Moto X Specs and Demo Video

[bkdodger]

I'd like to use cloud only for things I really need...and I don't like getting pushed into anything...lol
Keep the cloud and I will use my sd card and backup data to my laptop my way...

30GB used so far and I don't play many games on this phone..

Edit: my battery goes all day but I also like it when I can swap one on the go ..just me

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[kodiak799]

I truly wonder just how many people out there screaming about the lack of memory, etc, actually use that?

It's not hard with a decent amount of music. Mine is all 320kbps, so 3500-4000 songs would fill-up 32gigs by itself. I could probably whittle my collection down, but why? I like all kinds of music and never know what or who I will be in the mood to listen to. Sometimes I like to listen to a single artist the entire time I'm on the plane, and other times I just like to play randomly. And that's the problem - no signal on a plane.

I'll never go back to less than 64gigs on a phone. Cloud also isn't practical with data limits - if I were to stream my music an hour a day working out I'd blow thru like 4gigs alone in a month. Granted, I have unlimited data, for now.

 

[comk4ver]

What I hate most is the phone will check first with your carrier before allowing you to tether. I've got enough to worry about with the NSA on my back now my phone is spying for my carrier. And a locked boot loader.

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[SwiftLegend]

Sure do...and do you get your drift?

I truly wonder just how many people out there screaming about the lack of memory, etc, actually use that? I think Android's ultimate vision is "in the cloud"...have everything accessible without "weighing down" the device. Google's offering all these online services to sync with all your devices: Google Music, Google Drive, etc...the sync capability is there so you don't HAVE to worry about having that data on one device and needing it when you don't have that device available.

This.

I wasn't saying everyone should be like me. I'm just saying I don't see how people claim that SD cards and having tons of storage space is a necessity. Sometimes I feel like people are just looking for something to complain about. I used to be one of those guys that thought they needed tons of storage space. Then I realized I used less than 10gb for music and the rest was old downloads: I'd have a CM 9 zip when was CM 10 out or some old pdf that I mistakenly downloaded.

I don't think Google, Moto, HTC, etc. are removing SD cards because they want to forsake us, maybe it's because they realized people don't actually need over 32gb of storage if you actually think about it. Like IIGood said, every type of media we consume nowadays is "in the cloud". Your music, documents, movies, photos, news, books. This isn't the age of cassette players and CD-ROMs, this is the age of cloud storage.

 

[kodiak799]

I don't think Google, Moto, HTC, etc. are removing SD cards because they want to forsake us, maybe it's because they realized people don't actually need over 32gb of storage

No, storage is cheap. Why are pc's coming out with more and more storage if people don't need it? Apple has been gradually upping the storage options with each new IPhone.

Google wants the data in the cloud so they can mine it and make money. The carriers want it (and make no mistake, they often sign-off on specs for phones for their network) because people will ultimately need more data.

 

[DesktopDevin]

I'm actually tired of lugging this giant screen around. It was cool in the beginning but now it just annoyingly weights down my pockets.


32gb is more than enough space for me. All I need on my phone is my music, which is only around 10 gb, a 1 or 2 ebooks, and maybe a small game like Candy Crush. I really don't understand why people act like they need hundreds of GB on their phone. To me, that just means you're using your phone wrong or you're a hoarder

Actually as a Desktop Tech/Sysadmin, I have loaded my phone up with installers, drivers, diagnostic software, and disk images. That way If I forget my flash drive at home I still have a good bit with me to get me by in a pinch.

I don't carry much as far as photos or music. It is not necessary for me to have the space, but it would be nice to have for that "just in case I need it scenario"

 

[moset]

I guess if they could seal the phone up tighter than Dick's hatband to make it less susceptible to dust or moisture then losing the SD wouldn't be so bad a trade. Unlimited data is fast slipping away. The cloud is nice for backup but having to rely on it totally, not so much. It does make sense for the data providers and the folks who store it. People use their phones in many different ways. Options are nice. Removable batteries and storage are nice options. If there is no good reason to remove them then why do it?

