So it has arrived, with it's super thin bezel, 5.2inch True HD IPS LCD, Snapdragon 800 CPU, 3000mAh battery and new LG UI:
http://www.gsmarena.com/the_lg_g2_i..._a_52inch_screen_snapdragon_800-news-6536.php
With all the GS4 complaints I see around here, some seem fed up with it, so, who of you will be getting this new beast?
Me, I'm very happy with my GS4, yeah it's got its flaws but the pros far outweigh them, and I'm still loving my Octa beast!
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Well not me i'm 100% Happy with my i9500
This thread is like trying to sell hotdogs outside of a mosque...
Lol this dude is hilarious
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yeah it's [the SGS4] got its flaws but the pros far outweigh them
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And you think the LG G2 won't have any? I haven't seen an "issue free" phone launched in the past eighteen months by any manufacturer and that includes the Nexi. Some flaws/issues push individual's buttons more than others so going to another phone may be right for them. But they're just trading one set of issues/flaws/compromises for another.
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And you think the LG G2 won't have any? I haven't seen an "issue free" phone launched in the past eighteen months by any manufacturer and that includes the Nexi. Some flaws/issues push individual's buttons more than others so going to another phone may be right for them. But they're just trading one set of issues/flaws/compromises for another.
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No memory card slot its a first
BarryH_GEG said:
And you think the LG G2 won't have any? I haven't seen an "issue free" phone launched in the past eighteen months by any manufacturer and that includes the Nexi. Some flaws/issues push individual's buttons more than others so going to another phone may be right for them. But they're just trading one set of issues/flaws/compromises for another.
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Errm...where did I say it wouldn't have any flaws?
It's simply a thread to see who's leaving and what people feel about the closest competition to the GS4. It's like some of you are reading way too much into it.
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No memory card slot its a first
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Apparently that is Market Dependant, major letdown if the major markets don't get it. Don't know why they don't just release them all with SD slot.
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Apparently that is Market Dependant, major letdown if the major markets don't get it. Don't know why they don't just release them all with SD slot.
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Because some carriers want to force people to use the cloud so that they can sell them more data allowance.
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Looks like a pretty cool phone! That button is an interesting idea. Don't know why we have to make it a pissing contest with the sgs4. They are just phones, not gods. Wish phone mfgs would stop leaving out the expandable memory. Wish Google would treat sd like a real memory expansion. All this cloud stuff is for the birds!
Nice to see LG competing. Nice phone!
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Nice internals ... to me the back button as i saw it seems atrocious ... the idea is really cool ... the implementation as it seems in the photo is bad for my taste ... i'll stick with gs4 anyway .. i find it pointless to replace phones that early anyway ...
LG G2 is an amazing phone but, I'm gonna wait for the note 3. To be honest I'm disappointed with the amoled screen on s4. My s2 screen was so much more brighter and vibrant.
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im happy with the s4 and LG is known to have crap support and non-existant updates, but the G2 looks like a great phone phone hardware wise and the flip cover idea is what samsung should have done with the s-view cover
if im going to trade my samsung it will definetly be for a Sony
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It's simply a thread to see who's leaving and what people feel about the closest competition to the GS4. It's like some of you are reading way too much into it.
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If every time a new high(ish)-end phone was released a thread seeking people's "feelings" toward it was started those threads would cannibalize the front page. In the past few weeks we've seen the XZ Ultra, One Mini, One Max, Moto X, Note 3, S-800 SGS4's, Sony Honami, and a S-800 One+ rumor in addition to the LG G2. I'd guess some percentage of people that own a SGS4 would be interested in some of those phones for various individual reasons. Finding those reasons out becomes more a market research study than a discussion about the specific device whose forum the question is posted on. That's why most mods aren't really keen on comparison threads; no matter what their title says.
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LG G2 is an amazing phone but, I'm gonna wait for the note 3. To be honest I'm disappointed with the amoled screen on s4. My s2 screen was so much more brighter and vibrant.
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s2 screen more vibrant and brighter? maybe u should check your settings ...
I think cam of g2 that is very sad!
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gruuvin said:
Looks like a pretty cool phone! That button is an interesting idea. Don't know why we have to make it a pissing contest with the sgs4. They are just phones, not gods. Wish phone mfgs would stop leaving out the expandable memory. Wish Google would treat sd like a real memory expansion. All this cloud stuff is for the birds!
Nice to see LG competing. Nice phone!
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+1!!!!
