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Not only that but you have to factor in not just the software but the hardware as well.  The Nexus 7 (2012) and Nexus 7 (2013) is not an apples to apples comparison.  The Nexus 7 (2012) had the Tegra 3 chip built on 40 nm die size with Cortex-A9 vs. Nexus 7 (2013) had Qualcomm S600 chip built on 28 nm LP (low power) die size with Cortex-A15 cortex.  The 28nm chip is going to use a lot less power than the 40 nm chip.

 

The Nexus 4 had a 2100 maH battery so I didn't follow the Nexus 4 that much but I assume it had good battery life.

Nexus 4 was good when in idle, but as Robert said above it is horrible when using data such as youtube, web browsing. The high resolution will hurt battery life but how is the Snapdragon S4 Pro in the Nexus 4 vs. the Snapdragon 800 in terms of power consumption? 

I agree, I wonder when google will replace 'storage' space for 'cloud cache' 

I will be pleasantly surprised if 64+ is available though.

I can see it now. "Google introducing a new type of storage fresh from their X-labs: Storage Cache. Benefits include EVERYTHING is ALWAYS backed up now more than ever!"...something like that

I'm thinking this version will end up being a little more expensive than the last one but I don't think by much. I'm thinking it'll be $299 for 16GB and $350 for the 32GB version.

Those prices are actually cheaper than the Nexus 4 at launch. They were those prices but with 8gb and 16gb respectively. I highly doubt anything bigger than 32, Google want more people to use their cloud services so they can collect more data from our choices and selections.

Convenient? Nah...Sprint isn't sneaky and awesomely competitive like that...how convenient that they named it "One Up", though...

One would think they would use their name into it like Sprint Up.

Oh how convenient to launch the new One Up program on the same day when the iPhone 5S and 5C are up for sale.

Not convenient at all. The carriers are making these programs because manufactures keep releasing phones so often. Sprint made the UpgradeNow program when the iPhone 4s first launched and people were stuck on none iPhone devices, it just wasn't advertised and initially only customer care could do it, not store reps. T-Mobile was the first to advertise earlier upgrading and the others created their own version to advertise. Also, how upset do you think people were when the iPhone 5 was announced and they were outside the return period? I remember they were pretty pissed.

I probably won't go for this.

 

On the one hand, I like new tech. On the other, the only reason I'm upgrading off of my S III prior to two years is that the "destination phone" will be tri-band.

 

Point being, I only feel the need to upgrade "out of cycle" when the tech merits it. Which has happened once already (10/x/10 to the release date of the S III). And is happening again due to tri-band. But unless Sprint turns on PCS-H or DC-band-41 a year after I get the Nexus 5, One Up doesn't make sense. Particularly if I have to buy a locked Nexus 5 (or a G2) rather than an unlocked one.

 

Then again, probably the major reason I'm not interested is that $65 is a higher MRC than my SERO-P plan. So there's that. But that's definitely a special case.

 

I'm definitely glad that Sprint is acknowledging that One Up takes their subsidy out of the MRC, so they reprice plans accordingly. Too bad it doesn't include insurance...

Only thing we need now is the ability to easily swap devices such with devices such as manufacturer unlocked versions...which I know CDMA does not work that way.

With all these 'deals' the cell companies are offering, we'll need to take a special mathematics course just to understand the 'savings' we'll all get.

 

This is another bad one.

More like accounting. The math is easy. It is knowing when to add and subtract which can be tricky.

Yeah, I am furious that they left out the kitchen sink.

 

AJ

I know, right? I need my own mobile toilet.

Ah, but then people would have to actually purchase (or pirate) their music, and the phone manufacturers would have to add back in microSD. Heaven forfend

Everyone just wants everything in a phone.

 

 

The really creepy part is that the always on Google Now is going to record and process all of the words and noises that follow.  Hey, we all know that massages lead to...

 

 

This should really help Google comply with HR 5949, should make the NSA happy.

 

leads to HAPPY ENDINGS!?

Am I right? Did I win? I pick what is behind door number 2!!!! I don't want a dinner set which is always behind door number 1.

