Hello guyz,
I'm thinking of purchasing Nexus 6 soon but the one thing that is bothering me is its size. I've never seen or tried Nexus 6 in real life. I saw various review videos about it by Android Authority and many more sites and it seemed like I can handle it. But I am very shocked after seeing a pic in which Nexus 6 is placed side by side with Nexus 5. It was very large :crying:
Actually the problem is that even Nexus 5 doesn't fits in my pocket properly as I'm very skinny so how will I manage Nexus 6
I badly wanna buy it What are your opinions?
I think it could be bigger but 5.96" is a large enough screen for now. I had a Note 3 then a G3 and now this (for large screen phones) and I think its easily manageable. You will get used to the size in a week or so and love it. It may look big, but once you have a big phone there's no going back. My G3 felt like a child's toy for a while and it did again when I got my Nexus. I usually carry my in my hand or cost pocket if it's cold enough. It fits in my jeans pocket but then again I don't wear skinny jeans and I'm 5'9" if that matters. I would give it s try (you usually get 2 weeks to return it) so the worst that can happen is you don't like the phone.
Once you get a phablet you'll never need a tablet
BeingRitesh said:
Hello guyz,
I'm thinking of purchasing Nexus 6 soon but the one thing that is bothering me is its size. I've never seen or tried Nexus 6 in real life. I saw various review videos about it by Android Authority and many more sites and it seemed like I can handle it. But I am very shocked after seeing a pic in which Nexus 6 is placed side by side with Nexus 5. It was very large :crying:
Actually the problem is that even Nexus 5 doesn't fits in my pocket properly as I'm very skinny so how will I manage Nexus 6
I badly wanna buy it What are your opinions?
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Seemed big at first but now everything else seems way too small. Made me appreciate PIE, though. Thought it could render my Nexus 7 obsolete but it's not big enough for that.
Pilz said:
I think it could be bigger but 5.96" is a large enough screen for now. I had a Note 3 then a G3 and now this (for large screen phones) and I think its easily manageable. You will get used to the size in a week or so and love it. It may look big, but once you have a big phone there's no going back. My G3 felt like a child's toy for a while and it did again when I got my Nexus. I usually carry my in my hand or cost pocket if it's cold enough. It fits in my jeans pocket but then again I don't wear skinny jeans and I'm 5'9" if that matters. I would give it s try (you usually get 2 weeks to return it) so the worst that can happen is you don't like the phone.
Once you get a phablet you'll never need a tablet
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Thanks @Pilz for sharing your experience. I really like the phone so much I swear. Even I can't stop dreaming about me holding Nexus 6 in right hand and all my friends behind me ready for a selfie lol
I would have brought it yet but just waiting for my payments.
Thanks again
wtherrell said:
Seemed big at first but now everything else seems way too small. Made me appreciate PIE, though. Thought it could render my Nexus 7 obsolete but it's not big enough for that.
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@wtherrell Thanks for sharing your experience. I really appreciate it. Now I can happily buy and enjoy my new Nexus device
Have you handled a Nexus 7? If so, here's a comparison that might make more sense for you.
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In reality, yes it's big, but not unwieldy. My Nexus 7 always went with me in my pocket, so of course, I don't have a problem with toting around the N6.
If you're used to a Note or 1+1 then it's fine. Feels almost the same as a OPO in my hand and it's only a few mm wider kinds like the first Note.
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Thanks @Pilz for sharing your experience. I really like the phone so much I swear. Even I can't stop dreaming about me holding Nexus 6 in right hand and all my friends behind me ready for a selfie lol
I would have brought it yet but just waiting for my payments.
Thanks again
@wtherrell Thanks for sharing your experience. I really appreciate it. Now I can happily buy and enjoy my new Nexus device
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Its quite easy to hold much like my old Nexus 7. I got rid of my Nexus 7 because I don't use it anyone and I didn't use my Nexus 9 as much either. I won a Nexus 9 but I'm still waiting for it to arrive and I may keep this one. What I'm getting it is the Nexus 6 is great and while it may not replace a tablet for everyone it made it easier for me to say good bye to my Nexus 7.
Here is a pic of the Nexus 6 next to my wife's Moto X 2014 (that was my first Nexus 6 with a matte black dbrand skin)
I love the size. Only time I don't like it is when it's in my front pocket and I am in a squat position, such as tying shoes. The phone feels constrained at that point. I could never go back to a smaller phone now.
