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what will be your next phone?

i switch phones very often, usually every 3-4 months... but since i bought my tbolt at best buy i have to hold onto it till at least january which will be a challenge for me.
i know verizon doesn't always carry the best top of the line phones but ill be looking at the next iphone or hopefully the galaxy s 2 early next year.
what might be your next phone after the tbolt?

I keep them until I get my next free phone. Paid $10 at best buy for my bolt.
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cstover said:
I keep them until I get my next free phone. Paid $10 at best buy for my bolt.
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how? i was a new customer and i still paid $249 for mine.

If the Samsung Galxay S II comes to Verizon, that will be my next phone.

Andrew C said:
If the Samsung Galxay S II comes to Verizon, that will be my next phone.
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rumor has it... it is, i hope by x-mas. currently it is delayed for the US right now.

Paid $199 for mine.
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jbh00jh said:
Paid $199 for mine.
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i got ripped off then being a new customer.

The TBolt is my Next Phone!
I just got the dang thing! Just rooted it and installed DasBAMF stripped 1.8.6 and the OTA radios from 7/8. Not upgrading the hardware for a LOOOOONG time.
Oh, FWIW, I paid $99 with a new contract via Amazon Wireless. I was out of contract and month to month on TMobile, prior.

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Paid $199 for mine.
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I paid 129 from wirefly. I'll keep it for a while. If the galaxy sII is 4G LTE I'll consider it. It will likely get a ton of dev support.
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jbh00jh said:
Paid $199 for mine.
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I paid 180 for mine with my new every two and extra discounts.
I am thinking about getting a iphone4 (cough cough) from ebay just to check out and see what all the hipe is.

no way i would downgrade from a tbolt to the "new" iphone. thats like going from a 1000cc crotch rocket to a pocket bike.
im pretty content with my tbolt. it does everything i need. the 3d would be pretty sweet on it though

i probably paid more because i went through best buy, although my wife's lg vortex was free so all in all im happy. i think the sg2 will be my next phone.

After the MR2 update that just rolled out, I'll be happy with the Thunderbolt for a while. I'll hold out till they release a Nexus phone for Verizon, then I'll switch in a heartbeat.
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Probably the Bionic. According to engadget, it will have full HDMI mirroring. Assuming this is true, it will be my next phone. (when it has been rooted, no much launch day buys for me.) If it isn't true, then I will wait till something has an HDMI out with a 960x540 or> display. As far as hardware goes, the TB is more than enough for what I use a phone for. I rarely ever use it for gaming. So, I really only want a better screen and HDMI. That is, if I stay with VZW. If I don't it will probably be the next gen evo.

fixxxer2008 said:
i probably paid more because i went through best buy, although my wife's lg vortex was free so all in all im happy. i think the sg2 will be my next phone.
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Yeah. When I saw 129 from wirefly I jumped on it. The tb was actually my second choice. Wanted a charge.
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akanatrix said:
After the MR2 update that just rolled out, I'll be happy with the Thunderbolt for a while. I'll hold out till they release a Nexus phone for Verizon, then I'll switch in a heartbeat.
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coming from the ns4g and samsung i wouldn't get to excited about that phone, it sucked.

bthomp21 said:
no way i would downgrade from a tbolt to the "new" iphone. thats like going from a 1000cc crotch rocket to a pocket bike.
im pretty content with my tbolt. it does everything i need. the 3d would be pretty sweet on it though
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the iphone 5 is shaping up nicely but i doubt i would leave android for good.

kendive said:
I am thinking about getting a iphone4 (cough cough) from ebay just to check out and see what all the hipe is.
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My SO/GF has an iPhone 4, and she is always on it. She's a techie, but not quite as UNIX-y as I am.
Personally, and having been an iPhone 3 and iPod Touch owner (and still am), I cannot see any advantage to an iPhone 4 from an unlocked 1GHz Android device. Battery, perhaps, and pocket portability with the small screen. I would suspect to hear of your disappointment after a thunderbolt.

fixxxer2008 said:
coming from the ns4g and samsung i wouldn't get to excited about that phone, it sucked.
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It's rumored HTC will be doing the next Nexus.
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lrs421 said:
Yeah. When I saw 129 from wirefly I jumped on it. The tb was actually my second choice. Wanted a charge.
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i almost got the charge but it was $300 at best buy. the tbolt reminded me alot of my evo4g so i went with it.

