An awful product that should simply be avoided. You'll be sorry.
92
A poor product with more faults than redeeming qualities.
92
Below average. May be passable in a pinch, but you should probably stay away.
92
A bit below average, with some serious issues to watch out for.
92
An average product, with issues that keep it from being genuinely exciting.
92
Slightly better than most similar products, but you can likely still do better.
92
Better than average, but some issues still hold it back from being truly excellent.
92
Among the top products in its category, and a solid choice for most people.
92
A category-leading product and an overall pretty safe bet.
92
An industry-leading product, definitely worth owning. An instant classic.
92
Completely flawless. You'd be crazy not to have it.
100
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after reading Peter's iPhone 5 screen size question here, http://gdgt.com/question/will-the-next-iphone-have-a-larger-screen-199g/ it really got me thinking about screen size and my usage. As I said in that discussion I've surprised myself with how much I continue to use my iPhone over my iPad. I read a TON and even my wife pokes fun about how I am going to go blind reading on such a small screen all the time. She is the inverse of me, I'm pretty sure if she could make calls from her iPad, she...
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The WSJ has gotten some information that Google may be announcing it's plan to announce 5 unlocked Nexus devices at the upcoming Google I/O event. There is no word yet on who will be making the phones but the report states they're planning to partner with a variety of OEMs to make this happen. Oh and the cherry on top, they'll be rocking the latest version of Android which at I/O will be Jelly Bean. The one thing that wasn't mentioned was which carriers this will work with but given the fact...
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I'm currently sporting an HTC Sensation 4G and eligible for an update. This brings me to the question of whether to get the htc one s or the galaxy nexus. All the reviews I've read have made it clear both are cream of the crop Android devices. I would appreciate any feedback on this topic. Here are a few things to consider: -I love the pure google experience that a nexus product will bring since i owned the htc nexus one and enjoyed all it brought. -The price of the galaxy isnt so much an large...
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My Droid 2 just died on me recently and I really wanted to get the Galaxy Nexus, but my experience with Android has always been like a boyfriend girlfriend relationship :). If you know what I mean. My other options is either is the 4S on VZW or get the Nexus with my pending upgrade ? or upgrade to the 4S and buy the Galaxy unlocked and get a prepaid contract with unlimited with it ? There I will be able to get the next Google phone if Google will stay loyal to selling hardware.
Google's now selling an unlocked GSM/HSPA+ version of the Galaxy Nexus (gdgt's recommended Android smartphone) for $399. That's a great deal if you want this phone, and don't want to get locked into a contract. However, with the Verizon LTE version going for as little as $50 with a two-year contract, it may not be such an easy choice. Does it make sense to spend more to get a contract-free phone that runs on a slower data network, or is it worth getting locked in with Verizon in order to save...
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Do you want to put the iTunes movies to Samsung Galaxy Nexus? I googled, and find this: http://www.noteburner.com/itunes-m4v-converter/itu... Have you tried this?
Just wondering if there are any other fun loving nerds out there that might want to get together grab some drinks and talk for hours about tech and Android (phones more specifically) in the LA area?
Joshua Topolsky's quote from a recent Vergecast got me thinking about the "ideal phone." He describes it as "I want the One X internals, display, and camera in the body of the Lumia 900, running stock ICS."
Using just specs/aspects of phones currently on the market, what would your dream phone be?
We've been debating for months: at what point will there be a gdgt recommended Windows Phone? Well, today we finally have an answer to that question: the Lumia 900 is a worthy competitor to our other gdgt recommended smartphones (the iPhone 4S and Galaxy Nexus), the first Windows Phone device to receive our recommendation -- an designation we give to less than half of 1% of the products on gdgt. Here's the deal. By our measure, Windows Phone has been held back (at least in the US) by lacking a...
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I was browsing the Google Play features page (https://play.google.com/about/features/) and found this picture of a Galaxy Nexus with "4G" on the signal bars instead of "H" and also featuring a tile for "T-Mobile's Top Picks" (https://play.google.com/about/images/features-4-2... Typically for unlocked GSM phones (the unlocked Galaxy Nexus is no exception), an H is typically shown to signify HSPA+. The GN on the Google Play features page, on the other hand, has the "H" replaced with "4G" which...
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I have a unlimited Data plan on my GSM Galaxy Nexus in the UK I do not have DSL at home and use my Nexus as a hotspot for my Laptop's and my Xbox 360 and Netflix. I use about 60GB to 80GB Per Month. How much Data do you use on your Galaxy Nexus ?
I have this idea in my head... I want a smartphone, but there are things I want that none of the OS's have. But I also want a solid phone that satisfies every need I could have. I want to make my own smartphone. But I don't want it just for me, I want it for everyone. So, my question to you, fellow gdgt-ers, is what is the perfect smartphone? Don't tell me one that is already out. I don't want to know why Android or iOS makes your phone great, I want specs such as screen size, processor speed...
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Just installed the new Chrome browser for Android, and so far I'm really liking it. The browser in Android has always been a bit underwhelming -- which created an opening for third-party offerings like Dolphin and Opera -- but even though it's still in beta I've been impressed with both the UI and performance on Chrome for Android. It feels like a big step forward.
Hey all, As someone with a minor (undiagnosed) case of OCD, the thing that bothers me most about the Android market is the inconsistent quality of the apps available on it. Most apps look like they were designed with Android 3.x in mind and don't seem to follow the ICS design guidelines. As a result, they look outright awful on my new beautiful Galaxy Nexus. I wanted to start a thread where people can recommend some of the best, most awesomely designed apps for the Galaxy Nexus/ICS. I'll start:...
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So, I have a bit of a story to tell... I preordered my Galaxy Nexus in early November of last year and received it in early December. My previous phone was an iPhone 4, and after a harrowing 30 minutes trying to get my microSIM + adapter unjammed from the SIM card slot in the Galaxy Nexus, I realized I had to head to my local AT&T store. I had a normal experience - walked in, told them I needed to activate a new device and needed a new SIM card, and it was all pretty efficient (minus the...
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I have had the nexus for a few week and i have seen Battery go from bad to really bad now.
I am only getting about 1/2 a day on normal use I have used the Battery app in settings and Android OS is using about 25% of my Battery life.
I have resorted to getting an external Battery to keep it charged.
I went back to the store and I was told they will send it back but the can only give me a standard phone not a smart phone and it will take up to 2 weeks.
The turn-by-turn voice has changed from the familiar more assertive voice used on my Droid Incredible. I'm conflicted about it- it's softer and more natural-sounding but also is harder to hear over my car stereo. What do you guys think?
Right now the Galaxy Nexus is the only phone with Ice Cream Sandwich, the latest version of Android, so on that basis alone a lot of people will argue it's the best choice if you're in the market for a new phone. (I bought an unlocked one on eBay and have been very pleased with it.) That said, there are some reasons why you might want to consider buying a phone running Gingerbread -- or at least feel less bad about having just bought one: 1. Updates to ICS are coming Samsung, Motorola, Sony...
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