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Galaxy Nexus or GS3

Ok so as the topic states I'm at a bit of mental stalemate. I can't decide on which phone to get. Basically I know that the GS3 is a beast, but what keeps taking me back to the Nexus is Vanilla ICS and JB. Is there really anything about the nexus that drives you insane? I'm just looking to make sure that if I decide to get the Nexus I won't be sorry with my decision in the future.
Thanks for the help!
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tmb993 said:
Ok so as the topic states I'm at a bit of mental stalemate. I can't decide on which phone to get. Basically I know that the GS3 is a beast, but what keeps taking me back to the Nexus is Vanilla ICS and JB. Is there really anything about the nexus that drives you insane? I'm just looking to make sure that if I decide to get the Nexus I won't be sorry with my decision in the future.
Thanks for the help!
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Other than the rampant screen issues and the lack of micro SD, the phone is awesome in every way.

Really? Another one of these?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1738669
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You would get your best answer discussing phone options here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1642801
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Galaxy s3 or Galaxy Nexus

I have somebody offering to trade a new Nexus plus 100 for my Galaxy s3. I don't know much about the nexus so could somebody point me in the right direction. Thanks.
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http://m.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_nexus-4219.php

maybe $150-200

Root install cm10 or aokp. And poof you have a better nexus for free......send me some money
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Thanks for the the sight on the nexus. But in your opinion which is the better phone for medium user. Surfing the web, text, YouTube and email. Battery life means a lot can't get around a charge for most of the day.
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for a medium user... battery life is best.. so s3

Never used a nexus, so i couldn't objectively compare battery life. But i get moderate to good use daily from my s3. For example, today I've got almost 5hrs if screen time, but a lot of that is on wifi, only a small amount of mobiledata and an hour and a half phone of calls

SIII
SIII is better IMO. my GF have the Nexus and it is a great phone, but to me the SIII is more phone.

I am just unsure my wife has a galaxy note and when I was comparing my s3 opens apps faster but when I hit the home button hers is fast at getting back to the home screen. Could there be something wrong with my s3?
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I'd say keep your SIII. The hardware is more powerful plus like paniro already mentioned you can root it and install cm10 or AOKP on it and you have stock android but with the more powerful hardware. Plus if you ever want to go back to stock Touchwiz you can still do so.
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Blueknight730 said:
I am just unsure my wife has a galaxy note and when I was comparing my s3 opens apps faster but when I hit the home button hers is fast at getting back to the home screen. Could there be something wrong with my s3?
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that is because it's waiting for a second press to initiate s voice, it's totally normal. You use to be able to fix this by disabling s voice but I don't think it works anymore (don't quote me on that). there are apps that allow you to re map keys and I think this circumvents the lag "issue" but it doesn't bother me so I never tried it.
Op- keep the s3, the only thing nexus had going for it is jb... which we unofficially have now.
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Keep your s3....We will see a new nexus later this year anyway.

Have never rooted is it hard and can you get it back to stock for warranty claims.
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Blueknight730 said:
Have never rooted is it hard and can you get it back to stock for warranty claims.
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It's not difficult, just read read read, and read some more. There are stickies and guides galore. And yes you can return to stock fairly easily via Odin.
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Blueknight730 said:
Have never rooted is it hard and can you get it back to stock for warranty claims.
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Here's one place to start, but here are many more threads.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1728824

Thank you for your help I will look into rooting it. I like the look of vanilla android. Just nervous about bricking the phone. And thanks about shutting of s-voice. It speed up the home button quit abit. I never use it so it doesnt bother me.
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Got my nexus :)

Came in the mail today got it activated and loving it it's like having a smaller nexus 7 on wonderful 4g planning on rooting it tonight
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Feels good having one doesn't it? So good that it deserves another thread about it :highfive:

Welcome. Best $350 I've spent all year.
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Welcome, I just got one myself for sprint at a huge deal for 185$. in a 9/10 condition. I just wish the forums were more social in threads like on E4GT forums.

