So HTC are announcing four new smartphones at the end of this month.
I really want a ChaCha but the small memory and the fact it'll probably never get ICS are holding me back.
Do you think one of HTC's new phones will be an updated ChaCha? Even if it's just another low-end phone with a similar form factor? If I get one, it'd be replacing a BlackBerry so the touchscreen and keyboard is perfect for me, I just wish HTC would care about it a bit more.
So do you think HTC will bother upgrading the ChaCha? It's been around for a while now and prices have dropped quite a bit, so I'm hopeful they'll do a new one with slightly bumped up specs and ICS.
Bigger screen is main thing that would tempt me!
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Screen is ok-ish..
More internal space + better battery
More memory and ICS is good enough for me, do you think it'll actually happen though?
I've seen new details and it seems the chances of a new ChaCha are basically non-existent, so my next question is, should I order one now or wait until after the new HTCs come out so the prices drop? Or has it already hit rock bottom at £119 anyway?
I highly doubt it. I think it wasn't HTCs best phone. And not what they're recognised for
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Honestly I think it's very underrated, it's a great BlackBerry competitor, they just need to put more effort into it.
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Honestly I think it's very underrated, it's a great BlackBerry competitor, they just need to put more effort into it.
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Yeah. Plus people looking for a BlackBerry styled phone may aswell get the BlackBerry. I personally think the ChaCha isn't the greatest looker and neither in specs wise
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Yeah. Plus people looking for a BlackBerry styled phone may aswell get the BlackBerry. I personally think the ChaCha isn't the greatest looker and neither in specs wise
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I have a BlackBerry at the moment but it's rubbish. I do, however, like the form factor and keyboard, and would very much like an Android phone with those features. If HTC brought out a new phone with a QWERTY, the classic "bar phone" form factor, and better specs than the ChaCha, it'd be perfect as far as I'm concerned.
Still have 3 months before I can change my phone; currently using a X10 Mini Pro.
Really would like a Mark II ChaCha with better camera and more built-in memory. The alternative for me is a Xperia Pro, but I prefer a candybar QWERTY...
Is there a way for us to petition HTC? I am tired of all the touchscreen-only phones in the market
Yeah. I know BlackBerry are rubbish. But I know lots of people who have them, 91% of students in my school have BB. 5% have iPhones and like literally 5 people have Androids. And 3 are my friends. So from where I'm coming from, and like all sxhools in uk, BlackBerry is more popular than the Android. So I think majority of the population will buy a blackberry.
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BlackBerries are starting to lose their popularity a bit now I think. I'm seeing more iPhones and Androids every year. I even know a guy who's got a Windows Phone 7 phone.
Honestly I think a ChaCha with decent specs would be a brilliant device and would lure people away from BlackBerries.
We shall wait and speculate. I hope the next ChaCha will look nice.
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i don't feel comfortable with touch screens, i just changed my wildfire for a chacha.
I think also, i missed a trackpad!
I always fear that someday, the screen breaks, even if a gorilla is blitzed in!
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Yeah. Plus people looking for a BlackBerry styled phone may aswell get the BlackBerry.
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Pfah... I wonder why everyone calls this "Blackberry-Style".
I like this type of phone, I had a Palm Treo 600 that time where no one knew about Blackberry, and I had a Nokia E71 afterwards. But I won't by any Blackberry, because their Keyboards are worse than those of Nokia, Palm or HTC. And the OS also isn't good, but maybe QNX will make it better. But I heared that they don't have many options for synchronizing the device with the computer.
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Pfah... I wonder why everyone calls this "Blackberry-Style".
I like this type of phone, I had a Palm Treo 600 that time where no one knew about Blackberry, and I had a Nokia E71 afterwards. But I won't by any Blackberry, because their Keyboards are worse than those of Nokia, Palm or HTC. And the OS also isn't good, but maybe QNX will make it better. But I heared that they don't have many options for synchronizing the device with the computer.
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Ummm okay. Well now people are getting BlackBerry's, in the UK, BlackBerry are popular. That is what I was saying.
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I'm using chacha currently, and it's very good compare to bb. Because still you can backup your contact via google,and it have thousand upon million free apps. With 512 RAm & same amount of ROM, it run smoothly with beautiful android sense UI..go on try it, you wouldn't regret it. Oh, and the display is crisp clear with the gorilla glass.
Yeah I've used the phone and a friend of mine owns one and tells me it's good, I'm just waiting to see if there's a new version being announced next week or not. If not, I'll probably buy one. If so, I'll wait for the new one.
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Ummm okay. Well now people are getting BlackBerry's, in the UK, BlackBerry are popular. That is what I was saying.
