This will be my first Nexus so I'm not sure how you guys generally go about it. In addition to being on the Play store, are these usually sold by the big online retailers like Amazon? If so, would they be likely to have it immediately when it's released, or would Google hold onto some sort of "exclusive" sales period?
I do know that I'm not interested in buying it from AT&T just on general principles, but might consider some other non-Google source if I'm guaranteed availability & quick shipping.
I'm pretry sure best buy will have it along with tmobile. Best place to buy will probably be the play store. Also wrong section
rochrunner said:
This will be my first Nexus so I'm not sure how you guys generally go about it. In addition to being on the Play store, are these usually sold by the big online retailers like Amazon? If so, would they be likely to have it immediately when it's released, or would Google hold onto some sort of "exclusive" sales period?
I do know that I'm not interested in buying it from AT&T just on general principles, but might consider some other non-Google source if I'm guaranteed availability & quick shipping.
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I'm pretty sure that they will be offering the Nexus 5 on Amazon. I'm not completely sure because its Google ( unpredictable ), but the Nexus 7 (2013) was on Amazon, so I assume that the Nexus 5 will be too.
Probably just the playstore and possibly the carriers. Retailers would want a piece of the pie and these are already subsidized by Google at $350 ~
Usually sold only on playstore to start with, but Google may partner with amazon and best buy as well. But whatever it is place an order from play store as soon as the device goes for sale. Then look if you can get locally from best buy since you can always cancel or return the play store order.
My preference if it's available amazon, I will go for it with prime shipping. Always easy to deal with amazon customer service than Google or usually no clue best buy customer service.
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This will be my first nexus too. If bought from a carrier, will they be adding their own bloat like they do on other phones or will it stay true to the stock android experience? Would you still get your updates from Google or are you stuck waiting for the carrier to push them out?
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This will be my first nexus too. If bought from a carrier, will they be adding their own bloat like they do on other phones or will it stay true to the stock android experience? Would you still get your updates from Google or are you stuck waiting for the carrier to push them out?
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No bloatware I believe not sure about updates though.
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I hope to get it from T-Mobile (as long as they don't screw everyone over like they did with the Nexus 4 and offer it at a higher price) since I would be able to pay for it over 2 years and not have to pay full price right away.
Also, just read this on the official blog:
Nexus 5 will be available soon at the following retailers: Sprint, T-Mobile, Amazon, Best Buy and RadioShack.
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I wish I knew when it was available in bb. I would rather skip the shipping.
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I have to wait for T-Mobile, I'll be able to trade in my nexus 4.
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I'm patiently waiting for amazon to sell it. It seems like no one has any information on that...yet.
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I'm patiently waiting for amazon to sell it. It seems like no one has any information on that...yet.
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They should be listing the phone within a few days.
Is that based on a source? Or just based on their track record with the Nexus 7 (2013) ?
Even if they don't list it until Nov 6th, i'd get it before i would have if ordered from the play store. I just hope its not a debacle like the chromecast. Then again, that was because of the netflix promo.
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They should be listing the phone within a few days.
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I'd like to know as well if this is from a source or just an educated guess. I have Amazon GCs I can use if it's not that long of a wait for Amazon to get it. T-Mobile's "in the coming weeks" makes it sound like it could take a month for them to get it and I don't know if they will increase the price like they did the Nexus 4.
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Is that based on a source? Or just based on their track record with the Nexus 7 (2013) ?
Even if they don't list it until Nov 6th, i'd get it before i would have if ordered from the play store. I just hope its not a debacle like the chromecast. Then again, that was because of the netflix promo.
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Outrager said:
I'd like to know as well if this is from a source or just an educated guess. I have Amazon GCs I can use if it's not that long of a wait for Amazon to get it. T-Mobile's "in the coming weeks" makes it sound like it could take a month for them to get it and I don't know if they will increase the price like they did the Nexus 4.
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http://googleblog.blogspot.com/2013/10/android-for-all-and-new-nexus-5.html :fingers-crossed:
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http://googleblog.blogspot.com/2013/10/android-for-all-and-new-nexus-5.html :fingers-crossed:
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The way I read that is it could be any time before Thanksgiving time so it could be a whole month before we see it at those retailers.
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So here's the deal, i just recently graduated high school and am moving to the UK to continue my education. I have been looking into tablets for a while and have finally decided to get one to aid in that endeavor and i feel that the infinity tab is my best option.
Now my question is, should i buy one before i fly out on the 24th or july? or wait to buy one when i get there? could i even get it in time? or should i just wait for the nexus 10?
let me know what you guys think, thanks in advance.
Personally I would want a tablet for playing with while traveling
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Buy before you leave. Good chance it will be more expensive in the UK.
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Where exactly are you moving from? If the US, it will almost certainly be significantly cheaper to buy here and not the UK. When you add in VAT/Duty/Etc, it will probably be hundreds of USD more expensive over there.
Buy in the US before you depart, but keep in mind that US supply will probably be tight. So you may wind up having to buy in the UK if you cannot source an Infinity regardless.
agreed
yeah i was thinking it would be cheaper here, plus i was hoping to load it up with movies for the plane ride.
so if i were to preorder it with somthing like next day or 2 day shipping, you guys think ill get it in time?
