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About to trading my inspire...thoughts?

OK so I've arranged a trade soon for a Sony xperia play (which I'm trading my inspire for) and I was wondering your thoughts on this?
Obviously I understand its what makes me happy, but I want other opinions on this.
I know the hardware is similar (CPU, gpu) wise. But I've been playing a lot of emulators lately and think a controller would be better for me.
I'm not sure if the xperia play has gorilla glass or not .....
So my question is would you make this trade?
and how do you think the two phones compare?
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From wat I know if u really like to play games u should go wit the expiria play. But I personally think the inspire is overall better phone
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I would not make that trade but that's just me
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i wouldnt do the trade either. i wouldnt mind having it as an extra though. Love my inspire, still isnt a phone out thats making me drool compared to this yet. But i have played with an xperia and its a great phone esp for playing roms. played some super mario world on it lol

I wouldn't trade. But don't get me wrong the Xperia is a great device
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Funny story I sold my xperia play for the inspire if you want and iPhone type android device by all means... you can root it but you have to pay to unlock the bootloader so you don't be flashing any custom roms which is why I sold it lol
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Its that simple. If playing those games is worth paying for the unlock then I'd say trade. If not than stick with the inspire. Im on a sammy skyrocket coming from the Inspire and I miss it. My 2 cents......
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Anyone wanna trade there inspire for a unlocked samsung vibrant?
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d3adbroke said:
Anyone wanna trade there inspire for a unlocked samsung vibrant?
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please dont hijack threads for this. there is a marketplace section at xda. I'm guessing you aren't going to get many bites from people because thats a huge downgrade from an inspire.

Darunion said:
please done hijack threads for this. there is a marketplace section at xda. I'm guessing you aren't going to get many bites from people because thats a huge downgrade from an inspire.
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He was told to use the marketplace in the thread he created a couple days back...this user doesn't take direction well
but back to the point, I agree with the majority while the xperia is a great device..the development behind the Inspire is awesome so I'm staying put. However, it seems that you're more in it for the gaming experience and if that's what you're looking to get out of your device, I think the Xperia won't let you down!

MMM-BACONSTRIPS said:
He was told to use the marketplace in the thread he created a couple days back...this user doesn't take direction well
but back to the point, I agree with the majority while the xperia is a great device..the development behind the Inspire is awesome so I'm staying put. However, it seems that you're more in it for the gaming experience and if that's what you're looking to get out of your device, I think the Xperia won't let you down!
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just look at the username lol, that should explain something.
i dont think the xperia will get ICS. If youre the type of person that likes the latest and greatest. This phone will satisfy you because its been able to run froyo all the way to ics. This phone will keep you busy over your 2 year contract.

Asking here is kinda pointless as the people here still have the device so it would be one sided. You better off asking in the other device section.
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Which is better iPhone 4s or Samsung Galaxy SIII

Guys,
Please help me. I am not able to decide which one to buy. Can you people please advice so that I can zero on one of them !!!!

It is a simple choice of simplicity or features.
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To be fair mate, even if the iPhone was better than the S3 in every way, the majority on here would still say the S3 because Android kicks ass :
Personally though, I would pick the S3 because it's more powerful, more customizable and generally a better phone.
And that's not because I'm an Android fanboy, cause I'm not, it's simply because S3 performs much better. But as Allanitomwesh said, it's a choice of simplicity or features.

KidCarter93 said:
To be fair mate, even if the iPhone was better than the S3 in every way, the majority on here would still say the S3 because Android kicks ass :
Personally though, I would pick the S3 because it's more powerful, more customizable and generally a better phone.
And that's not because I'm an Android fanboy, cause I'm not, it's simply because S3 performs much better. But as Allanitomwesh said, it's a choice of simplicity or features.
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Only thing is performance.
The iphone device is awesome looks goods feels good even the weight but its slow compared to s3
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liendert said:
Only thing is performance.
The iphone device is awesome looks goods feels good even the weight but its slow compared to s3
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And customization aswell. It all depends what the OP is gonna be needing the device to do really.
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ill choose the galaxy s3 coz itz android and there is lots freedom on this phone

