Axon 7 Arriving Stateside

npaladin2000 · July 13, 2016 4:31AM

Ok, you may want to proof-read that spec page then.

louisd · July 13, 2016 4:32AM

I don't get this. Yes, yes, I get personal preference, but what advantage does disabling them give you? Essentially you're taking a bezel that actually ends up with a useful purpose and turning it in to dead space and in exchange reducing the usable space of the screen. Can you help me understand?

louisd · July 13, 2016 4:34AM

I should say, I'm going to wait for the color, but I pre-ordered today.

02busa · July 13, 2016 4:38AM

I've already addressed this in several threads on here. Also, yes personal preference. I do not like them at all vs. on-screen. They are fugly.

I like what I like, everyone else likes what they like.. I'll spend my money where I see fit. It's a pretty simple concept.

npaladin2000 · July 13, 2016 4:39AM

The on-screen buttons can be modified. For instance, one can place the keyboard selector button there instead of the notification area. The little three-dot overflow menu can be placed there for legacy apps that still expect a menu button. Plus the fact that you just grow very used to buttons being at the bottom of the screen and it becomes harder to use the bezel for the same functions.

Now, I'm not at 02busa's level on this, I'll get it anyway, but I would prefer to use on-screen buttons over the capacitive buttons on the bezel, and it would be nice if the capacitive ones disappear pretty well when disabled.

2pointdooj · July 13, 2016 4:40AM

at a lower price, none can beat the axon 7

kam · July 13, 2016 4:41AM

...So I'd like to pre-order, and get the free Clear View Folio Case, but Verizon/CDMA???

petershih · July 13, 2016 4:43AM

Coming soon to a build near you.

petershih · July 13, 2016 4:46AM

As we'll discuss on the webinar tonight, capacitive buttons were a huge beta feedback topic and caused us to rethink our production units. We do have a large batch of non-capacitive button Axon 7 devices that we haven't decided what to do with at this time, but will inform our community FIRST with any news.

petershih · July 13, 2016 4:48AM

We will address this on the webinar tonight. Be sure to join!

hollap · July 13, 2016 4:50AM

Now I LOVE the sound of this!

kam · July 13, 2016 4:51AM

That will be unfortunate to miss out on the first 500 to pre-order get the case.

hollap · July 13, 2016 4:53AM

I prefer the capacitive. Gives purpose to the black bar bezel. And I'm just used to them anyway. This proves ZTE listened to the Community and actually did make changes to try and improve the product for the US!

02busa · July 13, 2016 4:58AM

I appreciate the feedback. I'm not going to be able to make the webinar tonight, as I have plans with family coming in from out of state. I'd be interested in a non-capacitive keys model, but software updates would be a concern going forward with one of those as I'm sure they would probably be an abandoned prospect software wise. As you can probably tell, I'm the Nexus type.. I'll stay tuned for any updates though.

robdam1001 · July 13, 2016 5:03AM

Sorry, but I'm confused by the conflicting reports on the RAM; is it 4GB or 6GB for the USA version please? Thanks.

louisd · July 13, 2016 5:09AM

The specs page clearly shows 4GB: Axon 7 - America's Premier HiFi Smartphone

digitizedme · July 13, 2016 5:11AM

Holding out on the preorder for the same reasons. #1 being bootloader! Quartz grey is available at Best Buy though.

louisd · July 13, 2016 5:12AM

Best Buy ship date is 8/16. No different.

02busa · July 13, 2016 5:13AM

I don't blame you.. I might be next gen Nexus or OP3 bound.

robdam1001 · July 13, 2016 5:15AM

Wasn't this phone supposed to have 6GB of RAM?

kam · July 13, 2016 5:15AM

Not in the US

robdam1001 · July 13, 2016 5:17AM

OK, thanks. I'll be sticking with my OP2 for the time being then. Enjoy the new phone all...looks great!

louisd · July 13, 2016 5:20AM

The US is getting one of the two models.

There have always been a 4/64 and a 6/128 model. The US isn't getting a watered-down model, right now, it's just getting one of the models.

kt01 · July 13, 2016 5:21AM

petershih ....is Axon Passport 2.0 warranty program valid even if ordered through bestbuy, newegg or Amazon? or Do we need to order only through ZTEUSA?

Aerospaceman · July 13, 2016 5:25AM

Yes, as long as it is purchased in the US.

vaga · July 13, 2016 6:04AM

Can the coupon code be used in any of the pre-order sites or only ZTE website? What about the case?

arjuns · July 13, 2016 6:10AM

Hello petershih, my understanding the US version of A7 is coming with Stock OS instead of MiFavor OS?

Aerospaceman · July 13, 2016 6:10AM

The coupon and free case for the first 500 pre-orders can only be used on the zteusa website. The order page is here: Axon 7

mrbigscreen · July 13, 2016 6:17AM

EU getting burned on the price then $475 here...

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