So fucking sick of these "gotta be first" mentality sites. No use to anyone.
I'll wait for AnandTech.
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So fucking sick of these "gotta be first" mentality sites. No use to anyone.
I'll wait for AnandTech.
Hmm, so I am in the market for a phone for my wife. Verizon only. And I guess I am conflicted between something like the new Droid Ultra and getting her a Moto X she can customize...
They seem near identical, save for the Ultra's larger screen and off screen buttons, which seems like it will make a significant difference in usable screen real estate. Will the X's other features trickle to the Ultra, like the safe zones and the NFC password stuff?
They seem near identical, save for the Ultra's larger screen and off screen buttons, which seems like it will make a significant difference in usable screen real estate. Will the X's other features trickle to the Ultra, like the safe zones and the NFC password stuff?
ThatObviousUser
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What color am I? <3
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Ask me about the GAF Notebook
Get her the X. The build quality and style just seems much better than your typical Droid lineup. Plus the specs will be perfectly fine for her.
That being said the HTC One is coming in a week or so to Verizon in the new blue color. So I'd definitely take a look at that.
the 'user review' is killing me
The Faceless Master
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but the app doesn't require a pin lock. remove your work email and set up a hotmail/outlook email with exchange and there's no pin lock requirement. it's your work email server policy that's being enforced.
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Ask me about the GAF Notebook
In terms of industrial design it appears to be the best Android phone we've gotten in the US not named HTC (or Sony stuff if we actually get the phones here). It's everything else surrounding the phone that is fucking it over.
The Faceless Master
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a dull blue (dark theme!)
A Nexus 7 with LTE costs $350, that is a fairer comparison
Junior Mint
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I really like it but god... That price is just pure stupid.
Its a badly designed security policy, that Android give an app the power to set the password policy. I bet Samsung's new work/personal dual id implementation will fix this issue.
It's not the app, it's the account having that power. Just like your main google account has the power to set a password.
Vyse The Legend
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That sounds about right: solid battery, but nothing special, and mediocre camera, possibly due to the software.
Customization being locked to AT&T is still the worst thing about this launch. What a waste.
Didn't the One have this problem, and it was fixed (or at least improved) with a software update?
I am pretty sure the camera is bad because its cheaper and has a smaller sensor than the other flagships.
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So I picked up a Galaxy Tab 2 10.1 the other day.
Pretty happy with it other than two key areas
1) The proprietary charging connector is on the BOTTOM of the unit when in landscape so I can't charge it and prop it up in the case I bought. That wouldn't be a HUGE issue if not for...
2) All of the control buttons (power/volume/headphone) are on the opposite side of the power connector meaning I can rotate the screen 180 degrees in the case.
Guess I need a new case after all.
Pretty happy with it other than two key areas
1) The proprietary charging connector is on the BOTTOM of the unit when in landscape so I can't charge it and prop it up in the case I bought. That wouldn't be a HUGE issue if not for...
2) All of the control buttons (power/volume/headphone) are on the opposite side of the power connector meaning I can rotate the screen 180 degrees in the case.
Guess I need a new case after all.
I wish I was on a roller coaster. While the device itself looks pretty neat, some of the decisions they made are absolutely mental.
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killertofu
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They seriously dropped the ball on pricing and customization on this thing.
I wanted to give you my money Motorola
I WANTED TO GIVE YOU MY MONEY
I wanted to give you my money Motorola
I WANTED TO GIVE YOU MY MONEY
ThatObviousUser
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$300 Google Play Edition, Moto Maker included. BAM. Do it Motoogy.
Vyse The Legend
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Dare to dream.
ThatObviousUser
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I really love the Active Display idea. Hoping the next Nexus has it as well as all Moto phones going forward. It's a clear differentiator, and also makes them acutely aware of battery concerns.
Vyse The Legend
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It's excellent, but it only works AMOLED screens.
And, a lot of people really, really hate AMOLED screens.
The Faceless Master
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they can have HTCs
killertofu
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I would cry if this came true.
HTC One
ThatObviousUser
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Dunno why, they're perfectly fine. The blacks on LCDs stink.
Because colour calibration.
So I'm looking to get a new android phone and was wondering if there's some good suggestions on what to consider. I'm basically looking for something that's slim, sleek, lightweight, with easy to upgrade software, and something near a 4 inch screen size.
