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"HTC Eternity leaked: 1.5GHz processor, 4.7-inch display, front-facing camera"
Looks like HTC is over the 4.3 and even our 4.5 screen size and wants to go bigger. I guess it was inevitable for companies to keep going for a larger screen. Thoughts?
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I dont know man! Any bigger and our phones will become tablets. The Dell Streak at 5 inches is a tablet as far as I'm concerned. 4.5 is perfect.

well thought 1. The eternity is windows mobile.
thought 2, wow we're fighting back up to the streak.

i want the whole front of my next phone to be screen, no visable rim, well i'd like to keep the rim down to about .040"in. really the soft-keys can go on the screen somewhere like some of the new tablets, or harware buttons can be around the rim of the phone, the mic goes a the bottom of the phone anyway, no reason the speaker cant come through the top of the phone at an angle or sit behind the screen with a channel to bring sound to a port at the top of the face that could be extremely small. i think with the right designer you could go a full 5" on a phone and be no bigger than many of the current 4.3" phones!

Dani897!you nailed it.. But inclued stereo speakers

hwaters said:
thought 2, wow we're fighting back up to the streak.
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Maybe the Streak was ahead of its time. If it hadn't had such an old OS on it, I would have given it a shot.
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theorioles33 said:
I dont know man! Any bigger and our phones will become tablets. The Dell Streak at 5 inches is a tablet as far as I'm concerned. 4.5 is perfect.
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the streak is definitely something i call a phone, not a tablet. it was definitely bulking and had larger bezel like a table. but if it was a ligher thinner low-bezel design i would even be willing to go up in size and still consider it a phone.

davidusr said:
Maybe the Streak was ahead of its time. If it hadn't had such an old OS on it, I would have given it a shot.
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It's running 2.2 officially now
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4.5 is perfect, I have to think to myself what would any larger do at this point. Well for one the battery would be worse, I enjoy media and games on this now and have NO need for more real estate. 4.7 doesn't seem like a lot different but I already have to shift my hand a hair to reach the notification bar, I wouldn't be able to touch the top on a 4.7 without sliding my hand up or using 2 hands. Samsung nailed the size. Also yes the eternity is going wp7 so it's not even a concern of mine anyway. However if it's screen size I am more than happy where I am.

Have a dell streak. Great piece of hardware and thanks to DJ Steve's great roms, the software is up to speed. The 5" screen is a great size, but the overall design couls be improved to decrease the size of the phone. I have the streak and an iphone4 and the infuse hits the sweet spot between the two.
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docodine said:
It's running 2.2 officially now
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its actually running 2.3 unofficially.

[Q] URGENT sidekick question

so i got the HTC HD7 awhile back and missed using android phones since i upgraded from a G1 and was wondering if i should trade my phone to my friend since he is offering me a Sidekick 4g and $50 buck for the HD7...any opinions i need to know quickly

MrKickstand said:
so i got the HTC HD7 awhile back and missed using android phones since i upgraded from a G1 and was wondering if i should trade my phone to my friend since he is offering me a Sidekick 4g and $50 buck for the HD7...any opinions i need to know quickly
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bigger screen or physical keyboard?
and do you text alot or use social media alot?
specs are pretty close but i would take the deal the phone is a really nice phone and its a quick phone and it feels nice in the hand to me atleast! we got some nice roms and some nice ones still in development.
everyone i talk to with the phone really likes it! and its a all around good device.

tylermaciaszek said:
bigger screen or physical keyboard?
and do you text alot or use social media alot?
specs are pretty close but i would take the deal the phone is a really nice phone and its a quick phone and it feels nice in the hand to me atleast! we got some nice roms and some nice ones still in development.
everyone i talk to with the phone really likes it! and its a all around good device.
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roughly how big is the screen difference?

sorry for the delayed response but the sidekick has a 3.7 screen i think and the htc has a 4.3!

