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So. Who's getting one?

The phone is definitely enticing; always being a lover of big screened phones (On att, using a Captivate now) I love the design of the phone.
Of course im going ti wait until MWC to do anything; I have an upgrade and I plan on making ot a great one.

Pre ordered
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Going to tryand pre order tomorrow.

I'll get a demo one from work. And an Atrix. And a Infuse. Yeah, I'm a gadget nerd :/.

ant1pathy said:
I'll get a demo one from work. And an Atrix. And a Infuse. Yeah, I'm a gadget nerd :/.
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I want your job
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I'm totally on this one. I love my Nexus One, but I'm craving something with a little more power. A 2nd gen Snapdragon should be fine for me for around 2 years, especially since I'm using the money I make flipping my Nexus One to put towards a new tablet (hopefully a dual core HTC Honeycomb tablet). I'll still tinker with my phone a lot, but I want a tablet to be my next droolworthy device.
So yeah, I'll be at my local AT&T store when they open on the 13th to get mine. Can't wait to see CM7 and ADW EX running on that sexy hardware.

Moved to general as not android development

I'm definitely getting one!
I always had HTC phones and I loved them all. Made the switch to a Blackberry last year because of work now I can't wait to put the Blackberry in storage for the Inspire
By the way, I read that the non-commitment price would be $499. Is that confirmed?

Just wish it had a Front Facing camera That's the only thing that is making me want the Atrix/Infuse over the Inspire

I'm just gonna buy one retail, that's how I get most of my phones nowadays anyway. I'll save my contract renewal for something big. I'm fairly excited for this device

Just pre-ordered one.
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r34p3rex said:
Just wish it had a Front Facing camera That's the only thing that is making me want the Atrix/Infuse over the Inspire
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yea i'm slightly disappointed in the lack of a FFC, but i really don't think i'd use it all that much. i'm more disappointed in the 1230 mAh battery.
i'll probably still get one come june when my upgrade discount takes affect.

Pre - order
just preordered my at Radio Shack, I pick it up on the 13th

alwayslearning said:
just preordered my at Radio Shack, I pick it up on the 13th
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I wonder how radio shack is able to do pre-orders but at&t can't. Also how much is radio shack selling for? The 99.99 price?
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bkeaver said:
I wonder how radio shack is able to do pre-orders but at&t can't. Also how much is radio shack selling for? The 99.99 price?
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radio shack is having a pre-order for the Inspire from now until the 9th. you have to buy a $50.00 gift card to secure your order, they are selling the phone for $99.00 with no mail-in rebate. you also get a $30.00 store credit for using to buy accessories for the phone. you have to buy the $25.00 data plan as well. I already have the $30.00 unlimited and I asked if I get to keep it and they said yes (we will see)

"I already have the $30.00 unlimited and I asked if I get to keep it and they said yes (we will see)" - I really hope we don't get screwed into this 200mb cap...
I'm getting one - 8 more days guys!

It all depends on weather the 30 dollar unlimited data plan was already on a smartphone if not they will move you to the 2gig 25 dollar data plan
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I plan on waking up at the ass-crack of dawn and heading to the local AT&T Corporate Store 15 or 20 minutes before they open to pick one up the 13th.
My upgrade isn't up until the 8th so I can't preporder yet, I don't think. Talk about nice timing for an upgrade though!

Those those talking about your unlimited data plan and if you're going to lose it...
No, you won't.
AT&T is trying to tell me that I, a current iPhone user, with unlimited data, will lose it when I move to the Inspire. Well, they're wrong.
AT&T FAQ said:
Q: I am using a Smartphone Data Unlimited Plan. Do I need to sign up for a DataPlus or DataPro plan instead? Can I switch Between these New Data Plans As Needed?
A: If you were on a Smartphone Data Unlimited plan prior to June 7th, 2010, and would prefer to keep it, no problem! Even if you choose to upgrade to a new Smartphone and/or extend your contract. You may choose to move from your unlimited plan to either a DataPlus or DataPro plan. However, once you have moved to a DataPlus or DataPro plan, your old unlimited plan will no longer be available.
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I have to wait 8 posts before I can post a link. So if you're interested... I'll just tweet it. @Loiselle313
Enjoy.

stefymarty said:
yea i'm slightly disappointed in the lack of a FFC, but i really don't think i'd use it all that much. i'm more disappointed in the 1230 mAh battery.
i'll probably still get one come june when my upgrade discount takes affect.
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Honestly I hate the whole 1230mAh size too.
And in regards to the FFC I don't really see the point of it other than the 3 second WOW factor when first buying.
If that is going to save us from spending an additional 50 - 100 dollars Id rather save that money for something else.
I've been snooping around and it seems as if in the U.K. there are Desire HD aftermarket batteries with 1500 mAh.
I don't see why they can't sell/make them available in the U.S.
For $99, and even less if you buy through RadioShack because of the FREE $30 gift card you can't go wrong.
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Opinions on Purchasing Sensation out right.

