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I'm getting near the end of my sprint contract. My employer offers a sizable discount if I use verizon as my carrier. Is there something comparable to the Evo4G on Vzw? I went to their site, just not sure what is comparable.
Any help would be most appreciated.
You could consider holding off several months. There should be a precipitous drop in older hardware and the new goods will start rolling.
For now the HTC Rezound seems like the best bet for price, awesomeness and similarity to an Evo 4G. The new Nexus and Razr are there too.
I am interested to see the new HTC X One (previously Edge) and where it shows up.
I don't think anyone can blame you for going to VZW, Sprint's network is garbage, and Sprint is taking its cost advantage away. Good luck.
I may be in a similar boat: I'm waiting to see if Sprint will let me out of my contract for horrible data speeds, excessive [and unintentional on my part] roaming, etc. I spoke to Verizon, and asked if I had a phone already, if I could hang on to the discount for a new phone until summer, they said that works fine... So I've been debating just getting the Rezound (in my opinion best phone they have right now), or buying a used Thunderbolt (which from my understanding is basically our EVO with a slightly newer chipset, and seems to have a lot of dev support) to hold me over until the quad-cores come out in summer/fall. At this point I'm leaning towards just getting the Rezound - mainly because there will always be the next and greatest on the horizon, but it'd be fun to have something that powerful right now. Now I just have to hope Sprint let's me out...
Just my 2 cents.
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If you couldn't tell from my ramblings, OP, I'd recommend the Rezound...
The only other two that compare are the Razr and Galaxy Nexus. The Razr is pretty awesome (the girlfriend has it), but the locked bootloader means if you care about development/roms/kernels it's probably not for you. And the GNex seems awesome in theory, but once you use it, you realize it is a Samsung, and thus has crappy reception and gps.
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I currently sport a HTC Thunderbolt on Verizon and I'm seriously considering moving to an unlocked GSM phone + prepaid wireless. My question is do you think that the Galaxy Nexus is still a smart buy? Considering it's hardware, Google's hardware release cycle, etc. It would be one hell of an upgrade from the Thunderbolt... But I'm just curious what the general consensus is concerning whether or not it is wise to purchase it now (considering the possibility of a new Nexus phone in the future).
At this point of time, yes. But if you are able to wait for a few months, then just wait for the next Nexus.
Only you can decide if it's worth the money to you. We're pretty sure that there will be another Nexus at the end of the year, but it surely won't be $350. If you need to save the $$ and want the Nexus, pick one up.
I would just think about how urgently you need a device. If your current one is broken in some way, go ahead and get the gnex. But, as someone else said, if you can afford to wait a few months then I would get the next one.
it is a smart buy but i really hate the signal issues this phone has. i don't get 4G signal at all in my house and everywhere else in my town i get at least 3 or full bars of 4G
tjrocks91 said:
it is a smart buy but i really hate the signal issues this phone has. i don't get 4G signal at all in my house and everywhere else in my town i get at least 3 or full bars of 4G
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He is speaking about the gsm nexus which doesn't come with 4g also I would think it would have less issues than a carrier version.
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I currently sport a HTC Thunderbolt on Verizon and I'm seriously considering moving to an unlocked GSM phone + prepaid wireless. My question is do you think that the Galaxy Nexus is still a smart buy? Considering it's hardware, Google's hardware release cycle, etc. It would be one hell of an upgrade from the Thunderbolt... But I'm just curious what the general consensus is concerning whether or not it is wise to purchase it now (considering the possibility of a new Nexus phone in the future).
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Get this one for a steal, or wait for the new and pay a heavy price tag.
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It's the smartest buy as of now. I just bought the SIII and I still like my Nexus more, its unbeatable if you want the best roms and developments.
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it is a smart buy but i really hate the signal issues this phone has. i don't get 4G signal at all in my house and everywhere else in my town i get at least 3 or full bars of 4G
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You can force 4g.
I bought this phone a week ago and I am in the 7th heaven.
1. Despite not having the best hardware at the moment, it works perfect with everything Android currently has to offer. There's really no software that requires a quad core CPU at the moment, at least not that I know of.
