coozer
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| posted on 26/10/14 at 09:18 PM |
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Nexus 5?
Anyone got a Nexus 5 and would like to share their experience and tell me if its a good buy?
I know the new lollipop version is coming to it soon and am willing to hang on..
Any thoughts or a comparative phone on spec or price?
Was thinking of a HTC 610 or 816 but the specs dont add up to the nexus.
1972 V8 Jago
1980 Z750
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stevebubs
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| posted on 26/10/14 at 09:33 PM |
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Had one since launch. Love it. Was going to buy the new Nexus this year but don't want a 6incher (ooer) so going to hang onto what I have as
don't want to move away from "Pure" android and lose the OS Updates.
Absolutely no problems in the 12m I've had it - camera was a bit poor to start but the new camera app shortly after launch sorted that...
No need to hand on until Lollipop comes out - if you buy now, it'll still be upgradeable.
[Edited on 26/10/14 by stevebubs]
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stevebubs
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| posted on 26/10/14 at 09:37 PM |
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If you want a comparative phone to the N5 then you're looking at a Galaxy S4 or above, really...
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RoadkillUK
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| posted on 26/10/14 at 09:46 PM |
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I've also had the N5 since launch, I had the N4 before that too. I've kept the N5 stock since I bought it, but just last week I installed
the Lollipop preview, I must say, it runs fine with no issues at all.
I too am sticking with the N5 not just because of the size, but also the cost of the N6 is going to be over £400.
Roadkill - Lee
www.bradford7.co.uk
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morcus
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| posted on 26/10/14 at 10:14 PM |
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Was anyone else expecting this to be about replicants?
In a White Room, With Black Curtains, By the Station.
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coozer
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| posted on 26/10/14 at 10:22 PM |
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Cheers peeps, expansys have the 32gb version for £280, is that a good buy? Google are advertising it for £340..
1972 V8 Jago
1980 Z750
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cerbera
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| posted on 26/10/14 at 11:00 PM |
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And if you want something a little larger with better specs have a look at the Oneplus One. £279 for the 64Gb version, I've had mine for a few
weeks and I think it's great. Check out some YouTube reviews. 
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coozer
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| posted on 26/10/14 at 11:08 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by cerbera
And if you want something a little larger with better specs have a look at the Oneplus One. £279 for the 64Gb version, I've had mine for a few
weeks and I think it's great. Check out some YouTube reviews.
Ooo, I thought you had to be invited for the OnePlus.. is that right?
1972 V8 Jago
1980 Z750
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cerbera
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| posted on 27/10/14 at 06:31 AM |
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I got mine through an invite but they have opened it up to pre orders now.
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simonrh
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| posted on 27/10/14 at 09:08 AM |
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I just bought a "nearly new" LG g2 from fleabay when I was looking for a nexus 5.
I liked the idea of the early upgrade to Lollipop but was a bit put off by the supposed battery life on Nexus 5.
The LG apparently is very similar hardware-wise but with squeak bigger screen and much more battery life.
...but you will have to wait for Android L and when it does come it will ave been faffed about with by LG.
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Chris_Xtreme
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| posted on 27/10/14 at 10:09 AM |
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odd - another Xtreme owner who got a LG g2 over a nexus 5 ! brilliant phone and agree, I was put off by the nexus needing to be charged during the
day. the g2 battery is awesome. (got mine from the ebay too)
software updates for the G2 will come slowly from LG I have read L by about mid 2015, however pretty active over on XDA devs and I think cynagonmod..
but I haven't changed mine from stock yet, haven't felt the need.
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simonrh
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| posted on 27/10/14 at 10:13 AM |
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I have a galaxy note 2 now with a smashed screen and ee wanted me to remortgage in order to get a replacement. The note has proved to be a shade too
big and I just fancied non-samsung this time
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Slimy38
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| posted on 27/10/14 at 11:28 AM |
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quote:
Originally posted by cerbera
And if you want something a little larger with better specs have a look at the Oneplus One. £279 for the 64Gb version, I've had mine for a few
weeks and I think it's great. Check out some YouTube reviews.
Or the Oppo find 7a, which is very similar in specs and price.
I think the only thing I'd be wary of with the Nexus's (Nexii?) is the lack of SD card support. One of my main requirements for phones or
tablets is video and music on the move, it doesn't take long to fill up internal memory with both of those. Having said that, I don't know
whether the new Nexus has an SD card slot?
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simonrh
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| posted on 27/10/14 at 11:35 AM |
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There's no sd card slot on nexus 5 or LG g2 so you would need a large one, yes
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Marcus
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| posted on 28/10/14 at 08:01 PM |
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I've got a Nexus 4 and really can't see the point of anything newer yet. Mate has a Nexus 5 and I'm struggling to see a difference
in real world use. OK its not 4g but when I'm on full HSDPA signal, I'm getting 12Mbit downloads. Plenty for streaming vids or Spotify. It
will also get Lollipop early too. I may change in another year or so, but while it works and still looks like new, I'll be keeping it 
Marcus
Because kits are for girls!!
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Andy S
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| posted on 28/10/14 at 09:58 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by morcus
Was anyone else expecting this to be about replicants?
Yep
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