d5 is released as a flagship device in addition to being released globally. u can do alot more with a physical qwerty so it should follow that u get alot more power in ur device to make use of.
ill still get the d5 disappointing or not though. it would be an upgrade from my d4 i guess.
dual sim and infrared port would be nice additions.
price is not a factor here motorola. need outweighs price because of practicality.
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tcrews said:
These specs definitely lead me to believe this was something planned along side the older Droid M/HD/HD MAXX timeframe that was never put in to production. Specs are very similar to those older devices (replaced now with the Droid Mini/Ultra/Maxx).
I don't see this being released....and if it is, who would want it?
I'd love a Droid 5 to come out...I went from Droid to Droid 3 to Droid 4 and a Droid 5 would definitely be the direction I'd lean...but I'd want something based closer to current specs and at least follow the current Droid line (Mini/Ultra/Maxx). X8 CPU, 2 GB Ram, AMOLED screen with active notifications, etc...
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I can just agree. looks like specs for a relese at Q4 2012 rather than Q42013. But if it would be released with those specs i will buy it. Its still the best qwerty phone. :silly:

wow, just read that link.
?????????????
not even 2gb of ram? i might not be getting a d5 after all. cant believe moto is going to cockup another droid release. meh.. looks like ill be getting a couple d4s to last me the next couple decades of qwerty death.
those specs need a serious overhaul. currently not even interested. what a waste.
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jmagi said:
wow, just read that link.
?????????????
not even 2gb of ram? i might not be getting a d5 after all. cant believe moto is going to cockup another droid release. meh.. looks like ill be getting a couple d4s to last me the next couple decades of qwerty death.
those specs need a serious overhaul. currently not even interested. what a waste.
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Yeah, maybe these have the S4 Pro chips that didn't cut it to be X8s, but it seems they are making it lower-end. :-/

man they just killed it. all enthusiasm .. dead
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Agreed. Right now every "flagship" phone from every brand is the same as any other. The keyboard would make the Moto offerings stand out above all the rest, if they had done it right.
Also, comparing to the Photon Q worries me, since that one had a non-replaceable SIM card too. The phone has to (A) support global roaming and (B) allow you to use whatever SIM card you want. Anything else is not solving the problem.

This just made me a little happy. :fingers-crossed: 1GB ram is enough. At least, it's always been enough on my D4 for what I do. Says in that second article link that it's going to support microSD. I don't often look for new phones, but I might actually once again now...