Just a general question, which one would you get? I personally was excited for the hercules, but when I found out the nexus prime is also coming out in october and saw the specs on it, I may lean towards the nexus prime. Only thing it will be missing is touchwiz.
Nexua Prime if you.dont want to wait forever for software update
Nexus prime. Don't think about getting a carrier based phone.
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Prime, duh. Most likely same hardware with no branding.
When I say most likely same hardware, because the Nexus devices have had a device that is similar but has a skin or something of that nature on it. Desire for the Nexus (even though it was released later) and the Galaxy S for the Nexus S.
Speculation and wishing is irrelevant.
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Speculation and wishing is irrelevant.
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But fun!
Prime or international unlocked phone
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I was in the same boat. For the last little while Ive been patiently waiting & salivating at the Hercules. But after hearing about the Prime and reading all the great reviews on the previous Nexus S, my opinion is now swaying towards the Prime.
prime to go along with my nexus s and nexus1
I'd prefer not to ever buy a Samsung product ever again as I feel so burned by my Vibrant (from the GPS standpoint alone).
If I had to pick....no doubt....Prime. Regular and fast firmware updates. I don't view the lack of Touchwiz as a drawback.
I stepped up to the Photon.
GSM and CDMA, yep it takes SIM cards.
Dual core lovin baby and a GPS that kicks bootay
Or..
you can wait for a Galaxy S2
Hercules for me =)
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I want that 720p super amoled screen
Nexus Prime looks more attractive except for the 5MP camera
Nexus Prime of course !
i have T-mobile vibrant now and still stuck with 2.2 !!!
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Nexus Prime of course !
i have T-mobile vibrant now and still stuck with 2.2 !!!
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Only concern I have about Nexus Prime.... I am on T-Mobile with the Even More Plus plan where you pay your phone on installment... on the new plans this will be called a Value Plan, but basically the same thing... no subsidized phones, you pay installments...
No problem... except that Nexus S for TMO has been through Best Buy ONLY, and you can't do Equipment Installment Plan (EIP) through Best Buy... only subsidized, which you can't do on a Plus/Value plan with TMO. which has meant that if I wanted to get a Nexus S (as I was considering as a friend wants my Vibrant) I would have to pay full price UP FRONT... ... and this will be the same whenever the Nexus Prime comes out most likely.
so in short... TMO has me screwed whichever way I go... Unless they offer the Nexus Prime in company stores on on the website where I can get EIP, which they haven't done in the past....
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so in short... TMO has me screwed whichever way I go... Unless they offer the Nexus Prime in company stores on on the website where I can get EIP, which they haven't done in the past....
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While I hope it does come to TMO and hopefully come there first do you have any reason to think that's where it will debut?
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Only concern I have about Nexus Prime.... I am on T-Mobile with the Even More Plus plan where you pay your phone on installment... on the new plans this will be called a Value Plan, but basically the same thing... no subsidized phones, you pay installments...
No problem... except that Nexus S for TMO has been through Best Buy ONLY, and you can't do Equipment Installment Plan (EIP) through Best Buy... only subsidized, which you can't do on a Plus/Value plan with TMO. which has meant that if I wanted to get a Nexus S (as I was considering as a friend wants my Vibrant) I would have to pay full price UP FRONT... ... and this will be the same whenever the Nexus Prime comes out most likely.
so in short... TMO has me screwed whichever way I go... Unless they offer the Nexus Prime in company stores on on the website where I can get EIP, which they haven't done in the past....
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I was in the same boat. For the last little while Ive been patiently waiting & salivating at the Hercules. But after hearing about the Prime and reading all the great reviews on the previous Nexus S, my opinion is now swaying towards the Prime.
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Yea, the only thing lesser about the prime would be the 5mp camera(that still does 1080p video according to rumors) that is supposed to have better sensors for low light conditions. Since I have a vibrant, better sensors is all I could want, and if it DOES do 1080p then it should be hackable to do 8mp pics(I have hacked so many cameras, camera phones are easy).
I didn't like the fragmentation that the SGS1 had, the same kind I think the SGS2 will have here.. I fear the communities will be smaller because of that, therefore less support, unlike for nexus S. If the prime goes tmobile, I would jump it like no tomorrow, unless some new information surfaces that really makes it bad, that's where I put my money.
i doubt it will come to tmobil! i bet it will be a verizon exclusive according to rumors. Imj getting a hercules! i hope they dont push it back to the oct 26...
