Okay I'm pretty much sick of how slow my G1 is, and I want a high end Android phone. I'm stuck with T-Mobile no exceptions and I do have a budget, and I can't get any discounts for extending my contract. I'm guessing most people will say the Nexus One but I really don't think it's worth the 500$, I'd spend 500$ on the Dell Streak/ Dell Mini 5 but I'm a bit hesitant on the Nexus One, Thanks in advance.
Why don't you think the Nexus one is worth the $500? (It's also subsidized btw).
There's rumors floating of T-mobile getting a few devices coming soon that are on par or better than the current snapdragon lineup also. I'd sit tight for a month or two and see what happens.
If you don't want to dish out $500 for the Nexus One (It is worth it, great specs, a great modding scene, and always getting the latest android updates first) then get the mytouch 3G slide. Hardware Keyboard, specs on par with the Nexus One (except the mytouch 3g has a 600 mhz processor while the N1 has a 1 ghz processor). Wes Garner (a well known android dev) is working on rooting the phone and porting CyanogenMod to it.
Your problem is there are few options that use TMO's 3G band. If you don't mind using edge you can try the GSM Droid but that will cost about $500 too.
I see this as the best option for Tmob/Andorid
I might get the Dell Stream/ Dell Mini 5, even though it comes out in 2 months I might get it instead.
well the mytouch 3g slide might be 300 or more
cuz he doesn't have discount options
maybe try the marketplace for unlocked phones
Get the Nexus One and you will be a TMobile happy camper!
The Nexus One isn't worth 530$ to me. The Dell Streak on the other hand is.
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what point are you trying to argue then? seems like your mind is made up.
So currently I have a Plum mytouch 4g. It is currently rooted. Everything on it is great save for a few minor scratches. What is really bad is that I have one of the ones with a 'washed out screen'. Because I got it off craigslist and am not a t-mobile customer, I cannot have it exchanged for one with a better screen. So I was wondering if I should trade it on craigslist for a G2? I'm aware that the myTouch has better hardware specs but there are some things on the G2 that appeal to me as well.
So is it worth trading a myTouch 4g Plum with washed out screen for a mint condition G2 with box and extras?
(btw I dont like the plum color.)
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So currently I have a Plum mytouch 4g. It is currently rooted. Everything on it is great save for a few minor scratches. What is really bad is that I have one of the ones with a 'washed out screen'. Because I got it off craigslist and am not a t-mobile customer, I cannot have it exchanged for one with a better screen. So I was wondering if I should trade it on craigslist for a G2? I'm aware that the myTouch has better hardware specs but there are some things on the G2 that appeal to me as well.
So is it worth trading a myTouch 4g Plum with washed out screen for a mint condition G2 with box and extras?
(btw I dont like the plum color.)
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I think you pretty much answered your own question.
Looking at the list of phones you have had in your signature you need to keep the MyTouch 4G. Correct me if i'm wrong but you seem to be the type that will buy the latest and greatest phone and then sell the old phone on eBay or Craigslist. Whenever the next best T-Mobile device rolls around and its time to sell your old device, your going to get a lot more bang for your buck selling the MyTouch 4G than you would selling the G2. General smartphone consumers are starting to favor the slate form factor more than a device with a physical keyboard. Also this will be the year that nearly every higher end smartphone will be equipped with a FFC. Having a phone with a slate form factor and FFC future-proofs your purchase better than the G2. Just my 2 cents.
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Looking at the list of phones you have had in your signature you need to keep the MyTouch 4G. Correct me if i'm wrong but you seem to be the type that will buy the latest and greatest phone and then sell the old phone on eBay or Craigslist. Whenever the next best T-Mobile device rolls around and its time to sell your old device, your going to get a lot more bang for your buck selling the MyTouch 4G than you would selling the G2. General smartphone consumers are starting to favor the slate form factor more than a device with a physical keyboard. Also this will be the year that nearly every higher end smartphone will be equipped with a FFC. Having a phone with a slate form factor and FFC future-proofs your purchase better than the G2. Just my 2 cents.
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Hmm you make a good point. I suppose the mytouch I'd also a well known brand so people will be seeking it for awhile and due to the lack of any "iffy mechanisms" have less depreciation. But I'd like more opinions before I make a decision
Hi guys, I just recently got 500$ to throw down on a new smartphone. And I can't decide which one to get. BTW Im coming from a T-Mobile G2
Here are my options (Feel free to reccomend other devices)
1. Nokia N900
2. LG G2x
3. HTC Sensation 4G
I want your opinions on which phone to get, and if there are any other phones I could possibly get for around the $500 or less price range. The phone must work on at LEAST T-Mobile 3G If not 4G.
I would LOVE an SGSII but they cost too much.
between those..
the LG.. its cheaper right?
the N900 is outdated.
but then the HTC sensation is newer then the LG and stronger.
but as allways its the company you trust the most you buy from and the phone you feel for.. but the Nokia is outdated now.. and a non android phone..
Yeah thanks for the help, I wanted a Galaxy S II Really badly but I can't find one for $500 so I gave up and am probably going to go with the next best thing, the Sensation 4G.
