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Just wondering should I get the Galaxy Nexus which is really nice especially running ICS but I really love my MoPho ...what do you guys think? Should I wait for ICS on my MoPho or get the GN ?
Phone looks awesome but it wont drop until november. And its probably a vzw exclusive for the time being. They didnt comment much on carriers at the release.
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There is no freaking way in hell I would do business with Verizon ever again, so that's an easy choice for me.
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There is no freaking way in hell I would do business with Verizon ever again, so that's an easy choice for me.
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This. And as far as trying to build out the brand, it was a poor move to put this into the hands of Verizon the same day the Razr was announced. It sucks because of the fact that data is moving into the cloud, access $80 per 5 piece. I'll never go back to Verizon and the MoPho is a device I can stick with for awhile because the communications and GPS functioning on the device is great.
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dreDrennon1 said:
Just wondering should I get the Galaxy Nexus which is really nice especially running ICS but I really love my MoPho ...what do you guys think? Should I wait for ICS on my MoPho or get the GN ?
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No right or wrong answer. If you want to go with Verizon in a month or 2, certainly they will make it easy to do so.
Why are you asking us?
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No right or wrong answer. If you want to go with Verizon in a month or 2, certainly they will make it easy to do so.
Why are you asking us?
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Ummm, probably because he wants some opinions and thoughts to help with his decision!!
im hearing a lot of speculation of sprint getting it mid q1 next year (just in time to announce their first LTE sites) at which point i will be selling my gf's soul to get one
(dont worry she doesnt actually have a soul.. )
I love everything about the Galaxy Nexus and am really tempted to upgrade. But two things threw me off:
- exclusive to Verizon. What the heck. What happened to the promise to be open and not stick to one carrier? That was just last year when they released the Nexus S!
- Likely to be CDMA only. As a student from Hong Kong that goes back every half year, I need my GSM connectivity on my Photon.
Now that Google bought Motorola, I have high hopes that they will bring ICS to Photon.
Peetahzee said:
I love everything about the Galaxy Nexus and am really tempted to upgrade. But two things threw me off:
- exclusive to Verizon. What the heck. What happened to the promise to be open and not stick to one carrier? That was just last year when they released the Nexus S!
- Likely to be CDMA only. As a student from Hong Kong that goes back every half year, I need my GSM connectivity on my Photon.
Now that Google bought Motorola, I have high hopes that they will bring ICS to Photon.
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the international version is gsm and carrier unlocked, just the same as the previous nexus. if you are on tmo or att that version will work fine
verizon exclusive is only until sprint gets lte set up. sprint just bought a CRAPLOAD of iphones and is subsidzing them at a horrible cost to themselves. once they have the capital and lte networks up i expect to see a sprint version
*cries* Yeah and I wish they hadn't done so now they are so cash strapped it'll be a while before we see improvements around here? :/
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verizon exclusive is only until sprint gets lte set up. sprint just bought a CRAPLOAD of iphones and is subsidzing them at a horrible cost to themselves. once they have the capital and lte networks up i expect to see a sprint version
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It will most likely come to the photon one way or another so I'm going to patiently wait. By the time there will be any talk of ICS on our photons we'll be dabbling in sweet sweet CM7.
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No right or wrong answer. If you want to go with Verizon in a month or 2, certainly they will make it easy to do so.
Why are you asking us?
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I was asking everyone for their opinions just to get some idea of what I should do...I would wait for sprint to get the device because I used to work for Verizon and they are full of **** over there but I am not sure about the devices as a whole...things have been moving really slow over here and I give much thanks and props to the guys that have been developing over here but I am used to flashing at will without all of the problems with 4g wifi etc...I get bored easily so I am already looking for my next device but when I can flash at will it keeps my current device fresh and new for me and I don't get bored with it as fast....if I can get ICS in the next couple of Weeks thru a leak our something I will be good until upgrade time I guess
Motorola is probably working on it but a release of ics won't be until march April maybe.. It won't come overnight but in time...
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Though ICS is looking dam good on Galaxy Nexus keep in mind that Samsung is not good with updates.So,if there is any bug in initial release only God can help you.
For example Samsung Infuse released with froyo and Samsung almost forgot about this phone.
shabbypenguin said:
im hearing a lot of speculation of sprint getting it mid q1 next year (just in time to announce their first LTE sites) at which point i will be selling my gf's soul to get one
(dont worry she doesnt actually have a soul.. )
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FUNNY!
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Never!
Is a Samsung!
Is in Verizon!
