Whats your first impression of your new Moto X!?

[GMC MaXx]

I came from the original Moto X to this beautiful cognac leather masterpiece! None of the pictures online do it justice. I wish Moto kept it the same size as the original, but it isn't too bad. Otherwise, everything is perfect as it was on the original.

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[someguy01234]

Did you get a shipping notice VIA email?

Yes, and it show up in Google Wallet as well, which is what I use to track my orders.

 

[GMC MaXx]

All the initial reviewers warned that they thought the leather backs would not wear well, i.e., they would show marks and scuffs. I don't understand why people ignored this and ordered the leather anyway. But, if you plan on getting a case, I guess its a moot point anyway.

I went into Verizon today and compared the stock plastic back with the bamboo back. I wanted to find out which was "less slippery." The wood was definitely less slippery than the plastic, and looked gorgeous. I ordered the ebony wood back for mine.

I got the leather hoping it would get wear marks. That's the beauty of leather. Like a wallet or leather bag.

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[cgardnervt]

Yes, and it show up in Google Wallet as well, which is what I use to track my orders.

Well I paid VIA my CC and not wallet account. Damn I was hoping mine would be here. Not shipping info yet and the web still says 10/13/14 >< Oh well.

 

[someguy01234]

Well I paid VIA my CC and not wallet account. Damn I was hoping mine would be here. Not shipping info yet and the web still says 10/13/14 >< Oh well.

You don't have to use Wallet, as long as the order is emailed to your Google account that you also logged into the phone, and you enabled Google Now.

 

[cgardnervt]

You don't have to use Wallet, as long as the order is emailed to your Google account that you also logged into the phone, and you enabled Google Now.

Ok so where would I check this in Google wallet?

 

[someguy01234]

Ok so where would I check this in Google wallet?

It will give you the notification, if the item is shipped it'll pop up. Then you can go to the Order tab in Wallet menu. But Google Now tab will also show you.

 

[dwboston]

Received my Pure edition today. First impressions are excellent - build quality is very nice and the phone feels great in the hand. The phone and screen look noticeably bigger than my Google Play Edition S4, and the screen is really nice to look at. It's noticeably more fluid than the S4 as well - everything just seems a little snappier and smoother. I'm getting everything set up on it tonight before activating the new nano-SIM I got from AT&T. Interestingly the AT&T APN settings showed up automatically when I put the SIM in.

 

[cgardnervt]

It will give you the notification, if the item is shipped it'll pop up. Then you can go to the Order tab in Wallet menu. But Google Now tab will also show you.

Looks like I am still playing the waiting game!

 

[juankdg]

Well I paid VIA my CC and not wallet account. Damn I was hoping mine would be here. Not shipping info yet and the web still says 10/13/14 >< Oh well.

Mine was bought today and shipping date says October 8, I have a feeling yours will ship sooner o mine it's going to show up late!

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[laqua3030@gmail.com]

Standard black? So it's different than the OG x standard black?

On a side note, my local Verizon store didn't have any in stock nor a display yet. Little odd since a lot of people are saying their stores had them. Anyone else?

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I picked mine up at a Verizon store today. They had white & bamboo along with black on black. I was hoping they'd have actual material samples but no luck. I couldn't commit to the ebony without seeing it in person. In the end my impulsiveness got the best of me and I scooped up the black one. Looks much better in real life than it photographs.
I'm thrilled with it.
The size will take some getting used to. I'm coming from the last generation x and I feel like I'm more liable to drop this one due to the increased width and slick metal edge.
I also ordered one for the wife. The "Dobie" design walnut white & violet 32gig. Ship date 10-8.

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[rclifton]

Looks like I am still playing the waiting game!

For what it's worth I had logged into the moto maker site with my google account had the receipt sent to my gmail address etc and I received absolutely nothing before the phone just showed up a day earlier than my expected delivery date. The only email I received after I ordered was one that said we are building it.

 

[onthecouchagain]

I tried the device at a Veriz store. Much more impressive in person. Shockingly thin and light (really amazed at how light it felt, like paper).

The thinness, however, kept reminding me of how small the battery is. You really understand why they couldn't pack in a higher battery. I wish they made it marginally thicker to fit a bigger battery.

I also took a few photo shots with the camera to compare them with my Nexus 5 on hand. They were about on par with the Nexus 5, and in some cases, slightly better. Based on such a quick and early trial, I can see the device living up to the reviews -- the camera is just "okay."

Still not ordering yet, though. I want it, but I don't. Sigh. It's frustrating Motorola didn't nail the camera down this time around and only settled for making it better than the OG Moto X. It's also frustrating Motorola took a page out of Apple's book, and went with thinness instead of a larger battery. Sure, it's pretty and nice to hold (again, shockingly thin!), but worth the price? Not sure. Could they not have "met in the middle" -- given it just a marginally thicker body to house a larger battery? Even something slightly larger, like something closer to 2600 or 2800 would help, no?

Such a shame. Frustrating. I guess I'm just frustrated by Android's portfolio this year. Every major flagship device has some sort of deal-breaking compromise.

