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blazer on 21/07/2012 - 22:40 www.kogan.com (2386 clicks)

Been watching the Samsung Galaxy Nexus and it looks like the price just dropped to 379 + 19 for shipping so $398 shipped

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    lzwdavid on 21/07/2012 - 22:55

    Does Samsung Galaxy Nexus have white version?

  • +4 votes
    k on 21/07/2012 - 23:05

    KGNCOOP1 - use that coupon for some sort of discount

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      Merlict on 21/07/2012 - 23:09

      Doesn't seem to apply

    • +2 votes
      Darkcraft on 21/07/2012 - 23:29

      Seems to be 1% off, works on Canon 650D. Thank you :)

  • +9 votes
    lostn on 22/07/2012 - 00:12

    I would rather pay an extra $170 for S3. Is this really the lowest price it's been?

    I get a feeling S3 will be down to $500 in not too long.

    Nexus is still a good phone but it's been outdone. And I don't like on screen buttons because they take away some of your screen real estate.

    • -2 votes
      mattlol on 22/07/2012 - 00:46

      Wrong.

      • +6 votes
        lostn on 22/07/2012 - 12:59

        About what? The S3 costing $569 shipped?

        Or the Nexus still being a good phone? Or that it's been superseded by better phones?

        Or the fact that it has on screen buttons? Or that on screen buttons take away some of the space on the screen?

        Or that the S3 might drop to $500 in not too long?

        Which part was I wrong about? Be specific please.

        • +1 vote
          salem on 23/07/2012 - 13:12

          On-screen buttons disappear on full-screen video. making it actual true full-screen video. But even with the buttons on screen, i think you still get more usable area (and definitely more resolution) than an SGS2 at least. I'm not sure about the SGS3.

    • +6 votes
      wasabinator on 22/07/2012 - 09:28

      Well, good luck receiving timely updates from Samsung. My experience owning Samsung devices previously prompted me to buy a Nexus. It's not the latest and greatest spec-wise, but hey I'm already running 4.1.

      • -7 votes
        lostn on 22/07/2012 - 13:01

        Nexus is also made by Samsung…

        You installed a custom ROM on it. Nice. Could you not also do that on the S3?

        • +5 votes
          maldrat on 22/07/2012 - 13:09

          I thought the Nex had an OTA upgrade to Jelly Bean.

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          beakeroo on 22/07/2012 - 14:23

          It does

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          andyken on 22/07/2012 - 15:32

          my nexus has been promptly to update to jelly bean since last week, but i stick with custom rom :)

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          fchis on 22/07/2012 - 21:23

          Nexus series will always get the latest Android OS updates because they are designed by Google.

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    mattlol on 22/07/2012 - 00:45

    bloody great price.

  • +3 votes
    eddomak on 22/07/2012 - 01:01

    For those who remember the deal (http://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/72139) for this phone at $348 from Chatswood, they still have stock every so often of the Nexus at $398, in store pickup.

  • +1 vote
    bargainjargon on 22/07/2012 - 01:03

    Good price for a damn good phone. I just got one last week and I'm loving Jelly Bean. Project Butter is the real deal.

    • +3 votes
      scotty on 22/07/2012 - 08:08

      Indeed. Not much different in terms of UI, but the whole thing just becomes so much 'buttery' that makes you think that's a different phone.

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        beakeroo on 22/07/2012 - 09:33

        The difference JB has made to my Xoom is unreal. Soooo much faster and responsive, I love it. I'm considering fleabaying my SGS2 and grabbing a GNexus now.

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    james3061857 on 22/07/2012 - 03:07

    Will Google release a new Nexus phone this year?

    • -2 votes
      Shlomo Scheinbaum on 22/07/2012 - 10:13

      Rumor has it that all five major android phone manufacturers (Samsung, HTC, Sony, Motorola, LG) will be releasing their own Nexus phone late this year.

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        mathew42 on 22/07/2012 - 21:16

        Any links to support multiple manufacturers releasing Nexus phones?

