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Just seen online that Samsung & Google are holding an advent on October 11!!! I just got my. Nexus S4G on Sunday now the primes just s month away or maybe a week after they introduce!!! I'm SIKED now its iPhone vs Prime this month Go ANDROID! !!
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I might be ready for some Nexus Prime !
I'm wondering I got the nexus s 4g 4 days ago at best buy & payed them 30$ for there buy back program where I can bring my phone back in 6 months & they would give 50% retail of what it cost so it would be 350$ then I can just pay the difference remaining & can get the Prime!!
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You would be better off selling your nexus on ebay or craigslist and then buying the prime.
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Killasmoke said:
I'm wondering I got the nexus s 4g 4 days ago at best buy & payed them 30$ for there buy back program where I can bring my phone back in 6 months & they would give 50% retail of what it cost so it would be 350$ then I can just pay the difference remaining & can get the Prime!!
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In 6 months %50 of the ns4g retail will probably be about $50 lolol
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That's my new phone!!! I'm done buying other phones beside the nexus, I'm wondering how many people are going t buy this phone, since seems to be more anticipated than the nexus s.
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Why is the epic & evo still at 550$? I got it for free from best buy & she told me it would be 50% retail doesn't matter I'm either getting the prime or galaxy s3 that's already in the works!!
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lepapirriky said:
That's my new phone!!! I'm done buying other phones beside the nexus, I'm wondering how many people are going t buy this phone, since seems to be more anticipated than the nexus s.
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Count me in. I've had an upgrade since April and have been holding for the GSII, but when I heard about the next Nexus, I decided to hold off until details are confirmed. If it's coming to Sprint, and if so, when.
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You would be better off selling your nexus on ebay or craigslist and then buying the prime.
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Nexus S on Ebay used are going for around 200. If he can get 350 back for it the Best Buy buyback thing would definitely be better. Then hit Ebay to get a prime.
a bit strange that they'd bring this out at pretty much the same time the iPhone 5 hits stores, no? perhaps they know something about the iPhone not coming out until later than is anticipated and are hoping to get the jump on it.
I thought the Prime was going to be Verizon exclusive for at least a month or two. Was that just a rumor?
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i think everything is a rumor at this pioint.
Killasmoke said:
Just seen online that Samsung & Google are holding an advent on October 11!!! I just got my. Nexus S4G on Sunday now the primes just s month away or maybe a week after they introduce!!! I'm SIKED now its iPhone vs Prime this month Go ANDROID! !!
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What's "SIKED" mean?
"psyched" = excited
JohnCorleone said:
I thought the Prime was going to be Verizon exclusive for at least a month or two. Was that just a rumor?
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I hope they don't do that, because they'll loose lots of money for doing that but more likely its gonna take some time for sprint to get it, just like nexus s and then few months later NS4G
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we dont' even know if this is hitting sprint yet.
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we dont' even know if this is hitting sprint yet.
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That's what I'm saying lol. Chances are it will, eventually, but I doubt they'll be the 1st carrier. I wouldn't mind being pleasently surprised though lol
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That's what I'm saying lol. Chances are it will, eventually, but I doubt they'll be the 1st carrier. I wouldn't mind being pleasently surprised though lol
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Ditto that lol
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A sprint Rep told me they are getting the new Nexus but it would be a little after Verizon gets there's it looks as all 4 carriers are getting it which would make sense if they want to go toe 2 toe with crapple I mean apple lol
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This is my new phone. I don't trust the rumors, but the general sense is that Verizon exclusivity is not going to last too long - maybe a few months. Also, Verizon is offering it as a Droid Prime, so it is likely not to be a pure Google experience phone. I was thinking of jumping ship to VZW due to piss poor Sprint coverage if it was not for the 2GB data cap (generally use slightly more than that a month).
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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peacekeeper05 said:
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 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.
