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I hate the placement of the nexus 4 speakers. I would put my phone down and put on some tunes but I would not be able to see any notifications since the screen was face down.

 

[BertramCooper]

With this soft rubbery back, I'm not sure if I will end up getting a case or a bumper.

The Nexus 4 had a greater need for one because of the glass back. This one looks like it would hold up pretty well without one.

I'll wait until it arrives so I can get a better grasp on its durability.

 

[The Faceless Master]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hQ0XTJqFLIE

Nexus 5 Ad

subtle jab at the MS wedding ad?

 

[Hydrargyrus]

2 Nexus 5 16Gb (black) ordered!

 

[rc213]

If you want to see cases available checkout the Accessories subforum on XDA. They have threads up for most cases/screen protectors/etc... with actual pictures of the products.

http://forum.xda-developers.com/google-nexus-5/accessories

 

[GJS]

Im really disappointed with the UK prices. The bottom end phone is £70 more expensive than the N4. Not too many reasons to upgrade for me to be honest.

16GB Nexus 4 was £279 at launch, 16GB Nexus 5 is £299.

8GB Nexus 4 was £239 which still isn't a £70 difference.

 

[The Faceless Master]

QUESTION FOR SPRINT USERS!

I just got my HTC One about 2 months ago. Is there ANY way I can upgrade to this phone?

buy it for $350 from Google.

under 6 months your ETF is $350 plus $150 and a new 24 month agreement for the phone.

 

[ChainedMaster]

The lag is there. Its obvious to anyone who uses an iOS product.

It's really not. I had to compare them side by side myself to see the difference. Yes, there's a tiny split second longer that Android takes to scroll than iOS. I honestly can't notice it without having them in front of me to compare. And I don't see how people can claim it's so obvious. Maybe it's just me.

 

[-COOLIO-]

the vergecast started, anyone watching?

 

[Knight77]

Noticed that billing address is wrong (old) but the shipping one is correct.

Is it safe to change it (the billing one) or until the order doesn't change from "pending" it is still better to wait ?

 

[BoosterDuck]

2300 mAH battery? RIP in peace v_v

 

[hitsugi]

I hate the placement of the nexus 4 speakers. I would put my phone down and put on some tunes but I would not be able to see any notifications since the screen was face down.

Yup. This was a major complaint of mine as well. Glad to see it's changed.

 

[jey_16]

I am so tempted right now but I have a perfectly fine HTC One.....someone stop me!

 

[solarus]

I am so tempted right now but I have a perfectly fine HTC One.....someone stop me!

Whoa whoa whoa, do not sell your htc one, that is a great phone.

 

[ThatObviousUser]

Camera Samples here

Looks great. Not too saturated, not too desaturated, not too noisy, not too blurry. Looking pretty awesome! Fingers crossed it holds up.

 

[gutshot]

the vergecast started, anyone watching?

Yes, unfortunately.

 

[CreepingFear]

Its not choppiness, its a slightly slower response time. Its very smooth, has been for several versions.

The lag is there. Its obvious to anyone who uses an iOS product.

And to avoid the usual nonsense I'm saying this as someone who is dumping my iPhone for this.

My iPad 3rd generation with the new iOS 7 has sluggishness. I know people with older iPhones such as the 3g and 4/4s have had issues as well. That iOS is more smooth is such a 2 years old out dated argument.

 

[ThatObviousUser]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hQ0XTJqFLIE

Nexus 5 Ad

 

[jombag]

Except for stock android, The specs are exactly like my S4 active. I can wait til the next one.

 

[Bboy AJ]

Nexus 5 in white, 16 GB. I am weak.

 

[-COOLIO-]

I am so tempted right now but I have a perfectly fine HTC One.....someone stop me!

the nexus 5 is probably slimmer, probably faster, with pure up-to-date android and an 8mp camera with OIS.

you could sell the htc one for about $400 which buys you a 16gb nexus with $50 profit. im just saayyyiiinnn.

 

[JPodz]

So if I want to switch from Verizon to a carrier that supports the N5, whats the easiest way to do that? Wait til the phone is sold in a store and walk in and get one and switch and all that, or buy one from Google Play and then walk into a store and switch, etc etc?

 

[-COOLIO-]

lol

 

[BertramCooper]

You heard it on the Vergecast.

The Nexus 4 was not a great phone.

 

[Wag]

Anyone use those transparent film screen protectors with their phones? Should I even bother? I plan on getting a holster case.

 

[-COOLIO-]

You heard it on the Vergecast.

The Nexus 4 was not a great phone.

they cray.

