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OriginalThinking
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Its nice to know im not the only scot around these parts. On GAF we're a rare breed!
Yeah...Not thick at all. But after you mentioned it I can't unhear it ^_^
Robobandit
Member
Why is Fedex not here yet?
I had planned to spend all morning playing with my galaxy nexus.. but they're throwing a wrench into that plan by not showing up.. clever bastards.. they'll wait until i leave the house for food or something and then show up.. it's just the fedex way..
I had planned to spend all morning playing with my galaxy nexus.. but they're throwing a wrench into that plan by not showing up.. clever bastards.. they'll wait until i leave the house for food or something and then show up.. it's just the fedex way..
http://www.livingsocial.com/cities/...178420-50-to-spend-on-any-device-or-accessory
if you're bold enough to believe the nexus will be out this year. I believe this is in-store only.
if you're bold enough to believe the nexus will be out this year. I believe this is in-store only.
HowardRoark
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Hmm, tempting. Isn't the newest rumored date December 8th?
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Deleted member 22576
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omg watching OT's video.
This phone is amazatron.
This phone is amazatron.
I am very impressed. Everything is so damn smooth and well thought out.
Faceunlock while not really secure, is awesome. I can have the phone to the left of me lets say and just hit unlock, quickly glance at it, and it unlocks. Very nice.
Everyone has an asshole (mostly), but not everyone has a Nexus Prime, specially in the States.
I think I rather be an asshole with a Nexus Prime though. >_>
Robobandit
Member
Just got mine too..
i'm impressed especially with how manageable the phone is size wise. I'd expect a phone with a display that size to be uncomfortable, but it's really not.
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They weren't kidding about the data speed.. I got over 4Mbps from AT&T.. when I typically only used to get 1.2Mbps before I used this device..
i'm impressed especially with how manageable the phone is size wise. I'd expect a phone with a display that size to be uncomfortable, but it's really not.
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They weren't kidding about the data speed.. I got over 4Mbps from AT&T.. when I typically only used to get 1.2Mbps before I used this device..
OriginalThinking
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OriginalThinking
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It doesn't :-(
In fairness if you go to the address bar and type in the first few letters of the website it shows up as a bookmark at the top of the suggestions. I usually use that.
Robobandit
Member
It does show up while in the "tabs" interface, though.. so it is pretty easy to open up a favorite on a new tab while you're in there.
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Also, I just have to say that the audio on this phone sounds quite good..
I guess we'll have to wait for a tear-down before we know what DAC (digital to analog converter) chip they have in it..
I just read this on mine and laughed like a super villian
When I spoke to handtec live support 2 days ago they said they have a pretty large backorder with Samsung which should cover all current orders (as of 2 days ago at least). Next week is the week, and we get upgraded to priority shipping, so that's good too!
Arrowgigantic
Member
How does the glass compare to a gorilla glass phone? Gorilla glass is my favorite thing. I have an iPod and I hate the glass, and I would hate to hate the Nexus' glass.
International shipping from them is overnight anyway so unfortunately we didn't get anything special. Looking at the videos here I can't wait. I soooo want ICS on my Xoom, it should be soon if the transformer is releasing with it in 2 weeks
Seriously, I hate you guys!
Arrowgigantic
Member
Nobody has a review of the glass?
It's glass. Feels great, will break just like other glass with brand names when dropped at the wrong angle.
It's glass. Feels great, will break just like other glass with brand names when dropped at the wrong angle.
Is that your phone?
Arrowgigantic
Member
I'm not talking about if it will break. If you had an iPod, you'd know what I mean. I mean can you wipe fingerprints off with your shirt and will they actually come off and not just smear all over, and will your glass not end up with all kinds of tiny scratches a week after use.
^ that's a razr... this is a nexus topic. Speaking of razr, I finally saw one in person and the phone feels really nice and the screen looks better than other motorola phones IMO. Everything was just smooth and it didn't feel too big in my hands. I'd rather have something that size or a little smaller rather than the iphone 4 size.
I was talking to a Verizon employee and she was explaining how Verizon is the slowest in terms of testing new phones compared to the other companies before release so that's definitely the reason the Nexus has been pushed back (yeah ok).
If the Nexus if being held back because this, how to Verizon explain all the other F ups like with Droid X's freezing??
I was talking to a Verizon employee and she was explaining how Verizon is the slowest in terms of testing new phones compared to the other companies before release so that's definitely the reason the Nexus has been pushed back (yeah ok).
If the Nexus if being held back because this, how to Verizon explain all the other F ups like with Droid X's freezing??
I'm guessing
a) vzw, since they're so fond of fucking customers over, we'll use the 'not valid with any other promotions' and give you the choice between this and your new every two, if you're up for upgrade.
b) I'll get more than $25 off and free shit if i buy it at costco.
I think VZW's marketing department should be sent to gitmo at this point.
OriginalThinking
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Glass seems fine. No smeary fingerprints, no scratches. I had a Nexus S and never once scratched the screen and I would regularly put the phone in the same pocket as my keys.
Not the reason for the delay. Verizon had 3 massive phones all out at the same time and didn't want to cannibalise sales. The Rezound, Nexus and Razr at the same time? Too much. So they delayed the Nexus until the Xmas period to allow the Droid Razr and Rezound a fighting chance. Cos if It was out at the same time, at the same price point almost everyone with their head screwed on would buy the Nexus.
Posted that because I was being an ass and assumed he was just someone groaning that gorilla glass isn't on the spec sheet. Sorry
If it's anything like the glass on the nexus S, it won't have tiny scratches everywhere. If you're referring to those old iPods, those used soft plastic and not glass which is why they looked like shit within the first 5 minutes.
Really don't think you should be worried about that.
Nice... good video overview btw. Really surprised about what you said about the quality of the screen.
OriginalThinking
Member
What surprised you about it? Super Amoled has been class leading along with IPS displays for a while now. When it comes to contrast, having perfect blacks is the holy grail and that's what Samsung delivered. Plus at 720p on such a small screen.... just makes it stand out more so. It's like somebody went to the future, took a slice of an ultra high res super amoled TV and put it in a phone. That good. I'm sure Samsung will refine the technology yet further to deliver Super Amoled + screens over 720p within the next year, which will raise the bar again - but after that I'm not sure how screens can get much better (better colour accuracy maybe, but to your average consumer they won't notice that kind of thing anyway)
Thank you so much for this, finally someone who understands what we want to see in a video like this!
Can't wait for the Canadian release on Rogers.
OriginalThinking
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crazy monkey
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ewwwwwwww. I hate that company so much. Is it any chance it will work with wind or moblicity? If it is coming to T-mobile in usa it will. I am still more intrested in SG2 with ics than nexus.
Why would i want shitty cell coverage? Do you realize that any money you're saving on plans means nothing when you're confined to using your phone in certain sections of a city?
I couldn't take that.
It'll work on everything so long as you can get the phone.
I've never had any problems with wind. Works perfectly fine for me, and I save like 20-30 bucks a month with my cheapass unlimited plan.
Exactly,but step outside the home zone and you'll be paying out the ass. Not worth it to me, I'd rather just have Canada wide service.
Well I guess if you never leave the home zone, then it's not going to be an issue. Otherwise, yeah it'd get expensive pretty fast.
I know it's impressive technology, but you said that the scree on this phone was better than ANY other device you used whether being mobile or on bigger things like tablets and monitors..
By flashed I am guessing its the baseband firmware, something they can push to all
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