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Which device are you going to upgrade to? I just ordered my thunderbolt from Verizon. I'm hoping to have it by Monday and I'll miss the devs here but this phone just isn't enough for me anymore
The Eris was free, and my next phone will be free. Probably the T-bolt when I can upgrade mid-september.
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Unless some other phone that's somehow way better and more worth it comes out and becomes really cheap by my upgrade next February, I'm going with the Thunderbolt.
I got my Eris when Verizon was having the Buy 1 get another free deal.
I'll probably do the same once my plan renews by the end of the year (November-ish)
As to which android phone? It all depends what phone deals they have but it'll most likely be an HTC phone
Got another 6 months to go, but right now it's looking like the TBolt.
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I'm not eligible until September so I'd like to hold out until then, however, the scare of an end-date on the unlimited data package has got me tempted to pay a visit to one of the VZW stores and see if I can manage to get an early upgrade (not going to hold my breath on it).
If I upgrade early then obviously a TB, otherwise I'll wait and see the other offerings when my time comes in September.
I'm probably going to wait out my contract so that I can renew with a one year contract. Waiting 20 months for a new phone with a handset that has a one year manufacturer's warranty is not worth it, I've come to decide. My 20 month upgrade date is in August - if Verizon lets me renew with a 1 year contract then, that's probably when I'll do it; if not, I'll wait until the contract is up in December. Either way, I've got time to decide.
Why would you put the iPhone in the poll? Surely none of us are traitors to our Android fanboyism
Ehh, Its to show that even though people will jump to android from iOS, no one would to iOS from android
I tried out the Thunderbolt, and it's blazing fast. The shape of it takes a couple minutes to get use to holding though.
I'm loving this Thunderbolt lte is crazy fast and the phone makes the eris look and feel like a toy.
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I am leaning towards either the TB or the LG Revolution. Definitely not a Samsung or an Ithing.
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I am leaning towards either the TB or the LG Revolution. Definitely not a Samsung or an Ithing.
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Ithing! lol
It's iThing.
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Im thinking about buying a used Droid 2 till my contract is up next year. Nothing really catches my eye TOO much. Don't need dual core or LTE (although my area is covered). If Verizon were getting the LG Optimus Black then I'd upgrade early but eh.
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It's iThing.
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DOH! Please don't send the Steve Jobs minions down on me! Good catch, I must've been tired.
Why would anyone consider the iThing... 800mhz processor, last years technology, on a 2 year contract.. kind of shooting yourself in the foot with that.
I myself am highly interested in the LG Revolution as long as it is not over priced. The Tbolt looked nice but I had 2 concerns, battery and price. 250 is a tad steep. If they put the LG in at 199 I am jumping on that bad boy or maybe if the lower the Tbolt price in store to 199. There is no LTE in my area and probably will not be for some time so I have not ruled out the incredible 2 either.
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Im thinking about buying a used Droid 2 till my contract is up next year. Nothing really catches my eye TOO much. Don't need dual core or LTE (although my area is covered). If Verizon were getting the LG Optimus Black then I'd upgrade early but eh.
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Trust me, LTE compliments any fast phone. Why wait for the download to finish on 3G? That would be just as fast as any eris. The thunderbolt can download and install an app on 4G in a matter of about 3 seconds. Love my thunderbolt
That it does, that it does.
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https://motorola-global-portal.custhelp.com/ci/documents/detail/2/motorola-jelly-bean-rebate_en-US
Basically, if Motorola doesn't upgrade your 2011 Motorola smartphone to Jelly Bean they will (most likely) give you a $100 credit towards a new phone. Limited details right now but I signed up for alerts. Rumors are X2 will be one of these phones.
So if you are looking to a new phone I would wait a few weeks. I'm probably going to be switching to the Razr Maxx HD (complicated name!) when it comes out and a $100 credit would be amazing!
Opinions? Anyone still use an X2 besides me?
I'm not so sure if it would be worth it. You need to trade in your old phone and the x2 is selling for at least 100 on swappa and other sites so why not choose cash over a gift card?
