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[Q] (Q) Is it Worth To Get a Nexus S 4G @ This Point

Simple as the title says, i'm just curious is there any point now to get one.
My intentions are simply to just have a fun, i don't want to activate the phone.
I'm currently a Samsung Epic 4G user, is it worth me to buy this phone?
I found one off craigslist for 100$ and it has bad esn.
Would there be any use for me to get this phone?
Thanks in Advance please don't flame.

XxLostSoulxX said:
Simple as the title says, i'm just curious is there any point now to get one.
My intentions are simply to just have a fun, i don't want to activate the phone.
I'm currently a Samsung Epic 4G user, is it worth me to buy this phone?
I found one off craigslist for 100$ and it has bad esn.
Would there be any use for me to get this phone?
Thanks in Advance please don't flame.
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A bunch of people will likely say you should wait for the new fancy quad core around that illusive corner or you should get that shiny new joint with the bells, whistles, and whurlies. and to all that I just say, ask yourself these questions:
1. Who has the best development community?
2. Who's been running ics for 5 months now?
3. Who has best mix of functionality and performance?
The answer, my friend, is we do. I learned long ago that hardware is just a hardwired piece of crap without development. And our development, in my opinion, is among the best. And our hardware is nothing to play with either. In fact, I don't think the software is at a level to really use the new hardware. It's like running windows 98 on a quad core machine... Why would anyone do that?
I should add, all this is considering you plan on rooting and flashing. If not, get something else.
You without me is like Harold Melvin without the Blue Notes...

Bruce lee roy said:
A bunch of people will likely say you should wait for the new fancy quad core around that illusive corner or you should get that shiny new joint with the bells, whistles, and whurlies. and to all that I just say, ask yourself these questions:
1. Who has the best development community?
2. Who's been running ics for 5 months now?
3. Who has best mix of functionality and performance?
The answer, my friend, is we do. I learned long ago that hardware is just a hardwired piece of crap without development. And our development, in my opinion, is among the best. And our hardware is nothing to play with either. In fact, I don't think the software is at a level to really use the new hardware. It's like running windows 98 on a quad core machine... Why would anyone do that?
I should add, all this is considering you plan on rooting and flashing. If not, get something else.
You without me is like Harold Melvin without the Blue Notes...
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Well of course I'm going to root and flash lol I'm no noob at all just wondering why is it that it has boot loader? And funny thing is the epic has all of the same specs except has a KB, Sd Card Slot, And Soft keys actually light up brighter haha. But ill have to give this a thought, BTW is it really hard to root it? I remember for the Epic was simple and easy.
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If you just want to have fun then heck yeah buy it! Haha, there's a bunch of ROMS to flash and probably the most ICS ROMS that are stable besides the GSM NS or the G Nex. You can make it your dedicated mp3 player to lol, I've heard that our NS's have some of the best audio hardware around coupled with voodoo sound And yes it is SUPER easy to root!

SeeNah said:
If you just want to have fun then heck yeah buy it! Haha, there's a bunch of ROMS to flash and probably the most ICS ROMS that are stable besides the GSM NS or the G Nex. You can make it your dedicated mp3 player to lol, I've heard that our NS's have some of the best audio hardware around coupled with voodoo sound And yes it is SUPER easy to root!
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Voodoo is an awesome addition to the Nexus, but you can always make it even louder with the Loud Volume Hack

unlocking the boot loader is as simple as "fastboot oem unlock" rooting is also really easy, you can turn it into a massacre machine or make it to last a week without charging, a great gallery of modification have come to beeing that give you even more freedom and.. well a lot more. well for 100$ i'd definitely buy it...again

