I want to get the 8gb N4 because that 299 price tag looks so good, but I am scared to because I feel like the resale value will be not so great. What do you guys think??
i think the re-sale value will maintain well. Especially if the next gen nexus is of a higher cost than this gen.
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i think the re-sale value will maintain well. Especially if the next gen nexus is of a higher cost than this gen.
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I feel like there would be a lot more demand for the 16gb if I were to list it on craigslist or something similar. Maybe I'm just being too harsh on the lil 8 gigger haha
I think that for an extra $50, you get double the storage and, if you decide to sell, twice the appeal in the after market. If you can afford the extra $50, I'd suggest you dig deep and get the 16. You can always use < 16 GBs of space but you can't use > 8 if you need it.
there will always he a higher demand for higher capacity. But many look for the best price, and the 8gb will still be cheaper than the 16gb
The thing is I know I'm not going to fill up the 8gb (or closer to 5.5 to 6) because I use google music and dropbox/drive. The only things I would have on it would be apps and photos. I do have the $50 but I would rather put it towards either the wireless charger or a portable charger. I guess I am just not convinced to get the 16 yet. I sound like a woman haha
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there will always he a higher demand for higher capacity. But many look for the best price, and the 8gb will still be cheaper than the 16gb
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This is very true, you get a thanks for that!
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The thing is I know I'm not going to fill up the 8gb (or closer to 5.5 to 6) because I use google music and dropbox/drive. The only things I would have on it would be apps and photos. I do have the $50 but I would rather put it towards either the wireless charger or a portable charger. I guess I am just not convinced to get the 16 yet. I sound like a woman haha
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I can understand but . . . . do you know how many times I've said "oh, I'll never use XXX much space". On computers, phones, iPod, etc. And the one time it happens that you need just a LITTLE more space, you will be be pissed at yourself. I think someone said that in the 8 GB model, only like 5.5 GBs are actually usable. Maybe you get bored of stock android and you want to start switching ROMs. Maybe you use Google Music but you'd like one of your favorite playlists to save to the phone so you don't have to stream it, who knows.
I really would use the extra $50 for the 16. I'd also wait a little for the charging orb thing. If it really catches on it is my experience that all sorts of smart people will start manufacturing cheaper clones that are just as good.
Sounds to me like someone has already made their decision long ago and only made this thread to burn time until launch.
Take a look at what the 8gb n7 is going for now that they restructured the pricing with release of the 32gb. Some people are pissed they are loosing their arses on it.
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I can understand but . . . . do you know how many times I've said "oh, I'll never use XXX much space". On computers, phones, iPod, etc. And the one time it happens that you need just a LITTLE more space, you will be be pissed at yourself. I think someone said that in the 8 GB model, only like 5.5 GBs are actually usable. Maybe you get bored of stock android and you want to start switching ROMs. Maybe you use Google Music but you'd like one of your favorite playlists to save to the phone so you don't have to stream it, who knows.
I really would use the extra $50 for the 16. I'd also wait a little for the charging orb thing. If it really catches on it is my experience that all sorts of smart people will start manufacturing cheaper clones that are just as good.
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You are making very good points and making me even more torn between the two, if that was even possible..
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Take a look at what the 8gb n7 is going for now that they restructured the pricing with release of the 32gb. Some people are pissed they are loosing their arses on it.
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Also a valid point. We very well could see a 32gb version in a few months.
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Also a valid point. We very well could see a 32gb version in a few months.
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If the 16GB becomes $300, I can wait
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Also a valid point. We very well could see a 32gb version in a few months.
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Maybe, the Galaxy Nexus never saw a 32 (the actual Google phone), but the N7 did. I wouldn't bet much that we'll see an N4 with 32 GBs.
I think I'll go for the 8 unless someone really convinces me otherwise. And hey if it's not enough i'll sell it and buy the 16 while its still fresh on the market. Also, if they do in fact come out with a white one I would be interested to see what it would look like.
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I think I'll go for the 8 unless someone really convinces me otherwise. And hey if it's not enough i'll sell it and buy the 16 while its still fresh on the market. Also, if they do in fact come out with a white one I would be interested to see what it would look like.
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Darnit, I thought I was so close to convincing you! :angel:
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Darnit, I thought I was so close to convincing you! :angel:
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Haha you did a very good job! "A" for effort. I just feel like phone manufacturers charge ridiculous amounts for extra storage. The 16 probably costs LG/Google less than $15 extra from the 8. That's probably overshooting it too. You can get an 8 gig micro sd for practically nothing nowadays.
The 8GB N7 was $200, and many people would only offer $140-$160 for it as of recently. I think I'll be going 16GB this time around with the N4 though; hopefully it won't be discontinued too quickly
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The 8GB N7 was $200, and many people would only offer $140-$160 for it as of recently. I think I'll be going 16GB this time around with the N4 though; hopefully it won't be discontinued too quickly
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why would it be discontinued?
I think a lot of what you can get for a slightly used Nexus 4 be it 8GB or 16GB will depend on how soon you want to sell it. Also it will depend on if Google sells out at some point.
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I dont know if its joke or not but there is first customizable phone i ever saw
http://synapse-phones.com/order.php
you can choose RAM Camera and all other stuff
If I was loaded with cash I would pimp this thing out big time!
Yeah i tried how much would be my own custom and 538 pounds
Pounds or Euro?
Either way it would be nice to get, cost about $850AUD.
Would be perfect if we can choose the screen type too!
maybe euro i only saw the cost
I will buy if it has the option of terga 2
really cool, mine is 518 which is reasonable
498 Euros for the one I want. That's sounds great until I convert it to USD. Then it makes me cry.
I wonder how it works when a new version of android comes out? Do you get upgrades?
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That could be an awesome phone series if there's good development and updates for it.
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This would be a cool idea...only issue that I could see is that you would probably never be able to get root access on it...I couldnt see too many serious devs buying this device
It sounds like vaporware so far. No word since last month and their webpage rarely works.
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This would be a cool idea...only issue that I could see is that you would probably never be able to get root access on it...I couldnt see too many serious devs buying this device
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I think I saw somewhere that the device is fully rooted when it ships. I Googled it for more info earlier today and think I saw it in one of the writeups I found about it. Links are listed at bottom of this post for more information on this device.
