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Hi everyone im new to this forums and i'm thinking of buying my first android phone(till now was on symbian).I can't decide between samsung galaxy s and nexus s.Any help will be apreciated.I want use the phone for video/music/gamesand browsing.The nexus s attract being a free platform.
Tnx for support.
I have Galaxy S, so I am biased, but it totally rule :>
The Galaxy S II will be out soon, so if you can wait a little while you can get either roughly the same thing but with better specs, or get the original one for (presumably) a lot cheaper.
I would go with the Nexus S >.> I was looking forward to it coming out for sprint.. but when my phone broke, i needed a new one fast, so i just got the g2x instead.
Well i don't got alot money i got 370 euro but i get it from someone that bought phones whit his contract so let's say at a 500 euro phone he pays 200 and he gives it whit 300(you got waranty and all you need)So i get the nexus s at a galaxy s price.Tommorow i will talk whit an it specialist that can procure phones i still don't know if he gives waranty(that will be bad) but he got the most expensive ones and hes like 27 years.Is dual core so important ? Less batery(anyway i charge it every night)And some extra speed but i think a single core is enough for browsing/music/video/games to run smoothly.Didn't saw any game that lags on nexus s.And i like the design too Camera and video is beter on optimus 2x but i on't rlly use them.I want overall a quality phone that can resist 4-5 years.
Hi all, I just wanted to post a quick question. I'm looking to upgrade from my sad Kyocera Zio M6000 to a top of the line, best in the market, Android smart phone. I thought I was going to get the HTC Thunderbolt until I spoke with my sister who works for Verizon and she said to hold off because it's having issues right now with switching from 3G to 4G. So I wanted to check here and see what you all think right now is the best, top of the line android smart phone out there. The most powerful, can handle -ANY- games out on the market, can record HD video, has 2 way camera, all the bells and whistles and is going to last me liekly years before I even think about getting a new one. I made a mistake getting my Zio and I've been regretting it for 10 months now and I don't want to make that mistake again. I plan to play game son it, watch movies,.. everything on it .. I appreciate all your responses and thank you for your time! ")
-Seabhac
Samsung Galaxy S 2.
there are loads of good phone out there, but it depends on what you want to do with it, as lot of people root there phone and put custom roms on there.
if i was you i would wait for something like the HTC Pyramid or if you really want a android handset then go for the Samsung Galaxy S 2, but it is upto you mate.
Best Android phone in the market: The one YOU can wait for.
Right now, Galaxy II.
Soon, stay tuned.
If playing games is important to you, though not the best, you should be getting the "Playstation Certified" Xperia Play that opens you up to those Playstation titles on top of the normal Android ones, and you get a near PSP controller that you don't get anywhere else.
Google Nexus S i think
if you can, wait for the Nexus 3
ok maybe I should have qualified this with 1 other thing, a phone I can order service for and setup this week or next. I like the idea of the Galaxy S2, but last I looked it's not out till the fall and I need to replace mine right now lol.
LG p990 i think :O
for me there is no better idea than my desire at the moment
seabhac said:
ok maybe I should have qualified this with 1 other thing, a phone I can order service for and setup this week or next. I like the idea of the Galaxy S2, but last I looked it's not out till the fall and I need to replace mine right now lol.
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I've got one here on my desk, its out in the UK and has been for a couple of weeks..... you might also want to qualify with your country? Guessing your American/Canadian?
SGS II or LG Optimus 2X Speed
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I rather enjoy my Samsung Fascinate; although I did have to manually hack in Android 2.2...
My Desire HD, I think!
why dont u go for honeycomb tabs
HTC Desire HD !!
Is he best smartphone this time !
What are everyone's opinions of the HTC Thunderbolt? I keep considering that one as well due to the fact it seems to be the top of the line right now from Verizon. And yes Monty, I am in the US.
Heard lots of good things about the thunderbolt and it has some pretty great dev support. If I could pick any Verizon phone right now the thunderbolt would be it.
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Thunderbolt FTW!!!!! The dev Support on this beast is amazing
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Galaxy Gio
Well I have this one, more because of size and weight than anything else. Of course all those 4 inch 800x480 + displays and dual cores are better but are also bigger, and tend to drain battery faster.
Anyway I would love to have something in the same size as the Gio but with the "power" of Galaxy SII
So, I'm going to get work to buy me a new phone. Its all pretty much open as to what I want. I would appreciate any advice that you give based on my needs and wants.
Needs -- not optional... because otherwise it would not be a need....
1. International capable. I travel occasionally and don't want to have to fool around with crappy rental phones.
2. ATT or VZW-- We can buy Sprint or TMO as well, but their reception is terrible at my house.
3. Android -- Everyone else in my group supports IOS or BB, I've got Android.
Thats it for what I really need.