I never felt that any of these phablets are too big to handle or to place in pockets. I used to carry my nexus7 with me all the time in my back pockets. I have medium-sized hands myself and yes I can't type without using both hands, but that's a sacrifice I'm willing to make to get a beautiful big screen like this one. I really wish it was bigger tbh, a 6.3-6.5inch display would've been ideal for me.
Feels smaller than what it is. You will love it the g3 was to small for me and the note 3 was boring to me and small . Finally found a phone that fits my hands. I can reach across the screen with my thumb with no problems
When I first saw the specs I thought, "wow, WAY to big to ever consider it." Then, I felt one in the store and thought, "man this thing is huge, but I kind of like it." Then, I bit the bullet and bought it. Within a week, I fell in love with it and think it's the perfect size. When I pickup smaller phones now they just seem way to tiny. I don't think I could go to a smaller phone after having this.
Better than A iPhone 6 Plus
Had the iPhone 6 Plus when it first came out and absolutely from a phone design standpoint love my Nexus 6 much better beside being Android of course. iPhone 6 and 6 Plus seemed off weighed to the top of the phone, plus of course there's the whole bendgate thing with the plus's.... the Nexus 6 even though it can bind up in say jeans front pockets, it is sturdy enough to not bend... it feels conformed to the hand better as well. To use comfortably though it is definitely a 2-handed phone... not saying you couldn't one hand it for simple stuff but definitely take 2 hands to get full functionality. As for as the screen size, it is killer... I have to use a iPhone 6 for work and its like looking at houses from an airplane compared to my Nexus... I say get it... try it, you don't like... you can easily still sell and recoup all your money back... :good:
Omg thanks!! :d
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Have you handled a Nexus 7? If so, here's a comparison that might make more sense for you.
In reality, yes it's big, but not unwieldy. My Nexus 7 always went with me in my pocket, so of course, I don't have a problem with toting around the N6.
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Thanks a lot @TheAmazingDave for posting this comparison image. Yep I handled Nexus 7 once and it was like I could handle it. I was not able to put it in my pocket though. Nexus 6 is really smaller than Nexus 7 then imma buy it asap yay!!!
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Its quite easy to hold much like my old Nexus 7. I got rid of my Nexus 7 because I don't use it anyone and I didn't use my Nexus 9 as much either. I won a Nexus 9 but I'm still waiting for it to arrive and I may keep this one. What I'm getting it is the Nexus 6 is great and while it may not replace a tablet for everyone it made it easier for me to say good bye to my Nexus 7.
Here is a pic of the Nexus 6 next to my wife's Moto X 2014 (that was my first Nexus 6 with a matte black dbrand skin)
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@Pilz looks like your whole family loves Nexus and Moto devices lol jk
Well after seeing this pic I'm really satisfied and can peacefully buy a Nexus 6. Thanks for posting the pics
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mahst68 said:
Had the iPhone 6 Plus when it first came out and absolutely from a phone design standpoint love my Nexus 6 much better beside being Android of course. iPhone 6 and 6 Plus seemed off weighed to the top of the phone, plus of course there's the whole bendgate thing with the plus's.... the Nexus 6 even though it can bind up in say jeans front pockets, it is sturdy enough to not bend... it feels conformed to the hand better as well. To use comfortably though it is definitely a 2-handed phone... not saying you couldn't one hand it for simple stuff but definitely take 2 hands to get full functionality. As for as the screen size, it is killer... I have to use a iPhone 6 for work and its like looking at houses from an airplane compared to my Nexus... I say get it... try it, you don't like... you can easily still sell and recoup all your money back... :good:
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Thanks @mahst68. Well my hands are of medium size so I think chatting with one hand under the table in the college while the teacher is giving lecture won't be possible with Nexus 6 XD . I was also wondering what if N6 gets bend if I put it in my front jeans pocket because I'm very skinny so as my jeans lol. My current device Xperia L also feels constraint that is very smaller in comparison to N6. But I'm glad after knowing that N6 is not that weak like Apple's so called beast lol. Thanks for sharing your thoughts
I've had my N6 since Dec 23, and to be honest, I'm still not used to the size. It is indeed large. Personally, something in between the N5 and N6 size-wise would be ideal for me, but oh well.
Because it's so large, they placed the power and volume buttons closer to the middle, so I find myself accidentally clicking them.
As well, because it's so large, it doesn't feel as balanced weight-wise as previous devices I've owned.
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I've had my N6 since Dec 23, and to be honest, I'm still not used to the size. It is indeed large. Personally, something in between the N5 and N6 size-wise would be ideal for me, but oh well.
Because it's so large, they placed the power and volume buttons closer to the middle, so I find myself accidentally clicking them.
