Which Cell Phone?

[DMC]

I'm looking at getting a new phone. I don't like the Iphone, but I've been looking at some Samsung models. Anyone here using a Samsung, if so which model did you choose?

[pawe]

I have the Galaxy s2. Almost the same with the other android phones. Only reason why I chose the samsung galaxy s2 is because I think it has the most beautiful screen right now.

[Frenzy]

I'm shocked lefty and hater have not posted...

[Zzakk's Garage]

It's a fact--the Galaxy phones have the best screen, a super AMOLED. I'm a photographer and like to carry my DSLR photos around with me on my phone, and on my Galaxy S they look better than any other.

In all other respects we love this phone, too.

[Sisk]

Heard good things about the Galaxy S2. I've owned every iPhone and can say the 4S is the worst one yet (in my experience).

[pass1st]

If you don't want an iPhone, Galaxy S2 is top of the pack I think.

[fraga]

Who's your carrier...and yes I'm also hearing that Galaxy S II is tops currently...

[DMC]

I have Sprint currently but I can get a different carrier if I want a phone they don't support.

[4>0rings]

To add to this thread, same boat.

Sprint, between these...

Iphone 4s, EVO 4G, EVO 3D

Which one and why?

[lefty]

Iphone 4s of cource

EVO is crap

[DMC]

I don't like the Iphone

[resistanze]

Galaxy S2, tbh.

[fraga]

Iphone 4s of cource

EVO is crap

And you're basing that on...

[Bill_Brasky]

Lol $200 facebook machines

Evo tbh

[Bill_Brasky]

Lol $200 facebook machines

Evo tbh

[DMC]

Lol $200 facebook machines

Evo tbh
My thoughts exactly (both posts).

I don't want to pay so I can look like the facebook faggots when I don't even use facebook. I want a decent phone that I can still use the internet without the stupid ass BB keypad.

I've read about the 1777, is that the Galaxy S2?

[lefty]

And you're basing that on...
Iphone 4S and Galaxy S2 both shit on EVO


TBH IMO FWIW YMMV

[4>0rings]

This is a good site that allows you to compare phones easily.

Ex.

http://geekaphone.com/compare/Apple-iPhone-4S-vs-Samsung-Galaxy-S-II

Don't listen to the 'grades' he gives cause he can be biased, just compare the specs.

[InRareForm]

I want the Galaxy Nexus. Probably the best phone out right now

[MannyIsGod]

I just ordered a Motorola Photon on Sprint. Was chosing between it and the S2.

Really no point in picking any phone on Sprint thats not the Photon, Iphone, or S2.

[lefty]

I just ordered a Motorola Photon on Sprint. Was chosing between it and the S2.

Really no point in picking any phone on Sprint thats not the Photon, Iphone, or S2.

Photon looks great

Good choice IMO

[CavsSuperFan]

I need big buttons so I can text without reading glasses...Any ideas? They all look the same to me...

[stretch]

Galaxy S2

get the LTE version

I have a skyrocket - badass

[cantthinkofanything]

I need big buttons so I can text without reading glasses...Any ideas? They all look the same to me...


Jitterbug motherfucker.

http://cordlessworkz.com/images/products/display/jitterbug-cell-phone_lg.jpg

[Drachen]

I just ordered a Motorola Photon on Sprint. Was chosing between it and the S2.

Really no point in picking any phone on Sprint thats not the Photon, Iphone, or S2.

Why not the S2?

[leemajors]

My thoughts exactly (both posts).

I don't want to pay so I can look like the facebook faggots when I don't even use facebook. I want a decent phone that I can still use the internet without the stupid ass BB keypad.

I've read about the 1777, is that the Galaxy S2?

FYI HTC makes Facebook phones.

[Creepn]

Got the S2 and loving the phone. Battery life sucks though. I know I have live wallpaper and stuff but it's still pretty bad.

[TheMACHINE]

I have the Galaxy Nexus...

