Why I Am Not Buying the New Nexus 5x Or 6P

NEXUS 5X

The Nexus 5X and 6P are some of the newest midrange and high end phones to be launched right now.  They both will be running android 6.0 right out the box.  We know this year that Google spent a lot of time on bringing these two phones some great quality cameras and great fingerprint scanners.  Thats pretty good and makes them now some competitors towards the other OEMS.  But, dont get me wrong, as of now, they are running the latest processors and memory and both come with USB Type-C. They also are now compatible with Google's Wireless Service,Project Fi.  You can also get a protection plan as well with the two phones and $50 of Google Play Credit.   But, is this really good enough for new users or just Nexus fanboys and Android fanboys alike? For those of you using a iPhone 6s and 6S Plus or Galaxy S6 Edge Plus or Note 5 and G4 user, is this a better upgrade to you?  To me, this isn't really much of an upgrade compared to what I have right now.  Here is why I won't be buying the new Nexus phones anytime soon.

Moto G 2015

In July, Motorola had launched their latest gen of the Moto G and the Moto X.  Moto G and the new Moto X came with a lot fire power at launch.  They both are customizable using the Moto Maker. You can engrave them, swap back covers, emerge them into water for over 30 minutes, front facing speakers, great selfie cameras in the front and great quality in the rear as well.  Both will include a Micro SD card slot that you can hold up to 200GB if you know how to format the cards.  You also can use OTG USB which means on the go memory as well.  Not only all of this, but you even have the choice to choose which 4 major carriers you want to be on a plan with. So pick and choose wisely.  Moto G and X both have stock Andorid and the latest Android versions.  So you dont have to worry about OEMs and their apps and wallpapers taking over the screens and storage.  Lets just be honest, who wants bloatware anymore?  With the Moto G, for causual use, you really can't go wrong.  Also the battery life is wonderful! No complaints about that at all. You also get some neat features as well such as the Moto Assistant and the Moto display and the Moto guestures such as flicking your wrist to open camera and karrate chop to turn on Flash Light.  Now the cons are that it doesnt have NFC, wireless charging and no fingerprint scanner.  But for $150-$200, are you willing to sacrafice the few things that matter today?  Let me know your thoughts.

Google Nexus 6

The Google Nexus 6 has been around for an year now almost it seems.  Do you feel it still lives up to its height?  Now, we all people hate the size of this phone.  We know that.  But, for me as a person that came from a LG G Flex which had a 6 inch curved screen and a 720p display, to me it was still a better upgrade to go with the Nexus 6. Got more RAM usage and memory, a better resolution of 2K! The latest updates from the Android OS.  The Nexus 6 has a better camera and no bloatware, a little smaller batter by 180 Mah.  My Nexus 6 is unlocked for switching to carrier I want based on bands and everything else.  It overall was the better choice at the time.  Even now it still is a better choice to me over the new Nexus 6P.  I have wireless charging and NFC with the Nexus 6. Not only that but I still will be getting Android 6.0 before everyone else and possibly before the new Nexus buyers get the Nexus 6P in hands.  Due a month long pre order shipment.  With the Nexus 6 I also am using the Google Wireless service called "Project Fi".  I can be on Wifi in the house one minute, then heading out on an adventure the next minute and still being able to stay connected thanks to Fi Network being able to switch between T-Mobile's towers and Sprint's towers and identifying Wifi hotspots around in the area.  Sure, it doesn't have the greatest processors or benchmarks and all that stuff in between, but it is still a beast even today as we speak.  No, it doesn't have USB Type-C or a fingerprint scanner.  But there are so many ways I can charge the Nexus 6 up now, thanks to Wireless charging built in and the Moto Turbo charger and the Project Fi 6000 Mah power bank that was including in the Project Fi Welcome Kit.  No, it doesn't have a micro SD card slot.  But you can use the Google Drive Cloud which offers 15GB of storage for free and you can use the app on the phone already because it included.  I also can use OTG USB with just a few minor adjustments by downloading a app or 2 which wont kill my ram or storage and connect my 500GB portable hard drive or my 16GB SanDisk Connect Wireless Stick.  So memory isn't a issue for me at all.  Not only that but you can now pick the Nexus 6 up for only $299 on eBay brand new.

