- You want to upgrade from Xperia Play to a faster phone.
- You DON'T MIND that it will be touch screen-only.
- It must be an Android phone.
- You don't want to pay much so you're OK with let's say a dual-core processor, 1GB of RAM
- Compatibility is important, so you want most of your current Android apps (that work on XPlay) to be compatible with your new phone.
- Should have a decent camera, at least 8Mpx - but this is not SO important.
- "Sony Xperia" line is EXCLUDED (I had some bad xperience with Xperia P)
Which current phone would you choose?
Depends by what you mean by not paying much. The Nexus 4 is relatively cheap isn't it? Taking into account it's specs, it's quite a bargain.
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Depends by what you mean by not paying much. The Nexus 4 is relatively cheap isn't it? Taking into account it's specs, it's quite a bargain.
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I would agree with you on that.. you want great specs at a good price, Nexus 4 is the way to go.
Galaxy Nexus or Motorola Razr MAXX or LG Nexus
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Depends by what you mean by not paying much. The Nexus 4 is relatively cheap isn't it? Taking into account it's specs, it's quite a bargain.
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Only bad thing about the nexus I'd no micro SD slot which is a bummer 16gb just isn't enough for some but for its price its the best phone around
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Only bad thing about the nexus I'd no micro SD slot which is a bummer 16gb just isn't enough for some but for its price its the best phone around
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Im in the same position as you i hate it when I see either or on an android device. Hopefully Samsung would release sg4 with microsd and 32gb of internal storage.
Get a Galaxy Nexus or LG Nexus 4. (This is my answer to every question about which Android phone to get.)
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No that didnt answer my question. I want both a micro sd slot and 32gb of internal storage.
Actually I was suggesting the OP.
In your case, beside 32GB S3, the Sony ZL looks compelling, 16 internal but you can use 64 sd. http://www.gsmarena.com/sony_xperia_zl-5203.php
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Actually I was suggesting the OP.
In your case, beside 32GB S3, the Sony ZL looks compelling, 16 internal but you can use 64 sd. http://www.gsmarena.com/sony_xperia_zl-5203.php
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Yea I agree even though you don't want an xperia device this phone looks amazing I would push you tword it
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Go for the HTC Sensation
Samsung started dishing out s3s with 32gb internal storage option. Hopefully it will come to the states. I have 3 reasons to go with Samsung removable battery (expandable/upgradable), alot of internal storage (32gb), and a removable sd slot. Now thats a beastly phone.
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Lol mine too
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Anyone going to get this phone? I'm looking forward to it, especially for the camera. Looks pretty awesome.
Guess no one has any interest in it.
Which generation is the Snapdragon processor? Is Exynos SoC better than this still? No externel SD slot which is a fail for me.
It has an SD card slot right next to the HDMI out.
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Which generation is the Snapdragon processor? Is Exynos SoC better than this still? No externel SD slot which is a fail for me.
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I think its Snapdragon S3, but that's based on the Xperia being S3. Exynos > S3, but if it is S4 than it will be more powerful than even Exynos.
I want it
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Sony is being increasingly difficult when it comes to modding their devices. I don't know if I could recommend a Sony device myself.
I want hsdpa 1700mhz...
Silly tmobile usa and their silly frequency
Gaps...its like 1$ more to production to put more frequencies? Sighhh
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I have heard that this will be an LTE capable phone on AT&T. That might make the difficulties worth it.
I like the sony tablet S1, so this phone is definitely worth a look, especially with that camera. Need a replacement for my point and shoot anyway. 12.1 MP's with a f/2.4 and a 1900mAH battery is worth a close look
What does f2.4 mean? Is that good?
Part of camera spec. The Xperias have a hellova camera on-board, my x10 is 2 yrs old and it already sported 8.1 mp. earbrain
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Will the 64gb card work with this phone?
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Will the 64gb card work with this phone?
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The spec sheet says up to 32GB. So, no.
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The spec sheet says up to 32GB. So, no.
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Wouldn't be so fast as to just make a blanket no statement. Other phones have worked with some 64gb cards when they were only supposed to support 32. Only way to find out is for someone to try.
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This is prob more of an Android general thing but I gotta say more space is nice but really a pain in the butt if u ask me. I have a 16g but mostly run 4g ones because the scanning at best is SLOW compared to a basic hard drive. I can only imagine anything beyond 16 being frustratingly unusable for my work habits. 16 really is to tell u the truth. I move a lot of small files around and the bigger the card the longer it takes. Lets just say that's an area I certainly hope will improve in the near future, there's certainly room for it. Til then Ill just deal w it as a nec evil. eb
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If Samsung put in
32gb on GSM version or 16gb with microSD slot......
I would of definitely would of picked up one with 32gb or SD card slot..