Android 4.0
4.65 inch screen
No buttons on the face


Here it is comparedf to my wifes iPhone. (guess the movie!)

Notice how much screen there is since there are no physical buttons. Also notice there isnt any "widecreen" black bars since the size is made for HD.

http://a6.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/383903_2945295634742_1331803678_33182407_164864497 1_n.jpg

[Drachen]

FYI HTC makes Facebook phones.

The Cha Cha, right?

[TheNextGen]

Galaxy Nexus is the best Android phone right now.

Galaxy S2 is the best phone not on Verizon.

[MannyIsGod]

@Drachen

Kick stand!

:lol

Nah, it was the world phone capabilities.

[TheMACHINE]

Here's some camera samples from the Nexus. Keep in mind the quality were dumb down via facebook upload.

Panoramic Mode on the Nexus:

http://a2.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/396302_2997594662185_1331803678_33207256_167305912 6_n.jpg

Regular shot:
http://a8.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/397383_3026827952999_1331803678_33223811_411414927 _n.jpg

[cantthinkofanything]

Here it is comparedf to my wifes iPhone. (guess the movie!)


http://a6.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/383903_2945295634742_1331803678_33182407_164864497 1_n.jpg

That's Daddy Day Care. I almost convinced my daughter to rent this with me last night but we got Mr. Bean's Vacation instead.

[PakiDan]

Galaxy S2. Best screen by far.

[Nathan Explosion]

Instead of just recommending phones, how about asking some more questions. From what I gathered, the OP wasn't going to do anything special with the phone, so a "lesser" phone may be a better option, especially on the wallet.

If you just want a phone that can surf the net, and do all the smartphone things without all the bells and whistles of the most expensive phones, all the carriers are offering phones that are free or extremely cheap. Just know that with Android, not all phones get the latest updates or support, so some of these phones can be more than 2 updates behind with no hope of catching up.

[TheNextGen]

Galaxy S2. Best screen by far.

Must have not seen the Nexus then. HD screen.

[TheNextGen]

Instead of just recommending phones, how about asking some more questions. From what I gathered, the OP wasn't going to do anything special with the phone, so a "lesser" phone may be a better option, especially on the wallet.

If you just want a phone that can surf the net, and do all the smartphone things without all the bells and whistles of the most expensive phones, all the carriers are offering phones that are free or extremely cheap. Just know that with Android, not all phones get the latest updates or support, so some of these phones can be more than 2 updates behind with no hope of catching up.

He's asking which model you chose. Most of us techies usually go for or recommend the best.

[MannyIsGod]

You'll get more bang for your buck getting a 150 dollar S2, 99 dollar iphone, or 79 dollar photon for Sprint than any of their free phones. The free phones are almost out of date as it is and will certainly be so in a year. The newer dual core phones will last MUCH longer. An S2 will probably be just fine spec wise for 3-4 years.

[TheGreatest23]

Why stick with Gingerbread when you can get Ice Cream Sandwich?

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[MannyIsGod]

All of the newer phones will get ICS. Not that it matters for me. I never stick with the stock OS. I'll have ICS on my Photon within a few hours of UPS dropping it off.

[TheMACHINE]

All of the newer phones will get ICS. Not that it matters for me. I never stick with the stock OS. I'll have ICS on my Photon within a few hours of UPS dropping it off.

im curious to see how ICS will adapt to the older phones. Thats cuz i heard that Nexus was "made with ICS in mind". Im not sure what that means with the razr, s2, etc.

[Spurminator]

Got the Samsung InFuse 4G which I like fine except for the occasional times it freezes up. Huge screen, but also thin so fits well in the pocket. Decent enough camera.

[resistanze]

im curious to see how ICS will adapt to the older phones. Thats cuz i heard that Nexus was "made with ICS in mind". Im not sure what that means with the razr, s2, etc.

