I don't have any channel that covers the CES nor do I know how to go about finding anything on what's announced so what's good there so far?
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I don't have any channel that covers the CES nor do I know how to go about finding anything on what's announced so what's good there so far?
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Follow engadget on twitter, they have a lot of info on CES.
Moto droid bionic announced. Moto ain't my cup of tea, but it's LTE and specs are crazy.
Honeycomb info also..designed for "just for tablets"
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Download the engadget app it's got me glued to it. Lots of mobile news at CES this year.
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as much as I hate motorola, the bionic looks siiick.
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as much as I hate motorola, the bionic looks siiick.
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i hate motorola as well... and the bionic is pretty bad ass (the inc is the sexiest device out there!)... but the thing is locked :/... damn you motorola!
Thanks guys
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i hate motorola as well... and the bionic is pretty bad ass (the inc is the sexiest device out there!)... but the thing is locked :/... damn you motorola!
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Up to 2GHz of power...that rivals some laptops. If they want to lock it, be my guest lol.
AT&T got LTE and 12 Android Powered devices...good no? Also Verizon is no longer offering those awesome upgrade discounts we love after Jan. 16th on 2 year contracts...
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Rumor has it on Droidforums it will be unlocked. So don't count them out yet...
Droid Incredible Rooted!
What I'm hoping is honeycomb working on our dear dinc. I've been told its requires dual core and a minimum Res. Requirement.
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What do you mean??
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AT&T got LTE and 12 Android Powered devices...good no? Also Verizon is no longer offering those awesome upgrade discounts we love after Jan. 16th on 2 year contracts...
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What I'm hoping is honeycomb working on our dear dinc. I've been told its requires dual core and a minimum Res. Requirement.
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im pretty sure the inc will get honeycomb. ive seen some where that there is no requirement for the cpu on honeycomb
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What do you mean??
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A leaked slide indicates that Verizon is doing away with annual upgrades and NE2 discounts. In short, the only upgrade options for customers that buy a new phone after 16 Jan will be contract pricing after ten months of a one year contract or twenty months of a two year contract. Current customers can still use their available discount after the cutoff, but won't receive any more discounts/early upgrades after that one.
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im pretty sure the inc will get honeycomb. ive seen some where that there is no requirement for the cpu on honeycomb
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According to OEMs at CES, Honeycomb requires a dual core cpu. One caveat to consider, though, is that as of right now, Honeycomb is a tablet only OS version.
ETA: Disregard my above statement. Google's Dan Morill has confirmed via Twitter that there is, in fact, no minimum cpu requirement.
Sorry to beat a dead horse... Can you translate this into something I'd understand? Basically I'm hearing two year upgrades are staying? Or are leaving? Or early upgrades? So lost
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A leaked slide indicates that Verizon is doing away with annual upgrades and NE2 discounts. In short, the only upgrade options for customers that buy a new phone after 16 Jan will be contract pricing after ten months of a one year contract or twenty months of a two year contract. Current customers can still use their available discount after the cutoff, but won't receive any more discounts/early upgrades after that one.
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NE2 (New Every 2) only applies to those under $50 crappy flip phones that upgradees can get for free. Doesn't have anything to do with us smartphone owners. What does affect us is that customers used to be able to upgrade from months 13-20 in their contract using the 1-year upgrade price and restart the 2-year contract from that point. They're getting rid of that. You now have to wait at least 20 months for your upgrade.
I'm going to start using 1-year contracts now because of this. The only caveat is the phone is slightly more expensive (incredible was $70 more, not a big deal).
The Thunderbolt is going to be my next phone. The Droid Bionic looked tempting until I saw the Thunderbolt in action and everyone confirmed the Bionic only has 512MB of RAM, while the Thunderbolt has 768MB of RAM. Kind of stupid for Moto to skimp on the RAM when the Atrix (same *exact* phone on AT&T) has 1GB.
Also, AT&T does not have LTE yet. They're pulling a T-Mobile and touting their HSPA+ network as 4G when it's not even close.
Do a search for "CES Incredible HD".
There are a lot of nice new photos and articles out there.
It looks mighty tempting.
I love my Incredible but I really think that will be my next phone.
