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hey guys, first post around here and I have a question for the masses. Currently I'm on AT&T with the Captivate but we are going to have to switch off Ma Bell due to coverage issues at our house (we are going cell-only). My decision to get the Captivate earlier was easy: I had to stay with AT&T and it easily the best phone they had. And I actually like the phone now that I've gotten a Froyo build and the GPS works. But now that we are out of contract I'm unsure where to go and what phone to get (or to wait).
I know that T-Mobile and Verizon get the best coverage at our house and those are the two carriers I'm considering. As far as Android phones are concerned, if I'm coming from the Captivate, which phone do you think I would be most satisfied with? Droid 2? G2? MyTouch 4G?
Or should I wait for this Nexus S to come out? Having quick updates is huge and as a former iPhone owner, its nice to not have the carriers put their grubby mitts on them.
Thanks in advance for any advice.
nexus one, droid 2 or vibrant if you like the galaxy s series, but thats my opinion
T-Mobile has WiFi calling as well and that's a great asset to have. If you're 100% positive that T-Mobile has the coverage you need you should go with them and get a G2 or myTouch 4G.. the DEFY is nice but it's more mid-range. I would wait for FroYo before getting the Vibrant. Then you have Windows Phone 7 if you're looking at one of those.
See if T-Mobile is offering "4G" speeds in your area. If they are, you might want to grab the myTouch 4G or the G2. The G2 looks awesome IMO.
BTW, I used the GPS on a G2 and it was flawless
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Agraceffa said:
hey guys, first post around here and I have a question for the masses. Currently I'm on AT&T with the Captivate but we are going to have to switch off Ma Bell due to coverage issues at our house (we are going cell-only). My decision to get the Captivate earlier was easy: I had to stay with AT&T and it easily the best phone they had. And I actually like the phone now that I've gotten a Froyo build and the GPS works. But now that we are out of contract I'm unsure where to go and what phone to get (or to wait).
I know that T-Mobile and Verizon get the best coverage at our house and those are the two carriers I'm considering. As far as Android phones are concerned, if I'm coming from the Captivate, which phone do you think I would be most satisfied with? Droid 2? G2? MyTouch 4G?
Or should I wait for this Nexus S to come out? Having quick updates is huge and as a former iPhone owner, its nice to not have the carriers put their grubby mitts on them.
Thanks in advance for any advice.
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I vote for waiting on the Nexus S and at least see what it's about. If you get a phone and discover the Nexus S is a much better phone, you'll be kicking yourself for the next two years.
T-Mobile -G2
Verizon - Droid 2/ Droid X (depending upon the keyboard want/need. I'd go D2)
Sprint - Evo
I personally love Android, and at this point in time, can't imagine using another smartphone OS.
Get a Microcell
If it is just a coverage issue, get an AT&T Microcell. No contract required, just uses your existing minutes and internet connection. I have one at work due to zero signal...works like a champ!
second the microcell.
call ATT and politely tell them that you plan on leaving because the coverage inside your house is not up to par. when they send you to retention services, tell them that you'd stay if the coverage was better IN YOUR HOUSE and most likely they'll offer you a microcell for free
Sprint ---> EVO
Verizon ---> Droid X or 2 depending on your stance on QWERTY
T-Mobile ---> G2 or HD7 depending on your stance on WP7
AT&T ---> Cry
I like this option to start, I never thought of complaining to AT&T as a first step. Since I have other options, whats the worst that could happen, right? That broadband pipe is going to get some serious traffic . . .
For the other phone, I was thinking Droid X or G2. I love the design of the Cappy and in my opinion, the myTouch 4G and the Vibrant/Fascinate seem to be a step down. Most likely it will be the Droid X or waiting until the Nexus S "issue" is resolved. I'm a little skeptical of the G2 hinge after seeing it in store.
If you go with t mobile you can use your captivate until you figure out what phone you want. (if you unlock it)
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sblees said:
If you go with t mobile you can use your captivate until you figure out what phone you want. (if you unlock it)
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true but no 3g service, right?
Agraceffa said:
true but no 3g service, right?
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Well that I'm not sure about.
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T-Mobile exclusively uses the AWS 1700/2100 MHz frequency-band. Not compatible with other 3g services in the U.S.