Wants --
1. Android 4.0 capable, either natively from carrier, or better, a great image from here.
2. Biggest screen possible.
3. Removable battery, because sometime you can't wait for the battery to drain
4. Removeable storage, because why do want static?
5. HDMI out... why not, hotel TVs have HDMI input, may as well use it. Put the removable SD card in and watch Game of Thrones.
Afterthought..
After reading a thread on the E71, makes me wonder if ATT would be a better choice as I could switch my SIM to that when I want a long lasting phone.
I'd say your best of with the Galaxy S II or HTC Vivid.
Unless you want to wait for the Galaxy S III but not sure about US release dates.
Since you travel I think you'd be better off with AT&T since they're a GSM carrier so you can use the E71 and stick a local SIM in it when you go abroad.
I love much galaxy S2 I had a infuse before which was bad azz to but this one is faster and not much smaller I really want the s3 but I am happy with my S2 would suggest it to anybody
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2. Biggest screen possible.
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Well then its simple. Galaxy Note of course of course!
It also fits the rest of your desires, including being on ATT. You can pick up a bunch of batteries on ebay for less than $10 each (they aren't great but work in a pinch).
I'd recommend a galaxy nexus. Running mine in full screen mode and, while not quite as large as the note screen, it is the largest screen you can operate with one hand (unless you're King Kong). Had fantastic luck with it so far, works international, can use a straight talk att Sim card (cheap plan).
+1 for galaxy nexus.
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I'd recommend a galaxy nexus. Running mine in full screen mode and, while not quite as large as the note screen, it is the largest screen you can operate with one hand (unless you're King Kong).
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That's a good point, and I do love the GSM Nexus, plus its slightly cheaper unlocked. I have slightly larger than average hands, so if your worried about it being too large I recommend trying on at an AT&T store (although I like the international one better, they are the same size). I can mostly use it one handed though, because how often do you have to reach to the top of the screen?
Would really recommend the Galaxy S2, with the right rom/kernel combination it's just insane. However I would also look at the Galaxy Note if you want more screen real estate.
Thanks for the input so far all. I like the Note, just not sure of how it will fit in my pockets. Guess I will make a visit to the ATT store and see what they have around and see if our rep knows a release date on the S3.
Galaxy nexus runs 4.0.2 atm and to he honest its one of the best phones I've ever had, super easy to root, fast and reliable
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The One X has been out for a month already, and since I am buying from a friend, I have to drop $500 off contract for it. Is it worth getting it right now? I am going to get the iPhone 5 anyways, but I am not sure if it is worth getting the One X if a new android phone is around the corner. I have no real NEED for it, but I want to start learning how to develop apps since I know Java and C++. I would love the One X, but is now the right time to buy it? :cyclops:
It's a great phone, you'll love it. Talk your friend down to $450.
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The One X has been out for a month already, and since I am buying from a friend, I have to drop $500 off contract for it. Is it worth getting it right now? I am going to get the iPhone 5 anyways, but I am not sure if it is worth getting the One X if a new android phone is around the corner. I have no real NEED for it, but I want to start learning how to develop apps since I know Java and C++. I would love the One X, but is now the right time to buy it? :cyclops:
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If you have the money and desire, I say go for it... What do you mean when you ask if it's the right time to buy it? I don't think that there is a right/wrong time to buy it... If you wait, there will be more development done and the price might be cheaper.... If you get it now, you will own a bleeding edge phone.... It's up to you
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I had the international version for a while, and it was truly stellar. Sold that, switched to iPhone, now i want it back. But do you think that if I am spending the money, I should wait a bit and get the Galaxy S3? Or this?
Is it worth waiting around a month if I don't need it really badly? Or should I jump the gun for $450?
There's always a new phone around the corner and the SGS3 vs HOX debate has been discussed ad nauseum. Play with it, and if you like it more than the iphone do it. Or go play with a SGS3 somewhere.
Don't rely on these boards to define your personal opinion for you.
That being said 450 - 500 is pretty good for a very new model phone. You can check the unsubsidized price quite easily online which should inform your asking price once you settle on what you want.
Just wondering - are these phones all for personal use or business? Why are you getting an android phone and an iphone 5? Just an enthusiast?
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Enthusiast and because I'm in my high school years so I've started some app development on the iPhone and I want to see what it's like on android too. iPhone 5 just cause I have an upgrade then
If you want to play around just get a galaxy s 2 variant. Save some dough. I'd only spend the money if I were going to keep it at least a year. But then again I wouldn't get the One X because it barely has any storage
I just went from a Samsung Galaxy S II to the HTC One X (AT&T) and I love it. Not only is it quite a bit snappier, the build quality far surpasses the Galaxy S II. The only negative I can note are the non-expandable memory and beats audio does not play nice with my car stereo. I have to set the stereo to "Flat", instead of my custom setting, or there is a really loud whining noise. On headphones though, the audio is great. Overall I feel it is just a better product build quality wise, and that makes a big difference to me.