For anyone looking to upgrade to the RAZR

If you are looking to upgrade I thought I would post this for you all.
http://www.vzbuzz.com/2011/11/amazon-selling-the-droid-razr-for-111-11-for-one-day-only/
How many of you plan on picking one up? At this price its tempting to add a new line.
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Add a new line
I am super tempted, I hate waiting for the Galaxy Nexus. If I got it I would just return it for the GN anyways so.
But, when you add a line the price goes back up to $200 on contract. Still great, but not $111.

Cool phone, holding out for the Nexus though. Can't beat ICS + HD screen + first to update + no carrier/manufacturer crap.

am waiting for the nexus too

Lockett said:
If you are looking to upgrade I thought I would post this for you all.
http://www.vzbuzz.com/2011/11/amazon-selling-the-droid-razr-for-111-11-for-one-day-only/
How many of you plan on picking one up? At this price its tempting to add a new line.
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Unfortunately, the 111.11 price is only for NEW lines. Upgrades/etc are $249.

I really do like the razr but I may as well hold out for the nexus. I have yet to own an android phone that has received any sort of update. I started with the HTC Aria, moved to the D2G, and now the charge. I really like the fact of no bloat out of the box too and we all know the roms we are dying to get on our phones will be available almost from day one. Part of me is also wanting to try, dare I say it, WP7.
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That's not even the price for new lines -- it's just for new accounts.
Upgrades and new lines on existing accounts are both 249.99 (which is still $50 less than buying it straight from Verizon, though).

-javier- said:
am waiting for the nexus too
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Yea, me too.
I've been too spoiled by the awesome screen to settle for a downgrade like the Razr would be.
I also refuse to buy a phone that I can't carry a spare battery for.
~John

Lockett said:
I really do like the razr but I may as well hold out for the nexus. I have yet to own an android phone that has received any sort of update. I started with the HTC Aria, moved to the D2G, and now the charge. I really like the fact of no bloat out of the box too and we all know the roms we are dying to get on our phones will be available almost from day one. Part of me is also wanting to try, dare I say it, WP7.
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i thought the Nexus wasnt going to have an SD card slot? thats terrible for flashers since that means no backups

I'm sure you will just repartition the emmc for a recovery backup or something.
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blarrick said:
i thought the Nexus wasnt going to have an SD card slot? thats terrible for flashers since that means no backups
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Yeah the nexus a doesn't have an
Sd card slot either and they have a bunch of roms
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It's so good to be home.

I took a brief trip to iPhone land back in January when my excellent Inspire got dropped and destroyed. HUGE mistake. Man did I miss android. So anyhow, I'm back y'all.

gunnyman said:
I took a brief trip to iPhone land back in January when my excellent Inspire got dropped and destroyed. HUGE mistake. Man did I miss android. So anyhow, I'm back y'all.
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Welcome back to the community

gunnyman said:
I took a brief trip to iPhone land back in January when my excellent Inspire got dropped and destroyed. HUGE mistake. Man did I miss android. So anyhow, I'm back y'all.
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I hope you sanitized yourself really well before coming in here.

I took a nuclear exposure shower. My skin still hurts.

Welcome back to the promise land
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Lol I could never go back to an iPhone after having an Android for a while.
Can't stand the baby gap screen, isheep mentality, or lack of customization.
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The_Zodiac said:
Lol I could never go back to an iPhone after having an Android for a while.
Can't stand the baby gap screen, isheep mentality, or lack of customization.
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I have an iPhone for work. It pains me to have to use it.
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I'd rather have a blackberry, used to have a bold for my work phone and the battery life is ridiculous (like charged it twice a week)
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The_Zodiac said:
I'd rather have a blackberry, used to have a bold for my work phone and the battery life is ridiculous (like charged it twice a week)
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I have a torch 9810 but I cannot stand the keyboard. I would rather use an iPhone than a blackberry.
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I've owned every iJunk they put out and finally made the switch. The learning curve is a little steeper but I can't see ever going back -happy android user
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I got my One X today man this thing is nice.

