Moto G: Hands-on the World's Best Smartphone at $179
The Moto G isn't the fastest phone in the world, but its price gives it an edge few others can even come close to.
Motorola today announced the Moto G, which quickly and easily claimed the title of being the world's best smartphone at under $200. The entry-level 8 GB model is just $179 while the 16 GB model is $199. These prices are for off-contract, unlocked phones sold through Motorola; carriers will have their own pricing according to plans and markets.
Today at Google Toronto, we got to go hands-on with Motorola's Moto G phone. The Moto G will actually be launching in Canada this month, ahead of the U.S. release in January 2014. In Canada, Telus and its flanker brand Koodo will be selling the 8 GB model for $200 with no contract commitment required.
Check out our hands-on videos below:
Moto G Hardware
[UPDATE: due to a miscommunication, the battery capacity of the Moto G is a more down-to-earth 2070 mAh.]
Moto G Android 4.3 Software
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Very nice phone.
By "most" I guess you really meant to say "Apple"?.
For those using Android just DL and install the .apk from Adobe's website: http://helpx.adobe.com/flash-player/kb/archived-flash-player-versions.html
Flash video working fine on my Nexus 7 (2013) running Firefox.
... install the .apk from Adobe's website...
You forgot the lengthy explanation of how to enable installation of 3rd party APK's. Flash on mobile is dead and on the desktop it's dying, HTML5 is the new king!
Sorry about the noise! We didn't anticipate it being so noisy at the Google offices and they wouldn't let us leave the room to find a quiet spot to shoot the video.
Also, don't rag on the dots! I happen to like this dress!
This is much better reporting than the paraphrased, 2 day old CNET articles we get from Kevin and others that write here.
Attacking someone subjectively on what they are wearing is low also, so I say stop trolling and give credit when it's earned.
Nice work to Jane and Marcus.
The specs aren't even in the same league as the G though. Don't get me wrong, it's a decent budget phone, but this is a mid range phone for a budget price.
Also, don't rag on the dots! I happen to like this dress!
Well cut out all dots and we will like it too... as for the sound (you can always do a "studio" recording and re-aply it on video.