Here is the comparison you have all been waiting for....
http://geekaphone.com/compare/Samsung-Galaxy-S-III-vs-Samsung-Galaxy-S-II-Skyrocket
Looking at the categories that the SIII actually won on here is my opinion
1-more space---while its true, I can throw a 32 GB card in my skyrocket and ill never use it all.
2-better data speeds-we will be able to use these when exactly?
3-screen resolution, is it really all that noticeable to the human eye?
4-processor, they have them listed at 1.4 quad and 1.5 dual. Seeing as the US version is only getting 1.4 or 1.5 dual this is a wash.
If you ask me (i realize you are not) the SIII just isnt a big enough of an upgrade to go and spend the money. Looks like Im waiting for the S4. Im gonna have to throw on a GSIII rom on the Skyrocket, get a bigger SD card and keep on rocking! It was stupid to release the SIII so close to the Skyrocket (7 whole months later) and then give it dang near the same specs.
Now if you're comparing to the int. version of the S3, there are some big differences.
1. Yes, I completely agree with that. I can't even use up the 16GB internal on the Skyrocket.
2. Some people are in LTE areas, and the data speeds are seriously phenomenal, but I also agree with this point based on where I'm at. Don't see my area getting LTE any time soon...
3. Yes, it definitely is. Comparing my Skyrocket next to a Nitro HD (one of the first 720p phones), I could EASILY tell how much nicer the Nitro's screen looked. When I had to trade back in my phone, I was honestly tempted to trade for it because they were the same price, but development for this phone is SO much better than it. But yes, you can definitely tell how much smoother and more crisp everything is.
4. The international S3 has a 1.4 exynos quad. They had to go with the 1.5 snapdragon dual here in the states because carriers wanted LTE support, and the exynos processors aren't compatible with current LTE chips. Though our S3 is still a 1.5 dual, it's based on better architecture, so it's still a bit faster than our Skyrocket.
I would say if you have the money and are willing to jump for the international version, heck, I'd go for it. Development there is going to be awesome and it's a killer phone if you don't have/care about LTE. Though, if you're going for the version we got here in the states, I'd wait it out a bit for the next wave of phones to come out and hold onto the Skyrocket.
I've been debating the switch myself and I'm finding that I agree with you that it's not really worth it to upgrade at this point.
The S3 is an amazing phone, but so was the Skyrocket. The only thing I really want from the S3 is the better display. Everything else is a wash to me, unless the S3 ends up having incredibly better battery life.
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I've been debating the switch myself and I'm finding that I agree with you that it's not really worth it to upgrade at this point.
The S3 is an amazing phone, but so was the Skyrocket. The only thing I really want from the S3 is the better display. Everything else is a wash to me, unless the S3 ends up having incredibly better battery life.
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My solution to that is getting the 2100mAh battery from the galaxy, nexus. I'm already getting a good 20 hrs, that battery will put me over a day.
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The one thing that catches my eye is a stable ICS, but then again in the time it'll take for Rogers to release ICS for the skyrocket.... it's worth selling it to get the S3 in return for maybe 4 months added to my contract end date
Xperia X10 => Desire HD => Galaxy S2 LTE/Skyrocket
In the article they say LTE average is 2.4 mbps Download and 1.09 mbps Upload. Seems so weird almost everyone here that I have seen post SS's myself included get way higher. Even on the low end I have 34.41 mbps down and 15.87 mbps Upload.
Can someone fill me in on how some people manage to switch from high end smartphone to high end smartphone every year
These phones aren't cheap..
I can't afford the new S3. I used my upgrade on the S2 skyrocket. Either way I didn't like the HTC One X's capacaitive buttons and lack of actual multitasking I've been hearing of. The S3 I like, but the only thing is the lack of a multitasking button. I've never tried a hardware button for the galaxy series but I think manufactures should really move towards the onscreen buttons.
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Can someone fill me in on how some people manage to switch from high end smartphone to high end smartphone every year
These phones aren't cheap..
I can't afford the new S3. I used my upgrade on the S2 skyrocket. Either way I didn't like the HTC One X's capacaitive buttons and lack of actual multitasking I've been hearing of. The S3 I like, but the only thing is the lack of a multitasking button. I've never tried a hardware button for the galaxy series but I think manufactures should really move towards the onscreen buttons.
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Wtf do you mean multitasking button??? and all android phones are capable of multitasking! I think one needs to do more research. Secondly on screen buttons is a gimmick anyway you don't get more screen space. The s3 and one x under the hood are about the same for the U.S. version. not a massive upgrade for us SR users either with some creativity and work we can make their stuff work on our phone and I'm almost there I just gotta debloat the apk's of all the junk Res files and language packs that we wont use lol yes I almost have a testable package
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smartnphone said:
Can someone fill me in on how some people manage to switch from high end smartphone to high end smartphone every year
These phones aren't cheap..
I can't afford the new S3. I used my upgrade on the S2 skyrocket. Either way I didn't like the HTC One X's capacaitive buttons and lack of actual multitasking I've been hearing of. The S3 I like, but the only thing is the lack of a multitasking button. I've never tried a hardware button for the galaxy series but I think manufactures should really move towards the onscreen buttons.
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You're really confused and uninformed.
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smartnphone said:
Can someone fill me in on how some people manage to switch from high end smartphone to high end smartphone every year
These phones aren't cheap..
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Either having open upgrades available on a line in their family plan, selling their old phones and using that money, adding a line and taking the new contract price, starting a new contract completely, trading... There are many, many ways. And if phones are your hobby, a few hundred bucks isn't really that much every 6-8 months or so...
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I have spent the better half of the last week trying to figure out to get the S3 by selling my 2 skyrockets, I have 2 open lines on my plan but i would have to pay $20 a month extra for the 2 lines plus $20 for each line for the required data plan. That an extra $60 a month that i cant afford!
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I have spent the better half of the last week trying to figure out to get the S3 by selling my 2 skyrockets, I have 2 open lines on my plan but i would have to pay $20 a month extra for the 2 lines plus $20 for each line for the required data plan. That an extra $60 a month that i cant afford!
