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What phone to buy

Hi boys and girls!
I was planning on buying the new Diamond 2 as soon as it hit the shelves here in Norway, but as HTC still thinks I should pay for the repair of an USB port which was DOA I have decided to try to find some other phone...
So - anyone have any good suggestions?
Cheers!

Nokia 5110
I prefer the lime green casing myself, but that is personal preference, as is selecting a device or a type of wine.
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@ Red: Thanks for the suggestion, but I find it too small for my liking. My three "musts" are:
1. The handset need to be sturdy. If i forget my hammer, I need something to hit other drivers with.
2. Must come with its own backpack, and the fabric must be washable.
3. I sometimes use the phone in my care, so the top part must be possible to detach from the battery. There just isn't space in my estate car to have the battery in the front.
My best bet til now is this model:

tiwas2 said:
@ Red: Thanks for the suggestion, but I find it too small for my liking. My three "musts" are:
1. The handset need to be sturdy. If i forget my hammer, I need something to hit other drivers with.
2. Must come with its own backpack, and the fabric must be washable.
3. I sometimes use the phone in my care, so the top part must be possible to detach from the battery. There just isn't space in my estate car to have the battery in the front.
My best bet til now is this model:
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haha great response. With all honesty go with something a bit inexpensive in the meantime if you are waiting for TP2 to be released in your country.

Actually, I'd rather go for something NOT from HTC...

Go for Touch Pro 2 or Toshiba TG01

Or buy the new HTC Touch HD ...

Thanks for the suggestion. Will have to have a look at the Toshiba. As for HTC, I'd really like to stuff the aforementioned phone (the Ericsson) somewhere the sun don't shine. Unfortunately, I think I will have to use "most people" as a baseline for sun-exposure, as I have a feeling these guys (?) do a lot of "work" on all fours

I understand your reluctance to get a HTC again I for one have a HD which is actually really good although when i first brought one it had 3 dead pixels and although htc wouldnt replace it the shop i brought it from would, now after 3 months or so my replacement has just developed a stuck pixel which I have never seen before I've has so many products with lcd screens and worked in a shop for a bit that sold them and only ever seen them come with a dead/stuck pixel. its not really noticeable but very annoying considering the price of the phone. So I was thinking thats the last time i buy a htc but then I realized there isn't any 1 else who makes anything near as good in terms of features and looks.

my first choice would be the hd

go for the HD or a super processor snapdragon on the Toshiba TG01

Panasonic's come back

Lumix Phone
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Panasonic ???
iPhone | ??? | GSII
Specs are actually unknown but they wanna make high end devices. All we know is that it will be dust/water resistant. Perfect for me. If I get any opportunity to change my OB, it will be a "PanaPhone".
CES 2012 will be great

It looks so much so like my old HTC diamond

Panasonic announced plans to launch its first global smartphone in Europe next year in March. Company has not sold mobile phones in Europe since January 2006.
In the announcement company has not declared its name but did say that this slim bezel phone features an ultra-slim D-shaped design for easy portability with a 4.3-inch qHD OLED screen and would be waterproof and dustproof. Other specs are undisclosed...........
http://mirolta.com/2011/12/11/panasonic-to-launch-global-android-smartphone-in-europe-in-march-2012/

Good to see them getting back into the smart phone game. More competition means better quality phones for all.

I look forward to seeing what they release in March.

panasonic phone looks like the Prada phone

That actually looks pretty good

they arrive a little late, hoping this won't affect their ambitions. It will also be very good if launch prices are not too high. I'm very interrested of that.

the price and how commen the components are would sell me on them.

mineshrai said:
Panasonic announced plans to launch its first global smartphone in Europe next year in March. Company has not sold mobile phones in Europe since January 2006.
In the announcement company has not declared its name but did say that this slim bezel phone features an ultra-slim D-shaped design for easy portability with a 4.3-inch qHD OLED screen and would be waterproof and dustproof. Other specs are undisclosed...........
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Have to wonder how waterproof/dustproof will relate to repairing devices.
Some companies have made it easier (apple) but every android phone I have opened has been a hassle! Maybe they will just glue them shut so nobody can open them

I should say Jp's industrial design is great

It is a interesting sharing........