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Really? Here in Europe you only hear that BB is in trouble and losing market shares rapidly.
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Honestly I think it's very underrated, it's a great BlackBerry competitor, they just need to put more effort into it.
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I agree competely. I personally just ditched my BlackBerry Pearl 9100 for the HTC Status aka ChaCha. I like it way better.... except for the low internal memory. I just managed to complete the root but I'm still learning (I'm very new with Android) and just need to partition the SD card so I can enable a2sd.
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Hi and merry Xmas fellow XDA'ers.
I have an upgrade due on t-mobile uk and am a little confused in terms of which phone to upgrade to.
Of the top handsets available I believe the ones to pick from are:
Nokia Lumia 800
Blackberry bold 9900
Samsung galaxy s2
Htc sensation xe
Anyone have any suggestions in terms of what to get? Also other phone suggestions are welcome too.
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Lumia or SGS2 for sure between those, but imho you should also consider the Rezound, the Razr and the Titan, imho those are the hottest phones around right now. The Nexus is also good but not as good imho.
That's a really tough one for a primary phone. I'd lean towards Lumia for battery life and Carl Zeiss optics. Those made a leap of difference in picture quality on old handsets, so I'm sure it remains true today.
What's your criteria for a good phone anyway? There are 2-step solutions to this dilemma too you know (get the fanciest one, like SGS2, root/unlock/sell, buy whatEVER you want).
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That's a really tough one for a primary phone. I'd lean towards Lumia for battery life and Carl Zeiss optics. Those made a leap of difference in picture quality on old handsets, so I'm sure it remains true today.
What's your criteria for a good phone anyway? There are 2-step solutions to this dilemma too you know (get the fanciest one, like SGS2, root/unlock/sell, buy whatEVER you want).
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The thing being I've already had a couple of sgs2's already, great phone but want something no bigger than 4inch screen... The Lumia interests me but don't know if it's quick enough being single core and the battery life apparently isn't that good... Already own a iPhone 4s and moto atrix so want something that is just as good but also different if that makes sense...
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The thing being I've already had a couple of sgs2's already, great phone but want something no bigger than 4inch screen... The Lumia interests me but don't know if it's quick enough being single core and the battery life apparently isn't that good... Already own a iPhone 4s and moto atrix so want something that is just as good but also different if that makes sense...
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Why not walk into a store and get the feel for some of the phones? For some reason I feel that the HTC Sensation XE is something I might come to like. Although its android, so I might not feel as "different" as you want it to be.
But I always will just go and see the phone in person so I know what I'm going to get.
I like the Bold 9900. A lot.
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The thing being I've already had a couple of sgs2's already, great phone but want something no bigger than 4inch screen... The Lumia interests me but don't know if it's quick enough being single core and the battery life apparently isn't that good... Already own a iPhone 4s and moto atrix so want something that is just as good but also different if that makes sense...
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Get E6 then. That'll be a truly, different experience for you and a trusty, never-dying workhorse without any of the useless crap.
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Get E6 then. That'll be a truly, different experience for you and a trusty, never-dying workhorse without any of the useless crap.
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What's the E6?
Just HTC, nothing else.
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What's the E6?
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Nokia, of course. If you already own toys, try a workhorse for a change. Thats my 2 cents.
Galaxy nexus?
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I would pick between the S2 or the Note
Ok Here Is The Deal I Broke My Phone So i Thinking Of Getting A New One And Im Thinking Of Getting The iPhone 3GS Or The HTC Radar And Here Is Why:
iPhone 3GS:
Well Im Not So Good On Money So i Want Something That Is Decent On Speed And Gaming.
HTC Radar:
Again Since Im Not Good On Money A Want Somthing Fast With Good Graphics For Gaming And That Looks Cool And Has Something Different From Other Phones.
Well The Reason Im Asking For Your Opinions Is Because I Love Gaming On Portable Devices And Because I love Windows Phones But Im Not Sure About Jailbreaking Windows Phone And i Know Everything On How To Do It On iPhone But I Love Windows.
HTC, because it is better.
Ofcourse it is HTC Radar
If you had to pick between those two, then go for the HTC Radar, which not only runs WP 7.5 (which is smooth), it has a decent camera and you'll likely be receiving future software updates as Microsoft has a good update policy towards Windows7 phones. iPhone 3Gs might be free, but it's on its last tank of gas in terms of support by Apple and it's hardware specs. It just won't satisfy many users today, if you're looking for a modern smartphone.
I would suggest picking up something even better than those two, like a Samsung Galaxy SII phone which can be bought for free (with a 2 year contract, of course) if you look for deals online. It's awesome for gaming and it's one of the fastest phones out there. Or go with the Sony Xperia play, also a good choice for gaming.
