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I get that it's not a Nexus 4 and it's around $100 more off contract. I also get that the GS3 has more brand awareness, but this is a really awesome phone. I actually think the LG skin is good and adds a lot of functionality over stock Android.
I have a GS3, Note II, iPhone 5, and Lumia 920. This is my favorite phone out of all of them. The screen, feel in the hand, speed, and software touches make it almost a perfect device. Battery life has been good and my only real complaint is that the camera could have been better.
So what's holding it back? Marketing? I know LG has stumbled in the past, but this is not one of those times. I honestly probably wouldn't have even thought to buy the phone if not for the article about Consumer Reports rating it above the iPhone 5 and GS3 in customer satisfaction. I had to see what it was about and fell in love with it right away in the store.
As it stands, I couldn't recommend this phone more highly to people on AT&T who want an Android phone. I would definitely recommend it over the GS3, and that's saying a lot. The lack of activity in these forums, along with the sparse development tells me that it's definitely not getting into enough hands, and that's unfortunate.
LG's has a rather tarnished reputation as far as smartphone is concerned, they've had long lines of disappointing and mediocre mid-tier releases over the years plus poor record of software updates. Even with a phone like OG, it's going to take awhile to reboot their image.
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LG's has a rather tarnished reputation as far as smartphone is concerned, they've had long lines of disappointing and mediocre mid-tier releases over the years plus poor record of software updates. Even with a phone like OG, it's going to take awhile to reboot their image.
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It's got 1M users, so I'd say it's selling well for a phone not made by Apple, Samsung, or HTC.
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It's got 1M users, so I'd say it's selling well for a phone not made by Apple, Samsung, or HTC.
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That's definitely encouraging, but it could be much better and the forums are a ghost town comparatively.
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http://www.gsmarena.com/lg_briefly_makes_it_2nd_top_phone_manufacturer_in_the_us-news-5371.php
I've not been a great fan of LG until this phone. I briefly considered that 3d camera phone from 2011 on AT&T that LG made, but ultimately chose the SII (and I made the right choice; I was one more f-ed up phone from buying an iphone). This phone impressed me in reviews and in stores (the demos blew me away). I chose it against the SIII and the One X and other flagship phones due to it matching what I wanted. I loved most of the SIII, but I hated that it had a physical home button. The one x seemed nice, but I didn't like non expandable storage and an unremovable battery. The only thing I had against the LGOG was the battery being built in; however, everything else about it sold me. I feel that LG has finally made a phone worth it (2 phones counting the Nexus), and have the potential to beat Samsung. However, this is an uphill battle for LG. I personally have known people to pick the SIII just because Samsung is the most widely known. LG will have to fight against that in order to be purchased. Plus, people are more impressed by expensive phones, and sometimes buy the expensive ones because they assume those are the best. I really think that that, oddly enough, is also contributing to the LGOG having slightly lower sales numbers.
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LG has a fight with Samsung due to name recognition, and price drops may have had a negative effect. Many customers don't research phones thoroughly, and buy from a certain brand, or the expensive ones (because you get what you pay for).
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I'm happy for getting the phone for only $49, but I can't grasp the reason behind the price drop. OG is their only qualified flagship in years yet they are on sale at the price point of low-end giveaways. Granted it's probably just weekend promo but still, I find it odd to lower the price to this range in a non-holiday season.
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I'm happy for getting the phone for only $49, but I can't grasp the reason behind the price drop. OG is their only qualified flagship in years yet they are on sale at the price point of low-end giveaways. Granted it's probably just weekend promo but still, I find it odd to lower the price to this range in a non-holiday season.
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I think the reasoning behind the price drop is building for the future, if you get your best phone in as many hands possible, the people who by it recommend the brand to others and are more likely to buy lg in the future when its time to upgrade.
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I think the reasoning behind the price drop is building for the future, if you get your best phone in as many hands possible, the people who by it recommend the brand to others and are more likely to buy lg in the future when its time to upgrade.
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I know if any of my friends are looking into a new phone I will put in a good word for the OG. And that is funny because when it came out I originally looked at it and then went "Nah, I still want the One X."
By the time I was able to upgrade, the One X+ was out, at double the price of the OG and I didn't want an outdated phone. Now I'm not saying the One X isn't good, it had just already been replaced by a refresher phone.
I am soo happy with this phone.
