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Ok, well...I have actually had a pretty darn good expierience with my g2x...I just don't keep phones for very long. I have an upgrade available on t-mobile and am wanting to hear from you guys what you think I should get.
My wife just got the Sensation 4g, and she loves it....I don't think I like it that much....especially with a stock rom on it.
Was thinking about the SG II, but not too sure what is coming out in the near future. I know SG II will be getting ICS (as will the sensation)...
Let me know what you think.
Galaxy nexus is the obvious answer for a phone that will be coming out, soonish. Just look it up and watch youtube videos that'll pretty much some it up for you.
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Just wait till the next big waves of phones come. Probably around Feb or so. Wait for the next generation S4 processors and Exynos.
None of the current phones which don't have ICS installed when you buy one. I also think you should wait until the next "crop" of phones which will have ICS and quad-core processors, more memory, better screens, etc. Also, check out the Android update history of the company, LG is horrible.
I agree with core. Wait till phones have ICS installed and new quad core processors. ICS is the software that will really make dual or quad cores shine due to its capability of multi-threading. Till then just make due. As far as i have seen android usually has a habit of making decent software upgrades every other official release its seems. Like we had donut then éclair but wasn't till froyo came out android was actually looking good. IMHO
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I think you should get the GS II HD LET though
What are you guys talking about the nexus is out and it has pics 4.0 I jut got one today it came out today
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I'd say wait for next Gen of phones also. You ask me there's nothing very impressive about this huge galaxy nexus they try to pass off as a phone. If it didn't come out with ics and the nexus name no one would even care. And since a multitude of phones will be upgraded to ics its really not the big deal its hyped up to be.
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Ditto on the bandwagon to wait for the next generation. After all the releases the g2x can hold its own. Don't really need a new phone until the following :
1. ICS ROM from CM9 team and manufacturer
2. Easy to root/ develop on
3. Multicore processing
I am very patient. Hell, I bought this g2x on impulse without knowing about xda forum. Never again I paid retail for my phone. Just works out waiting how xda develops a new phone. Better that way. I am very disappointed with amaze 4g and sgs2 from xda forum perspective.
I am a big fan of cm7 and prefer a phone that can run that over stock ROM.
Still, better of waiting. By then prices plunge and you can get great phone at a bargain.
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What are you guys talking about the nexus is out and it has pics 4.0 I jut got one today it came out today
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Considering op is talking about an upgrade option being available with tmobile, I'm sure he is only looking at subsidized plans. The nexus is not subbed so it will cost him 700 up front. So if your talking about saving subsidized phone you might see much of an upgrade when switching to any of the high end phones being offered right now. You will get extra ram a better screen and better battery but performance will be about on par with your g2x. I would say wait. I don't believe there will be any quad core phones in the next six months but the longer you wait the better the chance your phone might get an official update to jellybean and its possible a quad might appear. It might be buggy cause it's first gen but it's something I guess
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Supposedly quad core could be out as early as April, might be worth the wait.
I hope there's another G2X'ish phone that is powerful as hell but loses value quick so I can pick it up late in the year for cheap. Watched this G2X of mine lose half its value in 8 months and don't want that to happen again
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Supposedly quad core could be out as early as April, might be worth the wait.
I hope there's another G2X'ish phone that is powerful as hell but loses value quick so I can pick it up late in the year for cheap. Watched this G2X of mine lose half its value in 8 months and don't want that to happen again
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Yeah but where is it going to be released to is the question. Samsung phones are usually released 6 months in advanced internationally. Most updated roms are released internationally before it hits these shores. I doubt we will get the first quad core.
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What are you guys talking about the nexus is out and it has pics 4.0 I jut got one today it came out today
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What? It is already out. Damn
OP, there is nothing out on T-mobile that's worth using an upgrade on right now. Your best bet is to just wait for the either the Galaxy Nexus to launch on TMobile or wait for the quad core phones (I would not recommend buying a tegra 3 powered phone either). But no need to waste an upgrade right now.
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I think you should get the GS II HD LET though
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What phone is this?
