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Nexus 5

KentuckyHouse said:
Here's the thing, though. Other than the accidental posting in the Play Store last week, Google hasn't said or done a thing when it comes to the Nexus 5. We're all sitting here being impatient about a phone that is still mostly pure speculation. WE'RE the ones fueling the impatience...not Google. It's not like they've been posting teasers on Google+ or tweeting vague shots showing the outline of the phone. (The Kit Kat teasers, on the other hand, aren't doing anyone any favors).

One person says something...then someone posts a link to a reputable website...and the speculation starts all over again. And those reputable websites are doing the same thing...posting speculation and guesses based on their "sources" or even just pulling things out of thin air.

Will the specs we've seen from the FCC document be correct? More than likely, yes. But we all just need to take a deep breath and calm down. It'll get here when it gets here and we'll all get our grubby little mitts on one eventually.

I like the idea posited by someone here the other day...that the reason Google isn't saying anything is because they've learned from the Nexus 4 launch last year. They're letting LG build up a stockpile of the phones, so when launch day does arrive, there are most likely enough to go around for everyone. Does this mean they won't sell out? No. But if it is the case, it'll mean there won't be a 2 month wait for the supply to catch up to the demand. And since getting backordered was what caused me to never get a Nexus 4, I would welcome that with open arms.

Folks, take a walk, go for a run, go do some work...the phone will get here soon. And when it does, we'll all get one within a reasonable time frame. Let's remember what it is in the end...a phone. It's not life and death. ;)
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The voice of reason on a Monday! :)
 
KentuckyHouse said:
Folks, take a walk, go for a run, go do some work...the phone will get here soon. And when it does, we'll all get one within a reasonable time frame. Let's remember what it is in the end...a phone. It's not life and death. ;)
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Agreed... except that, for those of us who have endured the hell that is the Play Store on launch day (aside from the 2013 Nexus 7!), there is the ever-present fear that Goole might just, oh, make them available on the site with no prior notification. While we're driving. Or asleep. Or at a movie. And then? Well, then we'd have lost out on our one chance to get a Nexus 5.

Is this a rational fear? No. No it is not. But it is our fear nevertheless.
 
jsw said:
Agreed... except that, for those of us who have endured the hell that is the Play Store on launch day (aside from the 2013 Nexus 7!), there is the ever-present fear that Goole might just, oh, make them available on the site with no prior notification. While we're driving. Or asleep. Or at a movie. And then? Well, then we'd have lost out on our one chance to get a Nexus 5.

Is this a rational fear? No. No it is not. But it is our fear nevertheless.
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Oh, I'm totally with you there, thus the reason I'm constantly checking this thread (among other places). It would shock me if they just post it without any prior notice, but at this point, I don't think there's going to be the traditional "event" to launch it. Maybe just a word to the media that it will be available on X day at X time.
 
jsw said:
Agreed... except that, for those of us who have endured the hell that is the Play Store on launch day (aside from the 2013 Nexus 7!), there is the ever-present fear that Goole might just, oh, make them available on the site with no prior notification. While we're driving. Or asleep. Or at a movie. And then? Well, then we'd have lost out on our one chance to get a Nexus 5.

Is this a rational fear? No. No it is not. But it is our fear nevertheless.
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Aaaarrrrggghhhh, now you've gone and done it……….I just checked the play store….Must resist, must resist. :):)
 
KentuckyHouse said:
Oh, I'm totally with you there, thus the reason I'm constantly checking this thread (among other places). It would shock me if they just post it without any prior notice, but at this point, I don't think there's going to be the traditional "event" to launch it. Maybe just a word to the media that it will be available on X day at X time.
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daveathall said:
Aaaarrrrggghhhh, now you've gone and done it……….I just checked the play store….Must resist, must resist. :):)
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Do as I do and run a script to check. ;-)

Seriously... every 60 seconds or so, a script checks for "Nexus 5" on the Google Play Nexus page and the main devices page and also checks the link that appeared to be valid a week or so ago before it was yanked.

I've attached an example shell script. You'll then need an Applescripts to execute to notify yourself (I use two: one for the mention of Nexus 5, one for the links being available). Example (obviously, replace the placeholders with your name and address):

Code: 
tell application "Mail"
	set theNewMessage to make new outgoing message with properties {subject:"NEXUS 5 Links!", content:"https://play.google.com/store/devices/details?id=nexus_5_black_16gb   https://play.google.com/store/devices/details?id=nexus_5_black_32gb", visible:true}
	tell theNewMessage
		make new to recipient at end of to recipients with properties {address:"MY_PHONE_NUMBER@txt.att.net"}
		make new to recipient at end of to recipients with properties {address:"MY_EMAIL@gmail.com"}
		send
	end tell
end tell
 

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jsw said:
Agreed... except that, for those of us who have endured the hell that is the Play Store on launch day (aside from the 2013 Nexus 7!), there is the ever-present fear that Goole might just, oh, make them available on the site with no prior notification. While we're driving. Or asleep. Or at a movie. And then? Well, then we'd have lost out on our one chance to get a Nexus 5.

