Hello,
This is a official Indian Moto G discussion thread. It is expected to be launched in early January 2014.
I will update the thread as we get more information.
Please keep this thread clean and use if for Moto G specific stuff only. Please avoid OT discussion.
I was thinking about getting this phone to replace my old and tired Galaxy Y.
I wonder what the price will be...
Somewhere around 11-12K maybe?
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Mustajab Is'haq said:
I was thinking about getting this phone to replace my old and tired Galaxy Y.
I wonder what the price will be...
Somewhere around 11-12K maybe?
Sent from a Galaxy far far away....
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16 GB Moto G costs 199 $ in US i.e. Rs 12500 approx. So it will not be less than Rs 15000 here I'm planning to get one from US
Looking at the Nexus 5 pricing and as they will have to include headphones in the box as per Indian law, I think 16gb will cost around 18k. I hope Motorola prices it close to 15k.
Moto G 8GB is available for Rs.15,990 and 16GB for Rs.17,990 at eBay India including all taxes and import duties. It was imported from US.
nirmalbalaji said:
Moto G 8GB is available for Rs.15,990 and 16GB for Rs.17,990 at eBay India including all taxes and import duties. It was imported from US.
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But how about warranty? I doubt whether motorola will accept US phones for warranty in India.
Also, they have mentioned dual sim model. When will this be launched?
server3249 said:
But how about warranty? I doubt whether motorola will accept US phones for warranty in India.
Also, they have mentioned dual sim model. When will this be launched?
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People who import products from US/UK often won't care about warranty which we won't surely get. But the seller who is selling US Moto G 8GB and 16GB on eBay India is saying he is giving one year warranty and 10 day replacement guarantee. ALWAYS enquire the seller before buying on eBay.
But at the moment its the cheapest option available instead of importing manually for who can't wait for the official launch of Moto G in India.
16 - 17K
Right now, Moto G costs 200USD [16GB version]
Convert that to INR = Around 12,000 Rs
+ Around 30% Tax = 16,500 - 17,000 Rs
Detailed review of Moto G
http://www.theverge.com/2013/12/2/5156546/moto-g-review
yzak58 said:
Right now, Moto G costs 200USD [16GB version]
Convert that to INR = Around 12,000 Rs
+ Around 30% Tax = 16,500 - 17,000 Rs
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Where did you get that 30% tax figure from?
It's 6%... and there are some other charges too. But OEMs import in bulk.. it is subsidized.
It'll effectively be around 10-15% tops
prices of smartphones in india are almost same as in UK, where 16gb versions costs about 16K (inr), so adding a charger+Dual Sim+Headphones may increase price upto 2K so i think 16-18K is a good guess for 16gb version in india. Also if they launch single sim version without charger and headphones, it would be a better option
If they do price it at 16-18K then I don't think its going to sell a lot. The Micromax canvas 4 is a good deal at around 16K. And there are a ton of other phones cheaper than that with better specs.
Altough the Moto G will get KitKat faster and will be the one supported by the community more.
Sent from a Galaxy far far away....
Should be around 15k. Am looking forward for getting my hands on the 16gigs variant too as soon as it lands here. Hoping that Moto will be providing warranty here.
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had Motorola not promised KitKat for Moto G, it wud be senseless to buy it over Canvas 4 or Canvas Turbo or other Sino-Indian phones.
Rittik said:
Should be around 15k. Am looking forward for getting my hands on the 16gigs variant too as soon as it lands here. Hoping that Moto will be providing warranty here.
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nope.. 16.5k for single-SIM 16 GB, without charger & headphones.
Here's how I calculated-
Nexus 5 : Moto G
= $349 : $199
= Rs 28999 : Rs 16535
(come on! Congress won't lower the taxes)
And of course warranty will be there because it'll be "officially launched" like Nexus 5 (not like Nexus 4).
P.S.- I think, we would get more of dual-SIM ones (expectedly costing Rs 1.5k more) before single-SIM ones become readily available.
By then if Nexus 4 drops to 20k, it wud be a more sensible buy than Moto G. :thumbup:
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Motoralla Hardware >> LG. Personal experience. Will tell you later after exams
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Rittik said:
Motoralla Hardware >> LG. Personal experience. Will tell you later after exams
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but that was about ancient feature phones (non-android RAZR, ROKR, etc.)
