Design Critique: Products For People

Mike Velasco joins Tim Keirnan for an episode to discuss the customer experience of two Android smart phones: the LG Motion and the Google Nexus 4 (also manufactured by LG). These two very different Android phones each have their own advantages, as do the carriers Tim used them on (MetroPCS and Solavei, respectively).LG Motion:* Small size easy to hold and put in pocket* Fast data speeds* Replaceable battery* Custom Android user interface by LG that isn't bad* Outright purchase from MetroPCS on a monthly, non-contract planNexus 4:* Large screen easy to read for older eyes and for gamers* Pentaband GSM radio frequencies ensures it works anywhere in the world* Pure Android operating system with the UX that Google intended, gets updates instantly from Google as they appear* Outright purchase from Google at very fair price, can be used on any GSM carrier including monthly, non-contract plansListen to the episode for other facets of the customer experience of owning these phones.