Ingram85 Posted July 9, 2014 Share Posted July 9, 2014 Gone back to the moto g, went for the 4g, micro SD version in white. Brilliant, absolutely brilliant and cheap phone. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ingram85 Posted July 9, 2014 Share Posted July 9, 2014 No more windows phones for me for now you'll be pleased to hear limpid Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
omariqy Posted July 10, 2014 Share Posted July 10, 2014 Cheapest place I can get the Nexus 32gb version? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Genie Posted July 10, 2014 Share Posted July 10, 2014 This looks good value, anyone have it? Sony Xperia ZL for £199 http://www.hotukdeals.com/deals/sony-xperia-zl-smart-phone-with-quad-core-processor-5-full-hd-screen-bravia-engine-1949843 Brand: Sony Type: Xperia ZL smartphone Material: polycarbonate Colour: white OS: Android (4.4.2 Kitkat) Processor: 1.5 GHz Qualcomm APQ8064 Quad Core Sony Mobile BRAVIA® Engine 2 Ram: 2GB Storage memory: 16 GB flash; expandable with up to 64 GB via microSD card slot Display: 5 inch scratch-resistant TFT; 16,777,216 colour / 1920x1080 pixels Capacitive touchscreen with shatter-proof sheet on scratch-resistant glass Network capabilities: UMTS HSPA+ (Bands 1, 5, 8 or bands 1, 2, 4, 5, 8); GSM GPRS/EDGE 850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz; LTE (Bands 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20 or bands 1, 2, 4, 5, 17) Camera back: 13 MP Exmor RS camera with photo flash, auto focus and HD video recording (1080p) 16x digital zoom Sony’s Exmor™ R for mobile CMOS sensor Flash/Pulsed LED and Photo light, Sweep Panorama, Face detection, Geotagging, Image stabiliser, touch focus, send to web and much more Camera front: 2 MP, 1080p video Connectivity: 3.5 mm audio jack (CTIA), Micro USB support, TV Out, USB High speed 2.0 support Communication: aGPS, Bluetooth wireless technology, DLNA Certified, GLONASS, IR Remote, Media Go, Media Transfer Protocol support, MHL support, Native USB tethering, NFC, PC Companion, Throw, Synchronisation via Exchange ActiveSync, Google Sync and Facebook, Wi-Fi and WiFi Hotspot functionality, Wi-Fi Direct, eCompass, NeoReader barcode scanner Battery: Li-Ion 2370 mAh battery Talk time (up to): 10 hours Standby time (up to): 500 hours Dimensions: 131.6 x 69.3 x 9.8 mm Weight: 151 grams Warranty: 2 years Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meath_Villan Posted July 10, 2014 Share Posted July 10, 2014 My s3 still hasn't sold offers of 100 Euro ....they can lick my ring Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
omariqy Posted July 10, 2014 Share Posted July 10, 2014 My S3 will now not charge. My phone has just capitulated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meath_Villan Posted July 10, 2014 Share Posted July 10, 2014 I know a guy selling one 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
limpid Posted July 10, 2014 Administrator Share Posted July 10, 2014 My S3 will now not charge. My phone has just capitulated. If you want to keep it longer, get a QI charging sticker for it and a QI charging plate. I've got one in my S3 and it works well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tegis Posted July 10, 2014 VT Supporter Share Posted July 10, 2014 Borrowed a nexus 5 for a while, what a friggin ace phone it is 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
omariqy Posted July 11, 2014 Share Posted July 11, 2014 My S3 will now not charge. My phone has just capitulated. If you want to keep it longer, get a QI charging sticker for it and a QI charging plate. I've got one in my S3 and it works well. Yeah I bought a spare battery which comes in a case that can be charged so I am managing to get by. I do want to get the nexus 5 but I was hoping to get the latest nexus phone, which I see might not be happening. If I am going to get a new phone I would rather get something that has the latest technology so I can keep it for 2 to 3 years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
limpid Posted July 11, 2014 Administrator Share Posted July 11, 2014 My Nexus 5 has started playing up (turning itself off randomly). I'll probably get Google to fix it, but I'm thinking it might be time for something new. In the absence of any one+ one invitations, I think it'll be the G3 or the Z2. Does anyone have experience of both? Preferably with a GPE ROM? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villarule123 Posted July 11, 2014 VT Supporter Share Posted July 11, 2014 I want the G3 but I'm not spending over £400 on a phone Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
