[Q] Budget out of contract T-Mobile phone - General Topics

My friend is on T-Mobile (for some reason) and just broke his rather old non-smartphone. He's looking for a new phone, and decided to take the jump to droid. He's looking to spend 50-100 dollars max and just wants a working device with a good dev community. Suggestions?

The s2 i think is around 100-150 and its a great phone.
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The s2 i think is around 100-150 and its a great phone.
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Out of his budget though, we're looking for 100 as an ABSOLUTE max.

It might be 100. Or free with a contract.
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Is he willing to sign a contract or is he looking for something used out of contract?
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Is he willing to sign a contract or is he looking for something used out of contract?
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Please read the thread title.

nerdfacenyan said:
Please read the thread title.
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Right. Ok well he is going to have a hard time with that. He MIGHT be able to find a G2 or a MyTouch 4G for around a hundred if he can talk someone down. But in all likelihood he'll be looking at a low end or very old model like a Comet, G1 or Cliq.
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That's a very low price point, but a phone with a great deg community that is definitely selling for <$100 is the optimus t
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The LG Optimus ME
$95 UNLOCKED!
Whats a better deal than that?

Samsung--galaxy--exhibit 2 4g used on ebay or Lg optimus T
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Nexus Prime

When do you think the nexus prime will become cheap. Many Android devices gets cheaper after 2 months...so when will the next nexus be around $400?
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Retail price? That wont drop for a long long time if ever. Subsidized will eventually drop but even then this phone will be top of the pack for a while and wont drop in price until higher end phones are released or sales are slow.
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Rem3Dy said:
Retail price? That wont drop for a long long time if ever. Subsidized will eventually drop but even then this phone will be top of the pack for a while and wont drop in price until higher end phones are released or sales are slow.
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I mean from sites like kijiji or Craigslist. I got my nexus s for 300 off contract on kijiji. I want to know when it'll be cheap like that on kijiji.
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Shivammcool said:
I mean from sites like kijiji or Craigslist. I got my nexus s for 300 off contract on kijiji. I want to know when it'll be cheap like that on kijiji.
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You ask like we have a crystal ball. Your guess is as good as anyone elses.
World premiere video of Nexus Prime is here:
http://stiri-telefoane.mobilissimo.ro/samsung/nexus-prime-intr-o-imagine-clara--in-premiera-pe-mobilissimoro_11172.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+mobilissimo-stiri-telefoane+%28Stiri+Telefoane+-+Mobilissimo.ro%29
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World premiere video of Nexus Prime is here:
http://stiri-telefoane.mobilissimo....-telefoane+(Stiri+Telefoane+-+Mobilissimo.ro)
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When do you guys think, the ICS update for the nexus s will come out?
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Shivammcool said:
When do you guys think, the ICS update for the nexus s will come out?
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When
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Shivammcool said:
When
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Ask Santa Clause
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Haha this is the second time
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mathkid95 said:
Haha this is the second time
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Hahaha just for you!
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I could care less if there is an "official release" of ICS for the ns4g. I know I will have it on my phone. Thank you XDA.
I'm pretty sure retail price won't go down that quick especially seeing how the Nexus S held its own for a while. Price will probably be a good factor against the iPhone 4S though...
This or gs2
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Do this or razer or sgs2 it anything else?
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This, razr or gs2?
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Yeah. I may be getting a gnex
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its 400 from google play
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its 400 from google play
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but not in Canada yet. ..I am patiently waiting for it. Everyday I wait...... Ugh
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Rem3Dy said:
Retail price? That wont drop for a long long time if ever. Subsidized will eventually drop but even then this phone will be top of the pack for a while and wont drop in price until higher end phones are released or sales are slow.
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Higher end phones have been released the HTC one x, Samsung quad core galaxy $3 (international as USA gets duel core cause of late) so yes their are better phones then nexus.
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S3 still the best on verizon market?

