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What's a good sub-$100 Android phone with huge screen?

What's a good sub-$100 Android phone on the used market (not new) with huge screen? Just needs 2.2 or 2.3 Android. Doesn't need to be fast.
I need something for my Mom who has trouble seeing/typing. Planning to use it with this theme for elderly people:
http://biglauncher.com/

CZ Eddie said:
What's a good sub-$100 Android phone on the used market (not new) with huge screen? Just needs 2.2 or 2.3 Android. Doesn't need to be fast.
I need something for my Mom who has trouble seeing/typing. Planning to use it with this theme for elderly people:
http://biglauncher.com/
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Spica?
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kr3w1337 said:
Spica?
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3.2" display. Kinda small.

What about that Captivate?
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Big screen isn't enough. Some phones have big screens and teeny tiny fonts. (Like the HTC Vivid.) The Skyrocket has nice big fonts, but not cheap. I don't have any suggestions; just warning you that a big screen by itself doesn't mean big fonts.

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What about that Captivate?
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I like it!
Will see if it's something that goes under $100 on ebay.
Nakel said:
Big screen isn't enough. Some phones have big screens and teeny tiny fonts. (Like the HTC Vivid.) The Skyrocket has nice big fonts, but not cheap. I don't have any suggestions; just warning you that a big screen by itself doesn't mean big fonts.
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The font isn't an issue using the theme/app I linked above. Thanks for the warning though!

How big of a screen you looking for? I think you can find the non LTE ATT Galaxy S2 for under $100, as well as the Infuse 4G.

Not sure if you need it new but I just picked up a refurbed Skyrocket from AT&T for $20. Just got it today and I'm playing with it now. Looks new or close enough to new for me. I didn't want to pour a lot of money in either.
http://www.wireless.att.com/cell-ph...rd&startFilter=false&allTypes=on&allManus=on#

Nakel said:
Big screen isn't enough. Some phones have big screens and teeny tiny fonts. (Like the HTC Vivid.) The Skyrocket has nice big fonts, but not cheap. I don't have any suggestions; just warning you that a big screen by itself doesn't mean big fonts.
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You can change the font on the vivid by pinching.
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Infuse 4g at$t, i got one refurbed for 1 cent on there website. 4.5 inch display with lots of rom support.

Pretty sure he's not signing a contract to get this.
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jamesd86 said:
Pretty sure he's not signing a contract to get this.
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Correct
Used Infuse are well over $200 it seems
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jamesd86 said:
Pretty sure he's not signing a contract to get this.
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sub 100 no contract hmmm dont see any huge screens with that option.

CZ Eddie said:
Correct
Used Infuse are well over $200 it seems
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If you can repair I can get ahold of a crappy for 75 shipped.
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jamng said:
Not sure if you need it new but I just picked up a refurbed Skyrocket from AT&T for $20. Just got it today and I'm playing with it now. Looks new or close enough to new for me. I didn't want to pour a lot of money in either.
http://www.wireless.att.com/cell-ph...rd&startFilter=false&allTypes=on&allManus=on#
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Which is an amazing deal, on an amazing phone!

I just got the infuse last weekend and I love it almost more than rocket I would go with [email protected] download a font package....
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Hate on iPhone praise s3

Just a place to bash trolling iPhone lovers. Let them know why the s3 is the most superior phone in the world.
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johnnilsson said:
Just a place to bash trolling iPhone lovers. Let them know why the s3 is the most superior phone in the world.
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NFC, larger screen, removable battery, removable SD card, better camera, thinner body, universal charging port, and that's just the hardware..

johnnilsson said:
Just a place to bash trolling iPhone lovers. Let them know why the s3 is the most superior phone in the world.
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iphone users could care less what we say (I know, I work with about 30 of them), they know 100% that they have the best phone ever made & that's that.
Most of them just give you a blank look if you bring up ANY other phone........

I don't see this thread lasting very long.
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angie4u said:
i think if you go to apple forum, there's a thread exactly like this bashing the S3. any other android phones. lol.
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That forum is filled with nothing but lies!
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This sure is mature. /facepalm
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jmorton10 said:
iphone users could care less what we say (I know, I work with about 30 of them), they know 100% that they have the best phone ever made & that's that.
Most of them just give you a blank look if you bring up ANY other phone........
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Exactly!

