I've misplaced my G2X (i hated it!) and now I am looking to get a new phone under $350 Australian. What do you think is the best phone I can get at this price range? I am really keen on 4G and was looking and the galaxy nexus s2 4G but it lacks development. All suggestions are greatly appreciated.
Cheers!
there are no good android phones at this price range?
Galaxy Nexus? $350 off Google Play, unlocked. I don't know if its available in Australia though...
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gagdude said:
Galaxy Nexus? $350 off Google Play, unlocked. I don't know if its available in Australia though...
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cheers,
The galaxy nexus doesn't have 4g, its the ONLY thing about it I'm disappointed about. too bad.
Turague said:
cheers,
The galaxy nexus doesn't have 4g, its the ONLY thing about it I'm disappointed about. too bad.
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Hmm... what do you consider 4G? Gnex has HSPA+ which most people call 3.5G and Apple calls 4G (stupid). Are you looking for HSDPA?
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I'm considering purchasing the GS2 for use in the USA on AT&T. However, reception in general at my home is terrible, so I have a AT&T MicroCell unit to improve my signal at my home. Does anyone know if the unlocked GS2 is useable with the AT&T MicroCell unit?
sidenine said:
I'm considering purchasing the GS2 for use in the USA on AT&T. However, reception in general at my home is terrible, so I have a AT&T MicroCell unit to improve my signal at my home. Does anyone know if the unlocked GS2 is useable with the AT&T MicroCell unit?
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Yes. It displays, "AT&T Microcell"
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Yes. It displays, "AT&T Microcell"
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Just made my decision 100% easier, thanks!
Here is proof just to make you more giddy.
My download speeds are 2x-3x faster than my iphone 3gs
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I can also say the Microcell works just fine...
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Here is proof just to make you more giddy.
My download speeds are 2x-3x faster than my iphone 3gs
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Another perfect comparison, as I am coming from an iPhone 3GS. Thank you!
Just wondering what u guys gonnna do after the merger happens I'm gonna go to Att cuz I hate Cdma But sprint looking real nice do
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Depends on whoever has the next nexus.
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If ATT gives good and cheap plans (unlikely) then I sick with ATT.
Else, probably Sprint, I'm not too fond to get Verizon as they don't have SIM cards...
xriderx66 said:
If ATT gives good and cheap plans (unlikely) then I sick with ATT.
Else, probably Sprint, I'm not too fond to get Verizon as they don't have SIM cards...
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No SIM on sprint either....
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No SIM on sprint either....
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There's no SIM on sprint?~?!?!?!? WHAT?!
I just gave one of my friends with Sprint a SIM card to borrow, and he said it works... WTF he's lying?
imma go beat his ass that SIM card cost me a total of nothing!!!!
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There's no SIM on sprint?~?!?!?!? WHAT?!
I just gave one of my friends with Sprint a SIM card to borrow, and he said it works... WTF he's lying?
imma go beat his ass that SIM card cost me a total of nothing!!!!
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some phones on sprint and verizon are world phones so they use sim cards too
I hope tmo gets a really really good phone around Christmas time, nexus i wish, then I'll upgrade and renew contract... So I get to keep the same tmo contract for the next year and a half or two even after the acquisition finalises.. I like my 70+ /mnth plan with 5gb data on TMO... When the contract ends, then I'll be on ATT, i don't mind the 2gb data limit since I don't go past 2gb every month anyway, i think it will cost more too especially two years from now or a year.. Att might raise the monthly plans...
I like sim cards..
im not sure yet that is even if the merger happens the fcc might block it and i hope they do i dont want the cheap and great t-mobile to get vaccumed up by the expensive rip off at&t that claims they have the best coverage
Att most likely... I want a iphone
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Att most likely... I want a iphone
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Why android to mind boggling for you to use?
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probably att, i just got a job with them lol. free plan for me
I think tmobile will stay intact after the merge.. Most of the merge is backend, and tmobile is supposed to be a separate entity afterwards.