 

[CreepingFear]

You heard it on the Vergecast.

The Nexus 4 was not a great phone.

Do I need to quote myself?

 

[bjscott05]

I ordered the black 16gb version. My Nexus 4 still runs fine, but the better battery life and camera interest me. If the camera and battery get poor reviews (which I'm not expecting) I'll just sell it.

 

[Divvy]

This is the most non-sequitor filled vergecast in a while lol

It's really terrible

 

[SimleuqiR]

You heard it on the Vergecast.

The Nexus 4 was not a great phone.

Josh always bitched about the lack of LTE. Then everything else they seem to be OK with.

Typical Flip Flopping from the Verge.

 

[BertramCooper]

This is some putrid stupid shit.

I've never watched The Vergecast before. Is it always this bad?

 

[hitsugi]

I ordered the black 16gb version. My Nexus 4 still runs fine, but the better battery life and camera interest me. If the camera and battery get poor reviews (which I'm not expecting) I'll just sell it.

More or less the only reasons I'm upgrading. 1080p screen will also be nice, but the battery and camera improvements are most sought after.

 

[Divvy]

This is some putrid stupid shit.

I've never watched The Vergecast before. Is it always this bad?

It used to be this terrible when Paul was around, it's terrible again today now that Paul's back.

Coincidence? I think not.

 

[BertramCooper]

It used to be this terrible when Paul was around, it's terrible again today now that Paul's back.

Coincidence? I think not.

Which one is Paul? The one in the middle?

 

[flattie]

Do you think any of the Nokia wireless chargers will work with this?

While there were issues with the N4, my 2013 N7 works flawlessly with my Nokia DT-900s. I'd be hopeful that the N5 is the same. Will find out for sure soon enough.

 

[Erv]

Does anyone know a case like the official bumper case they showed but one that comes in a darker red?

 

[-COOLIO-]

the verge dudes seem to just say a lot of jokey stuff on the fly, officially they think the phone is great (8/10) but in the context of the conversation they can go off the rails, theyre talking as if they were in a bar, which i think is cool.

honestly, if i had to guess, i think theyll give the nexus 5 a 9/10.

 

[Divvy]

Which one is Paul? The one in the middle?

The one on the right. Somehow he makes it awful. Don't ask

 

[CreepingFear]

The Verge: If it's not Apple, it's not relevant.

I know this phone doesn't have the best camera, screen, or best processor, but you have to focus on it's strengths. It's a bargain for an unlocked contract free phone. You actually get updates to the OS without having to wait for a carrier or OEM. No bloatware. Those were the selling points for me.

 

[Maninthemirror]

Listening to the Vergecast they said the camera on this thing is very slow and not as good as the iphone 5

 

[Divvy]

The Verge: If it's not Apple, it's not relevant.

You probably didn't watch the vergecast where they trashed iOS7

 

[Knight77]

Guys what about some FAQ for the orders? Since N4 new countries have been added in the list of the ones that can buy devices and some things looks new or weird for the people making this orders now.

Example (about me):

- Placed the order, money taken but order still on pending even if shows a shipping date. Is it normal?

- If answer for above is "yes", is it normal that I did not receive any mail from Google?

- When I placed the order I saw that my billing address was wrong, but shipping is right. Can I changing while the order is still pending or better to wait?

And I'm sure other people has other doubts...

 

[gutshot]

I had to turn that off. Way too much inane chit-chat. I'll wait for Josh's full review. I'm guessing he will like it, as he has turned into something of an Android fan of late.

 

[Spiritreaver]

Ordering, dropping Verizon. Don't give a fark if they charge me a grand for my ETF. PEACE!

 

[Odinson]

Good buy GNex... hello Nexus 5 Just ordered the 16GB white

 

[tino]

The one on the right. Somehow he makes it awful. Don't ask

Quiet you! We need Amish perspective on this phone!

 

[Leonsito]

I was fucked with the updates with my N1 and now with my GN, I always bought this pure-android devices to not having to run into this stupid issues, of course I knew that someday Google would stop updating my device, but not 18 fucking months later.

I was looking to buy the N5 but if I'm going to get fucked over and over I might get a Lumia or a 5S...

 

[BertramCooper]

They're trashing the camera something fierce.

 

[ReconPeon]

While there were issues with the N4, my 2013 N7 works flawlessly with my Nokia DT-900s. I'd be hopeful that the N5 is the same. Will find out for sure soon enough.

Yea, I have the charger from the Lumia 920, so I am hoping itll work.

 

[Divvy]

Yeah they do not like the camera. But they are also drunk. Not sure what to think