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The (maybe) "Epic" Motorola X Pre-Release Thread

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Verizon’s “XFON” Likely the XT1060, Also Runs a Snapdragon S4 Dual-core MSM8960 – Droid Life

According to an .ini file pulled from leaked Motorola USB drivers, the XT1058 will be accompanied by a device XT1060, which appears to be the CDMA variant of the XFON. The .ini file lists out chipsets and models numbers for devices to be picked up when using Motorola’s RSD lite application. For the XT1060 we’re seeing a chipset labeled “MSM8960CDMA,” a Snapdragon 4 Pro dual-core variant, similar to what we saw in the benchmark for the XT1058. We’re assuming it’s the Pro here clocked at 1.7GHz with the Adreno 320 GPU, and not the lower-regular version with the Adreno 225 GPU.
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Sure, it's vaporware. FOR NOW.

But I'm hedging my bet that by fall, this X-phone will either be a fall/winter flagship knockout phone or another disappointment like the once-fabled Stratosphere. Only time will tell, but this is where the rumors get collected and we'll keep plowing along :)
 
The_Chief said:
Sure, it's vaporware. FOR NOW.

But I'm hedging my bet that by fall, this X-phone will either be a fall/winter flagship knockout phone or another disappointment like the once-fabled Stratosphere. Only time will tell, but this is where the rumors get collected and we'll keep plowing along :)
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After all the hype I say the phone will be a let down. Hope not though.
 
Liamo_210 said:
After all the hype I say the phone will be a let down. Hope not though.
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Well, unless it prints money and grants three wishes, there is no way it will live up to the standard we've created for it in our minds and blogs. I truly don't expect customizations, 20 colors or a wood case: but I sincerely believe that Googorola has a wonder of a phone up its collective sleeve.

Whether it will be what we now know as the X, or something else in the pipeline, remains to be seen. But there is no doubt in my mind that by the time Galaxy Nexus early adopters are ready for a new superphone, it will drop. On Verizon's CDMA network.

And it will be amazing.
 
Does this make it official now?

Verizon’s Motorola XFON Hits the FCC as Model XT1060 – Droid Life

it is compatible with NFC. Model number of unpublished terminal XT1060 is a (model number). I have adopted the 4.2.2 Jelly Bean Version Android is in the OS. Chipset is equipped with a (APQ8064T) Qualcomm Snapdragon 600. The CPU is a 1.7GHz quad-core operating frequency. Display has been found that the resolution becomes (720 * 1280) HD. (from a Japanese blog)

http://ameblo.jp/povtc/entry-11537484707.html

After looking through the FCC papers the only thing I noticed was Bluetooth 4.0 and pretty much everything else made no sense to me. There was the standard letter of confidentiality and a list of vague features. Oh. And test complete date was April 30.

And I just noticed this: This product utilizes an internal battery that is not removable.
 
halon said:
And I just noticed this: This product utilizes an internal battery that is not removable.
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I'd have been suspicious if it were otherwise: Moto have been like that for a while.

Well Snap 600 is an up-to-date chipset, and if it is "only" 720p the smaller number of pixels to push around would have advantages. Availability outside the US has been a weakness for Moto lately - obviously this particular model is US-specific, but I'm hoping that GSM variants won't be.
 
Because of a non removable, If it doesn't have a Maxx battery then I'm not interested. Still thinking of going with the S4? If I stick with my Nexus then I'm either buying a spare battery or the one that turns my phone into a brick. I already bought the extended battery and it is about as good as the original was now.

With all these X phones showing up at the FCC you would think there is an announcement soon? Or at least more solid info..
 
Why is a removable battery important? (genuine question)
I figure (for me, that is) if the battery starts degrading, I can use my portable battery charger. Yes, that just makes me carry more stuff.. But I don't think it's too bad. I only carry the portable battery charger when I know I'll be using the phone heavily, or the chance of getting to a wall station or car charger is unlikely.

one reason I figured a removable battery could be needed is if the OS locks up and becomes unresponsive, and pulling the battery is a remaining option..
 
Unfortunately, the reports and rumors I see elsewhere seem more and more consistent with the XFon/Project Ghost offering something very marginal in specifications. I'd love to have a Motorola that is a Quantum-leap ahead of my Droid Bionic, but I may very well be getting a Galaxy S4 Dev Edition later this summer. Definitely not leaving VzW, because their coverage can't be beat in my experience (had AT&T before).
 
Really, something at a "power" level between an s3 and s4 that sips from a huge battery and a camera good enough to replace a point and shoot works for me. All phones now a day have enough power to play all media. My gnex has no lag except when using chrome.

Gamers, not me on a phone, may want more.
 
egDonald said:
Why is a removable battery important? (genuine question)
I figure (for me, that is) if the battery starts degrading, I can use my portable battery charger. Yes, that just makes me carry more stuff.. But I don't think it's too bad. I only carry the portable battery charger when I know I'll be using the phone heavily, or the chance of getting to a wall station or car charger is unlikely.

one reason I figured a removable battery could be needed is if the OS locks up and becomes unresponsive, and pulling the battery is a remaining option..
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The better question is, why is it important for it NOT to be removable? :rolleyes:
 
A non-removable battery allows for a special sealant that protects against water damage. Like the Droid RAZR HD. Which supposedly can take a glass of water poured over it, with out damage. (Not a dunking though)

It also allows the device to be made thinner, although I am happy with a device twice the thickness of current phones. I cannot stand how thin they are these days...
 
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