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Hey everyone I have been monitoring the price of the Samsung Galaxy S II i9100 daily from late November 2011 and its amazing that this phone has climbed from basically $499.99 to now over $600 on ebay and $559 and $569.
I think the increase in price which is due to its overwhelming demand is a testament to how great the product is but sadly it really prevents me from going in on the experience because I cant afford it right now.
The price trends do leave me wondering how much further the price can go though.
Any thoughts?
Meh nothing compared to ehat happened to the Leo (my fave phone i ever had). Prices in the states are different and ebay isnt a good price guide, I see this for £600 when released now you can get it from carphone whorehouse for about £400 on pre pay
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Ok I see your point im not in the US actually but I mostly buy electronics from the US. Can you point me to site or person that sells the i9100 for a good price outside the USA?
As I said id love to join the android party with a i9100 asap but the price is prohibitive for me. I have been using a N95 8gb for 4 years now so im in need of a change.
To be honest, I'm tired of S2, I wanna really something fresh like S3...
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dorian95 said:
To be honest, I'm tired of S2, I wanna really something fresh like S3...
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Oh you poor boy
mite put mine on ebay, make a bit of profit then buy the white gs2 near me...hmmm...
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dorian95 said:
To be honest, I'm tired of S2, I wanna really something fresh like S3...
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Lol. I promise u this... the galaxy s3 wont b able to fly .
looks like an iphone but powered by android baby!!!!
Yeah, no doubt, I just want really something new, in terms of look/design
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Mezzi said:
Hey everyone I have been monitoring the price of the Samsung Galaxy S II i9100 daily from late November 2011 and its amazing that this phone has climbed from basically $499.99 to now over $600 on ebay and $559 and $569.
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Hasn't the Thailand floods last year have something to do with this? One of the largest manufacturers of semiconductors used in mobile devices is located there (I think it's Hana Electronics). And I've seen the same trend in other electronic markets. I've been trying to purchase a Canon 60D slr and stores are having a hard time getting them.
The Thailand floods could have something to do with it but im seeing declines in other similar models.
The prices for most of android devices climbed up a bit after release of latest iphone, I see that that release was mostly disappointment for everyone, there's nothing in it that can beat sgs2 or some other android tops. That's why prices gone up. Android has more potential for future.
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Maybe this is specific to different countries because on say eBay in Ireland and the UK ive noticed a slight drop in the price, nothing major but you can pick up a SGSII for €370 if you search and if you get lucky on fleabay you may even get it cheaper.
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brack11 said:
The prices for most of android devices climbed up a bit after release of latest iphone, I see that that release was mostly disappointment for everyone, there's nothing in it that can beat sgs2 or some other android tops. That's why prices gone up. Android has more potential for future.
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This is also true, despite the release of the Galaxy Nexus it still doesn't beat this phone, no micro SD card facility was a shocking emission, the Galaxy Note whilst a serious piece of kit is just far too big for most people for a phone, the size of this phone is perfect even slightly bigger but it the Galaxy S3 was as big as the Note i wouldn't buy it but i don't think it will be.
got it right on. There is not a single android phone that runs as smoothly as the sgs2-especially out of the box. I have been due for an upgrade for a while and just dont want to use it just yet. As far as the Nexus, had it for a day and promptly gave it back. I dont care what anyone says, its laggy as hell if you're coming from the exynos sgs2.
I bought my i9100 for 529.99 @ ebay unlocked tho
I use it without any problem, I'm from Ecuador.
In Ireland you can pick one up for under 350€.I got mine brand new for 340 and unlocked it myself , saved myself 300 euro by not going to a shop.
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Bought mine for $3900 HKD a few months ago, dropped to $3800 or even more right now.
$3900 HKD = $502USD
$1USD = $7.8HKD
Good 'nuf because I sold my iPhone 4 for $3200HKD and added $700HKD for the SGS2.
I9100 model has very high demand which Samsung cannot meet, hence they are replacing it with slightly different I9100G model. Due to this the proce of I9100 has increased. Atleast thats the case here in India. You no longer spot I9100 here, only I9100G.
i bought mine for 400€ in an online shop from the netherlands in december, i also recently noticed the price rose to 440€ already in a month!
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I9100 model has very high demand which Samsung cannot meet, hence they are replacing it with slightly different I9100G model. Due to this the proce of I9100 has increased. Atleast thats the case here in India. You no longer spot I9100 here, only I9100G.