Despite Qualcomm chipset & Gorilla Glass 3, Moto G is priced quite low, which means all other components are cheap and as bad as LG's.
So, in terms of durability Nexus 4 should be as good as Moto G.
Had Moto G been costlier, we could have considered it to be more durable than Nexus 4, but not now.
Anyway.. if Nexus 4 sticks to 21.5k and Moto G costs no more than 16.5k, then of course Moto G will be the winner.
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ImSherlocked said:
Looking at the Nexus 5 pricing and as they will have to include headphones in the box as per Indian law, I think 16gb will cost around 18k. I hope Motorola prices it close to 15k.
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Indian law?
N5 still comes without headset..
And TBH at this price Nexus 5 is a much better deal.
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AdriannTheHunk said:
Indian law?
N5 still comes without headset..
And TBH at this price Nexus 5 is a much better deal.
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N5 comes with headsets in India.
I'd be heart-broken if it goes on sale at anything above 15,000. Really waiting desperately for this to launch in India
yzak58 said:
Right now, Moto G costs 200USD [16GB version]
Convert that to INR = Around 12,000 Rs
+ Around 30% Tax = 16,500 - 17,000 Rs
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Technically, tax isn't applied on imports! Its only the shipping charge and customs levied (if a relative sends you the device, then no customs). So, basically it should be 14-15K max.
30% tax? LOL!
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I'm planning to buy a good smartphone...but I'm in a predicament..
i live in India and according to the review ,the nexus 4 is pretty good phone but the problem is you guessed it's god damn India... Google and LG are taking their own sweet time to bring it to India. Rumors are that it may be released in Jan at mind boggling 32 or even exorbitant 36k ..so my question which is the best available alternative to nexus 4?
Is one x a good alternative?
or is nexus 4 worth the wait for Indian shores(Bangalore customers)
or any good alternative within the range of 28-29k ( in India)?
thank you
For ease, 5k rupees is about 100 bucks approximately. I think best solution might be to have someone you might know in the us bring it over.
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Depends on your priorities.
If having a high end android that performs most tasks well is all you care about then go for an s3 or one x.
If having a nexus device, with its updates and ROM development is important then get the n4.
The best option is getting someone to bring it from the US or other countries. The price difference is worth the lack of warranty in my opinion.
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My opinion
I am also in the same situation
Lg can become a top player in Indian Market if it set the prices of Nexus 4 16 GB between 24k to 27 K and 8 Gb for 22k to 24k
I would say if it is going to launch above 28K for 16 GB model then i am not buying it as i will be stuck with 16 GB .
I would have bought it for 30 K also had it supported USB OTG .
So i would request Lg to price the phone intelligently as it will help them in the long run.
Lg Nexus 4 is worth the wait only if it is priced correctly
Recently I've been a frustrated Samsung UK underling, whom was unable to get any Note 10.1(2014) pricing or availability info internally.
Hence, I've been following threads in this forum in the hope of some info.
However, through a stroke of good fortune I met the Tablet Buyer of a Leading UK High Street Retailer...
The Note 10.1 (2014) 16GB WIFI only device will be priced at £479
The device will be available in approximately 2 weeks.
The buyer didn't know the price of the LTE model, which would suggest that the LTE model may not be available within a similar time frame.
Also the Tab3 LTE models will be available (Sim-Free) at the end of October priced with £100- £120 premium over the WIFI only models.
Hope this info eases a few minds!!!
Many thanks for all the great posts
all the best...
A definite pass from me then
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Damn so we're looking at around £530 for 32 gb. too dear for me
WTF
Why are we always being ripped off here in the UK? Gotta buy them in the US then.
Tesco Hudl perhaps.
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I don't care what components and specs are inside this thing. It should not be priced more than an ipad if it is still made of cheap plastic and looks like it was designed by a graduate.
Should be around £350.
Im not buying this out of principle despite being a millionaire and someone who just lost many many times over this amount in a poker game last night.
The Note 8 pricing was a complete joke but this isn't too far behind.
I don't understand why it is much more expensive than the US. $550 converted in £ with 20% extra for VAT makes £400 not £479.
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but i want it so bad :'(
Ukbondraider said:
I don't care what components and specs are inside this thing. It should not be priced more than an ipad if it is still made of cheap plastic and looks like it was designed by a graduate.