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Can anyone link me to the thunderbolt? I keep coming up with the same old leaked pictures and no info.
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Androidcentral.com...it has all the info you could need.
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Can anyone link me to the thunderbolt? I keep coming up with the same old leaked pictures and no info.
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http://www.unwiredview.com/2011/01/06/verizon-htc-thunderbolt-officially-announced/
Related
http://www.droiddoes.com/charge/
I guess it's supposed to be coming the 28th of this month. But for $300? Don't think so...
jv
http://www.bgr.com/2011/04/21/verizon-wireless-outs-samsung-droid-charge/ some more info.
jv
This is the phone I've been waiting for. I know alot of people are pissed at Samsung.... but no other manufacturer can match the hardware, and since this phone is Droid branded, It should receive the support and updates that it deserves
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I wouldn't expect a lot of xda developer support for the charge however. I base this on statements made by the devs and the fact that the SGS2 will be following shortly.
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It's not even running Gingerbread..what a joke.
Yeah if this was the SGS2 and it was $300. I would consider THAT a good price.
4G, dual core 1.2Ghz, EVERYTHING ELSE. That'll be the standard of phones to beat for a year.
Yeah with all due respect the Charge pretty much is our SF with 4G. Yeah you get a FFC and a slightly larger screen but not a real upgrade IMO. More power to anyone purchasing this sucker but as for me I'll hold out for a more tangible increase on the specs
Yeah its running the same hummingbird processor overclocked to 1.2 ghz. Just like half the rooted fascinate users.
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Yeah its running the same hummingbird processor overclocked to 1.2 ghz. Just like half the rooted fascinate users.
Kangbangin'
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Actually all the reviews out today say its the same 1Ghz as the stock SF/hummingbird. But your point remains the same. Its the same cpu we got
I read that the SGS2 will be on at&t not on verizon, if that is true, we only have the option of motorola bionic if we want to buy a dual core phone, and I am not buying motorola, they want to restrict so much what you can do with your phone by encrypting their bootloaders, not a pro-costumer company I would say
Dont fret, plenty coming down the pike
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I wonder if and how this will come in place for the Bionic. This has the potential to completely shift everyone to purchasing a Bionic:
http://www.androidpolice.com/2011/0...ices-to-have-unlockablerelockable-bootloader/
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I read that the SGS2 will be on at&t not on verizon, if that is true, we only have the option of motorola bionic if we want to buy a dual core phone, and I am not buying motorola, they want to restrict so much what you can do with your phone by encrypting their bootloaders, not a pro-costumer company I would say
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i would bet almost anything that every major carrier will get a variant of the sgs2...id imagine though that tmo and att get them first...followed at some point by sprint and vzw
$250 through AmazonWireless PreOrder:
http://wireless.amazon.com/dp/B004XD1S4M/
I expect the price to fall about $100 over the course of a month after release. I bet you can get it for about $150 a month after release or sooner.
One way to achieve that: Keep an eye on the best deal, if you are eligible for upgrade w/ 2 yr contract discount, then take the best deal to a VZN store and ask them to beat it. If you get a competent sales person, they will find a creative way to beat the price.
I got the Fascinate the first day it came out (unintentionally, I hadn't even heard of it before that day). I looked up prices online, took the best price I could find in and they beat it. My price out the door was a little higher, but with the mail in rebate and the service credits I got on my next months bill: my final price was far less than it would have been any other way at the time.
SGS2 yes, charge no. The name doesn't mean it will get any better support then any of the other samsung phones.
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SGS2 yes, charge no. The name doesn't mean it will get any better support then any of the other samsung phones.
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no, just that it has a stupid droid marketing campaign and contest
$300 for the Charge makes more sense than $200 for the Incredible 2. Who would even get that over the Fascinate at the *same* price?
Incidentally, it looks like Captivate ROM dev designgears may be getting a Charge.
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$300 for the Charge makes more sense than $200 for the Incredible 2. Who would even get that over the Fascinate at the *same* price?
Incidentally, it looks like Captivate ROM dev designgears may be getting a Charge.