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I know some people have been turned off from the lack of updates from Samsung/Verizon or whatever. (I blame Bing)
Unlike other people, after owning the Fascinate.. I actually would love to buy another Samsung phone.
I can't give up the SAMOLED screen. I actually like the over-saturated colors. They give it a POP in comparison to other screens.
What's next.... Samsung Droid Charge... meh.... Not sure why this has no appeal to me? Anyone else feel the same?
However, the Galaxy S 2, I'm completely drooling over this phone....Anyone think the Galaxy S 2 would come to VZW - or the US... ?
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I know some people have been turned off from the lack of updates from Samsung/Verizon or whatever. (I blame Bing)
Unlike other people, after owning the Fascinate.. I actually would love to buy another Samsung phone.
I can't give up the SAMOLED screen. I actually like the over-saturated colors. They give it a POP in comparison to other screens.
What's next.... Samsung Droid Charge... meh.... Not sure why this has no appeal to me? Anyone else feel the same?
However, the Galaxy S 2, I'm completely drooling over this phone....Anyone think the Galaxy S 2 would come to VZW - or the US... ?
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its already been found that the galaxy s 2 is coming to verizon in may
http://phandroid.com/2011/03/30/ver...droid-incredible-2-releases-slated-exclusive/
but yes, i want it
Phandroid just posted that it will be coming Q3 = September
Keep me Fascinated
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EC10 Voodoo Lagfix
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I just read that the new samsung droid charge will cost $299 w/2 year contract . Not gonna do it
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$299 WITH contract?!? The prices keep creeping higher and higher with a contract for new equipment. All it means is that I'll have to wait a little while longer (unfortunately). Prices always drop, new phones come, etc.
credit card = no contract lol, normally buy a phone then sell old to help make up difference, but sgs2 will be my next phone for sure. updates are not the selling factor for me the hardware is and I own a lot of sammy products and they have always been top-notch
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$299 WITH contract?!? The prices keep creeping higher and higher with a contract for new equipment. All it means is that I'll have to wait a little while longer (unfortunately). Prices always drop, new phones come, etc.
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There is always Certified Pre-Owned as well. This phone was an upgrade for me from the OG Droid 1 and it costed me 49 bucks. Best 50 I've ever spent. So hopefully by the time my contract expires I'm hoping CPO Galaxy S 2's will be available.
Tapatalked from my ComaVolted Fascinate running SC 2.9.2
Never Samsung again!
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its already been found that the galaxy s 2 is coming to verizon in may
http://phandroid.com/2011/03/30/ver...droid-incredible-2-releases-slated-exclusive/
but yes, i want it
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WHOA. I had no idea it was that close to release, I thought it would come out in September at the earliest. Geez, I wonder if I Verizon will let me trade in my Fascinate for it, and I just pay whatever difference there is. My phone sound quality sucks, the GPS is a mixed bag, and I can complain about them not pushing Froyo to their phone yet (yes, I do currently have a Froyo rom on my phone, but it's still a legitimate complaint since it's a leak I have running). I really really want the new Galaxy S II. Worst case scenario, I'll have to find some way of getting the money to purchase it for full-price off contract.
According to a leaked Verizon roadmap, the SGS2 may arrive as early as next month on Verizon(with LTE!):
"Verizon’s spring roadmap has 8 Android phones releasing in less than 60 days"
I am sorry, but that Road Map is fake (I hope I'm wrong). I would LOVE the S2 to come out next month... but... I'd look for it by the end of the summer. The only question is, will it be the actual S2, or an altered step child like the Fascinate to the Original Galaxy S?
We should make a list for upcoming non-Samsung phones.
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that sucks that it's going to be lte. I don't even have it in my area, and by then I'm guessing the price of data plans will have gone up for 4g phones
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I know I definitely plan on making the S2 my next phone. I'm with the OP in that I'm not at the least turned off by Samsung. I blame Verizon. I've been through this before with the OG Storm. Yes, Rim was responsible for some hardware issues but in the software realm, Verizon sucked in releasing timely firmware to fix software glitches. I had to rely upon the BB community in order to get my phone up to snuff. If Verizon didn't have such a large and reliable network, I'd leave them.