Should be around £350.
Im not buying this out of principle despite being a millionaire and someone who just lost many many times over this amount in a poker game last night.
The Note 8 pricing was a complete joke but this isn't too far behind.
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Ok millionaire, can you give me £530? I swear it's not to buy me a 2014 GNote 10.1! Pretty please?
£479 = $775 for a 16 GB WiFi only device. Please tell me this is a joke.
Kimo377 said:
£479 = $775 for a 16 GB WiFi only device. Please tell me this is a joke.
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That's rip-off Britain for you!
Your loss Samsung! I went and bought a 4g Galaxy Note 8 for £370
cmit37 said:
Your loss Samsung! I went and bought a 4g Galaxy Note 8 for £370
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How it it their loss, they're still making money from you?
Smiley at the end of my previous post?
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Ryangan said:
How it it their loss, they're still making money from you?
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Hey Ryangan. Did you order from TD as you mentioned in the other post. I hope you get the early dispatch if you did.
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Hey Ryangan. Did you order from TD as you mentioned in the other post. I hope you get the early dispatch if you did.
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I haven't yet, read a few reviews that have put me off. If it's not released here by the 14th, I'm going to take the risk.
I have received a confirmation from a major retailer here in Greece that it will be available next week. They told me that they have plenty of stock already.
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Lympe said:
I have received a confirmation from a major retailer here in Greece that it will be available next week. They told me that they have plenty of stock already.
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Did you ask about the lte version and the prices ? btw which retailer ?
Well here in Sweden it is expected to be £550 for the wifi-only 16gb model. You do the math...
Wow, why is it so much more for other nations compared to the US?
The Moto X (16GB) just dropped to $99 on contract (upgrade or new signing) at Best Buy. For AT&T, Verizon, and Sprint.
http://www.droid-life.com/2013/10/07/moto-x-drops-to-99-at-best-buy-with-new-contract/
Decisions, decisions.
UPDATE:
Moto X drops to $99 on contract with AT&T for 16 GB and $149 for 32GB (this includes Moto Maker)
http://gigaom.com/2013/10/25/customized-moto-x-price-drops-to-99-on-contract/
yep. went in last night for a price adjustment. =)
Question is, will the 32GB on Verizon next month be $150? If so, i would definitely be willing to give up the customization from motomaker.
mikeosu said:
Question is, will the 32GB on Verizon next month be $150? If so, i would definitely be willing to give up the customization from motomaker.
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Moto maker is rumored to come to Verizon November 11th. I don't have the link but Google it for now.
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wudien said:
Moto maker is rumored to come to Verizon November 11th. I don't have the link but Google it for now.
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Right that is what I was referencing. I'm hoping best buy will have the lower price on the 32GB version when it comes out then.
After browsing BestBuy and Amazon, it appears neither offer the 32GB. Is it only available on Motorola's site or in the AT&T store? (I assume therefore will only be available in the Verizon store once it's out for them)
If so, I may just go ahead and snag up the cheap one at best buy. I can live with 16GB for over a $100 savings.
For those not in the know. There is a Motorola trade up program right now where moto will give 100 back for people who have older Motorola phones
http://www.mototradeup.com/
Could mean a free moto X if your interested.
mikeosu said:
After browsing BestBuy and Amazon, it appears neither offer the 32GB. Is it only available on Motorola's site or in the AT&T store? (I assume therefore will only be available in the Verizon store once it's out for them)
If so, I may just go ahead and snag up the cheap one at best buy. I can live with 16GB for over a $100 savings.
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The 32gb is only available through moto maker. The stores or Att directly doesn't offer the 32gb. I thought about selling my 16 and buying a 32gb but like you said it's over 100 bucks in savings to just get a 16gb version.
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capathy21 said:
The 32gb is only available through moto maker. The stores or Att directly doesn't offer the 32gb. I thought about selling my 16 and buying a 32gb but like you said it's over 100 bucks in savings to just get a 16gb version.
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Yeah, I think for $150 in savings I can make do with 16GB.
I bought the phone from them a few days ago and they refunded me the difference. The best Android phone available at the moment and now it's half as much.
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Cake and eat it too
mikeosu said:
Question is, will the 32GB on Verizon next month be $150? If so, i would definitely be willing to give up the customization from motomaker.
