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[Q] Should I upgrade now?

Hey guys, this is my first post on these forums.
Lately, I have been trying to figure out if I should upgrade to the Atrix now, or wait until the iPhone 5 comes out. Right now I have an iPhone 3GS. Android in general has been intriguing me. I've had an iPhone since it first came out, and have said since that I could never imagine using any other type of phone, but right now I think I'd welcome the change. I just don't know if I should upgrade now or not.
Obviously, the next iPhone will have the dual-core A5 processor, possibly 4G, a bigger screen, and a better camera. It just comes down to OS.
AT&T is the worst carrier of Android phones. But the Atrix looks really good. It hits that sweet spot of screen size and it won't look like I'm holding a brick to my face every time I make a phone call.
If I were to get the Atrix I'd root it and put Gingerblur on it. I love stock Android. If the LG G2X was on AT&T I'd jump right on it. That phone looks beautiful.
I just need help deciding if I should either:
1) Upgrade soon and get the Atrix.
2) Wait for the iPhone 5.
3) Wait for an even better Android phone to be released on AT&T.
My requirements for upgrading are for it to have 4G and probably not a Samsung device, because I've heard they take the longest to upgrade. Like I said, I love stock Android, but I also like HTC Sense and my least favorite is Motoblur. However I don't find this as much of an issue since it can be changed using Gingerblur.
Any opinions would be appreciated, especially from iPhone converts.
Thanks!

I got a IPhone 4g from bell, was 149.99 at BestBuy (canada)
Jailbroke it, Played around with the camera/pictures. Even though its jail broken it still has limitations
Got BORING fast...Two days after the purchase I returned it and picked up an atrix.
This thing is not fully cracked open yet (development with the bootloader.)
Atrix > Iphone
Atrix has a bigger and better community I find compare to Itouch/Iphone websites. Once this bootloader is cracked open. It’s going to be pouring on these forums of New Apps and hardware tweaks etc.
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IPhone 5g WILL be more secure than the IPad 2 and the IPhone 4g 4.3.1 update.
Causing jailbreaking harder to accomplish.

I used to jailbreak but haven't done it in a long time. Too much hassle. I always get worried about freezing my phone and then spending hours restoring and getting everything back into place.
Android not even being rooted is more open than iOS.
By the way, I have the unlimited data plan on my iPhone. If I get the Atrix, can I keep it?

Perez92 said:
I used to jailbreak but haven't done it in a long time. Too much hassle. I always get worried about freezing my phone and then spending hours restoring and getting everything back into place.
Android not even being rooted is more open than iOS.
By the way, I have the unlimited data plan on my iPhone. If I get the Atrix, can I keep it?
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Yes, you can keep your unlimited data. Don't let any salespeople tell you anything else. And no special 4g data plan crap.
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for you i would think you should get an inspire just because
1) it has sense
2)it has a slight ios feel so their won't be a huge learning curve
3)can load custom ROM'S so it is more future-proof
4)has a WAY BETTER camera
5)battery life isn't to bad if you use a good kernel
6)has better support than the atrix
those are the reasons i think that you would like the inspire and are also the reasons i want an inspire instead of the atrix except #2 because after using android im never going back to ios

Well, two things. If I get the unlimited data, can I also get the 200 text for $5? Or will I only be able to get the 1000 text for $10?
And I don't really want the Inspire because it's just too big, and I know it's silly, but I want a device with a dual-core processor.

I was pretty much in your situation a few weeks ago. I was coming from an iPhone 3G and decided to go with the Atrix. I checked out all the new phones, and the Atrix was the best option.
In my opinion this is a really nice, quality phone. Now that I have had it for a week or so, I can definitely say I am glad I made the switch to Android. While it does take a little getting used to, it is just sooo nice being able to have some actual control. One thing I will say though, is that Motoblur is pretty terrible. It sounds like you already plan on taking care of that though if you get the phone.
My advice would be to grab an Atrix from Amazon Wireless for $99, you won't be disappointed. The iOS is just so boring in comparison, and I doubt that whatever the iPhone 5 uses will be much of a departure from what it is currently running.
Edit: I saw somewhere that Best Buy was having a sale for $29.99, in case that may sway your decision one way or the other.
-Doogs™

Option 3.........

