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Tether htc hero with ipad

Will it work and will get charge extra for tethering?

Apppppppllllleee!!!!!!!!111
bron019 said:
Will it work and will get charge extra for tethering?
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GET YOUR APPLE CRAP OUTTA HERE, Lol
but yea if you have Wifi teather as USB is not an option for Such a well built device. You can get it some where around here if you don't have it now.
EDIT: http://code.google.com/p/android-wifi-tether/
Also no there is not Extra price for Tethering, I have Sprint and have never had a problem. If you want to get better speeds right now Sprint is advertising their Overdrive for 3G and 4G speeds.

we don't like the word apple round here. apple + android = fail!

But Orange is alright

oxymoron
jk. just make sure you have unlmt data...

I'm doing that exact thing. I have not been charged (or even arrested). =P

Also, yes it does work. Works quite well actually. I got to play with a few yesterday morning before the store opened. They're nice, and I was going to pick one up, but instead I left with a couple thousand dollars worth of speakers.

This is exactly why I can't justify buying the 3G model

Thanks for the reoplies Btw apple plus android best equals best of broth worlds

bron019 said:
Thanks for the reoplies Btw apple plus android best equals best of broth worlds
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Seriously, why would you buy an iPad when it is basically a slate tablet PC that does not allow you to download anything besides app store software and only stuff that carries a higher price than the same iphone apps. Don't tell me you believe that line of BS that they need to charge more for apps because the ipad has a higher resolution. Throw in the lack of gps and 3g on the current model and you have a big loser, IMHO.

If you bought an iPad, wouldn't it get really red-stained after a while? It's just a giant iPod Touch that goes onto a vajay-jay.

Very classy.

I used to think the same
I used to think the same, but not anymore. I am a PC guy, and have been for the last 15+ years. I just recently bought the iPad 2. My fiirst one! I actually got it on release day and HAVEN'T BEEN ABLE TO PUT IT DOWN SINCE THEN! I used to have the same misconception: a gigant ipod. To me is more like a ipod/kindle/iphone/netbook/movie-music-application-gaming center. It does not replace a pc. (It was never intended to do) But it is definitely a gadget that you must try if you call yourself a geek or a "tech-guy". I love the portability and battery life!! After the Ipad I waited for the non-apple community to release something worth trying. And what did they give us?...a Galaxy Tab. *giggles* So I decided to give Apple a try, and I must say i wish i would of purchased the Ipad the first day it came out. Now Im here eating my apple ipad funny comments but happy i gave it a chance.

I still wish our heros would tether to ps3s
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Viewsonic viewpad ftw. Dualboot win7 and android. Cheaper than ifad. Has apps AND replaces computer.
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[Q] Which cellphone u think can be used for a long time?

I know the cellphone’s technology change quickly,but I’m really tired to change cellphone.I have used the Simens,Sharp,Samsung before,but all of them have many problem.So do u have any idea of which brand’s cellphone can use as long as it can?

If you're going to get an Android device and have a bit of patience, I'd say wait until Q4 2010.
I know it's a huge pain (heck, I've been playing the waiting game for years now) but it is obvious that a big technological leap is on the way: higher resolution, dual-core processors, better display technologies and Android 3.0 (which means no longer being dependent on OEMs). It's the first time in years that I can look at cell phone specs and say "Hey... this actually looks relatively futureproof".

Nokia candybar phones last a long time, and my htc blueangel has been used daily since 2004, and still works fine

ARSteven said:
I know the cellphone’s technology change quickly,but I’m really tired to change cellphone.I have used the Simens,Sharp,Samsung before,but all of them have many problem.So do u have any idea of which brand’s cellphone can use as long as it can?
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more complex devices= more power and more bugs.
I know MANY people in proffesional environements that are still using old Nokia 61xx/62xx phones. These monochrome display phones still do about 9 years on 1 charge and allow you to read "War and Peace" on the talk time.... oh and they don't crash either and never require rebooting!
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HTC Leo!!!
Capable of running Android too

Moto phonese last forever. I have one that programs music in midi, they;re really hardy as well. If you just need to make calls, this is a good brand to get.

Thank u guys!I just hesitate with Nokia and HTC...btw,where u guys think is better to buy the cellphone?I mean cheaper and good quality..In store or online shop?

