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Hello All,
I have made up my mind to buy a Nexus S now. But I wanted some inputs from you guys before I go ahead and buy it. So here are my questions,
1) Nexus S version available here in India is a Super LCD version. Cost $400, worth it ?
2) Compared to other phones I am sure, "pure google experience" will be great on this phone. Am I right ?
3)Google (Galaxy) Nexus Prime is due next week. Cost of that will certainly be around $600(not tied to carrier). In the wake of this, I feel Nexus S is a better buy.
4)Will Nexus S actually run ICS and further ?
5)As a phone, how would you rate it?
I would try to get the SAMOLED one. Look on eBay or something. I bought the LCD one to compare with my SAMOLED. In my opinion it felt quite a bit thicker and heavier. The screen was a little sharper for sure but it was much less responsive for some reason. I had to tap the keyboard a few times for it to register properly. Also, the blacks, which r the biggest part of the UI for gingerbread and ics, don't look very good on an LCD. And overall, the nexus s is the best phone I've used. I've had pretty much every phone and like this the best.
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Yes.
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nuubdroid said:
Hello All,
I have made up my mind to buy a Nexus S now. But I wanted some inputs from you guys before I go ahead and buy it. So here are my questions,
1) Nexus S version available here in India is a Super LCD version. Cost $400, worth it ?
2) Compared to other phones I am sure, "pure google experience" will be great on this phone. Am I right ?
3)Google (Galaxy) Nexus Prime is due next week. Cost of that will certainly be around $600(not tied to carrier). In the wake of this, I feel Nexus S is a better buy.
4)Will Nexus S actually run ICS and further ?
5)As a phone, how would you rate it?
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I've loved the Nexus S. yes we will definately get the ICS update.
Nexus Prime (or whatever) will be out within the next month or so. The Nexus S is a great phone and I love it but it technically is a last generation phone in terms of specs. I would wait for the Prime. If you like what you see, get the Prime, if not the price of the Nexus S should drop.
You could wait till the prime comes out might drive the price down on ether nexus s
But that said its not worth signing a two year contract for, not sure if thatd how it goes on the other side of the pond
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Love the Nexus S. I would wait for second generation dual core and buy Nexus S now. By then the price should be down and the software will make use of dual core.
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I had the same dilema. I used to own a Galaxy S (SAMOLED version) and I was wondering if I should keep it until the Nexus Prime will come out or to go first through Nexus S.
I chose to go with Nexus S (S-LCD version). Indeed, the blacks are not so deep as the SAMOLED but there are upsides also: 1. S-LCD is MUCH brighter and outdoor visibility is greatly improved; 2. The images do look sharper and also the colors saturation are more natural compared to the vivid ones on the SAMOLED; 3. there is no risk of screen burn-out at all .. so you can use whatever themes with static images as you like.
As for the Nexus Prime: it will come out at around $800 USD (in the begining) and you will find it at ~$500 USD or maybe less after at leat 3-4 months after launch (these are contract-free costs). Looking at this situation I prefer to wait about half year to upgrade to the Prime version. And by doing that I also take no risk in hitting the early OS version bugs.
Just my 2 cents ....
ro_explorer said:
As for the Nexus Prime: it will come out at around $800 USD (in the begining) and you will find it at ~$500 USD or maybe less after at leat 3-4 months after launch (these are contract-free costs). Looking at this situation I prefer to wait about half year to upgrade to the Prime version. And by doing that I also take no risk in hitting the early OS version bugs.
Just my 2 cents ....
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$800 USD off contract? Yeah right. It'll be $530 range off-contract day one. Every off-contract phone is around ~$530 including the Galaxy S2 for T-Mobile.
You're in Romania, so it may be $800 USD there.. but in the U.S. its $529.99
In Europe we get all the gizmos in euro currency but w/o any conversion from USD. A $100 device will cost here €100. So you see ... not everyone gets lucky.
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Guys, I really appreciate all your replies. Considering the fact that the Nexus S Super LCD version is $400(without contract, In India mostly thats how it works. Buy an unlocked phone, pop in any sim and use it), I thought I would go for it. I badly need a phone right now. The Prime is about 6 months away.
The prime is certainly not 6 months away.
