Gingerbread Released with Nexus S - Legend General

Nexus S:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lxUXulxE5o0
Gingerbread:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jx3pdWBlZ34

http://www.google.co.uk/nexus/#!/tech-specs
Hurrah!
Maybe time to sell the Legend?

i'm just buy it :-D

No trackball?! No dual core?! NFC barely used in UK?! £550?!
I shan't be buying it.
No sodding SD card slot?! I certainly won't be buying it.

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Might as well ask now..Will you sell your Nexus One for a Nexus S?

I know I know...I CANT be the only one debating it. But now that its officially out, I must admit that despite how much I HATE the Samsung Galaxy phones, this one looks pretty tight. Hardware wise I know Samsung are great. But I have 2 friends with Galaxy phones who DESPISE them and have even offered to trade them for a Nexus One straight up.
I know dual core phones will be out very soon, but what Im actually only interested in owning Googles "baby" when it comes to support and updates.
So here it is....
Are you going to sell your Nexus One for a Nexus S?
I LOVE my Nexus One..LOVE IT...Im a bit stuck on this one.
Thoughts?
No, I found it too difficult to get a decent price for my Nexus
IF there is an AT&T version then I will get one. My Nexus One has a broken screen and I'm in desperate need of a new phone.
Nope. While it has some advantages over the N1, they are not major enough for me to change. With dual core around the corner, I think I'll pass on the S and wait it out till Q1.
th0r615 said:
IF there is an AT&T version then I will get one.
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Yep. Only if I can get 3G on AT&T.
I put mine up for sale, and just took it down. I'm gonna wait for something better. When N1 was released, desire came out. I'm gonna hope that when Nexus S comes out, HTC will release something the same, but hopefully more features like an SD slot. Besides... Phone isn't even a year old yet!
TheAshMan said:
No, I found it too difficult to get a decent price for my Nexus
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+1
Most I could get responses for on Craigslist was a measly $350...
Do I really want to take a $225 loss ($575 original N1 price / tax minus $350 Craigslist sale price) just so that I could upgrade to a SuperAmoled screen and front facing camera? Nope
Im staying with the nexus one...the screen res. is higher on the nexus one then nexus s
My Nexus one has been great for me but I just love shiny new tech toys and the Nexus S kinda looks bad ass and ninja stealthy in all black so yes I'm going to get it (though spec wise it's nothing to shout about). Will still keep my nexus one though for hacking with android.
I'm getting one.
It is not looking good, is is crippled from stock Galaxy S:
- No MicroSD slot, only 16GB onboard
- No 720p video recording (!?!?! will this come in Honeycomb or something)
- Bluetooth 2.1 instead of 3.0
- 1mm thicker than Galaxy S
Things it has that Galaxy S doesn't have
- Gingerbread (Galaxy will get 2.3 soon hopefully that a similar phone has it)
- LED Flash (Couldn't care less)
- NFC (By the time this is mainstream i will probably be through to a new phone anyway)
So looks like Galaxy S is a better buy
KAwAtA said:
I put mine up for sale, and just took it down. I'm gonna wait for something better. When N1 was released, desire came out. I'm gonna hope that when Nexus S comes out, HTC will release something the same, but hopefully more features like an SD slot. Besides... Phone isn't even a year old yet!
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You're aware Samsung makes the Nexus S, right?
I plan to sell my Nexus One. Its in great condition T-Mobile model with 16GB SD card. If anyone is interested let me know .
I'm going to pass. I'm happy with my AT&T/Rogers Nexus One. I hear it's quite rare now!
The plastic Nexus S is a dealbreaker. The thing looks too plastic-y for my tastes. It's all about teflon / brushed metal!
I'm passing too! I <3 my N1. The new S isn't standing out at all for me. Sure, 2.3 stock but ill get 2.3 once Cyanogen (my fav mod) releases their version in a month or so. I also love how i can upgrade to up to 32gb sd card which is awesome.
He** NO, after samsung lied about the updates to the Behold II they will never have me as a customer again, Nexus One forever! or at least till there is a Dual Core HTC.
dual core phones coming in future with the tegra 2 and the orion chips, not to mention a possibly newer google phone with honeycomb which might also have dual core.
LG and Samsung are also developing new screens which they will implement in the near future and not to mention there isnt too much that the nexus offers. Most people will only buy it cos it comes with vanilla android and will get faster updates. It also lacks 4g which i suspect will become norm for phones in 2011 with more networks using it.
Was hoping for a higher res camera and screen and by the looks of it this phone also misses out on features already available on many other phones like Wifi direct, DLNA, HDMI, MicroSD slot Bluetooth 3.0 etc. The NFC is basically future proofing your phone as not many things currently support it, its like having a 3D TV with hardly any 3D content. Much better off waiting for the next flagship phone from Samsung and since the Nexus is a rebranded galaxy s then we porting over the new updates the Nexus recieves wont take too long i think
Nope. I have a G2 and an N1.... love the N1 too much plus the Nexus S doesn't even have HSPA+ on it....
No, I'm selling my Vibrant that I got for free.
I keeping my Nexus.
Depends. If Samsung releases a car dock and desktop dock similar to the N1's, then I'll consider selling my N1. Otherwise, I'll keep the N1 for roadtrip use and use it as a bedside tablet and alarm clock.