ARSteven said:
....!I just hesitate with Nokia ...
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What? You mean you don't want a 10 year old phone? WHY???
I doubt you will beat an online price but that would depend very much on your country I guess?

i bought a iphone from an online marketplace whose name seemd to be Topons, and it is still used without any problem though it is cheap.lol... am I a lucky guy?

If it's the genuine device and not some knock-off then I don't see why a phone obtained from any source would be more reliable than any other (assuming the same software etc.).

Probably a blackberry.
The problem with the iphone is you cannot remove the battery.

I kind of feel this thread is a lost cause.
Phones (all tech for that matter) will keep being replaced. You cant buy future proof technology! A top end PC is good for what a year? two years?
A mobile phone a year if your lucky, half a year...?
A TV a few years before something better?
You cant buy a phone now, that will not be 'under-spec' in as little as two years time!
The question you should ask your self is do you really need a more 'powerful' phone, or could you live with what you have now for the next few years?
I own a HTC HD2, and I can honestly say I'll want a new, more 'powerful' phone in a few years to play higher quality video, better games ect.
But do you want that?
My dad is 'tech savi' but hes still using a Sony Ericsson K800i. Because it does everything he needs! (having said that he is getting a desire this year... lol)
As for the build quality, you'd be lucky to find any phone that wont be dead after a few years use! Unless your super careful...
Having said that, that K800i has had a hard life and still works perfectly and looks fine...
Its all about what you need from your device. Technology will just keep advancing.

katherinehill said:
i bought a iphone from an online marketplace whose name seemd to be Topons, and it is still used without any problem though it is cheap.lol... am I a lucky guy?
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NO, you got an iPhone, that could never be considered lucky

Flippy125 said:
NO, you got an iPhone, that could never be considered lucky
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Post = epic win

I still see people using moto razr's, even razr2's. If your not a phone geek and just want a decent reliable phone to make calls and text on, those seem to be the most popular.
I agree with the above post also, if you want something a little more 2010 and future proof, a Blackberry is a good choice too.

It's best to go for the phones that are the most advanced now, such as the nexus one, desire, iPhone 4 and such, cause they will get updates for a long time, and it will be some time before they become out-dated beyond use. For example, the Nexus One and the HTC Desire shall be able to use Android 3.0, Gingerbread, while the others won't.
And go for something like Android, cause with the ROMs and such that are out there, you can easily change its ROM and it will feel like you've bought a new mobile.

katherinehill said:
i bought a iphone from an online marketplace whose name seemd to be Topons, and it is still used without any problem though it is cheap.lol... am I a lucky guy?
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a cheap iphone?I think iphone are all the same price,are you sure that you are not buy a fake one?

Gaby5078 said:
I am using Davismicro Hiphone 4GS Quad Band Dual Cards with Wifi Analog TV Java GPS Touch Screen Cell Phone(F073) for about one year. It is cheap and has great functions. What kind of mobile phones do u want?
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Is Hiphone better than IPhone?and where you buy it?

ARSteven said:
Is Hiphone better than IPhone?and where you buy it?
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I think hiphone is not better than iphone,it's just a replica iphone.you can buy it in many China wholesale website,like:banggood.com

htc s310 for at least 3.5 years
i have been used htc s310 since i'm a freshman in college, now i am doing my post degree research, it works well now.

Jumping Ship - Upgrade to Galaxy II

Goodbye Captivate, hello Galaxy II.
Finally had it with the quirks on the Cappy over the last year: the screwy back/home button, the flakey GPS and the real lack support with new ROMs.
Picked up my GSII and bit the bullet on a new 2 year AT&T contract. I have a grandfathered unlimited data plan (30$/Mo) and they absolutely hate me, I do a minimum 10GB/mo and usually closer to 20. I ignore the threats and emails. With the 4G/H+ that will only get worse. Initial speed tests hit 5-6Mbps, almost double what I used to get.
Initial observations;
- Lightweight (plus?)
- Oddly flimsy back battery panel
- Power connector on the bottom, finally.
- Screen is bigger and gorgeous
- Gorila glass doesn't rainbow or smudge as much but does attract lint.
- It's FAST. Hitting the Gallery is instantly populated, even with a 16GB external that's packed with HD photos, movies and music. Can't stress this enough, this thing is SNAPPY.
- Badly Bloated. While this is to be expected, AT&T really went overboard. Nothing a root wont fix.
- Much better battery life. It's almost double what my highly tweaked Cappy would get and this SGS2 is still stock.
- GPS is INSTALOCK. No, really. Tested this all over Los Angeles and it's been flawless.
- Faster, more responsive browsing. I haven't confirmed this yet, but it seems to be using different DNS servers to resolve names? Hitting a URL would normally involve typing it in and waiting for the lookup to occur, it's practically instant now on any URL. Maybe they're pre-cached? Again, haven't looked into this.
- Overpriced. Even on "sale" it cost me $70 and that included trading in my Cappy, plus I had to renew for 2 more years.
Bottom line is that Samsung seems to have addressed many of the glitches that plagued the Captivate. Running GB (UCKH7) stock is an obvious factor; It comes with 2.3.4, and 2.6.35.7 kernal.
All of those things help but, overall, the hardware is a considerable leap. It's an impressive phone and I recommend it to anyone considering an upgrade.
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Not sure if anyone really cares.
Just saying.
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why sII instead of skyrocket?(both phones were free on amazon last week by the way)

