Galaxy Nexus price drop

**foosion** · 07-08-2012, 08:52 AM

Originally Posted by sjv

Where did you see that? I've heard conflicting stories as to what feature Apple is suing for but assumed it had to be related to Siri. So with the stripped down Google Now, is the search going to be smart enough to integrate with other widgets on the phone such as the navigator (ala Siri)?

It's being reported in many new sources. I haven't seen any reports that Apple is suing over Google Now or any reports that Google is modifying Google Now in light of the litigation

**jet1000** · 07-08-2012, 02:01 PM

Originally Posted by gunshotlead

This will satisfy the court decision and they can begin selling the phone again as early as next week.

The phone is back up on Google Now for sale:

http://www.tmonews.com/2012/07/go-ge...le-play-store/

**gunshotlead** · 07-08-2012, 03:23 PM

Originally Posted by sjv

Where did you see that? I've heard conflicting stories as to what feature Apple is suing for but assumed it had to be related to Siri. So with the stripped down Google Now, is the search going to be smart enough to integrate with other widgets on the phone such as the navigator (ala Siri)?

http://mobile.theverge.com/2012/7/3/...s-infringement

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**AncoraVa** · 07-08-2012, 08:39 PM

Originally Posted by IsLand_BoY

Loving my Nexus. For the price, definitely the phone to get if you're paying full price.

This may seem like a dumb question but I have to ask anyway just to make sure;
I have a Exhibit II on the $30/5gb/100 min Monthly 4G.
Simply remove the SIM and insert in the Nexus and it's good to go?
Exhibit II is my first GSM and smart phone, so I have zero experience in swapping around SIM cards.

Thanks for any feedback.

**dreamsINdigital** · 07-08-2012, 08:50 PM

Originally Posted by AncoraVa

This may seem like a dumb question but I have to ask anyway just to make sure;
I have a Exhibit II on the $30/5gb/100 min Monthly 4G.
Simply remove the SIM and insert in the Nexus and it's good to go?
Exhibit II is my first GSM and smart phone, so I have zero experience in swapping around SIM cards.

Thanks for any feedback.

Yes, that's all you have to do.

**AncoraVa** · 07-08-2012, 11:42 PM

Originally Posted by dreamsINdigital

Yes, that's all you have to do.

Thanks!
Looking forward to whatever Google has up its sleeves in 'Motorola' Nexus phones.

**IsLand_BoY** · 07-09-2012, 05:47 AM

Originally Posted by AncoraVa

This may seem like a dumb question but I have to ask anyway just to make sure;
I have a Exhibit II on the $30/5gb/100 min Monthly 4G.
Simply remove the SIM and insert in the Nexus and it's good to go?
Exhibit II is my first GSM and smart phone, so I have zero experience in swapping around SIM cards.

Thanks for any feedback.

Yes, that's all you need to do. It will configure itself for T-Mo's internet settings and what not. Back in the day you had to manually setup internet and picture messaging if you switched to an unlocked phone which was a big pain.

That said.. I am considering going back to an S II or possibly an S III if I can justify the price. Why? The camera on the S II is far superior. I take a lot of pictures and it didn't occur to me that the S II camera was just really good. Other plusses to the S II/III is TouchWiz (I hate HTC's Sense, but love TouchWiz), HSPA+ 42 (compared to 21 on the Nexus) and better battery life. I am getting 10-12 hours on the Nexus compared to 12-15 on the S II.

Don't get me wrong, the Nexus is a GREAT phone. The HD screen makes a huge difference (will miss that if I go back to the S II!) and everything is so smooth and fluid since there's no T-Mobile crapware running. If you don't take a ton of pics -- or haven't been spoiled by the S II's camera -- the Nexus' camera is decent.

**AncoraVa** · 07-09-2012, 09:38 AM

Originally Posted by IsLand_BoY

Yes, that's all you need to do. It will configure itself for T-Mo's internet settings and what not. Back in the day you had to manually setup internet and picture messaging if you switched to an unlocked phone which was a big pain.
That said.. I am considering going back to an S II or possibly an S III....

Thank you for the feedback.
It is amazing how many folks juggle and swap around phones.
Guess that's the beauty of GSM, which is one of the things that made the T-Mobile Monthly 4G very enticing.
Exhibit II has been a great Android starter phone for me and things can only get better when I get to choose from one of Google's range of clutter-free models.

**IsLand_BoY** · 07-09-2012, 06:32 PM

Originally Posted by AncoraVa

Thank you for the feedback.
It is amazing how many folks juggle and swap around phones.
Guess that's the beauty of GSM, which is one of the things that made the T-Mobile Monthly 4G very enticing.
Exhibit II has been a great Android starter phone for me and things can only get better when I get to choose from one of Google's range of clutter-free models.

I started with VoiceStream back in 2001 and after having GSM, I really couldn't use anything *but* GSM. Verizon has LTE SIM cards now but it still has to be a Verizon LTE phone, you can't just get an unlocked GSM phone. You really can't beat the convenience of GSM.

I'm kind of excited to see what Google rolls out at the end of the year for their Nexus phones. It'll be the perfect combination to go with the Monthly4G plans

**AncoraVa** · 07-09-2012, 09:12 PM

Originally Posted by IsLand_BoY

I'm kind of excited to see what Google rolls out at the end of the year for their Nexus phones. It'll be the perfect combination to go with the Monthly4G plans

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I must say it's more than 'kind of' for me.
As a lifelong Mac user who did not jump on the iPhone bandwagon and held out on Android smartphones until T-Mobile came up with Monthly 4G and the Exhibit II, Google's move into the hardware business is a big deal for me and I am sure for many others. Carriers and Apple no doubt are on high alert over this game changing development that can only mean good things for consumers.
Hopefully there will be some product announcements before the end of the year.

**mapson** · 07-13-2012, 11:48 AM

Does this Nexus have screen issues? I can't find the link ATM but I recall reading recently a thread else where about issues with the screens. I'll have to look it up again.

**foosion** · 07-13-2012, 01:25 PM

There's a thread on xda-developers in which some people complain about screen issues. I'm very happy with my GNex and, from other threads, believe those complaining are a small minority and, for the most part, are being too picky (e.g., one person complained about problems with the screen almost off that could only be seen in a dark room)

**aurora40** · 07-13-2012, 07:24 PM

I find the screen to be very crisp. I love it, actually. Colors are a bit saturated, but it looks good. It is usable in direct sun and has very high pixel density. And blacks look very dark. Plus the screen is huge.

**trickbiker121** · 07-15-2012, 01:17 PM

I just received this phone on Friday and it is amazing. I don't see anything bad about the screen it looks great. The only issue I have is that my accelerometer is slightly off and there is no calibration setting like in the Samsung Exhibit 2 4g. I would like to no if anyone also has or had this issue and if there is a way to fix it. I will try to contact Google support and see if they know how to fix it.

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**sjv** · 07-16-2012, 01:53 PM

Originally Posted by trickbiker121

I just received this phone on Friday and it is amazing. I don't see anything bad about the screen it looks great. The only issue I have is that my accelerometer is slightly off and there is no calibration setting like in the Samsung Exhibit 2 4g. I would like to no if anyone also has or had this issue and if there is a way to fix it. I will try to contact Google support and see if they know how to fix it.

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ok, what is an accelerometer and how do you know yours is slightly off?