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id rather save 300 and get a better phone this summer
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id rather save 300 and get a better phone this summer
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Bingo! Or even wait out to see if moto truly is unlocking bootloaders this fall
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Bingo! Or even wait out to see if moto truly is unlocking bootloaders this fall
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i still wouldnt give those jerks a dime...after all the crap theyve pulled
Virgin has full coverage here in NYC. I don't talk a lot. I use a lot of text/gtalk. They have 25$ plans. The processor/gpu is the same as the thunderbolt. I was going to wait on the nexus 3 but if the Triumph comes out and someone can get CM on it somehow- I might pick it up.
I know the Triumph (Thunderbolt specs) and the Nexus 3 (supposed quad core) are totally different but for 25 a month- that's very attractive.
I know this place will be pro-Vibrant and most likely pro nexus since its a dev device but if the Triumph can get a 2nd init install of Cm or MIUI- why not?
Thoughts?
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I am really tempted to pay my etf and make the switch to VM because the service (virgin mobile which uses Sprint's network) is a lot better then T-mobile's in my area. I've heard the Triumph also is running stock android, so thats a plus. I say go for it, $25 a month is a very good deal and VM has a 30 day returm period, so if you don't like it you can return your phone.
How much does that phone go for?
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Not out yet, Dan. Speculation of anywhere between 150-250.
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Not out yet, Dan. Speculation of anywhere between 150-250.
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i think more than 200 since it even has a 4.1 screen and good processor and all that, also ive heard virgin wont let people root, they went extreme, more than any other carrier
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Not out yet, Dan. Speculation of anywhere between 150-250.
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That's not too bad. Looks like a nice device.
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That's not too bad. Looks like a nice device.
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got some good specs but i dont know, would u jump to it dan ?
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Motorola_Triumph
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got some good specs but i dont know, would u jump to it dan ?
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I would get it just to have it and play with it.
I think Virgin has a 30 day period to return the phone if you don't like it. It would be nice to try it. Worse comes to worse and you don't like it, return it and you're only losing the 25$ for that month.
Vanilla android, yumm.
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I think Virgin has a 30 day period to return the phone if you don't like it. It would be nice to try it. Worse comes to worse and you don't like it, return it and you're only losing the 25$ for that month.
Vanilla android, yumm.
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Yeah sounds good, but i also like quality and stuff thats why i spend mad money on phones, tmos network is the fastest ive test, sprint 4g is slower then my old vibrant 3.5 g lols
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I doubt you could get CM7 on that thing since Virgin really took a stand against root and custom roms. Of course, if they do decide to unlock the bootloader, like Kevin Garnett, ANYTHING IS POSSIBLE!
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Meh, i would wait for the Nexus 3, or get the Samsung Hercules, but thats phonewise, on the coverage side, idk since i don't live in the US
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I doubt you could get CM7 on that thing since Virgin really took a stand against root and custom roms. Of course, if they do decide to unlock the bootloader, like Kevin Garnett, ANYTHING IS POSSIBLE!
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Haha that made me chuckle
Also, Motorola said that they will start releasing phones with unlocked bootloaders later this summer. Whether that applies to this phone is yet to be told... I hope it come with an unlocked bootloader.
Source: http://www.mobileburn.com/news.jsp?Id=15331
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Yeah sounds good, but i also like quality and stuff thats why i spend mad money on phones, tmos network is the fastest ive test, sprint 4g is slower then my old vibrant 3.5 g lols
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As much as I don't like verizon's phones. They have the fastest mobile network in the US hands down (LTE and not CDMA). Their devices average 12Mbs, and can hit up to 21Mbs. There's really no contest there. T-mo and the others can't do that today.
First, this is my first post in this sub-forum, as I have a fascinate, but I just wanted to point out 2 things about this phone and Virgin Mobile in general:
1. Sprint has wonderful service in my area, better than AT&T and T-Mobile, but not as good as Verizon. I DO know that I am willing to have one less bar and slower data to save $60 a month. Also, I don't travel where Sprint doesn't have service, so roaming is a non-factor to me, although to some people that should be a pretty big point, as VM doesn't roam out of sprint's network (trade offs... pfft)
2.Virgin Mobile's android phones follow a trend, sell the phone for ~ 50% of retail. I'll prove it:
Optimus S $299 | Optimus V $149 and Samsung Transform (Sprint no longer offers the Intercept) $350 | Samsung Intecept $199 (I see it all the time on sale at BB for $175)
What this leads me to believe is you simply need to find the equivalent phone and simply slash it's price in half, +/- $50. I believe the EVO is the closest match, so take half of that price and you get roughly $225, according to Sprint. Therefore, I believe the triumph will be $250.
