I really liked the keyboard on my old LG. Specs don't seem that spread apart. Any opinions? I'm Also getting $65 cash.
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for me its a terrible choice...but hey, if you put a physical keyboard in front of having the best android phone on the market, then sure, why not. I guess its a personal choice over specs
im not a fan of the glide.
Is LTE important to you?
No i don't get LTE
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mariol66 said:
I really liked the keyboard on my old LG. Specs don't seem that spread apart. Any opinions? I'm Also getting $65 cash.
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There's no substitute for a physical keyboard. Period. You're going to type better on the Glide, and that's a basic usability factor.
I was pretty much sold on the Glide myself, but I jumped to the Skyrocket because it was very important to me to get a phone that was more future proof, given my last experience, and the Glide is not, and (I'm speculating) will probably not get Ice Cream Sandwich. That's a big deal to me.
HOWEVER, if I was the kind of guy who bought a new phone every year and wasn't planning to be stuck with it for two years, I would have gotten the Glide. It's absolutely a good phone.
Honestly, that seems like a terrible trade and your getting ripped off. If you really really wanted to do that, your better off selling it for straight cash and buying one cheap from Ebay, Craigslist.
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If i sell it the most I'd get is around 360-80 which is the average price of the glide on eBay
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Whatever phone you like to use and feel most comfortable with is the one you should get. Don't have a phone you don't like just because other people think it's better.
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There's no substitute for a physical keyboard. Period. You're going to type better on the Glide, and that's a basic usability factor.
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im sorry but i totally disagree...luckly, the human brain adapts quite well. ive had a gs2 for 6 months and i can type better and faster than you on your glide and even better and faster than most on a computer. you get used to it very fast, at least i did
Well for emulators the physical keyboard will be best. I think I'm gonna give it a go. They have roms too plus i can get my taste of ICS with my galaxy gab 10.1 with CM9
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The Skyrocket has great rom support. I have one and completly love it. It all comes down to personal preference though. I came from a phone with a slide qwerty and I always said I would never get a phone that did't have one. Well I got my skyrocket and guess what... I got used to not have a physical keyboard.
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im sorry but i totally disagree...luckly, the human brain adapts quite well. ive had a gs2 for 6 months and i can type better and faster than you on your glide and even better and faster than most on a computer. you get used to it very fast, at least i did
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There's a lot to be said for no-look typing (and the improved accuracy that comes with it), which is virtually impossible with a touchscreen and effortless with a physical keyboard. Also, things like switching to extended characters always slow me down on a touch screen, but don't on a physical keyboard.
The Skyrocket is certainly the better piece of hardware, quite a bit faster, larger/better screen and obviously much slimmer. But the Glide's still a dual core phone with a Super AMOLED screen, and for many users it's not the kind of thing that would be a big sacrifice to get that keyboard.
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Thunderbolt is behind in the finals.Help it out and vote for it.
http://blog.laptopmag.com/smart-phone-madness-2011-final-hp-pre-3-vs-htc-thunderbolt
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The 'Bolt is WAY behind the HP Pre 3?! That thing looks horrible! Ug-lee.
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Love the phone but not enough to vote for it. Very upset with the battery issues this phone is having. So for me voting is almost like recommending it to someone. It's actually making me miss my T-Mobile g2 I had. They should of had that phone on the list.
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It's kind of lame they're comparing it to a phone that won't come out for another 3-4 months. They must be webOS fanboys (though webOS is nice all around, just needs a platform to run on) but really, comparing a phone you can have now to a phone you can have sometime in the summer when it's barely spring right now?
At least they're not comparing to jesusphone 5 (which wont be out for another 7-8 months if that)
Yes, I agree, it should only be open to phones that actually exist. I'm sure there will be an HTC out in 2 years that will kick all their asses - lets put it in the bracket, too...
P.S. - It IS ugly. Looks like Salvador Dali painted a Blackberry...
Palm has a physical keyboard fetish they wont get over, but obviously they could design a phone better that has a keyboard too. The first pixie phone (horrible name though) was pretty well designed.
