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Nexus 5 Pre-Release/Speculation Thread

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AntimonyER said:
Unless it got delayed at the last second. With the app updates all showing 10/29 as well, makes me wonder.
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The Nexus 5's are good to go, since we've seen warehouse shots of them. What we don't have is any leaks for the Nexus 10 refresh other than it's going to be made by Asus. Since they launched them together last year, I would assume the same would occur this year.
 
jhawkkw said:
The Nexus 5's are good to go, since we've seen warehouse shots of them. What we don't have is any leaks for the Nexus 10 refresh other than it's going to be made by Asus. Since they launched them together last year, I would assume the same would occur this year.
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Anything go through the FCC yesterday that might be the Nexus 10??
 
jhawkkw said:
Maybe it's a sign that most/all initial supply has been shipped out yesterday? Only thing I can think of
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I feel like anything assumed now is a bit of a stretch. It's just tiring, but entertaining at the same time...more so tiring after this long though. But maybe you're right.
 
statepenn03 said:
Anything go through the FCC yesterday that might be the Nexus 10??
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No word from the blogs, but it wouldn't go through the FCC unless it had mobile data radios in it. The first generation didn't have any, so I don't have confidence that the second generation will. Bluetooth certification would be necessary though, but I haven't see that yet. :(



statepenn03 said:
Nexus 5 benchmark - Basemark X benchmark now listing the Nexus 5 as the 2nd-best gaming phone
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It's slightly misleading because while the iPhone did give higher fps, the playing field isn't the same. The iPhone doesn't run at 1080p and is only 4" rather than 5".
 
It's slightly misleading because while the iPhone did give higher fps, the playing field isn't the same. The iPhone doesn't run at 1080p and is only 4" rather than 5".
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Never trust benchmarks. Every processor should be and is more then enough to handle the games and things we have going on on our phones. If it slows down, then it's the app itself or the way the phone is optimized and or polished. Plus there are so many factors as to why each is to their own. At the end of the day any high end phone is more then enough.
 
Oh, for the love of all that is good, why do I do this to myself?! Lol At this point I'm not even sure I should get the phone... I mean I've never even SEEN a nexus. How do I know I will like it? But all this hype makes me want it in the worst way. Google sure knows what it's doing.
 
shelliewnj said:
Oh, for the love of all that is good, why do I do this to myself?! Lol At this point I'm not even sure I should get the phone... I mean I've never even SEEN a nexus. How do I know I will like it? But all this hype makes me want it in the worst way. Google sure knows what it's doing.
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You should like it. It's much more minimal than a Samsung, HTC, or LG when it comes to the UI, but much more fluid. Lag should be practically non-existant on this phone. If you're not sure about the UI, stop into a local retailer with live models and play around with a Moto X. The Nexus 5 will be most similar to that, but still a little different because it's pure AOSP rather than mostly AOSP. Motorola does add a bit of customizations to it that may not be found on a Nexus. The other possibility is try and see if your local T-Mobile store has any Nexus 4s left. It's unlikely, but worth a try.
 
shelliewnj said:
Oh, for the love of all that is good, why do I do this to myself?! Lol At this point I'm not even sure I should get the phone... I mean I've never even SEEN a nexus. How do I know I will like it? But all this hype makes me want it in the worst way. Google sure knows what it's doing.
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Honestly you can look at previous Nexus devices (Nexus One, Nexus S, Galaxy Nexus, soon to be Nexus 5. See how they and Android evolved) up to the most recent one, then look at your current device and other top tier phones like the S4 and HTC One. You can compare the pure Android experience vs the skinned version on Samsung and HTC devices. When it comes to performance, smoothness, visuals of the OS, Nexus wins every time.

Think of it as the origin of Android. As if there was no other manufacturer making their version. Like Apple is the only company behind the iPhone. You don't see Samsung, LG, HTC, etc making their custom version of iPhone's. So you can expect the latest updates and great performance from your device straight from Google until that device is no longer supported, because software eventually beats hardware. For example the Nexus S is no longer supported as far as updates because it's a pretty old phone now and couldn't handle it. The fact that Android is an open system they allow others to customize their own version with manufacturers. Apple is closed source.

In comparison to features though, Nexus devices lack the gimmicks. The camera itself was never that polished as far as quality and lacked mainstream like features in comparison to Samsung's hand gestures, supper packed camera features, HTC's camera features, Boom Sound, etc. Pretty much some of the gimmicks or even useful features that are the selling point. This time around it looks like the camera will be of better quality judging from the leaked photos taken with the Nexus 5. Personally, leaked photos taken with the most anticipated handsets never are the best. You have to see in a real review or test on your own once purchased.

Other then that it will have the latest specs matching the high end phones of today. Large screen (1080), clean design, quality camera, decent size battery (OS optimized for good battery life assuming), etc.

I hope my novel of a response helped somewhat with little to no confusion :).

This image is the basic version https://twitter.com/phandroid/status/395559204133404672/photo/1
 
I've owned every Nexus and others in between. I can assure you that there is nothing out there as nice as a clean Android experience. OK so it may not have as many features as say Samsung or HTC phones but the experience is more unified and consistent throughout.

All I need to know now is when to put my HTC One on eBAY..? AAAAAAARGGHH
 
Did Best Buy and/or Radio Shack sell the Nexus 4? If so was it the same price as the Play Store? I have made all of my Nexus purchases on the Play Store but I am thinking of trying a B&M this year.
 
Yeah, right now i have a pantech burst. i was considering upgrading to an HTC One this time around as an early Christmas present to myself until I found out that the Nexus 5 would be out soon. The features i use the most are navigation (because I get lost going EVERYWHERE), tethering (because the memory's so darned small that i need to carry around my tablet, too), texting (which makes me nervous because of the hangouts thing), and of course, I'm an app hog. A good speaker would be nice. The one I have now is crap and I love my audiobooks. A "good" camera *meaning it can take pictures when i forget my camera, which is most of the time* is good, but my standards are pretty low because of the one i have now. LOL so i guess almost anything would be better than what I have as long as it tells me where to go, and can text and use apps. :D
 
Well my friend told me that she will be purchasing me a N5 32GB if I like it or not Lmfao, I have only had my N9100 since August 18th and really enjoy it.
 
Biaviian said:
Did Best Buy and/or Radio Shack sell the Nexus 4? If so was it the same price as the Play Store? I have made all of my Nexus purchases on the Play Store but I am thinking of trying a B&M this year.
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T-Mobile carried at one of their phones, so if Best Buy or Radio Shack did sell it, it was through that medium. I know Best Buy sells the 2013 Nexus 7 though, so that's a good sign. T-Mobile did charge a little bit more than Google did for it in order to make some profit off of it, so that's something to keep in mind.
 
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