For a little more detail, my current phone is a Samsung Infuse 4g. What I enjoy most about this phone is the slimness and lightweight feel that it has. However, the stock software it came with felt unresponsive and caused my phone to crash what felt like every 15 minutes of actual use.
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After a couple months I got fed up and spent a night rooting and putting in an unofficial Cyanogenmod which fixed the majority of crash issues and upgraded me to 2.3.7 which I think is Gingerbread. What I remember most about that night is how much of a bother it was to reboot the device multiple times. It's not something I want to do again if I can avoid it, so I miss out on a fair amount of apps because my OS is behind in versions.
My previous smartphones were the iPhone 3G and 4GS, which I sometimes wish I still had since I enjoy that look and feel.
For a little more detail, my current phone is a Samsung Infuse 4g. What I enjoy most about this phone is the slimness and lightweight feel that it has. However, the stock software it came with felt unresponsive and caused my phone to crash what felt like every 15 minutes of actual use.
I feel I got really unlucky here. Is this a common occurance?
After a couple months I got fed up and spent a night rooting and putting in an unofficial Cyanogenmod which fixed the majority of crash issues and upgraded me to 2.3.7 which I think is Gingerbread. What I remember most about that night is how much of a bother it was to reboot the device multiple times. It's not something I want to do again if I can avoid it, so I miss out on a fair amount of apps because my OS is behind in versions.
My previous smartphones were the iPhone 3G and 4GS, which I sometimes wish I still had since I enjoy that look and feel.
what's "easy to upgrade software"? Fast updates?
Or well, updates at all. Currently if I want to update my infuse 4g I have to do it all manually. If I get it within 4 months (is that considered fast?) I'd probably not mind.
Edit: Basically I don't want to hunt down files on the internet and upload them to my phone and any additional steps beyond that.
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So as far as the nerds of the phone world are concerned (us all among them, let's call ourselves the 1%, since that's what we are), the gripe about the moto x is boiled down to the fact that the innards of the phone are not as good as competitors phones for the same price. Right? Are there other gripes with it?
I don't have any. Just the price
So if the user experience ends up being better than other phones at the same price, despite 'lacking' hardware, wouldn't that be a good thing? If that's the case, is the price actually out of line, or did it simply not live up to our very hyped expectations (my expectations included)?
Moneyhats2k5
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Lack of storage space. only the att model has 32gb option.
I was also hoping for a better screen and camera. Sure you don't NEED a 1080 screen, but it sure is nice to have when you're paying the same price. The camera also seems wonky in The Verge's review, sometimes it takes great shots and others it doesn't.
Vyse The Legend
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The specs themselves are fine, especially since all reviews suggest the phone runs well enough. The issue is that the price is very much out of line with said specs. It's a mid-range phone with a high-end price.
Also, customization, the #1 key feature of the phone, being locked to AT&T makes this whole thing a non-starter for me.
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I'd recommend getting a Nexus straight from Google. No issue of waiting for OS updates.
I was thinking about that since I know the Google phones get immediate OS updates, but all I hear from my friends is talk about HTC One this or Galaxy Note that. Is the Nexus really behind in tech specs or something?
Anyway, looking it up using the store locator it's showing a bunch of T-Mobile stores near me. If my current provider is AT&T, will there be anything else that needs to be done besides transferring SIM cards?
Vyse The Legend
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Best Buy has the Moto X 16gb Sprint version for $700 off-contract. What a steal! I ordered three.
I know this means nothing, but it's still hilarious to see, given all the rage over the price last week.
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lol and the Nexus 4 is still available for 300. Redonk.
ThatObviousUser
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I wouldn't be surprised if the N4 dropped in price soon. It's been out for 10 months.
-Pyromaniac-
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Well if the 5 keeps the same price scheme then it would make no sense for the 4 to be the same price if it stays available at all. I think they'll just scrap it though.
The Faceless Master
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what exactly is a better user experience? having worse battery life? taking worse pictures? looking at a worse screen? or paying double the price of a Nexus 4? the GS3 is $350-400 on prepaid.
Google doesn't really do that. they just make the old model disappear and the new one takes its place and price.
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