dotTech - Topic: Anyone planning on getting Nexus S? http://dottech.org/forums/gen-tech/anyone-planning-on-getting-nexus-s/ Simple:Press Version 5.2.6 Ashraf on Anyone planning on getting Nexus S? http://dottech.org/forums/gen-tech/anyone-planning-on-getting-nexus-s/page-3/#p13862 Gen-Tech http://dottech.org/forums/gen-tech/anyone-planning-on-getting-nexus-s/page-3/#p13862 Curved display is a marketting gimmick more than anything: It doesn't take away or add to the experience of using the phone. In fact sometimes I even forget it has a curved display...

In regards to NFC, I hear the NFC may be read only, although that is probably a software limitation as opposed to hardware.

If you are looking for an Android phone, and are willing to move to T-Mobile and/or use 2G on AT&T, Nexus S is the phone to get right now. This may change next month, though, when the LG Optimus2X comes out.

]]> Tue, 28 Dec 2010 21:44:24 -0800 Locutus on Anyone planning on getting Nexus S? http://dottech.org/forums/gen-tech/anyone-planning-on-getting-nexus-s/page-3/#p13860 Gen-Tech http://dottech.org/forums/gen-tech/anyone-planning-on-getting-nexus-s/page-3/#p13860 Ashraf said:

What cool unique feature are you talking about? NFC?
 

The one and only. Laugh
Also, this seems to be the most tempting phone I've ever seen.  Maybe it's because it's the whole promise of the Google experience, or maybe it's the cool-looking design.

 

How's the curved display?

]]> Tue, 28 Dec 2010 21:11:34 -0800 Ashraf on Anyone planning on getting Nexus S? http://dottech.org/forums/gen-tech/anyone-planning-on-getting-nexus-s/page-3/#p13850 Gen-Tech http://dottech.org/forums/gen-tech/anyone-planning-on-getting-nexus-s/page-3/#p13850 Tethering with the Nexus S is so easy and flawless... wow. I just tested it out for kicks and it literally took me 30 seconds to get setup. I <3 Google.

]]> Tue, 28 Dec 2010 18:00:08 -0800 Ashraf on Anyone planning on getting Nexus S? http://dottech.org/forums/gen-tech/anyone-planning-on-getting-nexus-s/page-2/#p13848 Gen-Tech http://dottech.org/forums/gen-tech/anyone-planning-on-getting-nexus-s/page-2/#p13848 Locutus said:

Ashraf said:

Honestly? Basically, yea.

And this is why I'm glad I live in Portland.  If I get a Nexus S (I won't though) I can actually use its cool, unique feature. Wink
 

What cool unique feature are you talking about? NFC?

]]> Tue, 28 Dec 2010 17:13:26 -0800 Locutus on Anyone planning on getting Nexus S? http://dottech.org/forums/gen-tech/anyone-planning-on-getting-nexus-s/page-2/#p13844 Gen-Tech http://dottech.org/forums/gen-tech/anyone-planning-on-getting-nexus-s/page-2/#p13844 Ashraf said:

Honestly? Basically, yea.

And this is why I'm glad I live in Portland.  If I get a Nexus S (I won't though) I can actually use its cool, unique feature. Wink

]]> Tue, 28 Dec 2010 16:06:16 -0800 Ashraf on Anyone planning on getting Nexus S? http://dottech.org/forums/gen-tech/anyone-planning-on-getting-nexus-s/page-2/#p13843 Gen-Tech http://dottech.org/forums/gen-tech/anyone-planning-on-getting-nexus-s/page-2/#p13843 Personally speaking, I am not a fan of custom ROMs. Why? One word: Security. I use my phone for many things including managing my bank account. People that post custom ROMs are typically just random strangers; while I have no doubt most - if not all - of the custom ROMs available at XDA are "safe", there is no way to gaurentee some punk doesn't cook in something malicious. For that reason alone I stick with stock instead of going with custom ROMs. In fact my dislike of custom ROMs is one of the biggest reasons I went with the Nexus S: I don't have to get the latest Android updates via unofficial sources.

To me custom ROMs are akin to installing a custom version of Windows: A security hazard.

]]> Tue, 28 Dec 2010 14:41:18 -0800 zugshad on Anyone planning on getting Nexus S? http://dottech.org/forums/gen-tech/anyone-planning-on-getting-nexus-s/page-2/#p13830 Gen-Tech http://dottech.org/forums/gen-tech/anyone-planning-on-getting-nexus-s/page-2/#p13830 K. Went to chat with them and 2.2 has not "officially" been released through att so have to wait. Or i can do like u shoeed and get it early and it just wouldnt be supported.

