... from the Google Play store, to be precise. I bet they're now selling them with Jelly Bean preinstalled, right?
Has anyone here bought one of the newer ones? How's the performance?
bought mine from a local telco,come preloaded with Jellybean
so far its good no problems at all
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Yes, so far so good its the best phone I've ever had
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I bought one brand new recently from Amazon, came with ICS. You can't buy the GNex from the google store in the UK, only the Nexus 7. It's a superb phone; I've had a GS2, Motorola Defy, iPhone, Galaxy Note and this is SO much better than all of them. It's all the great bits of Android with the simplicity and clean look of iOS (but it actually does stuff). I quite liked what Motorola did with Android almost better than Samsung but there's a few good bits on touchwiz. There's no doubt in my mind though that plain Android is LOADS better.
I wish some other manufacturers offered pure Android phones. WHy don't they? I don't particularly want to root my phone and install custom firmware and I really like the GNex but it'd be nice to have a choice of handset...I feel like from now on if I want to stick with neutral Android (which I do!) I'll only ever have 1 choice of phone! Why can't HTC, Motorola or Asus make a neutral Android phone?
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I bought mine just a few days ago, owned a SII but wanted pure Android the Nexus
is fast and sleek with JB glad i bought it.
I bought a 2nd one last week. Still comes with ICS but got updated within the first 30 minutes.
Purchased mine from the Google Play store a few days ago. Still had ICS on it, but I updated to JB immediately.
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I bought a 2nd one last week. Still comes with ICS but got updated within the first 30 minutes.
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Same here but about a month ago.
Probably be a while before they come with JB. They're not huge sellers (I see people with S2s and S3s every time I go out in London but actually have never seen anybody with a Nexus) and it's doubtful that Google would open all the boxes to upgrade them...
I just got mine from the play store the other day. as others have stated came with ICS and was immediately able to upgrade to JB. performance is very good, although first thing I did was install CNA 3.5 and franco nightly kernel
I bought mine last week from the Play store, which stated that it comes with JB. The unit arrived Wednesday and had ICS. It immediately began downloading the JB update. A little irritating that they do that, but eh, it was over soon enough.
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I bought mine last week from the Play store, which stated that it comes with JB. The unit arrived Wednesday and had ICS. It immediately began downloading the JB update. A little irritating that they do that, but eh, it was over soon enough.
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Kinda petty to complain about but i got my gnex two weeks ago by way of eBay. New in box sealed and had 4.0.4 on it. I'm on toroplus
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Kinda petty to complain about but i got my gnex two weeks ago by way of eBay. New in box sealed and had 4.0.4 on it. I'm on toroplus
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Petty to complain about paying $350 for something and finding out it wasn't what you paid for? Most people would complain if that's what they got on a $5 purchase...
Nonetheless, it's not a "I'm going to call Google and complain" type of complaint. It's more of a "buyer beware" issue. It's good to give the market feedback so people know what they can possibly expect.
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Petty to complain about paying $350 for something and finding out it wasn't what you paid for? Most people would complain if that's what they got on a $5 purchase...
Nonetheless, it's not a "I'm going to call Google and complain" type of complaint. It's more of a "buyer beware" issue. It's good to give the market feedback so people know what they can possibly expect.
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Whether an ota or not its the same jb. It was what you paid for a gnex that is running the latest jb available from the carrier. There is nothing for a buyer to beware about. Jb capable doesn't mean preloaded. Should a waited a few weeks or a month longer it would be preloaded once old stock sells. Just to be clear I would be the first to complain if it said that and there was no ota.
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Whether an ota or not its the same jb. It was what you paid for a gnex that is running the latest jb available from the carrier. There is nothing for a buyer to beware about. Jb capable doesn't mean preloaded. Should a waited a few weeks or a month longer it would be preloaded once old stock sells. Just to be clear I would be the first to complain if it said that and there was no ota.
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There's absolutely a Buyer Beware issue. You (and many others on here) probably have reliable, fast internet. I don't. I, unfortunately, live in a very rural area with unreliable dialup. I tried a few times to update via an internet connection share, but it kept failing. Since I didn't want to load all my work onto it without first updating, I drove 35 miles to the nearest free wifi spot and sat for an hour to get it. All said and done, I'm out several hours, plus about $15 in fuel, and an evening doing that when I could have spent it doing any number of more meaningful things.
Now you may think "who cares?" Anyone else in the same situation, of course. Which is why I posted that information in a forum where someone had asked for our experiences. Because, to someone in my situation, that's pretty useful information.
I'm sorry I don't happen to be exactly like you. Everyone is different, and just because it is no big deal to you doesn't mean it's not a big deal to anyone else. I downplayed all that in my original post because it wasn't really relevant. It's enough to tell others "It doesn't come preloaded with JB the way they advertise it" or some such message.
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I should probably add that they don't advertise it "JB ready" as you say, but rather (from the website):
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Jelly Bean (Android 4.1)
That's from the specs on the phone. Not "soon to be 4.1 with a minor update." Again, I think it's entirely okay to dislike lies in advertising.