It will do squat, as it will offload some folks in your area from those lower frequencies to allow you to have more fohhh geezzzzzz.

I don't think everyone understand all the benefits of NV and how it offloads or penetrates depending on the users connectivity.

For those who do not fully understand how network vision works. 800mhz is for far distance and deep in building coverage. As you get closer to a cell site or closer to the walls of the building your 800mhz connection will increase and once close enough you will be switched to the 1900mhz range. Once you are super close to the walls in the build or outdoors, or very close to a cell site while in doors the cell site will connect you to the 2500mhz. This out door 2500mhz frequency has a huge advantage when it comes to say the world series, superbowl, or any other large out door events because the 2500mhz range has a large capacity which means less network congestion which equals greater or consistent usable speeds.

That's a really strange filling, they said it had band 7 (which isn't possible in the US given how that spectrum is setup) and band 5. I wonder if that is the world edition that will never be sold in the US.

They are probably trying to create one version of the phone to be sold in multiple countries.

I would actually get this phone if it's real. I'm really liking the Nexus experience on my Nexus 7, and I wouldn't mind it one bit on a phone. It'll be a sad day when i divorce HTC and Sense! Lol

 

 

-Luis

I briefly experienced the Nexus 4 and I liked it a lot better than the EVO LTE. If this phone comes to actuality with a decent price tag off contract I will be getting it for sure. My HTC One will be up for sale already! 

How did it work with T-Mobile and the Nexus 4? I'm thinking it is $350 off contract and $200 on. Which will kind of feel like a ripoff either way, strangely...

 

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Purchasing through T-Mobile was a rip off. Google sold the Nexus 4 for 349.99 no contract, on the other hand T-Mobile said if you don't want a contract through us is 579.99(price maybe 20.00 cheaper). The way CDMA works sprint and Verizon both have more control on who the retailer is and usually only approves the devices to be sold at around 549.99 unless it is with a two year contract.

We will have to see about the HTC One Max but HTC better step their game up and make some sort of announcement soon.  I don't know what they are waiting for.  For me the HTC One Max must have a stylus or its a deal breaker for me and of course triband LTE.  I don't need such a large screen if I am not able to write on it.  I would much rather take the LG G2 which has a smaller screen if there is no stylus feature.

 I would have to agree with you 100%.

You are like a lost puppy bouncing between the threads right now lol... I am with ya.. 5.5" plus, tri-band, SD card... that is my requirements... Removable battery is optional for me though.  Still have a tiny bit of hope for the GN3 -- but this is my next hope.

I am eh.. I am just raiding all the threads giving my 2 cents!!!! Hehe.. but yes I am livid about it because the Note 3 had everything i wanted in a smartphone.

Those features along with the HTC scribe. Scribe is a must must. Yup two musts.

I read the news about the Nexus 5...

and I JIZZ IN MY PANTS!

I told someone over a year ago that's how things were going in this country and pretty much got laughed at.  I got some satisfaction when news came out that Snowden spilled the beans

I try not to give in to the beliefs of weird things that sound very conspiracy like. I always knew the internet was scanned for key words and such since 9/11. I am sure most of it was in the name of National Security, but it is kind of crazy how Google, Facebook, and now At&t are selling our browsing history to allow companies to better advertise to us. Call me crazy, but I feel these are the first steps to a Skynet type software. "Oh, you googled a tv, let me show you all these other tv's with similar features and sized." "Oh a human got mad his computer kept crazy so he threw it out of his window, all humans must be against machines. Activate all 'google controlled cars, trucks, plans, etc.'" I know it is a long shot but I can't help but think if we do not control how smart our software gets this "software evolution" will take place.

I could see concern that a lawyer could maybe prove you were the one with a phone (instead of that other guy) because of using the feature, but as for a database from it, Apple said today it is stored only in the chip on the phone. We'll get the full story once the techies have them in their hands.

I would have never thought that all texts were scanned or the FBI would be able to get whole of data from Apple/Google/Microsoft so easily without a sufficient court order. That shows how naive I am/was.

