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Please help me search for a good Android gadget

Hello everyone,
I began to like android OS and I want to have one..
I have read several review for several gadgets but most of them are only explaining the technical specs...
What I need now is to know which phone has the less bugs ( from firmware, sync software, etc.) or other words the one with the less problems.
I plan to use it for the next 2-3 years...so it must be tough!
A friend told me that Samsung i5700 and i7500 are completely pieces of junk with uncountable bugs.... those for example...I won't buy...
Can anyone tell me which one or at least share your experience of your current android gadgets?
If you find my question is too open...than I will narrow it down...I am aiming for HTC Legend or Hero ...actually HTC Desire and Motorola Milestone also... but too expensive for me...
Which one you advice me to buy?

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Hello everyone,
I began to like android OS and I want to have one..
I have read several review for several gadgets but most of them are only explaining the technical specs...
What I need now is to know which phone has the less bugs ( from firmware, sync software, etc.) or other words the one with the less problems.
I plan to use it for the next 2-3 years...so it must be tough!
A friend told me that Samsung i5700 and i7500 are completely pieces of junk with uncountable bugs.... those for example...I won't buy...
Can anyone tell me which one or at least share your experience of your current android gadgets?
If you find my question is too open...than I will narrow it down...I am aiming for HTC Legend or Hero ...actually HTC Desire and Motorola Milestone also... but too expensive for me...
Which one you advice me to buy?
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I have got a desire and think its great! but if you want a more affordable (and tough) phone i would go for the legend with it's aluminium body verry nice

Joshhudsy said:
I have got a desire and think its great! but if you want a more affordable (and tough) phone i would go for the legend with it's aluminium body verry nice
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I have done also some searching...it looks like that Legend or Desire could be the one for me....
I saw it on several online store...the difference between Desire and Legend is not longer big...only about 50 Euros..unlike several weeks ago...it was more that 80 Euros...for 2-3 years of investment, I consider 50 euros is still acceptable with some conditions of course...
The problem is now :
I can not decide to choose looks or more powerful hardware...
I like Desire's specs a lot more but Legend's looks is simply irresistable...
Now I am stuck at choosing one of those...

I have decided to go for more powerful hardware...so...desire...and I am goin' to buy my brother htc hero (gonna upgrade it to 2.1)...
The problem is...my bro just told me...
He want the desire instead ^.^
Sorry...no money left for the second desire or another legend... and I gotta have the desire...so he have to be satisfied with hero ^o^

[Q] Best android phone that I can buy

Hi Friends,
Recently I lost my Sony Xperia X10i. I'm in the process of claim insurance. Now my question to my friends here - Which android mobile I need to buy. I'm a big fan of Android .
I'm from India, so please suggest me that is available in India. My budget is up to 30K .
Thanks & Regards,
Naresh Kumar

I can say go for Samsung galaxy S Or HTC Desire HD Htc Desire HD Will be available during this month. I 've heard prices will be around 35K But Battery drain is the problem in HD I guess

Depends on what you are looking for.
Nexus S or Galaxy S will give you the best processing power, Galaxy S also has the super AMOLED screen. The HTC Desire Z is very overclockable, which can put it above the Galaxy S even, and has a slide-out keyboard.
HTC Desire HD also has a big screen with good construction and great software (HTC Sense...best software skin on Android).
If you want plain unmodified Android then wait for the Nexus S, which would be the only phone with Android 2.3 Gingerbread.

hTC all the way
Desire Z or Desire HD

HTC desire is a good choice.
I have HTC smart and am happy with its features and apps. I think HTC desire will be also best I had just deal with HTC and its first time I am using Android. you will get many best deals at this Christmas.
Good Luck!

HTC
HTC
HTC
...that is all...
i will NEVER own another samsung smartphone... terribly disappointing expierence with the galaxy s series in its entierty....
ive found that most people who have an SGS and LOVE it, have either never had ANY smartphone previously, or never owned an HTC smartphone to understand what they are missing

i just switched yesterday from an iphone 4 to an HTC Droid Incredible. its, in my book, 1000x better than the iphone. yea it doesnt have the front facing camera like the Evo, but usin it on the iphone for facetime purely raped the battery life. hence why i went w/o. im still tinkering with it, like i did both my iphones, and i'll post a full review for those who wanna kno more about it (and if there isnt one already).

