http://gizmodo.com/5973073/an-iphone-lovers-confession-i-switched-to-the-nexus-4-completely
Here is a good article giving reasons for switching from an iPhone to the Nexus 4.
Nice write up, and SPOT ON.
Was a good read and unbiased ! Neither OS is perfect but Android is closer
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Was a good read and unbiased ! Neither OS is perfect but Android is closer
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He couldn't live with the Galaxy S3 but he's suddenly in love with the Nexus 4?
That's the part I'm failing to understand.
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He couldn't live with the Galaxy S3 but he's suddenly in love with the Nexus 4?
That's the part I'm failing to understand.
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Lots of people find Touchwiz horrible
Touch wiz is more comparable to iOS than stock android is I would say. Plus, all of the must have apps that he mentions are also available on the S3.
As a new iPhone 5 owner, I actually agree with him - Jellybean is the best mobile OS - but the difference between the S3 and Nexus 4 is negligible, in my opinion.
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I can't stand touchwiz. The core android functionally is there on the S3, but I can see why he likes the N4. Simple is beautiful.
You should post this article on some iPhone forum, and not on a Nexus 4 forum. There you might be able to convert some people. We know that the Nexus 4 is streets ahead.
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Touch wiz is more comparable to iOS than stock android is I would say. Plus, all of the must have apps that he mentions are also available on the S3.
As a new iPhone 5 owner, I actually agree with him - Jellybean is the best mobile OS - but the difference between the S3 and Nexus 4 is negligible, in my opinion.
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The only difference between s3 and nexus is come may and we will be rocking key lime Poe and S3 users will have to wait for 3-4 months for it.. By Dec we will have another update for us where as s3 users won't know if they'll get it or not since s4 would be release by then.
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Im in the same boat, i have a iphone 4s and a iphone 5, and still uses the nexus 4 daily... Ios became boring just plain boring... And the lack of integration in the os just makes me sick... I still love my iphones , but prefer the N4 for now...
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Android os is better but an iPhone is a better phone overall. Battery and screen are amazing. Nexus 4 screen is nothing brag about. The price is the main bragging point.
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What is your personal opinion about the 2 phones.
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My opinion is that they cannot be compared. Not because of the fanyboyism that will blind some, but that they are entire different generations of hardware. The iPhone 4 was released over a year ago, and the Galaxy S2 was just released. The original Galaxy S is what should be compared to the iphone 4 because of the similar specs/release date. Saying that I feel the Galaxy S2 is obviously the superior phone.
Stop feeding teh troll
Youre looking at a crackflashing troll with ORD
quality vs. high powered
simply just own both of them. i used to have 4 iphones back in august. 1 2g, 2 3g, and a 3gs 32gb.
lol...
I prefer just to have one phone, and spend more money on cheese.
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lol...
I prefer just to have one phone, and spend more money on cheese.
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Please spend some fow baconz.
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I'm neutral, but interesting to note that Samsung Galaxy S outsold iPhone 4 in Q1 of this year in Japan. That's quite an achievement for a single Android device.
You can't compare them, the galaxy obviously has better hardware and it runs Android, can't compare any Android device with any ios device in my opinion there both in classes of there own, the only true test would be to run Android on the iPhone and vice versa, but in terms of hard ware the 1 GHz ARM Cortex-A8 processor in the 4 hasn't got any where near the power of the Dual-core 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A9 proccessor, then the g2 has double the RAM and full hd recording, there is no contest, is have one but I'm a HTC man just waiting for them to release a nice big dual core
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;-) true!
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Nice
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Please spend some fow baconz.
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And buttered toast. And tea while you're at it.
galaxy has better harware
Compared to the S2, the iPhone 4 is WORTHLESS in every aspect. It's not even a comparison, they're worlds apart.
Have a SGS and a iphone 4,
Overall like the SGS more for tweeking, gave the iphone 4 to my GF and she loves it lol
So, according to you, the iPhone is like your d!ck?
