Getting me a Moto-X android

[BigRedRage]

So finally time to upgrade, been rocking my epic 4g touch (Galaxy s1 slider phone) for far too long. Its miniscule memory lets me have very limited apps and msot new apps arent even available on this damn thing

I was looking at galaxy s4 as it gets all the talk and hype and noticed iut was still rather expensive. Then I googled top andoirds of 2013 and the nexus 5 and moto x were the top 2. Salaxy was like #6. Surprised me.

So then i found myself on a two d=ay bender of articles, youtube videos and etc comparing the two.

Basically they are identical, the nexus is bigger, has a much stronger engine and is done by google so always gets updates vs getting cut off or waiting a long time. All those things point to get that phone.

Although, the nexus has a much larger frame.

The moto x somehow has the same performance ratings on tons of tests, deeper blacks and awesome motorola features that they plugged into a stock android setup.

Based on all of the research I went moto x even though it was tempting to go with the nexus 5. I dont want to be on an old operating system that is useless again but I couldnt pass on a smaller frame and better features.

The moto x was built while motorola was owned by google so updates were strong however now google sold motorola and the future will be unknown. KitKat 4.4.2 is already available on it so I should be good anyway, as long as it can maintain and improve and stay SOLID for 2 years this time vs being useful for 6 months and then stuck in gridlock I will be very happy.

 

[Mathew81]

I almost got the Moto X about a month ago but instead went with the Nexus 5. It was close though. The great thing about both phones is that you can buy them outright for a lot cheaper than a lot of other phones while still being top of the line. It makes it easier to not have to tie yourself into a contract with any carrier. When I got the Nexus 5 I was able to cut my monthly bill in half by switching from Verizon to a T-Mobile prepaid plan. I get unlimited data/texts and 100 minutes (I don't talk on the phone a lot) for $30.

The only things I like more about the Galaxy S phones are that they have removable batteries and SD card support.

 

[BigRedRage]

I almost got the Moto X about a month ago but instead went with the Nexus 5. It was close though. The great thing about both phones is that you can buy them outright for a lot cheaper than a lot of other phones while still being top of the line. It makes it easier to not have to tie yourself into a contract with any carrier. When I got the Nexus 5 I was able to cut my monthly bill in half by switching from Verizon to a T-Mobile prepaid plan. I get unlimited data/texts and 100 minutes (I don't talk on the phone a lot) for $30.

The only things I like more about the Galaxy S phones are that they have removable batteries and SD card support.

good point, I was ok with a 2 year contract so I could have either for only $100.

I could have bought the nexus for 350 and picked a faster carrier but this should be fine either way. I have a family plan with 3 phones.

No SD card and no removable battery was strange to read at first but I bought the 32 gig phone to be sure I wouldnt care.

I flipped a coin 10 times and 9 of them it landed on the nexus and I still bought the moto

 

[SweetD]

I have a black Moto X for sale. I did some consulting work for google a few months back as a bonus they said I could keep one of phones. I haven't picked the carrier yet. So if anyone is interested I am willing to sell the phone. (Sprint, At&T or Verizon)

I can only pick one phone and one carrier. Message me if you are interested.

 

[BigRedRage]

damn, already paid for mine.

 

[SpokaneCardfan]

How do you like it so far? I have a Razr Max HD and I like it but it gets bogged down and slow at times. My friend has a Note 3 and I love that phone! Screen is incredible and seems to run much smoother than mine.

 

[BigRedRage]

How do you like it so far? I have a Razr Max HD and I like it but it gets bogged down and slow at times. My friend has a Note 3 and I love that phone! Screen is incredible and seems to run much smoother than mine.

It comes via fedex Monday. The reviews all around are really good tho ;-)

Sent from my SPH-D700 using Tapatalk 2

 

[az240zz]

I have a black Moto X for sale. I did some consulting work for google a few months back as a bonus they said I could keep one of phones. I haven't picked the carrier yet. So if anyone is interested I am willing to sell the phone. (Sprint, At&T or Verizon)

I can only pick one phone and one carrier. Message me if you are interested.

This still available and if so how much??

 

[BigRedRage]

How do you like it so far? I have a Razr Max HD and I like it but it gets bogged down and slow at times. My friend has a Note 3 and I love that phone! Screen is incredible and seems to run much smoother than mine.

if still curious, I love it. Super fast, awesome.

sprints service blows, I should have switched. Lost my discount and now p ay as much as I would have with tmobile but I would actually have 4g.

When im on wifi its crazy how fast things move.

 

[RugbyMuffin]

I have an old Samsung Stratosphere.