What do you all think?
the phone will be sold for $299.99
you can pre-order it now on bestbuy's website.
just go there and search for "motorola triumph"
I'm kinda pissed that the price is so high, but unlimited data, text, and web for 25 a month... will make up the difference in a few months on the money you save from paying your normal phone bill.
If it can't be rootrom'd then im gonna wait for the nexus 3.
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I wouldn't, what most people don't know is how these carriers are able to sell the phones for so little money. For example, the rumor touch is 100 bucks for virgin mobile while the off-contract price for the rumor touch on sprint is 250 in most stores, how are they able to do that? the answer is different parts, not just different brands, also lower quality, which is why most people who have a prepaid phone have the most phone problems, there's not a single prepaid phone in the last 3 years that I've seen with no serious problems. While the same can be said for post paid versions in this case it is much worse on prepaid smartphones.
Ask anyone who repairs/mods cellphones, most of the time they won't mess with prepaids :/
The reason those companies sell it higher at full price is to try to get you into their contract.I have never had a problem with a prepaid phone.I personally don't mind getting it cheaper without the contract.I also will dev or work on any phone prepaid or not.I am looking forward to the Triumph, finally there will be a nice spec'd phone on prepaid.While I am happy with th Optimus V I was already looking to use it as a donor for another phone.But with this coming out, I'll just sell my V and get it.Though I'm sure it will have a locked bootloader as long as it can be temp rooted to remove bloatware I'll be very happy.
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I'm posting this thread to kinda get some opinions about the new Epic coming out this October. I personally can't wait because all of these developers put in hard work making these roms, kernels & themes for the Epic as is so it will be interesting to see their creativity.
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Fact
- Biggest Screen to date
- Exynos Dual-core (was rumored Tegra 2 chipset)
- 16 GB internal storage
- 1800 mAh battery
- Unlocked bootloader
Opinion
- Wayy better than EVO 3D!!!! (& Photon)
- Screen is slightly big for myself...but I'll adapt, I'm sure.
- Ready to develop for it once I get a hold of it!
Overstew said:
Fact
- Biggest Screen to date
- Exynos Dual-core (was rumored Tegra 2 chipset)
- 16 GB internal storage
- 1800 mAh battery
- Unlocked bootloader
Opinion
- Wayy better than EVO 3D!!!! (& Photon)
- Screen is slightly big for myself...but I'll adapt, I'm sure.
- Ready to develop for it once I get a hold of it!
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Oh ok looking forward to see your work. Gonna be the best phone on the market
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I'm definitely getting it as soon as i can. And plan on theming for it
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Avelnan said:
Phones are going to come to life someday. Take note: LG Optimus line. ASUS Transformer. And now the Nexus Prime.
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I traded my evo 4g for an evo 3d the same day it came out,
returned it at 29 days. I've been on a palm pre ever since, considered the photon but I preordered the gs2 yesterday because exynos was all I needed to hear.
besides that I'm definitely bringing some dev skills to the table. #savaged-zen lol
Great, im glad to see great devs just as ready for this phone as well. I'd love to learn how to make themes
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Keyboard keyboard
The touch looks real nice but i cant stand the onscreen keyboard. it takes up OVER half of the screen as you type. i would give up the "thin-ness" anyday for the 5 row qwerty
Also the keyboarded phones compared to touch only phones show there is no noticable difference in battery life.
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I traded my evo 4g for an evo 3d the same day it came out,
returned it at 29 days. I've been on a palm pre ever since, considered the photon but I preordered the gs2 yesterday because exynos was all I needed to hear.
besides that I'm definitely bringing some dev skills to the table. #savaged-zen lol
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Glad you are getting the GS2. I loved your kernel on the Evo
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Anyone know when the topic touch forum will be up?
Should be around a week after it comes out
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epics for 99 dollars
right now you can order the epic for 99 dollars from walmart and you can get it before the 16th supposedly.it says it will ship on 9-12-11.i preordered mine last night and paid 8 dollars for 2 day and i should have it by the 14th
is this let's talk you're talking about?
