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just got my email from sprint saying that evo releases on june 4, for 199 with contract.
now, i'm not going to give up my N1, but i need to have a sprint device for going back to clinics, and i think that this will do quite nicely
awesome possum.
I would give up my nexus one for evo but then again, I hate sprint service.
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I would give up my nexus one for evo but then again, I hate sprint service.
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For what it's worth, Sprint has a larger 3G network than both AT&T and T-Mobile, as well as little to no issues with congestion, etc. They also have the ability to roam on Verizon for 2G services...this is useful when underground in NYC.
I don't think Sprint service is bad at all, honestly. At least not around here.
Don't count on Froyo and flash 10.1. The way carriers are putting out updates on their android HTC branded phones I wouldn't want it. Front facing cameras are a gimmick anyway.
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Don't count on Froyo and flash 10.1. The way carriers are putting out updates on their android HTC branded phones I wouldn't want it. Front facing cameras are a gimmick anyway.
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If the phone is going to be rooted anyway, then who honestly cares? It should eventually get 2.2 froyo no matter what the carriers do. Same thing with Flash.
here's a little demo of the beauty working here
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For what it's worth, Sprint has a larger 3G network than both AT&T and T-Mobile, as well as little to no issues with congestion, etc. They also have the ability to roam on Verizon for 2G services...this is useful when underground in NYC.
I don't think Sprint service is bad at all, honestly. At least not around here.
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not in westcoast bay area. I have the worst service with them also some of my friends. The plan is so cheap and would like to keep but phone is useless without signal.
Ya, and sprint is already dogging the nexus also... Evo is better so we canned the nexus, fukin haters....
720p video capture using 8 megapixel camera
3G/4G compatible on 1900mhz dual band. EVDO/WiMax
4.3 inch display
FM Radio
Internal Memory 1GB
ROM 1GB ROM
that just put me to shame with my nexus one on t-mobile.
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If the phone is going to be rooted anyway, then who honestly cares? It should eventually get 2.2 froyo no matter what the carriers do. Same thing with Flash.
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That's an invalid point. This is a HTC device, not the standard AOSP code.
Nexus is still better. 720p encoding will come soon. FM radio coming too. Better updates. Amoled. More dpi. Better support. Better trackball. Noise cancellation. Better battery. Its not hard to root. Don't expect evo root too soon. Gonna take time like Eris did. CDMA means give up ur phone to switch service. Immense lock down by HTC. BEST THING - CYANOGEN NATIVE SUPPORT , kmobs n other devs. Nexus has a better dev support too. Intelligent than other phones users (sorry had to say this. Saw users for other phones n think n1 has better users. N1 has a better form factor. There are countless more advantages
Evo.- just better multi touch n bigger LCD screen n less dpi. 4g=3g it doesn't increase speed but 4g is less congested as it handles traffic better than 3g. See the incredible. It will not get root anytime soon and its camera is worse than n1, more megapixels doesn't mean better photo
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Nexus is still better. 720p encoding will come soon. FM radio coming too. Better updates. Amoled. More dpi. Better support. Better trackball. Noise cancellation. Better battery. Its not hard to root. Don't expect evo root too soon. Gonna take time like Eris did. CDMA means give up ur phone to switch service. Immense lock down by HTC. BEST THING - CYANOGEN NATIVE SUPPORT , kmobs n other devs. Nexus has a better dev support too. Intelligent than other phones users (sorry had to say this. Saw users for other phones n think n1 has better users. N1 has a better form factor. There are countless more advantages
Evo.- just better multi touch n bigger LCD screen n less dpi. 4g=3g it doesn't increase speed but 4g is less congested as it handles traffic better than 3g. See the incredible. It will not get root anytime soon and its camera is worse than n1, more megapixels doesn't mean better photo
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and N1 is unlocked, so us Indian users love it for that reason also
charnsingh_online said:
Nexus is still better. 720p encoding will come soon. FM radio coming too. Better updates. Amoled. More dpi. Better support. Better trackball. Noise cancellation. Better battery. Its not hard to root. Don't expect evo root too soon. Gonna take time like Eris did. CDMA means give up ur phone to switch service. Immense lock down by HTC. BEST THING - CYANOGEN NATIVE SUPPORT , kmobs n other devs. Nexus has a better dev support too. Intelligent than other phones users (sorry had to say this. Saw users for other phones n think n1 has better users. N1 has a better form factor. There are countless more advantages
Evo.- just better multi touch n bigger LCD screen n less dpi. 4g=3g it doesn't increase speed but 4g is less congested as it handles traffic better than 3g. See the incredible. It will not get root anytime soon and its camera is worse than n1, more megapixels doesn't mean better photo
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The "more dpi" argument is moot because of the way the nexus's screen is; I can very easily discern individual pixels without being very close to the screen; in contrast, i dont believe that problem will exist with the tft lcd.