As well, because it's so large, it doesn't feel as balanced weight-wise as previous devices I've owned.
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N5 was too big for me. N6 is way too big for me. I'm not going to let that stop me though
I came from the Mega 6.3, so the N6 is actually smaller!???
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Nexus 6 is too small for my liking. 5.96" screen should be more like 6.5" screen.
You do get used to the size though I say this took me about 2 weeks, within these first few weeks I seriously did consider taking it back, now I really do like the size.
Contrary to what people say, I even said it in the first few weeks, you can totally use this phone one handed for 80% of things.
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So, as the title says, I'm thinking of buying this phone. What's the pros and cons? Is the screen too big? Does it fit in your pocket? Is it practical?
Really need your opinions, Note owners!
Regards
Its been answered a million times but yeah when you first get it it will seem to big buts its not..
it fits perfect in all of my pants pockets with no issues..unless you wear skinny jeans or something i dont see why it wouldnt..
i mean you wont be doing things one handed like a smaller phone but this is the best phone i have ever owned.
Same here! This is by far the best phone i've owned and i have had iPhone 3gs, iPhone 4 and Lumia 800. It feels really big when you take it to your hand first time. But like said, it's still very portable and after a while you'll notice that: "damn, how small those 3,5" screens are". I can't imagine of using a phone with smaller screen than this anymore. I just don't want to. ha ha!
The screen is fantastic!! Reading, typing, watching videos, playing games...etc. is just wonderful. I'll say, go for it!
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The screen is definitely awesome and you will not want to go back to anything smaller. I have had an iphone 3GS, Atrix, and Blackberry and the Note is definitely my favorite. It fits in my pockets as well. I typically keep it in my back pocket, but that's just me. Like MrDSL said, unless you have skinny jeans it should be fine. It is definitely practical in my opinion.
Warning:
You might get people asking you "Is that a phone or a tablet?" or other crazy questions. I just smile.
The phone is definitely big, but... the screen simply destroys any other phone. I bought the Note several monts after my ASUS Transformer and I can say if you have good eyesight it can easily replace a 10.1" tablet for web surfing and movies.
Another advantage is the size of the on-screen keyboard. In landscape mode is so big I found mor confortable to use Thumb Keyboard for a split one.
Is a great phone... a little big maybe but its thinness makes it very pocketable.
just do it
Don't even think about cons, there aren't any!
Buy it and you will change the way you see smartphones. I have it 6 months and even now i would choose it over HTC One X. The screen is beautiful, the s-pen is perfect and the power is limitless ;-)
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too big for one hand use. too awesome for everything else.
Best battery backup too.
I've owned about 60 phones through the years including a couple of iPhones, and the Note is the most badass gadget i've ever owned. It's the device i dreamt about 10 years ago.
It may look too big at first, but after a day or two, not so. I'm never getting anything with a smaller screen after this.
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Best phone I have ever owned. My last phone was the Desire HD and I actually don't notice the Note in my pockets as much as that phone. Its fast, light, great screen, good connection with 3g, wifi, bluetooth etc. Highly recommended.
Agree with all the comments cept I would add that it even fits in my skinny jeans pockets. Personally can't even imagine myself with an s3...
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Personally can't even imagine myself with an s3...
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And why is that?
- It looks like something girls without tampons would use for a couple of days a month (pads)
- The specs doesn't impress me. I didn't expect much, but still.. Not worth it.
So I was really impressed by the Galaxy Nexus' design, the curved screen, it looks and feels great in the hand, unlike any other, I tell you. But I had to give up on it because I couldn't live with the purple tint issue (and several other issues). Now that the Nexus 4 is here, only time will tell if it also has some of those weird issues ready to greet you as soon as you open the box. But even if it is perfect in every way, there's one aspect of it that no one has talked about... The Design.
You see, the Galaxy Nexus was a beautifully designed phone (keeping its hardware specs and other issues aside). The Nexus 4 looks like a plain old smartphone (haven't seen it in reality tho, have seen only pictures like most of you guys). It looks like an iPhone tbh (a poorly designed iPhone) . The design is a real dealbreaker for me (but that's just me, dunno about anyone else). But still, considering it's the next Nexus phone, and priced at just $299, one may overlook the poor design anyway and get it already (considering there are no issues or challenges like those we saw in several GNex units).
So, what do you think of the design of Nexus 4? Like it in terms of design? Disappointed? Yes, I'm comparing it to the GNex, because it's a successor to that. What about you?
Funny, I see most people talking about how crappy the GNex looked, and how beautiful they think the Nexus4 looks. Personally, I think it looks amazing (albeit the glass back worries me a bit)
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So, what do you think of the design of Nexus 4?
