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[GK86]

There's a new rumor now that the 16GB nexus 5 will start at $400... They claim they'll release a LTE version of nexus 4 for $300 and have the nexus 5 start at $400. That's such an awful idea that I'm assuming it's complete crap.

http://www.ibtimes.com/nexus-5-rele...king-rounds-oct-15-unveiling-date-dud-1427738

I don't see Google doing that.

Ok, so if I do buy the Nexus 5, I have to buy a sim from tmobile then? How long does it usually take to get it?

I ordered one yesterday, and it said it should be here before the weekend is out. Buy the sim card now since it is only $1. Free shipping to boot.

 

[titiklabingapat]

Ok, so if I do buy the Nexus 5, I have to buy a sim from tmobile then? How long does it usually take to get it?

You can just walk into a store and walk with one within 5 minutes if they aren't too busy (for the sim card). The wait to see someone at the store is likely to be longer. Some stores might even give it out for free.

 

[CreepingFear]

One other question: Is the sim card the same whether I choose the $30 prepaid or the $70 unlimited 4g plan? In other words, just the plan is different, right?

 

[belvedere]

Please make the Best Buy rumor true, I don't want to have to settle for a non-Nexus.

 

[Zaraki_Kenpachi]

You can just walk into a store and walk with one within 5 minutes if they aren't too busy (for the sim card). The wait to see someone at the store is likely to be longer. Some stores might even give it out for free.

Yeah, I have no tmobile stores that close which is why I ordered one, otherwise I would probably just walk in.

One other question: Is the sim card the same whether I choose the $30 prepaid or the $70 unlimited 4g plan? In other words, just the plan is different, right?

Yeah, AFAIK they're all the same for T-mobile. If you're not already a customer you might need an activation kit though? I'm not sure.

 

[sfedai0]

No 8gb model?

 

[Zaraki_Kenpachi]

No 8gb model?

No... Why would their be?

Please make the Best Buy rumor true, I don't want to have to settle for a non-Nexus.

The stuff I saw online said it's for chromecast and Nexus 7. I really really doubt they would sell it in best buy.

 

[Wag]

Yeah, I have no tmobile stores that close which is why I ordered one, otherwise I would probably just walk in.



Yeah, AFAIK they're all the same for T-mobile. If you're not already a customer you might need an activation kit though? I'm not sure.

We talked about this a few pages back. You can pick up T-Mobile activation kits now for $1.05 shipped.

 

[GK86]

One other question: Is the sim card the same whether I choose the $30 prepaid or the $70 unlimited 4g plan? In other words, just the plan is different, right?

Yeah, it is all the same. But once you go from $30 to $70 plan, I don't think you could downgrade back to $30. At least that is what the tmo employee told me.

No 8gb model?

People would bitch. And they started moving away from 8gb models. See: N7 refresh.

 

[belvedere]

No... Why would their be?



The stuff I saw online said it's for chromecast and Nexus 7. I really really doubt they would sell it in best buy.

Read a couple rumors mentioning the N5, with no real explanation. Wouldn't surprise me either way.

I was considering the G2, but am a bit worried about custom rom support. I really want the Google experience.

 

[fritolay]

We talked about this a few pages back. You can pick up T-Mobile activation kits now for $1.05 shipped.

I only see one for $10. Do you have a link to this?

 

[GK86]

I only see one for $10. Do you have a link to this?

Use the code OCTSIM at the check out. I didn't see it on their site anymore, so the deal might be dead.

 

[northead]

Negri Electronics also posted a tweet.

It is indeed coming. Soon.

 

[Wag]

Use the code OCTSIM at the check out. I didn't see it on their site anymore, so the deal might be dead.

It should still be good. I went through a website with the deal and it popped up on T-Mobile's website, it just said use the coupon at checkout.

Most of us are ordering two sims, a Micro and a Nano because we don't know which one the phone is going to use.

 

[CreepingFear]

I can confirm that the code still works. I purchased a nano and a micro like the rest of you to cover my bases. it only cost $2.16 total for both.