"4g doesnt increase speed" Who told you that?? If it didnt increase speed then there would hardly be any point.
Haha, what's with the Evo hate guys?
This phone will bring a *HUGE* surge to the spread of Android. If marketed well and the device is issue-free, it'll be another shot of adrenaline like what Verizon did with the Droid Does campaign.
Evo is amazing. Nexus Two will be amazing just as well.
Enough with the Android-on-Android hate. The real enemy is the FRUIT!
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Haha, what's with the Evo hate guys?
This phone will bring a *HUGE* surge to the spread of Android. If marketed well and the device is issue-free, it'll be another shot of adrenaline like what Verizon did with the Droid Does campaign.
Evo is amazing. Nexus Two will be amazing just as well.
Enough with the Android-on-Android hate. The real enemy is the FRUIT!
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What he said. A good phone that should sell well and we all win because of it.
Paul22000 said:
Haha, what's with the Evo hate guys?
This phone will bring a *HUGE* surge to the spread of Android. If marketed well and the device is issue-free, it'll be another shot of adrenaline like what Verizon did with the Droid Does campaign.
Evo is amazing. Nexus Two will be amazing just as well.
Enough with the Android-on-Android hate. The real enemy is the FRUIT!
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Exactly! Once Android becomes the dominant mobile OS we will crush our real enemies... stupid apple phanboys!
Be happy for fellow android EVO users, were all in this together...
I'm not sure if it's just marketing or not, but Sprint has always seemed to me as the "big boys" smartphone ring. Like executive and top level type people that use sprint.
Nice hardware, but god damn it's ugly!
The only turn off about this phone is the extra $10 4G fee even if your city doesn't have 4G yet.
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The only turn off about this phone is the extra $10 4G fee even if your city doesn't have 4G yet.
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Even with that it's cheaper than other carriers.
I've had my Nexus since it came out. I wouldn't mind selling my N1, but I'm not sure which android phone is the best replacement. I have been looking pretty hard at the Galaxy S, I would like to have something with a front facing camera though, any opinions?
T-Mobile?
G2
Samsung Vibrant
Hd2
Only real options on that carrier that could compete at all. None of them have front facing camera so probably wait until Christmas season is here and new phones are released for T-mobile.
I would wait if I were you, i think 2010 Q4 gonna have some sick asss phone
Wait. Q2 2011 should be when dual-core phones start becoming available to consumers. I'd hedge on a better display solution, too--something nicer than SAMOLED. Pixel-Qi perhaps.
Google's Nexus Two
I've had the N1 since day 1 and it's the best phone I've owned so far... longest I've kept a phone too lol. I've been looking around recently to see if there's anything worth trying but the only thing I'm really considering is the Samsung Vibrant. What's holding me back is the GPS problems, no Froyo, and no camera flash. That screen is really beautiful though... ugh. =\
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T-Mobile?
G2
Samsung Vibrant
Hd2
Only real options on that carrier that could compete at all. None of them have front facing camera so probably wait until Christmas season is here and new phones are released for T-mobile.
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I am on T-Mo, I figured I would Have to wait a little. The HD2 is a windows mobile 6.5 isn't it? I would really prefer an android.
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I am on T-Mo, I figured I would Have to wait a little. The HD2 is a windows mobile 6.5 isn't it? I would really prefer an android.
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you can run android on the hd2, take a look at the forum for it.
Hd2 is windows mobile but the Android development is coming along very nice...there's plenty of builds that are highly stable and fully functional...I've been using Android in my HD2 for the last 2 or 3 months...its the only 4.3 inch GSM phone with android running well...I would do that then get something at the end if the year when the new new drops...ya heard me..!!!?
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It will be hard to find an adequate replacement even in the near future, the Nexus One was a hell of a contender in the power, performance and build quality. it's also still way more beautiful than any Droid (HTC, Moto) or G2. Guess I'm just wanting the next step up in this class of excellency.