I have zero cell phone service because all of their 3G/4G services suck.

I jailbroke the phone (legally, grandfathered in), have Google Voice, and Skype installed.

Works great, very fast, and I can still call people and text them if I have WiFi available (see your nearest McDonalds/Library). When I don't have WiFi available I am usually in the car or in a place that I cannot help anyone with anything anyway.

Been living like this for 3 months, I have paid less than $10.00 in phone bills to skype for all voice calls made in that time.

Thus the phone is costing me less than $4.00 a month, and it takes a very small bit of effort to make the phone perform as needed.

But the WiFi phone is clearer, and works better than any cell phone company I have dealt with, and the text messenging works every time, and quickly. Not to mention it is $196.00/month less expensive than my old service.

As for the little bit of maintenance needed, I had to spend days and weeks making my old Verizon phone work, thus I am ahead of the game there as well.

Best decision I ever made when concerning phones.

 

[BigRedRage]

just bought my wife a moto x too

 

[cardncubfan]

just bought my wife a moto x too

I'm trying to decide what to get between these 4 phones.

Moto X

IPhone 5c

Samsung Galaxy Note II

Samsung Galaxy S III

Any help would be appreciated.

 

[Linderbee]

JUST SAY NO to the SIII

It's a horrible piece of crap.

dcr has a 5c; it's ok, I guess. I just can't stand Apple's keyboard. BLEH.

Galaxy Note is fairly large, isn't it? Probably not as big of a deal for a guy, but they're difficult to handle (to me).

I've only heard good things about the Moto X, but truth be told, I believe it's mostly been from here.

 

[cardncubfan]

JUST SAY NO to the SIII

It's a horrible piece of crap.

dcr has a 5c; it's ok, I guess. I just can't stand Apple's keyboard. BLEH.

Galaxy Note is fairly large, isn't it? Probably not as big of a deal for a guy, but they're difficult to handle (to me).

I've only heard good things about the Moto X, but truth be told, I believe it's mostly been from here.

Thanks Linder. From everything I've read on-line it sounds like the Moto X is the way to go.

 

[BigRedRage]

I'm trying to decide what to get between these 4 phones.

Moto X

IPhone 5c

Samsung Galaxy Note II

Samsung Galaxy S III

Any help would be appreciated.

daughter has 5c, I hate it. Not customizable or user friendly IMO.

Galaxy are ok, over hyped ion my opinion but they get the job done.

Note is HUGE. if you like huge, go for it.

I love the moto x. No complaints. New moto x drops this summer if you have patience.

My battery lasts from when I wake up to when I go to bed off of the charger. When I plug it in at night it usually has 30-50% battery still. The active notifications are awesome, love everything about it.

My wives motox is at fedex today, gonna go pick it up for her.

I researched my new phone to the point of overkill due to bad decisions on phones in the past. The moto x is loved by those who got it, it didnt spread to as many people as an iphone or a galaxy but I havent found any negative comments about it yet.

If you do get it, I recommend reading up on forums of how people use theirs (IE: i keep my brightness low instead of on auto). A few little tricks and youll have supreme battery life.

 

[BigRedRage]

dropped mine and cracked the screen a few weeks ago. Turns out sprint doesnt let you insure this phone but motorola does have a warranty. Contact motorola via live chat, all set up, brand new phone on its way and i just ship them my cracked one.

AWESOME customer service and not having insurance saves me 220 a year between both phones and no more deductable.

 

[cardncubfan]

daughter has 5c, I hate it. Not customizable or user friendly IMO.

Galaxy are ok, over hyped ion my opinion but they get the job done.

Note is HUGE. if you like huge, go for it.

I love the moto x. No complaints. New moto x drops this summer if you have patience.

My battery lasts from when I wake up to when I go to bed off of the charger. When I plug it in at night it usually has 30-50% battery still. The active notifications are awesome, love everything about it.

My wives motox is at fedex today, gonna go pick it up for her.

I researched my new phone to the point of overkill due to bad decisions on phones in the past. The moto x is loved by those who got it, it didnt spread to as many people as an iphone or a galaxy but I havent found any negative comments about it yet.

If you do get it, I recommend reading up on forums of how people use theirs (IE: i keep my brightness low instead of on auto). A few little tricks and youll have supreme battery life.

It will be delivered tomorrow. Hopefully I'll be able to figure out how to set it up. Thanks for the input.

 

[BigRedRage]

its pretty simple and straight forward, walks you through a lot of the features. If its your first time with android there is some extra set up but its pretty easy. enjoy!