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Should I get Galaxy Nexus or wait for the next Nexus smartphone

I have Nexus S and software speaking GNex and NS are almost the same, ignoring the few advantages GNex has because of the hardware.
My sister got Galaxy S3 few days ago and now I want a new phone as well lol. Since I'm gonna dump a $***load of money, and I much more prefer Nexus dev phone rather than TouchWiz or anything manufacturer related, should I wait for the next quad core (and better camera, since that 2 things are bugging me about GNex) or buy this one.
I know how having a Nexus rocks, all the roms, tweaks, ports available for my Nexus S are just awesome, so I can imagine what to expect for this one or the future one!
I'm asking this because you guys have it and know it.
I almost ended up buying Note but stores jacked the price here, so no... currently GNex HSPA+ is around 300€ - 350€ here, unlocked. Thanks!
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Well if you can wait til Q4 I'd say wait for the next nexus, especially if you're signing a contract.

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Not very humorous.
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Hilarious actually. I upgraded from the nexus s, and other than the bigger screen I really don't notice a while back of a lot of difference with the nexus. Was already running CM9.
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Facepalming cuz we get three of these things a day. Should I get a nexus.....
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Wait, not worth upgrading without subsidy unless you can find a used one for cheap. If you're on tmobile, change to the cheap plan and you can buy new phones off contract.
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Buy it now and sell it when the next Nexus comes out.
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Ngo93 said:
Buy it now and sell it when the next Nexus comes out.
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This
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People need to stop obsessing over quad cores especially when the newer dual cores are on par with them.

Because I can, and I was bored.
Correction: November through January.

Just get the Nexus. Then get the Nexus tablet when it gets out. :-D It's a great phone, why wait?
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Ngo93 said:
Buy it now and sell it when the next Nexus comes out.
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That's what I did when I bought my gnex.
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I guess that's the cool thing about a Nexus phone, even when the next one comes out, this one will still be relevant.
It's not like the jump from dual core to quad will be as significant IMO as single to dual.
Such as the GNex can and will leave the N1 and Nexus S in the dust in the following years, the next Nexus will take much longer to leave the GNex in the dust.

Clearly under par GPU on nexus ...wait for the next one and hope its better! Then buy it

Note that the price of the new Nexus could be twice as much compared to the current price of Galaxy Nexus.
But if money is not a problem, buy this, then buy the next Nexus when it comes out

Just wait it out. As good as the GN is, it's not that big of a jump from your current phone.

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Haha you should just make that facepalm pic your signature for all posts

JavaJunkay said:
I have Nexus S and software speaking GNex and NS are almost the same, ignoring the few advantages GNex has because of the hardware.
My sister got Galaxy S3 few days ago and now I want a new phone as well lol. Since I'm gonna dump a $***load of money, and I much more prefer Nexus dev phone rather than TouchWiz or anything manufacturer related, should I wait for the next quad core (and better camera, since that 2 things are bugging me about GNex) or buy this one.
I know how having a Nexus rocks, all the roms, tweaks, ports available for my Nexus S are just awesome, so I can imagine what to expect for this one or the future one!
I'm asking this because you guys have it and know it.
I almost ended up buying Note but stores jacked the price here, so no... currently GNex HSPA+ is around 300€ - 350€ here, unlocked. Thanks!
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If you're going to drop an assload of money like you're stating... You could buy the Gal Nex and get the next Nexus too .

Its not that your nexus s is completely behind. I'd wait till next nexus.
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Want to upgrade what do i do ?

Short Story,
I had Desire Z,
Bought a Galaxy Nexus
(9 Month after)
Lost Nexus in Ocean,
Back to Desire Z
Now i esitated between Wait for a new Nexus, Galaxy S3 or Galaxy Note 2
Help !