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Same place I always go.....to work and home
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im not sure yet that is even if the merger happens the fcc might block it and i hope they do i dont want the cheap and great t-mobile to get vaccumed up by the expensive rip off at&t that claims they have the best coverage
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The merger is gonna happen they got a lot of power in the government I'm sad do I luv tmo there the ****in best just under rated so they don't get as much customers they got best 3G an they get revolutionary phones I'm really gonna miss it
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Sprint! Probably leaving T-mo here in the next month or 2... either get the 3D or the new Motorola Photon when it releases.
T-mo coverage is poop everywhere I go except work and home. I know that is only like 5% of my life that is spent where bad coverage is, but I really like my coverage to follow me other than along interstates.
jamesd86 said:
I think tmobile will stay intact after the merge.. Most of the merge is backend, and tmobile is supposed to be a separate entity afterwards.
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Idk. A friend of mine who works for tmobile was asked two weeks ago if he was okay with workin for att.
Ill personally go to sprint. They're the only us carrier that has unlimited data. I would switch right now but i dont have the money.
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Why android to mind boggling for you to use?
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Umm no is there something wrong with me getting a iphone? I mean seriously some of y'all take this android vs apple thing too seriously..
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Virgin mobile. Already decided to get the triumph if it happens. Also it's stock android and unlimited everything plus 300min a month it can't go wrong. Im always in nyc anyways so coverage is fine
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Umm no is there something wrong with me getting a iphone? I mean seriously some of y'all take this android vs apple thing too seriously..
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No i don't care what you buy, really we all don't...
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AustinKnight45 said:
No i don't care what you buy, really we all don't...
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What a ****
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Like the title states...I ask this because after being disappointed by my brand new Galaxy Nexus with a defective screen. I'm looking to get the galaxy s2. But I'm torn between the SGH-T989 and this device because of the different processors. I realize that if I am to get the i9100 I will be stuck on edge.
The main reason I upgraded from my earlier phone the HTC Sensation was for a gorgeous display and an amazing day to day performance which my Galaxy Nexus failed to deliver. So I was just wondering if anyone who currently owns the i9100 is using it on T-Mobile and is it worth the edge or is the SGH-T989 as good or good enough as the i9100? All Opinions are Welcome.
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Like the title states...I ask this because after being disappointed by my brand new Galaxy Nexus with a defective screen. I'm looking to get the galaxy s2. But I'm torn between the SGH-T989 and this device because of the different processors. I realize that if I am to get the i9100 I will be stuck on edge.
The main reason I upgraded from my earlier phone the HTC Sensation was for a gorgeous display and an amazing day to day performance which my Galaxy Nexus failed to deliver. So I was just wondering if anyone who currently owns the i9100 is using it on T-Mobile and is it worth the edge or is the SGH-T989 as good or good enough as the i9100? All Opinions are Welcome.
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I think being stuck on edge would feel crippling to me.
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Are you in America? Because I'm on T-Mobile in the UK, and apart from my data being throttled to 1.8Mbps, its fine.
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TheReverend210 said:
Are you in America? Because I'm on T-Mobile in the UK, and apart from my data being throttled to 1.8Mbps, its fine.
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I've never managed more than 1mbps.....
I am perfectly satisfied with T-Mobile in Germany, other then them throttling my data after 300mb/month. Of course this is my own fault for the plan I setup.
He is on T-mobile USA, so different frequencies than Europe, and this phone (I9100) only gets Edge data speeds.
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I think being stuck on edge would feel crippling to me.
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Your right..even with an amazing phone like the galaxy s2 having it on edge only is an insult and I couldn't tolerate it. So I'll just stick with my GN and see what happens with the Galaxy s3.
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Hi guys. I'm looking for best hardware and software ICS for t-mobile which is unlock able for under $250. Any ideas.
Currently thinking of Samsung S Vibrant unless u guys think of better hardware (higher specs) and software support, meaning ICS already developed on XDA?
Ideas?
i own the galaxy s vibrant, and all i can say is that i love it. But i do not own the 4g. The 4g has very poor development in my opinion. but i love love love my vibrant.
T959
gobluewolverines4 said:
i own the galaxy s vibrant, and all i can say is that i love it. But i do not own the 4g. The 4g has very poor development in my opinion. but i love love love my vibrant.