I plan to buy the Sensation out right in the next few weeks and sell my G2x to make up for some of the cost and make the purchase smaller.
I have two routes.
Get this Sensation from Expansys, and enjoy 100% what HTC intended with Sense, with no bloat. Along with no Carrier branding. I wouldn't have to pay taxes. A potential to get an S-Off version as well. If I go this route I will make this the first phone I add to my collection of phones.
Or
Go in store and purchase it out right and have bloat and carrier branding, but be required to pay taxes. If I go this route I will sell this phone once the next big thing hits T-Mobile in order to reduce overall price for new phone.
I live in Nevada and taxes are usually pretty high and make the purchase price more. What are some thoughts on this?

~~Tito~~ said:
I plan to buy the Sensation out right in the next few weeks and sell my G2x to make up for some of the cost and make the purchase smaller.
I have two routes.
Get this Sensation from Expansys, and enjoy 100% what HTC intended with Sense, with no bloat. Along with no Carrier branding. I wouldn't have to pay taxes. A potential to get an S-Off version as well. If I go this route I will make this the first phone I add to my collection of phones.
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Go in store and purchase it out right and have bloat and carrier branding, but be required to pay taxes. If I go this route I will sell this phone once the next big thing hits T-Mobile in order to reduce overall price for new phone.
I live in Nevada and taxes are usually pretty high and make the purchase price more. What are some thoughts on this?
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i got mine from radio shack online for 500 bucks after tax which is at least 80 bucks cheaper than both options. Otherwise i prob get the tmo one, just in case something goes wrong

~~Tito~~ said:
I plan to buy the Sensation out right in the next few weeks and sell my G2x to make up for some of the cost and make the purchase smaller.
I have two routes.
Get this Sensation from Expansys, and enjoy 100% what HTC intended with Sense, with no bloat. Along with no Carrier branding. I wouldn't have to pay taxes. A potential to get an S-Off version as well. If I go this route I will make this the first phone I add to my collection of phones.
Or
Go in store and purchase it out right and have bloat and carrier branding, but be required to pay taxes. If I go this route I will sell this phone once the next big thing hits T-Mobile in order to reduce overall price for new phone.
I live in Nevada and taxes are usually pretty high and make the purchase price more. What are some thoughts on this?
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Well hombre,
the one from expansys isn't 4G compatible, where as the tmo branded one is. If that's not a deal breaker than throw the S-Off dice and get the unbranded one.

Really? The unbranded Sensation doesn't have HSPA+ capability?

Get yourself a Galaxy S II
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I need T-Mobile Compatibility and that is way over budget too. Even if I can afford it.

~~Tito~~ said:
Really? The unbranded Sensation doesn't have HSPA+ capability?
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Check your own link man, I clicked it and read the specs.

All I saw was band compatibility and it didn't say much else other than speeds it can download and upload. I saw on GSM Arena and both have the same network compatibility (HSDPA) which leads me to believe that GSM Arena needs to update its info. Both have same download and upload which leads me to believe that 14.4mbps download is accurate. Either way, its still going to download from the network fast.

From the tech data
"Network5 HSPA/WCDMA: Europe/Asia/T-Mobile US: 900/AWS/2100 MHz Quad-band GSM/GPRS/EDGE: 850/900/1800/1900 MHz"
Go through customer care or radio shack. My final price was 600$ at the T-mobile store

Unbranded it is then lol. I shoulda went with you when you got it kyle lol.

I bought mine outright instore. £470 simfree from carphonewarehouse

I ordered mine off the T-Mobile website for a final price of $600

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Get yourself a Galaxy S II
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Agreed. I love this phone, but the SGSII simply has it beat in every single aspect (besides the qHD of course).

I cant spend that much for a phone. I just cant, the amount I would make back from selling the G2x wouldn't be much to dent the total cost.