I jest, I jest.
I think this will be an endless loop, cuz igone 5 will be better, den sgs3 will be better and so on
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Well, the Loyal Apple Users will obviously always choose iPhone 4 over any other phone, without comparing the hardware. In terms of software, it all comes down to personal choice really. Some people prefer the iOS, while most others prefer Android. But the Samsung Galaxy S II beats the iPhone 4 hands down when it comes to hardware, so its obviously the better phone imo.
According to this article, Google is working on an X phone to compete againist Apple and Samsung, that will be released next year. And, also is working on an X tablet with a significant marketing budget. Looks like I'll have to hold off on the nexus 10. I doubt they will keep that name but I wouldn't mind owning an X tablet.
http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/12/22/us-google-xphone-idUSBRE8BL01B20121222?feedType=RSS&feedName=technologyNews&utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+reuters%2FtechnologyNews+%28Reuters+Technology+News%29
And today's Making **** Up award goes to.. . Reuters!
Samsung Galaxy Nexus, Asus Nexus 7, Samsung Nexus 10, LG Nexus 4...now, you tell me if you think this story has any substance.
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Nexus X?
"its Android mobile operating system competes with rivals such as Apple and Samsung."
Is it just me or this statement just doesn't make any sense? (The Samsung bit that is) . I'd rather see Samsung as a partner to Google / Android rather than a rival...
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cooldoud said:
"its Android mobile operating system competes with rivals such as Apple and Samsung."
Is it just me or this statement just doesn't make any sense? (The Samsung bit that is) . I'd rather see Samsung as a partner to Google / Android rather than a rival...
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Well what you rather see is fact.
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I hope they come up with 5.0 ^^
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From what I read in another article Google and Motorola are making a new X Super Phone you can check it out on the NVISION app on GPLAY it sounds great if they do I say it's about time being Google bought Moto a while back but it also said that it might not even run android something to do with the moto droid line but to me it doesn't make sense for Google not to run Android OS so who knows I guess stay tuned GOD BLESS YOU GUYS
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I hope they come up with 5.0 ^^
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I don't care what they number it. What they need to do this time around is actually test the software before they push it out to users. The bluetooth situation in 4.2.1 is awful and google should be embarrassed of it.
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I don't care what they number it. What they need to do this time around is actually test the software before they push it out to users. The bluetooth situation in 4.2.1 is awful and google should be embarrassed of it.
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Yes I totally agree at least slow things down just a bit because let's be for real 4.2 hasn't been all that great starting off with but maybe the next update will be AWESOME out of the gate GOD BLESS YOU
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Less blessing, more punctuation
just watch the train wreck of unpacking that was samsungs sgs4 that i like to call the sgs 3s
VERY HAPPY I BOUGHT A NEXUS
So stupid. It's almost the same phone, so uninspired.
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just watch the train wreck of unpacking that was samsungs sgs4 that i like to call the sgs 3s
VERY HAPPY I BOUGHT A NEXUS
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I like my nexus too, but wouldn't be mad if we could get those camera functions on the nexus. I am sure that my wife would like the dual camera shot.
What are the specs of the s4?
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Only cool thing i liked about it was the size of it, the brilliant looking screen and the cool colours and textures of the phone
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Samsung's approach: Pack as many gimmicky features into crappy feeling hardware and crappy looking ui. yuck! Could they make the phone look anymore cheaper. And that touchwiz ui... WOW does it look crappy.
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What are the specs of the s4?
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Exynos 5 octa, 2gb ram, 16/32 ROM, 4.99 screen 1080P. Rest is on Google.
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Exynos 5 octa, 2gb ram, 16/32 ROM, 4.99 screen 1080P. Rest is on Google.
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http://www.androidpolice.com/2013/0...-the-next-big-thingcome-meet-the-galaxy-s-iv/
http://www.androidcentral.com/samsung-galaxy-s4-hands-on
quad only in the usa
Dismal s4. I wanted something more.