Is this a rational fear? No. No it is not. But it is our fear nevertheless.
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So true. Last year the nexus 4 was suppose to go live at 1:00pm est (I think it was that time). It actually went live about 20 minutes before that and was sold out before most people even knew the site was live.
 
Inventory Screen Implies Carphone Warehouse Is Sitting On 3000 Nexus 5s In Preparation For Launch
http://www.androidpolice.com/2013/10/28/inventory-screen-implies-carphone-warehouse-is-sitting-on-3000-nexus-5s-in-preparation-for-launch/
 
mattopotamus said:
So true. Last year the nexus 4 was suppose to go live at 1:00pm est (I think it was that time). It actually went live about 20 minutes before that and was sold out before most people even knew the site was live.
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Hence my scripts. I'm relaxed this year. Last year? I had computers on 4 different networks (you never know when one will go down!) checking for it to go live. My phone lit up seconds after it happened, and my order was completed around a minute after it went live.

But my God, the stress. This year, I'm just going to see what happens.
 
jsw said:
Hence my scripts. I'm relaxed this year. Last year? I had computers on 4 different networks (you never know when one will go down!) checking for it to go live. My phone lit up seconds after it happened, and my order was completed around a minute after it went live.

But my God, the stress. This year, I'm just going to see what happens.
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Same. I may actually wait for reviews before I pull the trigger. Having lived with a phone (nexus 4) with poor speakers, poor battery, and a poor camera for a year, I am willing to wait it out this time.
 
mattopotamus said:
Same. I may actually wait for reviews before I pull the trigger. Having lived with a phone (nexus 4) with poor speakers, poor battery, and a poor camera for a year, I am willing to wait it out this time.
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Me too - I might get one of these instead and wait to see how people like the 5 after some time has passed.
 
Same here. I'm not really that stressed about it. Like others have pointed out, Google has made no official announcement of an event of any kind -- y'all are just driving yourselves crazy. But it's also part of the fun, so I don't blame y'all. :)

My HTC One -- the greatest smart phone I've owned -- has been keeping me very satisfied. The only sore spot, as I've said before, is the camera. It's a fate I've simply accepted. The camera sucks. And there's nothing that can be done about it. Otherwise, though, the One is a splendid smartphone, and honestly, one that I will have a hard time letting go of if I do.

The Nexus 5 reviews will be worth waiting for. I hope they rock. If there are any major caveats, I think I can comfortably pass on it.
 
jsw said:
Do as I do and run a script to check. ;-)

Seriously... every 60 seconds or so, a script checks for "Nexus 5" on the Google Play Nexus page and the main devices page and also checks the link that appeared to be valid a week or so ago before it was yanked.

I've attached an example shell script. You'll then need an Applescripts to execute to notify yourself (I use two: one for the mention of Nexus 5, one for the links being available). Example (obviously, replace the placeholders with your name and address):

Code: 
tell application "Mail"
	set theNewMessage to make new outgoing message with properties {subject:"NEXUS 5 Links!", content:"https://play.google.com/store/devices/details?id=nexus_5_black_16gb   https://play.google.com/store/devices/details?id=nexus_5_black_32gb", visible:true}
	tell theNewMessage
		make new to recipient at end of to recipients with properties {address:"MY_PHONE_NUMBER@txt.att.net"}
		make new to recipient at end of to recipients with properties {address:"MY_EMAIL@gmail.com"}
		send
	end tell
end tell
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You know, I never even considered doing that. Thanks for attaching that...I really appreciate it! :D
 
jsw said:
Hence my scripts. I'm relaxed this year. Last year? I had computers on 4 different networks (you never know when one will go down!) checking for it to go live. My phone lit up seconds after it happened, and my order was completed around a minute after it went live.

But my God, the stress. This year, I'm just going to see what happens.
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Your script worked perfectly for me last year. I was in class and my phone vibrated like crazy since I set up the script to email myself on all my accounts and send me a text message. Once I felt it vibrate so many times, I knew exactly what was going on :)
 
strausd said:
Your script worked perfectly for me last year. I was in class and my phone vibrated like crazy since I set up the script to email myself on all my accounts and send me a text message. Once I felt it vibrate so many times, I knew exactly what was going on :)
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Last year it was more definitive as to what to look for; this year (so far) it's purely speculative as to what will be on the sites, so I'm less confident it will work. Of course, I also care less, so it's all good.
 
release the damn thing already, and seeing stuff like script checks freaks me out lol, I don't even know to run one, I just have page monitor set up on Chrome, I'm going to be super upset if I miss out..... I was able to buy 2 N4 on launch day, but I'm very worried this time around
 
Earlier, I would've ordered whatever Google released on the first day. Now if there's an event or press release, it's going to have to wow me to get me to order right away.

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strausd said:
Once I felt it vibrate so many times, I knew exactly what was going on :)
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That's what she said.
 
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