With all of the available options that I wanted it was gonna cost me roughly 500 US dollars.
BTW .... they are based in Germany, so I look for this to be an excellent device when they start production. They are taking pre-orders now to get a feel for the market I would assume.
Other articles I have located about this device:
http://hubpages.com/hub/Synapse-Phones-One-Review-Customizable-Android-Smartphones
http://www.getele.com/gadget/synapse-phones-customizable-android-device.html
HTR
If this is true then this would be great the future of mobile phones.
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If this is true then this would be great the future of mobile phones.
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yes indeed, a little to good to be true, i wonder why htc didnt think of something like this, to be able to make a custom phone to ur liking is serious business, all u need is to design a kernel that support all the hardware ur planing to sale. GOLD MINE!!
I'll sure as hell buy one! Looks like an amazing deal... 1 Gb RAM, 16 Gb internal, Wifi, 4G for future support, etc. Gotta love it!
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yes indeed, a little to good to be true, i wonder why htc didnt think of something like this, to be able to make a custom phone to ur liking is serious business, all u need is to design a kernel that support all the hardware ur planing to sale. GOLD MINE!!
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HTC would never consider selling custom devices per order. Just think of the money they would lose if they quit selling to the masses, and by masses I am speaking of AT&T, T-Mo, Verizon, Sprint, etc. They are in the market for the BIG picture and that is all about quarterly earnings and stock prices, not making a BIG buck on custom devices that are tailor made for individuals like you and I.
I think that this new company could do very well building these custom devices. Once word gets out, all of the uppity ups will want one and it will carry them a long way in their success if that happens. You know how those uppity ups are, they aren't gonna drive a Toyota if they can get their hands on a Ferrari. It's a status thing and they will be a big part of the market for these devices IMO.
I hope they do well in their endeavor. All they have to do is make a name for themselves with a reliable and well built device. This one could truly be an iPhone killer if they play their cards right. It's already got any and every feature available that I can see, except for a kickstand. LOL
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I really like the fact that you can have up to 32gb internal storage and then 32gb microSD ... 64gb total! This could completely replace my mp3 player with all that storage.
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It is obviously a fake website. They cant even spell technology.
Htc would never do this because having a phone not rooted when it hits the user is a good thing for them since it allows them to control what is on the phone and what is not. Thus allowing them to add more features on the next phone update to draw in more people for the same exact phone...
They spell it technologie because its a German company. Looking at thier site, actually they look to be legit.
Eventually HTC, Samsung, and the other big manufacturers will have to do something like this. If they dont, companies like this one will keep springing up and taking larger and larger share of the market.
Think about it, if you had to spend $350 for 'almost' the phone you want, or could spend $500 for exactly the phone you want, you'd spend the extra $ because for most, a smartphone is a long term investment.
Even if this were a fake site, theres more to come because theres a market for it.
Even if youre not actually getting a better phone, theres plenty of materialistic douchebags thatll buy one just for the prestige of having a unique phone, to fuel a market for this
If you do not know Samsung Poland confirmed on their wall - no Exynos and no MicroSD slot for GT 10.1
Looks like Samsung went really all the way to make itself look like Apple - I don't think it is a smart move.
First of all, thera are not many differences between 10.1v and 10.1. If you find the old one cheaper take it! You will not loose much. One thing I am not certain is screen type in 10.1v - if you know what it is, for certain please let us know.
So... new GT is thinner, has a bit better screen and worse camera - that is it!
It is also more expensive that all of its Android competition that is offering better functionality (Acer and Asus).
Yes, they are thicker and heavier but the difference is not that big like 50%.
What is more they offer a lot more I/O ports for better connectivity and PRICE.
As it seems none of the tablets of the current generation is THERE yet, to fulfil most of our expectations this means we have to settle for something to get by, something cheap... a lesser evil. Is GT 10.1 it? I do not think so.
It will loose in volume against the iPad 2. This is certain (apple has better marketing and is already on the market). What is more bigger sales means for many people that it "=" it is better.
It will (probably) loose against Asus - price and features says so. GT is only better design wise. Do you really want to pay extra for few grams less and few mm less?
It might even loose against upcoming Amazon tablets.
Now... if we are really to see quad core tablets this year or q1 next and also tablets with Windows 8 on board this means now you want tablet that is THE CHEAPEST and will loose as little as possible.
In my opinion it will be (today) Acer/Asus basic model or iPad2 (as this will always find its buyer).
Samsung shame on you! (at least in theory) You had winning cards on your hands and all you did was - nothing :-(
In my case it is decision time - get something (16GB) cheap or just f..k it and wait.
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If you do not know Samsung Poland confirmed on their wall - no Exynos and no MicroSD slot for GT 10.1
Looks like Samsung went really all the way to make itself look like Apple - I don't think it is a smart move.
First of all, thera are not many differences between 10.1v and 10.1. If you find the old one cheaper take it! You will not loose much. One thing I am not certain is screen type in 10.1v - if you know what it is, for certain please let us know.
So... new GT is thinner, has a bit better screen and worse camera - that is it!
It is also more expensive that all of its Android competition that is offering better functionality (Acer and Asus).
Yes, they are thicker and heavier but the difference is not that big like 50%.
What is more they offer a lot more I/O ports for better connectivity and PRICE.
As it seems none of the tablets of the current generation is THERE yet, to fulfil most of our expectations this means we have to settle for something to get by, something cheap... a lesser evil. Is GT 10.1 it? I do not think so.
It will loose in volume against the iPad 2. This is certain (apple has better marketing and is already on the market). What is more bigger sales means for many people that it "=" it is better.
It will (probably) loose against Asus - price and features says so. GT is only better design wise. Do you really want to pay extra for few grams less and few mm less?
It might even loose against upcoming Amazon tablets.
Now... if we are really to see quad core tablets this year or q1 next and also tablets with Windows 8 on board this means now you want tablet that is THE CHEAPEST and will loose as little as possible.
In my opinion it will be (today) Acer/Asus basic model or iPad2 (as this will always find its buyer).
Samsung shame on you! (at least in theory) You had winning cards on your hands and all you did was - nothing :-(
In my case it is decision time - get something (16GB) cheap or just f..k it and wait.
