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I moved from Verizon to Sprint because of
1) price
2) unlimited data, talk...
3) Samsung Galaxy SII
1) Well, let's say price is ok, unlimited usage is good, but the internet is not as good as Verizon, so I don't use it too much
2) I don't care if I have unlimited everything if the connection is not reliable.
It's BETTER than T-Mobile though (T-Mobile sucks so bad), but it's nowhere NEAR as good as Verizon
3) Phone SUCKS. Today is the first day I FINALLY was able to
a) root phone
b) Fix the signal issue
I went to Sprint and they offered me $100 credit so I can stay with them, and now my phone is fixed, so in theory I feel like giving them another try
With Verizon, the bill was expensive, I do remember in my family, we paid $260 for 1 smartphone and two simple phones, that's ridiculous
Anyway, if I move by myself to Verizon in order to have the Ice Cream Sandwich phone,
1) Is the 2X data offer from Verizon a good offer to come back to the big red?
2) Any chance I can root the phone and not pay for tethering on Verizon?
3) Is that phone a SUPER PHONE that really deserves all the hassle
To be honest, I really like my Samsung, and now that I fixed the loss of signal error (hopefully, first day after I upgraded), I kind of want to use my phone for a while
I really like the phone itself, but again, I have no idea if the other phone is better than mine, and if it is, how much better?
If Verizon still had unlimited data plans and you have the money for that bill, I would say go to Verizon. LTE is awesome! If I ever went to Verizon now, it would be for a non smartphone and I just wanted good phone service/signal. You'll definitely get faster data speeds on Verizon but having a 2GB cap is painful. And with LTE, you're bound to reach the cap faster unless your consistently on wi-fi. Tethering would just hit your data cap even faster. Unless you plan to get a more expensive plan than 2GB ($30 per month). I mean if money isn't an issue I would choose Verizon. But I got a family to feed and I'm good with Epic Touch on Sprint's unlimited data. I happen to get 4G at home and at work. The 3G isn't slow on my phone but it's not special either.
I read that Sprint is planning LTE in the future. We'll just have to see! If they do switch to LTE and KEEP their UNLIMITED DATA & don't jack up prices on the plans, they will get more people coming to Sprint over other carriers.
What phone sucks? If you are referring to the et4g then yeah go get bent by Verizon. This RIG rocks. Also the G nex only has 16GB internal no sd card slot. Wtf I would fill that in about ten minutes. Geesh is ICS that important.
Noo the galaxy nexus has 32g. If u live in a 4g area I say go for it. But then again how much is 4gigs when ur blazing 4g speeds good thing the galaxy nexus has that data limiter! !
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I also read that Sprint will begin rolling out a TD-LTE network next year...supposedly it should be faster than standard LTE so i will be sicking around for It
Thank Me Later said:
If Verizon still had unlimited data plans and you have the money for that bill, I would say go to Verizon. LTE is awesome! If I ever went to Verizon now, it would be for a non smartphone and I just wanted good phone service/signal. You'll definitely get faster data speeds on Verizon but having a 2GB cap is painful. And with LTE, you're bound to reach the cap faster unless your consistently on wi-fi. Tethering would just hit your data cap even faster. Unless you plan to get a more expensive plan than 2GB ($30 per month). I mean if money isn't an issue I would choose Verizon. But I got a family to feed and I'm good with Epic Touch on Sprint's unlimited data. I happen to get 4G at home and at work. The 3G isn't slow on my phone but it's not special either.
I read that Sprint is planning LTE in the future. We'll just have to see! If they do switch to LTE and KEEP their UNLIMITED DATA & don't jack up prices on the plans, they will get more people coming to Sprint over other carriers.
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I love it, sprint is rolling out faster LTE. lol when I hear fanboy comments. That's not a good justification that sprint "will" have LTE. I USED to be a sprint customer, I used it along with my Verizon, then after about 10 days I realized what a mistake I made. At least in my area, 3G was painfully slow, no 4G in sight, and just a bad experience. Idk why sprint went with wimax and how they failed so badly. At the time it was a decent move as it is SOMEWHAT faster than 3G, but still not even as fast as T-Mobile's synthetic 4G. With that said if u want to be able to see INSANE speeds I would make the move back to VZW. I know ill get the whole "pics or it didn't happen" but Verizon can pull 40+MB/s down and up to 50 at time ls and I've seen 20 up. These aren't flukes, it can be replicated. Several times over. I know the argument that sprint has unlimited 4G, but what good is that when its on a network(WiMax) that will be useless in the next 18 months? Agreeing with and above poster it will be insanely easy to blow thru 4GB(assuming vzw still has double the data promo) on VZW bc it downloads stuff so fast that u won't hesitate to download that 1GB or larger file. If u have no regards for money, by all means Verizon is your best bet. By the end of 2013 vzw will have 4G in places that sprint, tmo l, or att have rarely had 3G. I have traveled across the entire US, several times from the east coast to the west and it does happen, but is very rare that vzw loses service. Rarely is 3G even lost. I was a bit harsh earlier on sprint, as they are a solid wireless provider but the term in this particular place "u get what u pay for" applies. At least in the case of Verizon. As I stated earlier in my post. If u have the Money, search the forums BC there are still a few loopholes to find unlimited on vzw, it is worth every penny u can throw at it.