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Exynos 5 octa, 2gb ram, 16/32 ROM, 4.99 screen 1080P. Rest is on Google.
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Exynos 5 octa core wont be in any s4 if im not mistaking its only in beta stage now
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Most likely a Snapdragon 600 in the USA. Can't really see them going with the S4 Pro.
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Most likely a Snapdragon 600 in the USA. Can't really see them going with the S4 Pro.
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That's right ... Europe etc getting the octa
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Either way .... Let's see what android 5.0 brings in may ...
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I don't get why all the hate for the SGS4 is starting. I mean, honestly, it looks pretty damn good. 441ppi, excellent hardware (software is fine for most people)
This is the first time I HAVEN'T wanted to upgrade. Went ape**** over the SGS3 and SGN2.... SGS4, not so much. Feeling pretty damn happy with my Nexus 4.
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I don't get why all the hate for the SGS4 is starting. I mean, honestly, it looks pretty damn good. 441ppi, excellent hardware (software is fine for most people)
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agreed. It looks like a good phone with some cool features. I like my phone better, but this is probably going to be great for all of those sgs2 users that are about to come off contract.
Mainly camera functions. Maybe Samsung should focus more of their energy into camera.
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I don't get why all the hate for the SGS4 is starting. I mean, honestly, it looks pretty damn good. 441ppi, excellent hardware (software is fine for most people)
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Happens in every forum. Everybody loves the phone they have and will defend it ruthlessly. When another, newer phone comes out people bash it. Just how it is. The sgs4 is a nice phone. Its not a let down or disappointment. Its just not a nexus. Nexus gets first updates and amazing development. That's what matters to me the most.
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After the nightmare of dealing with Samsung and ODIN I vowed NEVER to own a Samsung Phone again. SGS4 looks like more of the same as the SGS3 and as someone called it the SGS3s That is exactly Samsung's strategy. They are copying Apple even more in this regard. They will keep the SGS3 going for another year as the more "Affordable" SGS like they were doing with the SGS2 recently. Notice all the Deep discounts for the SGS3 lately? I can't wait to get my self all on the Nexus Line (as well as my Wife). Tired of all these bad Custom UIs and Carrier Hostage crises.
saw the live event. Its nothing revolutionary as Galaxy S3 was. Most of event focused on gimmick features. It has some cool features but nothing wowed me .
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I think a lot of people were expecting something big like galaxy s3 but it felt like all over iPhone 4S when everyone was expecting iPhone 5.
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Samsung hit the nail by putting ipad 4 powervr 533mhz oc gpu and octo core on international s4 . the us version has adreno gpu same as nexus 4.This will smoked any mobile devices until tegra 4 and qualcomm 800 released.
you all know which one i am getting.
Taking about GN being a great phone with great Dev support. I am finding my self skipping two generations of android phone with out any regrets, namely s3 now to be s4, and nexus 4.
Anyone waiting for the Nexus5 before thinking about upgrading?
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here!
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Yes
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Let's wait for my phone to break, don't have the money to keep buying new phones.
If KLP lags on the gnex, i'm going back to ICS..
Me waiting for the next Nexus too. Currently I don't want to change, because I am more than happy with that
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Let's wait for my phone to break, don't have the money to keep buying new phones.
If KLP lags on the gnex, i'm going back to ICS..
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seriously? ICS was laggy as hell.
It depends on a screen size (and free funds to spend of course ). If the screen size is 5" or bigger I will consider N4 of HTC One.
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Let's wait for my phone to break, don't have the money to keep buying new phones.
If KLP lags on the gnex, i'm going back to ICS..
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How about jellybean? That helped with almost all my ics lags.
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I agree I just traded my i9000 against a gnex and I am more than happy
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I hope the next nexus will be from HTC. Their build quality never disappoints. But for now I'll stick to my gnex..
