Nexus 4 and Nexus 10. Android 4.2 - Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III

The verge just posted this, at first I was sceptical, but it grew on me now I want! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=66-4uMQqerA&feature=youtube_gdata_player

Yes, glad they announced these.
I need lte and the best network in America and not a thick ass LG phone. Too bad, really, months ago I was eagerly anticipating seeing the next nexus while using a gnex. Loving my recently and freely acquired galaxy s3 but I could see a note 2 in my future.
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I'm starting to really lust after the Nexus 10. I wonder how different it is compared to the Note 10.1. I like the dual-front-facing speakers, but the S-Pen could be cool to have.

ive been burned by the last 2 nexus devices and i won't be fooled again, not even for key lime pie. i also wouldn't even think of owning a lg device. the gs3 will get android 4.2 in some form or another.

How long do you guys think before aosp 4.2 is out for s3

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How long do you guys think before aosp 4.2 is out for s3
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officially i don't think we will ever get it. but i suspect the cm team will be working on it by years end.

I'm watching the video now, Google is doing a great job.

Google won't release source until the Nexus 4 is released. Then i bet the Galaxy Nexus will be the first to get a custom build going. THEN we might see some AOSP ports for the S3. Who knows when but i wouldn't hold my breath. My guess is Spring time 2013. Glad i still have my GN, might have to trade back with the gf lol.

We don't even have 4.1 yet, and there is no hope of a stable build till an official VZW release. All the AOSP JB roms you see have issues.
We can expect 4.2 on this phone by the time KeyLimePie is announced, if we're lucky.

off topic but i really want htc & moto to make a nexus. i was hoping the rumor of multi-oem's making them would come true.

No 4Glte or sd card slot. No thank you I'll pass.

Neverendingxsin said:
No 4Glte or sd card slot. No thank you I'll pass.
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yeah verizon won't be carrying this one anyways.

fix-this! said:
yeah verizon won't be carrying this one anyways.
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Sadly they won't. But even then with no sd card slot and only a max of 16 gigs which translates to what about 11 or 12 gigs? I'd still pass. Thank for rooting and AOSP on this SIII

In November we will have 4.2. That's because T-Mobile gets first dibs on the nexus 4. And those files will eventually end up in devs hands a day after the release. Have no worry guys we will see sweet key lime pie!
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In November we will have 4.2. That's because T-Mobile gets first dibs on the nexus 4. And those files will eventually end up in devs hands a day after the release. Have no worry guys we will see sweet key lime pie!
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4.2 isn't KLP

Considering the 10 for the family's first tablet. Movies on long drives, multiple user accounts, and great size for keeping around the living room for common use. Now, is 32gb worth $100 more?
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Considering the 10 for the family's first tablet. Movies on long drives, multiple user accounts, and great size for keeping around the living room for common use. Now, is 32gb worth $100 more?
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Considering the lack of MicroSD slot, I'd say it's the only way to go. Unless you use a lot of cloud storage. But that won't help on long drives...
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PsiPhiDan said:
Considering the lack of MicroSD slot, I'd say it's the only way to go. Unless you use a lot of cloud storage. But that won't help on long drives...
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Guess it comes down to how much hassle I want. If I used the cloud I'd have to only keep 1 or 2 movies for offline viewing, and recycle as necessary to manage 16gb. Gonna have to think about this one. $100 of storage versus $100 of accessories and play store purchases.
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Guess it comes down to how much hassle I want. If I used the cloud I'd have to only keep 1 or 2 movies for offline viewing, and recycle as necessary to manage 16gb. Gonna have to think about this one. $100 of storage versus $100 of accessories and play store purchases.
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I've read people say they can plug external hard drives into their Nexus 7, I wonder if that will work well on the Nexus 10 as well.

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I've read people say they can plug external hard drives into their Nexus 7, I wonder if that will work well on the Nexus 10 as well.
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Yea, you can do this with a usb to mini usb adapter I think.
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Xoom or Galaxy Tab 10.1?