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T-Mobile exclusively uses the AWS 1700/2100 MHz frequency-band. Not compatible with other 3g services in the U.S.
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that's what I thought. Same as using an iPhone on T-mobile. It'll work but you'll just be stuck on Edge like speeds.
i have the epic 4g right now but i logged into yahoo this morning and saw this..
Motorola's 4G phone for AT&T
AT&T claims that the Motorola Atrix 4G, an Android 2.2 phone that features a 1GHz dual-core processor (just like LG's recently announced Optimus 2X), will be the world's most powerful phone. Even better, it will run on the network’s fast HSPA+ network. The Atrix has a high-resolution HD display and includes a revolutionary, super-thin laptop dock for which ATRIX 4G is the "engine," as well as an HD media dock that will "enable a revolutionary browsing, application and media experience." It will be available in the first quarter of 2011.
it was on yahoo's homepage this morning :0
At&t data plans suck.
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At&t data plans suck.
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I'm on AT&T and don't have data. I always buy my phones unlocked (currently NS. I Went through 6 different phones in 2010). I really don't see the point if the phone has WiFi capability. I mean, there is usually WiFi everywhere I go, plus you have the choice of any GSM capable phone there is.
That has to the the worst excuse ever to switch to AT&T. You could either wait a couple months for more dual-core phones to come out (that aren't made by Motorola--yuck) or you could switch to a good carrier like T-Mobile and get the best phones all the time.
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I'm on AT&T and don't have data. I always buy my phones unlocked (currently NS. I Went through 6 different phones in 2010). I really don't see the point if the phone has WiFi capability. I mean, there is usually WiFi everywhere I go, plus you have the choice of any GSM capable phone there is.
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I'm rarely around wifi. Definitely don't have it when driving around trying to get GPS directions.
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I've been on AT&T with an Xperia X10 for sometime now, but my family's broken up and I have to give up this plan. I've looked around for a new service that's cheap but has everything I want, and Sprint seems to be the way to go.
After having an X10 i've learned that I want a phone that will be guaranteed updates, CM7 Support, and massive development, so the Nexus S seems to be the choice, not really wanting an LG or HTC.
I'm curious about pros and con's of this phones. XDA's satisfaction level.
I've read about no SD card slot, simtoolkit, lack of 720p recording, horrible battery life, Spring told me themselves no Tethering, just "mobile hotspots" with their plan, and no 4g toggle, that the 4g always remains on, negating the gift of power control.
So I ask for some input on the Nexus S rooted vs unrooted, stock vs the best roms on this forum, and what the dev's have made this phone able to do, that the Sprint stock models could not.
Is going from AT&T's X10 to Sprints Nexus S a good choice for an XDA junkie?
I'm in the UK, so do not really know much about US networks, but I've owned an X10i for a year, just sold mine this Monday got a Nexus S yesterday, all I can say is, best decision ever.
X10i is a lag fest, a disaster, Nexus S is pretty fast, I'm yet to experience any slow down whatsoever, also the screen is mighty impressive, everything about the phone rocks. My brother has a HTC Sensation and my Nexus S performs better than his, even with the whole dual core business.
Seriously, get a Nexus, you won't be disappointed. In my opinion, the only phone better than the Nexus S right now is the Galaxy S II.
Sprint rep didn't know what he was talking about. Out of the box you get free 3g tether... forever. For 4g tether you'll have to root it. How easy it is to root? I got two words ... fastboot unlock. And no updates will break or unroot your phone.
Its a great phone and battery life is actually very good. You can't go wrong with a Nexus phone whichever you choose.
Also, I may add that Sprint rocks as a company.
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Thanks guys, i'm definitely going to make this choice. I'm not satisfied with how Sony has been, even though the x10 is suppose to get 2.3 next month.
Sprint users, how well is the service coverage, over satisfied?
Coverage is on par. But, it isn't phenomenal. The Nexus is well worth another contract to me. I get 1x at my house, but 3g everywhere else. You can download a toggle switch from the market for 4g and I am pretty sure you can adjust it within settings.
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Better than clear wireless? I plan to tether in place of my isp
is barnacle the way to go, or does native work?
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A lot of troubles with Triumph? Motorola not fixing software? There is an alternative now.
