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[Q] Advice Wanted -- New phone

So, I'm going to get work to buy me a new phone. Its all pretty much open as to what I want. I would appreciate any advice that you give based on my needs and wants.
Needs -- not optional... because otherwise it would not be a need....
1. International capable. I travel occasionally and don't want to have to fool around with crappy rental phones.
2. ATT or VZW-- We can buy Sprint or TMO as well, but their reception is terrible at my house.
3. Android -- Everyone else in my group supports IOS or BB, I've got Android.
Thats it for what I really need.
Wants --
1. Android 4.0 capable, either natively from carrier, or better, a great image from here.
2. Biggest screen possible.
3. Removable battery, because sometime you can't wait for the battery to drain
4. Removeable storage, because why do want static?
5. HDMI out... why not, hotel TVs have HDMI input, may as well use it. Put the removable SD card in and watch Game of Thrones.
Afterthought..
After reading a thread on the E71, makes me wonder if ATT would be a better choice as I could switch my SIM to that when I want a long lasting phone.

I'd say your best of with the Galaxy S II or HTC Vivid.
Unless you want to wait for the Galaxy S III but not sure about US release dates.
Since you travel I think you'd be better off with AT&T since they're a GSM carrier so you can use the E71 and stick a local SIM in it when you go abroad.

I love much galaxy S2 I had a infuse before which was bad azz to but this one is faster and not much smaller I really want the s3 but I am happy with my S2 would suggest it to anybody
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GiantSloar said:
2. Biggest screen possible.
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Well then its simple. Galaxy Note of course of course!
It also fits the rest of your desires, including being on ATT. You can pick up a bunch of batteries on ebay for less than $10 each (they aren't great but work in a pinch).

I'd recommend a galaxy nexus. Running mine in full screen mode and, while not quite as large as the note screen, it is the largest screen you can operate with one hand (unless you're King Kong). Had fantastic luck with it so far, works international, can use a straight talk att Sim card (cheap plan).
+1 for galaxy nexus.
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xxBrun0xx said:
I'd recommend a galaxy nexus. Running mine in full screen mode and, while not quite as large as the note screen, it is the largest screen you can operate with one hand (unless you're King Kong).
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That's a good point, and I do love the GSM Nexus, plus its slightly cheaper unlocked. I have slightly larger than average hands, so if your worried about it being too large I recommend trying on at an AT&T store (although I like the international one better, they are the same size). I can mostly use it one handed though, because how often do you have to reach to the top of the screen?

Would really recommend the Galaxy S2, with the right rom/kernel combination it's just insane. However I would also look at the Galaxy Note if you want more screen real estate.

Thanks for the input so far all. I like the Note, just not sure of how it will fit in my pockets. Guess I will make a visit to the ATT store and see what they have around and see if our rep knows a release date on the S3.

Galaxy nexus runs 4.0.2 atm and to he honest its one of the best phones I've ever had, super easy to root, fast and reliable
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Nexus, Note or S3, Just Can't Decide. Help Me Decide.

Help, my phones up for renewal now and for once I'm not running out to upgrade. I'm on SGS2 at the moment from a HTC Sensation XE from a Nexus 1 and I just can't make my mind up.
The HTC One X doesn't appeal because I use my phone a lot and do a lot of traveling on business which means I generally have to buy a Mugen battery. I also have an expensive 32gb SD that I'm not ready to throw in a drawer just yet.
The Nexus I I had was the most fun for flashing ROM's and that is essential, but the Galaxy Nexus feels like a bit of a step down from this phone and the previous and I want a big screen as I use it for office and email a lot.
A real head wrecker.
Helpppppp!
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Between the Nexus and the S3, the S3 is a better device (best processor, screen, overall experience). You might end up waiting a bit longer for official Jellybean or other future updates but that's a compromise I'd be willing to make. If you really want the precision note taking ability the Note is probably the best choice.

