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Re: Everything Android - The Official Android Thread
« Reply #550 on: July 07, 2013, 10:09:40 AM »
Soon i'm going to get my first Android phone, the Samsung Galaxy Reverb. Not the most high end phone, but from what i've read (on specs and reviews), it's a high quality phone and a good price ($120 on Amazon, monthly plan of $35 for unlimited texts and data plus 5 hours of talking which is more than what I need anyways). Anyone have experience with this one? I'm also glad it comes with ICS (specifically 4.0.4)
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Re: Everything Android - The Official Android Thread
« Reply #551 on: July 07, 2013, 02:58:14 PM »
ICS? That's like getting a new computer that runs Windows XP. You're already outdated.
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Re: Everything Android - The Official Android Thread
« Reply #552 on: July 07, 2013, 06:40:06 PM »
Nice trolling, if you are trolling. ICS just came out last year, so it's still pretty new. Plus, it's what the vast majority of Android phones come with.
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Re: Everything Android - The Official Android Thread
« Reply #553 on: July 07, 2013, 06:41:39 PM »


ICS? That's like getting a new computer that runs Windows XP. You're already outdated.

No it isn't. The leap from ICS to JB is not monumental - it's like buying a PC with Windows 8 instead of Windows 8.1 if anything. Never used that phone, but you might want to try finding a decent used GS3 or something and using a different service instead of Virgin. MetroPCS lets you use any unlocked GSM phone now on T-Mobile's network, so if you can get a T-Mobile GS3 you've got plenty of options for service plans (any of Metro's, any of T-Mobile's, any of Simple Mobile's or any of GoSmart Mobile's).
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Re: Everything Android - The Official Android Thread
« Reply #554 on: July 07, 2013, 10:43:46 PM »
Doesn't T-Mobile only offer contract plans? Not looking for contracts. I would love a Galaxy S III or 4, but I am only seeing used (unlocked) ones for $300 or more. Right now my budget doesn't allow for a phone that cost $300+ (which most unlocked phones, even used, would run). I know I wouldnt need to use T-Mobile, but that initial barrier is the problem.
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Re: Everything Android - The Official Android Thread
« Reply #555 on: July 07, 2013, 10:51:55 PM »
Doesn't T-Mobile only offer contract plans? Not looking for contracts. I would love a Galaxy S III or 4, but I am only seeing used (unlocked) ones for $300 or more. Right now my budget doesn't allow for a phone that cost $300+ (which most unlocked phones, even used, would run). I know I wouldnt need to use T-Mobile, but that initial barrier is the problem.

Opposite of that - T-Mobile does not have any contracts anymore. If you buy a phone from them you put like $100-200 down then pay $20/mo for two years. You could call that a contract, but it's not really one. There is no ETF, if you leave the service you just pay the balance of the phone. You do not have to go with that model - you can bring your own phone or buy one outright as well. Usually it depends on your area, but typically T-Mobile > Virgin (Sprint).
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Re: Everything Android - The Official Android Thread
« Reply #556 on: July 08, 2013, 01:36:27 PM »
The MetroPCS Galaxy S 4 went in sale today ($549). Pretty good deal when you consider it's actually the T-Mobile GS4 without the branding.
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Re: Everything Android - The Official Android Thread
« Reply #557 on: July 09, 2013, 08:22:39 AM »
To anyone here with a Nexus 4, have you noticed wifi timeout issues (wifi IP of your phone stops responding to anything) when the screen goes off even when set to "Always" connected?

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« Reply #558 on: July 15, 2013, 10:06:04 AM »
Nope.


On that note I broke my nexus 4 last week and trying to scrounge up $150 to replace it as my mom says I have to pay for it my self. (Makes sense).




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Re: Everything Android - The Official Android Thread
« Reply #559 on: July 15, 2013, 01:31:01 PM »
ICS? That's like getting a new computer that runs Windows XP. You're already outdated.