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You really don't make valid points. SD card slot is useless to the average consumer in HC as you have to Root to even use it ! You complaining 'get something cheap' sorry buddy 499.99$ and 599.99$ is cheap iPhone 4s sell for 400 even.
To answer your question YES people will pay for something as thin and light as the iPad but running Android. Common sense
I suspect the Tegra 2 must be a Honeycomb thing. Seems on the Galaxy S 2 get the Exynos, but the tablet doesn't. Maybe Google had to make some shortcuts getting Honeycomb out quickly and only optimized it for Tegra 2? *shrug*
The Galaxy Tab 10.1 gives up a lot of features. I had a Transformer and it was really hard making the decision between features and low cost versus basically comfort.
I broke it down this way to myself. The Transformer is a hybrid device. It can be a okay-ish tablet or and okay-ish Android netbook. I don't think it really excels at either, as comprimises do seem to have been made so it can do both.
The Galaxy Tab 10.1 however is no hybrid. It's a pure tablet. It's design to be comfortable and to consume data.
End the end I decided I don't need a hybrid. I got a laptop, so I want my tablet to give me the best tablet experience possible and try not to be more than it can be. So no HDMI out to TVs, no fancy netbook style keyboard dock, sadly even no micro SD.
The lack of micro SD hurts the most. I don't think it's a sacrifice Samsung needed to make. It feels like a business move to help boost sales of the more expensive models. It's a business and I think it's a decision they are able to get away with at this time because the competition isn't strong enough on the Android side. I would have thought including micro SD could have been smart to maybe sway some people thinking about an iPad 2, and this feature could be an extra differentiating feature.
Oh well, we've beaten the micro SD dead horse quite a bit though. But at least with Android it'll be easier to drag and drop files between the internal storage and a computer if I need to shuffle things around for more space.
There is always the option of just waiting. But I really don't see any manufactures coming out with a very light tablet like Samsung. So it could be quite a wait.
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You really don't make valid points. SD card slot is useless to the average consumer in HC as you have to Root to even use it ! You complaining 'get something cheap' sorry buddy 499.99$ and 599.99$ is cheap iPhone 4s sell for 400 even.
To answer your question YES people will pay for something as thin and light as the iPad but running Android. Common sense
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Well, I am assuming that since it is there and more tablets are actually getting to the shops worldwide - it will work.
I never said no one will buy it . One would say that a MAN has to be mad to get an ipad or iPhone when there is so many better things out there... and than you look at cash Apple makes and amount of stuff it sells.
If you think Samsung product will win just because it is (bit) thinner and (bit) lighter- I say you are wrong.
But as I do not love Apple I really wish the best to Sammy - it is just that thinner and lighter is not enough for me to spend my money.
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You really don't make valid points. SD card slot is useless to the average consumer in HC as you have to Root to even use it ! You complaining 'get something cheap' sorry buddy 499.99$ and 599.99$ is cheap iPhone 4s sell for 400 even.
To answer your question YES people will pay for something as thin and light as the iPad but running Android. Common sense
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It sounds like he's comparing the Transformer with the Galaxy Tab 10.1. With the Transformer, you don't have to root to use the micro SD, it's working right out of the box.
So you can buy a $400 16GB Transformer, insert a $20 16GB micro SD card and have a 32GB tablet for $420. To get 32GB of storage with the Galaxy Tab 10.1, that costs $600. So the $180 premium for the GT 10.1 is kinda difficult to embrace.
And this is kinda my complaint with many of the tablets. Why are they charging +$100 to go from 16GB to 32GB. 16GB is not worth $100 and I think this is what makes the lack of micro SD particularly troubling. I would have less of a problem having no external storage if I didn't feel like I was being robbed. Haha.
And kudos to Acer for being a little more civil. 16GB A500 costs $450 and the 32GB is $500. So at least they only charge $50 more for 16GB of additional storage.
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If you do not know Samsung Poland confirmed on their wall - no Exynos and no MicroSD slot for GT 10.1
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I think you already knew the answer after so many posts, do you?
galtom said:
Looks like Samsung went really all the way to make itself look like Apple - I don't think it is a smart move.
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Probably, but probably not. At least Samsung is right on the phone side, the Samsung Galaxy S is one of the best selling Android phones, if not simply the best.
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First of all, thera are not many differences between 10.1v and 10.1. If you find the old one cheaper take it! You will not loose much. One thing I am not certain is screen type in 10.1v - if you know what it is, for certain please let us know.
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You right, but for some of users, the look and form factor are quite important.
If you think 10.1v is OK, then go for it.
At least, the 10.1v has been REPLACED by the 10.1, by Samsung.
Meaning, it will be (or already) discontinued.
Will you buy that 10.1v? If you do, then good luck!
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So... new GT is thinner, has a bit better screen and worse camera - that is it!
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Yes, it is thinner and some people like that and prefer that. And there is nothing wrong with it.
If you like the chubby and fat one, that's also OK. Some people like fat girl/dude
All in all, why arguing about 10.1v?
Samsung made it obsolete, even Vodafone UK has replaced it with the new 10.1.
There is no point arguing 10.1v, it is history now.
And the camera, yeah, some of use don't really care with camera on a tablet!
It is no use and you look like an idiot for holding it to make a photo.
Also, all of us has our cool 5 or 8 MP Android smartphone with decent camera.
That camera on the front of tablet is for VIDEO CHAT, and you don't need high res for that. Why? To reduce the network bandwidth requirement of course!
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It is also more expensive that all of its Android competition that is offering better functionality (Acer and Asus).
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Sure, ASUS is cheaper. But it is different form factor. Some people might not like it, like me And if you really follow the news or ASUS TF forum you might see the built quality is not that good.
It is your choice, and that's good on Android.
YOU HAVE CHOICES.
Do you want GT 10.1 to not be released just because of there is a cheaper ASUS?
Or do you think GT 10.1 should be priced at the ASUS price level?
Oh yeah, we will LOVE cheaper product.
But, alas, that does not ... Too bad ... too bad.
However, some people will still buy more expensive one. Why? It's a choice!
They might like the thinner form factor ... They might like the PLS display ... They might like the TouchWiz!!!
Are those people stupid? NO!!! It's their choice with their money.
Are those people who choose ASUS TF stupid? NO!!! NO!!! They have their needs.