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If you had to pick between those two, then go for the HTC Radar, which not only runs WP 7.5 (which is smooth), it has a decent camera and you'll likely be receiving future software updates as Microsoft has a good update policy towards Windows7 phones. iPhone 3Gs might be free, but it's on its last tank of gas in terms of support by Apple and it's hardware specs. It just won't satisfy many users today, if you're looking for a modern smartphone.
I would suggest picking up something even better than those two, like a Samsung Galaxy SII phone which can be bought for free (with a 2 year contract, of course) if you look for deals online. It's awesome for gaming and it's one of the fastest phones out there. Or go with the Sony Xperia play, also a good choice for gaming.
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Well, since he said he is low on money sgs2 and play might too xpensive(free but they rise the per month fee)
You should get the sgs1 i bet you can find it cheap or used
Between those two the Htc of course
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Well, since he said he is low on money sgs2 and play might too xpensive(free but they rise the per month fee)
You should get the sgs1 i bet you can find it cheap or used
Between those two the Htc of course
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agreed. there are plenty of good phones out there for cheap.
3GS. If you're even asking, then an Android powered phone is not for you.
For hardware the HTC will be the better of the two...maybe not speed, but graphics, display and such. For games, the iPhone can't be beat.
If you are wanting a gaming phone, the iPhone would be the one to get right now. If you want better hardware...higher res display and such, the HTC will be the one to get.
Also, the battery life will be better with the iPhone. WP7 is horrible for BL right now.
Seriously? Why do you even ask? The 3GS is ancient. The screen is horrible, the camera worse and soon it wont even be able to run the latest games. The Radar on the other hand has a nice screen, a fast snapdragon processor and will probably have a huge support hy Microsoft.
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Thanks For All The Advice But Can Windows Phone 7.5 Be Jailbroken Like The iPhone 3GS?? Ive Studied A Way To Jailbreak Windows Phone 7.5 But It Also Said That Windows Bricks Your Phone If You Do. Cauz I Don't Really Want To pay For All The Apps I Want.
Any IDeas???
HTC because it's android phone.
The HTC Radar Is Windows Phone 7.5
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HTC because it's android phone.
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The HTC Radar is a Windows Mobile phone
OP, the iPhone 3GS is old now, and like you said, you're low on money so why on Earth would you go for an iPhone when you pay an extra 50% just for the logo on it?!
I'd go Android and get a HTC Sensation, but between these two I'd go for the Radar, especially as you said you love WinMo
And about bricking your phone , no phone is safe, everyphone you tamper with has that risk
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I had 3gs, it was a good phone (easy to use, fast) but I prefer HTC
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The HTC Radar is a Windows Mobile phone
OP, the iPhone 3GS is old now, and like you said, you're low on money so why on Earth would you go for an iPhone when you pay an extra 50% just for the logo on it?!
I'd go Android and get a HTC Sensation, but between these two I'd go for the Radar, especially as you said you love WinMo
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actually, it's windows phone. Winmo has been dead in the water for years now... Good riddance. Windows phone is the only OS you can get that's lag free and in terms of performance it blows the others away. Also, if you're an Xbox owner, there's no other viable option. Radar all the way man, time to enjoy your mobile experience.
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Thanks For All The Advice But Can Windows Phone 7.5 Be Jailbroken Like The iPhone 3GS?? Ive Studied A Way To Jailbreak Windows Phone 7.5 But It Also Said That Windows Bricks Your Phone If You Do. Cauz I Don't Really Want To pay For All The Apps I Want.
Any IDeas???
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piracy is frowned upon on these forums...
iPhones an amazing piece of tech especially the apps however the 3gs is old now while the radar is very new. The pre installed mango update is really very good on the radar. Also there are tons of apps already available for it. I'd say radar without a doubt.
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Moving to Q&A
OK Guys Thx For All Your Help Loos Like Im Gonna Be Getting The HTC Radar But Before I Do I Got One More Question Since Im Going To Get It In Greece Can I Still Choose The Default Language Be English???
Reason Why Im Asking: The Reason Why Im Asking Is Cauz Ive Gotten A Windows Mobile From China(I Ordered It) For My Dad And It Was In Chinese And I Couldnt Change The Language So My Dad Gave It To Someone To Flash A New ROM On It.
HTC Radar by miles
hey all, i currently have an incredible S, but my upgrade sometime next year. im looking at SGS2s because the phones seem to be the best on the market at the moment. BUT with quad core technology around the corner, i might just wait for a highly possible SGS3. i really like htc, but the s2s seem to kill anything that comes near it. discuss below...