KidCarter93 said:
And customization aswell. It all depends what the OP is gonna be needing the device to do really.
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dont be so low and point me to a noob thread. there is nothing wrong here ive already read all of the terms and conditions that they want people to follow. and i accepted them and so nothing else but info and feedback is given by me correct me if im wrong. with this i have ten posts this means i can actually go and give the feedback they want on there roms. take care

liendert said:
dont be so low and point me to a noob thread. there is nothing wrong here ive already read all of the terms and conditions that they want people to follow. and i accepted them and so nothing else but info and feedback is given by me correct me if im wrong. with this i have ten posts this means i can actually go and give the feedback they want on there roms. take care
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It's in my signature so wherever I post, people can see it and refer to it, if needed. So it's not aimed at you, but if the shoe fits feel free to wear it.
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Originally Posted by KidCarter93
And customization aswell. It all depends what the OP is gonna be needing the device to do really.
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dont be so low and point me to a noob thread. there is nothing wrong here ive already read all of the terms and conditions that they want people to follow. and i accepted them and so nothing else but info and feedback is given by me correct me if im wrong. with this i have ten posts this means i can actually go and give the feedback they want on there roms. take care
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Surely you must've noticed it appears in every post he makes.
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If you have the option of either I just don't see the point in the 4S. No phone is future proof but the SIII will give you a lot longer useable life than the 4S at this point.

Allanitomwesh said:
Surely you must've noticed it appears in every post he makes.
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Yep your right i guess im still in noob fase
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liendert said:
Yep your right i guess im still in noob fase
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We've all been there. Welcome to xda.
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I've had both and the S3 is by far better.
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Iphone 5 now in production.
Might pay to wait .
jje
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As a user of both phones... ill say i prefer the S3... same reeason everyone is saying....
S3 is faster, very customisable lot of useless thing to do with... useless but im sure you will want to do...
Iphone is simpler. Does what iit is supous to do..

Easy answer... Android rules and is the best so pick the s3. Iphone is for follower
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A big one is price. The S3 is much newer and fuller featured than the 4S, but the 4S still costs almost as much as it did on release. So if you have to buy now the S3 is more bang for your buck (outright at least).
Still it'll be interesting to see what the ip5 is like. I'm locked into the android ecosystem enough that it'll take a lot to convert me, but it will no doubt be a great phone.

Samsung is going to unveil a new device in their Galaxy flagship - probably a 5.5 incher Note II. I can't wait for iPhone 5 but now I am confused between GS III and the to be released device. It's obvious, I think, considering we don't have to buy a phone at its outright price here in India. Buying such a high end phone is a sort of one time luxury for me. Wish it was the same as US where people switch over their older models for new one as soon as it is out in the market. So, wait for August 15th then or quickly jump on the bandwagon by buying the SIII ?

S3 is galaxies better than any of Apple's i****

If you only use it for texting maybe iprone. But why would anyone get a tiny screen? Video photos browsing all much better on s2 or s3. Beauty? Android. BUT im waiting to get s3 till 4g lte is available in my area.
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Iphone 5 upgrade?

Well i own an s3 and with the new iphone being so well beast im curios if i should uograde.
Now i know i should use the thread but i need attention to detail here.
So what one would be the fastest best graphics and best os.
Thank you for your time.
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I don't know what you mean by beast, it's basically the same as the old one.
Bigger screen to 4 inches - GS3 has 4.8
Camera - no change (both have 8 mp cameras)
LTE - Already on GS3
Since Apple has a loyal user-base, most people will still buy it. Their stocks are going up too...

Lmfao he called an idevice beast he's been drinking the Koop-aid please enlighten the ANDROID AND WP community how apples newes " gift from god" is sooooo beast as you so eloquently put it
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XDA is an Android forum, so the answer you'll receive can be reliably predicted. Almost no one here will recommend you leave a recent Android device for any Apple product (and for good reason ). Thread closed.

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Or not closed?
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NOW it's closed.