Yeah, that's pretty much my thinking too. My heart says go with the Nexus but my head says go with the S3. The Nexus would probably annoy me because I'd root it within minutes and put Jellybean on then get fed up at no Flash support, and the Galaxy will frustrate me by not having stable CM9 due to all the new hardware....and the Note is just a fat S2. Grrr, why don't Google time their Nexus releases with my phone contracts.
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illmatic24 said:
Between the Nexus and the S3, the S3 is a better device (best processor, screen, overall experience). You might end up waiting a bit longer for official Jellybean or other future updates but that's a compromise I'd be willing to make. If you really want the precision note taking ability the Note is probably the best choice.
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bro , u should buy S3 it's the best at this moment. more faster then others . :good:
Regards.

ManCityFC said:
Yeah, that's pretty much my thinking too. My heart says go with the Nexus but my head says go with the S3. The Nexus would probably annoy me because I'd root it within minutes and put Jellybean on then get fed up at no Flash support, and the Galaxy will frustrate me by not having stable CM9 due to all the new hardware....and the Note is just a fat S2. Grrr, why don't Google time their Nexus releases with my phone contracts.
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Flash works just fine on my Gnex running jellybean.

get a S3, it may look horrible but its worth the while,
its like chuck norris

Buy an off contract Nexus test it out and if you like it when the new Nexus phones are released use your contract renewal to get that .You don't have to use it right away

i think the Note 2 is coming out soon, but I wouldn't recommend it anyways

Hmm, I can see it isn't just me that would struggle with this decision. I think its a toss up between the S3 and the Nexus, but searching the internet has given me a headache as I believe the One X is actually excellent in battery, and Sense 4 is good because I had it on my Sensation. The Note 2 is intriguing too, if its the same spec as the S3, but I could be waiting ages for it to hit the UK vodafone shops (when is it due for release anyway?).
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I also what to buy a new phone, and I'm thinking about waiting for the Note 2 because I love that huge screen, but don't want to buy an "old" phone.
Also, the Note 2 should have a slightly bigger screen with an higher resolution.

Shortcomings
When I am in this situation I always ask for the weak points of each phone. A chain is as strong as its weakest link, so that is what one has to look for.
The Galaxy Nexus has no SD card slot, yet only 16 GB of built-in memory. That is an incredibly stupid design decision, in my view. The thing cannot hold a candle to my old Nexus One with 32 GB.
Other phones have a battery you cannot swap. That is even more stupid, as the battery may only live for a year under heavy use, and I always carry a spare, in case the one in my phone runs dry, which it regularly does when I travel or move around a lot on foot and cannot recharge. Hence these phones are just as useless.
Unfortunately some idiot designers come up with ever more ideas to render a phone worthless, so you have to be very wary. Articles with news about phones are useless too, because they concentrate on the strong points of each phone and neglect its flaws. The journalists write worthless stuff and leave out the useful information.
Can anybody think about other value-subtracting features of new phones? GPS flaws seem to be widespread, as are design decisions that turn a mobile phone into a regional phone that fails when you travel.
Which is the company that makes fewer mistakes than the others?

I'd personally recommend the nexus because you always get first updates

Everyday use + modding = Galaxy Nexus
Everyday use + media (storage and screen) + gaming + modding = Galaxy S3
Everyday use + media + modding + gaming + really big screen = Galaxy Note
In terms of power: Galaxy S3 > Galaxy Note > Galaxy Nexus
The Nexus gets updates first, but the international S3 (and Note) will get updates quickly as well. Just don't get the carrier variants.

I think s3 is your choise and the batery of this phone is much better than any other smartphone,and for the other spec.of this phone i have no words.
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I'd say S3. I own the i9300 (international) and it's great!

Thanks guys, that really is useful. I think on balance it has to be the S3 then. Didn't realise that the Galaxy Nexus didn't have an SD slot, madness, that rules it out with the One X.
The note would be nice but the old one is just a fat S2, and I have a thin S2 and a TF101, so it's not worth wasting an upgrade on that. I will ask Vodafone when the new note is coming, but failing that, I'm going to have to plump for the S3. Does it have a fixed battery though, because that would be a deal breaker really considering all the travel I do. I often munch through a full Mugen battery let alone the stock ones.
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ManCityFC said:
Thanks guys, that really is useful. I think on balance it has to be the S3 then. Didn't realise that the Galaxy Nexus didn't have an SD slot, madness, that rules it out with the One X.
The note would be nice but the old one is just a fat S2, and I have a thin S2 and a TF101, so it's not worth wasting an upgrade on that. I will ask Vodafone when the new note is coming, but failing that, I'm going to have to plump for the S3. Does it have a fixed battery though, because that would be a deal breaker really considering all the travel I do. I often munch through a full Mugen battery let alone the stock ones.
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Nope. It has a removable battery, MicroSD slot, and even has a menu key! (holding it makes it search). So none of that stupid One X black menu bar.
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I'll wait for the Note 2.