And I thought religious debates were over and here we are again with apple and samsung xD and yes all of us are aware of the s3's capabilities but let us allow other people to believe in their own right. They can dwell in their illusion as long as they want so let them be.

I just love how Samsung makes it look like the iphone. Jk. I know they're being sued for that. Hopefully, they don't quote me. Lol
Good bye HTC Rezound, hello Galaxy S3!

AndroidGraphix said:
I just love how Samsung makes it look like the iphone. Jk. I know they're being sued for that. Hopefully, they don't quote me. Lol
Good bye HTC Rezound, hello Galaxy S3!
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Wether they are guilty of it or not. Samsung still makes a better device. And i love how we dont sue them for the dropdown notifications.
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which onloused
I've used both the Samsung Galaxy S3 and the iPhone, BOTH are great phones, it's just preference for some users.
Personally I prefer the greater customization of Android, some others may prefer the ease of use in iOS.

Iphone easy to use?
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johnnilsson said:
Iphone easy to use?
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Absolutely.
This thread reeks of self justification and insecurity.

mutelight said:
Absolutely.
This thread reeks of self justification and insecurity.
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Oh ya I guess it is pretty easy. After all its pretty much a glorified feature phone.
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johnnilsson said:
Oh ya I guess it is pretty easy. After all its pretty much a glorified feature phone.
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No, they are great phones, different strokes for different folks.

abissel22 said:
Wether they are guilty of it or not. Samsung still makes a better device. And i love how we dont sue them for the dropdown notifications.
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If I'm not mistaken, we can't cuz of android being open source.
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mutelight said:
Absolutely.
This thread reeks of self justification and insecurity.
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So what makes it easier than an android phone?

piiman said:
So what makes it easier than an android phone?
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Because you don't have to figure out how to turn off 4g.
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johnnilsson said:
Because you don't have to figure out how to turn off 4g.
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Damn! I didn't even know I had to turn that off! I'm getting an iphone damn it.
Seriously I would like to have someone tell me. I hear it all the time that it works "out of the box" as though an android phone doesn't. This guy says its easier and I want to know why? I think it's bs.

Black and brown S3 coming soon!

http://tinyurl.com/9cmkht8
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I like the brown but I'm happy with my blue.
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Man... I'm buying one in the next week or two. I wonder how long this will take? I need a normal color! Gimme that black.
Does any prior history allude to how long this will take?
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PsiPhiDan said:
Man... I'm buying one in the next week or two. I wonder how long this will take? I need a normal color! Gimme that black.
Does any prior history allude to how long this will take?
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+1 for Black here. Brown looks like poo.

The red is by far the best. My girlfriend just got it yesterday on at&t and I am jealous of it. Even the hard keys at the bottom light up red.
My personal preference of course.
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I'd rock the brown.
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I don't understand the brown color.
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flash_27 said:
I don't understand the brown color.
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I don't either. How about titanium or some other dark grey? I do like my white, though.
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I honestly think the Pebble Blue GS3 is one of the most beautiful phones I've ever seen. The shade sort of changes as the lighting changes and it shines very vibrantly in the light. That said, Brown sounds very sexy.

I have a white one, but messed with the pebble blue one at Costco today. I do really like the blue. It has a lot of the same features as the dark umber style on HP computers. The brown will be cool.
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Brown sounds weird. I hope it doesn't end up looking like the Zune brown.
Gs3

I wonder if I could file a claim through assurion and request a black one. I have the blue one now I just don't like that purple home button
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flash_27 said:
I don't understand the brown color.
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Me either, I think it's the ugliest thing I've ever seen.

jmorton10 said:
Me either, I think it's the ugliest thing I've ever seen.
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Yeah Brown is a no-go for me too. The black looks nice but I'm sick of plain black phones. I am digging my nice shiny white S3!

Mustang302LX said:
Yeah Brown is a no-go for me too. The black looks nice but I'm sick of plain black phones. I am digging my nice shiny white S3!
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Agreed white all day. Make those iPhone people mad too haha
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cell128 said:
I wonder if I could file a claim through assurion and request a black one. I have the blue one now I just don't like that purple home button
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Sure why not..that what insurance is for..to cater to your whim because you dont like the color of the phone YOU bought..

I wish black were an option at launch.
Now Ill probably never have one

I think the brown color is a little risky as it's usually not associated with cutting edge technology, but more with antiquated furniture and the 1970s tech.