This whole 'in the cloud' thing just doesn't work for me, not at all! That's why I like Samsung, they give us both plenty local and cloud storage, so we can choose. I hate what Google has done with the SD card treatment in Android, one of the main reasons why many of us chose Android was iOS limited us in storage, now Google are doing the same, just look at the Nexus 4, 16GB the highest you get, pretty pathetic really.
Keeping my s4. Lg twice. lg never again.
Crappy support, updates what is that. And whit one lg i had hardware issus so 3 times send it in to repair, the same lg did to 3 of my frinds.
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Finding a case will be fun for the G2 i'd imagine
Thread closed, I fail to see what the LG G2 has to do with the Galaxy S 4.
If you want to compare devices, you can use this thread >>> http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2334012
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Just got a new plan 2 phones me and my gf. Love the new phones and I love the xda app. Very useful and helpful. My brother is an iphone "fanboi" and he told me the nexus s is the better phone,
Without the keypad and memory xpansion is this true? I am in love with the new phone. Crisp fast.
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What's the highest you cyber punks have oc your phone to???
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What's the highest you cyber punks have oc your phone to???
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2ghz.......
Samsung can keep the nexus "s". I will never own a samsung phone.
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What's the highest you cyber punks have oc your phone to???
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Cyber punks? I'm at 1.8ghz stable. But yeah, someone has clocked to 2ghz, not stable though, yet.
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id sooner go back to my original milestone before buying a samsung. im very disappointed with the choice of a rebranded sgs and samsung. the first nexus 1 is still better than this new, fake nexus
to my point of view is that the g2 is and will be the high end phone of tmobile for a long time, period. nexus s is not that OMG, plus the only really good thing is that comes with gingerbread... other than that... well... is a Samsung lol
Well the g3 will be better then the nexus s for sure! My point being that there will always be a better phone comming out soon. Get what you want! Me i love keyboards and the g2 is the best one out. Good luck.
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Well the g3 will be better then the nexus s for sure! My point being that there will always be a better phone comming out soon. Get what you want! Me i love keyboards and the g2 is the best one out. Good luck.
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People shouldn't worry about if or when gingerbread is coming out on the G2. We have a very strong dev. section and backing of the greatest coders period. If you don't believe me then look at the Mytouch4G developmental thread and you quickly take note that topics of the 1st page date back a week. The G2 is successor of the god father of android.
OP, do you want a keyboard, a T-Mobile protection plan, LED notifications, or 4G. Yes, the Nexus S has a 16gb storage capacity but that only tells me that google has finally fixed the problem of android only viewing 2gb of available internal memory. At least I hope so because if they didn't then there will be alot of Nexus S owners upset that their device only claims 1.2 gb of internal memory.
The only device I see ever knocking the G2's crown off is the G3.
it really seems like samsung is rebadging their galaxy s phone to every carrier... this one has gingerbread but it's only a short time until every other high end phone gets gingerbread too. Samsung is actually skipping 2.2 with this release though. good for them ~_~
EDIT: where the hell is all this g3 talk coming from? is this something I haven't seen yet or is it all hypothetical
P.s. op, the overclock on this phone is fcuking fantastic.
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it really seems like samsung is rebadging their galaxy s phone to every carrier... this one has gingerbread but it's only a short time until every other high end phone gets gingerbread too. Samsung is actually skipping 2.2 with this release though. good for them ~_~
EDIT: where the hell is all this g3 talk coming from? is this something I haven't seen yet or is it all hypothetical
P.s. op, the overclock on this phone is fcuking fantastic.
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Hypothetical, just stating that the phone is really good and would probably only be succeeded by a G3.
I will keep this device until the g3 comes out for sure. This is a great device and samsung has a horrible build quality IMHO. The only thing Samsung has over the G2 is their 4" Super AMOLED screen. G2 has a respectable 3.7" Super TFT and is comparable, just smaller but not by much...
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I'll admit, I got a little excited when I saw the new Nexus was coming out...then I saw it was S and not 2...and that it was made by Samsung...and then that it wasn't the true successor the Nexus 1.
It's like meeting a really hot woman...and finding out she's a dude...with a bigger penis that you...and he's a minor...and your best friend already dated him...and he has a better car than you...and your last gf left you for him/her.
Just utter disappointment and disgust all around. If Sammy was going to plaster a name like Nexus on a phone, they should have done a hell of a lot better than the Nexus S.
Until the G3 comes out (which will probably have a dual-core, more memory, a keyboard, ice cream, be 4.5" SMIAAMOLED (Super Massive Incredibly Awesome Amoled) and wouldn't use the Nexus S to eat it's morning cereal, then I'm sticking with my G2.
Plus, I finally own a phone all the best devs work on, and that makes me a happy guy.
