webfact Posted November 1, 2013 Share Posted November 1, 2013 Google Nexus 5 Available Now for $349LG-manufactured smartphone will ship with Android 4.4 Kitkat.by Justin RubioGoogle has officially announced what may be one of the company's worst kept secrets, the Nexus 5 smartphone. After showing up in a countless number of leaked images and documents, and even popping up in the Google Play store for a brief moment, the LG-manufactured handset has finally received a proper unveiling.Most, if not all, of the phone's details were already out in the open, but now we know with complete certainty what will come with the Nexus 5. On the outside of the device you'll find a 4.95-inch 1,920 x 1,080 display, an 8-megapixel camera on the rear, and a 1.3-megapixel shooter up front. Internally, the Nexus 5 is equipped with a 2.2GHz quad-core Snapdragon 800 processor, 2GB of RAM, a 2,300 mAh battery with wireless charging, either 16GB or 32GB of on-board storage, and, unlike last year's Nexus 4, LTE connectivity right out of the box.On the software side, the Nexus 5 will ship with Android 4.4 KitKat pre-loaded. The latest version of Google's mobile operating system isn't a huge leap from the previous Jelly Bean iterations, but there are a few notable additions. For one, users can now choose their default text messaging app—so if you would rather use an app available through the Google Play store instead of the stock app or Google Hangouts, the choice is there. [read more...]Full story: http://www.ign.com/articles/2013/10/31/google-nexus-5-available-now-for-349-- IGN 2013-11-01 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xxoahu22 Posted November 1, 2013 Share Posted November 1, 2013 Love it. want it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NeverSure Posted November 1, 2013 Share Posted November 1, 2013 (edited) From OP article - "For those in the United States, the Nexus 5 is available for AT&T, T-Mobile, and Sprint users. Verizon customers are, once again, without a Nexus phone this year." So is it coming with a built-in and locked sim? A different one for each service provider? Or can any of them use your phone? I got locked into a Motorola that I bought for 1/2 price from AT&T because I signed a two year contract. But now that the contract is up, the sim isn't removable and it's locked to AT&T. I have heard that some places can flash it but I haven't looked into it. I'm chugging along with AT&T but on a month to month basis because my contract ran its course. I would be interested only if it has a removable sim. Edited November 1, 2013 by NeverSure Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samsung99 Posted November 1, 2013 Share Posted November 1, 2013 Hope It will soon be available in Thailand as it offers LTE (4G). Perfect for True's 4G Network and comes at half of the price of the Samsung Galaxy 4. Would be great if it will be availabe for Sale @True, otherwise I will go anff get one at MBK. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samsung99 Posted November 1, 2013 Share Posted November 1, 2013 BTW, If anyone has information on where to buy (True / MBK / wherever), please let us know. Tnx! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lomatopo Posted November 1, 2013 Share Posted November 1, 2013 (edited) So is it coming with a built-in and locked sim? A different one for each service provider? Or can any of them use your phone? As near as I can determine there are two different variants, the D820 for the U.S. and the D821 for ROW. (D820) North America: GSM: 850/900/1800/1900 MHz CDMA: Band Class: 0/1/10 WCDMA: Bands: 1/2/4/5/6/8/19 LTE: Bands: 1/2/4/5/17/19/25/26/41 (D821) Rest of World: GSM: 850/900/1800/1900 MHz WCDMA: Bands: 1/2/4/5/6/8 LTE: Bands: 1/3/5/7/8/20 Both variants accept a uSIM. I believe the U.S Play Store is selling the D820 variant, which would be fine for Thailand, even LTE support for TrueMove H (Band 1), but no 1800 MHz LTE support, which is the band which the NBTC might eventually auction, so maybe a non-issue. Any Google Nexus device is sold unlocked, unsubsidized from the Play Store. Most people will buy a GNEX 5 then use a month-month plan, either from a service provider like AT&T or T-Mo, or one of their MVNOs. This practice is becoming a bit more commonplace in the U.S. Service providers can/may sell their own locked, branded and/or subsidized versions. I think T-Mo plans to sell a GNEX5 (D820). There are more and more regional Play Stores popping up, but expect prices to be higher from those. LG will probably localize and sell the GNEX5 here in Thailand, albeit for a premium price of 15,000 - 18,000 THB. I got locked into a Motorola that I bought for 1/2 price from AT&T because I signed a two year contract. But now that the contract is up, the sim isn't removable and it's locked to AT&T. AT&T is legally obligated to provide you with an unlock code, assuming you have