Nextbit's Robin Smartphone from KickStarter is Now on Pre-Order

[dgstorm]

For folks who were following the intriguing new "Robin" Android smartphone from Nextbit, you may now be faced with a quandary. The device is available for pre-order now. Over $1 Million dollars was raised by the Nextbit Kickstarter campaign, and now the final product is close to release.

For $399 you get the Robin smartphone and charging adapter. A Quick Charge adapter is separate at $10. Here's a recap of specs:

• 5.2-inch 1080p screen
• Qualcomm Snapdragon 808
• 3 GB of RAM
• 32 GB of internal storage

As a reminder this project was spearheaded by former HTC execs and some of Google's original Android 1.0 team. If you choose to pre-order now, you will need to choose between Mint or Midnight colors for the phone, and you will also need to pick between GSM (AT&T, T-Mobile, international) or CDMA (Verizon & Sprint) network support. The final retail product likely won't ship until February next year. (Wow! That's a long pre-order period!)

Here's the link to the pre-order: Robin. The smarter smartphone. - BackerKit

 

[94lt1]

Kinda outdated...?

 

[Mustang02]

Kinda outdated...?

Yup. They enjoyed that 1mil though.

 

[Briankbl]

Virtually infinite space for apps using the cloud I think is a genius idea. It's not top of the line, but the specs are more than adequate!

 

[Mustang02]

Virtually infinite space for apps using the cloud I think is a genius idea. It's not top of the line, but the specs are more than adequate!

How is it infinite space? Requires data and server space which isn't endless.

 

[Briankbl]

How is it infinite space? Requires data and server space which isn't endless.

I said virtually infinite. Anything over 64GB is already overkill.

 

[Mustang02]

I said virtually infinite. Anything over 64GB is already overkill.

That's my point though. If you don't have a connection, you can't use your app or get the data.

 

[Jonny Kansas]

That's my point though. If you don't have a connection, you can't use your app or get the data.

Not to mention the data costs to upload & download data & apps...

 

[Briankbl]

That's my point though. If you don't have a connection, you can't use your app or get the data.

Your app only gets pushed off your phone if it hasn't been used in a looong time AND you have run out of storage space on your phone. If you ever want that app back, just click on the app in your app drawer when on Wifi or your data connection. It's rather simple.

 

[Jonny Kansas]

But if you need that app & don't have data or WiFi, you're SOL.

 

[Mustang02]

But if you need that app & don't have data or WiFi, you're SOL.

This guy gets it.

 

[Jonny Kansas]

I mean, a lot is gonna ride on how intelligent their system is, but I'd much rather have the apps I chose to download & keep "just in case" available no matter how often I use them.

If unlimited data was still a thing, it wouldn't be quite as big of a deal either add long as you have coverage.

Storage keeps getting cheaper. While this is a clever idea, I don't believe that it's the answer.

 

[Briankbl]

But if you need that app & don't have data or WiFi, you're SOL.

If you have a smart phone in 2015, and you can't get Wifi or data, why have a smart phone? You're scenario seems like an EXTREME one-off case.

Another thing: you HAVE to reach your storage limit before ANYTHING gets pushed from your phone! The cloud is there as a safety net so you never have to worry about your apps and data when - IF - you ever manage to run out of space. Just think, no more uninstalling apps manually. Things just silently work in the background. And when you want an app back, just click on it! So simple!

 

[Jonny Kansas]

If it has enough space that you don't think you'd run out of room, why is there need for the cloud in this case at all. You're kinda contradicting yourself.

Also, I don't have to drive far to have little to no mobile data. While the vzw network is robust, I don't have very minimal data when we go camping at our favorite spot. Even if I did have a decent data connection, if my storage limit had been reached on my phone & an app that, lets say I only use while camping, an animal/plant identification app, a star-gazing app, etc has been moved to the cloud, I don't want to waste my data downloading an app that I had already downloaded if I forget to do so before we leave.

I'm not saying this is a terrible concept by any means. I just don't think it's practical with data caps & in a more remote area like I live in.

I didn't mean to offend you. Just stating my opinion on the matter.

I do think it's funny though that you think this cloud system is great, but also think the phone has plenty of storage that your basically not ever need it. What's the point then, other than, IF? I'm on Tapatalk on my phone, so I'm not looking at the specs while typing this, but if memory serves, its not like this is a high spec phone that's at least worth the cost if you never need the cloud.

Again, I think it's an interesting concept. I just know it's not right for me in any regard.

 

[Briankbl]

If it has enough space that you don't think you'd run out of room, why is there need for the cloud in this case at all. You're kinda contradicting yourself.

Also, I don't have to drive far to have little to no mobile data. While the vzw network is robust, I don't have very minimal data when we go camping at our favorite spot. Even if I did have a decent data connection, if my storage limit had been reached on my phone & an app that, lets say I only use while camping, an animal/plant identification app, a star-gazing app, etc has been moved to the cloud, I don't want to waste my data downloading an app that I had already downloaded if I forget to do so before we leave.

I'm not saying this is a terrible concept by any means. I just don't think it's practical with data caps & in a more remote area like I live in.

I didn't mean to offend you. Just stating my opinion on the matter.

I do think it's funny though that you think this cloud system is great, but also think the phone has plenty of storage that your basically not ever need it. What's the point then, other than, IF? I'm on Tapatalk on my phone, so I'm not looking at the specs while typing this, but if memory serves, its not like this is a high spec phone that's at least worth the cost if you never need the cloud.

Again, I think it's an interesting concept. I just know it's not right for me in any regard.

I didn't contradict myself at all. I said the cloud storage is a safety net. Yes, the majority of smartphone users won't reach the 32GB storage limit. Power users like us will, and that's when having 100GB of cloud storage will come in handy. As for your situation: if you know you are going camping, you know what you need to have prepped before you head out. A quick look at your apps to make sure you have what you need before you leave should feel as instinctive as not forgetting your tent when you leave. Especially if you know you are going somewhere with no reception. I understand your situation, but realistically, you're in a minority with this. No offense, of course. Just stating my opinions, as well.