The sidekick 4g has a 3.5 inch screen. Both have the same resolution. the whole wp7 on hd7 is a lot smoother than the sk4g. But having a keyboard and android was enough for me to stop using the hd7 even though the windows phone 7 virtual kb was really good.
Id say go for it if a real keyboard and android is important to you.
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I also think the hd7 is one of the most cheapest feeling/built phones from htc. The sk4g all plastic build feels more well built imo
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The HD7 feels real good, it doesn't feel that cheap and feels good in hand but the sidekicks keyboard is just amazeing and the screen is nice and crisp. I would trade it your friend , the HD7 lasts longer tho imho.
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Everyphone last long , it depend's what you do too it & the HD7 has no chance against Sidekick 4G imo .
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The HD7 feels real good, it doesn't feel that cheap and feels good in hand but the sidekicks keyboard is just amazeing and the screen is nice and crisp. I would trade it your friend , the HD7 lasts longer tho imho.
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Opps I meant the battery lasts long lol* I really should read before I post lol
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OP there's android support for the hd7, its basically an evo 4g with wp7. that's why the hd2 was androidable.
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[Q] Would you trade mytouch 4G slide

would you guys trade a good condition MT4GS for a brand new inbox Atrix 2 thats unlocked??

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would you guys trade a good condition MT4GS for a brand new inbox Atrix 2 thats unlocked??
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Well I would've said yes 2 weeks ago but tbaldens ice from makes so the phone so fast and ics is so awesome so I would say no but if you don't care about development then go for it
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Atrix 2 seems kind of nice. I'm not a fan of motorola, but the specs are decent. U might wanna look into the forums for that phone and see if there's any issues for the users
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I would have a month ago as well.
I'm getting the GSM Galaxy Nexus in February...
And my sis needs the keyboard on this phone or I would trade
Also there are some promising ROMs looking to be released soon for this device that I'm intrigued in.
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Nope. Undeadk9 has several stable ROMs that push this device very far.
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leoilios said:
Atrix 2 seems kind of nice. I'm not a fan of motorola, but the specs are decent. U might wanna look into the forums for that phone and see if there's any issues for the users
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I'll second this, definitely swing by the forums for the other phone and see what's going on with it, it'll help you make your decision.
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tegra 2? no thx.

Braccoz said:
tegra 2? no thx.
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tegra beats HTC qualcomm
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sgtmedeiros said:
tegra beats HTC qualcomm
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htc qualcomm yea. tells how much insight you have on the matter

sgtmedeiros said:
tegra beats HTC qualcomm
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Getting to the top of the benchmarks that you wrote yourself doesn't make your product actually good. Tegra is nvidia TRASH, along with their history of being total douchebags over hardware documentation and the likes. Complete contempt for everything that makes sense.

Braccoz said:
htc qualcomm yea. tells how much insight you have on the matter
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Listen I know qualcomm makes snap dragon chips. HTC just always uses them. Tegra ran smoother for me on every device I've used.
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I would not trade. I'm a hardware buttons and hardware keyboard kind of guy.
That said, I can't stand the MT4GS keyboard. Half the time I press space, I get tactile feedback. Half the time I get tactile feedback, I don't get a space in the text I'm typing.
The Shift, Alt, Enter keys are not where I expect them (one row too high). Let's face it, I'm still in love with my G1's keyboard. Maybe if I could turn my G1 into a bluetooth keyboard, and make the MT4GS accept it as such... possible?
I tried out the Sidekick (much worse, specs-wise)(but hella cheap at the time and still a vast improvement over the G1) and even its keyboard -- while more like what I'm used to -- wasn't quite what I could get on board with.
But no, I wouldn't trade the MT4GS for any other phone currently being sold by T-Mo. Haven't looked at other providers at all.