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Is the Wal Mart pre order in store only or is there a special link? Anyone know if they deal with SEROP lines? Having a hell of a time trying to pre order with my SEROP.
So WalMart can deliver the phone before Sprint themeself can? That's odd
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So WalMart can deliver the phone before Sprint themeself can? That's odd
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thats not odd at all. i rememeber when the touch pro 2 came out i got it from best buy like a month before the sprint stores had it
Tapatalkin' it from my Epic 3g
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right now you can order the epic for 99 dollars from walmart and you can get it before the 16th supposedly.it says it will ship on 9-12-11.i preordered mine last night and paid 8 dollars for 2 day and i should have it by the 14th
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I'd be very surprised if they shipped it before the 16th.
I'm wondering how porting my number would work with the Walmart Wireless deal. I pre-ordered already through WireFly and filled in all my number porting from Verizon. I don't know how difficult it would be to get the phone normally from Walmart and then port my number after the fact. If I can get details on how easy it is to port without doing it during the ordering process, I might switch my pre-order to Walmart Wireless.
EDIT: I've switched my pre-order to the WalMart one.
But I'm not seeing the release date on the site.
Heres where i ordered the epic touch
walmart.letstalk.com/product/product.htm?prId=39607&corpId=522[/url]
Go directly to letstalk.com. the overnight shipping is free and you can put in a code "take20back" to get 20% off. If you start from the Walmart site it is slightly different and overnight shipping is $19.
I also confirmed twice, that if you are on a family plan and use one line to upgrade and want to switch phones after you receive the new phone to different number on same plan you can do it. As long as you call let's talk customer service/activation department to do the swap.
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Android Police hands on: http://www.androidpolice.com/2011/09/13/initial-hands-on-with-the-samsung-epic-4g-touch-for-sprint/
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i just bought the phone like an hour or so ago and i must say im impressed but theres pros and cons about this device. i took some flicks so you guys can see it compared to the epic 4g
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What you guys think about the $199 price tag? its cheaper then when I bought my og epic for $220. Do you guys think it be worth it knowing the s3 the same price?
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No i don't think it is. Even though the call signal/quality might be superb
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I say wait for it to be up on amazonwireless/wirefly/letstalk. Though I was expecting them to charge 250$, they always charge 50$ for the keyboard fee. Considering that we most likely won't be seeing any other keyboard phones for a year (sprint already has 3 with this one having best specs). There might not be much choice.
What's funny I was in radio shack with a friend today... they are selling the og epic for $20.00.
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What's funny I was in radio shack with a friend today... they are selling the og epic for $20.00.
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Why is it funny? it is always cheaper through a retailer then directly. You can get it for 1 penny on amazon. The only downside ordering it through a 3rd party is if you cancel after 30 days but before 180 days you pay 200$+ extra to cancel.
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Do you guys think it be worth it knowing the s3 the same price?
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a no go for the following reason:
1) motorolla device with no confirmed unlocked bootloader
2) non-removable battery is only 1785 mAh
3) only 1GB RAM
So, unless these specs are wrong.... not worth it, IMO
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a no go for the following reason:
1) motorolla device with no confirmed unlocked bootloader
2) non-removable battery is only 1785 mAh
3) only 1GB RAM
So, unless these specs are wrong.... not worth it, IMO
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#1 Not true, it has been confirmed that the Photon Q 4GLTE will be Motorola's first unlockable bootloader.
http://www.motorola.com/blog/2012/07/26/unlock-the-bootloader-on-motorola-photon-q-4g-lte/
That said, I still won't buy it, most likely.
Sprint posted a deal on the Motorola Photon Q. If you pre-order and add a line you get a $100 amex gift card so may be worth it if your on a family plan.
2 people told me today they are waiting for the iPhone 5...
God have mercy on their souls...
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2 people told me today they are waiting for the iPhone 5...
God have mercy on their souls...
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Whats an iphone?
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2 people told me today they are waiting for the iPhone 5...
God have mercy on their souls...
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Simpletons will be Simpletons. Im waiting on the new Nexus, which should come soon after they release the Iphone5 lol.