I would just get one locally, some people are selling some identity theft-obtained ones or using their upgrades to make some cash.. and they're going for OK amounts of cash.
The Sensation 4G has better reception due to the extra antenna for Receive Diversity

Nah I want a recipt and proof of purchase security and returnability. G2x was boughr off hand and I could have returned for buyers remorse but I had to ship to original owner, long story short I want security.

just putting in my 2 cents...thumbs up for purchasing outright...i've been on that cycle for years and get brand new phones every year to 14 months for half price but selling my previous handset
i bought the sensation last week brand new (unlocked, unbranded, unbloated) for AUD $499, and sold my HTC Desire for $300 (because again it was unlocked, unbranded, etc)...$200 for a Sensation is a sweet deal to me
i usually buy from Hong Kong or UK online
i got the Sensation here - ordered on sunday, arrived by fedex on thursday
http://www.tandomobile.com/tandoshop/

Don't buy the sensation you will miss all the root apps dearly fyi this phone gonna stay locked for a long time.
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Don't buy the sensation you will miss all the root apps dearly fyi this phone gonna stay locked for a long time.
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meh...i rooted my desire only so i can have gingerbread...now that i have it native, what am i missing out on by not having root? unlocked phone don't have any features disabled
i can't take screenshots and i can't use titanium...that's the only difference for me

I know you guys are talking about buying it outright but I just had to share my experience.... I went to the T-Mobile store and got them to price match Walmart's price of 148.88 and he told me to bring in proof and he would give me back the difference, in the meantime I went ahead with a normal upgrade of 249.99 with the mail in rebate of $50 I brought the proof in the next day and was credited back $101 and still got my rebate card back of $50 making my total purchase of the phone $98.88 with a 2 year contract of course...

For those who wants to get Bell Sensation to use on AT&T

You maybe better off breaking off your AT&T contract and switch to tmobile. It MAY be much cheaper. Of course I understand that some people live in area where tmobile reception is terrible (or none to begin with), or are tied to a family plan, that you have no choice.
I was an AT&T user, and wanted to get a Bell Sensation to use on AT&T. But the Bell Sensation costs CAD 550 before tax without contract. Even if you can go get one yourself, that would cost you at least USD 600, not to mention that it will be more expensive if you buy from others who imported it for you.
So I looked at my options, and what it would cost me to get a Sensation from tmobile. I ended up having to pay $205 termination fee to AT&T. AT&T's early termination fee begins at $325, and is reduced by $10 every month. You can calculate what you have to pay to terminate the contract here:
http://www.myrateplan.com/contract_termination_fees/
The Sensation is now selling for $200 after mail-in rebate with 2 year contract on tmobile. Some other retailers are selling it for $150. I printed out the $150 price on Amazon, brought it to tmobile, and they were willing to match that price. And hey, they waived my activation fee too. So you may want to keep an eye to see if there is any even cheaper deal out there.
In the end, I paid a total of $355 + tax to switch to tmobile and to get the Sensation. Much less that what I would have to pay if I decided to stick with AT&T. So if you live in area where tmobile doesn't suck, you may want to consider this route.
(If you are concerning about the AT&T-Tmobile merger, don't worry about it. It will take at least around a year for FCC to review the case. And IF they approve it, which is a big IF, it will take another year or two to figure out the technicalities and merge the network. By the time they sort out everything, your new contract will have ended.)

I'm a big supporter of the 850mhz frequencies that Rogers/AT&T/Bell use, and in my experience 1700mhz is just garbage.
If you're talking about saving money, buying the Sensation outright from Tmobile costs 550 as well. Granted sales tax in most states is less than that of Ontario's, you'd maybe save around 20 dollars. And if you are on contract with AT&T, breaking that contract would cost you a lot more.

Matt1408 said:
I'm a big supporter of the 850mhz frequencies that Rogers/AT&T/Bell use, and in my experience 1700mhz is just garbage.
If you're talking about saving money, buying the Sensation outright from Tmobile costs 550 as well. Granted sales tax in most states is less than that of Ontario's, you'd maybe save around 20 dollars. And if you are on contract with AT&T, breaking that contract would cost you a lot more.
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The situation here in the US is very different from that in Canada.
Buying the Sensation from T-Mobile without contract to use it on AT&T won't have 3G here in the US. Unlike in Canada, where all major carriers use 850 for 3G (and HSPA+ 4G), here in the US the 4 biggest carriers all use different 3G bands.
The reason why 1700 sucks in the Canada is not because of 1700 per-se. The only carrier in Canada that uses 1700 is Wind, and tiny budget carrier. Here in the US, depending on your location, T-Mobile can work much better than AT&T. In particular t-mobile HSPA+ speed in the real world is still ahead of AT&T (when there is reception that is).