I'm trying to decide between the two. I know I'm going to get some biased opinions towards the Xoom, but that's fine.
I'm leaning towards the Xoom because it has removable SD and a USB port while the Galaxy does not. However, the Galaxy is lighter and is supposed to have better battery life.
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Out of the box the xoom does not have a functional removable sd card. If I were on the market now, I would probably go with the Galaxy 10.1
for me i will still choose xoom. samsung sucks on updates, n xoom's sdcard will be available soon. I sometimes take hd videos with xoom too
anyway, if u wan a super beautiful display, go for galaxy
The update issue is a thing of the past. Read about the 18 month upgrade policy.
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The update issue is a thing of the past. Read about the 18 month upgrade policy.
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Where can I find that info?
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If I were to purchase the Xoom today from Amazon would it come with Android 3.1 or 3.0? If 3.0, how do I upgrade?
Does 3.1 enable use of the external SD?
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If I were to purchase the Xoom today from Amazon would it come with Android 3.1 or 3.0? If 3.0, how do I upgrade?
Does 3.1 enable use of the external SD?
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Depends on the age of their stock I guess. No, 3.1 doesn't enable MicroSD, in fact, unless you're on a Verizon one, it doesn't do much of anything really.
Macbots drool as I XOOM through the Galaxy to my hearts Desire.
have you seen the problem with the screens coming off the limited edition releases ? Supposedly the back flexes too. I'm sticking with my XoOm..
I've read the screen on the Galaxy is not very responsive to quick taps.
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Depends on the age of their stock I guess. No, 3.1 doesn't enable MicroSD, in fact, unless you're on a Verizon one, it doesn't do much of anything really.
Macbots drool as I XOOM through the Galaxy to my hearts Desire.
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If it did come with 3.0 out of the box, will it update to 3.1 automatically when I power it up?
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If it did come with 3.0 out of the box, will it update to 3.1 automatically when I power it up?
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yea when i got my wifi xoom it made me update to 3.1 within the first 15 min
I second that Samsung sucks at updates.
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They may up at more but that doesn't mean they will do so in a reasonable time period. I have an epic 4g and they took their sweet ass time getting froyo and it was still buggy after two froyo releases.
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I'm trying to decide between the two. I know I'm going to get some biased opinions towards the Xoom, but that's fine.
I'm leaning towards the Xoom because it has removable SD and a USB port while the Galaxy does not. However, the Galaxy is lighter and is supposed to have better battery life.
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Battery life is not even a factor for me, i've had this since launch and have been unable to drain my battery with heavy use. Lowest i've gotten was 15% and that was 8.5 hours of SCREEN ON time. (normal days i dont even go below 80)
The galaxy tab is seeming to be more of a Google favorite, and Motor has shifted their attention away from the Xoom in order to refine the tablet experience with a new product. I'm keeping my Xoom WiFi only until I get my Tab 10.1 in the mail (which will hopefully be June 10th or so)
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I'm trying to decide between the two. I know I'm going to get some biased opinions towards the Xoom, but that's fine.
I'm leaning towards the Xoom because it has removable SD and a USB port while the Galaxy does not. However, the Galaxy is lighter and is supposed to have better battery life.
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Considering reports that the galaxy tabs glass is coming off the face of the tablet, and my wife owns a samsung captive with a similar issue... I'd trust their build quality about as far as I can throw a sumo wrestler.
1- Xoom has solid build quality, whereas Samsung's is sensitive. (Xoom)
2- physical SD card available for Xoom, you can get it to work with kernals. (Xoom)
3- Faster updates (Xoom)
4- Screen quality (Galaxy)
5- Weight (Galaxy)
6- External design and looks (it's judgmental, but Galaxy).
Personally, I went with the Xoom, since SD and USB port are my deal breakers with the lolIpad II.
also you can check this:
http://socialcompare.com/en/comparison/tablets-samsung-galaxy-tab-10-1-vs-motorola-xoom
I think both sucks on Updates! Only US Xoom got an update to 3.1, if you are european you need to wait. Go to the next electronic store an check both out, its the best to see the screens and the reflection of the screens. Xoom had a pretty hard reflection, its more a mirror than a screen, in my opinion!
I had the same question like you, which one should i take. I take the xoom, SD and USB, and the important thing its available in my country and i dont need to wait. The galaxy its thin and had a lower weight.
I ended up ordering the Xoom and it's on it's way!