Got mine a week and a half ago for my bday. Best device along with my Nexus 7 is the best device I've ever owned
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There's absolutely a Buyer Beware issue. You (and many others on here) probably have reliable, fast internet. I don't. I, unfortunately, live in a very rural area with unreliable dialup. I tried a few times to update via an internet connection share, but it kept failing. Since I didn't want to load all my work onto it without first updating, I drove 35 miles to the nearest free wifi spot and sat for an hour to get it. All said and done, I'm out several hours, plus about $15 in fuel, and an evening doing that when I could have spent it doing any number of more meaningful things.
Now you may think "who cares?" Anyone else in the same situation, of course. Which is why I posted that information in a forum where someone had asked for our experiences. Because, to someone in my situation, that's pretty useful information.
I'm sorry I don't happen to be exactly like you. Everyone is different, and just because it is no big deal to you doesn't mean it's not a big deal to anyone else. I downplayed all that in my original post because it wasn't really relevant. It's enough to tell others "It doesn't come preloaded with JB the way they advertise it" or some such message.
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I should probably add that they don't advertise it "JB ready" as you say, but rather (from the website):
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Jelly Bean (Android 4.1)
That's from the specs on the phone. Not "soon to be 4.1 with a minor update." Again, I think it's entirely okay to dislike lies in advertising.
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You complain about having to drive 35 miles, but earlier in this thread you said:
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I bought mine last week from the Play store, which stated that it comes with JB. The unit arrived Wednesday and had ICS. It immediately began downloading the JB update. A little irritating that they do that, but eh, it was over soon enough.
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Soon enough, or 35 mile drive and an hour wait? Are you just annoyed somebody disagreed with you so decided to make up a little story to make your complaint more valid?
Anyway, if you can't even download a 100MB update what's the point in having a smartphone anyway...do you have to drive another 35 miles every time there's a 10MB maps update? Sometimes where you live precludes you from having the latest technology. That's just how it is. My Dad can't get fast enough internet to stream Lovefilm or Netflix, but he just deals with it, he doesn't buy a Google TV box then start complaining about it.
There should be no buyer beware on this. Nobody thinks that as soon as software is released you'll immediately get it on all the sealed brand new units. It's a BIT dodgy to actually say 'it has JB on it right now' when it doesn't, but 'have JB' and 'will DL JB soon as you turn it on and connect'...is that really that much different? I get what you're saying but when you buy a brand new Windows 7 laptop you have to install updates as soon as you turn it on...not quite the same but I think you're being pedantic.
And no...I have no home internet or 4g I downloaded my ota over 3g.
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You complain about having to drive 35 miles, but earlier in this thread you said:
Soon enough, or 35 mile drive and an hour wait? Are you just annoyed somebody disagreed with you so decided to make up a little story to make your complaint more valid?
Anyway, if you can't even download a 100MB update what's the point in having a smartphone anyway...do you have to drive another 35 miles every time there's a 10MB maps update? Sometimes where you live precludes you from having the latest technology. That's just how it is. My Dad can't get fast enough internet to stream Lovefilm or Netflix, but he just deals with it, he doesn't buy a Google TV box then start complaining about it.
There should be no buyer beware on this. Nobody thinks that as soon as software is released you'll immediately get it on all the sealed brand new units. It's a BIT dodgy to actually say 'it has JB on it right now' when it doesn't, but 'have JB' and 'will DL JB soon as you turn it on and connect'...is that really that much different? I get what you're saying but when you buy a brand new Windows 7 laptop you have to install updates as soon as you turn it on...not quite the same but I think you're being pedantic.
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It doesn't say anywhere it comes preloaded with jb either. Os says 4.1 Jellybean and it is running 4.1 Jellybean he assumed preloaded. "Assumptions are the mother of all fudge ups" paraphrased of course. So again no buyer beware issue. Assumption issue
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Thanks for all the replies, guys. What I really wanted to know was if the newer ones available from the play store came preinstalled with JB. Guess not.
Furthermore, I also wanted to know if any of you people noticed THESE issues: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1394358
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So I bought a Hercules this morning for my wife. I played with it today while she was at work and enjoyed the device. I have owned a Dell Streak 5 and Samsung Vibrant. This seems like a happy median. I am torn though on whether I should use my current Vibrant until the Nexus comes out (If ever) for T-Mo.
Does anyone have some insider information as far as timing or carrier availability for the Nexus? I am afraid my impatience is going to get the best of me and force me into the Hercules.
Please keep in mind that I've never flashed a rom or rooted a phone. I generally just use them for what they are and go about my day. Quadrant scores mean very little, if it performs my tasks that is all I really care about. Navigation, Web surfing, calling, and the occasional movie or music are my main habits, oh and tethering. Although the resolution to some seem to be an issue I did not really notice it and I love the Super Amoled. Thanks in advance guys!
The Tmobil SGS2 is a beast but the nexus prime is verizon exclusive so if u want to wait awhile until it comes to other carriers, go ahead. i love my SGS2
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The Tmobil SGS2 is a beast but the nexus prime is verizon exclusive so if u want to wait awhile until it comes to other carriers, go ahead. i love my SGS2
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That is what I heard, but how long do these type of exclusive offers usually last?
