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Hey guys I saw no slickdeals that the price of the HP Touchpad is dropping 300 bucks tomorrow cause they dropped it! I called to confirm and its true, I bought 3 for the full price and they 100% guaranteed that I would be given credit when the price adjust tomorrow at 7AM EST.
Heres the Slickdeals thread:
http://slickdeals.net/forums/showthread.php?t=3220862
You can either wait till tomorrow for the price drop or call in right now and pay full price and have it adjusted tomorrow morning. Some are saying the new price is live for the Academic shop but some people can't see it with .edu email addresses.
I have played with the tab in a store and I have to say for $99 this is one Hell of a steal.
Good luck.
Wow. I was expecting a liquidation, but this is remarkable. For browsing the web and random Document editing, this is an amazing price!
Does anyone know the hackability of this device? Do you think that, despite discontinuation, that the app market might become at least respectable (with xda involvement)?
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Wow. I was expecting a liquidation, but this is remarkable. For browsing the web and random Document editing, this is an amazing price!
Does anyone know the hackability of this device? Do you think that, despite discontinuation, that the app market might become at least respectable (with xda involvement)?
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I don't know about the hackability but I'll tell you this tab handles flash like a boss. Its the only one I've seen that can do 1080p youtube without a hitch. And I dunno, they are killing off the touchpad itself but they want to keep webOS alive, I don't really know what that means for webOS on the tab.
Think we can get android on this?
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Think we can get android on this?
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Uh, I've heard that someone is making progress with ubuntu but I've seen nothing on android. And its probably not gonna happen for all I know cause isn't honeycomb based on tegra?
So I can just buy this to just surf the internet? If so, I am ready to buy a couple.
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So I can just buy this to just surf the internet? If so, I am ready to buy a couple.
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Yep, and its pretty dam smooth while browsing too.
Looks like I'll be buying one of these.
Is this only through slickdeals or is this hp's doing?
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I'm torn between buying it or not. If an android port was confirmed to be possible and in the works, I'd definitely buy one.
**** 100 for a dual core 10 inch tablet it's on like donkey Kong.
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Thank you for the information I'll keep this in mind
Does anyone know what stores have lowered the price? I've been checking the usual suspect's websites and they haven't updated yet. I'd rather walk into a brick and mortar place to get it though. I don't want to wait for shipping if I don't absolutely have to.
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Does anyone know what stores have lowered the price? I've been checking the usual suspect's websites and they haven't updated yet. I'd rather walk into a brick and mortar place to get it though. I don't want to wait for shipping if I don't absolutely have to.
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Target and amazon both had it but they sold out in minutes. I don't know but maybe bestbuy might have it tomorrow, I say this because Bestbuy Canada had the $100 price online.
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Uh, I've heard that someone is making progress with ubuntu but I've seen nothing on android. And its probably not gonna happen for all I know cause isn't honeycomb based on tegra?
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Honeycomb has been ported to the galaxy s line, galaxy tab and evo... Probably more too, I think Nook. So... Maybe it's possible?
*might* have to get one of these... If I can afford it
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I'm DEFINITELY buying one and I'm sure ICS can be ported to it when the time comes since the source will be released for it. This is a SNAPDRAGON QUALCOMM CPU and GPU and HTC uses that for their CPU/GPUs so I don't see why it's not possible, someone would have to write a kernel from scratch though to make it smoother, just like how the HD2 has Android, but it's not perfect since it's not using it's own kernel. If someone actually takes the time to unlock the bootloader(if it isn't already unlocked) and write up a kernel for it and port ICS to it, this tablet can be badass ;D $99 Android Tablet with ICS pl0x.
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Honeycomb has been ported to the galaxy s line, galaxy tab and evo... Probably more too, I think Nook. So... Maybe it's possible?
*might* have to get one of these... If I can afford it
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Cool, that sounds awesome!
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I'm DEFINITELY buying one and I'm sure ICS can be ported to it when the time comes since the source will be released for it. This is a SNAPDRAGON QUALCOMM CPU and GPU and HTC uses that for their CPU/GPUs so I don't see why it's not possible, someone would have to write a kernel from scratch though to make it smoother, just like how the HD2 has Android, but it's not perfect since it's not using it's own kernel. If someone actually takes the time to unlock the bootloader(if it isn't already unlocked) and write up a kernel for it and port ICS to it, this tablet can be badass ;D $99 Android Tablet with ICS pl0x.