All I got go say is if you have a upgrade coming up soon this is the phone to get. If your worried about the lack of a physical keyboard trust me I feel your pain but after having this phone for about 3days already I can honestly say I don't miss the physical keyboard at all. This phone is so much earlier to root and install customs roms. The speed is incredible and with the right rom and kernel combo you can easily get over 6000 on the benchmarks score. Oh if your short on cash don't worry what ever corporate sprint store you go to they will buy back your old epic for 80.00. If you got an upgrade coming the touch is the way to go. Did I mention front facing video recorder. Well anyway it was indeed a pleasure being apart of this wonderful forum for over a year I hope to see you soon over on the epic touch forums. Take care.
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I'm more worried about LTE. My next phone must have it.
My area will probably never have a proper WiMax deployment but LTE is a sure thing and extremely exciting to say the least. I have some cool stuf to bring back soon.
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More than likely all the higher end duel core phones will have it.
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I know, hopefully I can get a quad.
edit: maps removed to not thread jack as much link to post in LTE thread
Nah, galaxy s2 is better, but wait for s3 LTE
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More than likely all the higher end duel core phones will have it.
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Why would people update only to be stuck on contract for two years with no LTE? Plus the keyboard is still a need for me or a bigger screen the Galaxy Nexus sized screen is looking good for me. You mentioned it was easier to root and install custom ROM on the ET4G how exactly can it be easier than a one click root on froyo or flashing clockwork mod on gingerbread, then flashing a ROM in clockwork?...also with CM7(which is official on our phone now) we get front facing camera video recording also. So I don't really see the need to get an ET4G
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Negatives:
-800x480 screen: So 2 years ago. 1280x720 AMOLED or bust.
-WiMax: They're not expanding to my area, so I'd rather go with the future LTE.
-Quad-Core phones are coming out. Higher performance ceiling at the same battery use, or even less with newer deep sleep modes.
My upgrade isn't until june, so I'll be going Quad-core.
While the ET4G is undoubtedly the best Sprint phone, I don't think it is worth using an upgrade on. The OG Epic is still a very good phone and is only getting better thanks to the great work of our devs. I will be using my upgrade on a quad core LTE 1280x720 monster phone. Probably the GS3.
Wait for an LTE device. Would be the best logical phone choice imo
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dtugg said:
I will be using my upgrade on a quad core LTE 1280x720 monster phone. Probably the GS3.
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Hell yes
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dtugg said:
While the ET4G is undoubtedly the best Sprint phone, I don't think it is worth using an upgrade on. The OG Epic is still a very good phone and is only getting better thanks to the great work of our devs. I will be using my upgrade on a quad core LTE 1280x720 monster phone. Probably the GS3.
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Yuuuuuuuup; I've decided this as well.
I bought my daughter (15 yrs old spoiled rotten brat, lol I kid) the Touch. sprint had a nice sale + her upgrade which made it a nice xmas gift.
I've played with it some and I do really like the Touch; for me personally, there isn't enough of a hardware change to switch ATM
3 words why not to get the Touch right now:
Ell Tee Eeeeeeeeeee!
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Yeah, wait for LTE, no need to upgrade yet.
im waiting for a nice solid htc.
im done with plastic samsung crap.
At this point I might as well wait until my contract is up in July and get the next generation of phones, which I hope have an LTE radio.
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im waiting for a nice solid htc.
im done with plastic samsung crap.
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I guess you never seen the POS EVO shift. 2 ounces of cheap toy plastic!
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Gavisann said:
At this point I might as well wait until my contract is up in July and get the next generation of phones, which I hope have an LTE radio.
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When it comes to electronics... I generally skip a generation!
Galaxy S waiting on Galaxy S III
iPod Touch 3G waiting on iPod Touch 4G (Maybe...)
Playstation 2 waiting on Playstation 4
2D TV waiting on 4D TV
2WD Car waiting on 6WD Car
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???
i was thinking about the white epic touch, but wouldn't use an upgrade for it, just the tax refund.
See a lot of people waiting on the GS3 but the 2 isn't that old, how long would it be till 3 comes out? Are there official mumblings of a 3 with specs n such or is this all just assumption?