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I know if any of my friends are looking into a new phone I will put in a good word for the OG. And that is funny because when it came out I originally looked at it and then went "Nah, I still want the One X."
By the time I was able to upgrade, the One X+ was out, at double the price of the OG and I didn't want an outdated phone. Now I'm not saying the One X isn't good, it had just already been replaced by a refresher phone.
I am soo happy with this phone.
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The Tegra 3 isn't all that great for speed or battery and I can't stand HTC's broken multitasking.
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The Tegra 3 isn't all that great for speed or battery and I can't stand HTC's broken multitasking.
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Half of the reason I made this decision.
I had a Sony Xperia X10 with an ancient 1Ghz snapdragon and then got an Asus Transformer with a Tegra 2...
So I was impressed more by Nvidia/Tegra at the time than Qualcomm/Snapdragon (I know, completely unfair).
But I had been reading everywhere that the S4 Pro was a beast and much better than Tegra 3s.
I don't like Sense anyways and I would have had a custom ROM, so the multitasking wasn't a big deal.
We have an extra gig of RAM to play with too. :highfive:
could it possibly be that the talk of the optimus g pro is throw the prices so low and being released soon.
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could it possibly be that the talk of the optimus g pro is throw the prices so low and being released soon.
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Doubt it. If the price stays low in states, doesn't bode well with G launch in Europe, unless LG do a dual tier launch of G & G Pro at the same time, but that's a remote possibility given G is set for March release in EU region.
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could it possibly be that the talk of the optimus g pro is throw the prices so low and being released soon.
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There's always something else around the corner. The Pro is likely months from hitting the U. S. on any carrier.
In all honesty, I'd still choose the G. I prefer the size and the 200mhz overclock would hardly be noticeable.
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There's always something else around the corner. The Pro is likely months from hitting the U. S. on any carrier.
In all honesty, I'd still choose the G. I prefer the size and the 200mhz overclock would hardly be noticeable.
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Completely agree. And it won't be long until we are able to overclock our phones too.
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There's always something else around the corner. The Pro is likely months from hitting the U. S. on any carrier.
In all honesty, I'd still choose the G. I prefer the size and the 200mhz overclock would hardly be noticeable.
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As I've heard before, "Don't chase technology 'cause you'll lose."
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Completely agree. And it won't be long until we are able to overclock our phones too.
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Not to mention that 1080p display will require more processing power making the speed difference negligible.
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Speaking critically of the android community for a brief second..
As much as people criticize Apple fans for putting too much value in brand name, a lot of Android fans are really overly zealous Samsung fanboys.
I won't say it's a bad brand or that the phones they make aren't nice.. But, taking a stroll to the Android subreddit you will find a lot of rabid Samsung fanboyism.
We hear less criticism of Samsung these days because they are just that popular.. still I remember as though it were yesterday people wouldn't shut up about how cheap the phones felt, how horrible various aspects of touchwiz were..
And sadly a lot of people won't even consider the LG OG because it's not Samsung.. but, if Samsung were to incorporate some of the LGOG features people would rave over it. I can see it now... slipping the LGOG specs and skin into a Samsung shell and hearing people brag and brag and act as though it Samsung were curing cancer.
Outside of that, honestly at $350 the N4 makes a hell of a deal. Even if you had a contract but, would like to keep your service without signing up for another 2 years would be a nice option.
Besides all of that? Well your average customer is told what to buy really. Speaking as a salesman I can tell you, if you don't know what you are buying, I'll be happy to tell you. (Granted I no longer work in sales but, it was a lesson learned.)
Edit: one final thought. I don't care because I'm honestly just that happy with it..... but, we still don't have an official cm10 port and that hurts us big time.
So, I'd like to continue that discussion and try to get a more distinctive clear picture based on thousands of xda members' opinions.
Based on your brands products' quality experience please vote in the poll and tell us your opinions
You know the major brands... Apple, Motorola, Samsung, Sony, HTC, Nokia
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So, I'd like to continue that discussion and try to get a more distinctive clear picture based on thousands of xda members' opinions.
Based on your brands products' quality experience please vote in the poll and tell us your opinions
You know the major brands... Apple, Motorola, Samsung, Sony, HTC, Nokia
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Based on optimus g, I see much less hardware and stock software related problems on the OG compared to S4 for example. Now, the base of users isn't same amount, but if you compare threads you can get a hint of problem/user.
