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To be 100% honest, I don't like it as much as the Atrix 2. The build quality is on par, there's just something too....i dont know...RAZR-esque about it. I had an HTC One X in between that will be given to a coworker now, I'll stick with the AHD for the time being. It feels good in the hand, doesn't seem as prone to slipping out of it like the One X does. I'm afraid i'm going to destroy that thing by dropping it.
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The car dock was included, I walked out the door for $108 with the phone and dock. It's pretty solid, but definitely a new design from older Motorola car docks. Basically, you dock the phone, then you slide the power connector into the phone, it's a 2 part method. Not a dealbreaker, but I know i'll forget to slide the power thing over and it'll just kill my battery at some point.
The camera, while better than the Atrix 2, is still not up to my standards. The HTC is still MUCH better quality, but it's not the end of the world. What good is a great camera if I drop the HTC?
The data speeds are absolutely ridiculous, I took a few speedtests with the HTC and then the AHD back to back. I managed about 15-20 down with the HOX, and 30-40 with the AHD. THAT is awesome! So much for my 5gb data cap .
The interface is nice. I quite like what Motorola has done with "Blur" or whatever they're officially calling it these days. I somehow managed to get AT&T Messages handling my text messages, that isnt going to fly with me, I prefer the stock one. I like the swipe features of the icons/widgets on the home screens, very cool even if I don't use them often.
The screen isn't as bright as the HOX outside in direct sunlight, but i'm sure it's as good or better than the GS3. Still not a deal breaker for me. Oh, I did not have auto brightness enabled when i went outside, it is now. I may edit this after I walk outside in a bit. I do feel there is a lot of wasted bezel space, but I'm not the engineer and have no clue what's shoved underneath said wasted space.
The clock/weather/data monitor widget is cool, it actively monitors the amount of data remaining! I really like that, i've used 3.53/5GB this month, thankfully the billing cycle ends on tuesday.
All in all, I'm pleased with the purchase for now. It's a change from the Atrix 4G and Atrix 2 designs, however I don't think it reduces the build quality at all. To me it feels better built than the HTC One X, and miles better than a GS3.
I am taking pic/screenshot requests and questions for the afternoon, so go nuts.
Side-note. While i was at the store, there was a guy upgrading to an iPhone 4S and had a cracked back glass. I jokingly offered him $50 for it, so now i'm the proud new owner of a $60 (including the replacement glass) iphone 4 that will either be given to the wife to replace her dying ipod touch, or it'll show up on Craigslist in a few days and pay for my AHD and a few Abita Andygators.
Smart actions just eliminated any new for tasker or locale. This thing is great!
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Can you upload the wallpapers? I got the system dump but it doesn't seem to include the wallpapers. Thanks!
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Can you upload the wallpapers? I got the system dump but it doesn't seem to include the wallpapers. Thanks!
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Tell me where they would be and I'll get them. Not sure why, they're ugly as can be lol.
EDIT: poked and prodded, found the default one. It's a start I guess.
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picked one up as well. haven't tested outside, but inside the screen is brighter, crisper and colors more pronounced than my One X. It is especially noticeable for me in Maps and Gmail.I also emailed one of the wallpapers to myself and displayed it on the HOX side by side with the Moto. Crisper on the Moto and colors slightly more vibrant. It is a cooler screen while the One X is warmer, but I prefer how white backgrounds appear on the MAHD. We'll see how the week goes. If the battery will last me through as work day as the HOX does, then it's a keeper as I like the on screen buttons, near-stock ICS feel, etc. Camera is definitely not as good as the One X but still decent and I think I can live with that.
Noten the picture of the wallpaper, my camera focused more on the HOX so in the pic it appears slightly more crisp than the MAHD, but in person it is not.
I have too say the ATRIX HD is pretty sweet! I love the screen and the can.. low light it isn't that great but out in daytime its really good. The screen is beautiful and I love the feel and I'm getting great battery life.. few things I could change would be the home launcher.. way too much like an I phone
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few things I could change would be the home launcher.. way too much like an I phone
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What do you mean about it being too much like an iPhone? In what way, can you elaborate? Thanks!
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What do you mean about it being too much like an iPhone? In what way, can you elaborate? Thanks!
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Well you start off with one screen like an iphone, well now they have two... but you add more screens as you add more apps and widgets... and as far as i know, i might be wrong but the main screen is the far left one.. like an iphone. and you can't change it at all. i hate it. also you can't use the clock widget on another launcher without root access, or at least it wouldn't work on Nova. so yeah
but other than that i really do like the phone.
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So I went to the release event Motorola had for the Atirx HD, it was really nice they had some cool stuff to show. well during the meeting the main guy said a very interesting comment, "We had to take somethings out to make it a better price." So after the demonstration i asked the rep, so what "things" did you take out?
he said with a nervousness voice, oh nothing to big, we had to reduce the 13mp cam to a 8 and drop the 16gb to an 8gb. oh and we took out NFC.
and then he said they had a new app that works with NFC but cuz att wanted a lower price phone they took it out. i guess its going to be on the new razor.. so yeah.
that really it. but other than that don't you just love the phone?