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If Samsung put in
32gb on GSM version or 16gb with microSD slot......
I would of definitely would of picked up one with 32gb or SD card slot..
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And it would have cost much more then $400. I'm not pulling the trigger for more then that really.
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Onboard storage is irrelevant when you live in the cloud. Just like Google wants you to. I have 9GB free. Most of my space is taken up by backups and ROMs.
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Onboard storage is irrelevant when you live in the cloud. Just like Google wants you to. I have 9GB free. Most of my space is taken up by backups and ROMs.
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Same here. I dont miss sd card slot at all.
Except the cases whčn i need to film a lot (vacation).
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I only miss the SD card because I have several Android devices and I'd like to be able to take one out and put it another one in for purposes such as music, etc.
32gb would have been nice so I could keep more than 2 roms backed up at once on my galaxy nexus plus allow for all my games,apps an music, 16 gb really doesn't go that far for me, I find myself uninstalling a lot of stuff an keeping apps an games backed up with titanium backup so I can easily get it back quickly if I need to so I have storage space.
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32gb would have been nice so I could keep more than 2 roms backed up at once on my galaxy nexus plus allow for all my games,apps an music, 16 gb really doesn't go that far for me, I find myself uninstalling a lot of stuff an keeping apps an games backed up with titanium backup so I can easily get it back quickly if I need to so I have storage space.
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Free "Thanks" I did not mean to thank you.
But anyway, I have like 10 back ups + music + HQ movies. I honestly don't see a difference in sells if Google were to add additional storage to this phone.
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Maybe sales may even have gone done because the price would have to be a bit more.
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Flash is $$$$
I really love how I just bought this phone brand new in box off contract from Google for $399
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I totally agree that I'd have liked to see a 32GB option and/or a slot for a microSDXC card, like the Galaxy SIII has. I don't want to depend on cloud storage for my music files. And I'd rather use my own music app rather than the Google Play music player. A 64GB microSDXC card in the GN would be perfect.
As it is, I bought a 64GB flash drive that I mount on my GN via USB OTG and Stickmount. Not ideal, but it works.
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If Samsung put in
32gb on GSM version or 16gb with microSD slot......
I would of definitely would of picked up one with 32gb or SD card slot..
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Would of?
What the hell does that mean?
Would've, while sounding like "would of" is in fact short for "would have"
Together the two words show timing and intent, but could be used apart:
I would buy.
I have bought.
But the same is not true of your use of the word "of."
I of bought.
Simple mistake based on tricks our ears play on us.
No offense intended.
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And it would have cost much more then $400. I'm not pulling the trigger for more then that really.
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It would of been $100 more just for 32gb ans SD slot.
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It would of been $100 more just for 32gb ans SD slot.
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lmao. Grammar police just schooled you son.
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lmao. Grammar police just schooled you son.
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Lmao
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Sorry. Pet peeve. About once every few years I end up posting someplace about "would, should, could of".
Sorry you had to see this, it won't happen again for about 3 years.
Carry on.
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Well states wise, how much they would have sold, if Google had a unified launch of launch product. as i remember the release date from Verizon was foggy at best. Then they offered no way buying in the stateside besides Ebay/Amazon, till whatever exclusivity deal expired with Verizon. Then Google finally offered directly and Sprint got the phone.
I could only imgine that this phone would have sold well, if it had any amount of marketing, and unified launch besides one carrier in the states
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I have an 8gb card in my phone now and 1.1gb left it's safe to say that 16gb will be okay for me. I'm looking at price point of the phone. Not the memory.
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I have an 8gb card in my phone now and 1.1gb left it's safe to say that 16gb will be okay for me. I'm looking at price point of the phone. Not the memory.
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Sorry I had to
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If Samsung put in
32gb on GSM version or 16gb with microSD slot......
I would of definitely would of picked up one with 32gb or SD card slot..
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You really think it would have sold any more units with 32GB storage? I find that hard to believe. If you choose your phone based on 16GB vs 32GB storage, and are willing to give up having a Nexus because of it, you clearly don't get it. I still have yet to understand why anyone would need that much storage.
And MicroSD sucks. Partitions and UMS are just a pain in the ass. Don't expect Google to ever use them again in a Nexus device.
Guess Google didn't expect people to pony up the extra $50 for the already limited storage. But that is a good thing. Hopefully we will see more 32gb nexus devices soon.
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Guess Google didn't expect people to pony up the extra $50 for the already limited storage. But that is a good thing. Hopefully we will see more 32gb nexus devices soon.
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16gb is so not enough.
I don't know how GSM GN users manage it.
adrynalyne said:
16gb is so not enough.
I don't know how GSM GN users manage it.
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I dont know about everyone else, but I cry myself to sleep every night.
adrynalyne said:
16gb is so not enough.
I don't know how GSM GN users manage it.