People have choice to switch to Samsung Exhibit II 4G on T-Mobile. It is 194.98 in Walmart and has monthly no contract Monthly4G plan - 100 min talk + unlimited text + unlimited web - USD 30/Month
Walmart.com: T-Mobile Samsung T679 Exhibit II 4G Prepaid Android Smartphone: Cell Phones
Monthly4G Plan details:
Walmart.com: (Email Delivery) New T-Mobile Monthly4G $30 Unlimited Web & Text with 100 min of talk: Cell Phones
Specs and review:
Android 2.3
3.7 Inch AMOLED screen
1 GHz Processor
512 MB RAM
4 GB ROM
Front Camera VGA
3 MP Rear Camera
wi-fi calling
DLNA
VPN
GSM Quadband - Can be used all over the world if unlocked
HSDPA, 14.4 Mbps; HSUPA, 5.76 Mbps
More detail specs at:
Features and Specifications - Samsung Exhibit
Review at:
Samsung Exhibit II 4G Review - Watch CNET's Video Review
I compared features of Triumph and Exhibit II 4G and found that HDMI port is missing in Exhibit II 4G. However, it has FM Radio hardware, 3.0 Bluetooth, and wi-fi Hotspot (T-Mobile official).
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EducateAndInnovate said:
I compared features of Triumph and Exhibit II 4G and found that HDMI port is missing in Exhibit II 4G. However, it has FM Radio hardware, 3.0 Bluetooth, and wi-fi Hotspot (T-Mobile official).
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I'm going to play pessimistic jerk (not hard for me) because I loved my Triumph. So here's my "Triumph over Exhibit" list:
The Triumph pretends to be a Motorola, but the Exhibit pretends to be a Galaxy SII. Why either company is trying for the honor of "worst phone with our high-end label on it" I will not know, but this SII isn't.
The screen is smaller. Than a Galaxy S.
The camera has fewer pixels. Two million. That's pixel genocide.
I strongly doubt T-Mobile included a hotspot feature unless they really got sloppy. A lot of websites list specs that aren't there, or list arbitrary specs. I won't believe they did that one until I see evidence.
I honestly would go buy one if I could somehow get my triumph sold, but it seems like once a phone is activated on VM you're pretty much screwed. You can call them up and transfer it to another VM number... but nobody in the market for a phone will want to deal with all that.
The 100 minutes is a killer, but if you're a voip user its not really an issue. The only thing that REALLY makes me want to switch is the 4g. I guess ill just hold out and hope that VM eventually upgrades their mobile network.
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eShrooms said:
I honestly would go buy one if I could somehow get my triumph sold, but it seems like once a phone is activated on VM you're pretty much screwed. You can call them up and transfer it to another VM number... but nobody in the market for a phone will want to deal with all that.
The 100 minutes is a killer, but if you're a voip user its not really an issue. The only thing that REALLY makes me want to switch is the 4g. I guess ill just hold out and hope that VM eventually upgrades their mobile network.
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Oh bah. After destroying my last Triumph I would be happy to buy a used one as long as it worked. Maybe you should hook me up once I get $200 to spend on it.
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primetechv2 said:
Oh bah. After destroying my last Triumph I would be happy to buy a used one as long as it worked. Maybe you should hook me up once I get $200 to spend on it.
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Out of curiosity, how did you "destroy" your last Triumph? What happened to it?
primetechv2 said:
Oh bah. After destroying my last Triumph I would be happy to buy a used one as long as it worked. Maybe you should hook me up once I get $200 to spend on it.
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Seriously, call Virgin Mobile, tell them the truth, they'll probably replace it.
After using the 4.1" screen of the Triumph, I wouldn't be able to go down to 3.7".
After using the 4.1" screen of the Triumph, I wouldn't be able to go down to 3.7".[/QUOTE]
That's my killer. After having a large screen I don't think I could go smaller. Besides now running MIUI it's a really nice phone.
All I can say is the op must be a salesman, he/she has this same exact thread posted on just about every android forum I read.
IMHO it (samsung exhibit II) is a downgrade to the triumph, however, the one thing it has that I wish the triumph (virgin mobile/sprint) had was GSM.