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I dont know why anyone would ever care about, let along buy a samsung phone after the BS with this one.
simple.because the hardware is top-notch.
I'll never buy a Samsung phone again, I don't care how good the hardware is.
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I'll never buy a Samsung phone again, I don't care how good the hardware is.
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Same.
Btw, what's a Sumsung?
Kaessa said:
I'll never buy a Samsung phone again, I don't care how good the hardware is.
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I would be willing to buy another Samsung phone again if the hardware is good.
Kaessa said:
I'll never buy a Samsung phone again, I don't care how good the hardware is.
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Same... Apple here I come
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Anyone moving on from the vibrant? What phone / carrier are you looking at? Is there a way to tell what will have working miui and GPS? I've had it with this phone ...GPS never works when you need it ...great when you don't. Now the 911 thing ...
Any suggestions?
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S3! Waiting for something like vibrant that u can use for more then a year an not feel like I need a new phone! Only Samsung for me!
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Never another Samsung (unless its got Nexus in the name). Google phones for me from now on.
Im stuck in this phone for about another year. Don't want to pay to exit fee, and don't want to sign up for another 2 years to get a phone.
Not paying 500+ for an unlocked phone either - no money.
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Never another Samsung (unless its got Nexus in the name). Google phones for me from now on.
Im stuck in this phone for about another year. Don't want to pay to exit fee, and don't want to sign up for another 2 years to get a phone.
Not paying 500+ for an unlocked phone either - no money.
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Yea contracts aren't cool never again! Unlocked S3 is my next unless they have hardware button cuz updates are beast on unlocked Sammy phones there getting ics leak this week!
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These are my same sentiments. I'd love to get the Galaxy Nexus if it came to T-Mobile.
Though, I hope I can hold out until the S3...
I would potentially look at another samsung, I bought it as soon as it came out and almost a year and a half later I am still very happy with it. As of right now I would lean towards a nexus device, I guess it really depends on what is the new hot phone is out over the summer.
Does anyone know if any manufacturers have a better updating reputation than samsung?
Question for you guys. When my contract ends with T mobile can i go to non contract plan and save some money every month? So that i can get unlocked phone from out side. Also galaxy nexus seems the only phone that works with t mobile 3G bands. So we are pretty much stuck with one option if we want to get our own phone and still be on t mobile.
Id say galaxy nexus, if it ever came to tmobile. I wont spend full price on another android phone that is not a nexus.
from now on its....nexus or get lost. (simply because of updates)
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I would potentially look at another samsung, I bought it as soon as it came out and almost a year and a half later I am still very happy with it. As of right now I would lean towards a nexus device, I guess it really depends on what is the new hot phone is out over the summer.
Does anyone know if any manufacturers have a better updating reputation than samsung?
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Only one that comes close is HTC Samsung problem is dealing with carriers but there unlocked phones have excellent upgrades
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I bit the bullet and got a Galaxy Nexus before Thanksgiving, and I'm glad I did. I will never get hamstrung by another carrier branded phone again as long as the Nexus phones are available. I had the Vibrant for a year. The Froyo update barely happened. Gingerbread? Yeah right. ICS....keep dreaming. Even CM doesn't want this phone anymore. I don't blame them either, the 911 issue was definitely a problem.
With the Nexus, I finally have a GPS that actually works (and works indoors). I get locks in a few seconds instead of waiting 5 to 10 minutes if it locks at all. Sure, I could have got an S2 - which IMO is another redheaded stepchild of the GS2 family and locked on TMO. One of my driving factors is that the international Nexus is pentaband. No phone is future-proof but this one suits my needs for a while.
iPhone 4S on AT&T. Don't have to spend $600 upfront and never have to worry about if it will fall out of support in less than a year.
Android is not reliable that way, and even the Nexus phones here are carrier locked. I'm not importing a phone.
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iPhone 4S on AT&T. Don't have to spend $600 upfront and never have to worry about if it will fall out of support in less than a year.
Android is not reliable that way, and even the Nexus phones here are carrier locked. I'm not importing a phone.