 

[Vyse The Legend]

It should still be good. I went through a website with the deal and it popped up on T-Mobile's website, it just said use the coupon at checkout.

Most of us are ordering two sims, a Micro and a Nano because we don't know which one the phone is going to use.

Where'd the nano SIM BS come from? It uses a micro SIM. The slot in the FCC internal pictures looked like a micro SIM slot, and the service manual says micro SIM. Ignore the red circle. The SIM slot is to the right of it.

 

[CreepingFear]

Where'd the nano SIM BS come from? It uses a micro SIM. The slot in the FCC internal pictures looked like a micro SIM slot, and the service manual says micro SIM. Ignore the red circle. The SIM slot is to the right of it.

If you do a google search, there is a shit ton of articles saying one or the other.

 

[Vyse The Legend]

If you do a google search, there is a shit ton of articles saying one or the other.

They all source the same bogus information, though.

 

[CreepingFear]

They all source the same bogus information, though.

I know. I'm sure you're right, but for $2.16 I didn't have a problem ordering both, $20 would be different.

Edit: If they end up using a regular sized sim now, then I'll be pissed lol.

 

[ChronotriggerJM]

Why are people comparing the specs of the N5 to the 5S? On paper aren't the specs on the N4 currently better than the 5S?

 

[Whitechocolatekrispies]

Where the hell is this Phone! When is it coming out when is it getting announced?

 

[bjscott05]

Where the hell is this Phone! When is it coming out when is it getting announced?

October release is expected. Anything and everything is just speculation at this point.

 

[ChronotriggerJM]

October release is expected. Anything and everything is just speculation at this point.

I hate this, I wanted to not be excited for this thing at all, and now uncontrollably, I'm getting excited

Going to hold off for an OLED Nexus. I might be waiting a while.

 

[~~Hasan~~]

October release is expected. Anything and everything is just speculation at this point.

well we are 17th of october and still not even a news about an events for google.

i just bought iphone 5s. but still i want to know what google will offer in kitkat ^_^

 

[Spinluck]

I hate this, I wanted to not be excited for this thing at all, and now uncontrollably, I'm getting excited

Going to hold off for an OLED Nexus. I might be waiting a while.

What in the world would make you think we'd get an OLED Nexus? Are you waiting for an OLED Nexus 5 or an OLED Nexus in general?

 

[pestul]

Why are people comparing the specs of the N5 to the 5S? On paper aren't the specs on the N4 currently better than the 5S?

I guess it depends on what you're comparing.. I thought the 5S processor was a beast.

 

[The Faceless Master]

No 8gb model?

.

 

[ChronotriggerJM]

I guess it depends on what you're comparing.. I thought the 5S processor was a beast.

I think the 5s graphics are better, but I think the cpu and ram are much better on the N4.

I don't game on my mobile however so I guess I overlooked that lol.

What in the world would make you think we'd get an OLED Nexus? Are you waiting for an OLED Nexus 5 or an OLED Nexus in general?

I dunno, I made the highly irrational jump from LG making flexible OLED panels now, to wishing it to be in the N5.

I really wish I didn't make that jump, but man I want it

 

[ChronotriggerJM]

*pointless post*

 

[Spinluck]

I would love for that. I love the OLED on my Galaxy S3. Ever since I got it, I haven't seen many screens I've liked better. But if this screen sounds like it'll be good. I just love the color that OLEDs bring.

 

[Zaraki_Kenpachi]

We talked about this a few pages back. You can pick up T-Mobile activation kits now for $1.05 shipped.

Are activation kits included with the sim? Or are they separate?

Read a couple rumors mentioning the N5, with no real explanation. Wouldn't surprise me either way.

I was considering the G2, but am a bit worried about custom rom support. I really want the Google experience.

Ah, no 8GB is pretty much dead now. It's way too small to offer.

 

[Cipherr]

Are activation kits included with the sim? Or are they separate?

