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Nexus one

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    #362
    Brian
    Registered Users Posts: 5,699 ✭✭✭Brian


    In the greater scheme of things, you're probably right. But if you're not on a contract there is much less of your money going towards that.


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    #363
    Bluefoam
    Registered Users Posts: 7,731 ✭✭✭Bluefoam


    Baza210 wrote: »
    In the greater scheme of things, you're probably right. But if you're not on a contract there is much less of your money going towards that.

    I don't want to get away from the thread topic, but you are not entirely correct... plus ready to go billing is often a false economy.


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    #364
    Brian
    Registered Users Posts: 5,699 ✭✭✭Brian


    I'm on Billpay Lite :)


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    #365
    PH4T
    Registered Users Posts: 931 ✭✭✭PH4T


    spottyelephant wrote: »
    If that's true that could mean paid apps will finally appear within 2months then :)

    I'm currently using my Nexus One on Vodafone Perfect Choice Access Plus 150.

    What's the story with paid apps?


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    #366
    28064212
    Registered Users Posts: 10,540 ✭✭✭✭28064212


    PH4T wrote: »
    What's the story with paid apps?
    No access until Google decides to enable it, and no word on when that will be. The workaround is to root the phone, then install 'MarketEnabler' from the market

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    #367
    PH4T
    Registered Users Posts: 931 ✭✭✭PH4T


    28064212 wrote: »
    No access until Google decides to enable it, and no word on when that will be. The workaround is to root the phone, then install 'MarketEnabler' from the market

    Are there many good paid apps? Is that worth doing?


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    #368
    Tipperarymike
    Registered Users Posts: 288 ✭✭Tipperarymike


    ... a Nexus online yesterday from Google and opted for the dock. Totalled about 458 euro or there abouts though the exchange rate is at the lowest for a few months at the moment. Just want to say thanks to all who had posted on here previous to me offering guidance and help on the Nexus. Yet again showing what a great resource boards is and that is purely down to all who post

    Cheers


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    28064212
    Registered Users Posts: 10,540 ✭✭✭✭28064212


    PH4T wrote: »
    Are there many good paid apps? Is that worth doing?
    Entirely dependent on what you want to do. I get along fine without them, but my needs from a phone aren't that demanding

    Boardsie Enhancement Suite - a browser extension to make using Boards on desktop a better experience (includes full-width display, keyboard shortcuts, dark mode, and more). Now available through your browser's extension store.

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    #370
    lord lucan
    Registered Users Posts: 9,575 ✭✭✭lord lucan


    Sky News app coming to Android from early next week.:)


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    #371
    squire23
    Registered Users Posts: 257 ✭✭squire23


    Spoke to a guy in the Vodafone shop today - said they are definitely going to be carrying the Nexus just a matter of when


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    #372
    JohnK
    Registered Users Posts: 4,780 ✭✭✭JohnK


    Have to say I've spotted my first downside to the nexus; you can't use the paddy power website :(


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    #373
    Brian
    Registered Users Posts: 5,699 ✭✭✭Brian


    Flash?


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    #374
    JohnK
    Registered Users Posts: 4,780 ✭✭✭JohnK


    No its they force you to the mobile site that uses wml which isn't supported by the nexus browser. Means you just see the source code to the site rather than anything usable. Pity as I was going to place a bet but just couldn't use the site. Wish there was some option of actually using the full site as opposed to being forced to the mobile version. Granted its not all the fault of the nexus but still I'd bet they aren't the only site that force you to a mobile version who've means you can't use everything online.

    Anyone know if there's an option of changing the useragent string? That'd be a work around at least.


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    #375
    28064212
    Registered Users Posts: 10,540 ✭✭✭✭28064212


    JohnK wrote: »
    Anyone know if there's an option of changing the useragent string? That'd be a work around at least.
    Yes, if you download the Dolphin Browser app, it has an option to change the user-agent type to "Desktop"

    Boardsie Enhancement Suite - a browser extension to make using Boards on desktop a better experience (includes full-width display, keyboard shortcuts, dark mode, and more). Now available through your browser's extension store.

    Firefox: https://addons.mozilla.org/addon/boardsie-enhancement-suite/

    Chrome/Edge/Opera: https://chromewebstore.google.com/detail/boardsie-enhancement-suit/bbgnmnfagihoohjkofdnofcfmkpdmmce



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    #376
    Peter B
    Registered Users Posts: 1,086 ✭✭✭Peter B


    I have a gold upgrade with O2 at the moment. Should I wait for them to stock the Nexus One and get it at a (probably slightly) cheaper price, signing up to a 18 month contract (probably) at an expensive per month rate? Or should I buy one from the US or UK at a more expensive price and go for Meteor Billpay Lite and not be tied down to a contract?

    To be honest I've found the gold upgrade with O2 woefully crap as at the moment if I wanted to buy get the IPhone 3gs it would be cheaper to cancel my current contract (in my mother's name) and start a new contract in my own name. I would have to sign up for 18 months contract but would get the IPhone 3gs 16gig free instead of with my 'Gold' upgrade where I would have to pay €129 for the exact same phone and contract. There is no reward for existing customers :mad:!