Always been a fan of Panasonic, let's hope these continue their line of excellent products.

The last and only time I had a Panasonic phone was back in the days when phones had external antennas!!

if panasonic can somehow get their LX5 camera with phone capability running Android ICS, I would buy that phone in a heart beat.

I like their design but sadly they never have a single phone that's run on my carrier's frequency band.

UK Release and Ship dates on pre-orders? And LG G4 Comparison Questions.

Does anybody have a clue when this is going to happen? I'm sick of waiting, the longer I wait the more I think I could just be purchasing an LG G4.
On that note, can anybody persuade me into NOT buying the G4? I mean aside from the back facing speaker there really is not that much different about it, right? I mean sure, you've got the not-so-useful water resistance, and the 1440p display (which isn't IPS and is supposedly obsoleted by the G4's display, especially in terms of power saving potential by comparison to the Style). And about those customization options.... is it really worth it to buy a Style when I could just as easily make my g4 look like this with a dbrand skin?
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I fell in love when I saw the specs for the Style, but then I realised I'd have to pre-order it, and it's more expensive than a g4, and it's arguably not as good, especially in terms of the camera.... Some of those video and picture demonstrations of the G4 on youtube are mind blowing, but the Style seems to leave a lot to be desired, especially with those weird glowing light spots on video and image. I dunno, someone give me an opinionated rant on why the Moto X Style is better, I'm begging you.
Or.... is it a bad time to buy a device? Should I not just wait for the next generation of devices that contain the Snapdragon 820?

If you don't value near stock Android with Moto enhancements and hopefully quicker updates and the ability to take your phone to any carrier and better radios for cell reception and call quality then maybe the slightly better camera and removable battery of the G4 should interest you or wait for 2016 and the 820 processor.
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G4 camera > MPX..actually not a wide gap but the manual controls of G4 pushes it ahead, particularly at night.
If you're on T-Mobile, G4 has wifi calling now; Moto won't have till M
I guess you can put removable battery but the Moto Turbo Charging is twice the speed of the G4's quick charging.
Besides that, nothing else would put the G4 over the Moto X

So yeah, anybody know when I'm going to be able to buy one of these things with all of the accessories through moto maker in the UK?

Motorola said that it would be available before the end of the month. No exact date given.
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Id also like to know about the release date for the UK as i cant find any solid info yet

It appears many UK users have been chasing for a solid date on @motorolaUK for quite a while.
Judging from their tweet replies,
1. It should come out soon (likely to be before the end of month?)
2. TurboPower chargers are yet to be released for ordering online (hopefully it would be ready by pre-orders)
3. The waiting time between Moto Maker order date to delivery date is normally up to 12 working days.
4. Pre-order on Clove states that the first stock is due on 21 Sep.