As of now, You may not be able to buy the Galaxy Nexus.

The note2 is rumored for a September release to try to take sales away before the iphone5 is released. Before it was rumored for an October release date.

[Q] Time to say goodbye...Suggestions

ok so im due for my upgrade and the love hate relationship i have with my tbolt is coming to an end... the question is now what should i replace it with im getting mixed responses so im looking to other thunderbolt users for suggestions so far ive been told
iphone5 (hell f#[email protected] NO!)
DNA ??
galaxy N2 (big but i like)
galaxy S3 (popular choice but that doesn't mean the best)
to be released????
any others i missed or opinions please feel free to share after the upgrade i will pass my tbolt to my fiance so fear not another one hasn't bit the dust yet...

Htc has a new device scheduled to release in February. May want to wait until then and not be disappointed by buying something new and then that comes out right after you buy something. Out of what you listed though j would choose the dna. Viper has one so you know there is some awesome dev work there.
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It is likely that the Samsung Galaxy S 4 will be released in March.
Personally, I want to punish Verizon for docking us on the Tbolt. So, I will be bailing for Tmobile with an unsubsidized phone, likely the sgs4.
Many new nextgen phones coming out in Q1 2012.
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T mobile blows where I live plus who wants throttled bandwidth after 250mb. I would rather buy full retail than a subsidized phone any day and get to keep my unlimited.
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Yeah people only sees unlimited on tmobile and sprint but fail to look at how they almost throttle you right out the gate. Like in Indiana Jones and the last crusade. Choose wisely and I guess I chose poorly lol. Its the name of the game. No one knows how a phone will be supported and we can only hope we chose right.. I chose right with the original droid and dinc. Really people needs to look at what 4g phones was available the bolt in the end was the clear choice. The revolution was dead before it even started and with the charge the devs didn't last long and bailed on that phone not to long after it was released. No one wants to look at the big picture and just wantrs to focus on HTC like they had the only 4g phone at the time.
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b1n4ry said:
<snip>... the question is now what should i replace it with im getting mixed responses so im looking to other thunderbolt users for suggestions so far ive been told:
iphone5 (hell f#[email protected] NO!)
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Agree.
DNA ??
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No SD card, non-removable battery, that makes it totally unacceptable to me.
galaxy N2 (big but i like)
galaxy S3 (popular choice but that doesn't mean the best)
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I really like the S3 but I've had problems with the sound system on all the Samsung phones I've owned, can't hear 'em ring, can't hear the person I'm talking too, so I'm afraid to try another one.
Personally, I'm keeping my T'bolt, it's worked perfectly for me as long as I've had it and, with the right ROM it's been a very good phone for me.
As always, YMMV.

My next phone WILL be a Galaxy Note 2, my phone is through work and we are upgrade eligible in Feb, which is when I will get it. I just love that beast and was playing with a friend's today. Battery life is absurdly long (With no need for the ridiculous looking extended battery I have on the bolt) and it packs a mean processor and ram. In my hands the size doesn't look that ridiculous, in fact, I think it's perfect.

The lack of a removable battery and sd card in the dna is irrelevant due to the fact that the phone gets ridiculous battery life and its otg capable meaning it can be connected to external devices like external hdds. The Samsung galaxy s3 and note 2 are both very nice phones too. At least with htc you get the benefit of having sense and aosp roms whereas with Samsung you get touchwiz which is basically a themed aosp. A very tough choice if you ask me.
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Dark Jedi said:
Yeah people only sees unlimited on tmobile and sprint but fail to look at how they almost throttle you right out the gate. Like in Indiana Jones and the last crusade. Choose wisely and I guess I chose poorly lol. Its the name of the game. No one knows how a phone will be supported and we can only hope we chose right.. I chose right with the original droid and dinc. Really people needs to look at what 4g phones was available the bolt in the end was the clear choice. The revolution was dead before it even started and with the charge the devs didn't last long and bailed on that phone not to long after it was released. No one wants to look at the big picture and just wantrs to focus on HTC like they had the only 4g phone at the time.
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The Dinc...best phone ever.
The next HTC will be a stepped down phone, not a beast like the DNA. At least that's my opinion based on past phone releases. I like Sense, so I'd say the DNA.