    What would you do?


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    #377
    Brian
    Registered Users Posts: 5,699 ✭✭✭Brian


    It doesn't look like O2 will be getting the Nexus One, so I would get a phone on the gold upgrade that can be unlocked and then sell it for profit on eBay, using the money from that to buy the Nx1.


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    #378
    Peter B
    Registered Users Posts: 1,086 ✭✭✭Peter B


    Baza210 wrote: »
    It doesn't look like O2 will be getting the Nexus One, so I would get a phone on the gold upgrade that can be unlocked and then sell it for profit on eBay, using the money from that to buy the Nx1.

    Unfortunately I have to sign up for an 18 month contract to get the IPhone 3gs.


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    #379
    DGRulz
    Registered Users Posts: 1,232 ✭✭✭DGRulz


    My sister's friend is going to the US and said she'll get me a nexus one if I ive her the money. Anyone know how much an unlocked one costs in the US?

    Also if she cant get it for what ever reason, whats the most I should pay on ebay??


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    #380
    squire23
    Registered Users Posts: 257 ✭✭squire23


    Just check the Google website for the sim-free price


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    #381
    JacksonHeightsOwn
    Registered Users Posts: 1,906 ✭✭✭JacksonHeightsOwn


    Tipperarymike wrote: »
    ... a Nexus online yesterday from Google and opted for the dock. Totalled about 458 euro or there abouts though the exchange rate is at the lowest for a few months at the moment. Just want to say thanks to all who had posted on here previous to me offering guidance and help on the Nexus. Yet again showing what a great resource boards is and that is purely down to all who post

    Cheers

    how did you order it from google? it just says "not available in your country" when i get check it


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    #382
    DGRulz
    Registered Users Posts: 1,232 ✭✭✭DGRulz


    chrisbonnie wrote: »
    how did you order it from google? it just says "not available in your country" when i get check it

    Same here.


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    #383
    lord lucan
    Registered Users Posts: 9,575 ✭✭✭lord lucan


    chrisbonnie wrote: »
    how did you order it from google? it just says "not available in your country" when i get check it

    Try this: http://www.gamaze.com/blog/2010/01/how-to-order-googles-nexus-one-smart-phone-if-you-live-outside-the-us-uk-hk-or-singapore/


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    #384
    Tipperarymike
    Registered Users Posts: 288 ✭✭Tipperarymike


    exactly the link Lord Lucan has posted. The hotspot shield thing did the trick and then I had it shipped to a friend of mine in Michigan who will forward it to me here in Ireland. The cost all in to her place was about 458 euro I think.

    Then she will forward it to me here and away I go I hope!


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    #385
    Brian
    Registered Users Posts: 5,699 ✭✭✭Brian


    Nexus One spotted on O'Connell St ten minutes ago. Own up :D


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    #386
    lord lucan
    Registered Users Posts: 9,575 ✭✭✭lord lucan


    Baza210 wrote: »
    Nexus One spotted on O'Connell St ten minutes ago. Own up :D

    Not me,i've been home all day.:D

    I actually haven't seen any about the place yet. Had it out in the pub last week and i had strangers coming over and asking was it "the google phone"?. The live wallpaper and the lightsaber app sold it to everyone.:)


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    #387
    probe
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,055 ✭✭✭probe


    Larry Page give everyone attending TED a free Nexus One.

    http://scobleizer.com/2010/02/14/the-elephants-in-the-room-at-ted/


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    #388
    Zapp Brannigan
    Registered Users Posts: 8,326 ✭✭✭Zapp Brannigan


    lord lucan wrote: »
    Not me,i've been home all day.:D

    I actually haven't seen any about the place yet. Had it out in the pub last week and i had strangers coming over and asking was it "the google phone"?. The live wallpaper and the lightsaber app sold it to everyone.:)

    Saw a girl with one in Cineworld second week in Jan. Ended up shouting "That's the Google phone!!" wasn't my smoothest moment...


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    #389
    Stevokenevo
    Registered Users Posts: 111 ✭✭Stevokenevo


    28064212 wrote: »
    No access until Google decides to enable it, and no word on when that will be. The workaround is to root the phone, then install 'MarketEnabler' from the market

    Or get your hands on a UK sim and browse and download apps over WiFi


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    #390
    Brian
    Registered Users Posts: 5,699 ✭✭✭Brian


    I would thank you but I'm on m.boards.ie! Now to find a free UK SIM card...


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    #391
    Hulkamaniac
    Registered Users Posts: 21 ✭Hulkamaniac


    yes sir wrote: »
    been watching everyone here talking about the nexus one,ive ordered mine from fonezonline.com so hope to have it n the next few days,didnt know wherther to go for it or the i phone but nexus won the battle,let u know what i think hope to have it for the weekend,if its all google say it is i cant wait

    Hi there, did you get it yet? I'm thinking of doing the same thing?


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