LG Google Nexus 4

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jamoor

14,506 posts

215 months

Wednesday 31st October 2012
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On the other hand I have a sim free s3 running jelly bean and I can't really see how it can run faster.

TameRacingDriver

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18,083 posts

272 months

Wednesday 31st October 2012
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I'm pleased your happy with it, thats all that matters, but my GFs is demonstrably less smooth than the Nexus. I was quite surprised, as TBH that was never really that much of an issue with my old S2... although the Nexus is STILL smoother.

Its pretty much WP7.5 / iOS smooth.

Even the HTC One X I used wasn't quite there either though. Either way it surprises me as they should have the raw power to overcome any bloat, but until you've used one without, then you may not realise it.

LCR265

1,222 posts

161 months

Wednesday 31st October 2012
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I've got the Jellybean unlock screen and Jellybean launcher on my One X so I can pretend getmecoat

ZesPak

24,427 posts

196 months

Wednesday 31st October 2012
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I love it but the lack of swappable battery would be a downer for me frown. I'd need to install a USB charger on the bike then frown.

david_b

413 posts

243 months

Wednesday 31st October 2012
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My contract has just run out and my old Desire is on its last legs, so I think I'll be getting myself one of these. Sounds like it's going to be an O2 exclusive for the first month - http://www.pocket-lint.com/news/48164/o2-secures-n...

I was planning to buy outright and get a cheap SIM-only deal, I presume that these aren't likely to be operator locked in any way?

david_b

413 posts

243 months

Wednesday 31st October 2012
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Actually, having just checked the Google Play store, they have a page up saying it will be available for purchase on Tuesday 13th, so probably easiest to just buy direct smile

ZesPak

24,427 posts

196 months

Wednesday 31st October 2012
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david_b said:
Actually, having just checked the Google Play store, they have a page up saying it will be available for purchase on Tuesday 13th, so probably easiest to just buy direct smile
Lucky basterds, no word on it arriving in Belgium just yet.

jamoor

14,506 posts

215 months

Wednesday 31st October 2012
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ZesPak said:
Lucky basterds, no word on it arriving in Belgium just yet.
Hardly difficult to buy it though, surely? Just go on eBay or something.

ZesPak

24,427 posts

196 months

Wednesday 31st October 2012
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jamoor said:
Hardly difficult to buy it though, surely? Just go on eBay or something.
I've got a business, I need an invoice.

Besides, I have some suppliers here that have provided me with excellent support, buying one "grey import" could backfire badly when it goes wrong and you've got nowhere to go.

jamoor

14,506 posts

215 months

Wednesday 31st October 2012
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ZesPak said:
I've got a business, I need an invoice.

Besides, I have some suppliers here that have provided me with excellent support, buying one "grey import" could backfire badly when it goes wrong and you've got nowhere to go.
There are loads of business sellers on eBay, just give them your VAT number when buying and I'm sure they will exclude it. One popular one is call e-cell.

Also, there is no such thing as "grey" import in the EU.

172ff

3,666 posts

195 months

Wednesday 31st October 2012
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Ironic that this thread has more posts than the galaxy nexus one!

I've been so happy with mine I don't want to replace it just yet. Although when I do it will be for another nexus of some sort.



parapaul

2,828 posts

198 months

Thursday 1st November 2012
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I want one of these so badly!

I'm signed up to get the email when they're available, and even though I can't really justify spunking nearly £300 this close to Christmas, my Desire S feels old and clunky now. The Nexus 4 looks so shiny and clever and pretty and OMG I WANT IT NOW hehe

Then probably a Nexus 7 or 10 for home use sometime soon too biggrin

threadlock

3,196 posts

254 months

Thursday 1st November 2012
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LCR265 said:
That's given me the horn for the Nexus 4 and Nexus 10 too.

But with the Nexus 4 would I miss any of the HTC Sense software that I've been used to on my Desire HD? I don't mean the launcher (I replaced it with LauncherPro) but other stuff like facebook integration or whatever. I don't think I've ever played with a vanilla Android device.

172ff

3,666 posts

195 months

Thursday 1st November 2012
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threadlock said:
LCR265 said:
That's given me the horn for the Nexus 4 and Nexus 10 too.

But with the Nexus 4 would I miss any of the HTC Sense software that I've been used to on my Desire HD? I don't mean the launcher (I replaced it with LauncherPro) but other stuff like facebook integration or whatever. I don't think I've ever played with a vanilla Android device.
Damn you all. I want one now.

Hopefully all of 4.2 will work as smooth on the galaxy nexus. That photosphere app looks amazing.

Proper innovative stuff!

TotalControl

8,056 posts

198 months

Thursday 1st November 2012
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I used my Desire with the sense UI but then rooted it with vanillla android. I much prefer vanilla now TBH. So much better and quicker on my phone.The nexus 7 is really good to use too.

Art0ir

9,401 posts

170 months

Thursday 1st November 2012
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LCR265 said:
Oh man I have zero need for a tablet but that Nexus 10 looks fantastic, and what a price!

LCR265

1,222 posts

161 months

Saturday 3rd November 2012
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Reviews are up on Engadget and The Verge.

Biggest disadvantage seems to be no LTE which is hardly a disadvantage in the UK at the moment.

Art0ir

9,401 posts

170 months

Saturday 3rd November 2012
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LCR265 said:
Reviews are up on Engadget and The Verge.

Biggest disadvantage seems to be no LTE which is hardly a disadvantage in the UK at the moment.
It really is a non issue, and as discussed in the 4G threads there is no real desirability for it given the current price of data tariffs anyway.

TotalControl

8,056 posts

198 months

Saturday 3rd November 2012
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No calling over Wi-Fi? How so? I'm pretty sure if Viber or Skype was installed it would work. Am I missing something?

ApexJimi

24,983 posts

243 months

Saturday 3rd November 2012
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Seems if you are in America, no LTE is a potential deal breaker, but apart from that, I can't see much in the way of tangible negatives going by the reviews I've read so far.