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 everyone. Thanks for taking the time to read through this post.
I have a MyTouch 3G 1.2, and im looking to upgrade to a different phone, not because I'm not satisfied with it, but because of the dearth of roms available for it. My upgrade has to be to a phone that can run on the tmobile carrier. Id rather not get a higher end model because the only things I have for trade is the phone, an old blackberry pearl, and an old itouch. I was eyeing the HD2, but I'm not sure if I can find someone willing to trade for the above items.
If any of you have any suggestions, please let me know.
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HD2 is a fantastic option to have in mind
Dont do HD2!! If you like samsung wait for the vibrant 4G if you like HTC mytouch 4G! I have it and I love it
Curent : HTC Glacier (MyTouch 4G)
Dead : Sidekick iD
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G1
iPhone 2G
Check your local Craigslist. I see "like new" HTC HD2s on Craigslist for $175-$200 quite often.
On eBay at least, your MyTouch 3G 1.2 is worth at least $100 and your iPod Touch at least $80. Not sure about the Blackberry, but from just what you have, I think you could easily make up most of the cost of an HD2 if you buy from Craigslist.
when i was in the club and tok bout my new HD2 out of my pocket the whole dance floor lit up the screen is so big and bright so i tarded to a vibrant and now just i got one probblem with it cant stop flashing new rom leaks lool
Thanks guys. I was considering the mytouch 4G, but there's nothing I can trade for such an expensive phone. I've been checking on craigslist, but it seems most people would rather get cash...
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I would just sell some goods on eBay or something. Sell your iPod and borrow a little and then turn around and sell your current phone.
I'm fine with the htc desire with its high customization!!
Yeah, I think you'll have to do what Omen says and sell some stuff up front and maybe borrow some. Ebay usually gets top dollar, just use actual pics rather than stock photos.
CL definitely has the best deals, right now my local CL has an HD2 listed for $200 and even a few week old Samsung Captivate, also for $200.
HTC Desire is a really nice phone. I have the CDMA version and thought about getting a GSM version to replace my iPhone, but the GSM versions are really expensive, $400+. Probably because they were never subsidized by any US carrier.
Any way you go, I can tell you the 1GHz Snapdragon phones are a night and day difference over the MyTouch 3G in performance. I find the MyTouch 3G to feel sluggish, but the 1GHz phones are very responsive and fast. Once you try one, you can't go back.
Well, I don't really want to ship stuff to people, so I guess I'll have to troll Craigslist. Is the desire also snapdragon? I don't think there are that many people willing to trade away an unsubsidized phone. Forgot to mention, I also have an xbox 360. Could you guys give me a price approximation for each of the items I have? I can't really use a computer for the rest of the week. Thanks for all your help!
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I don't know about you but I am waiting for a Tegra 2 phone as I am sure we it will get some awesome games for it. That thing is a BEAST. Unless it is down clocked :/
Yep, an HTC Desire has a 1GHz Snapdragon. It's pretty much a slightly updated Nexus One. The only differences I'm aware of is it has real buttons instead of the touch sensitive ones, and a virtual optical trackball instead of a real one. I doubt you will find one on CL because the GSM versions were ever subsidized here. The ones on eBay are either CDMA (US Cellular/Alltel) or GSM ones for sale by people in other countries that will ship to the US. Of course, Nexus One is a good one too, but also unsubsidized.
As for your stuff, if you want to sell on CL, I would just search your local CL to see what others are trying to sell it for. You can expect some people will want to bargain, so if you want top dollar, I would price it close to the higher prices you see, but accept offers better than the lowest prices you see. If you want to sell ASAP, then you'll probably have to price close to the lowest prices.
Tegra 2 will definitely be a beast, but I'm thinking to buy one without contract is going to be much more $$$ than an HD2 for quite awhile.
Although if you're sticking to TMO anyway, maybe it's worth renewing your contract to get a new phone at a subsidized price. I saw a thread on another site about subsidized pricing for existing TMO customers:
http://slickdeals.net/forums/showthread.php?sduid=433671&t=2604849
Galaxy S / S2 or Nexus S
Definitively !
I came from HTC to Samsung S and it is realy awsome !
My father works for tmobile, so I have the employee plan. I can't upgrade phones (at least I don't think I can). Ive seen a lot of N1s.on CL, but I wanted the HD2 because of it's high customobility. I mean, 3OSs on one phone? That's like getting windows, linux, and max osx for your desktop. If there are any other cheap snapdragon phones, let me know. And I'll get right on to posting on CL. Incidentally, are there any of you living in socal?
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Was gonna recommend a Tmobile G2 but might be out of your price range.
I would get a HD2, seen them in the $200 range. I was gonna pick up one for a backup to my G2.
Decided that I might as well sell off some stuff I don't use anymore. I've posted everything on craigslist, and im waiting for offers. Hopefully ill get enough money to buy some of the newer phones.
Also, I was originally considering buying the G2, just for its 4G capability, but it has a slower processor than the HD2, and that's one of my priorities right now.
If you guys can think of any other phones that might fit the bill, let me know please. Thanks!
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Also, I was originally considering buying the G2, just for its 4G capability, but it has a slower processor than the HD2, and that's one of my priorities right now.
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Your kidding right? Your reading too much into clock speed. The HD2 uses the first generation snapdragon and the G2 uses the second generation snapdragon processor. HD2 uses the Adreno 200 GPU the G2 uses the Adreno 205. You need to do more researching.
Ahaha. Did my research, and apparently the G2 can be overclocked to 1.9GHz. Any other phones that can beat like this?
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I sold my iPhone 2g yesterday for $100, and now I'm looking for an android replacement.
What better place to find a phone than here? I am looking to spend no more than $150, and I would like to have an HTC, since they typically have better build quality, and are better-supported by devs.
For my budget, does anyone know the best phone I can have? It needs to work on the Tmobile network.
For that Price get a Galaxy S phone either the Vibrant (TMO) or Captivate (ATT)
or the equivalent from Verizon or Sprint. They can be bought for 150-200.00 and you can get CM7 on it now plus a bunch of mature support for these phones already exists.
These phone will make you wonder why you ever had a IPhuc
Thanks for those suggestions.
I think there are some avaliable on the marketplace, but of course I can't see them until I make 10 posts.
i would maybe try to find a cappy
Go with Galaxy S 4G
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.