Poll: What would you purchase? - General Questions and Answers

If Tmobile was selling the galaxy nexus subsidized or galaxy S2 subsidized would you have still purchased the s2 or gotten the nexus?
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SGS2 of course
the GN is lacking a lot of features and hardware
also lots of Apps/Games are not ICS4 compatible

What are the features or hardware that is missing?
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I'd take the S2. The much less-outdated S2's GPU, the Gorilla glass and the most important part, the fact that it takes SD cards wins it over for me.

mritek said:
What are the features or hardware that is missing?
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See here: http://www.engadget.com/2011/11/21/ice-cream-sandwich-supports-usb-mass-storage-after-all-galaxy-n/.

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Galaxy note to T-Mobile......

http://www.tmonews.com/2012/04/what...mobile/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=twitter one can only hope
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The only thing better than our phone is the screen.... a lot of ppl say its really laggy the att version at least. We will see
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Note is nice but I personally think its too big. I see it more of a business phone, not personal at all.
Yea it is big but my boss has the att one and its really nice and we all know T-Mobile is faster so who knows might have different specs just thought it was cool that we might be getting one
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Ascarface23 said:
Yea it is big but my boss has the att one and its really nice and we all know T-Mobile is faster so who knows might have different specs just thought it was cool that we might be getting one
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I had the note briefly and LOVED it, returned it cause there wasnt a stable modem/radio for us Tmo users...if this is true, im 100% back!!
Yay?
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I still haven't had time to play with a Note yet, but its intriguing to say the least. It definitely looks a bit too large to use as an everyday phone but I'll give it a shot at least
You probably will be happier with the s3, it will be the next Gen phone.
Get the note if you need a tablet phone or high Res screen for more icons on the app drawer or something. I'm gonna wait for the s3 just because of the flagship and the proper balance of features and size and weight
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If it comes to Tmo hopefully its the same but with an s4 processor
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I'm really really really hope it's the Note! But, my next upgraded phone will be a toss up from the sgs3 or the note!
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My uncle has the international version so I've had the opportunity to work on this device here and there. Using it daily really doesn't wind up feeling a ton bigger than the t989, only problems I've experienced are certain apps can't figure out if it's a tablet or a phone, so there's a fair amount of compatibility issues, but it's very slick.
But, and a big but, that phone is a Gen behind the s3
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iwasblown said:
But, and a big but, that phone is a Gen behind the s3
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If the note has an s4 its not a hem behind, the leaked video showed a quad core a 15, so yeah
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Its the ****tiest galaxy ever created IMO
I own one and want to sell it so bad
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Master&Slave™ said:
Its the ****tiest galaxy ever created IMO
I own one and want to sell it so bad
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What are you asking for it, and what is the condition?
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Master&Slave™ said:
Its the ****tiest galaxy ever created IMO
I own one and want to sell it so bad
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Yeah I'm interested too.
Master&Slave™ said:
Its the ****tiest galaxy ever created IMO
I own one and want to sell it so bad
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I'm just wondering why? I want 1 so bad I am holding out for the HTC 1 x but really considering the note for now to hold me over?
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The only thing remarkable about that gnote is the incredible resolution and that is it.
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Anyone interested PM me...don't want to turn this thread into ebay
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bbobarino said:
I'm just wondering why? I want 1 so bad I am holding out for the HTC 1 x but really considering the note for now to hold me over?
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Were not getting a one x were getting a ****ty one s.
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[Q] Skyrocket or Nexus

