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Upcoming Nexus 5 leaks in white, Nov. 1 launch date reported

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Re: Upcoming Nexus 5 leaks in white, Nov. 1 launch date reported

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Post by ars »

astrada wrote: post #3
MojoJolo wrote: post #2

I'm wondering if the launch will still entail the problems that encountered before. Can't handle the traffic, not much stock, problems with shipping, etc. It is because I'm looking forward to get one, but I'll be staying here in SF till Nov. 8. So if the launch still has those problems, I might not manage to get a Nexus 5.

I think that probably it will get out of stock quickly. It's a marketing move that gets reported by major news sites, and raises interest among non-tech people. If everything goes smoothly, probably it will get less coverage.

Ah, so then you make lots of stock, but hold it in reserve. Wait for out of stock reporting, and add a waiting list, then start shipping the reserve after a week of out of stock.

Everyone wins: People get their item, and the media gets to report out of stock.

Re: Upcoming Nexus 5 leaks in white, Nov. 1 launch date reported

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Post by gradstudent »

Jare wrote: post #9
aaronbrethorst wrote: post #7

Earlier quoted context omitted.

Who are these disenchanted iPhone users? I'm not trying to bait you, I'm genuinely curious who you think will switch. iPhone users are generally considered to have the highest satisfaction of any mobile phone users. http://appleinsider.com/articles/13/10/17/jd-power-ranks-app...

I have seen my share of longtime iPhone owners complain loudly about iOS7. I can imagine a few of them switching when the opportunity arrives. Also, some carriers are not "subsidizing" handsets anymore; for upfront payment the low price and fantastic value of Nexus hardware has a huge edge over the iPhone 5C.

Many people also complain loudly about the latest Windows or the newest MacOS but they're not exactly jumping ship. Why do you think the case is different for iPhone users?

Re: Upcoming Nexus 5 leaks in white, Nov. 1 launch date reported

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Post by eknkc »

rfnslyr wrote: post #10
aaronbrethorst wrote: post #7

Earlier quoted context omitted.

Who are these disenchanted iPhone users? I'm not trying to bait you, I'm genuinely curious who you think will switch. iPhone users are generally considered to have the highest satisfaction of any mobile phone users. http://appleinsider.com/articles/13/10/17/jd-power-ranks-app...

Me. Recently began work on a mobile project where we deal with a few recent Android phones and tablets. I already bought myself a Nexus 7 and it's fucking awesome. I can't wait to drop the iPhone and get the Nexus 5. Both have their merits but in the end it's the screens size to me. Make the iPhone thinner, give it a killer screen, and I'll go back but until then, Android.

Screen size seems to pull many people from iPhone. I find larger displays uncomfortable though (heavily using one handed) but it seems that people want that.

Kinda off topic, but what's the email client situation on Android? I don't use Gmail and the last time I used Android (ICS I guess), mail clients were from stone age.

Re: Upcoming Nexus 5 leaks in white, Nov. 1 launch date reported

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Post by cheald »

aaronbrethorst wrote: post #7
gailees wrote: post #6

The Nexus 5 has the opportunity to pull a lot of disenchanted iPhone users to Android. What would it take for you to make the switch?

Who are these disenchanted iPhone users? I'm not trying to bait you, I'm genuinely curious who you think will switch. iPhone users are generally considered to have the highest satisfaction of any mobile phone users. http://appleinsider.com/articles/13/10/17/jd-power-ranks-app...

I'd say that a (sleight) majority of my friends have been unhappy with iOS7, and have expressed a willingness to explore Android now that the "big iOS upgrade" has already hit and they don't have much to look forward to.

Re: Upcoming Nexus 5 leaks in white, Nov. 1 launch date reported

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Post by rfnslyr »

eknkc wrote: post #13
rfnslyr wrote: post #10

Earlier quoted context omitted.

Me. Recently began work on a mobile project where we deal with a few recent Android phones and tablets. I already bought myself a Nexus 7 and it's fucking awesome. I can't wait to drop the iPhone and get the Nexus 5. Both have their merits but in the end it's the screens size to me. Make the iPhone thinner, give it a killer screen, and I'll go back but until then, Android.

Screen size seems to pull many people from iPhone. I find larger displays uncomfortable though (heavily using one handed) but it seems that people want that. Kinda off topic, but what's the email client situation on Android? I don't use Gmail and the last time I used Android (ICS I guess), mail clients were from stone age.

No idea but I'm not too picky. As long as I can read it and search it I'm fine, so I just use the standard Gmail app. I like the larger screen because I want to have one device with all my music on it, with the ability to read on the commute.

Re: Upcoming Nexus 5 leaks in white, Nov. 1 launch date reported

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Post by cheald »

gradstudent wrote: post #12
Jare wrote: post #9

Earlier quoted context omitted.

I have seen my share of longtime iPhone owners complain loudly about iOS7. I can imagine a few of them switching when the opportunity arrives. Also, some carriers are not "subsidizing" handsets anymore; for upfront payment the low price and fantastic value of Nexus hardware has a huge edge over the iPhone 5C.

Many people also complain loudly about the latest Windows or the newest MacOS but they're not exactly jumping ship. Why do you think the case is different for iPhone users?

For one, phone upgrade cycles happen much more regularly than computer upgrade cycles, so there are more opportunities to switch.

Re: Upcoming Nexus 5 leaks in white, Nov. 1 launch date reported

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Post by ojbyrne »

daurnimator wrote: post #15

If only the phone was smaller :( I don't understand these screens so big I need two hands to use the device.

Because big phones sell well. I think that the decrease in usability is partly compensated by usefulness (it's more pleasant to watch video on a bigger device) and partly compensated by status (my phone, and therefore my penis, is bigger than yours).

Re: Upcoming Nexus 5 leaks in white, Nov. 1 launch date reported

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Post by jzawodn »

moskie wrote: post #18

Is there any hope it will be available on Verizon? If it's available on Verizon, it's a no-brainer purchase for me. If it's not.... it's gonna have to be a super great phone to convince me not to get a different comparable phone on Verizon.

Ditto. The only reason I have a Galaxy S3 now is that I can't get the Nexus on Verizon. And where I live it's kind of a necessity to have Verizon support.
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