In a Nexus do you want diversity or singularity?

[bunique4life05]

Main reason?

Price.

I assume Google is going to go cut-throat on pricing - (evidence: Nexus 7 at-cost, Galaxy Nexus $350 - if it was a purely-branded Samsung phone, it would sell for at least $500 right now).

If Samsung, Motorola, HTC, LG, and Sony brought their best hardware to the Nexus program at the same time at the Google-subsidized price, why would anyone buy a Samsung, Motorola, HTC, LG, or Sony -branded phone with similar specs?

Keeping Nexus as a niche brand really doesn't require 5 Nexus devices.

Unlocked nexus google play prices will be cheaper than the same unlocked nexus devices on a carrier however the price of carrier will be 100 and 200 dollars against the unlocked GP Store version. The masses like the 2 year subsidized contract form and only the minority will jumped to the Google Play store Nexus devices.

Nexus has a niche market regardless I'd they come out with one nexus devices or multiple nexus devices. Google having Google come out with multiple nexus device is to get name out their masses which can be done nexus as well but don't see yet how either one will harm Google's partners.

It comes down to preface in idea of single nexus device and multiple nexus devices but both could be successful if Google choose either path for all parties involve. The choice in path will minority consumers that are very specific in what they want Nexus line for example you and me. The masses will just either see one Nexus or Multiple Nexus devices in market as long it delievers in standards consumers want in their mobile devices.

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[Ry]

Unlocked nexus google play prices will be cheaper than the same unlocked nexus devices on a carrier however the price of carrier will be 100 and 200 dollars against the unlocked GP Store version. The masses like the 2 year subsidized contract form and only the minority will jumped to the Google Play store Nexus devices.

Nexus has a niche market regardless I'd they come out with one nexus devices or multiple nexus devices. Google having Google come out with multiple nexus device is to get name out their masses which can be done nexus as well but don't see yet how either one will harm Google's partners.

It comes down to preface in idea of single nexus device and multiple nexus devices but both could be successful if Google choose either path for all parties involve. The choice in path will minority consumers that are very specific in what they want Nexus line for example you and me. The masses will just either see one Nexus or Multiple Nexus devices in market as long it delievers in standards consumers want in their mobile devices.

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2 smartphones at most.

Same manufacturer.

Having a Nexus from everyone is not necessary.

 

[bunique4life05]

2 smartphones at most.

Same manufacturer.

Having a Nexus from everyone is not necessary.

I would say at least have the 3 top major smartphone manufactures make a nexus would be beneficial. Again it's just a matter of preference.


Why two smartphones from same manufacture? What would is unnecessary about having 3-5 nexus device made by different companies?

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[Ry]

I would say at least have the 3 top major smartphone manufactures make a nexus would be beneficial. Again it's just a matter of preference.


Why two smartphones from same manufacture? What would is unnecessary about having 3-5 nexus device made by different companies?

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Why would 3 OEMs be more beneficial?

I only say two so that there's an option for people who don't want giant phones.


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[bunique4life05]

Why would 3 OEMs be more beneficial?

I only say two so that there's an option for people who don't want giant phones.


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The same reason you stated more "options". Their is a great deal of people that won't buy a piece of tech because of the OEM that manufacture it.

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[ragnarokx]

One thing I've always enjoyed about there only being one Nexus phone per year is the developer support. The amount of ROMs, kernels, and other mods each Nexus gets is insane. Dividing that support up between 3 or 4 Nexus phones would mean less software customization to choose from.

OTOH, it would be awesome to pick between different manufacturers. That way you could choose what hardware features are most important to you - better reception, better better battery life, better screen, etc.

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[Ry]

The same reason you stated more "options". Their is a great deal that won't by a piece of tech because of the OEM that manufacture it.

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I still don't see the need for multiple OEMs though. If one OEM can handle multiple devices, support would probably be better.

 

[bunique4life05]

I still don't see the need for multiple OEMs though. If one OEM can handle multiple devices, support would probably be better.

Like I mention before it comes down to preference some people wouldn't want a nexus made all by company A they rather have company B or C.

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[mzanette]

Like I mention before it comes down to prefence some people wouldn't want nexus made all by company A they rather have company B or C.

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Many people were complaining when the news came out that it would be an LG Nexus based on their previous bad history with LG phones. I can only see multiple OEMs as a good thing, you go with the phone and company that you believe in most. Each phone would differ in hardware specs, choice is never a bad thing.

 

[bunique4life05]

Many people were complaining when the news came out that it would be an LG Nexus based on their previous bad history with LG phones. I can only see multiple OEMs as a good thing, you go with the phone and company that you believe in most. Each phone would differ in hardware specs, choice is never a bad thing.

I agree to extent but specs shouldn't differ greatly. The hardware specs should be limited so all devices perform equally so they can focus more on design, ergonamics, and efficience. Furthermore allowing oem's improve on established existing tech.

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[bunique4life05]

Here is a thought

LG Nexus
Nexus 7 32GB
Samsung Nexus 10


This might be all we get this year.
Muliple nexus smartphones will have better luck next year.


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[FishPharm]

I would like to see multiple carriers offer the phone. There are big advantages to this because not all carriers get every phone so the chance of a Nexus being offered by each carrier is increased. I think it will also offer some good competition btw the manufacturers as far as specs go. I don't really see a point to one carrier offering 2 nexus devices.

 

[bunique4life05]

LG Nexus 4 very much looks to be first Nexus smartphone this year and I strongly believe it may be only nexus smart phone this year. I don't believe we will see a new nexus tablet either accept for maybe Nexus 7 with different storage capacity.The question is will next year be repeat of this year will we have new tablet for summer and a new smartphone for winter of 2013?
Good Luck for LG this year I believe LG Nexus 4 will be strong edition tot eh Nexus line.