Until someone does it in a video, here you go.
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Someone at xda received one and posted some pictures taken with the N5.
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Until someone does it in a video, here you go.
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Someone at xda received one and posted some pictures taken with the N5.
I would argue that the Nexus 5 is a significant upgrade at the same price though... remember the 4 didnt have LTE
Snapdragon 800 is definitely a serious upgrade. It's not like they could offer anything better, that's up to qualcomm or some other chip vendor. You want Apple's A7 in it?
... and there you go making it even worse
Sorry.
I've become a bit disenchanted with my Note 10.1 (2014) (mostly Samsung software related) and wanted to see if the change in form factor in the Air was up to all the hype.And if it helps, I also have a Nexus 7 for my portable size tablet which I'm keeping. If I wasn't and only could have one tablet, I'd probably get an iPad Mini Retina as well.
Yup. LTE and all.
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Sorry.
And if it helps, I also have a Nexus 7 for my portable size tablet which I'm keeping. If I wasn't and only could have one tablet, I'd probably get an iPad Mini Retina as well.
If I get the Nexus 5, I may be inclined to go back to the iPad in 2014. Depends on iOS 8...
Here is a 25 minute first look video from the unboxing to the settings to playing a game (Dead Trigger 2).
I just fold the flap back and talk, no issues, on those few occasions I actually talk on the phone directly (generally, when I'm pretending it's 1998).
I don't know about y'all, but if I'm getting the Nexus 5, I'm rocking it naked. Screen protector only.
I love the feeling of the soft matte plastic back.
I love the feeling of the soft matte plastic back.
Fine, no problems. Thinner than my wallet was. Note that the one I linked above is not the same as the one I have (the one I have is this one), and that closing flap on the Nexus 5 one might get in the way.
Still, for $10 shipped, I'll try it.
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Enjoy going bareback.
I like having my credit cards, work badge, and so on with me in one item. To each their own.
Don't want to drag this thread off in a different direction so only one more comment. The note 10.1 comes sooo close to being the killer 10" tablet--if only Samsung would spend some damn time on their software, optimize it and quit trying to just overpower everything with more horsepower. It's got a top end multi-core mobile CPU with 3GB of RAM yet after using this iPad Air for about an hour it feels infinitely smoother. So my choice now is very good hardware using an awful skin with buggy software on a terrific OS (Samsung) or great hardware with terrific apps on a very smooth and razor quick but ultimately limited OS.
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Not even an Xtreme guard rear protector?
BTW, I owe you a big thank you for turning me onto their wares--love the back protector on my One, so much that I've ordered some for all of my gear (iPhone, Nexus 7, iPads). And if you need any now, there are some 80% off coupons available to go with their free shipping.
Picking up an iPad Air today. Waiting for the Nexus to ship and will see whether I keep the Nexus or the Note 3. Who knows, maybe keep them all.
Google is normally ridiculously fast when it comes to shipping stuff out. My N4 said it would be shipped within 2 weeks, I received it 2 days after ordering. Same with my Nexus Orb.
Don't want to drag this thread off in a different direction so only one more comment. The note 10.1 comes sooo close to being the killer 10" tablet--if only Samsung would spend some damn time on their software, optimize it and quit trying to just overpower everything with more horsepower. It's got a top end multi-core mobile CPU with 3GB of RAM yet after using this iPad Air for about an hour it feels infinitely smoother. So my choice now is very good hardware using an awful skin with buggy software on a terrific OS (Samsung) or great hardware with terrific apps on a very smooth and razor quick but ultimately limited OS.
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Not even an Xtreme guard rear protector?
BTW, I owe you a big thank you for turning me onto their wares--love the back protector on my One, so much that I've ordered some for all of my gear (iPhone, Nexus 7, iPads). And if you need any now, there are some 80% off coupons available to go with their free shipping.
Xtreme Guard rocks. That's as far as I'll go, but I like the feeling of the soft matte back and may just take the risk of going naked.
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Anyway one have any clue when reviews are inbound? I thought that a few places got early devices...?
Understood, feel much the same way about my Nexus 7, haven't put it on yet but couldn't pass picking one up it was so cheap, only couple of bucks.
Yea... for a few bucks, maybe I ought to do the same. Just in case I start seeing the back taking on scratches poorly or something.
Hm. Thanks for the heads up.
EDIT: Oh man, with the coupon, it's only $1.40 for the back guard, free shipping. I will get it. lol.
Just noticed they are already selling protectors for the Nexus 5, will ship 11/8. They're selling both front and back protectors for $10.99 total, but with the 80% off code, only $2.20 with free shipping.
Highly recommend these protectors.
Just noticed they are already selling protectors for the Nexus 5, will ship 11/8. They're selling both front and back protectors for $10.99 total, but with the 80% off code, only $2.20 with free shipping.
Highly recommend these protectors.
I just hope the Nexus 5 will fit into my HTC One pouch. I love this pouch. I know the Nexus 5 is slightly taller and a bit wider. These pouches are already pretty tight, so... will have to wait and see.
Now... where are those dang reviews...?
TB, did you already order one? And if so, are you selling your One? And if so, for how much? I noticed the 64GB version is no longer on HTC's website. :O