Nexus 6: $649.99

[someguy01234]

Re: Black Friday deals?

I don't remember if Google had a deal, but I think Motorola had some sale that completely crashed the server, and a lot of people were angry. Motorola had to repeat the sale a few times to make everyone happy.

The good thing about Google is that if you buy something during the winter holiday season, they usually extend the return period until January, so you have more time to decide whether you want to keep or return your phone.

The release of the Moto X 2014 basically crashed their server, or at least made it unusable. If you can order the Nexus 6 directly from Motorola, then they have a higher chance of giving promo code than Google which rarely ever does.

 

[someguy01234]

Re: 2-year contract price?

I think so, the quality warrants it. I wonder if the public prefer to buy more expensive subsidized devices under contract because they thinks it's better than cheaper options.

But for T-Mobile you have the Equipment Installment Plan, so it's a little different.

 

[Tony DeLuce]

Re: 2-year contract price?

I bet it will be $299 on Verizon...

 

[someguy01234]

Re: 2-year contract price?

I bet it will be $299 on Verizon...

Probably with bloats and bootloader locked.

 

[Tony DeLuce]

Re: 2-year contract price?

My Verizon Galaxy Nexus only had two Verizon apps installed, one of which (My Verizon) I would have installed myself if it wasn't already installed...

 

[theduder]

Re: 2-year contract price?

Probably with bloats and bootloader locked.

No no. The GN was unlocked on contract at Verizon. It had one or two VZ apps and that was it.

 

[qnet]

Re: 2-year contract price?

No no. The GN was unlocked on contract at Verizon. It had one or two VZ apps and that was it.

It did have only two apps on it but I don't remember it being unlocked. I had to manually unlock my bootloader.

 

[theduder]

Re: 2-year contract price?

It did have only two apps on it but I don't remember it being unlocked. I had to manually unlock my bootloader.

We're saying the same thing. All Nexus devices have locked bootloaders by default but they're unlockable using a simple step.

It was no different on the contract VZ phone which was what I was saying.

Sent from my Nexus 5 using Tapatalk

 

[qnet]

Re: 2-year contract price?

We're saying the same thing. All Nexus devices have locked bootloaders by default but they're unlockable using a simple step.

It was no different on the contract VZ phone which was what I was saying.

Sent from my Nexus 5 using Tapatalk

It's cool, I guess i didn't quite get what you meant. I forgot that some phones bootloader is unlockable on Verizon from my understanding.

 

[theduder]

Re: 2-year contract price?

It's cool, I guess i didn't quite get what you meant. I forgot that some phones bootloader is unlockable on Verizon from my understanding.

Yeah, I kinda interpreted the "locked" comment I was responding to as "can't be unlocked". I used "unlocked" incorrectly, it would have been better if I had said "unlockable".

You're right that they normally only have phones that can't be unlocked.

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[rews]

I think faced with paying $650 for this or a Samsung phone with TW, I'd buy this, but different strokes etc etc

 

[gmdphd]

I'm with you. I left Sprint one year ago after I got my Nexus 5, then went with T-mobile and their $30 monthly plan. Now with the new Hangouts app and dialer, I should never exceed the 100 minute call limit.

My question is how are you going to convert to a nano SIM card for the Nexus 6 (coming from a micro SD car for the Nexus 5)?

The pricing was just shocking because the Nexus 4 was $299 and the Nexus 5 was $349.... but we also accepted less in exchange for those devices (Camera and LTE on the Nexus 4.... Battery, Camera and build material in the Nexus 5)

This thing looks rock solid from top to bottom.... and it's big.... Slightly...

If you are happy with your carrier (and your plan) and you are upgrade eligible..... You might as well pay $199 - 299 up front and sign a new contract... (I very seriously doubt AT&T is going to sell this thing on contract for $49.... They had a picture of the LG G3 Vigor which is $49 on contract... I think it was a typo on their part) I finally left Sprint and took my Nexus 5 to T-Mobile and the $30 a month plan.... so $650 or even $700 with this device on my T-Mobile unlimited data (5 gig at LTE speeds) unlimited text and 100 minutes talk (I've not gone over 100 minutes in the 4 - 5 months I've been on this plan) I basically end up ahead after one year (if you say $199 down and $80 a month for a comparable data plan with someone else)

But everyone has different usage.... I use WiFi at work and home... but still use roughly 5 - 6 gig of data a month.... 60 - 80 minutes and a ton of text messages..... so the $30 plan is perfect for my usage and makes it possible to upgrade to a new contract free device every year... Even at $700......