They're available now. VZW just emailed me about it. Does anyone know if it's an even SLIGHTLY new model? Other than the color I mean.
I've been looking around but it looks like it's the same

Just got the email from verizon. Its available for order now.

Galaxy S IV

What are your thoughts? I didn't like the broadway presentation much lol but the phone itself looks impressive

Man I can't wait to get my hands on it. The S4 is going to be great there are some features that i love. Touch less air view is one of them
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waa2398 said:
Man I can't wait to get my hands on it. The S4 is going to be great there are some features that i love. Touch less air view is one of them
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yeah that was pretty cool. the 13mp camera looks awesome

Its a nice upgrade. But for me its not enough to make me want to leave my s3 behind just yet.
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skyhook322 said:
Its a nice upgrade. But for me its not enough to make me want to leave my s3 behind just yet.
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I agree with you but the amazing display is something that I have to day is amazing
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skyhook322 said:
Its a nice upgrade. But for me its not enough to make me want to leave my s3 behind just yet.
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Same here,
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My thoughts? Quite simple... they pulled an Apple with design.. but the specs and features are quite impressive and tempting.
I m sure it will be successful
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skyhook322 said:
Its a nice upgrade. But for me its not enough to make me want to leave my s3 behind just yet.
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Definitely agree, I believe us GS3 users are not as impressed as others. The gs3 set the bar so high, it's kinda hard to notch that with the s4. The obvious hardware upgrade is nice which I still don't believe android is ready for quad core, octa-core processors and again we might the least powerful one. All the camera stuff if you don't voice chat, then all that doesn't matter. Also the air wave is kinda overrated bet most of us won't use it,cool idea though. Might be stuck to stock browser too and for some reason I have never used it on this phone or previous one.
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Not going to make me switch. I am actually more impressed with the HTC One due to the build quality.
I love my s3, but IMO most these features they have are gimmicky and I would hardly use majority of them. I will say the camera looks good, but also have been impressed with the Ones camera.
Honestly Id rather have a Note 2 over this.
I am sure it will sell well though.
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I'm not as excited about the S4 as I was about the S3. But that doesn't mean I won't get it! This phone will be too dope to pass up... Once I get that sexy beast in the palm of my hand, there's gonna be no going back. (that's what she said) Does anyone else think it's slightly weak that Samsung releases the S4 so soon after the S3? Obviously they know people like me will buy it anyways, but still.... Who wants to take a guess at off contract pricing for the Samsung Galaxy S4? Over $700.00? My guess is the $650.00 range.
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JesseMT4G said:
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I love my s3, but IMO most these features they have are gimmicky and I would hardly use majority of them.
I am sure it will sell well though.
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Exactly.
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The SIV looks just like the S3, that's the only downfall!
Other than that, yes.
I'll be getting the 64GB Version w/ a 64GB SD Card.

Don't get me wrong, its going to be a great phone for anyone who is not using the s3...
I just feel the "upgrades" are nothing plausible compare to the concept of s3...i mean i do not use all of the motions of s3...few additional ones are not going to change that because well...I wont' be using them. I do not voice chat so all the pretty camera things are cool.
Do I want it? yes...will I cough up another 200 bucks? Heck no! hell it wont be 200 considering t-mobile will probably sell it at what? 350? 400?
Its not plausable to the point I will drop my s3 and run after it...s3 set the bar too high for even samsung. This is like Iphone 4 and Iphone 4s...the s4 being the 4s...expect the gs3 blows the iphone out of the water so we wont even get on to s4.
Perhaps if the s5 comes around, we will talk

For me, I don't even like the Samsung software anyway, so all I pay attention to is the specs. Which means for me its just another notch up in the seemingly never-ending screen size growth of android phones; and some modest hardware upgrades.
I will say that the processor, new sensors (temperature, humidity & some others) and camera sounds pretty awesome, but nowhere near anything good enough for me to switch.
And Samsung with all its gimmicky software features is nothing in my eyes worth looking at trying out TouchJizz...

I won't be switching any time soon. Especially since I just upgraded on January 27. And it was a tough decision between this and the Note 2. Went with the S3 cause I got it for $99.99 at Target.
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I might be tempted to switch if they got rid of the soft buttons on the bottom of the phone. I'm constantly having to be wary of them and still managing to hit them and mess up what I was working on despite being careful...