Hey I have a chance to get a phone on contract and switch it to my unlimited plan on Verizon. I have an s3. Is this the best on verizon. My friend for some reason has really bad credit but has a chance to get new lines with new contract price. Then he is just not going to pay. Now this isn't something I would do but he did offered me a chance to get any phone I want for cheap price. Should I keep my s3 or just get a different phone and sell it.
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Do you like the Note 2? I'd get that if I had the chance. If you want to wait a few months then we may see the GS4. The best phone currently announced is Xperia Z which who knows will ever come to VZW.
I do like the note 2 but it is pretty big. Is that the best phone to get
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Its really a matter of preference in screen size. And the fact the note has a quad core. I would wait and get the galaxy 4 when it comes out. I love my 3
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Yeah so ill probably just keep my s3 so ill just sell a phone is there anywhere I can sell. I know ebay and I have close to 500 feedback but hate fees. If someone offers something I can do threw paypal.
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arglmr said:
Yeah so ill probably just keep my s3 so ill just sell a phone is there anywhere I can sell. I know ebay and I have close to 500 feedback but hate fees. If someone offers something I can do threw paypal.
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Try craigslist. You can often get better prices on ebay even after the fees, if you are lucky.
The new DNA looks pretty good. Only down side is it doesn't have a removable battery or expandable memery
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My unbiased opinion says the SIII is still King.
I agree I just happen yo be running a note 2 rom on my 3. Best if both worlds
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Galaxy SIII - powered by Hyperdrive
S3 is my baby. Love the thing. But if the Note 2 was out when I upgraded, I may have gone with that. They're so close on about everything except screen size. Like it was stated above, personal preference.
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arglmr said:
My friend for some reason has really bad credit but has a chance to get new lines with new contract price. Then he is just not going to pay.
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That's dirty, man.
yeah when you said "for some reason" your friend has bad credit.... Doing stuff like this is the reason. It's also why lots of people who are just joining verizon pay a $300 deductible for service. That being said, my gf has the SIII, and I'm still rockin' the GNEX running ParanoidAndroid. I'm upgrading my work phone and going with either the Note2 or the DNA. I think you'd get a better re-sale price for either of these 2 phones than for the SIII if that's what you're looking for.
Tell your friend I said thanks for doing his part to make my service more expensive.
Whats the name of your note 2 rom and is there a Verizon version
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Blue6IX said:
Tell your friend I said thanks for doing his part to make my service more expensive.
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Honestly you should blame the verizon reps. We went today and he was 250 past due. Usually they don't open new lines. He was going to pay it but the rep said its Ok I have a way around it so you can pay later. I was on the side like WHAT. What would you do. So not to a note 2 at 350? Instead of full retail? I ended get the note 2 for my gf which it is pretty cool.
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I got the note 2
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Pay your bill, you lazy bum.
fearlesspaula said:
Pay your bill, you lazy bum.
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Sound mad bro
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Before to long we will be using our tablets as phones
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Rootaddict said:
Before to long we will be using our tablets as phones
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Ya have you heard the rumored size of the note3. It's going to be 6.5 inches. I think the 5.5 is pushing it. I held the note 2 is not to bad but anything bigger than that is pointless to me unless you are on bluetooth headset all day for calls. The battery has to be humongous to power that bad boy.
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Upgrade to HTC One X?

I currently have a Samsung Infuse. I'm fairly happy with it since installing CM10.1. Anyone have experience with both phones? I can get a One X for around $250. Anything else you would recommend in the same price range?
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h0bnail said:
I currently have a Samsung Infuse. I'm fairly happy with it since installing CM10.1. Anyone have experience with both phones? I can get a One X for around $250. Anything else you would recommend in the same price range?
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Stick with the Samsung I have a Samsung fascinate on cm10.1 and I love it its a struggle to just put a custom ROM on HTC you can't just Odin a recovery and flash you have to wait for a boot loader unlock then you have to unlock it then you have to get the right hboot then you gotta go through the procces of getting a recovery on it and so on stick with the infuse If your happy with it and if you do get a new phone get a Samsung as you can tell there open and have great devoloment
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h0bnail said:
I currently have a Samsung Infuse. I'm fairly happy with it since installing CM10.1. Anyone have experience with both phones? I can get a One X for around $250. Anything else you would recommend in the same price range?
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Is that $250 off contract? You can get one for free with an upgrade. You need to let us know if you are upgrading or seeking a phone off contract. I would also agree with the post above me. Stick with Samsung instead of HTC
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Sorry, off contract. Using Straight Talk. I've also been eyeing a Nexus 4...but not sure I wanna spend that much...at least $350 on CL in my area.
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h0bnail said:
Sorry, off contract. Using Straight Talk. I've also been eyeing a Nexus 4...but not sure I wanna spend that much...at least $350 on CL in my area.
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I used to have an Infuse and I hated it. Mind you that was prior to having sold it for an S2 i777. I also never rooted it and did root the s2 and loved it. Have you considered an s2?
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Get the One X if it is an ATT version. There is S-OFF now and development is solid.
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S4

