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I'm getting a sensation today in a trade. Are there any big issues that I should keep an eye out for?
Thanks in advance!
Look out for overheating issue when charging, mine overheats to 52 degrees while charging so if your phone overheats more than 45 degrees when charging, you know something is wrong. Rebooting issue is after overheating, so take not of that too
Don't quote me, am speaking from my personal experience, going to exchange for my 3rd set now
Make sure the screen looks fine without any missing pixels or faded.
Also check to see if the backing of the phone is not loose.
Maybe ask for a receipt from the person you are trading? Im sure the phone is still in its 14 day return period if he or she bought it at walmart.
Dust under the screen, nothing else can piss$&# off....
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graffixnyc said:
I'm getting a sensation today in a trade. Are there any big issues that I should keep an eye out for?
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The biggest issue you have to worry about would be your reaction to the look and feel of the form factor. It's so sexy to hold you might feel the need to make love to it right then and there. Would be a little embarrassing during your trade.
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The biggest issue you have to worry about would be your reaction to the look and feel of the form factor. It's so sexy to hold you might feel the need to make love to it right then and there. Would be a little embarrassing during your trade.
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Lol.. Post of the day!
digiholic said:
The biggest issue you have to worry about would be your reaction to the look and feel of the form factor. It's so sexy to hold you might feel the need to make love to it right then and there. Would be a little embarrassing during your trade.
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hahaha I wanted this phone so bad I gave my left lung for it. Couldnt meet the guy today but we are meeting tomorrow. He said it's brand new never used, still sealed in the box. I'm trading him a used but like new g2x, used but mint g2 and a brand new sealed g2 for the sensation (only paid for the g2x, the other 2 were free) figured I could have sold them off on cl then cought the sensation but I was too impatient.
I really cant wait to get this phone. I always LOVED sense but hated how it bogged down a phone so I NEVER used it. One of the devs for the g2 rmk told me I should try the sense 3.0 rom before I got the sensation to see if I'd like it. and wow.. it ran pretty damn smooth on the g2 with one cpu and only 512 of ram. I was very impressed! there was some lag but not the kind I remember from sense. So seeing that and thinking how it would be on the more powerful sensation sold me! After a night of sense 3.0 on my g2 I thought "I MUST get the sensation"
I still have another g2x as well that will become my back up phone
graffixnyc said:
hahaha I wanted this phone so bad I gave my left lung for it. Couldnt meet the guy today but we are meeting tomorrow. He said it's brand new never used, still sealed in the box. I'm trading him a used but like new g2x, used but mint g2 and a brand new sealed g2 for the sensation (only paid for the g2x, the other 2 were free) figured I could have sold them off on cl then cought the sensation but I was too impatient.
I really cant wait to get this phone. I always LOVED sense but hated how it bogged down a phone so I NEVER used it. One of the devs for the g2 rmk told me I should try the sense 3.0 rom before I got the sensation to see if I'd like it. and wow.. it ran pretty damn smooth on the g2 with one cpu and only 512 of ram. I was very impressed! there was some lag but not the kind I remember from sense. So seeing that and thinking how it would be on the more powerful sensation sold me! After a night of sense 3.0 on my g2 I thought "I MUST get the sensation"
I still have another g2x as well that will become my back up phone
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Trading 3 phones for the sensation? Why not sell them on Craigslist and buy a sensation off contract with a nice warranty and the knowledge that its never Bern messed with? Might even have a bit of money to spare
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marky310 said:
Trading 3 phones for the sensation? Why not sell them on Craigslist and buy a sensation off contract with a nice warranty and the knowledge that its never Bern messed with? Might even have a bit of money to spare
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marky310 said:
Trading 3 phones for the sensation? Why not sell them on Craigslist and buy a sensation off contract with a nice warranty and the knowledge that its never Bern messed with? Might even have a bit of money to spare
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+1 to that.
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marky310 said:
Trading 3 phones for the sensation? Why not sell them on Craigslist and buy a sensation off contract with a nice warranty and the knowledge that its never Bern messed with? Might even have a bit of money to spare
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Because selling them would take too long and too much of a hassle. I just have to go meet one person and have one exchange as opposed to having to run around the city meeting 3 people and doing three exchanges.. Plus, I wanted this phone last week and I'm really not losing anything on the deal since 2 of them were free. I just found out the one I'm getting is actually sealed never used so I'm not worried he messed with it.
Trip G2s and a G2x for a Sensation? Wow, you really want it badly. You are NOT getting a fair trade. However, as long as you are happy it doesn't matter what the rest of us think.
You may do well to keep one of the G2's. He is still getting an awesome deal.
pinhead said:
Trip G2s and a G2x for a Sensation? Wow, you really want it badly. You are NOT getting a fair trade. However, as long as you are happy it doesn't matter what the rest of us think.
You may do well to keep one of the G2's. He is still getting an awesome deal.
