01-29-2013, 12:31 PM | #1 |
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Nexus 4 back in Stock in US
The title says it all folks! Just ordered mine. This device has been out of stock since mid-December.
https://play.google.com/store/device...d=nexus_4_16gb |
01-29-2013, 02:31 PM | #2 |
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Let us know if you think it was worth the wait. I love mine, but it's my first smartphone so I might be easy to please.
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01-29-2013, 04:24 PM | #3 |
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That is a really nice first smartphone. There are so many horrid smartphones out there for first time users *cough*Comet*cough*. The specs on the Nexus are beast! I decided to go with Samsung Galaxy S2 because I wanted expandable storage but I was really close to getting the Nexus. It's a great phone.
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01-30-2013, 10:24 AM | #6 |
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I read online that part of the reason why the Nexus 4 isn't being sold by Verizon is because Google felt that Verizon didn't do enough to promote the previous Nexus. I'm not sure how true that is. Still I wonder if any provider besides T-Mobile will sell the Nexus.
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01-30-2013, 05:17 PM | #7 |
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I was happy to leave Sprint to get my Nexus 4. The more I learn about phone stuff - the more I really wanted a GSM phone, instead of being locked to a CDMA carrier.
I've talked to a lot of people about our carrier switch, and find it a little puzzling how attached people can be to their carriers - even when they complain about them a fair amount of the time. Unless you are in a situation where there really is only one carrier that provides coverage I just don't get it. |
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01-30-2013, 06:34 PM | #9 |
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That I understand. I first ported my home number to my cell phone about 8 years ago. The port this time was much quicker and easier. Keeping your number isn't an obstacle to carrier change in most cases. (at least in the US)
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01-30-2013, 06:42 PM | #10 |
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Why would you have to change your number? I switched carriers several years back and my number came with me, the only thing that changed was the phone.
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01-30-2013, 06:47 PM | #11 | |
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I'm not sure where you are but in the US, you can switch your number between carriers. You just have to make sure you don't terminate your contract with your current carrier before making the switch. Last edited by faithbw; 01-30-2013 at 07:15 PM. Reason: typo |
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01-30-2013, 07:12 PM | #12 |
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If you're getting good value and the features you want from your carrier that's all you can ask for. We should all be so lucky.
The point I was trying to make is I think a carrier not being compatible with the phone I want is a reason to switch. And price is even a bigger reason. I have friends who complain about the amount they spend every month on a limited amount of minutes and data, but if I suggest changing to a much less expensive prepaid plan that is unlimited they look at me like I'm crazy. |
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In most cases. I just seen first hand how "easy" it is on landlines. Especially trying to go from internet based landline to normal landline or back. Keep your old phone number doesn't always work as advertized. I am happy with my plan, my 4G coverage where I live, and with Verizon altogether. I could pay less switching carriers, but then I'd lose connectivity / quality both in data and voice.
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01-30-2013, 09:56 PM | #14 |
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I'm keeping my number, leaving Verizon and going with the $40/mo unlimited, no contract plan from MySimpleMobile (http://www.mysimplemobile.com/) and getting for $40 what would cost me upwards of $75/mo w/ another provider. And, I can always pop out the SIM when I'm in Spain and use the phone with one of the providers there.
EDIT: Actually--correct that. Verizon wants $80/mo for unlimited talk and text, but the web is capped at 2GB, so that's kind of dumb. |
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