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So how are all of you guys liking your Nexus 5s? I'm still stuck between getting the S4, note 3, and the nexus 5. I like the power of the Nexus 5 and Note 3 but I can't find a way to get the 32gb Nexus 5 for sprint. The note 3 is kinda too big for my pocket, but has the samsung dedicated space for buttons that I really like. The s4 is nice but slower than the top two models. Is the lack of expandable space on the 16gb Nexus 5 going to be a huge problem?
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Nov 10, 2013 18:19
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Philosopher King posted:I like the power of the Nexus 5 and Note 3 but I can't find a way to get the 32gb Nexus 5 for sprint. If you need one right now, your best bet is to keep searching local spring stores. If you can wait 2-3 weeks, buy it from the Play Store.
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Nov 10, 2013 18:29
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Philosopher King posted:Is the lack of expandable space on the 16gb Nexus 5 going to be a huge problem?
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Nov 10, 2013 18:40
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Philosopher King posted:So how are all of you guys liking your Nexus 5s? waffle fucked around with this message at 18:50 on Nov 10, 2013 |
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Nov 10, 2013 18:45
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Philosopher King posted:So how are all of you guys liking your Nexus 5s? I'm liking it so far, although I requested a replacement because I'm pretty sure there's a bit of dust/something underneath the glass. My only gripe so far is with SMS in Hangouts. I was able to import my SMS from my Nexus 4 using SMS Backup & Restore but because I had unlimited messages set on messenger before, some of the threads are huge and cause Hangouts to lag. I've been trying to figure out a way to archive part of the messages for the huge threads but keep all of the old ones available should I ever need them. Also when I archive an SMS thread it doesn't show up anywhere besides my phone, unlike conversations which I believe appear in Gmail. e: another thing is that Hangouts doesn't have a popup when you receive a message, nor does it have quick reply (but neither did stock messenger). Zarkov Cortez fucked around with this message at 21:15 on Nov 10, 2013 |
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Nov 10, 2013 18:45
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My N5 was a huge upgrade from an HTC Inspire with 2.3. I really like it- no lag at all, task switching is superb, screen is very pretty, battery is sufficient, and camera is nice. Battery and camera are points of concern for some, but both of those are streets ahead of an older generation phone.
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Nov 10, 2013 18:46
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My mom asked me to recommend her a new phone (she's currently using a Droid Incredible 2). I was thinking of telling her to get either a moto x or a droid maxx. Which would you guys suggest?
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Nov 10, 2013 19:07
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Super Dude posted:My mom asked me to recommend her a new phone (she's currently using a Droid Incredible 2). I was thinking of telling her to get either a moto x or a droid maxx. Which would you guys suggest? For mom's, iPhone.
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Nov 10, 2013 19:09
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SB35 posted:For mom's, iPhone. She's been using android for years on her phone and tablet, she has no problems with it. It would probably be harder for her to learn how to use a new os at this point.
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Nov 10, 2013 19:12
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Super Dude posted:She's been using android for years on her phone and tablet, she has no problems with it. It would probably be harder for her to learn how to use a new os at this point. The defacto recommendation for these cases is Moto X. The Maxx is awesome if she has a ton of problems with battery life, but really the Moto X is almost always recommended over it.
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Nov 10, 2013 19:35
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Stupid question. If I buy an unopened, NIB nexus 5 off swappa and there's a problem with it unrelated to the original owner, would I still be able to RMA it or would I be poo poo out of luck?
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Nov 10, 2013 20:14
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mfaley posted:The defacto recommendation for these cases is Moto X. The Maxx is awesome if she has a ton of problems with battery life, but really the Moto X is almost always recommended over it. Why? I was planning on grabbing the maxx for myself, but now I'm not sure.
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Nov 10, 2013 20:21
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Does the Nexus 5 not come with a file manager app? I just started using mine and I don't see anything in the apps list.
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Nov 10, 2013 20:35
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Cicero posted:Does the Nexus 5 not come with a file manager app? I just started using mine and I don't see anything in the apps list. It does not. Under normal Android conditions, you don't really need one.
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Nov 10, 2013 20:36
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I just upgraded from a Galaxy Nexus to a Nexus 5  this thing is fantastic already, but the space limitation is pretty bad (on sprint, ended up with the 16 gig version).Although I'm sure I'll manage, I never went over 20 gigs on my gnex and I had every SNES rom ever on that device plus a bunch of android games I never played.
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Nov 10, 2013 21:14
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Do Android phones still pretty much all have lovely DACs? Is one brand better known for sound quality than others (lol beats audio)?