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Might wanna do it soon, the 16gb just went out of stock.
Damn, and 2wks ago, i just bought my daughter a 7" 4GB android 2.3.3 Coby tab for 180$ !!!!! Damn damn damn damn.
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Got one for $90. I mean, at that point I couldn't resist. Heck, at worst I feel like if I use it, dont like it, I can still flip it for a tiny profit on craigslist or ebay.
Im really hoping for an android port. The specs on this tab are actually quite good. Im probably going to end up keeping it regardless. I'll probably just end up using it for bedside web-browsing, movies, and music.
There's a killing to be made by porting android to this thing. thousands of people just picked up this thing on slickdeals (there are literally over 11k browsing right now). I know tons are willing to donate (im good for 10$-20$ myself depending on quality and progress)
Looking forward to a touchpad xda forum soon
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Got one for $90. I mean, at that point I couldn't resist. Heck, at worst I feel like if I use it, dont like it, I can still flip it for a tiny profit on craigslist or ebay.
Im really hoping for an android port. The specs on this tab are actually quite good. Im probably going to end up keeping it regardless. I'll probably just end up using it for bedside web-browsing, movies, and music.
There's a killing to be made by porting android to this thing. thousands of people just picked up this thing on slickdeals (there are literally over 11k browsing right now). I know tons are willing to donate (im good for 10$-20$ myself depending on quality and progress)
Looking forward to a touchpad xda forum soon
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How did you get it for $90? I should say "where?" On slickdeals, itself?
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Basically what it says. Im getting a newer samsung device and im wondering if my family of infusers would help me out. Ive heard theres not much performance difference other than the quad core. And i can get a note for cheap new (like 200-300 dollars) the screen size doesnt matter as i love big phones (first android was dell streak 5) and the ics with no bluetooth i cant do for much longer. So have at the discussing haha
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1255388
HOLY !!! ..
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Basically what it says. Im getting a newer samsung device and im wondering if my family of infusers would help me out. Ive heard theres not much performance difference other than the quad core. And i can get a note for cheap new (like 200-300 dollars) the screen size doesnt matter as i love big phones (first android was dell streak 5) and the ics with no bluetooth i cant do for much longer. So have at the discussing haha
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I say go for the NOTE !! Fast as heck, biggest, baddest, and with stylus !! just my opinion
but dear brother , can you point me to where i can pick up a note for 200-300 dollars! I will buy one right now !!!! please tell me
I think Best Buy has them for 200, and Wal-Mart price matches. I have the ATT version for LTE.
http://www.walmart.letstalk.com/product/product.htm?prId=40613&corpId=522
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travperk said:
I say go for the NOTE !! Fast as heck, biggest, baddest, and with stylus !! just my opinion
but dear brother , can you point me to where i can pick up a note for 200-300 dollars! I will buy one right now !!!! please tell me
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Google galaxy note international. Click shopping tab, then set price range from 150 to 1000 and view from lowest to highest. Theres about 5 chinese sites that have them listed as low as 195 dollars new (without the twenty dollars shipping) but still. I can see why there so cheap in china, someone probably gets truck loads for free the they sell them at a low price to sell them quickly. You should look into it. Ive called a couple to see if there legit and they seem so, i get a human on the other line
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Youve just made my desicion. I only needed one vote for note to get it haha i need the big screen for movies/hd anime. Just didnt know if the dual core would be enough to play it but my acer a100 juuusstt allmmmost has enough power.
Google galaxy note international. Click shopping tab, then set price range from 150 to 1000 and view from lowest to highest. Theres about 5 chinese sites that have them listed as low as 195 dollars new (without the twenty dollars shipping) but still. I can see why there so cheap in china, someone probably gets truck loads for free the they sell them at a low price to sell them quickly. You should look into it. Ive called a couple to see if there legit and they seem so, i get a human on the other line
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Anyone know if this Actual wares. Com is legit?
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Choose Note....its awesome.... combination of the phone features and that of the tablet, plus the high speed.
Its best upgrade ever.But make sure you dont have problem with such big size of phone.
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Choose Note....its awesome.... combination of the phone features and that of the tablet, plus the high speed.
Its best upgrade ever.But make sure you dont have problem with such big size of phone.
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Haha, i don't at all, i came from the dell streak 5 and anything smaller than my infuse upgrade would have left a bad taste in my mouth. Can't wait till my note comes in.
