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Re: Nexus 6

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Post by mkozlows »

StavrosK wrote: post #116
the_mitsuhiko wrote: post #104

Earlier quoted context omitted.

> I mean, does anyone actually notice the difference? Absolutely.

Really? Your eye can resolve the difference between 300 ppi and 500 ppi at arm's length? Also, don't be a stranger.

It is easy for me to see jaggies on a 300 dpi device (the N7 and N10 are both in that ballpark, as was my old 720p phone). You can too -- go to a browser, and type "www" and then look at those letters. The jaggies are just what you'd expect from 300 dpi.

On the Nexus 5 (440 dpi), I can't see them anymore.

Resolutions above this seem unnecessary to me -- but for the N6, 1080p would mean 360 dpi, so that might be sub-perfect. 1440p will be perfect for sure.

Re: Nexus 6

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Post by boyaka »

mitchty wrote: post #138
StavrosK wrote: post #116

Earlier quoted context omitted.

Really? Your eye can resolve the difference between 300 ppi and 500 ppi at arm's length? Also, don't be a stranger.

Is it even physically possible to notice the difference in that ppi at that range? I thought human eyes didn't have the capability. I think everyone saying "yes I see a difference" should be doing some double blind validation. I've had people tell me they could tell the difference between 720p and 1080p at 20 feet. That is physically impossible for the human eye.

Screen size!!! TVs are getting bigger. The factors involved are:

- PPI/resolution

- Media quality/resolution

- Distance

- Panel quality/size

Re: Nexus 6

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Post by hayksaakian »

pshinghal wrote: post #175

I don't see how a 6" phone is convenient at all. I can only assume that the reason major brands are making oversized phones is because there hasn't been enough technical innovation in the past year to create an adequately exciting "update" to an existing phone (the Nexus 5, for example). Is this the case, or am I missing something?

I agree this is exaclty it.

They can't innovate, so they take the lazy route of packing more of the same old battery tech, display tech, and CPU tech in a container that simply holds more stuff.

Re: Nexus 6

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Post by IkmoIkmo »

avree wrote: post #161
StavrosK wrote: post #116

Earlier quoted context omitted.

Really? Your eye can resolve the difference between 300 ppi and 500 ppi at arm's length? Also, don't be a stranger.

At 4 inches, the maximum the human eye needs is 2190 ppi/dpi. http://wolfcrow.com/blog/notes-by-dr-optoglass-the-resolutio...

The link seems to confirm the 400+ range is getting useless fast for anyone who isn't a baby holding the screen to their face.

Re: Nexus 6

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Post by [deleted] »

IkmoIkmo wrote: post #85

Can anyone explain to me what the fetish is with pushing the same amount of pixels as a freaking 27 inch display (which, by the way, I've always considered gorgeous)? I mean, does anyone actually notice the difference? Because if that difference means I'm paying $100-200 extra for a better screen, a better graphics chip etc, and it means my battery life is reduced, I really just don't get it. I elaborated a bit on th…

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Re: Nexus 6

#207

Post by dozy »

bicx wrote: post #40

I'm thinking the real deal-breaker for me will be the camera, which seems to be the same as the mediocre Moto X camera. Otherwise, it looks like a nice device. Nothing particularly amazing, except for stock Lollipop.

Actually it seems it's a different camera than the 2014 Moto X, my evidence being primarily the larger aperture size, also OIS.

Re: Nexus 6

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Post by lmm »

munchor wrote: post #14

Everything about it looks great except for the 6'' screen. I understand the appeal of big screens, but 6'' is just too much.

6" is the perfect size, I've been saying this for years. (It was particularly obvious with the nexus 7 - just too big for a pocket). I'm looking to replace my Galaxy Note 2 this January, so I'm looking forward to a comparison between the Nexus 6 and the Note 4.

Re: Nexus 6

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Post by ludwigvan »

JeremyNT wrote: post #129
metabrew wrote: post #3

I've bought every nexus phone when they were released, but I'm not sure about this one. The nexus 5 is already a bit oversized IMO. This thing is ridiculous.

The present obsession with "bigger is better" is perplexing to me. I know some use cases are facilitated by larger displays, and they are valuable to people with poor eyesight, but I've never once in my life thought "boy, I wish my phone was even larger." A phone I cannot fit in my pocket is virtually useless to me. Anything larger than my (already too large) Nexus 5 is a complete non-starter for me. I can see a plac…

> but I've never once in my life thought "boy, I wish my phone was even larger."

Labeling these "phones" is the wrong thing to do. These are computers that happen to have some lineage with phones. I think the ultimate aim is this: most people don't need computers, they need and want a single device. A phone with a small display is inadequate for that, but a phone with a display this big could be more than enough for a lot of people, for almost all purposes.

Re: Nexus 6

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Post by Pxtl »

benmorris wrote: post #94

I bought the Nexus 5 as soon as it was released and have really liked it, however, I'm not sure I'll be buying this one. The biggest issue I have is the screen size. I just think 6" is over my threshold. At $649 I can basically buy any other phone off contract. One of the original appeals of the Nexus 5 was the low price. No wireless charging either? Not a dealbreaker, but I did use it on my 5.

Hope we'll see a price drop on the N5 since it looks like they'll be continuing to sell it in this new generation of devices.
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