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Nicktendo86
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So I've just sent a RMA request to Asus for my Nexus 7, the dead pixel is driving me nuts. Let's see how this goes...
Vanillalite
Ask me about the GAF Notebook
So I got my first Google Opinions Survey. Shit took like maybe 30 seconds and then Google threw me a $1 in play store credit.
Man give me some more of that Google!
Man give me some more of that Google!
Kill Your Masters
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Tablets and Smartphones are extremely user unfriendly, unless you upgrade every 12-18 months.
Good old PC's and Consoles, a dying breed I will dearly miss.
Can you do the survey once?
don't tempt me to return my Note 3. ahhh
Snarfington
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Got a Pebble a couple days ago.
Damn, I love this thing. Don't know how I survived without it.Hopefully can be updated to Bluetoothj 4.0 in the future because with a bit less battery hit this thing would be essential.
Damn, I love this thing. Don't know how I survived without it.Hopefully can be updated to Bluetoothj 4.0 in the future because with a bit less battery hit this thing would be essential.
zomgbbqftw
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Got an update for Maps. Anyone know what changed?
Bboy AJ
My dog was murdered by a 3.5mm audio port and I will not rest until the standard is dead
Probably bug fixes.
Vanillalite
Ask me about the GAF Notebook
Supposedly a couple of gesture changes.
zomgbbqftw
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You can get the Xperia SP on ebay.de for that price. It's better than either of those phones and will get updated to 4.3 in about a month.
http://www.ebay.de/itm/Sony-Xperia-...81255036832?pt=DE_Handy_s&hash=item2a33a45fa0
I was on the fence between the two when I was phone shopping. Then Verizon dropped the off contract price of the G2 to $49 until 11/11, and I decided that the Note 3 was not $250 better. New phone and extra money in my pocket. I went ahead and got a wireless charger for the G2 and I'm still way ahead.
One more complaint, though. This thing is a fingerprint magnet the likes of which I have never seen before.
AstroNut325
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Any recommendations for the best Android tablet under $350 USD? I'm attracted to the Galaxy Tab 3 10" model due to the sylus but I don't hear any good things about it. Is the Nexus 7 the best one under the $350 budget? Any opinions on the Kindle Fire HDX 7" model?
The Faceless Master
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Nexus 7 (2013)
The Faceless Master
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Always on 'Ok Google'
I believe the G2 has an lcd screen, which makes the active notifications impractical. The moto x is probably nicer to hold, but I don't think the battery is as good.
Vanillalite
Ask me about the GAF Notebook
Smaller form factor, OS closer to stock, and the always on listening stuff.
Cons are you don't get the 1080p screen nor the S800 chipset nor the larger screen if any of that really matters to you.
FYI GAF is really divided on whether that matters or not.
G2 camera also has OIS.
The Motorola is the only OEM that enhanced stock Android.
The G2 is fast and has good battery life, but its design is awkward and the skin is so bad it's ridiculous, it looks horrible, they botched the software buttons and they even changed the default font.
Well, pricing is a factor. I mean if the Moto X was $250.00 off contract and had the customization available from their website (not through AT&T only) it wouldn't be much of a debate.
The pricing and the exclusivity to the customization is what killed it for me. Specially in a world where the Nexus 4 and Nexus 5 exist.
Nicktendo86
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So I set up a RMA for my nexus 7 today with Asus as I posted earlier, got home started browsing on my n7. Literally got up to go to the toilet, came back, and suddenly two more dead pixels in roughly the same vertical line have appeared. Wtf?
The Faceless Master
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every OEM enhances stock Android.
I think moto maker is going to other carriers on the 11th (Monday)
Thanks guys. What I like about the G2 the most is the screen and the amazing battery, but that's about it. I've only used stock android so far or as close as you can get to it (Motorola Droid & Galaxy Nexus) on Verizon. I'll continue on that route if I don't jump ship to T-Mobile.
Even if Motox is same price as N5 off contract is still a decent deal but not for the current price.
Baroquemantic
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Received a notification for that Google rewards app, finally. Got a dollar. I hope I start getting them more often.
Edit: Oh, I see brettison did too. Awesome.
Edit: Oh, I see brettison did too. Awesome.
likewise. Only 349 more and I get a nexus 5!
I think the Moto X is the perfect size. The G2 also has better specs, screen, and probably the best battery life of any phone right now.
I disagree, I think every OEM makes the OS uglier, less intuitive to use and adds useless bloat.
Taco_Human
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You know what I wish for? Google to remake the G1 with newer hardware. I miss that sliding keyboard and the sound it made every time you swiveled it up and back down.
I'd still be using too if it weren't for unresponsive cupcake or gingerbread or whatever the last update for it was. Way too old at this point.
I'd still be using too if it weren't for unresponsive cupcake or gingerbread or whatever the last update for it was. Way too old at this point.
either your sarcasm meter is broken or mine is
Easiest dollar I have ever made.
Baroquemantic
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Haha, that's exactly what I was thinking. Hopefully Google starts rapid firing these surveys out.
Yep!
when was this ughhhhhh
VanMardigan
has calmed down a bit.
I like mine, feels very premium for the price (I got the 32gb). Only cons are the sucky tablet apps compared to iPad, and the little annoyances like crashing programs. Why such a huge platform like Android can't command the best from developers is mind boggling. Ugly, low res icons and assets on big time brand apps, buggy crash-prone apps, apps that scale horribly to tablet size, etc. I don't get it, because when a developer cares, you can clearly get good apps with good functionality on the platform, but too many apps feel unpolished and unstable.
hmm. not having these fabulous deals on the G2 from my part of the world :/
I like the Note 3 hardware.. the battery life is good
but I sure hope to have the G2 KnockOn features and those tasty battery optimizations :/
hmm and LG has announced 4.4 is coming to G2 right?
no news from Samsung yet T_T
Thursday morning. Only happened for a few minutes.
ThatObviousUser
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Junior Mint
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My god finally playing with the Nexus 5. Thought the Kit Kat changes were meh but when you see the new fonts and the changes here and there, it really makes Android so much more pleasant to use. I'm impressed.
The Nexus 5 is a great little phone. I felt like it was worth the upgrade from my 4. Would never have done it though if they charged full price, $600 or whatever. Bless you googy.
The Nexus 5 is a great little phone. I felt like it was worth the upgrade from my 4. Would never have done it though if they charged full price, $600 or whatever. Bless you googy.
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