Motorola Milestone 2 is a good idea.. but i'd wait for Nexus S or lg star..
LG STAR HAS A TEGRA 1GHZ PROCESSOR.. but youll have to wait longer than nexus S for that

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i just switched yesterday from an iphone 4 to an HTC Droid Incredible. its, in my book, 1000x better than the iphone. yea it doesnt have the front facing camera like the Evo, but usin it on the iphone for facetime purely raped the battery life. hence why i went w/o. im still tinkering with it, like i did both my iphones, and i'll post a full review for those who wanna kno more about it (and if there isnt one already).
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Yeah i came from a 3gs,iPhones are boring.You could probably get a Htc HD2 cheap and you can port android to it,there very good at running android,fast,stable,they even beat the Nexus one and desire at running it

IF you like options, get a cheap HD2 lol. It can run Wm 6.5, Android, and ubuntu and possibly even wp7. and the hardware is still good. Otherwise Desire HD sounds good but I highly recommend the HD2 for versatility

I will be changing my phone in June. Right now I have HTC Hero, and I just love it, it is by far the best phone I have ever owned. Can not stand Iphones.....
So my question, is whats on the horizon ???? like I say, it will be June 2011 when I upgrade, what should I be looking at ?
Thanks
Ian

Nexus S or Desire HD
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30k INR is about 660 USD, right?
you could buy HTC Desire with that, I think..
or perhaps, just buy HTC HD2.. with cedesmith desireHD2 build, 2000 quadrant score is just a small number..

I've been with T-Mobile for around 7 years and have 7 lines. We have tried about every phone out there. One year we went through 103 phones. We have owned every myTouch phone, including the Fender but excluding the new one, almost all of the BlackBerry phones made, many nokia phones, motorola phones and of course countless htc phones (including the HD7, returned the next morning).
No matter what platform HANDS DOWN the Samsung Vibrant S (I guess that would include AT&Ts Galaxy S) is the best out there. My kids had the inexpensive samsung flip phones and they were great, but beyond the very low end Samsung I have never been really happy with their phones that were almost smart phones, more like frustrated because you could "almost" do what lets say the HTC phones could but your Samsung was always not set up for all the same apps, stuck with all kinds of just small bumps.
Just this weekend 3 people were deciding what phone to get and they are now all getting the Vibrant once there contract is up. I personally added a line just to get this phone. Now my Vibrant in rooted (never done that before) and is customized with BlackFroyo I got off here. Of course the 3 friends all want to do the same.
Samsung has all the technology, thank goodness T-Mobile got their hands on it!!! Buy it you won't be sorry.

get the nexus S, period

ESKIMOn00b said:
HTC
HTC
HTC
...that is all...
i will NEVER own another samsung smartphone... terribly disappointing expierence with the galaxy s series in its entierty....
ive found that most people who have an SGS and LOVE it, have either never had ANY smartphone previously, or never owned an HTC smartphone to understand what they are missing
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I must admit I would have agreed with you before I bought the Vibrant. We've been with T-Mobile for 7 years and have a total of 7 lines... I won't repeat what I already posted but have gone though over 103 phones (unfortunately, kids) in one year about 90% smart phones.
Samsung DID IT RIGHT with the VIBRANT!!!!
I love window based phones as well and REALLY lean towards HTC until now. Returned the HD7 within 14 hrs, maybe I'll try again once it's more established.
So I bought my first choice and everyone who sees it or uses it (it's rooted with BlackFroyo theme) has decided this is the phone they'll be getting.
What was so disappointing about the Galaxy S Series? The working phones we have right now are 2 myTouch slides, 1 myTouch G1, 1 myTouch Fender, partially broken Samsung Galaxy (I agree with you about this phone), 1 or 2 different BlackBerrys, but returned the HTC HD7 & HTC Pro Touch 2, & gave away the Slide to get this Vibrant and now I have 6 others under my roof who want me to buy them a Vibrant.
I know everyone has different opinions and needs but to imply that owners of the Galaxy S Series have less experience with SmartPhones than those who own HTC phones is just a little narrow minded. I did feel the way you did but it was the "NEWEST" HTC phone that pushed me to the Samsung. Reviews everywhere were overwhelming that if you were going to buy a T-Mobile phone get the Vibrant.
-nothing personal, it would just be nice if you would back your statements up with some facts because it sounds like you're talking about another Samsung

Buy HTC Desire Z its a great phone.