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hey all, i currently have an incredible S, but my upgrade sometime next year. im looking at SGS2s because the phones seem to be the best on the market at the moment. BUT with quad core technology around the corner, i might just wait for a highly possible SGS3. i really like htc, but the s2s seem to kill anything that comes near it. discuss below...
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Google htc zeta it destroys anything in its path
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Get what works for you now. Waiting for something better to come out will just make you wait forever because something better is always around the corner
If futureproofing is your main concern, Galaxy Nexus is the winner
BTW I have a SGS2 and love it
sEnT fRoM mY ExYnOs PoWeReD MoNsTeR
The most powerful phone right now is the Galaxy S II yet if you want to future proof you should go Nexus.
And remember the downfall of everyone "There's always something better ... if a wait a little while"
No phone is or will be future proof. There is no money in it and in the end that is what the OEM are most worried about
I wanna Samsung Galaxy Note with ICS
Think about HTC Desire
Right now the best choice for me would be an Galaxy Nexus. But only if the lacking Memory Card slot don´t bothers you to much.
The great advantage of this phone is the fast supply with new android updates.
Apple does a pretty good job future proofing their iPhone.
Microsoft isn't doing too shabby.
Android, not so much
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Apple does a pretty good job future proofing their iPhone.
Microsoft isn't doing too shabby.
Android, not so much
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Yeah apple does OK as long as your only one model back. My girl has the 3gs and it lags like hell on the new updates after 4. And all apple say is to get an updated model lol
Just upgrade to the Note. Biggest and most powerful phone on the planet right now.
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Apple does a pretty good job future proofing their iPhone.
Microsoft isn't doing too shabby.
Android, not so much
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i hate the iphones, but on the positive note, i like cydia and all that, android doesnt compete with that
I have a Sensation myself, it's like the Galaxy S II performance wise(ly) and has a nice design.
I don't quite like the Samsung device design, but that's personnal
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Yeah apple does OK as long as your only one model back. My girl has the 3gs and it lags like hell on the new updates after 4. And all apple say is to get an updated model lol
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And the hardware on all WP7 devices are 1-2 years old.
I really love my Samsung Focus, it's the perfect size I think.
I love my GSII but CES is just next week, so I would suggest waiting for it. I think the Arc HD will be announced there and it seems to be awesome. But if you are buying a phone right now get the GS2.
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You should buy Galaxy s2 or if you can wait for 7-8 months then buy galaxy s3 which i guess will be released at that time.
I would recommend the Sony Xperia S.
Definetly worth waiting for
I got the new Galaxy Nexus and hated it. Just swapped it out for the HTC Rezound. LOVE it. Awesome phone. And its getting ICS officially.
Droid Razr!
If you had an upgrade what would you choose.........
My choice would be the one. I like the LCD screen found on the DNA. I have alot of faith in the 4 Ultra pixel camera. I want a phone that doesn't feel like a child's toy. The quadrant scores on the One were amazing, although I'm sure the S4 will come close. What would you choose?
FYI: all phones have ultra pixels, however there 1.1. The ones found on the One are 2.0. Just saying
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After samsungs sharade unpacked event of the galaxy s4/s3 pebble 2 with shiney stuff around the edge ..
My kids inheratance would be heading towards htc
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HTC uses perfect materials, it feels great when you hold it in your hand
Currently on an htc phone and with HTCs inability to update software in a timely fashion that makes me question them all together.
I have a samsung tablet but I am leaning towards the S4 due to samsung overall being the better product and updating things in a timely manner.
It took htc nearly a year to get ics on this and it's horrible for everything.
Go with Samsung. Overall it's just better supported and more highly recognized
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HTC uses perfect materials, it feels great when you hold it in your hand
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Did you just say perfect materials? If by plastic you mean perfect your on the wrong track by far
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ShapesBlue said:
Currently on an htc phone and with HTCs inability to update software in a timely fashion that makes me question them all together.
I have a samsung tablet but I am leaning towards the S4 due to samsung overall being the better product and updating things in a timely manner.
It took htc nearly a year to get ics on this and it's horrible for everything.
Go with Samsung. Overall it's just better supported and more highly recognized
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Did you just say perfect materials? If by plastic you mean perfect your on the wrong track by far
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Wait, so we should get a device based on what is more recognized? That's an awesome view you have there, lol!
Wondering what was so bad with ICS? I have an Amaze the wife uses and runs fine, funny she has actually had 3 OTA updates compared to my two on my s3.
I can't wait till the One drops! Definitely my next phone for sure.
Oh and you think HTC uses plastic now? The One is all aluminum....wow, so misinformed....
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Wait, so we should get a device based on what is more recognized? That's an awesome view you have there, lol!
Wondering what was so bad with ICS? I have an Amaze the wife uses and runs fine, funny she has actually had 3 OTA updates compared to my two on my s3.