I am wildly aware that you wouldn't get 4G from the Tmobile sensation if you're on AT&T. I don't know how the cancelation fees are on AT&T but here in Canada we have to pay ~400 dollars to cancel both voice and data.
Also, by nature higher frequencies have less penetrating power.

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I am wildly aware that you wouldn't get 4G from the Tmobile sensation if you're on AT&T. I don't know how the cancelation fees are on AT&T but here in Canada we have to pay ~400 dollars to cancel both voice and data.
Also, by nature higher frequencies have less penetrating power.
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Did you actually read anything I posted before writing a reply? I'm not talking about 4G, you won't even get 3G using the tmobile Sensation on AT&T. And the whole point of my first post is about the cost of terminating AT&T contract. The MAXIMUM early termination fee that one has to pay AT&T is $325. That is, if you sign up with AT&T today, and cancel 30 days later. And Amazon and many other retailers like Best Buy are selling the Sensation for $150 on contract, so even breaking your AT&T contract it still cost much less that importing the 850-capable version Sensation from Canada. If you are not tied to a family plan, or in an area where tmobile reception is poor that is.

Family Plan
This may be true. But to cancel an entire family plan to switch to Tmobile, (considering you don't want to have two different wireless services) it is much more feasible to just be a Canadian Bell version of the sensation outright, then have it shipped here. also it doesn't use up an upgrade.

And to think, if you waited, you could have used the ETF toward this...
http://www.engadget.com/2011/05/23/htc-holiday-to-be-a-4-5-inch-behemoth-with-qhd-resolution-1-2gh/
I don't think the Sensation it the end-all smartphone for HTC, I think it's just the beginning of a wave of second generation phones. The E3D kind of points to that.

derek9594 said:
This may be true. But to cancel an entire family plan to switch to Tmobile, (considering you don't want to have two different wireless services) it is much more feasible to just be a Canadian Bell version of the sensation outright, then have it shipped here. also it doesn't use up an upgrade.
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Yea, that's why I mentioned in my post that this strategy is for people who are not tied to family plan and/or has no tmobile reception in his area. AT&T doesn't give upgrade until the final few months of your contract, for individual plan at least. My account said that I wasn't eligible for an upgrade until the end of March next year. I guess if I said this when I was cancelling my contract that would offer me an upgrade, but there isn't any phone on AT&T that I'm interested in.

BarryH_GEG said:
And to think, if you waited, you could have used the ETF toward this...
http://www.engadget.com/2011/05/23/htc-holiday-to-be-a-4-5-inch-behemoth-with-qhd-resolution-1-2gh/
I don't think the Sensation it the end-all smartphone for HTC, I think it's just the beginning of a wave of second generation phones. The E3D kind of points to that.
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Who knows when this phone will be out, given how slow AT&T is chewing out Android phone. Honestly 4.5" is too big for me, and I used to think even 4.3" was too big until the Sensation came out.
I have played around the EVO 3D at Sprint, and I prefer the Sensation. While the EVO 3D doesn't feel cheap, I don't like the plastic construction. The EVO 3D, as well as the old EVO 4G, feels like a geek phone - powerful hardware packed into a rectangular case that doesn't have much design. The Sensation feels significant nicer to hold and thinner than all 4.3" phones I have seen. In fact I was surprised by the fact that it has basically the same thickness as my old HTC Desire, and isn't really much larger. Minus the 3D feature, the EVO 3D camera isn't as nicer either (I'm not just talking about megapixel count, I took some photos at Sprint and email to myself to check the camera quality). I do like the dedicate camera button though.
Spec wise, EVO 3D has 3D, more ram, and bigger battery compared to Sensation. I don't need 3D, and the battery of EVO 3D has been confirmed to be compatible with the Sensation. The extra ram maybe useful for future Android updates, but not now. Given that my Sensation has at least around 100MB free ram all the time, even when a lot of apps are running, having more ram isn't going to make my phone run any faster.
btw, going back from tmobile to AT&T is actually easier... cheaper I mean. AT&T early termination fee begins at $325, while tmobile begins at $200.