People have different needs.
And we should be thankful to Android world ... THERE ARE CHOICES.
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Yes, they are thicker and heavier but the difference is not that big like 50%.
What is more they offer a lot more I/O ports for better connectivity and PRICE.
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Yupe, that's true.
Unfortunately, this is NOT DELL, where you can choose what do you want, build on order type of thing.
That does not exist till now on Android world.
I hope someday that will be, where we can choose which processor, how much internal memory, amount of RAM, software, UI, slots, whatnot.
Till then, choose whatever available
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As it seems none of the tablets of the current generation is THERE yet, to fulfil most of our expectations this means we have to settle for something to get by, something cheap... a lesser evil. Is GT 10.1 it? I do not think so.
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According who? You?
Yes, you
And you are right ... but, right according you.
There is nothing wrong with your opinion.
So others! The people who choose GT 10.1
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It will loose in volume against the iPad 2. This is certain (apple has better marketing and is already on the market). What is more bigger sales means for many people that it "=" it is better.
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For sure it will. Note, the Android tablet world is still new
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It will (probably) loose against Asus - price and features says so. GT is only better design wise. Do you really want to pay extra for few grams less and few mm less?
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ASUS? I don't care ... and some users don't care either! See in some forum threads, some people returned their ASUS TF to get this GT 10.1.
They are exists! People who choose GT 10.1 instead of ASUS.
Including me.
Something wrong with ASUS? Probably! Probably not, however you cannot simply say that ASUS is better than GT 10.1 just because it is cheaper Nah, that would be to simple ... for some, $100 different is nothing compare to the satisfaction of the device itself.
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So what??? I don't get it.
This is business 101. Something might be better compare to the other.
Do you think there is no user bought those tablet with Froyo?
You wrong! There are people bought that
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Now... if we are really to see quad core tablets this year or q1 next and also tablets with Windows 8 on board this means now you want tablet that is THE CHEAPEST and will loose as little as possible.
In my opinion it will be (today) Acer/Asus basic model or iPad2 (as this will always find its buyer).
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Haha Yeah right ... Wait for that Windows 8 or buy Acer/ASUS/iPad2
There is nothing wrong with that. It's your choice.
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Samsung shame on you! (at least in theory) You had winning cards on your hands and all you did was - nothing :-(
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Nothing? You kidding me? Did you read all those reviews? Did you?
Right, that's your opinion and there is nothing wrong with that.
Others (a lot of them) disagree, others who said GT 10.1 is the sleekest Android tablet to date
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In my case it is decision time - get something (16GB) cheap or just f..k it and wait.
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Sure, please wait I think that's the best for you and I already said that many times hehehe ...
I know, you just disappointed that you don't get the "PERFECT" device as you wished or dreamed. And now you are just throwing all your disappointment like this. I know
You know (you knew), there is no perfect device, not yet. But some people are not that picky or have different usage pattern. Those people might choose something which is available right now. And enjoy the toy ... enjoy the life and play with it
So, be happy as you still have your passion for Android tablet.
Keep wishing and keep dreaming (as I do as well), that someday ... some manufacturer ... will make that magical device like in our dream.
*gosh ... I cannot believe that I typed this all *
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It sounds like he's comparing the Transformer with the Galaxy Tab 10.1. With the Transformer, you don't have to root to use the micro SD, it's working right out of the box.
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R u sure of that? That at Asus microSD just simply works?!?
Now.... that just makes an ass out of Moto
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R u sure of that? That at Asus microSD just simply works?!?
Now.... that just makes an ass out of Moto
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Positive. I've owned two Transformers already. They are nice tablets. It was very tough deciding between the Transformer and Galaxy Tab 10.1.
Besides what I already mentioned, I also don't like the Transformer speakers though. They are weak and off balance.
One another thing. Read the Galaxy Tab 10.1 review at anandtech.com. They tested the camera on the GT 10.1 and compared it with the Transformer.
We get reminded megapixel size isn't everything. Anandtech.com found the picture quality on the 3MP GT 10.1 camera better than the 5MP Transformer camera.
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It sounds like he's comparing the Transformer with the Galaxy Tab 10.1. With the Transformer, you don't have to root to use the micro SD, it's working right out of the box.
So you can buy a $400 16GB Transformer, insert a $20 16GB micro SD card and have a 32GB tablet for $420. To get 32GB of storage with the Galaxy Tab 10.1, that costs $600. So the $180 premium for the GT 10.1 is kinda difficult to embrace.
And this is kinda my complaint with many of the tablets. Why are they charging +$100 to go from 16GB to 32GB. 16GB is not worth $100 and I think this is what makes the lack of micro SD particularly troubling. I would have less of a problem having no external storage if I didn't feel like I was being robbed. Haha.
And kudos to Acer for being a little more civil. 16GB A500 costs $450 and the 32GB is $500. So at least they only charge $50 more for 16GB of additional storage.
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name brand high class 16gb cards are 40$+ not 20.
Well, I played with GT 10.1 for a bit on Samsung Mobile Live Stands. I do like its design a lot (but I am not sure it would be enough to spend a lot more than on Transformer).
So far in Poland it is impossible to even touch any other tablet beside iPad2 :-(
Transformer and Iconia are in pre-order status. And I do want to touch before I buy - this stuff aint actually cheap so I want to make my choice right.
At the moment (as much as I love GT 10.1) Transformer looks smarter (FOR ME !) but once I will be able to actually use it for a bit than I will know.
Then it will all be in price difference as mentioned above. I would not be as worried if I could at least watch Netflix on HC . But with no Netflix, no 720p high profile there is not much to actually watch on tablet in Poland (not my fault)!
Yes it is all my opinions, I think I can have one?
gogol:
10.1v - would I buy old, discontinued product... if price would be good YES. In this case all internals are the same so it is not like support for 10.1v will end because of 10.1. It is the same device ;-)
Yay! I was just thinking to myself, "Two threads on SD cards aren't enough -- I wish someone would create a third thread."
Sorry, it is just that I have felt really disappointed about this. Happens :-(
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name brand high class 16gb cards are 40$+ not 20.
