Specs Concern in Two Years

[jlanik4]

Hey AC Community! I was hoping you could give me your opinion of whether or not the specs of this phone will hold up over the course of a two year contract? Thanks!

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[radgatt]

I think we will be fine. This phone is about optimization and not specs. We could have the latest and greatest spec wise in a phone but if it's not optimized well then it's not going to last. I believe that this phone will be just as fluid 2 years from now as it is now. Just my opinion...

 

[Rocketsaucev2]

Yeah what the hell we could use ANOTHER thread about specs

-Moto X-

 

[jlanik4]

Yeah, believe me, I know we have enough of those. Just wanted to make sure though. My contract is up February, so it'll be a while before I get my hands on one. Just want to be sure that it won't be obsolete in a year.

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[TechTinker]

The X8 is well optimized, and we have enhanced TRIM support (better functioning even if your ram/storage is full, device old), and when ART comes out of beta with the next android version (hopefully). It shouldn't be a problem.
In fact I think the Moto X will hold over two years better than the S4, G2, One.

 

[jlanik4]

It's between this and the G2, and while the G2 had better specs, something just keeps calling me back to the X. Just don't know what it is.

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[shaytoon21]

something just keeps calling me back to the X. Just don't know what it is.

its called common sense
the X will triumph over all these phones in over a year, like everyone says (even moto's engineers) its not about specs, its about how you optimize the hardware. you will not be disappointed.

 

[grooks]

It's between this and the G2, and while the G2 had better specs, something just keeps calling me back to the X. Just don't know what it is.

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Smaller size? active notifications? touches controls? close to stock android? Hopefully fast updates?

Sent from my Nexus 7

 

[JRDroid]

Hey AC Community! I was hoping you could give me your opinion of whether or not the specs of this phone will hold up over the course of a two year contract? Thanks!

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The minimum system requirements for KitKat are lower than Jellybean. Google is starting to optimize Android for low end devices, which will be about where the X is now in two years. You don't need to worry about the Moto X holding up over two years.

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[radgatt]

Smaller size? active notifications? touches controls? close to stock android? Hopefully fast updates?

Sent from my Nexus 7

That would be my guess as to why he is so tempted by the Moto X. I believe the updates being fast would be the most tempting thing.

 

[tdizzel]

With all the global warming going on, the Earth won't be around in 2 years, so it doesn't really matter.

 

[anon(847090)]

Hey AC Community! I was hoping you could give me your opinion of whether or not the specs of this phone will hold up over the course of a two year contract? Thanks!

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kitkat is optimized for phones with low spec and 512 mb ram so Yes you will be fine for 2 years

 

[EauRouge]

With all its software/hardware optimizations, I think that it will be one of the best functioning 2 year old phones around

 

[Stang68]

I'm not worried about the specs. KitKat will keep this bird humming for a while.

Besides...I only keep a phone for about a year anyways

 

[jlanik4]

Thanks for the replies. Like I said, my contract will be up right around the time the S5 should be coming. I'm actually hoping the S5 isn't that impressive so that my decision will be easier to make

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[anon(464338)]

The S5 should come out around April- May like last year. But, the HTC flagship M8 should be coming around March from what I understand. Maybe called the "HTC One Two"

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[JRDroid]

Thanks for the replies. Like I said, my contract will be up right around the time the S5 should be coming. I'm actually hoping the S5 isn't that impressive so that my decision will be easier to make

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The S5 will likely launch in May (GS3 and GS4 both did) and that is 7 months from now. If I were due for an upgrade in May, unless I desperately needed a new phone, I'd try and hold out for the X2, since it will likely launch in fall (maybe earlier, the X was supposed to launch early and was delayed IIRC). Is it worth a 2 year contract now and is it worth a 2 year contract 7 months from now are two very, very different questions IMO.

 

[Devlyn16]

Yeah, believe me, I know we have enough of those. Just wanted to make sure though. My contract is up February, so it'll be a while before I get my hands on one. Just want to be sure that it won't be obsolete in a year.

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I love my Moto X, However I stand firm by my Rule. NEVER Buy a Phone on a 2 year contract that was released in excess of 6 months prior to your purchase.

Good news for you Moto X came out in August 23

Aug-Sept
Sept-Oct
Oct-Nov
Nov-Dec
Dec-Jan
Jan-Feb

So as long as you buy it before Feb 23 you are within my 6 month window

 

[JungleLarry]

Every phone will be technologically obsolete within 6 months. That doesn't mean you'll be any less happy with the Moto X than you are now.

TRIM support on Android should promise solid performance going forward.

 

[Saneless]

Fine. My 2 1/2 year old phone works great still, even compared to my 1 year old phone. Today's phones are even better specced. It will be just fine.