Hi!
My Nexus One has a broken camera, and i was thinking on moving on to a new phone. I love my Nexus One to pieces, and are very unsure on wich phone to get next. The phone i've been looking at is
LG Optimus X2
Nexus S
Experia Arc
I can't decide wich one to get :/, or maybe I should wait. Is there anthing to wait for?
If someone could shed some light on this subject, and even help me to decide on wich phone to go for, I would greatly apriciate it.
Cheers
haltemien said:
Hi!
My Nexus One has a broken camera, and i was thinking on moving on to a new phone. I love my Nexus One to pieces, and are very unsure on wich phone to get next. The phone i've been looking at is
LG Optimus X2
Nexus S
Experia Arc
I can't decide wich one to get :/, or maybe I should wait. Is there anthing to wait for?
If someone could shed some light on this subject, and even help me to decide on wich phone to go for, I would greatly apriciate it.
Cheers
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2Ghz daul core processor by the end of the year (samsung)
http://www.engadget.com/2011/04/18/samsung-promises-a-dual-core-2ghz-smartphone-by-next-year/
It clearly says next year
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2Ghz daul core processor by the end of the year (samsung)
http://www.engadget.com/2011/04/18/samsung-promises-a-dual-core-2ghz-smartphone-by-next-year/
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haltemien said:
Hi!
My Nexus One has a broken camera, and i was thinking on moving on to a new phone. I love my Nexus One to pieces, and are very unsure on wich phone to get next. The phone i've been looking at is
LG Optimus X2
Nexus S
Experia Arc
I can't decide wich one to get :/, or maybe I should wait. Is there anthing to wait for?
If someone could shed some light on this subject, and even help me to decide on wich phone to go for, I would greatly apriciate it.
Cheers
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Nexus s is outdated. Arc you still have to wait. G2x is up for pre order right now. Go do it lol
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Arc is available in Norway. G2X is not :/ I will rule out Nexus S then.
And I will get the phone for free, so the price doesnt matter.
The LG Optimus 2x, seems like a power hog. Dual core is nice and all, but is there really any use for it now?
Arc looks nice, mut the timescape **** looks crap, and the phone itself feels like a plastic toy.
Nexus S, I got no use for a NFC chip in Norway, but the stock android is very nice, and the phone looks might sexy.
haltemien said:
And I will get the phone for free, so the price doesnt matter.
The LG Optimus 2x, seems like a power hog. Dual core is nice and all, but is there really any use for it now?
Arc looks nice, mut the timescape **** looks crap, and the phone itself feels like a plastic toy.
Nexus S, I got no use for a NFC chip in Norway, but the stock android is very nice, and the phone looks might sexy.
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If you are ok with paying full price for a phone I would say try to get a g2x or OX2 if you can... dual core phones are getting better battery life with better performance so yes they are worth it. Not only that but if you enjoy a game or two, nvidia is working hand in hand with game devs to make their apps buttery smooth on the tegra2 chips which is a VERY good thing for consumers, devs and hardware producers (nvidia)... everybody wins when everybody starts working together for seamlessness...
call me a fan boy if you want but I am boarding the tegra2 boat because I think nvidia has a good thing going in how they are promoting their hardware as well as how it is performing in the new phones. I think this is the right direction to start taking things because it truly is hard when devs have to produce software for 3 or 4 different SoC's rather than 1 (ideally such as the iphone) or 2 (more like the amd/intel and ati/nvidia battles)... Even in the pc world, nvidia typically works very closely with big game titles to make sure their new products work well together...
fact of the matter is, once the barrier between the O2x and the G2x gets broken, i see a lot of development for these two phones and a bright next 12 or so months...
Aww. Apparently the company has already ordered a Nexus S to me, and it's getting delivered today. I could return it and wait for a O2x to be delivered, but that is some afterwork. Are the diffrences really that huge between Nexus S and O2x?
Nexus S is still a really solid phone, you will get updates directly from google when available, Hummingbird CPU isn't slow against a dual core CPU, 16GB of storage is nice, etc.
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"BY next year" which means before?
Hi all,
I myself love my Nexus one but i think my next option looks like the HTC Sensation. Loving the new Sense UI too!
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t4tav said:
Hi all,
My G1 is slowly either outgrowing me or dying. I can't tell wether it is getting slower or if that is just me wanting something faster:/
Anyways, Im thinking of getting a new android phone But I don't know what to get...
