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Nexus 4 |OT| Quality for everyone
- Thread starter Blablurn
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mind throwing an ebay link up to where you bought it from? would like to get one as well
Nicktendo86
Member
mind throwing an ebay link up to where you bought it from? would like to get one as well
By the way I've just looked and there are a few official bumpers on the UK ebay store, don't know if anyone wants to order and get it shipped out.
VanMardigan
has calmed down a bit.
Ended up with a rather large scratch on my screen today..not sure how, as I'm super careful with it, and it's never with anything rough in my pockets
Now it's going to bug the hell out of me
Would those thin plastic screen protectors prevent those types of random scratches? I always told people they don't do anything and make viewing and usability worse, but if my screen were to scratch, I wouldn't be able to ignore it.
Randy Lanzarote
Member
I've asked the Mrs to grab me a Poetic bumper off ebay, couple of US sellers have them for about £9.50 delivered to the UK. Worth a punt for a birthday present!
Sleeplessnights
Banned
Ended up with a rather large scratch on my screen today..not sure how, as I'm super careful with it, and it's never with anything rough in my pockets
Now it's going to bug the hell out of me
Picture?
Has anyone noticed replacement back-covers on sale, there was a batch on ebay once, but that was a while ago now? I'd love to replace my cracked one.
http://i.imgur.com/1krMi.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/1krMi.jpg
criesofthepast
Member
Damn that sucks. Any other issues with the phone? You could RMA it with Google and get a new on. I don't know the quality of the refurbs by Google but if they are anything like Apple's then I'd say your good. Somehow I doubt they are of same quality though. But least that'll take care of the scratch for you if it bothers you that much.Ended up with a rather large scratch on my screen today..not sure how, as I'm super careful with it, and it's never with anything rough in my pockets
Now it's going to bug the hell out of me
I could technically scratch my phone today and RMA it for the buzzing noise I and many others have experienced. I'll probably get a refurb with the same buzzing noise but least the scratch will be gone.
BertramCooper
Banned
Just ordered the Poetic bumper.
I'm tired of waiting for Google to get their shit together.
I'm tired of waiting for Google to get their shit together.
Mercury Fred
Banned
Taco_Human
Member
My Nexus has been naked for weeks now. No scratches at all. Wonder what you guys are doing to them.
If you have T Mobile, best rush and order it now.
If you have T Mobile, best rush and order it now.
Mine happened by placing over-the-room-temp device on a cold surface, cracked just like that.
Jinfash
needs 2 extra inches
I just came here to drop a big fuck you for Google/LG for miscalculating the demand. My 2009 phone is dying and I needed a new, like, yesterday. Next shipments are slated for (late) Feb and the cheapest 16GB I can find costs $500+? Uh, fuck no.
And now I'm hearing rumors of a new refresh coming soon. Why the fuck do they intend on making my jump to Androids this complicated?
And now I'm hearing rumors of a new refresh coming soon. Why the fuck do they intend on making my jump to Androids this complicated?
Android is just the OS, every OEM is free to release as many devices as they like with android running on it.
I have no idea either. I've been using my naked for a month now. Absolutely spotless. The only thing I can think of it some people are gouging it with a diamond ring.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TAExzHJIHHE
Jinfash
needs 2 extra inches
I'm only interested in the Nexus line of phones, for obvious reasons.
The Faceless Master
Member
have you considered the Nokia Lumia 920?
Jinfash
needs 2 extra inches
Drinky and co have been coercing people to pick it for some time, and now I'm seriously considering it. It's just so unfortunate because when the Nexus 4 was first announced, first thing that came to mind was "this phone was built for me."
WastedJoker
Banned
My upgrade is due May but I want rid of my Galaxy S2 now.
Would a Nexus 4 be a step down from the S2?
Would a Nexus 4 be a step down from the S2?
Ofcourse not
WastedJoker
Banned
It's probably gonna be May before I can bloody find one
Bboy AJ
My dog was murdered by a 3.5mm audio port and I will not rest until the standard is dead
If it's anything like GMD controls or whatever, there's a major flaw: The Menu button. You never know when an app uses the overflow menu. You just have to guess and hit the Menu pie control to check.
Is that fixed?
Only in the camera department.
