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Jawbreaker
Posts: 520
Sep 24, 2014 7:39pm
I would be all in if it works on verizon's network but I highly doubt that will be the case.justincredible;1656921 wrote:I'm reading a lot of rumors today on the Nexus X and they all seem to think Motorola is going to be making the phone.
justincredible
Posts: 32,056
Sep 26, 2014 8:17am
http://gadgets.ndtv.com/mobiles/news/google-nexus-6-aka-nexus-x-purportedly-pictured-alongside-lg-g3-598266
I hope these leaks are bullshit. That phone is way too big.
I hope these leaks are bullshit. That phone is way too big.
vdubb96
Posts: 2,210
Sep 26, 2014 8:50am
Just picked up the Lg G3 yesterday. Had the G2 for the past year until I broke the thing. Love this phone. It's pretty damn big but still comfortable to use.
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gut
Posts: 15,058
Sep 26, 2014 10:34am
Unfortunately, I think the leaks are accurate. This "shamu" has been rumored for a long time. My fingers are crossed that they come out with some smaller versions (rumored 4.6" and 5.2" to go along with the 5.9")justincredible;1657708 wrote:http://gadgets.ndtv.com/mobiles/news/google-nexus-6-aka-nexus-x-purportedly-pictured-alongside-lg-g3-598266
I hope these leaks are bullshit. That phone is way too big.
justincredible
Posts: 32,056
Sep 26, 2014 10:52am
Yeah, I'm really hoping they will release a smaller version as well. Preferably 4.6" but I'd be fine with a 5.2" as well.gut;1657739 wrote:Unfortunately, I think the leaks are accurate. This "shamu" has been rumored for a long time. My fingers are crossed that they come out with some smaller versions (rumored 4.6" and 5.2" to go along with the 5.9")
justincredible
Posts: 32,056
Sep 30, 2014 8:47am
This looks promising since the Nexus X is all but confirmed at 5.9".
http://www.droid-life.com/2014/09/29/droid-turbo-specs/
I'm really leaning towards sticking with the iPhone, though, unless one of these phones comes with a 64GB+ option.
http://www.droid-life.com/2014/09/29/droid-turbo-specs/
I'm really leaning towards sticking with the iPhone, though, unless one of these phones comes with a 64GB+ option.
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Jawbreaker
Posts: 520
Sep 30, 2014 8:51am
I am a fan of Moto's new phones but if the Sony Z3 comes to Verizon, it will have my attention.
justincredible
Posts: 32,056
Sep 30, 2014 9:07am
That phone does have my attention. Is it for sure coming to the US?Jawbreaker;1658908 wrote:I am a fan of Moto's new phones but if the Sony Z3 comes to Verizon, it will have my attention.
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Jawbreaker
Posts: 520
Sep 30, 2014 9:11am
Take this with a huge grain of salt.justincredible;1658914 wrote:That phone does have my attention. Is it for sure coming to the US?
http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2467026,00.asp
justincredible
Posts: 32,056
Sep 30, 2014 9:18am
I'm curious how badly Sony mangles Android with their implementation. Hopefully they have a Motorola approach and just add a few things.
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Jawbreaker
Posts: 520
Sep 30, 2014 9:39am
That is a good question. I do know they are one of the most developer friendly manufacturers. However, I am sure VZW will lock it down like all their other phones.justincredible;1658921 wrote:I'm curious how badly Sony mangles Android with their implementation. Hopefully they have a Motorola approach and just add a few things.
justincredible
Posts: 32,056
Oct 2, 2014 10:18am
justincredible
Posts: 32,056
Oct 7, 2014 8:23pm
I think I'm going to go with the 32GB Moto X Pure Edition and switch to AT&T. It will be worth it to get a phone without carrier apps and updates directly from the Googles. The main reason I am switching is because Android L looks fantastic and I want it immediately after release.
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gut
Posts: 15,058
Oct 7, 2014 9:24pm
I may end-up with the Moto X myself. The new Nexus is practically confirmed to be 6", and the Droid Turbo 5.2" (but even bigger with dual speakers and possibly capacitative buttons).