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You can drop the extra data plan actually, you just go in and say you don't want data for your second line. I do it every upgrade. If they argue just say your going to be using an antique Nokia or something for the other line, so that your kid can't surf the web and dl apps on your bill. It should only be 10$ extra a month.
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You can drop the extra data plan actually, you just go in and say you don't want data for your second line. I do it every upgrade. If they argue just say your going to be using an antique Nokia or something for the other line, so that your kid can't surf the web and dl apps on your bill. It should only be 10$ extra a month.
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Hmm that's good to know....
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Wtf do you mean multitasking button??? and all android phones are capable of multitasking! I think one needs to do more research. Secondly on screen buttons is a gimmick anyway you don't get more screen space. The s3 and one x under the hood are about the same for the U.S. version. not a massive upgrade for us SR users either with some creativity and work we can make their stuff work on our phone and I'm almost there I just gotta debloat the apk's of all the junk Res files and language packs that we wont use lol yes I almost have a testable package
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I was referring to Htc One X's multitasking issue; the lack of Google's intended multitasking.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W7Uo5f2vSxo
and that a Galaxy S phone in the USA finally has a hardware menu button and without a specific multitasking button like the Nexus and the One X's. I think moving towards onscreen buttons like how Google intends is a good idea is what I meant. Holding the home button to switch between apps takes a lot longer. I wish they could implement double tap home for switching between stuff.
I see what you mean about selling and rebuying. Too bad I can only sell the Skyrocket for about 300-350 at best :/
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You're really confused and uninformed.
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I think I just explained it poorly. I hope it makes more sense now.
I can actually help you in reversing your contract in att. as long as you wont leak me hehe.
Ya, I have 3 lines on my plan, only 2 get used. I got my skyrocket by using the upgrade from the line that isn't used. They just switched everything over for me. I've got nothing on that line so it only costs me an extra $10 a month.
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Can someone explain to me what do they mean that the skyrocket have FM radio?
Because I know the phone doesn't have the FM receiver hardware and the only way to listen to FM is using data which I think you can do on any smartphone.
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I can actually help you in reversing your contract in att. as long as you wont leak me hehe.
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Would love the help, certainly wont say a word to anyone lol. PM if you can help me!
I'm grabbing then next nexus, at full price if I have too. Forget the s series.
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kishke said:
Can someone explain to me what do they mean that the skyrocket have FM radio?
Because I know the phone doesn't have the FM receiver hardware and the only way to listen to FM is using data which I think you can do on any smartphone.
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It has the ability, but its unusable currently.
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Hi all,
Wife is due for an upgrade and knows basically zilch about phones. Its down to the D3 and the Tbolt. We do NOT live in a LTE zone yet but rumor is it will be deploying next summer out here. She likes the Tbolt screen but isn't thrilled with no keyboard. However it is $.01 on Amazon right now and that is pretty hard to beat especially for a 4G phone with over 512 ram and HTC build quality.
So if you guys/gals had to pick a phone RIGHT NOW out of Verizon's lineup, would the Tbolt still be it? I know I ask this on a biased forum lol. Anyway, she has left it up to me to pick the phone and at the expense of sounding like a cheap husband... the price alone has me leaning strongly towards it. The Revolution is automatically out being a LG product and the specs suck anyway, Charge has a great screen but terrible amount of RAM, D3 is not 4G but the keyobard is effing sweet (pentile screen tho)... DX2 felt slower to me than my old DX (plus pentile sucks again) so that is out.
Oh, we are both grandfathered into unlimited data so getting a LTE phone is pretty enticing. Speaking of that, when LTE does deploy out here... bye bye Comcast rofl. I may just keep my boost flashed Epic for the foreseeable future as my primary phone for unlimted calling and buy a beat up Tbolt on ebay used on my primary line to hotspot our house for literally 2-3x as fast internet as stupid Comcast which is the only half decent provider out here. Verizon refuses to deploy fios out here for some insane reason...
Why not check out the Bionic on the 8th?
It will most likely cost $300 with a new contract and it is 4G of course, but its supposed to be very nice. There is a video on YouTube of someone playing with a Bionic and the new Blur looks really awesome.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yqnb4DhNF90
scottyd035ntknow said:
Hi all,
Wife is due for an upgrade and knows basically zilch about phones. Its down to the D3 and the Tbolt. We do NOT live in a LTE zone yet but rumor is it will be deploying next summer out here. She likes the Tbolt screen but isn't thrilled with no keyboard. However it is $.01 on Amazon right now and that is pretty hard to beat especially for a 4G phone with over 512 ram and HTC build quality.
So if you guys/gals had to pick a phone RIGHT NOW out of Verizon's lineup, would the Tbolt still be it? I know I ask this on a biased forum lol. Anyway, she has left it up to me to pick the phone and at the expense of sounding like a cheap husband... the price alone has me leaning strongly towards it. The Revolution is automatically out being a LG product and the specs suck anyway, Charge has a great screen but terrible amount of RAM, D3 is not 4G but the keyobard is effing sweet (pentile screen tho)... DX2 felt slower to me than my old DX (plus pentile sucks again) so that is out.
Oh, we are both grandfathered into unlimited data so getting a LTE phone is pretty enticing. Speaking of that, when LTE does deploy out here... bye bye Comcast rofl. I may just keep my boost flashed Epic for the foreseeable future as my primary phone for unlimted calling and buy a beat up Tbolt on ebay used on my primary line to hotspot our house for literally 2-3x as fast internet as stupid Comcast which is the only half decent provider out here. Verizon refuses to deploy fios out here for some insane reason...
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I would never rely on mobile data for home Internet. As long as you don't need reliable service I guess it's an option. Clearwater was good until the network got full due to the evo. Friend as a lte hotspot as their only Internet and they say it sucks, constantly drops signal.