I'm using an alpha build of ICS right now, it's pretty comparable to the ICS I've tried on the Nexus (albeit less polished). I'm sure CyanogenMod will ensure ICS is optimized for any particualr phone one the final builds are released.

[MannyIsGod]

CM 9 is going to be heaven for my touchpad and for my phones.

[Drachen]

im curious to see how ICS will adapt to the older phones. Thats cuz i heard that Nexus was "made with ICS in mind". Im not sure what that means with the razr, s2, etc.

No buttons.

[Drachen]

CM 9 is going to be heaven for my touchpad and for my phones.

More worried about the TP for me.

[resistanze]

Yeah accessing the task manager is done by long-pess of home button as opposed to the virtual button on the Nexus.

[Nathan Explosion]

You all are recommending the best, but that comes at a premium price point. Sometimes, someone can't afford to get the best. Specs plus price can equal the best OPTION.

Again, if the person isn't going to use all the bells and whistles, then that should be an option. If the guy just wants a phone with more horsepower than he will ever use, then go ahead and throw away some money.

I just saw a guy yesterday that was still using a Treo. When I asked him about it, he said it worked, sent texts and pulled up email as well as went online, and that's all he needed it for.

So it doesn't matter what OS you have or how fast your processor is, if you want to do basic stuff with it, then there's no point in dishing out $199 when he can get something cheaper. Hell, the Nexus S is going for $99 and isn't that far removed from the Galaxy S II.

And even the Nexus S may be more phone than is needed.

[MannyIsGod]

Oh you mean if he can't afford the phone he can't get it? Brilliant observation there. Thanks.

He asked for the equivalent of an iphone with a Samsung phone. There's a reason the phones that are being discussed right now are being discussed.

You'd be an idiot to buy a Nexus S on contract right now.

[resistanze]

I know here in Canada my S2 was going for free with a contract.

[Drachen]

You all are recommending the best, but that comes at a premium price point. Sometimes, someone can't afford to get the best. Specs plus price can equal the best OPTION.

Again, if the person isn't going to use all the bells and whistles, then that should be an option. If the guy just wants a phone with more horsepower than he will ever use, then go ahead and throw away some money.

I just saw a guy yesterday that was still using a Treo. When I asked him about it, he said it worked, sent texts and pulled up email as well as went online, and that's all he needed it for.

So it doesn't matter what OS you have or how fast your processor is, if you want to do basic stuff with it, then there's no point in dishing out $199 when he can get something cheaper. Hell, the Nexus S is going for $99 and isn't that far removed from the Galaxy S II.

And even the Nexus S may be more phone than is needed.

You can't forget that the recommendations take into account that this will be a two year commitment.

[DMC]

My company is footing the bill. I just narrowed it to the Samsung Galaxy line, but wanted to hear with others are using, good or bad.

[MannyIsGod]

99 dollars for a Nexus S is really ridiculous when you consider I just got my Photon for 79 through Amazon. You can get the S2 for as low as 49 on sprint on there but its 149 if you already have a line. Still, 149 for the S2 would be MUCH better than 99 for the Nexus S.

Just no reason to get a 2 year contract for a Nexus S when you could get one on craigslist or ebay for 100 bucks.

[TheMACHINE]

You all are recommending the best, but that comes at a premium price point. Sometimes, someone can't afford to get the best. Specs plus price can equal the best OPTION.

Again, if the person isn't going to use all the bells and whistles, then that should be an option. If the guy just wants a phone with more horsepower than he will ever use, then go ahead and throw away some money.

I just saw a guy yesterday that was still using a Treo. When I asked him about it, he said it worked, sent texts and pulled up email as well as went online, and that's all he needed it for.

So it doesn't matter what OS you have or how fast your processor is, if you want to do basic stuff with it, then there's no point in dishing out $199 when he can get something cheaper. Hell, the Nexus S is going for $99 and isn't that far removed from the Galaxy S II.

And even the Nexus S may be more phone than is needed.

why are you assuming he doesnt want to hear the best if he hasnt mentioned it?