I was an Inspire owner too and I remember you used to rule that forum. I am shocked that you left for iPhone! I moved onto the Galaxy Nexus when it came out and sold off the Inspire. I had an upgrade available now so there is no way I could pass this phone up... I love the phone but do miss the stock feeling of Android 4.0 so now all I really need is Root and CM9!

I remember you from the Inspire forums. I switched to the Note then the Nexus, now I can upgrade and I may get the One X. Good to see people attempting iPhone and regretting it, so I don't have to. The reason I'm maybe thinking of the One X is the camera, I'm going on holiday and don't want to be stuck taking GNex quality shots along the coast of Italy lol.
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I'm pissed I have 1 line I can open or I can early upgrade to iPhone 4s my inspire is nice but I really want this phone so bestbuy will give me 300 for inspire then one x will be at the store on Friday can't wait! So dumb the phone is out on display but the won't have a shipment till freaking Friday djckgdskfvxc how is the GPS on one x? I hate my inspires GPS with a passion!
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Pirateghost said:
I have an iPhone for work. It pains me to have to use it.
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I had an iPhone for work. Work paid the bill. I brought my own so I get a whopping $25 credit for reimbursement lol. It's still worth it.
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Pirateghost said:
I have an iPhone for work. It pains me to have to use it.
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Longtime no see pirate since what the captivate lol
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dincdoes.me said:
I'm pissed I have 1 line I can open or I can early upgrade to iPhone 4s my inspire is nice but I really want this phone so bestbuy will give me 300 for inspire then one x will be at the store on Friday can't wait! So dumb the phone is out on display but the won't have a shipment till freaking Friday djckgdskfvxc how is the GPS on one x? I hate my inspires GPS with a passion!
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GPS is absolutely wonderful
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Just left my international GSII for this bad boy. (The GSII was the best phone ever btw). Freaking loving the screen and the sick build quality. It's so much better than Samsung's crap plastic

I too took a detour through some Sammys (The other phone at home is always iP - a conscious decision that works well ), Great to be back to HTC.
SGS2 was great for that generation, but LTE/batt life sucked and was a bit clunky (I have large hands), so wasted no time in getting my H1X.

dincdoes.me said:
I'm pissed I have 1 line I can open or I can early upgrade to iPhone 4s my inspire is nice but I really want this phone so bestbuy will give me 300 for inspire then one x will be at the store on Friday can't wait! So dumb the phone is out on display but the won't have a shipment till freaking Friday djckgdskfvxc how is the GPS on one x? I hate my inspires GPS with a passion!
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The GPS is why I ditched my Inspire. I do a lot of things that use the GPS (mapping / running / cycling). That GPS would not stay locked and would turn a 5 mile run into a 15 mile run with all of the zig zags it would add to my course. Great for the Ego, but a pain in the A$$ otherwise.
To Answer your question the HOX is lightning fast to lock and stays locked pretty well from what I can tell. I have not used it with a gps app other than google maps yet but I am happy with what i have seen so far.

Is there fine print?

What's stopping me from adding 2 lines to my plan, getting 2 skyrockets or iphones for next to nothing, then selling them for $280 each, then buying out the contact on the 2 new lines, and pocketing $160? Am I missing some fine print?
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I don't think your missing anything. Its just a lot of work for only 160 bucks.

What? How?
AOKP Android 4.0.4

When you're as broke as me $160 is groceries for 6 for 2 Weeks lol
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WhatzinyourphonE said:
What? How?
AOKP Android 4.0.4
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You don't understand how?
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That's a lot of money upfront...
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Not really, I pay $9.99 for a skyrocket, someone gives me $280, I ship them the skyrocket, I pay $200 fee to buy-out the line I added, I pocket $80. Could do it with any phone that has a good deal going on.
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You sure it's only 200?
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aceownstheworld said:
You sure it's only 200?
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That's what they tools me
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I'd double check that. Maybe even triple check.
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Its $325 less $10 per every month of service
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Buy out on a smartphone from att is 325
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Plus you have to eat the $36 activation fee per line and partial months billing.
You'll get two packages of raman noodles with what's left.