Im stuck between the Motorola Milestone (DROID) and the Google Nexus One.
Those are the only two that I am considering, as in the UK there is only a £40 difference between the two...
So (Extremely nice community), What should I get ?
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Nexus one for sure! snapdragon ftw! Droid is blocky and has a bad keyboard, mytouch is sleek and beautiful
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Nexus one for sure! snapdragon ftw! Droid is blocky and has a bad keyboard, mytouch is sleek and beautiful
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yep, basically
so what're you gonna do with the g1?
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I have no idea to be honest. I'm unsure wether to sell it or keep it. I mean Ive had it since day 1 of it's release.
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I would put it in a display box and mount it on your wall.. put on the glass "in case of emergency"
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Nexus one for sure! snapdragon ftw! Droid is blocky and has a bad keyboard, mytouch is sleek and beautiful
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This basically sums up the answer with 15 more words than needed.
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I am nearly in the same situation, i want to buy a new phone next week and the nexus one and the milestone are the phones that i am looking for.
I think i will get the milestone, i love the design (i think the "blockness" is really cool instead of this iPhone design), i think the keyboard isn't that bad and a hardware keyboard is a nice to have feature (it's the only reason i still have my G1).
For sure, the snapdragon is great, but i don't think that it is that much better then the 600mhz milestone processor...
But on the other hand the htc device will have support by the xda-devs... and that is definately the thing i don't want to miss.
1Ghz IS pretty much a big difference from 600mhz, thats almost twice as fast. Also Nexus One has an **AMAZING** Samsung AMOLED Display which is high res, and produces GREAT colors and contrast.
I desperately want a new phone too, and the Nexus would be my choice - if it had a proper, decent hardware keyboard. As it stands, the Nexus has no keyboard, and the Droid/Milestone has a sh*t keyboard. So I'm waiting for something else to come along...
Consider a new rom to speed up your G1 for the time being - I'm using Dwang at the moment.
I dont see the big deal about a hardware keyboard. I had a mytouch 3g and I didnt really like the smalle Virtual keyboard, but on the N1, the screen is HUGE! and the keys are so easy to press. I realize a HW Keyboard will always be more comfortable, but I dont see this as a reason by itself to not get a Nexus One.
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I thought it was gonna be Nexus One or Xperia X10. but even if it was out i think i would still go with nexus one just because of my service provider. Nexus over Droid off of hardware specs.
t4tav said:
Hi all,
My G1 is slowly either outgrowing me or dying. I can't tell wether it is getting slower or if that is just me wanting something faster:/
Anyways, Im thinking of getting a new android phone But I don't know what to get...
Im stuck between the Motorola Milestone (DROID) and the Google Nexus One.
Those are the only two that I am considering, as in the UK there is only a £40 difference between the two...
So (Extremely nice community), What should I get ?
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I would say Nexus, its just that good . But are you getting this sim free as you say your from the uk?
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t4tav said:
Yeah. (If I do) Ill buy it unlocked from google and use it on t-mobile over here. They are the best network provider for where I live
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You should wait though...The year just started!
Newer phones will be released mid-yearish~
Ex:
MT3G came out then cliq,hero,etc were released not to far after...Just wait like 3 months and they might have a faster phone than the Nexus.Maybe-Mybe not.
Ace42 said:
You should wait though...The year just started!
Newer phones will be released mid-yearish~
Ex:
MT3G came out then cliq,hero,etc were released not to far after...Just wait like 3 months and they might have a faster phone than the Nexus.Maybe-Mybe not.
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that is true but the Nexus will most likley reign on top for the next 6 months...
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We can all agree that the Samsung Vibrant/Galaxy S is a really good phone and a really great phone when running a custom rom. My question is what is next for you guy, as far as phones goes. What new upcoming phone will you guys get in the near future?
So far number one on my list of my next phones is the LG Optimus 2x, but is that can when Galaxy S 2 and the rumored LG 3D phone is announces. Most likely I will go with the Galaxy S 2. Why you ask? 1. TOUCHWIZ, I think Touchwiz is the best thing that every happen to a smartphone. 2. Odin, Odin practically made the Vibrant unbreakable. 3. Super Amoled Display, I can never look at another screen the same again after seeing super amoled, plus the Galaxy S 2 is said to have Super Amoled Plus Display sigh crazy!!!
