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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 cbr »

cbhl wrote: post #38
sejordan wrote: post #23

Earlier quoted context omitted.

I went through the same thing, correcting everyone with "the next Nexus 4 will be Nexus 4 again, not Nexus 5" And then I read some rumors saying it will have a full 5" screen. We'll see.

Sigh, this is exactly backwards from where I want flagship Android phones going. It follows the typical tech trend of "bigger, better, faster", but I miss the small size of the Nexus One. None of the Nexus devices fit in the pockets of the clothes of women I know. (First world problems, yes, but I wish I could recommend an Android device to them that they could carry around without having to use a purse. It doesn't h…

    I wish I could recommend an Android device to
    them that they could carry around without having
    to use a purse
My wife really likes her Razr M. Almost no bezel, so big screen for its size. And with a small hack you can run it on ATT or T-Mobile.

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

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Post by [deleted] »

deerpig wrote: post #49

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!

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

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Post by JacobSkyler »

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…

"Plasticky" is a weird way to describe a phone that's 95% Gorilla Glass.

Personally I wish the Nexus 4 was more plasticky. My phone always ends up on the floor because the glass on the back slides off everything.

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

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Post by Legion »

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.

Is it really preferable, hardware-wise, to something like the HTC One?

That is, assuming the user is capable of flashing the HTC One with a third-party firmware to get a vanilla Android experience. Is there a draw to the Nexus in comparison to the likes of the One other than being vanilla out of the box?

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

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Post by fpgeek »

deerpig wrote: post #49

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!

If you're logged in and you have a "US" Google account (credit card and shipping address, not sure if there are other requirements) you should be able to see it (at least I can, but only when logged in).

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

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Post by gvb »

tracker1 wrote: post #28
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.

It isn't the most powerful Android phone out there, but it does run stock, has regular updates, will run third party ROMs, and is absolutely the best value for an out of contract smart phone, even more so with the $100 price drop. If you're in a T-Mobile coverage area, look at Simple Mobile ($50/month unlimited everything)

Or, if you don't talk a lot, the $30/month 100 minutes / unlimited / unlimited plan:

http://prepaid-phones.t-mobile.com/prepaid-plans

"$30 per month - 100 minutes talk | Unlimited text | First 5 GB at up to 4G speeds"

Fine print: "New activations only." A new SIM card ($10) counts as a new activation. ;-)

For more detailed discussion: http://news.cnet.com/8301-33620_3-57587175-278/is-this-the-b...

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

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Post by dobbsbob »

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).

Damn I just bought one at regular price lol. Nexus 4, if you build your own o/s is amazing fast. Runs SEAndroid like a charm too, you can lockout audio, camera and mic whenever not in use
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