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2 g2's not 3. yeah I do want it badly. Plus I always luck out and get free devices (I have a free mytouch 4g coming to me next week) So I dont mind, How I see it is I'm paying it forward I really have no use for 2 g2x's, 2 g2's a mt4g and a sensation. lol
I made it a deal someone couldnt refuse
graffixnyc said:
hahaha I wanted this phone so bad I gave my left lung for it. Couldnt meet the guy today but we are meeting tomorrow. He said it's brand new never used, still sealed in the box. I'm trading him a used but like new g2x, used but mint g2 and a brand new sealed g2 for the sensation (only paid for the g2x, the other 2 were free) figured I could have sold them off on cl then cought the sensation but I was too impatient.
I really cant wait to get this phone. I always LOVED sense but hated how it bogged down a phone so I NEVER used it. One of the devs for the g2 rmk told me I should try the sense 3.0 rom before I got the sensation to see if I'd like it. and wow.. it ran pretty damn smooth on the g2 with one cpu and only 512 of ram. I was very impressed! there was some lag but not the kind I remember from sense. So seeing that and thinking how it would be on the more powerful sensation sold me! After a night of sense 3.0 on my g2 I thought "I MUST get the sensation"
I still have another g2x as well that will become my back up phone
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I can see the smile on that guys face as he walks away,I won't be as nice as these other posters,you must be out of your fuggin mind to do that trade,tell me you aren't that foolish,trading well over 1k worth of phones for a 550 dollar phone,stop being so damn lazy and sell the phones,the Sensation isn't going anywhere
Yo im about to go buy one off contract n come trade u hold up
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WATER DAMAGE, WATER DAMAGE, WATER DAMATE!!!!. First thing you should do is take the back cover off, pull out the battery and make sure that little round white sticker is still white, NOT pinkish, red, kinda red, kinda pink, spotted pink, spotted red, stripped pink, stripped red,,,,it should be WHITE!!!!
Yea that's a horrible trade man... You should definitely put the extra work in and get the extra money from selling
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Macklessdaddy said:
I can see the smile on that guys face as he walks away,I won't be as nice as these other posters,you must be out of your fuggin mind to do that trade,tell me you aren't that foolish,trading well over 1k worth of phones for a 550 dollar phone,stop being so damn lazy and sell the phones,the Sensation isn't going anywhere
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It's not being lazy, I am SUPER busy... I have a full time job in IT, go to school at night full-time, play in a band a few nights a week and weekends, plus trying to get a computer consulting business off the ground and then finding time for android deving in whatever spare time I have. So before you call someone lazy you should know something about the person before you make that judgement. It's not being lazy, it's being EFFICIENT and using my time WISELY. If I had paid ANYTHING for the 2 g2's I wouldnt do the deal, but I dont care if they go. I paid nothing for them so it's nothing to worry about especially when I have another g2x and a mt4g coming next week. So you can say I'm outta my mind but at the end of the day nothing comes out of my pocket and I still have more devices than I know what to do with
I am curious as to how you get them for free?
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I am curious how you get them for free?
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Through my business. As it grows and I add lines I get the free offer phones (the g2's were free a few weeks ago when I added two lines) now the mt4g is free and I added a line and got that for free. I give my contractors older phones that I have never new ones.
I own an Evo, and my contract is up at the end of this month. I really want to go to WP7, but I don't (preferably) want a phone with a keyboard. I love the all touch big screens, but I wouldn't mind having a keyboard with a smaller screen.
I just want an honest opinion. Is it really worth sacrificing my Evo for a smaller screen with a keyboard, especially when I can (hopefully) get a mango device around 2012? (If Sprint even has one by then).
I have heard of the Nokia phones and the Mazaa that is supposedly coming, but you never know with Sprint's luck.
it is totally worth upgrading to the arrive right now especially since the mango beta can be found in these forums,it significantly increases the functionality and speed of this phone on the existing stock rom.
eric12341 said:
it is totally worth upgrading to the arrive right now especially since the mango beta can be found in these forums,it significantly increases the functionality and speed of this phone on the existing stock rom.
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Yeah, but do you think there will be a phone similiar to the Evo (bigger screen, no keyboard)? I would hate to get it and then a few months later one comes out! Lol. I haven't gone to sprint to check out the arrive, yet. But when my upgrade is, I will keep it in mind.
Thanks for the input.
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Dj21o said:
Yeah, but do you think there will be a phone similiar to the Evo (bigger screen, no keyboard)? I would hate to get it and then a few months later one comes out! Lol. I haven't gone to sprint to check out the arrive, yet. But when my upgrade is, I will keep it in mind.
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There very well could be. Hard to say whether Sprint thinks it's going to gain enough traction, especially with the iPhone supposedly coming. But I say play with the Arrive in store. The priority for me was the hardware keyboard and also the fact that I came from a feature phone.
Shrinking down in screen size probably won't feel the same for sure because you're losing so much viewable space. However, if you think the OS as a whole in how it functions is worth it to you then it might end up being a negligible complaint.
If you're really worried some new hardware might come out then just wait.
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There very well could be. Hard to say whether Sprint thinks it's going to gain enough traction, especially with the iPhone supposedly coming. But I say play with the Arrive in store. The priority for me was the hardware keyboard and also the fact that I came from a feature phone.
Shrinking down in screen size probably won't feel the same for sure because you're losing so much viewable space. However, if you think the OS as a whole in how it functions is worth it to you then it might end up being a negligible complaint.
