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[Vanillalite]

I need 2 phones this month. Any reason to not buy two Nexus 4's for the wife and I off GooglePlay and take them to T-Mobile?

Sprint has a deal going where you pay $200 for a GS4 on contract and get a 2nd GS4 free!

 

[Vic]

The Google Edition Moto X may end up being $300 I guess?

Doubt it.

 

[ThatObviousUser]

You are paying more for a lesser speced phone. Why? Amazon has the One for 80 bones on contract and comes with 32 gigs of space.

Your delusional if you think this is good.

I didn't say good. I said solid. It's certainly overpriced, but the case Motorola is making is that specs don't matter. Obviously that was never going to sit well with the GAF crowd.

Now before you call me a fanboy, remember that I was one of the top people ribbing pctx and the XFON for months.

 

[Avon Barksdale]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1ytCEuuW2_A

 

[Vyse The Legend]

A Google Play version is coming too.

 

[xtop]

The Google Edition Moto X may end up being $300 I guess?

will it matter? they missed the boat by not even bothering to announce it. by the time they get around to it, we'll be obsessing over another phone and the moto x will be that free phone you can get in pretty colors

 

[Suite Pee]

Some people might buy this because they find comfort knowing that it was made in their country. Buy local and all that.

 

[daoster]

I am so disappointed...so so so so disappointed.

 

[Talon]

What a huge disappointment. Customization locked to one carrier. No Play Store edition.

So much for disruptive pricing.

 

[LyleLanley]

So in the end the only thing that differentiates this from other Android phones is that you can get it in custom colors and its 24 hour battery right?

 

[Divvy]

What a huge disappointment. Customization locked to one carrier. No Play Store edition.

So much for disruptive pricing.

Well those are only at launch so they say.

I wonder if it'll be cheaper on Play store like the N4 was vs carrier unlocked version

 

[DrFunk]

What a huge disappointment. Customization locked to one carrier. No Play Store edition.

So much for disruptive pricing.

coming...soon: http://www.theverge.com/2013/8/1/4579278/google-play-edition-moto-x-announced-coming-soon

but coming!

 

[sarcastor]

The Google Edition Moto X may end up being $300 I guess?

Not if it's 200 on contract. This will fail harder than the Kin

I can already buy a galaxy S4 that beats this phone in EVERY way for half the price and then go to the mall and buy a custom back cover for $10.

 

[Alchemy]

Some people might buy this because they find comfort knowing that it was made in their country. Buy local and all that.

I was actually kinda happy about that, but I'm done with carrier contracts. If I'm dropping $500+ on a phone off contract I'm at least getting a high end device and go all in.

 

[Junior Mint]

coming...soon: http://www.theverge.com/2013/8/1/4579278/google-play-edition-moto-x-announced-coming-soon

but coming!

It'll be discontinued by AT&T by the time it's on the Play Store.

 

[stktt]

$200 on contract? Nope.

 

[Vic]

So basically, this is Google/Motorola attempt at emulating Apple.

 

[kehs]

Wow, the wood is actually wood and not just a print/faux pattern.

 

[ShowDog]

The country is going to go wild customizing and comparing their new Moto X phones as the craze takes off! I can totally see it happening!

 

[Aldebaran]

24 hours battery life is great, but it's really, really expensive.

 

[Cheebo]

No removable battery, not expandable memory?

Holy shit, did they not see why HTC went from smartphone leader to a has been?

Lolololol

Google will not support expandable memory. Moto is a google company now.

 

[CronoShot]

What on earth is the point of this phone? This thing will get clownstomped by the S4 and One, and later by the Nexus 5 and iPhone 5S.

I just have no idea what market they're trying to reach.

 

[Sky Chief]

So basically, this is Google/Motorola attempt at emulating Apple.

No, Apple sells phones with stock, up-to-date software and good hardware

 

[shinshoryuken]

So in the end the only thing that differentiates this from other Android phones is that you can get it in custom colors and its 24 hour battery right?

the S4 and One should get near 24 hour battery life already.