limpid Posted July 12, 2014 Administrator Share Posted July 12, 2014 My Nexus 5 has started playing up (turning itself off randomly). I'll probably get Google to fix it, but I'm thinking it might be time for something new. In the absence of any one+ one invitations, I think it'll be the G3 or the Z2. Does anyone have experience of both? Preferably with a GPE ROM? Hmmm, has anyone used either with a GPE ROM? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tegis Posted July 12, 2014 VT Supporter Share Posted July 12, 2014 This article about a new GPE lineup has som nice Nexus nuggets There were rumours that both GPE and the Nexus line would be replaced by Android Silver, Google’s programme of requirements for certain high-end Android devices intended to act as a consistent seal of quality for Androids.However, head of engineering at Android David Burke says that the Nexus line of ‘pure’ Android devices aren’t going anywhere.“People have been commenting about Nexus because there is something else and they think that means the end of Nexus. That is the totally wrong conclusion to make," Burke said to ReadWrite. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tegis Posted July 12, 2014 VT Supporter Share Posted July 12, 2014 (edited) My Nexus 5 has started playing up (turning itself off randomly). I'll probably get Google to fix it, but I'm thinking it might be time for something new. In the absence of any one+ one invitations, I think it'll be the G3 or the Z2. Does anyone have experience of both? Preferably with a GPE ROM? Hmmm, has anyone used either with a GPE ROM? The Z Ultra GPE ROM was first ported to the ZOne before it even hit the Xperia Ultra, and as far as I know it was flawless. Should be a good fit for the Z2 as well even though the hardware is slightly updated. edit: nothing in the pipe though after a quick look Edited July 12, 2014 by Tegis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ingram85 Posted July 12, 2014 Share Posted July 12, 2014 My Nexus 5 has started playing up (turning itself off randomly). I'll probably get Google to fix it, but I'm thinking it might be time for something new. In the absence of any one+ one invitations, I think it'll be the G3 or the Z2. Does anyone have experience of both? Preferably with a GPE ROM? Hmmm, has anyone used either with a GPE ROM? The Z Ultra GPE ROM was first ported to the ZOne before it even hit the Xperia Ultra, and as far as I know it was flawless. Should be a good fit for the Z2 as well even though the hardware is slightly updated. edit: nothing in the pipe though after a quick look Either you are very flexible and take personal grooming too seriously or you have mirrored floors 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darrenm Posted July 15, 2014 Share Posted July 15, 2014 (edited) Should you still buy a nexus 5? http://www.gizmodo.com.au/2014/07/the-price-is-right-should-you-still-buy-the-nexus-5/ yes. Great article, only thing I disagree with is they talk the nexus 5 camera down. But with HDR+, I'm yet to see anything better the stuff you can get out of its camera in real world situations. Edited July 15, 2014 by darrenm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dodgyknees Posted July 15, 2014 Share Posted July 15, 2014 Camera is superb. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Rev Posted July 15, 2014 Share Posted July 15, 2014 You can do some really nice post processing in snapseed too. Even just hitting drama, centre focus and turning the saturation up makes most things look better. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darrenm Posted July 15, 2014 Share Posted July 15, 2014 (edited) You can do some really nice post processing in snapseed too. Even just hitting drama, centre focus and turning the saturation up makes most things look better. Yes, but you need to have captured good source material to start with. The nexus 5 is the only camera I've ever seen where you point it directly into bright sunlight to get the best photos. I think it's because it pushes the ranges wider. Example. I couldn't see anything with the naked eye, blinded by the sun. So pointed the camera at it and came out with this. https://docs.google.com/file/d/0Bwk0csJenKUyLVE4R0ViNldTdzg/edit?usp=docslist_api Edited July 15, 2014 by darrenm 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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