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What's the best phone

Hi Guys,
I recently bought a SPV M700 which unfortunately arrived not working.
At least I've found your website now, so, in your humble opinion, what's the best one to get?
I like my psp for connectivity, podcast download/playing and screen size, I also like my HP IPAQ for it's windows/office features with handwriting recognition.
Think it's a good idea to get your views before I take the plunge with another phone.
Cheers
Lyvia

hi,
i like my touch niki, having owned a polaris and tytn ii, this one runs smooth and has a slideout keyboard, no wifi or gps, but i can live with this as i have unlimited web bolt on, and a solar sirf iii gps bluetooth receiver

Depends on how you use it.....
The best phone is always the one in my hand.

After owning a Qtek 9100, Qtek S200, HTC Tytn and HTC Tytn II and now a Samsung SGH-i780 and I can only say that the Samsung beats the crap out of the HTCs The only drawback is there are no home brewed rom for it. But for a fast, stable, very nice looking phone filled with features - don´t look any further
Otherwise you can buy my Tytn II - I never use it anymore since getting the Samsung - it feel slow and old

How much did you want for your tnty II? What condition is it in etc.
Regards
Lyv

easycure1974 said:
After owning a Qtek 9100, Qtek S200, HTC Tytn and HTC Tytn II and now a Samsung SGH-i780 and I can only say that the Samsung beats the crap out of the HTCs The only drawback is there are no home brewed rom for it. But for a fast, stable, very nice looking phone filled with features - don´t look any further
Otherwise you can buy my Tytn II - I never use it anymore since getting the Samsung - it feel slow and old
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how can you compare a smartphone to a pda? SGH-i780 is a smartphone isn't it?!

I guess I'm thinking of the 760.. I don't think the 780 is avail in U.S.

android!! or iphone =P i know people here dont like the iphone, but honestly its very light, its got a great browser, and now that the sdk came out, theres gonna be alot of programs available for it. theyre coming out with a 32gb 3g model in the next couple months, so keep an eye out.

Zenoran said:
how can you compare a smartphone to a pda? SGH-i780 is a smartphone isn't it?!
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No it is Windows Mobile 6 Pro and not smartphone.

Interesting, I do like the look of the iphone I must admit.
Have been having a look at the Hermes and Wizard phones too. Would like the Kaiser type but they seem a bit on the expensive side at the mo.
Cheeers
Lyv

Zenoran said:
I guess I'm thinking of the 760.. I don't think the 780 is avail in U.S.
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The i780 is only a tiny bit larger than the i600 but runs on steroids.
Meaning: WM6 Professional, extremely fast Marvell CPU incl. PERFECT video playback even playing large video files from a memory card, nice display quality(a bit shiny though), built-in GPS, WiFi, etc. etc. etc.
This little baby is really impressive, unfortunately it is only Tri-Band GSM(GSM 850 is missing) and Singleband UMTS/HSDPA.

I have been waiting for and just taken delivery of an i-Mate Ultimate 9502. I have put a review here
In function and aesthetics it's the best I've had (albeit that it has had to be exchanged with a hardware fault...I have chatted to other owners via the imate forums and this seems to be a one off).
Cheers

yea the 9502 is nice, but it costs wat, $900? and that still most likely wont be compatible with wm7 when (if) it does come out. I have a Hermes, and im trying to convince my sister to get me an iphone for my birthday. And the Kaiser and a bunch of others of the newer phones have the problem with the video driver. HTC has become crap lately, and alot of us are getting tired of it and jumping ship with the arrival of the iphone and the soon to be released android phones.

Hi, Mole,
Have been looking at the iphone too, keep getting told by people though that when you connect something downloads and you end up getting locked out from using other networks. I am with O2 anyway but only use a pay and go sim. From speaking to O2 they reckon you can't use the iphone with pay and go.
Cheers
Lyv

iphones can work with payg but no company supports it due to wanting more money..
i have a hermes and i love it - still waiting on recieving my memory card and gps reciever but im still enjoying tweaking n playing around

Hi, thanks guys, may look at the Hermes or perhaps give the trinity another try, must admit, it has put me off a fair bit having received on that appears to be bricked.
The iphone is nice but will leave it a year or so before I go down that route.
Cheers
Lyv

puddlediver said:
Hi, thanks guys, may look at the Hermes or perhaps give the trinity another try, must admit, it has put me off a fair bit having received on that appears to be bricked.
The iphone is nice but will leave it a year or so before I go down that route.
Cheers
Lyv
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My Hermes has worked beyond my expectations these last 12 months! Good Luck!

as much as I HATE apple, I'm sorry to say I really think iphone is the superior device on the market currently.