I paid only $119.88 for mine at Best Buy since they price matched WalMart for me.
Instead of $500 i would get the galaxy nexus unlocked for $399 (plus shipping+tax)
Build quality is a lot better then any galaxy phone. The only down fall to the one x is the small storage but that's why I kept my note. This is def better then any iPhone
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karan1203 said:
Instead of $500 i would get the galaxy nexus unlocked for $399 (plus shipping+tax)
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The GNex ends up being around $450 shipped. If he can get the HOX for that price it would be downright stupid to get the GNex. It's a decent device, and but it has nothing on the HOX. Its hardware was behind the curve before it even came out.
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Its a great phone, I love it. I was having a hard time deciding between the HTC ONE X and the google nexus. I ended up going with the one x. The nexus has a smaller screen and it also has software buttons as opposed to hardware buttoms. Software buttons are nice except that it takes up screen space.
There are other phones now on the market, like the Samsung GSII which has more RAM and may or may not be better than the One X. But I like this phone and I'll stick with it.
Read Anandtech's reviews for the AT&T One X and the AT&T/T-Mobile GS3.
It is really down to what you prioritize.
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If you want to play around just get a galaxy s 2 variant. Save some dough. I'd only spend the money if I were going to keep it at least a year. But then again I wouldn't get the One X because it barely has any storage
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this is good advice. Get a previous generation android device, running gingerbread like an SGS II or Inspire or something inexpensive on craig's list.
If you fall in love with Android, THEN spend the money on a flagship phone.
gunnyman said:
this is good advice. Get a previous generation android device, running gingerbread like an SGS II or Inspire or something inexpensive on craig's list.
If you fall in love with Android, THEN spend the money on a flagship phone.
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Yeah, this I agree with. The GSII is still a solid piece of equipment.
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Yeah, this I agree with. The GSII is still a solid piece of equipment.
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sometimes I wish I still had one to play with, maybe learn some devving myself.
I love my phone.
For me it was between the Galaxy Nexus GSM from the Play store or this, but as soon as I went to the store to try this out I knew I had to get it. I bought the phone for the same reasons as you (to start developing, I'm in high school as well) and I've had good success with it (check out my Evervolv ROM )
I'd say go for this but its really personal opinion.
I love the phone itself, since I had the international version (toooo priceyyy) but I really dont know about buying it second hand and whether if I wait just a month, the price will decrease to liek $350 or some mindblowing new device will come out. But there's always that possibility that I will screw myself over getting it now instead of waiting a month.
Also, do you think that the iPhone 4S is futureproofed to the iPhone 5? Is it going to be a "worth-it" upgrade to go from the 4S to the 5 when it comes out? I know there's not a lot we know for sure about the device, but from what we know so far.
Also, what will retain more value over the long run (7-8 months from now)... the One X or the Galaxy S III?
As a person who has had several androids over a short period of time (galaxy s, thrill, g note) the one x is my favorite. The batterylife and screen alone has madw it my daily driver. So I say go for it.
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I am looking to get a new phone. Optimus T is my current. Fresh off a 2yr contract with T-mobile. I don't want to sign another one but I kinda do to save money right now. I found some G2X's for cheap but I am kinda set on a SGS2. My heart really is set on the next iPhone but if I have to use my low range android that long I might lose it and go all no electronics(yeah, right) So my question, is this phone good enough to settle on in case come summer I can't afford to make the jump back to apple or Is there something else maybe you might suggest? Any help appreciated.
Don't impulse buy or just because it is cheap(er). Especially, the decision should not primarily be based on price, it should be based on what you actually need. For example, do you need ICS or JB or will GB do? Do you need to keep the phone for every day use for 1 year, 2 years, etc. Do you need OTG to use the phone as a USB Host? Do you need a phone which is still supported by the manufacturer and has solid independent developer support? Do you need etc., etc., etc.,... Make a list, prioritize the items into must have, would like, research phones which have the must haves then the would likes in order of preference.
well whatever droid I get, I'm going to root the crap out of. I need it to keep me updated. Tired of friends saying hey play this game with me and I can't cause my phone isn't supported and or too slow. Gb, JB, Ics, doesn't matter as long as I can run all the hip apps/games and whatnot. I've spent so long with something that can't run anything, I don't even know whats out there to use now.Really I just want to know if this phone is still good enough to play games? yup it's going to get a rom and if I do get the g2x I'll need some info which one might be a good one to start on but what I am hoping is some insight. too many phones to weed through. also know any places to shop for smartphones? tried ebay and craigs and some others but not successful yet.
Don't get this phone, not worth it anymore. If you need something cheap get an HTC sensation.