I had the GN2 but switched because of the radios. In my area many reception wad just horrible with the GN2. I got the LG OG and the reception is great.i like the quality of the build too, never felt that i could break it of dropped. I loved the GN2 but the reception got so bad that i had it and that's why i can't wait for the G2. No issues with the OG and i hope things continue with the G2
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I'll give you some opinions this afternoon when I pick up my g2. I've always had htc and samsung.
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I've had this phone since yesterday and the quality is excellent. It just feels so damn good in the hand and much better than my S4. It has a great shape and just enough heft to feel solid.
Everything is constructed well and seamless, I see no gaps or anything like that. I think you will be impressed.
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Just got mine today, not had an awful lot of time to play with it yet but first impressions are that it reminds me of the SGSII. Current phone is a HTC One and for me a lot of nonsense is talked about its build quality, yes it is shiny but you have to keep it in a heavy duty case to stop that aluminium getting scratched so you never really get to show off the prettiness! Looking forward to getting the rest of my kit for the G2 so I can use it day to day, might not have the same good looks but far more practical and with a lot more under the hood.
The only gripe I had about this phone is without a case its pretty tricky to me to text with one hand..its so slick it has slipped out of my hands several time..luckily I have been sitting on the couch or at my desk when it happened and not up and walking around. The screen has been pretty durable for me, I want to see if it will compare to my OG atrix and ss2...the screens on those phones were TANKS.
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I have had the g2 for a few days now. Coming from HTC One X, which was having problems with random bootloops and bad battery.
The g2 feels fantastic, with amazing batterylife, insane screen and a real feel of quality. The software seems great, but I am a bit disappointed that kitkat isn't available until late Mach.
My gf has samsung s4 and that feels like cheap plastic compared.
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Hardware wise I'm impressed. Don't care that it's plastic given I use a case. I still think the Xperia Z1 is the best looking/feeling device out there, but I don't hate the G2. I've had a few screen freezes and the odd reboot on this phone but that could be the Xposed modules I have installed. After installing the modules I was able to get rid of the God awful UI colour scheme and I've freed up space in my notification window. Given the choice between this and the Xperia Z1 I'd probably go with the Sony, but I've been impressed with the quality of this phone.
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Well i havent ever had a bad experience with any recent lg smartphone i've owned. The g, g pro and g2 have all been great devices. The only issues ive had with their stuff would be the plastic used to make the device, the screens on lg devices seem to have more light bleed than most (coming from retail experience seeing thousands of phones), and the speakers are just ok. If you want a phone with the latest hardware you cant do better than lg though. They are the only other company that can go toe to toe with samsung when it comes to stuffing phones with as many hardware extras as humanly possible.
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What is the purpose of your topic bumping?
Overall a great phone, even without modifying it. The stock rom is fairly decent, especially compared to Samsung.
The build quality isn't overwhelmingly good, but it's decent enough for the price. The plastic on the phone creaks a little bit on the back (at least on mine) but not something you notice on a daily basis. Only if you press down on the area near the back buttons.
Hardware-wise it's great, so no complaints there. For a flagship phone, it was incredibly cheap compared to the competition.
I thought I would never own an LG, and here I am enjoying it. It being a flagship phone and for a month spec leader, for up till now a price quality leader also, I can say some quarks are just android. Cause I notice them across the several devices I have owned.
I think I will have it for at least 7 months.
I have no creaking, good battery life ( no where near the 11 hours some reviews got).
very satisfied, once the market speedsup with innovations more on hardware side I will definately contemplate lg again.
http://www.theverge.com/2013/9/19/4749116/lg-g2-review
Really 9 for battery its has the best battery life of any android yet it still got a 9..
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Only a 8.0 for total overall score?? My calculations come up with at least 8.25
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Really 9 for battery its has the best battery life of any android yet it still got a 9..
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Think its for the non-removable battery, which is silly, but oh well.
I hate to play the "bias" card, but I think The Verge simply did not want to like the G2. It has its shortcomings, just like any other device (most can be fixed or improved via software updates). But that is why you never put much stock in any single review.
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I hate to play the "bias" card, but I think The Verge simply did not want to like the G2. It has its shortcomings, just like any other device (most can be fixed or improved via software updates). But that is why you never put much stock in any single review.