If you're really worried some new hardware might come out then just wait.
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Yeah, but I don't want to wait and then be further away in a 2-year upgrade, and I think a 3.6in is still a good size.
My buddy has the Evo Shift and it seems to be a perfect size from messing with it. I had the HTC hero and that was a 3.2in all touch display lol.
I might go into Sprint. If don't like it, I have no choice but to wait. But I can't stand Android for another minute. But that is another subject lol.
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Yeah, but I don't want to wait and then be further away in a 2-year upgrade, and I think a 3.6in is still a good size.
My buddy has the Evo Shift and it seems to be a perfect size from messing with it. I had the HTC hero and that was a 3.2in all touch display lol.
I might go into Sprint. If don't like it, I have no choice but to wait. But I can't stand Android for another minute. But that is another subject lol.
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I think u just answered your question then. if u can't stand Android anymore then go ahead and get the arrive then load the mango beta onto it and then never look back.
eric12341 said:
I think u just answered your question then. if u can't stand Android anymore then go ahead and get the arrive then load the mango beta onto it and then never look back.
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Holy s*** you're right. Going into the sprint store to pick up HTC Arrive next month.
I went from the Evo to Epic to Arrive and lemme say this...
I DO miss the Evo's screen size and just the overall build of the phone. Whenever I'm browsing on the Arrive I'm always like "I wish I had a little bit more" and when I'm in the messaging app I wish I had a little bit more space.
But that's just looking at the phone. Now, interacting with the screen is so smooth its sickening. I'm talking about the screen itself, like the material. I have an iPod Touch 4G and its just...bleh. I hate using it because it picks up fingerprints way too easy so your like "i'll just dry my hands and it'll be all good" but when you do that, the screen is extra rough and its hassle. The Arrive's screen is just smooth as eggs and I dont think it picks up fingerprints..I've never noticed them and I dont use a screen protector.
Now, the material + the OS responsiveness is amazing. Once you pick the Arrive, you'll be amazed. WP7 is just too smooth. The browser will destroy your mind. Also, the keyboard is friggin' nuts. I'm on the mango beta and the thing I love is how I don't even need to touch the delete key. Let's say your typing real fast...all you have to do is tap and touch the word to correct it. Well, Swype had that on Android so it may not be a big deal to you, but the big difference now is how the WP7 takes in account you hitting the letters right above the space bar, instead of the space bar. So, "thisbis" automatically autocorrects to "this is" Add in dynamic key resizing and there's really no need for a bigger screen for a bigger keyboard.
so yeah..enough my rambling....you'll love the Arrive.
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I went from the Evo to Epic to Arrive and lemme say this...
I DO miss the Evo's screen size and just the overall build of the phone. Whenever I'm browsing on the Arrive I'm always like "I wish I had a little bit more" and when I'm in the messaging app I wish I had a little bit more space.
But that's just looking at the phone. Now, interacting with the screen is so smooth its sickening. I'm talking about the screen itself, like the material. I have an iPod Touch 4G and its just...bleh. I hate using it because it picks up fingerprints way too easy so your like "i'll just dry my hands and it'll be all good" but when you do that, the screen is extra rough and its hassle. The Arrive's screen is just smooth as eggs and I dont think it picks up fingerprints..I've never noticed them and I dont use a screen protector.
Now, the material + the OS responsiveness is amazing. Once you pick the Arrive, you'll be amazed. WP7 is just too smooth. The browser will destroy your mind. Also, the keyboard is friggin' nuts. I'm on the mango beta and the thing I love is how I don't even need to touch the delete key. Let's say your typing real fast...all you have to do is tap and touch the word to correct it. Well, Swype had that on Android so it may not be a big deal to you, but the big difference now is how the WP7 takes in account you hitting the letters right above the space bar, instead of the space bar. So, "thisbis" automatically autocorrects to "this is" Add in dynamic key resizing and there's really no need for a bigger screen for a bigger keyboard.
so yeah..enough my rambling....you'll love the Arrive.
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I agree with you 100%. I haven't haven't picked up the phone yet, but I've heard good things. Such as the great keyboard, and I've never heard of the autocorrect on WP7, that is amazing. I constantly have to change my sentences because the words blend together.
The OS is by far my favorite, not as much customization, but I find myself constantly changing it on Android with different ROMs. And i have tried to setcup my Android so i can have a quick glance at the screen, juat to conserve my battery. The phones are a pain in the ass. I would rather pay for quality, IMO. Being able to have a phone that lasts for 3 days is definitely a plus, not to mention improvements with mango.
I too have gone from the Epic, to the Evo, now WP7. Ive watched so many videos on YouTube, and read great reviews on the phone, I might just pick it up next month.
Thanks for your comment.
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You can get a brand new arrive from eBay for around $200. I'd go that route and save your upgrade credit for the next Gen wp7 devices this fall.
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ghlu said:
You can get a brand new arrive from eBay for around $200. I'd go that route and save your upgrade credit for the next Gen wp7 devices this fall.
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So you think there will be Nokia/other devices that will be of more quality, with Mango on them in the Fall? I mine as well wait instead of going through the hassel of getting a new device that isn't up to ALL of my expectations lol.
