Hi everyone,
I'm looking to gift a new smartphone to my wife this holiday. She is by no means an Android power-user. I'm debating between the X and the G (I snagged a discount code for the X). I know the spec rundown for both devices, but I'm not sure I can justify nearly double the cost for the X. I'm looking for input from people who may have used both devices. Which would you choose as a daily-driver for a non-techie and why?
Thanks.
I think a custom Moto X in her favorite color(s) would be awesome for her imo. And you will get LTE to boot. The Moto G doesn't have LTE to my knowledge correct?
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For a young kid a moto g but for your wife a moto x.
I don't think it's any contest on which is the far better phone. I would get the X with the discount code.
That's if she will actually use and enjoy a smartphone. If she's not going to make much use of it, of course the cheaper phone is the way to go - but she'll have a better experience on the Moto X.
My understanding, and granted, this is perhaps based on several week old information, was that the biggest difference between the X and the G was the lack of active notifications in the G. I'd say it depends on just how non techy savvy your wife is ... Personally, I'm eying the G as my mother's next phone, to ease her into a smart phone. If your wife has at least android experience, then would probably be wiser to go the route of the X.
There are a lot of differences between the X and the G. Active notifications is one. The G has no LTE, no always-on listening, no assist modes, less RAM (so it will be more prone to stuttering when lots of applications are running), and a slower CPU/GPU so it won't feel as fast.
I mean, it appears to be a tremendous phone for under $200, and a great phone for anyone looking to start out in the smartphone area, but it's definitely not just a tiny step down from the X.
It would be a close call if not for the discount code. 350 is a steal for the experience of the moto X.
I had the exact problem. I had ordered 2 Moto G's for my daughter and her husband. Then they announced the Promo Sale for the Moto X. I went with the Moto X's and I am completely happy with that decesion. I think your wife will be really impressed the Moto X's extra abilities that no other phone offers. Whatever you decide you will have a great phone.
SemTechie said:
Hi everyone,
I'm looking to gift a new smartphone to my wife this holiday. She is by no means an Android power-user. I'm debating between the X and the G (I snagged a discount code for the X). I know the spec rundown for both devices, but I'm not sure I can justify nearly double the cost for the X. I'm looking for input from people who may have used both devices. Which would you choose as a daily-driver for a non-techie and why?
Thanks.
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I would say the biggest difference by far for a non-techie is the LTE on the X. That alone should decide your choice if your network supports 4g it's a no brainer
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4G. Much better camera. Active notifications. At $350 it's a no-brainer.
SemTechie said:
Hi everyone,
I'm looking to gift a new smartphone to my wife this holiday. She is by no means an Android power-user. I'm debating between the X and the G (I snagged a discount code for the X). I know the spec rundown for both devices, but I'm not sure I can justify nearly double the cost for the X. I'm looking for input from people who may have used both devices. Which would you choose as a daily-driver for a non-techie and why?
Thanks.
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Thanks for all the input. It turns out the G may be my only option. We are on a T-mo prepaid MVNO. The Moto Maker (and the discount) only allow purchases tied to the Big Four. (even with no contract). Has anyone successfully used the T-mo Moto Maker Moto X on a T-mo prepaid MVNO?
I remember putting my wife's old T-mo phone onto the MVNO without unlocking it, but it's a bit of a risk to purchase the X hoping to do that again. And the discount doesn't apply to the Dev edition. Thoughts?
SemTechie said:
Thanks for all the input. It turns out the G may be my only option. We are on a T-mo prepaid MVNO. The Moto Maker (and the discount) only allow purchases tied to the Big Four. (even with no contract). Has anyone successfully used the T-mo Moto Maker Moto X on a T-mo prepaid MVNO?
I remember putting my wife's old T-mo phone onto the MVNO without unlocking it, but it's a bit of a risk to purchase the X hoping to do that again. And the discount doesn't apply to the Dev edition. Thoughts?
