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Nexus 7 2 Available on Best Buy July 30th!

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http://www.phonearena.com/news/Leak...lease-at-July-30th-confirms-229-price_id45538

So they are both just going to called "Nexus 7"?

Nice. Mass confusion. At least my Aunt who just bought both of my old ones wouldn't know the difference.
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Why would they call it the Nexus 7 2? That would be ridiculous. We'll just have to refer to it as the Nexus 7 (2013) like you would with the iPad, Macbook, Samsung Series 9, etc. I'm excited to see how well the new one comes out, and my Nexus 7 performance has gotten rough, no matter what ROM I'm throwing at it. I'll hold off on upgrading until we see what 4.3 is like, as many with the Nexus 4 say that the update has improved performance a bit.
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Why would they call it the Nexus 7 2? That would be ridiculous. We'll just have to refer to it as the Nexus 7 (2013) like you would with the iPad, Macbook, Samsung Series 9, etc. I'm excited to see how well the new one comes out, and my Nexus 7 performance has gotten rough, no matter what ROM I'm throwing at it. I'll hold off on upgrading until we see what 4.3 is like, as many with the Nexus 4 say that the update has improved performance a bit.
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Why ridiculous? Because you think it is? Maybe having two different devices with the same name is ridiculous and confusing. Samsung has Galaxy Tab 7, Galaxy Tab 2 7, Galaxy Tab 3 7. Last I checked, Samsung has been selling a lot of devices, so I guess people don't mind their naming scheme.

Well I do think Samsung's naming scheme is ridiculous as well and can't imagine it being that marketable. I understand that they really just market the Galaxy Tab 3 (or the series that they are on) line itself and not each device, and is up to the consumer to pick the device size they want. I would just rather market to people about the Nexus 7 and make that a brand name. Especially if it is just a yearly release type of device. Consumers don't get confused by Ford selling a different Fusion or F150 model every year.
I would expect the consumer to figure out that last year's model is priced at $100-150 range (how great of a value would that be for a Nexus 7) and the new models are in the $200-250 range. Especially as other companies have conditioned consumers with that strategy
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I don't care what they call it.
Just release it, and take my money already!

I'm surprised they don't unify them and say Nexus 5 7", Nexus 5, and Nexus 5 10"
I'm just happy BestBuy is picking it up. Just makes it easier to find one Day1
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Anybody find this strange considering BestBuy didn't even sell the first N7?

Jarrett601 said:
Anybody find this strange considering BestBuy didn't even sell the first N7?
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Of course they did.
http://goo.gl/Odo9f

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Of course they did.
http://goo.gl/Odo9f
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They did? I never saw one in store nor online. And they still aren't online at the best buy website.
I wonder if they is the original nexus 7 and this is just "new" for best buy.
I mean chances are its the 2nd gen with all the other leaks and the listed red, but I'm still not convinced. Although if Google does want to sell a lot of these they have to have it in best buy stores. People don't go to staples and office depot to buy electronics.
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Of course they did.
http://goo.gl/Odo9f
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That's bestbuy.ca, which I am guessing is Canada? The US best buy never sold the nexus as far I'm aware.
Here's a recent search for nexus 7
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http://www.theverge.com/2013/7/21/4543926/updated-nexus-7-tablet-press-images-leak
Now that I've seen what it looks like, I'm not that excited about anymore.
Hate that huge bezel.

The bezels are big, but its a tablet and this is probably preferred when holding it landscape so you aren't touching the screen.
I just wish they put front facing speakers in it.
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Of course they did.
http://goo.gl/Odo9f
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That's bestbuy.ca, which I am guessing is Canada? The US best buy never sold the nexus as far I'm aware.
Here's a recent search for nexus 7
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I think the landscape bezels are about the same size as the current Nexus 7. But it looks like the portrait bezel was reduced even more, looks like it may be about 33 to 50% smaller now. Though I I think Google/ASUS would have been fine reducing the landscape bezel size a little bit. But when holding in landscape I do want to put my thumb on the front glass, so some bezel is good.
I hope this is a good sign that Best Buy is putting this in the Sunday ad, hope that means they expect to get a decent supply.