So who is getting the s4?
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Lol if i wasnt broke I would love too. The thing looks amazing though!
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Any guess as to when it would be available?
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Looks like it will be my next phone.
Time wise it's matching up with my contract.
Screwed by Google. Canceled ICS upgrade on my Moto Photon. No Wow for us.
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Any guess as to when it would be available?
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Samsung Galaxy S4 going to launched on 14th march this week.
Will cost a fortune for sure:crying:
i think its wiser to see real world performance before deciding..
I wish I could get it... If the things I've read are true, it'll be using an Exynos 8-core processor....
That phone is gonna be a beast...
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I wish I could buy it, but I still have over a year on my contract with my S3. Damn it was nice to be near the top as far as how good phones could get, looks like I won't be there for long.
I just hope they dont go over board on the price..im guessing it will be like $299 with contract
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Anyone know how much it'll cost unlocked?
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kevin95 said:
Anyone know how much it'll cost unlocked?
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A buttload
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What's the best used at&t smartphone around $200

I been looking at the atrix hd but I know there's bound to be something better I just wanna get the best for my money thanks
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I guess I'm stuck with the low end atrix hd thx guys
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You should take that atrix back and wait for the HTC One or the Gs4. Seriously though.
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Driggity420 said:
You should take that atrix back and wait for the HTC One or the Gs4. Seriously though.
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I second that thought.
DEVICES:
NEXUS 7 32GB STOCK
(NO ROOT)
T-MOBIL LG G2X (LG-P999)
STOCK (ROOTED)
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You guys fail to be within his $200 budget for a used phone.
I suggest an AT&T Samsung galaxy s2 or a samsung galaxy s2 skyrocket. You should be able to get one on that budget. I got my skyrocket for $170 on new condition few months ago.
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I bet you can find an unlocked GSM Galaxy Nexus for around 200$
Everywhere I looked for unlocked galaxy nexus was from 300 to 450
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And the skyrocket you musta been lucky cuz the cheapest I found was 250 and the s2 I don't like cuz of the processor the atrix hd is the idea of what I want so I'm guessing I'm going with it cuz the phones yall listed are not in my budget thx though
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And the galaxy nexus wouldn't work for straight talk since it was through Verizon wireless
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Class_of_punk26 said:
And the skyrocket you musta been lucky cuz the cheapest I found was 250 and the s2 I don't like cuz of the processor the atrix hd is the idea of what I want so I'm guessing I'm going with it cuz the phones yall listed are not in my budget thx though
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Have you checked eBay? Ill look in a bit to make you some suggestions. =)))
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You should take that atrix back and wait for the HTC One or the Gs4. Seriously though.
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Agreed.
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Yes I even checked amazon and thanks
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Oh and I forgot to add that I will be rooting and flashing roms and I checked out the atrix hd on here doesn't really seem like something worth rooting I want something that will be developed on alot like the nexus 7 tablet is use to have but I may be asking too much but thanks
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Class_of_punk26 said:
Everywhere I looked for unlocked galaxy nexus was from 300 to 450
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You need to check swappa
They've got a couple on there now around 200$
If you're due for an upgrade, the Galaxy Note II refurbed was available for $199.99 very recently.
ATT galaxy note 1 used around 200 on CL
★♡★ AT&T Galaxy Note II ☆♥☆
I still just have the original Note and over a year later I'm still pretty happy. I do occasionally start jonesing for the note 2, but not sure about the life of a refurb, I think it only saves about about $50, but with the S4 out I expect a new note 2 to drop in price soon. BTW, I haven't touched my laptop in a couple of months, I live out where the bear does his business and this is the way I get internet. No cable or DSL is within 20 miles of me... I had satellite but its more expensive and slower.
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I'm with metropcs right now I can't afford a contract I'm switching to straight talk that's why I need a at&t phone I would get a tmobile cuz of faster data speed but not many tmobile towers here
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Have you considered looking into something from Pantech? The Pantech Burst, used, would save you about $100 from your $200 budget and is a very nice phone for the money. It also has a mostly-working CM10.
You could also look into newer phones like the Pantech Discover, In general, it's a good brand for the value-conscious.
Ok I decided to go with tmobile instead I'm thinking about getting the galaxy s blaze if I buy the $50 unlimited talk text 100 mb 4g speed and I run up the 4g will I have the hspa+ speed?
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