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Next Phone to Buy?

So my dad is a photographer and uses google calendar for all his events. My mom is his assistant. After I got my g1, he loved it so much he got a mytouch 3g. His mytouch is god-awful slow, worse than my g1 when it wasn't rooted. As a result he doesn't use it much. I proposed the idea of rooting it and putting cyanogen on, but he's not so keen on the idea of roms and everything. So what phone should we get with my mom's 2 year upgrade for him? (we would give the mytouch to my mom (after I rooted it of course))

Nexus *cough**cough*

Yell him to wait on line at A&TT and get that IPhone 4GS and pick up a Ipad and a dock for it.
Just joking...The mytouch-Slide might be good since it will have espresso.

I suggest an Acer Liquid
It looks quite nice, its cheaper than all the other SnapDragons
Underclocked yes, but still quite speedy
Its a big improvement over the old G1 I had

thank you all for your help, we'll consider the liquid

hiddengopher said:
thank you all for your help, we'll consider the liquid
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http://pdadb.net/
Might wanna see some of the new phones coming out, the Acer has 256MB Ram which is very little.

Nexus One... and why is that not an option?

pjcforpres said:
Nexus One... and why is that not an option?
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My pops has one and its pretty good but unfortunately the Shadow should have been a choice.
Plus the Galaxy 2 will also have the Nexus launcher and UI.
Ahh but then again the Dragon will soon be awake based on this:
http://pdadb.net/index.php?m=specs&id=2200&c=google_nexus_one_us_htc_dragon

pjcforpres said:
Nexus One... and why is that not an option?
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we're on a family plan so subsidized is something that appeals to us a bit more.

I'm buying a Nexus One

I found a brand new one on Craigslist for 300 bucks, will be picking it up tomorrow, I think I'll be keeping the Nexus S as well, unless the Nexus One just blows my mind somehow lol..

I don't think it will no true multi touch

I've never actually used a Nexus One, but am I the only one who think it's ugly as sin? I'd be turned off to it simply by aesthetics.

I've always loved the way the Nexus One looks!

zorak950 said:
I've never actually used a Nexus One, but am I the only one who think it's ugly as sin? I'd be turned off to it simply by aesthetics.
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i never purchased one because of that, it's hideous, and there are not enough after market full body case swaps options for it
the skins are too much work, and cost too much

I was enamored of the N1's appearance when it first came out, but not so much any more. The NS is much "sexier" in my opinion.
Why do you want an N1 now? It's over a year old in design, and has some serious hardware flaws in my opinion. The display and especially the touchscreen and capacitive buttons are all problematic in one way or another (can't see screen outdoors, can't do multitouch accurately, capacitive menu buttons misaligned.) The camera also puts a nice pink blur on every pic you take.
If you can get past those hardware flaws, it's not a bad phone otherwise. The sound quality is good on calls and the 3G speeds are really good. There's also a ton of software support with custom roms and mods and other hacks.
Surprised you could actually find one "new" this late in the game.

MO3iusONE said:
I found a brand new one on Craigslist for 300 bucks, will be picking it up tomorrow, I think I'll be keeping the Nexus S as well, unless the Nexus One just blows my mind somehow lol..
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Great for you. Why are you posting this here? Are we supposed to care?
Sent from my Darkginger CM7 Google Nexus S running Netarchy's amazing kernel!

MO3iusONE said:
I found a brand new one on Craigslist for 300 bucks, will be picking it up tomorrow, I think I'll be keeping the Nexus S as well, unless the Nexus One just blows my mind somehow lol..
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Have fun?

kenvan19 said:
Great for you. Why are you posting this here? Are we supposed to care?
Sent from my Darkginger CM7 Google Nexus S running Netarchy's amazing kernel!
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Yeah its not like the NS general forum is your personal blog.
Just my 2 cents.

MO3iusONE said:
I found a brand new one on Craigslist for 300 bucks, will be picking it up tomorrow, I think I'll be keeping the Nexus S as well, unless the Nexus One just blows my mind somehow lol..
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If its "new" probably a nexus one with an SLCD screen

LOVE!!!!!!

So...I've had my Nexus S 4G for 2 weeks now, and I have to say, the first few days I was having trouble justifying the off contract price of the phone, especially when my Epic was perfectly fine.....
Fast forward to the first week, I was really liking how well it fit in my pocket, not to mention the battery life stock, and the GPS lock in seconds...awesome.
I also decided to root and try CM7, and I've been running it for a week so far, and I'll say it's changed my mind, and I'm definitely keeping this phone now!
And the ONLY thing I missed from my epic was the camera button, and today fooling around with my Nexus, I found that in CM7 you can assign the volume buttons to take pictures, EFFIN AWESOME!
So, I'm in love!
That is all,
Chris

cm7 opens the phone up so much more. its awesome

You better try kush rom its almost the same but with out Tue adw I hate adw on roms
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i really need to learn how to Root this bad boy. I rooted my evo easily, but for some reason this scares me. I'm not good with command prompt.

