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HTC Hero/Lancaster

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HTC's hipsteriffic invitations for a June 24th event in London contained precious few clues (DUDE'S WEARING A ROSE), but the Economic Daily News is now reporting something totally reasonable: it's for the Hero and Lancaster, HTC's presumed next Android phones.
Curiously, the paper refers to the two phones as one device, in two versions differentiated only by a keyboard.
The HTC Hero will be available in two versions, with and without a QWERTY keyboard. The model with a keyboard will be named HTC Memphis, or HTC Lancaster for sale by AT&T exclusively in the US for six months starting the third quarter, the paper indicated.
It certainly looks like there'll be a bit more than that to set the devices apart, and for the sake of variety, I hope there is. In any case, we'll be there. [Economic Daily News via Digitimes]
http://gizmodo.com/5278510/report-htc-announcing-hero-lancaster-android-phones-on-june-24th
Looks like we won't be getting the Hero, or we have to wait until after the 6 months AT&T has it exclusively?

that phone is UGLY!! the mytouch 3g or what ever their calling it . looks way better

The version without the keyboard will probably be Hero, since the Lancaster is the one for AT&T.

G-Fetus6 said:
that phone is UGLY!! the mytouch 3g or what ever their calling it . looks way better
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how about this one?
http://ow.ly/b3EG

Anyone noticed that at least the Lancaster version has only a 240x320 display?
If this is also true for the HTC Hero version, it would be a clear disadvantage.

G-Fetus6 said:
that phone is UGLY!! the mytouch 3g or what ever their calling it . looks way better
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LMAO!!!!..............You are absolutely right. And why do they intend on doing the "Chin" thing on these devices. I mean im not really complaining(Lie) but i really want to know why and what purpose dos it serve.......lol im just saying.

this means that we're gonna have a better hero build with bluetooth that works

[Q] microSD - Can anyone yet confirm?

HI does anyone have a 4G Galaxy Tab 10.1 (slim) YET?
If yes can you confirm that there IS an microSD card slot?
If noone has one yet can anyone confirm whether they KNOW for certain if there is or isn't going to be microSD?
Everything i read has conflicting reports on whether there will be a microSD card slot - in my mind if there isn't then it's a XOOM for me instead.
Thanks in advance!

i saw this in one of the other threads HERE
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That looks like it means yes it does have a microSD card slot - however it looks like its the wifi version it's talking about....(edit) oops didn't see the HSPA+ - so yes it is the 4G model sweeeeeeeeeeeet
I am annoyed that they have put a proprietary PDMI to USB interface - but if it also lacked a microSD slot then it would be a deal breaker.

According to the specs on the Verizon version of the 4G 10.1 it doesn't list microSD - so it's really freaking confusing - do I wait for this and it doesn't have microSD or go buy the Xoom which has that plus hdmi out, but is bigger and heavier.
http://shop.verizonwireless.com/?id=Samsung Galaxy Tab 10

Tab above is 3G not 4G

I also noticed the Verizon page doesn't mention it, and I wasn't expecting that.
This is becoming SOOO frustrating, because we know they do have the capability to put it there, they just mix and match specs for different markets.
It will be a big let down if the Verizon one doesn't Micro SD!

4G
galtom said:
Tab above is 3G not 4G
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You are correct there - so we have a 3G version with microSD being sold in Poland.... odd
Sigh I guess I will just have to wait a while until it officially comes out at the end of the month or next month so people who have bought the device can confirm whether it comes with microSD or not...

Going Prepaid with Quality Devices at Fair Prices

This thread is going to stay pretty small for now as we're limited, but it seems most of us are being pushed harder and harder by the asenine decisions of major carriers to move towards prepaid. Though some decent plans have come available, the main issue still seems to be extremely high prices as a number of the better devices are still only available directly from those same carriers and generally have a $500 or higher price tag. This thread is to present an easy to view point from which to find available phones that can fully utilize the latest features available. I'm hoping that within the next year this list should grow by quite a bit.
Galaxy Nexus:
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$349, HSPA+
Carriers: AT&T, T-Mobile, any GSM carrier
https://play.google.com/store/devic...XZpY2VzX1VTX18xX3Byb21vXzEzNDA1MTg5NjUwMzYiXQ..
Sony:
Xperia Ion:
$449, LTE Capable
Carriers: AT&T
http://store.sony.com/webapp/wcs/st...10151&langId=-1&productId=8198552921666458620
Xperia P:
$479
Carriers: Any GSM
http://store.sony.com/webapp/wcs/st...10151&langId=-1&productId=8198552921666468414
Xperia U:
$299
Carriers: Any GSM
http://store.sony.com/webapp/wcs/st...10151&langId=-1&productId=8198552921666470179
I kept the details to a minimum as all the features can be reviewed through the individual links. If anyone sees any errors or knows of any other devices that should be featured feel free to post them and I will update the OP. Hope everyone finds this helpful.

I don't think this is the purpose of the _Networking_ forum. =P
Anyway, you should see about adding your info to this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1736018

This is where we have carrier discussions and discuss how we connect to those networks. A mod is free to move this as needed but I don't think there's a better place.

CDMA MVNOs that have BYOD:
Sprint MVNOs with BYOD: (Bring your own device) You can get your Sprint phone activated on this prepaid!
Platinumtel.
Verizon MVNOs with BYOD: You can get any 3G Verizon phone activated with this prepaid!
Pageplus.