2. Currently it's the best device by far for it's price / performance (software) combo.
Besides that, I am done buying devices near their release dates, as it ends up being an epic waste of money. Once the next Nexus comes out, in 6 months it will cost half as much as it does near the release date. Then would be the perfect time to dump the GNex and get the next Nexus.
$350---Yes
Yea,!! Another one of these pointless threads!!!!!!
sent from my Galaxy Nexus running official Jelly Bean!!!!
These phones are crazy cheap outright.
I gave my girlfriend my GS3 and went back to my GNexus and couldn't be happier.
This phone will be updated by Google for a long while, considering the Nexus S still gets Jelly Bean etc. Defo a worthwhile purchase
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I think its still a good buy. The new Nexus phone will probably be $700+ after taxes and the $386 I just spent for this phone is obviously a lot cheaper. Even better I'm on the $30 TMobile plan.
I have looked at this phone for the past few weeks and have noticed it's the best phone out there. I'd love to get one, but I have a dilemma.
I don't have an upgrade on Verizon til next July/June. I am currently on a rooted Gnex but the battery life is terrible, and my fingers are huge so sometimes it's hard to type. The size is good, but not big enough. Data speeds/Wifi isn't that great either.
I'm wondering, is it worth to spend retial for the Note II?
I want some input/advice, if possible.
Or maybe if I should wait, since maybe a better phone will be out around next summer. Thanks!
Inpaid full price for it. Its worth paying full price for it be ause as you said its the best out there and it will be the best for a while. It gets alot of the things done with pure satisfaction.
If money is not an issue for you than yes its worth getting this phone for full price.
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I have looked at this phone for the past few weeks and have noticed it's the best phone out there. I'd love to get one, but I have a dilemma.
I don't have an upgrade on Verizon til next July/June. I am currently on a rooted Gnex but the battery life is terrible, and my fingers are huge so sometimes it's hard to type. The size is good, but not big enough. Data speeds/Wifi isn't that great either.
I'm wondering, is it worth to spend retial for the Note II?
I want some input/advice, if possible.
Or maybe if I should wait, since maybe a better phone will be out around next summer. Thanks!
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Do you have unlimited data on VZW? If so and you want to keep it, you would buy your devices at full price anyway so I would say go for the Note II. Also, people with larger fingers tend to like the original Note, so I would think that the Note II would be better suited for you than the Galaxy Nexus. I can't make comments on the battery life and what the experience will be like on VZW. I hear far more complaints from VZW Galaxy Nexus users than from GSM Galaxy Nexus users; I don't know if that will carry over to the SG Note II or not.
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Do you have unlimited data on VZW? If so and you want to keep it, you would buy your devices at full price anyway so I would say go for the Note II. Also, people with larger fingers tend to like the original Note, so I would think that the Note II would be better suited for you than the Galaxy Nexus. I can't make comments on the battery life and what the experience will be like on VZW. I hear far more complaints from VZW Galaxy Nexus users than from GSM Galaxy Nexus users; I don't know if that will carry over to the SG Note II or not.
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I'm sorta in the same boat as the OP (except I'm stuck with the Droid 3... ). Contract doesn't end until July and grandfathered in to unlimited data. Thinking about switching for the following reasons:
Verizon will most likely end unlimited data within the next year/two years. With 4G speeds, I'm afraid I'm going to go way above the tiered data limits (would probably end up sticking with 2 GB). This would cost me more money (on top of an already astronomical bill).
The 3G speeds are killing me on my Droid 3 so I could turn off the LTE on the GNote2 but I shudder at the idea of going back to 3G speeds with a new phone.
If I buy a Verizon-branded/banded Gnote2, the resale value will probably be a lot less than if I bought an Int'l or AT&T version (due to GSM).
So now I'm looking at ending my contract with Verizon (ETF would be about $150 and switching to StraightTalk (I know, data is somewhat capped at 2gb but that will be harder to reach with HSPA speeds.) Either wait for AT&T version to be released in the states and buy one off-contract or buy an international one (when the price will hopefully be lower).
Unlimited data isn't a problem. I don't have it, but I connect to WiFi anywhere and everywhere.
Don't get the best WiFi connection and 4G isn't that great.
I'm probably going to get the Note 2 in a few months. And when I have my upgrade, if there is something better, sell my Note 2.
