good one for 200$? - Essential Phone Questions & Answers

Hello guys my friend is selling me a essential phone i want to know if this is a good deal for 200$? How's the camera, performance and battery?
Thanks

Def worth it
sabi95190 said:
Hello guys my friend is selling me a essential phone i want to know if this is a good deal for 200$? How's the camera, performance and battery?
Thanks
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
If the hardware is in good condition. $200 is an amazing price. I would buy another one in a sec for that.
The stock camera works great now, but if you root and flash the modded GCAM is even nicer (love the lens blur & portrait modes). Performance has not been a problem for me, and I work for an AR/VR company and test those intensive apps all the time. Battery is great, and love the fast charging.
For context, I came from HTC M8 previously.
{
"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"
}

GospelNerd said:
If the hardware is in good condition. $200 is an amazing price. I would buy another one in a sec for that.
The stock camera works great now, but if you root and flash the modded GCAM is even nicer (love the lens blur & portrait modes). Performance has not been a problem for me, and I work for an AR/VR company and test those intensive apps all the time. Battery is great, and love the fast charging.
For context, I came from HTC M8 previously.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Thanks

sabi95190 said:
Hello guys my friend is selling me a essential phone i want to know if this is a good deal for 200$? How's the camera, performance and battery?
Thanks
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Great phone.
If it's coming from Sprint; make sure it's unlocked.

Pretty much the same as GospelNerd. Except I came from HTC M9. Great display, holds a charge, have no problems charging it, but I really don't use the camera much. If you trust your friend, I'd say go for it for $200. I just paid $295 on Swappa, with $360 camera.

200$ is cheap if the phone is in a good shape! Go for it !

Totally worth it for $200, and I would take him out for lunch on top of it, great deal as long as the phone it's in great condition

cesar.. said:
Totally worth it for $200, and I would take him out for lunch on top of it, great deal as long as the phone it's in great condition
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Thanks i would only use it as a secondary phone and its locked to sprint..

Related

I'm selling my Ameo

HERE you can find my auction for a brand new in box T-mobile Ameo.
As it states it's brand new in box so is locked to t-mobile.
I am willing to unlock it if that is something the winning bidder would be interested in.
{
"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"
}
Please feel free to PM me if your interested.
Just out of curiosity, why are you selling it?
Confucious said:
Just out of curiosity, why are you selling it?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Long story but...
I have a wizard (for tinkering), a Kaiser (for day to day use) and the ameo for on the go media etc.
I don't really use the ameo that often and it therefore spends quite a lot of its time in my bedside drawer.
Anyway i had the misfortune of losing it on the way to work a week or so ago and have received the new one as a replacement.
Thought i'd take the opportunity to recoup some money (and maybe buy a meizu)
Thats odd, I've been searching Ebay for 4 weeks now. Thought I had every athena/advantage/ameo/x7500/u1000 in my watch list but for some reason I didn't have that one.
Anyway I just won one 2hrs ago for £300 so looks like your auctions going well.
went pretty good in the end. got 360 english.
Man I've been looking for one of those for a while. It's either that or the Shift for me right now.
Johnston411 said:
went pretty good in the end. got 360 english.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
you did well there. the value of ameo/athenas is plummeting so if you're not using one now's the time to sell. luckily there are still some wallies setting 500 quid buy it nows on ebay so by power of contrast its helping us more grounded individuals get a better price.
The ones on there for £400 buy it now just don't seem to sell
Johnston411 said:
The ones on there for £400 buy it now just don't seem to sell
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
It's probably because there's better stuff out there for less now. It's not as high tech as it was at the start of last year which was the one and only reason for having it.
I wouldn't pay 400 quid for any pocket pc nowadays as it seems that no matter how powerful a new device might be will never get over the barrier of being a windows mobile device. i like my internet and windows mobile just doesnt cut the mustard these days, so im not as taken to the platform as once i was.