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Nov 10, 2013 21:20
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A Pinball Wizard posted:Do Android phones still pretty much all have lovely DACs? Is one brand better known for sound quality than others (lol beats audio)? Also, Beats Audio is just a bunch of EQ settings.
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Nov 10, 2013 21:24
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Finally got a friend of mine in the UK to order a 32gb Nexus 5 for me off of Google Play. It's going to be a rather long wait, but definitely worth it, seeing as it costs less than a 16gb locally (hooray for inflated Scandinavian prices). Can't remember the last time I felt this eager and impatient waiting on a new phone.  e: question best suited for the App thread ulvir fucked around with this message at 21:33 on Nov 10, 2013 |
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Nov 10, 2013 21:28
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RE: DACchat— The Nexus 5 has the hardware for low-power audio transmission, prized for lower distortion rates and better signal for low-impedance headphones. However, it's honestly to the point at which improvement over the mean is really not discernible for human ears anyways, so don't expend too much effort sussing out the best DAC.
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Nov 10, 2013 21:44
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Super Dude posted:My mom asked me to recommend her a new phone (she's currently using a Droid Incredible 2). I was thinking of telling her to get either a moto x or a droid maxx. Which would you guys suggest? I'd totally recommend the Moto X. It's a bit smaller and more comfortable generally unless her hands are very large. The on screen buttons are really nice. It's an excellent choice - I'd recommend it to my mother over any other phone available.
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Nov 10, 2013 21:44
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WugLyfe posted:RE: DACchat— All I know is my 2011 HTC EVO Shift sounds like poo poo compared to my 2007 iPod Nano. If it's really indiscernible now then great, that's what I wanted to know. Not trying to get all audiophile in here or anything.
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Nov 10, 2013 21:50
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A Pinball Wizard posted:All I know is my 2011 HTC EVO Shift sounds like poo poo compared to my 2007 iPod Nano. If it's really indiscernible now then great, that's what I wanted to know. Not trying to get all audiophile in here or anything. Oh, it was a legitimate concern for a long time. Sometimes it's your headphones, sometimes it's the software, sometimes it's just a stupid build quality thing. Most modern phones now are really good with that sort of thing, and the possible problems are more software-related than anything save for a few bargain bin chips. Best to just look at the specs of your phone and headphones to see if they match up well. (impedance/load, etc.)
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Nov 10, 2013 22:10
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Is the Nexus 5 at all worth switching to Sprint for? I have Verizon and a GNex currently and my contract is finally up, but I'm not sure if the Nexus is all that better than the Droid Maxx, G2, etc. for me to give up Unlimited and deal with Sprint (who's so-so around my parts) Basically help me IYG I'm bad at making phone decisions 
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Nov 10, 2013 22:13
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Is there a reason you want to be on Sprint? It seems like T-Mobile is probably a better all-around provider, particularly when you bring your own device.
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Nov 10, 2013 22:17
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Tahm Bwady posted:Is the Nexus 5 at all worth switching to Sprint for? I have Verizon and a GNex currently and my contract is finally up, but I'm not sure if the Nexus is all that better than the Droid Maxx, G2, etc. for me to give up Unlimited and deal with Sprint (who's so-so around my parts) Basically help me IYG I'm bad at making phone decisions
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Nov 10, 2013 22:25
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Tahm Bwady posted:Is the Nexus 5 at all worth switching to Sprint for? I have Verizon and a GNex currently and my contract is finally up, but I'm not sure if the Nexus is all that better than the Droid Maxx, G2, etc. for me to give up Unlimited and deal with Sprint (who's so-so around my parts) Basically help me IYG I'm bad at making phone decisions I switched to T-Mobile for it, pretty happy thus far coverage is good in my area and speeds have been great. Completely depends on your location though.
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Nov 10, 2013 22:27
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LastInLine posted:Sprint is great if you want poo poo coverage, shittier speeds, and horrible devices. The only reason anyone uses Sprint is due to a combination of poverty and ignorance. and legacy SERO accounts.
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Nov 10, 2013 22:31
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Super Dude posted:Why? I was planning on grabbing the maxx for myself, but now I'm not sure. I'd direct you to every review of the Maxx and Moto X on the internet because they are a lot more comprehensive than I can hope to be (here is The Verge's Maxx and Moto X reviews) -- but in summary, the Moto X is essentially the iPhone of Android phones. Meaning, it's not going to blow your hair back with bleeding-edge tech, but it's super well-rounded (excellent form factor, good battery life, neat exclusive features like peek-notifications and extended voice controls) and just perfect for someone who doesn't need super nerd-specs but just wants a fantastic Android experience. The Maxx is just another Verizon Droid device -- not necessarily a bad thing, but I'd just weigh in your own mind how much you value battery life. Also worth taking into account the Maxx is $200 more than the Moto X on Verizon.