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I would never rely on mobile data for home Internet. As long as you don't need reliable service I guess it's an option. Clearwater was good until the network got full due to the evo. Friend as a lte hotspot as their only Internet and they say it sucks, constantly drops signal.
I agree
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AvatarOfFrost said:
Why not check out the Bionic on the 8th?
It will most likely cost $300 with a new contract and it is 4G of course, but its supposed to be very nice. There is a video on YouTube of someone playing with a Bionic and the new Blur looks really awesome.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yqnb4DhNF90
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because you are comparing a 300 difference for getting basically the same thing. can you say no brainer?
nrfitchett4 said:
I would never rely on mobile data for home Internet. As long as you don't need reliable service I guess it's an option. Clearwater was good until the network got full due to the evo. Friend as a lte hotspot as their only Internet and they say it sucks, constantly drops signal.
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couldnt agree more.
If I had to buy right now, I'd check out the Revolution and Charge, but probably go with the Thunderbolt again (especially if I was paying and it was only $0.01!). The Bionic looks nice I guess, but honestly the performance of the Tbolt leaves little to be desired for me, and I really can't see the Bionic being $300 better. The only other thing I'd want out of the TB is a physical keyboard, but unfortunately there isn't a 4G verizon phone with one yet (or on the immediate horizon that I know of).
Yes, I would still get the TB again. You are not going to get near the features on any other phone for the price. One penny. You are going to sign up and get a 2 year contract anyway.. why spend $200 - $300 extra for not that much more if at all? Besides, is your wife going to be a power user and require root, etc? Doubtful. I think she will get used to the key board, especially for the price.
I can say it .. "no brainer".
Hot Carl said:
Yes, I would still get the TB again. You are not going to get near the features on any other phone for the price. One penny. You are going to sign up and get a 2 year contract anyway.. why spend $200 - $300 extra for not that much more if at all? Besides, is your wife going to be a power user and require root, etc? Doubtful. I think she will get used to the key board, especially for the price.
I can say it .. "no brainer".
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Revolution has very little dev support.
Droid charge seems very laggy and IMHO I hate the look of it.
Droid bionic will almost certainly come with an encrypted bootloader.
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ponyboy82 said:
If I had to buy right now, I'd check out the Revolution and Charge, but probably go with the Thunderbolt again (especially if I was paying and it was only $0.01!). The Bionic looks nice I guess, but honestly the performance of the Tbolt leaves little to be desired for me, and I really can't see the Bionic being $300 better. The only other thing I'd want out of the TB is a physical keyboard, but unfortunately there isn't a 4G verizon phone with one yet (or on the immediate horizon that I know of).
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Hot Carl said:
Yes, I would still get the TB again. You are not going to get near the features on any other phone for the price. One penny. You are going to sign up and get a 2 year contract anyway.. why spend $200 - $300 extra for not that much more if at all? Besides, is your wife going to be a power user and require root, etc? Doubtful. I think she will get used to the key board, especially for the price.
I can say it .. "no brainer".
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DRainyDay said:
+1
Revolution has very little dev support.
Droid charge seems very laggy and IMHO I hate the look of it.
Droid bionic will almost certainly come with an encrypted bootloader.
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but honestly the performance of the Tbolt leaves little to be desired for me (or on the immediate horizon that I know of).
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I am confused when I hear people say this.. I am rooted and use cyanogen.. But even the stock rom performs good as far as I am concerned. Are you talking reception or speed of running apps?
Re-read his post. The performance "leaves little to be desired" meaning that it's perfectly good.
Saying this phone is out dated is false. Name a phone on Verizon with ask the same features and currently out. Most of the complainers will complain regardless of phone because they have the want of a phone hacker but not the knowledge or will to make the phone do want they think it should. That and well, some people are just never happy because they don't realize the phone they have is really more of a computer that also happens to make calls. i'm sure everyone knows someone they its never happy with their PC either
also, the phone isn't Jesus--it doesn't perform miracles and it doesn't rise from the dead if you kill it
I would again go with the TB but the Droid 3 is tempting for me since it does have the slide out keyboard. I came from the Droid 2 to the TB because I wanted to be locked into 4G before it was capped (Which I did successfully). Now that I have used 4G, there is no looking back but when a 4G phone with a slide out keyboard is released I will be all over that. Until then, I will stick with the TB as others have stated the speed is incredible. I use the debloated stock ROM and have no problems what so ever. Don't even need to OC it, it is that good.
The big question is what do you need your phone to do. While the Bionic will be newer, and may have some new features, are those features worth $300. Most phones out now are perfectly capable, especially the Tbolt. If you don't game, or need the biggest %#$, the Tbolt is a great phone. It comes down to UI, which one do you like the best? I prefer sense, hence, I stick with HTC.
I would buy a D3 for her. I'm sure she's just going to text a lot so the physical keyboard is a plus and I doubt your wife will care about the screen size that much. Also are you gonna root it too? I think the D3's stock Tom is a lot smoother then the Tbolt.
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fillyo said:
The big question is what do you need your phone to do. While the Bionic will be newer, and may have some new features, are those features worth $300. Most phones out now are perfectly capable, especially the Tbolt. If you don't game, or need the biggest %#$, the Tbolt is a great phone. It comes down to UI, which one do you like the best? I prefer sense, hence, I stick with HTC.
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+1, totally agree
ponyboy82 said:
If I had to buy right now, I'd check out the Revolution and Charge, but probably go with the Thunderbolt again (especially if I was paying and it was only $0.01!). The Bionic looks nice I guess, but honestly the performance of the Tbolt leaves little to be desired for me, and I really can't see the Bionic being $300 better. The only other thing I'd want out of the TB is a physical keyboard, but unfortunately there isn't a 4G verizon phone with one yet (or on the immediate horizon that I know of).
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samsung has a keyboard slider lte device on the horizon. Not sure of all the specs though.
Are you sure it is .01 for an upgrade. I thought that was only for new customers. I am see $119.99 for upgrade.
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Be aware the getting a phone from Amazon.com (or Wirefly or Costco or.....) involves an additional ETF if you change your plan.