Febby said:
Welcome, I just got one myself for sprint at a huge deal for 185$. in a 9/10 condition. I just wish the forums were more social in threads like on E4GT forums.
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Haha! They are. its just that a lot of people like to try to be a smart ass. Keep the questions way above stupid and you will be fine lol
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androidkid311 said:
Haha! They are. its just that a lot of people like to try to be a smart ass. Keep the questions way above stupid and you will be fine lol
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You gotta be kidding! Some of these forums are hostile.

androidkid311 said:
Haha! They are. its just that a lot of people like to try to be a smart ass. Keep the questions way above stupid and you will be fine lol
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I would rather have a user post a stupid question and learn how to do something the correctly than to have them be worried and screw up... Everyone's gotta start somewhere - none of us just magically knew how to do all of this.
Anyways, enjoy your new phone! When I got mine, the very first thing I did was unlock, flash TWRP and install AOKP. ^_^ Coming from a locked Droid X2, this is like heaven to me.

Me too! Came in the mail today as well. Have you tried wallet yet? I had a S3 and I never could get wallet to work. That's what prompted the nexus.

Have not yet any luck with it ?
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No. I'm scared to. lol. I tried it after doing the hack job to the S3 and I looked like an idiot at the store when it didn't work. Maybe today I'll give it a go. Will keep you posted.

Thx
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Ya just got mine yesterday, bought it used from Verizon, looks new to me very happy with my purchase! I can't believe how light this phone is coming from my Thunderbolt.
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Got my Galaxy Nexus (Verizon) on October 15 off eBay and I'm loving it. Plan on getting an extended battery for it.
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My Galaxy Nexus arrived yesterday and this will be my first xda post with it. This thing is fast and slick, I love this phone!
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RegKilla said:
Got my Galaxy Nexus (Verizon) on October 15 off eBay and I'm loving it. Plan on getting an extended battery for it.
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Yea Im def thinking of getting a extended bat too but there isn't anything good in the market. The few reviews I've seen all say the charging port breaks off the case after a month use....
Regardless loving my phone too..just got it about 2 weeks ago and flashed codenamedandroid yesterday
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I'm also using codename android I'm so happy with it all any suggestions on codename mods or anything ?
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andysom25 said:
Have not yet any luck with it ?
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I tried wallet out yesterday. It is working quite well and I'm very pleased with it. The people at 7-11 oood and ahd. The lady that checked me out even went and got the boss to check it out. Lol.

Haha that is amazing if you don't mind how did you install it ? Cause on market it won't let you
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andysom25 said:
Haha that is amazing if you don't mind how did you install it ? Cause on market it won't let you
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It was already installed when I received the phone. I have the gsm version. If you're on Verizon, I think there is a way to get it installed. Check out the galaxy s3 forum for instructions. Just a note, I followed the instructions there before I returned the s3 and wallet never worked.

Aw well I will look into it see if I can find something about it thanks man
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Giving away gnex

Hey guys.
Recently my beloved nexus' radios decided to quit working. I've tried everything to get them back but the harsh reality is that they just don't work anymore. I made a thread in the Q&A section to no avail.
Decided to go with the GS4 so I have an unused somewhat defective, and clearly used phone that is just sitting on my desk. When I went from my incredible to the gnex, I gave my incredible to one of the awesome devs that made that phone so much better. I'm thinking of doing it again because you guys are so great.
So if you are a dev, contact me and I'll so my best to give it to someone who can truly use it. Whether it be for parts or as a test flashing device, etc.
I can ship the phone free of charge through amazon since I work there so there really is no hassle involved.
Just to be clear, the radios (as far as I can tell) don't work, the charging port is a bit loose and sometimes hard to charge, and there are a few scratches on the screen and around the bezel. Other than that everything works. So perfect for a test device for your future roms.
I really want someone to USE the device and not just turn around and sell it, although I would be none the wiser. So let me know if you NEED it.
Thank you to this community (most of you ) and to all the hard working developers that got me thru the last few years. It's been fun.
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I also have an extended battery that I can give to someone as well.
And this is a Verizon model, if that matters.
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Well I have one already.
Although, it's the sprint variant.
You see, I don't make that much money, and I got this for christmas, sure it's great, but since it's limited to CDMA, I cannot be flexible with it at all.
It really does suck, I've been wanting to sell it and replace it with a GSM Galaxy Nexus, but no one will buy it, everyone already moved on to wanting the galaxy S4 or something similar.
So I definitely don't NEED it, but it would save me some money with me being able to change to Straight talk.
About the broken radios, I can try and repair it, buy a new charging port, buy a new antenna, etc etc, it'd be a fun project. I've already started some development for myself for the toroplus, and the GSM Galaxy nexus would allow me to fully mess with a semi working Ubuntu Touch OS.
And, if it wasn't given to me, which it probably won't, I actually have a cheap 12 dollar otterbox like case for the GSM Galaxy Nexus, I messed up on the order and got that instead of one for my model.
http://www.amazon.com/Premium-Hybrid-Silicone-Durable-Kickstand/dp/B0070DGQW6
One like this, that I can ship out to whoever you wants it the most.