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For certain parts of the world it is. Maybe not 6 months ... but at least three.
The dual core processor is a big improvement
I own the nexus s (original OLED) and my GF owns a Galaxy S2.
The speed of the GS2 is noticeable faster and the battery last longer. The problem is that is too big for a man carrying it in his pocket.
If you need a new phone now and you are OK with its size get the GS2. If you want a "google" experience install ROM. It will get the ICS for sure.
If you need a phone now and the GS2 is too big get the nexus s (a lot of members in this forum like the SLCD more than the OLED)
If you can wait get the new nexus prime...
nuubdroid said:
Hello All,
I have made up my mind to buy a Nexus S now. But I wanted some inputs from you guys before I go ahead and buy it. So here are my questions,
1) Nexus S version available here in India is a Super LCD version. Cost $400, worth it ?
2) Compared to other phones I am sure, "pure google experience" will be great on this phone. Am I right ?
3)Google (Galaxy) Nexus Prime is due next week. Cost of that will certainly be around $600(not tied to carrier). In the wake of this, I feel Nexus S is a better buy.
4)Will Nexus S actually run ICS and further ?
5)As a phone, how would you rate it?
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Bhaisaab, wait until nexus prime is announced. Even if the price is too high then at least the nexus S will become cheaper.
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Bhaisaab, wait until nexus prime is announced. Even if the price is too high then at least the nexus S will become cheaper.
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I don't know how the Nexus S can get cheaper. You can get the Nexus S I9023 in germany for 237,- Euro while the Nexus One still cost 249,- Euro. I just stumbled over it and now thinking about selling my lovely Nexus One for a Nexus S, because i am not buying a Nexus Prime for 500+ Euro.
Again, thanks for all your replies. I am gonna wait for Nexus Prime. If the screen size is 4.65 inches as told in many places on web then I will go for Nexus S(hoping that price will drop further).
What do you guys say about the Sony Ericsson, Xperia Mini ST15i as a temporary phone? Its about $250. Its got great processor, RAM, Camera. Great graphics, but small screen.
nuubdroid said:
Again, thanks for all your replies. I am gonna wait for Nexus Prime. If the screen size is 4.65 inches as told in many places on web then I will go for Nexus S(hoping that price will drop further).
What do you guys say about the Sony Ericsson, Xperia Mini ST15i as a temporary phone? Its about $250. Its got great processor, RAM, Camera. Great graphics, but small screen.
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Nexus S
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Thinking of selling this one off to upgrade. But I have no idea what to ask for it. Its the 16gb version and its in perfect condition. Ill be including a nice case with it. But I'm keeping the 16gb card I got for it since it has all my stuff for it. Thinking of going to the 8.9. Whaddya think?
Are you talking about the 6210 or the 6200?
it depends on where you live. I bought my tab for 500 € in Azerbaijan. Maybe its cheaper in your country.
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what are you going to upgrade to?> this is currently better than most tabs on the market and is the best in the 7" models.
I'm not selling mine but I was curious how much best buy would give me for my tab (gt-p6210) they were only going to give me $110 for it. That BS! I can't believe that, I payed $380 for it only 3 months ago. you think it would be worth more.. I guess not to them. I wouldn't sell it for any less than $300
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in all honesty i wouldnt expect more than 250 for it
considering the price of the galaxy tab 7'2 is 250. it may be a better device but it is still a used device with a newer model thats not used and is similar for that much
drksilenc said:
in all honesty i wouldnt expect more than 250 for it
considering the price of the galaxy tab 7'2 is 250. it may be a better device but it is still a used device with a newer model thats not used and is similar for that much
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Realistically you really won't get more than $175 - $200 for one due to there being a newer model.
except for the new one is weaker than the 7+ thats why i think you could prbly get the same price as it.
drksilenc said:
except for the new one is weaker than the 7+ thats why i think you could prbly get the same price as it.
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Unfortunately I doubt that is how most people will value it. Most people/resell stores will simply note the age difference and the difference in Android versions.
I'd just keep it. The Galaxy Tab 7 2 is slightly inferior to the 7 plus hardware wise. Slightly slower CPU, half the storage ram, no camera flash. Samsung will upgrade the 7 plus to ICS soon.
