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Re: Google Nexus 5x and 6P

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Post by aetherson »

binarycrusader wrote: post #243
Navarr wrote: post #21

I really need to see a comparison between 6P, Moto X Pure, and current 6. Those are the phones I need to decide between. Current 6 only b/c it should get cheap and the Snapdragon 820 comes out next year, but I'm not sure I can wait a year with my aging Moto X 2013.

I would not recommend the Moto X Pure. I have last year's Moto X Pure, here's my short summary (my personal opinion, so feel free to reply and explain why you disagree): pros: - good feel in the hand; not easy to drop - like the choices for back, etc. - decent camera for an Android device - reasonable price - superfast charging with Quick Charger - mostly-stock android UI (read on though) - Motorola UI customisations…

I have the Moto X not-pure for Verizon. I've had I think three spontaneous reboots, no catastrophic shutdown, seemingly identical signal strength to my iPhone, and while the battery is indisputably not a strength of Moto X, I reliably finish my day with 40% charge or so (and I run an app that continuously samples and sends my location in the background).

The Motorola software is indeed annoying, I wish it updated Android editions a bit faster, and specifically the lock screen doesn't interface that well with Android stuff.

Re: Google Nexus 5x and 6P

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Post by Apatheticdino »

adamc wrote: post #171
oconnore wrote: post #119

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Why are you disappointed? It sounds like a device you bought a few years ago has a longer useful lifespan than you thought. You get to have a state of the art phone for less money when you own it longer. I wonder if devices will start to be built better, with more replaceable components as the rate of spec improvements in mobile devices slows down.

Not the OP (although I feel exactly the same), but I'm disappointed because the battery life on my Nexus 5 is going nowhere but down... but I am not going to buy a new phone with exactly the same RAM and storage (and no SD card slot). The features they have added I don't care about (fingerprint scanner, better camera). I may well buy a new phone, but there is zero chance it will be a 5x.

I've heard of some people replacing their Nexus 5's battery with one from the LG G2. If you're handy you could maybe try that. Here's the link from reddit. https://www.reddit.com/r/Nexus5/comments/2yr8q2/swapped_my_n...

Re: Google Nexus 5x and 6P

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Post by baddox »

sbierwagen wrote: post #172
baddox wrote: post #158

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So does that mean that normal USB A connector for some reason can't handle the current? That seems odd.

Yes, in fact. USB1 tops out at 2.1A, USB3 here is 3A. (Watts is volts times amps. 15W/5V = 3A) USB Power Delivery chargers can deliver quite a lot more.

I'm only talking about the physical connector.

Re: Google Nexus 5x and 6P

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Post by lcswi »

aianus wrote: post #185
nine_k wrote: post #104

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I'd prefer my entire audio collection on the same device, not because I want to listen to several months of music without interruption, but to be able to choose that particular album or track that perfectly fits my mood now.

This is what Spotify is for.

Spotify does not have a quarter of my music collection.

Re: Google Nexus 5x and 6P

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Post by nradov »

It's really a shame that they still won't offer replaceable batteries. Some of us spend all day travelling around without access to a charger, and it's a lot easier to carry a little spare battery and swap it instead of plugging in a large bulky external power pack.

Re: Google Nexus 5x and 6P

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Post by sbierwagen »

baddox wrote: post #284
sbierwagen wrote: post #172

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Yes, in fact. USB1 tops out at 2.1A, USB3 here is 3A. (Watts is volts times amps. 15W/5V = 3A) USB Power Delivery chargers can deliver quite a lot more.

I'm only talking about the physical connector.

Well if you go by the spec then USB1 and USB2 can only deliver 0.5A. Apple seems to have settled as 2.1A as the most current you can run through a USB connector without getting it too hot.

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Post by vectorpush »

cpncrunch wrote: post #47
AdmiralAsshat wrote: post #41

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128 GB would be enough, but I resent having to pay an extra $150 for it as internal storage when I can find a 128gb memory card for about $60 on Amazon.

The internal memory is much faster than SD cards, and potentially more reliable. I think Google and Samsung have decided to ditch sd cards to prevent the user having a shitty experience. Also, Google is offering 128GB, which is pretty decent. And their pricing is much less than Samsung's for 64gb vs 32gb.

> I think Google and Samsung have decided to ditch sd cards to prevent the user having a shitty experience.

This line of reasoning makes absolutely no sense. How could having the option to use an SD card with your device make for a shittier UX. The use of an SD expansion slot is completely optional, if you don't have the desire to use an SD card it has absolutely no bearing on the UX, and if you do, no matter how shitty the UX, it will always be preferable to the absence of removable media capabilities altogether.

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Post by aninhumer »

cptskippy wrote: post #109
wnevets wrote: post #62

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It's a great feature in general. I've had the google charging orb since the nexus 4 and not having to worry about unplugging/plugging in the phone is so nice. This is probably going to stop me from getting either of these new phones.

I really like the idea of wireless charging but the Qi devices I used left much to be desired. On the Nexus 4, the alignment is critical for it to work at all. The Nexus 5 fixed that issue with magnets but only if you had the official charger, otherwise you were back to trying to precisely align things. Randomly the Nexus 4 would freak out and forget it's charging or rapidly enter and exit charging mode, even on the…

I have a 3rd party wireless charger and I've never really had problems with alignment. As long as it's vaguely lined up with the pad it works fine. I can do it without looking from in bed.

Re: Google Nexus 5x and 6P

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Post by dangrossman »

oneeyedpigeon wrote: post #220
myko wrote: post #188

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The Android M preview improved the battery life on my Nexus 5 considerably.

Don't tease. If that's true, it's fantastic news - battery life of less than a day, with fairly low use, is the biggest drawback of the N5.

It's not a tease. At today's event, they specifically said the Nexus 5 gets 30% better battery life with Marshmallow, mostly due to the "deep sleep" when you leave the screen off for a long time.
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