JohNy_GR4 said:
unlocking the boot loader is as simple as "fastboot oem unlock" rooting is also really easy, you can turn it into a massacre machine or make it to last a week without charging, a great gallery of modification have come to beeing that give you even more freedom and.. well a lot more. well for 100$ i'd definitely buy it...again
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How would it last a week on a small battery? I have the same phone pretty much and had the oem 1500 mAh and on CM7 usuing VR (Scheduler) and Conservative (Governor Clearly lol) and was heavy UV as well and can barely break 15 Hours. Now I have a hyperion 3500 mAh And most I've gotten is 2 days with about 2 Hrs of actual screen on time. I hopped on netflix other day and straight watched it no interuptions except after movie wifi went out and turned it back got 6 Hrs on battery and about 5 Hrs and 30Mins of actual screen on time. Phone was awake the whole time pretty much. I can post screenies but a lil later busy right now. If it can last you a week what are you doing? Are you actually using the phone haha? Thanks for the input guys considering buying it.
Edit: not to mention I use Juice defender as well to help it out and trust me it lasts longer I've tested it you just have to use correct settings to your usage.
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JohNy_GR4 said:
unlocking the boot loader is as simple as "fastboot oem unlock" rooting is also really easy, you can turn it into a massacre machine or make it to last a week without charging, a great gallery of modification have come to beeing that give you even more freedom and.. well a lot more. well for 100$ i'd definitely buy it...again
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What do you have now? And why did you leave then haha? I'm still trending on if I should get it or not till can some one give me a reply to last post? Very curious
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This and the Samsung Galaxy S (aka Epic Touch 4G) are practically the same phone with a different case. Looking at features alone the Galaxy has a microsd card slot and FM radio which the Nexus doesn't. I wouldn't bother buying the Nexus if you keep the Touch unless you're dying for an awesome dev community.

Harbb said:
This and the Samsung Galaxy S (aka Epic Touch 4G) are practically the same phone with a different case. Looking at features alone the Galaxy has a microsd card slot and FM radio which the Nexus doesn't. I wouldn't bother buying the Nexus if you keep the Touch unless you're dying for an awesome dev community.
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I don't have thetouch I have the Keyboard one everyone keeps posting in our section too because they have the touch but if they saw the picture it shows the KB???
Plus ithey said this phone will last a long time but how if they read my longer post about the Epic OG. Plus wondering now either to get this phone or radar detector
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Sorry, the Touch is the SGS2. I wasn't even aware there was a KB variant of the "Epic 4G", sorry for that misunderstanding. Feel free to disregard my comment above.

Harbb said:
Sorry, the Touch is the SGS2. I wasn't even aware there was a KB variant of the "Epic 4G", sorry for that misunderstanding. Feel free to disregard my comment above.
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The Epic is closest into relation as the Nexus are you kidding me the Epic Touch has 1.2GHz Dual Core. More Ram, etc....
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XxLostSoulxX said:
The Epic is closest into relation as the Nexus are you kidding me the Epic Touch has 1.2GHz Dual Core. More Ram, etc....
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I was referring to the "Epic 4G" (SGS1), it never crossed my mind that the "Epic 4G Touch" was the SGS2.

Harbb said:
I was referring to the "Epic 4G" (SGS1), it never crossed my mind that the "Epic 4G Touch" was the SGS2.
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Well anyways can you give me insight on my other questions
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If you buy it outright go ahead. You can then sell it when a new phone comes along and you want to use your discount. Don't buy the ns4g using a two year contract though

Evo_Shift said:
If you buy it outright go ahead. You can then sell it when a new phone comes along and you want to use your discount. Don't buy the ns4g using a two year contract though
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I already said I didn't want to buy this phone or any with a contract hence off of craigslist or just want to mess with is all.
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Pissed the heck off. My little rant.

So I'm pretty darn pissed. My beautiful infuse was stolen today, along with my cherished 16gb sd card with all my music stored on it. I called up att and they deactivated it and i have insurance but there's a flippin $200 deductable just to get a possibly refurbished one while I can get a refurbed on on the online store for almost free with upgrade. What the freaking f? Now I'm back to my indestructible brick of a phone, the Tilt 2 with a new 3g sim card and figuring out what to do. My friend offered to sell me an old iphone 3gs and i'm also looking at maybe getting a refurbed gsII skyrocket for 20 bucks at the online att store but I dunno. I really liked my infuse and might get that again but maybe I should just switch over? I'm like at a bridge I'm deciding whether to cross or not. Any ideas or suggestions?
TL;DR stolen phone, deciding what to do next.

Sorry to hear that..