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according to http://www.gottabemobile.com/2013/10/10/moto-maker-tipped-bring-moto-x-customization-best-buy/ BestBuy will have motomaker booths. I hope that this means customization and 32 GB options with the BestBuy discount. I will surely pull the trigger then
Looks like the sale is over The verizon30 code still works on Verizon's site, so I think I'm gonna pull the trigger at snag it for $139.99 unless anyone else here knows of a better deal? My problem is, my billing period ends this Sunday (I'm switching from Sprint to Verizon) and I don't really want to hold off that long. Amazon does have it for $99, but back ordered 1-3 weeks. Not to mention, I may be adding other family to my plan in the next 30 days so that might be hard to do if Amazon has an additional contract prohibiting change of the plan.
updated with new offering from ATT
Well, looks like Motorola is not honoring any type of partial refund/price matching for Moto Maker devices. I purchased a device directly from Motorola (through Moto Maker) on Friday of last week. After calling this morning multiple times and asking about processing a partial refund for the difference in price, I was told that "prices are subject to change" and always offered a $100 Motorola online coupon good for 30 days and only valid on select accessories.
Needless to say, I was a bit miffed! I guess I'll just have to try processing a price guarentee through AMEX and see what happens.
Shamingo said:
Well, looks like Motorola is not honoring any type of partial refund/price matching for Moto Maker devices. I purchased a device directly from Motorola (through Moto Maker) on Friday of last week. After calling this morning multiple times and asking about processing a partial refund for the difference in price, I was told that "prices are subject to change" and always offered a $100 Motorola online coupon good for 30 days and only valid on select accessories.
Needless to say, I was a bit miffed! I guess I'll just have to try processing a price guarentee through AMEX and see what happens.
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return and repurchase?
capathy21 said:
The 32gb is only available through moto maker. The stores or Att directly doesn't offer the 32gb. I thought about selling my 16 and buying a 32gb but like you said it's over 100 bucks in savings to just get a 16gb version.
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I just picked up an all black woven 32GB on moto maker (ATT) for 529.99! I sold my 16GB model yesterday on SWAPPA. Good timing!
gunnyman said:
return and repurchase?
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I don't want to risk getting one with the camera update and lose rooting ability.
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planoman said:
I just picked up an all black woven 32GB on moto maker (ATT) for 529.99! I sold my 16GB model yesterday on SWAPPA. Good timing!
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Though price out of contract didn't change, only subsidized prices.
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Amazon currently has the Moto X for $.01 for new customers and those family plans that wish to add a line on ATT.
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Though price out of contract didn't change, only subsidized prices.
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it did change too. The other day I check to see the out of contract price on a 32gb and it was $629, now its $529
I am willing to buy and sell Moto G and arrange for the world interested send email to [email protected]. Be true to your word. And do not be spam.
"As in my town do not have the Moto G Hands on the internet and I hope to buy about 7 days to get the merchandise"
(I am getting several e-mail requests for the purchase of apparatus. So when sending the email please inform the country of destination and the city to know the value of correct transmission.)
I'm also willing to help buy and ship moto g for those who want the 16gb dual chip colors edition.
Email [email protected] for details.
Cheers from Brazil.
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And what would you sell it for in us dollars?
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dfullerman said:
And what would you sell it for in us dollars?
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I think around 450 dollar with free shipping "I do not think competing with anyone selling prices; This is a reference value for sale."
The Model
Brand: Motorola
Reference: XT1033.
Color: Black
Model: Moto Dual Chip G 16GB.
* And consult parents received the custom house to see their import laws you have to pay customs fees.
I'll just upload the product after receiving the money in the bank account debited. Thus the purchase will be accredited by the website store. And of 5-7 days I get the unit. And so will be sent to your recipient.
Nothing personal, but I don't see why anyone would pay over twice the price for a dual SIM version of this phone...It would make more sense to buy two phones, at least I have twice the product and still would have the same functionality, I would just leave one at home when I went overseas! Be a little more reasonable, something like $50 would probably go, maybe $75.
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dfullerman said:
Nothing personal, but I don't see why anyone would pay over twice the price for a dual SIM version of this phone...It would make more sense to buy two phones, at least I have twice the product and still would have the same functionality, I would just leave one at home when I went overseas! Be a little more reasonable, something like $50 would probably go, maybe $75.