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16GB Sandisk class 4 (which is a lot better than most of the so called more expensive class 10 cards) for $18.
http://www.amazon.com/SanDisk-SDSDQM-016G-B35-16GB-Microsd-Memory/dp/B001F7AJKI
You can find a lot of good Sandisk 16GB micro SD cards under $20, very easily. And because you aren't running an OS off these cards, but using it mostly for storage, it doesn't have to be lightning fast either, just good quality.
PS. Though, should you want to run an OS off of it, such as for a Nook Color, the San Disk cards are awesome at that too, because they have really great 4K read/write performance.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1005633
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Yay! I was just thinking to myself, "Two threads on SD cards aren't enough -- I wish someone would create a third thread."
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Ravynmagi said:
16GB Sandisk class 4 (which is a lot better than most of the so called more expensive class 10 cards) for $18.
http://www.amazon.com/SanDisk-SDSDQM-016G-B35-16GB-Microsd-Memory/dp/B001F7AJKI
You can find a lot of good Sandisk 16GB micro SD cards under $20, very easily. And because you aren't running an OS off these cards, but using it mostly for storage, it doesn't have to be lightning fast either, just good quality.
PS. Though, should you want to run an OS off of it, such as for a Nook Color, the San Disk cards are awesome at that too, because they have really great 4K read/write performance.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1005633
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so then why are you linking a class 2 card for 20$. Far different than class 10. You serious about why you would want a fast card ? Put a 1gb movie file on a class 2 the on class 10.
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R u sure of that? That at Asus microSD just simply works?!?
Now.... that just makes an ass out of Moto
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I own a TF and I can confirm that too. SD card works out of the box, no issues, no rooting required
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so then why are you linking a class 2 card for 20$. Far different than class 10. You serious about why you would want a fast card ? Put a 1gb movie file on a class 2 the on class 10.
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I have a $35 Patriot Class 10, a $30 Wintech Class 10, and a $20 Sandisk Class 4 (packaging says Class 2, but Sandisk mostly ships just C4 these days).
The Patriot and Wintech give nice looking benchmarks with CDM. But in the real world, I can copy a 1GB file to the SanDisk Class 4 faster than to either Class 10 micro SD cards.
Sandisk makes really awesome micros SD cards. People don't need to spend an arm and leg on some mega fast 20MB/s write speed card just for a tablet. But if you wanted to, that is an option that would still be far cheaper than what Samsung is charging you for their internal storage, which according to the Antutu benchmark isn't even quite class 10 itself (though I haven't had the chance to do an actual file copy to it to see how fast it really is).
Got to say I agree with the OP - had high hopes for this tablet as it combined the style of the ipad2, android and I hoped micro SD, but the lack of the latter has really put me off. The still unknown UK release date doesn't help either - do samsung really have such a lack of respect for their prospective customers? It's a shame as they do a lot right - the galaxy S phones are superb.
My thoughts on the SD slot and the Tab in general
Have to say I don't agree with the OP.
A few thoughts:
-Samsung Poland doesn't mean that Samsung USA or other countries will not have an SD card slot.
-From internal sources I heard that the plan was to release the tab with the micro sd (that's why you see it in many pictures). Something went wrong with either software or hardware (most probably hardware) and since Samsung had the June 8th date already set up they released it without.
They probably thought is better to release a product than to postpone (don't forget they have deals with distributors, Amazon, Best Buy, etc.) and they probably thought that the problem is hardware related, otherwise they could fix it later on with a software release.
If you think about it, it doesn't make sense to show so many pictures with a micro sd slot and then scratch it out completely - if they could have included it they would have done it.
Having said that, the chances that Verizon's version will have an SD slot are small, since even Verizon's website doesn't mention it. But that was indeed the plan. We will know soon.
-Saying that because of the lack of an sd card slot the whole tablet is not competitive anymore doesn't make any sense.
The 10.1V is thicker and heavier. And for a product that is supposed to be used on the go all the time that makes a huge difference.
As a matter of fact, every single tablet on the marker is thicker and heavier. So Sd card or not Samsung put so much into the design that it will have a winner.
The better camera on the 10.1 is not a deciding factor for 99.9% of the people.
Proof is the Ipad's 2 cameras megapixels are very low. On top of that, people don't buy tablets to take photos.
(Check this out http://www.buzzfeed.com/burnred/spike-lee-uses-his-ipad-to-photograph-president-ba-281t ... people still make fun of him...)
-I am also pissed off about the sd card, but at the end of the day an Sd card slot saves $ 20 - 30 to the consumer.
It gets down to that. Most consumers will still buy an sd / usb adapter no matter what.
-All this talk about Exynos but really every single Android Table is running on Tegra 2 - so if you were expecting the 10.1 to run on Exynos without reading / hearing anything about before you should have known it's a long shot
-In a mobile world there are 2, 3 main operating systems, so the form factor IS everything.
Look at the ipad 2, they added a camera and slimmed down the tablet and people rushed to sell their ipad 1 to get the new one.
Look at the Xoom, the software works, the connections are there, but you put it in your bag and you might as well cancel your gym membership because you will be lifting weights.
I saw the Tab 10.1, it's super slim, it's super light, it has a nice screen and it runs Android 3.1.
The deciding factor is the form and nothing else.
I'm thinking about getting the 8gb model, but is the 16gb really worth $50 more? What do you guys think? I'm not sure if I will have enough space for custom roms and backups. As for music and other stuff I'm planning to store it on the cloud.
Thanks in advance
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I'm thinking about getting the 8gb model, but is the 16gb really worth $50 more? What do you guys think? I'm not sure if I will have enough space for custom roms and backups. As for music and other stuff I'm planning to store it on the cloud.
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I hope you're "thankful" for this.
just kiddin.
Okay, so a ROM usually is 300mb-1gb. But I'm guessing because they're AOSP roms, we're looking @ 300mb-600mb. 600 being a really bloated rom. Secondly, games will take up a bunch of space, so beware of that (1-3 gb's). Apps will take ~1gb. The partition will be reduced cause of the Android ~2gb. And don't even think about adding music, you won't have room for that.
In other words, 8gb's means you're sacrificing something. Either apps, music, or roms.
Get the 16GB. Honestly.
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I hope you're "thankful" for this.
just kiddin.
