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Nexus 5 Pre-Release/Speculation Thread
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jhawkkw
Chinchillin'
2 Black 16Gb
2 Black 32Gb
2 White 16 Gb
2 White 16 Gb
Easy!
Depends if Google sees white and black of the same size as one. If that's the case, then the max would be 4. Plus that assumes white is available day 1, though we all assume it will be.
Bootlegger
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2 Black 16Gb
2 Black 32Gb
2 White 16 Gb
2 White 16 Gb
Easy!
She has given 5 friends including me a prepaid debt card with enough funds for the device and a case. She has been known to do things like this, she is definitely on point.
Bootlegger
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I am not financially capable of purchases like these, I also told her that I am enjoying my current device but she dropped off the prepaid debt card either way.
She doesn't do this often and it would take me a year or longer to afford majority of devices.
jhawkkw
Chinchillin'
Bootlegger
Well-Known Member
Ah, very nice little work around.
I just want to know which storefronts will have them since I don't have an address for deliveries.
Biaviian
Android Enthusiast
I got the same notice and was like: "OH GOSH ITS HABBEDING!!!" only to find out it was a reminder... Oh well, still was nice to see it was working
I didn't get the SMS reminder. I did get his tweet but neither of the two twitter apps I have installed give me alerts even though they are setup for alerts.
I'm not knocking it, good for you :tee:
jhawkkw
Chinchillin'
That's a shame because every other location that does sell it is likely to charge more for it in order to make some profit compared to what Google will sell it for on Google Play. For example, T-Mobile carried the 16GB Nexus 4, but while Google sold it for 349 T-Mobile sold it for 500 initially and then raised it to 550 while supply was limited!
As for actual stores selling in store, I haven't seen any reports of who's carrying it. Though some people who work for Best Buy have claimed it isn't even in their computer system.
Bootlegger
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That's a shame because every other location that does sell it is likely to charge more for it in order to make some profit compared to what Google will sell it for on Google Play. For example, T-Mobile carried the 16GB Nexus 4, but while Google sold it for 349 T-Mobile sold it for 500 initially and then raised it to 550 while supply was limited!
As for actual stores selling in store, I haven't seen any reports of who's carrying it. Though some people who work for Best Buy have claimed it isn't even in their computer system.
Well than luckily I have a contingency plan, utilize my friends address...just got the all clear.
jhawkkw
Chinchillin'
Yeah, that's what friends are for
. Can't wait to see if we finally get a little treat today instead of yet another trick.
Omar Days
Android Expert
Not gonna lie, I am hitting F5 every few minutes.
It's got that bad.
https://play.google.com/store/devices
It's got that bad.
https://play.google.com/store/devices
Been doing it all morning!
Gatman
Android Enthusiast
Biaviian
Android Enthusiast
You're not the only one.
Just use Google Chrome and the extension called Page Monitor. That is what I used for the N4 to get the jump on everybody. I shouldn't be telling you this because it increases the chances that I won't get one but oh well.
Thanks! I will continue to hit F5 though, it's more exciting!
AndroidifyMe
Android Expert
I am not sure if this has been posted but FWIW...
This device will be a beast, I believe it will be readily available November 4th or 5th...maybe this Friday but either way this will be a beast device as long as there is no serious hardware/software hiccups and or a plague of lemons.
I can't believe that my friend will be purchasing up to 6 and one will be given to me.
The specs have already been confirmed for some time with leaks and video, but still that's pretty nice. Just to be picky I wish the front camera was higher in resolution so if could to do full high definition.
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AndroidifyMe
Android Expert
Ha-ha! I highly doubt the site is going to just have it ready without notifying before an announcement. That's not how it works.
Just to distract us for a second, could someone answer this for me.
Why am I buying the Nexus 5?
I already have the Nexus 4, all that the Nexus 5 will really give me will be a better camera and LTE. Which are nice features but I'm not too bothered about them.
After the initial excitement, it'll be virtually no different from having an N4 in my pocket, I can't see any advantages it will really give me. Sure, the screen is sharper and it has a better CPU, but nothing runs slow for me now, and 720 on a 5 inch screen is fine.
I know all this, and I know it will add almost nothing above the capabilities of my N4, yet I'm still going to buy it, why?
Why am I buying the Nexus 5?
I already have the Nexus 4, all that the Nexus 5 will really give me will be a better camera and LTE. Which are nice features but I'm not too bothered about them.
After the initial excitement, it'll be virtually no different from having an N4 in my pocket, I can't see any advantages it will really give me. Sure, the screen is sharper and it has a better CPU, but nothing runs slow for me now, and 720 on a 5 inch screen is fine.
I know all this, and I know it will add almost nothing above the capabilities of my N4, yet I'm still going to buy it, why?
Biaviian
Android Enthusiast
I'm in the same boat. The only reason I can justify it is that I sold an iPad 3 that will cover the cost. I'm really torn between this an the HTC One (due to the great audio). I use custom ROMs so having a Nexus device isn't all that important. Although I have been getting more and more stock (running stock now) so I may end up being all stock with a few mods (for extra settings) by the time I get the N5 in my hands.
I see where you are coming from. If I still had the Nexus 4 then it would be a tougher decision. As it is, I have an HTC One and want to rejoin the Nexus experience.
My thoughts on why I would go from N4 to 5:
Screen: The N4 screen is poor in my opinion. It was a little washed out and mine had some significant ghosting.
Design: I don't use cases if I can help it and always keep my phone in my left hand Jeans pocket (Right hand Diesel pockets have that screen scratching stud!) and I was always worrying about the glass back (which broke reason unexplained once for me). The N5 may not be as aesthetically pleasing to some (I hated the pattern on the N4) but it should be more durable.
Camera: The camera has to be better surely!
Storage: 32GB option speaks for itself.
Other: The desire to have the latest and greatest!
The N4 wasn't a bad phone but the above meant I have been reasonably happy with the HTC One in the interim.
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