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I'll admit, I got a little excited when I saw the new Nexus was coming out...then I saw it was S and not 2...and that it was made by Samsung...and then that it wasn't the true successor the Nexus 1.
It's like meeting a really hot woman...and finding out she's a dude...with a bigger penis that you...and he's a minor...and your best friend already dated him...and he has a better car than you...and your last gf left you for him/her.
Just utter disappointment and disgust all around. If Sammy was going to plaster a name like Nexus on a phone, they should have done a hell of a lot better than the Nexus S.
Until the G3 comes out (which will probably have a dual-core, more memory, a keyboard, ice cream, be 4.5" SMIAAMOLED (Super Massive Incredibly Awesome Amoled) and wouldn't use the Nexus S to eat it's morning cereal, then I'm sticking with my G2.
Plus, I finally own a phone all the best devs work on, and that makes me a happy guy.
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LMAO...hahahaa
AbsolutZeroGI said:
I'll admit, I got a little excited when I saw the new Nexus was coming out...then I saw it was S and not 2...and that it was made by Samsung...and then that it wasn't the true successor the Nexus 1.
It's like meeting a really hot woman...and finding out she's a dude...with a bigger penis that you...and he's a minor...and your best friend already dated him...and he has a better car than you...and your last gf left you for him/her.
Just utter disappointment and disgust all around. If Sammy was going to plaster a name like Nexus on a phone, they should have done a hell of a lot better than the Nexus S.
Until the G3 comes out (which will probably have a dual-core, more memory, a keyboard, ice cream, be 4.5" SMIAAMOLED (Super Massive Incredibly Awesome Amoled) and wouldn't use the Nexus S to eat it's morning cereal, then I'm sticking with my G2.
Plus, I finally own a phone all the best devs work on, and that makes me a happy guy.
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umm..yuck. I was with you to the hot girl...man, after that it went to hell in a hand basket lol..guess thats your point ay lol
Whoa!
@AbsolutZeroGI....Sounds like you were really traumatized by the whole incident.Seriously though, you really should talk to someone.
The nexus S has the same proc as all the other sgs phones. Dont get me wrong, I like the screen and 2.3 but I could never switch. Lack of 4G, crappy design and no sd slot is a fail imo.
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The nexus S has the same proc as all the other sgs phones. Dont get me wrong, I like the screen and 2.3 but I could never switch. Lack of 4G, crappy design and no sd slot is a fail imo.
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Hate to break it to you, but Vision doesn't have 4G either. It has only 3G, despite FALSE ADVERTISING. Not the only lie in the spec sheet... they also said it had 4GB eMMC, when the chip is permanently set to 2.1GB.
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that only tells me that google has finally fixed the problem of android only viewing 2gb of available internal memory. At least I hope so because if they didn't then there will be alot of Nexus S owners upset that their device only claims 1.2 gb of internal memory.
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You seem to be thoroughly confused.
I suggest you go read the wiki. It explains everything.
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You seem to be thoroughly confused.
I suggest you go read the wiki. It explains everything.
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You couldn't just make thing easier for me and tell me. I'll just assume your right and I'm wrong.
Does anyone know if there is still any place that sells brand new GT-I9020T Nexus S phones?
Best buy
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and will that work on T-Mobile 3G? I see that it is listed as an AT&T phone
You have to pick the Tmobile one. They sell all 3.
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are you sure? I don't see the T-Mobile Nexus S listed on their site...
Try a Store!
traded an htc sensation for mine. no regrets
having trouble deciding between the Nexus S and the upcoming nexus prime.. the prime looks cool but 4.65 inch screen just seems impractical for a smartphone...
the prime is not going to be released any time soon
hope that helps
wait seriously? how do you know?
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having trouble deciding between the Nexus S and the upcoming nexus prime.. the prime looks cool but 4.65 inch screen just seems impractical for a smartphone...
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4.65" is including the part for "buttons" since they will be on the screen as there aren't any physical keys. so technically it isn't 4.65"
http://androidandme.com/2011/10/devices/doing-the-math-how-the-next-nexus-measures-up/
but is it really not coming out anytime soon?
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but is it really not coming out anytime soon?
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Depends on your definition of "soon".
As of right now it looks like it will be released around November.
