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Jazzy Network
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God I can't believe there are people who are against extra storage options.
1. You don't need to use it, it's there if you do
2. Cloud isn't that great especially with limited data plans
3. Not everyone has 4G to access their media
4. Using more data kills battery faster
Among other things.
1. You don't need to use it, it's there if you do
2. Cloud isn't that great especially with limited data plans
3. Not everyone has 4G to access their media
4. Using more data kills battery faster
Among other things.
This. I can think of no reasonable reason to be against expandable storage. Its always nice to have, if you dont like it dont use it.
Third Strike
Member
I agree with you, but there are some reasons why having no SD card is beneficial:
http://www.androidcentral.com/why-nexus-devices-have-no-sd-card
The Faceless Master
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not to mention Samsung, the guys still putting in Micro SD slots are also the ones releasing devices with 64GB onboard...
and that's great if you want to use it with a device that supports MTP! i still remember i made a thread on GAF ... YEARS AGO ... about PS3 supporting MTP and people were like lolwut?
BootlegSnackz
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the ONLY ones! If they release one here in the states i'm jumping on it...unless it's too close to rumors about a GS4...but see that's the thing, even their microsd slot is the only one to truly support 64gb...
you're ahead of the times my friend
Jazzy Network
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I don't mind if a company wants to forego the SD card. I rather have it, but I don't mind, IF WE CAN GET SOME REASONABLE STORAGE SPACE, IE 32GB 64GB. If a phone has 8GB and/or 16GB, then you clearly are not trying. Possibly the main reason I decided not to get an HTC One X. 16GB no SD expansion. If it had 32GB or an expansion I would have bought it in a heartbeat.
-Pyromaniac-
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Samsung revealing 4 inch galaxy s3 is confirmed: http://www.theverge.com/2012/10/10/3482218/samsung-galaxy-s-iii-4-inch-jk-shin
Although its nexus or bust for me. I do give Samsung props for not ignoring demand for a smaller phone. Not everything has to be huge. And they say it'll be fully packed, not an entry level device. Which is nice. So far just Europe was mentioned by him.
Although its nexus or bust for me. I do give Samsung props for not ignoring demand for a smaller phone. Not everything has to be huge. And they say it'll be fully packed, not an entry level device. Which is nice. So far just Europe was mentioned by him.
You know, I get the need for the SD slot. It's nice but I'm in the boat that thinks enough onboard storage can be enough. I love the one x design but the att 16gb model just isn't enough. If they released the one x+ originally with the bigger battery and more onboard storage, I wouldn't mind.
I like options though. I like unibody design as well.
I like options though. I like unibody design as well.
4 inch mini S3 is a good idea, especially if they position it as their lower tier. They probably are in a hurry to discontinue every phone included in that lawsuit they just lost and replace it all with stuff similar to the S3 that isn't included the suit. At this point Samsung has the Mini, the S3 and then the Note. All of them will likely use that same body design and whatnot. Afterwards they just write a check for a billion (unless the appeal changes things) then continues onward as the #1 smartphone vendor.
The Faceless Master
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4"? Cook was right all along! i wonder what screen tech they'll use...
for me it's a dealbreaker.
Nicktendo86
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I love the look of the lg nexus, looks like a gnexus but thinner and not plasticy. The specs also look amazing, the only issue is storage. It is stupid not to at least offer the choice of SD card and 8gb is low but I could deal, I only keep apps on my phone really. I have about 7gb free on my 16gb gnexus so that should be fine. I can't upgrade until August anyway so by then there should be bigger storage options.
The big thing for me is the screen and bigger battery, I've made no secret of my dislike for amoled so a nexus that looks like a gnexus with LCD and better specs? Count me in!
The big thing for me is the screen and bigger battery, I've made no secret of my dislike for amoled so a nexus that looks like a gnexus with LCD and better specs? Count me in!
Question, if you never put a sd card in your sd card slot, how does it create a hassle to you? Why do you not want other people have this feature if they are willing to to pay for it? Moreover..Why do you hate freedom?
Dan Morrill said:
That reason they quoted is why Google switched from UMS to MTP. It has nothing to do with disallowing expandable storage.
The Faceless Master
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you're assuming that 3rd parties will push 4.1.2
The Faceless Master
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http://www.theverge.com/2012/10/10/3482664/lg-nexus-4-carphone-warehouse-listing
sooo, one nexus or one of many?
http://www.theverge.com/2012/10/10/3482664/lg-nexus-4-carphone-warehouse-listing
sooo, one nexus or one of many?
Fucking finally! No more stupid names on top of the Nexus brand. I hated Samsung for that "S", "Galaxy ", fuck you Samsung.