But atrix now. When iphone 5 comes out
Sell atrix on craigslist and but iphone 5
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MrCooper2012 said:
I was pretty much in your situation a few weeks ago. I was coming from an iPhone 3G and decided to go with the Atrix. I checked out all the new phones, and the Atrix was the best option.
In my opinion this is a really nice, quality phone. Now that I have had it for a week or so, I can definitely say I am glad I made the switch to Android. While it does take a little getting used to, it is just sooo nice being able to have some actual control. One thing I will say though, is that Motoblur is pretty terrible. It sounds like you already plan on taking care of that though if you get the phone.
My advice would be to grab an Atrix from Amazon Wireless for $99, you won't be disappointed. The iOS is just so boring in comparison, and I doubt that whatever the iPhone 5 uses will be much of a departure from what it is currently running.
Edit: I saw somewhere that Best Buy was having a sale for $29.99, in case that may sway your decision one way or the other.
-Doogs™
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Amazon only has it for $149. Bestbuy has it for $29 only for new customers, but I can get it for $99 from them.
And the problem with option 3 is when is AT&T going to come out with another android device?

Save your upgrade

ddust14 said:
Save your upgrade
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I think my next phone will be an android phone. Just not the atrix. I wish the g2x was on at&t :/

Perez92 said:
I think my next phone will be an android phone. Just not the atrix. I wish the g2x was on at&t :/
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Oh well, it's not.
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Still contemplating on getting the Atrix. I keep looking around and see mixed experiences.
And is the galaxy s ii coming to at&t? it looks like a cool phone. a little large and a samsung device but i keep seeing people wanting to switch to it.

Perez92 said:
Still contemplating on getting the Atrix. I keep looking around and see mixed experiences.
And is the galaxy s ii coming to at&t? it looks like a cool phone. a little large and a samsung device but i keep seeing people wanting to switch to it.
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I have the Captivate since day 1. I have been saving my upgrade for an awesome Android phone, like SGS2 or Infuse. The issue there is that there is no exact release date yet and I'm freaking tired of waiting cause this Captivate is crap now!
This is what I did tonight.....I saw Best Buy has the Atrix on sale and I think the Inspire is still on sale, not sure. I asked if I would lose my unlimited data and if I would be charged any restocking fee if I return the phone within the 30 days. They answered NO for both. So I immediately bought the Atrix! Now I have a brand new phone for 30 days while I wait for any updates on the SGS2 and Infuse lol

lost2030 said:
I have the Captivate since day 1. I have been saving my upgrade for an awesome Android phone, like SGS2 or Infuse. The issue there is that there is no exact release date yet and I'm freaking tired of waiting cause this Captivate is crap now!
This is what I did tonight.....I saw Best Buy has the Atrix on sale and I think the Inspire is still on sale, not sure. I asked if I would lose my unlimited data and if I would be charged any restocking fee if I return the phone within the 30 days. They answered NO for both. So I immediately bought the Atrix! Now I have a brand new phone for 30 days while I wait for any updates on the SGS2 and Infuse lol
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Both the Infuse and the SGS2 are just too big. The biggest things holding me back from the Atrix is Motoblur and the camera.
Since you upgraded and kept your unlimited data, what text messaging plan do you have? My dad only wants to upgrade as long as he doesnt have to spend more on the bill, so I'd prefer if it stayed at $35.

Perez92 said:
Both the Infuse and the SGS2 are just too big. The biggest things holding me back from the Atrix is Motoblur and the camera.
Since you upgraded and kept your unlimited data, what text messaging plan do you have? My dad only wants to upgrade as long as he doesnt have to spend more on the bill, so I'd prefer if it stayed at $35.
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You dont have to change anything on your current plan. I asked the rep at best buy and he told me everything will remain exactly as I had it. He only had to change a code on my unlimited data cause of the 4G. I have the unlimited text for family cause I have a family plan. I've always had unlimited text though even when I had my own individual account. It's a good thing to have the unlimited texting plan because it includes unlimited calling to ANY mobile (not sure if you knew that). So that allowed me to lower my minutes plan and save money in the process lol

lost2030 said:
You dont have to change anything on your current plan. I asked the rep at best buy and he told me everything will remain exactly as I had it. He only had to change a code on my unlimited data cause of the 4G. I have the unlimited text for family cause I have a family plan. I've always had unlimited text though even when I had my own individual account. It's a good thing to have the unlimited texting plan because it includes unlimited calling to ANY mobile (not sure if you knew that). So that allowed me to lower my minutes plan and save money in the process lol
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I'm on a family plan as well. I'd love unlimited texting however I've been managing to live with 200 texts a month. I'll mention that to my dad. He's always looking on ways to save money.