satisfied your contract. Edited November 1, 2013 by lomatopo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrfill Posted November 1, 2013 Share Posted November 1, 2013 (edited) BTW, If anyone has information on where to buy (True / MBK / wherever), please let us know. Tnx! Well, it's branded as Google so perhaps www.google.com/nexus/5 might help $349 for the 16gb version, $399 for 32gb Edited November 1, 2013 by mrfill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samsung99 Posted November 1, 2013 Share Posted November 1, 2013 @mrfill For those living in wwestern countries, just order in google play store. For those living in Thailand -> This probably won't work. Google play store in Thailand does not list the Nexus 5 yet. Probably will not list it during the next couple of month (I think they dont include Thailand at all in their web shop). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thaicbr Posted November 1, 2013 Share Posted November 1, 2013 http://www.pdamobiz.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=679776&PN=1 If you want one in a hurry here in Thailand I think these guys have them already. 16900b 16gb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lomatopo Posted November 2, 2013 Share Posted November 2, 2013 I think these guys have them already. Not sure that's physically possible without a time machine and/or transporter. Yes, they "have it" on their web-site. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thaicbr Posted November 2, 2013 Share Posted November 2, 2013 I think these guys have them already. Not sure that's physically possible without a time machine and/or transporter. Yes, they "have it" on their web-site. Why? They were in stock at the phone company warehouse's so they COULD have. Maybe Sent from my GT-P1010 using Thaivisa Connect Thailand mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
astral Posted November 7, 2013 Share Posted November 7, 2013 Google Play Store Google is of course selling the phone direct from from the Google Play store. Both 16 and 32GB options are available in white and black. The phone will be SIM-free and unlocked. The 16GB version costs £299 whilst the 32GB will set you back £339. An easy way to buy if you're after a SIM-free deal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thaicbr Posted November 7, 2013 Share Posted November 7, 2013 Google Play Store Google is of course selling the phone direct from from the Google Play store. Both 16 and 32GB options are available in white and black. The phone will be SIM-free and unlocked. The 16GB version costs £299 whilst the 32GB will set you back £339. An easy way to buy if you're after a SIM-free deal. And off course you cannot buy from the Google Play store for delivery to Thailand. Sent from my phone with the app thingy. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lomatopo Posted November 7, 2013 Share Posted November 7, 2013 Many people here in Thailand ordered the GNEX 4 from the U.S. Play Store, albeit using a VPN, and then a re-shipper like shipito. Shipito even have a facility in some sales tax-free states, but maybe with a slightly higher fee? Obviously you'd need a Google Play account, and a valid/acceptable credit card, and an account with shipito. justfreevpn: http://www.justfreevpn.com/ shipito: http://www.shipito.com/ LG did ultimately localize the GNEX4/16 GB (LG E960) for distribution in Thailand. I think the MSRP started out at 17,900, then dropped to 14,900. It is now down to 12,900, at least it was yesterday when I saw it at a TGFone shop in MBK. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thaicbr Posted November 7, 2013 Share Posted November 7, 2013 16g N5 is down to 15900b. By next week if they still have stock I imagine it will be about 14900b. The would be about same as UK price. Sent from my phone with the app thingy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thaicbr Posted November 7, 2013 Share Posted November 7, 2013 ^^^^ at MBK. Bangkok Sent from my phone with the app thingy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schietkop Posted November 8, 2013 Share Posted November 8, 2013 (edited) Or online, free delivery: http://www.promobilez.co.th/smartphones/lg-google-nexus/ Note this is one year warranty, many sold in MBK are refurb units or grey imports, be aware for that, unless you dont care for warranty. Edited November 8, 2013 by schietkop Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lomatopo Posted November 8, 2013 Share Posted November 8, 2013 (edited) Note this is one year warranty Who is the warranty agent? I'd submit that any units available here/now are grey-market imports, are not localized by LG and that LG would not provide warranty service/repair/replacement. Perhaps the shop provides the warranty? Or maybe you'd return it to the U.S.? The LG D821 (i.e. localized Google Nexus 5) does show on the LG/Thailand