Oh please!

cyaiphone said:
i really need to learn how to Root this bad boy. I rooted my evo easily, but for some reason this scares me. I'm not good with command prompt.
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Go for it. If you have any trouble, the reason we are all here is to help you. So just try and ask for help if you need it. If you don't get the help you need you can always PM me and I will help you.

really love cm, but i really wanted that 2.3.4 was completelly merged, really like gtalk video chat!!!

Yep.
10 char.
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cm7 is awesome

Love !!!!
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cyaiphone said:
i really need to learn how to Root this bad boy. I rooted my evo easily, but for some reason this scares me. I'm not good with command prompt.
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As long as you got all the need it drivers and sdk you rooting procces should take 3-4 minutes
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cswee1932 said:
And the ONLY thing I missed from my epic was the camera button, and today fooling around with my Nexus, I found that in CM7 you can assign the volume buttons to take pictures, EFFIN AWESOME!
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noob question here: where exactly in CM7 do i go to change that? looked everywhere but couldn't find it ;(

plumed said:
noob question here: where exactly in CM7 do i go to change that? looked everywhere but couldn't find it ;(
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Launch the camera app and in menu go to advance settings
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Ive had the nexus s since launch back in dec. an while for the most part i love the phone i hate how its built my bezel, an everyone i know whos had the phone for awhile, is coming loose and creaks when u apply pressure to the side of the phone but everything else is great

i like cm7 too

Cm7 is awesome! I flashed with netarchy's kernel and getting great quadrants
sent from my cm7 sexy nexy 4 gizzle

<3 CM7
SNS is fast and pretty now

cswee1932 said:
So...I've had my Nexus S 4G for 2 weeks now, and I have to say, the first few days I was having trouble justifying the off contract price of the phone, especially when my Epic was perfectly fine.....
Fast forward to the first week, I was really liking how well it fit in my pocket, not to mention the battery life stock, and the GPS lock in seconds...awesome.
I also decided to root and try CM7, and I've been running it for a week so far, and I'll say it's changed my mind, and I'm definitely keeping this phone now!
And the ONLY thing I missed from my epic was the camera button, and today fooling around with my Nexus, I found that in CM7 you can assign the volume buttons to take pictures, EFFIN AWESOME!
So, I'm in love!
That is all,
Chris
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So did the Sprint employees look at you funny when you bought it off contract for full retail?
I've always wondered what they think when enthusiasts come in and lay down half a grand on a phone... It's an expensive hobby.
I also came from the Epic... it's hard to tell they have the same hardware inside.
I don't see myself ever buying a non nexus device again..(here is hoping Sprint continues to play a role in the Nexus devices!!) Android is at it's best when it's running as Google intended. Not to mention the updates and development..
Anyways. Welcome glad you like it.

TheDub said:
So did the Sprint employees look at you funny when you bought it off contract for full retail?
I've always wondered what they think when enthusiasts come in and lay down half a grand on a phone... It's an expensive hobby.
I also came from the Epic... it's hard to tell they have the same hardware inside.
I don't see myself ever buying a non nexus device again..(here is hoping Sprint continues to play a role in the Nexus devices!!) Android is at it's best when it's running as Google intended. Not to mention the updates and development..
Anyways. Welcome glad you like it.
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I have bought 3 phones off contract now and it is expensive hobbie but then again smoking is expensive too ( I used to smoke a pack a day/ the was like 150$ at month ) so I don't regret it

TheDub said:
So did the Sprint employees look at you funny when you bought it off contract for full retail?
I've always wondered what they think when enthusiasts come in and lay down half a grand on a phone... It's an expensive hobby.
I also came from the Epic... it's hard to tell they have the same hardware inside.
I don't see myself ever buying a non nexus device again..(here is hoping Sprint continues to play a role in the Nexus devices!!) Android is at it's best when it's running as Google intended. Not to mention the updates and development..
Anyways. Welcome glad you like it.
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The sprint stores always seemed surprised. Best buy and the T-Mobile stores never blinked an eye. I've purchased 6 phones at full retail and only got an odd response once (from a Sprint employee).
Having gone from the Nexus One to this phone (and I'll buy the next Nexus phone as well) I hope it comes to Sprint. Otherwise I'll have to jump carriers again.
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Next Dev Device