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Model: 1 chip and 8GB about 372 dollar wtih free shipp
Here in Brazil the tributary loads are too high
Sorry, I didn't realize the cost for the phone was so much more for you, thanks for the info anyways.
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dfullerman said:
And what would you sell it for in us dollars?
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400 dollars for the 16gb dual chip colors edition variant including shipping.
Payment trough paypal.
The phone itself costs something about 305-350 for the 16gb dual chip. So the price vary depending on the store you buy it and the payment method. Here's a bunch of links fo brazilian stores that are currently selling this variant, so you can confirm the prices:
http://www.americanas.com.br/
www.magazineluiza.com
RicardoEletro.com
http://www.submarino.com.br/
http://www.walmart.com.br/
For internacional shipping there are 3 post modalities.:
Here they are,
First Modality (EMS):
3 to 5 days -> R$ 116,00 (something about 51 dollars) and a maximum weight of 30kg
ps.: You can choose to add a $ 86,00 dollars insurance
Second Modality (Econômico):
13 to 14 days -> R$ 58,00 (something about 26 dollars) and a maximum weight of 20kg
ps.: You can choose to add a $ 43,00 dollars insurance
Third Modality (Leve Internacional):
5 to 7 days -> R$ 52,00 (something about 23 dollars) and a maximum wright of 2kg
ps.: You can choose to add a $ 43,00 dollars insurance
These prices are an estimative to ship for Europe. USA may be something about it too.
So it would be 350 for the phone and 23 dolaars for shipping or a total of 373 dollars. I just ask for 400 dollars because of paypal money transfer fees.
http://www.ibtimes.co.uk/moto-e-budget-smartphone-leaked-similar-moto-g-more-compact-body-1445429
http://www.ibtimes.co.uk/new-motorola-xt1021-xt1022-xt1025-smartphones-expected-may-1445438
Seems to be even more entry level than the Moto G. They quote the price for the dual SIM + TV as R$599,00 - I'd expect it to retail for something like $119,00 / £89,00 / €129,00 SIM-free, unlocked.
Why would a more entry level phone cost more?
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Durteedee said:
Why would a more entry level phone cost more?
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I'm going by Amazon prices here, but the cheapest G goes for $179 / £115 / €159,00. Obviously you can find it discounted, but this isn't what I'm talking about, I'm talking about standard prices.
AluKed said:
I'm going by Amazon prices here, but the cheapest G goes for $179 / £115 / €159,00. Obviously you can find it discounted, but this isn't what I'm talking about, I'm talking about standard prices.
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I bought my Moto G new for only £95
NextGenGTR said:
I bought my Moto G new for only £95
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Unlocked? Without contract?
It also looks like a Moto G LTE version is going to be released in the coming months as well. I would imagine the next version of the Moto G will have LTE as a standard feature. The costs of including multiple bands for LTE is coming down so it only makes sense.
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It also looks like a Moto G LTE version is going to be released in the coming months as well. I would imagine the next version of the Moto G will have LTE as a standard feature. The costs of including multiple bands for LTE is coming down so it only makes sense.
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LTE with a slimmer body
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Unlocked? Without contract?
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Yes, no contract, but it was locked to O2, however, i unlocked for only £1.69
I'll probably get,the moto e. Got this brand new 3 weeks ago for $99 on amazon boost mobile version. I use it as a tablet
Best phone I ever had
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I might get the LTE Moto G since the screen on my current G is cracked/scratched at the upper right. It's barely noticeable, but it's noticeable enough to annoy me. Quite a few people like my phone and it isn't available here (I don't think Digicel plans on carrying this phone and it's expensive as hell to import) so I can most likely sell it for some good cash once I get the LTE version.
I am so buying it just for the lte features xD
I want the moderator to ban me.
Really ?Why here is so expensive ?
http://gadgets.ndtv.com/mobiles/news/motorola-moto-e-xt1022-spotted-on-indian-import-website-519174
moto e coming soon!! to cost around 8000 indian rupees or 8500 rupees approx!!
Moto E has been officially announced, here is the full specs: http://www.gsmarena.com/motorola_moto_e-6323.php
Available in the uk for £79.99 locked to o2.
A £150 moto g model is out now with micro sd and lte support though.