Google event confirmed for September 29th, new Nexuses and a Chromecast refresh expected - Polidicks

[url]http://mashable.com/2015/09/18/google-september-nexus-event/[/url] [quote=Mashable]If you've been waiting for the latest Android smartphone in Google's Nexus lineup, your wait may soon be over. Google sent out invitations to members of the media Friday for a press event in San Francisco on Sept. 29. The company is expected to reveal two new Nexus handsets and, possibly, a new Chromecast.[/quote]

Yeah read about it just now and I bought a chromecast a couple days ago, I'm buying the new version if its a worthy upgrade and for the same-ish price. As far as phones go its always interesting to see what they're up to but honestly I'm in no need for a new phone right now.

It makes me wonder what changes they will make. As for what it does, it does fairly well already. 5 Ghz support would be good. And maybe 4k.

[QUOTE=Demache;48716364]It makes me wonder what changes they will make. As for what it does, it does fairly well already. 5 Ghz support would be good. And maybe 4k.[/QUOTE] 5 GHz is a must. 802.11ac and maybe 802.11ad futureproofing would be nice to have too.

Waiting for that new Nexus line, hope it's good

I want a chromecast with usb connector instead of an hdmi so I could have a machine to run linux programs on instead of on a virtual machine and without a capture card.

Maybe Google will announce that they finally figured out how to not make phones progressively shit with each update.

[QUOTE=Ithon;48717037]I want a chromecast with usb connector instead of an hdmi so I could have a machine to run linux programs on instead of on a virtual machine and without a capture card.[/QUOTE] Try the Ubuntu variant of Intel's Compute Stick.

Hopefully they'll get Asus to make another Nexus 7.

I've heard they'll make a refresh of the Nexus 5, finally!

Just got a chromecast not too long ago, not sure if I'd even want to re-up. It constantly fails to connect literally 30cm from my wifi router, and it overheats like crazy. Haven't had a product work so poorly in a long time, not sure if I just got a bad unit or what

[QUOTE=Elspin;48718602]Just got a chromecast not too long ago, not sure if I'd even want to re-up. It constantly fails to connect literally 30cm from my wifi router, and it overheats like crazy. Haven't had a product work so poorly in a long time, not sure if I just got a bad unit or what[/QUOTE] I'd probably send it in for a replacement if I were you.

[QUOTE=Elspin;48718602]Just got a chromecast not too long ago, not sure if I'd even want to re-up. It constantly fails to connect literally 30cm from my wifi router, and it overheats like crazy. Haven't had a product work so poorly in a long time, not sure if I just got a bad unit or what[/QUOTE] What Wicked said. Mine works perfectly in the other room from my router.

[QUOTE=Levelog;48720115]What Wicked said. Mine works perfectly in the other room from my router.[/QUOTE] Same here, mine's working with no hardware flaws.

I'm most excited for the new Chromecast. I had one since launch, loved it, but took it out of state and forgot it. :v: If the fastplay rumor is true I'm really excited for it.

[QUOTE=CommanderPT;48717926]Maybe Google will announce that they finally figured out how to not make phones progressively shit with each update.[/QUOTE] .... uhhh what are you talking about

[QUOTE=LordCrypto;48720158].... uhhh what are you talking about[/QUOTE] Maybe he's one of those dorks on /g/ that bitch about material design, "muh dark edgy themes", and kitkat 4 lyfe.

[QUOTE=TDocter;48718356]Hopefully they'll get Asus to make another Nexus 7.[/QUOTE] The original Nexus 7 was one of my best purchases. Loved the build quality and battery life was insane.

[QUOTE=Brt5470;48720547]The original Nexus 7 was one of my best purchases. Loved the build quality and battery life was insane.[/QUOTE] I bought a Nexus 10 and I feel like I'd never need another tablet again.

100% ready to upgrade to the new Nexus 5

I bought the nexus 6 last year. I really love the phone, but I gotta say that Google is terrible at releasing products. There were no [i]good[/i] accessories available and there was limited information on the product before release, which I believe were just some of the reasons the phone didn't gain much traction. Not to mention it's pretty huge (but you get used to that after owning it for a week). With that said, I'm excited to see what they can bring to the table this year. I'm sure they are still just testing the market.

[QUOTE=Fat White Lump;48720539]Maybe he's one of those dorks on /g/ that bitch about material design, "muh dark edgy themes", and kitkat 4 lyfe.[/QUOTE] While I do like lolipops material design, the colors can be a bit bright if you have a headache. Nothing a theme engine equipped ROM can't fix though.

I bought 4 chromecast on Black Friday. What's the rumor of the new one?

[QUOTE=mark6789;48721921]I bought 4 chromecast on Black Friday. What's the rumor of the new one?[/QUOTE] [url]http://9to5google.com/2015/09/17/exclusive-this-is-the-2nd-gen-chromecast-w-backdrop-feeds-better-wifi-fast-play-more/[/url]

For you guys who brought up 5GHz support...does the 2013 Nexus 5 actually not support 5GHz Wi-Fi?

[QUOTE=SA Spyder;48721941]For you guys who brought up 5GHz support...does the 2013 Nexus 5 actually not support 5GHz Wi-Fi?[/QUOTE] I brought it up because the Chromecast currently doesn't and it would be nice to get it into the less crowded band. From I can tell, the Nexus 5 does support dual-band. Even the Galaxy Nexus did.

I am out of contract on my G3, so have gone to a sim only deal. There is nothing available now that has the same screen size, resolution with SD slot that seems shelling out for. The G4 isn't different enough. Sadly I don't think either of the proposed Nexus phones will suit me either, one being small the other being a HUAWEI. I will hold out for something groundbreaking, so I might be waiting a while.

[QUOTE=Fat White Lump;48720539]Maybe he's one of those dorks on /g/ that bitch about material design, "muh dark edgy themes", and kitkat 4 lyfe.[/QUOTE] What? No. It's just that every since 5.0 came along my phone loves to lock up and crash and it gets worse with every update. I don't have a lot of apps installed or anything either.

Another Chromecast? I already own one, and the now defunct Q. Google needs to stop bouncing from one streaming media player to the next.

I'll probably buy a chromecast again when it gets 5ghz support. There are too many 2.4 ghz signals around here and it really fucks with the in-house streaming when on the other hand, I'm the only person on 5ghz when I check with wifi analyzer