Unless I think this phone is worth it...and they drop the price to $100 no mail in rebate.
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Simpletons will be Simpletons. Im waiting on the new Nexus, which should come soon after they release the Iphone5 lol.
Unless I think this phone is worth it...and they drop the price to $100 no mail in rebate.
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So far cheapest I found for upgrades is 149.99$ at Wirefly F&F.
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Whats an iphone?
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I love the iphone!!!
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#1 Not true, it has been confirmed that the Photon Q 4GLTE will be Motorola's first unlockable bootloader.
http://www.motorola.com/blog/2012/07/26/unlock-the-bootloader-on-motorola-photon-q-4g-lte/
That said, I still won't buy it, most likely.
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Thanks, that was always a concern when it came to Motorola, at least IMO
Still, considering you can get an Epic for $100 off contract and run CM10 on it, and a SGS3 for $150 via Amazon/Best Buy, I am kinda unwilling to risk jumping on board another phone with slim development prospects, until I hear otherwise. Perhaps if CM accepts the device...
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Thanks, that was always a concern when it came to Motorola, at least IMO
Still, considering you can get an Epic for $100 off contract and run CM10 on it, and a SGS3 for $150 via Amazon/Best Buy, I am kinda unwilling to risk jumping on board another phone with slim development prospects, until I hear otherwise. Perhaps if CM accepts the device...
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My main interest is because of WORLD phone. I can us e GSM on travel and makes life much easier. I wish GS3 had GSM slot. I read that there is some long way of getting there with GS3.
i would have been willing to put up with Motorola shenanigans if the thing was 720p, but it's only QHD
looks like i'll have to go with a NOKB phone.
in other news, i know someone who will LOOOOVE the Kyocera Rise on VM... $99!?!? cut the check!
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My main interest is because of WORLD phone. I can us e GSM on travel and makes life much easier. I wish GS3 had GSM slot. I read that there is some long way of getting there with GS3.
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Is the lte sim card user accessible? If so, you can probably use gsm from there, just like on some verizon droids not advertising gsm capability.
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dps33 said:
My main interest is because of WORLD phone. I can us e GSM on travel and makes life much easier. I wish GS3 had GSM slot. I read that there is some long way of getting there with GS3.
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Doesn't it have a locked GSM slot? I remember hearing something about Verizon version being hacked to use GSM in europe. I doubt sprint version is any different, but your gonna have to research it.
How does the qHD screen compare to AMOLED???? No one has answered this for me.
gTen said:
I say wait for it to be up on amazonwireless/wirefly/letstalk. Though I was expecting them to charge 250$, they always charge 50$ for the keyboard fee. Considering that we most likely won't be seeing any other keyboard phones for a year (sprint already has 3 with this one having best specs). There might not be much choice.
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This isn't true. LG has a keyboard phone in the pipeline called the Cayenne.
The Photon is a no-go for me due to embedded battery. As it is I need to use an extended battery with the Epic and always carry a spare for backup.
When batteries were always replaceable I considered physical keyboard my deal breaker. Now replaceable battery is my deal breaker. I'd like a keyboard too, but if I *HAD* to choose between keyboard and replaceable battery I'd go with the replaceable battery. Keyboard does me no good if the phone is dead...
Hi,
I was debating whether I should ask this question here or at Spring GS3 forum. I think asking here is more fitting.
I am wondering if I should stay with Sprint or not. I am honestly sick of slow data speed and delayed updates for CDMA phones.
But with wonderful dev magic shown here for our Epic4G, I think there won't be much software issues for GS3.
My alternative is Tmo's prepaid monthly4G for $30 per month. I really like the idea of owning GSM phone and getting unhindered updates from google. But there aren't any nexus phone that is better spec'ed then GS3. Also buying GS3 outright is pretty expensive, +$500.
So, if any of you guys switched to GS3, how are you guys? Any issues or regrets?
How is Sprint's data speed? I just found out from today's news that Sprint's gonna roll out LTE to LA, Boston and NYC area within months.
I just don't want to risk locking in 2 years with Sprint and be miserable...
Best
Phone
Ever!
But I like Touchwiz.