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Extremely easily. I could fit in 8gb.
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Extremely easily. I could fit in 8gb.
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I guess I use my devices for more media. I can't afford to keep more than 1 nandroid at any given time on my Nexus 7.
That is with no movies or music stored locally.
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I dont know about everyone else, but I cry myself to sleep every night.
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Extremely easily. I could fit in 8gb.
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Same here.
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I guess I use my devices for more media. I can't afford to keep more than 1 nandroid at any given time on my Nexus 7.
That is with no movies or music stored locally.
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I have my slew of apps, a few big (250mb or so) ones, and several hundred mb of pics/wallpapers. Other than that I'm using Google Music / Pandora / TuneIn Radio for my music and I'm not one for movies.
I've still got 10.2GB available on the device.
I came from a HTC Desire so I am used to having very little storage (although I loved that people were able to figure out how to make EXT4 partitions make the phone believe it had more internal storage)... I really don't mind the 16GB, it is more than I will ever need. I only keep apps and data for them on the phone so it's not that bad... I have other devices for music/video.
And now back to your regular GALAXY NEXUS programming........
I won't buy a Google tablet till it comes in 64g ;/ I use 56 GB (music not included thats 42 GB) on my iPad 3... I hope googles 10 inch tablet would let me make the jump to pure android across my devices
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Isn't part og the point with this tablet that it's supposed to be cloud-sentric? Kinda like the chrome os?
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I mainly use my tablet on airplanes or long car rides when I'm not driving to watch videos or play dead space online is something I am not
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Lost? Here ya go: http://forum.xda-developers.com/forumdisplay.php?f=1674
Please talk about the Nexus 7 over in that forum.
I would move this thread over there, but there are already discussions about the pros/cons of 8GB vs 16GB and whether it's enough
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Hello guy's! I currently have the G2x but I want to change it because I have a lot of problems with it. I was wondering if the Galaxy Nexus is still a good choice because it is only 280$ (approx.) on swappa and it would fit my budget. I have no problems buying an used device. If the galaxy nexus isn't a good idea, can you guy's recommend me something else?
(PS: Is there a way I can buy a new (in the box) GNex?)
I bounce back and forth between my GNex and HTC One S (cost $300).
I like the Nexus better. Bigger screen, pure android, huge development community, removable battery... However, it is a couple years old. Have you thought about the Nexus 4. Not much more cash and definitely a better phone. I bought one for my wife as a gift. It beats the GNex in all categories and you can get an 8 gig for 300.
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I bounce back and forth between my GNex and HTC One S (cost $300).
I like the Nexus better. Bigger screen, pure android, huge development community, removable battery... However, it is a couple years old. Have you thought about the Nexus 4. Not much more cash and definitely a better phone. I bought one for my wife as a gift. It beats the GNex in all categories and you can get an 8 gig for 300.
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No 4g on the nexus 4 though right?
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npiper05 said:
I bounce back and forth between my GNex and HTC One S (cost $300).
I like the Nexus better. Bigger screen, pure android, huge development community, removable battery... However, it is a couple years old. Have you thought about the Nexus 4. Not much more cash and definitely a better phone. I bought one for my wife as a gift. It beats the GNex in all categories and you can get an 8 gig for 300.
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I listen to a lot of music, and even 16gb wouldn't be enough for all the stuff I have. I want to be able to play games, listen to movies etc. I guess I could put everything in the cloud, but over here in Canada, mobile internet price are ridiculous. That's why I thought about the GNex, it has a sd card slot.
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I listen to a lot of music, and even 16gb wouldn't be enough for all the stuff I have. I want to be able to play games, listen to movies etc. I guess I could put everything in the cloud, but over here in Canada, mobile internet price are ridiculous. That's why I thought about the GNex, it has a sd card slot.
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No, it doesn't have a sd slot.
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No, it doesn't have a sd slot.
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No sd slot but there is a 32g version, that's what I have.
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AW: [Q] Is the Galaxy Nexus a good choice?
If you want to save all of your movies/music/pics... on your phone than you will get trouble
I would save more money and buy a nexus4 (32gb) or a phone with a external sd card
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Dude, you can always buy an OTG cable and carry your movies/song/whatever on a plain old usb stick. Just install stick mount app and you're good to go.
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If you need SD I would say maybe look for a GS3. I would love an SD slot on my nexus devices but I'm personally willing to give up that feature for the nexus experience. Since I also have a nexus 7 that I use for movies music and more serious gaming my 16GB gsm nexus works fine for me with about 6GBs free.