Too many problems to start with!
rohit3192 said:
Though ICS is looking dam good on Galaxy Nexus keep in mind that Samsung is not good with updates.So,if there is any bug in initial release only God can help you.
For example Samsung Infuse released with froyo and Samsung almost forgot about this phone.
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If its pure Google like all other Nexus phones then Samsung will not control the updates it will be Google, that means updates before any other device.
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If its pure Google like all other Nexus phones then Samsung will not control the updates it will be Google, that means updates before any other device.
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That is when is a android updates, but when is hardware updates, radio, screen, battery, touch inputs and a lot more problmes, those come from samsung and they are slowwww. I had nexus s and that why I know.
dmora01 said:
That is when is a android updates, but when is hardware updates, radio, screen, battery, touch inputs and a lot more problmes, those come from samsung and they are slowwww. I had nexus s and that why I know.
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Ah, good point
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dmora01 said:
Never!
Is a Samsung!
Is in Verizon!
Too many problems to start with!
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Samsung g s2 is a Sammy with no problems, not all sammys are the same
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I know there was another thread on this - but that was old.
So here's another one!
What's your next phone?
Going for a Huawei?
Going for Samsung again?
Going over to HTC?
LEMME know!
Galaxy S III
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S3 no doubt I'm due for an upgrade so I'll be in line as soon as its available
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I'm hoping to still get several more months, maybe a year, out of my Vibrant, so that's TBD right now. But if it died on me today I'd pick up a Galaxy Nexus since they're (relatively) cheap without a contract.
S III. Going to get an upgrade on October, so might as well, unless a better phone comes out during then (not planning to get an iPhone any time in the future.)
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S3 no doubt I'm due for an upgrade so I'll be in line as soon as its available
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Same!
My 2 years are officially up in August. I'm hoping there will be some sort of leak for the next Nexus phone because I'm not blown away with the S3. :/
I think I could get another 6-8 months out of my phone but I'd rather upgrade to a phone that actually allows me to get 4G data and fully functional GPS.
Next iPhone
One x
Note 2
Or one of the next Nexus phones.
I'm waiting for the padfone myself.
Already have the GSM Nexus, but I switch off every other day with my Vibe. I just love the Vibe!
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Also plan on getting a Note when they solve the emmc bricking issue. I am tempted by the GS III, but I need to play with one first.
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So far all indications point towards me getting a GS3
I got a GSM Nexus Prime.
So far, I love everything about it. Especially the lack of bugs (and abundance of features) in AOSP based roms and kernels!
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Already have the GSM Nexus, but I switch off every other day with my Vibe. I just love the Vibe!
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I'm curious what it is about the Vibrant that you like over the Nexus that keeps you going back to it? Been looking at the Nexus, but still really satisfied with my Vibrant and don't want to invest in a phone that's not a significant upgrade.
Got a one s. I thought the lack of removable battery and no sd card slot would kill it, but I don't see it bothering me much. Galaxy s 3 would have been my choice but I heard its gonna be watered down anyway.
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Sounds like most of you are going for either the Galaxy SIII or the Galaxy Nexus.
My only worry in this regard is the screens.
The screen is what draws you to the device and Super AMOLED HD screens (minus the plus) just don't do it for me.
But yeah my phone is just dying. So glad I didn't keep that Moto Cliq around though... THAT would be a nightmare.
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So I guess you've decided it for me!
I'm going with Samsung again and getting a Galaxy SIII!
Snapdragon S4 processor is ok,
2GB RAM will put me in a haze,
Let's just hope battery life better than the Vibrant's graze.
Here's a live blog of the new features
http://gizmodo.com/5921713/android-jelly-beans-new-features
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Or you could watch the keynote live on Google's developer YouTube page
and here I was all proud of my self haha
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Nexus 7 is probably going to be my first tablet. I've been holding out on buying a tab but at $199 and with these specs it seems unavoidable!
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Or you could watch the keynote live on Google's developer YouTube page
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I'll have that by mid July on my Nexus. Lol
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I wonder if you can open links in their corresponding app by simply clicking on them, like you could in probably every other android version except 4.0.
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Nexus 7 is probably going to be my first tablet. I've been holding out on buying a tab but at $199 and with these specs it seems unavoidable!
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Same here. I'll buy one for my birthday here in a few weeks lol
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Just pre-ordered my nexus 7!
It will be my third tablet, and will replace my tf101 as my "on-the-road" tablet since its smaller and more portable. My tf101 is going to become part of my home-automation project, and I hope it will become the portable console to control all the things in my house.