Here this looks like a great contender!
http://cgi.ebay.com/NEW-Google-Nexu...0501213576?pt=Cell_Phones&hash=item230a924588
The Mozilla Seabird would be a worthy replacement for nexus
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the "mytouch HD" should be coming out in the near future.
3.8” display
Swype enabled keyboard
5MP camera with VGA front camera
HSPA+ capable
Video Chat over 3G or WiFi via Qik
Screen share feature, “Broadcast your HD pictures, videos, and movies to your HDTV”
“Genius” button
4GB internal storage with 8GB external SD included, expandable to 32GB
1 GHz Dual Processor
what i want to know is when is a better unlocked phone like the nexus one will come out. Meaning a phone not sold by tmobile that works with tmobile 3g/4g
bands that i can use the 9.99 dumbphone internet so tmobile wont find out.
Right now I'd say the G2 is the best replacement to get....until the inevitable next best thing comes out.
another nexus 1.......... or wait
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It will be hard to find an adequate replacement even in the near future, the Nexus One was a hell of a contender in the power, performance and build quality. it's also still way more beautiful than any Droid (HTC, Moto) or G2. Guess I'm just wanting the next step up in this class of excellency.
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I am actually surprised, even with all the great new android phones that have been released recently, i still can't find one that solidly trumps the Nexus one. It is a shame how poorly marketed it was, compared to the Desire or the Motorola Droid.
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the "mytouch HD" should be coming out in the near future.
3.8” display
Swype enabled keyboard
5MP camera with VGA front camera
HSPA+ capable
Video Chat over 3G or WiFi via Qik
Screen share feature, “Broadcast your HD pictures, videos, and movies to your HDTV”
“Genius” button
4GB internal storage with 8GB external SD included, expandable to 32GB
1 GHz Dual Processor
what i want to know is when is a better unlocked phone like the nexus one will come out. Meaning a phone not sold by tmobile that works with tmobile 3g/4g
bands that i can use the 9.99 dumbphone internet so tmobile wont find out.
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The Mytouch doesn't have a dual processor, whatever that's supposed to mean. It has a second generation Snapdragon at 1ghz, paired with the Adreno 205. Comes with a few games preinstalled, including Asphalt 5, so I imagine the graphics performance will be as good or better than Hummingbird.
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Here this looks like a great contender!
http://cgi.ebay.com/NEW-Google-Nexu...0501213576?pt=Cell_Phones&hash=item230a924588
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I want that Android decal in gunmetal to match the writing on the back of the phone... anyone know where to get it?
Desire HD maybe?
I am at the same spot and have been considering desire hd for the job...
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I am actually surprised, even with all the great new android phones that have been released recently, i still can't find one that solidly trumps the Nexus one. It is a shame how poorly marketed it was, compared to the Desire or the Motorola Droid.
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So true...Still holding it's own even with new devices & no marketing!
http://www.engadget.com/2010/12/08/evo-shift-4g-aka-htc-knight-speedy-shows-up-in-accessory-pic/
Source: Engadget
Pictures of the upcoming htc evo shift 4g are spotted in an accessories ad.
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http://www.engadget.com/2010/12/08/evo-shift-4g-aka-htc-knight-speedy-shows-up-in-accessory-pic/
Source: Engadget
Pictures of the upcoming htc evo shift 4g are spotted in an accessories ad.
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they really should have made it a 4 inch or bigger screen, still still will be a deal breaker for me! but Dual core would be very nice
I saw this and was highly disappointed that the screen wasn't bigger. Hopefully when all the real specs come out it'll make up for it.
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It's not a dual core. They picked apart a rom for it and it's the same newer version of the snapdragon as the G2.
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It's not a dual core. They picked apart a rom for it and it's the same newer version of the snapdragon as the G2.
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i never said it would have one i said it would be nice if it did. ill wait to see what the official specs are before i make a choice, i still wont give up my EVO!!!
I think the size is nice I wouldn't mind it they probably didn't wanna make it 2bulky since there's Gna be a keyboard on it now
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Looks like an eris mixed with incredible and evo.
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It's not a dual core. They picked apart a rom for it and it's the same newer version of the snapdragon as the G2.
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Basically sounds like its a G2 running Sense.
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Or a US Desire Z?
I want knight to have 4 inch screen or bigger and a 1080 p video capture and 12 mp camera and 10 hotspot people anf dualcore with ati graphics with and oled screen
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HTC does sport a FRONT FACING CAMERA and Gingerbread!