No 4G in my area and who knows when I'll get it, not sure waiting on LTE is worth it.
*edit* also I wouldn't be using an upgrade if I did get a new one, just pay for it straight up. Store guys hate it when you get a phone without a contract though.
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Yup...quad core 2 Ghz. Around summer 2012.
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http://www.sprintfeed.com/2012/02/sprint-to-offer-early-upgrade-buyout-program/
The article basically explains that if you have had your phone for longer than 9 months, you can "upgrade now" for a slightly higher price. For example, I will have had my Epic for 18 months as of March, meaning I will only have to pay $19 more than the original upgrade fee, and can get a new phone 4 months earlier than what I originally intended to do.
The deal only lasts until April 14 of this year, so if you're willing to spend an extra $20, you can get a new phone today (or next month, assuming you had your phone in September)!
I'm guessing they're trying to empty inventory of epic touch, photon, etc before the summer's new phones hit.
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Isn't there another thread about this already?
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kennyglass123 said:
Isn't there another thread about this already?
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Oh wow...I saw that thread but for some reason I completely assumed it was for something else. I don't know why. Damn that's embarrassing lol
Maybe it's cause that thread is really about Iphone vs Android warfare.
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Maybe it's cause that thread is really about Iphone vs Android warfare.
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Android is clearly the superior OS.
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Android is clearly the superior OS.
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It wasn't about os it was about the phone it self I don't understand why he was defending what he doesn't like. That's like saying " don't talk crap about the New England pats they are pretty good team" what team do you like again? "Oh I'm a giants fan."
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I love my epic so much, so its hard to switch to anything even if its cheap in price. The galaxy s2 is tempting though.
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b16flybye said:
I love my epic so much, so its hard to switch to anything even if its cheap in price. The galaxy s2 is tempting though.
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Not as tempting as the gnex
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Switching now to new Wi-Max phone seems pointless....I don't see Sprint investing anything in the Wi-Max 4G network any time soon given the whole "network vision" thing.
They are trying to sell out because they have to stop selling wimax phones soon. Basically they are trying to screw everybody over.
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marcusant said:
They are trying to sell out because they have to stop selling wimax phones soon. Basically they are trying to screw everybody over.
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They have been doing this since .... hmmmm Idk
They announced the iPhone
Moral: Apple screws everyone
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They are trying to sell out because they have to stop selling wimax phones soon. Basically they are trying to screw everybody over.
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They aren't screwing anyone over. Its been stated multiple times that they'll support the wimax network til 2015. They never said they were going to expand it any though, so if you don't have it now, you're SoL. You'll certainly have 4g capabilities until you're due for yet another upgrade to an LTE device
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Biggoron said:
Not as tempting as the gnex
Probably better to just wait for the iphone5 crushing galaxy S3.
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I feel bad for anyone who got a gs2. They got f****d royally. No lte til late 2013
Who would want to upgrade their epic with CM9 goodness now available.
Ive only had the epic about a month and I love the thing. But I am running it on Virgin Mobile, can't beat $25 a month for service.
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They aren't screwing anyone over. Its been stated multiple times that they'll support the wimax network til 2015. They never said they were going to expand it any though, so if you don't have it now, you're SoL. You'll certainly have 4g capabilities until you're due for yet another upgrade to an LTE device
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They are selling phones with outdated network technologies.
In Soviet Epic forum, clockworkmod root you!
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Who would want to upgrade their epic with CM9 goodness
Ive only had the epic about a month and I love the thing. But I am running it on Virgin Mobile, can't beat $25 a month for service.
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Well to be honest, this "upgrade now" idea doesn't really apply to us. It does, however, apply to people like my dad who was cursed with the Samsung Intercept, and knowing there's a way to upgrade 4 months earlier for only $20 more made him exhilarated.
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Well to be honest, this "upgrade now" idea doesn't really apply to us. It does, however, apply to people like my dad who was cursed with the Samsung Intercept, and knowing there's a way to upgrade 4 months earlier for only $20 more made him exhilarated.