This isn't a bad thing as long as you're aware of it, just be sure you read the terms carefully and understand them before signing.
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Be aware the getting a phone from Amazon.com (or Wirefly or Costco or.....) involves an additional ETF if you change your plan.
This isn't a bad thing as long as you're aware of it, just be sure you read the terms carefully and understand them before signing.
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I didn't think Costco did that. Also, Amazon's terms are less restrictive than wirefly.
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So here we are approaching the 30 day window for returns with ATT.
I previously had a ATT Galaxy 2 and returned it for the SkyRocket because I am in an LTE area. Well I love the LTE Speeds but I have some negatives with the SR and would like some input not flames.
Concerns:
1. Processor is not as fast as the Exynos and the benchmarks support the statement. As a result video's can get choppy.
2. Kernel Development is limited and moving slow.
3. ROM Development is limited and moving slow.
I could live with issue 1 since I think with development 2 and 3 will be resolved.
I am not taking potshots at the development members. I personally have made donations to several members in hopes of stimulating the development and I appreciate all that has been done but it's not moving very well. Each and every ROM has issues whether its MMS or LTE Support or SoD on the kernel development.
So do I stay or go? What are your thoughts are you staying or going?
Does anyone see any solid development on the horizon?
Overall I believe the device is not being adopted a a high enough rate and this is definitely caused by Samsung segmenting the market by morphing this device to each and every carrier. Which has hindered the development efforts for each of these mutated devices.
Thanks for your thoughts.
Earthsdog said:
So here we are approaching the 30 day window for returns with ATT.
I previously had a ATT Galaxy 2 and returned it for the SkyRocket because I am in an LTE area. Well I love the LTE Speeds but I have some negatives with the SR and would like some input not flames.
Concerns:
1. Processor is not as fast as the Exynos and the benchmarks support the statement. As a result video's can get choppy.
2. Kernel Development is limited and moving slow.
3. ROM Development is limited and moving slow.
I could live with issue 1 since I think with development 2 and 3 will be resolved.
I am not taking potshots at the development members. I personally have made donations to several members in hopes of stimulating the development and I appreciate all that has been done but it's not moving very well. Each and every ROM has issues whether its MMS or LTE Support or SoD on the kernel development.
So do I stay or go? What are your thoughts are you staying or going?
Does anyone see any solid development on the horizon?
Overall I believe the device is not being adopted a a high enough rate and this is definitely caused by Samsung segmenting the market by morphing this device to each and every carrier. Which has hindered the development efforts for each of these mutated devices.
Thanks for your thoughts.
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The sprint and at&t og sgs2 are the most similiar to the International one.
The ****rocket and tmo sgs2 are the mutated ones.
I was planning to get a ****rocket, but after reading about the LTE throttling, bad ppi, and snapdragon chipset, I decided to sell my og SGSII and go with the Note.
Lets just say, once you use the note, you will not be able to use small phones anymore.
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xAnimal5 said:
The sprint and at&t og sgs2 are the most similiar to the International one.
The ****rocket and tmo sgs2 are the mutated ones.
I was planning to get a ****rocket, but after reading about the LTE throttling, bad ppi, and snapdragon chipset, I decided to sell my og SGSII and go with the Note.
Lets just say, once you use the note, you will not be able to use small phones anymore.
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i would agree, but the note is not LTE ready if you buy it overseas so you can keep it. once it hits the US with LTE i will buy it and will not look back.
for now i am very happy with the rocket, i dont notice this lag in videos or ****rocket talk. i had the sgs2 for a week and was not blown away buy any means in the comparison. do what you will - ITS YOUR phone and you have to live with it. i plan on upgrading to either the nexus if it hits or the Note once it hits anyway so the rocket is just a short stop for 4 months or so till one of thoes drops anyway.
Quadcores are just around the corner. Its pointless upgrading to a dual core. I will gladly keep my skyrocket until i pick up my quadcore sammy device. 4 cores mabye 2 gigs ram and a big super amoled with lte is what im waiting for
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Quadcores are just around the corner. Its pointless upgrading to a dual core. I will gladly keep my skyrocket until i pick up my quadcore sammy device. 4 cores mabye 2 gigs ram and a big super amoled with lte is what im waiting for
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+1.............
Only time will tell as far as the development goes. I don't have a skyrocket cause no lte for me. Also now reading about the throttling going on I'm not sure if I care about lte anymore. Now another question for all you lte guys is who is going to return the skyrocket for the lg nitro hd lte coming out in about a week.
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Only time will tell as far as the development goes. I don't have a skyrocket cause no lte for me. Also now reading about the throttling going on I'm not sure if I care about lte anymore. Now another question for all you lte guys is who is going to return the skyrocket for the lg nitro hd lte coming out in about a week.
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if its not samsung, im not switching<<<
and it seems ilke it has the same specs as the skyrocket less the screen.
Earthsdog said:
So here we are approaching the 30 day window for returns with ATT.
I previously had a ATT Galaxy 2 and returned it for the SkyRocket because I am in an LTE area. Well I love the LTE Speeds but I have some negatives with the SR and would like some input not flames.
Concerns:
1. Processor is not as fast as the Exynos and the benchmarks support the statement. As a result video's can get choppy.
2. Kernel Development is limited and moving slow.
3. ROM Development is limited and moving slow.
I could live with issue 1 since I think with development 2 and 3 will be resolved.
I am not taking potshots at the development members. I personally have made donations to several members in hopes of stimulating the development and I appreciate all that has been done but it's not moving very well. Each and every ROM has issues whether its MMS or LTE Support or SoD on the kernel development.
So do I stay or go? What are your thoughts are you staying or going?
Does anyone see any solid development on the horizon?
Overall I believe the device is not being adopted a a high enough rate and this is definitely caused by Samsung segmenting the market by morphing this device to each and every carrier. Which has hindered the development efforts for each of these mutated devices.
Thanks for your thoughts.
