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I watching the video http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=66-4uMQqerA
and I noticed that Nexus 4 looks seriously thick.. So I googled and well
133.9 x 68.70 x 9.10 mm LG Nexus 4
135.5 x 67.94 x 8.94 mm Galaxy Nexus
134.4 x 69.90 x 8.90 mm HTC One X
136.6 x 70.60 x 8.60 mm Galaxy S 3
128.8 x 58.60 x 7.60 mm iPhone 5
Seriously what were they thinking? I already find my Galaxy Nexus so thick .. this device will feel like holding a Nokia N95 or something. I was really looking forward to this one. I mean amazing phone and price ... but this seriously makes me stop and think about it again.
I think making the phone thinner is important.
What do you guys think?
Are you sure you're going to notice 0.16 mm extra thickness?
If you think this device is thick check thickness and weight of nokia lumia 920
I told you I already feel the Galaxy Nexus is thick. I was looking forward for the next nexus becoming thinner.. 8.94 is not exactly a good thickness already
gtalum said:
Are you sure you're going to notice 0.16 mm extra thickness?
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LOL +10000
PeritoX said:
I told you I already feel the Galaxy Nexus is thick. I was looking forward for the next nexus becoming thinner.. 8.94 is not exactly a good thickness already
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As a htc one x owner (0.04 difference) I think htc one x is very slim. Maybe its about me because after using nokia n95(+20mm) every phone feels slim to me
Then don't get it.
The added thickness is due to the integrated inductive coil for wireless charging. The Galaxy Nexus was 8.94mm with a 1750mah battery and lacked any kind of wireless charging. Are you telling me that 0.16mm is more important to you than a bigger, 2100mah battery and the ability to wirelessly charge? Seriously, when did 9.1mm become "too" thick?
Not to mention the back is also covered in Gorilla Glass.
9.10 mm thick?? With those extra 0.16 mm I could stick an ace of spades playing card on the back of my Nexus!
Oh wait, that's right, a card is 0.273mm... I suppose adding 58% of a playing card isn't all that much. Chill out man.
While I totally agree complaining about 9.1 mm is more than asinine, it is curious that this is thicker than the Optimus G. I imagine wireless charging probably is to blame.
PeritoX said:
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What do you guys think?
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I think you need more to worry about...
Figures are meaningless untill you feel the real thing in hand.
The S3 is wider than the 1X on paper, but easier fits in my tiny hands.
The 8X is thicker than most smartphone flagships on paper, but feels much better than most of them in hand because of its curling edges...
GOOD!
I bought the extended battery for the Gnex and it feels so much better than with the small one. Adds a little bit weight and makes the back a bit rounder.
If the new one is like this from the beginning then even better.
<insert obligatory "that's what she said" here>
ctfrommn said:
While I totally agree complaining about 9.1 mm is more than asinine, it is curious that this is thicker than the Optimus G. I imagine wireless charging probably is to blame.
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There is no doubt that it is the wireless charging that is the reason for the increase in thickness. It is also partly the reason the Lumia 920 is also thicker at 10.7mm. The dazzling crystalline effect and wireless charging more than make up for the change in 8.45mm vs 9.1mm from the Optimus G to the Nexus 4.
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There is no doubt that it is the wireless charging that is the reason for the increase in thickness. It is also partly the reason the Lumia 920 is also thicker at 10.7mm. The dazzling crystalline effect and wireless charging more than make up for the change in 8.45mm vs 9.1mm from the Optimus G to the Nexus 4.
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Esp coming from my svelte 11.5 mm N1....
Lol whut? Thats slim enough.
Screen Size
Anyone was able to find the leaked PDF? I'm wondering if the screen size of 4.7 includes the touchscreen buttons. I really want to get this phone but if the three touchscreen buttons are part of the 4.7, that means this is a small display size.
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Anyone was able to find the leaked PDF? I'm wondering if the screen size of 4.7 includes the touchscreen buttons. I really want to get this phone but if the three touchscreen buttons are part of the 4.7, that means this is a small display size.
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They are definitely part of the 4.7.
Spotted this on the Razer site:
http://www.razerzone.com/gaming-accessories/iphone-5-protection-frame/
I've seen iPhone frame type cases, but was wondering if any such exist for Moto X.
What you are looking for, I think, is normally called a bumper case. The only one that I know of right now for the Moto X is this one: http://www.tvc-mall.com/details/For...-Hybrid-Bumper-Case-Black-Red-MHC-XT1058-01C/
I've just received my shiny new Moto X from Texas to the UK in just a few days... Thanks Moto.
I was a little underwhelmed by the walnut back that I chose though. It looks... plastic. Bit disappointing really. We have oiled solid walnut worktops in our kitchen and there's a shimmer from the grain of the wood in the light; you can see texture in the grain. The back of my Moto X looks like plastic veneer in comparison.
Looking at the MotoMaker site again, three of the wooden backs are described as 'finish', i.e. "teak finish", "ebony finish", "walnut finish" whereas the bamboo is just "bamboo". Makes me wonder whether Motorola is pulling a bit of a trick here and only the bamboo is actually real.
Can anybody reassure me that my walnut really is walnut? I'll be very disappointed if it's not, since this was the whole reason for choosing this model.
Yes. They are all real wood, but they aren't the actual wood. They are just stained. The only one that's "real" is the bamboo because it's not actually a wood.