I too am leaning toward the LG Optimus 2X but would opt for the Galaxy S 2 if it was coming out in the next couple of months. Have not heard nor read any real timeline for the Galaxy S 2. I also really like Twiz. I have had some hard feelings toward Samsung but I also like Odin and how it makes the phone much easier(or more comfortable) to mess with. I had pretty much decided to never purchase Samsung again but upon looking at the overall picture I feel it is the best decision for me at this time. I had a MT4G and even though I got it rooted and flashed a nice rom I never really felt comfortable playing with it. Sent it back.. Nice phone though.
LG Optimus 2X is mine, I am simply waiting on it right now. But I will NOT buy any phone that does not have the operating system I want and wait for it to come out. If the Optimus 2X does not come with gingerbread, no dice. That way I can flash some cool custom roms just for fun not cos I need the new OS
Seems like I made the right decision to not but the Galaxy Tab, will be getting the G-Slate to go along with it the Optimus2X, scary crap but I am going to be an LG guy (minus the TV)
Edit, after much thought and playing around with phones, watching youtube videos of different phones etc etc, I have decided I will stick to Google phones, ie Nexus line of phones. I really do not need much more than the 16gig it comes with, I hardly use the bluetooth anyway, and it is still faster than the current flock of dual core phones out there now...yep nexus S is my next phone. Even the Nexus one is beating phones that are a year newer at performing basic tasks fast and efficiently
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p0e5z6vvf0A&feature=related for eg for the Nexus S
Grant it, i've had hard feelings towards samsung, I'll probably end up with another samsung phone. If not, I would go back to being a Symbian Developer once again with custom Symbians for Nokia. I was, maybe still am, a Nokia die hard. I love their simplicity and all of my Nokia's lasted years.
And Samsung is the closest to what I like on a phone. Customizable, ease of use, and their hardware configuration is so simple and very nice.
So yah...
As much as I am a believer in budget is relative, buy it if you can afford it, I still don't see why anyone buys a phone cause its the "next big thing". Hype and marketing will always tug at the trendy or the ppl who are "in the know" harder then reality or common sense.
Examples span from the the galaxy s Series being released, the G1 being the iphone killer, and more recently the X2 being short of expectations per the review just put out by engadget. Now I'm not saying that the following examples didn't take a turn for the better, if not the best, but electronics and the future is almost an oxymoron. You usually are never using the final product, but more like beta testing for the next best thing. It's an endless trap of gratification vs. $/phone.
As I was one who has gone through the ranks of the G1 and a vibrant, and I Love my vibrant, but Ill still just wait till xxx phone comes out late this year and get it for free on a full upgrade after its been out for 6 months and has tons of roms and the kinks rubbed out of it, lol.
/talking myself out of buying another toy hahaha
I'm going to stick to vibrant and wait for multiple dual cores to come out. Then hit the Craig when the price is lowest :b dun really wanna switch again... went through so many phones in last 4 -5months.
Samsung highlight/ iPhone 3gs/ Samsung vibrant / HTC g2/ nexus one / mytouch 4g/ and back to vibrant again.. should have never abandoned the vibrant in the first place lol.
Learned mylesson. Don't buy the first batch
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Grant it, i've had hard feelings towards samsung, I'll probably end up with another samsung phone. If not, I would go back to being a Symbian Developer once again with custom Symbians for Nokia. I was, maybe still am, a Nokia die hard. I love their simplicity and all of my Nokia's lasted years.
And Samsung is the closest to what I like on a phone. Customizable, ease of use, and their hardware configuration is so simple and very nice.
So yah...
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Sounds like you need a Nokia N8.
But i think im most likely gonna go with the Optimus 2x. That Dual-Core processor sounds promising.
they said the benchmarks on it are insane
http://www.intomobile.com/2011/01/31/lg-optimus-2x-star-dual-core-tegra-2-fully-benchmarked/
instead of spending my easily earned money on another phone when this current phone is perfectly fine, I am going to get some custom timberland boots!!
From what i have heard, performance increase is not that much with any phone that is not running honeycomb or higher. The OS can only utilize one core, so the main reason anyone would want to get the lg optimus should be for gaming, and lets face it, android games aren't that hw demanding or nice !!
serban954 said:
Sounds like you need a Nokia N8.
But i think im most likely gonna go with the Optimus 2x. That Dual-Core processor sounds promising.
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LOL, N8 is niiiccceee, especially it comes with Nokia Qt SDK for Devs, lolol... tempting.