If you want a cynic's opinion, here it is: The Nexus S was old-hat before it was even released. The only benefit was the ease of unlocking and getting updates first, which sounds awesome until you realize that the initial versions of GB were massively buggy. I'd expect the same for ICS. Add to that the fact that HTC is making it so you can easily unlock all of their phones and the list of reasons why I would want one gets much, much shorter. Non-existent, in fact. I'm actively looking for a way to get my hands on a device with hardware that wasn't dated before the first model rolled off the line or wasn't succeeded months later by a phone with a key feature the original was lacking for a more than sub-par carrier. I've said it before, but to save you the trouble of reading it somewhere else, I should have learned my lesson about buying Samsung phones after the Epic 4g debacle but I didn't. I have now and I'll advise anyone against buying their POS devices.
what does gingerbread being buggy have to do with samsung?
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the prime is not going to be released any time soon
hope that helps
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I'd say before the end of the year is "soon"
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what does gingerbread being buggy have to do with samsung?
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When did I say it did? Never? Yeah that's the answer to that. See there are things called 'lists' where you mention many things that are all related to one other topic but are not necessarily related to each other. Like a grocery list. See cereal and baby spinach are not related to each other but they are both things I need from the grocery store. Just like GB being buggy and my hatred for the way Samsung treats its customers are both reasons why I wouldn't want another nexus device but they are not related to each other. Does basic sentence structure make sense now?
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When did I say it did? Never? Yeah that's the answer to that. See there are things called 'lists' where you mention many things that are all related to one other topic but are not necessarily related to each other. Like a grocery list. See cereal and baby spinach are not related to each other but they are both things I need from the grocery store. Just like GB being buggy and my hatred for the way Samsung treats its customers are both reasons why I wouldn't want another nexus device but they are not related to each other. Does basic sentence structure make sense now?
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I think he was confused (as was I) by the fact that your conclusion didn't really follow from your argument. You complained about the phone being outdated and you complained about gingerbread being buggy and then you ended by concluding that you shouldn't have bought a Samsung phone. But everything you complained of was Google's doing.
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I just picked up an i9020t Nexus S knowing full well that the Nexus Prime is coming. You know why?
Refined Galaxy S hardware
Comfortable rounded edges (looking at you, captivate)
Great ROM support, with ICS on the horizon
Respectable battery life
Pretty freaking fast
So yeah, the phone's hardware is dated. However, the Nexus S is my favorite size and shape, and OC'ed to 1.2ghz with some speed hacks from different places, I can't even imagine wanting for more speed. Now, this is all my opinion, but you can land a Nexus S now for a reasonable price. So get one and have several happy months of hacking!
eBay
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Okay, I know it isn't the smartest thing to do but I'm confused. I was planning on buying the next Nexus until Google decided to throw it away by letting LG manufacture it, and no way in hell am I going to buy a LG phone. Still hoping that the multiple OEM news that was around a month or so ago is true. But, just in case it isn't, should I buy a Galaxy Nexus? Will it hold good for another year and a half? In terms of gaming how will it do? State your reasons to buy it and to let it go. Help my brothers, in my hour of need!
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Okay, I know it isn't the smartest thing to do but I'm confused. I was planning on buying the next Nexus until Google decided to throw it away by letting LG manufacture it, and no way in hell am I going to buy a LG phone. Still hoping that the multiple OEM news that was around a month or so ago is true. But, just in case it isn't, should I buy a Galaxy Nexus? Will it hold good for another year and a half? In terms of gaming how will it do? State your reasons to buy it and to let it go. Help my brothers, in my hour of need!
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I understand LG doesn't have the greatest rep in terms of software/firmware, but I just don't understand the bashing about the LG Nexus. LG won't be even touching the firmware....and honestly, the hardware looks pretty damn amazing to me!! It may not be the absolute most bleeding edge technology inside, but it's perfect for what I use my Nexus for. I don't need a quad core yet at this point.
I'm due for an upgrade next Oct 5, and if I can find a rep who's easy to manipulate I'm gonna try and get an early upgrade to an LG Nexus in the spring after the price drops a little. I'm not a fanboy of any one manufacturer.
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Okay, I know it isn't the smartest thing to do but I'm confused. I was planning on buying the next Nexus until Google decided to throw it away by letting LG manufacture it, and no way in hell am I going to buy a LG phone. Still hoping that the multiple OEM news that was around a month or so ago is true. But, just in case it isn't, should I buy a Galaxy Nexus? Will it hold good for another year and a half? In terms of gaming how will it do? State your reasons to buy it and to let it go. Help my brothers, in my hour of need!
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If you want gaming.. Buy a Nexus 7 and keep your Nexus S for just phone and basic internet duties..
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I understand LG doesn't have the greatest rep in terms of software/firmware, but I just don't understand the bashing about the LG Nexus. LG won't be even touching the firmware....and honestly, the hardware looks pretty damn amazing to me!! It may not be the absolute most bleeding edge technology inside, but it's perfect for what I use my Nexus for. I don't need a quad core yet at this point.