SOLD

SOLD!.......
Selling for sure now..
good luck man. I'm trying to stick with it. Would really wish Android would come so I have something new to play with.
I know you asked how much we would pay for it, but what do you think is fair? I ask because I'm interested.
I'm interested also .
PM'd you guys.
here are some pictures
{
"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"
}
some more...
Ebay man. I just sold mine also (I to bought an iphone, need that 3G, bunch of apps and awsome touchscreen) It just sold today on ebay for $700. Not bad for a used HD.
doesn't ebay take part of your money?
bump...
..........
price? I already pm you.
Changing to Iphone? thats baaaad. three of my friends bought iphone, 2 got rid of it under 14days for free return and bought htc tytn2 and Diamond. Third one didnt because he paid so high price that he has to stay with it.
Good luck and have fun with your apple.
edit: remember, if you read apple forums never believe what they say. I would give you URL but it is in Finnish so useless. Funny to read those apple people: "My keyboard is badly made, battery doesnt work good anymore, bad screen, but other than that I like it. it is good for me."
ive used an iphone before.. ive never had a problem with it.. its so much better now with all the apps. tons of people have it.. theirs no issue. their are problems with all the phones.
no phone is perfect and not every phone is perfect for everyone.
thats all that has to be said.
I like the black rubber case... where'd you get it?
not sure where.. go to the accessories page in this forum and look it up
bumppp......
tyronne1126 said:
bumppp......
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
pm me your minimum price w/shipping. I'm in NV...
Have you sold it yet?? I'm interested
hey man goodluck with your sales. I'm starting to think if I should let my go too. I miss functional keys for text and is currently thinking about saving for the n97. Same size screen plus a keyboard. Hard decision to make. Also thought about the X1 as well. You stuck on getting the iphone 3g for sure? Why not consider unlocked phones with the US 3G band, that way you can get 3G data for less.

Example photos?

Hi Guys,
Had my Desire HD for 5 days.. thinking of selling it and buying a Nexus S!
Just wanted to see some examples of photos taken with the Camera?
I've no need for amazing photo quality but still want something reasonable to justify the hassle in switching.
Thanks in advance
I took this picture in a completely dark room: Click to see how well it turned out
Also when you check out that picture, I have a picture of a fluffy green android I took, that was in a relatively dark room. (It's the one taken after December 16th)
Thanks for the reply... link doesn't seem to be working though?
thoms04 said:
Thanks for the reply... link doesn't seem to be working though?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
link works for me
If you still can't access the link:
{
"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"
}
Awesome thanks ... works now i'm at home so must have been my work PC playing up.
Looks good, pretty sure i'm going to swap
* UPDATE *
I'm now a proud owner of a Nexus S .
Went into my local Carphone Warehouse and from the minute i held it i knew i would buy it!
In my opinion it's positives over the Desire HD are:
- Speaker clarity and volume is 10x better
- Handset feels like a perfect size and weight (Desire HD was very big and heavy)
- The Super AMOLED screen is amazing!
- The camera takes photos and videos that i'm more than happy with
Good luck mate, its definitely a better phone than the hd, but the hd is a better spec
JD
Sent from my sexy Google Nexus S
Thanks.
Yea i agree the HD is a great phone but for me just not practical.
I found typing on the HD a real pain and made endless mistakes. With the Nexus S it's easy
Welcome.
I also think my NExus S is beautiful.
You know, after spending the last few days wading through trolls who came to this forums just to trash a phone they don't own, don't have any intention of buying, and never even held, it sure is refreshing to see a post from someone who acknowledges the shortcomings of this device and yet, is still satsified with it because it is, in their opinion, right for them.
Thank you for this thread, OP. Let no one else but you decide what is right for you.
Sent from my Nexus S using XDA App

This phone is great.