I still don't mind the Evo, but I am in love with WP7. I just want better hardware.
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I think it's a pretty safe bet that new hardware will be released with mango. However, WHEN it'll get released on sprint is a question. As of now arrive's hardware is 1.5 years old already (first Gen snapdragon) so if you can wait I think you should.
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ghlu said:
I think it's a pretty safe bet that new hardware will be released with mango. However, WHEN it'll get released on sprint is a question. As of now arrive's hardware is 1.5 years old already (first Gen snapdragon) so if you can wait I think you should.
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Yeah man because I am not about to get a 2-year contract out on a phone that I might not like, well as much as an all touch display. But if I don't have any options by or shortly after Christmas I'm grabbing the arrive for sure.
Offnote, does the creaky tilt for the keyboard bother you? Does it lean to far to your face to where you need to tilt the phone to see it? I'm iffy about the design lol.
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Dj21o said:
Yeah man because I am not about to get a 2-year contract out on a phone that I might not like, well as much as an all touch display. But if I don't have any options by or shortly after Christmas I'm grabbing the arrive for sure.
Offnote, does the creaky tilt for the keyboard bother you? Does it lean to far to your face to where you need to tilt the phone to see it? I'm iffy about the design lol.
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Honestly dude, just go to a sprint store on the weekend and play with it for a good 30 minutes. Granted the display model won't have mango, but for the basics it'll give you an idea of what to expect. I mean we can hype you up all day long, but it'll still come down to how you subjectively feel about it when its in your hands and visualize how it'll fit your needs.
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Honestly dude, just go to a sprint store on the weekend and play with it for a good 30 minutes. Granted the display model won't have mango, but for the basics it'll give you an idea of what to expect. I mean we can hype you up all day long, but it'll still come down to how you subjectively feel about it when its in your hands and visualize how it'll fit your needs.
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Yeah, people can say its a piece of **** and for all you know it is an amazing phone. I got your point bro. And Mango looks amazing compared to the OS as it is now. (Not that it isn't amazing as it is lol)
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You can get a brand new arrive from eBay for around $200. I'd go that route and save your upgrade credit for the next Gen wp7 devices this fall.
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+1, I picked up a Arrive for $220 without any contract. That's the best route IMO.
Yeah, Fall is right around the corner though. I mine as well save my POS until I see something that I truly want, not because it is my only option.
Sprint and Verizon got screwed (CDMA is always last), but this new round of WP7 devices should offer more to these carriers, if they were smart. There are 9-? handsets for ATT and T-Mobile (GSM), The only people left are CDMA.
I hope I'm not wrong. :X
Well I just bought a One X from the MP. Should be here this week. I just noticed that there are more One X's in the MP than any other phone right now. Why is that? Are there any serious flaws with the phone? Or is everyone switching to the S3?
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Clearly it's just too much phone for people to handle. That's the only explanation I can think of. It's an amazing device and is easily the best phone on the market today.
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_MetalHead_ said:
Clearly it's just too much phone for people to handle. That's the only explanation I can think of. It's an amazing device and is easily the best phone on the market today.
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This. Lot's of ADHD too
Oh look it's pebble blue and so shiny.........
It could also be people up for an upgrade, and are content with their current phone so they take the trade, sell the phone and keep using their old one. Makes sense I suppose. If you like your phone and are willing to extend your contract you may as well take the trade and resell the phone for a 200-400 dollar(plus) payback from it. I thought about the same up until my xperia x10 started getting kinda buggy no matter what rom I had running on it [but i so so so miss that phone. oh the curves and design <\\3]. But the One X is a nice device. Plus some people prefer that ooh-look-I-have-the-best-device method. Same as people trading in their older xbox for the new slim one. To jump off topic on that, I've got a cod4 disk that works fine on my xbox [older] but on the slim it wont even detect the name of the game xD. <back on topic> I envy the "watch video while texting" feature on the SG3 but... Its not very erm... Usable in my opinion. If i'm gunna be texting someone, i wont be paying much attention to the video.
I also think that you're also seeing a very vocal minority. It's rare that forum space is dedicated to praise of a phone, or anything, really. Personally, I love this phone and have zero interest in anything else out there...if only they'd release the kernel...
It's because they are prematurely ejaculating over the pebble blue and marble white. I'll stick to my 1X.
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It could also be people up for an upgrade, and are content with their current phone so they take the trade, sell the phone and keep using their old one. Makes sense I suppose. If you like your phone and are willing to extend your contract you may as well take the trade and resell the phone for a 200-400 dollar(plus) payback from it. I thought about the same up until my xperia x10 started getting kinda buggy no matter what rom I had running on it [but i so so so miss that phone. oh the curves and design <\\3]. But the One X is a nice device. Plus some people prefer that ooh-look-I-have-the-best-device method. Same as people trading in their older xbox for the new slim one. To jump off topic on that, I've got a cod4 disk that works fine on my xbox [older] but on the slim it wont even detect the name of the game xD. <back on topic> I envy the "watch video while texting" feature on the SG3 but... Its not very erm... Usable in my opinion. If i'm gunna be texting someone, i wont be paying much attention to the video.
