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andyrau
Profile Joined December 2010
13015 Posts
October 15 2014 17:58 GMT
#621
it has a protruding lens but it's hardly a first for google.
the n5 has a protruding lens as well and I haven't had any problems with it. I think part of the reason is due to the OIS system requiring more space but I'm not too sure.
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{CC}StealthBlue
Profile Blog Joined January 2003
United States41117 Posts
October 15 2014 18:49 GMT
#622
"Smokey, this is not 'Nam, this is bowling. There are rules."
Firebolt145
Profile Blog Joined May 2010
Lalalaland34504 Posts
October 15 2014 19:36 GMT
#623
On October 16 2014 02:16 PoP wrote:
5.9 inches is a pretty retarded move by Google.

Well, Z3 (or maybe Z3 compact) then.

The fact that it is 5.9 inches makes it one of the few phones I'd consider upgrading to from my Note 3. I've been ruined, I can't go smaller.
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Thalandros
Profile Blog Joined July 2012
Netherlands1151 Posts
October 15 2014 21:18 GMT
#624
Hmm. I currently have a Nexus 4. Really happy and I want to continue that trend. Is 5.9'' really that big of a dealbreaker? I guess I'd want to try it. Otherwise I'll try get my hands on a Nexus 5 or OnePlus One.
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{CC}StealthBlue
Profile Blog Joined January 2003
United States41117 Posts
Last Edited: 2014-10-15 23:03:06
October 15 2014 23:02 GMT
#625




Lollipop is made for a world where moving throughout the day means interacting with a bunch of different screens—from phones and tablets to TVs. With more devices connecting together, your expectation is that things just work. With Lollipop, it’s easier than ever to pick up where you left off, so the songs, photos, apps, and even recent searches from one of your Android devices can be immediately enjoyed across all the other ones.

As you switch from one screen to another, the experience should feel the same. So Lollipop has a consistent design across devices—an approach we call Material Design. Now content responds to your touch, or even your voice, in more intuitive ways, and transitions between tasks are more fluid.

Lollipop also gives you more control over your device. You can now adjust your settings so that only certain people and notifications can get through, for example, when you’re out to dinner or in the middle of an important meeting. And when an important notification does come through, you can see it directly from the lockscreen.

And because we’re using our devices a lot more, there’s a new battery saver feature that extends the life of your device by up to 90 minutes—helpful if you’re far from a power outlet. We’ve enabled multiple user accounts and guest user mode for keeping your personal stuff private. And you can now secure your device with a PIN, password, pattern, or even by pairing your phone to a trusted device like your watch or car with Smart Lock. But this is just a small taste of Lollipop. Learn more on android.com.


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parkufarku
Profile Blog Joined March 2014
882 Posts
October 16 2014 00:35 GMT
#626
I waited a year for Nexus 9 but I won't be getting it. $399 for entry model is just too steep. That's Apple pricing.
domane
Profile Blog Joined September 2009
Canada1606 Posts
Last Edited: 2014-10-16 00:58:36
October 16 2014 00:50 GMT
#627
Surprised that the Nexus 6 (base model) costs $650. I kept raising my price predictions and had settled on $550 since the new 2014 Moto X (which the Nexus 6 is based on) came out at $500.

Guess Google is very confident about its brand power/brand loyalty... and keen on helping Motorola gain greater market share.


I'm not sure about the Nexus 9. It's a little steep (maybe it's worth the $100 premium over the Nvidia Shield Tablet).

Is 4:3 that much better than 16 for tablets?
{CC}StealthBlue
Profile Blog Joined January 2003
United States41117 Posts
Last Edited: 2014-10-16 01:33:27
October 16 2014 01:26 GMT
#628


Imagine if this thing had a Qi charger on the top.
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FiWiFaKi
Profile Blog Joined February 2009
Canada9859 Posts
Last Edited: 2014-10-16 01:41:18
October 16 2014 01:38 GMT
#629
Not regretting purchasing a Nexus 5 at all now, came in yesterday!

Seems like the Nexus 5 and Nexus 6 aren't even competition to each other with how different their prices are. Oh, and I've really been hating new upgrades in phones recently.

Spec wise the only thing that ever happens anymore is you get a higher resolution screen to eats more battery. For practical use, there is absolutely no time when it is genuinely useful to have more than 300-350 PPI, yet Samsung has the need to try and bring out 4K displays and so forth, bleh, just so silly.

On October 16 2014 09:35 parkufarku wrote:
I waited a year for Nexus 9 but I won't be getting it. $399 for entry model is just too steep. That's Apple pricing.


