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[dilla]

It seems like the Nexus 6 will be the latest/newest Android phone released when I will be upgrading my phone.

I hope it isn't a typical Nexus device with all these great features but then comes with a shit screen or camera or something like that. I heard the N5 was a tard version of the G2, either processor or screen-wise, I can't remember. But it was better to get a G2 at that point.

I'm not sure this "Shamu" thing Moto has coming out will have a non-Nexus version, but it'll be something to consider. I still want a Nexus device for the first time, I just don't want it to have any shortcomings. Kind of like what a flagship device should be like.

 

[ARon]

I'll probably pass on the new Nexus if it's as big as people are saying it's going to be, I need something though

 

[dilla]

So they're saying the Nexus 9 (Volantis?) Could be released before the new iPads are announced. Possibly with Android L to attract buyers.

That'd be pretty neat. If L were released first on the tablet and not on the N6, would it still be able to be ported to phones through CM or something like that?

 

[THEV1LL4N]

When are the new devices going to be announced?

I read that it's tomorrow or Thursday but not so sure as I thought more people would have mentioned that...

 

[dilla]

Awwww yeahh https://twitter.com/evleaks/status/522009640910200833/photo/1

 

[THEV1LL4N]

I don't know what to make of that. It doesn't look like a premium device judging by the materials - reminds me of iPhone and Nokia/Windows Phone phones. If this is the case, I hope the price is set accordingly. But then again, that could be yet another mock up so I'll wait for the official unveiling before I make any decision... of course...

 

[THEV1LL4N]

I've read that the Nexus 9 is being launched tomorrow.

Also, check this out:

 

[dilla]

Let's just put it to rest now. http://www.phonearena.com/news/Scre...er-outs-Lollipop-for-Android-5.0-name_id61714


Android L reminds me a lot of OSX Yosemite. The icons and stuff. Don't care which came first and whatnot (probably Android) but they're really nice. I think it's more of a nod from iOS 7 for Yosemite. But L reminds me of it too.

 

[dilla]

I want justification on the $649 price tag. The increase from $349 for the N5.

http://www.anandtech.com/show/8618/google-announces-the-nexus-6

And I'm guessing they feel Google TV was a flop? http://www.phonearena.com/news/Goog...d-based-media-player-and-game-console_id61763

 

[ARon]

Fuck, that phone is pretty damn sexy. I'm going to have to go look at it in stores to see if the size is that bad, if I get it I'll just pay $20 or so a month to T-Mobile for 2 years

I've been wanting to get a tablet to use at home for my chromecast and I was waiting for this Nexus 9, I'm getting it for sure


Also, I've been looking at getting a Roku, you think the Nexus Player would be a good alternative?

 

[Pittsey]

I want that Nexus Player. Depends if my IPTV provider supports it.

 

[dilla]

Fuck, that phone is pretty damn sexy. I'm going to have to go look at it in stores to see if the size is that bad, if I get it I'll just pay $20 or so a month to T-Mobile for 2 years

I've been wanting to get a tablet to use at home for my chromecast and I was waiting for this Nexus 9, I'm getting it for sure


Also, I've been looking at getting a Roku, you think the Nexus Player would be a good alternative?

The Nexus 9 is $400. I was kind of hoping it would be cheaper than the N10 was and maybe closer to the N7.

I don't know much about the Nexus Player either. I just don't find that stuff interesting because I watch my media on my laptop and never on the big screen.

 

[dilla]

I feel like we should start a Hangout chat with some members from here. I can't access this site on my phone without hiccups... It'd be the best place to post links to stuff like music or tech news.

 

[ARon]

Do you use tapatalk or whatever it is

 

[dilla]

No because this faggot forum doesn't use it, or something like that, last I checked.

 

[ARon]

Whenever I flash a new ROM and log on here for the first time it asks me if I want to use it. I don't so I'm not sure if it's up to date or anything but it must use it if it's asking

 

[Casey]

Nexus 6..... wow. I wasn't expecting such a hefty price tag, but fuck it. I may just get it on a contract. I have to have this bad boy. It truly looks like there's no compromise with this. And that Turbo Charging feature? 15 minutes of charge gets you another 6 hours of usage. That's awesome.

My Nexus 7 second gen still runs as beautifully as the day I got it, so I'll probably pass on the Nexus 9, though it does look cool.

 

[ARon]

My only reservation is the camera, I'm very curious to see how it will perform

 

[dilla]

Whenever I flash a new ROM and log on here for the first time it asks me if I want to use it. I don't so I'm not sure if it's up to date or anything but it must use it if it's asking

When I used to click "yes" or "use Tapatalk" it would then let me know that it wasn't supported on this forum or something like that.

 

[dilla]

My only reservation is the camera, I'm very curious to see how it will perform

Isn't the camera and the screen on the N5 what made it a bummer? Wasn't it dumbed down compared to the LG G2?

Where's Masta been the past few weeks?