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It's tempting...the $100 plus I do like how strong the build quality of this motorola phone is and the razr's do seem pretty tough as well, but I will probably pass and get something like a samsung note 2 or an htc incredible x that does/will have an unlocked bootloader. Plus I dont want to trade in my X2...rather keep it as a backup or wifi device that my kid can play on.
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We're definitely not getting JB. $100 is nice, but it's probably towards only moto devices. Which is fine. Razr HD for me when my upgrade is active.
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I'm not so sure if it would be worth it. You need to trade in your old phone and the x2 is selling for at least 100 on swappa and other sites so why not choose cash over a gift card?
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Wow that much? I paid $100 for mine...
Well I checked a few days ago and the were going for about 120 or 130
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How long does the offer last? My upgrade isnt available until April of next year. $100 off a $550 phone is still expensive. I'll probably end up switching from Motorola anyway when the time comes.
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How long does the offer last? My upgrade isnt available until April of next year. $100 off a $550 phone is still expensive. I'll probably end up switching from Motorola anyway when the time comes.
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Your upgrade should bring it down to $200, plus the $100 off. And since you have moto now, they should honor it well into next year. My upgrade is in March, but I might swing in around January and see if I can get it a month or two early.
Definitely sticking with moto. I've had numerous Samsung devices that I've needed to have replaced. Not a single problem with my DX2, and it takes a serious beating. Moto definitely makes the best physical handsets, period.
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I agree about Motorola phones being built well. My x2 is over 8months and still looks new. I had the LG Ally before this and it was a good phone too...it looked brand new when I gave it away it just needed a new battery.
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I agree about Motorola phones being built well. My x2 is over 8months and still looks new. I had the LG Ally before this and it was a good phone too...it looked brand new when I gave it away it just needed a new battery.
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My DX2 also looks like it just came out of the box.
We still have an Ally getting used everyday in our household. It looks a bit worn, but not bad. It even survived a run in with a toilet, lol.
Just a bump with a story I read today
I saw this today in a Mozilla newsgroup and thought folks here would be interested.
Onto the story: http://news.cnet.com/8301-1035_3-57526994-94/android-users-outraged-over-motorolas-broken-promise/
My X2 has been to the bottom of a local river on fishing/kayaking this year twice ! Never stopped working.....got a little glitch for a bit but kept on ticking. Still looks new also.....they are great devices. It will be hard to give mine back. But
with the work of DZK its made me want a phone capable of full Jelly capabilities.
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layvin1 said:
My X2 has been to the bottom of a local river on fishing/kayaking this year twice ! Never stopped working.....got a little glitch for a bit but kept on ticking. Still looks new also.....they are great devices. It will be hard to give mine back. But
with the work of DZK its made me want a phone capable of full Jelly capabilities.
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I got my $100 credit towards the razr HD and it is sick. It is probably the best choice out there from Moto, and it makes the x2 look like a joke.
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Has anyone seen a timeline on this? I'm not eligible for an upgrade until January--wouldn't want to miss out on this.
I've had my eyes on the Razr Maxx HD--wouldn't want to miss a free $100
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Has anyone seen a timeline on this? I'm not eligible for an upgrade until January--wouldn't want to miss out on this.
I've had my eyes on the Razr Maxx HD--wouldn't want to miss a free $100
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Same here.....January .......which by then I think the HTC 1080p quad core will be available..
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Timeline is until June and I believe its on moto products only
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I got a email today. This is the link provided to view email in a browser. I'm not sure it will work for you all...
http://cdn.motorola-2.com/us/en/mot...MOTOROLA&cid=c3b62f381caa11e2a00012313800dcc1
Tempted to bite, rep said I could keep my unlimited data and same plan
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Just to clarify, does the phone have to be returned to VZW in an unrooted state, for them to honor the $100 offer?
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Just to clarify, does the phone have to be returned to VZW in an unrooted state, for them to honor the $100 offer?
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I showed the sales rep that I was running CM7 and they took it no problem.
