I've read all the posts and threads from everyone who is thrilled with their move. But what about those of you who aren't?
I'm contemplating doing just that. I've been with Big Red for what seems like forever, and my wife and I both have grandfathered unlimited data and GNexii. I've been pleased with the Nexus-lite experience, even if I've never been all that thrilled with Samsung's hardware. Nothing really needs to be said about the quality of the VZW LTE network. But the N4 is tempting me to pastures I've not considered before.
I actually picked up a 16GB version at a local T-Mobile store after convincing the manager to agree to a no-restocking-fee 14 day trial period. Tomorrow will be one week with the phone.
So far, in the Twin Cities, I haven't been thrilled with the HSPA+ service. It's pretty spotty, and sometimes I get NO data at all (not even EDGE), especially when driving on the local highways. The Wifi speeds are also much slower when testing side by side on the same network with my GNexus.
The hardware is sublime. I'm in love with what LG has created. Now I know what iPhone4 users were talking about when they claimed they had a luxurious device. Booting the phone up for the first time and seeing the software update that was released that day (4.2.1) downloading along with my apps restoring was a thing of beauty. 4.2.1 is truly great. Much more pleasant to use than 4.1.1 (yes, I'm currently stock on my GNexus) and that's saying a lot because 4.1.1 is also great.
Here are my concerns:
1. Breaking this thing. My wife cracked the screen on her GNexus, and there is no way she'll be able to use a N4 without destroying it. I baby the crap out of my devices, but even I think I'll break this thing.
2. I'm not going to be happy with T-Mobile in the long run.
3. I've heard whispers that Verizon customers are NOT going to be jealous of Nexus owners after Q1. This makes me very nervous about giving up my unlimited data in the next couple of months. Even if it's not a true Nexus experience, I do believe Motorola is capable of making a device that can beat this thing. And with Punit in charge now, they seem to be living up to their claims to keep Moto phones current.
This has been driving me crazy for a week now. I'm seriously stumped on what to do. One thing I do know is that this thing is going back to T-Mobile this week. Did you know that they don't subsidize phones anymore, even when buying on-contract? They actually have the balls to add a monthly payment ($15) on top of whatever plan you go with until their "full retail" of the phone is paid off. Google really should have taken a hard line stance on providing stock to anyone who is selling the device for more than they are. They certainly didn't have any shortage of demand for it from the Play Store.
Decisions decisions.
Thanks for letting me vent. It was nice to get this all out in writing so I can review it over and over again.
Thanks,
Matt
I'm contemplating doing just that. I've been with Big Red for what seems like forever, and my wife and I both have grandfathered unlimited data and GNexii. I've been pleased with the Nexus-lite experience, even if I've never been all that thrilled with Samsung's hardware. Nothing really needs to be said about the quality of the VZW LTE network. But the N4 is tempting me to pastures I've not considered before.
I actually picked up a 16GB version at a local T-Mobile store after convincing the manager to agree to a no-restocking-fee 14 day trial period. Tomorrow will be one week with the phone.
So far, in the Twin Cities, I haven't been thrilled with the HSPA+ service. It's pretty spotty, and sometimes I get NO data at all (not even EDGE), especially when driving on the local highways. The Wifi speeds are also much slower when testing side by side on the same network with my GNexus.
The hardware is sublime. I'm in love with what LG has created. Now I know what iPhone4 users were talking about when they claimed they had a luxurious device. Booting the phone up for the first time and seeing the software update that was released that day (4.2.1) downloading along with my apps restoring was a thing of beauty. 4.2.1 is truly great. Much more pleasant to use than 4.1.1 (yes, I'm currently stock on my GNexus) and that's saying a lot because 4.1.1 is also great.
Here are my concerns:
1. Breaking this thing. My wife cracked the screen on her GNexus, and there is no way she'll be able to use a N4 without destroying it. I baby the crap out of my devices, but even I think I'll break this thing.
2. I'm not going to be happy with T-Mobile in the long run.
3. I've heard whispers that Verizon customers are NOT going to be jealous of Nexus owners after Q1. This makes me very nervous about giving up my unlimited data in the next couple of months. Even if it's not a true Nexus experience, I do believe Motorola is capable of making a device that can beat this thing. And with Punit in charge now, they seem to be living up to their claims to keep Moto phones current.
This has been driving me crazy for a week now. I'm seriously stumped on what to do. One thing I do know is that this thing is going back to T-Mobile this week. Did you know that they don't subsidize phones anymore, even when buying on-contract? They actually have the balls to add a monthly payment ($15) on top of whatever plan you go with until their "full retail" of the phone is paid off. Google really should have taken a hard line stance on providing stock to anyone who is selling the device for more than they are. They certainly didn't have any shortage of demand for it from the Play Store.
Decisions decisions.
Thanks for letting me vent. It was nice to get this all out in writing so I can review it over and over again.
Thanks,
Matt