Question about using the T-Mobile HTC Sensation on AT&T
The HTC Sensation 4G from T-Mobile now shows the following spec on units for sale at eBay:
Cellular Band: GSM 850/900/1800/1900 HSDPA 850/ 900/1700/1900/2100
Does that mean that we can use that phone on At&T and get 3G (HSDPA) speeds on the 850/1900 Bands?

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Question about using the T-Mobile HTC Sensation on AT&T
The HTC Sensation 4G from T-Mobile now shows the following spec on units for sale at eBay:
Cellular Band: GSM 850/900/1800/1900 HSDPA 850/ 900/1700/1900/2100
Does that mean that we can use that phone on At&T and get 3G (HSDPA) speeds on the 850/1900 Bands?
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That's pretty much wrong. The T-Mobile Sensation only has the 900/1700/2100 MHz bands.

I wouldn't trust eBay for anything. I believe it was discussed many times on here about this before. The Tmous sensation 4g does not support at&t bands.
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guys could you please update me on the subject
i need to clarify the fact that there are two versions of sensation in north america
1) 900/1700/2100 MHz (tmobile)
2) 850/900/1800/1900 MHz (att)
because that would explain the price gap between two of them (~200$) as the first one is useless in rest of the world/europe and thus lacks export demand........

Tmobile selling Galaxy S 4G again

Either that, or my computer is having some weird kind of flashback:
http://www.t-mobile.com/shop/phones/default.aspx?capcode=AGE
Any ideas as to why Tmo has trotted out the SGS4G again - AND at a higher price than the HTC One X and the Galaxy S Blaze?

It could be a mistake and they meant to add the S3.
Or you guys still have some OS update hope.

you could always buy the GS4G, I don't think it was ever taken off their list. It's been one of the phones they advertise in their pre-paid plan line-ups for some time now.
The One S is cheaper because it has more incentives and discounts right now. the actual retail price is higher than the GS4G if you buy it outright.
That deal on the One S is pretty sweet though. I just don't want to start another 2 year contract

i'm buying the next sprint LTE android flagship phone. Jelly Bean.

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i'm buying the next sprint LTE android flagship phone. Jelly Bean.
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Don't. Buy an at&t phone or other 1900/850 capable phone (our phone is believe it or not. Get a straight talk at&t sim and pay 45$ a month for GREAT service. I'm not advertising just vouching
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T-Mobile never stopped selling the 4G. They actually raised it's price with the new financing thing they got going on.

Is there a place offering the quad core One X at a reduced price for contract? I'm looking to get a top of the line phone soon. I would love the S3, but I'm pretty sure it wont be discounted for a little while.

Sorry, but it was gone from their main list of phones with contract for quite some time - it was followed off the list by the G2x and the HTC Sensation. And now it has reappeared, costing more money than dual-core phones like the Blaze and the One X and still without any official hope of getting ICS. I just find that very strange.

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Sorry, but it was gone from their main list of phones with contract for quite some time - it was followed off the list by the G2x and the HTC Sensation. And now it has reappeared, costing more money than dual-core phones like the Blaze and the One X and still without any official hope of getting ICS. I just find that very strange.
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They probably had a bock log of phones that need to be sold. Again its a phone pushed towards the prepaid service. You will qualify for discounts by purchasing the newer phones. However if you are upgrading or replacing out of contract the sgs4g is cheaper.

Yes T-mobile is still selling our phones and yes Samsung is still making our phones. Does that really surprise you, they still make flip phones and simian phones for non data plans. They rarely discontinue a phone unless it no longer will function on their upgraded networks, like what happened to the original sidekick phones. They could no longer support the data system so one day all the sidekick owners received a text that said upgrade or lose service. If the phone can still fill a market need and be profitable then it will continue to be sold.

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Yes T-mobile is still selling our phones and yes Samsung is still making our phones. Does that really surprise you, they still make flip phones and simian phones for non data plans.
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The fact that they are selling the phone doesn't surprise me - what does surprise me is that it is so much more expensive than the Blaze and the One S, on a 2-year contract. Don't get me wrong, I like our phone, but for new customers signing a 2-year contract, offering the SGS4G at a higher price point than those two dual-core phones is a head-scratcher.

Manumission said:
The fact that they are selling the phone doesn't surprise me - what does surprise me is that it is so much more expensive than the Blaze and the One S, on a 2-year contract. Don't get me wrong, I like our phone, but for new customers signing a 2-year contract, offering the SGS4G at a higher price point than those two dual-core phones is a head-scratcher.
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They want you to buy the new phones. Its not really a head scratcher. Again they would rather push the sgs4g towards the prepaid side. You also qualify for discounts for the newer phones that the sgs4g does not qualify for.