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As the title says, I'm going to start a new contract and get my wife a Verizon phone also, does anyone know of good phones coming out around February or March?
I want a high end phone something to replace my beloved rezound.
Should I just wait? I know the sgs4 is coming soon... Any advice would be great. I'm willing to wait. I do prefer htc phones but the dna's screen is too big for me. And sd card is a must
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As the title says, I'm going to start a new contract and get my wife a Verizon phone also, does anyone know of good phones coming out around February or March?
I want a high end phone something to replace my beloved rezound.
Should I just wait? I know the sgs4 is coming soon... Any advice would be great. I'm willing to wait. I do prefer htc phones but the dna's screen is too big for me. And sd card is a must
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If you're willing to wait just wait. HTC phones of late = far form the quality they're known for producing. SGS4 should be good and well worth the extra 3-4 month wait if you only plan on upgrading every 20 months.
I would wait and see what the next batch of phones will be. Im sure that it will be worth the wait. Imo
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May/June would probably have the tegra 4s, new Qualcomm's and new Samsung chip sets out. I'd wait.
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May/June would probably have the tegra 4s, new Qualcomm's and new Samsung chip sets out. I'd wait.
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i have an october 1 upgrade so that is awesome for me! just enough time to see the new phones and get good reviews cant wait
Well I think I've decided on the dna for me, and possibly the nexus 4 for my wife. I also have a dormant line that I can upgrade in November if I start feeling regret thanks for your opinions guys
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How you get nexus 4 on Verizon?
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How you get nexus 4 on Verizon?
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She wants what she wants, she will have a separate provider if that's what we decide
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http://www.droid-life.com/2013/03/1...ving-on-verizon-this-month-replacing-the-dna/
On another note, when the One was unveiled, a red version was accidentally leaked online, I wonder if the red version is bound for Verizon.
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So in the next 2 weeks? Call me skeptical... to say the least. Also if that's the case then I probably wont be getting the One because I'm 6 months out for an upgrade. Guess I'll get whatever's after the One.
I am leaning more toward that the one will replace the dna in wal mart stores due to space constraints, but vzw, amazon, etc will probably continue to sell it
That is disappointing but alright at the same time.
All it has over the DNA ( most likely ) is the camera and development crowd from being global.
Oops :silly: almost forgot storage
Lmao....my luck. Just got the DNA three weeks ago.
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John58543 said:
Lmao....my luck. Just got the DNA three weeks ago.
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Me too
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And just like that the HTC DROID DNA IS EOL
iSheep... iSheep... Meowww that's Apple VZW GSIII
I saw this coming a mile away and people hated on me like no tomorrow. The first minute we heard about the One, I said that the DNA would be dead to HTC and Verizon. They were just too similar and it was obvious the One improved on some of the cons of the DNA. It was almost like "oops, we made some mistakes on the DNA, so here is our real flagship now".
With that being said, I just got a DNA again last week and am enjoying it. But let me be straight....If the rumors are true and Verizon is getting the One or even their own variant of it, I will buy it on launch day without even thinking twice.
Must be nice to be able to afford multiple phone purchases within a month. It amazes me how people buy new phones every other month. I don't see how people don't lose tons of money on doing that...
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Must be nice to be able to afford multiple phone purchases within a month. It amazes me how people buy new phones every other month. I don't see how people don't lose tons of money on doing that...
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I actually made $50 to get the DNA last week lol. I traded someone my Note 2 and he gave me $50 for me to take the DNA off his hands.
When and if the One becomes available or gets announced officially, I will sell my DNA for $400-450 and either get the One for a couple hundred more off contract or use another one of my upgrades.
I usually never come out of pocket more than $100-200 to get a brand new phone. You just gotta work it and don't let your devices get too outdated. I absolutely love getting and flipping devices for a new one withing 6 months to a year. It's fun and actually doesn't really cost much. Especially compared to other hobbies which can cost much more.
I hear ya...my wife thinks I'm crazy for wanting a new phone already.