HTCV KNIGHT/SPEEDY etc....
To those waiting for a smaller EVO w/keyboard (though I like my Evo's screen size)....i came across this article a few hrs. ago. If the specs are true...I am buying one....I was not planning to get one without a front facing camera....but now I will get this....
Although..I wish that new HTC PRO fro windows was the next EVO #2. AND I DO NOT PLAN on buying those UGLY FUDGLY covers.......ewwww.....lol.
http://www.rethink-wireless.com/2010/12/09/htc-knight-rumoured-ride-sprint-jan-6.htm
Looks like it will be a decent phone, but I had a Hero before my Evo, and a main reason I upgraded is a bigger screen and better processor. Now at least I won't regret buying my Evo when this one comes out. I love the design, feel, and huge screen on the Evo. Plus I don't need a slide out keyboard, speakers or whatever they may invent. But we'll have to see when some more pics come out from this new phone.
My guess is they're marketing this more towards the female population. I can't speak for all of them, but as far as my GF is concerned, she doesn't want a phone the size of the evo. Sounds like a mini-evo would be perfect
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My guess is they're marketing this more towards the female population. I can't speak for all of them, but as far as my GF is concerned, she doesn't want a phone the size of the evo. Sounds like a mini-evo would be perfect
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Yeah, this is a little underwhelming.. I definitely would not use my available upgrade to get this over my EVO. I don't think this is their next flagship, more like you said, a way to broaden their audience even more.
It does look like a solid phone, just not quite an upgrade from the EVO
Actual photo of the phone with the keyboard open is out:
http://www.engadget.com/2010/12/11/htc-evo-shift-4g-knight-speedy-gets-leaked-picture-january/
not impressed tbh. ill stick with my evo until i switch to verizon later this winter.
Had to post to fellow nexers. Lost my sexy nexy n am now in position to buy out right my next baby. Choices r evo 3d, g2x now (been waiting atrix, n evo. Its hard since I've waited so long for LG star/g2x. G2x has vanilla but rom changing either way. Thanks for n e feed back ^_^
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I'm torn between the G2X or the SGS2.
The Atrix eh. I think the dock is cool, but would never use it. I think motorola has the bootloader on lockdown like other models.
I like the Super Amoled Plus of the SGS2 but no Tegra means no Nvidia love. Also since most Honeycomb devices use Tegra, it might not be fully supported.
I was thinking that I didn't know if I could ever love another screen that wasn't amoled... but a coworker has a G2 and the screen is very crisp. Unless you are purposely comparing black levels, the SLCD might have the 1up.
Maybe we'll get lucky and the SGS2 will launch with a Tegra chipset. They said some markets will get them. Maybe wait and buy a Tegra2 SGS2? Best of both?
What ever Cyanogen moves on to, real talk lol.
Did you have insurance on the N1 or is this next purchase out of your own pocket?
I've never had a smartphone that wasn't made by HTC and I don't know if that will ever change. Still waiting for their next stock phone but if I had to get something now(well, soon anyway), I'd definitely go for the evo 3d. However, buying a dual core phone right now seems like such a waste. Gingerbread does not properly support it and you never know if and when these phones will get updates. I wish the nexus S hadn't been such a let down.. but I'll be happy with my N1 for a while longer
Thanks ALL for replies ^__^
@player911-not big on samsung but maybe. otimus 3d is another ive reasearched.thks!
@pew - lol
@system - no lost my n1 new years been with old magic since
@smaskell - i would be too =(
have discount and could get atrix & laptop dock for 700 outright and school with a laptop with no battery is really starting to sway me. I've SCOURED it's forums on XDA and can get a rom i'd be happy with already and the dock has some really good highlights (ex. opening your home XP pc in a window and fullscreen it for a specific program, etc.) I'd miss the .3" extra screen real estate but eh. No 3d like evo or optimus 3d, but it have to be at a certain distance and my television isnt 3d so no good there. atrix will mirror to my 73" hd tv. though Switch to att is a pill i'd have to swallow but employee line helps there ^__^ and it's lte will be backwards compatible so will just need a sim not a new phone (G'Luck verizon). Would like to have htc on tmobile but I cant wait for ever and i lost my nexus New Years so I've been relying on my htc magic since then =( may wait till april 20th to see what LG says this time but prob. biting the motorolla bullet tomorrow
I personally will never buy a Samsung smartphone, tablet or anything that recieves updates again. HTC's build quality demolishes Samsung anyways.