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Ya you can its sim-unlocked by default. I bought the tmo motomaker version and use it freely on at&t straight talk. It'll work with a tmo prepaid plan or mvno easily.
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Thanks. Now I may have to cancel my order for the G... Just when I thought Christmas was sewed up.
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If she's a non techie.... Honestly get the g. Then take her out to dinner or buy her another gift that you know shell like.
Most people really dont care about phones and honestly asking a bunch of xda people whar to do is probably pointless.
Moto g is plenty good and if you are on an mvno that doesn't have LTE shell barely care. Or buy her a moto g AND a nexus 7 or an iPad or something.
moto x as a gift
SemTechie said:
Hi everyone,
I'm looking to gift a new smartphone to my wife this holiday. She is by no means an Android power-user. I'm debating between the X and the G (I snagged a discount code for the X). I know the spec rundown for both devices, but I'm not sure I can justify nearly double the cost for the X. I'm looking for input from people who may have used both devices. Which would you choose as a daily-driver for a non-techie and why?
Thanks.
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The perfect gift for your wife... MOTO X.... Ive got one and I love the specs.
Hi,
I really like the reviews of the Moto g 2nd gen phone. The only downside is the lack of 4G. Do you think that a new version of the 5" 2nd gen phone will be released this side of Christmas with 4G added? You see if it might be then I will hold back and buy it when it comes out? If not I would probably buy the current phone limited to 3G or wait until after Christmas to see what new budget/mid range phones get released.
Thanks for your inputs and guidance.
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Hi,
I really like the reviews of the Moto g 2nd gen phone. The only downside is the lack of 4G. Do you think that a new version of the 5" 2nd gen phone will be released this side of Christmas with 4G added? You see if it might be then I will hold back and buy it when it comes out? If not I would probably buy the current phone limited to 3G or wait until after Christmas to see what new budget/mid range phones get released.
Thanks for your inputs and guidance.
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Well Sir..I haven't seen any certainty in print..but I personally hope so..I have (2) XT1045's which is the Moto G 4G LTE (1st Gen.)..I also have the XT1064 Moto G (2nd Gen.) 3G which is comfortable with H+ service also..and I certainly hope Moto will release a 4G version for a few more dollars, as they did with the 2013 Moto G..I'm an exclusive Moto user since 1989 and I certainly hope and expect a 4G release..I'm holding out for the Moto G instead of a Moto X purchase..which I also have the 2013 XT1060 Moto X Dev Edition..
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(Unlocked) XT1064 Moto G (2nd Gen.)
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Motorola has it in stock, but that doesnt help me if i cant activate the stupid thing, and no i dont want to jump through hoops i wanna walk in and activate on any carrier i please.
http://www.androidpolice.com/2014/1...or-that-carrier-and-what-you-can-do-about-it/
Google Play Motorola AT&T T-Mobile Sprint Verizon
Any Carrier X
AT&T X X X X X X
T-Mobile X X X X X X
Sprint X X
Verizon X X
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what carrier are you on? I don't know what you mean by jumping through hoops. As long as you have a sim from one of those carriers you can activate it.
I just trimmed my sim card and popped it in. I'm on VZW.
There were definitely hoops but mine is working excellent on Verizon while using a Nano Sim from an IPhone 6.
There's been a few deals lately for the Moto X 2013 XT1060 and it's features are more tempting than the Moto G 2014 so I'm thinking of going for it. Problem is, the XT1060 is primarily a Verizon phone with GSM. From what I can see, it should work fine with AT&T and MVNO's using AT&T but I'm just wondering if anyone else has gone this route and/or may know of any problems there might be with this setup. Thanks in advance!
Hello,
Is it possible to flash a stock Moto X Pure Edition ROM onto my republic wireless phone so that I can use it on T-Mobile? From what I can tell the hardware is the same on the RW phone as the other Moto X phones (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Moto_X_%282nd_generation%29). If not, I'm going to sell this phone and buy an unlocked Moto X, but I'd rather avoid the hassle if possible.
Thanks!
Highly unlikely.
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