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Google has lowered the price of the Nexus 4 by $100

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Re: Google has lowered the price of the Nexus 4 by $100

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Post by shuzchen »

fourstar wrote: post #35
LandoCalrissian wrote: post #18

Honestly if you haven't tried Android yet this is the device to do it with. Really shows off what the system is capable of.

Meh; it's alright. I've had the Nexus One (pre-ordered) when it first came out up until this phone. This phone is larger, but doesn't feel as good. Feels very plasticky. Biggest annoyances are when I'm talking on it and my ear selects something and I end up opening an application without knowing it (or worse, hanging up on the other party). Also, when I'm tapping in a string of numbers (taking someone's phone #), it…

The Nexus 4 (as well as pretty much all smartphones on the market) disables the screen if you're in call and it detects that your face is near the screen. You can test this by going into a call and putting the palm of your hand (or any other surface) close to the phone.

If your phone doesn't do this you should either get it fixed or go join a league of super heroes.

Re: Google has lowered the price of the Nexus 4 by $100

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Post by virtualwhys »

randlet wrote: post #32
LandoCalrissian wrote: post #18

Honestly if you haven't tried Android yet this is the device to do it with. Really shows off what the system is capable of.

Yup. I upgraded to a Nexus 4 from a Nexus S recently and the Nexus 4 is a much nicer device and the Android experience is great: fast, smooth & pretty. It has to be hands down the best value smartphone on the market at this price (it was already great value at $100 more).

Agreed, Nexus 4 was already a great deal, IMO, at $350, $250 is a ridiculous price.

Thing is unlocked to boot, great for working abroad. Unlocked iPhone, what, $650-750, no?

Having ditched OSX for Linux a few years ago, Android just makes cents, literally, lots of them ;-)

Re: Google has lowered the price of the Nexus 4 by $100

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Post by [deleted] »

dougbright wrote: post #17
what_ever wrote: post #9

Earlier quoted context omitted.

You should probably check this: https://support.google.com/googleplay/contact/nexus_price

Ha, wish I had seen this link first. My Nexus 4 arrived last Thursday so I was well within the 15 day window. I just called their customer service ( https://support.google.com/googleplay/answer/3053039 ) and they processed a refund for the difference. They're a bit swamped right now so you may have to hang on for 10-15 minutes before you can talk to someone.

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Re: Google has lowered the price of the Nexus 4 by $100

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Post by phaus »

bane wrote: post #16

Best guess is to get the N4 into the pipeline before Apple's next iPhone 5whatever announcement in a month-ish.

I'd guess that's the case, but most of the estimates for the iPhone 5c are like 450-500, which is a slap in the fucking face for anyone that's expecting an affordable device. IMO, if it's a penny over 300, then it's going to be too expensive.

Re: Google has lowered the price of the Nexus 4 by $100

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Post by markdown »

jacquesm wrote: post #6

Sorry! Devices on Google Play is not available in your country yet. We're working to bring devices to more countries as quickly as possible. Please check back again soon.

http://www.priceusa.com.au/

I'm not even in/from Australia, but have used them a couple of times, including for 2 macs and a nexus 4. Highly recommended.

Re: Google has lowered the price of the Nexus 4 by $100

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Post by arthulia »

LukeShu wrote: post #34
bdg wrote: post #25

Earlier quoted context omitted.

I'm very anxious to see what will happen when FoxOS hits the market. Presently developer preview phones are going for less than $150 (including shipping and taxes) entirely unlocked and without bloatware (ie, uninstallable freecell junk). Prices like that for the specs they're talking about are nearly unheard of here in Canada. I'll have a more informed opinion about it once it ships next month.

The ZTE Open (which is not a developer preview) hit in the US a couple of weeks ago for $80. Unfortunately, it is now sold out. http://stores.ebay.com/ztemobileus

Hold on, the phone itself was $80?

Re: Google has lowered the price of the Nexus 4 by $100

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Post by deerpig »

It would be nice if Google would actually let people who aren't using a US ip address to be able to view the site. I have an account and mailing address in the States, but I live outside of the States. So even though I can buy, they won't let me see it outside of the States.... Way to go Google!

Re: Google has lowered the price of the Nexus 4 by $100

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Post by shuzchen »

sahaskatta wrote: post #10
jamesharding wrote: post #4

Earlier quoted context omitted.

At this rate we will have Nexus tablets in our pocket in two years...

There won't be a Nexus 5. It will be titled "Nexus 4" again. The number refers to the size, not the iteration. The second-gen Nexus 7 which just made a debut kept the same name. Same will likely apply to the next-generation Nexus 10 as well.

Honestly I wish they changed the name. Shopping for a Nexus 7 online or in stores is not friendly to the regular population. I'm pretty sure I know what I'm doing and even I'm not 100% certain a Nexus 7 on any site (besides play.google.com) is the new refresh model or the older one.

That said, they should avoid the naming scheme of the galaxy line (e.g. Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 7.0).

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