ConeyKiller said:
Not sure if anyone really cares.
Just saying.
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I care and looked for reviews and comments from others who upgraded and still think this will be helpful. So thanks, douche. Just saying.
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Ya, ATT website & google would tell me all the info you posted. Cool. Resort to name calling.
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Captain Zero said:
I care and looked for reviews and comments from others who upgraded and still think this will be helpful. So thanks, douche. Just saying.
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I would agree. I enjoy reading reviews, no matter the source. If you don't want to read a review, don't read the topic.
Just make sure your SGS2 doesn't explode in your pocket

Explode..?
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i want one

Every person has a different use for a phone and also will see problems in a different light, I appreciate your post since I am getting a new phone on wed and I am unsure what I will be getting.

Nice.
I'm not due for an upgrade until April though

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why sII instead of skyrocket?(both phones were free on amazon last week by the way)
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i was under the impression it was new contracts only and it seems to me that everyone who reviews the skyrocket likes the OG GSII better

congrats! I envy you

Raikia said:
I would agree. I enjoy reading reviews, no matter the source. If you don't want to read a review, don't read the topic.
Just make sure your SGS2 doesn't explode in your pocket
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No, that's the iPhone
Has anyone seen John Connor?

I totally agree with Captain Zero's observations. A friend of mine picked up the AT&T GSII, and after playing with it the three of us with Captivates are super jealous. The phone is phenomenally fast. I'm running Teamhacksung's ICS and another is on CM7 with a mild OC, but nothing we do compares to the smoothness of the GSII. Even the Skyrocket has the slightest stutter from time to time when I was playing with it at the AT&T store.

Lol the skyrocket was the phone that reportedly exploded in someones pocket. Not the OG. I think.
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I'm sold!!
I just upgraded to SGS II on friday and i absolutely love it. Yes the screen is bigger & brighter. The thing runs like it's on red bull concentrate! And that's before i root and overclock it...
So here's a rundown on my first impression. My cappy never got over 16mb down on my wifi connection - the first run of my speedtest.net app get me 34mb down - 1 point for sgs 2.
Second, i was able to download and install all my apps from the app store one by one FASTER than my cappy did it with titanium backup, that alone almost made me cuss around my children!
Third, browsing is stupid fast - it almost never hiccups on pages.
Fourth, 4g is awesome and i've never been able to get 1.5mb upload with ANY modem on captivate, let alone 6mb down and not even on 4g.
5th, it's lighter and the batter lasts about 40% longer than my cappy.
The camera has a FLASH! You can even download an app to use the flash as a flashlight.
Well done Samsung! Now lets see what i can screw up by rooting this baby
P.S. I did not upgrade to the skyrocket because it does not have Gorilla glass AND even though the processor is clocked faster, it does not perform faster in tests... I'll stick with this one for now.

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- Overpriced. Even on "sale" it cost me $70 and that included trading in my Cappy, plus I had to renew for 2 more years.
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Where did you find it at this price? Do you happen to have an ad/flier (for price match purposes)?

Oz. said:
Where did you find it at this price? Do you happen to have an ad/flier (for price match purposes)?
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Don't know where he went, but Radio Shack had the phone last week for $49 with new activation or upgrade. I think that ended 11/30.
I'd also like to thank the OP for the info. It's helpful and relevant to us Cappy owners that are thinking about jumping to the SGS2. Never could understand why some people feel the need to be douchey on the internet.