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I would go for the Note. There is not much difference between the two and the Note may be older, but it is cheaper.
actualwares dot com only takes western union / moneygram. Basically cash transfer. I was interested until I heard that...
Any other sources?
I completely understand where everyone is coming from about the Note.. It's the biggest and relatively slimmest phone out there, however, there is just something about the New GalaxyS3 that is just sexy to me, the HDAMOLED screen everything, not to mention you know it'll be the phone they don't throw away after a couple of months of it being out.. "Cough" Infuse "Cough" lol... j/k.. but really, it's like having someone ask you, "Would you rather sleep with a Victoria Secret Model 'A' or Victoria Secret Model 'B'." lol.. It doesn't really matter, they're both Victoria Secret Models so they're both obviously sexy, so it just comes down to personal preference, Blondes, Brunettes or Gingers.. lol.. For what it's worth I want the Galaxy S3 when it's released in the U.S.. I'll be up for my upgrade about the same time, so it works out perfectly for me..
Hello everyone,
Can you offer me a good phone for the price of 450 USD? I've watched many reviews and the phones that caught my attention were Sony Xperia P, HTC One S...I'm also wondering about Xperia Arc S (which is cheaper), but you don't buy a new phone every month so I prefer something newer. So...I'm waiting for your advices and thanks in advance.
i would go with tge htc thats my opinion
You have a budget of $450? Go for the unlocked Gnex for $350, it has a big dev community and will get updates the fastest. In addition, JB with project butter has had outstanding results, similar in speed to how WP7 runs so smooth on single core 1ghz snapdragons.
if you don't mind the 5mp camera and on screen buttons, I say definitely get it
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The one s is the better of the two,but you should consider other options too.
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Yes, buy the HTC One S... you have a longer time fun with this device! And a really great support in this forum.
Before buying a new phone search for this:
1. Compatible with a stable version or Nightly version of CM9-10 or any other supported rom. (That means that is a device it’s currently developed.)
2. Listen what the device users say in the forums. (They have one they know their behavior problems)
3. Search for a recovery or a backup for the device OS. (You will be in guarantee so find a solution for any problem can succeed)
4. Look if the OS version is upper than 4.0 or recent 4.1.X (Gingerbread it's OK but it's going old each day, Jelly Bean seems a stable version)
5. Look the specs and the price. (Analyze the price with the specs it have)
Hope it was useful
Aahh, it's a tough decision. The One S has the more powerful CPU and the bigger screen, but I've read that the screen of the Xperia P is better (higher pixel density, plus that White Magic technology), the One S also lacks NFC (yeah, you can't do much with it now, but maybe in 2-3 years it will be useful). Tell me the pros and cons of the two.
Sorry for the stupid question but what's Gnex? Is it Galaxy Nexus and if it is, then where do I get it for $350 ?
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Is it Galaxy Nexus and if it is, then where do I get it for $350 ?
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https://play.google.com/store/devic...XZpY2VzX1VTX18xX3Byb21vXzEzNDA1MTg5NjUwMzYiXQ..
Damn it, it's not available in my country
Edit: I accessed the site via proxy Galaxy Nexus is definitely a good idea and I would buy it, but I can't see the list of GSM providers and I don't know if it will work with mine.
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Damn it, it's not available in my country
Edit: I accessed the site via proxy Galaxy Nexus is definitely a good idea and I would buy it, but I can't see the list of GSM providers and I don't know if it will work with mine.
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Galaxy nexus is an international GSM phone,if you have at least EDGE network (2G) it will work.
It is also very beautiful, and a Google Device,so you know you're in safe hands.
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HTC would be good
Of the aforementioned I like tha Galaxy Nexus most, but the problem is that it's not available in my country (Bulgaria) through Google Play. I should find a way to buy it.
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Of the aforementioned I like tha Galaxy Nexus most, but the problem is that it's not available in my country (Bulgaria) through Google Play. I should find a way to buy it.
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Try a Samsung Shop as opposed to your network carrier. That way you're sure it's the sim unlocked international version.
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manasiev93 said:
Damn it, it's not available in my country
Edit: I accessed the site via proxy Galaxy Nexus is definitely a good idea and I would buy it, but I can't see the list of GSM providers and I don't know if it will work with mine.