To be honest, that whole "bracket" is bull****.
Darkreignn said:
Love the phone but not enough to vote for it. Very upset with the battery issues this phone is having. So for me voting is almost like recommending it to someone. It's actually making me miss my T-Mobile g2 I had. They should of had that phone on the list.
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What battery issue? I get ~1.5-2 days.
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To be honest, that whole "bracket" is bull****.
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After looking at it a little closer I have to agree. I mean really, the BB Torch in the final four? Weak.
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animez said:
After looking at it a little closer I have to agree. I mean really, the BB Torch in the final four? Weak.
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Exactly. And although I do not like the iPhone, it should definitely make an appearance in the Final Four... but I guess that is why it is called March Madness.
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I have till the 27th of this month to return my NS. am I pushing the envelope or what?
Anyone ever had a hard time with such a close return date?
I cant make up my mind if I should keep the NS or return it and shoot for the SGS2.
Seriously losing sleep over this.
The NS camera sucks and the S2 is to big. I've put my Inspire up for sale, but I cant make my mind up! lol
If you are within the return period you don't have a problem.
You really think the camera sucks? Why? I think it takes great pictures for a phone camera. It has even beaten the iPhone 4 in an outdoor comparison.
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NexxyS4G is nice, but if I had the option of the SGS2, I'd return the Nexxy in a heart beat and get the SGS2. (super amoled PLUS and that extra .5" of screen to me is a benefit. I think the slightly larger footprint is ideal for a smartphone's screen)
Only neg is if you are one of the few that require NFC (near field comm) as I do not believe the SGS2 has that capability.
As for the camera, I don't expect much when using a phone but surprised it wasn't a little better when reviewing images taken on the Nexy.
BTW this was the first time I bought a phone with a retail presence - BestBuy. (still purchased online but picked-up). Anyway highly impressed with their service. Free 30 return policy. NO restock fee as one would see at RadioShack.
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I have till the 27th of this month to return my NS. am I pushing the envelope or what?
Anyone ever had a hard time with such a close return date?
I cant make up my mind if I should keep the NS or return it and shoot for the SGS2.
Seriously losing sleep over this.
The NS camera sucks and the S2 is to big. I've put my Inspire up for sale, but I cant make my mind up! lol
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I know a phone is not for me when I start constantly youtubing and dreaming about my other choice. SGS 2 is nice, but Nexus Prime will be nicer
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I know a phone is not for me when I start constantly youtubing and dreaming about my other choice. SGS 2 is nice, but Nexus Prime will be nicer
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I think I'm gonna flip a coin heads I keep it tails I return it. Lol
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I don't want a phone bigger than the nexus s. I'm going to be sad of the nexus is bigger. I actually think the camera on this phone is decent. Takes good shots. I actually have the buy back program from best buy and I'm waiting to take advantage of this for the new nexus although getting the sgsII would be nice. Hmmm you got me thinking now.
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I think I'm gonna flip a coin heads I keep it tails I return it. Lol
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It seems like that's the best bet lol. There hasn't been a single phone currently released that makes me want to switch yet. I want something that is a vast improvement over my Nexus, not just slightly better
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You'll like the camera on the sgs ll. I've had the unlocked version since May and it works great.
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I have 6 days left for the return, I cannot talk myself into returning it!!
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Honestly I would wait for the next Gen nexus. The specs are like a laptop and 4.65" sounds big, but I'd appreciate the extra real estate, especially on a reported samoled nd screen... man I love technology
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I have my Inspire back up and running an AOSP ROM, gonna try to return it tomorrow I guess, I don't want to but at the same time I've worked myself up for the s2.
Ugh :/
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But just thought I'd say I'm back to using my sgs4g as my daily driver.