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Nov 10, 2013 22:35
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echo465 posted:and legacy SERO accounts. But at this point sticking with Sprint for SERO is like enduring $20/month AOL dialup because $50/month from Comcast is too much. mfaley posted:I'd direct you to every review of the Maxx and Moto X on the internet because they are a lot more comprehensive than I can hope to be (here is The Verge's Maxx and Moto X reviews) -- but in summary, the Moto X is essentially the iPhone of Android phones. Meaning, it's not going to blow your hair back with bleeding-edge tech, but it's super well-rounded (excellent form factor, good battery life, neat exclusive features like peek-notifications and extended voice controls) and just perfect for someone who doesn't need super nerd-specs but just wants a fantastic Android experience.
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Nov 10, 2013 22:35
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mfaley posted:
I know you were in involved in the X so it's a bit of a pride point for you, but this is a bit misleading. The MAXX is literally an X with a larger screen, more storage, and bigger battery with slightly different branding. If size is a concern, buy the X, if battery life is more important, buy the MAXX.
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Nov 10, 2013 22:41
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Mr. Powers posted:Is there a reason you want to be on Sprint? It seems like T-Mobile is probably a better all-around provider, particularly when you bring your own device. I have no idea honestly. I completely overlooked T-Mobile. Checking their coverage maps makes it look like my house only gets 3G despite living on the outskirts of a medium sized city LastInLine posted:Sprint is great if you want poo poo coverage, shittier speeds, and horrible devices. The only reason anyone uses Sprint is due to a combination of poverty and ignorance. I've noticed. Why couldn't Verizon just play nice with Google when the GNex dropped  How is the LG G2 compared to everything else? (disregarding Doctor rear end in a top hat's strong opinion on the phone)
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Nov 10, 2013 22:48
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Tahm Bwady posted:I have no idea honestly. I completely overlooked T-Mobile. Checking their coverage maps makes it look like my house only gets 3G despite living on the outskirts of a medium sized city Also GSM "3G" is going to be 42mbps (really like 10) where Verizon is like 1.5. That's why Sprint and Verizon really need LTE where AT&T and T-Mobile aren't really pushing it. If you get good T-Mobile service it will be miles above Sprint.
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Nov 10, 2013 22:49
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LastInLine posted:Sprint is great if you want poo poo coverage, shittier speeds, and horrible devices. The only reason anyone uses Sprint is due to a combination of poverty and ignorance. Add "massive corporate discounts" to that list.
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Nov 10, 2013 22:53
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WugLyfe posted:Add "massive corporate discounts" to that list. gariig posted:Also GSM "3G" is going to be 42mbps (really like 10) where Verizon is like 1.5. That's why Sprint and Verizon really need LTE where AT&T and T-Mobile aren't really pushing it. If you get good T-Mobile service it will be miles above Sprint. If I were stuck on Verizon I guess the Motorola devices are as good as it gets.
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Nov 10, 2013 23:12
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Tahm Bwady posted:I've noticed. Why couldn't Verizon just play nice with Google when the GNex dropped The LG G2 is a great device in all regards, great display, battery, etc. I recommended it to 3 people at work, and they've all been very happy with it after buying. The only LG specific software thing I use is the doubletap to unlock, which is a useful function that works.
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Nov 10, 2013 23:23
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WugLyfe posted:Add "massive corporate discounts" to that list. So massive that even with still getting the Jose discount of 25%, I'm still paying more than something like T-Mo would give me with my actual employers 12%, or insurance' 15%. Or paying the same as AIO, which gets ATT coverage and speed, that while capped, are about 20x faster than I've ever gotten with any sprint phone.
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Nov 10, 2013 23:42
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RVProfootballer posted:Haha, this is some high level "take a family member's upgrade" technique. Haha nah. She was setting up some new lines and mom was going to burn subsidy on a flip phone. So Im giving her a RAZR maxx I had laying around instead. She's a simple lady who just wants to talk and text buy we want her to internet a little.
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Nov 10, 2013 23:45
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Has anyone had problems using MTP with ART? The Android File Transfer app can't connect on OSX :/
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Nov 10, 2013 23:47
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mr. stefan posted:Stupid question. If I buy an unopened, NIB nexus 5 off swappa and there's a problem with it unrelated to the original owner, would I still be able to RMA it or would I be poo poo out of luck? Yes. You can still RMA it. If possible ask the guy for a copy of the receipt just to be safe.
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Philosopher King posted:So how are all of you guys liking your Nexus 5s? Getting through the day with the battery so far, with light to medium usage. I just use navigation once in a while, texting, I don't play games. Phone is unbelievably fast.
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