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Old 31 October 2013, 07:51 PM
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Default Nexus 5 released - Anyone ordered?

Released tonight, just ordered a 32gb model in black from the play store. White looks good, but a bit too girly for me
Old 31 October 2013, 07:54 PM
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Originally Posted by jaytc2003
Released tonight, just ordered a 32gb model in black from the play store. White looks good, but a bit too girly for me
Just ordered, went with the white 16gb - I think the white looks cool...
Old 31 October 2013, 07:57 PM
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it does look cool and not cheap looking, I have to wait until the 8th of nov for despatch though as the first lot must have sold out already
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Less than £300 is a bargain for a top spec phone.
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Been waiting for it myself, is it on the play store now?
Old 31 October 2013, 08:05 PM
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Originally Posted by stevebt
Been waiting for it myself, is it on the play store now?
Yup, apparently CPW have them as well - you might need to phone them though.
Old 31 October 2013, 08:09 PM
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yep think it was £299 for 16gb and £339 for 32gb Both black models are showing 8th Nov despatch by, but White was showing still in stock
Old 31 October 2013, 08:22 PM
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Just ordered a black and a white one (his and hers), both in 16gb.

Showing 8th for dispatch.
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I'm thinking about getting a 32GB in black, it'll replace my S4. I love the Android OS now, but I'd like it without some of the Samsung bloatware.
Old 31 October 2013, 10:18 PM
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reading about the latest version (kit kat) it sounds pretty impressive.
Old 31 October 2013, 10:34 PM
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I've only just learnt to like my Nexus 4 which I bought on it's release.
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Nexus is better than S4.??
Old 31 October 2013, 11:52 PM
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yes, possibly the best phone available right now
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Originally Posted by jaytc2003
yes, possibly the best phone available right now
LOL.
Old 01 November 2013, 05:28 AM
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Mates just bought a Chinese an all dancing dual sim 5" offering for 67 quid.


Pound for pound....



So much snobbery around

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Old 01 November 2013, 08:31 AM
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I've ordered 3. I had problems ordering at home though. Price kept coming up in dollars, then showing GBP in checkout, but then wouldn't let me ship to a UK address?? Said en_GB in browser address bar for Google Play store. Got to work and it was fine.
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Just ordered one, the whole family is now back into the Android fold. Btw USA based JD power votes Samsung the best phones :-)

Just one title left but that shouldnt take too long, Samsung will be the biggest tablet seller as their sales increase substantially but apple's tank
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So funny to read, all this ordering when they're unseen, stating they're the best thing ever. Please none of you ever join another Apple thread shouting sheep. From what I've read, they're cheap, nothing wrong with that.
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That would imply a 600 quid offering is a rip off
Old 01 November 2013, 10:12 AM
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Originally Posted by JackClark
So funny to read, all this ordering when they're unseen, stating they're the best thing ever. Please none of you ever join another Apple thread shouting sheep. From what I've read, they're cheap, nothing wrong with that.
Old 01 November 2013, 10:25 AM
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Originally Posted by dpb
That would imply a 600 quid offering is a rip off
No, that would imply you get what you pay for. The build quality is said to be not good at all. However, if I was told to go out and buy an Android phone, I'd buy the Nexus 5.
Old 01 November 2013, 11:48 AM
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Originally Posted by JackClark
So funny to read, all this ordering when they're unseen, stating they're the best thing ever. .
Only seen pictures fair enough, but it looks like a phone and the dimensions are fine by me so what's the reason not to order? No need to queue for days outside a store to get a glimpse and then jizz in my pants proclaiming the new messiah (again)

Originally Posted by JackClark
Please none of you ever join another Apple thread shouting sheep.
You would be spending a lot of time talking to yourself

Originally Posted by JackClark
From what I've read, they're cheap, nothing wrong with that.

Like apple products are cheap, just sold at a premium but people do still buy so why not charge a massive premium (don't include you in that btw as I don't think you have ever bought a new phone )
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Build costs of the top tier Android manufacturers are greater than apple's latest model, but are sold for significantly less than apple.

Customers are slowing waking up to this fact
Old 01 November 2013, 12:41 PM
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Originally Posted by andy97
Build costs of the top tier Android manufacturers are greater than apple's latest model, but are sold for significantly less than apple.

Customers are slowing waking up to this fact
Waking up to the fact that manufacturing costs are not the total cost of a product? I'm going into the Apple store today, I'll pop into the Google store to have a chat about the Nexus whilst I'm there... oh wait!!
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So you are happy to be overcharged to take back your faulty phone and be overcharged for a refurb phone.
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As opposed to throwing it in the bin, yes.
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Well I've ordered my Nexus 5 in black with 32GB storage, I ordered it via the Google Play Store and it's stating that it'll be despatched by the 8th of November.

I've also ordered via eBay a Spigen Neo Hybrid case and screen protectors, so it'll stay in pristine condition.

I sold my S4 straight away to a mate, it's like new been in a Spigen case from day one and a hard glass screen protector so it's as new.

I have to say the Nexus 5 is the bargain of the year.
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Funnily enough I was going to buy an HTC One yesterday but the Three store that was supposed to be in Bournemouth hadn't opened yet so was going to go elsewhere today...until I saw this thread last night.

I have a Nexus 10 tablet and can't fault it, so a Nexus 5 to replace my ancient HTC Desire seems a good move, and it appears to do everything I could want and is much cheaper than the One...so just ordered a black 32Gb model.

I know it will be hugely better than the Desire and even if it proves not to be as good as the One, or S4, or Z1 etc, then I will still be a totally happy bunny
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Good move Tim, I don't think you'll be disappointed.
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on its way just had the tracking number sent even though said despatch by the 8th


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