For anyone looking to upgrade to the RAZR

If you are looking to upgrade I thought I would post this for you all.
http://www.vzbuzz.com/2011/11/amazon-selling-the-droid-razr-for-111-11-for-one-day-only/
How many of you plan on picking one up? At this price its tempting to add a new line.
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Add a new line
I am super tempted, I hate waiting for the Galaxy Nexus. If I got it I would just return it for the GN anyways so.
But, when you add a line the price goes back up to $200 on contract. Still great, but not $111.
Cool phone, holding out for the Nexus though. Can't beat ICS + HD screen + first to update + no carrier/manufacturer crap.
am waiting for the nexus too
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If you are looking to upgrade I thought I would post this for you all.
http://www.vzbuzz.com/2011/11/amazon-selling-the-droid-razr-for-111-11-for-one-day-only/
How many of you plan on picking one up? At this price its tempting to add a new line.
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Unfortunately, the 111.11 price is only for NEW lines. Upgrades/etc are $249.
I really do like the razr but I may as well hold out for the nexus. I have yet to own an android phone that has received any sort of update. I started with the HTC Aria, moved to the D2G, and now the charge. I really like the fact of no bloat out of the box too and we all know the roms we are dying to get on our phones will be available almost from day one. Part of me is also wanting to try, dare I say it, WP7.
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That's not even the price for new lines -- it's just for new accounts.
Upgrades and new lines on existing accounts are both 249.99 (which is still $50 less than buying it straight from Verizon, though).
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am waiting for the nexus too
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Yea, me too.
I've been too spoiled by the awesome screen to settle for a downgrade like the Razr would be.
I also refuse to buy a phone that I can't carry a spare battery for.
~John
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I really do like the razr but I may as well hold out for the nexus. I have yet to own an android phone that has received any sort of update. I started with the HTC Aria, moved to the D2G, and now the charge. I really like the fact of no bloat out of the box too and we all know the roms we are dying to get on our phones will be available almost from day one. Part of me is also wanting to try, dare I say it, WP7.
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i thought the Nexus wasnt going to have an SD card slot? thats terrible for flashers since that means no backups
I'm sure you will just repartition the emmc for a recovery backup or something.
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i thought the Nexus wasnt going to have an SD card slot? thats terrible for flashers since that means no backups
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Yeah the nexus a doesn't have an
Sd card slot either and they have a bunch of roms
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Who's doing Jelly Bean First?