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Yes thats true. even here in malaysia. about rm100 more. U need to know the guy in order to get it and if u do, it'll be an open box.
I still went ahead with the "G" and never looked back on this decision.
Prices are actually going down here.
Even in local shops, the S2 goes for 435,-€ at the moment, stock, sealed, unlocked.
You gonna buy new Samsung Galaxy S III soon?
Yes, I have mine pre-ordered from Amazon and will be taking the 30th off work to take delivery and play with my new toy. []
Im putting mines straight into service playing music off my network drive between bands that night.
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I am already owning HTC One X. It was too large after HTC Sensation but i am already used to. Is Galaxy S III as good as HTC?)
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I am already owning HTC One X. It was too large after HTC Sensation but i am already used to. Is Galaxy S III as good as HTC?)
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Define as good, personally I believe it's better. Hate HTC, worst battery out there and now they sealed it. Nahh thanks.
I will buy it when it's available on Verizon in the US. Like, the 1st day it's available!
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I might when the price is down, whether the screen still retain all the issues from previous Samsung phones and with the news of upcoming Nexus devices, I'm waiting for now.
No pre-ordering yet, just waiting, but I will see what people think about it, and then consider buying it later.
For one thing, the price does matter.
Definitely yes
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I'll buy it at Christmas
I'm buying my quad-S3 in august as a bday present to myself
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I'll be pre ordering as soon as US Sprint announces it.
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I'm shooting for September. I got a few things of higher priority to take care of first, new pc and a trip, but after that it will be mine.
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mine is in pre-order through WIND for the AWS 1700 version
i was keeping money from september to buy it when it cams out to market!
The endless addiction!
Just bought an xperia S and already impressed with the S III, although i hate touchwiz as an experience from S and S II but i guess i'll give samsung another chance with the S III !!!
Good to know most of people keep updating their devices to new models, good job!
1st day purchase
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I'll get it around the start of June.
Getting it off Handtec UK.
It's around 720 Australian dollars with shipping.
Since I'm an international customer I won't have to pay for VAT.
That'll make it much cheaper than buying it here, it's like 799 for 16GB.
http://www.handtec.co.uk/product.ph...t-i9300--s3--sim-free-unlocked--marble-white-
You guys think it's a good site and good deal?
Waiting a month or so might be a good idea. Price will drop
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Cheapest price I have seen for a 3g model
http://www.carphonewarehouse.com/ip...ff/SAMSUNG_GALAXY_7_7_TAB_16GB_3G/HANDSET/NEW
Apparently around 100 left in their warehouse a friend has told me
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Fantastic price for an official UK model with 3G! I paid just over £400 quid for a grey market import a few months ago and I considered it a bargain.
I guess that the popularity of the Nexus 7 is driving prices down. Personally, aside from OS support issues, I think that the Galaxy Tab 7.7 is worth paying extra for.
Having 3G is a real boon on a really portable (pocketable even) tablet like the 7.7.
No, wait for Nexus 7..... I'll sell my 7.7 for N7 definitely
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No, wait for Nexus 7..... I'll sell my 7.7 for N7 definitely
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Sorry?? This is about a galaxy tab offer
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Cheapest price I have seen for a 3g model
http://www.carphonewarehouse.com/ip...ff/SAMSUNG_GALAXY_7_7_TAB_16GB_3G/HANDSET/NEW
Apparently around 100 left in their warehouse a friend has told me
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The price of HK version P6800 is dropped way below this, well, in Hong Kong. Anyway it would still be nice to see it goes down to the acceptable price level.
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Sorry?? This is about a galaxy tab offer
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ok, as an owner of 7.7 I apologize for my advice
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ok, as an owner of 7.7 I apologize for my advice
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I don't want to change the subject too much, but as an owner of the nexus 7 myself. I can't see how anyone compares it with a 7.7. The 7.7 is in a different class. The nexus is not great using it in landscape, lack of 3g, lack of a SD card, lack of a rear camera. Smaller screen but tab almost as big, with a large bezel . Screen colours don't compare. Its also lot thicker. List goes on...