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Buy from amazon no import neded an have fun with that
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Doesn't solve the upfront cost issue nor does it solve Android's built in problems. Plus, iMessage is hot and almost everyone here that I know has an iPhone.
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I've had my vibrant since it came out in July last year. I hadn't thought of getting a new phone until I heard about the galaxy nexus. I'm going to wait for prices to drop, then choose between the gs2 and the galaxy nexus (depends on if the s2 actually gets ics). After having a phone with an amoled screen protected by gorilla glass, I can't go to something dull in comparrison and easily scratchable/breakable.
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My problem is with choosing a phone is....
If I want to go to get a 2yr contract again, then I'd go for either S2 or Amaze... BUT... Here's the dilema:
What really IS the truth behind those two phones... People have been saying S2 is great, and there are others that say PIXEL is worse, go with Amaze. ARGH!
If I want to go OFF contract, then definitely no question: Galaxy Nexus.
Right of this moment, I'm using my friend's Nexus S, we swapped, because he wants to dev on my Vibe, and I want to flash happy on the Nexus S. Until he's satisfied of what he's doing to my phone, then I'm happy to be on Nex S for the mean time. Besides, if he bricks that damn Vibe, he'll get me a SGS4G. So I'm not too worried.
BUT, here's the dilema...
THE DAMN PRICE OF THE GALAXY NEXUS!
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My problem is with choosing a phone is....
If I want to go to get a 2yr contract again, then I'd go for either S2 or Amaze... BUT... Here's the dilema:
What really IS the truth behind those two phones... People have been saying S2 is great, and there are others that say PIXEL is worse, go with Amaze. ARGH!
If I want to go OFF contract, then definitely no question: Galaxy Nexus.
Right of this moment, I'm using my friend's Nexus S, we swapped, because he wants to dev on my Vibe, and I want to flash happy on the Nexus S. Until he's satisfied of what he's doing to my phone, then I'm happy to be on Nex S for the mean time. Besides, if he bricks that damn Vibe, he'll get me a SGS4G. So I'm not too worried.
BUT, here's the dilema...
THE DAMN PRICE OF THE GALAXY NEXUS!
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Agreed. A $600-700 phone is not in my budget at the moment. I have more important things too spend my money on (bills, 4mo old, etc). As much as I'd love to have the Nexus, it's just not going to happen and it won't come to tmo anytime soon (if ever).
Been looking at the sgs2 and Amaze the past few days. Going into the store this weekend and probably walking out with one. My Vibrants days are numbered.
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To me service is more important than phone. That's why I'm gonna ditch tmo/att for Sprint. Would rather put up with slightly slower 4g that's unlimited than to have "the nation's fastest network" at 2 gig a month.
I'll probably end up getting the evo3d cuz after my Vibrant experience I'm not thrilled with the way Samsung fails to update their products.
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For those who are getting tired of their vibrant you should head over to the dev section and flash deranged9 by jcc. I just flashed it yesterday and it feels like I have a completely new phone.
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I wish galaxy nexus it seems very powerful,
any one can send it to me from usa ??
I just switched TO this phone a week or two ago and couldn't be happier.
I got the Vibrant for $100 on Craigslist and signed up for the month to month T-mobile plan.
Dual core or not there's nothing I ran on the G2x that I can't run on this phone (Even Tegra only games with Chainfire).. except video conferencing with FFC, which I never did, but could always add a FFC later.
I'm getting the same data rate on this "3G" phone as I did on the G2x "4G" phone AND I'm not locked into a contract.
One of the reasons I got it was it's MIUI supported.
I've tried MULTIPLE smartphones since the first iPhone, iPhone 3G, 3Gs then switched to Palm Pre.. then to Android - MyTouch, HTC Hero, DroidX, Samsung Intercept, LG Optimus V, G2x, Motorola Triumph and now the Vibrant.
By far the best one of all those I've mentioned.
I know it's a year old, but I won't be switching anytime soon.
At Sprint website.....trying to take some GN thunder lol????
Yup people don't know the difference
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If there was ever a LTE version for att of the NS, I could honestly say it would be the last phone I would ever need.
I would be happy with a HSPA+ for TMO or ATT
Hell I am hoping the LTE version will launch for Sprint too
If the GN comes I see it being the LTE flavor. Or maybe dual WIMAX and LTE?