I need it bro PM me
For devment.
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Friend of mine really wants to start developing for phones. And I told him a nexus phone would be the best. But he doesn't really have the money to buy one and neither do I. So he could really use it and he did some development for his old tablet and as far as I can see he's quite good at it. So I think he would be a real good person to have here on the forums.
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Lars so good of you doing this for me yea I'm interested and I don't have the money
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aashukmehta said:
Lars so good of you doing this for me yea I'm interested and I don't have the money
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Well hey your not who I meant. But you can have it too if it's up to me.
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lars1216 said:
Well hey your not who I meant. But you can have it too if it's up to me.
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gif me!

Seraz007 said:
gif me!
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No you can't.
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Can I have it please

I guess I should of been more specific on who I want to give the phone too.
It would help if you already had a thread in the developers section.
Like I said, I don't want to give this to someone just to have them sell it so the only insurance I have is making sure you are already a developer of some sort.

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AmericanCon said:
I also have an extended battery that I can give to someone as well.
And this is a Verizon model, if that matters.
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Is there any way we could make a deal for the purchase of the extended battery?
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infazzdar said:
Is there any way we could make a deal for the purchase of the extended battery?
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What do you mean?
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/member.php?u=513620

Okay. AmericanCon, PM Me. I'm Releasing my kernel very soon, hopefully by monday and then we can discuss about delivery? Please?
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Do a rafflecopter giveaway?
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IRX120 said:
Do a rafflecopter giveaway?
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What is that? I'm not trying to give it away to just anybody. I'd like to help a developer out by giving it to him. Otherwise I'd rather just keep it or sell it.
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AmericanCon said:
What is that? I'm not trying to give it away to just anybody. I'd like to help a developer out by giving it to him. Otherwise I'd rather just keep it or sell it.
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Well, I'm working on my kernel and a US variant is what I really neef.
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AmericanCon said:
What is that? I'm not trying to give it away to just anybody. I'd like to help a developer out by giving it to him. Otherwise I'd rather just keep it or sell it.
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[Poll] What is your next phone?

Face it our device is aging a bit. I'm thinking about waiting for the S5 or Nexus 5. What's your next phone?
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bigox said:
Face it our device is aging a bit. I'm thinking about waiting for the S5 or Nexus 5. What's your next phone?
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I've never been a big fan of this phone. It started in the first 15 minutes and the overall look of Touchwiz. I'm sure a lot of it has to do with the fact that my 1st smart phone was a Nexus One and my affinity for Native android as a result. Anyway.
I just bought a Nexus four and love it. I plan to return it w/i the 14 buyer remorse T-Mobile has. IAfter that I'll either order another N4 or wait for the next Nexus phone. I love the simplicity and ease of use of them. It was so easy to root the N1.
So it's either the next Nexus phone or the Motorola X phone. $$ is important to me, so probably the Nexus.

Estimated Prophet Hawk said:
I've never been a big fan of this phone. It started in the first 15 minutes and the overall look of Touchwiz. I'm sure a lot of it has to do with the fact that my 1st smart phone was a Nexus One and my affinity for Native android as a result. Anyway.
I just bought a Nexus four and love it. I plan to return it w/i the 14 buyer remorse T-Mobile has. IAfter that I'll either order another N4 or wait for the next Nexus phone. I love the simplicity and ease of use of them. It was so easy to root the N1.
So it's either the next Nexus phone or the Motorola X phone. $$ is important to me, so probably the Nexus.
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MotorolaX is gonna be awesome! Hopefully the S5 won't be so gimmicky like the S4, and I hope it looks apart from S4. Nexus 5 will win me over if they have LTE capable and expandable memory.:thumbup:
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Waiting for the next Nexus
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gc84245 said:
Waiting for the next Nexus
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I think I am going to wait for the nexus also. I am expecting a sleeker device, likely the same screen size. I hope they aren't stupid and put lte and expandable storage as well. If they don't its almost as if the nexus phones are turning into the iPhone.
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cwillison94 said:
I think I am going to wait for the nexus also. I am expecting a sleeker device, likely the same screen size. I hope they aren't stupid and put lte and expandable storage as well. If they don't its almost as if the nexus phones are turning into the iPhone.
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...but half the price...and with an open source OS. Even if I had to choose, I'd still buy the Nexus.

