* Nexus 5 THE Official Thread *

uvarvu · 1 May 2014 at 08:43

iMacMart said:
Would this handset be an upgrade from and iPhone 5?

I switched over from a 5S because I was fed up with iOS and not having true Google integration. I'm much happier now.

_Jimlad_ · 1 May 2014 at 09:24

Resident said:
Announced today that the Nexus line of phone is to cease production.

It's unclear whether that means there will be a Nexus 6 phone.

However from the announcement is does seem like it's more of a re-brand of the Nexus range rather than the end

where are you looking?

iMacMart · 1 May 2014 at 09:27

uvarvu said:
I switched over from a 5S because I was fed up with iOS and not having true Google integration. I'm much happier now.

This is the main pull for me

Cheapest place to purchase at the moment?

Thanks

tom_e · 1 May 2014 at 09:39

Resident said:
Announced today that the Nexus line of phone is to cease production.

It's unclear whether that means there will be a Nexus 6 phone.

However from the announcement is does seem like it's more of a re-brand of the Nexus range rather than the end

There's nothing official yet.

_Jimlad_ · 1 May 2014 at 09:56

that was what i was thinking, we may still get the nexus line as well, however i like the sound of the silver roll out

tom_e · 1 May 2014 at 10:00

I like the sound of it although with all the extra money it sounds like they want to plough into it it'll no longer be at the desirable price point of the Nexus range I wouldn't have thought.

Fallen god · 1 May 2014 at 10:20

iMacMart said:
This is the main pull for me

Cheapest place to purchase at the moment?

Thanks

£270 for 16GB, keep an eye on hotukdeals. From the iPhone 5 its a pretty decent upgrade, its faster, bigger screen, camera is better imo given it has OIS.

Resident · 1 May 2014 at 10:44

tom_e said:
There's nothing official yet.

It does make logical sense though in terms of model names for the phone.

If they continue to follow with the same naming after the Nexus 6 then they're running into a problem as there are ready is a Nexus 7.

They may even run into a copyright issue with the Nexus 6 as any fans of Blade Runner may tell you.

maun · 1 May 2014 at 11:09

So tempted to buy one of these, getting bored of my Note 2 now (ive had it a year, so that'll do hehe)

Was considering the Note 3, but fed up with slow updates coming down etc, and all the bloatware running.

And listening to Nexus18 comments has nearly nailed it on for me to purchase aswell lol.

apart from screen size being different, im guessing ill notice a huge difference in performance going from a note 2 to N5 etc

Fallen god · 1 May 2014 at 11:12

Resident said:
It does make logical sense though in terms of model names for the phone.

If they continue to follow with the same naming after the Nexus 6 then they're running into a problem as there are ready is a Nexus 7.

They may even run into a copyright issue with the Nexus 6 as any fans of Blade Runner may tell you.

I think it might stay as Nexus 5 2014, or whatever the new name, for the love of god i hope its not a 6" device.

-Mike- · 1 May 2014 at 12:46

uvarvu said:
I switched over from a 5S because I was fed up with iOS and not having true Google integration. I'm much happier now.

I purchased a 5s, and am now regretting it. I don't think the camera is bad on the 5s to be fair... but the charging port, lack of Bluetooth/wifi transfer really narks me off!

iMacMart · 1 May 2014 at 14:09

My partner has FaceTime on her 5c so what would be the best to video chat with her or my kids when I'm away?

Thanks

tom_e · 1 May 2014 at 14:13

Viber

Django x2 · 1 May 2014 at 14:14

Skype

iMacMart · 1 May 2014 at 14:21

tom_e said:
Viber

Long time since I've used that, used to be voice only, but will look thanks

Django x2 said:
Skype

Thought this would be the case

Thanks chaps

maun · 1 May 2014 at 14:33

Cant you both use hangouts?

_Jimlad_ · 1 May 2014 at 14:36

-Mike- said:
I purchased a 5s, and am now regretting it. I don't think the camera is bad on the 5s to be fair... but the charging port, lack of Bluetooth/wifi transfer really narks me off!

good thing is is Apples sell second hand well.... do it!

tom_e · 1 May 2014 at 14:37

iMacMart said:
Long time since I've used that, used to be voice only, but will look thanks

It would appear it still is and I'm getting it confused with another one which I can't remember the name of

Fallen god · 1 May 2014 at 14:38

Recently we have been using Hangouts at work and it seems to be better then Skype, Its not bad as it used too be, was very smooth, fast and quality was better then I have experience with Skype on a phone. Had a business call for 2 hours and 0 crashes, full background support, shows video on lock screen.

iMacMart · 1 May 2014 at 14:57

Fallen god said:
Recently we have been using Hangouts at work and it seems to be better then Skype, Its not bad as it used too be, was very smooth, fast and quality was better then I have experience with Skype on a phone. Had a business call for 2 hours and 0 crashes, full background support, shows video on lock screen.

I'll have a look into this, thanks

Been offered a straight swap for a 3 month old mint Nexus 5

Is the warranty transferable in anyway or will I need proof of purchase

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