Xperia miro:
$229
Carrier: Any GSM
http://store.sony.com/webapp/wcs/st...10151&langId=-1&productId=8198552921666493191
Xperia tipo
$169
Carrier: Any GSM
http://store.sony.com/webapp/wcs/st...10151&langId=-1&productId=8198552921666493215
Xperia tipo dual
$189
Carrier: Any GSM
http://store.sony.com/webapp/wcs/st...10151&langId=-1&productId=8198552921666493231
Xperia J:
$279
Carrier: Any GSM
http://store.sony.com/webapp/wcs/st...10151&langId=-1&productId=8198552921666515113
Nexus 4:
$349
Carrier: Any GSM
https://play.google.com/store/devic...wNV9uZXh1c1VTXzFfcHJvbW9fMTM1NTYzMDgzMzMzMiJd
Hadn't updated this in a while. There are a few other devices that I'm waiting to see more reviews on before I post anything, but feel free to add anything good you've come across.

Nexus 4 or Galaxy S3 LTE (i9305) or Droid DNA?

I could not ordered the damn Nexus 4...so was lurking around for alternative. Today I saw new Droid DNA. It seems like a good alternative matching up everything Nexus 4 can do but has more like 440 ppi or 1080 x 1920 resolution, wifi 5ghz, and support LTE and GSM unlocked. The resolution alone kick Nexus 4, S3 LTE i9305 and iphone 5 butt already...so now I have a dilema
When comparing the Nexus 4 to DNA & S3 LTE (i9305), it seems to have true google experience only over DNA and nothing much else. All 3 are quadcore and 2GB ram.
http://www.phonearena.com/phones/co...-4,Samsung-Galaxy-S-III/phones/7498,7531,6330
Even though they seem to have same hardware, somehow DNA outperform Nexus 4 on benchmark...not sure why
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So now, I'm thinking if I can't get Nexus 4 by end of Nov, I'm going to grab a Droid DNA instead since it is gsm unlocked. What do you guys think?

I think it might be down to the thermal throttling that everyone is posting about, wait for some Kernel development and i believe the N4 will start to hit it's stride.

I am convinced that it all has to do completely with the Linux kernel they're using. It needed a couple more weeks of development and unfortunately, it wasn't ready for prime time but I am sure that the XDA community will make it kick the competition's ass within 3-4 weeks of steady development.
As always, it's all about what you want, want the AOSP experience along with a MASSIVE (understatement of the year) development community with great, quality hardware?
I don't need to bother selling you on the Galaxy S III, it's a great phone.
or do you want the DROID DNA which will be locked down, much more expensive but in return, you get the much higher resolution screen.
You need to ask yourself, do the pros of the DROID's screen outweigh the additional $300-400 cost? For me, not at all. It's new tech and it's never good to be an early adopter with HTC (as I learned with the HTC Thunderbolt). Not to mention we've hit the point where these phones are often more powerful than most PCs and next year's focus will be 1080P displays along with battery tech meaning the next Nexus will probably be everything you want plus more.

US Pricing

What does everyone think the US pricing will be?
The Note 4 off contract on the US carriers range from $750 to $850
I am thinking the Edge will be over $900 off contract.

I don't know but 900 sounds right, I will do a contract just hope the price is not too crazy on contract.

The Note II and Note 3 were both $699.99 off contract.
I expect the Note 4 will follow suit. I know through the Edge program it comes out to $826, but I'm still betting on $699.99.
As for the Edge, I'd guess either $799.99 or maybe $849.99.
Anything more than that and I think they price themselves out.

http://www.cnet.com/news/galaxy-note-4-launch-date-set-for-oct-17-preorders-start-tomorrow/
Based on T-Mobile's off-contract price being $749.76, I figure it shouldn't be more than $950. However, just looking at that number looks pricey, so I figure $899.99 .

Verizon is $699.99 full retail:
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This is in line with every other Note. The Developer Edition will likely be the same from Samsung.
I'm hoping the Edge will be $100 more :good:

Verizon has it for $700 full price but AT&T has it for $825 full price. A whole $125 more, WTF!
http://www.verizonwireless.com/vzw/browse/deviceDetails.jsp?deviceProdId=dev3240024
http://www.att.com/cellphones/samsung/galaxy-note-4.html#fbid=dfhwPlApOCO?sku=sku7380282

Goodnews/Badnews ?
It looks like the Galaxy Note Edge will go on sale November 5(Australia), but for a whopping $1249! :
http://www.pcworld.idg.com.au/artic...ote-4-note-edge-gear-vr-pricing-availability/
http://www.androidheadlines.com/201...-edge-confirmed-australian-pricing-dates.html

That's insanity. $200 at the VERY most, but I doubt even that would get any buyers.. $100 max increase.

jreuschl said:
That's insanity. $200 at the VERY most, but I doubt even that would get any buyers.. $100 max increase.
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I agree.
Edge should be $899 at the most on the US Carriers.
Anything over will be way too high for people to stomach.
Samsung did come out today and say the Edge will be a "limited edition concept release" so who knows. They might
say concept phone and price it over $1000

Why the panic. That's obviously some crazy introductory early-bird markup that can happen when demand outweighs supply for the first few days. I mean look at the Note 4 price in that same article for $949 . Even if you extrapolate prices based on this article the Edge will probably still be under $900 when it comes to US and Europe.

Mod Edit
Please use the existing thread;
http://forum.xda-developers.com/note-edge/general/available-t2890794
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