An activation kit comes with a sim. And instructions.

 

[Zaraki_Kenpachi]

An activation kit comes with a sim. And instructions.

Ok, I bought a prepaid phone from from the when I first signed up so I wasn't sure. Thanks.

 

[ChronotriggerJM]

I would love for that. I love the OLED on my Galaxy S3. Ever since I got it, I haven't seen many screens I've liked better. But if this screen sounds like it'll be good. I just love the color that OLEDs bring.

Well the newest OLED panel in the Note 3 is beyond sick. Apparently with automatic brightness, it can out-do LCD in direct sunlight. (not something I admittedly care about, but it used to be considered a weakness) The tech is maturing nicely.

 

[Vyse The Legend]

well we are 17th of october and still not even a news about an events for google.

i just bought iphone 5s. but still i want to know what google will offer in kitkat ^_^

I wouldn't expect anything huge in KitKat. There will be a lot of polish and some "nice-to-have" features, but nothing revolutionary. Most of Android's core apps are now updated via the store, so the in-your-face progress happens much quicker and throughout the year. In fact, the launcher, the last bastion of the core apps, will become divorced from the OS updates.

The other guys only update their stuff once a year, so their OS updates feel artificially bigger.

 

[fluffydelusions]

I wouldn't expect anything huge in KitKat. There will be a lot of polish and some "nice-to-have" features, but nothing revolutionary. Most of Android's core apps are now updated via the store, so the in-your-face progress happens much quicker and throughout the year. In fact, the launcher, the last bastion of the core apps, will become divorced from the OS updates.

The other guys only update their stuff once a year, so their OS updates feel artificially bigger.

Pretty much this.

 

[gutshot]

New Nexus 5 press renders leaked

Looks nice.

 

[black_13]

New Nexus 5 press renders leaked


Looks nice.

carrier-branded splash screen

Ugh so I guess Playstore is the only way to go.

 

[GK86]

Ugh so I guess Playstore is the only way to go.

It's a pain in the ass, but that it the only way I would buy it.

 

[qizah]

Ugh so I guess Playstore is the only way to go.

Yup. No way I'm buying it outright from Bell.

 

[snack]

Yummy.

 

[northead]

New Nexus 5 press renders leaked

Looks nice.

Yes it does.

 

[gutshot]

Ugh so I guess Playstore is the only way to go.

I could be mistaken but I'm pretty sure the carrier-branded splash screen won't show up on the actual device itself. It's just added in this Telus-specific press render.

 

[VoxPop]

Damn was excited for this phone until I realized it had a 2300mAh battery. What happened to the 3xxxmAh rumor? After a history of my Nexus phones having shitty battery, I'm gonna have to pass this time.

 

[Druz]

Damn was excited for this phone until I realized it had a 2300mAh battery. What happened to the 3xxxmAh rumor? After a history of my Nexus phones having shitty battery, I'm gonna have to pass this time.

I think the new android OS handles battery much better unless I'm mistaken?

 

[hateradio]

I might buy one of these if it stays at $300.

 

[dralla]

When these launch they're only available through Google play? I have a lot of Amazon credit I'd love to use, it might be the only way for me to afford it actually.

 

[mturco]

Looks like it's going to start at $350 and 16GB. I'm pleasantly surprised.

http://www.androidpolice.com/2013/1...y-visible-in-the-play-store-ahead-of-release/

Edit: And...

 

[Zaraki_Kenpachi]

Looks like it's going to start at $350 and 16GB. I'm pleasantly surprised.

http://www.androidpolice.com/2013/1...y-visible-in-the-play-store-ahead-of-release/

Pleasantly surprised? We were hoping for $300. I guess this solidifies the 32GB will be $400 then since google likes to make it a $50 difference?

 

[DrFunk]

Looks like it's going to start at $350 and 16GB. I'm pleasantly surprised.

http://www.androidpolice.com/2013/1...y-visible-in-the-play-store-ahead-of-release/

I'M SO READY