I bought this product because, in my opinion, the phone is becoming a PC, and I want hardware features (dual core, screen size, amoled) and not software. Specifically, the ABSENCE of bloatware and other junk the carriers heap on you is refreshing on the Nexus. Updates direct from Google as soon as available, not after the carrier spends 6 months adding junk. Also, since this is a "developers" phone, the Nexus community is very active and brings more flexibility. There are tons of reviews from the likes of CNET and Engadget, the phone is a solid competitor with any of the premiere phones out there. I imagine, as with all the others it will be obsolete in a few months, but as of right now, it'e new and awesome.
I got recommended to but the Galaxy Nexus, I checked the specs and I though it was a really good choice. Thinks a don't like: -Volume is way low, I almost can hear when playing a song. I do not care to much about notifications or ringtones, since almost all the time I use it n vibrate. -The shape it has is beautiful however is very easy to drop it. -The setting button sometimes is on the bottom and sometimes on the top, I found this kind of odd. Thinks I like: -Camera is very fast shooting pictures and the forward camera is excellent, face unlocking is great, although it needs some improving, someone that looks alike can unlock the phone. -Always get SO updates first -Voice commands are improving
One of the frustrating things about Android devices is all the overlays and "extras" that OEMs and Carriers jam onto a handset. This phone doesn't have any of that. It's just Android. Pure and simple. For each advance Google makes with the OS in terms of usability, the OEM's and Carriers negate with needless complications. Android has come a long way toward solving its shortcomings with the release of Ice Cream Sandwich, which is stock on the Galaxy Nexus, and another advance has come with Jelly Bean. I'd recommend flashing this phone up to JB 4.2.2 if it is not already there. I'm enjoying the Android experience way more with the pure Google experience of a Nexus device. It may not be the latest and greatest hardware, but the specs are very decent. The screen is large with a nice resolution and pixel density. The straight from Google OS is relatively lean and performs well on the hardware. Root it, unlock it, swap in a kernel and add a few tweaks. No need to flash a whole ROM just to get away from the clutter that OEMs and Carriers make out of Android devices...Read full review
I love this device. I bought it when it was first available at the Google Play store, but I took it swimming with me a few weeks ago and destroyed that one so I came to Ebay and bought another one. These phones really hold their value. I could have bought a new device from T-mobile, but I prefer the unlocked, vanilla Android experience I get out of the Gnex. Plus, because the device is older, I can get it for way less than an unlocked HTC One or Galaxy S4. Overall, I very solid Samsung device that still is able to compete with the slimmer, faster units available today.
I absolutely love this phone! Even though I'm not your biggest smartphone geek, this is a very user-friendly and intuitive phone, easy for everyone to handle. It can be fragile, but with a protective cover, should be fine. Love all the integrated Google functions! Battery life is decent for a smartphone, better than others I've had.If possible, purchase directly from Google Store or second hand from someone who originally got it from there- I dislike it when they're unlocked from a previously locked mobile provider. If in good shape, being a second user (buying a used phone) can be a great value-money ratio deal!Costs a lot if new, but if you can afford it, this should be a good investment, a phone that you can have a long lasting relationship with. :)
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