Moto G with LTE/microSD

[s44]

Well, this fixes what a lot of us were grumbling about when the G first hit. Not sure why there's a thread on the E, which as a 2010/2011-level device none of us are going to buy or recommend, and not on this device, which pretty much hits every requirement of a modern smartphone.

 

[number29ag]

If it ran iOS it'd be nearly perfect.

 

[gus6464]

The E is much faster than a 2010/2011 entry device because of 4.4 so don't know where you getting your information.

 

[Bateluer]

The E is much faster than a 2010/2011 entry device because of 4.4 so don't know where you getting your information.

Seconded. An entry level device in 2010 was a 600Mhz ARM11 Qualcomm sku, with no GPU, and a 400x320 screen. The Moto E's dual A7s should handily crush those.

 

[Suspicious-Teach8788]

He never compared the E to a 2010/2011 entry device. However I'd say it compares to a 2011 device like a GS2 or HTC Sensation.

My fear with the G regarding SD Card is how well it handles SD cards? I'm all for SD cards, but given how Google isn't embracing SD cards well and the software is not working well with SD cards, it's hard to recommend reliance on SD cards.

 

[paperwastage]

wonder if the 128GB microSDXC works properly.... probably does

Moto G LTE($219) + 128GB microSDXC ($120) = $340

160GB iPod Classic ($250)

would be interesting for someone with a large music/video collection..

 

[WelshBloke]

He never compared the E to a 2010/2011 entry device. However I'd say it compares to a 2011 device like a GS2 or HTC Sensation.

My fear with the G regarding SD Card is how well it handles SD cards? I'm all for SD cards, but given how Google isn't embracing SD cards well and the software is not working well with SD cards, it's hard to recommend reliance on SD cards.

Most people just use the SDcard as a repository for music, pictures and videos so it shouldn't be a problem for the majority.

 

[koparbay]

Moto E comes with a dual-core Snapdragon 200 SOC coupled with 1 GB RAM.
Moto E sports a 4.3-inch display with 960x540p resolution, giving pixel density of 256ppi.
There is no front camera or LED flash in the smartphone. Overall, the combination of dual core Snapdragon 200 processor, 1GB RAM and Android 4.4 works pretty well and gives a smartphone that delivers smooth performance.

http://www.xoratech.com/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=869

 

[s44]

Dual-core A7 is pretty junky... and this is the wrong thread for the E.

The quad A7 in the G/G LTE is much more versatile. When we get quad A53, though, then we'll be cooking...

 

[poofyhairguy]

Seems like a perfect "first" smartphone.

 

[gmaster456]

If I was still looking looking to replace my Nexus 4 and hadn't already bought a moto x this phone would be a contender.

 

[lakedude]

I've got the 16GB "G" without the SD or LTE. The phone is pretty darn good and the addition of the SD would make it just about perfect for me. Without the SD card my phone took about 2 hours to upload a 275MB video to Google Drive via WiFi. The SD card and "sneaker-net" would have been much faster...

Personally I don't care about the 4G-LTE but LTE is still a nice addition for those who could make use of it.

Unfortunately my carrier does not offer the improved version of the "G".

 

[BladeVenom]

Dual-core A7 is pretty junky... and this is the wrong thread for the E.

Blame the OP, he brought up the E. :sneaky:

 

[lopri]

Unfortunately my carrier does not offer the improved version of the "G".

I thought these G's and E's are meant to be purchased outright? Do you need a contract for your G?