I'm sure it will come along shortly enough, curious as to who will take the lead on this one.
Me too...... I was wondering the same cuz the devs at A500 are already at work it seems
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Pure speculation but probably owain or hell will ..... Pre ordered my nexus 7 yesterday can't wait for some jelly bean
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DJLamontagneIII said:
Pure speculation but probably owain or hell will ..... Pre ordered my nexus 7 yesterday can't wait for some jelly bean
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Same here..... Lucky devs at Google IO getting it for free
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Same here..... Lucky devs at Google IO getting it for free
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They spent 900 bucks plus airfare to get to IO I don't think anyone will touch Jelly Bean until source is released in mid July. SDK ports are buggy as all get out and nothing more than proof of concept. We still won't have a fully functional ROM until LG releases ICS source. On the bright side, drivers should be able to be ported from ICS to JB, until GB to ICS.
i see Paul at modaco.com already has JB rom w/kitchen for the galaxy nexus the G2x versions will be uber gimped due to lg's inability to release the source to the dev community. reason why i sold my g2x for a gnex and haven't looked back.
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i see Paul at modaco.com already has JB rom w/kitchen for the galaxy nexus the G2x versions will be uber gimped due to lg's inability to release the source to the dev community. reason why i sold my g2x for a gnex and haven't looked back.
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I want to get an s2 but I have a problem spending around $400 for a used phone with the possibility of the IMEI being potentially locked due to the seller NOT paying the hardware payments for the device to Tmobile.
stevew84 said:
I want to get an s2 but I have a problem spending around $400 for a used phone with the possibility of the IMEI being potentially locked due to the seller NOT paying the hardware payments for the device to Tmobile.
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Galaxy Nexus is brand new from Google for $350 now. Plus, it'll be getting Jellybean officially in 2 weeks.
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Galaxy Nexus is brand new from Google for $350 now. Plus, you'll be getting Jellybean officially in 2 weeks.
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Holy ****, and that's with no contract attached? I opened the link but I didn't read all the way through it.
Someone needs to tell the idiots on craigs list to stop asking more than 350 for their used, potentially screwed over Nexus'.
stevew84 said:
Holy ****, and that's with no contract attached? I opened the link but I didn't read all the way through it.
Someone needs to tell the idiots on craigs list to stop asking more than 350 for their used, potentially screwed over Nexus'.
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Yep, no contract. It's an amazing phone, it's totally worth it.
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C0dy said:
Yep, no contract. It's an amazing phone, it's totally worth it.
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I thought the Galaxy Nexus was sold on Tmobile's site, I guess not. Either way, will definitely look into this as my next phone.
I should have waited before buying my GNEX....*facepalm*
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Won't the Nexus 7 suck for updates because it runs Tegra 3 by Nvidia?
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Won't the Nexus 7 suck for updates because it runs Tegra 3 by Nvidia?
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nope! its a nexus brand so it will get updates first since google is handling the code/updates directly. i assume google has the source for the kernel and of course resources/connections with nvidia. whereas lg just wants to sell more phones than update older ones (prev g2x owner).
thats why i love the pure google nexus phones
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nope! its a nexus brand so it will get updates first since google is handling the code/updates directly. i assume google has the source for the kernel and of course resources/connections with nvidia. whereas lg just wants to sell more phones than update older ones (prev g2x owner).
thats why i love the pure google nexus phones
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That's what sold me.... Can't go wrong with a nexus device.... Seriously thinking about the gnex too
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Pre ordered mine yesterday now just trying to find someone to buy my G2x for $200 so I can order a Galaxy Nexus and be done with driver issues....hopefully lol
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nope! its a nexus brand so it will get updates first since google is handling the code/updates directly. i assume google has the source for the kernel and of course resources/connections with nvidia. whereas lg just wants to sell more phones than update older ones (prev g2x owner).
thats why i love the pure google nexus phones
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I hope Google does update it. The Nexus 7 looks nice and I'm gonna try for one at Christmas
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Haven't the previous Google direct Galaxy phones been outdated rather quickly? Maybe not outdated, but left behind in terms of OTA's and things like that?
I mean, people will argue the galaxy s2 is a better phone than Nexus...and now the s3 just came out! For one (only one?) of the only devices to come pre-packaged with ICS, it seems to lack certain functionality and features that carrier specific phones have.
Comparison
http://geekaphone.com/compare/Samsung-GALAXY-Nexus-vs-Samsung-Galaxy-S-II
Someone give me an idea as to why the Music features are so bad on the Nexus?
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I should have waited before buying my GNEX....*facepalm*
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If you bought it recently, Google is doing $50 refunds.
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There is a dude I work with who has the Galaxy Nexus and loves it, in person the thing is beautiful...probably one of the nicest phones I've seen, well, besides the white Galaxy s2. I have a thing for phones that are all white, super clean looking, and I hate putting cases on my phones.
I baby my g2x, I have one of the LG branded ones that isn't directly related to a carrier. At my desk, that thing never sits on the direct surface, only on a stack of post-its, haha.

Tablet.