A great tab on a budget but no comparison to a 7.7
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That sounds like a good price I spent over $600 US at the beginning of the year. I would go for it, I don't see anything coming out with the specs of the 7.7. Well there is the rumor of the iPad Mini, I posted a thread with different articles on 7 inch tabs (neither mention the 7.7) but it's a good way to read up on the specs of all those tabs and them compare to the 7.7. Hope this helps you on the decision.
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Hi I Just bought the 32gb 3g tab 7.7 Carphonewarehouse Briggate Leeds U K paid £449 which i think is a very good price? Robbo2
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Hi I Just bought the 32gb 3g tab 7.7 Carphonewarehouse Briggate Leeds U K paid £449 which i think is a very good price? Robbo2
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just bought a 16gb 3G from Carphonewarehouse. £350 is still a little steep I think but its to replace a Nexus 7
hmm perhaps a successor is coming if there is such a price drop?
Got the tab yesterday and it's running honeycomb with no update to ics available :/
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Got the tab yesterday and it's running honeycomb with no update to ics available :/
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uhh... dude, read the forums. ics has been available since july---unless ur NOT gonna root--- =D
apple has an EU-wide injunction on this thing so don't expect any more "official" ICS rollouts. also vheck ur tab for the emmc-cap-erase bug before you upgrade.
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uhh... dude, read the forums. ics has been available since july---unless ur NOT gonna root--- =D
apple has an EU-wide injunction on this thing so don't expect any more "official" ICS rollouts. also vheck ur tab for the emmc-cap-erase bug before you upgrade.
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If there will be any updates it won't be to ICS but to Jelly bean, the device is still on sale in different parts of the world, and the fact it is banned for sale doesn't mean software update cannot go ahead still.
Is there any place I can still get this for a good price?
Laptops direct have the 32gb wifi version for £239.
Hoping to get the P6800 3G model...
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Hoping to get the P6800 3G model...
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Try this bargain
http://www.simplyelectronics.net/mainproduct.php?pid=15666&setcurrency=gbp
I bought mine about a month ago from Laptops Direct for £230, seems the price has gone back up now though, probably worth watching in case it goes back down.
http://www.popherald.com/20121117_iphone_5s_vs_samsung_galaxy_s4_myth-20855
Nexus 4 has google experience but no LTE, extSD
Samsung tends to have LTE and extSD...but based on the article the S4 will match Verizon Droid DNA 440ppi, but OLED so even better than Droid DNA...that's going to be one kickass phone to have. Downside is probably have to wait for 4 months (until CES 2013) and no google experience.
Worth the waiting?
440ppi overrated?
If you need/want to replace your phone now, get the Nexus 4. If you're planning on waiting at least six months, you'll probably want to look for something else, phone hardware is constantly being one-upped by the newest release.
Are you honestly asking if you should get a phone that won't be released for another 6+ months?
Good luck with that.
Are you able to get it at upgrade price? If not then is LTE (if you have at&t. If you have T-Mobile you may be waiting for a while to get LTE) and expandable storage worth an extra $300+. If you can afford to pay the difference than it's up to your preference
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Are you honestly asking if you should get a phone that won't be released for another 6+ months?
Good luck with that.
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Could be six months before he can add an n4 to the play store shopping cart so that question isn't too far fetched
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How about the Nexus 5 vs Galaxy S5, any recommendations?
I think nexus8 will be the best choice. S10 also not bad.
Really do not understand why people gonna compare something doesn't exist.
If nexus 4 or note2. I think will be better.
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Could be six months before he can add an n4 to the play store shopping cart so that question isn't too far fetched
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LOL. Ok I get it.
The specs sound tempting...I decided I'll just buy the N4, then sell it later on craigslist if I want that new device.
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http://www.popherald.com/20121117_iphone_5s_vs_samsung_galaxy_s4_myth-20855
Nexus 4 has google experience but no LTE, extSD
Samsung tends to have LTE and extSD...but based on the article the S4 will match Verizon Droid DNA 440ppi, but OLED so even better than Droid DNA...that's going to be one kickass phone to have. Downside is probably have to wait for 4 months (until CES 2013) and no google experience.
Worth the waiting?
440ppi overrated?
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the nexus4 is $299 right now with no contract
the s4 will most likely be in the $600+ range when it comes out and by then the n4 could see a $50 price drop...
so you are comparing a $250 phone vs a $600 phone
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the nexus4 is $299 right now with no contract
the s4 will most likely be in the $600+ range when it comes out and by then the n4 could see a $50 price drop...
so you are comparing a $250 phone vs a $600 phone
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I don't see why people label phones based on their price. Do you honestly think any of today's phones are worth what they cost? HECK NO.
