Google Nexus 4

[Park@82]

This factor won't matter to everyone - but if you travel to the US often (and use a T-Mobile SIM), you won't get 3g with the Galaxy, but will with Nexus devices. They've locked their 3g network down - if you didn't get your phone from T-Mobile, it's throttled. But Google apparently got the Nexus phones whitelisted.

(Mine is with Berco couriers, according to a call earlier today - waiting to hear what the customs/VAT bill is).

Sucks that they do that. I guess once LTE takes over in the US an LTE mifi device might be a good alternative.

 

[Gnome]

(Mine is with Berco couriers, according to a call earlier today - waiting to hear what the customs/VAT bill is).

Ditto. Took 2 days previously, hopefully it'll go faster this time.

 

[JimboBob]

Not really. http://www.androidpolice.com/2012/1...major-issues-plaguing-googles-newest-release/

Not sure what you're trying to say? You're saying that the benefits of Android 4.2 are over shadowed by that list?

I assume you haven't seen the change log of 4.2...

 

[Park@82]

Not sure what you're trying to say? You're saying that the benefits of Android 4.2 are over shadowed by that list?

I assume you haven't seen the change log of 4.2...

Androidpolice called 4.2 the buggiest release yet. I am saying that I don't "wish" the S3 gets the update until they sort out the above mentioned problems.

As for the change log, no I didn't see it. I saw the "new" features like Photo Sphere but not much else.

 

[JacquesR]

My costs, for those interested:
N4 (8Gb): R 3 245
Shipping (Postbox-courier): R325
Berco Express: R624 (VAT) and R150 (agency and docs fee)
Total: R 4 344

Should get it tomorrow.

 

[Gnome]

I ordered two Nexus 4 8GBs.

Total cost: R3670,95 per phone.

Price difference is likely due to cost being split between 2 phones.

 

[Gnome]

Should get it tomorrow.

When did they send you the invoice?

Our shipments might have been lumped together

 

[AfricanTech]

I ordered two Nexus 4 8GBs.

Total cost: R3670,95 per phone.

Price difference is likely due to cost being split between 2 phones.

That's quite a saving. Hmm, might be worth trying to do a joint order with someone

 

[JacquesR]

When did they send you the invoice?

Our shipments might have been lumped together

Big price difference, that - exchange rate also a factor, I'd guess. I got my invoice around noon today.

 

[Gnome]

Just a heads up:

The Nexus 4 also qualified for special duties. There are 3 items charged for:
1) Admin fee by courier company
2) Duties (based on duty schedule)
3) VAT (based on 110% of the value)

Electronics attract only VAT. However a cellphone does attract a duty fee (I can confirm this from my invoice from customs).

Big price difference, that - exchange rate also a factor, I'd guess. I got my invoice around noon today.

Me also, pretty sure ours was bundled Hopefully that means I receive mine tomorrow also!

That's quite a saving. Hmm, might be worth trying to do a joint order with someone

Well your shipping (from Play Store and Postbox-courier) + admin fee is all split between however many you order.

Postbox-courier is so cheap that bundling extra phones doesn't add much to the delivery fee. If you get 4 phones, you'll pay quite a bit less (which is the max you would be able to order because of the model limits).

 

[roughiain]

Anyone looking to do a shipment, let me know, getting fed up of my S2

 

[avaish1]

I just ordered a 16gig n4 on Friday the 8th.
On my google wallet it says pending?? some help gnome?
How long did it take for your order to get passed the "pending" stage?

 

[Gnome]

Mine took about 2 business days to ship.

Don't worry too much about it. It says ships within 2 weeks on the Play Store, so it can take a while. It depends on stock.

If there is actually a problem, they'll let you know and reverse the transaction.

Also you ordered on a Friday, append 1 business day for ordering on a Friday

EDIT: Actually I had a think about it while making coffee, mine took 3 business days before it shipped. Some people on XDA-developers said they waited a week. It is completely normal.

 

[bakkies]

Wireless charger available if someone can import a few would really like to grab one

 

[SirFooK'nG]

What ROM's are you guys running? I have tried 3 so far, currently using ParanoidAndroid V3.

Next Nightly will be Android 4.2.2 (Google rolling OTA very soon).

 

[Gnome]

I've been reading a lot on XDA-developers about Nexus 4s getting "red light of death", but really only when they have custom ROMs installed.

Anyone have any issues?

 

[Maverick Jester]

Anyone looking to do a shipment, let me know, getting fed up of my S2

what's wrong with your S2?

 

[roughiain]

what's wrong with your S2?

Getting fed up of bluetooth issues on AOKP and CM - not a fan of TW... Plus my nexus 7 has shown me how awesome android can be...

 

[SirFooK'nG]

I've been reading a lot on XDA-developers about Nexus 4s getting "red light of death", but really only when they have custom ROMs installed.

Anyone have any issues?

I have not had any issues... I have flashed about 3 nightlies for my PA ROM and prior to that I had used two other ROM's. So thats 6 ROM flashes so far... no issues. If I kill it... so be it, will revert back to my GNote till the Sony Experia Z is out.

 

[Maverick Jester]

Getting fed up of bluetooth issues on AOKP and CM - not a fan of TW... Plus my nexus 7 has shown me how awesome android can be...

Saw your post in the S2 section... I would recommend Resurrection Remix 3.1.3, as I have had 0 issues with this ROM, including Bluetooth (and I stream music every day using Bluetooth).