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The GNexus looked like #%$! with the curved screen and hump on the back. An OCD'ers worst nightmare!
The Nexus 4 is a slice of heaven compared to the GNexus.
The Nexus 4 still has a curved screen, just in a different, far better, way
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You see, the Galaxy Nexus was a beautifully designed phone (keeping its hardware specs and other issues aside). The Nexus 4 looks like a plain old smartphone (haven't seen it in reality tho, have seen only pictures like most of you guys). It looks like an iPhone tbh (a poorly designed iPhone) . The design is a real dealbreaker for me (but that's just me, dunno about anyone else). But still, considering it's the next Nexus phone, and priced at just $299, one may overlook the poor design anyway and get it already (considering there are no issues or challenges like those we saw in several GNex units).
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what are you talking about GNex and N4 have rhe same front (nearly) xD
and please tell me which part looks like an iPhone?
Softwsre buttons? curved design? bigger size? or the different ratio?
imo it is a desinging MASTERPIECE by Matias , including the back and front
at 299 dollar im not overlooking the poor design, im getting a desing MUCH better than any phone ever
Thanks for the replies. Like I said, I have only seen the pictures (well there's your problem!), and I'm comparing it to the GNex (ha, another problem!). But it seems most (if not all) of you fine folks really like the design. Guess I'd like it too, but only after I'll see the phone in person.
iPhoneNexus said:
The Nexus 4 looks like a plain old smartphone...
It looks like an iPhone tbh (a poorly designed iPhone) . The design is a real dealbreaker for me...
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When the screen is off all smart phones look the same to me. A black slab.......
http://www.androidpolice.com/2012/1...e-bar-for-design-materials-and-build-quality/
As the author of this ^ article puts it right, "Well the Gnex looks like it just walked out of a garbage heap when compared to the N4." Just look at the two side by side.
I feel in love with it in the first sight. Been researching WP8 for the last 4 months. But just one look was enough to tell me, this is it. Mind you, at that time, I didn't even know about the specs..the looks plainly just did it for me..
dc211 said:
When the screen is off all smart phones look the same to me. A black slab.......
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what if i told you...
not all smartphones are not black?
Pfft this phone is god. Google about time seriously but I will say this its gonna be a major let down if something is wrong with it.
Honestly I never liked Samsung build quality if you squeeze them they creak like a cheap remote control and HTC is not even worth talking about the iPhone 4 has superior build quality then any android phone this looks to be even just as good if not better. If you watch Google demo the phone they know it owns
I'm sure with Samsung they were still call in some shots because Samsung is big now but Google was like screw that plastic **** for 700 dollars or whatever stupid price they charge for a plastic handset
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barmanham said:
Pfft this phone is god. Google about time seriously but I will say this its gonna be a major let down if something is wrong with it.
Honestly I never liked Samsung build quality if you squeeze them they creak like a cheap remote control and HTC is not even worth talking about the iPhone 4 has superior build quality then any android phone this looks to be even just as good if not better. If you watch Google demo the phone they know it owns
I'm sure with Samsung they were still call in some shots because Samsung is big now but Google was like screw that plastic **** for 700 dollars or whatever stupid price they charge for a plastic handset
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exactly. I could never understand the hype around Samsung. They have the cheapest hardware for the most expensive price tag. Somehow it never made any sense to me. This, on the other hand looks classy. The price is perfect and it has a pure Google experience.
circleofomega said:
exactly. I could never understand the hype around Samsung. They have the cheapest hardware for the most expensive price tag. Somehow it never made any sense to me. This, on the other hand looks classy. The price is perfect and it has a pure Google experience.
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samsung has nice designs/styling with AMAZING marketing. samsung is the apple of the android world
people who know nothing about phones will run around saying the s3 is the best phone ever, without even knowing the spec differences between the s3, one x, nexus 4, etc
Lol when I first saw the video by verge, matias duarte takes the nexus 4 out from the cover and I swear the god my eyes went like (0.0)
This is the device I was looking for now shut up and take my money
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Not to mention Samsung gimped all the nexus they had its part googles fault but I think mostly Samsung all were worst spec then there counterpart
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Honestly, I think the Nexus 4 takes the top spot of best looking smart phone to date.
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I always thought the GNex looked like butt. I think the N4 looks sexxy though.
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Honestly, I think the Nexus 4 takes the top spot of best looking smart phone to date.
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No, that crown definitely belongs to Apple with the iPhone 4 design. Even to this day I feel as if it's one of the best looking phones out there.