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Look this if not:
http://www.google.es/nexus/
Under the title Buy they say were to buy it if not wait until you can in the play store ! :laugh::laugh:
You know what, I have another idea. I have relatives in USA and I can send them the money so they can buy it for me. Then they'll send it to me by courier. What do you think?
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You know what, I have another idea. I have relatives in USA and I can send them the money so they can buy it for me. Then they'll send it to me by courier. What do you think?
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Shipping is expensive for tech,but you could have them lie about the value on the forms.
My advice is to exhaust all local options first, if shipping proves cheaper,then go for it.
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choose gnexus...it costs 400$ on amazon
Wait for Note 2
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I found it in my country for $416 and I think it will be cheaper to buy it from here. And about the Galaxy Note 2 - I think it'll be much more expensive.
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I found it in my country for $416 and I think it will be cheaper to buy it from here. And about the Galaxy Note 2 - I think it'll be much more expensive.
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True. Go with the nexus.
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Hi all, I just watched some cheap phones and I saw this phone here: http://www.aliexpress.com/item/new-...re-GPS-GSM-3G-Android-Unlocked/738898065.html
Is this true? Does it really cost 11US with free shipping to my countery as it says? If this is no scam, than it's a miracle!
I heavily doubt its liability . I suggest you to not buy it .
Idk I am going to try to buy it or maybe any other phone in this list you see how cheap they are and getting selled by difficult sellers! http://www.aliexpress.com/wholesale...&CatId=5090301&SortType=price_asc&needQuery=y
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Idk I am going to try to buy it or maybe any other phone in this list you see how cheap they are and getting selled by difficult sellers! http://www.aliexpress.com/wholesale...&CatId=5090301&SortType=price_asc&needQuery=y
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Do not . It's a Chinese make and I am sure it won't have the given specs and no warranty either .
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Hi all, I just watched some cheap phones and I saw this phone here: http://www.aliexpress.com/item/new-...re-GPS-GSM-3G-Android-Unlocked/738898065.html
Is this true? Does it really cost 11US with free shipping to my countery as it says? If this is no scam, than it's a miracle!
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I just purchased a benz in 12usd
Lol obviously this is fake
From who? And maybe not all the sellers are fake?
And no need warranty as long as the phone works
I think is fake :thumbdown:
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Hi all, I just watched some cheap phones and I saw this phone here: http://www.aliexpress.com/item/new-...re-GPS-GSM-3G-Android-Unlocked/738898065.html
Is this true? Does it really cost 11US with free shipping to my countery as it says? If this is no scam, than it's a miracle!
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Woooooo... Let's root this now.
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However this one for example: http://www.aliexpress.com/item/Free...-RAM-4GB-ROM-Wi-Fi-GPS-android/737659767.html
The price is very cheap and I also red the sellers feedback and most of them were positive, also googled the sellers company and it doesn't seem to be fake. Right?
Or this one http://www.aliexpress.com/item/Smal...dual-male-women-s-mobile-phone/730872155.html
Love quad-core phones btw.
I picked up two from the same seller. One HTC 8X lookalike and the one you linked.
Hey, if they are half decent I'll rip them apart and do something cool.
I don't think that its true. Or just looks to good to be true. Sorry
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I picked up two from the same seller. One HTC 8X lookalike and the one you linked.
Hey, if they are half decent I'll rip them apart and do something cool.
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Please replay me or message me when you got them
and I hope they are true I am now afraid to try them
Materials alone to make a phone costs more than 11$, folks, China or not.
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Materials alone to make a phone costs more than 11$, folks, China or not.
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Thank you! For gods sake BUY A GOOD PHONE, not a cheap chinese brick. At least get a decent phone that could actually work.
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Bulk cost of the phone's parts don't always set the price. OP's link could possibly be a liquidation of assets, the already low cost of the phones themselves (probably parts cost of around $30-40, assuming they are using rockchip or allwinner chipsets) would need to be cut down if they need to move product to make room for new stuff.
more importantly, Alibaba/ Aliexpress is fairly risk-free for the buyer.
Description says dual core where title says quad. This is probably a dual core rock chip with a quad Mali GPU like most Android TV Sticks. Screen is 800x480 on a 4.4"... but supposedly has Bluetooth.
I've been around the block with these Chinese products and while it may work, expect a slow and buggy experience. I'm sure it won't support all the needed cell frequencies and dropping connections left and right. For $11 though it may be fun to just play with. Looks like the default OS is MIUI which is kinda cool.