Google did something extreme here. They offered a FLAGSHIP unlocked device for a REASONABLE price which is something that hasn't been done. I don't care what you say, no Galaxy phone is worth $600. It's an EXTREME price markup. And no, a higher markup doesn't mean the phone is higher quality (plastic junk that is the current S III).
s3 > nexus 4 in terms of build quality and probably everything else
obviously s4 will blow nexus 4 out of water
I have no money to buy the Galaxy S4 T_T
I think it will be too expensive!
The Nexus 4 is better.
Sorry about my bad English!
Stupid comparison, comparing the nexus 4 to a phone that isn't arriving til summer 2013 based on their past 3 galaxy phones and their release dates.
You might aswell ask Galaxy s4 vs Nexus 5 as that's the same timeframe difference!
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N4 or S4 that's a good question !
I wanted N4 now to replace my sgs2, but we may need to wait a month to get it, and rumors around the s4 are growing fast since the coming out of iphone 5 and nexus 4 ! It could be presented in january but more likely in february (in any case sooner than usual).
What we know : samsung as developped a thinner 64gb drive and more powerfull, getting its exynos 5 quadcore ready and mali t658, invested 1billions in oled fhd screens, referenced recently a 4"99 screen with 441ppp, they are now ok with induction charging, and we also know samsung is going to realese the s4 quicker (february). Forgot the flexible screen for early 2013, I don't know how they can integrate it in a fonctionnal daily use.
Also, adreno 320 is one of the first compatible with next opengl es 3.0, wich 2 year old mali 400 is not !
I can imagine the mali t658 if realesed will give a huge kick in the ass of adreno 320
So nexus 4 350 coins in a month for best performance of the year, or wait 2 months for s4 announcement of a product that will kick everybody's ass... that's a good question.
I've been dispointed by samsung this year : 1go ram in s3, mali 400 and low resolution in note 2, I really hope they gonna be perfect in 2013 !!
(Not the point here but have you seen their screens for 2013 ?? Transparent, flexible, high resolution oled etc... )
Last point, if we all die on december 21th, just get a N4 ^^
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N4 or S4 that's a good question !
I wanted N4 now to replace my sgs2, but we may need to wait a month to get it, and rumors around the s4 are growing fast since the coming out of iphone 5 and nexus 4 ! It could be presented in january but more likely in february (in any case sooner than usual).
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Says who?
All I read was release most likely in Q3 2013, and thats quite reasonable.
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s3 > nexus 4 in terms of build quality and probably everything else
obviously s4 will blow nexus 4 out of water
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I sense a strong amount of fanboyism and biasm. Also not sure why you're posting here if you're already completely dismissing the device. This is coming from someone who owned a plasticky S3 and well aware of its build quality, as well as owning the SII, Note and Nexus and various other Samsung.
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s3 > nexus 4 in terms of build quality and probably everything else
obviously s4 will blow nexus 4 out of water
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I've used both and you're wrong
nba1341 said:
s3 > nexus 4 in terms of build quality and probably everything else
obviously s4 will blow nexus 4 out of water
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no..you see..you got it all wrong..the nexus 5 will mop the floor with it
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s3 > nexus 4 in terms of build quality and probably everything else
obviously s4 will blow nexus 4 out of water
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not better in build quality, you may like plastics more than the glass on the nexus 4 but the nexus 4 build quality is tons better.
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Says who?
All I read was release most likely in Q3 2013, and thats quite reasonable.
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It began with the intervieuw of an official samsung employee in the korea times when iphone 5 came out. But you're right nobody knows, it could be next week, it could be never ! it is not because apple is lost since steve jobs'death that samsung has to bring new products every 6 months !!
Also s3 isn't > N4, look at ram, gpu, opengl es 3.0 support for next gen, plastics...:good:
Yes i ordered the htc one today to replace my galaxy s3..
If i am not satisfied i can always trade it with a ..
galaxy s4
Now the wait has begun.....about 4 weeks when it will arive..
I hope i like the camera thats my biggest worry because the camera on the galaxy s3 is great....
We will see....
4 weeks ?
Assume you went for the black model then?