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OP, there is nothing out on T-mobile that's worth using an upgrade on right now. Your best bet is to just wait for the either the Galaxy Nexus to launch on TMobile or wait for the quad core phones (I would not recommend buying a tegra 3 powered phone either). But no need to waste an upgrade right now.
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I think that this is some good advise...even though im bored with the g2x...
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OP, there is nothing out on T-mobile that's worth using an upgrade on right now. Your best bet is to just wait for the either the Galaxy Nexus to launch on TMobile or wait for the quad core phones (I would not recommend buying a tegra 3 powered phone either). But no need to waste an upgrade right now.
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I agree with mysterioustko, don't waste lots of money losing money on your G2X and buying something now because you're disatisfied with what you have. Wait until ICS is available for the G2X and evaluate the phone's desirability again. If you're still disatisfied, wait until the new crop of phones are selling with ICS and research the manufacturer's update history and never buy an NVIDIA (Tegra) chipped phone, get one which has chips that have totally open sourced technical information for drivers, etc., such as the Texas Instrument chips in the new Google Nexus phone. When the new crop of phones are first sold, wait a few months until the hype abates and real user and developer experiences/evaluations are available and read them thoroughly. As well, research what independent developers are supporting with alternative kernels and ROMs.
I upgraded to the gs2 from the g2x and couldn't be happier.
Very fast and snappy.... faster stock than my cm7 overclocked g2x was...it has a 1.5 processor stock...g2x was max overclocked at 1.5
Huge screen that is very easy to type on
It has already seen an update just a month after being out...we just got an update to 2.3.6 with free wifi calling that doesn't count against your minutes
Its the first phone to be activated to use dual core gps !!!! Best gps on ANY phone out. uses GPS *AND* GLONASS satellites to equal 51 satellites instead of 27
Dual Core GPS explained
once again the tmobile gs2 is the FIRST AND ONLY phone right now to have this feature activated. Its only possible for snapdragon s3 processor phones
It has full cm7 and cm9 support...slayher and cyanogen himself are using the tmo gs2
Faux and whitehawx ( if you are a g2x user then you know these people) are developing roms and kernels for the g2x
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I upgraded to the gs2 from the g2x and couldn't be happier.
Very fast and snappy.... faster stock than my cm7 overclocked g2x was...it has a 1.5 processor stock...g2x was max overclocked at 1.5
Huge screen that is very easy to type on
It has already seen an update just a month after being out...we just got an update to 2.3.6 with free wifi calling that doesn't count against your minutes
Its the first phone to be activated to use dual core gps !!!! Best gps on ANY phone out.
http://androidandme.com/2011/12/new...ables-dual-core-location-on-snapdragon-phones
once again the tmobile gs2 is the FIRST AND ONLY phone right now to have this feature activated. Its only possible for snapdragon s3 processor phones
It has full cm7 and cm9 support...slayher and cyanogen himself are using the tmo gs2
Faux and whitehawx ( if you are a g2x user then you know these people) are developing roms and kernels for the g2x
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Newer phones almost always have updated/upgraded features/capabilities but beware of phone fever which is what the first buyers of the G2X suffered from because that was the first dual-core phone on the market and we all know what happened to it.
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Supposedly quad core could be out as early as April, might be worth the wait.
I hope there's another G2X'ish phone that is powerful as hell but loses value quick so I can pick it up late in the year for cheap. Watched this G2X of mine lose half its value in 8 months and don't want that to happen again
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Amen brother I got my g2x in April now their pretty much free wait is my suggestions
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Rumored to be a world wide launch and a 4.8 inch screen. Oh wow.
http://www.bgr.com/2012/02/25/samsu...ceramic-back-with-simultaneous-global-launch/
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That's just to big for a smart phone. That's almost like having the galaxy note! Love the screen on these Samsung phones but that's just to big!
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That's just to big for a smart phone. That's almost like having the galaxy note! Love the screen on these Samsung phones but that's just to big!
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The nexus is 4.65 so 4.8 can't be that bad.
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Looking forward to it. Although my S2 is pretty bad ass. Hard to imagine how much better it will get.