]]> Mon, 27 Dec 2010 23:50:39 -0800 Ashraf on Anyone planning on getting Nexus S? http://dottech.org/forums/gen-tech/anyone-planning-on-getting-nexus-s/page-2/#p13807 Gen-Tech http://dottech.org/forums/gen-tech/anyone-planning-on-getting-nexus-s/page-2/#p13807 No problem. Have fun with it!

]]> Sun, 26 Dec 2010 11:39:22 -0800 zugshad on Anyone planning on getting Nexus S? http://dottech.org/forums/gen-tech/anyone-planning-on-getting-nexus-s/page-2/#p13806 Gen-Tech http://dottech.org/forums/gen-tech/anyone-planning-on-getting-nexus-s/page-2/#p13806 Thnx ash i will take a look at it. Gonna stop by att and talk to them about it as well as somecothercquuck questions. Thnx again.

]]> Sun, 26 Dec 2010 11:12:11 -0800 Ashraf on Anyone planning on getting Nexus S? http://dottech.org/forums/gen-tech/anyone-planning-on-getting-nexus-s/page-2/#p13799 Gen-Tech http://dottech.org/forums/gen-tech/anyone-planning-on-getting-nexus-s/page-2/#p13799 I don't know if Android 2.2 has officially been released for the Captiviate or not, but I know you can grab custom ROMs that run 2.2 from XDA. See http://forum.xda-developers.com/forumdisplay.php?f=703.

]]> Sun, 26 Dec 2010 00:32:46 -0800 zugshad on Anyone planning on getting Nexus S? http://dottech.org/forums/gen-tech/anyone-planning-on-getting-nexus-s/page-2/#p13797 Gen-Tech http://dottech.org/forums/gen-tech/anyone-planning-on-getting-nexus-s/page-2/#p13797 K thnx ash. I am liking it so far. I read one of the main "flaws" is that it is running 2.1 but i read i can upgrade to 2.2 whuch suppose to help. But cant seem to find where i get it. I did the software update through the phone but it is still 2.1 and lrovider makes me 24hr to chexk for update again. U dont by chance know how i update to 2.2 do u?

]]> Sat, 25 Dec 2010 18:20:31 -0800 Ashraf on Anyone planning on getting Nexus S? http://dottech.org/forums/gen-tech/anyone-planning-on-getting-nexus-s/page-2/#p13794 Gen-Tech http://dottech.org/forums/gen-tech/anyone-planning-on-getting-nexus-s/page-2/#p13794 Like other SGS phones, Captivate has its fair share of problems. However, the Captivate is definetly not a waste of money. It is a great phone.

That said, right now the Nexus S is the best Android phone out on the market However, dual-cores are just around the corner and the AT&T version of Nexus S has not come out yet. So if you are on AT&T, the Captivate is the best Android phone they have right now.

]]> Sat, 25 Dec 2010 12:01:35 -0800 zugshad on Anyone planning on getting Nexus S? http://dottech.org/forums/gen-tech/anyone-planning-on-getting-nexus-s/page-2/#p13791 Gen-Tech http://dottech.org/forums/gen-tech/anyone-planning-on-getting-nexus-s/page-2/#p13791 how is the Galaxy S in comparison??? i got back on R&R and how a brain fart.. I remembered the S ..and noticed that a lot were promoting the Galaxy S over here.. and ATT had it.. i talked to the guy and what not .. and supposedly the Galaxy S is "better" in a lot of ways over the iPhone4.. tho as agreed the Iphone prolly has the more stable software.. so .. I bought the Galaxy S which is the Captivate or something like that from ATT… so far I like it.. feels great.. light.. has bigger and better screen than the iphone.. has 16gb built in and can hold a 32gb sd card so can hold more than the iphone.. so far runs fast… i did a software update.. and didnt appear to be "that bad" as you make it out to be above..

 

anyway.. would be great to hear some input on it.. how it compares to the nexus S and did i just waste my money ;)

 

htnx

]]> Sat, 25 Dec 2010 00:27:44 -0800 Ashraf on Anyone planning on getting Nexus S? http://dottech.org/forums/gen-tech/anyone-planning-on-getting-nexus-s/page-2/#p13776 Gen-Tech http://dottech.org/forums/gen-tech/anyone-planning-on-getting-nexus-s/page-2/#p13776 Honestly? Basically, yea.

]]> Fri, 24 Dec 2010 01:32:54 -0800 Locutus on Anyone planning on getting Nexus S? http://dottech.org/forums/gen-tech/anyone-planning-on-getting-nexus-s/page-2/#p13770 Gen-Tech http://dottech.org/forums/gen-tech/anyone-planning-on-getting-nexus-s/page-2/#p13770 Isn't it basically a Galaxy S without the Samsung interface and update lag time?  With a special reciever you can only use in Portland, Or?

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