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http://www.droid-life.com/2013/03/1...ving-on-verizon-this-month-replacing-the-dna/
On another note, when the One was unveiled, a red version was accidentally leaked online, I wonder if the red version is bound for Verizon.
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Oh my god. I'm just sitting here and hoping what is assumed will become true! (This stuff is always a hit or miss )
Pretty glad things came up and I didn't upgrade to the DNA 3 days ago, that would've hit the regrets pretty hard (not that I don't like the DNA; but I do have a preference for the One and there seems to be issue with rooting the DNA with the OTA. I was really wanting to install sense 5 on it)
I've been sitting on the verge of my upgrade, contract ending on the 22nd. Will probably pick up the 32GB variant, going to assume the phone will be good enough for me as is without root.
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I hear ya...my wife thinks I'm crazy for wanting a new phone already.
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Dude, you don't even know lol. I'm not married (yet), but my girlfriend just laughs now and calls me crazy. I have literally been through about 5 devices in the past 6 months.
I went from my S3 to a HTC 8X Windows Phone (I had to try it lol) to a DNA to a Note 2 and back to a DNA. Not to mention shortly before that I had a Droid Razr Maxx.
I'm a phone whore and I happily admit it!
You guys are kind of jumping the gun. Walmart choosing not to carry both phones doesn't mean the DNA is EOL or that other resellers will follow in their footsteps. So VZW may kill the DNA in favor of the One but they haven't even officially announced their carrying the One yet. And a "Droid" branded device helps shore up a brand they've spent a ton of money building so there's room for both if they see fit.
Regardless.. Eol or not, I'm not bailing on the DNA, knowing that a newer better phone cycles out all the time... No real reason at the moment.. I'll wait to see what's up next
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Yea most definitely. However, if I could go back three weeks I would have waited for this. I had the PUK lock issue today for first time...all Verizon store did is reissue me new SIM again...maybe if the issue happens again (which it will) they will give me a One...
This just in, pigs are flying.
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Regardless.. Eol or not, I'm not bailing on the DNA, knowing that a newer better phone cycles out all the time... No real reason at the moment.. I'll wait to see what's up next
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Same, I think I'm gonna wait and see if the x phone lives up to all the hype it had.
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If DNA OTA gets root none of this matters to me. The ONE is a good phone, but I like the DNA form factor and 5" screen.
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vzw will not be getting the ONE anytime soon IMO.
Wize weren't you the guy who got the note 2 and was all, it's so much better blah blah blah hahaha...whyd you come back? I just got another DNA too lol
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I've got a Galaxy Nexus and it's about time to retire it. I don't know whether to get a DNA or hold out for a One or DNA 2 (or whatever it'll be).
I am due for an upgrade within a month.
What would you do?
Get the s4. Sell it for $600. if you dont like it get dna for $300. Profit!
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Hold for the one
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I dont think you can go wrong either way honestly. The DNA is a stellar phone. Most people believe it's still on par with the S4 if not better then it. I came form a GNexus and I can honestly say that I would rather have the DNA then suffer another day with that phone. lol. The One is going to be awesome if it ever comes to Verizon but I'm personally tired of the games they're playing about it.
its really up to what you want in the end. they DNA is good enough. the S4 is a bit faster but plastic and has 13 mp cam. the One is premium build quality with 4 ultrapx and a hair slower than the s4...I would recommend the One...i ended up getting a DNA like a couple of weeks before One but am still very happy
HTC one is coming to Verizon?
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HTC one is coming to Verizon?
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Well not officially but I don't know how it couldn't.
I went to the vzw store today and messed with the DNA. IMO it feels a lot like my old original incredible. I like the wireless charging. I really want sense 5, but will the DNA ever get that without rooting?
I really need better battery life too. I've got an OEM 2100 battery on my nexus and barely get through a work day with about 90 minutes of talk time and 90 minutes of screen time. From what I'm reading both the DNA and One get great battery life.
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Well not officially but I don't know how it couldn't.