Powered by the SGSII....
Looks like most of the phone is the display, no haptic keys. Any rumors on the physical dimensions of the phone. From the image, i'd guess it's a little less than 5" diagonal. So, perhaps it's just slightly bigger physically than the S2. I'm hoping for at least 720p resolution on this bad boy lol.
this is dumb as all hell. why dont we just go buy an iphone with one button besides the volume, camera and power buttons. im all for new phones but im not getting sold into the hype of every damn phone coming out. how is it people get suckered into 2 year contract just for a "newer better" phone to be released in the next three months. c'mon people grow a damn brain. im pretty sure thats why alot of devs are still on the htc sensation because its still about half a year old.
IMO Samsung is the only smart phone manufacture whose flagship is worth 2 year contract, with their hardware staying to current performance standards for about 1.5 years after release. Saying from my vibrant experience and seeing what is happening with GS2 (not the US LTE versions that came out late with different hardware). Also Samsung has a clear strategy with their flagship unlike HTC, LG, Motorola etc who bring out so many flagships in quick succession, they don't know what they are doing. Now if SG3 is released with penta band support i would pick up the international version and stay on t-mobile without extending contract.
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IMO Samsung is the only smart phone manufacture whose flagship is worth 2 year contract, with their hardware staying to current performance standards for about 1.5 years after release. Saying from my vibrant experience and seeing what is happening with GS2 (not the US LTE versions that came out late with different hardware). Also Samsung has a clear strategy with their flagship unlike HTC, LG, Motorola etc who bring out so many flagships in quick succession, they don't know what they are doing. Now if SG3 is released with penta band support i would pick up the international version and stay on t-mobile without extending contract.
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Would have to disagree I just came from the SGS4G
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Thats one sexy beast. Ill stick with my s2 for the 2 years though.
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well............im not gonna lie the moment that thing comes out im buying it, ill prolly wait a couple of months to see if they make a white model.
Well thats to big, but im still buying
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Would have to disagree I just came from the SGS4G
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The original SGS Vibrant came out 8 months or more before the 4G so yes, Samsung Android phones do stay "current" for the next 1.5 years stated.
The dual-core processor is limited to very few phones so a 1 Ghz with a GPU phone processor from almost 2 years ago is incredible.
When T-Mobile released the SGS4G, it was primarily because the Vibrant and all other Galaxy S variants were so successful. Samsung and T-Mobile wanted to milk the franchise before the S2 was released.
4.8 does seem HUGE coming from another phone, but it's kinda like coming from the Vibrant to this phone. At first it seems collosal but easy to get used to. I haven't seen the Note in person but honestly it looks monstrous in the commercial. Not sure I'd wanna go any bigger than the S2.
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I'm definitely buying it , I got to get outta this dev community on this version of this phone , don't get me wrong I love the phone but the development sucks and its too childish in here and that's why I mainly stay away, hopefully with a different phone it will be better or at least the forum community will hopefully be better
Meh... I'm not upgrading until T-Mo comes out with the Note or something comparable. 4.8 inches isn't big enough for me to consider it an upgrade. 5.3 or bust, IMO.
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Meh... I'm not upgrading until T-Mo comes out with the Note or something comparable. 4.8 inches isn't big enough for me to consider it an upgrade. 5.3 or bust, IMO.
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Well the note has cwm now as of today and we have people flashing the tmobile radios to see if it works with 4G. If it does im ditching my nexus for one until the SGS3 comes.
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Ill be one of the first buyers :-()
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A 4.8" screen with near zero bezel would be near perfect. Though the phone I really want is the HTC Zeta (if it ever gets made).
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I'll definitely buy it no questions asked. I just have to get a dev one so I can get updates.
Anything bigger than our SII's seems too large for me. Everything is perfect about my SII including the size.
Angstig gepost van mijn Galaxy SII
Did samsung release the original SGS2 before the ipjone 4s was released?
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Hey guys, I'm planning on getting a new phone contract and I'm really debating on 2 phones.. the Galaxy Nexus and the Galaxy S3.