Wait for the next Nexus. As much as I love my S3, I should have bought the Nexus for 350 and saved like 200 bucks
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King Shady said:
Wait for the next Nexus. As much as I love my S3, I should have bought the Nexus for 350 and saved like 200 bucks
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Thanks for quick reply, any idea when the new nexus will come ? Spec ? Rumor ?
I have a change to get a use Nexus for 250$ or a Note 1 for 300 $, or get the new Note 2 or S3, too much option for me !!!!

patthe said:
Thanks for quick reply, any idea when the new nexus will come ? Spec ? Rumor ?
I have a change to get a use Nexus for 250$ or a Note 1 for 300 $, or get the new Note 2 or S3, too much option for me !!!!
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The New Nexus will probably come at around Christmas time or slightly earlier if I had to guess. Not sure about specs, but probably similar to the S3's specs.

King Shady said:
The New Nexus will probably come at around Christmas time or slightly earlier if I had to guess. Not sure about specs, but probably similar to the S3's specs.
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hi
Thanks
i might not last, lol
Desire Z is SOOOOooo Sloooooowww
I might get a second hand Nexus for now and wait not for this Generation but the next one after of phone.
Thanks will think about it

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Wait for the next Nexus. As much as I love my S3, I should have bought the Nexus for 350 and saved like 200 bucks
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No you bought the right device. The gs3 will still go for around $450 by CHristmas time. I sold my galaxy note for $390 and it's been out for a while now. So you can still get that Nexus.

jordant2 said:
No you bought the right device. The gs3 will still go for around $450 by CHristmas time. I sold my galaxy note for $390 and it's been out for a while now. So you can still get that Nexus.
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Yea I mean no doubt that the S3 has better resale value... I'm just starting to miss the software side of the Nexus and all of the customization it has (and I love the virtual buttons and design of the phone). No doubt though, the S3 blows the Nexus away in terms of benchmarks and gaming
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King Shady said:
Yea I mean no doubt that the S3 has better resale value... I'm just starting to miss the software side of the Nexus and all of the customization it has (and I love the virtual buttons and design of the phone). No doubt though, the S3 blows the Nexus away in terms of benchmarks and gaming
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Yeah I know what you mean though. I used to have a galaxy nexus. Love the ROMs and the updates. I actually wanted the one x but I got this since I plan to get whatever new device is released this winter so I opted for resale value over what I really wanted. Don't get me wrong, the s3 is probably the best phone out, I just wanted to try the new htc sense.

jordant2 said:
Yeah I know what you mean though. I used to have a galaxy nexus. Love the ROMs and the updates. I actually wanted the one x but I got this since I plan to get whatever new device is released this winter so I opted for resale value over what I really wanted. Don't get me wrong, the s3 is probably the best phone out, I just wanted to try the new htc sense.
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I had the one x, your not missing much. This generation of phones is the first time ever I think sammys ui trumps htc's
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corythug said:
I had the one x, your not missing much. This generation of phones is the first time ever I think sammys ui trumps htc's
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Agreed. I also had a One X a couple months back when it first came out and it was surprisingly laggy and the multitasking did not work well at all. I'm sure all of those bugs are fixed now though
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patthe said:
I have a change to get a use Nexus for 250$ or a Note 1 for 300 $, or get the new Note 2 or S3, too much option for me !!!!
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if you are eligible for an upgrade right, i would suggest to not use it, and either pick up a used Nexus or the one straight from Google's Play store. this way, you can save your upgrade for when the new Nexus comes out, but still have a good phone for right now.

upgrade to the "new" iphone then trade it for both the Note 2 and GS3. :silly:

mrhomiec said:
if you are eligible for an upgrade right, i would suggest to not use it, and either pick up a used Nexus or the one straight from Google's Play store. this way, you can save your upgrade for when the new Nexus comes out, but still have a good phone for right now.
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Hi
nop
i cannot update i just update 9 month ago. But good point, i migh get a use nexus. Im in canada so i cannot order a phone from Google play store.
Thanks

Is Gnex still a good phone ?