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What is best for me may not be for you, said that, theres no such "best" phone.

[Q] HTC Desire z or Iphone 4?? (Swap)

Hi , having been an avid HTC user a while back, rom changing etc, I got an iphone and have used that since. I once went back to a HTC touch pro 2 but didnt like it so ended up getting an Iphone 4 on release. Since then I still have a longing for HTC so am wondering whether to get another? I want to get away from the iphone to tinker with HTC again but cannot decide, what do you guys think?
I was looking at a desire Z because I want a physical keyboard so am hoping to swap for my Iphone 4.
My phone is in as new condition with box and accessories bought from Apple so is unlocked to all networks.
Let me know if interested, cheers. Stu.

Just looked at this lol
http://forum.iphone-developers.com/general-discussion/541-iphone-htc-desire-z-swap.html
I got a Z today, and I must say it's an amazing phone

Of course hTC Desire Z!!!

Stick with HTC

This should be self-explanatory, Desire Z FTW!
HTC Mogul (old)> iPhone (any model)

i had the same choice here in canada, went with the desire z and no regrets so far. though i briefly used swype on my friend's captivate and it was definitely impressive and with a larger screen thats nice... but no flash on the camera is a downer. iphone... meh

Isn't it pretty dumb to ask a question like that here at XDA? The people here will, of course, vote for the HTC. Looking for Android fanboys? Well, XDA is the place. You won't get a single objective answer here.
That's like asking the guys at Mercedes if you should get an Audi. The answer won't surprise you.

No no no, bazooka, I stated that I had HTC touch pro 2 previously and didnt like it. I just wanted a subjective view if things had improved since then.

Oh, i see
The answer is yes. HTC has improved since the Touch Pro 2. Check out some videos on YouTube or something, or take a HTC out for a spin. HTC and Android matches perfectly, and HTC has improved big time the last year(s).

I love my Desire Z (T-Mobile G2) that I just picked up, but they keyboard probably isn't for me. I think I would prefer an HTC Glacier (MyTouch 4G) instead.

Stu308 said:
No no no, bazooka, I stated that I had HTC touch pro 2 previously and didnt like it. I just wanted a subjective view if things had improved since then.
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Thanks Bazooka, I looked around and they do look better on video, so hopefully will get some interest for my iphone and go back to the good old days of rom flashing etc.
Was'nt too sure about the android OS , but seems to have come on a lot with the apps growing and growing.

I love the physical keyboards, had a wizard first off and had others all with keyboards.
Just something I am comfortable with .

Stu308 said:
Thanks Bazooka, I looked around and they do look better on video, so hopefully will get some interest for my iphone and go back to the good old days of rom flashing etc.
Was'nt too sure about the android OS , but seems to have come on a lot with the apps growing and growing.
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Android is great, but IMO it's not "there yet". Don't get me wrong, it's good, but it can get better, and it will.

BazookaAce said:
Isn't it pretty dumb to ask a question like that here at XDA? The people here will, of course, vote for the HTC. Looking for Android fanboys? Well, XDA is the place. You won't get a single objective answer here.
That's like asking the guys at Mercedes if you should get an Audi. The answer won't surprise you.
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He did also ask the 'Audi' of this
http://forum.iphone-developers.com/general-discussion/541-iphone-htc-desire-z-swap.html
Just no replies

Haha! Nice job!

[Q] Which phone should I buy?

Well I have used phones like HTC G1 & G2, they were good phones but a little less performing. Which is a good Android phone right now that has pretty high specs.
I am looking to spend upto £250/$500 (for a used phones). And I am looking for a smooth running phone like good graphic ability and stuff, so hit away...

HTC Desire HD!

Desire HD or the upcoming motorola atrix? But you'll have to rise your limits a bit.
Sent from my HTC Vision using XDA App

Thanks guys, looked up the Desire HD, looks kinda expensive =/. Motorola Atrix, how much are we looking at?