I don't like how the camera is off center, but other than that.....
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Am I the only one not considering to buy the new N7 through the GooglePlay store this time around? Last year was such a mess when it was first released!!!

out b4 the eBay surge....
just sold mine last night to pay for a portion of the new one.... I, too, wish the bezel was smaller simply for aesthetic reasons but the functional reasons mentioned in the thread make sense... either way, I'm buying it...
noob question -- but how long does it typically take before launchers are compatible with the new o/s? are developers pretty quick in making their updates, does it take a little while, or do most launchers generally play nice with the updates for the most part?

michaelg1030 said:
They did? I never saw one in store nor online. And they still aren't online at the best buy website.
I wonder if they is the original nexus 7 and this is just "new" for best buy.
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I was looking at N7's two months ago at Best Buy.
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KARNAG3 said:
Am I the only one not considering to buy the new N7 through the GooglePlay store this time around? Last year was such a mess when it was first released!!!
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Yeah, there are pros and cons.
The con is fear that Google will be slow shipping it out and I could walk to Best Buy and get it quicker.
The pro though is Google Play's customer support. If anything goes wrong with it, they will immediately cross ship me out a replacement with 2 day air with zero hassle. If I buy it from any other retailer, I'm stuck using ASUS customer support and I have to ship in the tablet and wait weeks for it to be fixed and returned.
But I suspect I'll probably just go to Best Buy anyway. I have 15 days to exchange it if there is a defect and usually if it's fine after 15 days I probably won't have a need to do a RMA in the future.

Have you sold your Nexus 4 yet?

Hey! How many of you have sold or planning to sell your Nexus 4(s) for the Nexus 5? I sold mine and can't wait!
If you have or are going to, write below as to why you are!
All my Indian brothers, the Nexus 5 will be available in India!
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SO what do you think about the phone now?

Nope. I only upgrade when I see a reason.
I'll have the software. I'll stick with the n4 till It breaks or I actually see a worthy upgrade reason.
Even then I still won't sell it. To much to deal with for less then 200 bux. I'd rather give it to my Da.

Nope, here are my reasons why:
1.the N5 isn't worth it imo.
2.The N4 is sleeker and nicer than the N5 and other phones(also imo).
3.My N4 is still super fast and fluid so no need to upgrade.
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I'm thinking about it, but i dont know where i could sell it. What is the best place for that?
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Googhga said:
I'm thinking about it, but i dont know where i could sell it. What is the best place for that?
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Swappa
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Sold mine on Swappa for 180
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Sold mine on Swappa for 180
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That feels like a terrible deal, you have to be able to get $200+ on Craigslist.

Nope upgrading my wifes broke GN with my N4 and buying me a N5

failly said:
Nope, here are my reasons why:
1.the N5 isn't worth it imo.
2.The N4 is sleeker and nicer than the N5 and other phones(also imo).
3.My N4 is still super fast a fluid so no nees to upgrade.
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I dont agree about the n5 not being worth it :-/
a 1080p display, possibly a better camera, S800 are enough reasons for me.
P.S: I live in India and got 2 Nexus 4s back in Feb when LG didn't start selling it here... and i made a profit out of it, which enables me to buy the N5... I got around 10000 rupess out of it ($200) which makes buying the Nexus 5 cheaper for me
and im doing the same thing this time around as well...