I'm due for an upgrade next Oct 5, and if I can find a rep who's easy to manipulate I'm gonna try and get an early upgrade to an LG Nexus in the spring after the price drops a little. I'm not a fanboy of any one manufacturer.
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I've never really liked LG's build quality. And based on the pics that came up recently, the back of the LG Nexus looks just horrible.
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If you want gaming.. Buy a Nexus 7 and keep your Nexus S for just phone and basic internet duties..
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Gaming isnt the only feature I want, but yeah its important. And I want a tablet :/
Everything we have heard about the optimus g line so far says it has good build quality.
As others have stated if you want gaming get a 7. The gnex GPU is not the greatest. Scratch that, it sucks. Same as this phone but higher clocked and has to push a 720p display.
People just love to hate lg. Its going to be fun when that phone finally comes out. By far the best nexus phone to come out but all the nooo omg its made by lg so I'll pass.
Can see it now lots of complaints about backlight bleeding.
Always some sort of hardware issue with their phones.
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The specs for the LG Nexus knock spots off the Galaxy Nexus. Can't wait to get my hands on it.
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Of course there will be reports of backlight bleeding. Just like there is for every other LCD based device out there. Including TV, monitors, phones, tablets and so on.
To imply some of the devices will have a backlight bleed because its a lg device and they always have issues is silly.
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The specs for the LG Nexus knock spots off the Galaxy Nexus. Can't wait to get my hands on it.
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It is like saying a F1 car will beat a Hyundai, performance wise. But since it is LG building the F1 car, it will be build from macaroni. I really hope Google know what they are doing by letting LG do this.
People just to love to hate LG for some reason. The reviews seem to point to the Optimus G having good built quality and doesn't creek like Samsung phones. Give me a break, try dropping an S3 and see how you like Samsung built quality. If the rumor is true about the S4 quadcore its the current fastest cpu in the market. Guess who make most of the IPS panel for phones, including the HTC One X, and a percentage of the iPhone 5 and MacbookPro retina display?
I still think the Galaxy Nexus is a great phone though and has benefit of removable battery. I likely won't get the LG Nexus, but if and when the price dropped to the current Galaxy Nexus price it will become more compelling.
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albundy2010 said:
The gnex GPU is not the greatest. Scratch that, it sucks.
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Actually if you run the GPU at 512mhz and running JB it can handle most games smoothly.
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Oh I'll be getting the GNex once the LG Nexus. Is released, just because I'm almost certain that it's going to be cheaper by then. I also bought my Nexus S when GNex came out and I still got my money's worth in terms of updates. Bottom line is, as long as it's a Nexus phone, you can't go wrong. I don't think Google will let an OEM release a crappy Nexus phone. That would be the same as Steve Jobs releasing an iPhone with a crappy app (like Apple Maps).
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What's this now?
http://www.gsmarena.com/photos_of_s...the_lg_nexus_4_have_competition-news-4948.php
I will buy any Nexus from Samsung, HTC, Sony, Asus, Acer,...
Just not Motorola and LG, they give horrible software updates. I know the Nexus always get the update first, but I'm boycotting both of them.
I hope there will be a Sony Nexus, if not, go for the Galaxy Nexus, the curving design always attract me more than a straight one, that's why I'm still keeping the Nexus S
After all, most of XDA members are male, and we loveee curves
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I will buy any Nexus from Samsung, HTC, Sony, Asus, Acer,...
Just not Motorola and LG, they give horrible software updates. I know the Nexus always get the update first, but I'm boycotting both of them.
I hope there will be a Sony Nexus, if not, go for the Galaxy Nexus, the curving design always attract me more than a straight one, that's why I'm still keeping the Nexus S
After all, most of XDA members are male, and we loveee curves
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Actually, I wouldn't buy a Sony Nexus, my friend used to have a Xperia Arc S till last month, when he'd bought it it was all nice and flashy, but in almost 2 months, the colour of the buttons and rim wore off even though he had a cover on it all the time, and he dropped the phine from a height of around 4 feet, and the plastic cracked.
After reading the LG Optimus G I'm considering buying the LG Nexus. Just waiting for the phone to launch and a few reviews and well, a little finance But if Samsung or HTC were to make their own Nexus phones, I'd gladly buy ine of those.
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What's this now?
http://www.gsmarena.com/photos_of_s...the_lg_nexus_4_have_competition-news-4948.php
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Sony Nexus? YES PLEASE! Holy crap!
Having a choice of nexus models will be great .... What would be even more awesome is if that translated to those of us on cdma carriers. as long as I'm dreaming though, I'll take whichever variant has the best camera.