I think the triumph kicks @ss with CM7, hopefully CM9 works just as well
tannerzion said:
Seriously, call Virgin Mobile, tell them the truth, they'll probably replace it.
After using the 4.1" screen of the Triumph, I wouldn't be able to go down to 3.7".
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Yes, Mister Rep, my friend was using the phone and got extremely angry at it. And seems to have smashed the screen. And poked it. And attempted to snap it in half, crosswise. Am I still eligible for phone insurance?
No, Mister Rep, he's not my friend anymore.
FM Radio
Hello OP,
You wrote -
I compared features of Triumph and Exhibit II 4G and found that HDMI port is missing in Exhibit II 4G. However, it has FM Radio hardware, 3.0 Bluetooth, and wi-fi Hotspot (T-Mobile official).
What will it take to activate the FM Radio in Exhibit II?
Thanks.
Exhibit II 4G discussion areas
Exhibit II 4G discussion areas
Since we don't have a forum we've centralized at the links below:
Exhibit II 4g discussion HERE
Exhibit II 4g dev thread HERE
Exhibit II 4g Wiki HERE
All thought the exhibit out-specs the triumph in some departments the triumph has ALOT more custom ROMS.We have MIUI based on android 2.3 and cm7 and th devs are working on MIUI v4 and cm9 in the works,not to mention alot other smaller ROMS
MotoTriu said:
All thought the exhibit out-specs the triumph in some departments the triumph has ALOT more custom ROMS.We have MIUI based on android 2.3 and cm7 and th devs are working on MIUI v4 and cm9 in the works,not to mention alot other smaller ROMS
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Actually it under specs the MT in most departments. The only thing that it has over the MT is 4g and maybe less hardware bugs. If you want an alternate get any post paid T-mobile phone and get a prepaid activation kit activate it online and choose the $30 plan. There are plenty of dual core 4g phone's that you can get for fairly cheap used or new on ebay, amazon, or craigslist.
good deal as a backup plan, but I'm still at grandfathered prices so still happy and comfy with my triumph and service
I would rather get a Galaxy S 4G in good condition for that much $$...
Triumph is probably the best bang for buck as far as the spec/features you get. Only thing is they skimped on the hardware quality, so it's a crap shoot whether it'll be a lemon or not.
I may be the only one, but I'm going to stick with Virgin because of their awesome customer service. Yes, you may have to speak to several thickly accented indians before you are speaking to the right person, but once you are, they are really helpful usually. My old triumph broke (think it was overheating, but not sure; bought it used), and after telling them it wouldn't turn on, they agreed to send me a refurb. After waiting 5 days to get the refurb (they told me they would overnight it), I got a month of service for free. Not sure how good T-Mobile is.
Also, the plan is much MUCH better on Virgin. I can go over 300 minutes a month without being forced to permanently change plans. The $30/month gives you 100 minutes and unless you change plans to a much more expensive plan, you cannot get more. And if you change to the more expensive plan, you are not allowed to revert to the $30/month plan unless you buy a new SIM card. Pretty ridiculous.
I'm kinda confuse too. I have my triumph since September, paying $25 a month and can't really complain. But Most of the time when I'm home, people keep saying that they can't call me even my phone is on.
I also having a TM samsung vibrant right now that is not in use. I am thinking about going for that $30 plan and have better services. ( If it announced before I bought my triumph I may not be here lol )
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I'm kinda confuse too. I have my triumph since September, paying $25 a month and can't really complain. But Most of the time when I'm home, people keep saying that they can't call me even my phone is on.
I also having a TM samsung vibrant right now that is not in use. I am thinking about going for that $30 plan and have better services. ( If it announced before I bought my triumph I may not be here lol )
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Just so you're aware, being on Tmobile will not give you better service (necessarily). Your signal depends on where you live. For example, where I currently am, Tmobile has no signal, but Sprint/VM has an awesome signal. I'm not 100% sure, but I believe Sprint has a larger network than Tmobile. Can anyone else verify?
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Just so you're aware, being on Tmobile will not give you better service (necessarily). Your signal depends on where you live. For example, where I currently am, Tmobile has no signal, but Sprint/VM has an awesome signal. I'm not 100% sure, but I believe Sprint has a larger network than Tmobile. Can anyone else verify?