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My phone is better than yours kenny
Its stands above all galaxy s3 as their emperor
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gtuansdiamm said:
My phone is better than yours kenny
Its stands above all galaxy s3 as their emperor
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(My phone bows down)...lol
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Well, if you get the Galaxy Nexus, Sprint will offer you a free slim extended battery, it has official 4.1.1 now, and is only $50 for the upgrade at Radio Shack.
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I saw it free on Newegg.
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kennyglass123 said:
I saw it free on Newegg.
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Even better.
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GS3 is a great phone, but unless you need a phone _right now_ would avoid locking yourself in contract until Sprint rolls out LTE in your area. Sprint 3G speed/coverage is very YMMV.
kennyglass123 said:
I saw it free on Newegg.
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But its not free its $49 like most places.
InfDaMarvel said:
But its not free its $49 like most places.
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Yeah, my bad. The Verizon one is Free. But they are giving a $25 Newegg gift card on most and waiving the $36 activation fee on some too.
http://wireless.newegg.com/mobile/?...12-Simplexity-_-Verizon-_-content-_-promoword
Galaxy Nexus is $19.99 with an upgrade from wireflyfriends.com. I'm definitely considering it. The lowest I can find the s3 with an upgrade is $149.99. If you ask me I don't think its worth it.
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Glad I stopped by ive never even heard of wireflyfriends.com.....awesome I'm available for an upgrade and been wanting the nexus. Awesome deals they have here!
I'd never heard of the 'friends' site either. Just looked though and only certain people can apparently use the 'friends' site....it says Simplexity employees and their family & friends (hence the name basically). Wirefly itself though I was already well aware of.
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I'd never heard of the 'friends' site either. Just looked though and only certain people can apparently use the 'friends' site....it says Simplexity employees and their family & friends (hence the name basically). Wirefly itself though I was already well aware of.
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I notice that too and went through almost the entire checkout process and it never asked me if I was a Simplexity employee.It also didnt show up on the site rating function through AVAST which most sites I go to have ratings for.
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I notice that too and went through almost the entire checkout process and it never asked me if I was a Simplexity employee.It also didnt show up on the site rating function through AVAST which most sites I go to have ratings for.
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And here I was all excited about a $20 nexus. not cool
I'd say wait for the note ii if you can handle the size which should arrive by the holiday probably
Already got a sprint leak
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To directly respond to the OP, regardless of what you decide on phonewise, if it were me, I'd definitely stick with Sprint, particularly if T-mo is the only alternative you're considering. Yeah, Sprint's speeds where NV hasn't hit yet suck, but if they stay on schedule, everything is supposed to be upgraded by the end of next year. And alot more is being done by the end of this year than I'd have imagined when I first heard of it a few months ago.
PythonFanTN said:
To directly respond to the OP, regardless of what you decide on phonewise, if it were me, I'd definitely stick with Sprint, particularly if T-mo is the only alternative you're considering. Yeah, Sprint's speeds where NV hasn't hit yet suck, but if they stay on schedule, everything is supposed to be upgraded by the end of next year. And alot more is being done by the end of this year than I'd have imagined when I first heard of it a few months ago.
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Well, I am in LA area so I kinda expect LTE to open soon...
But, T-mo prepaid already has HSPA+ working well in my area.
I am guaranteed at least 3mbps with Tmo HSPA+ for sure, and that is all I need.
I like their cheaper plan, but it is bummer to pay lump sum of ~$350 for a year old G-Nex or ~$600 for GS3...
I am hoping for a new nexus device, but no solid rumors about when it will be available... just speculations.
It might come next year, which is too much waiting for me...
If Sprint somehow offers me free GS3 I would stay, but I don't think Sprint can. So I am ready to walk out...
It comes down to if you want the fastest software updates or the best hardware available..
I went gs3 because the hardware is amazing.. and touchwiz really is nice on this thing.. its not like the epic where it just kind of makes things uglier.. it actually adds a lot of usable features on the gs3.. to the point where I would rather run a custom tw than aosp.
P.s. the screens bigger too!
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Kenny!!!!
I just picked up my GS3 and I am lost in the gs3 forums! you are the name i came to trust with my trusty epic 4g, so my question is...how do i root? what rom are you using. would love to hear your input
kennyglass123 said:
Best
Phone
Ever!
But I like Touchwiz.
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