CONCLUSION

In the end, it is really up to you all what you want and need. What are you all willing to give up or not give up to have the most satisifaction out of your smartphone? Is it the screen size, is it the battery life, how about the specs, what about the price range?  There is so many things that one has to consider today when purchasing a new phone. Not only that but which carriers are they compatiable on as well also should play a role.  Well, that sums this all up.  So what phone do you own and why and will you be purchasing the new Nexus or Moto or LG or iPhone or Samsung?

MOTO G 1 MONTH REVIEW

GOOGLE NEXUS 6 8 MONTHS LATER 

Sprint Spectrum LTE On Google's Project Fi

As you can see in the screenshot up above, it shows that I was on Sprint's Network today.  The way this works is that if Google sees that one carrier signal is stronger than the other carrier signal in point in time, you will be switch to the better network within that area.  So you won't lose connections at all. This would be the same way with the Wifi  connection.  When you are going from Wifi to LTE data, Google will allow you to keep connection while switching.  This is just a minor update on my journey with Project Fi.  If you have questions and concerns, please leave a comment on the page.

GOOGLE PROJECT Fi SWITCHED ME to SPRINT LTE

Project Fi Experience One Week Later

                                                             
                                                              Project Fi Welcome Kit

So Project Fi is out in the wild now. It is not a secret at all. For the past week I have been using the Google Wireless service aka Google Fi or Project Fi. It means the same thing.  Recently I have seen my phone automatically connect to a Wifi hotspot in the area i was in that had public WiFi available.  Sometimes you might have to get approval of use of the WiFi. But some won’t need you to accept.  At times, you might say that is creepy. But Google promises that your data over the wifi is encrypted.  If you feel it is unsafe, you can always go into settings to turn off automatically connect to Wifi.  Now another thing I have noticed is that I was unable to tell whether or not if I was on T-Mobile’s Network or Sprint’s Network.  The Network that appears when using your data is Fi Network.  So Google sort of hides which Network you are using in between connections.  But Google chooses the best network for you at that time and moment. That is also the same way when you are switching between WiFi to data network.  For the past week, I have been getting very good signals in places I would not normally get great coverage with either T-Mobile or Sprint.  Thats what Im really satisfied the most about with this service. The call quality and video quality was great. Haven’t paid my very first bill just yet, but I have monitored my data usage and really haven’t used a half an gig just yet.  So, Im sure that I will be receiving some credit back.  Even if it is just $5 or $10 back. That can go to my next bill.  It seems that my battery life has boosted some even since I made the switch to Fi Network.  While using the network I have tested gaming, videos, and music. Everything just seem to run and play smoothly while on the network.  I must say, within just one week alone, I have never been more satisfied with data and Wifi connectivity the Google’s Project Fi on my Nexus 6.  Although, this service isn’t for everyone,  its definitely made for me. So, this is Project Fi: One Week Later.

I'm Using Google's Wireless Service "Project Fi"

What is Project Fi, you asked? I'm glad you have asked this question.  Project Fi makes it easy for you to experience wireless communication with some of the best leading carrier partners and the users, which are you, us.

THE NETWORK

Project Fi will use the newest and latest technologies to keep you staying connected in more places and over WiFi connections too.


You can tap into millions of WiFi Networks in the areas in which you are traveling or visiting to.

Usually, phones only are able to tap into one LTE or 4G network towers.  But, with Project Fi, you'll be able to switch between two networks through their towers.  With Project Fi, you are using T-Mobile and Sprint's networks.  How does it work? Which ever one has the better signal in that particular at the time, you will be placed on that network.  The same way with WiFi networks as well. So, if you have more strength of a signal with T-Mobile in your area, then you will be using T-Mobile's network.  But, if you have stronger signal with Sprint, then Sprint will be the network of choice.