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My quad score on here (stock) is way better than my infuse. Idc about lte. My phone is always connected to wifi so its whatever. Phones take awhile to get custom roms. Give it some time to settle
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if its not samsung, im not switching<<<
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+100...... ive owned htc hero. Htc evo shift.htc evo. Lg g2x. Htc mytouch 4g. Sammy epic. Sammy epic 4g touch. Sammy sgs2. Sammy sgs2 skyrockrt. Sammy moment.. Moto atrix. Kyocera echo.. and definately sammy is much better then moto or htc or lg or kyocera.
Returned my Skyrocket, ordered the Galaxy Nexus and not looking back...
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Returned my Skyrocket, ordered the Galaxy Nexus and not looking back...
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ordered from at&t?
is it available for at&t?
Only thing I don't like is the Nexus has no expandable storage.
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Returned my Skyrocket, ordered the Galaxy Nexus and not looking back...
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Nexus Prime or Original Nexus? If not prime then I see it as a downgrade instead of an upgrade.
Note is on my radar and that is one of the reason why I switched to blood sucking AT&T from Tmobile....... just so that I can use International phones.
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ordered from at&t?
is it available for at&t?
Only thing I don't like is the Nexus has no expandable storage.
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The "Galaxy Nexus".
Not the Nexus One or the Nexus S. I ordered it from Expansys-usa should be here sometime this week. Nexus Prime was just a name they used when the phone was being developed. Cost me $729.99 with a -$20 coupon code for the site. The no SD card thing kinda bummed me out and thats originally why I bought the SR over it but after using google music during beta and now that its out and free. I have realized that 16gb will be enough storage for me since I can stream all of my music through google music. The SR was nice but I really want that stock android experience and not to have to wait for updates from AT&T or samsung. I got burnt out on waiting when using the Infuse. How many times did AT&T promise Gingerbread for the infuse...
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Skyrocket is a nice device and we'll start seeing roms for it soon. Just give it a month or so.
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Skyrocket is a nice device and we'll start seeing roms for it soon. Just give it a month or so.
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I think so too, if all I was worried about was ROMs I would of kept my Nexus S but I love the LTE speeds......
I can wait,
Yeah LTE speeds are nice. But where I live there is no LTE. So The Galaxy Nexus was the right choice for me. Don't get me wrong the SR was a very nice device but I think i'm gonna like my Nexus better.
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i would agree, but the note is not LTE ready if you buy it overseas so you can keep it. once it hits the US with LTE i will buy it and will not look back.
for now i am very happy with the rocket, i dont notice this lag in videos or ****rocket talk. i had the sgs2 for a week and was not blown away buy any means in the comparison. do what you will - ITS YOUR phone and you have to live with it. i plan on upgrading to either the nexus if it hits or the Note once it hits anyway so the rocket is just a short stop for 4 months or so till one of thoes drops anyway.
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Exactly..I tried the SGS2 orig because of this Exynos talk..well it was slower than the Skyrocket. In terms of ROM, I have it working complete with 14 toggle mod, camera hack to use power button to click, 3200-3500+ quadrant (if it means anything really) without any special kernels no overclocking etc, no random reboots, no locks to freeze and take out battery etc., NO! SODs, no video lags (whatever folks talk of..have downloaded many videos and play them directly), no MMS issue at all !...Vis Voicemail etc all work..even modified the dialer so that have the Tmob type dialer with extra button for voicemail along side the button for the phone on one side and the messaging button on the other side.
only miss in-dialer video chat (3G direct..not talking of Google talk) that is there in I9000 (orig SGS not SGS2) ROMs and the Infuse (modified dialer there too for direct video chat)..the ROM for the Sky and the T989 do not support this (maybe trying to move folks to Google Talk..do not need that)..neither does the orig
SGS2 anyway
Even have a TMob rom set up for this device with all the above except Vis Vmail..even fixed in-call volume using I727 library files..
wonder what folks are complaining about..do not care 4G LTE all that stuff..it is fast no matter what..
however .lost 70$ because of this Exynos nonsense (in my opinion)..35 restocking fee to return and 35 to change from Sky to org SGS2 back to Sky..my loss the hard way.
I am not sure why everyone is freaking out on throttling. The SR is a nice device and I have seen no problems with the chipset other than some graphics like the default homescreen image and the boot image being slower than normal. This is no different than when new GPUs come out and all the benchmark apps and drivers have to be updated/optimized for the new hardware. Throttling only comes into play IF you are on an UNLIMITED data plan and you hit the top 5% of all other users on an unlimited data plan. For me around here, the throttling SMS came in last month at at about 6.5GB of usage but I never was throttled after using about another 1GB.
The SR is a nice device that I plan on sticking with until the quads hit.
My only complaint with Samsung in general is their damn bootloader code. But then again the laughs will be on those GS II owners as well once they update. hehehe. That would be a mute point if carriers listened to customers and actually gave them what they want or actually use vs. trying to force things down our throats. In my opinion custom ROMs beat carrier ROMs for one main reason - flexibility. Those authors usually remove the crapola and add back features the carriers like to remove.
Ill never return mine unless it breaks. Phone is too nice
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The "Galaxy Nexus".
Not the Nexus One or the Nexus S. I ordered it from Expansys-usa should be here sometime this week. Nexus Prime was just a name they used when the phone was being developed. Cost me $729.99 with a -$20 coupon code for the site. The no SD card thing kinda bummed me out and thats originally why I bought the SR over it but after using google music during beta and now that its out and free. I have realized that 16gb will be enough storage for me since I can stream all of my music through google music. The SR was nice but I really want that stock android experience and not to have to wait for updates from AT&T or samsung. I got burnt out on waiting when using the Infuse. How many times did AT&T promise Gingerbread for the infuse...
