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Help me decide my next Android purchase

Now... I've been wanting a Nexus 7 ever since it was announced, but only now that I can afford one.
But now I see I've got a chance to buy a 16gb Nexus 4.
I was planning on continuing to use my Nexus S as it totally rocks running CM10.1 and using the Nexus 7 for browsing the web around the house and playing games.
If I would buy the Nexus 4 I would obviously not afford the Nexus 7 for a while. But the Nexus 4 is such a sexy piece of hardware and it has a much better camera than the Nexus S and I've got a baby on the way and I would love to be able to take good pictures and HD videos of my little ones.
Help me decide!
Nexus 7 + Nexus S
Or
Nexus 4 only
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bjornvil said:
Now... I've been wanting a Nexus 7 ever since it was announced, but only now that I can afford one.
But now I see I've got a chance to buy a 16gb Nexus 4.
I was planning on continuing to use my Nexus S as it totally rocks running CM10.1 and using the Nexus 7 for browsing the web around the house and playing games.
If I would buy the Nexus 4 I would obviously not afford the Nexus 7 for a while. But the Nexus 4 is such a sexy piece of hardware and it has a much better camera than the Nexus S and I've got a baby on the way and I would love to be able to take good pictures and HD videos of my little ones.
Help me decide!
Nexus 7 + Nexus S
Or
Nexus 4 only
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NEXUS 4!!
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I'm stuck with nexus s I wish I could upgrade to nexus 4!
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Nexus 4 ftw nexus 7 doesn't have a rear facing camera and the glass is extremely fragile ... Go have a look at the nexus 7 general section where people are complaining about their nexus 7 glass cracking for no reasons
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Really tough one, but go with the Nexus 4. Carrying two devices at the same time is real pain in that part of the body .

I vote for Nexus 4 as well.

Wow... no love for the larger screen of the Nexus 7?
Granted, I use my Nexus S for reading, checking facebook, Pulse News, Flipboard etc. I often wish for a larger screen, but I might just be fine with 4,7 inches.

nexus 10 is available now

pwhitetom said:
nexus 10 is available now
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Yes, and it looks awesome. But I just don't want a 10 inch tablet. Too big in my opinion.
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Just go with a Nexus 4.

Nexus 4!
But honestly if i got the money i'll save it 'til Nexus 5 arrives, or until nexus s completely loses support from all devs

Nexus s+7 too many reported issues for the n4. I'd actually choose gn or gn2 over n4. Reports issues: fragile, overheating, and cracking around speaker.
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Much more support for the Nexus 4, but the few comments for the Nexus 7 do keep me going both ways...
I´ll tell you one thing that might change the odds a little...
I am in Iceland... A 16gb Nexus 4 is 99.900 ISK = 775 USD. A 32gb Nexus 7 is 59.900 ISK = 465 USD.
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bjornvil said:
I am in Iceland... A 16gb Nexus 4 is 99.900 ISK = 775 USD. A 32gb Nexus 7 is 59.900 ISK = 465 USD.
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Ouch! That's just about the same here in Manila. Woe for us non-Play Store countries.

Nexus 4 FTW!!!. People have been complaining about the Nexus 7 lagging on games. (Not sure about that. My friend bought one from Hong Kong and said it lags sometimes) The glass on the N7 is also really fragile IMO. Good thing you can get it at a Google Play rate, in Singapore, it is about $USD465.
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Wow, that's a serious ripp-off for N4 in Iceland. I would not buy it for that kind of money.
In Croatia, N7 32GB is around 365$, that is also kinda high for our standard, but yet it's more affordable than Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 7" and Apple iPad Mini. N4 is unavailable and probably won't hit the stores until late spring.
No hardware in Croatian Play Store in either...
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Hy there, for the past 5 months i have been using a combination of nexus s as a phone for when i am out and a nexus 7 for where i am at home. And i must say that this combimation really works. When i am out i don't necessarily need the greatest performance for gaming and simmilar but i appreciate the form factor of my nexus s. But when i am at home i have my nexus 7 for gaming and multimedia. I must say that the performance of nexus 7 on the latest games is very good with an appropriate rom and kernel. If you still like your phone like i do, then i would recommend going with two device combo(weak phone+tablet) rather than one extra powerful phone. And on the battery side of things as i primarily use my tablet at home and i have my phone in a dock whenever i go out, my phone battery is always charged as opposed if i had just the phone and would be using it at home
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If you didn't have a tablet before, go for the Nexus 4.
If you did have a tablet before, go for the Nexus 4.
If you get tortured by your neighbor, go for the Nexus 4.
If you like sitting on the toilet for 2.4820 hours, go for the Nexus 4.
If you do(n't) sound familiar with the above lines, go for the Nexus 4.
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I'm actually swaying toward the NS+N7 combo.
I'm seeing a lot of threads about issues with the N4. I'm not the type who has to have the newest gadgets so I think I might just wait until most of the issues with it have been resolved and then it might have reduced in price a bit here in Iceland.
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i would prefer nexus 4.. for the incoming baby maybe you should get a digital cam/recorder because it has better image quality than the smartphones..
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I'm upgrading next month

Its been 2 years since I had my nexus. It was a great device and didnt really feel dated to me until this year. I already have my iPhone 5, so I guessim going to use this upgrade for a galaxy note 2. But my question is, what do you think would be the best successor to this device? I'm not sure if I'll even hack at this point anymore because my house now has WiFi and using my cell as a hotspot was main point.
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I'm on sprint BTW
I like their customer service by talking to people working from their homes in Georgia while I hear waka floka playing in the background. "Round of applause, baby make that ass clap"
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Have a look at nexus 4 if you want to stay Google to the core

Galaxy Note 2. Never look back...