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In my experience (gone through 3 one x) there have been a bunch of problems on early devices, all three of mine have had the same connection issue, similar to what the OP has described.
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I know there's the whole sim problem. Does the tape thing really fix it?
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OP, I was noticing this too (mainly because I was interested in picking up a One X, so I was looking for one). I think it's a combination of people being wow'd by the GSIII, early adopters wanting to try the latest and greatest, and people that just like to switch it up all the time.
I'm not complaining, though...I picked up one off the MP last night for $375. This is after I picked up a GNex earlier this week...LOL. I've just been wow'd by the One X's that I've played with, so I figured this would be a great chance to give one a go.
Of course, I'm also planning on getting a GSIII (I had a GSII until a couple of weeks ago and loved it). After I get it, I'll probably use all 3 for a little bit and then sell the one(s) that I like the least. I'll probably keep the GNex no matter what because I really like it and I'm interested to see what JB is all about.
Poor Quality control is one of the reasons.
HTC has been releasing way too many HOX with screen rippling issues when pressed, dead pixels, creaking unibody, heat issues and etc etc. Not the best from HTC.
IF you're lucky enough to get a well made HOX then that's great but personally I ended up with a bad one. Dead pixel, creaky body, heat issues, LCD rippling :/
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Stumbled on this while randomly browsing the HOX forums...awesome app!!! I probably won't use it a lot, but glad to know I can use another one of the GS3's "exclusive features" flawlessly
Just got the phone and I can see why people wanna get rid of it :/ Just kidding lol. Its awesome. First thing I did was root/unlock/blal blah blah and flashed cleanrom 3.1.1. Everythings running great Loving it so far. Cant use it on a network for another week but so far no issues at all
I got the HOX right when it came out and have had zero problems with it, personally its the best phone I've ever owned. People may be selling them because they don't want or can't unlock the bootloader.
I love the phone myself and have had to exchange it three times, but it's been worth the hassle. I am also going to pick up the new Xperia this weekend.
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I love the phone myself and have had to exchange it three times, but it's been worth the hassle. I am also going to pick up the new Xperia this weekend.
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Yep, I've exchanged mine 4 times. I love it. Wouldn't have gone through all that trouble if I didn't.
I checked out the Xperia, it's a really slick looking phone but felt really dated once I actually turned it on. The UI was waaaay too choppy for me... and it runs Gingerbread.
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Yep, I've exchanged mine 4 times. I love it. Wouldn't have gone through all that trouble if I didn't.
I checked out the Xperia, it's a really slick looking phone but felt really dated once I actually turned it on. The UI was waaaay too choppy for me... and it runs Gingerbread.
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Gingerbread?! Whats that?
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Yep, I've exchanged mine 4 times. I love it. Wouldn't have gone through all that trouble if I didn't.
I checked out the Xperia, it's a really slick looking phone but felt really dated once I actually turned it on. The UI was waaaay too choppy for me... and it runs Gingerbread.
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Side note.. I've exchanged mine 9 times with att. The tenth one will be here next week and hopefully its the last one. Turns out my Wi-Fi repeater in my house was the cause for my sim card and wifi problems. Over driving the chip its self.
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I've been trying to trade my HOX for a GS3 for a few days now but I'm getting ahead of myself so let me start from the beginning. I started out with my GNex and heard about the HOX and how amazing it was so like any other android enthusiast I immediately set my sights on acquiring one. However it wasn't as simple as that lol I tried for months to acquire one, refusing to pay cash, to no avail. With a somewhat mild sadness I gave up in defeat and made my piece with my GNex. Little did I know a ray of "hope" was gonna shine on me by way of the GS3 lol after leaks, rumors and shady speculation I immediately fell in love with it but the HOX still had a place in my heart I just could not get the simple elegance of that contour unibody silhouette out of my mind. So pushing all those mixed emotions and thoughts aside I decided to pursue the GS3. After finally acquiring one, which was a feat in and of itself, I spent a week with it and I must admit I treated it like a dirty mistress lol my GNex got shelved almost immediately and I used it every minute of that week. As the week was drawing to a close I sat down and thought about what exactly made me love the GS3 so much. Was it the design? Kinda. Was it the name? Not so much. Or was it the software? I came to the decision that this was the sorce of my affection. After coming to this realization I returned the GS3 and took my GNex of the shelf and fell for it all over again with the buttery sweet allure of Jellybean lol After using it as my daily once again I came to a settled state of mind and convinced myself that I was content in my decision to stay with the GNex. That was until I decided to peruse the marketplace on a whim. Then to what seemed to be that of a dream inside of a looking glass I saw that someone was willing to trade their HOX for a GNex. The first thought in my mind was &#&%@&&#&@* yeah!!! Lol I then preceded into making a trade and within 24 hours I had finally received my long awaited love. All those repressed thoughts and emotions came flooding back like a tsunami. And now as I type from my HOX I can now say that I am indeed content with this beautifully crafted piece of artwork....that is until the next thing comes out lol
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Amazing story bro hahaha... although this phone had a small introduction, from the second I seen it I was also in love. Had to have it. Once I got it, the nostalgia was unreal. I can't stay off of it, can't stop customizing it. I've played around with a JB nexus, I play around with my buddies lte GS3.... I just don't think they compare to my OneX. We do alot of modding and different roms.. my benchmarks absolutely tower over theirs, do side by side comparisons and mine is just way more snappy flipping through screens, in and out of apps, and going in and out of app drawer... not to mention the screen is out of this world. My wife accidently dropped it (never left a mark).... almost divorced her lol. So I came to my senses, rubbed her back and told her it was OK... I'm talking about my OneX of course hahaha.