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T959 you own? I'm little confused cause on T959 it also says 4G but according to gsmarena it's vibrant. Confused a little.
http://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_vibrant-3416.php
there are two separate phones obviously. i have the t959, i do not know the product number on the 4g. but i do know the 4g is not usually called the vibrant, just the galaxy s 4g
oh, and btw, the 4g has a front facing camera (ffc), thats a good way to tell them apart.
Nexus S nuh said
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Nexus S nuh said
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Thanks bro. I was just thinking of the same thing for a reason that It has all GSM quad bands, which T959 does not have (dual only) and Tmobile/europe 3G bands. Nice! It also has ICS out already. Any other ideas guys???
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Thanks bro. I was just thinking of the same thing for a reason that It has all GSM quad bands, which T959 does not have (dual only) and Tmobile/europe 3G bands. Nice! It also has ICS out already. Any other ideas guys???
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You can't go wrong whit nexus s for dev !
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Like me? I have an upgrade available and I figure I should use it ASAP. I'd go for the SIII but no international support (FYI: Note II does not have a removable SIM. grr)
way too big to be used as a phone for me..
I plan on it, though on tmobile rather then sprint
I'm going to get the note 2 on Verizon.
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I'm a little miffed as to why the note 2 doesn't support SVDO while it's GS3 counterpart does. Even so it's still a toss up between the note and the S3 for me.
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All of the phablets are too big for me. Hell, even the new 4.7" screens while very nice to look at, seem outside of normal size to me. I'd probably go GS3 if Sprint retention would offer any reason for me to upgrade my contract, but since they won't and CM10 keeps my MoPho alive and kicking, no need to spend the money.
I plan to at least check it out tomorrow. If I like it enough I will pay full price for it. Now way am I locking it into a 2 year extension when Sprint doesn't even know if LTE will ever come to my area. If I don't like it, I may settle with the Iphone. Either way the Photon has got to go.
This guy is, my photon and evo 3D are both out of commission(photon dropped, signal is rendered useless) (evo 3d, failed digitizer), so, why pay to get those fixed right now when I can buy a beast!!!....with the latest version of Android...and a cool pen,lol, but i'll still get my photon and evo repaired in my leisure time, but the note 2 is gonna be my daily driver for a long....long time
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Bought a S3 off contract from some poor fool on craigslist who needed money badly.. 200 dollars was a steal. Note 2 looks pretty tempting, but i've got a while to wait till my contract is up. I have LTE at my house and various places around town and it's pretty nice. Battery life is better than WIMAX. Probably wait till the next big thing comes out.
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I'm going to get the note 2 on Verizon.
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Why so?
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Yep! It's currently out for delivery!!!! Can't wait to get it.
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Sprint's version has embedded SIM....thus outrageous international rates.
I was going to get this, but the lack of international sim support makes it useless for me, I have about 5 upgrade eligibility's that I can't use because of sprints stupid policy of embedding sim cards. Sprint has yet to release a world phone other than iphone's since the photon and I may have to change carriers if they don't release a world phone again.
Maybe later...
I tried it out and the size didn't seem to feel any different in my pocket (I was using a friend's) and probably would upgrade but I plan on moving in a few months (moving for school) and probably should wait to see what area I'd be in first especially since I seem to use my phone for everything but a phone most of the time.
If you're like me and don't like the embedded SIM, pay attention to this thread!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1959005
If I see real progress soon, I might be pulling the trigger soon.
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Why so?
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My wife didn't get a good signal at her job with Sprint but her co workers who have Verizon get great signal. So we're going to switch plus I'd like to actually have 4g speeds.
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I was going to get this, but the lack of international sim support makes it useless for me, I have about 5 upgrade eligibility's that I can't use because of sprints stupid policy of embedding sim cards. Sprint has yet to release a world phone other than iphone's since the photon and I may have to change carriers if they don't release a world phone again.
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What don't you like about the Photon as a world phone might I ask? Iphone blows as a world btw.
And I went with the GS3. It was a better fit. Note was too big along with some other things like screen I didn't like.
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My wife didn't get a good signal at her job with Sprint but her co workers who have Verizon get great signal. So we're going to switch plus I'd like to actually have 4g speeds.
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Good deal
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