I'm right now using a Nexus S which I'm really happy with but Rogers is offering a really nice plan extremely better than my actual one and cheaper.
I'm just looking for some opinions from you guys to help me chose.
Thanks.
I never understood this kind of a question. It is just too subjective with so many factors. If having the latest and greatest software is important go with a Nexus. If not....you really need to compare and decide what is right for you. They are both great phones. I suggest handling them both and get a good feel for each.
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Can all questions about buying phones or a comparison between phones be posted in here please?
This is just an idea so it makes these forums easier to deal with.
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S3 is supposedly getting updated to JB late in the fourth quarter 2012.
If you can wait, well then I say go for the S3, if not then go with the Nexus. Personally, my opinion is to grab the S3. You are on XDA after all! Grab yourself a custom Jelly Bean ROM! (The devs are everywhere on the S3 thread, expect one to come out soon if it hasn't come already.)
Definitely the s3 if you are a rooter or not because even tho the s3 doesn't have jelly bean officially its definitely worth the wait. The s3 has a faster processor, better screen, more ram, bigger battery, and overall newer hardware! Its worth the wait for jelly bean!
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SGSIII if you like modding, installing new ROM's etc,
Nexus if not as you will get the latest firmware more or less first.
hi maxx1601! i've a galaxy nexus and personally i think is the best android phone for some reason: first it's the official google phone, so the android developing is based on it and with jelly bean google resolved the few ICS's bugs; second it has a dual core cpu (is enough for all android operation and using, we don't need more), that make battery good against the gsIII that has in my opinion too many power enhancements like quad core cpu ecc. that cause battery drain under android, has got a user interface that is second to google pure UI, that personally love; gsIII has olso a too big display ( nexus display is enough bigger, good for browsing, gaming, texting, using apps like maps and google earth that need a large display). my advice is to buy the galaxy nexus, and don't forgot, the price is olso a good thing to keep in mind it costs only 399 $ now ( mabe less i don't know) and is full supported for updates by google and developers that have a solid base made by google. i hope it helps, I wish you have a good choice! :fingers-crossed:
Warning on the Nexus: Outside the US of A, Samsung ,NOT GOOGLE, is controlling the updates.
OptimusLove said:
Warning on the Nexus: Outside the US of A, Samsung ,NOT GOOGLE, is controlling the updates.
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Wow, good thing users can easily flash the Takju image huh? Even if not rooted.
OptimusLove said:
Warning on the Nexus: Outside the US of A, Samsung ,NOT GOOGLE, is controlling the updates.
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really? good to know. is this the reason why yakju is released after takju? thanks!
( P.S. f*** S******!)
I vote my phone HoX .. the best camera phone i'v ever had ..
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Warning on the Nexus: Outside the US of A, Samsung ,NOT GOOGLE, is controlling the updates.
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What it means?
Edward Cullen
Go with the data plan that makes you happy I'd say.
inoe_day said:
I vote my phone HoX .. the best camera phone i'v ever had ..
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Agreed. HOX worth consideration... Amazing screen, hardware and build quality. Upgraded from GNex and very happy I did. Screens side by side makes AMOLED cringe worthy.
Future Shop also has Rogers HOX on sale for 29.99 right now. Honestly don't feel the GS3 is worth the extra $130.
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Nexus, in my opinion
interest to developed phone....choose nexus
interest in spec and performance....choose sgs3
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S3 is supposedly getting updated to JB late in the fourth quarter 2012.
If you can wait, well then I say go for the S3, if not then go with the Nexus. Personally, my opinion is to grab the S3. You are on XDA after all! Grab yourself a custom Jelly Bean ROM! (The devs are everywhere on the S3 thread, expect one to come out soon if it hasn't come already.)
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And samsung was supposed to have ICS for most of their phones in the first quarter and didnt release them until the 3rd quarter. Thats probably the nicest thing about owning the nexus you know that you will get the updates and you will get them on time. The SIII will get support for updates until the next flagship samsung phone comes out and then they will put it on the back burner just like they did with the SII, skyrocket etc... That was the most frustrating part when i had my skyrocket, i had a phone that was less than a year old, had decent hardware and i knew it would probably never get updated past ICS, because once the SIII came out samsung and AT&T had moved on.