 

[Robisan]

I tried the device at a Veriz store. Much more impressive in person. Shockingly thin and light (really amazed at how light it felt, like paper).

The thinness, however, kept reminding me of how small the battery is. You really understand why they couldn't pack in a higher battery. I wish they made it marginally thicker to fit a bigger battery.

I also took a few photo shots with the camera to compare them with my Nexus 5 on hand. They were about on par with the Nexus 5, and in some cases, slightly better. Based on such a quick and early trial, I can see the device living up to the reviews -- the camera is just "okay."

Still not ordering yet, though. I want it, but I don't. Sigh. It's frustrating Motorola didn't nail the camera down this time around and only settled for making it better than the OG Moto X. It's also frustrating Motorola took a page out of Apple's book, and went with thinness instead of a larger battery. Sure, it's pretty and nice to hold (again, shockingly thin!), but worth the price? Not sure. Could they not have "met in the middle" -- given it just a marginally thicker body to house a larger battery? Even something slightly larger, like something closer to 2600 or 2800 would help, no?

Such a shame. Frustrating. I guess I'm just frustrated by Android's portfolio this year. Every major flagship device has some sort of deal-breaking compromise.

+1 Same exact thoughts after my visit to a VZW store. May still ultimately get this phone but have to see definitively what Google is going to do with the Nexus line. As a contract buyer I don't want to get locked into this Moto only to have a better Nexus 5 refresh come out before the end of the year.

 

[guesswhat_567]

I tried the device at a Veriz store. Much more impressive in person. Shockingly thin and light (really amazed at how light it felt, like paper).

The thinness, however, kept reminding me of how small the battery is. You really understand why they couldn't pack in a higher battery. I wish they made it marginally thicker to fit a bigger battery.

I also took a few photo shots with the camera to compare them with my Nexus 5 on hand. They were about on par with the Nexus 5, and in some cases, slightly better. Based on such a quick and early trial, I can see the device living up to the reviews -- the camera is just "okay."

Still not ordering yet, though. I want it, but I don't. Sigh. It's frustrating Motorola didn't nail the camera down this time around and only settled for making it better than the OG Moto X. It's also frustrating Motorola took a page out of Apple's book, and went with thinness instead of a larger battery. Sure, it's pretty and nice to hold (again, shockingly thin!), but worth the price? Not sure. Could they not have "met in the middle" -- given it just a marginally thicker body to house a larger battery? Even something slightly larger, like something closer to 2600 or 2800 would help, no?

Such a shame. Frustrating. I guess I'm just frustrated by Android's portfolio this year. Every major flagship device has some sort of deal-breaking compromise.

Get droid turbo it will be thicker with > 3500 mah battery and come with all moto apps. If you want Egornomics/ customization and faster updates go for moto x .. Honestly battery should not problem for most people I get 3- 4 hrs screen on time with16 hrs off battery .. And still have 15% That's more than enough for my daily needs .. Plus you have turbo charger and let pack micro ..

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[afrozeke]

My wife fell in love with my phone and she has tiny hands. Ordered herself the Verizon version on Moto Maker.

I think Motorola may have a hit on it's hands.

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[sharkita]

Well I got mine early - got it today, when I was scheduled for the Oct. 13 delivery date. It's a beauty. I kind of wish I had splurged on a wood back but I went with purple, and it feels pretty similar to my navy 2013 X. I don't have a cover for it yet, so I'm being super careful with it. It's big - any bigger and it would be too big for me, since I have small hands. The screen is beautiful, and I haven't noticed any lag time whatsoever. I have played around with settings and got a bit frustrated with trying to customize my screen, but I'm getting there. I'm a fanatic about details like that. I haven't made a call with it yet, but have sent some emails, surfed the web and watched a couple of You Tube videos. I am migrating my stuff now with the Migrate app, which works great.

I don't have a problem with the thinness or the weight, and this phone does feel nice in your hand, but I can't help thinking how something between the size of the original and this one would have been better for someone with small hands like me. Regardless, I'm anxious to test the battery life over the next few days and - most importantly - the call quality. I am taking the dog to the park a bit later and will test the camera, but outside pictures always looked good on the original X, and I expect this one will do okay there too. I have played music on it, and the speakers are a big improvement (to my ears anyway).

I will say those metal edges look flawless - really nice. The phone feels well put together and sturdy in your hand, even without a case and with one of the plastic colored backs. Someone here said earlier the screen really showed fingerprints, but it's no different to me than the first X.

All in all, it's a beautiful phone, and I'm anxious to see how it does battery-wise over the next few days.

 

[planoman]

Looks like I am still playing the waiting game!

Me too...starting to lose interest...the iphone 6+ is starting to grow on me. Might just keep my Nexus 5 to go with it. Say what you want about iphone but the 6+ sure can take some nice pics. I have not heard anything for over a week when they told me they are assembling it...

 

[SteveISU]

Me too...starting to lose interest...the iphone 6+ is starting to grow on me. Might just keep my Nexus 5 to go with it. Say what you want about iphone but the 6+ sure can take some nice pics. I have not heard anything for over a week when they told me they are assembling it...

6 and 6 plus right now by far have the best camera.

 

[acedl]

iBends....