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The lack of a removable battery and sd card in the dna is irrelevant due to the fact that the phone gets ridiculous battery life and its otg capable meaning it can be connected to external devices like external hdds. The Samsung galaxy s3 and note 2 are both very nice phones too. At least with htc you get the benefit of having sense and aosp roms whereas with Samsung you get touchwiz which is basically a themed aosp. A very tough choice if you ask me.
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But didn't they get the bootloader unlocked on the S3 and N2? So I'm guessing now people have custom roms for the S3 and N2? If so, I would think there would be, at some point, sense and aosp roms for S3/N2, right?

The dna is already unlocked and s off. Htc also released sources already. No it is impossible for sense to be on any device other than htc.
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disconnecktie said:
The lack of a removable battery and sd card in the dna is irrelevant due to the fact that the phone gets ridiculous battery life and its otg capable meaning it can be connected to external devices like external hdds.
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It's very relevant to me in that I won't buy any phone w/o both as it won't meet my needs. If it works for you, great, it won't for me.

pappy97 said:
But didn't they get the bootloader unlocked on the S3 and N2? So I'm guessing now people have custom roms for the S3 and N2? If so, I would think there would be, at some point, sense and aosp roms for S3/N2, right?
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Sense is for HTC. Touchwiz is for Samsung.
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xs11e said:
It's very relevant to me in that I won't buy any phone w/o both as it won't meet my needs. If it works for you, great, it won't for me.
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When all phones made has no SD card slot or a removable battery you will stop owning a cell phone all together? Lol
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pappy97 said:
My next phone WILL be a Galaxy Note 2, my phone is through work and we are upgrade eligible in Feb, which is when I will get it. I just love that beast and was playing with a friend's today. Battery life is absurdly long (With no need for the ridiculous looking extended battery I have on the bolt) and it packs a mean processor and ram. In my hands the size doesn't look that ridiculous, in fact, I think it's perfect.
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You're going to love it.
The Note II is definitely worth looking at for an upgrade.

Dark Jedi said:
When all phones made has no SD card slot or a removable battery you will stop owning a cell phone all together?
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That won't happen, of course. Even if it did, I still have a perfectly good Thunderbolt.

Galaxy Note 2...'nuff said. 2GB RAM, 1.8 GHtz processor, dual-app running...heaven haha

Time to upgrade, but can't decide on which one

Hey guys, I believe this is my first post.
I've had a Nexus S 4G since last March and Sprint is telling me that I'm eligible for an upgrade. My wife doesn't seem to want to get a new phone so I'm thinking about giving her my Nexus S and getting a new one for me.
I'm looking at the LG Optimus G and the Galaxy Nexus. The biggest thing drawing me to the GNex is it's fairly similar to the Nexus S, and I love that phone. Would just like the GNex for the faster processor and more space. The Optimus G looks interesting because it seems to be the CDMA version of the Nexus 4, but the glass casing and terrible LG updates are making me second guess.
I've also noticed the the development for the Optimus seems stale, maybe since it's so new. Where on the other side, I already know that the development for the GNex is huge.
Thoughts, opinions, flames, whatever you want to bring to the table, I'd really appreciate it.
Thanks!

be like everyone else and just get the s3

Gungrave223 said:
be like everyone else and just get the s3
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+1 or note2
life!

note 2 is too big to handle, go for Galaxy Nexus, its a killer

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note 2 is too big to handle, go for Galaxy Nexus, its a killer
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Okay, after some research and finding out that the Optimus G does not have a removable battery, that one is definitely off the table.
I seriously may consider the GS3. I just love the Nexus devices so much though. The GNex seems to me like a Nexus S on steroids.
I'll see. Gonna go look at some tonight and see what kind of deals people have. I know the old lady wants a GS3 so I may surprise her with one.

only android?
or you are looking for something else?

you cant go wrong with a gs3..and if you wanna root and mod it,this is the place to be with your gs3

bear in mind also if u plan to use LTE support, different country, uses different band and make sure u get the right phones, i got an LG optimus, and my provided provide a different LTE band... suck...

go for Galaxy Nexus you won't regret it.