The nexus 4 is no slacker though. I if you think about it, it's taken a lot of design cues from the iPhone 4 design and improved upon them. Glass on both sides, single band around the sides etc.
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No, that crown definitely belongs to Apple with the iPhone 4 design. Even to this day I feel as if it's one of the best looking phones out there.
The nexus 4 is no slacker though. I if you think about it, it's taken a lot of design cues from the iPhone 4 design and improved upon them. Glass on both sides, single band around the sides etc.
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Well each have their preference. iPhone4 isn't comfortable to hold. I also throw up at any iPhone I see, so there you go.
enviii said:
The nexus 4 is no slacker though. I if you think about it, it's taken a lot of design cues from the iPhone 4 design and improved upon them. Glass on both sides, single band around the sides etc.
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Nexus 4 didnt take any pointers from iCrap...
the edges of N4 are curved outwards to not bear the brunt on glass...
also, iPhone isnt the only phone with glass/aluminium on its back there are alot more phones out there! don tell me apple even patented glass technology
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what if i told you...
not all smartphones are not black?
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They are then just black slabs with a little bit of color around them.
Got my 32G+HPSA Nexus7 yesterday and boy was I disappointed: it feels
like a cheap piece of plastic compared to my Galaxy Tab 7.7.
Problems:
- thicker than my 1-year old gtab 7.7
- huge bezel, small screen: lots of wasted real-estate, an 8" screen
could easily have been fitted in that case
- no forward-facing camera
- no phone function (I knew that, but still, how much would it cost to
add it, and really convenient when travelling to put a 'local' SIM)
- bad screen, washed out colors, nowhere near the crispness and quality
of a Gtab 7.7
I will keep it though for my kids, but it's a let down.
If you don't like it then return it. Simple as that.
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If you don't like it then return it. Simple as that.
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Yup agreed, too many whingers and whiners.
Slag it off then say "oh well I'll keep it for the dog/cat/child"
Have issues send it back and don't darken our door, simples!
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I smell bullcrap! Pffttt!
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There have been too many "my gtab is better than the **** n7" lately, which is suspicious...
And by the way... There are 3g models of the n7 !
I'll think this are trolling post and gonna star reporting them... If you think the tab is better than the n7 and wanna start a thread about it, do it so in the tab section, not in n7's
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I personally think the nexus 7 is beast. I also have a Toshiba thrive and I love my nexus way more. Well maybe because I have always been a big fan of Google design devices. Ooh yea it does not feel cheap.
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Hey,
nexus 7 has front camera and as you've bought the hspa+ version it supports 3g.
BS.
A quad core, pure Android, Google flagship, cheap as hell tab is worse than some dual core, laggy as hell, plasticky Sammy tab ? Not to mention receiving timely updates from Google as well as running pure Android (probably 4.2 at this point) out of the box while the 7.7" is probably stuck on HC/ICS ??? People like you amaze me .
1. 3G version = Calls are possible, but requires some work done on your part, which judging by your attitude, seems as good of an idea as just doing nothing.
2. Huge bezel = Ideal for holding, especially when reading.
3. Washed out colours = I agree but honestly, are you going to use the tab or just put some flowery wallpaper and show everyone "Oooooo loook how crisp my display is !" for brag rights ? I have a One X so I know the feeling, but I want to use the tab, not stare and judge how beautiful and crisp the colors are.
4. No front facing camera = I think you meant rear. And seriously, do you people realise how stupid taking pics with a tab makes you look ?
Honestly, this is how stupid taking pics with a tab makes you look like
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Want to take pics, get a camera phone or get a camera...
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A quad core, pure Android, Google flagship, cheap as hell tab is worse than some dual core, laggy as hell, plasticky Sammy tab ? Not to mention receiving timely updates from Google as well as running pure Android (probably 4.2 at this point) out of the box while the 7.7" is probably stuck on HC/ICS ??? People like you amaze me .
1. 3G version = Calls are possible, but requires some work done on your part, which judging by your attitude, seems as good of an idea as just doing nothing.
2. Huge bezel = Ideal for holding, especially when reading.
3. Washed out colours = I agree but honestly, are you going to use the tab or just put some flowery wallpaper and show everyone "Oooooo loook how crisp my display is !" for brag rights ? I have a One X so I know the feeling, but I want to use the tab, not stare and judge how beautiful and crisp the colors are.
4. No front facing camera = I think you meant rear. And seriously, do you people realise how stupid taking pics with a tab makes you look ?
Honestly, this is how stupid taking pics with a tab makes you look like
Want to take pics, get a camera phone or get a camera...