Switching from iPhone to Android

Hey,
Im currently an iPhone user (4S 64GB factory unlocked) and want to switch to android.
Im in a contract with telus that ends in september and am thinking of renewing it. The phones they carry that interest me are the One X and the S2 X, unfortunately they dont have the galaxy nxs anymore. Otherwise i could switch to a provider that carries the nexus.
I want a phone with a good development which still has newer components. I'm not a fan of the s3. And I like good build quality!
Opinions?

I would just get a GSM Nexus. They are so damn cheap anyway.
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Nexus
I would take the Nexus. There you have the latest Android updates and a big screen

the One X is a great phone, I highly recommend it

Welcome to the light.. I also left the Iphone and its the best decision I've made. I would also recommend the GSM Nexus! We have 2 in the family and they love it.

Android really rules!
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Sell your 4S for a nice chunk of change. Then buy a Galaxy Nexus which is $350, and pocket the rest of the money.
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definitely nexus bro! my friend use it and the ROM update is a lot faster than S3.

I've written extensively on why you shouldn't sign a contract in general, or choose your phone based on your provider.
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The price differential over 24 months adds up.
For example, T-mobile has a $30 100 minute 5 gig prepaid, and Straight Talk has a $45 unlimited prepaid; there are others to shop around for, but those are the most commonly cited. Assuming you even get the cheapest Verizon plan, $40 (450 minutes talk) + $10 (1000 smses) + $30 (2 gb data) = $80 (per month)
Verizon's $80/month is already $35/month more than ST. That means you save $840 over 24 months by going even the more expensive prepaid. (Compared to this, the puny $200 subsidy is nothing.)
For the t-mobile plan, the differential is a whopping $50, and you save, holy hell, $1200 over 24 months.
In other words, the subsidy is just a psychological scam make you think you've got a discount, when really, the higher prices per month make all the difference.
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Buying a phone outright gets you more flexibility and, if you go with prepaid, lower costs overall. As you said, you have to wait > 18 months to get a new one under your plan [and you'd have lost out, with your increased rates, if you don't]. I can get my next phone anytime [and am subject to low rates all the time]. My nexus, for example, is definitely good for this year, but I don't want to count on my prophetical powers for anything longer. If it gets broken, or just plain outclassed, I want to be able to grab the newest thing on the market right away.
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However, you will probably have to do the prepaid research yourself, since all the current research seems to be for the US. (In particular, you should calculate that my conclusions above are still valid for your options.) The lack of a $350 Nexus in Canada also sucks; I think you can get it for around $400.

You can pick up the galaxy nexus at best buy or future shop with telus no problem

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You can pick up the galaxy nexus at best buy or future shop with telus no problem
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You can also pick up a nexus at mobilicity for $300 outright. Pretty sweet price
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Get the nexus or one X. But I recommend the nexus since it is Googles phone. Always guaranteed he latest firmware.
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Good call on switching from the dark side!
I would either go with the Nexus or the One X. I've used both phones briefly, and they are both quick and solid. If I had to choose one of them, I'd go with the Nexus... it IS Google's baby after all.

HTC One X
Superb Phone really enjoying it!

I'd reconsider the S3. Exchangeable battery (you'd be surprised how important this could be, especially if you are switching from Apple) plus microSD (ditto). If you are all over the phone shell material, go for the One Z.

Good Choice
Knorkator said:
Hey,
Im currently an iPhone user (4S 64GB factory unlocked) and want to switch to android.
Im in a contract with telus that ends in september and am thinking of renewing it. The phones they carry that interest me are the One X and the S2 X, unfortunately they dont have the galaxy nxs anymore. Otherwise i could switch to a provider that carries the nexus.
I want a phone with a good development which still has newer components. I'm not a fan of the s3. And I like good build quality!
Opinions?
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Android is better in almost all categories except screen res and camera quality

I own both the iPhone and some Android devices, mostly Samsungs and I wouldn't say that any of the them is better than the other. They are just different, both have good and bad sides. I am definitely having more fun modifying and hacking Androids while I prefer iPhone for everyday calling. What I really dislike is bias in any direction. It doesn't matter though since you've already made a decision. Then in your place I would get a Nexus. It's solid, looks good and gets the most frequent updates.