One other question about this device. Does it still allow USB tethering and wifi hotspot?
i was gonna wait for the nexus too but i said frick it and bought an SGS2.if the nexus is all that and a bag of chips when it comes out ill just sell this phone and get it. e-bay dont discriminate and if i lose a hundred or 2 on a phone then i really could care less. only thing about the nexus that ive never really liked is the rom skin that comes with it. ill probably just use this phone till next year whe the next superphone after nexus that comes to tmobile that samsung or whoever makes. i get a new phone every year but this year ive gotten two counting my sensation
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That is what I heard, but how long do these type of exclusive offers usually last?
One other question about this device. Does it still allow USB tethering and wifi hotspot?
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1) aprox 3 month
2) it was mentioned in another phone, it does not, but you can get around it by rooting the phone and installing the app to allow tethering
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1) aprox 3 month
2) it was mentioned in another phone, it does not, but you can get around it by rooting the phone and installing the app to allow tethering
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I gotta say that really pisses me off. We can't root the phones yet either can we? I don't mind learning something new, but forcing me to is aggravating me. T-mo has always been a pretty laid back and unrestricted company, but this kind of bull **** is about to send me off.
don't worry, the root will come soon enough
today is the official 1st day....
even the best of phone hackers/developers will need at least 24hrs of continuous work to get it root right
Oh no sweat. I m not in that big of a rush. I am just new to "rooting" and generally like very thorough instructions when performing something technical. I just feel like T-mobile is spitting in our faces by limiting us on this all of a sudden.
**** it took a couple months for the sensation but once it was there it was so worth it ....just be patient people
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Oh no sweat. I m not in that big of a rush. I am just new to "rooting" and generally like very thorough instructions when performing something technical. I just feel like T-mobile is spitting in our faces by limiting us on this all of a sudden.
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i promise you u will get them. the guys on this site know their ****e and once its figured out they give pretty noob-proof guides to do all of it.been on this site for a couple years now and never had any problems just as long as you follow the directions exactly
http://androidandme.com/2011/11/dev...xy-nexus-and-the-launch-that-could-have-been/
I agree 110%. Still amazes me a company can botch this as badly as its been done.
And as soon as we get them in out hands, we'll all laugh and forget about this.
that was a fantastic article Dustin put together
Simply brilliant. The article summed up what will undoubtedly become known as the Great GNex Clusterf--k. As pukemon suggested in another thread, the hype is losing steam and potential customers are beginning to look elsewhere. Way to go, Google/Samsung/Verizon!
seems everyone here is forgetting that google will never market the Nexus like the iphone. This phone is for "US". Its not the most anticipated device of the yr, come on. Nexus One, Nexus S, little promotion. They not even trying to compete with the iphone. Its a Tech geek phone. Nobody in the real world knows about it
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http://androidandme.com/2011/11/dev...xy-nexus-and-the-launch-that-could-have-been/
I agree 110%. Still amazes me a company can botch this as badly as its been done.
And as soon as we get them in out hands, we'll all laugh and forget about this.
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too little too late indeed
SGS2 took all the spotlight this year
So a few weeks back i decided i was going to buy the latest greatest phone, which i have never done before. I did a little research and decided i would get the galaxy nexus when it came out, and to my surprise in just a couple of months lucky me!
I am a gamer and i am used to waiting years for the things i want. I read some forums of phone junkies and they are being huge babies about a couple of weeks WTF chill out.
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too little too late indeed
SGS2 took all the spotlight this year
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And as soon as the new year comes in we'll all be anticipating the SGS3.
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So a few weeks back i decided i was going to buy the latest greatest phone, which i have never done before. I did a little research and decided i would get the galaxy nexus when it came out, and to my surprise in just a couple of months lucky me!
I am a gamer and i am used to waiting years for the things i want. I read some forums of phone junkies and they are being huge babies about a couple of weeks WTF chill out.
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I think the frustration. Is mostly due to the lack of info not the actual release
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Looking on the bright side, more devices announced with "better" specs mean the price for Nexus can't be too high, or people would turn away from it and buy phones with the same high price but "better" specs. Google/Samsung will reduce the price to make it competitive with recently announced phones.
I feel the same way. Google dropped the ball. I hope they go with HTC for the next Nexus
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what the **** is the deal with the google/samsung/"verizon??"
its already been anounced that it wont be a verizon exclusive
The Nexus meant to be a guideline for where Google wants the direction of Android to go on phones and a baseline for developers to target. If Google tried to make it into the pinnacle of Android they would likely upset all their OEMs. Google doesn’t want to compete with the companies which are distributing their platform.
Neither Google nor Samsung really wants the Nexus to be a big seller, they just want it as a marketing tool. As for Verizon…who cares?
I agree. It's the details that are driving me nuts! I returned my GS2 before my 30 days were up, and I really liked the phone. I went back to using my Nexus One, and boy does it suck to go so far back. I've almost thrown it twice! I've always enjoyed the Nexus line due to pure android and quick updates.