cwillison94 said:
I think I am going to wait for the nexus also. I am expecting a sleeker device, likely the same screen size. I hope they aren't stupid and put lte and expandable storage as well. If they don't its almost as if the nexus phones are turning into the iPhone.
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Hope the screen resolution will be 1080 also I'm leaning towards the Nexus myself.
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cwillison94 said:
I think I am going to wait for the nexus also. I am expecting a sleeker device, likely the same screen size. I hope they aren't stupid and put lte and expandable storage as well. If they don't its almost as if the nexus phones are turning into the iPhone.
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Expandable storage would be nice but will never happen. Don't care much for lte as I'm on Wi-Fi 99% of the time. The only thing I want to see is a better camera...and maybe made of something other than glass as I've heard it can be quite fragile.
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...but half the price...and with an open source OS. Even if I had to choose, I'd still buy the Nexus.
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Don't get me wrong, I will always go for a nexus over an iPhone!
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Although not the "latest and greatest," I'm planning on getting the Xperia Z when it comes out. My reasoning is simply I hate the button layout of both the One and GS4, the waterproof-ness, and I think it looks pretty damn good.
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Note 2, from my wonderfully flashafied s2, or maybe I'll wait for the galaxy mega line to drop screen size is crazy
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After waiting forever for official jb on this phone, I'm probably gonna stick to nexus in the future as well. I've never needed an sd card, and love my N7, so a nexus phone will work for me.
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soupysoup said:
Note 2, from my wonderfully flashafied s2, or maybe I'll wait for the galaxy mega line to drop screen size is crazy
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Hold out a little longer and the Note3 will be out. It should be awesome! I have my eyes on that one to.
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bigox said:
Hold out a little longer and the Note3 will be out. It should be awesome! I have my eyes on that one to.
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Yeah man supposed to be sick, I actually got my hands on a prototype a lil while back and I must say it is an amazing device. ..
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Nexus 5 for sure
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Koragg618 said:
Nexus 5 for sure
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Note 3 or....Gasp...iPhone 6.... If Apple adds things such as haptic feedback and a larger display, I'd consider it. I personally like the newer flat UI from iOS, plus I like the social integration part of the software. Android has it's benefits, don't get me wrong, but honestly, I think iOS visually looks better...I don't know if I can live without widgets though
PS, I know I'm going to get flamed for that, but I'm not a fanboy of either...Looking at functionality and design..Nothing wrong with that

kj2112 said:
After waiting forever for official jb on this phone, I'm probably gonna stick to nexus in the future as well. I've never needed an sd card, and love my N7, so a nexus phone will work for me.
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We must have the same taste in devices. Guess I'll see you around in the nexus forums too.
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Although the screen size is small I'm thinking bout the bbQ10 or bbQ5
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gc84245 said:
We must have the same taste in devices. Guess I'll see you around in the nexus forums too.
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Yup! Love my N7 and the speedy updates!!
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Although the screen size is small I'm thinking bout the bbQ10 or bbQ5
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You are a flashaholic....you'll despise anything other than android!
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Note 3 or....Gasp...iPhone 6.... If Apple adds things such as haptic feedback and a larger display, I'd consider it. I personally like the newer flat UI from iOS, plus I like the social integration part of the software. Android has it's benefits, don't get me wrong, but honestly, I think iOS visually looks better...I don't know if I can live without widgets though
PS, I know I'm going to get flamed for that, but I'm not a fanboy of either...Looking at functionality and design..Nothing wrong with that
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I had an apple 4 as my first smartphone. Yes they run nice....but I love to customize, so iPhone would never be a consideration for me....even if they make apps to clean my house and do my laundry! LOL.
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Yeah I feel u I'm probably gonna ROC with my gs2 for awhile looked at the apps for bb their selection suhkz balls plus I do love my droids:thumbup:
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