But but but the title still has the wrong price. And you guy ate up that fake 3000mah rumor *sigh*
By the time the new thread show up the Play store is already "sold out" hehehe.
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But but but the title still has the wrong price. And you guy ate up that fake 3000mah rumor *sigh*
By the time the new thread show up the Play store is already "sold out" hehehe.
-Pyromaniac-
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I hope they do same pricing in canada/usa like they did when they dropped the nexus 4 price.
The only reason Google did that was to clear out inventory for the Nexus 5, so don't count on it until the Nexus 6 gets close to release.
-Pyromaniac-
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well I'm not counting on it. Things not to count on when it comes to google: timely release, no shipping problems, price parity, etc...
still hyped.
We've lived with a 300mAh battery for this long, might as well wait until the damn thing comes out to change it.
The Faceless Master
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AuthenticM
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How has this not been announced yet ? What are they waiting for ? Apple just announced their second event for more products revelations; you'd think Google would get the ball rolling or something. No ?
Vyse The Legend
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It could be a few things: waiting for stock from LG, trying to get out of the way of said Apple events, waiting until closer to Halloween, waiting until KitKat was done, planning to show more than the nexus 5 (rumored watch or Glass 2.0), etc.
northead
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It's 99% 2300mAh.
Ephemeris
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to hell with the N5, if the watch is as awesome as I'm hoping for, that's the one for me
Improved camera and increased storage means I'll upgrade. Having to offload all my pictures because I ran out of space sucked arse.
G+ photos storage.
Bboy AJ
My dog was murdered by a 3.5mm audio port and I will not rest until the standard is dead
Reddit: Why the ~700 mAh difference between the G2 and Nexus 5 isn't nearly as big as it seems.
The G2 still uses average power tracking for the power amplifiers. The Nexus 5, going by the leaked service manual, uses envelope tracking. That alone is going to be a huge power savings on LTE, and will go a long way in making up the ~25% battery size deficit.
Oh, and the screen is smaller in area, and the envelope tracking technology applies to WCDMA/GSM/cellular technology, although the gains there aren't nearly as significant due to the more consistent power curve.
Anyone that shrugs off the significant power efficiency gains that these changes bring are effectively measuring battery life purely by mAh, which is an incredibly shallow analysis when the iPhone 5S continues to sit right near the top of any reasonably objective battery life test.
The G2 still uses average power tracking for the power amplifiers. The Nexus 5, going by the leaked service manual, uses envelope tracking. That alone is going to be a huge power savings on LTE, and will go a long way in making up the ~25% battery size deficit.
Oh, and the screen is smaller in area, and the envelope tracking technology applies to WCDMA/GSM/cellular technology, although the gains there aren't nearly as significant due to the more consistent power curve.
Anyone that shrugs off the significant power efficiency gains that these changes bring are effectively measuring battery life purely by mAh, which is an incredibly shallow analysis when the iPhone 5S continues to sit right near the top of any reasonably objective battery life test.
Unknown. But speculation says it'll have LTE. Not sure if it'll run on Sprints LTE though. But seeing that T-Mobile charged more money for the Nexus 4, compared to the cost of it on Google Play, I'd feel like there's no benefit to a "discount" under a contract. Buying it straight up is the best move.
Ephemeris
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agreed
That's what I did with my Nexus 4, and the guys at a T-Mobile store looked at me all confused when I bought a case and told them I don't have a T-Mobile account, yet have a N4 on Straight Talk.
The reason I ask is because i'm due for an upgrade and I was looking at the Note and LG2, my current phone is run-down, barely holds a charge and still uses Sprints old 4G network.
Edit: Spec-wise, the LG2 looks exactly the same as the nexus 5 but with a larger battery.
N5 looks to be going to Sprint.
I think so too but just a question, why not just get the LG2 which looks to be exactly the same but with a larger battery?
Stock Android. Probably the sole reason to get an N5 over its almost identical cousin. It's up to you if you favor the bigger battery and better camera over stock. Stock is kinda losing its edge because Google started to update the core apps by piece meal. But still great not having to worry about getting an update or not, and no bloatware.
Edit- Also the price tag. Unlocked phone at $350 is insane. And you won't get locked down for another 2 years with Sprint (or whoever).
I actually don't mind the contract($200 for LG2). Sprint has been pretty good to me for a while. I do appreciate your opinion on the matter.
It has Sprints LTE bands, and no other US carrier uses the same LTE bands as Sprint.
I understand that just I don't mind the contract for Sprint and having pretty much the same phone as the Nexus 5 sans the stock.
Edit: After looking at it more closely, the software for the LG2 seems to be less than desirable.