I think I'm going to wait until the Galaxy S II or the iPhone 5.

Perez92 said:
I think I'm going to wait until the Galaxy S II or the iPhone 5.
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Could be months away...

is $350 realistic for this?

I'm getting a second replacement evo from Sprint tomorrow, most likely with a new extended battery. I got an iPhone today. I cant stand the USB issues the evos seem to have. I'm including the 32GB class 10 Lexar card also for $350.

I would say $250.00 to somebody knowledgeable that there are some kick ass phones around the corner. To dumb brainless people, sounds on spot.
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(another reason for the iPhone purchase is that AT&T has service where I work 2 days a week, sprint has meh roaming on Verizon towers

jorpe said:
I'm getting a second replacement evo from Sprint tomorrow, most likely with a new extended battery. I got an iPhone today. I cant stand the USB issues the evos seem to have. I'm including the 32GB class 10 Lexar card also for $350.
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I heard you can market it as a special edition Evo if you can get a different color backcover haha
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Sell it as an Oreo limited edition on eBay for 500 350 is too cheap

cor4twenty said:
I heard you can market it as a special edition Evo if you can get a different color backcover haha
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Loooooooooooooool!!
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I saw an ebay auction and the evo 4g white went for like $1200 and this was just yesterday and did not include anything but the phone and charger...

Your price is good OP. I would sell it on Craigslist. Just make sure to meet in a public location and bring a friend.
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I got rid of my EVO on fleabay for 299.99 I included a spare data cable, 16GB card and leather carry case. Had 3 day auction and sold with buy it now in 24 hrs.
CL is another great idea for a local sale. Definately meet in a public place and have a 2nd set of eyes, like the other posters have mentioned.

I would definitely go the ebay route. Somebody would pay good money for an off contract super-phone like the Evo, even though a new one is coming out fairly soon.

jorpe said:
I'm getting a second replacement evo from Sprint tomorrow, most likely with a new extended battery. I got an iPhone today. I cant stand the USB issues the evos seem to have. I'm including the 32GB class 10 Lexar card also for $350.
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I don't care how you attempt to sell/market your item, but you are still breaking the rules. Your intent is too obvious. Read the rules!

akarol said:
I don't care how you attempt to sell/market your item, but you are still breaking the rules. Your intent is too obvious. Read the rules!
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I'm not sure what you're referring to, but if you are insinuating that I'm trying to sell that item here, no I'm really not, and wont. Same reason it's not on fleabay.

jorpe said:
I'm not sure what you're referring to, but if you are insinuating that I'm trying to sell that item here, no I'm really not, and wont. Same reason it's not on fleabay.
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You will get charged for a non return phone unless you are committing insurance fraud.
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DirtyShroomz said:
You will get charged for a non return phone unless you are committing insurance fraud.
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He bought an iPhone. He's going to sell his replacement Evo, I'm assuming most likely to recoup any ETF he's going to be charged and to offset cost of the iPhone. No wrong doing here at all.

Just sold mine for 380$ the other day on Craigslist, brand new in box. I cant understand why anyone would pay that much with the 3D right around the corner but hey, im 380$ richer!
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gqstatus0685 said:
Your price is good OP. I would sell it on Craigslist. Just make sure to meet in a public location and bring a friend.
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i just bring my glock .40 he is my friend

DirtyShroomz said:
You will get charged for a non return phone unless you are committing insurance fraud.
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Actually I'm not under contract with sprint and haven't been for almost a year. I got an early upgrade last go round and no contract extension.

thedudejdog said:
i just bring my glock .40 he is my friend
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I used to carry a Glock 23 3rd gen first edition... pawned it a couple years ago

Here it is the long awaited SGSII..

http://www.engadget.com/2011/09/26/t-mobile-makes-galaxy-s-ii-official-at-mobilize-ships-on-octobe/

$230 price tag
How do you feel about the $230 price tag? I have seen a lot of people say BOO to this.

OCT 12th for the hercules!!!!!!!!!!
http://www.androidpolice.com/2011/0...etails-release-dates-for-samsung-galaxy-s-ii/
230.00 with new contract!! oct 12th!!! cant wait!!! anyone else here dying with anticipation??

yea
AllGamer said:
kinda old news
but this is the first one with a price and a release date
nice!
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Yea that's exactly why I posted

How do you feel a bout the $230 price tag? Other people seem don't like it.
I am kindda ok with it. But I will have to buy it without contract anyway.