Replacing nexus one

Hi all,
Just a quick question, I'm from Singapore and I'm thinking of replacing my nexus one with another phone...
Should I wait for a dual core phone like LG star or just get a galaxy tab now, since nexus s is such a let down...
Any kind advice?
Well the Galaxy Tab isn't a phone; for most people I think that it would fill a different role in their digital lifestyle than their phone does. I'm also considering getting a Galaxy Tab because I would like a medium sized tablet(stream being considered small and 10 inchers being large).
I think if you are OK with your Nexus One then wait for a dual core like the LG or upcoming Motorola. I personally think there are no other phones currently on the market that will feel new and amazing coming from a Nexus One.
Personally I'm getting a G2.
Reasons:
1.Superior hardware
2.I'm an HTC fanboy
3.Here in Atlanta GA you can find them for about $325 next to new on craigslist.
4.I can sell my N1 for roughly $325 or more so there is no out of pocket
expense for me.
givathugahug said:
Well the Galaxy Tab isn't a phone; for most people I think that it would fill a different role in their digital lifestyle than their phone does. I'm also considering getting a Galaxy Tab because I would like a medium sized tablet(stream being considered small and 10 inchers being large).
I think if you are OK with your Nexus One then wait for a dual core like the LG or upcoming Motorola. I personally think there are no other phones currently on the market that will feel new and amazing coming from a Nexus One.
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Yup... that's what I'm planning too(stay on with my nexus one). The Thing is whether will LG or Motorola launch the dual core phones in Singapore. Motorola still haven't launch the Droid 2 in Singapore yet...
apollostees said:
Personally I'm getting a G2.
Reasons:
1.Superior hardware
2.I'm an HTC fanboy
3.Here in Atlanta GA you can find them for about $325 next to new on craigslist.
4.I can sell my N1 for roughly $325 or more so there is no out of pocket
expense for me.
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Don't really like the keyboard for G2 (aka desire)

Nexus S price drop!