I can't wait till the One drops! Definitely my next phone for sure.
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Well currently the htc one isn't available on my carrier. So the best phone available is the S3 and soon to be S4. I don't hate htc I just could care less to stick with them
And it's called my opinion for a reason. If you don't like it then that's your opinion
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Support support support.
Samsungs got the best devs !
If you like to customize your phone. Go with sammy.
Also I just wsnna say HTC designs have always been nice. They have lackluster batteries though.
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Support support support.
Samsungs got the best devs !
If you like to customize your phone. Go with sammy.
Also I just wsnna say HTC designs have always been nice. They have lackluster batteries though.
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Dude that's the truth with the batteries for sure
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The event for the unpacking of the GS4 was ridiculous! Seriously I watched the hole "show" and I was awaiting for the new killer feature that would erase the concurrents.
First of all, the design. Some of you may say "don't change the lineup of a working team" but personally I'm tired of the same designs with Samsung devices lately. It's the same on the GS3, on the note 2 and now on the GS4 ? Show some innovation Samsung!
I love Android, I never had an iPhone and never wanted one, but from the design, iPhone 5 is way better built.
HTC really got that and the amazing device that is the ONE is the proof.
You can't say "yeah I choose my device because it'll have more updates!". Wrong!
Every high marketed device comes with killer features ! 2gb of RAM? That's normal now. 32 or 64 gb of storage / 5 inch screen? Normal too...
The thing is they all look alike in a hardware point of view, that's why nowadays the design is very important.
A good design means a device built with beautiful and premium materials and that the device's design changes from the device that came out before.
Samsung didn't get that. Although the S series of Samsung is gonna sell at uncomputable numbers every one knows that, I don't think it's a major need to upgrade from the s3 to S4 because I just don't see the point except waisting money.
I think it may attract some of those who will walk in a store and see the device (thanks to the amazing job of marketing that Samsung always does) but for those who were waiting it to be a great and revolutionary device, the disappointment is the real feeling.
HTC ONE is the killer smartphone of 2013's beginning, sorry Samsung you'll do better next time. Or not ^^
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The event for the unpacking of the GS4 was ridiculous! Seriously I watched the hole "show" and I was awaiting for the new killer feature that would erase the concurrents.
First of all, the design. Some of you may say "don't change the lineup of a working team" but personally I'm tired of the same designs with Samsung devices lately. It's the same on the GS3, on the note 2 and now on the GS4 ? Show some innovation Samsung!
I love Android, I never had an iPhone and never wanted one, but from the design, iPhone 5 is way better built.
HTC really got that and the amazing device that is the ONE is the proof.
You can't say "yeah I choose my device because it'll have more updates!". Wrong!
Every high marketed device comes with killer features ! 2gb of RAM? That's normal now. 32 or 64 gb of storage / 5 inch screen? Normal too...
The thing is they all look alike in a hardware point of view, that's why nowadays the design is very important.
A good design means a device built with beautiful and premium materials and that the device's design changes from the device that came out before.
Samsung didn't get that. Although the S series of Samsung is gonna sell at uncomputable numbers every one knows that, I don't think it's a major need to upgrade from the s3 to S4 because I just don't see the point except waisting money.
I think it may attract some of those who will walk in a store and see the device (thanks to the amazing job of marketing that Samsung always does) but for those who were waiting it to be a great and revolutionary device, the disappointment is the real feeling.
HTC ONE is the killer smartphone of 2013's beginning, sorry Samsung you'll do better next time. Or not ^^
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Really the iPhone is a better built phone? It's built in the same foreign countries with the same parts except for the processor. IPhones are boring useless pieces of crap
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Me getting S4. Although HTC One has better build quality but for everything else, HTC is not the company I would bet on. It will probably never get updates after one or two.
On the other side Samsung is adding more and more features in each update and from last year when I purchased S3, I already got 3-4 updates. Plus they already working on another one with all these latest features.
On hardware side, I think S4 has upper hand on HTC One. Battery is larger, processor is faster, S4 Screen is bigger but phone is little smaller. S4 Screen is better. Not to mention expendable microSD slot and replaceable battery.
So I would not want a phone with better built quality but strong specs and better features.
I think that's the main reason why I switched from iPhone to S3 in the first place. I know a lots of people might hate me for saying this but iPhone has best build quality among all phones out there.
So definitely Galaxy S4.
I said " I love Android, I never had an iPhone and never wanted one, but from the design, iPhone 5 is way better built."
So please understand my sentence as it sound ^^
I'll say again maybe in other words this time, when you grab an iPhone 5 and when you grab a S3, don't tell me that the S3 has a more premium look and feel... And that's not a question of opinion, that's a fact.