Galaxy s4? Or htc one

Yeap note 2 no doubts
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Nexus 4, the 16gb version, it's less expensive and has better suport. The one looks cool now but vhen the s4 comes it vill just ne another htc, whereas the nexus is still The Nexus!
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i guess the N4 comments are from people that didn't read he has SPRINT!!! Note2 seems to be the popular one of course... send me a PM, when you're ready to upgrade... i might have a hookup for ya

Got nexus4, note 2 , galaxy tab 2 7.0, 10.0 and note 10.1, tf300t , nexus 7 and GS 2.
I say go with note 2, small enough to fit into or pocket, not bulky to play games on it, closer to handheld console than large tabs, not too small. I love the spen.
Bottom line. If I could take only one device. Note 2 would let do all that I would wanna do in both phones and tablets.
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Iphone fails 5s

Been following the new iphone 5s/c press conference and actually was waiting for something great.. but the innovations seems to have dissapeared with steve jobs.. in my opinion.. sad to see they seem to stay with the 4 inch screens at apple, a 4.7 inch iphone and i would have got one the day they released it.. if they'll continue to stay with the "old and reliable" concept they will soon be upon a new nokiagate. . Just some thoughts of mine
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8mp cam , no xenon flash , yes innovation at its peak
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Fugly home button...looking like a China copy ahh the irony(Sweatshop's building iphones)
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We need a apple fanboy to debate or else we would win without any competition...
64bit processor...
Touch id
Slow mo
The only reason i dun like iPhone is bcoz it costs more than an average scooter here in india

doctor_droid said:
We need a apple fanboy to debate or else we would win without any competition...
64bit processor...
Touch id
Slow mo
The only reason i dun like iPhone is bcoz it costs more than an average scooter here in india
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5c costs 39000 inr Loool so much for cheap ^_*
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kangerX said:
5c costs 39000 inr Loool so much for cheap ^_*
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Its cheap for millionaires :banghead:
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doctor_droid said:
Its cheap for millionaires :banghead:
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Touché.
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More than one reason to not like the Iphone believe me. Although for some looking for a simple easy to use interface that does require them to think then its great. I too was expecting more since if they came out with something big it would only entice and push the android developers to go even bigger. Sadly the phone is still small still boring but now boring and small with colors...

£469 sim free iphone 5c in the UK
£169 too much.

Either buy a iPhone or buy a apple stock is how I see it
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It seems like apple will lose more ground if they do not shape up and make a phone that their customers can look forward to, sure glad i decided to go with a android phone myself. :good:

Very cheap
screen capture program

zevim2005 said:
Very cheap
screen capture program
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Nexus 4
BLU phones
Some China phones
Better bang for the buck. Can't say the same for the GE version of the HTC One and the S4 on Play Store though.
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Deggy said:
Nexus 4
BLU phones
Some China phones
Better bang for the buck. Can't say the same for the GE version of the HTC One and the S4 on Play Store though.
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was ironic

I hope people buy the crap tbh.
Free fingerprint-database with linkage to name, phone numbers, photos and GPS data for the public to access, what's not to like?
(Yes i'm referring to the security vulnerabilities in apple products which is a fact causing concerns not only for private people but for large companies as well)

I think they cannot use bigger screen because it means they need bigger resolution to keep the retina display trademark. Bigger resolution makes problem for apps. Iphone apps cannot automatically adapt to different screen resolution like android.
This I think is the flaw of ios.
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cirian75 said:
£469 sim free iphone 5c in the UK
£169 too much.
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seriously? that much bah not worth it...wait for the Nexus 5 now that would be far less cheaper fingers-crossed and a lot more better than that and it will come with Kit-Kat

We don't need an iPhone thread, thanks. We have a whole site for that...
http://forum.iphone-developers.com
Thread closed.

Worth trading a Note 3 for a n5?

