Extremely tempted to buy this, but wondering if I should possibly just wait for the next nexus as the specs, while still nice are starting to get outdated, on an Atrix currently.
Galaxy Nexus now on sale in Google Play
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Re: Galaxy Nexus now on sale in Google Play
#82When I go to the link in the article I get the famous "We're sorry, the document you requested is not available in your country." from the Play Store. I encounter this page so often it's not even funny anymore. Even worse, google keeps sending me emails about music albums in the Play Store and all the links in these emails show me this error.
I have the same problem. Although I fully expect to see this page (even though I click on those music e-mails every time hoping they suddenly unlocked it for us Canucks) I get those e-mails because I signed up for Google Music via a US proxy and now have access to it but I imagine I'd need to go through a proxy every time if I wanted access to the Play Music store. Needless to say it would make me feel a little bette…
You'd also need a US credit card with a US billing address if you'd like to actually buy anything. Which is unfortunate, because there are many things on the Play Music store I would buy if I could.
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#83Earlier quoted context omitted.
Because the 710 is basically 2 year old hardware. It's absurd to compare it to modern flagship devices.
Even though gouranga is being downvoted for saying the same thing I'm about to, it bears repeating. Specs matter in the Android world. The faster the phone, the better your experience. This is a tradeoff of an open, general purpose mobile OS. In iOS and Windows Phone, the software is catered directly to the hardware. Faster hardware does not mean you're going to ever notice an increase in speed inside the OS. So when…
It sounds like you're saying MS just didn't implement any features that would take advantage of faster hardware, which is kind of sad if true.
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#84Can anyone comment on the 3G reception and the wifi reception? I've heard varying reports on problems in these areas, but it's difficult to tell if they are carrier-related for the 3G. Also, is the wifi any good? I found the reception on the Nexus S severely lacking.
I think most of the talk about reception issues on the GNex relate to Verizon CDMA version of the phone. I tried out a GNex on AT&T here - 4.0.4 has a bug that results in 3G connectivity issues - the recently released minor OTA update fixed that. Prior to and after the update, indoors I get 2-3 bars in my house whereas at the same place with my Atrix I get consistent 4 bars. But calls and 3G Data experience is similar on both phones. So unsure if lesser bars on the Nexus mean anything. Outdoors I traveled 700+ miles with it and had no issues with reception - mostly full bars, 1-2 bars in few areas but calls worked fine there.
WiFi - it is not worse or better than any other device in my house, which is to say it works well across considerable range without any drops.
I bought it from Amazon for $643 - but fortunately I was well within the return window so have returned it today for the $399 Google market version.
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#86Earlier quoted context omitted.
Even though gouranga is being downvoted for saying the same thing I'm about to, it bears repeating. Specs matter in the Android world. The faster the phone, the better your experience. This is a tradeoff of an open, general purpose mobile OS. In iOS and Windows Phone, the software is catered directly to the hardware. Faster hardware does not mean you're going to ever notice an increase in speed inside the OS. So when…
It sounds like you're saying MS just didn't implement any features that would take advantage of faster hardware, which is kind of sad if true.
That's not really true - it makes full use of the hardware which is why a 1.4GHz single core ARM is fine :)
I'd go as far as saying that the software and hardware are at one with each other.
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#87We're sorry, the document you requested is not available in your country.
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#88Earlier quoted context omitted.
Was considering the One S, but I think the lack of NFC will be annoying in a year or so.
I seriously doubt NFC will matter anywhere other than US very much.
It could matter if it was supported in software and ecosystem, which it more than likely won't :(. We have a lot of NFC terminals in Canada and I wouldn't mind ditching a few paypass/paywave cards from my pocket but it won't be that simple.
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#89Earlier quoted context omitted.
The Nexus name doesn't mean as much as it used to. Not all Nexus devices offer a pure Android experience - the Verizon version of Nexus will not have Google Wallet. In term of timely updates, the HTC Sensation received ICS update in March 2012 while the Sprint Nexus S 4G was not updated until early April. So take that for what its worth. Don't be surprised if Google ends up allowing carriers and manufacturers to prov…
Of course, that is a reason to consider this unlocked, contract free phone that one is buying directly from Google.
I bought an unlocked, contract free Nexus One and still ended up with un-removable useless Amazon MP3 and Facebook and Google Play Books and Google Voice apps on my phone :(
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#90https://play.google.com/store/devices gives "We're sorry, the document you requested is not available in your country." Ouch.
Well, there is a small disclaimer on the page that says Currently only available in the USA. Not that it justifies completely blocking the page.
Seriously. I can get it shipped and receive it in the U.S. but requiring me to proxy up to even view the order page is a bit much.