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I vote my phone HoX .. the best camera phone i'v ever had ..
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I loved my one x but to tell you the truth, the lack of a removable battery really killed it for me. Besides that the phone was awesome.
nexus FTW
Hey ive got an Galaxy Nexus now for over two month and I must say its just awesome, especially in combination with these forums (There are tons of good roms for the GNEX=
The best part about the phone is the stock android experience but thats personal preference.
I also tested the S3 and its a great phone but i dont like the Samsung custom Software that much.
I've had the Galaxy s3 for about a month now and love it.the camera options are awesome, decent selection of ROMs available and some cool compatibility programs if you have dlna devices at home.
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I'm pretty torn here. I really liked the first Note, but I couldn't use one because it never came to Big Red. Right now I'm leaning Note just because that screen is so amazing, and the S-Pen is a great change.
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Nope, i refuse to have to hold my phone with both hands just to use it. I like being able to send a quick text using swype with just one hand.
That is one verizon high end phone I won't be buying.
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It sounds like you really love the form factor of the note, but keep this in mind:
The US GS3 is a spec beast. The krait architecture (>Cortex A9), 2GB RAM, and on-die LTE modem will keep this phone competitive for a LONG time.
My fascinate was a great phone (even runs JB), but as the newer versions of android were released, having only 370MB of RAM available to your cpu can really constrained the device. Redraws are the worst. Similarly, quad core A9 devices with 1GB RAM could struggle in a year and a half. When everything is dual or quad 2GHZ A15'ing, 1080p screen sporting, desktop and laptop (webtop) docking beasts, the Android OS can demand more out of a System-on-chip.
I'm sure I'll Jones for the next device like everyone else, but it's hard to justify getting a new toy when the GS3 will still be competitive. I could see myself running 4 more versions of android on this phone.
Plus, I'm no market analyst, but I think the GS3 will outsell the note 2 (more of a niche market). With identical (other than radio) variants on all US carriers, the community support for this device has been and will continue to be outstanding! Community support and open nature is what makes the nexus devices so great. We took back part of the GS3's openness when we found the bootloader unlock solution.
Why would I want a tablet that can make calls, its way to bug SGS 3 is perfect.
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Nope, i refuse to have to hold my phone with both hands just to use it. I like being able to send a quick text using swype with just one hand.
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Unless you have tiny hands, you can easily hold a Note in one hand.
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Unless you have tiny hands, you can easily hold a Note in one hand.
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Also there's a option the settings to make the keyboard one handed operational that can change from the left side of the screen for lefties or to the right for righties.
Depends when it comes out and how much it'll cost off contract
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Unless you have tiny hands, you can easily hold a Note in one hand.
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No small hands here, but I definitely feel like I'd drop it.
I would buy one. Brother has one on AT&T . I think I could get used to the size. I think it's a good balance between tablet and phone.
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I won't be buying. The bootloader will be locked!
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I won't be buying. The bootloader will be locked!
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The phone you own comes with a locked boot loader, so why did you buy this?
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I can say I'm happy with my s3 gonna stick to this for a while the note is to big for me I could only imagine how is look so stupid with it up to my face!
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Stick with this joint right here.
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I won't be buying. The bootloader will be locked!
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Speculation.
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There comes a time when you need to say that a phone is to big. Some already say that about the S3, I think the S3 is perfect. I do say that a 5.5" screen is to big for me. I would not want to carry that around all day with me. If I am in a meeting and want to take my phone out to look at something, I don't want to be pulling out a tablet under the table.
I can see why people do like this device but for me, it is a no. I don't even have a little bit of an urge to get it. I am so happy with the S3.
to me the entire thing is a disaster. Not the phone, but the manner in which this is going down. The note 2 will have the quad core exynos processor with LTE support, and the kicker is already preloaded with jellybean. Outside of the debate of screen size, the phones specs beat out the GSIII. Seems like this so quickly outside of the SGSIII release just is unsettling.
