Nexus 5 on sale

groom · 15-11-2013 12:19pm

ShoulderChip wrote: »

Hi,

query on this, why is the US version no good?
Is it purely because 4g won't work? or is there something else I should know before purchasing?

Thanks

If using LTE in Ireland in the short term is important to you then you should avoid a US model.

I can't see LTE living up to it's potential in Ireland or being readily available / affordable for a few years yet so I wouldn't have any issues with a US model.

SickBoy · 15-11-2013 12:38pm

Crimsonforce wrote: »

any idea who replaces the screens or where I can get one? Slipped out of my hand after having it for a week and screen cracked!

My worst nightmare.
I hate putting phones into cases but my current phone(S3) case is very tidy as it's based on a replacement back cover so doesn't add much bulk to the device.
I don't want to put the Nexus into a case when I get it but I don't want it to get damaged from a fall either

bromley52 · 15-11-2013 1:19pm

Crimsonforce wrote: »

any idea who replaces the screens or where I can get one? Slipped out of my hand after having it for a week and screen cracked!

Could be a costly one as I think the glass is fused to the LCD and all has to be replaced.

spr1nt3r · 15-11-2013 3:09pm

jameshayes wrote: »

thats like saying - screw that Ferrari, I'm going out and buying a Peugeot 206!

Moto G is very undervalued device. Hardware wise they are not that different. Especially for most users and usage scenarios. Nexus is LG, Motorola is Motorola. Don't compare them as if they were from different planet. They are not. You get much more bang for your buck from Moto G than Nexus. Fact.
I can buy one for me and other for my wife for price of Nexus and spend the saved money on a weekend trip.

paddyp · 15-11-2013 5:36pm

spr1nt3r wrote: »

Moto G is very undervalued device. Hardware wise they are not that different. Especially for most users and usage scenarios. Nexus is LG, Motorola is Motorola. Don't compare them as if they were from different planet. They are not. You get much more bang for your buck from Moto G than Nexus. Fact.
I can buy one for me and other for my wife for price of Nexus and spend the saved money on a weekend trip.

Any good deals on moto g?

ShoulderChip · 15-11-2013 5:41pm

spr1nt3r wrote: »

Moto G is very undervalued device. Hardware wise they are not that different. Especially for most users and usage scenarios. Nexus is LG, Motorola is Motorola. Don't compare them as if they were from different planet. They are not. You get much more bang for your buck from Moto G than Nexus. Fact.
I can buy one for me and other for my wife for price of Nexus and spend the saved money on a weekend trip.

any good deals on weekend trips?

spr1nt3r · 15-11-2013 8:10pm

paddyp wrote: »

Any good deals on moto g?

Amazon sells it for 160 8GB and 200 for 16GB. Since i don't use my phone for music and other large files (Dropbox Inc.) even half that would be fine. Already placed an order.

Simi · 15-11-2013 8:21pm

spr1nt3r wrote: »

Moto G is very undervalued device. Hardware wise they are not that different. Especially for most users and usage scenarios. Nexus is LG, Motorola is Motorola. Don't compare them as if they were from different planet. They are not. You get much more bang for your buck from Moto G than Nexus. Fact.
I can buy one for me and other for my wife for price of Nexus and spend the saved money on a weekend trip.

Hardware wise they're night and day. The nexus 5 is 3 times as powerful as the moto g. Then there's the better camera, larger memory, better screen etc. The moto g is an absolute bargain at €160/200, but it's not comparable to a nexus 5.

Kevin! · 15-11-2013 10:49pm

Crimsonforce wrote: »

any idea who replaces the screens or where I can get one? Slipped out of my hand after having it for a week and screen cracked!

http://www.spareslg.com/lcd-e-touch-lg-nexus-5-lg-d820-black-acq86661402.html

Used this crowd for my Nexus 4 screen, could be a bit more expensive once VAT and shipping is added.

Fonemenders also offered a reasonable quote for my 4, they just didn't have the screen in stock so could be worth giving them a shout

Dr Nic · 16-11-2013 11:54am

spr1nt3r wrote: »

Moto G is very undervalued device. Hardware wise they are not that different. Especially for most users and usage scenarios. Nexus is LG, Motorola is Motorola. Don't compare them as if they were from different planet. They are not. You get much more bang for your buck from Moto G than Nexus. Fact.
I can buy one for me and other for my wife for price of Nexus and spend the saved money on a weekend trip.

Thread is about nexus 5. Please Start another thread if you want to talk about a budget phone.

innocent_lover · 16-11-2013 8:47pm

You can pre order white nexus 5 16gb on amazon.de for €399.They only delivering in Uk so you have to use PM http://www.amazon.de/gp/product/B00GJO57WM/ref=noref?ie=UTF8&psc=1&s=ce-de

or buy from amazon.es with black colour for 379e and they will deliver to Ireland http://www.amazon.es/Google-Nexus-Smartphone-pantalla-Quad-Core/dp/B00GINX4VU/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1384644688&sr=8-1&keywords=nexus+5

mjquinno · 18-11-2013 2:29pm

did anyone actually get a nexus 5 from CPW up north? - they only seem to be offering them on bill now...