So you're saying it's wood... but not walnut?
(Just for my curiosity, how do you know?)
They are all bamboo, just stained
http://www.droid-life.com/2014/01/1...wood-back-finishes-for-ebony-teak-and-walnut/
For the record, your link doesnt say anything to the fact of them all being bamboo.
cbsevenfifty said:
For the record, your link doesnt say anything to the fact of them all being bamboo.
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You are correct. I read (or misread) that somewhere else.
Thanks for the link, Restola. It's talking about the first-gen Moto X but I don't suppose the new one is much different. What a shame. :-/
Hi All,
I'm considering the Moto X as a replacement for my Nexus 5. I'm kinda undecided about wood vs leather for the back - but I was wondering, can the backs be swapped out easily enough? I'd then be tempted to buy a wood one, and a leather back later on if I fancy a change. I believe this was fairly common practice with the old Moto X - but not seen it mentioned with regards to the new one.
Thanks.
No, you cannot, the back cover is sealed using an adhesive. Go for the wood one, the leather will get worn out soon.
Thanks very much. I would take the wood over leather anyway, since it's a bit different. Just need to work out which wood though.. I'm keen on 3 out of 4 of them! I've only seen bamboo in person (it was nice, but lighter than I thought). Had a lovely feel to it though. I'd love to see and feel the others before buying but I suspect it won't be possible.
tifosi256 said:
Thanks very much. I would take the wood over leather anyway, since it's a bit different. Just need to work out which wood though.. I'm keen on 3 out of 4 of them! I've only seen bamboo in person (it was nice, but lighter than I thought). Had a lovely feel to it though. I'd love to see and feel the others before buying but I suspect it won't be possible.
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Try and watch some video reviews, read reviews on the web, high res pictures. These should help you decide by giving you a better idea. Use the thanks button instead of typing it out, much easier. Oh and , if your gonna put a case on it anyway, you could always buy the plastic back one and save some cash.
tifosi256 said:
Hi All,
I'm considering the Moto X as a replacement for my Nexus 5. I'm kinda undecided about wood vs leather for the back - but I was wondering, can the backs be swapped out easily enough? I'd then be tempted to buy a wood one, and a leather back later on if I fancy a change. I believe this was fairly common practice with the old Moto X - but not seen it mentioned with regards to the new one.
Thanks.
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I saw a video where someone took of the back, it came of with some damage but I think a new one could be glued back on
Love the device, just got it today. Am I safe without a case? If it drops do I risk major damage to the device or the piece on the back that snaps on?
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Yes, is better. Just a bumper. To keep it safe.
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nelsonw said:
Yes, is better. Just a bumper. To keep it safe.
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Any recommendations?
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I always use TPU cases. They are not very bulky, don't attract dust/lint and they provide some bump protection. Incipio makes a nice looking one (Motorola sells this) or there are plenty of generic TPU cases out there.
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Any recommendations?
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=62928651
I find it one of the most slippery of all the phones i've owned. When i discovered a crack in the speaker seal, moto asked me if i dropped the phone. Never dropped, don't want to use it without a case. Absolutely need a good case. I made a mistake ordering a nice looking ebay case under $4.00. Now i want to spend $10+ on a quality case.
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I find it one of the most slippery of all the phones i've owned. When i discovered a crack in the speaker seal, moto asked me if i dropped the phone. Never dropped, don't want to use it without a case. Absolutely need a good case. I made a mistake ordering a nice looking ebay case under $4.00. Now i want to spend $10+ on a quality case.
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Haha, just wait until you try the Galaxy S6.
Give a try to Moto G Premium Quality Screen Protector : Anti Glare Matte edition
Needed? Nope.
Desired since you put some cash out for a nice device and you might want to keep it in great condition since it's mainly plastic? Yep, definitely.
As for recommendations, people need to choose the cases they find most appealing and at prices they can afford so I rarely ever go that far. There are quite a few cases available because the Moto G3 is a pretty popular device - the Moto G series are Motorola's best selling phones - so you'll find something to your liking at a good price if you spend time doing the research.
br0adband said:
Needed? Nope.
Desired since you put some cash out for a nice device and you might want to keep it in great condition since it's mainly plastic? Yep, definitely.
As for recommendations, people need to choose the cases they find most appealing and at prices they can afford so I rarely ever go that far. There are quite a few cases available because the Moto G3 is a pretty popular device - the Moto G series are Motorola's best selling phones - so you'll find something to your liking at a good price if you spend time doing the research.
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Now I hear the Moto G3 might be going away since Lenovo took over.
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Don't feed the troll :silly:
dinosaur1 said:
Now I hear the Moto G3 might be going away since Lenovo took over.
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An hour after that misquote from CES someone else from Lenovo put out a press release clarifying that the Moto line of devices is not going anywhere - it's their best selling devices so even though Lenovo has made some stupid decisions over the years (what they're doing to ThinkPads is one of them) they're not THAT stupid as to dump the most popular best-selling hardware devices in the history of their Motorola Mobility purchase.
Another stupid thing? Dropping the Motorola brand name which will happen later this year.
I use a case mostly as a safety measure, but it makes it harder to use it one-handed. :/
Always use a case. The one time I had my case off (it was my old Moto Atrix HD) I dropped it and shattered the screen. I did replace it and had fun doing it but the g3 is a bit harder. I used to use a plain gel case.