 

[PFKMan23]

I'm with AT&T, but can't you just go into a carrier store and get a new sim card? I've done this several times without issue.

 

[infinity12402]

as PFKMan23 said, you should be able to just go into a store and ask them for a new one.

 

[Robbie317]

I'm with you. I left Sprint one year ago after I got my Nexus 5, then went with T-mobile and their $30 monthly plan. Now with the new Hangouts app and dialer, I should never exceed the 100 minute call limit.

My question is how are you going to convert to a nano SIM card for the Nexus 6 (coming from a micro SD car for the Nexus 5)?

I'll just swing by the local T-Mobile store! Hopefully it doesn't mess up anything!

 

[planoman]

I will opt for the 64GB version for $700 or about $758 after taxes. Still a lot of money, but if I do not feel like the Nexus 6 is worth that I will have 2 weeks to return it to google. I paid about that much for the S4 GPE and returned it after one of the android updates gimped the micro SD card. I paid $850 for my unlocked iphone 6 Plus plus the $100 for Apple Care + so they will make a great pair!

 

[planoman]

plan w/ carrier turns out to be more expensive than off contract price... can't believe most people still think contract is the way to go. I agree the device is nice, but the camera and battery still could be improved to justify the price increase.

If you are staying with a carrier a contract is the way to go. Why not let them subsidize your phone every 2 years. I have been with att since 1996 and I have no intention of leaving them. I get a 25% discount with my company and have the old unlimited data plan for $70. Having said that I try to avoid bloated up carrier devices if I can and usually sell the ones I get on contract. I also do not make payments for phones.

The Nexus 4 and 5 were darlings of the prepaid plans, but that may be ending with the Nexus 6.

 

[Robbie317]

If you are staying with a carrier a contract is the way to go. Why not let them subsidize your phone every 2 years. I have been with att since 1996 and I have not intention of leaving them. I get a 25% discount with my company. Having said that I try to avoid bloated up carrier devices if I can and usually sell the ones I get on contract. I also do not make payments for phones.

The Nexus 4 and 5 were darlings of the prepaid plans, but that may be ending with the Nexus 6.

I save $50 a month vs what I use to pay under contract and with my corporate 25% discount! Not everyone can shell out $700+ though.. most people can find $200 up front and then pay a little more per month on service!

Makes it FEEL cheaper getting subsidy....

 

[dankev]

If you are staying with a carrier a contract is the way to go. Why not let them subsidize your phone every 2 years. I have been with att since 1996 and I have not intention of leaving them. I get a 25% discount with my company. Having said that I try to avoid bloated up carrier devices if I can and usually sell the ones I get on contract. I also do not make payments for phones.

The Nexus 4 and 5 were darlings of the prepaid plans, but that may be ending with the Nexus 6.

I like the system I have with T-Mo. I pay full price (which can also be in installments), then I pay a lower monthly rate. It works out to be a little bit cheaper over 2 years, but I can also choose to get a newer phone early if I want, or I can keep using my phone longer, and I pay less per month. The problem with the traditional carrier subsidy is that if you don't get a new subsidized phone at exactly the earliest opportunity (and there may be reasons for wanting a new phone earlier or later than that), you are getting fleeced.

 

[planoman]

I like the system I have with T-Mo. I pay full price (which can also be in installments), then I pay a lower monthly rate. It works out to be a little bit cheaper over 2 years, but I can also choose to get a newer phone early if I want, or I can keep using my phone longer, and I pay less per month. The problem with the traditional carrier subsidy is that if you don't get a new subsidized phone at exactly the earliest opportunity (and there may be reasons for wanting a new phone earlier or later than that), you are getting fleeced.

My wife has TMO. She got pissed at ATT years ago and went to T mobile. They have great service here in DFW even LTE, but she usually has to borrow my phone at least once when we go on vacations...