  • +1 vote
    PLANT on 22/07/2012 - 08:00

    FINALLY GREAT PRICE!
    THINKING OF GETTING ANOTHER!

    • +3 votes
      immumo on 22/07/2012 - 12:45

      Calm down please.

      • +12 votes
        yaziyo on 22/07/2012 - 18:00

        I think I bought a rug from him once

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    Willy Orwontee on 22/07/2012 - 09:09

    is this phone ok for overseas (as I'm heading off to europe/dubai in a few weeks) ??

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      pao2x on 22/07/2012 - 09:16

      yes

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      Third_Gear on 22/07/2012 - 09:34

      Yeah mine worked great when I was in China for a while. Just buy this phone - it is awesome!

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      salem on 23/07/2012 - 13:06

      Mine worked great in Germany with a local sim from carrier O2.

  • +6 votes
    stumo on 22/07/2012 - 09:55

    $350 is the known bargain point for this phone. Even then I'd have to think about it. The designed lack of local storage is too apple-esque for my liking.

    • -3 votes
      Merlict on 22/07/2012 - 12:17

      I don't feel the lack of SD card is Apple like at all. Whereas Ipad / Iphone are sold in multiple versions with massive margins on extra storage, this is just 16g all round. There are other reasons- EXT / FAT compatability, file permissions, differing speed capabilities etc which mean many Nexus devices won't see an SD slot.

      • -3 votes
        stumo on 22/07/2012 - 12:19

        Keep telling yourself that lol.

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        lostn on 22/07/2012 - 13:02

        How did they overcome these challenges in their other lines of phone?

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        lawyered on 22/07/2012 - 16:26

        a person must have alot of spare time, if they're consistently needing to filter through 16gb+ of content on the daily.. lol

        • -1 vote
          stumo on 22/07/2012 - 16:34

          Why do you care what I do and don't store on my phone? Is your real name "Google" or "Apple" by chance?

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    wtfnodeal on 22/07/2012 - 11:44

    Bteer deal than the S2 for $398 at HN a few weeks ago?

    • +4 votes
      immumo on 22/07/2012 - 12:46

      definitely!

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      krazed15 on 22/07/2012 - 12:47

      Nexus >= S3 >> S2

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        blackrider89 on 23/07/2012 - 10:39

        Hallucination?

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          krazed15 on 23/07/2012 - 13:20

          Nope not really, S3 may have the better processor, but does the Nexus really need it?? Plus I'd prefer vanilla android over Touchwiz anyday.

  • +1 vote
    abc on 22/07/2012 - 12:07

    Nexus or S2 everyone?

    • +1 vote
      krazed15 on 22/07/2012 - 12:46

      Good question. But Nexus beats the S2 hands down and can receive the latest Jellybean update. S2 probably won't ever get the JB update, but I guess you can flash it on the phone/

      • +1 vote
        CodeXD on 22/07/2012 - 14:39

        In which way is it better? From what I can see on the spec sheet:

        http://www.gsmarena.com/compare.php3?idPhone1=4219&idPhone2=...

        All it has over s2 is the screen resolution? (but then again it also has a bigger screen)

        Otherwise, s2 has better camera, able to use microSD cards and radio feature

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          krazed15 on 23/07/2012 - 13:17

          The fact that the Nexus will continue to receive Google updates for the next 12-36 months alone makes it the better choice. However, specwise CodeXD is correct in that it does have things over the nexus like higher megapixels and microsd support, but at the same time it has other features that you need to take into account such as the zero shutter lag camera and on-screen buttons (which to me is a good thing). Personally I would also prefer the Nexus's larger screen (4.65" vs 4.3") but also note at the same time that it is not Gorilla Glass but rather a fortified glass.

          It's really up to you as both phones are great, but I'd be willing to swap the difference in camera and microsd support for the better screen (which is nice and crisp at 720p!)

          Have fun!