I was thinking of the Epic Touch but seeing ICS on INT GS2 left a horrible taste in my mouth . Hopefully they will leave the stock launcher like they did for GB?
donsh00tmesanta said:
I would be happy with a HSPA+ for TMO or ATT
Hell I am hoping the LTE version will launch for Sprint too
If the GN comes I see it being the LTE flavor. Or maybe dual WIMAX and LTE?
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it would have to be, I just cant get over the size or else I would switch carriers for it but it's too big for me
bdpyo said:
it would have to be, I just cant get over the size or else I would switch carriers for it but it's too big for me
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I've reached the conclusion that buying expressive electronics when they first come out is simply a bad consumer choice. How often do new electronics (especially phones) ship with some kind of defect? It takes at least a few months for all the bad batches to reach the suckers and the bug-free versions to hit shelves.
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Bruce lee roy said:
I've reached the conclusion that buying expressive electronics when they first come out is simply a bad consumer choice. How often do new electronics (especially phones) ship with some kind of defect? It takes at least a few months for all the bad batches to reach the suckers and the bug-free versions to hit shelves.
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Eh, I dont know. My Launch day Nexus One is still alive and working very well. My Launch day Nexus S 4G is stable up to 2Ghz (if it doesn't get too hot anyway), and has no major issues. Hell I even get better signal on my NS4G than ANY other phone I've ever had.
Think about it...
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Eh, I dont know. My Launch day Nexus One is still alive and working very well. My Launch day Nexus S 4G is stable up to 2Ghz (if it doesn't get too hot anyway), and has no major issues. Hell I even get better signal on my NS4G than ANY other phone I've ever had.
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Nexus S is somewhat of a special case; most if, if not all, the bugs were worked out the year prior with the galaxy s line. And if you paid attention, which i did, the gs had plenty of problems til they released the the updated versions without bugs (gs4g and ns). On top of that, the ns4g had the ns out before it--> that's about 3 generations of product field testing. You should really thank gs, ns, and gs4g for making your ns4g what it is today
Current evo4g owner eligible for an upgrade. Was on the sprint website trying to decide between this ns4g ($0.00) and the epic touch4g ($199.99). Love the gs2's hardware, but I agree with don'tshootmesanta's distaste for TouchWiz smothering the ICS goodness underneath. Love the nexus s 4g, but it is getting a little long in the tooth. Would it be wise to get the nexus now?
As a premiere customer I believe my annual upgrade will disappear in two weeks as the program comes to an end, and the opportunity to (finally) own a nexus device, for free, seems foolish to pass up.
The foolish thing would be not to get the iPhone 4s and flip it. Nexus S 4G are too cheap to use an upgrade on it.
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The foolish thing would be not to get the iPhone 4s and flip it. Nexus S 4G are too cheap to use an upgrade on it.
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^^^^^^^ This !!!!!
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The foolish thing would be not to get the iPhone 4s and flip it. Nexus S 4G are too cheap to use an upgrade on it.
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Yerp. Lnib I've seen them hovering around 100 bones.
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So you're saying I ought to:
1. Use my upgrade to buy the iPhone 4S for $199.99
2. Sell iPhone on craigslist/ebay for ~ $600
3. Keep using the evo or use the $400 profit to buy new phone off contract?
I jumped on this today for my other line...anyone recomend any good roms...or is stock rooted good enough....I would like to overclock a little too...any recommendations would be helpful cause this won't be my phone so i won't be able to tinker with it...thanks
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Current evo4g owner eligible for an upgrade. Was on the sprint website trying to decide between this ns4g ($0.00) and the epic touch4g ($199.99). Love the gs2's hardware, but I agree with don'tshootmesanta's distaste for TouchWiz smothering the ICS goodness underneath. Love the nexus s 4g, but it is getting a little long in the tooth. Would it be wise to get the nexus now?
As a premiere customer I believe my annual upgrade will disappear in two weeks as the program comes to an end, and the opportunity to (finally) own a nexus device, for free, seems foolish to pass up.
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For me it's either Nexus or no Android phone but I'd get the Epic Touch 4G. You could easily sell it, buy a Nexus S 4G and have some cash to spare. You could even wait and see if the Galaxy Nexus hits Sprint and sell the Epic Touch 4G then.