I won't ever sell a Nexus. I use all my old devices as media players, handheld game consoles, media center remotes, etc. With all the emulators and apps to make life easier and more connected, I see no reason to sell. Add to that the updates that continue after so many generations, and there is REALLY no reason to ever sell one. Hell, my Nexus S is running 4.3!!! I use it as my home phone with calls forwarded to google voice. There's always a reason to keep old androids, imho

i gave mine away. brother loves it. bring on the n5 :good:
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I won't ever sell a Nexus. I use all my old devices as media players, handheld game consoles, media center remotes, etc. With all the emulators and apps to make life easier and more connected, I see no reason to sell. Add to that the updates that continue after so many generations, and there is REALLY no reason to ever sell one. Hell, my Nexus S is running 4.3!!! I use it as my home phone with calls forwarded to google voice. There's always a reason to keep old androids, imho
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I agree, but with the profit i made from selling a nexus 4 in india (i got one along with mine) and the amount im getting from selling my phone (near $250), i am getting a nexus 5 almost without paying anything extra

I had the s4 since it launched on att and to be honest the nexus 4 is faster stock then the s4 was with its typical touchwiz lag. I would like the 1080p screen and the better camera that it will most likely pack however I see no reason to upgrade just yet.
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me personally think the nexus 5 looks like a slab of black plastic with plain buttons and nothing really innovative, the front especially,..so im going another year with my nexus 4 and waiting for the nexus 6, hopefully built with motorola and glass infused shell

I did the exact opposite, I bought a N4. With the hype and rumors about the N5 dropping In october I was able to pickup a mint 16 gig with a full skin for under $200. The prices are back up now. I'm normally a generation behind to save money. And the N4 was a great bang for the buck a few weeks ago. Especially on T-Mobile LTE.

tweaked said:
Nope. I only upgrade when I see a reason.
I'll have the software. I'll stick with the n4 till It breaks or I actually see a worthy upgrade reason.
Even then I still won't sell it. To much to deal with for less then 200 bux. I'd rather give it to my Da.
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This. I upgraded to the n4 because my HTC desire z was getting slow and battered, my nexus 4 is still in an excellent condition. I guess I'll be waiting for the nexus 6 and then my n4 will go to a family member
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What do you think the going price for a 8gb in the UK.. very good condition?

I bought n4 last night was going to get n5 but happy enough with 4 lol
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I will sell mine on ebay for 200+ the day my N5 arrives!!!!!!!!!!!!, goodbye inferior N4

Am very tempted to sell my N4 for either the LG G2 or the N5.
Apart from all buttons being on the rear of the LG, I like the larger screen, higher MP camera, larger battery and general appearance of the G2 over the N5. However, I'm concerned about the LG software (ie not stock Android), LG's track record on software updates and the very small developer community.
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A couple random questions.

I'm looking at getting the moto x as soon as Moto maker is available on Verizon. How does the solid black compare to the woven back? Is one more durable or better looking?
How is the moto x radios and antenna? My Galaxy Nexus is great at finding holes in Verizon's network and often this makes me lose data for several minutes, even if signal is back. My Droid incredible usually managed better signal. I've heard Motorola phones usually have goof signal.
Is the phone pretty durable? I dropped my Droid eris and incredible many times without a scratch, but my Galaxy Nexus has several chips and scratches. Will I need a case for example Moto X?
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I'm looking at getting the moto x as soon as Moto maker is available on Verizon. How does the solid black compare to the woven back? Is one more durable or better looking?
How is the moto x radios and antenna? My Galaxy Nexus is great at finding holes in Verizon's network and often this makes me lose data for several minutes, even if signal is back. My Droid incredible usually managed better signal. I've heard Motorola phones usually have goof signal.
Is the phone pretty durable? I dropped my Droid eris and incredible many times without a scratch, but my Galaxy Nexus has several chips and scratches. Will I need a case for example Moto X?
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radios seem great for me. never lose services really but I live in a city so I never really have much of an issue with any phone. I'm also on verizon so coverage is pretty good everywhere. Haven't heard of many people having problems with the radio. The wifi though, thats a different story.
the edges of the phone can get nicked pretty easily from what I have heard. I put a case on the phone because it was slippery as hell for me when i held it naked. If you drop your phone a decent bit then i def would get a case for it. I actually prefer the case because i wanted a little more bulk to the phone. There are also some pretty decent cases that still allow you to show off your customization stuff. Options from clear cases to just a case that goes around the edges of the phone (forget what they are called).
don't know anything about the woven stuff.