Third_Echelon · 06-12-2013 11:19pm

mjquinno wrote: »

did anyone actually get a nexus 5 from CPW up north? - they only seem to be offering them on bill now...

I was in London last weekend and CPW there said they didn't have any sim free left. Bill pay only....

Might try and ring the newry store and see if they have it...

AlanS181824 · 07-12-2013 9:37pm

Yeah they only seem to be doing them on Bill Pay now not PAYG.

twinsen · 08-12-2013 9:57am

They had them in stock simfree in Glasgow yesterday.
Price : 429£

The_Conductor · 08-12-2013 11:46am

twinsen wrote: »

They had them in stock simfree in Glasgow yesterday.
Price : 429£

Eeek- someone is doing serious price gouging.......

Allyall · 08-12-2013 1:03pm

twinsen wrote: »

They had them in stock simfree in Glasgow yesterday.
Price : 429£

On Amazon for £329 (16GB) - Roughly €393 and free delivery.
Raging i didn't see this thread earlier.

Now with KitKat officially out, That'll probably be the lowest for a while. Thinking of getting it.... My decision is heavily relying on wages next week.

Tango One · 10-12-2013 12:29am

Tried to order direct from google but got a error message probably due to using parcel motel as my billing address

Alpha Dog 1 · 10-12-2013 12:34am

Lost patience trying to order a nexus 5 so sold my nexus 4 and bought myself that LG G2, managed to get it for 450 on Amazon, similar to the nexus but better in almost every way, granted you don't get stock android, but stock android is boring.

willynt · 29-01-2014 4:03pm

Nexus5 16GB now available on CPW uk for £298.
http://www.carphonewarehouse.com/mobiles/mobile-phones/GOOGLE_NEXUS_5/HANDSET
I tried to order one, delivered to ParcelMotel, but order rejected because my card is not uk

Fresh Pots · 29-01-2014 4:08pm

willynt wrote: »

Nexus5 16GB now available on CPW uk for £298.
http://www.carphonewarehouse.com/mobiles/mobile-phones/GOOGLE_NEXUS_5/HANDSET
I tried to order one, delivered to ParcelMotel, but order rejected because my card is not uk

I think visa slips through the net whereas mastercard doesn't. Which card did you use?

willynt · 29-01-2014 4:14pm

TheTechGuy wrote: »

I think visa slips through the net whereas mastercard doesn't. Which card did you use?

I used a Visa Credit. Obviously didn't slip through the net.
I rang them, they said they have to enter a UK post code in their system so payment can be verified against address linked to the card.
They do not accept bank transfer as alternative payment option

As far as I can tell, the only option is to temporary change your card address to be ParcelMotel address, assuming your bank allows you to do that...

Tango One · 29-01-2014 7:37pm

sugarman wrote: »

They only deliver to the UK mainland anyway

I ordered and used parcel motel no problem. On my credit card I used my own address but changed country to UK

m4r10 · 30-01-2014 9:00pm

First I tried to use my address and wasn't accepted, but second time I left the Parcel Motel address for my visa and it got accepted.

willynt · 30-01-2014 10:02pm

Thx m4r10 and TangoOne.
Where did you enter your card address? On the CPW web site at checkout?
I do not remember having to specify my card address

Did you use visa debit or credit?

Thx!

Tango One · 30-01-2014 10:41pm

willynt wrote: »

Thx m4r10 and TangoOne.
Where did you enter your card address? On the CPW web site at checkout?
I do not remember having to specify my card address

Did you use visa debit or credit?

Thx!

I'm struggling to remember exactly how I did it now. Maybe I did just use the parcel motel address, but it was a visa debit.

god's toy · 31-01-2014 7:26am

Just in case it's not been said already: You can buy them SIM free or contract on Three mobile now.

Nexus 5 on Three mobile (note: 16 GB)

quad_red · 31-01-2014 3:00pm

god's toy wrote: »

Just in case it's not been said already: You can buy them SIM free or contract on Three mobile now.

Nexus 5 on Three mobile (note: 16 GB)

Sim only or sim free?

Are they network locked?

god's toy · 31-01-2014 8:11pm

quad_red wrote: »

Sim only or sim free?

Are they network locked?

Both from what I've been told but cant confirm as I don't know anyone whos got one from there yet. Also, don't think they would SIM lock a Nexus phone all the same.

Gran Hermano · 31-01-2014 8:20pm

Three mobile are rather more expensive (not as bad as Argos Ireland).

The 16 GB model is available on Amazon UK for GBP 320 including shipping.
3rd part seller but fulfilled by Amazon UK.

Nexus 5 on sale

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