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So you're saying I ought to:
1. Use my upgrade to buy the iPhone 4S for $199.99
2. Sell iPhone on craigslist/ebay for ~ $600
3. Keep using the evo or use the $400 profit to buy new phone off contract?
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Just saw this and this makes even more sense than my suggestion. You could get a NS4G on ebay and still have money for another phone.
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I jumped on this today for my other line...anyone recomend any good roms...or is stock rooted good enough....I would like to overclock a little too...any recommendations would be helpful cause this won't be my phone so i won't be able to tinker with it...thanks
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Yea Peter Alfonso's Bugless Beast GPA 19, very much stock but better. You can just d/l and install it through Rom Manager although it's probably still on these forums some where, just to much other ICS stuff to wade through and find it. I've tried them all and his is by far the smoothest bug free one I've came across, great battery life as well. I'll stick with it until he gets a ICS version up and running.
Walmart got this!
Carbon Blue Samsung Galaxy Note
HERE IS THE LINK
Free with new 2 yr Contract. But you must have to go with some data plan to get it free.
Select the Classic Individual Unlimited talk/text/data(2GB) for $59.99
Otherwise Buy it outright for $349.99
THNX TO ElMeR09 for finding this price.
You can THANK him HERE
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Walmart got this!
Carbon Blue Samsung Galaxy Note
HERE IS THE LINK
Free with new 2 yr Contract.
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Holy $h*t its only 349 without contract too!
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Holy $h*t its only 349 without contract too!
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Honestly that's how much it's worth with an old Snapdragon S3 processor. I feel Galaxy Nexus for $350 is way better option than this especially when Note 2 will be announced this month.
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Honestly that's how much it's worth with an old Snapdragon S3 processor. I feel Galaxy Nexus for $350 is way better option than this especially when Note 2 will be announced this month.
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In what way is the Galaxy Nexus better? The Note has a faster processor, Bigger screen, SD Card support, better camera, stylus, etc. Also the unlocked GSM version of the Galaxy Nexus is HSPA+ while the Galaxy Note is 4G.
There is no way the Galaxy Nexus is a better choice than the Note, other than the fact that the screen size of the Note might be too big for some.
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In what way is the Galaxy Nexus better? The Note has a faster processor, Bigger screen, SD Card support, better camera, stylus, etc. Also the unlocked GSM version of the Galaxy Nexus is HSPA+ while the Galaxy Note is 4G.
There is no way the Galaxy Nexus is a better choice than the Note, other than the fact that the screen size of the Note might be too big for some.
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****...I wonder what phone is trying to fit in your pocket right now.
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****...I wonder what phone is trying to fit in your pocket right now.
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I have the AT&T note and it fits fine. Never had an issue with the size. Yes at first I was like "Dayum!!!!" but after having it for a week I don't I could ever go back to a smaller screen.
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I have the AT&T note and it fits fine. Never had an issue with the size. Yes at first I was like "Dayum!!!!" but after having it for a week I don't I could ever go back to a smaller screen.
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Different strokes for different folks! I honestly think in the above comment that he was talking about resale value of the phone. The Note's value will drop significantly once the Note 2 is out. A GSM Nexus tends to hold it's value better.
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Different strokes for different folks! I honestly think in the above comment that he was talking about resale value of the phone. The Note's value will drop significantly once the Note 2 is out. A GSM Nexus tends to hold it's value better.
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Common man, are you serious? Who buys a phone for resale value? This isn't a car. Unless you are psychic you can't accurately predict the future of both phones. Even though the Note 2 will be out soon, it might be sometime next year before US carriers pick it up. And another point I'm going to reiterate, the Note is 4G while the Nexus is HSPA+. 4G speeds are ridiculous and coverage is growing. The Nexus is already a dated phone.
deeken said:
Common man, are you serious? Who buys a phone for resale value? This isn't a car. Unless you are psychic you can't accurately predict the future of both phones. Even though the Note 2 will be out soon, it might be sometime next year before US carriers pick it up. And another point I'm going to reiterate, the Note is 4G while the Nexus is HSPA+. 4G speeds are ridiculous and coverage is growing. The Nexus is already a dated phone.