About battery, I get 5-6 hours and my friend on his SG3 gets 10-12. So I'm hoping the Note 2 is just as good or better.
Being that it has a 3100 mah battery.
Just noticed that its not even in the US yet, lol.
Any idea on retail prices? I'm seeing $700.
I am on my mobile, and haven't seen relevant threads as of yet. I'm sure they exist and if so, a link to them would suffice.
I currently am on AT&T using a Galaxy Note. I am going to be dropping my contract soon and switching to Ting for service. I am assuming this is the best Optimus place since ting runs on the sprint network.
The 3 phones I'm considering are the Note II, S3 and the Optimus G. I've heard great reviews about the Optimus and have never owned an LG phone which peaks my interest.
Do any of you have thoughts among those 3 choices? I've come to this place to more or less persuade me this direction and I figured no better place! But honest feedback would be appreciated.
I have no problems rooting and romming and enjoy doing so. General usage is primarily data and camera use of course. Talk and text is minimal. Not much gaming is done, but more productivity type stuff between my day job, photography business and schooling. I do enjoy high end hardware which is why this is on the list.
Any feedback or being pointed in the right direction would be much appreciated.
Thanks!
Get the optimusg!
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I am on my mobile, and haven't seen relevant threads as of yet. I'm sure they exist and if so, a link to them would suffice.
I currently am on AT&T using a Galaxy Note. I am going to be dropping my contract soon and switching to Ting for service. I am assuming this is the best Optimus place since ting runs on the sprint network.
The 3 phones I'm considering are the Note II, S3 and the Optimus G. I've heard great reviews about the Optimus and have never owned an LG phone which peaks my interest.
Do any of you have thoughts among those 3 choices? I've come to this place to more or less persuade me this direction and I figured no better place! But honest feedback would be appreciated.
I have no problems rooting and romming and enjoy doing so. General usage is primarily data and camera use of course. Talk and text is minimal. Not much gaming is done, but more productivity type stuff between my day job, photography business and schooling. I do enjoy high end hardware which is why this is on the list.
Any feedback or being pointed in the right direction would be much appreciated.
Thanks!
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I actually owned the S3 prior to owning the Optimus G and i can tell you Im pleased. Battery life right about the same if not better than my S3. Photo quality is good and the quad core processor really makes a difference in performance. Im happy with the Optimus G ad you will be too im sure.
I like the "wow factor" of the phone, if you can call it that. Everybody KNOWS the S3 and the Note II, so as a result I end up with a lot of people asking me what phone I have. It certainly doesn't hurt that the phone build looks and feels more premium than any Samsung device I have ever held. The performance is easily the best of any phone I personally have owned and LG is promising to support the phone. Samsung, IMO, does not do this well enough. It's fast, sexy and there is a reason that it was chosen as the basis for the Nexus 4.
And let's be real honest here, being able to call your phone The OG tops anything any other phone can offer.
I've owned both the GS3 and the Note 2 (look at my history) and I have to say this phone simply rocks over the two. The screen quality and the build quality simply blows alway anything currently available.
Im not sure if you're familiar with sprint phones but the only phone that comes close to the LG OG is the EVO lte. But even then the LG is better simply because of its processor and 2GB of rams.
Get this phone (especially if you have LTE in your area) it won't disappoint you.
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I would wait a few months.
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Thanks for the comments so far everyone! I would wait, but I'm making the jump next month and need a device since I can't bring my at&t note over. I considered buying a cheaper phone to tide me over for a bit to see what else comes out and when, but I don't think I am patient enough to do that lol. So I figured I'd just buy a pretty recent phone with good hardware. I'm usually about 1 year behind the curve for brand new devices so the Optimus G fits right in line with my usual habits.
I haven't been on the Sprint network as of yet. I've been with at&t for a long time and through their cellular one, cingular and back to att type days. There is definitely not any LTE in my area from any provider. (Central Oregon Coast) but the basic coverage for 3g and such is pretty even across the carriers from my asking around of people who use them. Ting uses the sprint infrastructure and allows you to bring sprint devices over.
Am I mistaken in thinking the sprint OG does not have a microsd slot? I'll be picking up the 32gig version regardless and I don't use to much storage so that's not a deal breaker, but good to have in mind.