Another drop in the price of the Nexus S since it's launch. 320 GBP gets you a brand new Nexus S, today! Unfortunately, my phone is less than a week old. FML
Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/google_nexus_s_can_be_yours_for_under_320-news-2645.php
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Another drop in the price of the Nexus S since it's launch. 320 GBP gets you a brand new Nexus S, today! Unfortunately, my phone is less than a week old. FML
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This is the only thing I like about iPhone. Price hardly goes down and you get excellent price when you sell it.
Exactly my thoughts! My Nexus S suddenly feels like a cheap phone
whisky_ said:
Another drop in the price of the Nexus S since it's launch. 320 GBP gets you a brand new Nexus S, today! Unfortunately, my phone is less than a week old. FML
Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/google_nexus_s_can_be_yours_for_under_320-news-2645.php
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Interestingly thats for the s-lcd version, the s-amoled handset is still £430 on their website.
Sent from my Nexus S using XDA App
If I wait a bit longer it will be cheaper to buy a new one that replace the cracked screen on this one (cries loudly at clumsiness)
Well, it looks like a new phone is coming soon. If I was a betting man, i'd say mid summer they'll roll out a new nexus phone. How fitting that they would quietly slide into Apples coveted summer release cycle.
I bought my Nexus S earlier this month, so I can feel the pain of anyone that watches technology grow old over night, but hey, it's not like your phone doesn't work as well today as it did yesterday, just because a faster version shows up.
A faster version is always right around the corner. If you keep waiting for the fastest one you'll be waiting a long time.
Hmm decisions decisions
jump to the new i9100 or wait for the new nexus which is probably going to be the i9100 in a different skin bit like the difference between the galaxy s 1 and the nexus s
In summer there will be a nexus tablet, not phone
Wonder if any Nexus S users could give me a little advice...
I currently have an original HTC Desire, and the usual problems are really irritating me. Currently, (as I buy sim-free), I could sell my Desire for £150, and buy a new Nexus S for £218. That means an upgrade cost of £168. As I see it...
+ Hugely better internal memory
+ Better battery
+ Better graphics chip
+ 2.3 official software (but then I'm running CM7 on my Desire so irrelevant)
+ Front facing camera
+ Wifi N
+ Good selection of custom ROMs, but not as good as Desire IMO
- Less ram
- No physical buttons
- Silly button order (minimal I know, but frustrating)
- Not really an improved camera (stills)
- No 720p video recording
- Does it have a notification light?
(Did I miss anything? )
My dilemma:
+ / - not so much a nexus s issue, but is it really worth spending all that for a phone already going out of date in the dual core age? After all, a Galaxy S2 could be had for £80 more (£400). It's a lot of money still, but not in context. The changes aren't huge with the nexus s. Surely I would be better waiting for the dual cores to go down, then buy one of them?
Today,
A new Nexus S costs £318 sim free unlocked.
A new LG Optimus 2X (dual core tegra) costs £329 sim free unlocked (but I don't think I like it)
A new Samsung Galaxy S locked to O2 costs £400.
If I wasn't going dual core, I would go Nexus S. I love it. But I'm not sure it's wise now (going single core), as £168 is a lot of money for the minimal features of a Nexus S compared to the advantages of a SGS2. Problem is, I don't have £250 for that. I could afford a nexus s, but I'm not convinced it would be a wise purchase with these new devices out? Do you not think it is worth saving for a few more months, and getting a SGS2 or HTC Sensation instead?
Convince me?
williamj1 said:
Wonder if any Nexus S users could give me a little advice...
I currently have an original HTC Desire, and the usual problems are really irritating me. Currently, (as I buy sim-free), I could sell my Desire for £150, and buy a new Nexus S for £218. That means an upgrade cost of £168. As I see it...
+ Hugely better internal memory
+ Better battery
+ Better graphics chip
+ 2.3 official software (but then I'm running CM7 on my Desire so irrelevant)
+ Front facing camera
+ Wifi N
+ Good selection of custom ROMs, but not as good as Desire IMO
- Less ram
- No physical buttons
- Silly button order (minimal I know, but frustrating)
- Not really an improved camera (stills)
- No 720p video recording
- Does it have a notification light?
(Did I miss anything? )
My dilemma:
+ / - not so much a nexus s issue, but is it really worth spending all that for a phone already going out of date in the dual core age? After all, a Galaxy S2 could be had for £80 more (£400). It's a lot of money still, but not in context. The changes aren't huge with the nexus s. Surely I would be better waiting for the dual cores to go down, then buy one of them?
Today,
A new Nexus S costs £318 sim free unlocked.
A new LG Optimus 2X (dual core tegra) costs £329 sim free unlocked (but I don't think I like it)
A new Samsung Galaxy S locked to O2 costs £400.
If I wasn't going dual core, I would go Nexus S. I love it. But I'm not sure it's wise now (going single core), as £168 is a lot of money for the minimal features of a Nexus S compared to the advantages of a SGS2. Problem is, I don't have £250 for that. I could afford a nexus s, but I'm not convinced it would be a wise purchase with these new devices out? Do you not think it is worth saving for a few more months, and getting a SGS2 or HTC Sensation instead?
Convince me?
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just my opinion, the nexus s is not worth the upgrade
better off just getting a g2x or a sgs2 at this point, if you can wait a few months maybe see what the new nexus will offer

[Update 25/10/11] Release date NOW UNCERTAIN for Galaxy Note!