I went to the vzw store today and messed with the DNA. IMO it feels a lot like my old original incredible. I like the wireless charging. I really want sense 5, but will the DNA ever get that without rooting?
I really need better battery life too. I've got an OEM 2100 battery on my nexus and barely get through a work day with about 90 minutes of talk time and 90 minutes of screen time. From what I'm reading both the DNA and One get great battery life.
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We have sense 5 now from Newt etc and the ROM is MINT IMO, The DNA's batt lasts a full day easily. Now that there is a software hack looming you dont have to worry about sending it off for Jtag as well.
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We have sense 5 now from Newt etc and the ROM is MINT IMO, The DNA's batt lasts a full day easily. Now that there is a software hack looming you dont have to worry about sending it off for Jtag as well.
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I knew there was a Sense 5 ROM out there by newtoroot, but I am wondering if there will be one that comes OTA from Verizon or HTC.
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I knew there was a Sense 5 ROM out there by newtoroot, but I am wondering if there will be one that comes OTA from Verizon or HTC.
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A few people in the know dry Terre ifs already a sense 5 ota being tested, so there's always that
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I knew there was a Sense 5 ROM out there by newtoroot, but I am wondering if there will be one that comes OTA from Verizon or HTC.
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I believe the DNA one of the devices Sense 5 will be rolling out on. The HTC Butterfly, which is essentially the internation version of the DNA, already has an official Android 4.2/Sense 5.1 leak available.
I wonder how long I'll have to wait if I were to hold out for a One or follow up to the DNA. I sure like the button layout better on the DNA than the One. That home button on the right is stupid IMO.
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Depends on what you're paying for the DNA.
The max you should pay is $50 on contract $375 off contract (used).
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Depends on what you're paying for the DNA.
The max you should pay is $50 on contract $375 off contract (used).
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The vzw store had the DNA for $200 on contract. The cheapest one on swappa is listed at $390.
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The vzw store had the DNA for $200 on contract. The cheapest one on swappa is listed at $390.
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Try Amazon for on contract DNA's.
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As mentioned the Butterfly has been confirmed to be getting 4.2.2 and Sense 5. So once the Butterfly gets it then the DNA will get it later on. Rumors are possibly with an OTA as soon as August.
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its really up to what you want in the end. they DNA is good enough. the S4 is a bit faster but plastic and has 13 mp cam. the One is premium build quality with 4 ultrapx and a hair slower than the s4...I would recommend the One...i ended up getting a DNA like a couple of weeks before One but am still very happy
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The funny part about the one being slower, the s4 snapdragon 600 is overclocked a good amount over the HTC1 and its still only a hair slower shows how HTC > Samsung. Enough said
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As mentioned the Butterfly has been confirmed to be getting 4.2.2 and Sense 5. So once the Butterfly gets it then the DNA will get it later on. Rumors are possibly with an OTA as soon as August.
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To add to this, HTC also confirmed that's the next butterfly is coming out 3rd qtr, which means a US version won't be far behind
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Try Amazon for on contract DNA's.
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I'm on a business plan and I've had no luck getting a subsidized phone from anywhere but vzw unfortunately.
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I'm on a business plan and I've had no luck getting a subsidized phone from anywhere but vzw unfortunately.
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If you'll be paying Verizon's price, I'd wait out for the One/DNA 2.
Also keep in mind that the DNA has 16gb of memory, while the One comes with 32gb as the base option. I personally would wait a bit longer just for the extra memory.
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The funny part about the one being slower, the s4 snapdragon 600 is overclocked a good amount over the HTC1 and its still only a hair slower shows how HTC > Samsung. Enough said
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A "hair slower" is a relative statement. The benchmark differences are exactly what you'd expect from a .2ghz difference, though for real world usage the difference is negligible.
The DNA is great, it's here now, it's marginally different from the One, and it's not very expensive anymore. Especially with the prospect of moonshine S-OFF, which would enable you to get Sense 5 if it doesn't show up in an OTA any time soon, I say go for the DNA.