Mercury Fred
Banned
Who's your carrier?
The Faceless Master
Member
wow, that works a lot better than the last time i saw it!
Ruthless_Barbarian
Member
WastedJoker
Banned
o2, UK.
The Bookerman
Member
If I buy a nexus 4 outright from Videotron(Canada), is the phone locked to that specific carrier?
no, it's not fixed. you still have to guess & check. i hope the developers address that in a future update.
You'll wonder how you used an S2.
Between this and the Kogan pricing, my choice to get one at Christmas for 470 has been vindicated.
What's the bet the Play Store still doesn't receive stock till March
Sleeplessnights
Banned
This is a brave man.
Ruthless_Barbarian
Member
They said stock is incoming 1st week of Feb to play store. Retailers have priced it higher to exploit customers who don't want to wait for play store.
Where is this stated?
maxheadwound
Member
I have been amped up to get this phone so I hope they can supply before my ampness dies down.
Not that I can get my hands on one of these, but it's my wife's birthday soon and I'm going to get her a case (with the phone to come when I can get my hands on it). Any recommendations on cases, ideally available in the UK? I'd have gone for a Sena case but they're not available yet, and don't have much of a range yet anyway.
BertramCooper
Banned
Just noticed a scratch on the front. No clue how it happened, since I always have it in my pouch. Ugh. I refuse to put a screen protector on the front panel (I already put one on the back when I noticed a scratch), so I'll just have to live with it. It's not noticeable at all when the phone is on, and barely noticeable when the phone is off. Phones always end up looking like hell eventually, so it's probably best to not freak out.
In a tangentially-related question, how often do you other Nexus folks plan on getting new phones? Like, will you instantly upgrade to the Nexus 4's successor when it comes out, assuming it comes out this November?
If you're on a reasonable prepaid plan around $50 a month, you could still buy a new Nexus phone every year (assuming the next Nexus is at a similar price point) and still be paying less than someone on a 2-year contract. So in that respect, I'd definitely be tempted to upgrade every single year.
In a tangentially-related question, how often do you other Nexus folks plan on getting new phones? Like, will you instantly upgrade to the Nexus 4's successor when it comes out, assuming it comes out this November?
If you're on a reasonable prepaid plan around $50 a month, you could still buy a new Nexus phone every year (assuming the next Nexus is at a similar price point) and still be paying less than someone on a 2-year contract. So in that respect, I'd definitely be tempted to upgrade every single year.
I have to send my Lumia 920 back as my trial period ends tomorrow, this timing could work out well to use something different for a while.
ChainedMaster
Banned
Remember when people thought this phone would flop due to lack of LTE? Well, I guess you could say it beat expectations. Sunglasses, man fan, etc...
BertramCooper
Banned
The tech media is pretty out-of-touch with the general public.
The lack of LTE is a non-issue for me. I get phenomenal HSPA+ speeds on this thing. It's as fast as I could ever possibly need.
Vyse The Legend
Member
If they continue pricing it at $300, I will likely do annual updates, as long as it is a true Nexus phone.
That rumored Motorola phone sounds like it may not be a true Nexus device. Who knows.
BertramCooper
Banned
Yeah, the X sounds like it's going to be a mass market, non-Nexus device. I'll probably pass, unless the specs are blow-your-pants-off good.
Since the X will probably be out in just a few months, compared to probably the end of the year for the next Nexus, I'm expecting the Nexus to be the superior device.
The Faceless Master
Member
i knew the tech media was out of touch when they didn't understand the appeal of the Galaxy Note.
...and some of you guys were calling me crazy/treating the phone like crap. Don't know what's wrong with this phone's screen. Is all gorilla glass not created equally?
Bboy AJ
My dog was murdered by a 3.5mm audio port and I will not rest until the standard is dead
Damn. Not worth it then, yet.
Yep. It sucks. Never had a phone screen scratch, ever, in over a decade of smartphone ownership and tablets. Except the N4. It is shit.
As for upgrading, depends. I didn't upgrade from the N1 to the NS because that was a crappy upgrade. But if there are good, worthwhile updates to the Nexus phone, I can see myself upgrading yearly for $300. Again, only if worth it. I'll probably upgrade my N4 if the next phone has a great camera and a 1080P screen. That's all.