Anyway, that's what i'm waiting for, a dual core, and simplicity.
Funny, I can afford to buy any phone anytime, that said i love this phone and am waiting for the same reason ndwgs said. Dual Core, my next buy will probably be the xoom tablet... then the Dual core, S2 or maybe Atris..... not sure
------BTW doesn't "TouchWhiz" sound like a condition you get from drinking to much beer ?
Haha yes! Lol
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Meh, as unhappy as I've been with the small amounts of great ROMS, and lack of Sense so far, I'm keeping this phone. Over the lasy year I've gone through six phones. Moto Cliq-myTouch-Blackberry Bold-iPhone 3G-myTouch-Vibrant. I was never truly happy with a device until this one. So I'll be waiting quite a qhile before getting a new one.
Either the Glaxy S2 or the HTC Pyramid. I can't wait for MWC to start
I will never buy a samsung phone again, but I heard that the nokia e7 is shipping now and the keyboard on that thing is gorgeous, not to mention the camera with dual led flash. If I were to buy a phone today it would be that one. I'd probably go through some minor flashing withdraw but I'd get over it.
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To the op try using this rom im using now http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=935799 its a suped up version of touchwiz ^^
and on the topic i would skip the lg 2x and prolly get the galaxy s2 for my next upgrade, mostly because i dont want a smaller screen. Hopefully by then they will solve the whole timely update problems, which they said recently while releasing the "official 2.2" <-(piece of sh*t btw) that they will work harder to provide updates on a timely matter.
Heh, I'm going to wait until the second wave of dual-core phones come out, probably by this holiday season. Why? They'll be more mature and ship with 2.4 stock, which is what you'll need to actually take advantage of those dual cores. And by then we'll know which chipsets have the best performance and battery life (Tegra 2 isn't all that impressive just yet).
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To the op try using this rom im using now http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=935799 its a suped up version of touchwiz ^^
and on the topic i would skip the lg 2x and prolly get the galaxy s2 for my next upgrade, mostly because i dont want a smaller screen. Hopefully by then they will solve the whole timely update problems, which they said recently while releasing the "official 2.2" <-(piece of sh*t btw) that they will work harder to provide updates on a timely matter.
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Yea I tried that rom. I realtor like it but what I did is I pulled out the theme, widgets and touchwiz and put then on top of kb1.
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Heh, I'm going to wait until the second wave of dual-core phones come out, probably by this holiday season. Why? They'll be more mature and ship with 2.4 stock, which is what you'll need to actually take advantage of those dual cores. And by then we'll know which chipsets have the best performance and battery life (Tegra 2 isn't all that impressive just yet).
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Some have no problem getting 2 phones.
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Some have no problem getting 2 phones.
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True. I got a dinosaur phone and my vibrant. Nokia 6630 International Version and my Nex One.
Both i still use, beside my playtime/funtime/tester phone: the vibrant.
Speaking of which, when are you coming up with your Rom, Sader?
I see in your sig that you got a Rom coming soon?? I wan't to have a hands-on on that baby... No pressure. LOL
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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I got the lg g2x (ugly phone)on release date.
Since i was eligiable for an upgrade i decided to go with the g2x after reading all the reviews and specs i gave my wife the NS
5 days after
I miss the screen
How the NS Feels on my hand
G2x is fast but i havent really notice nothing really impresive
2.2 and god knows when 2.3 update will arrive
G2x camera sucks
Speakers are to low
Two Pros: 4G and HDMI tv output
Thankfully i got a defective unit (screen bleeding) so i will be returning my g2x today.
Should i get a replament unit or get myself another Nexus S?
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The same thing happened to me...
I returned G2x....back to Nexus S
If you already are disappointed and miss your NS, then why do you actually need our "permission" for this ? Just go for it ! If we would've said get another G2x instead of a new NS, would you have done this ? I, for one, wouldn't have. So yea man... just go for it, especially if you already know how the NS is and feels. Then you CAN'T go wrong.
Wait for sg2 or HTC sensation is what I think I would do just cuz dual core more future proof IMO I do like my nexus but Google isn't what its all cracked up to be IMO
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The main reason I haven't got the G2X is because of its looks (Fugly little monster xD) but anyways, I did notice the camera was a lot better than the NS. Surprised to see you say it sucks lol. T-Mobile did say that 2.3 is not far away and also Cyanogen has been working on getting CM7 onto it which will definitely be 2.3.3
Anyways, I'm extremely happy with the Nexus S and besides a slightly faster phone with improved camera I don't see much of a reason to get the G2X.