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This is pretty much right on. Most known tech blogs have their bias slants...so just choose to read the one that swings the way you want, right? :good:
this device would score better if they were to revisit their reviews in the coming weeks after software updates were pushed to improve the experience, some reviewers do revisit and some dont. If the only impediment to them is the software as with most reviews then I think we can see the real numbers here through context. Minus the software flaws we have a higher score but in a day and age were more manufacturers are paying closer attention to software features its getting harder and harder to make game changing-ground breaking phones. An 8 is certainly a very good score however i score it at an 8.5 with the software flaws. This will be fixed within the next few days when we are Rom'd on all carriers!
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Really 9 for battery its has the best battery life of any android yet it still got a 9..
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The MAXX only got an 8 IIRC
I like their site but ONE sample picture from the camera? Seriously?
Nobody is giving the G2 a shot because it's LG. This my third android device and is the best yet. I guess we have our own cult.
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Every review I've read has been garbage. I wish these sites would hop off Samsung and Apple's nuts. I'm so glad I bought the device and didn't wait for these reviews.
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Every review I've read has been garbage. I wish these sites would hop off Samsung and Apple's nuts. I'm so glad I bought the device and didn't wait for these reviews.
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Right on. Read the reviewers score on the G2, then look up their same review scores of the GS4, they are clearly all over samsungs sack. Some of the things they say are contradictary to higher rated devices. Its just because ITS LG.
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Every review I've read has been garbage. I wish these sites would hop off Samsung and Apple's nuts. I'm so glad I bought the device and didn't wait for these reviews.
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Phone arena gave G2 higher score than S4. And gsm arena was very positive and wishes the G2 gets the attention it deserves.
At this point, all of the mobile tech sites who give the LG G2 a bad review can suck my nuts. Its fine that they will miss out on the LG G2 because they are brainwashed by Apple and Samsung that anything they put out turns into gold. IMO the LG G2 is a gold mine here especially with the battery life and they way LG was able to cram a 5.2 inch display on a 5.0 inch body which I would have imagine would be a high priority for most folks when it comes to smartphones.
Why is everyone so mad at this review? Seems pretty spot on to me. It's not a perfect device, and it definitely shouldn't be getting 10s across the board like everyone seems to think it should.
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Why is everyone so mad at this review? Seems pretty spot on to me. It's not a perfect device, and it definitely shouldn't be getting 10s across the board like everyone seems to think it should.
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Should the iPhone 5c have gotten a 8.5?
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At least it isn't as bad as a gizmodo "review"...These days If I read a review of anything I'll just stick with anandtech because the other ones are so sensitive and opinionated it starts to piss me off lol.
I'm constantly amazed by what some people get paid to write at tech sites... especially knowing that their audience usually doesn't care about their whining on how it's too big for them, or how much they hate visual elements of the UI. Be a man and write a real objective review.
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At least it isn't as bad as a gizmodo "review"...These days If I read a review of anything I'll just stick with anandtech because the other ones are so sensitive and opinionated it starts to piss me off lol.
I'm constantly amazed by what some people get paid to write at tech sites... especially knowing that their audience usually doesn't care about their whining on how it's too big for them, or how much they hate visual elements of the UI. Be a man and write a real objective review.
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Read the droid maxx/ultra review by David Pierce on the verge. It got a 4.7/10 and it was absolutely the worst review I've ever took the time to read.
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The G2 review on Ars Technica was really annoying. The guy clearly had a few pet peeves that biased his review. Although he did identify an issue with the fonts which was interesting.
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Read the droid maxx/ultra review by David Pierce on the verge. It got a 4.7/10 and it was absolutely the worst review I've ever took the time to read.
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I'll take your word for it... But I may have seen it. Don't read any gizmodo reviews if you don't like wasting your time.
If I was running these publications, there would be a lot of unemployed " tech writers " on the streets on NYC. Or where ever they exist. They can whine about the cheap texture of the back of their smartphone to their server at the soup kitchen for all I care.
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http://www.stumbleupon.com/su/1Zg0xL
This article was made by Techcrunch and they placed the LG G2 in the "Ugly" section, with the likes of the Galaxy Gear.
I just cannot understand this. The LG G2 is by far the best phone of the year spec wise. In reality, it is an awesome phone. I love it to pieces. I believe it to be exceptional. So why is it that these guys focus on the buttons being on the back? In my eyes, that is no downfall. Sure it can take a while to get used to, but it shouldn't be responsible for making an exceptional piece of equipment non-exceptional.
Let's open this up to thoughts of the list and anything else you guys think.