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I would get something else besides the infuse. Get the skyrocket.
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tmease1 said:
I would get something else besides the infuse. Get the sgs2.
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Ehh I don't know. I really like the infuse and I actually don't want to downgrade to a smaller screen. If I could, I'd get a note but they have no refurbs available. I'm prolly just gonna get another infuse

jesi.james said:
I really like the infuse and I actually don't want to downgrade to a smaller screen.
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I can understand that. I've seen faster/smaller phones, but I can't give up my 4.5" screen. Even a 4.3 is noticeably smaller to my trained eye. And Notes are too expensive right now.

Go skyrocket.. Same screen but not the same specs and developers
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ntorresla said:
Go skyrocket.. Same screen but not the same specs and developers
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I just checked out the skyrocket at the att store, and it was 4.3" screen.

I edited my first post. I'm meant skyrocket not sgs2. Getting a smaller screen really isn't a big deal. You get used to it.
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You didn't have where's my droid or my lookout on it for GPS locating? That does suck! I paid $190 cash for mine via a craigs list ad. Maybe you should keep your eye out on there.

Go for the Skyrocket. It's got the same 4.5" screen, but has better hardware (dual core, higher RAM, etc.)
Plus, it already has Gingerbread on it and official ICS has already been leaked.

But skyrocket too has the "black" color issue. I checked it out at the AT&T store when I went to return the note.

Or you could just suck it up for a few months and wait for the sgs3

diablo009 said:
But skyrocket too has the "black" color issue. I checked it out at the AT&T store when I went to return the note.
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Return the note? What was wrong with it?? And for everyone else, I am thinking of the skyrocket noww but I'm just waiting for pprices to drop more and in the meantime I havee froyo on my tilt till my friend lends me his iphone.
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Go for the skyrocket .. same screen and its a great device .. I have the infuse and the sky .. can't tell the difference except for the 4g icon .. I think the sg3 is just overkill for today's apps and stuff and especially if ur satisfied with how the infuse works (but that's just me) .. plus u will have a stable build of GB and ICS coming .. the skyrocket will get alot more love from att / Samsung than our infuse did :-/ ... although, yes, the development may not be as rich as our infuse section .. I have never had a problem with a refurbished phone .. usually they are returned phones within the 30 days but instead of sending them back to Sammy for new boxes and packaging, att does them
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wolfen69 said:
I can understand that. I've seen faster/smaller phones, but I can't give up my 4.5" screen. Even a 4.3 is noticeably smaller to my trained eye. And Notes are too expensive right now.
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yes .2 inches is not noticeably smaller
Op sucks about your phone have you looked at the lumina 900

CheesyNutz said:
yes .2 inches is not noticeably smaller
Op sucks about your phone have you looked at the lumina 900
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Thanks but I want to stay away from WinMo phones. WinMo = Avoid like plauge

CheesyNutz said:
yes .2 inches is not noticeably smaller
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put them side by side, and it is noticeable. Why would you want to go smaller? (that's what she said)
CheesyNutz said:
Op sucks about your phone have you looked at the lumina 900
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Now you're just being funny. I would quit using cell phones before I'd use a winphone.
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jesi.james said:
Thanks but I want to stay away from WinMo phones. WinMo = Avoid like plauge
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I bet you have windows on your desktop. Just guessing.

Don't go back to the Infuse....AT&T won't be updating it to ICS officially. I liked my Infuse, but since I had the Best Buy buy back program I took it back and they gave me $240 for it and I bought the Note. The Note is nice, just wish the battery allowed me to have 3 or 4 hours of screen time at decent brightness lol
Get the SkyRocket or the Note. If you don't want either just wait a month or so for a newer phone.