Well off contract it might be cheaper since its moto. Id say around 550<600. Not bad nowadays.
Sent from my HTC Vision using XDA App

A few questions you should make your self:
What operating system you prefer?
WP7-WM-Android-Rest
Keyboard or not?
Size?
Said that and based on your 1st post I would consider the HTD Desire Z

orb3000 said:
A few questions you should make your self:
What operating system you prefer?
WP7-WM-Android-Rest
Keyboard or not?
Size?
Said that and based on your 1st post I would consider the HTD Desire Z
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Wise man speaking. Or G2! Amazing piece of phones
Sent from my HTC Vision using XDA App

I'm kind of disappointed about HTC. They making 10 new android phones per quarter.
Mytouch 4G looks cheap to me. G2 nothing new, except the keyboard. I bet there would be G3 soon, or some other kind of phone better than G2.
I think HTC should slow down a bit and create a Master phone that would kick ass of all phones around.
Samsung - I don't feel confident with them. Had a lot of troubles in the past with their cell phones. A friend owns Galaxy S, which glitchis like hell (could be just a bad phone though).
Motorola - Maybe, but issue with Cliq update and Motoblur make me reconsider the choice.
There are new LGs comming soon. With Tegra 2 processor. I had no experience with LGs at all. Lets wait and see how it will go.
PS: Just personal point of view. I too want to buy a phone, but I keep telling myself to wait a bit longer to see what it will be like in a month.

Yeah true, I personally only like HTC.
Well lets see, checklist:
Android
Keyboard if possible then better but not needed
Minimum display size 3"
I just hate windows mobile, just never liked it.
Need to check out the desire Z now.

[Q] Google Nexus S and HTC Desire HD

Hi guys. I am planning to buy one of those phones listed above. Please help me decide. I dont know what to buy. I love Samsung google nexus S but ive seen so manyy nega feedbacks about it. what are the pros and cons of HTC desire HD and Samsung Google Nexus S. Please help me guys. About the software, is there any issue on google nexus S? and is google nexus S gonna get every update on android? and how about desire HD?
THANKS IN ADVANCE!
CHEERS!

For me the Nexus S is the more desirable of the two because it is stock Android. I just don't see the need for Sense bloatware...but that's just me

DirkGently1 said:
For me the Nexus S is the more desirable of the two because it is stock Android. I just don't see the need for Sense bloatware...but that's just me
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yes but the desire is very easy to root and S-off so you can get it to stock pretty easily using a rom like cyanogen 7
my friend has a nexus S and i still like my DHD better even if it is from a purely aesthetic point of view, performance is pretty much the same @ stock but i think the nexus responds to overclocking better than the DHD thats if you actually plan on overclocking.

The HTC Desire HD has HTC Sense HD.... its great!
And you have SOFF and Root so you can put plan Android on it.
U can do this at the Nexus S too but i think the Desire HD is the better Phone! Just because of Sense and its look

thats a touph decision, they are both great phones.
buy them both.

I cant afford to buy them both.. im still a 16 yr old student andd i have two phones. i am planning to sell them and buy nexus S. andd have another with a black and white screen :|
Im thinking rly hard for these, i like the design of Nexus S and its pure android. i can get each and every update that will be released on the next months. i also like DHD but its design is a no no for me.typical rectangular shaped phone and im also worried about its updates because DHD might not get future updates.
Naaah, im really confused.
Thanks for your replies sir *salutes*
EDIT: and also ive heard that the battery of the HTC desire HD sucks. what should i do? help please. thanks!

Nexus S = no sd card
Is it true that the Nexus S has no SD Card slot? That would be the deal breaker for me to not get that phone.

Get a Hd2, the most customizable phone going, you can then use a desire or froyo or gingerbread rom, or even wp7 if you fancy it.
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If I could choose between Nexus S, DHD and HD2, i would definately take the HD2! Hardware of the DHD and HD2 are nearly the same and it costs only half of the DHD. You can choose out of many OS's and the Android-feeling on the HD2 is native.
If you want a short answer:
There is no big difference between these phones, only the price matters.
First I wasn't sure if I should by the DHD or HD2 and I took the latter. A used HD2 but in very good condition for 180€ is a fair price. And DHD for 450€ is too expensive for me as a 17y old student ;D