AngusTutnbull said:
so if i were to preorder it with somthing like next day or 2 day shipping, you guys think ill get it in time?
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No one here is going to be able to answer that question with an accurate response.
They are scheduled to go on sale the WEEK OF July 16th. That could mean anything up until 7/22. But that is subject to change with no notice. And even if it does "go on sale" by 7/16, who knows when whatever retailer you pick will actually have them. Then they need to process them and ship them out, plus transit time.
Also, keep in mind that J&R just removed the Infinity from their website, you can't order it through them anymore. AFAIK, they were the only retailer in the US to have pre-orders. I assume that they maxed out their incoming inventory, so stopped taking more. So even if you wanted to buy it now, you would have to find another US store that has them.
All in all, I would say that if you need it by 7/24, you could probably get one in time. But unless someone here as some guaranteed insider information, you still better be crossing your fingers. Worst case scenario, you could always cancel your order if it doesn't look like it will meet the deadline to be shipped.
Yeah, i dont really want to risk it, will the nexus 7 get to me on time? im beggining to think i should buy the nexus 7 and then the nexus 10 when it comes out. itll add up to about the same price i think.
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Yeah, i dont really want to risk it, will the nexus 7 get to me on time? im beggining to think i should buy the nexus 7 and then the nexus 10 when it comes out. itll add up to about the same price i think.
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"2-3 Weeks" on the Nexus 7. Same boat. In fact, it may even take longer.
AngusTutnbull said:
Yeah, i dont really want to risk it, will the nexus 7 get to me on time? im beggining to think i should buy the nexus 7 and then the nexus 10 when it comes out. itll add up to about the same price i think.
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Just order it. If it's not on time you cancel the order and buy in the UK.
I am looking to upgrade in the near future and from past releases. I figure a new nexus phone should be in the pipeline although I can not find any leaked info etc. Anybody know more? I have always had android phones and currently have the gs2 but I want a nexus next mainly for the timely updates. Any info peeps.
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No info I've heard of (except for the rumored five nexus devices.. who knows what to make of that).
Judging from last year's release, likely it'll come out some time later this year.
Should be out in November according to rumors. Don't plan on using your upgrade on it, it most likely will not be available on any carriers...you will have to buy it full price on the play store.
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Should be out in November according to rumors. Don't plan on using your upgrade on it, it most likely will not be available on any carriers...you will have to buy it full price on the play store.
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I really recommend the route of paying full price and then getting contract-free service. Saves you money in the long run and it's a lot more flexible.
Just wondering, where would you get a nexus 5 when it comes out in canada.... like is the cheapest place the playstore because if i could pick it up at bestbuy or something and new pay shipping that be great... unless that never happen for the nexus 4
anthonyly said:
Just wondering, where would you get a nexus 5 when it comes out in canada.... like is the cheapest place the playstore because if i could pick it up at bestbuy or something and new pay shipping that be great... unless that never happen for the nexus 4
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why would you not just buy it on the play store? Besides, Best Buy is known for marking up phones' full prices.
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why would you not just buy it on the play store? Besides, Best Buy is known for marking up phones' full prices.
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aha im just wondering if there's aplce i can get it where it's the same price as google so i dont have to pay shipping
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anthonyly said:
aha im just wondering if there's aplce i can get it where it's the same price as google so i dont have to pay shipping
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Play store is usually bare minimum $100 cheaper than what the provider charges.
I was just wondering if the nexus 5 was released to all of us? I herd it was coming out near Christmas but I'm seeing ROMs and all that in the development section for the nexus 5. Thx for any answers!
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TeChNoC4AzY said:
I was just wondering if the nexus 5 was released to all of us? I herd it was coming out near Christmas but I'm seeing ROMs and all that in the development section for the nexus 5. Thx for any answers!
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:silly: Ha it has been out for a couple of weeks. I am holding mine in my hand right now.
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I was just wondering if the nexus 5 was released to all of us? I herd it was coming out near Christmas but I'm seeing ROMs and all that in the development section for the nexus 5. Thx for any answers!
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I hope so. Otherwise I'd be holding a pretty imitation in my hand.
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:silly: Ha it has been out for a couple of weeks. I am holding mine in my hand right now.
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You are one lucky.......o.o...lol any chance you can tell me how to unlock bootloader, where I can get custom recovery, and s off it (if it even has some kind of s on) And the weird thing is I've called places like best buy, sprint, and afew other other companys and they said it wasn't out yet....wow. Do I have to buy it from Google? If so I'll go for the 32gb $400 (that's freaking cheappp!!!) One.
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2507905
The Nexus 5 is not for sale yet, to the best of my knowledge, from non-Google Play Store locations. Sprint and T-Mobile will have it, soon, but from what I know the play store is the only location aside from ebay or something like that presently.
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2507905
The Nexus 5 is not for sale yet, to the best of my knowledge, from non-Google Play Store locations. Sprint and T-Mobile will have it, soon, but from what I know the play store is the only location aside from ebay or something like that presently.
