I'm back to the Turbo

dcallan

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Hi all:

If you read my previous bellyaching thread about my experiences with the Turbo, you will know I had a lot of trouble with this device. However, after 2 weeks with the new Moto X, I went back to the Turbo. To resolve the issues I had with Verizon and the phone, Verizon agreed to refund the money I was out of pocket, when I needed to replace my 4th defective Turbo on the spot. I needed a phone for business and couldn't want for a mailed replacement.

I used the Moto X for 2 weeks. It is a great device. However, the battery life is not good enough for my use. And, the lack of wireless charging turned out to be a bummer. And, the limited storage turned out to be more of a problem than I had expected. Otherwise, it is a fantastic device. Size, screen, version 5.0 software, etc. are all terrific. But, if the battery doesn't last, then it doesn't work for me.

So, the store exchanged the Moto X for a new Turbo 64 Nylon. After inspecting and testing the new unit, I was satisfied that they have rectified the volume issues I experience with the October built Turbo. So, there is a happy ending. Verizon did the right things by me, and I was able to get the device I wanted.

Win-win.

Now, common Lollipop! I was a little spoiled for those two weeks. ;-)

Cheers
 

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What was the battery life like? I came from a 2013 X and always think I should have got the New X but the battery life and the smaller storage are what keeps me with the Turbo.

Hi all:

If you read my previous bellyaching thread about my experiences with the Turbo, you will know I had a lot of trouble with this device. However, after 2 weeks with the new Moto X, I went back to the Turbo. To resolve the issues I had with Verizon and the phone, Verizon agreed to refund the money I was out of pocket, when I needed to replace my 4th defective Turbo on the spot. I needed a phone for business and couldn't want for a mailed replacement.

I used the Moto X for 2 weeks. It is a great device. However, the battery life is not good enough for my use. And, the lack of wireless charging turned out to be a bummer. And, the limited storage turned out to be more of a problem than I had expected. Otherwise, it is a fantastic device. Size, screen, version 5.0 software, etc. are all terrific. But, if the battery doesn't last, then it doesn't work for me.

So, the store exchanged the Moto X for a new Turbo 64 Nylon. After inspecting and testing the new unit, I was satisfied that they have rectified the volume issues I experience with the October built Turbo. So, there is a happy ending. Verizon did the right things by me, and I was able to get the device I wanted.

Win-win.

Now, common Lollipop! I was a little spoiled for those two weeks. ;-)

Cheers
 

dcallan

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Medium to heavy use is 17 hours at best. I was able to nudge 24 hours out of it by "managing" use and turning things off. However, I prefer to just leave it all on, not worry about it, and last the full time I need to last.
 

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Hi all:

If you read my previous bellyaching thread about my experiences with the Turbo, you will know I had a lot of trouble with this device. However, after 2 weeks with the new Moto X, I went back to the Turbo. To resolve the issues I had with Verizon and the phone, Verizon agreed to refund the money I was out of pocket, when I needed to replace my 4th defective Turbo on the spot. I needed a phone for business and couldn't want for a mailed replacement.

I used the Moto X for 2 weeks. It is a great device. However, the battery life is not good enough for my use. And, the lack of wireless charging turned out to be a bummer. And, the limited storage turned out to be more of a problem than I had expected. Otherwise, it is a fantastic device. Size, screen, version 5.0 software, etc. are all terrific. But, if the battery doesn't last, then it doesn't work for me.

So, the store exchanged the Moto X for a new Turbo 64 Nylon. After inspecting and testing the new unit, I was satisfied that they have rectified the volume issues I experience with the October built Turbo. So, there is a happy ending. Verizon did the right things by me, and I was able to get the device I wanted.

Win-win.

Now, common Lollipop! I was a little spoiled for those two weeks. ;-)

Cheers

Glad everything worked out for you. It's great that you wound up with the best phone ever(as long as it's not from the bad batch). And Verizon isn't as evil as everyone here would have you believe.

Posted from my Droid Turbo, Kelly and Ozone
 

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I was getting about 16 hours use from my moto x 2013 with about 4 hours Screen time. Sounds like the newer one is similar. Wish it had a slightly larger battery.
 

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I agree about the similarity between the 2014 and 2013 Moto X battery life. I think they missed an opportunity with the 2014 model to increase the battery size more than 100 mah. Even if they had approached 2,800 to 3,000 mah, that would have been satisfactory.
 

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I agree about the similarity between the 2014 and 2013 Moto X battery life. I think they missed an opportunity with the 2014 model to increase the battery size more than 100 mah. Even if they had approached 2,800 to 3,000 mah, that would have been satisfactory.

QFT. I don't understand this desire for thinnest phone. I'd buy an X in a heartbeat if it was a mm or two thicker and had a bigger battery. I think Motorola blew it this year.
 

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QFT. I don't understand this desire for thinnest phone. I'd buy an X in a heartbeat if it was a mm or two thicker and had a bigger battery. I think Motorola blew it this year.

Agreed, if it had a bigger battery, and perhaps Qi charging, it would be a winner on all accounts. As it is, the Turbo is the best alternative. My only design gripe is the capacitive buttons, which elongate the device, awkward speaker placement, and only offering BN for the 64 gig model. The materials offered on the X are more attractive and more comfortable to hold, in my opinion.
 

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