if you are going to go motomaker... why get black? just saying if you are going to customize. it doesnt matter what the color is. it will look great. woven looks much better though.
i dropped mine face down on a pebble four days after i got it. busted screen. had motocare though. so got replacement for free. my brother dropped his on concrete. not a scratch. so as with all phones... it depends on where/how it hits. needless to say i now have a case and screen protector. my brother goes naked like a pro. the case i got is the quicksand. very minimal and does not wrap over the edge.
my wifi has never faltered. i get great signal all around my house and 100' outside of it. with a single antenna $20 tp-link router. could go much further i reckon since im 3/4 signal 100' away. and yes... moto, like nokia, puts the best radios in their phones. this new line of phones... has a double wrap or something on the lte. whatever it is... it was designed with double the antenna of what comes in most phones.
hope this/that helps. buy the phone. you will not regret it. its not like a gs4 where its full of crap you will never use and you think its cool. owning this phone gives you a sense of fulfillment. you know you have the best. you know its as close to perfect as you will ever get.

Thanks for the info. I personally don't care for all the colors, black is fine. I'm waiting for motomaker for the 32gb option, 16gb is would be a step backwards from my 2 year old phone, even less than my 4 year old dinc.
I do think the woven looks good, but the black almost looks flat, I wish I could see it in person.
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T-Keith said:
Thanks for the info. I personally don't care for all the colors, black is fine. I'm waiting for motomaker for the 32gb option, 16gb is would be a step backwards from my 2 year old phone, even less than my 4 year old dinc.
I do think the woven looks good, but the black almost looks flat, I wish I could see it in person.
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Go to an AT&T store, they have Moto Maker examples of all the color options, maybe Best Buy too, but I don't know that for sure. I'm having a terrible time deciding what combination I'm going to go with... hoping the wood option comes tomorrow. That would make the decision much easier... ebony looks super sexy.
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Now the question is, is the developer model worth it? Will root be enough, or is a locked bootloader the best bet for those who like to tweak?
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Now the question is, is the developer model worth it? Will root be enough, or is a locked bootloader the best bet for those who like to tweak?
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I'm not worried. Being as bare bones as this phone is, there's no bloat to remove, no obnoxious manufacturer overlay, and no performance issues thatneed tweaking. The only reason I really waited for Moto Maker is to have the option of 32GB of memory. Now I can't decide how to design mine
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Ordered through moto maker today, any former DROID incredible owners out there?
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I'm considering these:
Just can't decide...
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I really liked the woven but after looking at the other options in the store I think the flat look is nice. From what I can tell it's not too hard to swap yourself and woven are always available on eBay.
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Nexus 4 to Nexus 6? Share your thoughts!

Edit: decision made, no Nexus 6 for me, it's too big, expensive and ugly immo, just ordered a brand new Nexus 5 from Amazon for €300. ☺
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As suspected for a few months, we will probably have a 6" Nexus phone coming this fall.
As a Nexus 4 user i am reluctant to start using a 6" phone, but being a Nexus user since the Nexus One, and after talking to a few friends with the Note i am inclined to take a leap of faith.
What do you guy's think, let's post a few pros and cons so we all can make an informed buy.
Pros:
Better browsing and youtube experience;
Stop carrying a tablet;
Possible massive battery.
Cons:
It won't fit all pockets;
Two hands usage;
Possible weight.
PS: let's skip the 5.2" vs 6" as it probably won't be happening.