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I personally will never buy a Samsung smartphone, tablet or anything that recieves updates again. HTC's build quality demolishes Samsung anyways.
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Really? Since when? HTC's are the ones with the screens falling off and hinges that open when the device is tilted. I haven't heard of any 'build quality' issues with any samsungs?!
The only problem with sammy is the delay in receiving 'official' updates but who uses stock anyway?
The specs and features of the sgs2 out shine any phone on the market, the only thing it is lacking is a qhd res but that isn't important to most people, I mean who cares about screen res when you can 1080p output via hdmi.
What you should really be worrying about is which phone supports wiimote and can do full hdmi mirroring.
Wait for HTC pyramid supposing the rumors are true!
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What ever Cyanogen moves on to, real talk lol.
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Agree!
Actually, I'll make sure my next phone will be dev. community friendly... And I need a screen that wins against sunny days.
Wanted to chime in n say I freaking love my atrix! Just played with g2x and though great phone happy I didn't wait. This thing is sick. Dont really have time for nightlies n e more but miss all that great great dev love but wouldn't trade for n e thing. Love lapdock webtop n media screen. Did not think id be happy with moto or att for gods sake but I am^_^
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I personally will never buy a Samsung smartphone, tablet or anything that recieves updates again. HTC's build quality demolishes Samsung anyways.
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I guess that depends where you live. Galaxy S phones are getting Gingerbread now in Europe, whereas Desire users are still waiting, afaik
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Was checking the best buy website today and the Sprint Nexus S phone now has an add to cart button.
When processing the purchase it gives an Estimated Arrival: 04/18-04/21/2011
I opened a chat with a best buy rep and was told:
you : Is a release date available?
Tech: The date is on 4/18/2011
Just an FYI for those who care.
I just chatted with a Bestbuy rep and she said that if anyone pre-orders it and is with a different carrier they will be eligible for the $125 rebate that Sprint is offering if it is done before the 16th.
We're getting dual core's this summer, you're better off sticking with the Epic. The nexus s 4g is the exact same, except for it's running gb and has an NFC chip.
Yeah of rather have the epic over the nexus s
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I'm holding out for CM7 on my Epic. I'm happy with the Epic for now. It has everything I need and some things I don't (keyboard). I'm not really looking to get back into Samsung unless it is a Nexus because its pure google. My girl wants one so will get one for her and get rid of her Epic, but as for me I agree about holding out for later this year.
Epic 4g> Nexus s 4g
only benefit is that its pure google and that chip oh and gingerbread
but i like my epic hardware keyboard better then those things
im happy with froyo and besides if people do but this phone it may make it easier to port new Android versions and stuff like 4g working on CM7 and what not.
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Epic 4g> Nexus s 4g
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Not at all. If anything Epic = Nexus S, but there is no logical reason to consider it better.
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Not at all. If anything Epic = Nexus S, but there is no logical reason to consider it better.
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Hardware keyboard....
Best thing ever for emulators and gaming
also with all the fixes we have for the delay i am actually enjoying typing on it especially with my new epic i got yesterday, hardware is so much tighter then my old original epic.
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Hardware keyboard....
Best thing ever for emulators and gaming
also with all the fixes we have for the delay i am actually enjoying typing on it especially with my new epic i got yesterday, hardware is so much tighter then my old original epic.
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That's a personal preference thing, I could argue that thinner is better, it certainly doesn't make one better than the other.
Yep to personal preference... if i could switch to the Nexus... in a heart beat will i ? HELL NO it's not worth the amount of money.... ill wait for a decent Dual Core
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That's a personal preference thing, I could argue that thinner is better, it certainly doesn't make one better than the other.
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too me, i think the epic has some of the best hardware and is the only top of the line phone with the hardware kb and for a keyboard phone i think it is so sexy and thin
compared to the moment, the tp2 tp1, i think a lot more people like having that keyboard, all my friends that have galaxy s variants hate me cause i have the hardware keyboard.
but your right it is a preference
mind telling me why you didnt get the evo if you like thin phones?
was it the screen and the hardware on the epic?
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too me, i think the epic has some of the best hardware and is the only top of the line phone with the hardware kb and for a keyboard phone i think it is so sexy and thin
compared to the moment, the tp2 tp1, i think a lot more people like having that keyboard, all my friends that have galaxy s variants hate me cause i have the hardware keyboard.
but your right it is a preference
mind telling me why you didnt get the evo if you like thin phones?
was it the screen and the hardware on the epic?