Id take an Amaze or GSII over my Doubleshot. It was a major let down, I've had 3 chances for those phones. But I'm just waiting for CM9, this kinda is the only duel core KB phone. But for a Atrix 2. Hella No.
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cj chitwood said:
I would not trade. I'm a hardware buttons and hardware keyboard kind of guy.
That said, I can't stand the MT4GS keyboard. Half the time I press space, I get tactile feedback. Half the time I get tactile feedback, I don't get a space in the text I'm typing.
The Shift, Alt, Enter keys are not where I expect them (one row too high). Let's face it, I'm still in love with my G1's keyboard. Maybe if I could turn my G1 into a bluetooth keyboard, and make the MT4GS accept it as such... possible?
I tried out the Sidekick (much worse, specs-wise)(but hella cheap at the time and still a vast improvement over the G1) and even its keyboard -- while more like what I'm used to -- wasn't quite what I could get on board with.
But no, I wouldn't trade the MT4GS for any other phone currently being sold by T-Mo. Haven't looked at other providers at all.
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Yes I read about someone doing this with their g2 for games because they prefer that keyboard.
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no the mytouch is a good phone with a great camera

I would only trade for an equal or better spec wise cell with the tilting screen n keyboard of the touch pro 2.

i just bought a mt4g to replace my g2. i prefer a hw keyboard. i do alot of email and texting and an onscreen keyboard doesnt feel right to me. im hoping htc will release a new phone with a hw keyboard soon

asidrave said:
i just bought a mt4g to replace my g2. i prefer a hw keyboard. i do alot of email and texting and an onscreen keyboard doesnt feel right to me. im hoping htc will release a new phone with a hw keyboard soon
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I hope the next one is the S4 Snapdragon processor, no need for another until then. I like this one and intend to enjoy it for a while, or until HTC puts out an S4 hardware keyboard one.
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I rather have my rooted G2 over a S-On non-rooted doubleshot. There was a fuse that went that renders my screen useless on the G2. I bought this because it was easier to find and the specs are much better. The keyboard is backwards though and a huge let down. Still, its some what useable most of the time. This phone is pretty useless without root. Damn kid upgraded the phone hours before I bought it after I told him not to prior to the purchase. I miss root!
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revo420 said:
kid upgraded the phone ... after I told him not to prior to the purchase.
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Were I that worried about it myself, I'd have told him he lost out on a sale by doing that after having been told not to. But then, I'd've been using a G1 since October 2008, and wouldn't've minded the extra wait for a decent replacement. Obviously your situation was different; just sayin.

Galaxy note

Did it catch anyone's attention? Softwarewise I hate touchwiz, but hardwarewise it seems pretty appealing
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Friend has one - it is huuuuge! Material and software wise the sensation is better (and screen)
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brilldoctor said:
Friend has one - it is huuuuge! Material and software wise the sensation is better (and screen)
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They are big. I personally think its much higher quality than the Sensation.. (Just because its aluminum doesnt make it a better build quality) infact i think that about Samsung compared to HTC anyways.. Sammy makes strong light devices.
Even with a lower resolution the Amoled + screens are far superior to the LCD screen HTC uses and the Note has an HD version of the AMOLED + Makes me really want one.

brilldoctor said:
Friend has one - it is huuuuge! Material and software wise the sensation is better (and screen)
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also a friend of mine has one..
indeed waay to big.
feels like there is an oldskool nintendo gameboy in your pocket

Lower resolution ????? The galaxy note has a 800 x 1280 pixels screen and it's not super amoled +. It is super amoled ( without the + ). Anyway this is not the place for such a thread! XDA has changed a lot in the last year! I miss the old days!

And how are you meant to fit it in your pockets? I have issues with my sensation at times!
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Dude its sensation general, general topics connected to sensation, and in this one a sensation owner has its eye on a note and wants to see if he is alone. I dont know how can this be bad or why would i miss an old xda, its just general
I dont have hard time carrying the sensation in the pocket, its light and thin (reasonably) i couldnt be more satisfied with the phone, but tht 5.3" screen, the specs, stylus and a HD super amoled screen sound sooooooo damn appealing... It really makes me wanna sell the sensation.. am i alone in this dilemma guys?
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Just saw some video reviews of Note. Want it badly now. Just for that screen estate.
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White chocolate is better than dark chocolate.