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well T-MO is the smallest of the 4 networks so I would assume that would mean they have a smaller network. Although where I am I get a almost perfect signal with T-MO and got hardly any signal with VM. The best thing that you could do would be to check coverage maps... (although the VM map for my area says I'm in a good signal area...)
Just a thought but does anyone else really feel that in this day and age with TuneIn and numerous other internet radio apps that having an fm tuner in your phone is a major plus selling point. With modern technology almost seems to be a solution to a non-existent problem, Oh well just my thought for the day, Clint
I currently use a MyTouch3g with Cyanogenmod 6.2, and I'm wanting to get a new phone. 6.2 on the MT is really sluggish and often runs out of memory (I have a bunch of apps that crash to desktop upon launch, unless I run them right after rebooting). I'm going to be switching from AT&T to Sprint, so myself and my fiance have our cellphones under the same plan. Now, from the looks of things, a lot of the phones that Sprint recently had, like the Evo 4g, and Evo 3d, have been dropped (at least from the website, but scuttlebutt I've read is that they may still be found in stores). I'm wanting to keep with HTC if possible, and something supported by Cyanogenmod. Those aren't hard and fast, but just things I would like. Is there any recommendations?
Of the ones on the Sprint Website, the Samsung Conquer seems like it would fit the bill for usage (stock android interface, rootable, affordable), but it seems like there is no custom roms for it currently.
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I currently use a MyTouch3g with Cyanogenmod 6.2, and I'm wanting to get a new phone. 6.2 on the MT is really sluggish and often runs out of memory (I have a bunch of apps that crash to desktop upon launch, unless I run them right after rebooting). I'm going to be switching from AT&T to Sprint, so myself and my fiance have our cellphones under the same plan. Now, from the looks of things, a lot of the phones that Sprint recently had, like the Evo 4g, and Evo 3d, have been dropped (at least from the website, but scuttlebutt I've read is that they may still be found in stores). I'm wanting to keep with HTC if possible, and something supported by Cyanogenmod. Those aren't hard and fast, but just things I would like. Is there any recommendations?
Of the ones on the Sprint Website, the Samsung Conquer seems like it would fit the bill for usage (stock android interface, rootable, affordable), but it seems like there is no custom roms for it currently.
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I (W)ouldn't switch to Sprint, (T)hey whore out their network. IMO TMobile is better than Sprint, but i(F) you do not have good signal for TMO (although they have wifi calling for areas with bad signal) you might as well use Boost or Virgin who are on Sprint's network. But I guess you were already on TMO at some point if you have a MyTouch
My fiance has sprint, and is currently mid contract with them. She also doesn't have any issues with them. My contract with AT&T has expired, I'm having problems with my phone, and with my service (Texts to and from me never arriving, or getting messages and voicemail long after they were sent). My fiance hasn't had any issues with Sprint's service, just with her phone (Optimus S) and only after the gingerbread upgrade. My friends with Sprint are in the same boat with her, good service. A friend of mine has Tmobile currently and he frequently has issues where his phone will drop him from 4G down to 2G (totally bypassing 3G), even while sitting docked at his desk. He's on his second TMobile phone, and still having the same issues. My experience with Tmobile is that their reception blows in the area I live (such as reception dropping to zero and remaining totally disconnected for the last five miles on my way home). Also, because my phone would be added to my fiance's existing plan, I'd only be spending $30 a month for her shared minutes, & unlimited data, and texts. If I went with Boost or Virgin, I'd be spending more.
So, AT&T problems. Tmobile Problems. Verizon, Boost, and Virgin would all cost more. You even make mention that I likely had Tmobile and moved away from them because I am not currently on tmobile, despite having a Tmobile phone. Why don't we get things back on topic, to where I can simply get some recommendations for Sprint, rather than getting me onto another network or company? Also, why do you randomly encapsulate and capitalize letters?
If you want to stick with HTC get an evo 4g lte, pretty much your only option right now, and as it's sprints version of the one x its a damn good one. I can't say for sure that its supported by cyanogenmod as I haven't looked in that forum, but would be shocked if it wasn't already/on the way soon given the popularity of the device. Personally I'm waiting for sprint to get the galaxy s3, but that's just a matter of personal preference as it and the one x are pretty similar spec-wise...
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