BTW, this comment was also outdated. The Galaxy Reverb got the JB update in March. So it came with ICS pre-installed, but the same day I got it the phone updated itself to JB (so it is up to 4.1.2)
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Re: Everything Android - The Official Android Thread
« Reply #560 on: July 15, 2013, 08:58:11 PM »
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Re: Everything Android - The Official Android Thread
« Reply #561 on: July 16, 2013, 02:33:35 PM »
i would still say go as high end as you can.(futureproofing and all) 4gb storage isn't too bad but i'd go for at least 8 tbh

what are you planning to use it for? thats always important when getting a smartphone.

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Re: Everything Android - The Official Android Thread
« Reply #562 on: July 16, 2013, 02:38:50 PM »
Nope.


On that note I broke my nexus 4 last week and trying to scrounge up $150 to replace it as my mom says I have to pay for it my self. (Makes sense).




Also should I get a Kindle Paperwhite or a new Nexus 7?

Get a Kindle Fire HD or a Nook HD. The Nook is extremely cheap now, and it has Google Play.
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Re: Everything Android - The Official Android Thread
« Reply #563 on: July 16, 2013, 08:43:51 PM »
Nope.


On that note I broke my nexus 4 last week and trying to scrounge up $150 to replace it as my mom says I have to pay for it my self. (Makes sense).




Also should I get a Kindle Paperwhite or a new Nexus 7?

Get a Kindle Fire HD or a Nook HD. The Nook is extremely cheap now, and it has Google Play.


I have a weird fetish for stock. Plus I use most of google's services like their book store etc.


New online Playstore looks awesome.
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Re: Everything Android - The Official Android Thread
« Reply #564 on: July 16, 2013, 10:44:51 PM »
And the My Apps page runs like **** if you have installed lots of apps -- it tries to load all of them at once, killing the browser.
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Re: Everything Android - The Official Android Thread
« Reply #565 on: July 17, 2013, 11:54:36 PM »
Shut all of your whore mouths and wait for the second generation Nexus 7. $229 for 16GB, $269 for 32GB for an absolute beast (assuming leaked specs are true) - Snapdragon S600, 4GB RAM.
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Re: Everything Android - The Official Android Thread
« Reply #566 on: July 18, 2013, 01:54:31 AM »
Brandogg, I am getting my first smartphone in September. I want to get the Nexus 4, do you think the second gen will be out by then?

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« Reply #567 on: July 18, 2013, 02:49:25 AM »
No.

I would recommend stalling to end of November, they will have definitely announced it by then. The previous three Nexus phones were all announced and released in November-December.

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Re: Everything Android - The Official Android Thread
« Reply #568 on: July 18, 2013, 11:08:49 AM »
September is a bad month to buy phones. You're basically right in the middle of "old" and new typically.
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Re: Everything Android - The Official Android Thread
« Reply #569 on: July 18, 2013, 11:17:38 AM »
This is not something I can stall for, unfortunately. :(

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Re: Everything Android - The Official Android Thread
« Reply #570 on: July 18, 2013, 11:43:28 AM »
Are you certain you want an Android phone? The new iPhone is likely coming out in September.
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Re: Everything Android - The Official Android Thread
« Reply #571 on: July 18, 2013, 11:57:44 AM »
I am not as rich as a 30 year old with a steady job, unfortunately. I can't go contract in case I lose my job and iPhones are way too expensive unlocked. I'm going with one of the best, cheapest Android phones at this point.


As much as I like iOS, I like money better.

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« Reply #572 on: July 18, 2013, 12:05:39 PM »
Fair enough, just throwing it out there.
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Re: Everything Android - The Official Android Thread
« Reply #573 on: July 19, 2013, 05:09:13 AM »
If you want to get a Nexus 4 then plump for it, but the 5th Nexus phone (its not the first!) will be announced shortly thereafter i expect.

Given it's a nexus you'll be guaranteed at least one more year worth of updates. The Nexus S (from 2011) only stopped receiving updates this summer on 4.1.2.

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Re: Everything Android - The Official Android Thread
« Reply #574 on: July 19, 2013, 08:53:04 AM »
The next iPhone came out last year, the same phone (iPhone 5S) will be released later this year...
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