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So true.
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If they put an 8" display on it, it wouldn't be a 7 inch tablet... that's kinda the point isn't it? Also the N7 has a smaller screen with greater dpi, so there's no way it's not as crisp or crisper.
And I'll say it again, if you put anything else next to Super Amoled, you are going to complain about it. It's a fact of life.
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I'm willing to bet that Asus & Google are beyond the drawing board stages of planning for the next launch of Nexus 7 - Gen II or the "7X" or whatever - with enhanced features ...
As for looks & feels, just waiting for Louis Vuitton, Coach or Burberry to release their designer cover for the Nexus series including the N7 - slip yours into one and "pimp" it.
Meanwhile, my el cheapo N7 is snuggly inside an eForcity rotating cover b/c not feeling like paying local superstore $39.99 USD for a case, yet all of them made in China - just like the rest of those products sold by the "i" OS - ever heard of Foxconn in Shenzhen - it's not the skin that matter, rather what's beneath the fancy shell. PQ on this over Skype is amazingly clear enough - and, over "Google Talk" for the matter - it's all subjective, isn't it as far as "look & feel" go, just saying ...
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I'm willing to bet that Asus & Google are beyond the drawing board stages of planning for the next launch of Nexus 7 - Gen II or the "7X" or whatever - with enhanced features ...
As for looks & feels, just waiting for Louis Vuitton, Coach or Burberry to release their designer cover for the Nexus series including the N7 - slip yours into one and "pimp" it.
Meanwhile, my el cheapo N7 is snuggly inside an eForcity rotating cover b/c not feeling like paying local superstore $39.99 USD for a case, yet all of them made in China - just like the rest of those products sold by the "i" OS - ever heard of Foxconn in Shenzhen - it's not the skin that matter, rather what's beneath the fancy shell. PQ on this over Skype is amazingly clear enough - and, over "Google Talk" for the matter - it's all subjective, isn't it as far as "look & feel" go, just saying ...
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zafu said:
Got my 32G+HPSA Nexus7 yesterday and boy was I disappointed: it feels
like a cheap piece of plastic compared to my Galaxy Tab 7.7.
Problems:
- thicker than my 1-year old gtab 7.7
- huge bezel, small screen: lots of wasted real-estate, an 8" screen
could easily have been fitted in that case
- no forward-facing camera
- no phone function (I knew that, but still, how much would it cost to
add it, and really convenient when travelling to put a 'local' SIM)
- bad screen, washed out colors, nowhere near the crispness and quality
of a Gtab 7.7
I will keep it though for my kids, but it's a let down.
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Point?
I have samsung 7.7 for a year and for me its still best android tablet ever produces..ipad mini was just copy of tab 7.7 but nexus 7 is newer ..has better cpy then 7.7 and its just good enough for the masses..i love mu nexys 7 bit i also love that "old" samsung 7.7..i use them both.
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And how much did you pay for that GTab 7.7?
****in yodel.
zafu said:
Got my 32G+HPSA Nexus7 yesterday and boy was I disappointed: it feels
like a cheap piece of plastic compared to my Galaxy Tab 7.7.
Problems:
- thicker than my 1-year old gtab 7.7
- huge bezel, small screen: lots of wasted real-estate, an 8" screen
could easily have been fitted in that case
- no forward-facing camera
- no phone function (I knew that, but still, how much would it cost to
add it, and really convenient when travelling to put a 'local' SIM)
- bad screen, washed out colors, nowhere near the crispness and quality
of a Gtab 7.7
I will keep it though for my kids, but it's a let down.
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A lot of BS. Of course, some things are better on it but guess what. I checked its price and it still costs 350 for Wi-Fi only version. Sorry, but that's a little too much for me to pay for a tab with outdated SoC, stuck on ICS forever and no fully bug free custom ROM because of lack of Exynos support. If it would have been 150 I might have thougt about it.
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zafu said:
Got my 32G+HPSA Nexus7 yesterday and boy was I disappointed: it feels
like a cheap piece of plastic compared to my Galaxy Tab 7.7.
Problems:
- thicker than my 1-year old gtab 7.7
- huge bezel, small screen: lots of wasted real-estate, an 8" screen
could easily have been fitted in that case
- no forward-facing camera
- no phone function (I knew that, but still, how much would it cost to
add it, and really convenient when travelling to put a 'local' SIM)
- bad screen, washed out colors, nowhere near the crispness and quality
of a Gtab 7.7
I will keep it though for my kids, but it's a let down.
