Hello everyone, I'm new here.
I've been a mobile phone enthusiast for years, even before the "smartphone" category evolved. BlackBerry's, Blackjacks, you name it.
Had a Galaxy S (Captivate on AT&T) when first released, and despite the bugs I had a lot of fun and enjoyment with that model. It was my first Android and I enjoyed it more than any of my smartphones to date.
Next up, I decided to try an iPhone, just because I have both PC's and Macs. Had the iPhone 3 GS, then the iPhone 4. Both of these were fine, but a bit boring, not to mention the tiny 3.5" display which is my biggest complaint. I will be so happy to have a modern large display like the 4.7" on the Nexus 4.
Now... I'm so disgusted with Apple's outrageous behavior, the law suits and bully tactics, that I can't get rid of my Apple stuff fast enough... LOL. And that's coming from a guy that is a true tech guy, not a fanboi, but a true enthusiast. Working in a cross platform PC & Mac engineering environment, I was very platform neutral until Apple became the menace they've become today.
I've been following the Nexus 4 news and I'm _very_ excited.
It's the first smartphone that has everything I want, and nothing I don't... an amazing thought.
The lack of LTE doesn't bother me in the least, as HSPA+ on AT&T will do quite nicely. I like absolutely everything about this phone.
That said I do have one question, I came across an article regarding build quality concerns with the LG Nexus 7. Something about tape being used to hold some components in place and concerns of the long term ramifications.
Anyone have some thoughts and feedback on this?
Please see the link below.
Thanks in Advance
Nexus 4 Battery Shot Reveals Potential Quality Issues
Wow. That is awful. O2 are always expensive but that's astonishing.
Points well taken.I'll not worried about that link...its like spending $100,000 on a porche,..and asking yourself will I need a oil change/brakes turned(cut) or replaced in the future of owning the porche...the phone is built for what its supposed to which is talk browsing ect...and eventually it'll be worn out with cracked screens, dust filled headphone port, beat to sh*t battery from constant charging to watch that awesome 2hr movie, and being dropped a few dozen times...maintenance/replacement is required on anything...my point is nothing last forever if its overused/abused from its original intended need...even though a porche is a track car,but people still drive them like P****'s
Android +1
Hi all, thought I'd introduce myself...
I am new to the forum and have been reading all the Nexus 4 threads with interest over the last couple of days.
I've been an iPhone user since the 3G and I've been pretty happy with them - I do like to think i've been pragmatic on the strengths and weaknesses of all the phones I meet including Apple's shiny slabs.
I have decided to move to Android and I really like the look of the Nexus 4, not least for being vanilla OS.
So i'll be lurking in here quite a lot
Michael
ps, although I still get lost in android, I did buy my sons nook tablets from the US, rooted them and got them up and running with Google play, etc, so i'm a bit up from noob.
Yeah they are! The world is moving on but O2 seems to be stuck somewhere a decade back!
I am seriously considering GiffGaff...their 12 quid deal looks good! Here are the details if you are interested.
OTOH, if you have another option that you may know about, do tell!
Hello everyone, I'm new here.
I've been a mobile phone enthusiast for years, even before the "smartphone" category evolved. BlackBerry's, Blackjacks, you name it.
Had a Galaxy S (Captivate on AT&T) when first released, and despite the bugs I had a lot of fun and enjoyment with that model. It was my first Android and I enjoyed it more than any of my smartphones to date.
Next up, I decided to try an iPhone, just because I have both PC's and Macs. Had the iPhone 3 GS, then the iPhone 4. Both of these were fine, but a bit boring, not to mention the tiny 3.5" display which is my biggest complaint. I will be so happy to have a modern large display like the 4.7" on the Nexus 4.
Now... I'm so disgusted with Apple's outrageous behavior, the law suits and bully tactics, that I can't get rid of my Apple stuff fast enough... LOL. And that's coming from a guy that is a true tech guy, not a fanboi, but a true enthusiast. Working in a cross platform PC & Mac engineering environment, I was very platform neutral until Apple became the menace they've become today.
I've been following the Nexus 4 news and I'm _very_ excited.
It's the first smartphone that has everything I want, and nothing I don't... an amazing thought.
The lack of LTE doesn't bother me in the least, as HSPA+ on AT&T will do quite nicely. I like absolutely everything about this phone.
That said I do have one question, I came across an article regarding build quality concerns with the LG Nexus 7. Something about tape being used to hold some components in place and concerns of the long term ramifications.
Anyone have some thoughts and feedback on this?
Please see the link below.
Thanks in Advance
Nexus 4 Battery Shot Reveals Potential Quality Issues
Oh...wow! Thanks. This is helpful. I will certainly check it out. Not really concerned about the texts, but 200-400 minutes is what I would need - unless I am traveling a lot (unlikely at the moment) and the key is unlimited data. Btw, I am assuming that I can tether this data to a tab via the mobile AP settings in the phone right or is that a problem?
Edit: I checked out and compared both - GiffGaff and Three and both are horrible in terms of allowing tethering. Giffgaff allows limited tethering and Three has that One Plan which also allows tethering, but again, it is limited! What to do? I really don't want to get into a contract.
Tethering in Android is generally undetectable unless the reasons in the first answer of this Does a carrier know I am tethering via Wifi Hotspot? - Android Enthusiasts
To hide tethering see here How to Tether Android Phone to Your Computer & Avoid Detection
Also Three has a
(Just don't tell my wife)
fify.
Anyone else reading all of the reviews knowing full well they'll buy the N4 whatever they say?
Just me?
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