With that said, I'm about 20 miles outside of a 4G area so I don't use it daily. However, I use it enough to know how good it is. Obviously I'm typing this from the dinc2, which isn't 4g. But the bionic is.
Before I commit to leaving 4G on all the time they are gonna have to finish the next Gen of lte radios BC the battery life on all 4G phones(vzw or not) leaves something to be desired.
Lastly, I do not agree that the E4GT sucks. IMHO its the best out of the entire GS2 line.
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Obviously I'm typing this from the dinc2, which isn't 4g. But the bionic is.
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You must not have heard all the complaints about the Bionic.
Never change companies for a phone or OS. What's hot today is next weeks crap. You change because a company serves your area better.
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What I'm kind of wondering is why are you posting in the Sprint Epic 4g Touch forum when you're so biased against Sprint while also using an Incredible 2 on Verizon? Regardless, your prerogative.
Anyways, one of my techs has been asking me this exact question for days now as he wants the Galaxy Nexus. I'll tell you exactly what I told him.
First off, you're going to be spending a lot more money per month on Verizon's plan to begin with, that's less money down the road for a better device when the one you're currently using becomes outdated. Yes, I've used LTE, and dear god it is fast and nice. Through all appropriate channels, though, you can only get a maximum of 4GB cap at the standard $30 data price. This cap can be blasted past within minutes, not weeks, not days, not even hours. While the rebuttal may be "Well I'm always within WiFi range anyways, so I wouldn't need to use my LTE," that's fine and dandy. If that's the case, then why are you switching? Use the WiFi now and boost the data speeds you continue to complain about. These times are getting to be the "I want" and no longer the "I need" generation as everything we might "need" can be done without issue on the 3G network, we just want to do it faster. Patience is a virtue, and it will pay off. Sprint, regardless of what the haters say, is rolling out an LTE network. It will serve its purpose. Staying with it will secure you your unlimited data, 20 month upgrades and build you tenure with the carrier. They are much more likely to assist you in the future if they see you stuck with them through rough times instead of bouncing around carriers with every new gadget that hits the market. The devices on Verizon/AT&T/T-Mobile really do not even justify making the switch. Our Epic 4G Touch matches and/or blows their specs away, including the Galaxy Nexus. Its camera is a slight bit improved, screen has a little bit better contrast and DPI (which we have workarounds to compare with it), but everything else is on par with one another. Keep in mind we have a wonderful group of developers supporting this phone that will be providing us with ICS quickly while adding in their unique flavors to enhance an already spectacular experience on our phones. This is the way of XDA.
If things are absolutely terrible and you have no Sprint coverage where you are, then making the move might be a good option. Otherwise, you're more likely to benefit from riding it out for another year.
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This was 1 helluva ****in answer!!!! I could'nt have said it any better. Besides, while they're chasin that Galaxy Nexus, Sprint will have it too soon enough.
Verizon will never get love from me. 10-20 dollar text messaging plans are a scam... period
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What I'm kind of wondering is why are you posting in the Sprint Epic 4g Touch forum when you're so biased against Sprint while also using an Incredible 2 on Verizon? Regardless, your prerogative.
Anyways, one of my techs has been asking me this exact question for days now as he wants the Galaxy Nexus. I'll tell you exactly what I told him.
First off, you're going to be spending a lot more money per month on Verizon's plan to begin with, that's less money down the road for a better device when the one you're currently using becomes outdated. Yes, I've used LTE, and dear god it is fast and nice. Through all appropriate channels, though, you can only get a maximum of 4GB cap at the standard $30 data price. This cap can be blasted past within minutes, not weeks, not days, not even hours. While the rebuttal may be "Well I'm always within WiFi range anyways, so I wouldn't need to use my LTE," that's fine and dandy. If that's the case, then why are you switching? Use the WiFi now and boost the data speeds you continue to complain about. These times are getting to be the "I want" and no longer the "I need" generation as everything we might "need" can be done without issue on the 3G network, we just want to do it faster. Patience is a virtue, and it will pay off. Sprint, regardless of what the haters say, is rolling out an LTE network. It will serve its purpose. Staying with it will secure you your unlimited data, 20 month upgrades and build you tenure with the carrier. They are much more likely to assist you in the future if they see you stuck with them through rough times instead of bouncing around carriers with every new gadget that hits the market. The devices on Verizon/AT&T/T-Mobile really do not even justify making the switch. Our Epic 4G Touch matches and/or blows their specs away, including the Galaxy Nexus. Its camera is a slight bit improved, screen has a little bit better contrast and DPI (which we have workarounds to compare with it), but everything else is on par with one another. Keep in mind we have a wonderful group of developers supporting this phone that will be providing us with ICS quickly while adding in their unique flavors to enhance an already spectacular experience on our phones. This is the way of XDA.