I have been using the g2x for the past couple months, but my galaxy is honestly just a better phone. And with octane 3.0 its damn near as fast. With twice the battery. More sensitive (and brighter) touch screen. Stronger signal. Louder speaker. Thinner and lighter. And modern combat 2 plays just as smooth and beautiful, though I'll still use my g2x for some games. Deadspace occasionally stutters just a tad on sgs4g vs perfect on g2x. And I'll miss the flash on my g2x since I often use it as a flashlight.
So anyways just thought I'd remind you all this old phone really isn't so far behind performance wise as the newest phones would have us believe.
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Totally agree.
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use chainfire and have it reduce texture size and unroll 32 bit textures that will fix the games sight stutter
I'll keep that in mind for future gaming, though the "stuttering" is literally so minimal I honestly don't think I would've even noticed it if I hadn't already been playing deadspace on the g2x.
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Adding my two cents here:
Bought my daughter a g2x for Christmas, even made a topic about how I wanted to switch phones with her.
Now that I had some time to play with it, I can honestly say that all in all, I would prefer to keep my phone.
When I got my sgs4g i was originally going for a g2x but it was out of stock. I went ahead and got this because my hd2 died and I was phoneless...
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HM, when my screen broke, I thought my parents wouldn't ever buy me another phone that's android, but then I saw the Tmobile Comet!! A piece of garbage worse than the G1, smaller screen, bad touchscreen, made out of cheap toy plastic, but android 2.2.1. So I thought that if anything, I would get that. It was also offered as a free phone with new contract, but, then I have no idea what happened to my dad and I got an SGS4G!?!/!/!?
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HM, when my screen broke, I thought my parents wouldn't ever buy me another phone that's android, but then I saw the Tmobile Comet!! A piece of garbage worse than the G1, smaller screen, bad touchscreen, made out of cheap toy plastic, but android 2.2.1. So I thought that if anything, I would get that. It was also offered as a free phone with new contract, but, then I have no idea what happened to my dad and I got an SGS4G!?!/!/!?
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I actuslly regretted getting this phone for awhile... Now im glad i still have it . I was even thinking about trading/selling it on craigslist!
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leo321 said:
When I got my sgs4g i was originally going for a g2x but it was out of stock. I went ahead and got this because my hd2 died and I was phoneless...
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Same here lol. I also regretted it for a while, but I'm glad I got this one. Lol
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I tried selling mine on craigslist after getting the g2x, guess refusing to go under $200 was to much!
Now I'm glad it didn't sell, as much as I do like the g2x its just not worth the headache as a daily driver. And mine wasn't even a bad one! Guess I'll probably stick with Samsung from now on.
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I'm a huge fan boy of Samsung.....amazing engineering and well priced for excellent product!
So naturally my first Samsung was captivate! then the skyrocket! Omg what a phone! Bigger screen crisper resolution.....no lag.....front facing camera! Thank you Samsung!
Then fate handed me a GNote! With a stylus! (my first smart phone had a stylus and I was devastated that they started phasing them out) this phone has a huge huge screen. Beautiful white body with great cameras. Everything and more then the skyrocket had. The phone does feel a tad bit bulky...one handed operation can be difficult...but once you get used to it....there is no turning back. I fell in love and the extra function of the s pen has added an extra dimension to smart phones today. I can take a picture of myself and customize a message to my wife. Not a generic template that every one with access to market place can use. But I can create a masterpiece and personalize everything for each person.
If you're thinking of getting a new phone the obvious choice is the GNote! How many processors do you truly need? If you need more then two...grab a PC. The real estate this phone offers is surreal combined with the ability to use the s pen to personalize every single message you send to someone is beyond worth the upgrade. Also the s pen can input complex formulas and mathematical problems that go into my calculus course....about to try it on my discrete mathematics class.
Go for it. Now who wants to buy a skyrocket??
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ugh
I had one. Too big, and too slow. Went back to my rocket.
LOL! Funny - I'm going back from a Note to a Skyrocket despite the fact that there's allot I enjoy about my Note. I love the screen, but I never find myself using the S-Pen like I thought I would and it's just too big for me to take it around on my belt easily (I get out and about a fair amount). I really like my Note it and may keep it as a backup (if I can afford to), but it's just not working out for me on a daily basis like I thought it would.