I love the gs3 but when the note 2 comes out im all over it. I wish they wouldn't have passed on the original note. I just want a huge gigantic screen like that.
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to me the entire thing is a disaster. Not the phone, but the manner in which this is going down. The note 2 will have the quad core exynos processor with LTE support, and the kicker is already preloaded with jellybean. Outside of the debate of screen size, the phones specs beat out the GSIII. Seems like this so quickly outside of the SGSIII release just is unsettling.
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from what i read verizon is not getting the note2, but they will be dropping a lg device thats 5+" screen to compete...i could care less really, im content with the s3.
Verizon is getting it. Leaked about screens just went out a few hours ago...
m.engadget.com/2012/09/09/leaked-screenshots-show-galaxy-note-2-on-atandt-and-verizon/
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So I have an upgrade thats available to use since january 9, and I was thinking to hold off on the upgrade and wait til something good comes out for verizon, but out of no where I have this big urge to use the upgrade and get the droid dna
Opinions anyone/thoughts???
Should I use it or keep holding it off?
With all the new CPUs just announced at CES: tegra 4, exynos 5 octacore, and snapdragon 800 why would you take the DNA? I think the DNA is actually a downgrade from s3 and lots of apps won't even run on it yet because incompatibility with 1080p
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Take it from someone who had a DNA: it isn't worth it. While sense is aesthetically pleasing, it's still clunky. Stock comparison of the GS3 to the DNA: GS3 wins. Trust me when i say that benchmarks dont matter when the user interface moves sluggish. The gpu seems to strain with a 5" 1080p 441ppi screen. Even though the DNA has a quad core, sense poorly utilized it. If anything, if you're interested in an HTC phone then wait for the m7
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Go mess with the phone at the store. It runs 100 times better on nova prime than it does with sense. Its a nice phone and I love mine. Going on hour 14 with 25 percent battery left. Thought about returning it and getting an S3 but SAMOLED screens really bug me for some reason.
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The DNA is an excellent device. The ONLY things that make it better than the S3, in my opinion, are signal and speed. You can also improve battery life drastically by removing sense and installing an AOSP or AOKP ROM... and slowing the CPU speeds as well.
But I'm with TXI Kaze. The S3 is also an excellent device. Battery life will improve as well with an AOSP or AOKP ROM and slowing the CPU speeds.
I also recommend holding out on your upgrade to wait and see if the M7 hits Verizon (possibly in February)
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Thanks for the honest opinions guys, I think ive got the information I need thanks for the help
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The DNA is an excellent device. The ONLY things that make it better than the S3, in my opinion, are signal and speed. You can also improve battery life drastically by removing sense and installing an AOSP or AOKP ROM... and slowing the CPU speeds as well.
But I'm with TXI Kaze. The S3 is also an excellent device. Battery life will improve as well with an AOSP or AOKP ROM and slowing the CPU speeds.
I also recommend holding out on your upgrade to wait and see if the M7 hits Verizon (possibly in February)
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There's no stable/fully functional aosp-based ROM for the DNA. Drewx2 is working on cm10 but yeah lol.
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Did they unlock the boot loader on that DNA yet? I really hope we don't struggle with that on the gs4 again
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Did they unlock the boot loader on that DNA yet? I really hope we don't struggle with that on the gs4 again
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personally I'd wait, (as I had the DNA, broke it, hated it anyway, and got the sg3 which I love) but yea, with new phones coming out I'd wait, sg3 is still awesome, and whats the DNA have? 11GB of internal, 1080p, wasn't that impressive IMHO, and idk what else a bigger screen? by .2 of an inch, and honestly it felt horrible in my hand, I LOVE the sg3 feel
just my 2 cents
I personally fine the Samsung and mainly the galaxy family to just be a little snappier when using it compared to droids or HTC.
I also love all the development for the galaxy
And I know there will be more to come.