I'm ready for the switch
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I'm ready for the switch
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you forgot a unique con which plagues all nexus phones ....**** battery

HYPE.
I'm just waiting for it to be real and purchaseable.
I'm waiting for a Moto Nexus since Google bought Moto back in 2011! (and they do it after selling it to Lenovo lol)
Will buy day 1 regardless of its dimension! :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

Not going near any 6inch device, no matter if its called Nexus.
I prefer to have a tablet at 10 inch.
Unleashed by my Nexus 4

Nexus 6 should be max 5.5... 6 inches smart phone is useless, According to me

Nope. As much as I love the nexus line, that is just way too damn big for me. If I can't operate it one handed, I don't want it. If anything, I plan to finally move up to the Nexus 5, and the's max size I want in a phone. Any bigger and I say "thanks, but no thanks."

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According to all the rumors, the Nexus 6 will have a 3200+ mAh battery, i just hope the QHD display won't eat it too fast...

Way to big. Ordered a meizu mx4. Mostly for the camera. I still think that maybe to big.
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To me, N4 is a phone and N6 is not. 5.9" is just crazy, who knows, maybe Google brings something in normal screen size (5" or less) alongside N6.

cyberon said:
As suspected for a few months, we will probably have a 6" Nexus phone coming this fall.
As a Nexus 4 user i am reluctant to start using a 6" phone, but being a Nexus user since the Nexus One, and after talking to a few friends with the Note i am inclined to take a leap of faith.
What do you guy's think, let's post a few pros and cons so we all can make an informed buy.
Pros:
Better browsing and youtube experience;
Stop caring a tablet;
Possible massive battery.
Cons:
It won't fit all pockets;
Two hands usage;
Possible weight.
PS: let's skip the 5.2" vs 6" as it probably won't be happening.
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Pro's: performance (good enough for a couple of years, looking at the specs). Oh, and 4G in Europe.
Con's: size. A big screen sounds great, but portability and one-handed use.
Looks like the terminal will have excellent processing power and RAM plus a big battery so it'll be good for a couple of years, but like everyone else - will this thing fit in a trouser pocket and can it be used 1-handed?
That last point may well force the UI to offer options so that eg status bar can be positioned at the bottom/navbar on the bottom left or right (just saying). But it's a big piece of kit....

This thing doesn't even fit my backpack.
I'm a Brazilian without English Course, sorry and be comprehensive

I was ready for the switch, couldn't wait...but if the N6 is really gonna be that big I don't think I will buy it. It's too much of a jump from the N4 in terms of size.
If Google really comes out with just the 6 inches version, I think I will choose between the MotoX and the G3. Or maybe even an N5 if I will find one.

I actually think I'm gonna skip this one. As European guy I couldn't picture the size in inches(do it America, I beg you, switch to metric system like the rest of the world! ). Now seeing the two in comparison I must say that it's way too big for me. Nexus 4 is just about the right size, fits in the hand, you can control it with 1 hand. I never found myself wanting a tablet or phablet for that matter. It's phone, laptop or desktop pc for me. I like the keyboard very much to give it up

I'm definitely up for a bigger phone. My Nexus 4 is the biggest phone I've owned, and I'd love a big phablet to use at home for gaming and reading eBooks, and for traveling when I don't want to lug around my laptop. Obviously, I'll be keeping my Nexus 4 to use when I don't want a gigantic slab in my pocket (I want a Sony Z3 Compact for that, but that's several months away for me).
Maybe I'll even pick up a Nexus 5 when the price drops because the 6 is out.
One thing I'm wondering about the Nexus 6 is that, if it comes running Android L out of box, will we be able to "downgrade" it to 4.4.4 KitKat? Obviously, with previous Nexus phones, downgrading to a version prior to its release made no sense, but for those of us that love what the Xposed framework can do for us, I have a feeling 4.4.4 will be ported to the Nexus 6.
Rumor is there'll be a 32GB version for $419USD, and 64GB for $449. If that turns out to be the case, I'm only about $100-150 short of affording the 64GB, which I should be able to save by the time it's available in November.

If the phone does turn out to be 5.9" like most people suspect then I'm out.
I'll be a little disappointed as I was hoping to go from my N4 to an N6 but that screen is FAR too big. It's near enough phablet size and I want a phone not a phablet.
I'll probably just pick up an LG G2 instead. 5.2" is the perfect sized screen IMO.