jesi.james said:
So I'm pretty darn pissed. My beautiful infuse was stolen today, along with my cherished 16gb sd card with all my music stored on it. I called up att and they deactivated it and i have insurance but there's a flippin $200 deductable just to get a possibly refurbished one while I can get a refurbed on on the online store for almost free with upgrade. What the freaking f? Now I'm back to my indestructible brick of a phone, the Tilt 2 with a new 3g sim card and figuring out what to do. My friend offered to sell me an old iphone 3gs and i'm also looking at maybe getting a refurbed gsII skyrocket for 20 bucks at the online att store but I dunno. I really liked my infuse and might get that again but maybe I should just switch over? I'm like at a bridge I'm deciding whether to cross or not. Any ideas or suggestions?
TL;DR stolen phone, deciding what to do next.
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Run Xdandroid on ur tilt2 that's if u aren't already.
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jesi.james said:
So I'm pretty darn pissed. My beautiful infuse was stolen today, along with my cherished 16gb sd card with all my music stored on it. I called up att and they deactivated it and i have insurance but there's a flippin $200 deductable just to get a possibly refurbished one while I can get a refurbed on on the online store for almost free with upgrade. What the freaking f? Now I'm back to my indestructible brick of a phone, the Tilt 2 with a new 3g sim card and figuring out what to do. My friend offered to sell me an old iphone 3gs and i'm also looking at maybe getting a refurbed gsII skyrocket for 20 bucks at the online att store but I dunno. I really liked my infuse and might get that again but maybe I should just switch over? I'm like at a bridge I'm deciding whether to cross or not. Any ideas or suggestions?
TL;DR stolen phone, deciding what to do next.
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I got the note for 150 without a coupon or anything... just rant to art or ask them straight up to help you, tell them that you don't want to pay for another infuse that will never be updated .. though its a bad ass phone
I sold my infuse to my brother and got myself the note .. I love the note!!!
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Nexus 7(16gb) vs TF300. Gawd, I'm torn!

So now Google is releasing this Nexus 7. However I still can't decide between this and a TF300. Sure the 7 is a Nexus device, so I'll be getting a perfectly stock experience with good updates, but compared to the TF300 it still seems lacking: no SD slot, way less memory, smaller screen...ok, I know the TF300 isn't as cheap, but compared to the 7 in its 16 gb version it's not much more expensive: I could get it for 330€ right now, and maybe it will drop a little more before the 7 starts shipping. Also, ASUS hasn't got a bad update policy anyway, so it's really a close call. Any suggestions? I really can't decide.
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For the price of one TF300 you could buy 2 Nexii tablets... they are also targeting two different groups of people. Think do you need a 7' or a 10' tablet and then your decision has been made

First decision you got to make at to you want a 7' or 10.1' tablet
Secondly. do you want the microSD
Finally. do you need the dock for the TF300
HOPED THAT HELPED

Well, honestly I'm not bothered too much by the smaller screen, but I assume that the TF300 will have a bigger battery. Anyway I'm still not sure, because at the end of day it's just a tablet, I don't know if it's worth the extra buck, basically because I'm not really sure about how much I will actually use it.
At the end of the day I just want a new toy, but maybe the TF300 could be more useful in general, and maybe even replace my laptop on some occasions...the dock is cool, but the package becomes expensive that way
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I say wait a bit a they should release a Nexus tablet with Jelly Bean and an SD slot and more memory.

Nexus 7. Don't have to spend an arm and a leg to get one. And its a Nexus device!

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ice2seeyou said:
Nexus 7. Don't have to spend an arm and a leg to get one. And its a Nexus device!
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Yeah, the fact of it being a Nexus device appeals me the most, basically because I've never owned one. I'd be getting the 16GB version tho, so assuming it will cost 249€ the price isn't that different from the one of the better specced TF300...if it drops to 299€ or so then it would be definitely a better bang for the buck...
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meek2100 said:
I say wait a bit a they should release a Nexus tablet with Jelly Bean and an SD slot and more memory.
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A nexus device has never had a SD slot... I wouldn't hold my breath if I were you...
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Also note that chances are the TF300 had a wireless problem due to its metal case.. although only a handful of people experience this..
If you don't fancy screen size and storage space I'd suggest the N7..
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Gorjess said:
Also note that chances are the TF300 had a wireless problem due to its metal case.. although only a handful of people experience this..
If you don't fancy screen size and storage space I'd suggest the N7..
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As far as I know that was the Prime, the Pad (aka TF300) has a plastic back instead, so it should be fine...
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DrunkFuX666 said:
A nexus device has never had a SD slot... I wouldn't hold my breath if I were you...
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Oh really... I'd advise you to look up the specs of the Nexus One.
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slapshot30 said:
Oh really... I'd advise you to look up the specs of the Nexus One.
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Exactly. But since then, (to my knowledge) there hasn't been a nexus device with expandable memory.
I think I read an article no too long ago that companies might start moving away from sd slots.... But I think that seems pretty far-fetched and ridiculus. Anyone know anything about that?

vnvman said:
As far as I know that was the Prime, the Pad (aka TF300) has a plastic back instead, so it should be fine...
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It should be, and both have pretty much the same specs.. but still you have to test everything before buying..
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I think at the end of the day its all about the price... paying twice as much for a transformer with some more features probably won't go down with people too well... but yes if maybe a $50 difference then sure transformer it is...
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I'm in the same situation, the N7 is great but it's missing some features that i really want. Think i might also wait for the new Kindle specs.