S3 vs RAZR M

I'm due for an upgrade in a month, is the Razr M still a good choice? Or should I spend the extra cash for the S3
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Leraeniesh said:
I'm due for an upgrade in a month, is the Razr M still a good choice? Or should I spend the extra cash for the S3
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The S3 all the way. Just the development support for this phone is awesome. That is all I need. Lol
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jdub251 said:
The S3 all the way. Just the development support for this phone is awesome. That is all I need. Lol
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All I really need is CM.
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Both phones are really good an both running jelly bean. I'm sure as the user said above, the sgs3 has more development being the more popular phone. But that's irrelevant if you don't plan on rooting and modding your phone.
Best bet is to play with them in hand. Both offer similar performance which hardware difference such as screen size, navigation keys vs hardware keys, etc. I can't always use my sgs3 with just one hand. Depends what I'm doing. My gf has the RAZR m and everything can be done one hand.
IMO, the sgs3 is the better device. Bigger screen, and camera. But the form factor and edge to edge screen of the RAZR m is awesome once you pick it up.
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I hate the Motorola phones but I have to admit as phones you can have a clear phone call and not drop the call. The S3 even after the JB update still has issues. Not everyone has that problem but if you read the forums, certainly enough do that you might want to consider it.

P3droid has one, if it can be hacked, he's the guy to do it. He's been kinda quiet lately about it. Maybe he's done. Give him a follow on Twitter.
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Motorola phones are not so great if you like to root & flash roms. I came from a Razr Maxx. I know this. And the Photon on Sprint can't even function fully if you unlock the boot loader. It's ridiculous with Motorola phone's.
If you want a smaller phone and a UI that's close to stock Android, go with the Razr M. If you want a phone that has better features, more user friendly functions, great camera, good wireless radio, and good development, go with the S3.
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I wouldn't touch a Motorola phone with a ten foot pole.

i will admit, that, while i love my S3 and would NOT trade it for my wife's RazrM, i do get jelous sometimes with her better reception. IN the same exact place, she has a better chance of hooking up with a weak reception than i am. HOWEVER, i do love all the DEV support the S3 has, all the tweaks and various hacks on it. SO would still pick the S3 over the Razr M for that reason alone.
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I was in this exact scenario a month ago. I tried the Razr M first and didn't like it for three big reasons: 1) the camera is horrible. I don't know how they messed that one up so badly, but they did. 2) The phone was really slow on ICS. I'm not sure how much better it is on JB, but it was driving me nuts. 3) I actually didn't find the reception to be that great.
The S3 has better specs and better dev support as mentioned, but it is a bigger phone. At first that is why I went with the Razr M but I ended up being a very, very happy S3 owner. Everything from the camera to speed to especially the dev support... all awesome.

Thanks for your input, but I'll be going with the M.
The S3 feels like crap compared to the M, and the compact device fits my smaller hands perfectly.
Both devices are equally fast and speedy.
As dev support goes, I'll just have to port some good ROMs.
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Enjoy your purchase!
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I hope Sammy steps it up with radio issues on s4. And also I wish they would include some kind of castlevania code to unlock the boot loader and stick it to verizon
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cell128 said:
I hope Sammy steps it up with radio issues on s4. And also I wish they would include some kind of castlevania code to unlock the boot loader and stick it to verizon
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What radio issues? - the S3 is perfect and works better than any other phone on the market! JK Someone usually posts this sort of defensive thing when I mention the crappy radio on the Samsung phones with Verizon, I'm glad others mention it as I hope somehow that feedback will get back to Samsung and they will improve the radio as I really like their phones otherwise.

I think the Radio issue is a hit or miss on the S3. I have no issues. I get better reception in bad areas with my S3 than I did with my Razr Maxx. But I probably got lucky with a good one. I use to have the S2 on Sprint and I know exactly what people are talking about when they say the radio is bad. That phone was the worst for wireless radio.
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What phone is best for me?

I just recently went from a Verizon Galaxy Nexus to the HTC One. I find myself missing my Galaxy Nexus, maybe it's the plastic feel in my hand which I've grown so used to or the available development. I like the HTC One but I don't feel like it's a phone that I'm gonna be happy with a few months from now.
I just want some input on what people would think is best for me. I'm doubtful that the Nexus 5 will make its way to Verizon or that would be my first choice.
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I realize there is a discussion thread going but I would rather not sort through 600 pages of responses, I haven't checked out the Moto X development forum but I definitely like the similarities to the gnex in design
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Please use the discussion thread even if you don't feel like reading/searching. They are there to keep hundreds of new threads like this one from flooding the forums
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