Thanks for that......
Zenoran said:
as much as I HATE apple, I'm sorry to say I really think iphone is the superior device on the market currently.
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I'm glad you had to say that! Now my day is complete......

Zenoran said:
as much as I HATE apple, I'm sorry to say I really think iphone is the superior device on the market currently.
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Superior device ? You must be joking ! It has a superior INTERFACE i must admit, but it's very far from being the overall superior device...
Check this thread...
In the end, it all goes down to what you intend to do with your mobile device.

Please Help!... 1Ghz Tmobile USA compatible phones?

I Currently have the HD2 TMobile USA version, and I am pretty sure I will be returning it simply because I can not stand the fact that it does not have any games which show off the wonderful specs of the phone, so I will return it, but may return TO it one day...
So I am ready to explore another phone and would like to know if there is another Tmobile USA (3G) compatible phone with a 1Ghz+ processor ? Please advise me... I was checking out the Desire, would that be compatible with Tmobile USA 3G etc ?....
Thanks very much in advance for all your help / knowledge....

Please reply if you have any insight at all...
for instance, I have read that tmobile uses 1700/2100mhz for 3G...
is this true? Is this true for both US and UK? I am more interested in what are the 3G bands for US...I have searched but I get mixed answers...so this is one topic which will help me deduce if a phone will work on the Tmobile USA 3G network...

The Desire will definitely not work on T-Mobile USA 3G bands. T-Mobile requires both the 1700 and 2100 3G bands, and the Desire does not support 1700. Your best bet is the T-Mobile band version of the Nexus One or the T-Mobile HD2 if you absolutely must have a "1GHz processor."
Typically most phones not specifically sold for the US market will not work on US carriers on 3G.

Thanks for that info, I will be returning the HD2, so I am looking for an alternative because I really like the speed and specs just does not have a desired app market... so I wish they would make phones more universal....
are there any other alternatives besides the HD2 and Nexus One ?

erebusting said:
Thanks for that info, I will be returning the HD2, so I am looking for an alternative because I really like the speed and specs just does not have a desired app market... so I wish they would make phones more universal....
are there any other alternatives besides the HD2 and Nexus One ?
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Not yet...

Is there a reason why you would prefer the Desire over the Nexus One? I'm just curious. The Desire is almost the same as the Nexus One in terms of size and functions, but with HTC's Sense. If HTC Sense is what you want, I do believe that it is possible to have Sense on the Nexus One.

I don't know, I like the idea of the 'optical' mouse instead of the trackball....but it looks like I will be getting a nexus one...hopefully I will not be sorry? (although I miss the big screen size of the HD2...but the nexus one has a nicer quality screen)...give n take here n there

erebusting said:
I don't know, I like the idea of the 'optical' mouse instead of the trackball....but it looks like I will be getting a nexus one...hopefully I will not be sorry? (although I miss the big screen size of the HD2...but the nexus one has a nicer quality screen)...give n take here n there
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Nexus One also has the cool little multi-colored LEDs that light up the trackball for notifications. I say go for the NexusOne, then again, I'm really not a huge fan of HTC Sense on Android.

Don't return the HTC HD2.. just sell it on ebay for like 599$+ and, buy a Nexus One with money to spare.

Just try the Nexus and you'll be a happy camper

galaxys said:
Just try the Nexus and you'll be a happy camper
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I agree; some people (hi iPhone users!) really underestimate the Nexus One. I think until they try it out in their everyday activities will they start to understand how useful it can really be.

Blackman778g said:
Don't return the HTC HD2.. just sell it on ebay for like 599$+ and, buy a Nexus One with money to spare.
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thats what I was thinking, but I returned it anyway...I still have my upgrade opportunity now and if some other phone comes by for tmobile I will be able to upgrade to it -although it does not seem like they will have anything as good as the Nexus One/HD2 any time soon so maybe I should get the HD2 and sell it... the guy in the store said it still sells out and while I was returning it there was even someone who called and asked when they will have more in....haha

erebusting said:
thats what I was thinking, but I returned it anyway...I still have my upgrade opportunity now and if some other phone comes by for tmobile I will be able to upgrade to it -although it does not seem like they will have anything as good as the Nexus One/HD2 any time soon so maybe I should get the HD2 and sell it... the guy in the store said it still sells out and while I was returning it there was even someone who called and asked when they will have more in....haha
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Hopefully he didn't sell yours

well I guess its ok if he did , no harm to me...but I was thinking I can always get it again and sell it, but then I did not notice that they are still selling out ....
Man I want the desire for USA tmobile....why cant they just come out with something similar at least (besides the nexus)...

What to buy?? Pls help...