I guys , i was thinking buying the gnex for 329 euros for christmas, is a good deal? How long i will get the ota updates? PLS aswer me guys
Thank you
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Fnac ftw huh?
Well, forget about ota updates, the question you should be asking is " how long do you think gnex will have aosp support?"
At least 2 or 3 major versions, but don't take my word for it.
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miguelcold said:
I guys , i was thinking buying the gnex for 329 euros for christmas, is a good deal? How long i will get the ota updates? PLS aswer me guys
Thank you
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If your going to spend that much you may as well get the nexus 4 its about the same price and its newer. And yes the galaxy nexus is definitely a good phone
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if you got the play store where you live buy the n4, if not get the gnex.. and dont quote me on this but i think the gnex will supported for another year

Is Gnex still a good phone ?
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no.
its still a great phone

Its still a great phone but Nexus 4 would be a better purchase unless you can get a good deal on a gnex.
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Had the Galaxy s3(i9300), traded for a Galaxy Nexus and I think this phone is Excellent and have potential!

I very recently upgraded from a HD2 to a Gnex. It feels like the very best thing I've done for a while! The Antutu scores are more than double also every JB rom I've tried runs fluid on this phone.
I did consider the Nexus 4 but to me the option of changing to a bigger extended 3500mah battery is important to me, so I got the Gnex. I use my phone as a GPS on my vehicle and my work involves me being away from a power source and just generally putting a lot of use on my phone.
If Nexus4 didn't have a sealed battery I would of bought it in a heartbeat.

in my country there is no playstore (portugal) and the nexus 4 will come out for 400-450 probably so i think the price of gnex is quite good

It's good. But nexus 4 will be better. Also i think that my gnex is lack of juice
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in my honest opinion get the nexus 4 if possible but if not get the galaxy nexus , once you use a nexus you can't really look at other phones the same , S3 ,one x and all those phones are great but my friend's s3 seems so much laggier compared to my nexus which is a lot cheaper ,oh and the nexus gives insane bang for the buck but the if have a rather lackluster camera though =(

So seems like KLP at the end =P

Well a drawing made by Manu Cornet (Google's employee) "almost" confirms the name of the next Android version
Kool huh?

I'm pretty sure Schmidt already dropped the name in an interview a whole back but it's good to have some "confirmation".

063_XOBX said:
I'm pretty sure Schmidt already dropped the name in an interview a whole back but it's good to have some "confirmation".
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Hehe yeah xD
Tapatalking on my n7000

probably with a new Nexus device?

Invicta said:
probably with a new Nexus device?
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Don't think so.. Probably a improved version of N4
Tapatalking on my n7000

Not that i'm saying that it wont be called Key Lime Pie, but the guy who said that has nothing to do with the Android department of Google.
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Don't think so.. Probably a improved version of N4
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If thats true, that sucks for the people who just bought it. I dont think google is that cruel.

Could be a new device category. Android chrome book? Project glass? Improved Nexus Q? They've established a nexus line with the 4,7, and 10 so the only logical thing to do is expand on it.