Also, I would like to point out that Chromecast, for whatever odd reason, is not on this list. This list is turning out to be nothing but an infuriating advertising model.
It is preference based, just like you hate the Gear other people love it. The G2 is a great peice of hardware and by far the best this year. So dont follow other peoples opinions and enjoy this beast.
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Those same people are the ones that buy every Samsung models that comes out and rates them 11/10 no matter how ****ty they are. Point is that many Samsung fans are upset by the fact that LG can make a flagship model that can compete with their best flagship for half the price. In contrast to Samsung, LG actually dares to make a quite radical change which Samsung has not done for very long. I do however believe that it will change next year.
I've always been a Samsung person from the days of dumb phones, going back to the original Galaxy right up till the Note 2 and never gave LG a fair shake really.
Recently got an LG G2 and I've been thoroughly impressed so far. Sold my Note 2 for roughly what I got the G2 for it.
There is nothing ugly about the G2 (especially the White colour). Whoever wrote that article must have cataracts.
I really like the back buttons, the up and down surface area makes pressing them quite comfortable.
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The buttons were long over do. LG was just the first to figure it out. Your fingers are always on the back of the phone anyways. Why not have a button where your fingers are buy default?
LG did everything right with the g2 except the slippery feel of it.
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http://www.stumbleupon.com/su/1Zg0xL
This article was made by Techcrunch and they placed the LG G2 in the "Ugly" section, with the likes of the Galaxy Gear.
I just cannot understand this. The LG G2 is by far the best phone of the year spec wise. In reality, it is an awesome phone. I love it to pieces. I believe it to be exceptional. So why is it that these guys focus on the buttons being on the back? In my eyes, that is no downfall. Sure it can take a while to get used to, but it shouldn't be responsible for making an exceptional piece of equipment non-exceptional.
Let's open this up to thoughts of the list and anything else you guys think.
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This sites are sponsored sites, I never take in consideration what this kind of sites writes, the same goes for phandroid, etc.
Most rubbish-est-est rubbish I've read in a long time.
Rubbish.
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Maybe is because Samsung pay then
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I agree with everything on here. I have had five phones in the past 4 years.
Samsung
Motorola Triumph
Huawei
Motorola Droid RAZR M
HTC Droid DNA
LG
The Droid DNA was an amazing phone, but I love the G2. The innovation that went into this was very thoughtful and has won me over.
"Looks" are obviously opinion based so I could care less that they rated it as ugly. I however find the buttons unique and fully functional. It is really hard to find any tech writers that aren't biased but that's reality. I don't need a positively written article about the G2 to justify my purchase. I got it because I wanted it.
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No worries. Even their avid readers are bashing on the article.
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The buttons were long over do. LG was just the first to figure it out. Your fingers are always on the back of the phone anyways. Why not have a button where your fingers are buy default?
LG did everything right with the g2 except the slippery feel of it.
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I highly disagree; the buttons are an abortion on the G2, Flex, etc. It's different to be different. If it weren't for knock-on, I'd go insane.
Seriously, I bet Knock On was engineered after usability got ahold of the phone with the buttons on the back.
I'm so curious, I created a poll http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2595324
I think LG G2 is the "phone of the year."
After Knox security debacle, I doubt which enthusiast or modder will ever buy their phones? After you trip the Knox counter the warranty is permanently void.
TechCrunch is on Samsh*t's payroll.
With LG G2, I can flash custom roms to my heart's content and go back to stock in 10 minutes via an easy procedure. That's what matters to me the most.
What is so ugly about a phone with hardly any wasted space? Back buttons make a phone ugly?
Guys, I think we may celebrate the fact that we bought THE BEST Android smartphone out there. And pour some champagne in glasses:highfive:
And they say http://www.technologytell.com/gadgets/141977/report-lg-fastest-growing-android-maker-us-today/ that
LG G2 marks a significant change in direction for LG, now aiming squarely towards the top end of the market. Customer recommendation figures for the past three months show the LG G2 has the highest rating of any new handset at 9.2 out of 10, followed by the iPhone 5S at 9.1 and Samsung Galaxy Note III at 9.0
Specifically the LG G2 helped bring LG’s numbers up in the country. In fact, the LG G2 is ahead of Samsung Galaxy Note 3 and Apple iPhone 5S.
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Who-hooooo!!
The only realistic thing we should celebrate is LG's 'powerhouse return' which some of us did while choosing the phone.