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Personally, I find spending $749 vs. $0.01 for something very marginal a little over the top, to be honest. In fact, I would not even consider getting a phone locked to 3G speeds even a marginal gain considering that it does not have any storage expansion. I would regard this as a downgrade. But different strokes for different folks, I guess. Yes, it runs ICS but the Skyrocket would be running this in a few months. In addition, as this is not a phone supported by a major carrier, it would not sell into millions and it would not create the accessory and development support that carrier phones would definitely have.
Now, regarding Android 4.0 vs 2.6.6. ICS is nice but not that nice. It really would not affect much of the functionality of the phone. What does one want to do that cannot be accomplished well in 2.6.6? I cannot think of much. Wow, now you would get to customize the bottom row of the icons and have resizeable gadgets and few more goodies. You would be bored with this in a day or two. Not worth the hassle. I simply concentrate on the functionality that I need.
Now, what I need is good OS-based voice dialing. That is not available even on ICS.
Looking to get away from HTC and the vivid and get a gs2 or maybe even a note or 4s. Would you guys recommend this over the gs2 and why
I also see the dev here is a little behind the reg gs2, I'm not complain king but is there any reason why
Also how is the headphone jack here. Any sudden movement with the vivid and it disconnects and it doesnt help I only use I for the gym and my workouts are weights based and fast paced
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I have had the gs2 and now am on the skyrocket. Both phones in my opinion are great. You can't go wrong either way. I use my phone at the gym and no problems with audio disconnect. If you wish to have lte then get a skyrocket. I was going to get a vivid at on time my buddy had one I tried it out for a few days and didn't like it but this is my opinion so you have to find what works for you
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I cant say I've used the GS2, but with ATT expanding their LTE markets, I didnt want to get stuck with a non-LTE phone for the next 2 years. Just my 2cents.
After having lte its not an issue. I'm in NYC and I'm on 4g most of the tkme . Phone speed and customization is
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I cant say I've used the GS2, but with ATT expanding their LTE markets, I didnt want to get stuck with a non-LTE phone for the next 2 years. Just my 2cents.
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My iit guy needs a Droid he offered me his upgrade as a favour so I can get something for free or get a note or iPhone for the diff over 200
He knows I'm having issues with it. And he needs a Droid to learn it for his work and side work so he doesn't care what he gets
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The i777 has cm9 and is more developed for as of right now, so if customization is the most important get the gs2. The skyrocket is a great phone, but the development is behind the other gs2s out there.
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The i777 has cm9 and is more developed for as of right now, so if customization is the most important get the gs2. The skyrocket is a great phone, but the development is behind the other gs2s out there.
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True, but with the Note and the T-Mo GS2 using the same Qualcomm SOC, it's probably a safe bet that we'll get and official CM maintainer sooner than later.
I owned both the Galaxy Note and the Skyrocket and I have to say that I'm pleased with both. In regards to the SGS2, as mentioned by others on here, if you live in an LTE city then I would go with the Skyrocket, if you don't then I would just buy a used SGS2 on Craigslist or some other site since the beauty of Android phones comes with the ability to customize it and since you will be technically voiding your warranty if you do anything against Samsung warranty regulations might as well go for a use one.
skyrocket end of story.. I mean cmon we have ics, lte, a bigger screen, its a samsung
Gotta recommend the note as long as you are okay with the gigantic stature. Otherwise the skyrocket is awesome.
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I was faced with the same choice when I finally switched over (iPhone user)
and after doing a little research and talking to people, the Skyrocket just seemed like a better choice. 4 of my coworkers all have the GS2 and they said that they like the Skyrocket better... It all comes to personal choice, just go down and play with them both and see what you like...
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I was faced with the same choice when I finally switched over (iPhone user)
and after doing a little research and talking to people, the Skyrocket just seemed like a better choice. 4 of my coworkers all have the GS2 and they said that they like the Skyrocket better... It all comes to personal choice, just go down and play with them both and see what you like...
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Best answer. "you never know until you try" if anything att gives you a30 day "trial"period to change your mind. There is a $35 restocking fee though.
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Looking to get away from HTC and the vivid and get a gs2 or maybe even a note or 4s. Would you guys recommend this over the gs2 and why
I also see the dev here is a little behind the reg gs2, I'm not complain king but is there any reason why
Also how is the headphone jack here. Any sudden movement with the vivid and it disconnects and it doesnt help I only use I for the gym and my workouts are weights based and fast paced
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So your choices are:
GS2, iPhone 4S or Skyrocket.
If it's a choice between skyrocket and GS2, I'd say Skyrocket. Bigger screen, LTE, NFC. Unless of course development is really that important to you.
The headphone jack is very solid and secure. No probs playing sports or training with it. It won't budge.
The choice between iPhone and Android. Somewhat different story. For me I prefer Android: no iTunes, bigger screens (instead of the postage stamp screen on the iPhone), I love the turn-by-turn navigation on google maps, LTE and the fact it's customizable if I choose to do so (it's nice to have the option).
So I'm faced with a dilemma. I just saw this article about the Samsung Galaxy Nexus for $230 for certified pre-owned without a contract: http://www.droid-life.com/2012/10/2...f-pre-owned-galaxy-nexus-229-99-off-contract/
If I get this phone and switch over my number will I still keep unlimited data?
How does the Galaxy Nexus compare with the SG3? I am eligible for a new phone next month and was planning on getting the GS3, but don't want to get rid of my unlimited data..
I am very skeptical about certified pre-owned phones and I certainly don't like buying outdated devices, even though the Galaxy Nexus is still being updated but it is kinda old.
What are you guys' thought about this?
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So I'm faced with a dilemma. I just saw this article about the Samsung Galaxy Nexus for $230 for certified pre-owned without a contract: http://www.droid-life.com/2012/10/2...f-pre-owned-galaxy-nexus-229-99-off-contract/
If I get this phone and switch over my number will I still keep unlimited data?
How does the Galaxy Nexus compare with the SG3? I am eligible for a new phone next month and was planning on getting the GS3, but don't want to get rid of my unlimited data..
I am very skeptical about certified pre-owned phones and I certainly don't like buying outdated devices, even though the Galaxy Nexus is still being updated but it is kinda old.