I'm TIRED of waiting for a high-end phone that isn't over 5". You'd think there's a market for that, but apparently the manufacturers are telling us there isn't. Seems like yesterday when a 4.3" screen was breaking the mold with a "huge" screen.
I'm TIRED of waiting for a high-end phone that isn't over 5". You'd think there's a market for that, but apparently the manufacturers are telling us there isn't. Seems like yesterday when a 4.3" screen was breaking the mold with a "huge" screen.
justincredible
Posts: 32,056
Oct 10, 2014 12:23pm
http://www.droid-life.com/2014/10/10/this-is-the-droid-turbo/
The Droid Turbo looks pretty sweet. That battery is massive.
The Droid Turbo looks pretty sweet. That battery is massive.
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gut
Posts: 15,058
Oct 10, 2014 1:45pm
5.2" is already plenty big, and with capacitative buttons even bigger. Certainly bigger than I'm really willing to tolerate (I'm in the 4.6-4.8" camp, as well).justincredible;1662339 wrote:http://www.droid-life.com/2014/10/10/this-is-the-droid-turbo/
The Droid Turbo looks pretty sweet. That battery is massive.
Otherwise not a fan of no SD card, but I can manage. Although I'm hearing rumors of $725 retail, and I don't know if I can stomach that. Don't figure I need that much power [currently], and I may just go cheaper mid-tier or even used for a year or two until my perfect phone comes along. Why I'm leaning toward the first Moto X, maybe.
justincredible
Posts: 32,056
Oct 10, 2014 1:47pm
What about the Moto G? Only $180 off contract.
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gut
Posts: 15,058
Oct 10, 2014 2:17pm
1gig of ram just isn't enough (I run a TON of widgets), nor is 16gigs of internal storage. I need a minimum of 1.5gigs of ram, and probably 2. I was hoping for 3gigs to be "future proof" for the next 3 years or so, but all those options are bigger screens than I want.justincredible;1662364 wrote:What about the Moto G? Only $180 off contract.
I might be able to find a new Moto X still for $300 or so, or can probably grab used for $200. Still looks like the best value to me for a display <5".
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gut
Posts: 15,058
Oct 11, 2014 3:45pm
Decided it's either the first gen Moto X or the Turbo. If I don't like the bigger screen/dimensions of the Turbo it's probably going to be impossible to justify the extra $325, but the extra ram and battery would be really nice to have.
Thinking the $325 goes a long way toward the tablet I'm looking at - $1400 would be a lot to spend on a tablet and phone. On the other hand, if I can warm to the larger Turbo then maybe I don't really need a tablet.
Thinking the $325 goes a long way toward the tablet I'm looking at - $1400 would be a lot to spend on a tablet and phone. On the other hand, if I can warm to the larger Turbo then maybe I don't really need a tablet.
justincredible
Posts: 32,056
Oct 15, 2014 12:26am
Getting ready to buy our new phones soon. We are buying an unlocked Moto X and an unlocked iPhone 6. Luckily I have a $100 gift card to the Apple Store and get 5% cashback through discover when ordering online. We can also sell our current iphone 5's for about $200 each and I get a $200 phone reimbursement from work. All told it should be about $625 + tax for two completely unlocked and off-contract phones that we plan on using for 3-4 years. Plus we'll get about $37 from discover cashback.
Enforcer
Posts: 2,140
Oct 15, 2014 3:19am
I'm in the market for a phone with a BIGGER screen than an IPhone 5c I've been having real trouble with My eyes lately and want something easier to read Facebook and such on, Any help would be great
justincredible
Posts: 32,056
Oct 15, 2014 8:40am
Literally any new phone will be bigger than the 5/5c/5s.
justincredible
Posts: 32,056
Oct 15, 2014 1:25pm
The Nexus 6 was officially announced. It's just a giant Moto X, as expected. Blah.
http://www.google.com/nexus/6/
http://www.google.com/nexus/6/
justincredible
Posts: 32,056
Oct 17, 2014 6:43pm
Finally bit the bullet and ordered our phones. I went with this configuration on my Moto X.
sherm03
Posts: 7,349
Oct 17, 2014 9:18pm
Nice choice. I love the look of the natural backs.