Further update: date now uncertain, may be early November, may slip back towards initial mid-November date.
FFS! 495 Gbp to euro + taxes = +/- 700€ in my country... thats almost 2x the minimum wage / salary.
Too damn expensive.
I have to agree. And we all know that there'll be an even better phone
released, less than a year later, and we'll all want that one too...
£478.99 exc VAT on 31st October at Handtech
If this phone follows the trend, there should be a big price drop in 3 - 4 months. I can wait.
This phone will be awesome. I have tablets, but I still do most of my news reading on my current 4" screen LG G2X phone. I don't know why Samsung had to market this for women. Anyways, the 1.4ghz dual core and battery capacity is probably one of the best in the whole phone industry right now.
Com'on US release...
I don't really understand why you looking for prize drops. In 4 month there is something else you want and you have to wait again Do you ever buy phones?
lol, that's why I still have an HD2 right now. In 4 months, there might be an even bigger phone than the note.
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lol, that's why I still have an HD2 right now. In 4 months, there might be an even bigger phone than the note.
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there is already one .
galaxy tab 7.7 has phone in it ...
That's almost. 900 USD...damnnn
That being said, I wish it would be released here
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release now looking like mid November (hopefully)
Clove Uk has revised their release date to "to be confirmed" from stock expected about November 1. Clove "hopes" to ship mid November. They are waiting for Samsung to tell them when they will have the product delivered to their warehouse. It is very possible phone will be delayed so it can ship with Ice Cream on board (rumor.)
The price of a smartphone (Galaxy SII) bought outright (unlocked, expensive than phone price on contract) which includes tax and gst here in Australia is roughly 425 GBP.
At 425 GBP, the SGNote is NOT CHEAP, but I would buy it in a heartbeat, but not a penny more. The baseline for smartphone outright price has been 400-450GBP in Australia for sometime, I think its unfair to exceed that.
http://stores.ebay.com/KICKmobiles-Ltd?_trksid=p4340.l2563
This ebay store will sell you a pre-order.
I'm so torn between the Note and the Nexus.
At the moment I've preordered the Nexus but I dont know... I would realy like the bigger screen and the sd-card slot on the Note.
Might end up with both...
EDIT:
And now I've both preordered. Think I'll go for the Note. I just hope that it will get ICS fast.
EDIT2:
Leaning towards getting both now =) So my wife get a shiny new phone to (but the sgs2 she have now is not to bad either)
Gonna try them both out and then I'll take the one i like most and my wife get the reject
robertsydbrink said:
Im so torn between the Note and the Nexus.
At the moment I've preordered the Nexus but I dont know... I would realy like the bigger screen and the sd-card slot on the Note.
Might end up with both...
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LOL i am in the same boat as you
The Nexus is nice but I'm majorly swayed by the screen size on the Note and the stylus input.
I think most people looking at both nexus and note, Had both pre-ordered but cancelled the nexus. Only NFC and ICS missing on the note. I dont need NFC for three to five years. (might be payment method world wide). but who knows? ICS, i still think we will see that on the note sometime next year...
Brilliant short clip showing how good the Note is for video editing and annotation. This is one awesome tablet phone.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=fhuyJIj5ZBo
Ooh, thanks for that - nice!

[Q] Worth returning S2X for Nexus 4?

Hey guys, glad to finally be on the forum (I've spent a loooong time reading but never posting ).
Here's my issue: Recently I bought a Galaxy S2X with Koodo on a tab plan, and so far I am loving the phone. However, recent news of the Nexus 4 has gotten my attention. Koodo has a 14-day money back guarantee on all their phones, and I bought the phone on Sunday past (the 28th) so I still have some time to return it. My question is, is the Nexus 4 a better phone? Because I can buy the S2X outright from Koodo for $300, and the Nexus is similarly priced. Is it worth returning the Galaxy, being phoneless for two weeks, and then getting the Nexus? I know nobody has had hands on experience, so it's gonna be hard to tell. I wish I could wait for some reviews to pop up about the Nexus 4, but I can't wait that long, a phone is essential (obviously).
What do you guys think?
Cheers, Tristan.
You can watch reviews of the optimus g, as they have the same screen,without the buttons, and spec sheet.
If your into androud development, have a phone to use during the 2 week wait, liker being on the latest android version, and don't like the touchwiz overlay do it because it is a beast.
If you're happy using your s2x, and like the way it is keep it, its a good phone too, and the 2 weeks without a phone would be horrible. If you want the $299 one it will have 8gb of storage, so if your used to the 16gb and expandable storage in the s2x don't.
I also own S II X from Telus myself. I am getting Nexus 4 for one of my family members to replace HD2 I guess it all depends your need and price you pay for it. No doubt Nexus 4 ' s price is very attractive. However I think S II X for 300 is also a good price.
If you do not mind the none-removable battery and no sd slot then you will love Nexus 4 no doubt. I currently have 2 spare batteries that I use in rotation for my S II X because android phones do drain quite fast and I want to save time connecting charger to my phone directly because phone has to be connected while charging. I am on the move alot. I also like having large collection of videos and music on my phone even though I can take advatange of true unlimited data plan to use cloud storage. ( I used over 10 gb last month, no throtlling and no cap).
I just gotta have battery option and sd card slot but its just me. It may not matter for you.
So I guess it's all up to your preference.
Thanks guys. I think I'll probably return the S2x and wait for the nexus, it looks snazzy and also Jelly bean looks good too.
I recently bought a HTC One X quad. am i'm returning it and waiting for the Nexus 4. I wondered why Google don't make micro sd slot and/or add 32 GB? I would certainly pay more for it.
imeem said:
I recently bought a HTC One X quad. am i'm returning it and waiting for the Nexus 4. I wondered why Google don't make micro sd slot and/or add 32 GB? I would certainly pay more for it.
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My only possible thought is maybe it was an agreement with LG. After all, the Nexus 4, for the price, is superior in many ways, so there has to be SOME incentive to get the optimus G. That's my two cents!

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