Xxul said:
Dude its sensation general, general topics connected to sensation, and in this one a sensation owner has its eye on a note and wants to see if he is alone. I dont know how can this be bad or why would i miss an old xda, its just general
I dont have hard time carrying the sensation in the pocket, its light and thin (reasonably) i couldnt be more satisfied with the phone, but tht 5.3" screen, the specs, stylus and a HD super amoled screen sound sooooooo damn appealing... It really makes me wanna sell the sensation.. am i alone in this dilemma guys?
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Why would you let other people decide for you? These kind of threads pop up over and over again...if you think another phone will make you happier, then go get it.

aNYthing24 said:
Why would you let other people decide for you? These kind of threads pop up over and over again...if you think another phone will make you happier, then go get it.
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Or in this case, get a tablet. Id rather spend the $600.00 on a tablet rather than a new phone thats only edge on my current one is a larger screen. That is exactly what I did when I saw the GN. I got an Ipad. Ive got my Sensation on my hip and my Ipad in my lap. Now I have it all...iOs and Android.
Matt

aNYthing24 said:
Why would you let other people decide for you? These kind of threads pop up over and over again...if you think another phone will make you happier, then go get it.
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Who said anything about deciding? Read posts with more attention, i just want too see thoughts about a product, its a GENERAL chat, like the dude above me said, white choc. pwns dark chock.. dont be such a hater..
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mrg02d said:
Or in this case, get a tablet. Id rather spend the $600.00 on a tablet rather than a new phone thats only edge on my current one is a larger screen. That is exactly what I did when I saw the GN. I got an Ipad. Ive got my Sensation on my hip and my Ipad in my lap. Now I have it all...iOs and Android.
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How does the ipad feel? I am a hardcore iOS hater, but without any knowledge of it lol, i just didnt like it because all the hipsters had it, so, is it good?
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Xxul said:
How does the ipad feel? I am a hardcore iOS hater, but without any knowledge of it lol, i just didnt like it because all the hipsters had it, so, is it good?
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Yeah, it's very good. It just simply, works. No waiting for this or that to come out for it or waiting for some dev to fix something that apple should have fixed long before releasing only to have that one dev go buy a completely different device and forget about you.
Android has better hardware but piss poor work ethic from the manufacturers.
Apple has much nicer looking products with lesser hardware, but they make damn sure that your never notice the lesser hardware. This iPad 2 is fast! I am typing this on the on screen keyboard. Something that was a pain in the butt on my dads toshiba thrive.
Android needs to finish what they start. I got tired of waiting for others to make my android devices what they were advertised to be. I got tired of having to devote most of my time learning how to do something on a forum that was supposed to work straight out of the box.
I love my sensation, but not all the drama that I have gone through to get it to where it is today. A lot of buttkissing devs and being *****ed at for eta asking has pushed me closer to apple. If it weren't for tmobile having me by the balls, I'd have an iPhone. People will say to go get what you want, but that is so dillusional. We wind up stuck with what we have and then have to deal with the issues. I was disgusted to see the sensations early problems needing fixing and then watch Htc come out with four clones of the sensation each new month rather than fix and finish what they started. Finish what you start!
Matt

Samoled is amazing, better than Sensation screen but also takes up that much more power. Sensation screen is also great not take away from that. 5.3" is a bit much dont you think? I had the vibrant it felt bigger than our Sensation with its 4.0" . Also I didn't really appreciate the plastic but it was/is really sturdy. I don't anyone had their phone break. I also have to say if the Note's glass is anything like the Vibrant's then you will be happy. That screen is almost impossible to scratch. You could literally take a key to it without a screen protector. Wish our sensation glass was like that. And lastly, touchwiz isn't bad at all. Give it a chance, with all the modded twiz launchers and alternatives its a fun device. Also theirs a sense look alike launcher I used for a couple days on my vibrant. So all in all it comes down to preference. But I have to say one thing, Samsung sucks at updating android versions. We got froyo 2 months after gb came out. And its not about to change either.