I scour the internet multiple times every day for the past few weeks. I just want to know the bloody launch date for the US, where I can buy it, and whether or not the US will get the HSPA+ version right away? Is that so much to ask for?
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I am a gamer and i am used to waiting years for the things i want. I read some forums of phone junkies and they are being huge babies about a couple of weeks WTF chill out.
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if you are into games, you should seriously reconsider
most games out there are develop for the Exynos (Hummingbird) CPU
if you go for this phone, your choices of good games will be greatly chopped in 50% or more
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if you are into games, you should seriously reconsider
most games out there are develop for the Exynos (Hummingbird) CPU
if you go for this phone, your choices of good games will be greatly chopped in 50% or more
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If he's that into games, he probably wants something with a keyboard/mouse or a controller
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http://androidandme.com/2011/11/dev...xy-nexus-and-the-launch-that-could-have-been/
I agree 110%. Still amazes me a company can botch this as badly as its been done.
And as soon as we get them in out hands, we'll all laugh and forget about this.
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Great article. Now people have no idea about when the phone will be released and how much it will be. We are even not sure about if we can get a unlocked version when the phone is launched. Google has the worst marketing team IMO, they failed chrome book now they are trying to fail nexus again.
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If Google tried to make it into the pinnacle of Android they would likely upset all their OEMs.
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The Nexus One did exactly that. It was for it's time the pinnacle and it did upset OEMs. Even so, the Android world is better for it.
I personally think that they should have released a spec monster and "encouraged" OEMs to try to exceed it.
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Great article. Now people have no idea about when the phone will be released and how much it will be. We are even not sure about if we can get a unlocked version when the phone is launched. Google has the worst marketing team IMO, they failed chrome book now they are trying to fail nexus again.
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well at least with any Nexus phone you are Guaranteed 100% Unlocked, and easy Root via stock Bootloader
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well at least with any Nexus phone you are Guaranteed 100% Unlocked, and easy Root via stock Bootloader
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yes, that is the point I am trying to make. A nexus is always unlocked, with the most updated Android system But a company like Google should not have such a poor marketing strategy: The HK event grabs everyone's eyeballs, but no body has any idea about the release date for the GSM version in US at all. Verizon may get it before or after TG; the launch of UK GN may be delayed; Verizon may have an exclusion period, etc. There are too many rumors because Google itself have no idea about its own product.
However, I will get a GN, I really want the ICS
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Looking on the bright side, more devices announced with "better" specs mean the price for Nexus can't be too high, or people would turn away from it and buy phones with the same high price but "better" specs. Google/Samsung will reduce the price to make it competitive with recently announced phones.
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I'm suffering because my wife's N1 died and she's eyeing mine. She doesn't want "huge" screen and was looking for a used N1 so I found one for her...mine as soon as I can get a new phone. So, I'm in a bind.
I've put a line in the sand. December 1st I'm buying an SGS2 or whatever else non-Moto is top of the line at the time.
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I agree. It's the details that are driving me nuts! I returned my GS2 before my 30 days were up, and I really liked the phone. I went back to using my Nexus One, and boy does it suck to go so far back. I've almost thrown it twice! I've always enjoyed the Nexus line due to pure android and quick updates.
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I think that most of the people interested in the Galaxy Nexus could care less about the pure android experience. Don't we all root/ROM our phones? I rooted my N1 less than 24hrs after buying it and haven't looked back.
Since the SGS2 is already rooted and ROM'd, I don't care at all about the actual OS. ICS will be coming to the SGS2, question is will it come via ROM kitchen or OTA update. Either way, I'd be happy. Of course I'd be happier with the GN, but at this point I'm so frustrated with the lack of information that I'm buying whatever is available with the best hardware on December 1st.
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Topic : I have been screwed up by +Samsung Mobile / +Google ,
Disclaimer : This may be entirely my fault
Before we start, let us go back to some histories ...
First of all, I have to admit that i am google/ +Android fan boy. When google announced Android, I was really excited. And I bought First Google Phone G1 through Google Developer Program. (it is still with me now). And I went on and bought HTC desire which is supposed to be same spec as nexus one. And let me remind you that at the point of time, I was staying at the house of Apple fan ( my wife and her two nephews) and we got two Macbook Pro and iphone 3GS (and later 3 x iphone 4S) at home. And I was fully aware of my android short comings (such as battery life and smoothness) but still happy with openness of my android phone ( rooting, Cyanogen, MIUI etc etc)
Fast Forward to 2012, when +Google announced Android 4.0 and +theverge.com rated it so high for +Galaxynexus Galaxynexus , i thought ..well it is time to upgrade my phone (HTC desire).
So, I went ahead and bought my Galaxy Nexus, rooted and installed AOKP custom ROM. Even though battery life is not really there when compared with iphone 4s, i was really happy with it. And i did recommend Android to my friends and told them that it is now nearly as smooth as iOS. (And due to that they bought SGS II,Galaxy Note etc tec)
When my wife's other nephew (+Thiha Soe) from Myanmar wanted an Android Phone, i was not hesitate to recommend Galaxy Nexus. So here I am , bought another galaxy nexus, and this time round, i want to play safe. I did not root his galaxy nexus. I happily bought it and install a few apps and sent it to him. And I did mention him about battery life but i assured him that it is*nearly* as smooth as iphone 4s and it is stable.