So let me get this right......T-Mobile wants more money for a phone all the techies say has an inferior cpu? Make any sense?
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I can't find anything exciting about this phone. Its too big, and its too far removed from the other SGSII's; which as we've seen with the Vibrant means "take a back seat" while waiting for updates and support. No thank you.
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Rayn1328 said:
Make any sense?
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Sure don't. Especially if you factor in that even though the Vibrant is physically very similar to the original SGS, which the Herc is nothing like the other SGSII's, it takes internet smear campaigns to get updates. Forget Samsung; they forgot you minutes after you paid for your Vibrant.
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movieaddict said:
http://www.androidpolice.com/2011/0...etails-release-dates-for-samsung-galaxy-s-ii/
230.00 with new contract!! oct 12th!!! cant wait!!! anyone else here dying with anticipation??
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waiting for ah official link to buy online
i hope it's unlocked

actually the new release of SGS2 are all based on the same 4.5"/4.6" display 1.5 Ghz CPU and LTE
see even the new SGS2 HD is based on the same from Korea, where it's original from
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HD 1280x720 resolution instead of normal 800x480
and features LGU+ along with standard LTE
LGU+ is a proprietary LTE by LG only in Korea http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/LG_U+
Screen size sames as T-mobile/Sprint version 4.5"

Ill wait for it to show up on craigslist to get one but i doubt that at that point i will buy one with all these other phones around the corner like Vigor,Razar,Nexus Prime,Galaxy S2 HD And Amaze

Gonna wait for more ness on the Nexus Prime before deciding... $230 on new contact makes me think that it'll be over 400 with a 12 month subsidized upgrade... think my vibrant has a few more month in it since that's the case...
Also want to see which Devs pick one up...
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SGS II HD has been officially announced in KOREA. Just wait a little bit more
http://phandroid.com/2011/09/26/samsung-brings-hd-to-the-galaxy-samsung-galaxy-s2-hd/

I will never buy another samsung phone after they abandoned the vibrant. They could have at least given us gingerbread. My next phone will be HTC.

coolairG1 said:
How do you feel a bout the $230 price tag? Other people seem don't like it.
I am kindda ok with it. But I will have to buy it without contract anyway.
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TMO - $70/mo x 24 mo = $1680 over 2 years
--- TMO SGS2 $230
--- total over 2 years = $1910
Sprint -$80/mox24 mo = $1920 over 2 years.
--- Sprint SGS2 $200
--- total over 2 years = $2120
ATT - $85/mo x 24 mo = $2040
--- ATT SGS2 $200
--- total over 2 years = $2240
That's the REAL price you pay. Getting pissy over $30 differences between the subsidized phone pricing either means that the person complaining simply can't do math.

Not even for $99.
No more crap from T-mobile. I have the vibrant and I forgot the last time T-mobile released an update. Gingerbread has been out for almost a year and I'm stuck @ 2.2.1
I'm willing to pay full price for the upcoming Nexus Prime. @ least I know that I get what I paid for (updates)

طوني تبولة said:
Not even for $99.
No more crap from T-mobile. I have the vibrant and I forgot the last time T-mobile released an update. Gingerbread has been out for almost a year and I'm stuck @ 2.2.1
I'm willing to pay full price for the upcoming Nexus Prime. @ least I know that I get what I paid for (updates)
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first off its ur fault for staying at 2.2.1, cm7 has been very stable for a while now so gingerbread has been on a vibrant for awhile... ur in xda to upgrade ur phone to different roms am i right??
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according to this article it does have super amoled plus display
http://androidspin.com/2011/09/26/t-mobile-drops-official-galaxy-s-ii-info-sheet/
"We already knew about the 4.52″ Super AMOLED Plus display at a resolution of 480 X 800. Size wise you are looking at 5.1″ X 2.7″ X .37″ and only weighing in at 4.77 ounces. The device has 16GB of internal storage and support for a 32GB micro SD card."

Yay a bigger vibrant, lol where is the prime?!
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Since I use GPS a lot and also own Vibrant, I don't know if I will put trust in Samsung again. If I have to make the decision today, I would pick HTC Sensation 4G.

