A New Alternative with Nexus 5 pricing emerges.

akmsr · Apr 23, 2014

.....after seeing the one+
i was up late and tuned in to watch the live launching of that phone. even though it was in chinese but pictures speaks for themselves. i am very happy with nexus 5 but it is hard to resist. :eek:

http://androidforums.com/oneplus-one/839599-oneplus-one-pre-launch-rumor-roundup-2.html#post6536214

sean76 · Apr 23, 2014

Like the looks of the nexus 5, and the price? Well rumors are Google will be killing the nexus line in a pretty short amount of time. With that said, something new has emerged...Say Hello to the One + One

http://www.engadget.com/2014/04/23/oneplus-one-launch-ceo-pete-lau-interview/

charliecc · Apr 23, 2014

This is the first time my eyes have been turned since turning to the Nexus line (since GNex). Top specs, and running a CyanogenMod, it'll run at close to the speed of light.

jhawkkw · Apr 23, 2014

What makes the Nexus line so awesome isn't just the price, but also the availability of the binary files that help make development for the device so much more stable.

Rxpert83 · Apr 23, 2014

I don't see the nexus line going anywhere. Honestly it seems like there's about as much real evidence as the prerelease rumor of the motox touch sensitive wood

I mentioned in the other one plus thread I won't buy a companies first device. I know google/HTC/Samsung/ect's track record, one plus is unknown at this point. I'd rather see how others fare.

sikclown · Apr 23, 2014

Rxpert83 said:
I don't see the nexus line going anywhere. Honestly it seems like there's about as much real evidence as the prerelease rumor of the motox touch sensitive wood

I mentioned in the other one plus thread I won't buy a companies first device. I know google/HTC/Samsung/ect's track record, one plus is unknown at this point. I'd rather see how others fare.

I second this. The One Plus seems to have the build, software, hardware, etc to be a success but I will wait until the One Plus Two or Three to test one out. I am rooting for them though; If they pull off a flagship phone with that kind of power and price, coupled with Nexus pricing, the rest of the industry will really feel the pressure to lower prices without lowering quality. Also a huge fan of CyanogenMod.

sean76 · Apr 23, 2014

I agree on buying a first time device...Who knows what build quality issues will exist, etc.

But jeeez that camera looks really awesome, and the ability to toggle back and fourth between off and on screen buttons is just really cool as well.

Honestly as a whole I like what I'm seeing, but I am not willing to be a tester at the moment, I'm pretty content with what I have right now.

MartinS · Apr 23, 2014

I'd prefer to stick with Nexus and failing that Google Play Editions if I want stock(ish) Android.

Rxpert83 · Apr 23, 2014

sean76 said:
I agree on buying a first time device...Who knows what build quality issues will exist, etc.

But jeeez that camera looks really awesome, and the ability to toggle back and fourth between off and on screen buttons is just really cool as well.

Honestly as a whole I like what I'm seeing, but I am not willing to be a tester at the moment, I'm pretty content with what I have right now.

I agree. They're doing some innovative things, and I can always get behind that

sean76 · Apr 23, 2014

Rxpert83 said:
I agree. They're doing some innovative things, and I can always get behind that

Agreed! These days were kind of in a stale moment within the mobel tech market, especially this year. I mean I'm rockin a phone with a 4MP camera...lol. And Samsung is just blah IMHO. Things are just at a point where we have achieved a lot with screen technology, processors, etc.

So when we see a never really heard of company comes out with a $350 phone that pretty much has mind blowing specs just like the big guys who are charging upwards of $700 for a phone, its encouraging to know we are still in for a few surprises.

jhawkkw · Apr 23, 2014

Mobile OS's have kind of plateaued, and a lot of hardware has too. Battery technology is the one piece lagging behind the rest imo.

Rxpert83 · Apr 23, 2014

N5 vs oneplus one size comparison:

Source

sean76 · Apr 23, 2014

jhawkkw said:
Mobile OS's have kind of plateaued, and a lot of hardware has too. Battery technology is the one piece lagging behind the rest imo.

I'm really liking what I'm seeing from oppo with that whole quick charging capability the Find 7A has.

I'm so tired of my phone dying and waiting 2 and a half hours for it to charge. I do have to say I'm seeing some really ridiculous battery life with my M8.

sean76 · Apr 23, 2014

Rxpert83 said:
N5 vs oneplus one size comparison:

Source

I'm so diggin that BIG screen.