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i absolutely loved my DNA and if it didn't begin to get that blue spot on the screen, i wouldn't have ever gotten rid of it. i had it for a full month.
only reason i got the GS3 was because the one i swapped with in my store had bad pixels all over, and that pissed me off..so i refused to settle. said screw it, i've already dealt with the S3 before, might as well get one that works fully, so i just traded the DNA back for the S3...
..still wish i had a DNA though, won't lie. that phone wasn't even rooted and it ran awesomely. the GS3 is good and all yeah, but if i got a DNA somehow, that would def be my main phone over the S3.
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i absolutely loved my DNA and if it didn't begin to get that blue spot on the screen, i wouldn't have ever gotten rid of it. i had it for a full month.
only reason i got the GS3 was because the one i swapped with in my store had bad pixels all over, and that pissed me off..so i refused to settle. said screw it, i've already dealt with the S3 before, might as well get one that works fully, so i just traded the DNA back for the S3...
..still wish i had a DNA though, won't lie. that phone wasn't even rooted and it ran awesomely. the GS3 is good and all yeah, but if i got a DNA somehow, that would def be my main phone over the S3.
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I'd love to trade my GS3 for a DNA. Verizon offered before and I didn't take them up on it. Now I want away from my GS3. Doh!
I disconnect from the network multiple times a day with this phone in my pocket. I have no clue why. I've gone through replacements, same issue. Used both my parents' phones (GS3s as well) and I get the same issue. (It doesn't bother them, as they don't keep their phones in their pockets like I do.) It loses connection to the network in my pocket all the time. Half the time I have to power cycle to get back on or sometimes airplane mode will do it. It's annoying because it wasn't like this when I first got the phone. Now, I'll be out with somebody with a Note or a Moto or HTC and they'll be on the network fine and I won't be. I tried swapping to older radios, etc...... nothing. No metal rods in my leg... have no clue why it does this.
Oddly, just now as I called for another replacement, the woman told me there was no comparable HTC phone I could get to swap my GS3 with. When I get my next phone on Tuesday and inevitably return it (Call me pessimistic, but after three doing this, I have zero faith), I'll be demanding a DNA. Today the customer service lady tried to sell me a network extender. I'm like, "Um..... if it happens no matter where I go, how will this help?" I'll miss some of the cool features of the GS3, but in reality, I rarely use them enough anyhow.
small amount of internal storage
no sd card slot
those two reasons enough are what held me back from switching. not to mention the develpoment for the S3 is very strong. with the SONY Z just being shown, M7 being teased, motorola X being rumored already, S4 basically a given, whatever the next nexus device is.....
i cant see any reason to use that upgrade.
A dude just hit me up wanting to trade his mint 32gb s3 for my dna. Considering it if the esn is clean. Im so indecisive haha.
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If you have signal issue with s3 , have you flashed a different modem and rpm? It really makes alot of difference, each phone and location can have different results, so try different sets to get best signal.
I have the 32 gb s3 with 64 gb sdcard. There is no way I would want to lose my sd slot for nothing.
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I would go with what most people said in this thread. Just wait until the new line of phones that were showed at CES come to Verizon this spring. Like you, I thought about finding someone to trade with on craigslist. But after I fixed my wifi problems on my s3 there is no way I would trade this phone. I get good signal from my house with 4G. I have a upgrade like you coming in March. I am going to save it for either the m7 if it's coming to Verizon or wait for the s4.
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Too many phones of the next generation coming out. Wait it out.
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I am in the same boat as the OP, have an upgrade burning a hole in my pocket. While I am not looking at the DNA, I did look at the Note 2 but walked away feeling like it wasn't much of an upgrade over the S3. Maybe I have a bad memory of the last year but didn't most of the good phones come out starting in the Summer with the S3, then the Note 2, DNA, RAZR HD, etc? So is there much to look forward to in the first part of the year. I am not a fan of HTC, I fell Sense is too bloated and restricts updates. Almost like they tie a version of Sense to a version of Android, so if your phone could handle Jelly Bean but not Sense 4 then too bad. I assume the S4 is going to be more like summer, but anything else?
Wait for HTC M7... sense 5.0 4.7 in. Bigger battery... MAYBE LOL