Was wondering if we could get some of the top devs to chime in on what is the next device they are going to move on to now that the Evo has gotten a little long on the tooth. I'm on the fence on what my next phone is gonna be. Evo 3D or Galaxy S II. I'm partial to the GS II. The specs sound incredible but don't want to get it & have no Dev support. Case in point, the Epic. I've heard from Myn personally & he's on board with the 3D & I've heard through the grapevine that Aamikam is too. So what about Calkulin, toastcfh, flipzmode, ViRuS, netarchy, and others. Sorry if I left anyone out but those are off the top of my head.
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Hmmm my upgrade isn't until September so im hoping better devices might show up. Personally I say get whatever phone makes you happy; I don't buy my phone's based on which "dev" is getting it, I get it because that's what I want lol. For every device there's usually great devs.....except the epic....its like a red head step child no one likes it.

dirkyd3rk said:
Hmmm my upgrade isn't until September so im hoping better devices might show up. Personally I say get whatever phone makes you happy; I don't buy my phone's based on which "dev" is getting it, I get it because that's what I want lol. For every device there's usually great devs.....except the epic....its like a red head step child no one likes it.
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Lol, more like People Under the Stairs.
But I agree, get which phone makes you happy, kinda leaning toward the galaxy S II for when mine comes around; but as said, mine isn't till november, so I'm not in 'death decision' mode yet.

dirkyd3rk said:
.....except the epic....its like a red head step child no one likes it.
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Lmao!!
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dirkyd3rk said:
Hmmm my upgrade isn't until September so im hoping better devices might show up. Personally I say get whatever phone makes you happy; I don't buy my phone's based on which "dev" is getting it, I get it because that's what I want lol. For every device there's usually great devs.....except the epic....its like a red head step child no one likes it.
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Well I my upgrade came June 4th so I can grab the 3D on the 24th or wait for the Within whenever it get released. I'm trying to narrow it down because last year I bought the Evo on release date and purchased the Epic a few months for my second line. I walked around with both for months but rarely used the Epic. It was an alright phone, and spec wise it was better than the Evo but the devs are what really made the Evo for me. That and the fact that I despise TouchWiz with all of my being. Finally got rid of that second line and trying to make a good decision. Want to get the Evo but pound for pound the GS II is the champ. To me the dev support is gonna be the final decision maker. I'm a flash-a-holic and I need my fix for new and different roms.

klbjr said:
Well I my upgrade came June 4th so I can grab the 3D on the 24th or wait for the Within whenever it get released. I'm trying to narrow it down because last year I bought the Evo on release date and purchased the Epic a few months for my second line. I walked around with both for months but rarely used the Epic. It was an alright phone, and spec wise it was better than the Evo but the devs are what really made the Evo for me. That and the fact that I despise TouchWiz with all of my being. Finally got rid of that second line and trying to make a good decision. Want to get the Evo but pound for pound the GS II is the champ. To me the dev support is gonna be the final decision maker. I'm a flash-a-holic and I need my fix for new and different roms.
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Please explain to me what you mean by this? Cause you state it as a fact.What makes it superior in your eyes?

teh roxxorz said:
Lol, more like People Under the Stairs.
But I agree, get which phone makes you happy, kinda leaning toward the galaxy S II for when mine comes around; but as said, mine isn't till november, so I'm not in 'death decision' mode yet.
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Definitely interested in the gs2 as well! Im not liking that Motorola phone I can't stand its design.....

Matstarr said:
Please explain to me what you mean by this? Cause you state it as a fact.What makes it superior in your eyes?
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Lighter, better processor, better camera, better screen.
Hardware is definitely better but software doesn't compliment it
Gimme a couple a days to come up with a new sig that is cool.

No one getting the Motorola Photon?
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kanyewest said:
No one getting the Motorola Photon?
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I will never own a Motorola android based phone. Phone looks ugly as heck anyways.

Crossrocker said:
Lighter, better processor, better camera, better screen.
Hardware is definitely better but software doesn't compliment it
Gimme a couple a days to come up with a new sig that is cool.
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*facepalm* not this again.

swaze said:
*facepalm* not this again.
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I know I see this a lot. I don't brag or anything; I'm just saying. Hardware is better. That's a fact. Get over it. Look at all of the reviews and see what they say. I am 99% still gonna get evo 3d
Gimme a couple a days to come up with a new sig that is cool.

Seen a woman with a cm9 nexus s

Today I was at Rite Aid buying ice cream when the lady in front of me had her phone go off. At first I had thought nothing of it, until I recognized that it was the new CM9 ringtone that says "cyanogenmod" then brecks off into dubstep lalaland.
My point is she did not look like the type that would be into mobile hacking.
My theory is either her son or husband touches her phone, OR our little society is growing
Have any of you seen other Cyanogenmoded phones in the wild?
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Well I hope it is the later
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Never. One of my friends had a se x8 (yes its an ancient two years old model). Apart from his sms, contacts and few mp3, the phone rom is literally like its just came fresh from factory. No game, no apps, no nothing. Hell even the market wasnt activated yet, and theres no goggle account linked to that phone. Thats how i realize we the geeks are still minority among masses.