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As I thought, a hidden message in his text!
zafu said:
it feels like a cheap piece of plastic
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That's the whole point: it is a *much* cheaper piece of plastic than most others tablets.
The price is what makes it such an amazing bargain :good:
Hello everyone,
I am considering buying a Nexus 6 as soon as it's available in my country. I've had a Nexus 7 since 2012 and I love the pure Google experience, with the release of the Nexus 6 I think it's finally time for an upgrade from my low end phone.
The only thing that is concerning me is the fact that it's a really large phone and I don't know how I'll adapt to it. I am a student and use public transportation and walk a lot and carrying such a big phone in my jeans pocket doesn't seem very practical (will I even be able to move my leg?). Plus since it's bigger it's harder to conceal from potencial "predators!".
I'd like hear some feedback from users that use a big phone on a daily basis and how they make it more practical, comfortable and safe to use in public. (Besides using a case and having insurance, because I definitely will!!)
I am still waiting for my phone. I have tested one out in a store and can confirm it will not fit in any of my pockets, apart from sticking out the back pocket. This has yet to deter me though, lol. Curious about everyone's opinion though.
its not as big as you imagine it to be. it fits in my back pocket and coat pocket just fine.
Take this for what you want, but after 2 weeks with my Nexus 6, my Galaxy S4 that I keep for work feels small.
I have a case and tempered glass on mine, it's large but fits fine in my front pants pocket and most of my shirt pockets. After a single day of use my nexus 5 feels too small now. I have average size hands and don't find any issues with it except at times pulling down the notification bar.
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Take this for what you want, but after 2 weeks with my Nexus 6, my Galaxy S4 that I keep for work feels small.
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after a week, my nexus 5 feels small
I was at the bar the other night and the bartender gave me her phone to input my info. It was like a child's toy (iPhone 5 something or other). Trust me: you'll get used to/fall in love with the size in about 24 hours.
In fact, I"d go so far to say that the Nexus 6 has RUINED me for any size under 5.9" now. THANKS GOOGLE/MOTOROLA!!
There's no reason the nexus 6 shouldn't fit in any guys pants pockets.
It's a great device.
After only using phablets, it is one of those things that after you have a bigger phone, you can almost never go back.
Yeah man. Like others have said, you get used to it. I was used to the size within minutes lol. My HTC one m8 feels inadequate and petite. Like I'm holding an old iPhone 5 or something. It feels so natural and I'm not sure how we functioned before
Fits perfectly fine in my front pocket.. as others have said, you get used to it. I was laughing at my wife trying to use the internet on her little iPhone.. how cute.
To be honest it's not a big phone. After using it now for 2.5 weeks I think it could almost be bigger. I came from s G3 which to meet is really tiny and the Nexus is easy for me to use one handed. I'm 5'8" and average build.
The Nexus is much easier to use than my old Note 3. I would try it out and see how you like it.
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There's no reason the nexus 6 shouldn't fit in any guys pants pockets.
It's a great device.
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It fits in my dress pant, but anything else is difficult unless it has thigh pocket. I do agree that after using the phone for a few day, I don't want to go back to a small phone
I live in new York City and my way of getting around the city is exactly like yours op. I walk to the train station, take the train, walk to where I need to be and the phone fits perfectly well in my pocket. I can walk the same as I did before and it doesn't feel any different.
It probably helps I had a oneplus one before this which was 5.5. Sometimes the corner of the phone awkwardly pokes the pockets but it doesn't matter.
If the phone impresses you, get it and then the size will pay off in the long run when getting used to using the device
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I got mine a couple weeks ago and it still feels huge and a little awkward to use. However, when I pick up a smaller phone, like the Nexus 5, I find that I don't like that size as much anymore and couldn't imagine giving up the large screen. It fits in any pocket I use just fine. Carrying it isn't an issue.
I am not sure what I will do when the next Nexus (or whatever ) ends up being released since I highly doubt Google will stick with this size of phone. I believe they chose this size simply because the Nexus program was going to end but then the Silver program never took off so they needed a new nexus phone and Motorola's unreleased phablet was the perfect candidate due to timing. I bet they would have rather used the Droid Turbo type platform but Verizon obviously had that phone tied up.
Anyway, if the next Nexus ends up being much smaller it will be hard to go back. I wouldn't go Samsung because I like stock(ish) Android that Google uses so I am really not sure.
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There's no reason the nexus 6 shouldn't fit in any guys pants pockets.