Re: Galaxy S IV.
I plan on getting it. The specs look too sweet to past up...plus I'm due for a upgrade

US version no octo.
No thank you.
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Anyone have any idea if its pentile or not
Wow I think it is pentile I'll pass only thing that's bad about my s3 sorry I can see the grainyness smfh
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S4 looks like 15k Micromax or Lava phones. Nothing like 41.5 k

So many shopkeepers Samsung shops. in Delhi and NCR and punjab now boldly describing S4 as a flop set.
Because from sharp back it's looks like cheap range Samsung phones like Galaxy grand or local phones like Micromax Canvas.
White is much more like cheap phones.
Now people realising that Note 2 was much more nice.
Really just look in mirror it's looks while calling
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95 % users buy phone for looks these days.
Other 5 %user also don't need this much power like octa core or display more than 720
Mostly people don't even notice or recognise looks of S4.
I feel very disappointing
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Sell it.

Thank you for sharing this with the group.

Yes I am waiting for HTC one
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I just looked in the mirror while making a call. You're right it looks cheap.
I'm gonna sell it immediately.

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Yes I am waiting for HTC one
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Than put a f#cking TPU case around it and your HTC one looks like any other phone..
Well have fun with that chippin aluminium! Better don't drop it then you wish you had a S4 easy to repair!
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You people are joking right? First of all buy a case you can make it look anyway you want. Second of all WHY would you care about how expensive somebody thinks your phone is. Of course it's nicer if it looks just as expensive as it is but i think it really says something about you as a person that you would sell your phone for that.
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Buy an iPhone you seem brand and image conscious.
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Sure but i think that if it's really so important to you than it should be the first thing you look for in a phone not something you would find out after you bought it.
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deepforest said:
So many shopkeepers Samsung shops. in Delhi and NCR and punjab now boldly describing S4 as a flop set.
Because from sharp back it's looks like cheap range Samsung phones like Galaxy grand or local phones like Micromax Canvas.
White is much more like cheap phones.
Now people realising that Note 2 was much more nice.
Really just look in mirror it's looks while calling
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Seriously, you just realized this AFTER buying the phone? I didn't buy Note II thinking it was a gorgeous looking phone coming from an HOX. Don't you like get to look at the display models before buying? Or at least watch videos or something?
And oh, S4 is MUCH nicer than S3/Note II. And I'm not even planning to switch to S4.

Oh, sh!t, status symbol blown!
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If u see mostly all models of Galaxy range and other touch screen Samsung smartphone.
Mostly looks same only size sometimes different
Or just place camera or flash or speaker hole differently
Samsung have very least creative designer department
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Apple also use similar designs. But why to follow their footprint
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I buy online coz I am so much gadgets addict.
I mean that if I spent 41k Indian Rupees why it's looks like same cheap mobiles
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tuxonhtc said:
Seriously, you just realized this AFTER buying the phone? I didn't buy Note II thinking it was a gorgeous looking phone coming from an HOX. Don't you like get to look at the display models before buying? Or at least watch videos or something?
And oh, S4 is MUCH nicer than S3/Note II. And I'm not even planning to switch to S4.
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I just buy online and when I received my white s4. I feel so disappointed coz white looks so much like previous phones from backside.
As black looks little more premium.
But overall it's bad design.
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Return it back your clearly not happy with your purchase. Get something else if it bothers you that much on the way it looks simple.
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deepforest said:
95 % users buy phone for looks these days.
Other 5 %user also don't need this much power like octa core or display more than 720
Mostly people don't even notice or recognise looks of S4.
I feel very disappointing
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You are disappointing bro.

Apple understood human nature long time ago and Samsung will follow soon enough. Most people will (over)pay for something as long as it can convey the impression of themselves as exclusive. No feature is as valuable as the mass appeal. Appearance and publicity are the new God. Welcome to the Matrix
It seems I took the wrong pills today

deepforest said:
I just buy online and when I received my white s4. I feel so disappointed coz white looks so much like previous phones from backside.
As black looks little more premium.
But overall it's bad design.
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So before even watching the videos or looking at any pics, you ordered the device? What'd you expect exactly? Entirely your fault for not doing your research.
Either way, it seems more "premium" than S3/Note II to me personally. Don't like the design? Buy a back cover or shouldn't have even ordered it in the first place. Get an HTC One and be happy with it. Or an iPhone.