Then a few days later, he called me to say that Galaxy nexus is not usable any more. I was like .. what? what's wrong? he said there was no network connection at all and he googled it and found this is a known issue that a lot of people encountered it.
To my horror, when i google it, i found that he was right. i found a lot of people complaint about No Network issue for galaxy nexus. (So, As in my disclaimer, it is due to entirely my fault as i didn't do my homework)
Ok. Now, let's bygone be bygone. i just brought back GN (from Myanmar) and sent to +Samsung Mobile service center (Singapore) hoping that they can fix it fast due to the fact that it was known issue.
For comparison, my wife's nephew (who is in singapore) went to Apple Service Center and told them his phone (iphone 4s) is screwed up due to jailbreaking. And they exchanged for him NEW iphone 4s after 3 days. (i really hate myself that i am writing this)
Now, For our Google Flagship Phone, I called to samsung 5 days later, they said it was NOT ready yet. Come on Samsung ... of course I did make noise to their manager (or supervisor) and 2 hours later, I received SMS saying that my phone is ready for collection. wait .. Did they told me earlier that my phone is not ready yet? After i made noise, they said it is ready for collection?
Anyway, i went and collect my phone at SamSung Service center plaza Singapura with unhappy mind (remember my phone is ready only when i made noise). And it made me unhappier that one of their Q screen was down. Mind you, they have only 2 Q screens, once is at reception counter facing to outside which is working and one is at LCD screen facing to customer resting area WHICH IS NOT WORKING at that time. (To be fair to QMatic, later it was working fine after kill process and restart it)
That made me even more upset.And after that they just collected my Q ticket and they said they will call my NAME. And there were a lot of confusion that some of them (Cust Support) are actually calling Q numbers instead of names (but Q ticket are already given to them).
Finally, my turn came, they called my name and they gave me my GN, and they said they changed mainboard and LCD screen .. OH MY GOD, really??? mainboard and LCD?????
COME ON,,,, I just bought it less than a month ago. WHY CAN'T YOU GUYS GIVE ME REPLACEMENT NEW SET? And changed LCD screen for BASEBAND SIGNAL ISSUE?
I was lost of words, And I am not the one who is good in complaining, So i SHUT UP. But deep down, i am really upset, TERRIBLY UPSET. Not only just because of service of Singapore SAMSUNG Repair Center, but also because i know that i am losing battle of Android Vs iPhone.
So, After that, i just tested so called repaired GN with my SIM card (which is taken out from my rooted GN), called to my sis, said Hello. Seem all fine. But remember, I wad in bad mood, I was really upset.
after tested at service counter, I went to one of the phone display counter, i exchanged back my sim card to my rooted GN (from repaired GN). During the process, I put my wallet on the counter.
Then, I went out the samsung WITHOUT TAKING BACK MY WALLET. And winthin 2 mins, i realized that I left my wallet there. I run back and searched, IT WASN'T THERE ANYMORE. And I lost ~350 SGD,4 credit cards, one ATM card, 1 IC, 1 student card and a few name cards.
Okay, Now, i admit that it was entirely all my fault, I trusted SAMSUNG/GOOGLE too much , I didn't do my home work well before buying GN, I stupidly left my wallet on the counter.
And yes, I still love +Android, XDA, Open Source, Gadgets (I just ordered Kindle Fire). But I felt that I have been screwed up ...And Thanks for reading the whole damn long post of mine.
Rgds,
Kaung
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Wait so they fixed the phone right? What's the problem? Maybe when they were repairing it they noticed the LCD was messed up too and fixed that. Apple is known for their great customer service but from your story it looks like Samsung didn't do too bad. They didn't give you a new phone on the spot but they did fix the problem. And the Wallet thing was your fault, you know that, so can't put that on Samsung or google. For all you know another customer stole it.
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Uh, really cool story bro? Tried Google wallet?
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Wait so they fixed the phone right? What's the problem? Maybe when they were repairing it they noticed the LCD was messed up too and fixed that. Apple is known for their great customer service but from your story it looks like Samsung didn't do too bad. They didn't give you a new phone on the spot but they did fix the problem. And the Wallet thing was your fault, you know that, so can't put that on Samsung or google. For all you know another customer stole it.
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Yes, They Fixed the phone after 5 days later. Yes, Wallet thing is my fault. Yes, It is my fault that I did not do my homework before buying things. The whole thing is due to my fault.
Dafuq I just read.
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Whole barrage of bad luck, hope it goes well man.
And to be fair.. that's only in Singapore. There's a million other stores you could have shipped or taken it to. Galaxy Nexus is not quite a evolutionary step in the android world but it did bring us Ice Cream Sandwich. I'm 100% behind Android, I hate Apple with every fiber in my being and I know there computers are pretty superb but they market and make dozens of the same product at least twice a year. Literally not very much done to it either.