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Really? How do people not know this stuff.
I purchased my phone at Best Buy from the Sprint salesman.
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2507905
The Nexus 5 is not for sale yet, to the best of my knowledge, from non-Google Play Store locations. Sprint and T-Mobile will have it, soon, but from what I know the play store is the only location aside from ebay or something like that presently.
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It's being sold for sure by resellers in the Netherlands, Belgium and Germany (and probably most other EU countries). It's how I got mine.
TeChNoC4AzY said:
You are one lucky.......o.o...lol any chance you can tell me how to unlock bootloader, where I can get custom recovery, and s off it (if it even has some kind of s on) And the weird thing is I've called places like best buy, sprint, and afew other other companys and they said it wasn't out yet....wow. Do I have to buy it from Google? If so I'll go for the 64gb $400 (that's freaking cheappp!!!) One.
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Directions are here. Just search for them.
As for buying one, Sprint and Best buy have them. I purchased a 16gb one from Best Buy last week and am running it on Straight Talk. All versions of the phone are the same right now. No matter where you buy it. If you plan on buying it out right the Play Store is going to be cheapest. I was lucky and got Best Buy to price match the play store. Most got denied.
Also, right now there is no 64gb version. Just 16gb and 32gb.
TeChNoC4AzY said:
I was just wondering if the nexus 5 was released to all of us? I herd it was coming out near Christmas but I'm seeing ROMs and all that in the development section for the nexus 5. Thx for any answers!
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Was released Oct 31 on Google Play. Where were you? :silly:
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The Nexus 5 is not for sale yet, to the best of my knowledge, from non-Google Play Store locations. Sprint and T-Mobile will have it, soon, but from what I know the play store is the only location aside from ebay or something like that presently.
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WRONG. Both Sprint and T-mobile are selling it now -- wth $100 markup. I think some people just make up stuff or don't keep up.
From last week:
Google's Nexus 5 Smartphone Comes to T-Mobile
http://www.pcworld.com/article/2063392/googles-nexus-5-smartphone-comes-to-t-mobile.html
But has been available "to the public" since October 31. I ordered my black 32GB on that same day, was delivered on Tuesday, Nov. 5. Then ordered a 2nd 32 GB white Nexus 5 for my wife last week, which came 2 days later.
I apologize for trying to help out the OP between jobs. I ordered mine day 1, got it the Tuesday after release, went to a Sprint store the next day, confused the employees while getting my SIM and haven't been back. 1,000 sorry's for not shopping at stores more. My bad.
I know it just came out, but I do not need to buy one until February. Should I wait?
No you ough wait until next year when they realse the N6 i think.
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Yes it does....
joshpdavis80 said:
I know it just came out, but I do not need to buy one until February. Should I wait?
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If you are waiting for Google Play Store, please don't wait for them. The best you can do is get free shipping or playstore credit. For retail, the price starts to come down after a few months. If it is close to Christmas, Easter or any major holidays then there are great deals to be taken.
On a new device like this, Google doesn't usually reduce the price. They may offer additional incentives for the holiday season, such as Play Store credit, free shipping, etc., but that's about it. The price won't be reduced until just before the next nexus phone is released, probably 4th quarter 2014. Of course, there's always the possibility of some crazy event affecting the norm... but I wouldn't count on it.
Phone is already cheap for what you get. Check out the Moto G for $200.
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joshpdavis80 said:
I know it just came out, but I do not need to buy one until February. Should I wait?
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The price is already so low for what it is. Please stop being so cheap.
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joshpdavis80 said:
I know it just came out, but I do not need to buy one until February. Should I wait?
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on sale!!?? just like the other user said the moto g mite be the phone for u.. the N5 is already crazy cheap for what u get.. do be honest one of the main reasons i got the n5 is the development it gets.. this is my first nexus phone and i love it.. i have had some many top of the line phone in the past 3 years and none of them come close to the love this phone gets.. i will never get another htc one.. or a galaxy phone again... im sticking with nexus:good:
I am fine with paying $349.That is a great price for the phone. What I am trying to decide is whether to purchase it now or wait for February when I will actually get to use the phone. I want to purchase it now, so that I can have it already. However, if it it might get reduced between now and then, it would be wise to wait. In the past have the prices stayed constant until the new model came out?
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I am fine with paying $349.That is a great price for the phone. What I am trying to decide is whether to purchase it now or wait for February when I will actually get to use the phone. I want to purchase it now, so that I can have it already. However, if it it might get reduced between now and then, it would be wise to wait. In the past have the prices stayed constant until the new model came out?
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It dont get any better than what the price is on play store. Hell, I got a 32GB one and it was cheaper than what T-Mobile wanted for it. There's your savings lol
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i will never get another htc one.. or a galaxy phone again... im sticking with nexus:good:
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I'm done with Galaxy phones too. I booted up my S4 today to update it to the new MK2 OTA update because I'm getting it ready to sell. After a few weeks with my N5 I had already forgotten what a pain in the a$$ Knox is. Never again!