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styckx said:
Sony Nexus? YES PLEASE! Holy crap!
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Yeah I'm down for a sony nexus. I love my Nexus S its great. It's not built for gaming so it's fine for me. Only thing is really want is better cam/video and a huge battery... A better radio would be a nice addition as well as these samsung phones as everyone knows tend to have radio problems
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Dang it, you guys beat me to it. I had just posted that to the LG Nexus Thread XD
Ppl complain on the quality of lg, but Samsung cheap plastic finish isn't nothing to be brag about, on the other hand I'm in the middle of exchanging my lg 3D//smart TV third time in row (vertical and horizontal banding, stopped even paying attention to small backlight bleeding) lol
chevlar said:
Having a choice of nexus models will be great .... What would be even more awesome is if that translated to those of us on cdma carriers. as long as I'm dreaming though, I'll take whichever variant has the best camera.
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For me Google should mark a nexus each year, not more...the risk is fragmentation and confusion for buyers and software.
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Am i the only one that feels this 16gb storage is not enough especially if you play need for speed which takes 7gb?
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I'm sure you aren't, but I love my N4. I bought it for development. Good luck with your S4.
Oh, and INB4L.
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Am i the only one that feels this 16gb storage is not enough especially if you play need for speed which takes 7gb?
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Not getting the s4, maybe xperia z if Sony gets their sh*t together and releases c6606 soon. I don't use my phone much for gaming anymore, especially larger games like NFS. That's what the N10 is for.
I won't get a S4 unless I win one
I'll probably get one for my girl in a couple months when people who can't pay their bill start selling them on craigslist. I'm ok with my nexus for now, at least till the next one comes out
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Absolutely no chance. 16GB is more than enough for me, Touchwiz is hideous, Exynos devices are notoriously difficult to port AOSP roms to and the device itself will probably be hideous too. I'd much rather have my N4
only is samsung blows the htc one away, i loved the s2 but loathe the build quality of the s3
nex4 is fine, until nexus 5 is out. then i'll switch. its not about specs. i want a free and unregulated android, google is the only one who provides that. i love software and seeing it progress, i couldn't cope with being locked out of everything that concerns android, for a couple of gb. i can't even imagine how a samsung customer watches the I/O, probably they don't, but if they do - how do they manage seeing all the nice things knowing full well its not for them. don't they feel strange when 2 hours after its over leaks rain over xda and everyone's running the latest and greatest, and they just have to wait until next fall?
If it's not vanilla Android then it doesn't get any thought from me
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Am i the only one that feels this 16gb storage is not enough especially if you play need for speed which takes 7gb?
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This is why I have the N7
And no I will not switch either. I was close to buying a s3, but the software wasn't up to par with what I am used to. My last device was the Sensation and I took off Sense 3.0 as fast as I could for JB lol. Like moles said, the customizations in just plain Android is great IMO, no need to embellish it with multiple windows or smartscrolling
It will sell on name alone regardless looking and feeling like any other TW device
I don't need a still plastic-y, spec bumped Galaxy S3. After owning the Nexus 4, Samsung is child's play. I've owned and used over a dozen android phones since '08 and the Nexus 4 is the best I've owned/used.
Still, I can't wait to at least play with the Galaxy S4 even though it will feel like an S2 and S3.
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Am i the only one that feels this 16gb storage is not enough especially if you play need for speed which takes 7gb?
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Not a chance. I have a N10 for things like that, didnt like the build of my Galaxy Nexus (Samsung), dont want a bigger screen and think the skins are horrid.
I love my N4 and won't want a GS4...am I curious about it and its hardware? Sure I am a tech nut and am always curious about new stuff...just like when the new iPhones come out I sit and watch the apple videos and such to learn about it...does it mean I want either? Hell no I don't like touch wiz, or the fact that Samsung still uses hard ware buttons and I don't like iOS or the fact that it hasn't changed in 4 or 5 years other than little things or craptastic things like siri...I love owning nexus devices for one simple reason...the software...besides that this phone is fast as heck on the processor side of things and it just so happens to be one hell of a good looking phone with the added bonus of being unlocked and not bound to some 2 year agreement makes it all the more sweeter with out shelling out $600+ like I would if I wanted the newest galaxy s iteration.
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I'm sure you aren't, but I love my N4. I bought it for development. Good luck with your S4.
Oh, and INB4L.
