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[Resolved] New phone dilemma

So I might be getting a new phone soon and I cannot decide between the HTC Droid Incredible, HTC Evo and Nexus One.
If and when I buy it, I will buy an unlocked phone of course. I wont be getting a data plan, I just use wifi when I need it. And I'm not too big on a mechanical keyboard anymore, I've gotten used to onscreen keyboards.
Which of these 3 phones would you suggest me? If you need more criteria to decide for me, let me know.
I primarily use my phone for HEAVY texting, taking pictures (videos sometimes), games, and browsing when I'm at college or anywhere where there's free wifi, which includes facebook and twitter.

Have a look here for a detailed comparative.
From 3 options I would choose Supersonic
HTC Incredible would be out of your options as it´s been sold only in Verizon

Based on what you are saying, you will need to get the device without a contract, or else you will pay full price for the device. Also, it depends whether you have a GSM or CDMA carrier (Supersonic and Incredible are CDMA while N1 is GSM).

orb3000 said:
Have a look here for a detailed comparative.
From 3 options I would choose Supersonic
HTC Incredible would be out of your options as it´s been sold only in Verizon
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that website is epic. thanks for helping me choose

Nexus . i feel that is use

[Q] Help me choose a new WinMo/Android phone (CDMA, to be modified for MetroPCS)

Its time for me to find a new phone. Ive gone through three first gen MotoQ over the last few years and this last one is finally starting to fall apart which is quite amazing since it was announced five years ago (if it isnt broke dont fix it, and if it breaks fix it!). I've been a MetroPCS customer going on six years now and have no intention of switching providers
Help me find a phone with the following requirements -
Android OR Windows Mobile 6+
Able to be modified for MetroPCS
A full keyboard (can be a slider, flip or front facing keyboard like the MotoQ)
Price under 200$ new or used
Some nice features to have but not required would be -
Charges through standard mini usb
Extended life batteries (or brand new original batteries) available
Some type of tethering solution (currently i do this through USB)
I don't mind if the phone is old, even a model from four years ago if it works well
I am in the San Francisco bay area (LTE is available)
I often use my MotoQ to send MMS and the Google Maps application even though the speed is very slow (perhaps because of my device?).
Three times I have paid someone to add the "foreign" ESN of my phones into the MetroPCS database so it would be a definite plus (not a requirement) if the phone had the ability to directly take over for my current MotoQ without the extra fees (electronic serial number change).
You dont have to give me all the details on how to hack the phone onto metro, if you give me a model number I will do my own homework.
My girlfriend insists on getting me a phone for my birthday. I think she is tired of seeing me carry around this ratty old phone that no one still uses.
Thanks for your suggestions

Based on all your needs, the best fit would be a Sprint HTC Touch Pro 2 (Rhodium). It also runs Android now, as well as WM 6.1/6.5.
I have little experience with CDMA, but from what I understand most devices whether they have a good or a bad ESN can be flashed for any carrier other than the original. I haven't seen any CDMA Rhodiums for sale here on the forums, but you could always try eBay. They're pretty cheap these days too
Good Luck!

Thanks for the quick reply. I will have to look into that model more but so far it does seem to do what I wanted!
I was starting to lean towards the Moto Droid 2. Apparently it is not too difficult to get it functioning properly on MetroPCS and it has decent specs. The price for used models isnt bad and its running 2.2 android stock, with a 2.3.3 hack available

braschlosan said:
Thanks for the quick reply. I will have to look into that model more but so far it does seem to do what I wanted!
I was starting to lean towards the Moto Droid 2. Apparently it is not too difficult to get it functioning properly on MetroPCS and it has decent specs. The price for used models isnt bad and its running 2.2 android stock, with a 2.3.3 hack available
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Also true, with the added benefit that if you ever move away from CDMA, you'll have a GSM radio in there too. I can only speak for the original Milestone, but it was a capable little phone at the time. They reworked the keyboard on the second one, so it seems to be much more user-friendly. I'm not sure how much luck they had with the bootloader on it though, so would pay to do some research there before you buy

[Q] Buying a new phone, need ideas (Sprint)

As the title states, I'm buying a new phone for my Sprint Family Plan to replace my Zero(Hero) that I currently run. Below I've listed some details I need to have in order to buy a new one...
- Must be 3G NOT 4g.
- Must be Android (not a fan of wOS)
- Must have slide out keyboard. (sick of strictly on screen with horrible calibration)
- Must have good camera.
- Must have mp3/music.
- Must be rootable and is stable.
Any ideas or added options would be helpful... I need to stay within' 3G because my parents pay for my phone and they will not upgrade to 4g for me.

[Q] Wifi router software with no hacking??

I need to find a new cell phone (to keep the cost as low as possible) with Verizon that I can load one of the wifi router programs on without having to hack it. I have an HTC Touch Pro 2 and I know that one will work, but of course that is not available through Verizon because it is an older phone so we will have to pay whatever retail is these days.
Can anyone offer some ideas??
I should also add that this is for a relative with a phone on our account. They thought that $175 for a refurb HTC Touch Pro 2 was way too expensive, so we need an older phone that is still available through Verizon and a low to no cost. And of COURSE she would like a keyboard too. So hopefully you understand a bit better why I'm having a hard time finding a phone that will work. Thanks in advance for any help you guys can offer!

wana purchase hp palm phone plz suggest which one?

i there
i had gifted him android phone few months back but he dint liked it
he told its complicated for my age
now i want to buy a simple and fluid webos phone for my old father
can u suggest which model should i go for
phone should b fast and fluid
i need a gsm unlocked phone
i need your suggestion

Pre 2 or Pre 3 if u ask me...Pre 3 might work out better because of its larger (and higher res) screen and keyboard. They should both be fluid enough for all tasks.

The Veer is also a good choice; the build quality is excellent, and is still speedy. 4g is also nice. And you can get one for $50 without looking hard. Small screen? Yes. Charger is odd too. But for a basic phone, it works well, and on a Straight Talk bring your own GSM phone, economical.

SIROSISOFLIVER said:
...on a Straight Talk bring your own GSM phone, economical.
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LOLz - I don't think they have Straight Talk in Bahrain where the OP is from.
Important for you is getting a European model - NOT North American - so that your comm board is compatible with the carriers in Bahrain.
Veer or Pre 3 might be a good choice to get 4G data speeds - but for ease of use with any GSM carrier and a more proven model go with the Factory Unlocked GSM Pre 2... Just my humble opinion.