I was going to make the jump to T-Mobile, and I held off a couple weeks to try the G2X. I was wary about service at my new place, because my AT&T didn't get any reception. I wanted to get something with UMA, and G2X seemed like the best phone with 4G and WiFi calling. Now that I've realized that I get perfect reception at my home, I don't need to stick with the G2X. After reception and battery issues with the LG, I'm welcoming the delivery of my Nexus S with open arms. I love the screens on my Focus and my old Captivate, so I'm really looking forward to Super AMOLED again.
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Wait for sg2 or HTC sensation is what I think I would do just cuz dual core more future proof IMO I do like my nexus but Google isn't what its all cracked up to be IMO
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I dunno about that. Play with an Atrix for a week and then get back to us
God knows I wont try that again.
I would go back to the sexy nexy Nexus-S is a bad ass device, who cares about dual core right now, I would wait until "Ice cream" update is out, for true dual core support, and then get the newest Android phone out at that time, which will probably be a dual core Nexus-3.0 that will be first phone with "Ice Cream" 3.1.
So get the Nexus-S now and have fun. And upgrade to the Nexus-3.0 next year.
Agreeing with the one saying that you don't need our permission. When I saw the G2X I fell in love, but I knew deep down that I would't love it as much as I love my Nexus S. You see, in the future there will be something similar to the Nexus S, the Galaxy S2. It will have better specs, and offer the same development ( or similar) that the Nexus S provides( unlocked boot loader). Trust me, keep your Nexus S and wait for that xD
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robstunner said:
I dunno about that. Play with an Atrix for a week and then get back to us
God knows I wont try that again.
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Why is the atrix that bad?
htc fan89 said:
Why is the atrix that bad?
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Take a look at the atrix section. It's all threads about no boot loader unlock, themes, returns, and problems. I liked my atrix for a few days. Then gave mine back.
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Why is the atrix that bad?
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It's a boring device, sorta how the iPad 2 is right now, since it can't be jailbroken as of now you just use it like a normal human being, which is impossible for me.
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It's a boring device, sorta how the iPad 2 is right now, since it can't be jailbroken as of now you just use it like a normal human being, which is impossible for me.
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What he said. But even with jailbreaking a device, customization is still very limited compared to a Android device with access to root / custom recovery.
@OP
I thought the G2X was extremely sexy, sure it looks a lot like the iPhone 4 but the edges were nice and for a 4inch device it felt amazing in the hand, I also loved how the speakers were not on the back, but the bottom(which makes it a great media experience).
Still, I would go with my NS.
Why didn't you guys did what I did got g2x when it came out and also kept my ns so I can switch between devices whenever I feel like. They're both nice phones I think when 2.3 comes out for g2x will be a lot better phone than it is.
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Well the G2X just doesn't have the same look and feel as the Nexus S
you see the Nexus S looks like it was the only device on the planet to run stock Gingerbread, the device is all black, and so when you look at the status bar it blends in with the body of the device. The curved display just makes it look so distinct as well, and plus you can't forget about stock Android. Plus the specs are really not that noticeable. Yes that beast processor is better but the multi tasking experience would have been about the same.
I am currently on a sgs. Is it a good idea to change for a nexus s? Or should i wait for the sgs 2???
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you see the Nexus S looks like it was the only device on the planet to run stock Gingerbread, the device is all black, and so when you look at the status bar it blends in with the body of the device.
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Couldn't agree more ! Well said.
Hey guys,
I am with Rogers, and will be buying my phone cash for the full price. Because of this I am really trying to figure out what phone would be best to purchase because I don't want to make an $800 mistake.
I have had 2 Android phones in the past, an Xperia x10 and a Samsung Captivate.
I am basically torn between the Xperia Arc, and the Nexus S. I am also considering by a long shot the White iphone 4, though I am absolutely bored to tears with iOS and am not really interested...I guess call it the fall back device if I can't make up my mind between the Arc and Nexus S.
Anyways, if you guys have any opinions on either I would really like some help. I have been trying to figure it out, watching hours and hours of reviews and reading written reviews. But no one talks about the things I would like to know like how much bigger the screen is on the Arc compared to the Nexus S for example, or is it hard to lock the Arc with its little power button? Anyways any help is very much welcome. ***Note: I am keeping the phone stock...just something to keep in mind***
Your money, your decision..