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Lol how u know i am not? And even the samsung galaxy line phones have always had top notch dev support. First i thought 16gb would be enough, then i started feeling it is very limiting not to have the opten of an external sd card (very practical) also the camera quality of the n4 is not one of the best in the market. Anyways yes (the cheap quality of the galaxy+amoled screen in the sun sucks) will see what the s4 has to offer tmrw.
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Lol how u know i am not? And even the samsung galaxy line phones have always had top notch dev support. First i thought 16gb would be enough, then i started feeling it is very limiting not to have the opten of an external sd card (very practical) also the camera quality of the n4 is not one of the best in the market. Anyways yes (the cheap quality of the galaxy+amoled screen in the sun sucks) will see what the s4 has to offer tmrw.
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I have owned the Galaxy S, S2, S3 ,Note and Note2 and i liked them all (especialy the Note2) but Nexus devices have something extra imo. Easy to root and restore, fast, no bloatware, and always the latest updates and getting them first.
I think my avatar and device roster answers the question.
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And even the samsung galaxy line phones have always had top notch dev support.
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dev support doesnt mean crap when they have no sources. you get a lot of devs supporting one another by lending a shoulder to cry on or distributing kleenex. i am a follower of teamhacksungs blogs and dev g+ accounts, i like to read what they do. if you have nerves you best go there and take a good look what happenes when samsung releases the next big closed thing coz these guys are basically ****ed, they can sit down now for months and hack stupid things that should be open in the firstplace.
I just don't think an upgrade is necessary. 720p to 1080p is not that big of a difference compared to the jump from QHD or WVGA to 720p, and the S4 Pro is handling everything with ease. When the processor starts falling behind that I can notice it in daily use, or one of the technologies advances in a major way (battery, maybe?), I don't think I will be selling my nexus for another phone.
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Am i the only one that feels this 16gb storage is not enough especially if you play need for speed which takes 7gb?
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Sell it to me
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I rather wait till nexus 5
You know how Samsung say they're inspired by nature? One thing's rather peculiar. I don't recall nature being bloated, ugly and sluggish. Or maybe they specifically mean stink bugs, ticks, weeds, etc.. Rather peculiar, don't you think?
'Tis a funny world we live in.
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You know how Samsung say they're inspired by nature? One thing's rather peculiar. I don't recall nature being bloated, ugly and sluggish. Or maybe they specifically mean stink bugs, ticks, weeds, etc.. Rather peculiar, don't you think?
'Tis a funny world we live in.
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Inspired by what comes out of a cows ar*e I think... ill never buy a samsung again I know that much
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This is the first and the last samsung phone, from now on i'm going with nexus.
My first Samsung phone, OEM wise. I had a Gnex before. This is, however, my very last Samsung device. EVER. I will never buy another Faildung device again. Deciding which phone will be my bext is hard, though, because I'm considering either the Xperia Z, HTC One or the next Nexus. Maybe not the HTC after all because I don't feel like messing with locked down bootloaders (unless they're nexii because it's a simple fastboot command to lock/unlock at your will)
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My first Samsung phone, OEM wise. I had a Gnex before. This is, however, my very last Samsung device. EVER. I will never buy another Faildung device again. Deciding which phone will be my bext is hard, though, because I'm considering either the Xperia Z, HTC One or the next Nexus. Maybe not the HTC after all because I don't feel like messing with locked down bootloaders (unless they're nexii because it's a simple fastboot command to lock/unlock at your will)
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Yeah htc's are a bit*h man a mate of mine has a xperia z its a very very nice phone in my opinion
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Theshawty said:
........ Rather peculiar, don't you think?
'Tis a funny world we live in.
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Questions belong in Q&A
Theshawty said:
My first Samsung phone, OEM wise. I had a Gnex before. This is, however, my very last Samsung device. EVER. I will never buy another Faildung device again. Deciding which phone will be my bext is hard, though, because I'm considering either the Xperia Z, HTC One or the next Nexus. Maybe not the HTC after all because I don't feel like messing with locked down bootloaders (unless they're nexii because it's a simple fastboot command to lock/unlock at your will)
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Don't forget this site if you want an xperia z
http://unlockbootloader.sonymobile.com/
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i agree to you guys..
samsung is crap. will never buy samsung again, NEVER.
you will only have problems with samsung, like the SDS.
Go with Iphone (no im not iphone fan or something, never owned one but friends got.)or with Nexus.
Software > Hardware
saprer said:
i agree to you guys..
samsung is crap. will never buy samsung again, NEVER.
you will only have problems with samsung, like the SDS.
Go with Iphone (no im not iphone fan or something, never owned one but friends got.)or with Nexus.
Software > Hardware
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"Software > Hardware"
Clearly not the case with iPhones, ^^
Inspired by nature, yeah right.