One time, I heard the default CM6 notification tone (Pixie Dust) at a mall and got all excited that someone else was using a modded Android device... But it turned out that the notification came from mine. XD
I know a couple of tech people (a developer and an IT guy), even, who refrained from modding their phones because they didn't see a compelling reason for it.
I've encountered a number of second-hand devices (HTC G1, LG G2X, and HTC Sensation 4G) that were all modded by their previous caretakers, though. The mod versions weren't up to date, and one of them had stability issues, but there they were. I suppose it's possible that people who resell their devices tend to be enthusiasts?

i saw a nexus s in westfield carphone warehouse (london)
with a "do you want to unlock the bootloader screen" i was like
i went back next week to find cm7 on it.... a show phone... in a massive shop.. in Europe's largest shopping center
how is that possible LOL
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Never. One of my friends had a se x8 (yes its an ancient two years old model). Apart from his sms, contacts and few mp3, the phone rom is literally like its just came fresh from factory. No game, no apps, no nothing. Hell even the market wasnt activated yet, and theres no goggle account linked to that phone. Thats how i realize we the geeks are still minority among masses.
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my friend has a Xperia X10 with no apps, games, just sms and basics....but worst of all..............he was still running ANDROID 1.6!!!
there and then in college... in class time... i updated his phone to 2.3.3

oeshol success
seen couple ppl with galaxy ace or gio running cm9 and my friend has galaxy ace and i updated his phone to cm9

So, Shark_On_Land, did you talk to this lady?

I see a lot of people with modded phones
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I'm running 4.0.4 build cm9 with a matr1x kernel. Its a great daily driver. Its been rumored that cm9 was going to be available as an alternative to HTC sence on on their newer drives this year.
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Hey, somes guys i know are jealous because my phone is rooted, running cm9. Some if them come to see me for advices. I'm addicted to flash, tried different kernel. I cannot sait to get home to see what you guys have to say and tried. Somes of my nights are less boring because of XDA.
I'm in the fortys french canadian.
This world is really amazing sometimes!
I don't write often because I'm shy but your post made me laugh.
I want to say a big THANK YOU to everyone for your hard work and dedication

I hacked my sisters vibrant to run AOSP ICS and when she pulled it out to tether from it, one of the members of her club noticed and showed her his rooted nexus s.
Edit: btw my sister tethers between 20 and 60 gb a month on AT&T, unthrottled.
Oh and a few members of my fraternity are also flashaholics like me.
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Shark_On_Land said:
Today I was at Rite Aid buying ice cream when the lady in front of me had her phone go off. At first I had thought nothing of it, until I recognized that it was the new CM9 ringtone that says "cyanogenmod" then brecks off into dubstep lalaland.
My point is she did not look like the type that would be into mobile hacking.
My theory is either her son or husband touches her phone, OR our little society is growing
Have any of you seen other Cyanogenmoded phones in the wild?
Sent from my iPhone
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Where can I find this dub step ringtone?
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g1user101 said:
Where can I find this dub step ringtone?
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You can extract it from a CM9 nightly build, it's in system/media/audio/ringtones/CyanTone.ogg.
qaz2453 said:
i saw a nexus s in westfield carphone warehouse (london)
with a "do you want to unlock the bootloader screen" i was like
i went back next week to find cm7 on it.... a show phone... in a massive shop.. in Europe's largest shopping center
how is the possible LOL
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Whoa... That is amazing! If only more stores showed off what these devices were truly capable of, then I daresay they'll attract more informed customers. Though... Given that those of us who mod are used to looking online to learn how to do it ourselves, I guess it might not make so much of a difference in practice. ^^;
Still really cool to see it being flaunted by a major store though.

*Saw a woman with a cm9 nexus s
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One of the it guys at work got a nexus running aosp+. I told him "what are the odds. I use the same rom
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Poriotis said:
So, Shark_On_Land, did you talk to this lady?
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No she seemed to be in a rush. But I do remember what she had bought, soap & candy.
And on my way out I saw her driving away in a Diesel Jetta.
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Deciare said:
I know a couple of tech people (a developer and an IT guy), even, who refrained from modding their phones because they didn't see a compelling reason for it.
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That's me. I keep my bootloader locked and my firmware unrooted because root doesn't really provide me anything that I need. I've never really been into the whole custom ROM thing for a lot of reasons. So really, the only reason for me to root is because I can. Not a compelling reason in my book.
I'm happy just keeping my phone straight stock. The stock ROMs are generally very stable even if that comes at the cost of performance.

Talking bout that, why we never see a woman here in xda...
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need more woman. ha. well i just sold a htc radar to a guy thats using a nexus s. we were just standing there and talking about our phones lol

DaXmax said:
Talking bout that, why we never see a woman here in xda...
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The same reason you never see guys on a cross-stitch forum. Generally, most women I've met just aren't interested in this kind of stuff.