I never mentioned the prices of the devices but if you want to, we'll see the price of the S4, when they'll show it at 699$ then you'll tell me the difference with the iPhone. The only device that is worth talking on a price basis is the Nexus 4. The rest of'em are just a scam
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what HTC have done with the ONE is ground breaking on both hardware and software,no other company has changed its hardware software so radically from its previous flagship device.With out HTC and the like apple and samsung's upgrades would be even less
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I said " I love Android, I never had an iPhone and never wanted one, but from the design, iPhone 5 is way better built."
So please understand my sentence as it sound ^^
I'll say again maybe in other words this time, when you grab an iPhone 5 and when you grab a S3, don't tell me that the S3 has a more premium look and feel... And that's not a question of opinion, that's a fact.
I never mentioned the prices of the devices but if you want to, we'll see the price of the S4, when they'll show it at 699$ then you'll tell me the difference with the iPhone. The only device that is worth talking on a price basis is the Nexus 4. The rest of'em are just a scam
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iPhones honestly aren't worth the price no matter how discounted they are.
While they may be built better your comparing apples to oranges. No pun intended on the apple thing.
But really I think we can all mostly agree here that android overall is better.
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You can't say "yeah I choose my device because it'll have more updates!". Wrong!
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Well it's probably true for new buyers. But for a experienced users, it matters.
When I switched S3 from iPhone, I didn't actually know about all this. I had option to choose S3 or HTC One X and I went with S3 because it's more popular and had better support.
From what I learn in last year, I could never buy HTC or Motorola phones.
These companies never support their devices. They even lock bootloaders so we cannot update our devices ourself or install updated custom roms.
I am also a little disappointed with S4 release but I would pick S4 over HTC one any day.
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Me getting S4. Although HTC One has better build quality but for everything else, HTC is not the company I would bet on. It will probably never get updates after one or two.
On the other side Samsung is adding more and more features in each update and from last year when I purchased S3, I already got 3-4 updates. Plus they already working on another one with all these latest features.
On hardware side, I think S4 has upper hand on HTC One. Battery is larger, processor is faster, S4 Screen is bigger but phone is little smaller. S4 Screen is better. Not to mention expendable microSD slot and replaceable battery.
So I would not want a phone with better built quality but strong specs and better features.
I think that's the main reason why I switched from iPhone to S3 in the first place. I know a lots of people might hate me for saying this but iPhone has best build quality among all phones out there.
So definitely Galaxy S4.
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I have to agree with everything you just said. Even the iPhone built quality part. But really, if I were you, I wouldn't waist money upgrading from S3 to S4...
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Samsung really pulled an Apple with this Galaxy S3s. But HTC is not to be trusted
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Well it's probably true for new buyers. But for a experienced users, it matters.
When I switched S3 from iPhone, I didn't actually know about all this. I had option to choose S3 or HTC One X and I went with S3 because it's more popular and had better support.
From what I learn in last year, I could never buy HTC or Motorola phones.
These companies never support their devices. They even lock bootloaders so we cannot update our devices ourself or install updated custom roms.
I am also a little disappointed with S4 release but I would pick S4 over HTC one any day.
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Yea I've completely gone away from Motorola all together myself and that's a selling point for me being able to root my phone and changing it around nearly completely
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This was exactly like last year for me.
I wanted a phone with huge storage capacity/microSD capacity and long battery life/removable battery with decent specs. And QWERTY but I have given up on the last thing.
The HTC One X was released and as pretty as the White one was, it definitely was not a purchase I was willing to make and I waited for the Samsung Galaxy S3 announcement. The announcement came and Samsung gave me what I wanted. I bought the S3.
Fast forward this year. HTC One announced. Still no microSD slot but looks like decent battery life. Looks very pretty too (I still think the white One X is the best looking HTC phone though). Not bad this time around HTC but let's wait to hear from Samsung. S4 gets announced and again, they have what I want from last year.
If I was choosing again between HTC or Samsung this year: Samsung Galaxy S4 because it has what I want from last year.
Luckily I want more stuff this year which is why I'm not going to buy a S4. My S3 is lovely and I don't need to buy an S4. However, I now really want a bigger screen. This year, I'll be looking to buy a Note 3 or competitor version as long as it has a huge screen, huge capacity/microSD, huge battery.
Honestly, I don't care what company you are or even what your phone looks like (I bought the S3 for god sakes). Just give me what I want and I'd buy it. I'm also eyeing the Blackberry Q10 simply because of the QWERTY but I think my lust for a bigger screen will win out. Plus the stylus is alright...right?