Guess I should update the thread. Its a GT6210. I may have to include the 16gb msdcard to sweeten the deal. I would love to get a 7.7 when it becomes available.
So now Google is releasing this Nexus 7. However I still can't decide between this and a TF300. Sure the 7 is a Nexus device, so I'll be getting a perfectly stock experience with good updates, but compared to the TF300 it still seems lacking: no SD slot, way less memory, smaller screen...ok, I know the TF300 isn't as cheap, but compared to the 7 in its 16 gb version it's not much more expensive: I could get it for 330€ right now, and maybe it will drop a little more before the 7 starts shipping. Also, ASUS hasn't got a bad update policy anyway, so it's really a close call. Any suggestions? I really can't decide.
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For the price of one TF300 you could buy 2 Nexii tablets... they are also targeting two different groups of people. Think do you need a 7' or a 10' tablet and then your decision has been made
First decision you got to make at to you want a 7' or 10.1' tablet
Secondly. do you want the microSD
Finally. do you need the dock for the TF300
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Well, honestly I'm not bothered too much by the smaller screen, but I assume that the TF300 will have a bigger battery. Anyway I'm still not sure, because at the end of day it's just a tablet, I don't know if it's worth the extra buck, basically because I'm not really sure about how much I will actually use it.
At the end of the day I just want a new toy, but maybe the TF300 could be more useful in general, and maybe even replace my laptop on some occasions...the dock is cool, but the package becomes expensive that way
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I say wait a bit a they should release a Nexus tablet with Jelly Bean and an SD slot and more memory.
Nexus 7. Don't have to spend an arm and a leg to get one. And its a Nexus device!
Nexus 7. Updates directly from Google
ice2seeyou said:
Nexus 7. Don't have to spend an arm and a leg to get one. And its a Nexus device!
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Yeah, the fact of it being a Nexus device appeals me the most, basically because I've never owned one. I'd be getting the 16GB version tho, so assuming it will cost 249€ the price isn't that different from the one of the better specced TF300...if it drops to 299€ or so then it would be definitely a better bang for the buck...
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meek2100 said:
I say wait a bit a they should release a Nexus tablet with Jelly Bean and an SD slot and more memory.
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A nexus device has never had a SD slot... I wouldn't hold my breath if I were you...
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Also note that chances are the TF300 had a wireless problem due to its metal case.. although only a handful of people experience this..
If you don't fancy screen size and storage space I'd suggest the N7..
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Gorjess said:
Also note that chances are the TF300 had a wireless problem due to its metal case.. although only a handful of people experience this..
If you don't fancy screen size and storage space I'd suggest the N7..
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As far as I know that was the Prime, the Pad (aka TF300) has a plastic back instead, so it should be fine...
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DrunkFuX666 said:
A nexus device has never had a SD slot... I wouldn't hold my breath if I were you...
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Oh really... I'd advise you to look up the specs of the Nexus One.
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slapshot30 said:
Oh really... I'd advise you to look up the specs of the Nexus One.
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Exactly. But since then, (to my knowledge) there hasn't been a nexus device with expandable memory.
I think I read an article no too long ago that companies might start moving away from sd slots.... But I think that seems pretty far-fetched and ridiculus. Anyone know anything about that?
vnvman said:
As far as I know that was the Prime, the Pad (aka TF300) has a plastic back instead, so it should be fine...
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It should be, and both have pretty much the same specs.. but still you have to test everything before buying..
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I think at the end of the day its all about the price... paying twice as much for a transformer with some more features probably won't go down with people too well... but yes if maybe a $50 difference then sure transformer it is...
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I'm in the same situation, the N7 is great but it's missing some features that i really want. Think i might also wait for the new Kindle specs.
I actually just managed to pick up an open-box TF300T for $300 on JR.com this past Saturday. They also have an open-box dock for $100 when it's in stock.
If you can find a deal like this, I'd definitely jump on the TF300T instead. :good:
behemothZ3R0 said:
I actually just managed to pick up an open-box TF300T for $300 on JR.com this past Saturday. They also have an open-box dock for $100 when it's in stock.