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Lmaooo! @I rubbed her back this phone really is amazing lol
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Very interesting. I actually had One X for a good week or so but coming from a Nexus S and knowing the feel of loafing roms and stuff, it was a pretty big turn off. I do love the size and feel of the One tho.
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Very interesting. I actually had One X for a good week or so but coming from a Nexus S and knowing the feel of loafing roms and stuff, it was a pretty big turn off. I do love the size and feel of the One tho.
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ANY HTC phone is s big difference between a Nexus. I miss my NS4G but I loooove my X. Unrooted, I absolutely love this phone as is.
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I haven't been able to put mine down since getting it a few days ago.
I just about passed on it, had gone through the Desire triangle twice an felt cold after, scooped a Razr an watched market an one came along in perfect condition on the cheap, now my Razr is with my bud an I'm rocking this beast, glad I didn't pass it up.
WR
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I as well really was blown away when I first saw the phone make its debut in Barcelona at the convention. Being on sprint i was very disappointed that sprint had decided to keep the evo line going and not go with the at lease the look of the one-x. So after months of trying to decide of weather to leave sprint or take the move to att I finally took the plunge last Sunday and I have made the move. I absolutely love this phone, coming from my great OG EVO this phone rocks. The only and I mean only con I can say (at least for me) is the lack of the total 16gigs and sd slot. I mean can learn how to manage not having and SD but the fact that i don't have all of my 16 gigs (to be honest even 15 or so would have been nice) I kinda ticking me off, but not enough to leave this phone. Thanks again HTC for making a really good looking phone.
Awesome phone
Yea I know what ya mean. I saw this phone knew I had to have it. Tried every way I could to get my hands on it. Had an atrix 2 before and no one wanted to trade with boot. So I broke down and done early upgrade and just gonna try to sell my atrix 2. Got my case in today and hated to put it on this beautiful phone. But its clear so I can still see its beauty haha
OP, my story sounds a lot like yours. At the moment, I've got 4 phones (insanity)...4S (which will go to my wife to replace her iPhone 4), GNex (which I love), One X (more about it in a second), and S3.
Like you, it started by perusing the MP. Initially, I found a GNex for a great price in mint condition. I jumped at it and it's a wonderful phone. My only gripe is the speaker volume on calls. The tweaks that worked to make it louder when it was on ICS don't work anymore on JB, so it's become my backup phone. If only I could make the volume louder, it would be the perfect phone for me.
A week or so later, I came across a One X in the MP. Again, great price and mint, so I took a flyer and got it too. This was just before the S3 came out and I'd already decided to try the S3 since I had a S2 that was awesome. The One X was everything I'd hoped for. Beautiful design and that screen...OMG that screen!
So...then the S3 was available. I grabbed one from Best Buy off-contract. I love this thing! It's everything i was hoping for and more. I don't even feel the need to root it.
So then, I told myself a decision had to be made. I wasn't going to keep 3 phones (GNex, HOX, and S3)...that's just silly...right? So after using each of them for a week, I came to the conclusion that I'd sell the HOX, as I wanted to keep the GNex as a "play" phone to mess with ROMs and such and since the S3 was going to have such a big development community behind it it would stay also.
About 4 days passed after selling the HOX and I found myself missing it. So, the search began again for another one. Sure enough, another beauty popped up on the MP and I snatched it up. So, here I sit...3 phones that I rotate between. LOL...it's a sickness!
I won't lie, though. My go-to phone is the S3. But every so often I switch it up for a day or two and use either the GNex or HOX and get my fix. I'll keep the S3 for a while, but eventually (probably when the next Nexus phone is coming) I'll sell the HOX and GNex to fund it. I have no intention of going back to the iPhone anytime soon, though. These 3, along with my Nexus 7, give me all I need and more.
Since the One X came out, ive had (in order) Grey One X, White SGS3, Blue SGS3, Grey Int One X, Grey One X, Red SGS3, White One X. Yes, im crazy. Basically, even though I like grey much more than white, im happy im going to stick (and finally decidedly staying) with the one x. SGS3 is the phone I wanted to like, but all I enjoyed was the removable battery and microSD card slot (didn't use it for swapping but just for more memory). I think I just fell for samsung's blitz of advertising.
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OP, my story sounds a lot like yours. At the moment, I've got 4 phones (insanity)...4S (which will go to my wife to replace her iPhone 4), GNex (which I love), One X (more about it in a second), and S3.
Like you, it started by perusing the MP. Initially, I found a GNex for a great price in mint condition. I jumped at it and it's a wonderful phone. My only gripe is the speaker volume on calls. The tweaks that worked to make it louder when it was on ICS don't work anymore on JB, so it's become my backup phone. If only I could make the volume louder, it would be the perfect phone for me.