THE PLANS

Now, for some people, Google's Wireless plans are also competitive. With basics of Project Fi, your paying $20 a month for unlimited talk and text. Thats pretty decent compared to what others cost for just that.  Now, here is where it might seem a little tricky for some. The data plans are as follows:  $10 per 1GB. The max of data you can add to the plan is 10GB which would be a total for $100.  Now wait before you all get upset and walk away from this article and call Google trash.  Ok, so its 10 dollars per 1GB, right? Well, let say you want about 4GB of data plus the unlimited talk and text. With all that, you looking at roughly $60/month. Now to some, that could be over price and not competitive at all. With this phone service, its different.  So you if you only use up 2GB out of 4GB, Google will credit you $20 back into your account for next time.  So you are spending $40 for that one month you didn't use all of your data.  If you are around. WiFi  all the time, your data shouldn't drop as much.  So, that is something to think about when it comes to this plan. Now me, myself, I choose 2GB. With T-Mobile, I never went over my data caps and I only averaged about 1.5GB-2.5GB of data. It really just varied on where I was at and located or what I was doing at the time.  So my first month plan will cost me just $40 plus taxes. Which I have already checked and it was additional $4.  And yes, Google does charge fees for using this service. It really varies where you live.  Also, if you wanted to pause our plan, you can! Google just will credit you what you haven't used and credit it back. Then once you decide to start back, you will begin where you left off.  Then if you dont want to use the service anymore at all, you can cancel at anytime.


WHAT COMES WITH PROJECT FI?

First things first.  In order to use Google's Wireless Service, you must first sign up for the service.  As of right now this is an invitation only program.  So it may take a while before you get anything back from Google. Its the waiting processing thats the pain.  The next thing... Some of you all might not like this.  If you don't already, will need to purchase the Google Motorola Nexus 6 phone. For the 32GB model,  it will cost $499.99 and for the 64GB model, it will cost $549.99.  But, there might be some sweet deals on Amazon, EBay, and even Google Store right now, if you want look into it.  But, I have seen videos where people with Project Fi had used the service with the Google Nexus 5, Galaxy S6 Edge, and even the iPhone 6 Plus! I have no idea, how all this is even possible if Google made the trial service specifically for the Nexus 6. But I will add some of these videos to the site in the future.

Project Fi Sim and Welcome Kit

Now, once you get the invite from Google about Project Fi, the next step is to place your order in. Now Google will ship you your own Sim card and also some great goodies! In the kit alone with the Sim card, you will receive a 6,000 Mah battery, a Nexus 6 phone case, and Project Fi earbuds. All just for accepting the invitation and signing up.  While doing all of this, Google will ask you do you want to purchase  a Nexus 6.  You can say yes or no.  Your next move after this is whether or not you want to use your current number and transfer it to Google's Wireless service or to create a new number. I chose to create a new number for it because it was fast and easy and I just chose not to pay the $20 fee to port my number over from T-Mobile to Google, even when I am still using T-Mobile through Google.  But, get a number and then you are all set!

Now thats pretty much the run down of Google's Wireless Service, Project Fi!!! Are you interested?  Is this something you might be into?  Well, see it for yourself.

Google Unveils Their Wireless Service As "Project Fi"

Today Google announced their official Wireless Service "Project Fi".  Instead of them going solo and creating their own Network. Google has teamed up with T-Mobile and Sprint and Wifi connectivity to make their services work for everyone.  So Project Fi will allow to call and text over wifi due to the absence of LTE service.

The point Project Fi is to allow its customers to connect to Google's million hotspot networks.  So the Fi customers will be able to connect to these hotspots automatically.  Don't worry, your data will remain encrypted even over wifi.

Using the Wifi connectivity will benefit Project Fi's customers for when Google credits you for your unused data.  For the basic plan, it will be $20 a month for talk, text, wi-fi tethering and international coverage.  If you feel you need to use T-Mobile and Sprint's network, you will pay $10 per 1GB that you feel you need.  If you dont use the data, Google will refund you for the amount you dont use. For instance, you have only used 1GB of 3GB data, Google will refund you $20. The  Project Fi customers will only pay for what they have used.

For now Google is only allowing this service only on the Nexus 6 smartphone on T-Mobile and Sprint.  As of now, this just exclusively to those owners and customer for the EAP.  You can get your early access here:

 https://fi.google.com/