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I'm celebrating right now with some swift browsing and fast nudity
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we should celebrate is LG's 'powerhouse return' which some of us did while choosing the phone.
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IDK what exactly powerhouse return means, sorry. Is it a hint that LG's phones fail & RMA a lot?
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IDK what exactly powerhouse return means, sorry. Is it a hint that LG's phones fail & RMA a lot?
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Hence the misleading quotations
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There will always be the haters saying it was all the Nexus 5. To this I say my phone is clearly better!
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Yeah, I'd pick the LG G2 over the Nexus 5. Feels more of a challenge rooting/customising compared to the Nexus 5.
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Yes LG G2 is definitely the best phone of 2013 In most if not all aspects. Now the LG G3 will be the champion of all this year. I can't wait!!!
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Looking forward to the L3 release.....I'm hoping they will integrate the Moto X voice commands and keep all the other gimmicky stuff away. I'm kind of disappointed with the LG smartwatch from the teasers thou. I may have to go with the android smartwatch.
Yeah, G2 is better than N5 in many ways. As for price, unless you're getting it directly from Google, it's not that affordable. In my country Nexus 5 is being sold for only $40-50 cheaper than G2 and that's the 16GB variant.
G2 is so underrated although it's currently, IMO, delivering best value for price among other major OEM (except maybe Xiaomi with Mi3).
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There will always be the haters saying it was all the Nexus 5. To this I say my phone is clearly better!
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Mmmmkay, that's what I'm talkin' bout http://www.gsmarena.com/lg_q1_2014_results_show_123_million_smartphones_sold-news-8402.php
LG grows stronger, fast
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Yeah, G2 is better than N5 in many ways. As for price, unless you're getting it directly from Google, it's not that affordable. In my country Nexus 5 is being sold for only $40-50 cheaper than G2 and that's the 16GB variant.
G2 is so underrated although it's currently, IMO, delivering best value for price among other major OEM (except maybe Xiaomi with Mi3).
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last time I saw both in a store (Mediamarkt, Netherlands) they were priced *exactly* the same.
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last time I saw both in a store (Mediamarkt, Netherlands) they were priced *exactly* the same.
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Mediamarkt is funny, cheap with some electronics expensive with others.
dont even think their prices are market conform.
anyway if they price the two phones the same, either the g2 is really cheap there (which I doubt) or they rip customers off with the Nexus pricing
lg is growing fast because of price quality ratio, once they go Samsung with overpriced flagships the Chinese will grow even further, they are the next Apples/Samsungs. already they are very innovative with product design and user experience
bachera said:
Mediamarkt is funny, cheap with some electronics expensive with others.
dont even think their prices are market conform.
anyway if they price the two phones the same, either the g2 is really cheap there (which I doubt) or they rip customers off with the Nexus pricing
lg is growing fast because of price quality ratio, once they go Samsung with overpriced flagships the Chinese will grow even further, they are the next Apples/Samsungs. already they are very innovative with product design and user experience
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I can agree. LG will get bigger this year!
bachera said:
anyway if they price the two phones the same, either the g2 is really cheap there (which I doubt) or they rip customers off with the Nexus pricing
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kinda the second... although they probably find they get away with it sales wise thanks to the ridiculously positive publicity the nexus tends to get. for some reason no matter how much the prices get marked up from google's, it keeps getting praised for being cheap and cost-effective.
of course, the LG G2 should be known as the real king of cost-effectiveness in the smartphone world, but among the broad public it remains a sleeper hit.
bachera said:
anyway if they price the two phones the same, either the g2 is really cheap there (which I doubt) or they rip customers off with the Nexus pricing
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The Nexus everywhere in offline stores costs about 500 euros. It costs cheaply ONLY in Play Store. And only in Play Store. In offline Nexus costs same as G2, maybe $50 or so cheaper
bachera said:
lg is growing fast because of price quality ratio, once they go Samsung with overpriced flagships the Chinese will grow even further, they are the next Apples/Samsungs. already they are very innovative with product design and user experience
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I doubt it, Chinese have nothing of their own, they just compile 3rd party pieces of hardware and sell it to make damping. No own design, no fancy software as Voice Mate or QTransator or QuickRemote
Xiaomi or One Plus aka Oppo phones for another hand cost as much as LG claim, no less. Sometimes Oppo costs even higher because LG's sell in volumes and newer supplies get discounts and cheaper prices, OTH stores and market sell old Oppo phones for old high price