Unknown Soldier
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And my "fond" memories of my first smartphone with WM5/6 are what make me want to stay away from Microsoft in the future.
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And my "fond" memories of my first smartphone with WM5/6 are what make me want to stay away from Microsoft in the future.
The Faceless Master
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would be totally strange for me and i started with WM5 too.
going backwards in functionality from WM? ridiculous!
your WM5 phone would get smoked in every WP7 challenge, that's progress
The Faceless Master
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and i could make challenges my WM5 phone would smoke any WP7 phone in.
it would be easy too!
Challenge 1: Stay on IRC while doing something else for 15 minutes [smoked by WM5]
Challenge 2: Wifi/BT/USB Tether your phone with a Laptop [smoked by WM5]
Challenge 3: Swap SD cards between devices [smoked by WM5]
i could go on...
overthehill99
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Anyone else having trouble with the News and Weather app? It almost never shows my weather, for whatever reason. Just gives me an error. I've tried even setting my location manually, and it still won't work.
i've been using beautiful weather since I've got the phone (try that instead?), so I'm of no help.
BigJonsson
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Is the Nexus awesome?
BigJonsson
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What are the pros and cons
Pros:
Big AMOLED screen with great blacks.
Awesome/sexy design
No waste of bezel for hardware buttons
Fits in the hand/pocket nicely (the curves on the back make it fit better than a straight edged phone, even my OG droid).
With extended battery I get most of a day (15-18 hours w/good 4g coverage)
ICS comes stock, will get upgrades before anything else
ICS is unadulterated/unskinned
4G (if we're comparing to iOS)
Cons:
Doesn't' have the fastest processor out (haven't noticed)
AMOLED screen is pentile layout (haven't noticed)
Screen has kind of a 'pattern' to it (i notice occasionally but don't care)
on 4.0.2 the sounds could be a bit louder. might be fixed with 4.0.4
a bit more expensive than most androids, though it is pretty much a flagship right now
BigJonsson
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I see
what are you looking for?
BigJonsson
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I'm thinking of replacing my BB Bold 9700 with a Nexus if I can find one for the right price, or I might wait to see if the Galaxy S3 will work with the carrier I am with
Where's "camera quality" on this list?
true, i left it out, my bad.
I don't use the camera often. When i do, it works, but the pictures aren't great, and I end up refocusing manually anyways. Personally I'm not going to use my phone camera for 'nice' photographs, just party pics and whatnot, so I don't care, but if it's something you're worried about then it might be of concern.
Well, it's just because competitive phones out there - namely the GSII and the One X - have substantially better cameras.
Randy Lanzarote
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AGGGHHHH! Just noticed I have one dead pixels on my GN screen. Never noticed it before, so don't know if it's recent or if it's so small its escaped my notice (had the phone two months now)
Damn..... That'll annoy me now. Despite the fact I can barely see it.
Damn..... That'll annoy me now. Despite the fact I can barely see it.
BigJonsson
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I have a dSLR, cell phone cameras aren't a big deal for me
I'll trade you my screen scratch for your dead pixel, deal?
beat
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power button located on opposite side of phone from volume buttons; almost ensures turning it off adjusts volume instead, or at least it does if you have it in the case I have it in.
The Faceless Master
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#3 thing i hate is phones with a power button on the top.
Circle T
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I think the buttons on the Galaxy Nexus are great, personally. Placement, size, clickyness. It all works perfect for me. In fact, the external features of the phone need no real change, IMO. Better screen, camera, internals, etc, but the same external design would be awesome for a new Nexus.
This is the first phone I've had with the power button on the side and I'd agree.
Circle T
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They seem fine to me. I installed the then current update (3-30-12) a couple weeks ago for my first install on the phone, and haven't updated since. Been rock solid for me.
Thanks for that. Giving it a shot now.
BigJonsson
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How is the audio playback on the Nexus compared to an iTouch?
I've never been one to notice huge differences between devices, but for what it's worth I've read that the GN uses a good DAC. I know I am not disappointed.
BigJonsson
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And does anyone know if a Fido Galaxy Nexus is easy to unlock? If its brand new in box?
After having smart phones for a while and plugging them into large stereos (car, home etc) the sound quality, plus google music's EQ on the tuna is BOSS. I am thoroughly impressed with it every time i use it.
It's got a good DAC from what I've heard and there are some pretty good audio players on android like PowerAMP that have fully featured equalizers. Supercurio was interested in working on Voodoo sound for the phone but I'm not sure where that went.
Unknown Soldier
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The Nexus is actually regarded by people who care as being within striking distance of the Galaxy S and it's legendary Wolfson DAC. (This means it's good, LOL.)
It beats the ever-loving shit out of my old Droid X, though Motorola phones have never been known for their audio quality.
I would always hit the volume rocker while squeezing the phone to press the power button.
The Faceless Master
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that never happens to me.
beat
Member
I was told by one sales rep that they're unlocked in box.
Its already unlocked.
Same, I can't think of one time it has happened. The button isn't so hard to push that you need to squeeze the whole phone.
BigJonsson
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I now own a Nexus
What now?
I downloaded some apps, set up some widgets.......
What now?
I downloaded some apps, set up some widgets.......
Your first Android phone? Yes? - Then welcome to the poor peoples' Mobile Platform!
what carrier?
So no one's got any tips/how to's/website guides for screen scratches? I'm worried I'll make it worse, but having it there bugs the shit out of me.
Also, for what it's worth, I would not recommend the Seidio Surface case for the Galaxy Nexus.
i've never done it, but i've heard about using toothpaste.
Coco is gone, just accept it.
while this 'works' to make a CD function again, I've seen the end result, and wouldn't recommend it on a phone
BigJonsson
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First android phone but i have ics on my touchpad. Coming from a bb bold 9700 and im with wind mobile in canada.
The Faceless Master
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end all your tweets with #TeamAndroid
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