I'd like to see Google expand the Nexus range by releasing some sort of budget smaller-screen Nexus phone that can go on sales in the Play Store (was hoping the Galaxy Nexus would continue to be sold on the Play Store as a budget device but they ended up just completely removing it). Probably not a good idea to launch a new Android version on a budget phone though lol.
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I'd like to see Google expand the Nexus range by releasing some sort of budget smaller-screen Nexus phone that can go on sales in the Play Store (was hoping the Galaxy Nexus would continue to be sold on the Play Store as a budget device but they ended up just completely removing it). Probably not a good idea to launch a new Android version on a budget phone though lol.
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If a top of the line, $300 UNLOCKED smartphone isn't budget, Idk what is...
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A middle of the line, $200 phone?
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A middle of the line, $200 phone?
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In other words a Gnex
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A Google employee drew some fan art! GUYS THIS MUDT MEAN THAT WE'RE GETTING THE NEXUS 573839 NEXT TUESDAY AT 9:01AM WITH A SEXTUPLE PROCESSOR AND 18G AND ANDROID 72.3!
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Smokeey said:
A Google employee drew some fan art! GUYS THIS MUDT MEAN THAT WE'RE GETTING THE NEXUS 573839 NEXT TUESDAY AT 9:01AM WITH A SEXTUPLE PROCESSOR AND 18G AND ANDROID 72.3!
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No, it's the idea that the name is sort of confirmed and so we can get an idea that the next version, as it has a different name will be a major version (?) and therefore have more features and stuff
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In other words a Gnex
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Yes, that's exactly what I was implying in my previous post that Google should have sold the GN alongside the N4 with a reduced price as a budget option, but they decided to discontinue it.
If they managed to get a top end device made for ridiculously cheap why not a mid level one for even cheaper. Everyone benefits (probably except phone manufacturers and retailers who are still trying to sell unlocked phones at ridiculously inflated prices).
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Chrono_Tata said:
Yes, that's exactly what I was implying in my previous post that Google should have sold the GN alongside the N4 with a reduced price as a budget option, but they decided to discontinue it.
If they managed to get a top end device made for ridiculously cheap why not a mid level one for even cheaper. Everyone benefits (probably except phone manufacturers and retailers who are still trying to sell unlocked phones at ridiculously inflated prices).
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I have a Nexus S 4G and from what I've experienced from a friends Gnex and read online about the Gnex, can REALLY say it's a mid-level phone? It might be on the lower end of high-end... But IMHO its still not a mid-level phone... Its better for everyone that they don't sell the Gnex cheaper because that would drop the resale value and essentially saturate the market with a "cheap" phone... Not saying the phone is cheaply made, but people think a phone is cheap if its not +300...
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Did none of you read that this is:
- fan art
- by a person on the gmail team
- the guy said he gas no idea what the next one is, just following our suspicion and added it in to complete the art
?
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Wait, wait! We need the next Android version to be a stripper name! Kandy Kane!!!

geoffcorey said:
Did none of you read that this is:
- fan art
- by a person on the gmail team
- the guy said he gas no idea what the next one is, just following our suspicion and added it in to complete the art
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+1. It's comical, yet sad, to see people actually ascribe some kind of meaning to it.
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the1dynasty said:
I have a Nexus S 4G and from what I've experienced from a friends Gnex and read online about the Gnex, can REALLY say it's a mid-level phone? It might be on the lower end of high-end... But IMHO its still not a mid-level phone... Its better for everyone that they don't sell the Gnex cheaper because that would drop the resale value and essentially saturate the market with a "cheap" phone... Not saying the phone is cheaply made, but people think a phone is cheap if its not +300...
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Maybe mid-level isn't the right word, but it's definitely not one of the current high-end phones. Anyway Apple, for example, has always been selling their previous models with reduced prices as a budget offering so it's not a strange concept. Anyway, saturating the market with good but cheap(er) phones isn't exactly a bad idea. If anything it encourages more manufacturers to make better, cheaper phones to stay competitive, which is good for consumers.
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No need for speculations; the author did mention to not read too much into it ..

Should I buy the Galaxy Nexus?

Hey guys,
I am looking at getting a new phone and my requirements were:
1GB RAM
4.3+ inch screen
720p display.
The Galaxy Nexus caught my eye as it has all those things. I don't have a huge budget (£150, or €175, $225)But I am slightly concerned. Firstly because it is an old piece of kit. Now, that doesn't bother me if it performs well and gets the latest updates, but that's what I am worried about. Secondly because of Dev Support. I need a phone that will be supported for at least a year.
Please tell me what I should do. I am willing to buy a used device. If you think I should get something else, please let me know as to what device you are thinking.
Thanks!

Don't buy this phone.
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Extend your budget go for a Nexus 4 or maybe wait for the next Nexus. Galaxy Nexus is a great phone but let's face it, it's been around for a while... And I doubt if it'll get official updates for the coming year
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If you want it, then buy an extended battery with it and IMHO one should also buy the charging port flex board which may stop working anytime.
Whether or not it gets official updates, it will receive the custom ROMs. But then again why would you go for a 2 year old product?
Get the n4 or the n5 when it releases

Get the s4 or wait for new nexus at end of year.
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Go for nexus 4.....though I'm not saying that Galaxy Nexus is not good, but it has now become somewhat old and won't get support from Google as Nexus 4 will get. Though you always will have support from the custom ROMs....but not stock ROM from Google itself.....so go for Nexus 4 rather than GN.
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Screw n4 and its iphone-ish glass back

Okay, popular opinion suggests that the N4 is my choice. Is there anywhere I can pick it up within my budget?
Thanks!