I turned on G+ auto backup. Never again
Yeaa... I have some funny stories about that. I agree, never again. Lol
CyclopsRock
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Sooo it seems invites have gone out for an event in NY at 7pm on the 24th (Thursday):
http://www.christiantoday.com/artic...os.to.launch.at.google.event.in.nyc/34423.htm
(I know it's a weird website, but they've really been keeping up to date with the Nexus Rumours... for some reason... )
http://www.christiantoday.com/artic...os.to.launch.at.google.event.in.nyc/34423.htm
(I know it's a weird website, but they've really been keeping up to date with the Nexus Rumours... for some reason... )
Already discussed (though perhaps just in the android community thread) these invites were a mistake and not for the Nexus event.
CyclopsRock
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Aah OK, gotcha. Sozzles everyone!
If that were real, I'd go for it.Uhm, I... I actually like it.
Like, a lot.
So... remember all the speculation about the Nexus 4 being sold at the same time as the Nexus 5? Looks like there may be something more to it now:
http://www.engadget.com/2013/10/25/lte-enabled-nexus-4-bluetooth-sig/
http://www.engadget.com/2013/10/25/lte-enabled-nexus-4-bluetooth-sig/
Good, the Nexus 4 is a great phone and shouldn't be pulled only after one year because a new model is coming out.
Keep it on the market and give consumers a choice.
I don't think manufacturers would be too happy if they kept a $250-300 nexus around though...
Google is killing me with this phone! I've been waiting to upgrade my ailing iPhone 4, I'm close too just going with the Note 3 but the price on the Nexus 5 is just too good! Announce it Google and take my money!
That black and white render looks awesome, but I'm concerned that the white backing would become dingy as hell!
That black and white render looks awesome, but I'm concerned that the white backing would become dingy as hell!
Tenacious-V
Thinks his PR is better than yours.
So more rumours.
http://mobilesyrup.com/2013/10/24/nexus-5-release-date-rumours-google-play-on-october-31st-canadian-carriers-on-november-8th/
Please be true! I still believe. Mobilsyrup is a pretty reputable Canadian site, so I hold a glimmer of hope.
Don't make me stay with this damn Atrix any longer google. I'm getting more and more depressed every day.
http://mobilesyrup.com/2013/10/24/nexus-5-release-date-rumours-google-play-on-october-31st-canadian-carriers-on-november-8th/
Nexus 5 release date rumours: Google Play on October 31st, Canadian carriers on November 8th
Though the regularly-leaked Nexus 5 was rumoured to be released mid-October, the latest is that we’ll see it arrive at the end of the month. A couple press images surfaced online, one sporting a TELUS logo and the other straight from Google.
We’ve been tipped that Google will make the Nexus 5 available via Google Play on Thursday, October 31st, then arrive on Canadian carriers — Rogers, Bell, TELUS, Koodo and Virgin — up to 8 days later, either November 7th or 8th.
Of course, these dates are all unconfirmed until Google and LG officially announce the device.
More soon!
(Thanks tipsters!)
Please be true! I still believe. Mobilsyrup is a pretty reputable Canadian site, so I hold a glimmer of hope.
Don't make me stay with this damn Atrix any longer google. I'm getting more and more depressed every day.
Telephoto999
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Sorry I haven't kept up with this thread so if this has been asked feel free to flame me into oblivion.
I currently have an S3 with Tmobile but would interested in getting this phone. Would I be able to purchase it and take it to tmobile to use on their network for LTE?
Thanks
I currently have an S3 with Tmobile but would interested in getting this phone. Would I be able to purchase it and take it to tmobile to use on their network for LTE?
Thanks
AstroNut325
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Getting tired waiting for the N5.
-Pyromaniac-
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yup
The latest rumor says Google might finally start selling devices directly from Google Play instead of through brick-and-mortar shops in Scandinavia. Whether that's true matters to me far more than the specifics of whatever they are about to launch, because the device pricing so far has been ridiculous.
Up to now, Nexus phones have cost 600e = $830 at launch and then dropped a bit over time. Today's price for the Nexus 4 is 370e = $510. I think Nexus 10 launched at 700e and it's still 600e today.
For my part, the features I want the most are a practical camera (taking usable photos and video in low light, fast movement and shaky conditions), and as much battery life as possible.
Up to now, Nexus phones have cost 600e = $830 at launch and then dropped a bit over time. Today's price for the Nexus 4 is 370e = $510. I think Nexus 10 launched at 700e and it's still 600e today.
For my part, the features I want the most are a practical camera (taking usable photos and video in low light, fast movement and shaky conditions), and as much battery life as possible.
northead
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So @evleaks joined too, just in case anyone needed it.
https://twitter.com/evleaks/status/394239312625029120
It looks slightly different from the render posted above. See the camera.
Either way, how about a solid date and price now Google? This is getting annoying.
https://twitter.com/evleaks/status/394239312625029120
It looks slightly different from the render posted above. See the camera.
Either way, how about a solid date and price now Google? This is getting annoying.
yeah im fucking sick of my cracked screen phone!
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