Sounds like this may jump to the top of my list at this point. Still have 3 weeks or so to decide.
Thanks everyone so far! If there's any other thoughts or quirks or comments, keep 'em coming if you want. Appreciate it.
You won't regret it I promise. LGOG is the way to go.
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Thanks for the comments so far everyone! I would wait, but I'm making the jump next month and need a device since I can't bring my at&t note over. I considered buying a cheaper phone to tide me over for a bit to see what else comes out and when, but I don't think I am patient enough to do that lol. So I figured I'd just buy a pretty recent phone with good hardware. I'm usually about 1 year behind the curve for brand new devices so the Optimus G fits right in line with my usual habits.
I haven't been on the Sprint network as of yet. I've been with at&t for a long time and through their cellular one, cingular and back to att type days. There is definitely not any LTE in my area from any provider. (Central Oregon Coast) but the basic coverage for 3g and such is pretty even across the carriers from my asking around of people who use them. Ting uses the sprint infrastructure and allows you to bring sprint devices over.
Am I mistaken in thinking the sprint OG does not have a microsd slot? I'll be picking up the 32gig version regardless and I don't use to much storage so that's not a deal breaker, but good to have in mind.
Sounds like this may jump to the top of my list at this point. Still have 3 weeks or so to decide.
Thanks everyone so far! If there's any other thoughts or quirks or comments, keep 'em coming if you want. Appreciate it.
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good choice! the lgog unfortunately doesnt not have an sdcard slot unfortunately. as for the coverage, be careful. there has been discussion that this phone has worse signal than some of the other recent phones such as the galaxies. so just keep in mind that coverage may not be as good as others in your area.
I'm also considering the Optimus G. I have an S4 now. But I'm tired of being raped by AT&T, so I'm headed over to TMobile for the $30 plan, as I almost never use talk minutes.
I know I could take the S4 over to Tmobile, but I'm also tired of worrying about a $500 breakable non-waterproof device in my pants.
I can grab an Optimus from Amazon for $235, sell my i337 for about $400, pay my early termination fee and come out pretty much even while saving $70 a month... and having unlimited data.
Any thing I should consider before making this jump?
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looks like LTE might be an issue.
LTE works fine for me, but I'm in a big city (Houston, TX), and I find the LGOG one of the more flexible phones, with its easy rooting and unlocking (FreeGee), and awesome sharp camera. Battery life is good... needs about one charge a day for me. For the Sprint version, it has 32 GB of internal, but no external. AT&T version, 16 GB of external, but expandable to 32 GB.
The amount of community development is amazing, and this phone can run some of the major roms with little or no problem, like Cyanogenmod and MIUI. You can even convert the phone to a Nexus 4, as it was based off this phone and manufactured by LG as well.
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Forgot to add that the camera is 13 MP on Sprint model, unsure about AT&T model.
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So the USB port has gone out on my Verizon GNex. I have two batteries and an external charger so I'm getting by for now but it's a pretty big hassle. I have really enjoyed this phone, ASOP and roming options. Problem is there are no new Nexus phones available or slated for Verizon. I understand the issues with Verizon and the Nexus line so no need to rehash that.
Reasons I'd like to stay with Verizon.
On family plan with wife's iphone and I don't want to move and have to buy her a new phone
Grandfathered into unlimited data
Verizon has best coverage I've found. At least in the areas I've been and I travel extensively.
Not overly concerned with month fees as my company pays most of the bill. Willing to pay a premium for availability and speed.
That being said I have no love for Verizon and would be glad leave if for the right situation.
Getting to the point what do I get for a new phone? The most important things to me in order are:
Reception Cell/Wifi/GPS
Battery life
Dev community/unlock ability/rooting ability
Hardware specs (CPU, GPU, IO, etc)
Screen size
Flashing roms has moved down a little these days
Looking for any suggestions including staying on big red or other carriers.
FYI I live in Dallas
I'd say, if you can wait, wait for news on the Moto X. One of Motorola's new focuses is battery life so with any luck we'll see a phone with decent build quality and decent battery life.
Interesting. I'll have to look into that one. Thanks
I think this thread can help . http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1642801