Two words: dog poo.
Its natural
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The Inspired by Nature thing was a huge marketing fail in my view.
Where is Glebun.. Waiting for him.. Shawty beware...
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Where is Glebun.. Waiting for him.. Shawty beware...
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Haha got the jaws theme tune in my head now
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I'm quite happy with my samsung. Had the S II before this S III and I guess I like the multitude of roms available. Sure, Samsung needs to get their Exynos sources out in the wild but even without them AOSP, Cyanogenmod and AOKP aren't that bad. Used those type of Roms for a while and never thought I would flash a Samsung based rom again... Until a few weeks ago. You could say there's alot of bloatware in the stock rom and you're absolutely right. On the other hand, some bloat is really "useful". For me personally I really like showing photos and videos directly on my TV without having to open a third party DLNA app. I like how easy it is to root and unroot everything back to stock. I like my external SD card, removable battery. I like how their phones feel in my hand. My girlfriend has an Xperia S and although I kinda like the design, it just doesn't feel right in the hand nor are the menu and back button easy to touch. I think the S4 with a Snapdragon or Exynos with sources will be the perfect phone. Gonna hold on to my S III for the time being or till I have one of my impulsive buying sprees.
Personally, I don't really "get" the Nature bit. Bit of a Marketing thing, differentiation and all that USP stuff.
I'm actually quite happy with the S3. I've a later one, mind. I've never had any funny reboots whatever firmware I used, never had any marks or cracks and the battery life on a Stock or Stock based ROM is rather good.
My primary likes are:
Good sound, great FM radio (I use this a lot due to a serious walking regime - I'm probably of a similar age to one of you other guys). The call quality and general signal sensitivity (GPS/FM/Cell/WiFi/BT) are really good. The notification LED is a real boon too - not having to wake the phone to see missed activity or see something come in during a meeting is fantastic.
The screen is truly oleophobic AND scratch-resistant - I hate screen protectors - they're hard to fit properly and look sh1t quickly.
They hold their value well if looked after cosmetically.
In a word then it is reliable - and eminently modifiable.
The things I dislike are:
The screen is just not bright enough outside even without direct sunlight. Hopelessly dim. This is the biggy for me - walking whilst outside and trying to read anything is just a joke.
The Samsung software is cobbled together, and feels so. Fortunately I remove most of it, but the core is still there... and their non-open source approach and lack of engagement with their development community is a "shame".
A soft gel case is a necessity or you will drop it. I never have. Touch wood.
The accessories supplied are 2nd rate. Belies the cost of the phone.
Replacing the screen and digitizer as a unit (the only real way to do it) is f.expensive (I did a mate's - £150)
I would buy another Samsung, I had the SGS2 and that was good for its time too. My wife's 2 yo Omnia 7 is also reliable and she has had no issues with that either. My eldest daughter's Xperia S has started losing pixels. My youngest daughter's HTC ONE S is totally stock and has randomly rebooted from new for no obvious reason. And this is the 4th Amazon BNIB replacement. It looks like crap too after a few weeks as the black finish is brittle.
Problem is, what else is there?
S4 - unknown quantity (might not have an FM Radio, might be Snapdragon or not), £600 and being an early adopter means beta tester.
HTC ONE - even if you can get hold of one, too early to tell if they are reliable or durable and the modding potential is not great.
Nexus 4 - No FM radio and LG not the world's best phone designer
Sony Z - good but odd in the hand and screen dim - massive development potential though thanks to Sony.
LG Optimus G - not readily available, too expensive, no FM radio and no development community and Billy Bland.
Note 2 - get real. S3 on acid with a silly stick, has its own identity crisis.
I would like the OPPO Find 5 - but not available and may not have an FM Radio or LED notification. Or development potential. I have an OPPO Blu-Ray player that is utterly fantastic. For those that remember, like a Nakamichi tape deck style quality.
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Where is Glebun.. Waiting for him.. Shawty beware...
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right here! Where was I? Right.. This kind of stuff should be in the General thread, that's what it's for
Glebun said:
right here! Where was I? Right.. This kind of stuff should be in the General thread, that's what it's for
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Well! You won't get an argument from me..
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right here! Where was I? Right.. This kind of stuff should be in the General thread, that's what it's for
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Better late than never
Glebun said:
right here! Where was I? Right.. This kind of stuff should be in the General thread, that's what it's for
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With the current discussions going on in the general thread (eels, lube, etc.) I don't think many dare entering, or even stay after they've entered so I thought I'd liven the place up a bit.
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Better late than never
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Your location reminds me of my favorite Orbital song!