Good decision. As a consumer it's good to reflect displeasure by not purchasing a good. The more elastic you make your demand, the better consumers are off in the long term, especially in these mobile phone markets that behave like oligopolies.
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ZenithM
Profile Joined February 2011
France15952 Posts
Last Edited: 2014-10-16 01:54:11
October 16 2014 01:53 GMT
#630
I don't understand why phones keep getting larger. Do people really need a 6-inch Nexus? Couldn't they just throw in some kind of 4.5-inch version? :'(
andyrau
Profile Joined December 2010
13015 Posts
October 16 2014 02:30 GMT
#631
are you guys serious lol
if its a smaller version then theres literally no reason to get a nexus 6 over a motox
and the 9 is supposed to appeal to a higher end market with the specs to back it up

i don't like the larger phone either but this kind of thing is blatantly obvious
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parkufarku
Profile Blog Joined March 2014
882 Posts
October 16 2014 03:09 GMT
#632
On October 16 2014 10:53 ZenithM wrote:
I don't understand why phones keep getting larger. Do people really need a 6-inch Nexus? Couldn't they just throw in some kind of 4.5-inch version? :'(


People like you and me are in luck. I prefer my phones about 5-inch and thankfully that is last year's flagships. So we can save our money and be content purchasing last year's flagships while the others can rush to get their 6 inch smartphones.
parkufarku
Profile Blog Joined March 2014
882 Posts
Last Edited: 2014-10-16 03:14:05
October 16 2014 03:13 GMT
#633
On October 16 2014 11:30 andyrau wrote:
are you guys serious lol
if its a smaller version then theres literally no reason to get a nexus 6 over a motox
and the 9 is supposed to appeal to a higher end market with the specs to back it up

i don't like the larger phone either but this kind of thing is blatantly obvious


Actually with 9's pricing, I do agree that they try to appeal to higher end market for specs, but this was a wrong move. It alienates all consumers like me who DO want a cheap tablet that isn't a vastly inferior tablet (Kindle HD with Amazon ecosystem) and can't afford Ipad minis. There's a lot of other consumers who want a "cost efficient" tablet. Samsung tablets are not cost efficient, and many ppl dont like the interface of it. This leaves pretty much Nexus tablets for Android. It forces people to pay big bucks or switch to Apple.

Now, this would have been a valid move, but 1 month before Black Friday where Ipad mini prices will all drop (at least on the 1 year old models)? Not a smart move by Google

TLDR: . If you are going to alienate a huge chunk of Android users with high pricing, at least do it when users don't have a chance to obtain cheap Ipads, not ONE month before Black Friday.
andyrau
Profile Joined December 2010
13015 Posts
Last Edited: 2014-10-16 04:02:39
October 16 2014 04:01 GMT
#634
why would it be the wrong move when the form factor and specs compete directly with the ipad air?

if you want a smaller tablet comparable to the fire then get the nexus 7

all of this is like marketing 101, idek how you would alienate a market that has its own product
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zatic
Profile Blog Joined September 2007
Zurich15366 Posts
October 16 2014 04:26 GMT
#635
Hmm yeah looks like it's going to be a Nexus 5 for me after all.
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{CC}StealthBlue
Profile Blog Joined January 2003
United States41117 Posts
October 16 2014 04:33 GMT
#636
We've just received official word from the Googlers on high that the 2012 Nexus 7, albeit burdened with crappy, crappy NAND storage and an aging Tegra 3 processor, will receive Android 5.0 Lollipop as an OTA update. Rejoice.


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FiWiFaKi
Profile Blog Joined February 2009
Canada9859 Posts
October 16 2014 04:51 GMT
#637
On October 16 2014 13:26 zatic wrote:
Hmm yeah looks like it's going to be a Nexus 5 for me after all.


You might also want to consider:

http://www.amazon.com/LG-G2-Factory-Unlocked-International/dp/B00FCMFOFM

The G2 went down a lot in price, and spec wise it's superior to the Nexus 5, much nicer camera too.
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parkufarku
Profile Blog Joined March 2014
882 Posts
October 16 2014 14:52 GMT
#638
On October 16 2014 13:01 andyrau wrote:
why would it be the wrong move when the form factor and specs compete directly with the ipad air?

if you want a smaller tablet comparable to the fire then get the nexus 7

all of this is like marketing 101, idek how you would alienate a market that has its own product


u don't get the point. I wasn't even mentioning its form factor / specs.
{CC}StealthBlue
Profile Blog Joined January 2003
United States41117 Posts
October 16 2014 16:31 GMT
#639
Google unveiled its highly anticipated Nexus 9 tablet yesterday and almost immediately following the device’s official debut, someone managed to run it through Geekbench for a benchmark. The HTC-made slate managed to pull down an impressive 1,903 single core score, which is on a par with an entry-level 2012 Mac Pro, according to Primate Labs founder, John Poole.


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"Smokey, this is not 'Nam, this is bowling. There are rules."
andyrau
Profile Joined December 2010
13015 Posts
Last Edited: 2014-10-16 16:53:09
October 16 2014 16:52 GMT
#640
On October 16 2014 23:52 parkufarku wrote:
Show nested quote +
On October 16 2014 13:01 andyrau wrote:
why would it be the wrong move when the form factor and specs compete directly with the ipad air?

if you want a smaller tablet comparable to the fire then get the nexus 7

all of this is like marketing 101, idek how you would alienate a market that has its own product


u don't get the point. I wasn't even mentioning its form factor / specs.

how am i missing your point lol

If you are going to alienate a huge chunk of Android users with high pricing, at least do it when users don't have a chance to obtain cheap Ipads, not ONE month before Black Friday.

the nexus 9 is not competing with the ipad mini nor is it competing with the fire
it's in the same niche as the ipad air. coincidentally, the air's base model also starts at $499.
you can't alienate a market you weren't trying to target in the first place.

you and several other people are comparing two completely different things
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