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I have to agree with everything you just said. Even the iPhone built quality part. But really, if I were you, I wouldn't waist money upgrading from S3 to S4...
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No, I am not saying, I am upgrading S4 from S3. But I would pick S4 over HTC One.
I will probably get Note 3. I also do not rule out possibility to get S4, if I get some cool discount.
hey guys,
just wanted to ask for your opinion.
I've had 3 androids so far. The Atrix 4G, xperia U and a Gnex which i sold due to a cracked screen.
Now i want to buy a new phone (actually, next month). I really like the S4 and the One, but I also want to try an iPhone because it "just works as is" for years and years. All three droids i had died withing a year tops ! or cracked....or started lagging badly...
Anyways, It's either one of the androids or an iphone 4S (if ill have the money the ill go for the expensive iphone 5).
what do you think, why, and have you had an iphone or an android ?
Thanks !
nathan96 said:
hey guys,
just wanted to ask for your opinion.
I've had 3 androids so far. The Atrix 4G, xperia U and a Gnex which i sold due to a cracked screen.
Now i want to buy a new phone (actually, next month). I really like the S4 and the One, but I also want to try an iPhone because it "just works as is" for years and years. All three droids i had died withing a year tops ! or cracked....or started lagging badly...
Anyways, It's either one of the androids or an iphone 4S (if ill have the money the ill go for the expensive iphone 5).
what do you think, why, and have you had an iphone or an android ?
Thanks !
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You seem like somebody who does not know the difference between iOS and Android and also you claim that you cracked or damaged your phones for less than 1 year. Build quality is different among android OEMs and things have improved since then. I suggest you buy the HTC One or the samsung Galaxy S4 or Sony's flagship phones.
My sister has an iPhone and we dont live in the US, so if you live in the US and the ridiculous controlled nature of iOS is no concern for you, pricing is not and so on, get it.
Personally, I would never give more than 300 euro for an iphone.
Go watch some video comparisons, see that the iphone does not have HD screens, removable batteries and so on. But if you still insist on getting an iphone, buy it used. Dont be stupid to give $700 to a thing that has more shine and marketing in its name than it has anything amaizing to offer.
Windows phones do also look interesting, particularly the Nokia 808. Get anything but an iPhone. iOS7 looks good but all the features of iOS7 have been so long around, it makes iOS7 just a marketing move from apple.
As fine as an iPhone is, you should rather be picking up another Android phone again, because you may have downloaded quite some apps in the past. Thats one of the reasons why iPhone users find it pretty hard to change to an Android after using iOS a couple of years. They've paid for apps so they dont want to lose them just by going to another OS.
An iPhone also doesnt guarantee you that you dont drop it by accident and then breaks. But in the end you decide, as this is just my opinion. Ask a friend if he has an iPhone and if he could lend it to you for a week or so, so that you can gain your very own experience in the world of Apple.
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I had an iphone for about a year and loved it when i could jailbreak it, but once they patched up 6.1.3 it was back to normal and i hated it. its more for show. i got the s4 recently and when its stock it is like a jailbroken iphone, when i rooted it my mind was blown with how much i could do. plus the screen is better, it is faster, and a lot more customization. the htc one has a better screen than both and a great camera, but neither the iphone or htc one have gestures and they aren't as nice all around. the screen is a little smaller too. but if you think you need a strong phone the htc has a metal frame, but you can get a case for the s4 and it will be just as good.
shadowcore said:
You seem like somebody who does not know the difference between iOS and Android and also you claim that you cracked or damaged your phones for less than 1 year. Build quality is different among android OEMs and things have improved since then. I suggest you buy the HTC One or the samsung Galaxy S4 or Sony's flagship phones.
My sister has an iPhone and we dont live in the US, so if you live in the US and the ridiculous controlled nature of iOS is no concern for you, pricing is not and so on, get it.
Personally, I would never give more than 300 euro for an iphone.
Go watch some video comparisons, see that the iphone does not have HD screens, removable batteries and so on. But if you still insist on getting an iphone, buy it used. Dont be stupid to give $700 to a thing that has more shine and marketing in its name than it has anything amaizing to offer.
Windows phones do also look interesting, particularly the Nokia 808. Get anything but an iPhone. iOS7 looks good but all the features of iOS7 have been so long around, it makes iOS7 just a marketing move from apple.
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Mont4n4 said:
As fine as an iPhone is, you should rather be picking up another Android phone again, because you may have downloaded quite some apps in the past. Thats one of the reasons why iPhone users find it pretty hard to change to an Android after using iOS a couple of years. They've paid for apps so they dont want to lose them just by going to another OS.
An iPhone also doesnt guarantee you that you dont drop it by accident and then breaks. But in the end you decide, as this is just my opinion. Ask a friend if he has an iPhone and if he could lend it to you for a week or so, so that you can gain your very own experience in the world of Apple.