Unless you are wearing jeans like this which no man should
http://www.gizmodo.in/gadgets/Giant...y-Jeans-A-Photoshoot/articleshow/19163908.cms
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Don't buy it if you want to stay normal. Otherwise, your perception of phone screen sizes will be ruined. Everything else will be small once you own the Nexus 6 and you will never would want anything smaller. It ruined me...
I bought the Xperia Z3 a month before I bought the N6 and I thought the Z3 was huge. After handling the N6, Z3 seems very tiny, like a child's toy....I still love using the Z3 but the bigger size of the N6 along with its snappiness, meaning fast, makes it hard for me to pick up the Z3. So I feel like a fool carrying two phones with one SIM card, with the card on the Z3. The only thing that's holding me back on putting the SIM card on the N6 is the battery life. The Z3 got some crazy long battery life. I worked 12 hours one time, started with the phone fully charged and on the phone constantly throughout the shift, came home that day with still 56% left on the battery. If I did the same with the N6, I'd be empty after maybe 6 hours.
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D_wolf said:
Hello everyone,
I am considering buying a Nexus 6 as soon as it's available in my country. I've had a Nexus 7 since 2012 and I love the pure Google experience, with the release of the Nexus 6 I think it's finally time for an upgrade from my low end phone.
The only thing that is concerning me is the fact that it's a really large phone and I don't know how I'll adapt to it. I am a student and use public transportation and walk a lot and carrying such a big phone in my jeans pocket doesn't seem very practical (will I even be able to move my leg?). Plus since it's bigger it's harder to conceal from potencial "predators!".
I'd like hear some feedback from users that use a big phone on a daily basis and how they make it more practical, comfortable and safe to use in public. (Besides using a case and having insurance, because I definitely will!!)
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Just don't wear tight jeans. Tying your shoes can have a bit discomfort! lol. Other than that Shorts, Dress-Pants, etc. And this is all from the front right pocket where i keep mine. Never in the rear.
hello guys,
I am currently contemplating on whether or not to purchase the Nexus 6. I currently have a Nexus 4 now, had it ever since launch. With the recent price cut, I a tempted to try out the Nexus 6! The only thing holding me back is the size, I am a fairly slim guy and wear fitted pants (not super skinny, but slim). Would I have trouble carry this thing around? And do you think the phone is worth 499, or are there better options out there.
Thank you for the input
J.
The phone is a great size, fits in pants really well. I can fully hold the phone with 1 hand when checking notifications, but my thumb does not reach the notification bar easily, so I use Nova Launcher swipe down gesture for easier access (I don't even realize it now. It was never a big issue for me in the first place).
If your pants are on the slim side, I would not recommend the Nexus, especially if you carry your wallet in your front (opposite) pocket like me.I workout and have bigger than normal thighs, and carrying my phone and wallet in front pockets (in my relaxed fit pants) and my pants stretch out, sometimes they feel uncomfortable (too tight).
But never have I thought about giving up this phone, it's just go amazing.
The deciding factor, since you said you are skinny, is if you can easily fit your hand in your pants pocket. If you can, get the phone. If your hand is tight in your pocket, where you have to kind of force your hand in, then get a smaller phone, that will be easier to take in/out of your pocket(s).
Phone always in my back pocket. I even sat on it so many times and this phone is solid like a rock. 2 words. GET IT.
At first it will seem big.After a few days you will have no issues except the size of your pockets!
All the basic functions can be used with one hand.
It is a great smartphone (allthough i wish it had more phablet apps/usage like note series)
Get the phone and then go get bigger pockets lol. It's worth it.
At first I was skeptical but then I bit the bullet and ordered one for my Project Fi tryout. I love this mammoth of phone and the 6" screen stands out when you view pictures, don't know why but it just appear to be very immersive.
Went from the Nexus 4 to the Big 6! Yeah, for the first day it feels large. But you quickly get used to it. There's so much made of its size. But compared to my wife's HTC M8. There's not really that much difference. The only down side I feel is the forced encryption nexus 6 for us who no longer feel the need to root or flash from stock. Should have been optional.
Besides that, the extra screen size is a great edition as I now no longer feel I need to replace my aging GTab2. That takes car of my ebooks and car sat nav. The Nexus 6 is everything else.
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Themindbuddah said:
Went from the Nexus 4 to the Big 6! Yeah, for the first day it feels large. But you quickly get used to it. There's so much made of its size. But compared to my wife's HTC M8. There's not really that much difference. The only down side I feel is the forced encryption for us who no longer feel the need to root or flash from stock. Should have been optional.
Besides that, the extra screen size is a great edition as I now no longer feel I need to replace my aging GTab2. That takes car of my ebooks and car sat nav. The Nexus 6 is everything else.
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