There's a guy on Craigslist looking to trade his nexus 5 off. Do you guys think it'd be a good trade?
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Not really. Note3 has a higher value than the Nexus 5. Best to sell your note 3 and buy the nexus 5 probably even get a brand new piece.
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have to agree, while the n5 is a better phone, the note 3 sells for more money

From what I've seen on Craigslist in my area (Washington, DC) the Note 3 goes for around $300-$320. The Nexus 5 32gb goes for around $250-$300.
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You'll miss the screen real estate .... Note 3 is a better phone unless you want the latest OS. Better battery, larger sceen, better camera, expandable storage..etc
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You're all wrong look at Swappa and locally on Craigslist, as much as I would like the Note 3 to sell more that's not the case. I sold my note 3 for $425, although some might be selling for $475+ people aren't buying them. I found a new sealed Nexus 5 for $380 on eBay who has overstock on them and in desperate need to sell and with tempered glass protector and case I spend another $20, so I pocketed $25 big deal. But ya no way Note 3 is selling for more right now. Oh and with bootloader locked like in my case I'm on AT&T (SCREW you AT&T) I rather have my Nexus 5 any day regardless of screen size. I'm just wish OnePlus One hurry's the heck up and sells the darn phone ASAP.

Why do people always ask us?
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rootSU said:
Why do people always ask us?
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Because decisions are hard, mmkay? :silly:

You could always ask if he is interested in buying your Note 3 + cash. I don't know the prices in US, but in Europe it +/- 100 euro differences between the two. Don't know the state of your phone and the accessories.

rootSU said:
Why do people always ask us?
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because thinking hurts

Iphone 6s plus

Just curious to know if anyone who currently owns a note 5 is returning it for the 6s?
what drove you to this decision if so?

Man, I cannot imagine why anyone would do that. This phone is so vastly superior.

PsiPhiDan said:
Man, I cannot imagine why anyone would do that. This phone is so vastly superior.
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beats me man, the Note 5 is a beast! Here is a good read and comparison http://geeklyfe.com/2015/09/11/iphone-6s-plus-vs-galaxy-note-5/

I generally carry two phones and the iPhone is one but I won't be given up my Note 5.
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waleed300 said:
beats me man, the Note 5 is a beast! Here is a good read and comparison http://geeklyfe.com/2015/09/11/iphone-6s-plus-vs-galaxy-note-5/
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This review favors the Note, but man it doesn't even begin to outline the difference in capabilities. This thing is a productivity pro! The split screen stuff, 8 cores, massive RAM, scrolling screen shots, 2000+ pressure sensitivities, note-taking from screen nearly off, etc... Just amazing.

I own the Note 5 and will be owning the 6S Plus since they both have Nano Sims and easy sim swapping for the monthly bill of one phone
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I'm going to wait until someone is willing to trade an 6s or 6s plus for the note 5, then I will trade for the iPhone. Then I will sell the iPhone when the huawei nexus gets released.
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2swizzle said:
I'm going to wait until someone is willing to trade an 6s or 6s plus for the note 5, then I will trade for the iPhone. Then I will sell the iPhone when the huawei nexus gets released.
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That thing looks hideous
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holla420 said:
That thing looks hideous
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I want the pure Android and root... I'm on Verizon
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2swizzle said:
I want the pure Android and root... I'm on Verizon
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I want it too
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I want root too...but pure Android? Hell no. Pure Android is like Vanilla ice cream without all the nice toppings and flavoring drizzled on top. The first thing I usually do when I root a new Android phone is to install a custom ROM with unique or interesting features or customization options. I'm more of a power user, so the minimalistic approach seems insanely boring to me, especially if it's on a phone with high specs like this one, which could be able to handle some additional workload/features.

thanks for the replies, ill be keeping my note 5 as well. Maybe purchase the 6s as a second phone to play with in time!

What's the point of a second phone? What can the 6s do that you'd be unable to do with this phone?

liquidraven said:
thanks for the replies, ill be keeping my note 5 as well. Maybe purchase the 6s as a second phone to play with in time!
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Pose to your loser friends that can't afford, nor see the use of, two phones.
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toskabab said:
Pose to your loser friends that can't afford, nor see the use of, two phones.
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Lol cool story.
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My wife has the 6s, and I have the note 5. I don't want her phone because I prefer Android.
There's more than just capabilities.
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I had the 6 plus for about 2 months and like my Note 5 way more. I can't imagine the 6s plus is much of an improvement. Definitely not enough to go back to iOS.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T0b-FcR5KD8 cracked open apple iphone 6s

I have both phone (for work) and I can say the Note 5 is more for power user...those that want to customized their home screen, tweak settings. The iphone 6s plus is just as good though... I'm not going to knock it. It has a good camera...I use it for social media app and tons of games.

Like others my wife has an iphone 6s plus. I had the choice to switch to the 6s plus also but decided to stay with the Note 5. The S-pen is a big draw for me. I find I use the S-pen more than my finger. It gives me a lot more control then my finger does especially when using calendar applications such as Pocket Informant
I also find that the note 5 is extremely fast and shows no sign of any sort of lag. Keep in mind I am using package disabler Pro to turn off software or bloatware that I don't need.
Just the fact that I have the option to disable bloatware or programs that I don't use or want is a reason for me to stay with the Note 5 over the iPhone 6 plus.
The only disappointment I have with the note 5 is the aggressive memory management. I have no idea if Samsung plans to fix this or not. I really hate how the bootloader is locked down on this Verizon version and therefore I can't make a simple change that would fix the problem. If the bootloader was unlocked on the Verizon note 5 it would be hands down the best Android device I have ever used.