I'm probably going with the Rezound when my upgrade comes around.
Anyway, best of luck bud.
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There's a problem that I haven't read about...gotcha.
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So you think if you dropped your wallet in an Apple Store (or any other store) and someone swiped it, that you would get the wallet back because the store is better? Its not their fault someone lifted your wallet without an employee noticing...
That aside, sounds like you got some bad luck, but typically poor customer support. If your phone got it fixed, that's what matters. Its unfortunate, but you will never get Apple Store-style support (although it is not always perfect!) in any other manufacturer or carrier store. This is part of why people buy those products. If you're honestly that bothered by poor customer support, you need to start living in a 5-start hotel with concierge, buy only Apple products, and shop at high-scale boutiques.
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So you think if you dropped your wallet in an Apple Store (or any other store) and someone swiped it, that you would get the wallet back because the store is better? Its not their fault someone lifted your wallet without an employee noticing...
That aside, sounds like you got some bad luck, but typically poor customer support. If you got it fixed, that's what matters. Its unfortunate, but you will never get Apple Store-style support (although it is not always perfect!) in any other manufacturer or carrier store. This is part of why people buy those products.
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Martonikaj,
how many times i have to say that it was my fault? And I fully understand that Even i put my wallet at Apple/Orange/Banana Store, I will not get back. I am not blaming their store employee.
Moral of story is do the homework before buying things. Do not put 100% trust on Apple/Orange/Banana/whatever.
Again, let me admit that this is ENTIRELY my fault.
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Martonikaj,
how many times i have to say that it was my fault?
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So why is it ever included in this rant? I realize it affects your view of the CS and the store (just as part of the whole picture), but it has nothing to do with the quality of the store if your wallet got stolen.
Seriously another one of these threads?
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So why is it ever included in this rant? I realize it affects your view of the CS and the store (just as part of the whole picture), but it has nothing to do with the quality of the store if your wallet got stolen.
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If i did homework --> I will not buy GN --> I don't have Network issue --> I don't need to go Service Center --> I will not be upset ---> I will not lose concentration --> I will not lose my wallet
Yeah, Start with me.
Are there no such things as cameras there?
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Are there no such things as cameras there?
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Jonathan,
That's really good point. Thanks for pointing out. I will ask them for camera record. How stupid i am!
Rgds
Kaung
There's a network issue with the gnex??
Why was I not informed of this??
Here was me thinking that mine was working fine when in fact the whole time it was broken
I shake my fist at you Samsung!!!
All joking aside, your phone is fixed, the gnex is a great phone, the store will have cameras so all in all its a happy ending!
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There's a network issue with the gnex??
Why was I not informed of this??
Here was me thinking that mine was working fine when in fact the whole time it was broken
I shake my fist at you Samsung!!!
All joking aside, your phone is fixed, the gnex is a great phone, the store will have cameras so all in all its a happy ending!
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Ha ha ... Yeah Right.. I wish happy ending And Thank for your joke ..... And Yes, my rooted GN is working fine. Affected one is Unrooted GN for my wife's nephew in Myanmar (Burma) . Ok.. Now it seem to be fine. Hope it is fixed else ship to Singapore-->Myanmar-->Singapore is a pain in the ass.
masully84 said:
Seriously another one of these threads?
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Well, at least this is different than the usual.
kaungmyataung said:
If i did homework --> I will not buy GN --> I don't have Network issue --> I don't need to go Service Center --> I will not be upset ---> I will not lose concentration --> I will not lose my wallet
Yeah, Start with me.
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If only I knew that by buying my Galaxy Nexus it means I'll have my wallet stolen. I never would have bought this phone! Why didn't anyone warn me.
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You're 110% unnecessarily putting the blame of getting your wallet stolen on your prior decision to buy a Galaxy Nexus. Ever think that you could have gotten your wallet stolen at a restaurant 2 weeks earlier had you not got the Nexus? In that case, the Galaxy Nexus actually reduced your chances of getting your wallet stolen!
Let's drive the point home even harder. So say I bought a Mazda (car) 2 years ago, and tomorrow my house burns down because I left the oven on while at work. Do I sue Mazda for my house burning down?
/logic
martonikaj said:
Well, at least this is different than the usual.
If only I knew that by buying my Galaxy Nexus it means I'll have my wallet stolen. I never would have bought this phone! Why didn't anyone warn me.
/s
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martonikaj,
I felt hurt when i saw your sarcasm (the whole thing just happened yesterday, so i am still feeling upset). But I know that u r right too. It's me, plain stupid idiot. Just that I wish i can be as nearly smart as you.
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martonikaj,
I felt hurt when i saw your sarcasm (the whole thing just happened yesterday, so i am still feeling upset). But I know that u r right too. It's me, plain stupid idiot.
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No I completely understand it sucks, but you will not get much sympathy here (or anywhere) by trying to blame your mistake on the phone or manufacturer.
Stories are fine, whining is not.
With all of the issues I'm reading about with the Nexus 7 and ghost touches, WiFi and GPS, I'm incredibly nervous about purchasing one of these tablets. I guess I'm just looking for assurances that Google/Asus have solved the ongoing problems with the latest batches, or that they aren't that prevalent.