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Never getting anything but nexus devices when it comes to android. I also skipped the nexus 4, imo upgrade wasn't worth it.
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And anyways, whatever new features are announced in KLP will be made for the next nexus in mind.
I am, however will depend if it comes to sprint. Have a great employee discount can't switch carriers
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Probably going to switch to the one this summer.
Really liking the design of that phone. The s4 just seems way too big for me and I would rather have a longer phone than a wider phone
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Probably going to switch to the one this summer.
Really liking the design of that phone. The s4 just seems way too big for me and I would rather have a longer phone than a wider phone
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The One will be my next phone if it comes to Verizon. I just want something with build quality like the One or iPhone.
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Here here....current galaxy nexus owner and future nexus owner. I have a sprint gnex and a nexus 7 and I hope sprint gets the 5. My wife has an I pad and an iPhone 5. Swear not because I own android but I think as far as development and hacking go, apple doesn't come close
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My upgrade is in September so I still have some time to go. If Google comes out with a vastly improved nexus without a recycled design from another device. By vastly improved I'm talking about Camera quality, LTE, full HD screen and battery life. Sure I'll go for the nexus 5 but if they don't improve all those than I'm going to contemplate jumping ship.
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Hmmmm...Nexus 5. If you'll note, the current nexus lineup are all named according to the display size. For Google to add a 4th nexus device to the lineup is unlikely (to much to manage), so the best guess is a refresh of the nexus 4, possibly by another manufacturer, and probably later in the year. What we can expect for I/O is a refresh on the nexus 7 (with the same name), and possibly a non-nexus device from Motorola that runs stock Android.
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Hmmmm...Nexus 5. If you'll note, the current nexus lineup are all named according to the display size. For Google to add a 4th nexus device to the lineup is unlikely (to much to manage), so the best guess is a refresh of the nexus 4, possibly by another manufacturer, and probably later in the year. What we can expect for I/O is a refresh on the nexus 7 (with the same name), and possibly a non-nexus device from Motorola that runs stock Android.
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I think we could expect a new phone as well. Considering that key lime pie is a major update, there is bound to be new features for phones not just tablets. So they will be probably need another device to show off the new features of the new build. I'm doubting they will use a nexus 4 as a demo device, its already fairly old news.
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I think we could expect a new phone as well. Considering that key lime pie is a major update, there is bound to be new features for phones not just tablets. So they will be probably need another device to show off the new features of the new build. I'm doubting they will use a nexus 4 as a demo device, its already fairly old news.
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Yea but they first launched jellybean on the gnex when it was already 8 months old at the time instead of bringing out a new phone to launch jellybean with.
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Yea but they first launched jellybean on the gnex when it was already 8 months old at the time instead of bringing out a new phone to launch jellybean with.
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Didn't they launch jellybean on the Nexus 7?
Yeah got pretty sick of my Galaxy S4 and it's mf3 update. Specs really don't matter to me as long as everything is stable. The only thing I'll really miss is the ir blaster. I debated on going to the htc one all the way up to the xperia z1. I'm just gonna wait. Can anyone recommend me some good roms? Something stable with features like Halo and Focal and all the good stuff? I know there's a lot and I'm late, but I'm sure there a lot of others looking for the same answers since google sold out of nexus 4s and theres a lot of new users. I should have mine tomorrow morning.
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Welcome back lol
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Welcome back lol
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I should have never left lol
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Shame on you for thinking there is anything better than Nexus were like the spoiled children of Google. The best of everything without all the bulk and sulk bundle they merge into the OS
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Welcome back and I recommend crDroid. It's smooth and stable and has Focal and Halo and a whole lot more. You can find it in the Nexus 4 Android Development forum.
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Shame on you for thinking there is anything better than Nexus were like the spoiled children of Google. The best of everything without all the bulk and sulk bundle they merge into the OS
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Well, HTC devices are very high quality, after you get past the carrier blocks to root, unlock bootloader, s-off and flash a custom rom, (aosp preferably because its always newer than sense).