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Eww... I had the intercept for a couple weeks. Now that was a horrible phone. haha. Swapped it out for the optimus v.
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Well to be honest, this "upgrade now" idea doesn't really apply to us. It does, however, apply to people like my dad who was cursed with the Samsung Intercept, and knowing there's a way to upgrade 4 months earlier for only $20 more made him exhilarated.
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Yea it cost me 45 bucks to get my wife a upgrade and now I will be able to hear her, she has a rumor touch, it sucks. Also I found on target.com you can get the sgs2 epic touch upgrade price 149 no rebates. Looks like the wife will be happy. I can wait till the epic 2 with a keyboard makes its way out.
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How many of you NS4G guys jumping ship to the Galaxy Nexus on Sprint once it drops? Or will you jump to the latest phone whether that be a Galaxy S3 or let's say a Evo 4(if that ever comes out lol)?
Personally I think I'll choose the GNex but those two other phones might just sway me
I'm going to heavily consider it. I really like the nexus s still though
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SeeNah said:
How many of you NS4G guys jumping ship to the Galaxy Nexus on Sprint once it drops? Or will you jump to the latest phone whether that be a Galaxy S3 or let's say a Evo 4(if that ever comes out lol)?
Personally I think I'll choose the GNex but those two other phones might just sway me
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Not sure but leaning towards the GNex and my upgrade is very close.
Same here snowman I really like my nexus s but something about the GNex just makes me gravitate towards it. Unless the release date comes out later in the year then I might just wait for a possible Motorola nexus?
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Not sure but leaning towards the GNex and my upgrade is very close.
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My upgrade is not soon sadly, hopefully I can get one without paying full retail price
I'm like 85% sure I'm getting it only galaxy s3 can make me wait cuz that phone will kill the GNEX in specs but a dual core Nexus is great & we all know when next version of Android comes out the Nexus will always get it before the Rest & touch wiz suck pure vanilla Android is my taste I went from Samsung Epic 4g which is still a good phone to Nexus S4G & I feel like on you go Nexus stay with it!!!
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I'll be the first in line.
I just upgraded in like October so that won't be happening for me. Lol. By the time I'm eligible for an upgrade again who knows what kind of monster phones will be out. Lol.
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Galaxy Nexus sounds nice and everything but I am still holding back for Galaxy S3.
Last year Google(Samsung) released Nexus S and then come Galaxy S2 with incredible spec bum and I think Galaxy S3 will be no different.
I just upgraded this October as well so yeah I won't be getting any subsidized prices on a GNex lol! I really dislike how sprint and American carriers as a whole usually are last in line for phone releases, I'm guessing the nexus will drop around may-june and then the GS3 maybe august or September ? And then the next nexus announced November by then sprint will wait till like may or June like the GNex ... oh man I hate having a cdma carrier
I'm jumping
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Unless something brilliant comes with the next flagship phones I'll probably go gnex. Having a 'google phone' has its perks.
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I don't think that there should be any cdma based nexus anymore, with goggle's recent announcement
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Only way I'd get a GS3 is if it were stock android. lololol
So yes, I'm switching to a Galaxy Nexus day one.
Ahhhh man I wish !
Hakizi said:
Only way I'd get a GS3 is if it were stock android. lololol
So yes, I'm switching to a Galaxy Nexus day one.
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im definitely getting the GNEX when it drops on sprint...im not due for an upgrade for awile so im just gonna pay full price
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Hakizi said:
Only way I'd get a GS3 is if it were stock android. lololol
So yes, I'm switching to a Galaxy Nexus day one.
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You could flash AOSP based rom on it. Since GS2 has AOSP based rom which is stock android.
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You could flash AOSP based rom on it. Since GS2 has AOSP based rom which is stock android.
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I would rather just have a Nexus and not have to mess with that anymore.
I'm stuck in a 2 year contract unfortunately but I love my little Nexus S 4G anyway!
I'll get one. You will never be able to tell the performance difference between it and the gs3 anyway other than in benchmarks. The stock google is worth it.