I currently have the skyrocket but have a chance to get the Samsung galaxy nexus. I live in Oregon so no LTE. I need a second opinion which is better for games picture taking and mainly overall performance. Would really love some input I'm stuck in between.
Nexus
Skyrocket has better hardware. Camera is better. Processor is better. Screen is bigger. We have aosp. Shall I say more?
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cdshepherd said:
Skyrocket has better hardware. Camera is better. Processor is better. Screen is bigger. We have aosp. Shall I say more?
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Yes
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Bout a white GSM nexus for $300 couldn't resist
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tmfpkendrick21 said:
Bout a white GSM nexus for $300 couldn't resist
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There's a white nexus?
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tmfpkendrick21 said:
I currently have the skyrocket but have a chance to get the Samsung galaxy nexus. I live in Oregon so no LTE. I need a second opinion which is better for games picture taking and mainly overall performance. Would really love some input I'm stuck in between.
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Gnex camera is bad apparently.
Both phones are powerful, very very powerful. If you're comfortable rooting it honestly doesn't make much of a difference and I'd go with the Skyrocket since out of three things you mention picture is one of them and I've heard complaints about Gnex camera.
Without the LTE its a bit disappointing though. In all honesty you're choosing between two high end android devices, you'll be perfectly satisfied with either. Given the fact you're on XDA you must be some what of a techie, so maybe GNex is your best bet. Try out the camera first though
Yep there is a white nexus.. its not on Google's site idk y. But tried camera and love it so far thinks its better then skyrocket to be honest I couldn't get good pics with SR
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There's a white nexus?
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Yeah. It has a glossy finish which is why I prefer the titanium one.
Really depends on what your priority is. If you're in an LTE market, Skyrocket seems to be a better choice. As a SR owner I'm considering selling and moving to a Nexus. If you need your phone unlocked than consider a plus for Nexus since you'll save $20 there. As others have mentioned look into the camera, I however use mine once a month if that.
I guess biggest part is how much Dev support you need. Nexus will keep you flashing everyday of you so choose. SR options are a bit limited but those who have worked on it have done a fantastic job.
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Skyrocket since the Gnex can't be sold anymore thanks to CRapple
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alphamale99 said:
Skyrocket since the Gnex can't be sold anymore thanks to CRapple
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What?
Nexus, then trade me for my skyrocket + 16gb ipod. Haha
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Skyrocket
Gaining popularity
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CRapple won an injunction today in the courtroom that is temporarily banning sales of the Galaxy Nexus here in the USA
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I compared my skyrocket to my friends gnex and although the gnex screen looks better I would personally stick with the Skyrocket mainly because of the build quality. It just feels better in hand. Other than that, the gnex has an awesome community and more stable asop stuff.
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what!? ive been thinking about switching to Nexus since yesterday. Holy Crapple Crap!
How is it skyrockets screen is bigger? its 4.5 vs 4.65 Nexus. And nexus has 720p screen when skys is only 480p. LTe isnt important too me.. yes its super fast internet but i never found it useful. I mean if i had unlimited plan then Lte sure is nice but i have 300mb data and i find it enough for emails a couple pics and web. I used to have unlimited with ipoop 3G but my monthly usage was around 250mbs.
Does anybody knows if nexus front facing camera has auto focus?
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Upgrade

Hi everybody, it has been 24 beautiful months with my HTC evo 4g and I have upgrade opportunity (sprint) I have flashed around 30 ROMs and I'm still in love with this phone, any ideas of what sprint phone will make a very good upgrade I just don't want to upgrade to a phone that is going to disappoint me since my evo hasn't.
A lot of people tells me that I should wait for the iphone 5, I'm not really sure, thnx in advance
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EVO 4G LTE or Galaxy Nexus or Sprint Galaxy S3
Those are the top phones on Sprint right now,
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IMO, the Samsung Galaxy S3 is the most beautiful and exciting phone I've ever held. Until I played with that for a few minutes, I was positive my next phone would be an iPhone. My DROID Charge is about a year older than the S3 and I couldn't help but think of what a difference a year makes. That difference was enough to convince me that the Android is much more fun to own. My phone is a hobby, always a progress in motion. For better or worse.
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I would suggest to wait for the galaxy s Note 2 . Been waiting for it to come,and from what i heard the spec are quite high, its the like enlarge version of Galaxy S3.
Samsung galaxy s3. Go for it.
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Thnx for ur comments, how's the galaxy s3 battery life, is it a built in battery?
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It's not built in and the S3 has GREAT battery life, people are reporting 20+ hours with moderate use.
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Samsung galaxy s3. Go for it.
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Galaxy or nexus
I've had my nexus for a year and never had problems, its great.
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Galaxy s3 mini