Okay, so a ROM usually is 300mb-1gb. But I'm guessing because they're AOSP roms, we're looking @ 300mb-600mb. 600 being a really bloated rom. Secondly, games will take up a bunch of space, so beware of that (1-3 gb's). Apps will take ~1gb. The partition will be reduced cause of the Android ~2gb. And don't even think about adding music, you won't have room for that.
In other words, 8gb's means you're sacrificing something. Either apps, music, or roms.
Get the 16GB. Honestly.
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I forgot about the reduced partition, well at least it's not too much more for the 16gb.
I will get 8GB. I just don't need much space. I use my phone mainly for browsing, forums and simple games. After 1 year, I still have 10GB left. So, it depends how you want to use your phone? Lots of music, HD games? Then take 16GB.
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16GB all the way for me! The more the merrier is what I say! Take all you can get!
Probably 16gb for my usage...
Don't know if this is important to you or not, but even if you were ok with 8gb, a year down the road, you will have a hard time selling it seeing as how 8gb sounds ridiculous even now. Games and apps are surely not going to decrease in size with time Its just 60 odd dollars more for double the storage, go for it!
Realistically speaking, 8 would work for me. I'm getting the 16 anyways.
A) Resale
B) Don't have to worry about how many pics I take (especially with Photosphere)
C) I like pie. :laugh:
If in doubt get the 8GB and a 32GB Wi-Drive like me.
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If in doubt get the 8GB and a 32GB Wi-Drive like me.
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Wi-drive?
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If in doubt get the 8GB and a 32GB Wi-Drive like me.
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I've got a 500gb GoFlex by Seagate.
The perks of working at Best Buy
I'm also getting the 8gb.
I'm gona get 8gb and let otg take the strain if 8 isn't enough, however the N4 only has to last me a year max then it becomes my spare having decided what hi end LTE phone I buy at some point in 2013, presuming the Mayan interpreters are wrong.
Same here,getting the 8 GB too. :fingers-crossed:
8GB would probably work for me if I don't use it for my mp3 player. But I'm pretty positive I'll be going with the 16GB anyway. Better safe than sorry.
I will get the 8gb as well. Considering I don't use my phone for more than a year, I wouldn't want to spend more than I have to.
In terms of resale value, the selling price is quite low so I would be happy if I can sell for 200s
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Wi-drive?
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http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00576APEI/ref=ox_sc_sfl_title_1?ie=UTF8&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER
http://www.kingston.com/us/usb/wireless#wid
I'm going for the 8gb version. I have all 40-something gigs of my music on google music so basically the only thing on the phone will be apps and pictures which are going to take up nowhere near 5/6 gigs. Plus I have 5gb of google drive, 25gb of dropbox, and there are plenty of other free cloud sites out there.
I was considering the 16 gig but for what? I don't put vids on my phone, I do have pics but they don't take lots of space, I have plenty of apps that don't even use a gig of memory, the most that I use storage for is to back up roms. Everytime there's a new version of the rom, I back it up and delete the old back up. I think 8 gig is enough for me, 4gig was enough on my old sensation.......
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I'm gona get 8gb and let otg take the strain if 8 isn't enough, however the N4 only has to last me a year max then it becomes my spare having decided what hi end LTE phone I buy at some point in 2013, presuming the Mayan interpreters are wrong.
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In all the panic I ended up getting the 16gb, I'm very impressed with my phone, I'm coming from a Note but the Nexus 4 seems way smoother and faster, got a slim tpu case and a vertical flip cheapy off Amazon atm I'm waiting for a Nilkin Flip which will prob be the main case unless Poetic bring out an Atmosphere Flip for the Nexus 4.
8gb if you don't hear music and/or have a load of videos.
I don't, so I went for the 8gb, I have 3gb free and 50gb on my dropbox.
Hi there,
First off, I know there's probably a million thread of these and I've read about as much on the web about this but I'm still not satisfied. Which one would be superior in terms of value for the money and quality? Secondly, I plan to use my phone for music so the 16gb limit ont he 4 is a real downside for me, but I guess I could live with it if the nexus 4 is really that much better and worth the money as a lot of fanboys say.
I'd like to hear your opinion!
Thank you,
Crueltyfate
Feature wise note 2 wins
Spec wise OG pro wins
Dev support/latest android updates .. wise nexus 4 wins
so decide yourself
between the Note 2 and Nexus 4 i would go for but if you want development support and having the latest updates directly from Google then the Nexus 4..had a HOX and although a great phone the nexus is one hell of a beast...so my advice go for a nexus
If you listen a lot of music you should definitely get the one x+ it has built in amplifiers and beats audio is not just a gimmick..the sound quality on this phone is a lot better than any other android device....and the 64gb version with the release of the one..has dropped in price so for me if its for music go for HTC....nexus 4 is faster but both devices are quite good and fast!
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well I really like the Optimus G as well as the one x plus. Everyone tells me something different and I reallly can't decide. Both phones almost cost around the same where I live so the money isn't really that big of a deal. And yeah I listen to a lot of music but my last phone (current) is a sgs which i custom rommed the **** out of. So it's kind of an upgrade since i got it 2 years ago and I want to make sure I get a good phone for the money.
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well I really like the Optimus G as well as the one x plus. Everyone tells me something different and I reallly can't decide. Both phones almost cost around the same where I live so the money isn't really that big of a deal. And yeah I listen to a lot of music but my last phone (current) is a sgs which i custom rommed the **** out of. So it's kind of an upgrade since i got it 2 years ago and I want to make sure I get a good phone for the money.
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Go for the Nexus 4. I use it for music and it's great. Spotify all day!
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Next thread suggestion: Nexus 4 vs. pancakes vs. swimming in the nude. Makes as much sense as any other vs. thread
Next time just keep your mouth shut because it really isn't as funny as it was in your head. If you have nothing to say then say nothing.
Also, the nexus 4 is just about right, except it only has 8 or 16gb which is not enough for my needs. I need at LEAST 32GB. And I don't use spotify or anything like that. That's why the one plus is so appealing, but I'm unsure.
I had the one x before the n4.
The sound on the one x was much better then the stock n4.
However there are various tweaks for the n4 that has made the audio much better than the one x.
I use
Franco kernel
Volume boost +2
Volume gain -5
Xlouder mod - Noozeoxide eizo rewire
After tweaking them to my personal preference music is now much louder, clearer & better balanced than what I got out of my old one x.