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I was ready for the switch, couldn't wait...but if the N6 is really gonna be that big I don't think I will buy it. It's too much of a jump from the N4 in terms of size.
If Google really comes out with just the 6 inches version, I think I will choose between the MotoX and the G3. Or maybe even an N5 if I will find one.
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The G3 and MotoX are also my other options but i'm waiting for the price. If the Nexus 6 arrives with a decent price it's a hard choice.

Looks like the next Nexus won't be inheriting the good looks of the GNex/N4/N5 (mostly N4 lol). That's it, i'm out. Can always flash an AOSP Rom on a phone if I want the Nexii feel again.

I will switch when it comes down in price from Fido

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Looks like the next Nexus won't be inheriting the good looks of the GNex/N4/N5 (mostly N4 lol). That's it, i'm out. Can always flash an AOSP Rom on a phone if I want the Nexii feel again.
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You won't get the same experience even on AOSP, had a Galaxy S2 running CM and sold it after two months.
Lot's of bugs and frustration.

Hello! New Nexus 5 user.

Wow. I upgraded today from a Galaxy S3 to a Nexus 5. In my 4 hours of using this phome, I have loved every second. One complaint is the speakers. While playing San Amdreas, holding the device blocked the speakers. Any suggestions? Otherwise, this puts my S3 to shame. I called 3 different T-Mobile stores and only one of them in my area actually had one in stock. I was able to get this wonderful device for a mere $27 as the taxes are up front. Anyway, goodbye Scamsung Crapaxy S3. Hello Nexus 5. I say scam cuz
S3 at T-Mobile:$432
Nexus 5 at T-Mobile: $396
Yeah
You decide which is better.

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Wow. I upgraded today from a Galaxy S3 to a Nexus 5. In my 4 hours of using this phome, I have loved every second. One complaint is the speakers. While playing San Amdreas, holding the device blocked the speakers. Any suggestions? Otherwise, this puts my S3 to shame. I called 3 different T-Mobile stores and only one of them in my area actually had one in stock. I was able to get this wonderful device for a mere $27 as the taxes are up front. Anyway, goodbye Scamsung Crapaxy S3. Hello Nexus 5. I say scam cuz
S3 at T-Mobile:$432
Nexus 5 at T-Mobile: $396
Yeah
You decide which is better.
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The N5 a year later is still an amazing device. So amazing, that after selling my first one about 6 months ago, I ended up buying another one a month or so ago. The damn thing is fast as hell and buttery smooth, and performs just as well as anything else out there. You made a great purchase, and I hope you enjoy the heck out of it.
As far as the speakers are concerned, it's annoying but it is what it is. I'm used to it, because I'm also an iPhone user and they've always had the same problem. I've learned to adjust my grip so the speaker isn't covered, but it's still annoying. One thing I can recommend, is that you buy a Moga Pro Power controller. I have one for Android, and I also have the Moga Rebel for my iPhone 6, which is essentially the same thing. If you aren't familiar with it, it's just a game pad, but it has a built in clip to hold the phone. No speaker blockage, and gaming with a controller takes things to a completely different level. It works awesome with the N5 and good news for you- San Andreas has native support for it. Check it out- http://www.mogaanywhere.com/controllers/propower

I also hate how my hand covers the speaker when gaming in landscape mode. If I hold the phone so that doesn't happen, it just feels awkward. Other than that, loving this phone, still.

Welcome here! Quite an upgrade from an S3 I had one way back. The N5 is a superb phone imo. I've been on it since launch day and it continues to satisfy my gadget addiction even 1 year later! Enjoy it

Yeah. So much faster than an S3. Even with CM offsetting the crappiness of it. TouchWiz was too slow and unusable. I hope to have this device until I can buy a OnePlus One from T-Mobile. But that'll never happen. I can't believe how smooth and seamless everything is on this phone.