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Hi guys, I just recently got 500$ to throw down on a new smartphone. And I can't decide which one to get. BTW Im coming from a T-Mobile G2
Here are my options (Feel free to reccomend other devices)
1. Nokia N900
2. LG G2x
3. HTC Sensation 4G
I want your opinions on which phone to get, and if there are any other phones I could possibly get for around the $500 or less price range. The phone must work on at LEAST T-Mobile 3G If not 4G.
I would LOVE an SGSII but they cost too much.
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G2!
You have a G2 already and are upgrading? Because you already have a G2, try the Nokia I guess. Great hardware but not much comparison to the G2.
Looks like Pricing for the HTC One S (US Tmobile version) was leaked or so tech article reads. Same price as HTC one X on AT&T w/ 2 year contract and $50 rebate. Should have been cheaper IMO.
http://www.bostonherald.com/busines...hone_users_in_ecstasy/srvc=home&position=also
Sorry if this is not helpful to anyone.
I'm more interested in the Retail off contract price. That's listed at $599 right now. Also it looks like the T-Mobile version isn't the MAO version. I was really looking forward to the MAO version despite all of the issues with it.
What bothers me the most is that AT&T will probably sell the higher classed HTC One X for the same price off contract. So Tmobile is overpricing their HTC One S seeing how it very obviously lies a tier below the One X according to HTC.
I understand it's Tmobile's flagship phone right now, but you still have to price it according to everything else on the market and not just what is available on your own network... that's how you lose customers.
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I'm more interested in the Retail off contract price. That's listed at $599 right now. Also it looks like the T-Mobile version isn't the MAO version. I was really looking forward to the MAO version despite all of the issues with it.
What bothers me the most is that AT&T will probably sell the higher classed HTC One X for the same price off contract. So Tmobile is overpricing their HTC One S seeing how it very obviously lies a tier below the One X according to HTC.
I understand it's Tmobile's flagship phone right now, but you still have to price it according to everything else on the market and not just what is available on your own network... that's how you lose customers.
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I will have to agree with you on this. Should be lots less expensive than HTC One X. Kind of Disappointing.
If you read the specs, the HTC One X thats coming to america is the One S with a bigger screen.
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If you read the specs, the HTC One X thats coming to america is the One S with a bigger screen.
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Minus the 4.7 inch HD screen like you said. I think that should reflect in the pricing. Just my thoughts.
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Minus the 4.7 inch HD screen like you said. I think that should reflect in the pricing. Just my thoughts.
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Agreed. I am a little disappointed but I guess I will just deal with it... Thanks for the link.
Yeah bigger screen and higher resolution. Also LTE... so if you consider the things that people look for in a phone as screen size, processor, screen resolution, storage size, and network speed... then the AT&T HTC One X has larger screen, higher resolution, and faster network speed. So 3 of the 5 things people look for in new phones are a "generation" above the Tmobile HTC One S.
I don't really care about most of those things within reason which is why the HTC One S appeals to me. It's the right balance. That being said it's still lower end than the One X... even in the version AT&T is getting.
This is a huge Tmobile fail imo. Most of us will suck it up and buy it anyway, but like I said... that's not how to make a customer happy.
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If you read the specs, the HTC One X thats coming to america is the One S with a bigger screen.
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its not just bigger, its a IPS panel with 720p, which make it the best on the market today. One X also has NFC
also looks like no MAO after all the hype. Is that a good thing.....I dont know.
I just wish I knew if ATT coverage was same or better then Tmobile in Boston area, then I would just switch to ATT and get One X with pretty much zero compromises vs One S
AT&T 3G frequencies?
Anybody knows if the T-mobile HTC One S version also supports the AT&T 850/1900 3G frequencies? The T-Mobile support forum says yes, but the specs on the website do not specify them. If it does, then I would buy it full price, unlock it and use it on the AT&T network (the international unlocked version of the One S is missing the 1900 3G band).
Thanks.
Cell companies price all new phones at the same price off contract. An off contract phone should be no more than 400.00 to 450.00. They price them high so you feel like you are getting value with a 200.00 on contract price.
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Looks like if you Buy this through Costco.com you can get it for $189 w/2 year contract plus $25 costco cash card and free accessories. Free shipping too. There is no MIR either. Best deal out there so far. you can pre-order it now too. But you have to select a data plan from them when buying that will run you $35 or 65$ a month. Cheaper to go through T-mobile.
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Looks like if you Buy this through Costco.com you can get it for $189 w/2 year contract plus $25 costco cash card and free accessories. Free shipping too. There is no MIR either. Best deal out there so far. you can pre-order it now too. But you have to select a data plan from them when buying that will run you $35 or 65$ a month. Cheaper to go through T-mobile.
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I had the option when I was looking at it to buy just 2gb for $20... you have change it (its the last option on the list) but its there.
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Yeah bigger screen and higher resolution. Also LTE... so if you consider the things that people look for in a phone as screen size, processor, screen resolution, storage size, and network speed... then the AT&T HTC One X has larger screen, higher resolution, and faster network speed. So 3 of the 5 things people look for in new phones are a "generation" above the Tmobile HTC One S.