If you can find a deal like this, I'd definitely jump on the TF300T instead. :good:
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Yea I agree with you there... $50 more for all the added specs is probably a better idea... but apparently the reviews arnt too great regarding the keyboard...
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Now I'm almost sure I'm getting the TF300, mainly because I would really miss the HDMI port (I also heard somewhere that the 7 doesn't even support MHL, WTF??), and also because the N7 won't ship to Italy until september, and I definitely wanna have my tablet with me when I'll be on vacation
DrunkFuX666 said:
A nexus device has never had a SD slot... I wouldn't hold my breath if I were you...
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The Nexus One had an SD card...It was also the first Nexus device...
Hey everyone, I'm looking for a cheap laptop but I really only have $200-$230 to spend. Do think this'll work? I have a Nexus 7 and a Nexus 4 coming soon, but I really just want a nice word processing machine. The TF101+Keyboard dock should work perfectly for that.
Anything wrong with my plan? I use Gapps for pretty much all my school work so I should be good.
Also, how much are these things worth these days? Will $230 get me the 16gb model with the keyboard dock?
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Depending on where you buy, it can get you that combination. Try CTO.
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Orange_furball said:
Hey everyone, I'm looking for a cheap laptop but I really only have $200-$230 to spend. Do think this'll work? I have a Nexus 7 and a Nexus 4 coming soon, but I really just want a nice word processing machine. The TF101+Keyboard dock should work perfectly for that.
Anything wrong with my plan? I use Gapps for pretty much all my school work so I should be good.
Also, how much are these things worth these days? Will $230 get me the 16gb model with the keyboard dock?
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I just passed up a combo of what your looking for off of ebay. It had the TF101, Keyboard Dock. and (2) 16GB sd cards. It sold for just $250.00
MasterDecker said:
I just passed up a combo of what your looking for off of ebay. It had the TF101, Keyboard Dock. and (2) 16GB sd cards. It sold for just $250.00
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Well that's a letdown..
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I was thinking of a 7" screen.If I put this in the wrong section I'm very sorry. Thanks in advance!!!
My daughter loves her nook tablet. Been running cm10.1 on it for almost a year. We very rarely restart it and does everything. It is a 7" and it a good size and durable. No webcam though, not a big deal for us. You should be able to get one under $75 if you look around.
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Samsung galaxy tab 8
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Droid2Global said:
Droid 2 Global!!!!
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That's a phone.
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Nexus 7 2013
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How about a nexus 7 tablet or a Samsung tablet?
How much for samsung galaxy tablet 8 and what does the nexus 7 usually cost?and out of these 2 tablets which one would you recommend. Thanks
Greg2013 said:
I was thinking of a 7" screen.If I put this in the wrong section I'm very sorry. Thanks in advance!!!
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Nexus 10. Best tablet currently out there, imo.
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Note 8 costs about $450 usd 16 gb while nexus 7 2013 costs about $230 usd 16 GB. The extra inch on note 8 is great and Spen if your in college like one of my boys. The extra PPI and resolution on nexus 7 2013 is great for media consumption. You may not want to buy last years nexus 10 like that guy above me suggested as the new one will come to market in a month. In fact there are several nice ones coming soon.
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Note 8 costs about $450 usd 16 gb while nexus 7 2013 costs about $230 usd 16 GB. The extra inch on note 8 is great and Spen if your in college like one of my boys. The extra PPI and resolution on nexus 7 2013 is great for media consumption. You may not want to buy last years nexus 10 like that guy above me suggested as the new one will come to market in a month. In fact there are several nice ones coming soon.
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I'm going to wait for the new nexus to come out.I greatly appreciate everyone's help. Take care!!!
Hey the nexus tablet is made by nexus or Google?and where can I find out when the newer version is going to be released. Thanks
I read that the 32 Gig nexus 7 will operate off of WiFi and LTE is this all correct?so to run off LTE does that mean that you can put a Sim card in it like a smartphone?could someone please explain. Thanks in advance!!!
Greg2013 said:
I was thinking of a 7" screen.If I put this in the wrong section I'm very sorry. Thanks in advance!!!
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There are 2 threads devoted to questions about devices, please repost your question in one of these two threads: The what should I buy thread or The Device Suggestion Thread.
Thanks!