I've got the new Moto X, you've got questions. Fire away!!!

[Phil Nickinson]

The OG Moto X's panel was pretty poor, and not because of the 720p resolution (which certainly did not help). Hope to get my hands on it as soon as possible, but thanks for the answer.

I think displays might bother me a little less than some folks. I tend to get used to them pretty easily. I might prefer one temperature over another, but they're not deal-breakers for me.

 

[DC Wuff]

Because it doesn't have stereo speakers. The top one is the earpiece. The bottom one is the speaker.

The Moto G has stereo speakers.

And you're correct, neither is BoomSound.

+1! Thanks, Phil.

 

[Phil Nickinson]

I'm confused about why this is being talked about as if it's new with the 2014 Moto X. I have the original 2013 X, and I can turn on the active display by passing my hand in front of it.

I gather the 2014 X can do something more than this?

Yep. The IR ports can actually see your hand.

 

[osiris355]

Stereo sound yes or no? The internet is all over the place on this issue with some reputably reviewers even claiming the X speakers are on par with the M8.

I've never seen anywhere that it mentions stereo speakers. The bottom opening is a mic.

 

[Phil Nickinson]

I love the dimple on last year's moto x how does this one compare to last year's?

I'm not crazy about this new crater — way more than a dimple — at all. Last year's was subtle. Part of the design. This year's seems off — as if they planned on actually doing something else with that space.

 

[Mdbils484]

The options on the market:

1) A nexus device
2) A massive low priced phablet
3) A heavily skinned never-gonna-be-updated-this-century big brand name phone
4) The moto x

I'd send my mom to option 3. I cant get a nexus on verizon. If I wanted a phablet I would get a note (i have a note 3 right now actually along with my x). The moto x fills the remaining void. Sounds like you've made your feelings known and would be happier with the oneplus.

If I were on Verizon, I could see your point, though an M8 will fetch about 499 on Ebay with 32g, better sound etc.

 

[Phil Nickinson]

I've never seen anywhere that it mentions stereo speakers. The bottom opening is a mic.

REPEAT: No stereo speakers.

 

[yankees368]

Is the "shake to activate" the camera trick reliable on the new X? Has it changed at all?

 

[dan1431]

I assume Carrier Bloatware is present, so is any of it able to be un-installed?

Dan

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[Phil Nickinson]

Is the "shake to activate" the camera trick reliable on the new X? Has it changed at all?

Exactly the same, as far as I can see. Forgot how much I'd missed it.

 

[Belatukadro]

Originally the product specs on Motorola's page referenced two speakers, hence the confusion. It has since been updated to reflect only having a single front-facing speaker.
As Phil reiterated above, NOT stereo.

 

[Phil Nickinson]

I assume Carrier Bloatware is present, so is any of it able to be un-installed?

Dan

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Yes it is. And no it can't be. (At least not on this AT&T one I have.) You can still disable. But not uninstall. I'd recommend going for one of the "carrier-free" versions if you can. Not sure if those will be T-Mobile SKUs like last year, though.

 

[yankees368]

Exactly the same, as far as I can see. Forgot how much I'd missed it.

It's pretty much the only reason I'm interested in the X. That quick action is amazeballs

 

[Phil Nickinson]

Do you know anything about the X8 being on board? or is it not required for the IR sensors to work and did the use qualcomms dsp in the 801? Did you ask any of those questions there?

I asked. No X8. It's a Snapdragon 801. Period.

 

[Phil Nickinson]

Does it take much more effort to retrieve from your jean pocket?

As opposed to what? I've gotten pretty good at taking things out of my pockets over the years.

 

[Wildo6882]

Any word on availability for the unlocked version?

Really wish these manufacturers would start releasing these phones on the day of announcement - I'm too impatient for this stuff...

 

[jbrown1114]

This is the case I use on my Gen 1 Moto X with a walnut back: http://www.amazon.com/Slick-Shell-P...ag=hawk-future-20&ascsubtag=UUacUvbUpU3882024
I love it and it keeps the camera lens away from sitting directly on any surfaces. I would guess that something similar will come out for the Gen 2 Moto X.

 

[Phil Nickinson]

How's the build quality? We talking HTC/Sony level, or a step below?

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I think it looks better than last year — not having plastic **** up against plastic is a big part of that. I think the leather is definitely going to show signs of aging sooner than the other finishes, though. That'll be interesting to watch.

 

[Phil Nickinson]

Any word on availability for the unlocked version?

Not yet.

 

[Phil Nickinson]

Everything seems fine about the phone except the small 2300MAH battery for a 1080P screen of that size. So how is the battery life till now? What is the kind of screen on time you are getting?

People need to stop worrying so much about screen-on time. Especially with a phone that's designed to be used with less screen-on time.

And we also need to remember that a lot of us — particularly those of us reviewing phones — are wearing watches that also are designed to keep us from using our phones.