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Go for nexus 4.....though I'm not saying that Galaxy Nexus is not good, but it has now become somewhat old and won't get support from Google as Nexus 4 will get. Though you always will have support from the custom ROMs....but not stock ROM from Google itself.....so go for Nexus 4 rather than GN.
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The n4 is old as well, considering the new nexus will be out in a few months, the n4 has been a blunder from day one an forgotten about due to its terrible launch an unavailability, so people just decided to boycott it an skip it altogether, lg have even said themselves it wasn't on the list of priorities to get that phone out, I don't think google would bother asking lg a second time to make another nexus with that kind of poor effort or attitude.
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So here I am.
I have been watching a load of videos comparing it to Samsung flagships, HTC flagships and some weird devices made by a fruit company. The hardware has EVERYTHING I want for my upgrade. Almost double every spec to my current phone. My only concern is updates. Does this device have 4.2.2 Officially? Will there be 4.3 and 5.0 for it unofficially, if not officially? I need it to last for a year.
If you can answer my questions, I will be extremely grateful. My other option is the Xperia S, but it costs too much, bigger camera then I need and no official 4.1
Thanks Again!

Android 4.2.2 is officialy suported on the galaxy nexus and 4.3 will normally be that too but for 5.0 nobody knows.
And yeah I love the phone and it's getting old but it is still a good phone
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Android 4.2.2 is officialy suported on the galaxy nexus and 4.3 will normally be that too but for 5.0 nobody knows.
And yeah I love the phone and it's getting old but it is still a good phone
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Thanks man that's the answer I was looking for. I am looking for a Specs upgrade, not a date upgrade.
Do you know anywhere that would sell a used GNex at a low-ish price?
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I buyed mine used too in november last year on a that's like ebay but not so big it was just for belgium were I live so you should just search on such sites.
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Strike_Riku said:
My other option is the Xperia S, but it costs and no official 4.1
Thanks Again!
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Not true, it has official 4.1.2 and unoffial, pure 4.2.2 AOSP (where everything but 1080p recording works).
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Can anyone suggest:
An extended battery
A case (Gel Case, but hard and protective)
A screen protector
I would like these to be low cost and high quality. Thanks!
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Strike_Riku said:
Hey guys,
I am looking at getting a new phone and my requirements were:
1GB RAM
4.3+ inch screen
720p display.
The Galaxy Nexus caught my eye as it has all those things. I don't have a huge budget (£150, or €175, $225)But I am slightly concerned. Firstly because it is an old piece of kit. Now, that doesn't bother me if it performs well and gets the latest updates, but that's what I am worried about. Secondly because of Dev Support. I need a phone that will be supported for at least a year.
Please tell me what I should do. I am willing to buy a used device. If you think I should get something else, please let me know as to what device you are thinking.
Thanks!
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I bought mine a few months ago for exactly the same as your budget and I am more than happy with it yes it's old but not everyone can afford to get a nexus 4 and to be honest it's a bit to much like the iPhone with it's glass back the gnex gives you plenty of bang for your buck IMO
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If you don't need the good cam, HDMI and so on, go for a GNex. As far as dev support's concerned there's no need to be worried, even the Google Nexus S (maybe the WFS too?) will get Android 5 (unofficially).

kevtrysmoddin said:
I bought mine a few months ago for exactly the same as your budget and I am more than happy with it yes it's old but not everyone can afford to get a nexus 4 and to be honest it's a bit to much like the iPhone with it's glass back the gnex gives you plenty of bang for your buck IMO
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Thanks have you bought either a:
Case
Screen Protector
Extended Battery
..,For it? If so can you tell me the make
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I've had mine for about 6 months and have tried just about every ROM and kernel out there for it and it's been great. I think you would be fine with it for a year or so with the support it has here.