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I think you mean LTE, because HSPA+ is what the everyday consumer knows as "4G". I personally don't see a reason for LTE...on HSPA+ anything I need loads instantly. Touchwiz is also absolutely hideous. I will take stock Android anyday. I don't really see how the Nexus is a dated phone, as it can do anything the note can. You may be confusing the dated Nexus between your dated operating system. ICS is sooooo 3 months ago.
deeken said:
Common man, are you serious? Who buys a phone for resale value? This isn't a car. Unless you are psychic you can't accurately predict the future of both phones. Even though the Note 2 will be out soon, it might be sometime next year before US carriers pick it up. And another point I'm going to reiterate, the Note is 4G while the Nexus is HSPA+. 4G speeds are ridiculous and coverage is growing. The Nexus is already a dated phone.
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Some one is a note fanboy. Ok. Why is nexus better? Updated from google. Period. End story. You guys just got ics. Nexus has been on jellybean. Note won't be getting jellybean.
But I'm not here to argue over which phone I'd get. My one s beats both of these.... But my girlfriend would be interested in a note, even if its dated by now.
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lowandbehold said:
Different strokes for different folks! I honestly think in the above comment that he was talking about resale value of the phone. The Note's value will drop significantly once the Note 2 is out. A GSM Nexus tends to hold it's value better.
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Nexus price dropped 400$ in less than one year while note price dropped only 250. How does the nexus hold it's value better?
havikx said:
Some one is a note fanboy. Ok. Why is nexus better? Updated from google. Period. End story. You guys just got ics. Nexus has been on jellybean. Note won't be getting jellybean.
But I'm not here to argue over which phone I'd get. My one s beats both of these.... But my girlfriend would be interested in a note, even if its dated by now.
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There are plenty of crafty Devs that produce amazing ICS and JB ROM's for the Note. So whether it comes directly from google or not is irrelevant. There are no "Period. End story." You do not speak for everyone nor is your rebuttal the be all and end all.
Also I don't take too kindly to your fanboy comment. I'm comparing the benefits of one phone over another. I have no emotional attachment to my Note. If someone were to make an argument about the SGS III or the One X over the Note I would steer towards those phones. But when it comes to the Nexus, in my opinion (we all have one) I see no reason why it would be a better choice.
lazarat said:
Nexus price dropped 400$ in less than one year while note price dropped only 250. How does the nexus hold it's value better?
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The Nexus price did not drop in value because of consumer demand. The Nexus price dropped because Google decided to subsidize the price of its hardware (like the Nexus 7 for $200). Google sells the Galaxy nexus for $350. You can very easily sell it on XDA, Craigslist, or any other site for $325. Please show me somewhere that you can sell a Note for $25 less than the Manufacturers Suggested Retail Price. Which I believe is $599.99. Not only that, but I have had NUMEROUS offers for a straight trade for a Note.
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The Nexus price did not drop in value because of consumer demand. The Nexus price dropped because Google decided to subsidize the price of its hardware (like the Nexus 7 for $200). Google sells the Galaxy nexus for $350. You can very easily sell it on XDA, Craigslist, or any other site for $325. Please show me somewhere that you can sell a Note for $25 less than the Manufacturers Suggested Retail Price. Which I believe is $599.99. Not only that, but I have had NUMEROUS offers for a straight trade for a Note.
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Just go on eBay and compare the prices of unlocked GSM Galaxy Nexus's and unlocked Galaxy Note's. The Note's are priced ~$150-200 more.
deeken said:
Just go on eBay and compare the prices of unlocked GSM Galaxy Nexus's and unlocked Galaxy Note's. The Note's are priced ~$150-200 more.
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Please note (no pun intended) that I said it holds the value better. And also be aware that there is a difference between the international note and the AT&T note (the at&t is the one with the ****** processor). I am sorry that Samsung wants to deeply inflate the retail price of their phones to give carriers the ability to charge more for the upgrade. That is neither mine or Google's fault.
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LOL. For a minute I thought you were pleading with the Note.
And I meant the unlocked 4G LTE Note, the AT&T version.
deeken said:
LOL.
And I meant the unlocked 4G LTE Note, the AT&T version.