website as "coming soon". http://www.lg.com/th/phone/all-phone At the few shops in MBK where I asked today, any which had the GNex 5, and many did, they were grey-market imports from the U.S. - purchased in the U.S. by Thais, consolidated and shipped/hand-carried here. The one unit I was able to hold/examine was the North American variant, the D820. It seems like the avg. price was 16,300. Edited November 8, 2013 by lomatopo 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lomatopo Posted November 8, 2013 Share Posted November 8, 2013 (edited) Duplicate post removed. Edited November 8, 2013 by lomatopo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thaicbr Posted November 8, 2013 Share Posted November 8, 2013 according to Droidsans. DTAC will have them at 16,900b from Nov 13. Pre order now (i think).. http://droidsans.com/nexus-5-dtac-13nov-16900 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lomatopo Posted November 8, 2013 Share Posted November 8, 2013 Typically DTAC also bundle in significantly discounted services as well, the net savings from which can stretch to 3.600 - 5,400 baht over 18/24 months. But we'll have to wait for something on DTAC's website to see for sure. I plan to wait a bit to see if people are happy with the GNex 5, and then purchase in the U.S. during a Christmas.New Years trip, where I can get the unit for $385 all in, or about 12,000 baht. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thaicbr Posted November 8, 2013 Share Posted November 8, 2013 Typically DTAC also bundle in significantly discounted services as well, the net savings from which can stretch to 3.600 - 5,400 baht over 18/24 months. But we'll have to wait for something on DTAC's website to see for sure. I plan to wait a bit to see if people are happy with the GNex 5, and then purchase in the U.S. during a Christmas.New Years trip, where I can get the unit for $385 all in, or about 12,000 baht. that might be a bit of a bummer though if DTAC actually get the go ahead for 4g on 1800mhz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeffrey346 Posted November 11, 2013 Share Posted November 11, 2013 Hope It will soon be available in Thailand as it offers LTE (4G). Perfect for True's 4G Network and comes at half of the price of the Samsung Galaxy 4. Would be great if it will be availabe for Sale @True, otherwise I will go anff get one at MBK. The $349. price is directly from Google. Your not going to get any Thai shop to sell it you for less then $500. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wimbledon Posted November 12, 2013 Share Posted November 12, 2013 CAN u. Change. Sim. When u are. Indifferent countries travelling ? Or not?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thaicbr Posted November 12, 2013 Share Posted November 12, 2013 Yes. The Nexus 5 is unlocked Sent from my phone with the app thingy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lomatopo Posted November 12, 2013 Share Posted November 12, 2013 FWIW, looks like TrueMove (H) will also have both the Nexus 5 and Nexus 7 (2013) on/about Nov. 15. Nexus 5 price 16,900 THB Nexus 7 price 13,500 THB https://droidsans.com/truemove-h-sells-nexus-5-7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thaicbr Posted November 12, 2013 Share Posted November 12, 2013 (edited) FWIW, looks like TrueMove (H) will also have both the Nexus 5 and Nexus 7 (2013) on/about Nov. 15. Nexus 5 price 16,900 THB Nexus 7 price 13,500 THB https://droidsans.com/truemove-h-sells-nexus-5-7 And i think DTAC will also have the N5 from the 13th November. http://store.dtac.co.th/en/phones-and-plans/phones#plantype=PAYM&PP_childoption=anadditionmonthlytariff&manufacturer=google Edited November 12, 2013 by thaicbr Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lennois Posted November 12, 2013 Share Posted November 12, 2013 Battery life issue for me. Would just get the lg g2 32gb for 19900 with 3k bat instead of 2300 and much better cam if prices somewhat close. Would go n5 if can get at us prices tho Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using Thaivisa Connect Thailand mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thaicbr Posted November 12, 2013 Share Posted November 12, 2013 Battery life issue for me. Would just get the lg g2 32gb for 19900 with 3k bat instead of 2300 and much better cam if prices somewhat close. Would go n5 if can get at us prices tho Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using Thaivisa Connect Thailand mobile app And you can get new 2nd hand for 17k Sent from my phone with the app thingy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lennois Posted November 12, 2013 Share Posted November 12, 2013 What is new 2nd hand? Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using Thaivisa Connect Thailand mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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