Should have always been Nexus and a #.
Phanatic8390
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I could maybe overlook the lack of microSD on the new Nexus because I need a new phone but not at 8gb. 16gb is the lowest I'm willing to compromise for a phone that on paper has everything else I'm looking for.
Any idea if Verizon will get it?
Any idea if Verizon will get it?
Nicktendo86
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Okay guys I have just tried flashing 4.1.2 to my GNexus which someone has managed to complie on XDA, link below.
So far noticed one difference: the touch sounds are different! The keyboard press sounds exactly the same as swiftkey so not sure if this is something the person who complied the ROM has done or if it is actually part of 4.1.2.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1892807
So far noticed one difference: the touch sounds are different! The keyboard press sounds exactly the same as swiftkey so not sure if this is something the person who complied the ROM has done or if it is actually part of 4.1.2.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1892807
If i hated freedom my choice of OS wouldn't be Android. I've owned a Galaxy S and a Galaxy S2 and I'd have preferred a larger capacity built-in storage solution as opposed to a micro-sd expansion. I Kept all my music on a micro sd card and everything else on the phone's storage. I found it kind of a hassle having to deal with both. Every little change to the content on the SD card requires a scan and it became annoying after a while. You're right, I don't have to use it if I don't want to, maybe I'm just biased? but I'd prefer 16/32/64GB vesrions of the Nexus without micro-sd expansion.
-Pyromaniac-
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Hopefully the next nexus releases on all carriers by mid november. Also what's dat batttttery size.
The Faceless Master
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TomTom getting trolled hard
http://www.androidcentral.com/copil...-android-smartphones-unlike-some-alternatives
http://www.androidcentral.com/copil...-android-smartphones-unlike-some-alternatives
Outdoor Miner
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Garbage specs. Why the fuck can't anyone make a "flagship" 4.3" or less phone?
yeah... umm, you kinda missed that boat. It set sail in 2010.
brotkasten
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It's still a shitty practice. While I got used to the size of my Galaxy Nexus, I'd easily prefer a high-end 4" phone with a 720p display over these ... things they put out today.
OriginalThinking
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They do. It's called the "iPhone"
You gave a serious answer on "why do you hate freedom"? Oh dear.
Look I am not trying to convince anybody, I won't buy a phone without the sd card. Period. There are plenty of other phone makers I can happily send my money to.
edit: that S3 mini 's spec is very lame. Its not a S3 you can't fool me Samsung. Its a Galaxy Ace or whatever you try to pass up as a S3.
Day 1
Vyse The Legend
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Regarding the LG Nexus:
The screen looks super washed out. I'm going to miss AMOLED.
The screen looks super washed out. I'm going to miss AMOLED.
The Faceless Master
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well, the HTC One S and Droid RAZR M are as close as you can get until Sony releases their Xperia V
The Razr M has high end specs though along with fantastic battery life. I saw one of these in person and it looks so small compared to all the other phones.
EDIT: look at it in size compared to the iPhone 5! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ptuf6lBvgRg
Nicktendo86
Member
Regarding the LG Nexus:
The screen looks super washed out. I'm going to miss AMOLED.
Umm too early to tell that, what I want to know is what wallpaper is that?
Mercury Fred
Banned
You'd think with nine million Nexus devices coming out, one could be a more reasonable size.
Its Ocean HD, a dynamic wallpaper. It was 25 cents the other week in the sale. Its decent.
fucking carnies
These specs... , well. I guess they think the "Galaxy S3" brand is so strong that i can carry this midtier phone to stellar sales. Maybe it will.
And the only thing that kept me from buying the One S over the One X was the 16 GB storage (SLCD2 is nice but the One S Amoled is a beauty too).
The size of the One S felt just perfect in my hand although i like my One X.
Seems like "high end" phones will stay at least at 4"3 for the foreseeable future.
And the only thing that kept me from buying the One S over the One X was the 16 GB storage (SLCD2 is nice but the One S Amoled is a beauty too).
The size of the One S felt just perfect in my hand although i like my One X.
Seems like "high end" phones will stay at least at 4"3 for the foreseeable future.
Vyse The Legend
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Looks like a Nexus S-esque marginal update to the Nexus line. Unless it's $350 unlocked, I'm sticking with the Galaxy Nexus.
Also, a French newspaper pegs October 29th as the release date.
I think Galaxy Nexus owners don't require an update. If you still on the S, then this would be a nice update.
Nah, if the specs hold true then this thing is a beast of a phone. The S4 Pro plus 2GB of RAM alone shits on the Galaxy Nexus. Everything else is a plus.
This. It likely won't be topped till the A15 phones start shipping.
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