Once you set up multiple screens, can you drag the home/main screen set by default as the first screen wherever you want it?
Glad to see some reviews and even comparisons to the HOX. By all accounts the camera is inferior. How does it stack up against the GNex?
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Couldn't deal with the battery life and camera, took it back and exchanged for GS3. Sorry guys, i'll check back when the next Atrix pops up and see what's what. The GS3 is not perfect, niether is the HTC One X, but they're a gap bridger for me.
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Couldn't deal with the battery life and camera, took it back and exchanged for GS3. Sorry guys, i'll check back when the next Atrix pops up and see what's what. The GS3 is not perfect, niether is the HTC One X, but they're a gap bridger for me.
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Yup...and the development for the s3 is unbeatable, if the atrix HD had that then I would definitely switch. Oh well... I really like their UI over Samsung and HTC and the build is much better.
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bimmerd00d said:
Couldn't deal with the battery life and camera, took it back and exchanged for GS3. Sorry guys, i'll check back when the next Atrix pops up and see what's what. The GS3 is not perfect, niether is the HTC One X, but they're a gap bridger for me.
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I'm assuming they asked for their Vehicle Dock back? Thanks for the pics and review.
So I guess we have AT&T to blame for stripping the Atrix HD of all it's glory and what it could have been (i.e., 13 megapixels, 16gb, NFC). The question is, would you pay $199 instead of $99 for this phone if it included this stuff?
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I'm assuming they asked for their Vehicle Dock back? Thanks for the pics and review.
So I guess we have AT&T to blame for stripping the Atrix HD of all it's glory and what it could have been (i.e., 13 megapixels, 16gb, NFC). The question is, would you pay $199 instead of $99 for this phone if it included this stuff?
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If only it had 13megapixels, 16GB internals, NFC, a 4.7/4.8" screen, and Webtop, it wouldn't be a question for me. I'd get that phone in a heartbeat. But sadly.. AT&T opted it to be a budget phone.. So, no go for me. Gonna get the SGS3 instead.. A shame too. I really had high hopes for the next Atrix. A little heartbroken here. /proudownerofatrix4g
Those two things - camera and battery life - are the only things holding me back from complete satisfaction, BUT...is it really worth $150 more to get a One X or SGS III?? For me, I have to reluctantly say...maybe...we'll see if I can coax more juice out of it first (before my buyer's remorse period is over). Here's a low light picture sample, since there is a lack of those available online.
Its like I'm back in the OG Atrix forum back on its launch day. So much disappointment when everyone started leaving us for the Inspire 4G. Unfortunately, it doesn't look like any devs are working on the third Atrix.
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Just ordered mine and I'm coming from the sgs2. One question how is the temp when in heavy use? Also any freezing issue. That's the problem with the sgs2
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Just ordered mine and I'm coming from the sgs2. One question how is the temp when in heavy use? Also any freezing issue. That's the problem with the sgs2
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The temp has been okay on mine, but I'm home over 90% of the time (telecommute for work) and I'm on WiFi. Some people say having it on 4G it gets a little warm.
I had mine freeze this morning after a phone call. Had to force a reboot (Power + Vol Down).
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Display resolution at 1920x1200 comfirmed.
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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?
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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.
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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?
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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.
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I was looking at N7's two months ago at Best Buy.
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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!!!
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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.
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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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
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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.
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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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Hello guys,
I'm on the verge of buying a new smartphone after being into Windows Phone for too long.
I have a N7 2013 tablet which I've been using to play around with different Custom Roms and Kernels but now it's time to ditch my low end Windows Phone smartphone and go for a medium range Android device to play around with.
The two options at the moment are: Moto G new or an used but mint condition Nexus 4 still under warranty (for another year atleast). The price tag is almost similar 170€ (MotoG) vs 200€ (N4).
Now I know the proc on the MotoG is newer and slightly faster but the N4 sports a bigger screen and more Ram which to be honest, is the decising factor here. However, since I haven't owned any of these two devices I'd like to know if the N4 is still a safe pick, and if there are any issues I should be aware of.
Thanks!
hey , first of all get your facts right .
N4 proc and GPU is way way faster than Moto G's proc and GPU ..
http://cpuboss.com/cpus/Qualcomm-Snapdragon-S4-Pro-(APQ8064)-vs-Qualcomm-Snapdragon-400
secondly they both share IPS grade screens , but moto g has an advantage of gorilla glass 3 , ...
thirdly , n4 has one of the best developer community , way better than moto g ..
if u are confused between n4 and moto g , definitely go for the n4 .. its better in every possible aspect
but i would suggest waiting for some newer devices from google they might not be very far from launch
N4 all the way. The Moto G is inferior in every technical aspect (it's still a good phone but if you have the $$$ get something better!). The only physical advantage of the Moto G over the N4 is that the back cover is removable so you can easily swap sim cards without having to use a PIN, if that matters to you.