I actually just managed to pick up an open-box TF300T for $300 on JR.com this past Saturday. They also have an open-box dock for $100 when it's in stock.
If you can find a deal like this, I'd definitely jump on the TF300T instead. :good:

behemothZ3R0 said:
I actually just managed to pick up an open-box TF300T for $300 on JR.com this past Saturday. They also have an open-box dock for $100 when it's in stock.
If you can find a deal like this, I'd definitely jump on the TF300T instead. :good:
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Yea I agree with you there... $50 more for all the added specs is probably a better idea... but apparently the reviews arnt too great regarding the keyboard...
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Now I'm almost sure I'm getting the TF300, mainly because I would really miss the HDMI port (I also heard somewhere that the 7 doesn't even support MHL, WTF??), and also because the N7 won't ship to Italy until september, and I definitely wanna have my tablet with me when I'll be on vacation

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The Nexus One had an SD card...It was also the first Nexus device...

Phone now $400 piece of trash :(

I bought this phone a few weeks ago and let me start by saying that I LOVE it. The features, the software, the hardware, EVERYTHING. But I bought it for $400 off the marketplace and it was fine at first, but then it had signal drops (for hours at a time). I didn't notice until it was far too late to ask for a refund. I sent it to Samsung, and they "fixed" it, but I got it back and it still has the issue. I've compared it to my mom's droid charge and hers has far better signal. Verizon won't replace it, but my brother is willing to give up his upgrade. He has a feature phone and no desire to upgrade. Right now I'm looking at another S III, Droid DNA, MAXX HD, or Note 2. Which should I go for?

Have you swapped around radios? Tried different ROMs?
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I am bone stock. Before I sent it in for repair I rooted, and tried every radio.

From the phone choices you picked out I would get the Note 2. If that's too big you can try another S3.

If you have a better suggestion, feel free to let me know. I hate the branded home button on the note 2 though.

Amphibliam said:
I bought this phone a few weeks ago and let me start by saying that I LOVE it. The features, the software, the hardware, EVERYTHING. But I bought it for $400 off the marketplace and it was fine at first, but then it had signal drops (for hours at a time). I didn't notice until it was far too late to ask for a refund. I sent it to Samsung, and they "fixed" it, but I got it back and it still has the issue. I've compared it to my mom's droid charge and hers has far better signal. Verizon won't replace it, but my brother is willing to give up his upgrade. He has a feature phone and no desire to upgrade. Right now I'm looking at another S III, Droid DNA, MAXX HD, or Note 2. Which should I go for?
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I have a similar problem when making or recieving calls. For me I don't talk a lot so it is nota big deal. However you really just need to decide how inconvienient the signal issue is for you.

I would consider it a huge pain in the ass. I want my phone to work, and I'm definitely getting a new phone. I just need to decide which one.

I have also experienced call drops and poor reception in low signal areas. I'd suggest trying out a Motorola, the DNA or the Maxx.

DNA all the way. People will disagree with me because it has no SD slot and non removable battery...but if you don't need those options then I'd go with the DNA...I'm getting the DNA. HTC makes good quality phones in my opinion. Nice soft touch back, not plasticy feeling.
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josh995 said:
DNA all the way. People will disagree with me because it has no SD slot and non removable battery...but if you don't need those options then I'd go with the DNA...I'm getting the DNA. HTC makes good quality phones in my opinion. Nice soft touch back, not plasticy feeling.
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I agree.. If u don't mind the battery and no micro sd slot.. HTC phone are built nice..
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Amphibliam said:
I would consider it a huge pain in the ass. I want my phone to work, and I'm definitely getting a new phone. I just need to decide which one.
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I had good luck with my old moto droid x so I would probably go for the Maxx hdn though as others hace said htc makes a damn nice phone.

