Hey guys,
In 2-3 months I'll be switching over from AT&T to Sprint. I currently have a Samsung Captivate, I've never really looked into other phones (especially from other carriers). Do you guys know if this is the phone to get once I make the switch?
Since 2-3 months is quite some time, are there upcoming new phone releases that you guys can suggest over the Nexus S 4g perhaps?
Thanks.
This is a great phone but the galaxy s2 comes out on the 16th for sprint so I would say play with both phones. See what u like more.
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Nexus Prime, going to be the best phone out there, get that for sure. I am.
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This..
http://newsroom.sprint.com/news/samsung-galaxy-s-ii-epic-4g-touch-fact-sheet.htm
Thanks for the responses guys,
Looking at my time frame... between the 2, I'll get what's out during the time I make the switch.
It seems I'll be fine with either phone though. Though, I'm somewhat hoping my switch lands in December (It's what quick-googling shows the Prime coming out at?)
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So Ive had my nexus since launch. The phone I have been waiting for, a google aosp device.
Now Im a pro nexus person but recently the phone has been just getting on my nerves. Im trying to debate if I should call it quits and see if I can get sprint to swap it for another device. My issues with the other devices, is sure the 3D looks nice but in reality its just a gimicky evo. And I wouldnt want any other phone other than the sgs II (maybe) or the new nexus (when it comes out) but I have already sold my evo so i need something.
Here are my issues.
1. The reception issues with my particular handset are awful. In 1X when I have 3g on my Blackberry, wifi sucks ass.
2. No sd card. I dont really know what to say here. I knew this going into this phone so I cant fault the phone there.
3. No back light (I can deal with this thanks to bln)
4. The volume level (loudness) is just wack. Voodoo helps but really its wack.
5. The battery life isnt all that great, some of this could be due to the radio issues.
I guess my only real issue here is the Reception issues. Some times I can barely even send a text.
I dont know. I like my phone kinda.
If your reception is bad primarily at home you can get an airwave free, I did and it works
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My airave did little to help my at home service. I personally had enough with the service issues I had with my nexus. I am running an evo til one of 2 things happen. Either Nexus gets an ota update to address service issues, or the photon drops, whichever comes first. Nexus s is a far superior device to the evo 4g, I am very aware of that. But I have 100x's better service everywhere I go. I miss my nexus already and it hasn't been a day, but I love having awesome service, so its a trade off.
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The loudness of the phone is a bit anouying, when side by side with my girks stock epic is loud
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The update that sounds like is coming will hopefully address most of these issues according to android central.
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my issue with that is it says it addresses 4g and wifi, both of which i never had a problem with. im gonna hold out and if it really fixes the radio ill have get a new nexus.
It says improved signal acquisition. That is what you are looking for.
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quit the nexus s 4G and get the nexus s.
ghost010 said:
quit the nexus s 4G and get the nexus s.
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Trade the NewCastle for the Sam Adams? Both will get you drunk or quench your thirst.
Sit tight and see what the update does.
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quit the nexus s 4G and get the nexus s.
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Your gonna pay the etf on both my lines
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My wife and I both have Epics, but she's dropped hers enough times now that the screen is totally cracked and it will need to be replaced... Rather than pay to repair it, I'd rather replace it... But with what? What's the best thing since sliced cheese that's available (or will be available shortly) for Sprint? Looking at the current stock of available Sprint phones, I might be inclined to go with the Galaxy S II / Epic 4G Touch if it weren't for the fact that I'm so unhappy with Samsung's dismal support for the Epic...
So what does everyone recommend? Is there something coming out just over the horizon that we should hold out for?
If you need something now, nothing.
But if you can wait a bit, the galaxy nexus should be coming to sprint.
The gs2 has better specs (sans screen) but the nexus is guaranteed to get updates unlike our epics
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If it still works I would wait for the LTE handsets in 2012. The 800SMR coverage will be a big plus too.
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If it still works I would wait for the LTE handsets in 2012. The 800SMR coverage will be a big plus too.
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That spectrum won't be used for lte until identified is switched off. That's getting into 2013.
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A_Flying_Fox said:
If you need something now, nothing.
But if you can wait a bit, the galaxy nexus should be coming to sprint.
The gs2 has better specs (sans screen) but the nexus is guaranteed to get updates unlike our epics
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I agree, I switched over to Nexus S 4G since I'm not currently eligible for upgrade through Sprint. But if I was, that new Nexus would be the way to go!!
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you could always buy a nexus s 4g off ebay for like 200 bucks. then sell it on ebay in a few months when the galaxy nexus comes out for maybe 100 bucks. i hear the photon is pretty good.
gsquared;19286434 Looking at the current stock of available Sprint phones said:
Yeah, sammy can go screw themselves... If you want a phone that all the features actually work I'd stay away from them. I hear good things about the Photon and for my Sprint phone I picked up a HTC device.
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Who is thinking about getting this bad boy when it comes to Verizon? xD
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I would just love to have gingerbread on this phone lol. I'm stuck with it until 2013.
I've had my upgrade eligibility since this past June just waiting for the perfect phone to arrive. At first the Galaxy N was definitely my first choice, but with the bugs that it seems to have I don't know anymore. I may just wait till they are all ironed out.
That said, I'm probably gonna get it anyway, hopefully when Verizon is still doing the double data deal. The only other 4G phones that interest me are the Razr and maybe the Rezound, but not really a fan of either "Blur" or Sense.
Until then I'm fine using my Continuum and Fascinate.
