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Re: Nexus: The best of Google, now in three sizes

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Post by revelation » Mon, Oct 29, 2012, 5:24 PM UTC

Xuzz wrote: post #72

pooriaazimi wrote: post #49

The screen for 10.1" model is great: 2560x1600 (300ppi) - iPad (3 and 4) are 2048x1536 (264ppi). Which means it has 30% more pixels (409600 vs. 3145728).

However, the screen is "PenTile" ( http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/PenTile_matrix_family ), which means that each pixel is only 2/3 of what we'd usually think of a pixel. And it really does look like crap, even at high densities (such as on the Galaxy Nexus). If you calculate out the number of subpixels (what actually shows colors on the screen, the important number), the 2048x1536 display on the iPad is still signifi…

Is there a confirmation for this somewhere?

Re: Nexus: The best of Google, now in three sizes

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Post by suprgeek » Mon, Oct 29, 2012, 5:24 PM UTC

The Pricing on the Phone for the Given specs is very impressive. Howvwer I would wait for the reviews for the Nexus 4 to come in and wait for a few months. This phone is made by LG and every person I know who has bought any LG telecom product (Phone/Tablet) has had Quality issues with...

Re: Nexus: The best of Google, now in three sizes

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Post by Macha » Mon, Oct 29, 2012, 5:25 PM UTC

StavrosK wrote: post #71

Inufu wrote: post #10

Now I have to decide between the Nexus 4 and the Droid Razr Maxx HD :-/

I have no idea about the device, but that name is embarrassing.

Could be worse. Could be the "Samsung Galaxy SII Epic 4G Touch".

Although that said, it seems to be worse in the US. Your carriers take the manufacturer name and replace it with their own (Desire HD -> Inspire 4G) or tack it on at the end (Galaxy S2 -> Galaxy SII Epic 4G Touch)

Re: Nexus: The best of Google, now in three sizes

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Post by navs » Mon, Oct 29, 2012, 5:25 PM UTC

neovive wrote: post #37

I've been very happy with Galaxy Nexus so far. The specs on the Nexus 4 look impressive. Anyone going to upgrade their Galaxy Nexus for the 4?

I've been waiting for a smaller nexus to hit the stands before I buy my first Android phone but it looks like that won't happen so I may just get the Nexus 4, once it becomes available in New Zealand. I just wonder for how much.

Re: Nexus: The best of Google, now in three sizes

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Post by Evbn » Mon, Oct 29, 2012, 5:25 PM UTC

stanleydrew wrote: post #90

hendi_ wrote: post #67

Earlier quoted context omitted.

Nope :-( "Available only on tablets.", see http://www.android.com/whatsnew/

Well that's disappointing. I suppose they thought the UI was too confusing to put it on smaller screens?

The UI is on the lock screen, so plenty of room. More likely (1) Honeycomb style rush job and (2) "everyone should have their oen phone"

Re: Nexus: The best of Google, now in three sizes

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Post by mladenkovacevic » Mon, Oct 29, 2012, 5:25 PM UTC

elboru wrote: post #66

WrkInProgress wrote: post #54

Earlier quoted context omitted.

The $299 version is the 8GB version. The 16 GB version is $399.

*16 GB is $349

$359 here in Canada. Unbelievable price. That's how much I paid for my Galaxy Nexus USED!

Re: Nexus: The best of Google, now in three sizes

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Post by [deleted] » Mon, Oct 29, 2012, 5:25 PM UTC

Macha wrote: post #104

jeswin wrote: post #32

Earlier quoted context omitted.

via Gizmodo: Quad-core 1.5 GHz Snapdragon S4 Pro processor, 2GB RAM, 8GB storage, 4.7-inch 1280 x 768 display, and an 8 megapixel rear-facing camera. Impressive indeed!

Why 1280x768 rather than 720p? Is it for the software buttons? Otherwise it'd be odd to scale a pretty standard size for videos etc. or have black bars on the side.

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Re: Nexus: The best of Google, now in three sizes

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Post by Inufu » Mon, Oct 29, 2012, 5:26 PM UTC

StavrosK wrote: post #71

Inufu wrote: post #10

Now I have to decide between the Nexus 4 and the Droid Razr Maxx HD :-/

I have no idea about the device, but that name is embarrassing.

the name is quite annoying, but it has a ridiculously large battery.

Re: Nexus: The best of Google, now in three sizes

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Post by watty » Mon, Oct 29, 2012, 5:27 PM UTC

sergiotapia wrote: post #2

The idea of owning a tablet by Google creeps me out to no end. I just can't picture myself using this without the lingering feeling of having Big Brother tracking me, watching me, keeping tabs on what sites I visit and what content I post online.

Privacy is a legitimate concern but it's not limited to Google. Apple is tracking you, your ISP is tracking you, your phone company is tracking you, etc. Just root it and put a custom ROM on it if you're that worried (and use a VPN, DuckDuckGo, TOR, tinfoil hat, etc.).

Re: Nexus: The best of Google, now in three sizes

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Post by ryanpetrich » Mon, Oct 29, 2012, 5:28 PM UTC

spdy wrote: post #103

seiji wrote: post #34

Earlier quoted context omitted.

Apple isn't in the business of exploiting your private data to advertise products/services/content from third parties at you though. The incentives are completely different.

Thats why the have built-in facebook and twitter support. They sell you as well dont believe in fairy tales. And to be honest im fine with google having my data they have a solid record for keeping things in line.

Facebook and Twitter support have to be explicitly activated in order to send any data to those parties. In the case of the optional Facebook contact sync feature, it even warns that the data in your contacts list will be sent to Facebook. When submitting a post to either Facebook or Twitter, including the location is optional and off by default.