If things are absolutely terrible and you have no Sprint coverage where you are, then making the move might be a good option. Otherwise, you're more likely to benefit from riding it out for another year.
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Well said, I left Verizon for Sprint, because of the amazingly piss poor customer service (curiously when I was porting my number they finally treated me pretty well).
Their data speeds were fast but I never got anywhere near 40 MB/s down, for me it was always still faster to use wifi whenever possible. And, the phones I had (Droid X, Thunderbolt) generally sucked.
When you factor all that in with the higher prices my decision was an easy one. However, only you can make the decision that is right for you, best of luck either way.
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What phone sucks? If you are referring to the et4g then yeah go get bent by Verizon. This RIG rocks. Also the G nex only has 16GB internal no sd card slot. Wtf I would fill that in about ten minutes. Geesh is ICS that important.
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dude it rocks now, December 15th
it's been a sucky phone for the last two months, EVERY SINGLE DAY I have to reboot it
Loss of signal
Ok, here are a few things I have in mind
1) Nobody mentioned if I can have free tethering at Verizon
2) what about LCD Root?
I have that program in my Samsung Galaxy S II Epic 4G Touch and man the screen in my phone is the best screen I've EVER had EVER
I love my phone, now with the loss of service fixed, FINALLY I have a nice Samsung Galaxy S II
But part of me thinks, man, I've been waiting for SG II since April 2011.
Maybe this month I can go to Verizon and get a nice phone that will serve me well for 2012?
I already waited way way way too much for SGII
I am going to see how much it costs to go back to Verizon, I suppose that if I can tether for free, with root, hack, whatever, then that would make me change in no time
What I don't like about Verizon is the plans.
WIth Sprint I can talk 10 hours per day, no problem
with Verizon I think unlimited costs $79 and data costs $30, insurance $10, txt $20... keep adding and adding you're talking about $130-$150 for unlimited everything (and still it's not unlimited because of 4GB Data Cap)
With Sprint I do like the fact that it's really unlimited, and it's cheap
But I just feel that SGII was a phone for 2011
Samsung Nexus is the phone for 2012
So I might as well switch now that the device is ready
Anyone agrees?
Edit: here's a detailed break down I read about the text plan, smh.
You can spend $25 for 2GB of mobile data which they claim ends up being about 80MB per dollar which then translates to 500,000 text messages each 160 characters long. We’ll bet you seldom hit the 160 character mark which makes this even worse. Now take that dollar and divide it by the number of texts and each one probably costs $0.000002 or two ten thousandths of a cent. That isn’t very much. If you send 5,000 texts in month then those texts cost about $0.01 – a penny.
Point proven...
PLUS a 30 dollar data plan?
Go ahead, go on down that road...
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Don't use too much of that fast lte or you will go over your data cap.
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How fast would 2GB go if you wanted to flash Cyanogen nightlies right to your phone?
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motorsports601 said:
Noo the galaxy nexus has 32g. If u live in a 4g area I say go for it. But then again how much is 4gigs when ur blazing 4g speeds good thing the galaxy nexus has that data limiter! !
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Lol, where did you hear it has 32gb?? I hope you're not getting it because you will only walk away said with only 16gb.
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How fast would 2GB go if you wanted to flash Cyanogen nightlies right to your phone?
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I couldn't even download all of my google music library
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rafarataneneces said:
Ok, here are a few things I have in mind
But I just feel that SGII was a phone for 2011
Samsung Nexus is the phone for 2012
So I might as well switch now that the device is ready
Anyone agrees?
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I disagree. Honestly? There isn't that much difference in performance between the SGS II and the Galaxy Nexus. The biggest difference really is ICS, and, hopefully, it won't be too terribly long before we with the E4GT have ICS. That, and a higher DPI screen, which is marginally larger (0.15").
I know that I have never been doing something on my E4GT and been cursing my phone for being slow and laggy. The only thing that is slow is the network, and that's mostly because I live in an area where about half the time, I only have 1x, and not 3g. Granted, the 3g isn't as fast as verizon, but for me, it's acceptable. Even when it's clocked down to 800 mHz (which mine does below 50% battery) it still flies. I changed to the E4GT because it was a big step up from the OG Epic. That big step simply does not exist from the E4GT to the Galaxy Nexus.
No i disagree.
1.The phone will come to other carriers.
2. $50 dollars more a month really worth it for the new "phone" Thats 600 the first year.
I'm thinking about doing the same jumping ship to Verizon to get the Galaxy Nexus. I have no kids and a good job. Also I can get a 22% monthly corporate discount and 25% of accessories too. I was thinking about the 10gb(don't even use 3gb a month) for $50. I can get rid of my home internet and tether off that phone. If y'all had the opportunity to do this switch, would you do it?
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.
vbman213 said:
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.
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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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!!!!!!
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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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Z_Black said:
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