I have an N5 waiting for me (relative ordered in the states, bringing it when she visits) but I will definitely keep my N4 as a backup rather than sell it like I did with previous phones. The N4 is a great phone and just too good to waste.
Another good thing about Moto G is that is more comfortable at the hand that N4 will be. But overall N4 all the way, for being a AOSP device its simple to custom roms, kernels and everything
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I would try and get a used moto x instead of the nexus
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I have both, the Nexus is faster, bigger screen, better camera, better build quality and has superior development support.
It's a obvious choice for me. ☺
First of all thanks for the feedback.
I will probably go for the Nexus 4 since my budget is this low and the market here is overpriced compared to most places. Infact even the new market is.
The deal also includes a couple of cases, screen protectors and a bumper so it's the best choice.
Thanks all for the feedback.
Excellent choice, bro, you won't regret it.
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when i have a N4 i found the moto g better (Battery+Wireless Charging with mod+only 21Mbit)
and when i have a Moto g i found the N4 better(Dev,Gpu,Display,Glass+Wireless Charging,NFC,42Mbit Download)
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First of all thanks for the feedback.
I will probably go for the Nexus 4
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Probably not a bad call. One yet unmentioned difference is Nexus 4 has NFC, moto g doesn't. I used to couldn't care less about that. But since I found out about Dimple (programmable, batteryless, custom placed NFC buttons), NFC actually matters to me. A lot of folks here dig the sleek buttonlessness of N4 and stuff like it, but I mostly got the phone because it was cheap at the time. I miss buttons a lot, especially for page turning in ebooks.
You never know when that tiny bit of extra functionality will turn out to be awesome. Enjoy your new phone :good:
Yeah, NFC tags at work and home are nice too. Once you start using it its hard to stop
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Moto G has much better battery backup than N4.
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Moto G has much better battery backup than N4.
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^^^ This especially... Deciding between the two is actually tough, my son has the Moto G 16GB GPE edition and I have the Nexus 4 16GB.
I am similar to a previous user... I am mixed and go back and forth between which I prefer. Which is better for you depends on your usage
Moto G gives you incredible battery life (5-7 hours screen time, double the N4), it's waterproof (I can't believe no one mentioned this), Gorilla Glass 3
Nexus 4 has both a faster processor and GPU, has a larger display although I don't find it superior other than size, and has NFC and wireless charging (neither of which I use).
To be honest, although the 21Mbps vs 42Mbps thing is real, in real life it makes little difference in use, same with the processor... the N4 is faster but the G is more efficient, I have noticed little difference in performance between the two.
The Nexus 4 has a tremendous development community with more options and help than you can imagine, and although the Moto G has a decent community with most major ROMs supported, it is definitely not the Nexus 4 in that regard but if it's your thing you won't be bored either.
Honestly, no mater your choice you will get a good phone that will likely last a decent amount of time.
I remember you that the Moto G has a louder Speaker than the Nexus 4.
The moto G also support USB OTG, without any special Y cable or similiar things.
By the way I'm proud to own a Nexus 4.
I own both.
Nexus 4 is a better phone, BUT the Moto G comes damn close. Considering the low price of Moto G, I'll say it's a better bargain, even the more expensive 4G version, which adds support for LTE, which is something Nexus 4 doesn't have. But off course, it depends on the prices of the phones, in the area you live.
Hey guys!
The phone is home and it's the Nexus 4 16GB in super mint condition, with a ****load of screen protectors, bumbers and good cases, you name it.
It came with tempered glass screen protector at the front and a standard screen protector at the back.
Also, LTE isn't a big thing for me. Between Univ and my place I get alot of hotspots through Fon (https://corp.fon.com/pt/microsite/nos) so not a big deal.
Everywhere I go without Internet, I bring my mobile broadband pen and a sharing dock to get wireless.
The Moto G also arrived yesterday from Amazon and it really surprised me. The stock Android with some of Motorola subtle changes really make it a good phone hardware and software wise.
The problem here in Portugal is the used market is too damn retarded. People sell phones at prices that don't make sense. You see low end mobiles being sold at the price of gold. 200€ for a N4 is like a bargain compared to the prices asked for phones like Samsung SII which goes for 150 to 200€ here. Higher end phones never go for less than 300€ and most even locked to networks. A used N5 here would go for over 350€ eventhough the Playstore in Portugal has it at 349€. Yes, people are this retarded because all they care is how much they payed for the phone when they bought it and not the current new prices and the current options. How can you sell a crap phone at 150€ if for 170€ I can get a Moto G. Xiaomi's and other decent Quad cores from Amazon? Well...
Never the less, I'm happy with my choice.
Next step = Unlock Bootloader, Root and get some action going.
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Excelente compra, não te esqueças de aderir à comunidade Nexus Portugal no Google+.
Excellent buy.
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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The Zel said:
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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you forgot a unique con which plagues all nexus phones ....**** battery
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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.
Sent from my Nexus 4 using Tapatalk
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
BassBlaster said:
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.