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          krazed15 on 23/07/2012 - 13:25

          Also want to point out that the normal S2 has an outdated 480 x 800 screen resolution on its 4.3" screen. That's the same resolution as the 3.7" HTC desire from 2010. (Nexus - 315ppi vs S2 217ppi)

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    natalie says hi on 22/07/2012 - 12:37

    Has anybody dealt with these guys before? http://www.thinkofus.com.au/Samsung-Galaxy-Nexus-i9250-p/800...

    edit- just realised NO STOCK, sorry

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    maldrat on 22/07/2012 - 13:10

    Has anyone managed to use USB mass storage without installing a custom rom?

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      andyken on 22/07/2012 - 15:33

      what do you mean? you can just plug in into computer and you can access it just like camera or sd card. or you can install airdroid, access your phone data wirelessly without plug in into pc

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    vash12 on 22/07/2012 - 17:09

    I am having difficulty choosing between GN or S2

    In terms of Hardware, S2 is actually better: Dow Corning Gorilla Glass, 8MP camera & 2MP front camera, Mali-400 GPU, FM radio, external storage support and physical home button.

    On the other hand, GN gets the latest updates and will most likely continue this way for another 6 -12 months I think. Even the old Nexus S has JB update now.

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      theguyrules on 22/07/2012 - 18:15

      I'd go the S2, as custom roms should do the job for a while, if (when) Samsung stop updating it.

    • +1 vote
      bargainjargon on 22/07/2012 - 23:23

      I used to own an S2 until I accidentally broke the screen :( Here's a few quick thoughts.

      I miss the S2 camera (good quality images for a phone camera) but it's pretty slow when shooting multiple images whereas the Nexus is super fast compared to it.

      People keep telling me that the S2 is a better performer but I don't notice the difference. Maybe I just don't demand a lot from my phone. Or maybe it's Jelly Bean, I don't know. I'm happy with both in terms of performance.

      I love the bigger Nexus screen. The S2 screen size was okay but I like having more room to play with. When I had to buy my replacement phone last week, I went with the Nexus and not the S2 because of the screen. For me, that was the main differentiator.

      • -1 vote
        vash12 on 22/07/2012 - 23:34

        I thought GN screen size is actually the same as S2 due to the touch screen button on GN?
        And is it true that the latest JB update is quite buggy??

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          bargainjargon on 23/07/2012 - 11:35

          S2 screen is 4.3 inches while Nexus is 4.65 inches. Might not be much but I like it, I feel like I have a bit more room to play with. Nexus isn't as easy to operate one handed though and I miss the thinness of the S2 (even though the Nexus isn't exactly thick).

          I haven't noticed any bugs on the Jelly Bean but maybe I just haven't been looking. Plus I've only had it for a week. Maybe someone who has played with it extensively can chime in.

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          scotty on 23/07/2012 - 12:15

          Been using JB for more than a week now and the only thing that's obviously broken for me is Swype in browsers, which is more a Swype's problem than Google's.

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          salem on 23/07/2012 - 13:09

          Only problem for me using beta Swype in browsers is the auto-spacing doesn't work. I need to manually add a space after each word. Is that the same issue you have?

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          scotty on 23/07/2012 - 14:21

          Yes, and sometimes auto-cap every word.

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    supabrudda on 22/07/2012 - 19:28

    RedbullMobile has these phone for $300 if you buy into their $365/365day plan
    http://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/74571

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    stratbargain on 29/07/2012 - 18:36

    Ordered mine on the Sunday. It arrived in Melbourne Friday morning. Not bad from Hong Kong.

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      CodeXD on 30/07/2012 - 20:28

      Ordered mine on Sunday too, havent even received my tracking number =.=

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    scotty on 31/07/2012 - 09:34

    Ordered on 25 July at mid-day, dispatched on 29 July from Hong Kong, and received it yesterday. Not bad for imports.

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    stumo on 31/07/2012 - 10:58

    Kogan have free shipping store wide. So its $379 shipped now.

    300 and I'll buy lol.

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