Hi there people,
I recently buyed a HD2 and im "satisfied" but im a mobi freak...so,the HD2 is quietly brilliant but doesent have future since WM 7 will not support it and adroid too...So i wanna a powerfoul phone...im would like to buy a HTC Evo but is inpossible here in Croatia,so i need a good replace for the HD2 but that run's Android...what can u people recommend me? I was thinking about the iPhone 4 too but im a lil bit sceptic ....
The Droid X is the one about i thinked too...
Pls help me to choose something....i must choose soon till i can sell the HD 2 for a good price...
Thx in advance a sry about my english!

Anyone can help here???

I think HD2 is better.

Go for Leo, is one of the best devices out there, if you are worried about WP7 then wait till end of the year...

The thing is that i have a Leo but i want an android phone! What u suggest?

Galaxy S.....

Hmm i thinked about that...probablly i go fo the Galaxy S....but i dont wanna make a mistake...

HD2freaKK said:
The thing is that i have a Leo but i want an android phone! What u suggest?
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A windows mobile device
I´m not into android really.......

Hmm u think that Windows Mobile 6.5.X is better then the Android 2.2 Froyo???
What do u say about the Google Nexus One,he get the Froyo update....is that a good replacement for the HD 2??

HD2freaKK said:
Hmm u think that Windows Mobile 6.5.X is better then the Android 2.2 Froyo???
What do u say about the Google Nexus One,he get the Froyo update....is that a good replacement for the HD 2??
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Dont get the Nexus one right now. You're paying way too much for a phone that is "commercially outdated" in many respects. What you do get though, is the massive userbase that is available here in XDA. If you think that alone is worth the retail tag, then by all means, go for it.
Also, I've heard the Pentile AMOLED screen is crap on it. Hence why I suggested the original Galaxy S which has a SUPER AMOLED screen.
Cheers.

PoisonWolf said:
Dont get the Nexus one right now. You're paying way too much for a phone that is "commercially outdated" in many respects. What you do get though, is the massive userbase that is available here in XDA. If you think that alone is worth the retail tag, then by all means, go for it.
Also, I've heard the Pentile AMOLED screen is crap on it. Hence why I suggested the original Galaxy S which has a SUPER AMOLED screen.
Cheers.
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The thing is that i change my cell phones evry 6 months,im a freak about phones,i have the Lg Arena,iPhone 3g,3gs,then a Hero and now Leo,all in 2 years...the nexus have alredy the froyo update but the galaxy S will get the update late in this year,am i right? But the thing is that the Droid X will be released this month too...that is a quietly brilliant phone and will serve froyo...and one more question..if i buy an HTC Evo on ebay...does it work on 3g here in my country...(Croatia)???

Come on guys...is not a small decision for me! Please share your oppinions...help me to chose the best smartphone on the market!

I don't see why it matters. If you change your phone every 6 months, it should be irrelevant what you get now. People already told you their suggestions, what else do you want? I'm sure you're not looking for an e-mother to make the decision for you, right?
Just pick a phone, use it for 6 months, and be gone with it.
P.S. There is no such thing as the "best smartphone". So stop trying to choose one based on that non-existent criteria. Pick whichever you like.

HD2freaKK said:
Hmm u think that Windows Mobile 6.5.X is better then the Android 2.2 Froyo???
What do u say about the Google Nexus One,he get the Froyo update....is that a good replacement for the HD 2??
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Honestly I see Android as a fun/young/immature/promising OS, played with it and got bored quickly...
But is not for me (at least for now) I am quite happy with WM with all it´s pros and cons, I think as a very stable/business/experienced OS
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P.S. There is no such thing as the "best smartphone"
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Completely agree, the best phone is the phone you have!

Go try the Nexus...you won't be bored and the screen is awesome!

Ok thx guys...i see that im booring to you guys so the last question ... Keep the HD2 or buy the NEXUS OR DESIRE ???

Personally I would keep the leo at least till Christmas. Theres gonna be a lot of killer phones coming out for the holidays that will be amazing. Right now your basically just moving around laterally looking at numerous versions of the same phone. The HD2 chef's just cracked the linux/android kernal so things are starting to happen with the HD2. I'd say with in a month or two we will see a decent version of android on it. So in my humble opinion stick with the HD2 till something truely better comes out. Right now they are all basically the same phone with a different sticker.

Help choosing a cheap late model android phone

So I'm a wimo guy through and through. I don't even plan on upgrading to WP7. I do want to play around with android a bit though. Carrier is not an issue as long as its GSM. I'd like to get froyo eventrually but its not a deal breaker. At least I would like 2.1. Looking for something highly customizable so something that has been hacked to death so I can do some real tinkering with android. I'm leaning towards the hero since everyone seemed to love them in their day and you can pick one up for around $125. Any suggestions? Or thoughts of things I should think about before I take the plunge? This will not be my primary phone but just a play phone.