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I know you didn't ask me but....
I Got the epic b/c of the processor and i didn't know the keyboard would wobble so much and kill a piece of me every time i touched the screen...
davidrules7778 said:
mind telling me why you didnt get the evo if you like thin phones?
was it the screen and the hardware on the epic?
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I did have the Evo originally and it's still sitting in my drawer in the event I need a backup phone.
I switched for 3 Reasons.
The extremely poor GPU in the Evo.
It's weight vs. the Epic (or any SGS)
The direction HTC is going in.
XtaC318 said:
We're getting dual core's this summer, you're better off sticking with the Epic. The nexus s 4g is the exact same, except for it's running gb and has an NFC chip.
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Are we getting dual core pure Google phones on sprint? Is the next Nexus close to the horizon and in dual core?
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Hardware keyboard....
Best thing ever for emulators and gaming
also with all the fixes we have for the delay i am actually enjoying typing on it especially with my new epic i got yesterday, hardware is so much tighter then my old original epic.
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Emulators and gaming were cool for like the first week for me. Since then, not so much.
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I did have the Evo originally and it's still sitting in my drawer in the event I need a backup phone.
I switched for 3 Reasons.
The extremely poor GPU in the Evo.
It's weight vs. the Epic (or any SGS)
The direction HTC is going in.
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agreed.
i will be picking up my nexus 4g the day it comes out, why? i am going to be stuck in a contract for 2 years with it. there is no doubts in my mind, the sgx540 in the SGS lineup is hands down the best phone gpu on the market (check glbenckmark.com) in terms of overall benchmark gpu scores the nexus s is 4 slots down from the ipad 2 (you know that new dual core tablet thats been crushing everything in terms of speed) so as far as i see it i have a choice between the epic or the ns4g. the epic is a decent enough phone. i love hard ware keyboards, but i want upgrades for 2 years... ask anyone on the nexus forums if they regret getting a nexus device. im willing to bet 99.9 of them will tell you they love having 2.3.3
i couldnt care at all about nfc (yay non scannable qr codes... woopie..) but its more about the simple things. i very rarely run any stock rom, most of the time is cyanogenmod, i congratulate the devs on trying so hard to bring it to the epic but its still got a bit to go. i guarantee the nexus s 4g will have an official repo/build within a week of cm7.
now whats the worst part about nexus s 4g? the camcorder.. its locked at 480p due to hardware limitations, but i can get over that as i dont use my phone as a video camera. no sd card slot? nah ive owned cell phones before they used microsd, and i own an ipod.. so im kinda used to the whole concept of being stuck with a size, besides refer to above point.. no video means less space taken up by media. no i would have to say the worst part about getting a nexus s 4g is knowing that with gb out and hc being held off for tablets only.. that ice cream is a bit off and that means its gunna be a bit of a wait for me to get my next dose of android medicine.
P.S i know i cant be the only one hoping that moto gets skipped on the next nexus device and lg gets it
For those who are interested, I just got a 10% off coupon in the email from Best Buy. That means a 10% discount on preorders of. Nexxus S
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I have this dumb habit of getting the cooler (in MY opinion) and more unique thing when I have a choice between it and something a little less cool but better supported. I own a Zune instead of an iPod, a Mazdaspeed3 instead of a WRX, I used to have an HPI RC car instead of an Associated RC-* that was gas powered instead of electric, and an Epic instead of an Evo, etc.
On one hand, I have never once wanted to kick the phone across the parking lot like I did with the Hero, but on the other hand, the Evo has more accessories that can be bought in brick and mortar stores, more custom ROMs including a more functional CM (much love, you guys really picked a whore of a phone to port to) and more fully functioning root apps.
I know in my heart that if I did get the Evo, I'd be kicking myself for not getting the far more powerful Epic. In this upgrade cycle I think I made the right decision to give Samsung another chance. I still don't trust them to the level of HTC (started with them back in the Titan days) but if they can make a hot-rod Google Experience phone then I'm definitely on board.
If anyone cares.
Top Nurse said:
For those who are interested, I just got a 10% off coupon in the email from Best Buy. That means a 10% discount on preorders of. Nexxus S
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that coupon is no good on contract phones.
That new EVO looks pretty sweet. I think I'm going to hold out for it. And for those of you that get your phones from Best Buy, you are better off going to a Sprint Store.