Nexus 5 Pre-Release/Speculation Thread

[Orion]

Black 16GB SOLD OUT

Wow!!! Looks like chances for me next week are looking slim.

 

[jhawkkw]

In other news, I'm so happy for a unified device.


Google got it done with CDMA

I'm not calling it a win yet. Lets see how updates are handled. This is going to be a big test.

 

[Deleted User]

Wow, its been a wild ride guys... Thanks for everyone's help and it's been a fun two months. Now that I ordered my first Android, methinks I'll be here for a looong time thanks to all you nice folk

 

[shelliewnj]

Yeah, i'm not so easy goin with my phones. I drop them. A lot! I have always been clumsy. I am more apt to spill than my kids, and even though i give them open cups, i still use one with a lid, like a travel mug for everything. haha. so my phone needs protection!

 

[mrdeucie]

From what I saw they all said "coming soon".

Comforting. They are pretty expensive too.

Okay, so what cases/screen protectors are you all getting for this thing? i mean, paying for a phone outright, you gotta protect it!

Bought two cases off of eBay.

Caseology LG Nexus 5 Matte Slim Fit Flexible TPU Case Cover Navy | eBay

Soft TPU Gel Case for LG Nexus 5 | eBay

Second one is clear TPU to show off the white.

 

[AndroidifyMe]

Hmm, maybe supply will still be an issue. Not even 1 hour yet.

iPhone's sale out faster then that. It's not a supply issue. You have a huge number of people wanting this. It happens all the time with all phones that do well. If it doesn't sale out, then it's not doing well. It's the importance of not replenishing in time.

 

[Rxpert83]

I'm not calling it a win yet. Lets see how updates are handled. This is going to be a big test.

Worst case scenario when my contract up next summer I can hop ship right? At least I have options to take this phone with me

 

[Rxpert83]

I'm holding off on cases until I get the device.

I want more options

 

[AndroidifyMe]

Galaxy Nexus not getting updated...? I thought KitKat was built for lower end as well.

Android 4.4 Will Come To Nexus 4, 7 (2012 And 2013), 10, And Google Play Edition GS4 / HTC One... But Not Galaxy Nexus?

Nearly an hour video on what's new in KitKat

http://phandroid.com/2013/10/31/android-kit-kat-videos/?utm_source=twitterfeed&utm_medium=twitter

 

[mrdeucie]

Were we supposed to get an option to preconfigure the phone with our google account or does it just use the one you bought it with?

 

[Rxpert83]

Galaxy Nexus not getting updated...? I thought KitKat was built for lower end as well.

Android 4.4 Will Come To Nexus 4, 7 (2012 And 2013), 10, And Google Play Edition GS4 / HTC One... But Not Galaxy Nexus?

The being build for older devices was rumored a lot, but I dont see it becoming reality on old devices.


The chip maker for the gnex is no longer in the mobile business, so I'm not too surprised it isnt getting the update. Its also 2 years old, googles normal EOL for previous nexii right?

 

[Biaviian]

The difference in status is a bit odd.

 

[shelliewnj]

Amazon.com: [AIR CUSHION] SPIGEN Google Nexus 5 Case ULTRA HYBRID [Black] Bumper Case with Anti-Scratch Clear Back Panel + [1 FREE Premium Japanese Screen Protector & 2 FREE Graphics] for Nexus 5 - ECO-Friendly Package - Black (SGP10609): Cell Phones
thinking about this one

 

[Rxpert83]

The difference in status is a bit odd.

You order one of each?

My 32GB white said leaves by nov 5

 

[Biaviian]

You order one of each?

My 32GB white said leaves by nov 5

Yeah, one is for me, one is for my wife, one is for my brother, and the other was because I couldn't decide between white or black.

 

[jhawkkw]

Interesting, I ordered 2 16GB White and and it says leaves by 11/5

 

[jhawkkw]

Amazon.com: [AIR CUSHION] SPIGEN Google Nexus 5 Case ULTRA HYBRID [Black] Bumper Case with Anti-Scratch Clear Back Panel + [1 FREE Premium Japanese Screen Protector & 2 FREE Graphics] for Nexus 5 - ECO-Friendly Package - Black (SGP10609): Cell Phones
thinking about this one

Yeah, that's the one I've had my eye on.

 

[jhawkkw]

Wow, its been a wild ride guys... Thanks for everyone's help and it's been a fun two months. Now that I ordered my first Android, methinks I'll be here for a looong time thanks to all you nice folk

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[lunatic59]

Black 16GB SOLD OUT

Shades of the N4 shopping experience. *shudder*

 

[jhawkkw]

Shades of the N4 shopping experience. *shudder*

At least there still some options available 1 hour after launch,

 

[Rxpert83]

Were we supposed to get an option to preconfigure the phone with our google account or does it just use the one you bought it with?

When you turn it on first thing it'll have you do is sign in.

 

[Deleted User]

In Canada they're completely out.

Where can I see when it leaves warehouse? How do I see that?

 

[jhawkkw]

16GB Black is back in stock, ships out 11/8

 

[bjacks12]

What a thread. It's too bad Galaxy Nexus owners won't get KitKat(my mom almost bought a GNex this week, but chose an iPhone 4 instead).

Hopefully it doesn't take WEEKS for the Nexus 4 to get it. We should be the first device updating to it, and it should start ASAP.

 

[Orion]

Wow Google confirmed they are selling the Nexus 5 at best buy and RadioShack! Good move.