I personally got near 24 hours and 6 hour screen time on my One.

 

[muddream]

This might be the worst android, yet.

 

[Hydrargyrus]

This is a nonsense.

Why the hell rise all this hype for such a bad move like this??

C'mon, if you want to release a mid-range phone at high-end price with nothing new (only the back colour) better do it discretely...

 

[Kinitari]

Absolutely just... the worst idea. I'm surprised at how bad this is. I almost got excited about it. Bad taste in my mouth

 

[kurbaan]

So why should anyone want this again?

 

[Sky Chief]

the S4 and One should get near 24 hour battery life already.

I personally got near 24 hours and 6 hour screen time on my One.

Galaxy Notes and Droid Maxx get even better battery life

 

[malyce]

No, Apple sells phones with stock, up-to-date software and good hardware

They need to start selling phones with good software.

 

[tim.mbp]

The country is going to go wild customizing and comparing their new Moto X phones as the craze takes off! I can totally see it happening!

Don't forget shaking to wake your phone! The newest dance floor sensation.

 

[SimleuqiR]

Expected this:

But got this

I wish Moto the best of luck. But they will not get my money anytime soon.

 

[DrFunk]

The Verizon Wireless Moto X, for example, is pre-loaded with a number of apps, including NFL Mobile, VZ Navigator, Verizon Tones, a voicemail app, a caller ID app, and a setup wizard. The device also has a Verizon Wireless logo on the back, and the phone checks with the carrier to see if tethering is enabled on your account before letting you share your internet connection.

hahahahahahaaaa

http://www.theverge.com/2013/8/1/4579278/google-play-edition-moto-x-announced-coming-soon

 

[numble]

So why should anyone want this again?

Consumers are willing to pay more for Assembled in America.

 

[FallingEdge]

If it is off contract it is $300, I'm in.

 

[ThatObviousUser]

I really really want to see camera shot comparisons. If it's clearly best in class then that would be worth the price to me. YMMV~

 

[TwoDurans]

Historically Moto phones have been difficult to root, correct? I want to get one of these, but not if I'm going to tear out what little hair I have left while trying to workaround a locked bootloader.

 

[Vanillalite]

I will say the phone industrial design is good.

Makes me wonder why Moto shits out those fugly Droid Lineup on Verizon.

 

[mattp]

the phone reminds me a lot of the htc one x

 

[Cheebo]

If it is off contract it is $300, I'm in.

We already know the off contract price. And...it's double that.

 

[Kinitari]

I will say the phone industrial design is good.

Makes me wonder why Moto shits out those fugly Droid Lineup on Verizon.

The -only- thing I like about this phone so far, from what I've seen, is the design and battery.

 

[Vic]

If it is off contract it is $300, I'm in.

It's around $600 minimum off-contract.

 

[LyleLanley]

the S4 and One should get near 24 hour battery life already.

I personally got near 24 hours and 6 hour screen time on my One.

I don't get why anyone would buy the Moto X then, unless they really like the different colors.

 

[cdkee]

hahahahahahaaaa

http://www.theverge.com/2013/8/1/4579278/google-play-edition-moto-x-announced-coming-soon

Ugh. Disgusting.

 

[Knoxcore]

Wow, the wood is actually wood and not just a print/faux pattern.

No available at launch. It will come...maybe.

 

[Milchjon]

So in the Verge video, the "shake to camera" feature doesn't seem to work half the time.

 

[Robobandit]

What a waste..

$200 on contract is a joke for this when the HTC One and Galaxy S4 can be had for the same price.

Apparently I can continue to ignore motorola and everything they do. Owned by google and still doesn't get the newest version of android.

Bring on the nexus 5.

 

[muddream]

If it is off contract it is $300, I'm in.

lol double that figure

 

[tim.mbp]

I really really want to see camera shot comparisons. If it's clearly best in class then that would be worth the price to me. YMMV~

I'd think the Galaxy S4 would be better.

 

[Dramos]

Although I like the idea of switchable covers, the front of the phone is horrible. In addition, the always-listening for voice commands sounds pretty familiar to me...