Are these touchscreen problems really that common, or is it a small percentage of units affected?
Has the GPS signal issue been corrected by the Google OTA patch?
Has the WiFi connection issue been improved at all?
Thanks in advance!!
Kitkat coming to save all of us!
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Kitkat coming to save all of us!
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Eesh. This doesn't give me a whole lot of confidence. And I just got done reading a few pages in the "random reboot" thread. What the heck is going on with the Nexus 7?!?
I don't know if I am just one of the lucky people. But I have had no issues with any of the issues that I have read on these forums. I have had no touchscreen issues, no wifi issues, and I don't really use the GPS that much but the few times that I have used it the GPS has worked fine, and I use my tablet quite a bit. I think it is a good little tablet.
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I don't know if I am just one of the lucky people. But I have had no issues with any of the issues that I have read on these forums. I have had no touchscreen issues, no wifi issues, and I don't really use the GPS that much but the few times that I have used it the GPS has worked fine, and I use my tablet quite a bit. I think it is a good little tablet.
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Same here. No problems with mine. FWIW I'm rooted and unlocked; don't use mine for games or movies (other than the occasional youtube).
Thanks for the input, fellas. Maybe I'll pick one up and give it a test run... does anyone know what the return policy is at Best Buy?
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Same here. No problems with mine. FWIW I'm rooted and unlocked; don't use mine for games or movies (other than the occasional youtube).
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The less you use it the less probabilities of you finding issues with it, however that doesn't mean every single Nexus 7 have issues, that's true. Some don't, some have small issues, others have really big issues like mine.
Sometimes the way people use their device allows them to never really know if they have issues, again, sometimes it simply doesn't have issues. My best advice, buy it, try it really hard(do everything you can) before the warrant goes off, if you don't have any issues then you'll have a really nice Nexus device.
I picked up mine from best buy and they give you a 15 day return policy for any reason. That's where I got mine and I love it. I had a 10 inch and finally tried the nexus 7 and now I'm happy I did.
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Kitkat coming to save all of us!
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Lol. My 2013 is running stable, fast and does everything I need as is on jelly bean. After root and sfhub's screen drivers it has no issues what so ever.
I think I'll pass on kit Kat.
If it ain't broke.......
Kitkat will be downloaded to your nexus regardless you want it or not.
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Kitkat will be downloaded to your nexus regardless you want it or not.
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Nope, not mine.
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Nope, not mine.
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Kid: 'Eww i will never kiss a girl'
Adult: '*Shags like a Rabbit*'
@gr8twhite 'I won't download 4.4 kitkat'
@gr8twhite when development of 4.3 stops 'I upgraded to 4.4'
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With all of the issues I'm reading about with the Nexus 7 and ghost touches, WiFi and GPS, I'm incredibly nervous about purchasing one of these tablets. I guess I'm just looking for assurances that Google/Asus have solved the ongoing problems with the latest batches, or that they aren't that prevalent.
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I've had one since the day it was released and I love it still. I don't know what the multitouch issues are, maybe I'm not affected but the GPS is fine on mine too. It finds my location in my house and car. I don't use GPS much on my tablet so thats not a big issue anyways. I've never had it random reboot and no WiFi issues either. I'm rooted with TWRP recovery, but stock OS.
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Kid: 'Eww i will never kiss a girl'
Adult: '*Shags like a Rabbit*'
@gr8twhite 'I won't download 4.4 kitkat'
@gr8twhite when development of 4.3 stops 'I upgraded to 4.4'
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Sorry, None of that makes any sense to me....I don't get what you're at.
I personally have not been having any problems. I highly recommend it.
Buy it locally. Then if you do get a bad one, you can just take it back.
I received mine a few days ago from the $199 sale on eBay and mine has the touchscreen issue. I contacted the seller for an exchange but they said they can only offer a refund at this time. I'm not against flashing the zips that people say can fix the issue, but it's a matter of principle. If I'm going to spend money to buy a brand new product, why should I get a defective product and try to fix it myself? Make the manufacturer deal with the issue, send it back. Which is what I am going to have to do.
For those who does NOT have an issue, did you buy it recently or during the first 60 days of launch date?
I am trying to figure out if Google has at least recognized the issue AND fix it in the next batch of production..
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I went to Google Product forums and there are tons of people having this problem:
http://productforums.google.com/forum/#!topic/nexus/zEqstgT2ZT8[1-25-false]
Although some reported they don't have the issue, it is a BIG GAMBLE for me and quite a hassle. If I have to keep returning it 2-3 times, it'll give me more headache....
Man.. I am on the fence now.. I don't want to plunk down $400 (N7 LTE) for soemthing that I have to keep returning..
lanwarrior said:
For those who does NOT have an issue, did you buy it recently or during the first 60 days of launch date?
I am trying to figure out if Google has at least recognized the issue AND fix it in the next batch of production..