Krzysiek_CK said:
Since I use GPS a lot and also own Vibrant, I don't know if I will put trust in Samsung again. If I have to make the decision today, I would pick HTC Sensation 4G.
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if you got HTC get the Amaze instead, is just the upgraded version of Sensation

Galaxy Nexus @ 429.99

ordering one
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Samsung-Galaxy-Nexus-I9250-16GB-Unlocked-Android-4-0-1-2-GHz-dual-core-/200739106754?pt=Cell_Phones&hash=item2ebcfbafc2

if i hadn't just bought a SGSII i'd be all over this....

Maaaaan. Really wish they'd ship to Canada.

LOL another one, i'd bite when it hits $350

greenstuffs said:
LOL another one, i'd bite when it hits $350
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The wait game never ends.. you will see sgs3 around by then...

still here lot of people offering for above 500 range can't understand the logic

smnrock said:
still here lot of people offering for above 500 range can't understand the logic
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yup, they are just clearing stock before prices drop further, the deal i posted was not limited to 10-20 units though..
it was '5 sold' when I posted the link, '9 sold' by the time I made the purchase... and now it says '100 sold'

smnrock said:
still here lot of people offering for above 500 range can't understand the logic
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People are money hungry I guess, and some are stupid for not checking here first or any other sites for that matter.
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Will this work on T Mous 3g or 4g?
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Rhiannon224 said:
Will this work on T Mous 3g or 4g?
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Im sure it will its gsm unlocked .
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Will this work on T Mous 3g or 4g?
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It's a penta-band HSPA+ phone, so it should work on T-Mo (and most HSPA network around the world). T-Mo doesn't really have a true 4G network; in their marketing terms, HSPA+ = 4G.

enigma00 said:
It's a penta-band HSPA+ phone, so it should work on T-Mo (and most HSPA network around the world). T-Mo doesn't really have a true 4G network; in their marketing terms, HSPA+ = 4G.
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3.5G rounds up.
I'll confirm HSPA+ works. Speed Test was 10Mbps+. Checked out a co-workers.
Anyone know what build they are sending out?

I really want to bite on this but I'm trying not to. If it was in the three hundred range I would have jumped.
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uranis said:
I really want to bite on this but I'm trying not to. If it was in the three hundred range I would have jumped.
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you don't say !!

madnav said:
you don't say !!
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think it would drop more sooner rather than later, or wise to pick it up now?

uranis said:
think it would drop more sooner rather than later, or wise to pick it up now?
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HTC One X was a reason, thus it dropped from ~500+
Next reason is SGS III
which may not be around the market for another 2months..
But then one may want SGS III...
you can wait 2months and then decide... or compromise $30-50 price difference now and enjoy this nexus for next two months
On a different topic,
my recent device history is:
Vibrant -> Atrix -> SGS II -> Nexus S
I had SGS II and Nexus S simultaneously and I kept Nexus for its stability and curved display(feels much better than flat one). It is as snappy as sgsII and only part where I have to wait for the phone to process is when it is processing panaroma.
I really do not require an upgrade but still i'm going for gnexus as im excited to try what google has on platter with this one.
Considering I kept SGS based Nexus S over SGSII, it is highly likely that I will still stick to Gnexus despite of sgsIII launch.

madnav said:
HTC One X was a reason, thus it dropped from ~500+
Next reason is SGS III
which may not be around the market for another 2months..
But then one may want SGS III...
you can wait 2months and then decide... or compromise $30-50 price difference now and enjoy this nexus for next two months
On a different topic,
my recent device history is:
Vibrant -> Atrix -> SGS II -> Nexus S
I had SGS II and Nexus S simultaneously and I kept Nexus for its stability and curved display(feels much better than flat one). It is as snappy as sgsII and only part where I have to wait for the phone to process is when it is processing panaroma.
I really do not require an upgrade but still i'm going for gnexus as im excited to try what google has on platter with this one.
Considering I kept SGS based Nexus S over SGSII, it is highly likely that I will still stick to Gnexus despite of sgsIII launch.
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This is the price trend of the G Nexus, which is the worst I've seen on a nexus phone, yeah buy one, by the time the GS3 and iphone 5 are out this phone will not worth crap. I'd give this one a $300 price range in 2 months.
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madnav said:
HTC One X was a reason, thus it dropped from ~500+
Next reason is SGS III
which may not be around the market for another 2months..
But then one may want SGS III...
you can wait 2months and then decide... or compromise $30-50 price difference now and enjoy this nexus for next two months
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meh i just got the one x off contract, i could wait. Just was always interested in a google phone. Idk why it's just a guilty pleasure that i wanted in my hands since the nexus s and now i have the money to spend.
greenstuffs said:
This is the price trend of the G Nexus, which is the worst I've seen on a nexus phone, yeah buy one, by the time the GS3 and iphone 5 are out this phone will not worth crap. I'd give this one a $300 price range in 2 months.
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wow thats a huge dip in a short time, really never seen that for a phone. is the gnex that bad? i highly doubt it, but wow.