I still don't understand...
AOKP Android 4.0.4

Seriously? This is the worst idea ever. I know you need the money, but this is not the way to do it.
Like someone said, it's going to cost you $722 plus tax just to get them both off contract. You won't make a profit, period. That's even if you go for the iPhones because no one's going to buy a 3GS when it's about to be unsupported starting TODAY in like a few hours time. The iPhone 4 8GB is not worth it either when you can get the 16GB for the same price.
When people look to buy phones, they don't want them at retail prices, which is what you would have to do in order to make a profit.

Jessical said:
Seriously? This is the worst idea ever. I know you need the money, but this is not the way to do it.
Like someone said, it's going to cost you $722 plus tax just to get them both off contract. You won't make a profit, period. That's even if you go for the iPhones because no one's going to buy a 3GS when it's about to be unsupported starting TODAY in like a few hours time. The iPhone 4 8GB is not worth it either when you can get the 16GB for the same price.
When people look to buy phones, they don't want them at retail prices, which is what you would have to do in order to make a profit.
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Which is why I asked of I was missing something lol, don't come here making my idea. I needed some info and I got my answer, insults aren't necessary. This thread can be closed now as there is nothing left to discuss. Thanks for the help everyone.
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Jessical said:
Seriously? This is the worst idea ever. I know you need the money, but this is not the way to do it.
Like someone said, it's going to cost you $722 plus tax just to get them both off contract. You won't make a profit, period. That's even if you go for the iPhones because no one's going to buy a 3GS when it's about to be unsupported starting TODAY in like a few hours time. The iPhone 4 8GB is not worth it either when you can get the 16GB for the same price.
When people look to buy phones, they don't want them at retail prices, which is what you would have to do in order to make a profit.
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Actually latest report I read said 3GS actually showed up on the leaked iOS6 file links.
*confirmed now
Seriously wish Android makers would steal this aspect from Apple. One of the biggest downsides to Android is most of the phones lose official support in 10-16 months. Apple is still updating 3GS after 3 years.

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Test
Edit: lol. That's what I thought
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Is this unreasonable?

My office has recently taken a stance of "our apps are built for iOS first" so being on Android I have to wait 6-12 months to get what others already have.
I decided to bite the bullet and put a local ad up to trade my rooted One X with 2 cases (perfect condition) for an iPhone 4s. A few days have gone by and I have not had a single response. Where I live it usually takes less than a day to get a deal done.
I though originally I was giving something up, so getting this phone for a 4s would be a bonus to whomever responded. Am I crazy? Set me straight here...
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People think iPhones are better cuz they cost more. Good luck.
What's the point of this thread?
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Just go buy an iPod ?

mirGantrophy said:
Just go buy an iPod ?
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That's not a bad alternative...
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mirGantrophy said:
Just go buy an iPod ?
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This.
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sinco54 said:
This.
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That. Who cares.
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Retracted.....

Have your work provide an iPhone if that is what you need for WORK! Why should you compromise if they drag their ass making apps that you need for WORK!
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I'm of the opinion that people won't consider that an even trade. I personally traded my iPhone 4 for the HOX I have now, and it was worth more as well. Apple products just seem to have a higher value.
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mustafu said:
Apple products just seem to have a higher value.
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True, iPhones tend to hold their resale value better. Just a quick browse through eBay, it looks like 4S is going for (ballpark) $300, and the One X is going for around $200. So many people will probably not see it as an even trade.
Plus, the cycle for Android phones is really around 6 months, where iPhones are upgraded yearly (another part of the reason for the difference in resale value). One X has already been superceded by the X+ in many respects, with the M7 not far from launch either. So even if someone is looking at switching to Android, they might see the One X as being almost 2 gens behind, versus the iPhone 4S, which is one gen behind, and likely won't be 2 gens behind until Oct/Nov.
Of course, value is subjective, and you might still get someone to trade. But odds are probably not in your favor. I'd think about posting it as a straight out sale, seeing what you can get for it, and use the money to buy what you want.

I traded a 4s for my HOX. That was 2 months ago when the prices were very close on eBay. I have owned and still own both iOS and Android, iOS holds their value.
That being said...HOX is one of the best Androids offered by AT&T. Even though used iPhones sell for more, it is still a fair trade. You will get a bite, it just may take a little time. All you need is someone tired of iOS.
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