Well the galaxy nexus gsm version is the best phone I used so far. But I heard bad things about the CDMA version such as potentially poor signal, much slower official updates compared to the gsm version and less battery life. Don't forget the Galaxy Nexus will have the widest variety of third party os roms such as firefox and upcoming Ubuntu and Tizen.
The Galaxy S3 might be a better choice if you don't need as cutting edge roms and updates though. It has excellent camera, microsd slot, longer battery, slightly better screen and beret sound quality (either the us or international version). I'm disappointed with the built quality though and the Nexus built is definitely better even if not great. Also you should read the thread about many people getting sudden death issue with their 16gb S3 due to failed nand, but I guess you're okay if you have sprint warranty.
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Gnex is a great choise. However it is 1.5
year old. Optimistic G is like a little monster!! But do u trust LG???. Don't forget that 4x won't update to jb!!! If u like aosp look don't forget LG Nexus 4!!
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If u have big hands try note2
But if u have small hands then s3 will be fine for u
If u are going to root it then there is no reason for buying nexus phone......
I am an Android Fanboy but Steve Jobs had Rightly said that if a phone cant be used by one hand it's not a phone......

IF ITS BETWEEN THOSE TWO;GET THE NEXUS MAN :thumbup:
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Ayushsinghal said:
Steve Jobs had Rightly said that if a phone cant be used by one hand it's not a phone......
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I do not used a touch screen phone one handed, it's a very slow way of controlling when my index finger can move faster and is more flexible than my thumb.
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wait for the galaxy s4..?
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I'd go for the Galaxy Nexus

Dude get a Note 2 pls

go for Nexus 4

How about oppo find 5?

wait for another somedays & go for the Sony Xperia Z

[Q] New phone suggestion for the wife.

So I was hoping for some feedback on possible new phones for my wife, she has been a long time Verizon customer but I have finally convinced her to make the switch to Straight Talk and save some money.
Currently she has a Moto Droid Razr (VZW), I'll briefly list what she is looking for in a new phone and hopefully someone can suggest something:
GSM - I don't need LTE though just HSPDA+
From AT&T - or at least unlocked and will work on AT&T bands
Android OS - preferably ICS or above
Great battery life - she uses it for work and spends a lot of time talking on it
Reliable - the Razr currently suffers from a speaker problem, it seems like a loose connection since a tap will bring it back to life, hoping for something with good build quality
External storage slot
Looking for something that can be rooted and possibly run CM without any problems and reliably, or at least where the stock ROM comes with little bloat.
Price range of around $200 - I know I will be looking used and prices can fluctuate, but around this range.
I have a 8GB N4, and I think that would be good, but it's too much money and lacks the external storage.
I was thinking about a Galaxy Nexus, but I am not sure how the battery life would be. I previously had a HTC One XL and I think that would work well, I was also considering a Galaxy 2 or 3 depending on price, but I'm not sure how much bloat Touchwiz adds, etc.
Any other suggestions would be appreciated, TIA.

Go for galaxy S2.... In my opinion the best choice
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I would've once said htc sensation, but never again. Go with the Gnex. The Gnex and the Nexus 4 have the same developers and most of them are still working on the Gnex. You would both be able to run similar roms with similar features so if she looks at your device and wants a feature you have then it won't be hard at all to get it on her device. Besides, she won't have to worry about having something broken because of missing or nonworking lib files since the Gnex is in aosp.
Anyway, in the end its your decision(not really).

Thanks for the input, I'm think I am between the Galaxy Nexus and Galaxy 2, anyone know hoe the battery life compares between the 2, in terms of real world usage?

Go for galaxy nexus 4 phones battery backup is nice and suits. For your wife
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Thanks for all the replies, I'm going to try and find and push her into the Galaxy Nexus, hopefully I can find one in nice shape for around $200, I think the fact I can set it up with CM10.1 and have it duplicate my N4 and the better screen (well higher res) is worth it over the GSII.