Ultimately, since the X10 was such a fail. I would steer away free from SE, no matter how much "better they got".
Since you already had a Captivate.. Nexus S really isn't that much different. (FFC, but no External Card, no 720p video recording)
Just make due with what you have right now, and wait for the Galaxy S 2. All the 1ghz phones on the market are going to soon be obsolete in Q3-Q4.
Edit: Since you are buying the phone full price, why not just buy the Galaxy S 2 for full price. I think that you can pre-order now.
Lmao unbelievable I have x10 still and sent my captivate back to rogers as soon as I find out that nexus s and arc is coming. For me it was the toughest decision. But I went for nexus s and I'm loving it. Its very fast and play like high end 3d games I don't think arc could handle these games that good. What made my decision easy was.
1-Do I ever use HDMI? No, don't wana sit in front of TV and play games on big screen.
2- Do I need a high end camera? No cause nexus s can take good photos also but not good as arc.
3- do i want Google updates first? Hell yeah, don't want for se to release updates as they are slow. Remember how long it took x10 to get 2.1 ?
4- Style I would give it to arc its very sexy but I'm not getting it for some phone fashion show lol.
If you have captivate than you know how powerful hummingbird is.
At the end its your choice and money I'm sure you will be happy with both but I just got my nexus s 4 days ago and loving it. Don't see myself update to new phone for long time till we get Samsung galaxy s2
Edit : ohh and galaxy s 2 is out in UK buy it online it does work for rogers as it has all 3g bands.
gunstar3035 said:
Hey guys,
I am with Rogers, and will be buying my phone cash for the full price. Because of this I am really trying to figure out what phone would be best to purchase because I don't want to make an $800 mistake.
I have had 2 Android phones in the past, an Xperia x10 and a Samsung Captivate.
I am basically torn between the Xperia Arc, and the Nexus S. I am also considering by a long shot the White iphone 4, though I am absolutely bored to tears with iOS and am not really interested...I guess call it the fall back device if I can't make up my mind between the Arc and Nexus S.
Anyways, if you guys have any opinions on either I would really like some help. I have been trying to figure it out, watching hours and hours of reviews and reading written reviews. But no one talks about the things I would like to know like how much bigger the screen is on the Arc compared to the Nexus S for example, or is it hard to lock the Arc with its little power button? Anyways any help is very much welcome. ***Note: I am keeping the phone stock...just something to keep in mind***
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Thanks for the great suggestions!
I think I want to steer clear of the Galaxy 2, not really a fan of touch wiz. I guess what is drawing me to the Arc is the nice huge screen and camera, but I am not liking the lack of a front facing camera and I don't like the Android Skinning.
With the Nexus S I am liking the pure Android look but I am worried about the build quality. To me it looks great but I have heard reviewers call it cheap : / I also really really like the idea of having updates first.
Hmmm wat do wat do...I just don't know. I think iphone is out of the question. I am currently using just a 3GS and I hate this thing. Reason being is I had someone offer me a ton of money for my Captivate and though I didnt want to sell it was an offer I could not refuse really. But this next phone I am planing to stick with for awhile so I want one with a decent future.
The back cover is kinda cheap buy you could buy a nice case from amazon for 6$ comes with 6 screen protector its awesome. If u really wana be happy buy galaxy s 2 . I was gonna get that also but couldnt wait and not enough money cause I like renewing contracts lol. But rogers is also getting LG 3d dual core phone if u could wait till back to school. If you already have captivate u don't need nexus s unless u really want camera flash, fast updates, nfc which is useless in Canada.
gunstar3035 said:
Thanks for the great suggestions!
I think I want to steer clear of the Galaxy 2, not really a fan of touch wiz. I guess what is drawing me to the Arc is the nice huge screen and camera, but I am not liking the lack of a front facing camera and I don't like the Android Skinning.
With the Nexus S I am liking the pure Android look but I am worried about the build quality. To me it looks great but I have heard reviewers call it cheap : / I also really really like the idea of having updates first.
Hmmm wat do wat do...I just don't know. I think iphone is out of the question. I am currently using just a 3GS and I hate this thing. Reason being is I had someone offer me a ton of money for my Captivate and though I didnt want to sell it was an offer I could not refuse really. But this next phone I am planing to stick with for awhile so I want one with a decent future.
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