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My main issues:
- terrible battery life: LTE really drains it
- hard to hold on to 4G reception: in many parts of LA, I notice my phone switching to 3G and back, sometimes dropping the data connection completely (this probably is Verizon's fault, though; YMMV in other areas)
- Verizon doesn't update as frequently as GSM carriers
Other than those, it's been great, but the data connection thing really kills me. I'm guessing once LTE is rolled out completely, it shouldn't be an issue anymore. That being said, I think I'm going to jump ship once the next Nexus comes out!
Everyone that we have T-Mobile service
We are waiting for this so here is a real unboxing of a HTC m8 from T-Mobile enjoy :laugh:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=646Oaa2vtac
How did you get your hands on T-Mobile version?
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How did you get your hands on T-Mobile version?
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By the accent you can tell this is the overseas T Mobile he's referring to
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As you can see it this is the real T-Mobile usa ,, some people already have it ,,T-Mobile release date is friday april 4
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As you can see it this is the real T-Mobile usa ,, some people already have it ,,T-Mobile release date is friday april 4
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its says on there website April 11
Looks like there is no carrier branding on the outside. Thank you Jesus.
What is the internal storage on the T-Mobile HTC ONE M8 ?
I want this phone, only if it has 32gb of int storage. Refuse to buy any top of the line devices with only 16gb of int storage.
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vinnyjr said:
What is the internal storage on the T-Mobile HTC ONE M8 ?
I want this phone, only if it has 32gb of int storage. Refuse to buy any top of the line devices with only 16gb of int storage.
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It has an sd card slot
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It has an sd card slot
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Still 32 GB internal storage is a must, there are lots of limitations with sd card. Let them sell the 16 GB but we need the 32 GB option as well. I believe other US carriers are selling 32 GB so TMobile should be same.
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Still 32 GB internal storage is a must, there are lots of limitations with sd card. Let them sell the 16 GB but we need the 32 GB option as well. I believe other US carriers are selling 32 GB so TMobile should be same.
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Exactly, todays OS take up almost 8gb of int storage so if you get 16 to start you end up with only 8gb of usable int storage. Once you start getting down to the bottom your phone just stops working like it should, laggy as hell. Nothing beats internal storage, sd-cards won't download most of todays apps, not only that todays modern smartphone needs a minimum of 32 with sd-card, without sd-card a minimum should be 64gb of int storage. To add internal storage during construction costs pennies. Quit making the -pathetic 16gb models, they are just crap IMO.
Vinny
vinnyjr said:
What is the internal storage on the T-Mobile HTC ONE M8 ?
I want this phone, only if it has 32gb of int storage. Refuse to buy any top of the line devices with only 16gb of int storage.
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The T-Mobile version is 32 gb. (I have one)
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The T-Mobile version is 32 gb. (I have one)
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Thank You, just made my day.. Dying to get my hands on one. Any info on how strong the radios are on the new HTC One ? I have the Moto X, Samsung Note 3 and don't hate the iPhone 5S, out of all the iphone has the strongest radio signal. I heard the HTC also has a strong cellular radio, my last HTC was the Nexus One, still have it with all the accessories. I wouldn't mind a modern day Nexus One with modern day specs and a 4.7 inch scdreen. It must have the track ball as well.
Thanks again.
Vinny
I have the 32GB T-Mobile version as well. It started out with around 24GBs. I haven't added a microSD card to it as yet though.
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Thank You, just made my day.. Dying to get my hands on one. Any info on how strong the radios are on the new HTC One ? I have the Moto X, Samsung Note 3 and don't hate the iPhone 5S, out of all the iphone has the strongest radio signal. I heard the HTC also has a strong cellular radio, my last HTC was the Nexus One, still have it with all the accessories. I wouldn't mind a modern day Nexus One with modern day specs and a 4.7 inch scdreen. It must have the track ball as well.
Thanks again.
Vinny
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Hard for me to say definitively at this point but it seems comparable so far to the M7 as far as the radio, which I think was quite good, but I don't have don't have much experience with other phones to really compare.
Why the hell is tmobile waiting till 11th? All you people having tmobile version are making me jealous
How did you manage to get, do you guys work for tmobile?
I want one too I been waiting lol
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Does the T-Mobile one come with earbuds? Also I will be picking up the m8 the 11th!
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Does the T-Mobile one come with earbuds? Also I will be picking up the m8 the 11th!
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From all the leaked videos I have seen of the T-Mobile version and all other T-Mobile devices before this one they do not come with earbuds.
Now my questions are software related.
Do we have...
tap, and pay?
ART?
FM radio?
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From all the leaked videos I have seen of the T-Mobile version and all other T-Mobile devices before this one they do not come with earbuds.
Now my questions are software related.
Do we have...
tap, and pay?
ART?
FM radio?
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I had the T-Mobile s4 and it came with earbuds. Thats odd the m8 wouldn't have earbuds.
Z, Z1S, G2, G Flex, and I forgot which other devices I bought in the last 6 months didn't have headphones.
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