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The proof is in the marketplace. It is considered an even trade. Maybe a SLIGHT amount of cash depending on accessories.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1815690
It's an even trade all day.
lowandbehold said:
The proof is in the marketplace. It is considered an even trade. Maybe a SLIGHT amount of cash depending on accessories.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1815690
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By slight I think the seller FJ is asking ~$150-200. Damn shame FJ is leaving the Note community. But there are still plenty of other great Devs in the community.
But anyways, I'm willing to give the Nexus a shot. Why don't you trade me your Nexus for my slightly beat up At&t Tilt 2 straight up and I'll play with both phones. After a few weeks if I end up liking the Nexus more, I'll come back to this forum and publicly announce how the Nexus is better. :good: What do you say?
I don't see it for free when I click the link.
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It's going to be made in Texas!:
http://www.ibtimes.com/moto-x-motor...nexus-5-will-be-made-usa-release-date-1283813
Motorola is coming out with a bunch of new phones, and the Moto X in October.
ToiletSalesman said:
It's going to be made in Texas!:
http://www.ibtimes.com/moto-x-motor...nexus-5-will-be-made-usa-release-date-1283813
Motorola is coming out with a bunch of new phones, and the Moto X in October.
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does american labour mean that the phone will cost $2500? LOL
and this is google edtion phone? not nexus phone?
maybe google do not wanna to bring the other android device manufacture's heart down
You're right about Google not wanting to piss off the other mfr's. They do not want to give Motorola any unfair advantages.
This is probably going to be relatively Vanilla in its release, as Google's Larry Page and Sergey Brin have hinted that much. However, it will not be the Nexus 5, as they are calling it the Moto X. Read this: http://www.ibtimes.com/moto-x-motor...nexus-5-will-be-made-usa-release-date-1283813
Also, they are saying the phone will be very competitively priced, and given the proper factory, Americans can make a hell of a better device than a Chinese person treated like a slave can. Happier people work better. Just ask any rich Chinese, they refuse to buy things manufactured in their home country.
Way too early
kirtesh.k said:
Way too early
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Agreed, gotta see the specs before I commit though I'm interested and keen enough to put off buying the s4.
interesting....
if Motorola dosen't wont to crash she need to surprise us...rly.
Moto X Specs
The Moto X may have mid-range specs, but don't some devices like the iPhone or Galaxy S3 and S4 variants have mid-range specs too? It's the OS that makes the phone run smooth, not necessarily the specs it has. iOS and Touchwiz are perfect examples of this. I have never heard of a Touchwiz device or an iPhone (current generations) that run slow with their mid-range specs. Also, project butter should speed things up right? I think people are immediately counting out a phone based on specs not on usability or experience with the device. It's way to early to tell considering official specs haven't been dropped yet.
Looks are OK, but features needs to be kick a**
All I care about is the screen being bigger than 4.5, and a battery with at least 2500mah... I'm using a GS2 Epic with a dual core CPU, running 4.1 JB... It runs just fine... This dual core will be significantly more powerful than my GS2, and close if not more powerful than the GS3 CPU... And updates, updates, updates... Can't forget about the updates...
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Really cool design
not a nexus
I saw the release news and videos, and I immediately threw my wallet at my screen. If they sell it for around $300, you'd be dumb not to buy one. I really hope it will work on WIND....
NissanskylineN1 said:
I saw the release news and videos, and I immediately threw my wallet at my screen. If they sell it for around $300, you'd be dumb not to buy one. I really hope it will work on WIND....
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I agree, but it's $200 with a contract so I wouldn't expect to be able to get one for less than $600 or so (other phones that are $200 with a contact are priced over $600).
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gc84245 said:
I agree, but it's $200 with a contract so I wouldn't expect to be able to get one for less than $600 or so (other phones that are $200 with a contact are priced over $600).
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What was the contract price for the Nexus 4 when released?
NissanskylineN1 said:
What was the contract price for the Nexus 4 when released?
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$429.
Very nice phone but I was expecting more.
no nexus 5?
I was waiting for nexus 5, when it'll be launched?
truedroid said:
I was waiting for nexus 5, when it'll be launched?
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Nexus phones arent usually announced until October/November time. At least that was the case for the Nexus 4 and the Galaxy Nexus.
In any case I pre-ordered mine through Rogers so I will be anxiously waiting for it to come whenever it does.
I like moto x