Far too large for me..
I love my skyrocket
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I had one. Too big, and too slow. Went back to my rocket.
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Well to each their own . You realize the hardware (processor-ram) is the same as skyrocket? So speeds are technically the same. Atleast I read they were. I could be wrong.
They are both great phones....but skyrocket is just too small a screen. I do alot of reading ebooks and webpages so the note is perfect for that.
So anyways...I love them both
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I like the size of the note for playing around, but for ME it just isnt practical. That and the fact that me and my friends get a good laugh everytime we see someone holding the note to their ear talking on it.
I'm already close to my limit fitting my Skyrocket in my pocket yet alone a Note.. that thing is huge.
At the gym theres like a 30% chance that my phone pops out of my shorts lol.
You must be overcompensating for something if you have a note
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You must be overcompensating for something if you have a note
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That something would be Ego.
-Once you go NOTE, you'd say 4 inches a Joke
-iOS = inspiring Outdated Software
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-Once you go NOTE, you'd say 4 inches a Joke
NOTE user:
"take a deep breath, make sure to get a good look at it, relax and slowly take it in, the size is overwhelming at first but you will have a happy ending afterwards".
Woman:
:O
Note II Oct 2012, COMMING TO a ATT store near U!!! I
Patience
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mmessina said:
Note II Oct 2012, COMMING TO a ATT store near U!!! I
Patience
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That's based on rumors from a website notorious for fake articles.
You may be waiting for a long time.
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I had a note. I use my phone A LOT. The note was hurting my hand holding it all day and using the pen. So I traded for a skyrocket. I really really tried to like the note. You can make smart phones as large as you want, you can make one the size of a bus that you have to put a sim card in. But there has to be a line drawn somewhere, and for me, the note was just to big. Not to mention I was never seld conscious until I was holding that thing to my ear. If you want real estate, get a tablet. For me, the skyrocket is about as big as im comfortable with. To each his own, but its nonsense to try and convince someone otherwise, everyone knows what they want and can afford out of a phone, and will buy accordingly.
I had a Note for about two months, sold it.
Sorry, but you (anyone) look ridiculous using that phone, plus it's laggy (even custom ROMs) and it garnered too much attention from people for my taste.
not interested in the note at all.
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xcrazydx said:
not interested in the note at all.
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Join the party
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Join the party
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I'll bring the beer
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xcrazydx said:
I'll bring the beer
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ill get the blow and hookers
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ill get the blow and hookers
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deal!
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Love this phone,ppl say it's a cheap build cuz it's plastic,I put a case on it and feels so good.I've had many phones, this is by far my favorite phone.only complaint is bad radio signal in weak spots....everything else is kosher.this is my first Samsung galaxy phone.sorry just felt like sharing.
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Love this phone,ppl say it's a cheap build cuz it's plastic,I put a case on it and feels so good.I've had many phones, this is by far my favorite phone.only complaint is bad radio signal in weak spots....everything else is kosher.this is my first Samsung galaxy phone.sorry just felt like sharing.
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agreed! I have owned devices from every current manufacturer and samsung is my favorite! people argue, whats the point of having a device with a weaker radio? my response is better battery life. then i also follow up and say, whats the point of having a wireless device if its constantly connected to a charger?? I have yet to hear a good reply on that lol.
I agree, I love it. I have had 3 HTC phones and, while they seem more "solid", they didn't seem to be of any better quality. To me "solid" = heavier and my Rezound is a beast, hence why my GF now has it. She can carry it around in a big purse, lol
Besides Samsung is more fun to play with...
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Yeah I agree. I never felt that my gs3 felt cheap. Yes, its made of plastic, but I would much prefer a lighter phone made of plastic to a heavier phone made of anything. the iPhone 5s: now made completely out of Tungsten Carbide. Nonsense. It's a phone.
I love my GS3. Build quality is OK, I like HTC for quality a little better though.
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The charge was horrible tho
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