That and the custom ROM / kernel development is much better on the n4 than what I got on the one x.
I can't comment on the other devices you are comparing against but I will give praise to the n4 developers.
Be it poor stock screen colours, OK sound. The devs just keep coming up with new things to make this device better
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Next time just keep your mouth shut because it really isn't as funny as it was in your head. If you have nothing to say then say nothing.
Also, the nexus 4 is just about right, except it only has 8 or 16gb which is not enough for my needs. I need at LEAST 32GB. And I don't use spotify or anything like that. That's why the one plus is so appealing, but I'm unsure.
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Was this adressed to me? If you need at least 32GB storage wth are you doing on the N4 forum anyway?
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Next time just keep your mouth shut because it really isn't as funny as it was in your head. If you have nothing to say then say nothing.
Also, the nexus 4 is just about right, except it only has 8 or 16gb which is not enough for my needs. I need at LEAST 32GB. And I don't use spotify or anything like that. That's why the one plus is so appealing, but I'm unsure.
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I'd rule the One X+ out of this decision tbh because it runs the Tegra 3. That is an absolutely awful chipset when compared to the others.
If you genuinely need 32GB of onboard storage and can't use cloud data or other alternatives, first wait for Google IO just a few days off (they may release a 32GB N4, not likely but still possible) then rule it out if nothing new comes along.
Between the OG and the N2, I'd struggle to decide. I don't know how good development on the OG is or more importantly how long it will last, but at the same time I absolutely hate AMOLED screens, TouchWiz, the feel of the N2's plastic and am uncomfortable with the size of the device; overall I would slightly prefer the OG.
Just pointing out though that while his response may seem a bit rude, @gee2012 is right. There are many dedicated comparison threads in the General forums and it ultimately comes down entirely to personal opinion since no-one can decide for you.
It was adressed to your non topic related 'funny' comment.
And this is true, but it doesn't really matter in which section i'd post it. Most people will vowe for their own device anyway. I was just wondering how they'd compare though, to see if it'd really stand out so I could forget about the 16gb limit. But so far I haven't heard any ground breaking arguements for the 4.
Thank you all for the effort though.
I was planning on waiting on the IO indeed but I suppose the 8gb and 16gb choices are just another marketing thing so I don't think one will come out, but we'll see. And yes I know, I completely agree and I feel the same way, but nonetheless his comment was complete irrelevant and while no-one can indeed decide for me, people's opinions/experience can make the choice better and easier for me. On a side note, I could ofcourse use cloud and stuff like that but in the past I've noticed that it really relies on data connection and therefore I like to keep my music with me and not keep it in a digital harddisk, if you get my point. Right now my money is pointing towards the OG indeed. It's just that there's so many different phones and so many people saying different things that I don't really know whether I will be satisfied in the long rong or just regret another big, useless spend.
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It was adressed to your non topic related 'funny' comment.
And this is true, but it doesn't really matter in which section i'd post it. Most people will vowe for their own device anyway. I was just wondering how they'd compare though, to see if it'd really stand out so I could forget about the 16gb limit. But so far I haven't heard any ground breaking arguements for the 4.
Thank you all for the effort though.
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You should look more carefully, it wasn't my comment at all (hence I mentioned his username). Of course it matters where you post it because you'd definitely get less biased posts if you posted it in a general forum than you will by posting it here. But yeah, if as you say the N4 isn't particularly cheap in your area compared to other phones then there's not a huge argument in its favour, especially if you don't care about updates or are perfectly happy to flash custom ROMs.
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Feature wise note 2 wins
Spec wise OG pro wins
Dev support/latest android updates .. wise nexus 4 wins
so decide yourself
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how is the OG better than the nexus spec wise?
@Nigeldg
I did look carefully. I know it wasn't you, it was directed to gee2012. Sorry for not mentioning usernames, I figured it would just post right after his post. And nope, google was originally planning on not selling it here at all (netherlands), but they are here now for 460 euros (nearly 600 bucks, f*ckin outrageous..) or in germany for 470 dollars which is also out the ass for a phone that originally costs 350. So yeah, pretty much all of those phones are around 500 euros in here. And I guess you are right, that's a mistake on my part. But the battle of the phones is still raging on in my mind..
Thank you.
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@Nigeldg
I did look carefully. I know it wasn't you, it was directed to gee2012. Sorry for not mentioning usernames, I figured it would just post right after his post. And nope, google was originally planning on not selling it here at all (netherlands), but they are here now for 460 euros (nearly 600 bucks, f*ckin outrageous..) or in germany for 470 dollars which is also out the ass for a phone that originally costs 350. So yeah, pretty much all of those phones are around 500 euros in here. And I guess you are right, that's a mistake on my part. But the battle of the phones is still raging on in my mind..
Thank you.
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I bought mine at the MediaMarkt Aachen and i think 369 euro`s nowadays for a top device is not too much. I live in the Netherlands too
TheVaginator said:
how is the OG better than the nexus spec wise?
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They're essentially the same phone but the OG has a better camera and expandable storage
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@Nigeldg
I did look carefully. I know it wasn't you, it was directed to gee2012. Sorry for not mentioning usernames, I figured it would just post right after his post. And nope, google was originally planning on not selling it here at all (netherlands), but they are here now for 460 euros (nearly 600 bucks, f*ckin outrageous..) or in germany for 470 dollars which is also out the ass for a phone that originally costs 350. So yeah, pretty much all of those phones are around 500 euros in here. And I guess you are right, that's a mistake on my part. But the battle of the phones is still raging on in my mind..
Thank you.
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I bought mine at the MediaMarkt Aachen and i think 369 euro`s nowadays for a top device is not too much. I live in the Netherlands too
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If you can find that deal then it seems pretty decent. It's much cheaper in the US but for reference here in the UK it costs £289, equivalent to 340 euros. Either way, given your criteria the N4 probably isn't your best choice.
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I bought mine at the MediaMarkt Aachen and i think 369 euro`s nowadays for a top device is not too much. I live in the Netherlands too
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I know you live there. And yes, I saw it on the german MM site and they don't ship to the Netherlands.
Edit: oh, I can get it for 300 euro's on ebay so I might as well..