A week or so later, I came across a One X in the MP. Again, great price and mint, so I took a flyer and got it too. This was just before the S3 came out and I'd already decided to try the S3 since I had a S2 that was awesome. The One X was everything I'd hoped for. Beautiful design and that screen...OMG that screen!
So...then the S3 was available. I grabbed one from Best Buy off-contract. I love this thing! It's everything i was hoping for and more. I don't even feel the need to root it.
So then, I told myself a decision had to be made. I wasn't going to keep 3 phones (GNex, HOX, and S3)...that's just silly...right? So after using each of them for a week, I came to the conclusion that I'd sell the HOX, as I wanted to keep the GNex as a "play" phone to mess with ROMs and such and since the S3 was going to have such a big development community behind it it would stay also.
About 4 days passed after selling the HOX and I found myself missing it. So, the search began again for another one. Sure enough, another beauty popped up on the MP and I snatched it up. So, here I sit...3 phones that I rotate between. LOL...it's a sickness!
I won't lie, though. My go-to phone is the S3. But every so often I switch it up for a day or two and use either the GNex or HOX and get my fix. I'll keep the S3 for a while, but eventually (probably when the next Nexus phone is coming) I'll sell the HOX and GNex to fund it. I have no intention of going back to the iPhone anytime soon, though. These 3, along with my Nexus 7, give me all I need and more.
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all I understand is that you have lots of money :thumbup:
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There is actually somebody local wanting to trade their galaxy nexus for a HOX.. hmm I don't know if I want to give it a go. All their constant updates and true jelly bean experience is kind if a win. But I love the looks of this phone. The touch screen feels amazing!
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all I understand is that you have lots of money :thumbup:
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LOL...I wouldn't say that. I make enough that I can put away some play money. The problem is, my hobbies keep evolving. First it was my motorcycle and having to buy all the gear that goes along with that (in multiples, of course...gotta be ready for whatever Mother Nature throws at you and wet leathers SUCK!) Now, on top of that expensive hobby, there's this phone hobby that I've developed. Ugh.
The key is to make sure you take care of the things that matter most first. My car is paid off...my motorcycle almost is...my bills are all static, so I know exactly what I have to pay out every month. Little by little, put away money in a savings account and before you know it, you've got a nice stash to play with.
The phone hobby is really only expensive at the beginning. Once you've got a couple of phones, you simply sell one and move on to the next one. Now the overhead is low (you sell X phone for $300 and buy Y (new) phone for $400 so you're only out $100 total). The key is knowing when to sell the old phone (a window I've probably missed on the HOX...but I'll still get a decent amount out of it).
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There is actually somebody local wanting to trade their galaxy nexus for a HOX.. hmm I don't know if I want to give it a go. All their constant updates and true jelly bean experience is kind if a win. But I love the looks of this phone. The touch screen feels amazing!
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Software is software, we will get Jelly Bean in time. Screen, build, camera (DEF CAMERA) are way better on the one x. Dont downgrade yourself.
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There is actually somebody local wanting to trade their galaxy nexus for a HOX.. hmm I don't know if I want to give it a go. All their constant updates and true jelly bean experience is kind if a win. But I love the looks of this phone. The touch screen feels amazing!
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To be honest, I wouldn't give up my GNex for the HOX. The HOX is amazing, don't get me wrong. But the GNex is just so much fun with all the ROMs you can play with. The camera isn't THAT bad and if you use another kernel like Franco or Trinity, you can tweak the screen to be pretty darn good. One thing I love about the GNex is that it's nearly unbrickable. Unless you really screw something up, you almost can't.
I'd recommend both to anyone, though.
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There is actually somebody local wanting to trade their galaxy nexus for a HOX.. hmm I don't know if I want to give it a go. All their constant updates and true jelly bean experience is kind if a win. But I love the looks of this phone. The touch screen feels amazing!
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while I loved my galaxy nexus, AOSP was just too boring for me plus I don't really like the Holo theme all that much. I prefer the look and feel of stock sense... plus, this phone is dead gorgeous! yes, I know sold an open phone for a "closed" one, but all the roms over in the GN are just AOSP Jelly Bean... there were no real differentiators except some mods tweaks here and there.
Plus, I can't wait to get Jelly Bean Sense... I loved the changes in the notification drawer and the way notifications were displayed as well as the ability to have high res contact pics (synced with Google)
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while I loved my galaxy nexus, AOSP was just too boring for me plus I don't really like the Holo theme all that much. I prefer the look and feel of stock sense... plus, this phone is dead gorgeous! yes, I know sold an open phone for a "closed" one, but all the roms over in the GN are just AOSP Jelly Bean... there were no real differentiators except some mods tweaks here and there.