Oz. said:
Where did you find it at this price? Do you happen to have an ad/flier (for price match purposes)?
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I went to a local Target in Los Angeles. It wasn't a good deal and I could have done better by shopping around. The $70 included taxes and my trade in, their sale price was $149.
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npt1988 said:
why sII instead of skyrocket?(both phones were free on amazon last week by the way)
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The s2 i tested at an att store didn't have ciq in it. The skyrocket did.

Best prepaid device

I'm going to go off contact soon I want to know. The most cost effective way to get a new devices. I want to do some mobile game and check email stuff like that. At the moment I have a wilds fire s It works OK. I was looking at a Nexis 7 with a portable hot spot. Or the 3g ver. If I went this route I would be useing some kind of voip. I do a lot of manual work so Im a bit. Worried about the size and it getting damage. When you move into a phone the price shoots up a lot then I have to start looking into the used market like eBay. I would even use a iPod touch If need be but would like to stay with the Android platform. I don't mind a contact so much but prepaid see much cheeper I guess if I do get a contract I would get some kind of service plan. Just in case I know people ask this question all the time but it seems like tablets and phones get release on a weekly bases and it hard to keep track of it all. Thanks much
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raven.warsong said:
I'm going to go off contact soon I want to know. The most cost effective way to get a new devices. I want to do some mobile game and check email stuff like that. At the moment I have a wilds fire s It works OK. I was looking at a Nexis 7 with a portable hot spot. Or the 3g ver. If I went this route I would be useing some kind of voip. I do a lot of manual work so Im a bit. Worried about the size and it getting damage. When you move into a phone the price shoots up a lot then I have to start looking into the used market like eBay. I would even use a iPod touch If need be but would like to stay with the Android platform. I don't mind a contact so much but prepaid see much cheeper I guess if I do get a contract I would get some kind of service plan. Just in case I know people ask this question all the time but it seems like tablets and phones get release on a weekly bases and it hard to keep track of it all. Thanks much
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Craigslist and eBay.
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The best no contract device and service is hands down the Huawei Mercury on Cricket...It is a underrated high end device, i recommend it to anyone,the only drawback is it doesnt have very much dev support yet but were working on it...here are the specs http://www.gsmarena.com/huawei_m886_mercury-4381.php

leaving Android for .....iPhone...??

I might get alot of heat over this but I need help.
I really love Android but my main issues:
1) battery life - I am not even getting a full day out of my phone. 1000's of apps are great but if they suck the battery - what good are they?
2) email - Android is part of Google yet their Gmail app literally is garbage. The stock email that came with my phone is a shade better - wtf...? Yet Iphone users seem to have no problems.
I HATE Apple but I also need a phone that is dependable. And I know, it isn't going to be like my Crapberry where I could go up to 3 days on one charge but honestly, this being my first Android phone......I am starting to wonder.

If you can upgrade your phone, try something like GNote 2 or Droid Razr Maxx HD, they've got good battery backup.
Btw I don't find any flaws in the gmail app..
If you don't want to upgrade your android, then maybe try mugen power batteries, they have more mah capacity than stock ones
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I find nothing wrong with the Gmail app (granted I don't do much emailing anyway)
And maybe you should invest in an extended battery (liked NiCk.JaY mentioned)

The batteries suggested are like 80 bucks!

Idk maybe I missed it but what phone do u have?
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Get an iphone and use it for a bit. I bet you will have a bigger list of issues.
I have no problems with the Gmail app and bad battery life can be caused by lots of things that are easily fixable.
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Niners77 said:
The batteries suggested are like 80 bucks!
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But you consider getting an iPhone your money logic is flawed
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"Smells like apples in the hood"
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*Gets a torch and pike*

Iphones battery life is terrible.

I'm pretty hardcore into Android. I donate all my spare time to either supporting or developing custom Android software.
But I have to say, if you want a phone that just works right out of the box, the iPhone may be a good choice. I carry a Rezound and iPhone 4S as my two daily drivers.
The best way I would tell you to decide is that if you think you want to jailbreak the device, don't even bother with an iPhone and go ahead and upgrade to a better Android phone. The iPhone runs great if you just want something to take out of the box and be ready to go using it bone stock. If you have any thoughts of modifying things, which require jail breaking, I think you're doing away with the iPhone's big strong point.
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The problem is that I am not a heavy user - just texting back and forth to my wife everyday at work. I have even turned off getting emails during the day since I am in front of the computer - no need for them to come through on the phone.
So for what little I use it for I am a little disappointed.
I am not into jailbreaking or anything like that. I did, however, change the launcher from Go Launcher to ADW - will see if that had anything to do with battery issues. Charged last night - took off charger at 615am checked sports scores and sent 3 text msgs - battery is at 93% as of 830am.