Levitating Smartphones? New Magnetic Charger Makes It Happen

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Okay. There are dozens of new cell phone chargers that have come out in the last few years that do everything from disinfect your phone to shut down the charging process once your phone is topped up (if you haven’t unplugged it yet). They also come in all shapes and sizes now, including one that’s roughly the size of a credit card. But, there’s a new smartphone charger that’s trying to work its way into the hearts and minds of the public that comes with a nifty trick we’d normally associate with somebody like Criss Angel or David Copperfield: it makes your phone levitate.
The OvRcharge
Yes, these masters of illusion aren’t the only ones with magic up their sleeves. It’s called the OvRcharge, and it’s a wireless charger than can levitate your smartphone using magnets instead of slight of hand or distraction. My first thought when I heard about this was aren’t magnets supposed to be bad for computers? I thought you could wipe your memory that way. Apparently, that’s not a legitimate concern (so much for my knowledge of electronics). The thing is, though, that this charger looks really cool when it’s in use. At first glance, it appears to be a small, polished block of wood that might serve as a stand for some type of knickknack or a trophy pedestal. Nope.
Kickstarter
If you’re someone who has to have the latest gadget or gizmo and/or are big on novelty items, this might be something for you. The OvRcharge is currently making a bid for backing on Kickstarter, where the group behind it hopes to have it out and available to the public by an estimated December 2016 release date. So far, AR Designs has received roughly half of the financial backing needed to fulfill orders and begin shipping. They’re based out of Toronto, Canada. If they aren’t able to reach their funding goal of $40,000 CAD by August 18 of 2016, you can probably forget about getting one this year.
Cell Phone Chargers
In order for this “wireless” charger to work, users of the product have to slip their phone inside a thin case that comes with the base unit. The case actually looks like the kind you’d buy to protect your phone, but less clunky and clumsy. The special case consists of two main parts: an electrical induction receiver and a magnet for holding your phone aloft. As far as cases, AR Designs says, “We offer most popular model's cases but it is not possible at the moment to carry all types of cases, in this case we are offering third party attachment to work with your own case and supplied magnet (so generally speaking it works with all kind of phones or most of em).”
Charging Base
The attractive charging base comes in two sizes and three colors choices. The only difference between the two models, besides a slight difference in size, is the output current rate: the smaller is 500mAh and the larger offers 700 mAh. Both models are said to be fully compatible with all of their cases and receivers. The unit is powerful enough to levitate 600 grams and charge it, so tablets aren’t a problem. You can order the bases in stains that include dark, walnut and cherry. If you’re interested in learning more about how the OvRcharge works and costs associated with it, check out their Kickstarter page for all the details.

[Discussion] Are 48MP rear camera plus 25 MP Selfie Camera the best KSP of View20?

One of my friends asked me how about Honor View20, what is the 48MP+25MP, Is it worth buying? What's your opinion?

Ofcourse if he can afford it. Its real 48 MP and front cam is amazing too

There's a video review from Ben's Gadget Review, and the photos look really impressive, especially low-light photos when using "pixel binning".

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I found a video about the World's first 48MP Camera of Honor View20, the link is as below:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5tYfeqF-DK4

pasasa said:
I found a video about the World's first 48MP Camera of Honor View20, the link is as below:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5tYfeqF-DK4
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Used this phone during Honor 10 lite launch on 15th. Camera is amazing

Been using the phone for 2 days now, given the price, it is absolutely mind blowing. It is easily at the same level of phones several hundred pounds more expensive.
The camera quality is amazing, and the AI focus/item recognition is great. The only thing I don't like about this phone is the lack of a baked in dark mode, but there are plenty of themes that fix that problem with a few taps.
The processor the phone comes with is currently the fastest on the market until snapdragon release a new chip I believe, and it really shows. I haven't hard closed a single app since turning the phone on for the first time (just keep them in the background) and it's not impacted it at all.
Magic UI can take some getting used to, but the non-Chinese versions of the phone allow launcher changes with no hassle if you want to use something else.
The phone doesn't have built in contactless charging, but at the asking price, there has so be some sort of downside (if contactless charging is an advantage, it never works well for me)
So far there's absolutely nothing bad I can say about this phone other than I wish it supported standardised expandable memory, but I got the 256GB model, so it's not a big issue for me. There are rumours that the phone might support Huawei's proprietary SD card, but no confirmation.
It's got a beautiful design (I'm sticking with the clear case that comes in the box), it's amazingly fast, it has one of the best camera sensors available on the smartphone market and the battery life is fantastic (4,000 mA). If you aren't a brand loyalist and are looking for a phone upgrade, there's no reason to not buy this phone unless it's out of your price range (buy on contract!!)

It's balanced smartphone, it check lists every users needs & fulfilled the demands without spending too much money! It's a win-win for Manufacturers as well as for the Consumers. Honor View20 is one step ahead in Camera, Performance, Design.