I also sold my S3 last week, am using my wifes old HTC Hero.....to say its slow is an understatement.
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Assume you went for the black model then?
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hello i ordered the silver one...but i live in holland
Waiting and still posting smilie emjojs. Wish I can be you my man
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Yes i ordered the htc one today to replace my galaxy s3..
If i am not satisfied i can always trade it with a ..
galaxy s4
Now the wait has begun.....about 4 weeks when it will arive..
I hope i like the camera thats my biggest worry because the camera on the galaxy s3 is great....
We will see....
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I'm curious. Why'd you "jump ship" to One? Reason I'm asking is my wife's second digitizer (replaced ~1 month ago) is going out and upgrade is due 1 APR. If the One is delayed TOO much, we may have to get a different phone, and the S3 is a candidate. Thx
I want to sell my sg3 keeping my hox, still on fire... I m in Argentina but cant find buyers.. Thats bad:banghead:
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Congratulations
I have just got a HTC one to replace my S3.
The ui is far more basic (or close to stock if you prefer) but the speed is awesome and I think I prefer the more natural screen colours. The definition is amazing.
Overall I am more than pleased. Only 2 days in but I have to say that this is my best ever phone. Only thing slightly lacking is it couldn't wait for the 64gb version and I have a LOT of music but I think I will cope with the 32gb version)
The very best feature in NO LAG! I have been waiting for that so long! Even faster than the Nexus 4. In fact this is the phone the nexus 4 should have been.
There have been iPhone muggers before but this Is the iPhone killer!
Android ftw!
I did the same wanting clove send me.
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I'm dumping my Sprint Galaxy S 3 as soon as I can get my hands on this phone. Every review I've seen so far says it's the best phone they've ever rated. Period. Looking forward to a quad core processor.
The GS 3 is OK. The GS 4 looks like more of the same with a quad core. Touch Wiz sucks. Running other launchers has really screwed up my voicemail. Rooting is a bit out of my league.
Sprint still doesn't have 4G in NE Ohio. Sprint 3G is SLOW. Any suggestions for the best network speed from a major U.S. carrier ?
NE Ohio here as well, Youngstown area.
I personally love my gs3, just like new technology and stepdaughters windows phone needs replaced, so she is getting the HTC Amaze and wife will rock the S3.
As far as provider, I like T-Mobile in big cities, but the Bonies it gets rough. I get 20mb down and 3 up on their HSPA +.
Verizon is the best for overall. But they are more expensive than anyone else, but great coverage and great speeds.
If not those two, then would make at&suck next in line.
Sprint is God awful round here.
Sent from a galaxy far away!
If rooted I'm sure there will be ways to force roam on Verizon.
@OP If the quality of the camera is the only thing your concerned with, I really wouldn't worry. HTC nailed with the evo lte camera and by all accounts the ONEs camera is better again
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Hero
as mentioned sold the SGS3, ordered the Black, changed my mind ordered two Silver Ones......hopefully one of them will be a keeper.
Current interim solution - HTC Hero.......
I'm due a free upgrade, so am keeping my 16GB S3, purchasing a 64gb SDcard and using the S3 purely as an mp3 player. The Wolfson dac is more than excellent.
Will then keep the storage on the One free of music and ensure the 32GB version is more than sufficient for apps and videos/photo.
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as mentioned sold the SGS3, ordered the Black, changed my mind ordered two Silver Ones......hopefully one of them will be a keeper.
Current interim solution - HTC Hero.......
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That's nothing, I'm using my girlfriends old lumia 610 and of course it's a pink one.. ~4 weeks to get ONE :crying:
Having spent time with both, the S3 has more features but I mean when really uses them? The One is a more clean and simple phone with a premium feel. For me personally its hit the sweet spot
another sammy user here, moving from galaxy note to htc one! hell yeah.. i tried the device during a preview here and was absolutely blown away!! gonna be amazing!
Same. Waiting for black 64gb to replace my s3
Now if we all fall in love with HTC and sense and don't go back to Samsung in the near future, I can say that this is their fault for not developing a new design from sg3
Got so disappointed when I saw the unboxing and don't intend to buy a Samsung again.
Since I expect their sales to decrease a lot compared to sg3, they might come with a awesome phone next year. But by then it might be too late cuz everybody who tests sense after been using touchwiz, won't turn back again.
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