What are you guys' thought about this?
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I can attest that Verizon's CLNR QA process is pretty crappy, but since it has a year warranty, you can send it back a couple of times to get a good one if you have to.
As for the GS3...it doesn't compare. The GS3 is superior in every way other than software. Way better processor, more memory, better display. Native AOSP is the only advantage you get with the Nexus anymore. The GS3 has a very locked down bootloader, but they've done some pretty amazing things to get around it.
I'm really burned on Samsung, but between the two, I'd get the GS3, all things being equal. All things aren't equal when you can get the GNex for $230 off contract, but I'd still take a long, hard look at everything...that hardware is getting dated.
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I can attest that Verizon's CLNR QA process is pretty crappy, but since it has a year warranty, you can send it back a couple of times to get a good one if you have to.
As for the GS3...it doesn't compare. The GS3 is superior in every way other than software. Way better processor, more memory, better display. Native AOSP is the only advantage you get with the Nexus anymore. The GS3 has a very locked down bootloader, but they've done some pretty amazing things to get around it.
I'm really burned on Samsung, but between the two, I'd get the GS3, all things being equal. All things aren't equal when you can get the GNex for $230 off contract, but I'd still take a long, hard look at everything...that hardware is getting dated.
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I just read a 4 page article comparing the GNex and GS3 and I was convinced that there is not too much difference between the two devices, although the GS3 clearly wins over the GNex. This is a hard choice for me because I really want the GS3, but don't want to get rid of my unlimited data, and I'm assuming that getting the GNex off contract I would still have unlimited data (I am already at 5 gigs of data and still have a week left until the cycle ends, and with a newer and better phone I'm sure I will be using more data)
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I just read a 4 page article comparing the GNex and GS3 and I was convinced that there is not too much difference between the two devices, although the GS3 clearly wins over the GNex. This is a hard choice for me because I really want the GS3, but don't want to get rid of my unlimited data, and I'm assuming that getting the GNex off contract I would still have unlimited data (I am already at 5 gigs of data and still have a week left until the cycle ends, and with a newer and better phone I'm sure I will be using more data)
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Yea. Off contract would let you keep your data, and that's big points for the GNex. The biggest different in the hardware comes down to the processor. 1.2GHz to 1.5GHz isn't much, but the S4 architecture is actually so much better that the dual-core S4 matches performance with the quad-core Tegra 3 in a lot of situations. Everyday, you may not notice much different though...depends on how much you want to play graphics heavy games.
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Yea. Off contract would let you keep your data, and that's big points for the GNex. The biggest different in the hardware comes down to the processor. 1.2GHz to 1.5GHz isn't much, but the S4 architecture is actually so much better that the dual-core S4 matches performance with the quad-core Tegra 3 in a lot of situations. Everyday, you may not notice much different though...depends on how much you want to play graphics heavy games.
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If the big difference between the processor is being able to play graphics heavy games then that won't make me want to get the GS3 over the GNex, since I barely play games on my phone. I would download a game, play it once, then delete it lol.. Pretty much what I'm looking for is something better than the Charge that is still being developed, which the GNex is since it got 4.1 not too long ago, that is faster and has better performance, and I would be able to keep unlimited data. I don't really see much a difference between the GNex and the GS3 for what I would be using it for every day
Sandman, in a similar situation as you and was toying between the two. Looking around and talking with folks who've had both; yeah s3 has better specs (more ram, faster processor, better camera) but the gnex runs really well on jb. Really what it came down to was bells and whistles. Cool features though; tilt to zoom, smart alert where it vibrates when you touch your phone to alert you of missed call/message, slide your palm over the screen to take a screen shot, just put phone up to your ear to to call if your in a specific contact, etc. There's bells and whistles but also battery life, the gnex just burns it up. I'm undecided but will probably end up with the s3. Just my $.02
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Sandman, in a similar situation as you and was toying between the two. Looking around and talking with folks who've had both; yeah s3 has better specs (more ram, faster processor, better camera) but the gnex runs really well on jb. Really what it came down to was bells and whistles. Cool features though; tilt to zoom, smart alert where it vibrates when you touch your phone to alert you of missed call/message, slide your palm over the screen to take a screen shot, just put phone up to your ear to to call if your in a specific contact, etc. There's bells and whistles but also battery life, the gnex just burns it up. I'm undecided but will probably end up with the s3. Just my $.02
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Thanks for your input. All the bells and whistles that you mentioned are things that I most likely will never use. And as far as battery is concerned that's not an issue to me cuz I have chargers everywhere (home, car, school, work). And getting this will not effect my contract so I can have it for a while and upgrade whenever I want. I finally decided I'm gonna order the Gnex when I get home tonight!
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Yeah I hear ya. I think the gnex will still hang out for a while despite the age...and like you said if you want to upgrade later you'll still have that option without waiting 2 years..if you truly use that much data you might be best off with off contract.
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Yea my unlimited data was the main factor in getting this phone over the GS3 next month. I ordered the GNex and it should arrive on Thursday
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Very cool! Let us know what you think
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I've had both phones and the s3 is better because it has touchwiz/asop.. and the s4 is way more snappy then the gnex.. I like some of the motions you can do with touchwiz now..and runing custom ROMs you don't have to deal with laggy stock.
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I've had both phones and the s3 is better because it has touchwiz/ASOP.. and the s4 is way more snappy then the gnex.. I like some of the motions you can do with touchwiz now..and runing custom ROMs you don't have to deal with laggy stock.
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This isn't some fable
So my contract is up in 2 days i am considering picking up the GSIII or the Droid DNA or maybe a long shot the Note II. So is the GSIII a thing of the past already or will it stay in the higher ranks of smart phones for the next year or so?
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So my contract is up in 2 days i am considering picking up the GSIII or the Droid DNA or maybe a long shot the Note II. So is the GSIII a thing of the past already or will it stay in the higher ranks of smart phones for the next year or so?
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The gs3 is still a high end phone and it will continue to be for some time. Like all tech, the clock is running on it though.
