(Spork) Posted October 29, 2012 Share Posted October 29, 2012 http://www.theverge.com/2012/10/29/3569540/google-nexus-4-preview-price-release-date Google's has officially announced the Nexus 4, the latest phone in its Nexus line of flagship Android devices. Built by LG, the phone features a 4.7-inch 1280 x 768 IPS display, a 1.5GHz quad-core Snapdragon S4 Pro processor ? which Google claims is the fastest on the market ? an 8 megapixel camera and a 1.3 megapixel front-facing camera, and up to 16GB of storage. Oh, and the back is made of glass ? etched, layered glass that sparkles with a strange, almost holographic depth. Not much of that should be surprising, as the phone had been thoroughly leaked around the web in the past few weeks. What is surprising is how much better it all looks in person.Compared to the LG Optimus G, which shares many of the same components, it's no contest ? the Nexus 4 is a far nicer piece of hardware. It feels weighty and high-end, and the tight construction combined with the soft-touch plastic on the sides and chrome edging give it a solidly executive vibe ? a vibe that's balanced nicely by the playfulness of Disco City on the back. The device will sell for $299 with 8GB of storage, or $349 with 16GB. A T-Mobile version will sell unlocked for $199 on a two-year contract. Alongside the improved screen and faster CPU, the Nexus 4 has 2GB of RAM, Wi-Fi 802.11b/g/n, NFC, Bluetooth, and built-in compatibility with Google's latest accessory, the Wireless Charging Orb ? an inductive charging dock. The phone also houses a sizable 2100 mAh battery, which the company claims will get you about 10 hours of talk time. All that battery life would be great if the device was sporting LTE radios ? but it is not. Google has decided to forgo stricter carrier partnerships in the US, which for now means that the company will only offer the device as an unlocked HSPA+ phone. That's a bit of a crushing blow to many, who expected Google's next flagship phone to go toe-to-toe with the iPhone 5 and the latest crop of Windows Phone devices. non contract price is crazy good guitmz 1 Share Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tsupersonic Posted October 29, 2012 Share Posted October 29, 2012 Price is good, but WTF on storage? These phone companies are not making cloud computing easy with all these data caps and such. /rant Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
still1 Posted October 29, 2012 Share Posted October 29, 2012 $299 for 8Gb and $349 for 16 Gb. that's a good release day price. 16Gb Galaxy nexus released for $600 at launch. (Spork) 1 Share Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Syanide Posted October 29, 2012 Share Posted October 29, 2012 Nexus 4: 8GB for $299; 16GB for $349; available unlocked and without a contract on 11/13 on the Google Play store in the U.S., U.K., Australia, France, Germany, Spain and Canada. The 16GB version will also be available through T-Mobile for $199, with a 2-year contract (check here for more details). Nexus 7: 16GB for $199 and 32GB for $249; available in the U.S., U.K., Australia, France, Germany, Spain, Canada and Japan, and also through our retail partners Gamestop, Office Depot, Office Max, Staples and Walmart. Nexus 7 with 32GB and mobile data: $299 and unlocked, on sale 11/13 in the Google Play store in the U.S., U.K., Australia, France, Germany, Spain and Canada. Nexus 10: 16GB for $399; 32GB for $499; available on 11/13 in the Google Play Store in the U.S., U.K., Australia, France, Germany, Spain, Canada and Japan. Upgrading my phone come April fo' shaw. The Nexus 10 is also the first tablet I might be interested in buying, not for myself, but for my parents. Amazing prices! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheElite Posted October 29, 2012 Share Posted October 29, 2012 The phone is too decently priced to not buy. Anxiously waiting for 13th November. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger H. Veteran Posted October 29, 2012 Veteran Share Posted October 29, 2012 Want it, want it, wait it! Have my SGS2 now and it still works just fine but definitely wanting an upgrade there :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
still1 Posted October 29, 2012 Share Posted October 29, 2012 360 degree photo sphere wow take a look. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
torrentthief Posted October 29, 2012 Share Posted October 29, 2012 LG Nexus 4 8gb: ?248.99 delivered LG Nexus 4 16gb: ?288.99 delivered Samsung Nexus 7 tablet 16gb: ?159.00 + delivery Samsung Nexus 7 tablet 32gb: ?199.00 + delivery Samsung Nexus 7 tablet 32gb + 3G/HSPA+: ?239.00 + delivery Samsung Nexus 10 tablet 16gb: ?319.00 + delivery Samsung Nexus 10 tablet 32gb: ?389.00 + delivery Crazily cheap prices on the phones and 16gb tablet! Shame there are no microsd card slots. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jerzdawg Posted October 29, 2012 Share Posted October 29, 2012 Great price, sux I won't be able to get this for Verizon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Gibs Posted October 29, 2012 Share Posted October 29, 2012 360 degree photo sphere wow take a look. so it has photosynth. Only 3 years late google. Those are some really nice prices. Hopefully they aren't as ****ty as LGs usual phones though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yusuf M. Veteran Posted October 29, 2012 Veteran Share Posted October 29, 2012 At $359 CAD, the 16 GB model is nearly half the price of the iPhone 5 16 GB ($699 CAD). It also has a 320-PPI display (vs. 326 PPI on the iPhone 5). And the back is made of gorilla glass. I think this is the phone I've been waiting for. Syanide 1 Share Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicane-UK Veteran Posted October 29, 2012 Veteran Share Posted October 29, 2012 Wow - that's an incredible price. I was holding out for a Windows Phone 8 device (possibly a Lumia 820) but these prices are making me consider a return to Android! Ooh - compatible with wireless charging too. That's my Windows Phone experience done for I think! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Auroka Posted October 29, 2012 Share Posted October 29, 2012 When the iPhone 4S came out in 2011 it was bashed for having a glass back and no LTE. Now it's late 2012 and Google releases... a phone with a glass back and no LTE. The prices of both devices are great but I can't help but laugh at the Nexus 4 a bit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nvllsvm Posted October 29, 2012 Share Posted October 29, 2012 Price is good, but WTF on storage? These phone companies are not making cloud computing easy with all these data caps and such. /rant It's really annoying. I'm on Tmobile in Pennsylvania and I'm lucky if I a decent 3G connection. Since I use my phone to play music in my car via Bluetooth, there would be no way I would be able to have a stable stream while driving. I guess I will stick with my Exhibit 4G and it's 32GB MicroSD until something better storage comes along. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Frank B. Subscriber² Posted October 29, 2012 Subscriber² Share Posted October 29, 2012 This is going to be my next phone. A high-end Nexus phone for the price of a mid-range phone? Count me in. Killer_Z 1 Share Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
torrentthief Posted October 29, 2012 Share Posted October 29, 2012 I'll take the nexus 5, it will probably be a tegra 4 quad core cortex a15, it would be a serious powerhouse. This phone is also very nice but the tegra 4 will kill it, those chips are out in Q1 2013 and faster ones available in Q3 2013 so i'd expect a nexus 5 this time next year with one of those most likely. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matrix XII Posted October 29, 2012 Share Posted October 29, 2012 Good price but storage is limited and lack of LTE is a problem. No reason for me to switch from a GS3. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
123456789A Posted October 29, 2012 Share Posted October 29, 2012 360 degree photo sphere wow take a look. I took a look at my Windows Phone that already does that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lexcyn Posted October 29, 2012 Share Posted October 29, 2012 Good price but storage is limited and lack of LTE is a problem. No reason for me to switch from a GS3. I don't mind no LTE since I doubt my area will be getting LTE even in 2013 so this is the perfect upgrade for me. I cannot wait this is going to be a day 1 purchase. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
(Spork) Posted October 29, 2012 Author Share Posted October 29, 2012 Good price but storage is limited and lack of LTE is a problem. No reason for me to switch from a GS3. my area will never have lte .. so that not a big deal ... 16 gigs is plenty ive come to love the could storage Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raa Posted October 29, 2012 Share Posted October 29, 2012 Definately worth looking into... those specs are quite impressive. Won't be long before 4G/LTE is in it, i'm sure! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Singh400 Posted October 29, 2012 Share Posted October 29, 2012 Yep, I'll be getting it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spacer Posted October 29, 2012 Share Posted October 29, 2012 To be honest, I've been waiting for the next Nexus phone to upgrade my EVO, but I'm a little disappointed by this phone. The hardware is not anywhere near what I expected, and I never liked chrome on phones. I find it extremely tacky. I'm really let down. I wish Google would have stayed with Samsung for this year's nexus. :/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
(Spork) Posted October 29, 2012 Author Share Posted October 29, 2012 To be honest, I've been waiting for the next Nexus phone to upgrade my EVO, but I'm a little disappointed by this phone. The hardware is not anywhere near what I expected, and I never liked chrome on phones. I find it extremely tacky. I'm really let down. I wish Google would have stayed with Samsung for this year's nexus. :/ what hardware was you expecting :s Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spacer Posted October 29, 2012 Share Posted October 29, 2012 what hardware was you expecting :s LTE, SD slot, better camera than my 3 year old EVO? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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