you can buy them locally for $350-$400 too, I dont find this as the best deal in the world, but its still pretty good.

maroon5 said:
you can buy them locally for $350-$400 too, I dont find this as the best deal in the world, but its still pretty good.
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This is the best online deal I have come across so far.
As far xda market trend, hardly anyone is willing to sell one below 450-480 despite of this deal being in place (an many other deals below 450 for quite a long)
PS: Members will be grateful if someone can purchase them locally for ~350 and sale on xda at that price; unfortunately nothing of that sort has happened yet..

Hurry to AT&T

OK, so I'm not sure how long this deal will stick around for, so if you want to take advantage, hurry on to AT&T.
I recently got my HTC One from AT&T, still during pre-order. I had signed up for the HTC deal where you could send in your old phone and get at least $100 back. Well my proof of purchase did not include the IMEI number, so I headed on over to AT&T and asked them to reprint the purchase order with the IMEI (which they did), then the rep told me that AT&T also has a trade-in program and that I could do it through them. I said "what the heck, give it a try and tell me how much I will get for one of my old phones (Samsung Galaxy Captivate)". He said $24 + $76 bonus on this new special program we are running, for an even $100 for my old Captivate. Sweeeeeeet! Went back the next day with my old captivate and wifes old captivate, rep told me $9, so I explained there's a new program and that the rep the previous day said it would come out to $100. Sure enough I got $100 for each of the phones for an even $200. The catch is you can only spend it at AT&T, so I applied it to my bill, it will stay there until the $200 runs out.
HTC One on pre-order with a 2 year contract $200
Trade-in two old phones -$200
HTC One for free in the bag. I love it.
Just posting this so someone else with an older phone can take advantage.

Ya... All companies offer a trade in like that.. Nothing special

Thanks for the info.
I went to AT&T last time to order one, but since my 2 year contract has not ended yet, I decided to pay full price. The manager told me no, he can't sell it to me full price because this is a hot phone and only available to people who sign a 2year deal. So I left and bought the dev edition on HTC website.
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clninja said:
Ya... All companies offer a trade in like that.. Nothing special
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Actually the thing that makes this special is the 100 dollar minimum. They will buy a blackberry curve for 100 bucks. That's a hell of a deal. That's why they tried to offer him 9$ the first time. I think this is a thing directly from HTC not really just at&t.

yes most companies do offer that... but $100 for a captivate?!.... Yes it is something special.
Also, I don't believe this is an HTC thing. I was able to get $100 for my wife's old captivate and she didn't even get an upgrade.

checksum123 said:
So I left and bought the dev edition on HTC website.
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Great so now you have slow ass data.
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I bought mine online a week ago. Do you think I could walk into a store with the receipt and do the same thing? It just seems easier than the HTC trade in (which I might also do anyway since I have a Captivate and an iPhone 3GS).
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shook187 said:
Great so now you have slow ass data.
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Stop spreading false information.
I did a side by side data test with the one at the at&t store and the numbers were the same.
Taken with my HTC one dev edition at the store:
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
And this is my data speed at home
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SMaximus7 said:
yes most companies do offer that... but $100 for a captivate?!.... Yes it is something special.
Also, I don't believe this is an HTC thing. I was able to get $100 for my wife's old captivate and she didn't even get an upgrade.
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He's right dudes. I work at RadioShack as the assistant manager. You definitely can't even think about getting $100 for a captivate at the shack. I really would take advantage of this deal...pretty dang good to me. And I've been in the business for quite some time.
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jtc276 said:
I bought mine online a week ago. Do you think I could walk into a store with the receipt and do the same thing? It just seems easier than the HTC trade in (which I might also do anyway since I have a Captivate and an iPhone 3GS).
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You should be able to get $100 for either of those.