Rxpert83 · Apr 23, 2014

The way that picture displays on my work computer and the way the forum resizes the image the nexus 5 in the picture is nearly identicle to the size of my actual n5 when I hold it to the computer screen.

The 1p1 is way too big for my taste when you actually see it like that.

BynoUK · Apr 23, 2014

Yeah, the phone is going to be a beast no doubt but the N5 is about as big a phone as I'm prepared to go. Shame as if it was the same size I'd seriously contemplate it after hearing some thoughts/seeing if the build quality is up to par.

sean76 · Apr 23, 2014

BynoUK said:
Yeah, the phone is going to be a beast no doubt but the N5 is about as big a phone as I'm prepared to go. Shame as if it was the same size I'd seriously contemplate it after hearing some thoughts/seeing if the build quality is up to par.

The bigness of that phone will fade real quick because of the shape and power button placement. After using a nexus 5 since release and my other line being an iPhone 5S, the M8 felt BIG to me for about a day or so. The slight curved back makes it feel extremely comfortable in the hand.

I have some pretty BIG paws, but never really took a complete liking to the Galaxy Note because of the width of the phone.

But these new devices with 5 inch plus screens and really cleverly rounded backs are not going to feel nearly as large as a note or mega.

PlayfulGod · Apr 23, 2014

sean76 said:
Agreed! These days were kind of in a stale moment within the mobel tech market, especially this year. I mean I'm rockin a phone with a 4MP camera...lol. And Samsung is just blah IMHO. Things are just at a point where we have achieved a lot with screen technology, processors, etc.

So when we see a never really heard of company comes out with a $350 phone that pretty much has mind blowing specs just like the big guys who are charging upwards of $700 for a phone, its encouraging to know we are still in for a few surprises.

you seen what the S5 cost to make compared to its retail price??? $258 to make vs $699 retail. Thats $441 profit, aka over 100% mark up.

mogelijk · Apr 23, 2014

This looks like a nice phone, I might have been tempted if I had to choose between it and a Nexus. It will be interesting to see how the reviewers like this phone. I will say, it does seem a bit larger than I would like; while I like larger screens for my old eyes, I seem to prefer screens under 5 inches.

BigCiX · Apr 24, 2014

I'll be getting this if Google doesn't make a new Nexus come November

sean76 · Apr 24, 2014

BigCiX said:
I'll be getting this if Google doesn't make a new Nexus come November

If the rumors are true, I believe we'll see one more nexus device come fall 2014. With all the money Google dumps into projects like Glass is amazing they can't keep the nexus line going.

However I think companies like 1+ and Oppo are going to make a ton of noise in the second half of 2014.

I'm gonna try getting my hands on one in the next few weeks to give it a whirl

akmsr · Apr 24, 2014

and also to muddy the water for us nexus users 1+1 said that even though their phone comes with cyanogen mod 11S they will allow the users to install anything they want, stock android 4.4.3 anyone

or DU with franco :thrasher:

charliecc · Apr 24, 2014

Few hands-on coming in now.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=evEiekq_Di8

sean76 said:
I'm gonna try getting my hands on one in the next few weeks to give it a whirl

I'm going to try and get one early to sell it. I reckon they will be pretty hard to get hold of and will sell pretty well if you can get in early. Can't justify upgrading my N5 just yet, 1 new phone a year is enough.

Hadron · Apr 24, 2014

akmsr said:
and also to muddy the water for us nexus users 1+1 said that even though their phone comes with cyanogen mod 11S they will allow the users to install anything they want, stock android 4.4.3 anyone or DU with franco :thrasher:

Sensible. A phone with CM pre-installed is going to get the notice of the enthusiasts. Locking it down would be a quick way of losing them, and if you are trying to get established that wouldn't be smart.

Rxpert83 · Apr 24, 2014

sean76 said:
If the rumors are true, I believe we'll see one more nexus device come fall 2014. With all the money Google dumps into projects like Glass is amazing they can't keep the nexus line going.

If they were to end the nexus line, I doubt cash has anything to do with it.

The "nexus is dead" rumor has been here and gone before. From everything I can find, this iteration of "nexus is dead by 2015" rumor is coming from this tweet. He's a russian tech blogger, with no obvious tie to Google.

https://twitter.com/eldarmurtazin/status/427697036008251393

The same guy whose been wrong a few times already before:
Microsoft strikes deal to acquire Nokia’s phone business for $19B, insider claims | BGR
Microsoft Windows Phone Payouts Report Denied | BGR

I think we can honestly move on from that rumor until there is corroborating evidence.

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