Honestly android phones are reaching a point where you are going to be satisfied with the ux regardless of which phone you choose (except for the really low end.) You don't really say what is most important to you so you will need to weigh the urrent and upcoming phones. For example, the development community or if you think the touchwiz user enhancements give the gs3 a leg up. It comes down to your preferences...
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Will you have to give up unlimited data to upgrade? If so I would say pass and look for a used phone. Otherwise I'm not sure. I'm really happy with my s3 and would buy it again if that helps.
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I would say get the Note II as its better spec'd but i just cant get over that home button branding so i would say S3 unless you wanna wait another month or so for the Droid DNA.
I hate my phone lol
I cant wait till I get the next HTC phone ..
Lol mine will be on craigs as soon as DNA comes out
Signal issues, gps lock is no where near accurate as fast as the rezound, 4g drops , 3g drops , -107 dbm at best where my rezound would get -87 dbm , sim card issues , touch wiz no bluetooth while aux in unless custom rom , hard press home button , dual core for a phone that is quad core every where else but verizon , screen and camera mediocre at best when compared with HTC rezound , wait till DNA and it will crush GS3 flat camera and screen wise
And dude, lose unlimited data ???? I would sell my last pair of underwear and not lose unlimited .
PS burned through 3 s3 replacements
It is sad but Unlimited will go i had a droid bionic but dropped it of my car and i stopped charging so i been stuck with an i*hone for about 3 months :crying:
so buy full price
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It is sad but Unlimited will go i had a droid bionic but dropped it of my car and i stopped charging so i been stuck with an i*hone for about 3 months :crying:
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Get a used craigs list phone until u save for full price and keep unlimited , remember , you can keep unlimited if you buy full price
That HTC looks pretty nice, if you don't mind the HTC Sense.
The GS3 has a good developer backing though. I don't like Touchwhiz so I have a lot of options thanks to the huge backing.
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So my contract is up in 2 days i am considering picking up the GSIII or the Droid DNA or maybe a long shot the Note II. So is the GSIII a thing of the past already or will it stay in the higher ranks of smart phones for the next year or so?
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The s3 is going to be around for awhile . The camera is amazing and the battery life is good too . Not many on the market compete with it .
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I went from HTC to the S3 and I'm loving it. Of course, doesn't take much to outdo the Thunderbolt...
I came from the Rezound to the S3 and I love it. Reception ain't as bad as I expected.. But that Dna....
Looks like it'll be hot. Honestly if the Dna gets unlocked and gets source.. I'll probably try and get it. Unless it really doesn't have expandable storage.
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It's an absolutely amazing phone, it's hard to see with it's popularity and specs that it will be considered old news for some time. It's arguably the best Android phone yet made, and not everything that comes after is going to be as good, we sure know that.
I used the Note 2 for a couple weeks trying to decide whether to switch and I'm still not sure. In some ways it made me appreciate the S3 even more. It comes down to how large you want your phone to be. How much development interests you. Besides that you can't go wrong with either.
Just putting in my 2c.
I bought the S3 as an upgrade from S2 and if I'm honest I was totally disappointed.
It's much slower than my S2, especially opening contacts and sms.
Granted the screen is nicer but that's all it has going for it in my opinion. I wish I'd saved my cash and got the i9305 or just wait for the Note 2. 1gb of RAM is not enough for this phone in my opinion and it lags like crazy.
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Personally this is the best phone I've ever had. I love the touchwiz interface. There's always going to be something better out tomorrow no matter what phone you get. I really wanted a tegra 3 phone but gave up on waiting and got the gs3. I'm really satisfied with the smoothness of this phone. I've tried different Roms but I've gone back to stock touchwiz because I love it so much. I like it but that doesn't mean it'll be your preference.
Obagleyfreer said:
Just putting in my 2c.
I bought the S3 as an upgrade from S2 and if I'm honest I was totally disappointed.
It's much slower than my S2, especially opening contacts and sms.
Granted the screen is nicer but that's all it has going for it in my opinion. I wish I'd saved my cash and got the i9305 or just wait for the Note 2. 1gb of RAM is not enough for this phone in my opinion and it lags like crazy.
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The S3 has 1.63gb of usable ram. Slow? Is that a serious complaint? Install a custom rom or a new kernel and overclock it up to 2.1ghz if you desire. install nova launcher. You should see some gains right there. Either your phone is defective or you aren't customizing it to its potential. This phone is leaps and bounds faster and is all around a better phone than anything else on the market right now.
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The S3 is not slower than the S2. I don't believe it. Sorry.
Came from HTC rezound to s3 I like the phone except touchwiz and the antennas are very poor compared to my rezound
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jmichaels1982 said:
I cant wait till I get the next HTC phone ..
Lol mine will be on craigs as soon as DNA comes out
Signal issues, gps lock is no where near accurate as fast as the rezound, 4g drops , 3g drops , -107 dbm at best where my rezound would get -87 dbm , sim card issues , touch wiz no bluetooth while aux in unless custom rom , hard press home button , dual core for a phone that is quad core every where else but verizon , screen and camera mediocre at best when compared with HTC rezound , wait till DNA and it will crush GS3 flat camera and screen wise
And dude, lose unlimited data ???? I would sell my last pair of underwear and not lose unlimited .
PS burned through 3 s3 replacements
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Just putting in my 2c.
I bought the S3 as an upgrade from S2 and if I'm honest I was totally disappointed.
It's much slower than my S2, especially opening contacts and sms.
Granted the screen is nicer but that's all it has going for it in my opinion. I wish I'd saved my cash and got the i9305 or just wait for the Note 2. 1gb of RAM is not enough for this phone in my opinion and it lags like crazy.
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Personal opinion or not.. Are you serious? You should consider getting another from big red. This phone zooms even on stock
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My vote is foe the DNA. Im going to figure out a way to get rid of this low signal beast. As much as i love this thing the data drops and low signal compared to my other 3 htc devices in my area is crazy.
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