so now we have a s3 mini with similar hardware to s2 and will have jb so this could only lead to s2 getting Jb as well...
cost so far is 400$ euro which for Au dollars is about 500$ if true then its cost is far to much for a lower spec phone....
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S2 is already confirmed to be getting JB.
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It Is Awesome :laugh:
I debated sending my s3 back for the mini. I own currently the s2 and s3.
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bdpyo said:
I debated sending my s3 back for the mini. I own currently the s2 and s3.
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The S3 Mini is a downgrade from both the S2 and S3
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S3 mini is like giving 1 gb ram for my phone
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it seems great:good:
bdpyo said:
I debated sending my s3 back for the mini. I own currently the s2 and s3.
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Why would you do that?
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i think it worth
i think it not worth
why???
so, what may be their intention for releasing this phone when S3 is doing very fine and other galaxy phones are also there?
I don't like the idea of the mini, there are still other phones out there that people can get instead of buying a mini. I do like Samsung though.
800x480 resolution?
1ghz dual core processor?
5 megapixel camera?
1500mAh battery?
Those are last years specs. Wasn't expecting this from a 2012 Galaxy device.
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gagdude said:
The S3 Mini is a downgrade from both the S2 and S3
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Is the S2 Skyrocket better than the S3 Mini?
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droidbabyxda said:
Is the S2 Skyrocket better than the S3 Mini?
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Yeah. The only thing the S3 mini has that is better is Jellybean. But otherwise its pretty much a Galaxy S1 with a dual core CPU and 1GB of RAM
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As others have said here and elsewhere I really can't understand the point of this phone. The specs are lacking in every way.
soon they gonna come out with a S3 mini LTE version...
While people like us here on XDA know about the specs, know the fact that basically this is a rubbish phone.
But to most people out there, they are going to see this phone & its resemblance to the SIII & its name [SIII mini] are going to assume that this is a smaller version of the SIII. These are the people who are going to form most of the sales of this phone & whom Samsung is fooling.
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While people like us here on XDA know about the specs, know the fact that basically this is a rubbish phone.
But to most people out there, they are going to see this phone & its resemblance to the SIII & its name [SIII mini] are going to assume that this is a smaller version of the SIII. These are the people who are going to form most of the sales of this phone & whom Samsung is fooling.
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Then they're gonna realize it sucks compared to an actual S3, and thus give the galaxy S3 a bad name
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gagdude said:
Then they're gonna realize it sucks compared to an actual S3, and thus give the galaxy S3 a bad name
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Agreed. Should've called it the Galaxy Jade

What's the best used at&t smartphone around $200

I been looking at the atrix hd but I know there's bound to be something better I just wanna get the best for my money thanks
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I guess I'm stuck with the low end atrix hd thx guys
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You should take that atrix back and wait for the HTC One or the Gs4. Seriously though.
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Driggity420 said:
You should take that atrix back and wait for the HTC One or the Gs4. Seriously though.
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I second that thought.
DEVICES:
NEXUS 7 32GB STOCK
(NO ROOT)
T-MOBIL LG G2X (LG-P999)
STOCK (ROOTED)
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You guys fail to be within his $200 budget for a used phone.
I suggest an AT&T Samsung galaxy s2 or a samsung galaxy s2 skyrocket. You should be able to get one on that budget. I got my skyrocket for $170 on new condition few months ago.
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I bet you can find an unlocked GSM Galaxy Nexus for around 200$
Everywhere I looked for unlocked galaxy nexus was from 300 to 450
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And the skyrocket you musta been lucky cuz the cheapest I found was 250 and the s2 I don't like cuz of the processor the atrix hd is the idea of what I want so I'm guessing I'm going with it cuz the phones yall listed are not in my budget thx though
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And the galaxy nexus wouldn't work for straight talk since it was through Verizon wireless
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Class_of_punk26 said:
And the skyrocket you musta been lucky cuz the cheapest I found was 250 and the s2 I don't like cuz of the processor the atrix hd is the idea of what I want so I'm guessing I'm going with it cuz the phones yall listed are not in my budget thx though
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Have you checked eBay? Ill look in a bit to make you some suggestions. =)))
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Driggity420 said:
You should take that atrix back and wait for the HTC One or the Gs4. Seriously though.
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Agreed.
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Yes I even checked amazon and thanks
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Oh and I forgot to add that I will be rooting and flashing roms and I checked out the atrix hd on here doesn't really seem like something worth rooting I want something that will be developed on alot like the nexus 7 tablet is use to have but I may be asking too much but thanks
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Class_of_punk26 said:
Everywhere I looked for unlocked galaxy nexus was from 300 to 450
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You need to check swappa
They've got a couple on there now around 200$
If you're due for an upgrade, the Galaxy Note II refurbed was available for $199.99 very recently.
ATT galaxy note 1 used around 200 on CL
★♡★ AT&T Galaxy Note II ☆♥☆
I still just have the original Note and over a year later I'm still pretty happy. I do occasionally start jonesing for the note 2, but not sure about the life of a refurb, I think it only saves about about $50, but with the S4 out I expect a new note 2 to drop in price soon. BTW, I haven't touched my laptop in a couple of months, I live out where the bear does his business and this is the way I get internet. No cable or DSL is within 20 miles of me... I had satellite but its more expensive and slower.
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I'm with metropcs right now I can't afford a contract I'm switching to straight talk that's why I need a at&t phone I would get a tmobile cuz of faster data speed but not many tmobile towers here
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Have you considered looking into something from Pantech? The Pantech Burst, used, would save you about $100 from your $200 budget and is a very nice phone for the money. It also has a mostly-working CM10.
You could also look into newer phones like the Pantech Discover, In general, it's a good brand for the value-conscious.
Ok I decided to go with tmobile instead I'm thinking about getting the galaxy s blaze if I buy the $50 unlimited talk text 100 mb 4g speed and I run up the 4g will I have the hspa+ speed?
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