I have thought some more on it and I have 13 GB music, 2 GB games, plus other misc stuff, so I would say the DNA is out. The MAXX HD is an option, but the UI is heinous and there is actually 1 ROM for it. The Note II's home button should die a painful death. Any stickers for it take 3 weeks all from Hong Kong. :/ The S III is looking like my best option. Any further advice is appreciated.

Amphibliam said:
I have thought some more on it and I have 13 GB music, 2 GB games, plus other misc stuff, so I would say the DNA is out. The MAXX HD is an option, but the UI is heinous and there is actually 1 ROM for it. The Note II's home button should die a painful death. Any stickers for it take 3 weeks all from Hong Kong. :/ The S III is looking like my best option. Any further advice is appreciated.
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My advice? Don't step into a forum that everyone in it owns a certain product and say said product is a piece of trash.
Usually doesn't go over well.
Second, if your going to complain about getting a note 2 and having to wait 3 weeks just to cover the home button so you don't see a branded logo, you've got bigger issues than a phone your not happy with.
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nosympathy said:
My advice? Don't step into a forum that everyone in it owns a certain product and say said product is a piece of trash.
Usually doesn't go over well.
Second, if your going to complain about getting a note 2 and having to wait 3 weeks just to cover the home button so you don't see a branded logo, you've got bigger issues than a phone your not happy with.
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Well, thank you kindly for bashing me.
1. Please reread the first sentence of my post (OP).
2. I didn't say that meant I wasn't getting the Note, it's just annoying. But thanks for your great wisdom.

id try another S3.
but i love my phone and havent had any issues.
have you tried a new sim card?

Yes I did, two in fact.

word, hadnt seen it mentioned yet.
whatever path you choose i hope youre happy with the decision.
if you go another route, does VZW still offer the test drive 14 day return period? Could alawys come back to the GS3 if youre not satisfied with your new device. or sell gs3, Or you could keep the galaxy as an MP3 player.

Once I get the new phone, I'm gonna give the old one another shot at getting repaired. Then I'll test it and sell it.

Why burn an upgrade to get the same phone you already have. Low signal reception it's a know issue for the s3, especially in comparison with Motorola products.
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Odd I have zero reception problems w/ my S3 (i535)...
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[Q] Hmm, What phone should I get

So, I'm in the market for a phone soon since UPS lost my Nexus 4 and I put insurance on it. I want something as big as the note but I want all the good stuff on it, SD Card, 1080p and mainly Upgradability. I'm thinking Note 2 or Optimus G Pro. Anything else out there? I'm on Tmobile btw and I like the LTE not HSPA+. My limit is $400

lowridincrew said:
So, I'm in the market for a phone soon since UPS lost my Nexus 4 and I put insurance on it. I want something as big as the note but I want all the good stuff on it, SD Card, 1080p and mainly Upgradability. I'm thinking Note 2 or Optimus G Pro. Anything else out there? I'm on Tmobile btw and I like the LTE not HSPA+. My limit is $400
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The Note 2 is awesome - pretty much everything else you stated, and of course the proprietary samsung apps. But the best piece of advice I can give you, go hands on before buying! Hope this helps

Have you noticed the sony z1?
Check it out..
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jay_r95 said:
The Note 2 is awesome - pretty much everything else you stated, and of course the proprietary samsung apps. But the best piece of advice I can give you, go hands on before buying! Hope this helps
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I've tried the Note 2. I liked it too. The LG was pretty nice but I haven't touched it yet.
Sanjay said:
Have you noticed the sony z1?
Check it out..
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I thought that was about $600

lowridincrew said:
So, I'm in the market for a phone soon since UPS lost my Nexus 4 and I put insurance on it. I want something as big as the note but I want all the good stuff on it, SD Card, 1080p and mainly Upgradability. I'm thinking Note 2 or Optimus G Pro. Anything else out there? I'm on Tmobile btw and I like the LTE not HSPA+. My limit is $400
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What about the Samsung galaxy Mega 6.3? Has 1080p,Micro SD Card and has LTE around the $400, But it's a little bit bigger than note 2 (~0.8 inch)

The mega only has a dual core though

lowridincrew said:
The mega only has a dual core though
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That's a problem since 400$ is quite low nowadays.
Since the new phones cost around the 600$ except the Nexus 5 which is 350$ but doesn't has a SD card Slot.