Recent content by Borteeo

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    Imagine you could get rid of the glass back and replace it with the material of your choice

    Stainless steel, or dye-impregnated plastic a la Lumia 900. Sent from my HTC Vision using Android Central Forums
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    Why the hate?

    Here I am eating my words. Looking forward to reviews of this phone, it'll be HARD not to jump on it instantly at this price. Particularly since my G2 has become unreliable these past few months.
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    Google October 29 event canceled due to hurricane

    I've pretty much come to terms with the belief that Windows Phone 8 is not going to drive the platform forward in the directions i hoped for, and that means I can wait calmly for Google's announcements, knowing that I'll probably end up with an Android phone, whether Nexus, Note, or Relay (I...
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    Why the hate?

    Anything under $500 is pie in the sky wishful thinking. The Galaxy Nexus had unimpressive hardware in every spec other than screen res and launched close to $600. This has the most cutting-edge chip in the platform, as much RAM as anything else, and a fancy IGZO screen. Why would it be cheaper...
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    Why don't you like the Nexus 4? (The phone, Not LG as an OEM)

    I have to agree. Some leaked photos seem to suggest dark chrome instead, i could put up with that, but, in general, I hate the "ring of chrome" design motif, which makes its popularity with LG, Samsung and, yes, Apple all the more annoying. Sent from my HTC Vision using Android Central Forums
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    Google event Oct. 29 in NYC

    I'm really hoping that Google announces that the Nexus program is being opened up to all "approved" manufacturers based on a handset fulfilling specific guideline specs for two reasons: firstly because it would free up Google to go crazy with Motorola without pissing off other brands too much...
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    [Closed] Android Central's Million Member Giveaway!

    Wow, sweet! Tempted to make another 496 posts in the next two weeks ;)
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    Google event Oct. 29 in NYC

    First thing i noticed was the included voice search icon. A little obvious, but superfluous, too. Sent from my HTC Vision using Android Central Forums