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I went to Google Product forums and there are tons of people having this problem:
http://productforums.google.com/forum/#!topic/nexus/zEqstgT2ZT8[1-25-false]
Although some reported they don't have the issue, it is a BIG GAMBLE for me and quite a hassle. If I have to keep returning it 2-3 times, it'll give me more headache....
Man.. I am on the fence now.. I don't want to plunk down $400 (N7 LTE) for soemthing that I have to keep returning..
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I've had 4. 1 for myself, for the rest of the family. They're all from early manufacturer dates and they work fine.
Honestly I'd go for it, typically the people who have problems will always be the loudest.
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I've had 4. 1 for myself, for the rest of the family. They're all from early manufacturer dates and they work fine.
Honestly I'd go for it, typically the people who have problems will always be the loudest.
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Are yours by any chance LTE version?
Yeah, the one that had the problem are the loudest. But when I bought my N7 2012, I had issue too and had to return it. Although I only have to exchange it one time, but it's hassle. Send it back, wait, Google received it, wait, Google send it, wait. I am an impatient Gadgeteer!
Does anyone know when this watch is going to be released? I read somewhere that it might get released at the end of September, but on here it's showing November 2014.
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Does anyone know when this watch is going to be released? I read somewhere that it might get released at the end of September, but on here it's showing November 2014.
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It depends if you mean the US or Europe. Based on this video taken by CNET France, it looks like it's set for early to mid December, but the video said nothing about differing prices overseas, so based on the fact that most watches are being globally released at the same time, it's safe to assume that the date in the video is for both regions.
Also, the video lists the complete specifications which were on display. (Link to specific time here).
Apparently it has a 369 mAh battery. Not the top of the line, but not nearly the lowest, either. considering it has an AMOLED display, the battery life will be severely determined by how much of the screen is covered with completely black pixels. A proper watch face theme to compliment this will greatly increase battery life, as AMOLED means that all black pixels are actually not being powered. The results in the dark are also quite stunningly delicious to look at, by the way. (I own a Moto X that has a AMOLED display. The max hours I've had it running with a set of 400+ apps installed (including system) was 41 hours.
This, of course, took a bit of tweaking with some root apps... but considering the smartwatches don't have much running on them and the feature set on them are dependent on what apps are installed on your phone, rooting will most likely never be necessary for them.
I was speaking in terms of North American release date. Being that I'm in Canada, I'll probably get screwed on the launch date here, usually happens that way.
I heard for release date was to try before Christmas. As they have said try may end up being 2015. Hope it soon this is the one watch I'm looking forward to
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I have a Pebble currently, and it's really nice, love the 5-7 day battery life on it. But I want something a little classier, and for a little more than the Pebble Steel I can get this watch.
I think it's really stupid that Samsung and Apple released watches that only work with their phones. Completely cuts off a lot of potential users. Glad Asus didn't do that.
Can be Pre-ordered now...
http://www.expansys.com.au/asus-zenwatch-265785/
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I wouldn't hold your breath – looks like only 300 are to be released and maybe only in Taiwan!
Cant post links yet, see the article on digitaltrends (maybe someone else can post the link)
only 300? where did you get that info?
I haven't made enough posts yet to post the link to the article, but if you go to digitaltrends site and search for Zenwatch it will be the first article you find.
hmmm
http://www.digitaltrends.com/mobile/asus-zenwatch-limited-release/ (for the lazy)
I don't see this as being very likely... but i bloody hope it isn't.
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hmmm
http://www.digitaltrends.com/mobile/asus-zenwatch-limited-release/ (for the lazy)
I don't see this as being very likely... but i bloody hope it isn't.
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I find this highly unlikely. Why would they do a large public unveiling, only to make 300 devices?
I went to best buy this morning and they had no clue. One of the guys looked it up for me and said it was in the system but showed no stock for any store and no pending ship date.
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My experience exactly, seems like a bungled launch
pedxing said:
I went to best buy this morning and they had no clue. One of the guys looked it up for me and said it was in the system but showed no stock for any store and no pending ship date.
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Yup same here. I even called around to about 10 different bestbuys in my area and they all said the same.
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Just found this, so super helpful guys http://www.bestbuy.com/site/asus-sm...rown/9835147.p?id=1219438695422&skuId=9835147
Same crap here. Called every Best Buy in NYC--nobody has heard of it or has acknowledged that it is in their system or they will be receiving shipments. Lame.
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Same crap here. Called every Best Buy in NYC--nobody has heard of it or has acknowledged that it is in their system or they will be receiving shipments. Lame.
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I spent 3 1/2 hours today driving and calling one Best Buy after another before someone actually was helpful enough to look into it more deeply and tell me that not only did they not have it, they never received any and in fact, no Best Buy store in Southern California had received or sold any.
Went to T-Mobile and bought the Samsung Gear S.
I went to 3 different best buys. nobody had it. i went and bought a casio g-shock instead.
Good job Asus
Getting worse by the minute. Now it's in best buy's system, but they've upped the price to 229.00
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/asus-sm...rown/9835147.p?id=1219438695422&skuId=9835147
still not available anywhere, but you can spend more than they said to not have it now at least. I'll pass. There are plenty of good alternative options, and more in the pipeline.