Can anyone from this forum tell me what would be a good tablet to go with my skyrocket ? Any and all suggestions !
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shadowswittness said:
Can anyone from this forum tell me what would be a good tablet to go with my skyrocket ? Any and all suggestions !
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Uh, you have to be more specific. What do you want to do with the tablet? Are you an Apple person, or an Android person? 7'? 8.9"? 10"?
you can try the galaxy note tablet
I'm looking for an android tablet. Either a 7" or 10". I was looking between the galaxy tabs 2 both in 7" and 10". Kinda read mixed reviews.
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I would YouTube galaxy2 tab vs galaxy note and use spec difference. My personal opinion the note would be my choice because galaxy tab can be hassle with fc even in basic stock. But you gotta find the difference there
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I have a tab 2 10.1. It hasn't had any fc or problems. It also doesn't have very much dev support. It runs well for me, it's rooted, and I use it for watching movies and surfing the web.
Look into the note tablet and the nexus 7. Those are better tablets as far as specs go. They probably also have more dev support. Up to you though, the tab 2 works just fine for me.
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I'm in line right now to get a nexus 7...
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rpr69 said:
I'm in line right now to get a nexus 7...
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Good move! How much of a discount?
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Good move! How much of a discount?
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I'm in Canada, so not much. It's actually $10 more than the Google Store, but I didn't want to wait any longer...
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I'm in Canada, so not much. It's actually $10 more than the Google Store, but I didn't want to wait any longer...
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Oh ok
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Just got myself a nexus 7. Can't give a review or anything as I haven't even unboxed it yet. Personally, I wanted the nexus 10 but its just not in my budget right now. Little brother has an account through newegg so settled for that. Same price as it is through the play store too.
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I've had a nexus 7 for a few months now. I love it. The constant android os updates are a huge plus for me. There's pretty good dev support, too. For the price, I'm shocked at how much I like it.
There are a few bugs with the screen. Some users report a horizontal line of burnt pixels developing, and other users report blurry edges. My nexus 7 developed the horizontal line last week. I made a three minute phone call and a new nexus 7 arrived two days later. Not bad at all. I've read the screen issues have been fixed as of now.
Oh, it's also easy as heck to root and maintain. Rooting took me less than 10 minutes from start to finish.
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It depends if u really want a similar experience as the skyrocket. I imagine the Samsung tablets may be a good pick. I found the uber clean stock Android 4.2 system on the N7 was simple enough for me to bounce and forth between the skyrocket and not go bald or blind from stress.
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Maybe worth the $40/month to pick this phone up?

Well, I've wanted this phone since it came out.. I know the S4 is out there but not for Verizon.. I'm wondering if it's worth still picking up for an extra phone to play with and root? Amazon Wireless has it for $19.99 and it's only $40/month for my plan to add a line... Worth the additional line to be able to play around with it? I know it's another contract or whatever ...
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Well, I've wanted this phone since it came out.. I know the S4 is out there but not for Verizon.. I'm wondering if it's worth still picking up for an extra phone to play with and root? Amazon Wireless has it for $19.99 and it's only $40/month for my plan to add a line... Worth the additional line to be able to play around with it? I know it's another contract or whatever ...
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I'd take S3 over DNA anytime, but that's just my 2 cents.
what do you mean the S4 isnt out there for verizon?
its not currently, but it will be.
ddurandSGS3 said:
what do you mean the S4 isnt out there for verizon?
its not currently, but it will be.
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I haven't been keeping up with the news... that would be great!
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It'll be weeks, But it will come to vzw.
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xHoLyx said:
I'd take S3 over DNA anytime, but that's just my 2 cents.
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I've always wanted a Samsung phone since I had my Fascinate so long ago but dumped in favor of HTC....
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I wouldnt add one to my line just to play with. Pick up one with a bad esn for 100 to 200. Its certainly one of the best smart phones overall.
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The S4 isn't even worth the cost to upgrade from S3. Specs need to be a lot better. Wait until fall and grab a phone with better specs then the S4
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The S4 isn't even worth the cost to upgrade from S3. Specs need to be a lot better. Wait until fall and grab a phone with better specs then the S4
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But if he waits till Q1 of next year he can get an even better spec'd phone then that!
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S3 will still be a good phone for atleast another year or so, especially with the community it has. Roms keep getting better and better
Imo, I'd pay for it. The d2vzw has a huge developement community, so you'll have plenty to tinker with.

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