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They're essentially the same phone but the OG has a better camera and expandable storage
If you can find that deal then it seems pretty decent. It's much cheaper in the US but for reference here in the UK it costs £289, equivalent to 340 euros. Either way, given your criteria the N4 probably isn't your best choice.
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I can probably get it for around 340 euro's, which I find also very reasonable so I might just do that. I just hope 16GB will be enough - but on the other side, the 160 bucks I save from not buying the OG is worth more than 16 gigabytes, given that this device is almost as good, or even better. Right?
Thanks.
Well, My last phone was the N5X 16 GB and I really dont know which variant of the OP5 I should be going for. OFC the higher end one has it's benefits but considering the price is it really worth it? I plan on using the phone for atleast 2 years and I've never used any device over 32 GB memory. Personally I think the higher end model is an overkill. If any of you have used phones with storages over 64GB what are the benefits (other than the obvious ones). I plan on flashing the phone every month or so. Mostly I'll be using it as my primary device for testing. Considering VR is in the scenes do you think 8 GB will be more than necessary?
I don't think 8GB of RAM is necessary at all, but $60 for a jump to 128GB was worth it IMO, and the extra RAM was just the icing on the cake. Most companies charge a $100 premium for a storage bump alone.
Better get 8/128 GB version to be future proof.
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Better get 8/128 GB version to be future proof.
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No need to worry about that. 1+ will ensure it's timely death in lacking updates forcing everyone to upgrade.
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No need to worry about that. 1+ will kill ensure it's timely death in lacking updates forcing everyone to upgrade.
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For a sub $500 phone and an unlocked bootloader, I'm perfectly fine with them botching updates since I'm going to get the same from Samsung, Motorola, LG, etc. on their $600+ phones.
core2kid said:
For a sub $500 phone and an unlocked bootloader, I'm perfectly fine with them botching updates since I'm going to get the same from Samsung, Motorola, LG, etc. on their $600+ phones.
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Oh, no doubt. Was just saying a purchased based on the thought process of being "future proof" doesn't make much sense.
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Oh, no doubt. Was just saying a purchased based on the thought process of being "future proof" doesn't make much sense.
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Yeah but I don't think saying it's not worth future proofing your phone is a reasonable response. With Custom ROMs, apps requiring more memory, and as more of life just relies on smartphones, I think it's wise to get more RAM and double the storage.
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Oh, no doubt. Was just saying a purchased based on the thought process of being "future proof" doesn't make much sense.
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We are discussing this on xda. OP has enjoyed very good support from dev community. So "future proof" does make sense in that respect.
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We are discussing this on xda. OP has enjoyed very good support from dev community. So "future proof" does make sense in that respect.
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considering rom backups, music and pictures i dont think i'll ever exceed 30 - 40 GB. What do I use the rest of the storage for lol. Most of my stuff is already on drive and pictures on google photos. I don't think 128 Gigs will future proof anything.
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hahah sure but there are custom roms.. and who uses their phone over 2 years these days.
These are my questions too. I had to wait til payday to buy the phone, which they didn't hold it for me like they said they would. So now I'm waiting for the 27th. I'm not sure if I want the 8gb/128gb or the 6gb/64gb. I'm currently using a nexus 6p, so the minimum alone is doubling my ram and my storage. So I know that's all I really NEED. They both feature the same everything else. But, it's available with 2gb more ram, and 2x the storage. Sigh... What to do... I'm pretty sure I want the 8/128
IMHO go for the 6 GB/64 Gb vers. If you have more space u will find more junk to keep. 6/64 is more than sufficient for your purpose. If you are using it mainly for testing what will you do with all the extra space ?
I went with the 64gb model. I was about to order the 128 but after thinking about it, I realized that it is a complete waste for me . Between the fact that 6gb of ram is way more than enough and the fact that with everything being cloud based and streaming , there is just no need for the higher end model. I am using a phone with 4gb ram and 32 gb storage right now and not even close to maxing either one..
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IMHO go for the 6 GB/64 Gb vers. If you have more space u will find more junk to keep. 6/64 is more than sufficient for your purpose. If you are using it mainly for testing what will you do with all the extra space ?
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Yeah I guess I'll go with the 64 GB one.
Super ! When you do purchase can you perform the following test for me.
1) Overload the phone with 20-25 open apps
2) Further load Chrome with 30 open tabs, several with embedded vidos
3) Now Launch a browser from inside another app (A RSS reader like feedly or even facebook / twitter) navigate within this browser till u find a page with videos (E.g. on techcrunch.com), play the video.
Now try to scroll up and down real fast, and see how the touch response is.
Thanks a ton.
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Yeah I guess I'll go with the 64 GB one.
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Super ! When you do purchase can you perform the following test for me.
1) Overload the phone with 20-25 open apps
2) Further load Chrome with 30 open tabs, several with embedded vidos
3) Now Launch a browser from inside another app (A RSS reader like feedly or even facebook / twitter) navigate within this browser till u find a page with videos (E.g. on techcrunch.com), play the video.
Now try to scroll up and down real fast, and see how the touch response is.
Thanks a ton.
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I guess the decision to go with base model 6/64 or higher end 8/128 should entirely depend upon personal use.
If your usual use case is operating 20-25 apps and 30 chrome tabs + games and storing tonnes of photos + videos, sure, go with higher end. However, my usage will not be as demanding as stated so will go with the base model.
This might sound crazy but for me, I simply preferred the appearance of the black one.
I'll be glad to have the 128gb ram - a couple of years ago this would have been really important to me - although with unlimited 4g data and cloud storage / music streaming etc. its less of a factor nowadays.
The difference in price points between the two is reasonable but the biggest draw for me was I wanted the black one.
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hahah sure but there are custom roms.. and who uses their phone over 2 years these days.
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I do, not exactly rich enough to buy decent pricey phones every 2 years. still using a 920 that i hope to sell on
I don't think it's crazy at all, the black looks stunning and a lot of people buy a specific phone because of how it looks. If I didn't always use a case, I would have gone for the black one as well.
I opted for the 64GB - I've filled it with the apps I use, I use Google Pics to store my photos online .... I have like 40GB left ....Didnt feel the need to pay more for something that I wasnt going to use ( ram or extra memory ) - also i prefer my grey