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Yeah, it's very good. It just simply, works.
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not so IMO...my boss got one and Outlook Web Access wasn't working properly via the stock browser...but that's OK, he found an app for it, a TEN DOLLARS FIFTY CENTS app
w.AND.tf???

aNYthing24 said:
These kind of threads pop up over and over again...if you think another phone will make you happier, then go get it.
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Agreed.
One thing I do notice however .... the phone seems to be the benchmark the other manufacturers shoot for or want to beat.
Then there's the guys who like to say they have a better option then the Sensation.
It would seem this phone set a new standard.

This is a phone... That is a phone... They do pretty much the same thing. Why make so much of an effort for a bigger better screen with a juvenile u.i. Atleast wait for something like a quad core and impressive games/apps exclusive for the quad. I swear i dont see anything that the sensation does which the desire hd couldnt. IMHO, these frequent minor updates dont make much sense and also ruin the fun after updating to a much more capable phone which is just better at everything.
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kanav bhasin said:
I swear i dont see anything that the sensation does which the desire hd couldnt.
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1080p videos and qHD porn
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Hey man.. Sometimes its better to have 160x60 pixels less.
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Next phone?

I've had the mt4gs for a week. HATE the keyboad, so I'm looking for the next phone now. Don't want a 7inch version.
Samsung galaxy s3 ?
Note ?
What say you ?

Give it another week or so and the keyboard breaks in so nice.
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Yeah, give it a bit more time than a week... That's hardly giving it a chance. Besides, there is no other super qwerty model out there atm. Comparing this to the Note or SGSIII is difficult because it isn't really in the same category. This device has around the same power as the Note but the SGSIII has a newer style processor that puts it in a different league. If you really love qwertys, then THIS is the device for you but if you could care less about a keyboard... then go for the SGSIII. Either way, you should give it a little more time before judgment. Good luck!

lol one week
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lol one week
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I came from a g2, one of the best quertys I've seen.
keys here are too recessed, and require too much pressure for an input.
love the camera and dual cores, speakers.

ohgood said:
I came from a g2, one of the best quertys I've seen.
keys here are too recessed, and require too much pressure for an input.
love the camera and dual cores, speakers.
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Yes, the G2's keyboard is better. But it's not a reason to give up the phone...
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rorytmeadows said:
Yes, the G2's keyboard is better. But it's not a reason to give up the phone...
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(shrug) its the reason I bought the phone, along with the great camera, dual cores, good connectivity, in order of importance most to least....
which leads me to the question I posed. I'm thinking amaze or s2 or s3, since I don't know of a good dual core querty

ohgood said:
(shrug) its the reason I bought the phone, along with the great camera, dual cores, good connectivity, in order of importance most to least....
which leads me to the question I posed. I'm thinking amaze or s2 or s3, since I don't know of a good dual core querty
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You didn't try before buying? That seems to be your Mistake #1.
I will only buy QWERTY phones unless I have no choice. I'm looking at what the G3 looks like or what the next round of specs the Sidekick line brings. The problem with cell phones nowadays is you don't know what's coming out until a month or two before release.
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I would recommend the S3
Gorgeous display
Awesome battery life
Sweet camera
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If I were getting a new phone, I would prefer a Nexus model. But the GNex doesn't have microSD so I'm concerned about that. I like being able to use SD cards, and also put in an optional battery. I hope the new trend isn't to go like Apple and make the phone completely sealed, with no additional storage or battery options. That would suck.

rorytmeadows said:
You didn't try before buying? That seems to be your Mistake #1.
I will only buy QWERTY phones unless I have no choice. I'm looking at what the G3 looks like or what the next round of specs the Sidekick line brings. The problem with cell phones nowadays is you don't know what's coming out until a month or two before release.
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the tmo dealer didn't have any the one day I stopped by... best buy doesn't carry tmo.... and well, the reviews were inconsistent about the keyboard in comparison to the g2 or g1.
Craigslist is where I buy/sell/swap, so its no loss. I don't sign contracts for phones.
as much as I love the g2's keyboard, I can live without just fine if the on screen is ics.