But I'd rather get the updates first at the cost of a camera not being as good and ease of rooting.
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Well, HTC devices are very high quality, after you get past the carrier blocks to root, unlock bootloader, s-off and flash a custom rom, (aosp preferably because its always newer than sense).
But I'd rather get the updates first at the cost of a camera not being as good and ease of rooting.
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I agree. HTC is my favorite when it comes to hardware. I've had the N1 and a One X+ from them.This is going to be my first LG. I know when Google works with companies on their Nexus phones they're usually top notch. My last one was a Galaxy Nexus and I was amazed by the build and it felt perfect in the hands. I can't wait to see how the Nexus 5 is.
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Google would have done HTC. But I guess Apple saw the opportunity when it came to HTC and their build.
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Google would have done HTC. But I guess Apple saw the opportunity when it came to HTC and their build.
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Yes, I think you are right, but as we commented in another thread the other day (the sony nexus concept phone) there are some brands who could never work with google to make THE NEXUS. They can make google editions, as samsung and htc did, but the nexus, in my opinion, has to be a cheaper phone, so sony and htc should be out of this game...
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Yes, I think you are right, but as we commented in another thread the other day (the sony nexus concept phone) there are some brands who could never work with google to make THE NEXUS. They can make google editions, as samsung and htc did, but the nexus, in my opinion, has to be a cheaper phone, so sony and htc should be out of this game...
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Sony loves competition. They're all about competition. They're so addicted to it that just to combat the Nexus 7 they made a Xperia tablet Z, kitchen edition. What the hell? links below
http://store.sony.com/p/Sony-Tablet,-Kitchen-Tablet,-iGrill-Thermometer/en/p/SGP312U2/WC
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Misledz said:
Sony loves competition. They're all about competition. They're so addicted to it that just to combat the Nexus 7 they made a Xperia tablet Z, kitchen edition. What the hell? links below
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Wow, tha'ts true but... what a tablet uh? How much is it?
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Wow, tha'ts true but... what a tablet uh? How much is it?
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Around $650-700 USD they estimated it. Comes with a meat thermometer LOL
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Around $650-700 USD they estimated it. Comes with a meat thermometer LOL
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Lol! and if buy it now, we will send u another one for free!! They don't know what to invent...
650-700 USD isn't competition with the $229 Nexus 7... I think
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Lol! and if buy it now, we will send u another one for free!! They don't know what to invent...
650-700 USD isn't competition with the $229 Nexus 7... I think
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True but the fact that it boasts about waterproof, build quality and parts, gaming controller instigation for Ps3 and PS4 it's almost like they know how to build a sturdy tablet. Nexus 7 just has a popular dad and a reliable company which makes it popular.
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Yeah got pretty sick of my Galaxy S4 and it's mf3 update. Specs really don't matter to me as long as everything is stable. The only thing I'll really miss is the ir blaster. I debated on going to the htc one all the way up to the xperia z1. I'm just gonna wait. Can anyone recommend me some good roms? Something stable with features like Halo and Focal and all the good stuff? I know there's a lot and I'm late, but I'm sure there a lot of others looking for the same answers since google sold out of nexus 4s and theres a lot of new users. I should have mine tomorrow morning.
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Welcome back! Honestly though, did you use the IR blaster very often?
I personally dont know if i would use it much.
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Welcome back! Honestly though, did you use the IR blaster very often?
I personally dont know if i would use it much.
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I actually used it a lot. I would use it when I lost my remotes and got too lazy to look for them. At the sports bars to mess with my friends and some other random things. The funniest part of having it was when people would ask what app I used. Mainly iPhone users. Then i would have to explain it needs an ir blaster! Maybe the next iPhone will have them (not) lol
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Try Vanir ROM. It's the smoothest and fastest I've used, it has some unique features and a CM10.2 base. Also has Pie, Halo, Focal and tons of USEFUL tweaks.
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