ericdabbs Posted October 5, 2013 Share Posted October 5, 2013 Honestly, it seems to be a better deal to buy if it were with contract since it makes no sense to pay full price for a phone if your monthly payment includes a built in subsidy. Agreed. If the phone bill includes the phone subsidy already then why would I want to pay more for a phone off contract Sent from my Motorola Photon 4G using Tapatalk 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WiWavelength Posted October 6, 2013 Share Posted October 6, 2013 Agreed. If the phone bill includes the phone subsidy already then why would I want to pay more for a phone off contract Uh, read the explanations above. You would likely pay more on contract than off contract. If Google Play sells the Nexus 5 for $349 off contract but you buy it from Sprint on contract for $199 plus monthly subsidy, then you effectively pay $599 for a $349 handset. That is terrible arbitrage. AJ 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GregSmoov Posted October 6, 2013 Share Posted October 6, 2013 Here is a leaked technical manual http://www.androidpolice.com/2013/10/05/purported-service-manual-gives-a-look-at-the-next-nexus-phone-reveals-32gb-storage-8mp-ois-camera-photos-and-more/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terrell352 Posted October 6, 2013 Share Posted October 6, 2013 Android police just got the manual to the device confirming most rumored specs to be true. 32GB of storage was a shocker that there is no 16GB variant. http://www.scribd.com/doc/173744848/LG-D821 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GregSmoov Posted October 6, 2013 Share Posted October 6, 2013 I've noticed only support for PCS 1900 the other Sprint bands are missing. I really hope wrong. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lilotimz Posted October 6, 2013 Share Posted October 6, 2013 I've noticed only support for PCS 1900 the other Sprint bands are missing. D821 model is for international use. D820 model is for North America. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GregSmoov Posted October 6, 2013 Share Posted October 6, 2013 D821 model is for international use. D820 model is for North America. Sheesh! Thanks for clearing that up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HTCandroid Posted October 6, 2013 Share Posted October 6, 2013 Watch this bad boy sell more than the G2! MAUAHAHAHAHAHA!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GregSmoov Posted October 6, 2013 Share Posted October 6, 2013 32GB and OIS baby Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ericdabbs Posted October 6, 2013 Share Posted October 6, 2013 Uh, read the explanations above. You would likely pay more on contract than off contract. If Google Play sells the Nexus 5 for $349 off contract but you buy it from Sprint on contract for $199 plus monthly subsidy, then you effectively pay $599 for a $349 handset. That is terrible arbitrage. AJ I understand for a Nexus 5 it is better to buy it off contract than on contract based on the numbers depending on how quickly you upgrade but if you plan to stay with Sprint and don't upgrade in the next 24 months just to sell the phone then it doesn't really matter. If Sprint gave a monthly discount like Tmobile in that if your device is not subsidized or after you finish your 24 months subsidy on a 2 year contract that would be a lot better. I agree if you buy Nexus 5 off contract now and then you use the upgrade on the iPhone 5S or GS5 to sell it depending on how much you get..you could end up more on top. I just think the average user doesn't want to deal with buying and selling phones. To each and their own. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dave Posted October 6, 2013 Share Posted October 6, 2013 I personally don't have the time or patience of dealing with people to go through the process of selling phones for profit. If Sprint offered some discount tier for Nexus users or BYOD plan, I would definitely buy a Nexus outright. If it is contracts that they are worried about, I would be fine with signing a two year BYOD My Way plan with some sort of discounted rate compared to the regular plans offering a $0-200 subsidized phone. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HTCandroid Posted October 6, 2013 Share Posted October 6, 2013 I personally don't have the time or patience of dealing with people to go through the process of selling phones for profit. If Sprint offered some discount tier for Nexus users or BYOD plan, I would definitely buy a Nexus outright. If it is contracts that they are worried about, I would be fine with signing a two year BYOD My Way plan with some sort of discounted rate compared to the regular plans offering a $0-200 subsidized phone. In the big picture they would just be following T-Mobiles model for service pricing. I think they want to keep their contract model with only allowing old/mid-tier devices on their no-contract "Sprint As You Go" plans. From my last check a few weeks ago, they have not added any new devices to their no-contract plans since they launched it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lilotimz Posted October 6, 2013 Share Posted October 6, 2013 hum hum... so this is what people have found from the doc. 4.95" 1080p display (IPS TFT for those interested) 32GB internal storage (other capacities not specified) 2GB RAM MSM8947 aka Snapdragon 800 at 2.3GHz 8MP OIS rear camera, 1.3MP front camera 2300mAh battery Sensors: Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Proximity/Ambient Light, Pressure Slimport compatibility Micro SIM slot Notification light Wireless charging NFC Bluetooth 3.0 (We assume this is an error – after all the document is still a "draft version" according to its last page) UMTS/GSM/CDMA/LTE compatibility Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnner1999 Posted October 6, 2013 Share Posted October 6, 2013 But what are the odds we will get it... Android police just got the manual to the device confirming most rumored specs to be true. 32GB of storage was a shocker that there is no 16GB variant. http://www.scribd.com/doc/173744848/LG-D821 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terrell352 Posted October 6, 2013 Share Posted October 6, 2013 Weird thing is I don't see sprint LTE bands in the manual anywhere But what are the odds we will get it... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WiWavelength Posted October 6, 2013 Share Posted October 6, 2013 Weird thing is I don't see sprint LTE bands in the manual anywhere Before you post, please read for context at least the 10 previous posts. AJ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BenChase7 Posted October 6, 2013 Share Posted October 6, 2013 I'm hoping Sprint offers it via contract because I'm due for a renewal. Just doesn't seem like Sprint would not sell this on contract. Most of us here would still be all over it. But we are a small sample of Sprint users. Sent from me phone As dirt cheap as the Nexus devices go for, I think it would be silly and a complete waste to burn and upgrade on it. I'm hoping its available for Sprint via Google Play for the typical Nexus phone price. Then, I can pick up another device with my upgrade (or, just save it for a rainy day). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terrell352 Posted October 6, 2013 Share Posted October 6, 2013 Don't tell me someone beat me to it again. Before you post, please read for context at least the 10 previous posts. AJ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nickel Posted October 6, 2013 Share Posted October 6, 2013 Don't tell me someone beat me to it again. The manual was for the D821 International model. D821 model is for international use. D820 model is for North America. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terrell352 Posted October 6, 2013 Share Posted October 6, 2013 The manual was for the D821 International model. ULTRA EMBARRASSMENT! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nrbelex Posted October 6, 2013 Share Posted October 6, 2013 If sold directly by Sprint you'll be able to use Total Equipment Protection, whereas if it's sold directly via the Play Store you will not be able to get TEP, correct? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benifactor Posted October 6, 2013 Share Posted October 6, 2013 They will insure any phone you activate as long as you add tep before 15 or 30 days have passed since activation. Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using Tapatalk 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nrbelex Posted October 6, 2013 Share Posted October 6, 2013 They will insure any phone you activate as long as you add tep before 15 or 30 days have passed since activation. Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using Tapatalk 4 Really? Good to know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
afazel Posted October 6, 2013 Share Posted October 6, 2013 They will insure any phone you activate as long as you add tep before 15 or 30 days have passed since activation. Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using Tapatalk 4 Including used phones purchased from Swappa or CL? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GiantJay Posted October 6, 2013 Share Posted October 6, 2013 I bought a phone of eBay in the past and Sprint covered it. I asked to make sure before I bought it and they said yep its fine. Sent from my SPH-L720 using Tapatalk 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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