Attendees of Google IO got a Galaxy Nexus, Nexus 7, and Nexus Q
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Attendees of Google IO got a Galaxy Nexus, Nexus 7, and Nexus Q
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Yeah I read it cost $900 to get in, you get $2000 in swag... Now how can I convince my job to send me next year...
Just ordered the 16GB version to get my stock android fix since my rezzy seems to like sense so much lol. I already have a 7in galaxy tab with CM9 on it so im gonna leave this one stock...(at least for a while)
Once my contract on my xoom is up its getting ditched for nexus7
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So, HTC... when can we expect our update to Jelly Bean? 2016?
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So, HTC... when can we expect our update to Jelly Bean? 2016?
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Try 2116
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MoStDoPe601 said:
Just ordered the 16GB version to get my stock android fix since my rezzy seems to like sense so much lol. I already have a 7in galaxy tab with CM9 on it so im gonna leave this one stock...(at least for a while)
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i just ordered the 8gb version as i have no need for 16gb when my whole music library is on my rez.
luis86dr said:
Once my contract on my xoom is up its getting ditched for nexus7
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you might wanna reconsider since its been mentioned that the first few devices to get jelly bean will include xoom since motorola is owned by google.
I know it will get jb, I just favor a 7 inch tablet over a 10.
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I'll have that by mid July on my Nexus. Lol
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Not if Verizon can help it, they delay everything....as you can tell how long it took them to get their last update. Have to love how hard it seems to update the CDMA network.....
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So, is it going to be easier to port Jelly Bean to the Rezound than it has been to port ICS? I'm not expecting it in the next month or anything like that.
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So, is it going to be easier to port Jelly Bean to the Rezound than it has been to port ICS? I'm not expecting it in the next month or anything like that.
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I don't think so as we didn't actually port ics to rezound we got a leak.
HTC is most likely gonna finish their ics rollout to all their devices before starting jelly bean even though they probably already have the pdk...
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Not if Verizon can help it, they delay everything....as you can tell how long it took them to get their last update. Have to love how hard it seems to update the CDMA network.....
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Verizon doesn't have any say in their nexus phone, its updated by google only
But because its an LTE phone I'm pretty sure google has issues with it like our developers do too
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Just wondering since its becoming more and more apparent the S4 will be unveiled this March, why would Samsung rush to release it, considering how great the s3 is at present. Each to his own of course, I would have expected the s3 to at least till next year before a newer version would be released. But obviously I don't run a mobile business so would appreciate your inputas to why they would be so quick to release a new version. Could Samsung be worried of loosing market share due to the explosion of new handsets and operating systems?, either way am sure the s4 is going to have to be epic, releasing it a year after the s3 master piece. Your input appreciated.
Samsung's strategy is to flood the market at every end of the financial spectrum. They will continually rush to put out devices
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Nothing strange about it, they always bring out new models yearly. Thankfully they didn't do an Apple and make the I9305 the SGS4.
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Just like every consumer product from TV to cars, a new model is released every year. If they didn't, the competition would eat them alive.
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There was a gap of a 2 years though between the s2 and s3,if am not mistaken that's why am wondering. Either way I think it's a bold brave move by Samsung, because the s3, is still miles better than the new HTC one, blackberry and most new devices at present.
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There was a gap of a 2 years though between the s2 and s3,if am not mistaken that's why am wondering. Either way I think it's a bold brave move by Samsung, because the s3, is still miles better than the new HTC one, blackberry and most new devices at present.
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Galaxy S2 : 29 april 2011
Galaxy S3 : 28 may 2012
marvi0 said:
There was a gap of a 2 years though between the s2 and s3,if am not mistaken that's why am wondering. Either way I think it's a bold brave move by Samsung, because the s3, is still miles better than the new HTC one, blackberry and most new devices at present.
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No, no, no, no....there was 1 year between s2 and S3....S2 was in beggining of march 2011(i think, correct me if im wrong) and s3 in may 2012, so 14 months....and second, s3 may have more features and better overall experience, but hardware wise, it dissapers...
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No, no, no, no....there was 1 year between s2 and S3....S2 was in beggining of march 2011(i think, correct me if im wrong) and s3 in may 2012, so 14 months....and second, s3 may have more features and better overall experience, but hardware wise, it dissapers...
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That makes about as much sense as a 1 legged dog!
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It would be ridiculous to think they would skip a year for some reason
Yeah every year is a new model like iPhone and everything else. Most people skip a year for a new device.
