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CP.AR 12-13-2011 05:01 PM

just bought it outright at Lansdowne bell.
same warranty, same return period.

649.99+HST no activation fees or anything

tipy 12-13-2011 05:29 PM

bought a new nexus 2 days ago at aberdeen mobilicity $349.99 + tax no activation fees or anything

DanHibiki 12-13-2011 05:50 PM

^galaxy nexus?? no way

:suspicious:

CP.AR 12-13-2011 05:51 PM

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Originally Posted by tipy (Post 7725372)
bought a new nexus 2 days ago at aberdeen mobilicity $349.99 + tax no activation fees or anything

you DO know there's a difference between GALAXY NEXUS and NEXUS S right:lawl:

tipy 12-13-2011 05:53 PM

oops. wrong thread:P i will be back when i upgrade to s2

!MiKrofT 12-13-2011 06:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ryrywakaka (Post 7725322)
I actually work for bell, we are doing buy one get one free samsung nexus at the moment. just want you guys to know ! if you want any details just give me a quick PM.

You shouldn't be spamming here trying to make commission. If you work for Times Telecom you guys suck. Spamming craigslist with all that crap.

!MiKrofT 12-13-2011 06:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tipy (Post 7725438)
oops. wrong thread:P i will be back when i upgrade to s2

LOL. Still wrong thread. This is the Galaxy Nexus thread. Not Nexus S nor Galaxy S2.

ryrywakaka 12-13-2011 06:59 PM

haha does it seem like i was selling? IM SOO SORRY.... I totally spammed revscene with my 1 post per year lol.

parm104 12-14-2011 12:20 PM

Does anyone have complaints about speaker quality on the phone? Not so much quality as volume. I've always had a top experience with the Nexus line with their speakers...Nexus One and Nexus S had superior speakers in comparison to their rival Galaxy phones.

The Nexus Prime doesn't seem like it's any better for speaker volume than the SGS2...

!Yaminashi 12-14-2011 12:21 PM

Do you mean earpiece or speakerphone?

parm104 12-14-2011 01:01 PM

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Originally Posted by !Yaminashi (Post 7726223)
Do you mean earpiece or speakerphone?

I was talking about the speakerphone (ringer volume and speaker phone) but come to thing about it, the ear piece isn't remarkable either. It's the same as the SGS2 and no where near the quality of the Nexus S/Nexus One.

!Yaminashi 12-14-2011 01:03 PM

Wasnt there something about the nexus line having some sort of amp? I remember reading that somewhere on these boards

!MiKrofT 12-14-2011 01:12 PM

Audio Amp DAC for headphone output

parm104 12-14-2011 01:15 PM

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Originally Posted by !Yaminashi (Post 7726260)
Wasnt there something about the nexus line having some sort of amp? I remember reading that somewhere on these boards

I think you're referring to the Voodoo drivers that they use. That was the main difference, the Voodoo drivers are superior; I'm not sure if the Galaxy Nexus has it.

I'm going to give Volume+ app a try but it's recommended that it be used with a non-stock ROM.

cellco 12-14-2011 01:37 PM

I just got 2 unlocked galaxy nexus at parker place bell for 159
but i got it with a share plan lol

jeff19 12-14-2011 01:42 PM

the speakerphone volume on the galaxy nexus is noticeably quieter than the one on the gs2. Earphone quality is also not as great, but I'm not too disappointed about it. Didn't the nexus s have some Wolfsung (I think that was the name) audio chip in it or sth?

!Yaminashi 12-14-2011 01:47 PM

Quieter speakerphone? Damn

parm104 12-14-2011 02:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jeff19 (Post 7726305)
the speakerphone volume on the galaxy nexus is noticeably quieter than the one on the gs2. Earphone quality is also not as great, but I'm not too disappointed about it. Didn't the nexus s have some Wolfsung (I think that was the name) audio chip in it or sth?

Yup, you're right, it was a Wolfsung chip powered by Voodoo. Now that you mentioned it, I've noticed the quieter speakerphone too. It's not par with SGS2. Volume+ hopefully will fix the issue.

Update:

So...I think it's important to take off all the protective plastics that came with the phone because SOMETIMES, they can be on top of your speaker and block the sound...I'm not saying this happened to me....but....

:okay:

dton13 12-14-2011 03:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by parm104 (Post 7726277)
I think you're referring to the Voodoo drivers that they use. That was the main difference, the Voodoo drivers are superior; I'm not sure if the Galaxy Nexus has it.

I'm going to give Volume+ app a try but it's recommended that it be used with a non-stock ROM.

The GNex has a Texus Instruments TWL 6040 chip, which apparently has some good heritage and holds its own against the Wolfson DAC of the sgs1, nexus s etc.

http://guide-images.ifixit.net/igi/2...PZh2IsB2.large

Full thread here, but there was a lot of bickering till then end: [Q] What's the DAC, and how is the audio quality on this phone? - xda-developers

Kamui712 12-14-2011 03:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ryrywakaka (Post 7725532)
haha does it seem like i was selling? IM SOO SORRY.... I totally spammed revscene with my 1 post per year lol.

Technically that would mean 100% of your posts this year are spam then :lawl:

trd2343 12-14-2011 04:23 PM

Is there a stock Chinese input that allows you to write using the whole screen or do you have to install an app?

!MiKrofT 12-14-2011 04:29 PM

The difference with Wolfson is that someone actually coded an interface to the DAC which allows you to directly control certain aspects of the audio including volume. However IIRC this does not affect the handsets front speaker used when talking on the phone. There may be something for the galaxy nexus but don't hold your breath on it.

On the SGS2 you could increase earpiece volume slightly by changing the volume levels in the hidden menus. Doubt you would have that on the Nexus device.

CP.AR 12-14-2011 04:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by parm104 (Post 7726375)
Yup, you're right, it was a Wolfsung chip powered by Voodoo. Now that you mentioned it, I've noticed the quieter speakerphone too. It's not par with SGS2. Volume+ hopefully will fix the issue.

Update:

So...I think it's important to take off all the protective plastics that came with the phone because SOMETIMES, they can be on top of your speaker and block the sound...I'm not saying this happened to me....but....

:okay:

i got the back one taped on until my bestskinsever+case comes in the mail :okay:

!Yaminashi 12-14-2011 06:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by parm104 (Post 7726375)
Yup, you're right, it was a Wolfsung chip powered by Voodoo. Now that you mentioned it, I've noticed the quieter speakerphone too. It's not par with SGS2. Volume+ hopefully will fix the issue.

Update:

So...I think it's important to take off all the protective plastics that came with the phone because SOMETIMES, they can be on top of your speaker and block the sound...I'm not saying this happened to me....but....

:okay:

:lol
Sorry but I had to fail you for that

jeff19 12-14-2011 07:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Amuro Ray (Post 7726498)
i got the back one taped on until my bestskinsever+case comes in the mail :okay:

what case did you order? does it fit even with the skin on?


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