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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

#71
This would OBVIOUSLY happen 1 week after I bought the S4 Mini. I was seriously considering the Nexus 4, but couldn't justify the $350 price range when compared to the Mini for only $400.

Go figure, I couldn't wait any longer and Google couldn't do this any sooner.

Just my luck!

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

#72

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…

Strong disagree for me. I have no such issues with making "ear" selections and I find the overall responsiveness of the device to be incredible with the latest 4.3 release.

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

#73
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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.

You can buy it from the play store in Australia. The price discount is there in AUD too

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

#75
Why I would buy a N4: Wireless charging, after getting a tablet with it the convenience is now mandatory.

Why I would not buy a N4: No removable storage. I don't trust my data in the hands of a cloud provider, I want it on my phone where it is completely under my control.

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

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post #75

Why I would buy a N4: Wireless charging, after getting a tablet with it the convenience is now mandatory. Why I would not buy a N4: No removable storage. I don't trust my data in the hands of a cloud provider, I want it on my phone where it is completely under my control.

I don't think I've ever seen anyone describe data on their phone as "completely under my control".

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

#77
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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

There's a buyer protection plan if you purchased after august 12th. $100 refund by the looks of it. You'll have to wade through the support prompts, but start at: https://support.google.com/nexus/4/ and click 'Contact Us' to get to the form. Edit: you'll need the order number and the device IMEI

Great success, thanks

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

#78
So when did they start actually have these things in stock? I know a few months ago whenever I'd check they were unavailable.

With this price reduction, I guess Apple should cancel their 5S/5C event, no need since the phones will flop due to everyone with their shiny Nexus 4's.

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

#80
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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...

I'm on this plan, and can definitely recommend it. Also, enabling LTE on the Nexus 4 is very, very easy if you're in a T-Mobile LTE area.
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