Expect lots of Chinese apps and without root... Your stuck with them.
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looks fishy, dont know if it's fake.
Hello XDA ,
So I would like to know from your guys. I own a Samsung Star now and I want to get a new phone. This means my first ever Android phone that I will own (I have used Android before, but those where phones from friends). My question is which phone is the best pick to get.
ill use it mainly for apps (mainly games), whats-app, some internet when on wi-fi.
I personally was thinking about the Nexus 4 which is been sold for €450 here in the Netherlands. But what do you guys think? I would love to have Jelly Bean and a fast phone.
Go ahead and suggest me something but keep it under the Nexus 4 or at the same price as the Nexus 4.
#Robert
Go with the nexus 4. I have it and it's definitely the best in the price range. It's so good in fact I've been thinking about selling my old phones to buy a nexus 4.
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Go with the nexus 4. I have it and it's definitely the best in the price range. It's so good in fact I've been thinking about selling my old phones to buy a nexus 4
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100% agree!
If I'd buy a new android phone (I'm sure it would be an android phone ) I would buy a nexus, too.
You'll get OS updates really fast and for quite a long time and you'll have a slim rom without bloatware.
Hope I could help!
Nexus 4 is an excellent choice.
Wait for the S4 or go with Note 2. The S3 is now a lot cheaper with the Note 2 out and the S4 being announced.
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You are a perfect candidate for a nexus 4 Key lime pie will be out in a few months and you can bet the N4 will have it first.
If you know someone in the US, have them buy it for you. Much cheaper!
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The Nexus 4 is a great phone, but the two big things it lacks are an external SD card and removable battery.
Think about how you'll use the phone and if those things might be useful to you. I keep a lot of music on my external SD card so that it doesn't take space away from apps - I don't live in an area where I can just stream everything all the time, do you ?
If you plan on doing things with custom ROMs and such, an external SD card can be a lifesaver, too - and general convenience. But if you don't, the Nexus 4 might be a good choice since it will receive updates without you having to do anything.
Removable battery is nice because if you are buying off-contract, especially, you don't have to worry about babying the battery - the battery will lose so much charge per year no matter if you treated it perfectly. If you're not getting a subsidized upgrade, that might not be something you want to be stuck with. It's also nice to be able to carry a spare battery especially if you're playing games for an extended period of time (I carry one so I can play emulators between classes without having to worry "what if I don't go right home ?").
Nexus 4 is a great mobile but still there are few drawbacks of this mobile.
Consider other similar mobiles in the price range, S3, HTC, Sony etc
Look about this http://www.wikomobile.com/telephone-portable-Cink-Peax.php at €170
Yes, get the nexus 4 !!
Well , that depends what you like , right now the samsung galaxy s4 is the fastest phone , but not the most beautiful and the one who is better made. The most beautiful and the second fastest phone is HTC one , but this one doesnt have a sd card slot. Personally i will get the htc one with contract from vodafone , it will cost 300€ , its the first time i will buy a phone in this mode , but phones are getting bigger and bigger , and rumors already said that nexus 5 will get a 5.2" display. So every year phones get 0.2" bigger , so i will keep the htc until phones start to get smaller.
That was my opinion. Have a great year
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Galaxy S4, it's definitely worth getting
Any HTC, Nexus device.
OPPO Find 5 from oppostyle.com. Best value 1080p phone.
S4!
It is sick!
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The battery and SD card isn't so bad. 16GB is plenty for me! The battery isn't really of a issue. Most of the time the phone will be in standby.
How is the speed btw? Good enough for intensive apps? including games hehe
But I do agree the Nexus 4 is probably my pick but go ahead with suggestion. I already have 108 euros and need 450 so im getting there!!!
Really exited to get my first ever smartphone, android phone. Some of you might think that I am really behind stuff but he im 18 and didn't have the money first :crying: now I'm working hard to earn it so I can get a new phone :laugh:
I'd wait for the S4. I mean, the OS is pretty much the same with every phone, so what you really want to be looking at is specs.
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Nexus 4 is the best. But its available in selected countries only.. !!
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Nexus 4 is the best. But its available in selected countries only.. !!
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I can get it from 4 shops here in the NL. They just import them from the UK I guess. Cheapest is 450 and the website is really good so I trust them!
But in USA its contract base sales. Not via play store currently..!!
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