I'm planning in getting the Nexus (upgrade available yesterday). Just wish they would go ahead and announce it... Just don't want to be stuck without upgrades again.
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Im thinking about it, but a 4.65 inch screen is a little much for me so I dont know...
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Native89 said:
I've had my upgrade eligibility since this past June just waiting for the perfect phone to arrive. At first the Galaxy N was definitely my first choice, but with the bugs that it seems to have I don't know anymore. I may just wait till they are all ironed out.
That said, I'm probably gonna get it anyway, hopefully when Verizon is still doing the double data deal. The only other 4G phones that interest me are the Razr and maybe the Rezound, but not really a fan of either "Blur" or Sense.
Until then I'm fine using my Continuum and Fascinate.
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Only bug I ever heard of would be the volume bug which only occured in 2G. No phone should ever be used in 2G lol. Luckily they did get that fixed up, and it's looking bug free now.
I was planning on getting the Nexus, but decided to jump on the Xperia Play for free over the Black Friday weekend... Loving it so far... Wish you guys could experience lag free Vanilla Gingerbread... It's smooth as butter.
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I have a chance to trade my nexus s 4g for an evo 3d. I've been back and forth trying to decide what with the ics launch imminent. Should I go for it?
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if you want the OTA updates first, keep the ns.
anyways i would never sell my NS or something. maybe later i'll get the newest nexus (from google.). once I have a google phone its hard to let go of it
Right! That's my biggest indecision! I had the epic before this...and I don't care of it's Sammy, HTC, or Moto, it's going to take a looong time for those phones to get updated. I'm just falling victim to wanting the dual core and bigger screen. Bit after the whole epic 4g fiasco...I don't know if I want to take that risk again.
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Stay with the nexus. I just traded my 3d for a nexus.
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Zor Omega said:
I'm just falling victim to wanting the dual core and bigger screen.
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That's how they make money. Tempt the customers with awesome specs, then make the product obsolete as soon as possible by keeping the software updated for just a short time.
I don't care about the latest hardware, I want the latest software. That's why I'm keeping my Nexus S.
I remember a user here who traded his Evo 3d for a nexus s. Going from nexus s to evo 3d is not an 'upgrade' in my opinion.
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Stay with the nexus. I just traded my 3d for a nexus.
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I did the same thing. Don't get me wrong it's a good phone but not a huge upgrade over this (if at all).
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Ok. So I was leaning in that direction anyway, even though I almost put it up on Ebay...lol. But you guys are just confirming what I already knew..I just needed to hear some other opinions. Nexus it is. Thanks guys!
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I'll bet if you posted this question in the evo section you would get different results....just saying!
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ahm.. evo 3d is not that good imho. If you are going to upgrade make it at least something like a GS2. Community support for that phone is big. So even if that phone don't get early ICS, the developers will have a stable ICS rom on it.
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I did the same thing. Don't get me wrong it's a good phone but not a huge upgrade over this (if at all).
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I was stuck with the hboot1.5 and it was a pain in the ass to root. I didn't want to do it the HTC method. Plus I also noticed on numerous 3D phones that they had an issue with on time and awake time. They would be close to equal. I think it was due to the software 2.3.4
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ahm.. evo 3d is not that good imho. If you are going to upgrade make it at least something like a GS2. Community support for that phone is big. So even if that phone don't get early ICS, the developers will have a stable ICS rom on it.
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Maybe, but so far I haven't found anyone to trade for an epic touch 4g. Plus after the 2 snafus propagated by Samsung with original epic, I'll pass, plus all the Los issues with it...no thanks. I'm sure for an upgrade in January, so I'll just hold on to this until the galaxy nexus his for sprint.
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I will NEVER own a non Nexus Android phone ever again. I'd rather have a iPhone or Windows Phone than a non Nexus.
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i traded my evo 3d for a nexus s 4g and $150. I love the nexus s the evo 3d had weak battery, dev community pretty low, and was a brick.
I think this looks sweet.
http://smarthouse.com.au/Phones/Industry/V3P2D8D2
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Not sure... it will definitely be between that or the HTC OneX (Or EVO X or what ever the hell they end up calling it) unless something else wacky ends up coming out around the same time.
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I've been promoting the galaxy S III for a lil bit now. Its gona be a monster, and the next phone I buy.
Question is, how long will it take for Sprint to get it.
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i want them to get the razor maxx, cause im done with how my evos battery just vanishes, although i do love my evo!
I just read that the galaxy nexus is coming out April 15th. Oh....decisions!
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That's a tough call. Galaxy Nexus is an amazing phone, and should be available sometime mid april, the 15th if the rumors are accurate. As a launch day Evo 4G owner, I think it's time for an upgrade. On the other hand, the S3 is an even more amazing phone. HTC One X is potentially an amazing phone, but the latest rumors are saying it's only going to have a dual core on Sprint, so not really worth waiting for me. I need to know more before I can make a decision. If no news has come out by the Nexus release, I may just go with that.
Man i'm drooling over the alleged specs of the S3, but just like the rest of you, i'm debating between the Nexus in April and the S3 whenever that happens (i think the latest rumor is middle/end of June?) I really REALLY want some new mobile hardware, but i think the Nexus is old news. I just gotta summon the will power to wait a few more months!
I'm going to wait for the S3 especially if it comes with a 1080 display.
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+1 on the S3 and maybe pick up the new HTC off contract to play around with.
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Galaxy nexus could be the one I like. More updates
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http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/316224/20120319/samsung-galaxy-s3-release-date.htm
I'll be getting one
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