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I just realized why I don't like the stock photos of the N1...

jettrue

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Apr 17, 2010
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I'm deciding on a new phone, and the N1 is near the top of my list, but everytime I look at the stock photos something turns me off.

It's that stock background image. With those bright colors and the background textured grey, it looks like a 1980's Trapper Keeper or a 1980's 5th grade school photo background.

Ick.

So, that's just a personal preference, I know, but now I understand why imnot impressed when I see it, and that I will like it much better when I IMMEDIATELY change the background image.
 
I'm deciding on a new phone, and the N1 is near the top of my list, but everytime I look at the stock photos something turns me off.

It's that stock background image. With those bright colors and the background textured grey, it looks like a 1980's Trapper Keeper or a 1980's 5th grade school photo background.

Ick.

So, that's just a personal preference, I know, but now I understand why imnot impressed when I see it, and that I will like it much better when I IMMEDIATELY change the background image.

There are many live-wallpapers... some are very cool... just got to youtube and search for "nexus one live wallpaper";)
 
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You don't like the stock wallpaper? I think you can change it just like any other phone made.
yah, I know, that's what I said in my first post, I'm just saying I'm realizing why I haven't been as jazzed about the nexus one when I see it. it's too robotic/tetris/80's laser like to me. :) I KNOW I can change it, it's just making me not like the phone as much when I see it.

here's what I mean:

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Once you get your hands on the N1, the stock LIVEwallpaper is pretty cool and nifty. My favourite at the moment is 'Shake Them All!' from the market, where you have fallen androids and you can shake them. Pretty cute and fun and total battery hog.

Shake Them All! Live Wallpaper v1.32 Application for Android | Themes
I've seen a video of the stock moving wallpaper, and while it MAY be better in person, I'm still pretty sure I still won't like it, LOL.

I am looking forward to customizing! :D
 
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soon as i got my nexus, i changed the wallpaper to the all black screen with the colored X in the center, which is google's logo colors i guess. i just LOVE this look, its so clean yet looks so sharp to me. i wouldnt even worry about that stock wallpaper.

You're right, I know you're right, I just need to stop looking at the stock photos and buy the thing! :cool:
 
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yah, I know, that's what I said in my first post, I'm just saying I'm realizing why I haven't been as jazzed about the nexus one when I see it. it's too robotic/tetris/80's laser like to me. :) I KNOW I can change it, it's just making me not like the phone as much when I see it.

here's what I mean:

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LOL - which one is you? :D
 
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LOL - which one is you? :D

heh heh, neither, they were found via google image search. Since I was willing and eager to post some strangers' dorky 80's school pics, I'll be fair and put up one of mine (though I'm a child of the 80's, I don't have any laser background pics).

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Bad hair day! ;) And this was probably taken early 90's anyway. Laser's were SO OUT by then. :)
 
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