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Anyways... i will keep my S3 for a bit longer. It makes me happy everyday, so considering that i'm not using it even for 50% of its power, for me one with better cpu, gpu , ram etc is useless. Maybe i will change it around Xmas but then again, in few months after Xmas will be the S5.. so i think most probably i will keep it until S5. :angel:
Every year they release a phone so stupid people change their phone every year, making more money for the company...
Official UnBoxing 14 March
http://www.sammobile.com/2013/03/04/samsung-posts-first-teaser-video-for-galaxy-s-iv/
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Thanks for video, I just know am going to buy it, one for me and the wifed sad but true.
The joys of being on a contract, I can't change phone every year, I would otherwise
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Every year they release a phone so stupid people change their phone every year, making more money for the company...
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stupid? no, people who want the best device and who can afford it
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2173470
I had iPhone 3G as my first phone, following by 4s then i switched to Galaxy s3 in April 2013. I've learned a lot, i've flashed many custom roms, kernel etc.
After seeing Samsung delaying updates and transporting regional lock along with kitkat update are the reason that i come to decision that i will sell my galaxy s3 for Nexus 4 (cant afford n5 yet).
I need your help guys
How good is the battery on nexus 4 compared to galaxy s3?
Idc about storage
This is a q&a thread, so it also belongs there. But to answer your question. Comparing stock of both devices, the s3 definitely wins. Samsung is good at creating a good battery life, even with touchwiz
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You endured once in a blue moon updates in iOS, but you can't in android, which there is an update almost every week?
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S3 wins hands down. Tho I would recommend getting sony because don't delay the update
I disagree.
Bells and whistles like smart stay that doesn't even work properly after the jellybean update or a maybe slightly better camera (though I don't find much difference) doesn't outweight not having proper multitask. Also, neither touchwiz nor aosp have the nexus smoothness. Even my dad's former galaxy nexus feels slightly better than my s3.
If you can live with not having an sdcard or a removable battery, I'd say the n4 provides a better user experience (did try it for about a month). The only reason I'm not getting the n4 is because I'm waiting out the n5.
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This thread would be best off in the Nexus 4 section, most users who browse the S3 forums still have and use the S3.
inferol said:
I had iPhone 3G as my first phone, following by 4s then i switched to Galaxy s3 in April 2013. I've learned a lot, i've flashed many custom roms, kernel etc.
After seeing Samsung delaying updates and transporting regional lock along with kitkat update are the reason that i come to decision that i will sell my galaxy s3 for Nexus 4 (cant afford n5 yet).
I need your help guys
How good is the battery on nexus 4 compared to galaxy s3?
Idc about storage
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This is a joke, right? S3 is in overall better then the nexus 4. S3 will get 4.4. Regional lock can be removed. Also SD-Card and removable battery is essential for a phone in my opinion. (Plus, the N4 is an Lg device ) So if you don't plan to go from S3 to N5, stick to the S3!
well i am curious how long samaung/other custom devs will continue support galaxy s3 in 2014
cuz S4 still havent recieved 4.3 and 4.4 is already rolling out for Sony flagship device soon, which means this is my last samsung device >.<
And isn't mali 400mp old tho?
i will buy N5 in April then
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well i am curious how long samaung/other custom devs will continue support galaxy s3 in 2014
cuz S4 still havent recieved 4.3 and 4.4 is already rolling out for Sony flagship device soon, which means this is my last samsung device >.<
And isn't mali 400mp old tho?
i will buy N5 in April then
thanks for the replies
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Duuuuude....4.4 has not even rolled out to Nexus devices. Hell, it hasn't even been announced. No way can it roll out for Sony devices any time soon.
Sorry i worded that incorrectly but i hope you see my point; Im disappointed with samsung updates. I should have went for n3 in the first place, i'd have saved £40 anyways.
How the hell are you disappointed with Samsung updates?!?! They are right behind Google when it comes to updates. LG and HTC suck at updates.
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How the hell are you disappointed with Samsung updates?!?! They are right behind Google when it comes to updates. LG and HTC suck at updates.
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I'll have to disagree with the HTC part. My HTC one just got 4.3. I own a note 2 and an s3 and both are still stuck on 4.1. HTC seems to be improving their update speed.
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Wait for the new nexus I'm sure you can wait a month or 2 max
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Except if your aiming to the n4 for its price. I seriously doubt the n5 will have the same price the n4 has. The n4 is, at this time, the best bang for the buck around. And I suspect it will continue to be for a good while.
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Except if your aiming to the n4 for its price. I seriously doubt the n5 will have the same price the n4 has. The n4 is, at this time, the best bang for the buck around. And I suspect it will continue to be for a good while.
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Only problem is getting one :S
Lucky Goldstar, enough said.
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