Can I just say that this phone is great. Samsung really made me happy. I have some of the issues on these forums but consider them quite minor given the benefits the phone allows me.
It's by far and away the best phone i've used. And i'd like to think I have played with/owned most of them, except the latest nokias.
For all the troubles people are reporting there aren't enough of us saying how great it is.
Lets not forget though that the people on this forum also need thanks as they're the ones helping to fix most of the SGS2 troubles some are reporting. Bravo.
I feel that the troubles people are experiencing are minor. Which is great as it means Samsung really put on a good show from day one if all people are complaining about are what I would consider minor usability issues.
At this rate i'll be moving from recommending HTC's latest handsets as the top tier to Samsung.
Agree
By far the best phone I've ever used. Before I got this I had Nexus S for 2 months which I sold for a LG Optimus 2X which lasted just 5days. Lots of positves & the few negatives are pretty minor. A bargain too as I got it on the O2 contract with the cashback deal.
Seems to be quite future proof as well, looks like I might be keeping this one for the full 2yr contract.
this thing blows away everything else to an exponential degree and also agree i can use this for 2 years and am very happy keeping it insured
this phone is great
agree the potential is mind boggling cant wait for roms and themes etc to start
Nice try. .
Best phone that i've ever owned
GPS works great
wifi works great
screen looks great
form factor is awesome
solid construction
best performing portable devices i've ever owned
It makes me want to have sex with it.
falconeight said:
It makes me want to have sex with it.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Okayyyyyy.........
{
"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"
}
falconeight said:
It makes me want to have sex with it.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I am afraid the vibration feature is too weak due to the miniature form factor.
Also please be careful not to get stuck in the Micro SD card slot, I have heard enough of these stories from my surgeon friend.
yeap agree with everything the op said.this phone dominates.i was going to keep my sgs as a toy but after my sgs2 arrived i didnt touch it again haha.i remember reading all the tech sites, everyone worrying about dual cores chewing battery etc.all i have to say is that my batt life is the same doing the same things it just does it faster.cheers sammy.4th product in a row i bought from them.(wave.sgs.tv.sgs2)

[Q] LG G2 in 2015

I have an Atrix HD that I've extended well past it's expected lifetime, and am looking for my next phone. My priorities are battery life (without huge dimensions) and cost. It seems like the LG G2 (AT&T) would be a step up from the Atrix HD, and at $200 on Ebay, it wouldn't have to be a long term commitment. I was weighing that phone against the One Plus One, but the size was a little off-putting, and I like being able to throw my phone in my pocket and not be too protective.
I was hoping somebody could tell me why an LG G2 in 2015's a bad idea given my priorities. I haven't been able to find many recent articles (as of 2015) that count it out, and it seems like the ROM community is still active, with Lollipop in the works.
For $200, the G2 is a fantastic phone. Even on just the stock 20H rom, the battery is really good. :angel:
My only 3 complaints are the lack of SD card, the rear case is really slippy, (which can be sorted easily with a TPU case.) and the lack of a recents button. (which can be sorted with root and xposed.)
Don't be too concerned about Lollipop as there are issues even with 5.1 on the Nexus devices. As 4.4.2 on 20H firmware is really stable with good speed, Lollipop just doesnt bring enough to the party.
superlou23 said:
I was hoping somebody could tell me why an LG G2 in 2015's a bad idea given my priorities
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
superlou23 said:
My priorities are battery life (without huge dimensions) and cost.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
God-Tier Battery Life
{
"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"
}
SnapDragon Processor
Comfortable & Practical Size
Active Development Community
<=$200
No external SDCard slot
(You can buy a 32GB OTG USB for some external storage)
There's no reason this phone doesn't meet your priorities, it gives a lot more than what you're paying for.
God-Tier Battery Life
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I got spoiled on the Atrix HD with a 3000 mAh battery mod (shove a Razr Maxx battery somewhere it shouldn't be), and find it crucial to not finding myself out of battery after long train commutes and in an office with poor reception.
No external SDCard slot
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
The lack of SD card is disappointing, but 32 GB isn't terrible for holding onto some music and locally cached map data.
the rear case is really slippy
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
A case seems like a fine solution. My current car mount is specific to the Atrix, so I'm stuck looking for new accessories anyway.
For $200, it seemed like a great deal and should get me through at least a year or two. Is there any way to predict if the older snapdragon will be able to handle 2 years worth of increasing expectations by programmers?

Categories

Resources