I don't really care about most of those things within reason which is why the HTC One S appeals to me. It's the right balance. That being said it's still lower end than the One X... even in the version AT&T is getting.
This is a huge Tmobile fail imo. Most of us will suck it up and buy it anyway, but like I said... that's not how to make a customer happy.
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Except AT&T LTE exists in about 15 markets right now and T-Mobile 42mbps HSPA+ is in over 150.
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Except AT&T LTE exists in about 15 markets right now and T-Mobile 42mbps HSPA+ is in over 150.
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LTE is a joke on ATT and Sprint, but T-Mobile hasnt even started rolling it....
I wonder how is ATT's HSPA+ network. I am always afraid to switch to ATT, I just dont know a single person with ATT network in Boston area
I have two issues. 1. Screen size (like everyone is saying) 2. The bigger issue for me is the potential lower resolution for hooking up to a monitor. Although I don't know if movies will have the same resolution, I would love to hook up a Bluetooth keyboard and mouse while connecting to my TV for web surfing and more. Right now I bring my laptop and do that for watching movies and internet video presentations on the web for family, friends, and work. The thing is, for the price, I might as well buy a tablet with hdmi out and keep my old phone for tethering purposes.
Additionally, with smartphone makers listening to the market for future innovations, the message is muddled by carrier contracts and business models. In other words, carriers needs will overshadow consumers, and companies like HTC will wonder why their market share isn't doing better for the "allowed" upgrades. IMO, this is why tablets like the kindle and nook are so limited (using nook to type this).
Does anyone know what the early upgrade price will be?
I just ordered it from best buy, kept the same plan I had Unlimited Data throttled at 5gb. $199 free shipping. $223 after taxes and upgrade fees. Ships out the 22nd and says will be at my door step the 24th. That's according to Best buy. Will see.
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I think early upgrade fee is like $404 or something close to that. If you have been a longtime T-Mobile customer they will usually give you a full upgrade if you ask for the customer loyalty dept. Ask what's the best price they can give you on your plan and phone because your interested in switching to At&t for the One X.
They should hook you up. I've done this 6 months ago and they gave me a $200 account credit and full upgrades on 2 of my lines when I wasn't due for almost 14 months. Been with T-Mobile for 10 years best at trying to keep customers.
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I just ordered it from best buy, kept the same plan I had Unlimited Data throttled at 5gb. $199 free shipping. $223 after taxes and upgrade fees. Ships out the 22nd and says will be at my door step the 24th. That's according to Best buy. Will see.
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its doesnt say it will ship on 22nd, it says AFTER 22nd. the rumors were that One S will be available on 25th
"BELLEVUE, Wash. — April 18, 2012 —Today, T-Mobile USA, Inc. and HTC Corp. announced the highly anticipated HTC One ™ S will be available at T-Mobile ® stores nationwide on April 25"
I know the release date. Just going by what my receipt said for the extra 4.99 I paided for express shipping. Either way I still get it.
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I am in need of a new phone, without resigning. I'm just going to continue with my plan off contract or switch to monthly 4g maybe. I'm on T-mobile and am coming from and Optimus T. What is good out there that is around $200? I've been lusting over the SGS2 but its over my budget everywhere I have found one Thinking the Sensation or the Optimus L9. I will root it for sure and maybe rom if needed.I heard T-mobile say the iPhone will be available in a few months, probably the iPhone 5 which is just fine by me. That's kinda what I'm waiting for unless I find a sweet droid. I do know and want the Nexus 4 but 350 is certainly too high for me right now. like I said, I'm on a budget.
Anyway, I appreciate any input.
Thanks
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I am in need of a new phone, without resigning. I'm just going to continue with my plan off contract or switch to monthly 4g maybe. I'm on T-mobile and am coming from and Optimus T. What is good out there that is around $200? I've been lusting over the SGS2 but its over my budget everywhere I have found one Thinking the Sensation or the Optimus L9. I will root it for sure and maybe rom if needed.I heard T-mobile say the iPhone will be available in a few months, probably the iPhone 5 which is just fine by me. That's kinda what I'm waiting for unless I find a sweet droid. I do know and want the Nexus 4 but 350 is certainly too high for me right now. like I said, I'm on a budget.
Anyway, I appreciate any input.
Thanks
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If ur looking for new off contract then the nexus 4 is a good deal. how many new high end phones can u find for 350 no contract? But if ur on a budget life u said then used phone may have to be the way
You should be able to find a used S2 in decent condition for around $200 on eBay. Not sure what the Galaxy Nexus is going for now, the N4 is scarce so it might still be over $200.
I think the S2 used is your best bet.
You can get an iPhone 4 for around $200, too. The iPhone 5 is like.... Way more than $200. Are you saying you're willing to sign a contract again for it or what?
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no contract. my goal is to go to a carrier with an iPhone after the next one is announced. Don't want to be locked in then see the new one and not get it on my carrier. I would get nexus 4 but its sold out all the time and just over my budget. I keep trying ebay for the sgs2 but I end up over 250 and that's too high for me. I'm really trying to take my time but am starting to get impatient.