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I had an iphone for about a year and loved it when i could jailbreak it, but once they patched up 6.1.3 it was back to normal and i hated it. its more for show. i got the s4 recently and when its stock it is like a jailbroken iphone, when i rooted it my mind was blown with how much i could do. plus the screen is better, it is faster, and a lot more customization. the htc one has a better screen than both and a great camera, but neither the iphone or htc one have gestures and they aren't as nice all around. the screen is a little smaller too. but if you think you need a strong phone the htc has a metal frame, but you can get a case for the s4 and it will be just as good.
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Thanks for the answers ! The thing is, that i really don't need nor want the gestures, the octa-core proccessor, ect ect...Just something good, that JUST WORKS like new all the time. I will use it for browsing, social apps and music (maybe streaming movies from my BOX account).
IPhone are expenssive here in israel. Iphone 4S like a 100$ less then a galaxy S4 and that's why im not sure. and HTC one and iphone 5 cost the same.
I need that phone for at least 3-4 years since im going to serve in the army for 3 years and army pay check is tiny
If you need a phone that is durable, get the xperia z.
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H3llwar said:
If you need a phone that is durable, get the xperia z.
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Don't like sony, and moto phones are very rare in israel.
I'd rather ger an S4 or and iphone 4S, and i cant decide.
nathan96 said:
Don't like sony, and moto phones are very rare in israel.
I'd rather ger an S4 or and iphone 4S, and i cant decide.
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I would get an Iphone 5 if I were you.
it is proven that Iphone build quality is the best.
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I would get an Iphone 5 if I were you.
it is proven that Iphone build quality is the best.
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Thanks for the reply ! And yes, that's what people say, but nothing is really proven.
What are you basing your statement on ?
go for iPhone.. (any model)
As u say i need the most durable one.. then iPhone is best... I've used both S4 and iphone.. and to my bad luck... i have also experienced dropping them both... my iPhone 4S doesnt even feel the shock but the s4 is now at the service centre... REMEBER! features are always best in Samsung.. but long life comes as guarantee with Apple! If u lookin for Htc.. it has a metallic frame but still i would prefer apple
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Thanks for the reply ! And yes, that's what people say, but nothing is really proven.
What are you basing your statement on ?
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yes it is proven.. see this video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YRQkH1GHJ3Y
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yes it is proven.. see this video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YRQkH1GHJ3Y
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That does not prove anything
That only shows which one is more fragile but build quality is also the quality of the construction (how they got all the parts together) and the quality of the parts. And SGS4 has a thicker screen and plastic back, so its obvious
But thanks !
I'm probably gonna get and iphone 4S or 5.
htc one
I was a long time iphone user. a few months ago I switched to the nexus 4 and loved it. I sold it and bought the htc one when that came out. Now I just about ready to flash the google edition rom. I love the htc one. Its great with sense, but Im sure ill like it even more with stock android. The process seems really easy. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2341395 Go with the htc, youll love it.
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That does not prove anything
That only shows which one is more fragile but build quality is also the quality of the construction (how they got all the parts together) and the quality of the parts. And SGS4 has a thicker screen and plastic back, so its obvious
But thanks !
I'm probably gonna get and iphone 4S or 5.
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Of course it is some of the proof that the build quality between sgs4 and iphone 5, i5 have more advantages.
sure, thicker screen but more fragile than iphone 5.
IMO, comparison between 2 OSes, iOS is better than Android. (i5, dual core only & sgs4 octa core/quad core, but iOS is smoother)
S4...
I mean... I have an UNROOTED S4.. and it is crazily fast already...
How about a nexus 4 just bought a white one amazing build quality for a great price and apple doesn't even have HD screens stick to an Android
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nathan96 said:
hey guys,
just wanted to ask for your opinion.
I've had 3 androids so far. The Atrix 4G, xperia U and a Gnex which i sold due to a cracked screen.
Now i want to buy a new phone (actually, next month). I really like the S4 and the One, but I also want to try an iPhone because it "just works as is" for years and years. All three droids i had died withing a year tops ! or cracked....or started lagging badly...
Anyways, It's either one of the androids or an iphone 4S (if ill have the money the ill go for the expensive iphone 5).
what do you think, why, and have you had an iphone or an android ?
Thanks !
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I've an HTC One. It's my best buy ever.
I think iPhone it's the best phone, but I've never bought it because it's not funnny.
As you know, the best thing of Android it's the possibility to install custom ROMs.
One it's one of the most beautiful phones, and with this tool you can obtain bootloader unlocked, and root access fastly.
Galaxy S4. The end.
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