Yes I am positive that Google will NOT release a smartwatch in 2013 because Google would have to had been working on a Nexus smartwatch since 2012 because products like this can't be whipped up like this in just a few months if you consider all the work that needs to be done.  Products like this take at least a 1 year to 1.5 years from concept to product.  I think until Apple releases an iWatch I don't think Google will need to release a Nexus smartwatch yet.  Keep in mind that the Samsung Gear smartwatch only works with Samsung devices so it only has to be in Samsung code and we dont even know how popular the Samsung smartwatch is going to be.  I would be very shocked if people are lining up to pay $300 for a smartwatch which frankly has poor battery life of real usage and is limited to only Samsung devices.

 

If Google were to release a smartwatch it would have to appeal to the masses which means that the smartwatch would have to support all Android devices.  This will mean that we would need to see some sort of software API in Android 4.4 KitKat to communicate between the smartwatch and phone/tablet device.

 

Back to the HTC.  I really hope that the HTC One Max does has a S-pen like feature in the scribe which can bring some Note taking capabilities.  I just hope its not like the LG Optimus G Pro where there is no S-pen but just a large screen.

That was exactly what I was thinking about KitKat at least having the software in its code and the nexus watch for it to work with all devices, not just how the Samsung smartwatch only works with other Samsung devices. However, I do understand about all the R&D needed so you are correct about it not being released in 2013. $300 is a bit steep also.

For HTC, yes that's what I hope also. I feel it is pointless to be that large of a phone and not enhanced drawing/note taking abilities above what our 4.7 inch and lower can do. Honestly, I just want a Nexus device on Sprint that has dual front facing speakers(not sure if HTC has a patent on that). 

The folks over at NSA are jumping for joy after this announcement. What a nice fingerprint database they will have! 

Sadly with all this NSA stuff these days, I am scared to voice my opinion on anything political on any device(phones/tablets/computers). With a fingerprint database they will virtually be able to put anyone that want at the scene of the crime C.S.I style! I'm not much for conspiracies but big bro is slowly showing us his all seeing eyes. 

So are you holding out hoping that the HTC One Max will blow the Note 3 out of the water or at least offer some unique features to peak your interest?  Google will not come out with a smartwatch for sure this year.  They are too focused on getting Android KitKat out the door to worry about a new product launch this year.

 

I just want to hear a darn HTC event date to announce this darn thing.  The wait has gone on long enough.

I am also hoping the HTC One Max is triband and it HAS to have their Scribe like the HTC Flyer/Evo View. I personally think all phablets should have styli. I also kind of want to venture out of HTC but TouchWiz is just so darn ugly to me. I bought my bro a note 2 and he loves it and wants the 3. You really think Google would not release say a smartwatch with their next flagship? I think it would be a good idea to to launch them together with KitKat partially focusing integrating smart devices(not just watches) into android for future OEM smart devices.

If it is tri band it will be my next device. I'm not really liking the note 3 very much.

 

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I have always been an HTC person but the note 3 and galaxy gear is appealing to me. I also can't wait to see what the Nexus 5 is, if it is also on Sprint, and if Google will add their own smart watch.

Alright so the site was actually back up and running after only a few hours. However, accounting to SignalCheck hen connected to 3g it says eHRPD instead of Evdo.

How so? Apple has all CDMA iPhone 5's that are refurbished in the Sprint database. Long story, it's in the iPhone forum. But once you choose a carrier, said phone is locked to it, and can't be changed.

 

 

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True, but all the carriers always bow down to Apple. Hopefully it will work in a similar way.

Since this model has multiple bands of LTE built in, which give us support for AT&T, Sprint, and T-Mobile, there is no reason for Google not to sell it in Google play. The CDMA Galaxy Nexus' for Sprint and Verizon were essentially different devices that the carriers had control over. With no Verizon, and Sprint being more of an open-minded carrier than Verizon, I expect Google to sell a Sprint version on their site.

 

 

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As mentioned earlier in this thread, does this mean that the Sprint models will already be in the Sprint system? I am finding that process to be a long shot.

I highly doubt the device will be sold from Google Play for Sprint. It will probably be very similar to the Galaxy Nexus. Only the GSM model was sold from Google while the CDMA models were sold from the carriers. This is the only thing that bums me out about Sprint.