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I wouldn't get the phone, development is at a halt since there isn't native drivers for ICS/JB. If the dev scene doesn't figure out how to get drivers to work, this phone will be stuck on GB forever. You're better off buying a different phone.
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screamline458 said:
I am looking to get a new phone. Optimus T is my current. Fresh off a 2yr contract with T-mobile. I don't want to sign another one but I kinda do to save money right now. I found some G2X's for cheap but I am kinda set on a SGS2. My heart really is set on the next iPhone but if I have to use my low range android that long I might lose it and go all no electronics(yeah, right) So my question, is this phone good enough to settle on in case come summer I can't afford to make the jump back to apple or Is there something else maybe you might suggest? Any help appreciated.
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Take a look at Nexus 4.
AFAIK this phone should have no problem playing the latest games given the proper custom firmware and kernel optimizations.
As for the argument of G2X having better sound than the GS2, I can say none of them even comes close to my 4 year old E-Series Walkman.
If you're looking for phones of this particular generation, I'd look at the Atrix 4G. Same SoC (Tegra 2), but double the RAM (1GB as opposed to 512MB), which should vastly improve video (read: gaming) performance and overall operation. They've managed to get ICS on it recently, too, so there will be hardware acceleration.
ya i agree, skip this phone.. anything LG as a matter of fact.
suggestions on phones? t-mobile friendly. I would get the Nexus 4 but stock is scarce and its more than I want to spend right now
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suggestions on phones? t-mobile friendly. I would get the Nexus 4 but stock is scarce and its more than I want to spend right now
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HTC Sensation can be had for cheap. Has JB, ICS, and GB if you want it. I've got one and it's hard to justify upgrading to anything else. 64GB of storage with an SD card, dual core, extended battery for a penny ( literally), can't ask for much more.
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I would go for the s2, or one s if you don't mind no sd slot or removable battery.
Skip this phone, don't be a victim lol.
I had the exact same phone as you before I went out and wasted my money on two of these phones. I should have done a little more research before buying. Look elsewhere.
Get A SAMSAUNG GALAXY S2 or S3
That would be my advice.
The S4 is around the corner. If you can wait.
DEVICES:
NEXUS 7 32GB STOCK
(NO ROOT)
T-MOBIL LG G2X (LG-P999)
STOCK (ROOTED)
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I would get the LG Optimus L9 (especially now that it's $199 starting Jan 9th). You wont have all the driver problems like you do with the G2x and it's a nice upgrade. If you are looking at cost for something brand new then get an Exhibit II from Walmart. It's $149 but also a single core phone. Otherwise used for cheap would probably be the sensation.
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I would get the LG Optimus L9 (especially now that it's $199 starting Jan 9th). You wont have all the driver problems like you do with the G2x and it's a nice upgrade. If you are looking at cost for something brand new then get an Exhibit II from Walmart. It's $149 but also a single core phone. Otherwise used for cheap would probably be the sensation.
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Who says you won't have driver problems? Not to mention LG has terrible software.
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Because they are open sourced unlike Nvidia's drivers and once throw on CM10 you wont have to worry about LG's software.
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but double the RAM (1GB as opposed to 512MB), which should vastly improve video (read: gaming) performance and overall operation.
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Not quite. A full gig of ram is only going to "vastly" improve performance if you're trying to do something that absolutely needs a full gig. That's true for computing in general, not just phones. Game performance is going to be far more reliant on the SoC. In very simple terms, memory holds information needed at hand while GPUs and CPUs crunch numbers and render images. That extra 1/2 gig is going to shine multitasking, not gaming. Anything else that really needs that full gig to perform is going to be bottlenecked by Tegra 2 anyway.
Regarding the phone dilemma, if you want an iPhone within a year I wouldn't dump a lot money into an interim phone. If you can snag a G2x SUPER cheap (less than $100 imho) it might be worth it, depending on how crappy your current phone is. It will handle most 3d games and absolutely everything 2d. A sensation would wear a lot better if you think you'll keep this next phone longer, but that'll probably run you a little more. You're getting into so-close-I-might-as-well-buy-a-Nexus with your GSII ambitions though.
You might as well buy a Nexus
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Because they are open sourced unlike Nvidia's drivers and once throw on CM10 you wont have to worry about LG's software.
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Open source until Google throws a screwball and requires new drivers that you won't have access to.
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Open source until Google throws a screwball and requires new drivers that you won't have access to.
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That goes with every single device out there, so you're saying I shouldn't get any phone because of that chance. It's a TI processor which have been pretty great at keeping stuff open. Even then it's open source which is a whole lot better to deal with then the closed source Nvidia drivers. It's not like LG is using anything proprietary with this phone.
I would also tell you not buy this device. Go with s2 for now and wait till the next iPhone comes
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