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Is the Nexus S still competent today?


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#1 DigitalE

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Posted 22 July 2012 - 23:21

I'm looking to buy an Android phone in the $100-150 range, and a used Nexus S seems like it might be my best option. This phone will be a secondary device to my iPhone.

My requirements:
Either Sprint or T-Mobile (4G is a plus)
Able to run ICS/JB
GPS for navigation

Any thoughts?


#2 BobSlob

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Posted 22 July 2012 - 23:24

Still a very good phone, and recently just got the official JB update.

#3 still1

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Posted 22 July 2012 - 23:35

still a very good phone... JB runs smoother than ICS on this device.

#4 vetGrowled

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Posted 23 July 2012 - 00:07

I'd get it if I had the chance. Still a good phone .

#5 InsaneNutter

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Posted 23 July 2012 - 15:40

Yup i think you will be fine with it, its a good price and has just got the 4.1 update officially.

Even if Google decided not to give it the next version of Android it still has a massive following on XDA, so the phone will have many quality roms regardless.

#6 OP DigitalE

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Posted 23 July 2012 - 16:42

Good to know. Now if only I could find a T-Mobile Nexus S for under $200.. :/

#7 still1

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Posted 23 July 2012 - 16:48

View PostDigitalE, on 23 July 2012 - 16:42, said:

Good to know. Now if only I could find a T-Mobile Nexus S for under $200.. :/
I would sell mine for less than $200 if google have released the next Nexus.
You should see a lot of Nexus S sales when google release the next Nexus.

#8 OP DigitalE

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Posted 24 July 2012 - 19:50

Found a T-Mobile Nexus S (GT-i9020t) on Cowboom for only $150. Thanks for the advice, guys. Can't wait to play with Jelly Bean!