My touch 3g, i think for tmo
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No, absolutely not a myCrap3g (excuse me). Get either a Xperia X10, HTC Desire, or Samsung Galaxy S 9something.
Edit: if you want a cheap yet good phone, then the HTC legend is the way to go. Or x10 since those are going cheap on eBay, but that's donuts. So, legend is your only choice. Don't waste your time on the Hero, or any of the maxtouch phones.

Hello, I would like some help from you, I saw a cheap tablet,(HKC) Q79, that looks a lot like mini iPad, the internal configuration is also good, I want to know this tablet is worth or not?. Thank you!!

Check out Chinese phones . theres this quad phone for 150$
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My favorite late model would be nexus one

Help with shopping for a new android device on ATT

so i have the choice of getting a new phone right now, using my moms service upgrade, and handing over my kaiser for a wile or i could just wait until december when my plan runs out
i was wondering if it would be worth it to just get the samsung captivate right now. it seems like it is one of the best devices out currently. or should i wait till december/is anything better being planned for release for att
also i have heard that the captivate my become even more powerfull on froyo is taht true

Freekman said:
so i have the choice of getting a new phone right now, using my moms service upgrade, and handing over my kaiser for a wile or i could just wait until december when my plan runs out
i was wondering if it would be worth it to just get the samsung captivate right now. it seems like it is one of the best devices out currently. or should i wait till december/is anything better being planned for release for att
also i have heard that the captivate my become even more powerfull on froyo is taht true
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My co-worker has the Samsung Vibrant and I have a Telus HTC Hero. I played with it and can tell you that the Vibrant is a fantastic phone. It’s lightweight, the screen is awesome, it’s very smooth scrolling, and opening up apps is a snap. It came pre-loaded with Avatar and all I can say is WOW. The Captivate has similar specs because it part of the Galaxy S Series from Samsung. I would expect the Captivate to be just as good as the Vibrant but can’t say for sure.
If you keep waiting for the next great thing you will never buy a phone because there’s always something better on the horizon. If you really need an upgraded phone and can do it now, just do it. I hear the Dell Streak is also good but it’s kind of large. This is just my opinion and I hope it helps you somehow. As for Froyo, it will definitely make the Captivate an even better phone, it’s that good imho.

true but also i am only going to buy a phone that is available for att becuase i want to get a subsidised price

Freekman said:
true but also i am only going to buy a phone that is available for att becuase i want to get a subsidised price
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I was only using the t-mobile Vibrant as a comparison to the Captivate so you can make a somewhat informed choice. The Vibrant and the Captivate are very similar and AT&T has the Captivate.

yeah i was just speaking against the dell and stuff

Freekman said:
yeah i was just speaking against the dell and stuff
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Oh I see. It seems the Streak will only be sold by Dell for $299.99 with a 2 year agreement and not from AT&T. That's too bad

what about XPERIA X10 i just heard it is coming out the 15th for 129 soo...

Freekman said:
what about XPERIA X10 i just heard it is coming out the 15th for 129 soo...
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The X10 supposedly doesn't have multitouch hardware from what I read . Everything else is pretty good from what I understand. I would also be worried about Sony updating the phone from Android OS version 1.6 which ships with the phone. They really didn't support the Xperia X1 like some would have liked. If not for XDA that phone would have really been lacking.
So, if the lack of multitouch hardware and having version 1.6 are things that bother you I would skip this phone.

yeah i read that too. i have a new question though about the 2gb data cap. ive been reading up on how much that is in real world use but it is hard to actually tell. how much data do you think one would use just have like a facebook widget constantly on and weather and emails

Freekman said:
yeah i read that too. i have a new question though about the 2gb data cap. ive been reading up on how much that is in real world use but it is hard to actually tell. how much data do you think one would use just have like a facebook widget constantly on and weather and emails
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This is just my opinion but, I would worry about the 2GB data cap. I know you think you would only be using Facebook, Weather, and Email but I don't think it would stop there.
Remember this is a smartphone capable of many different things. You will find yourself wanting to stream Youtube, Pandora, GPS with Google Maps, and using free ad supported apps/games from the Android Market. This is just an example of a few things. Doing all of these things you will go over the 2GB data cap in a month. I’m routinely over 5GB.
If you really stick to only the 3 things above you will be fine. Only update the Weather every 3 hours and use WiFi whenever possible. There’s an app in the Android Market called NetCounter which will help you monitor your data usage on both 3G and WiFi.