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[SwiftLegend]

No, storage is cheap. Why are pc's coming out with more and more storage if people don't need it? Apple has been gradually upping the storage options with each new IPhone.

Google wants the data in the cloud so they can mine it and make money. The carriers want it (and make no mistake, they often sign-off on specs for phones for their network) because people will ultimately need more data.

Storage on phones and storage on PCs are totally different. It makes more sense to store every movie and song you own on the box that never leaves your room than it does to store them on your phone, especially when there are dozens of ways to stream your home content to your phone/tablet/laptop.

It's like saying it's sensible to take your motorcycle on your weekly grocery shopping instead of your minivan. (terrible analogy but you get the point)

But hey, that's just my thinking.

Actually as a Desktop Tech/Sysadmin, I have loaded my phone up with installers, drivers, diagnostic software, and disk images. That way If I forget my flash drive at home I still have a good bit with me to get me by in a pinch.

I don't carry much as far as photos or music. It is not necessary for me to have the space, but it would be nice to have for that "just in case I need it scenario"

Ok, that's a respectable and legitimate reason. I've had people say "just cuz"

 

[cybertec69]

I'd like to use cloud only for things I really need...and I don't like getting pushed into anything...lol
Keep the cloud and I will use my sd card and backup data to my laptop my way...

30GB used so far and I don't play many games on this phone..

Edit: my battery goes all day but I also like it when I can swap one on the go ..just me

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speak for yourself, but not everyone has unlimited data. Thirty gigs, really, no wonder Verizon and AT&T good rid of that option.



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[4low4fun]

Man I bet Samsung and HTC just let out a big sigh of relief!!
$300 off contract I was going to be all over this phone.. But I'm trying to keep my unlimited data so why in the heck would I pay $500 for a phone that launches outdated?? I'm a HUGE moto fan but I guess I'll be waiting for the next big thing that's worth paying the big bucks for..

 

[kodiak799]

Man I bet Samsung and HTC just let out a big sigh of relief!!
$300 off contract I was going to be all over this phone..

Yeah, but I was suspicious of that price point from the get-go. The Moto X specs are not mid-tier or inferior, just different. And at $300 it's difficult to see how they were going to make money, especially being made in the US. Many assumed - not irrationally - that Google was going to sell this at cost or even take a small hit. Turns out that maybe Moto stands alone and needs to generate a profit.

This will be interesting to watch. At $600+ off-contract there's no value or edge in specs, so this is going to compete on features. And it looks like it has some compelling features. But the million dollar question is whether this device is legitimately differentiated, or just different. I lean toward different (a lot of what I hear about the features is marketing hype, and/or done with cheap/free apps).

The X is not a game changer but it puts Moto back in the game. I will applaud them for taking some risks and trading specs for what people want. This phone isn't a bargain, but it DOES give a choice to the commoditized spec race. But give Moto 5-6 months to really "wow" us and turn the market on its head.

 

[YoungGuner]

No changeable battery? Thats a huge negative to me...

 

[kodiak799]

Storage on phones and storage on PCs are totally different. It makes more sense to store every movie and song you own on the box that never leaves your room than it does to store them on your phone, especially when there are dozens of ways to stream your home content to your phone/tablet/laptop.

Storage is still cheap - it costs them like $10 to include an SD slot and probably about $15 for the 32gig internal. Most of these guys seem more interested in making half a dozen different phones instead of a couple with a few different storage options (you know, like the fruit guys).

And streaming your content works great...when you have a high-speed connection (wifi if you're on a limited data plan). Which seems to be the point you're missing - as a media device we don't always have a good connection, which is why storage matters. "streaming" for most people is DOA with a 2gig data plan.

 

[bkdodger]

speak for yourself, but not everyone has unlimited data. Thirty gigs, really, no wonder Verizon and AT&T good rid of that option.



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30gb of external storage used not data used ...this month I'm around 18GB with 5 days remaining ...unlimited data till you pry it off my cold hands baby ...hehe

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