[tlongII]

Get the iPhone. It's the best. If you don't you're a pussy.

[DMC]

Get the iPhone. It's the best. If you don't you're a pussy.
If I squatted to piss I would probably have an Iphone already. Since I stand up, I don't need people to like my phone.

[leemajors]

99 dollars for a Nexus S is really ridiculous when you consider I just got my Photon for 79 through Amazon. You can get the S2 for as low as 49 on sprint on there but its 149 if you already have a line. Still, 149 for the S2 would be MUCH better than 99 for the Nexus S.

Just no reason to get a 2 year contract for a Nexus S when you could get one on craigslist or ebay for 100 bucks.

any particular reason you went with a Motorola build?

[leemajors]

If I squatted to piss I would probably have an Iphone already. Since I stand up, I don't need people to like my phone.

Do you just straddle the toilet in a horse stance?

[MannyIsGod]

any particular reason you went with a Motorola build?

Worldphone

[DMC]

Do you just straddle the toilet in a horse stance?
Only when your mother is sitting there sucking me off.

[leemajors]

Only when your mother is sitting there sucking me off.

You can do better than that, surely.

[DMC]

You can do better than that, surely.
She was all that was available and I was drunk.

[leemajors]

she was all that was available and i was drunk.

3/10

[cantthinkofanything]

Only when your mother is sitting there sucking me off.


You can do better than that, surely.


She was all that was available and I was drunk.

:lmao :lol :lmao

[leemajors]

Worldphone

I think I just automatically dismiss Motorola like I do LG with phones, not sure why. My Razr experience wasn't THAT bad. Engadget gave it a pretty glowing review and said it was better than the Galaxy S2.

[manufan10]

99 dollars for a Nexus S is really ridiculous when you consider I just got my Photon for 79 through Amazon. You can get the S2 for as low as 49 on sprint on there but its 149 if you already have a line. Still, 149 for the S2 would be MUCH better than 99 for the Nexus S.

Just no reason to get a 2 year contract for a Nexus S when you could get one on craigslist or ebay for 100 bucks.

I'm not an avid Ebay user, but use it occasionally. Is it safe to buy a phone through Ebay? My current phone sucks, but my brother just renewed the contract to get himself a new phone. I can't afford paying full price for a good phone, but on Ebay I found a few that were reasonably priced. Not sure if it's reliable/trustworthy.

[DMC]

I just ordered a Motorola Photon on Sprint. Was chosing between it and the S2.

Really no point in picking any phone on Sprint thats not the Photon, Iphone, or S2.
I ended up getting this Photon 4G.

I could have switched carries but I didn't want to have to get new business cards and change all my contact numbers with my customers.

[Viva Las Espuelas]

You don't have to change your number when going to another carrier.............

[DMC]

You don't have to change your number when going to another carrier.............
With this company I do.

[The_Worlds_finest]

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Unlike the majority of driod phones,This phone is ready out of the box. No rooting required. Seemlessly blends with the os and productivity software you already use. Zune pass is a killer music service. This phone will last you.

[Viva Las Espuelas]

With this company I do.

Why?

[tlongII]

Shoulda got the iPhone. Smh.

[MannyIsGod]

I ended up getting this Photon 4G.

I could have switched carries but I didn't want to have to get new business cards and change all my contact numbers with my customers.

How do you like it? I've had mine for a couple of weeks and I've enjoyed it.

[Sportcamper]

My four year old LG died this week & I upgraded to the I Phone 4S…People tell me that it is the simplest smart phone to use…I am amazed at the Siri applications…Just talk into the phone & it translates comments for texting…This was unthinkable technology just a couple of decades ago. The I phone is still small enough to keep in your pocket but people my age my find that they need their reading glasses to read the small screen. Another positive for the I Phone is that so many people own them and there are so many Apple Snobs who are more than willing to teach you various functions of the device. I hear that it can also make phone calls.