What Android phone are you disappointed with? It's most likely the phone, not Android per se.
And if you're not a 'heavy user' and just need a phone for a phone, why get an iPhone?? Just get some dumb phone...
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try the Nexus devices (Nexus 4), stock Android and i love the Gmail and Email apps on here. you can try running CyanogenMod if youre confident in doing so, to get a feel of stock android on your S2 if you think its appealing before making any purchases. but if iPhone does everything you need and has all the apps you need, then go for it.

IINexusII said:
try the Nexus devices (Nexus 4), stock Android and i love the Gmail and Email apps on here. you can try running CyanogenMod if youre confident in doing so
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Agreed-- i got so tired of the Motorola/Verizon bloatware and waiting forever for OTAs. This is what kills Android, not the OS itself. Remedy is to go full delivered on the Nexus devices or just install Cyanogen if you don't have one (like me).
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Maybe I am just used to Crapberry which lasted almost 3 days.
Is there a launcher that is the best when it comes to better battery life? I am on my second day using ADW Ex but too soon to actually give a fair assessment as of yet.

EDIT: I see you're using a GS2. My fiancee has one, hates it. The battery is crap too. Your issue is hardware dude.
My AT&T Galaxy Note 2 lasts me 2 days and gets 5+ hours of screen time on that huge 5.5" screen. I'm sure you know, but there are a bunch of other email clients in the Play Store, maybe you'll find something better there?
I agree the iPhone is stable and reliable, but it doesn't do everything. It's boring IMO, thats why I switched over after owning four iPhones. Oh and the battery life isn't great, I wouldn't get your hopes up. You'll probably still be charging nightly.

Niners77 said:
2) email - Android is part of Google yet their Gmail app literally is garbage. The stock email that came with my phone is a shade better - wtf...? Yet Iphone users seem to have no problems.
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I have even turned off getting emails during the day since I am in front of the computer - no need for them to come through on the phone.
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So email is one of your 2 main concerns but you have it turned off all day? Why do you think the gmail app is literally garbage?
As for battery life, have you looked into extended batteries? As many people have already stated, a new battery is much cheaper than a new iphone.

I keep the sync turned off because everytime the phone synchs for new email it pulls battery. Also, Gmail has this stupid conversation view! Like come on! I cannot stand conversation view and should have a choice for the view - its Android and Gmail is part of Android! So a little frustrating.
I don't think I would ever go to Apple for anything but I think I am/was just frustrated.
I have 2 yrs left on my phone (on 3 yr contract with Telus) - maybe investing in the higher power batteries is the way to go. What should I look for in the battery so I get my money's worth and not get ripped off..?

I've went the opposite way.. I've went from an iPhone 4S to an ASUS Padfone 2 (64 GB HK version - currently running ICS as the JB OTA isn't due until end of December!).
I've had iPhones since the first one was launched and have had the original iPhone, iPhone 4 and iPhone 4S.. for me there wasn't enough of a leap forward in the 5 to entice me to it and the 5S is rumoured to be coming out before H1 next year - so I had a proper look round with an open mind and had a proper play with almost every phone currently on the market and the Padfone 2 ticked all the boxes!! (I was previously thinking about getting an iPad as well!) so ended up killing two birds with one stone.
There's a bit of a learning curve having come from iOS6 - but nothing really major - it's all fairly intuitive and I can honestly say that it would take something REALLY special from Apple to interest me in going back as they're quite a bit behind on the hardware I've got now! LOL!..

I had an original iPhone then a 3g. When the 4 came our there was just nothing new or different to it and I could not sign a 2 year contract for a phone that already bored me. So I got a galaxy s captivate. There were definatley more bugs on stock than the iPhone but the openess of android kept things interesting. After a year my company bought me an iPhone and picked up the tab for my cell bill. I sold my captivate and got an I phone 4. It was a major downgrade for me in nearly every way. Personally I feel if you have owned one iPhone you have owned them all. Only thing that has changed is speed.