Thanks. I have heard of those controllers before. I will have to look into buying one eventually. I have a USB OTG cable so I can already use an Xbox controller if I want to.

I just upgraded from my Nexus 4 to Nexus 5 . . Don't regret that decision . . . The nexus 4 is still a decent device but I was itching to have the nexus 5 , lovely experience I've had with the n4 and the n5 enhances it further. Oneplus One will be my next upgrade or its successor because the chipset is 32bit and will not fully take advantage of L's 64bit support.

I had an htc one x tegra 3 which has cost me almost 45€ monthly. Now i have a n5 which is by a longshot better and have 30€ per month... Same data and call plan btw... Logic?

I had two GS4 which are hw damaged without any reason, couple days ago i buyed this device really can't complain on anything except cam recorder audio and some sw issues with my first installed rom(Mahdi).Also still can't believe what ppl on youtube saying for N5 battery life because for me it's better than on GS4.Really great device a lot of faster than Touchwiz.

slobo2712 said:
really can't complain on anything except cam recorder audio
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/google-nexus-5/general/mod-camcorder-audio-quality-fix-t2837930
this mod has helped a lot of us.

Get a refund, Nexus 5 is outdated, hold out for the Nexus 6
Sent from my Nexus 5

gilberts555 said:
While playing San Amdreas, holding the device blocked the speakers. Any suggestions?
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Turn phone 90degrees clockwise instead of counter clock wise. This way speaker is a the top making it less prone to being covered.
N5 has 1 speaker only. The other one is a microphone.

Use this app and those settings. Makes the phone a bit louder.
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
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I also had the Nexus 5, sold it and got the HTC One M8 (Amazing Phone), but came back to the Nexus 5 because there is waaaay more things to do with it.
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I don't want a 5.9 inch screen. The Nexus 5 serves me well for what I need to do. Besides, better than S3

dicecuber said:
Get a refund, Nexus 5 is outdated, hold out for the Nexus 6
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Don't be ridiculous, it's still an AMAZING device and well worth every penny.

dicecuber said:
Get a refund, Nexus 5 is outdated, hold out for the Nexus 6
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If nexus 5 is outdated...i guess 99% of the smartphones with soc older than sd800 are also outdated .....
Oh wait u have a nexus 6 ?

Using less than a day
Im just experiencing my first 24h of this amazing device. I was a bit confused between HTC One M7 ( must mention its look and build quality ) and N5, but the purple tint camera problem of M7 and the too damn high price point was ruined all of my expectation. Eventually bought the N5, 16G with Nillkin case and clear screen protector.
I was a Xperia Ray user for more than 2 years. Surely, no need to mention the performance and storage boost, but that Ray was a beauty I must say (still using it).
Im from Bangladesh. Here Nexus are not that available and we cant order it through any carrier. I want to check the IMEI for originality for this device. Is there any sort of website can do that online? Hoping to have the best from this device. Currently the plan is to use it like OTB for 1 or some months, after that will need to unlock it and see its full potential ( atleast for Viper).

C3C076 said:
Turn phone 90degrees clockwise instead of counter clock wise. This way speaker is a the top making it less prone to being covered.
N5 has 1 speaker only. The other one is a microphone.
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+1. No more blockage issue for me ever since I started doing this many months ago. Most games/apps should auto rotate accordingly.

C3C076 said:
Turn phone 90degrees clockwise instead of counter clock wise. This way speaker is a the top making it less prone to being covered.
N5 has 1 speaker only. The other one is a microphone.
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Reminds me of one of the funniest threads of all time: http://forum.xda-developers.com/goo...d-easy-fix-muffled-speaker-landscape-t2555496

I prefer my S2 Hercules to the S3. Lol My M8 had to get sent in for warranty repair and I was given an unrooted of course, S3 as a loaner. Was a brutal downgrade. Lol
My rooted S2 danced circles around the S3. So yes, going from an S3 to an N5 would be a great upgrade! Enjoy! ?