Plus, I can't wait to get Jelly Bean Sense... I loved the changes in the notification drawer and the way notifications were displayed as well as the ability to have high res contact pics (synced with Google)
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Thats exactly how I felt. Sure there 78 ROMS and 43 Kernels, but the phone is still visually 80% the same between all of them. ive been rooting/flashing my phones for a few years, and I gotta say that honestly, I have a 100% stock/unrooted 2.20 OTA One X and theres not a single want to change that (other than maybe ADFREE)
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Thats exactly how I felt. Sure there 78 ROMS and 43 Kernels, but the phone is still visually 80% the same between all of them. ive been rooting/flashing my phones for a few years, and I gotta say that honestly, I have a 100% stock/unrooted 2.20 OTA One X and theres not a single want to change that (other than maybe ADFREE)
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This. I'm running the rooted, odexed version of 2.20... the only reason I care to do root is AdAway and I do like to flash the occasional rom to check it out, but it seems like I always come back to stock 2.20.
Plus I can't stand AMOLED screens and how you can't see them in the daylight.
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This. I'm running the rooted, odexed version of 2.20... the only reason I care to do root is AdAway and I do like to flash the occasional rom to check it out, but it seems like I always come back to stock 2.20.
Plus I can't stand AMOLED screens and how you can't see them in the daylight.
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I was a DIEHARD SAMOLED fan, probably because of my bias toward Samsung (I love their TV's and have had them my entire adult life). But WOW, the daylight difference between these two is night and day. Big plus especially if you do alot of car-dock mode driving.
Funny thing is, is that I actually love AOKP/AOSP. I'm using CM9 on this HOX cause I can't stand sense. Only thing I want more on this phone are more kernels and OTG support. Then this will be perfect.
Verizon is allowing me to switch from HTC Rezound. Should I? Should i go to another phone instead?
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Verizon is allowing me to switch from HTC Rezound. Should I? Should i go to another phone instead?
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You kidding. You actually hung up the phone and had to think about that. I wish I can get my wife's Rezound swapped out for an S3.
LOL - She's calling me back. I have her email and direct number. She has to have her manager approve it and she wasn't in yet.
Hell yes. I had a rezound and loved it and I hated to get rid of it . But This phone blows the rezound away. Faster, never gets hot and the battery can last 2 days
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LOL - She's calling me back. I have her email and direct number. She has to have her manager approve it and she wasn't in yet.
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Good luck....I cannot think of 1 reason to keep the rezound over an S3. Although some will tell you they like the clearness of the Rezounds screen better. I personally like Super Amoled screens like the S3 has. That is truly the only thing that has really been brought up in past discussions when comparing phones.
I think 11 out of 10 people would pick the S3 though. The 11th was someone with 2 Rezounds : )
Ok - Now I'm just hoping her manager will allow me to head to the store to get it instead of waiting for a factory refurb one....Are you guys modding them or keeping them stock?
My friend had a Rezound and after playing with my S3 for 15 min or so he went to Verizon and switched phones. He said it was smoother and more responsive and like the above he also liked the screen more.
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Ok - Now I'm just hoping her manager will allow me to head to the store to get it instead of waiting for a factory refurb one....Are you guys modding them or keeping them stock?
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They won't let you get one from the store. They have to send you a refurb. I would not worry about it though, from what I have seen Verizon's CLN devices have been very new looking on the outide. You would not be able to tell it was used. They must replace the case and maybe the screens on these before they send them out.
Most people here are unlocked, especially after the update that was recently pushed as people needed to root so it would not update. Verizon's last update was auto installing on non-rooted phones so you had no choice to say no!
I am pretty sure though it has been proven you can unlock with the latest update. When you get your phone, check the software that is on it and then make sure you follow the correct directions to unlock.
I recently switched from Rezound to RAZR Maxx (2 days) to S3. No question, do it! Only thing I wish I had kept was the beats headphones. They're not the best but I should have kept rather than selling with the Rezound.
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I came to the S3 from the Rezound and I love it. It's like coming from a basic model Cadillac to a high end Benz. The Caddy is nice but the Benz has all the bells and whistles.
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I have to agree with the rest. I am a former Rezound owner and while it was a great phone, it still pales in comparrison to the polish on the GS3.
The Rezound was pretty thick and dense, the GS3 is future thin and light. The Rezound's screen was nice, sharp, and bright, but it was alittle dull asfar as color reproduction goes. The GS3's screen is stunningly colorful, though not as bright as the Rezound.
But ultimatly it comes down to speed speed speed. Yea the Rezound was quick for its time, but even leaned out (Unlocked, Rooted, debloated and Rommed) its nowhere near as slick as the GS3 is. Its just fast, its pretty much the promise of Android delivered.
Dude you have to think about it really , get the s3 and spend the money and get an otterbox it will save your ______ also get screen protection
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Get the s3.
Gs3
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Another former Rezound owner here who switched to the gs3. I loved my Rezound, but I can't believe I wavered for a month on selling the Rezound to get this phone - - I'm beyond impressed with the gs3, I'm loving it.
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Yes, but I hated my ReZound so I might be a little biased. The screen was the worst part, crap sensitivity, crap colors, dirt everywhere and can't get it out easily. No problems with that on any Samsung phone I've had which is all of them except the Galaxy Nexus.
Do it!!!! Dumping my rezound for a s3 was the best move ever!
HTC could of made the rezound a monster but they kinda just shipped it out and went about their day.
Gs3
Until I hear other wise HTC is a dead company to me
Sending carp out is just not forgivable
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