I've been trying to get info on what new phones will be available by the end of the year but the only phone I can find is the galaxy s3. Will this be the best high end model by q4 2012? Or should I hold out for something better?
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I've been trying to get info on what new phones will be available by the end of the year but the only phone I can find is the galaxy s3. Will this be the best high end model by q4 2012? Or should I hold out for something better?
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Its hard to say, phone tech evolves very fast. While the Galaxy S III will probably be a monster when it releases it can potentially be overshadowed by phones released in Q4. When i got the SGS Vibrant on Tmo i was excited to know it was the best phone they had then after getting locked into a contract the Vibrant 4G released, making me mad as hell.
Best thing i can suggest is do your research and find out the pros and cons of a phone you want to get and see if you can live for 2 years with that. I was interested in the HTC one S coming to Tmo but the only thing that is a turn off for me is the memory or better yet the lack of (16Gb internal and no expansion)
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I am thinking of upgrading to the VZW galaxy 2 when it is released it looks promising does anyone know when it will be released it is said to be loaded with 2.3 gingerbread dualcore ETC: or would i be better of going with the tbolt?
brossma1 said:
I am thinking of upgrading to the VZW galaxy 2 when it is released it looks promising does anyone know when it will be released it is said to be loaded with 2.3 gingerbread dualcore ETC: or would i be better of going with the tbolt?
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no release date or eta is out...rumors according to leaked roadmaps indicate may/june-ish but who knows...the bolt was pegged at january and turned into mid march
if u *need* to upgrade now for some reason get the bolt...but if u dont live in a 4g area ur better off waiting
Thank You for the info I dont need to upgrade there is vzw 4g in my area I was considering a upgrade because verizon has offered me a early upgrade on any device until the end of the month I really want to wait until the Galaxy2 becomes available . I can only hope it would be this month or hope they will allow me a upgrade to 4g device when available I want to get a 4g before the unltd data price increase for 4g happens.
I doubt the SGS2 will be available before mid-summer. The international version is supposed to be released this month, and if they follow suit from the original SGS line, the US variants will launch starting in the summer. VZW was last to release last year, in September, so it's possible we could be waiting until then
I'm up for upgrade and I am waiting on ICS and I was hoping it would come to AT&T in october but I can find no evidence of this. Seems that the Nexus Prime will be going to Verizon. Anyone have any idea when AT&T will get an ICS device?
At this point it is all speculation but I am pretty sure I read on Boygeniusreport they were expecting in october!
xx_bluedev_xx said:
At this point it is all speculation but I am pretty sure I read on Boygeniusreport they were expecting in october!
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I know ICS is expected in October but I can't find any sign of an ICS device at AT&T. I'll go look but if you have a link I'd appreciate it greatly!
this is a bit weak but...http://www.ubergizmo.com/2011/08/nexus-prime-confirmed-maybe/
this is the nexus primed, believed to have LTE radios, which puts it likely at verizon or att, it is obviously THE flagship device, possibly sporting a 1.5 ghz dual core, 4.5 inch screen etc.
xx_bluedev_xx said:
this is a bit weak but...http://www.ubergizmo.com/2011/08/nexus-prime-confirmed-maybe/
this is the nexus primed, believed to have LTE radios, which puts it likely at verizon or att, it is obviously THE flagship device, possibly sporting a 1.5 ghz dual core, 4.5 inch screen etc.
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But recently Verizon said that they wont be getting the Samsung Galaxy SII because they are getting a better Samsung phone so its looking like the Galaxy SII will go to ATT and Verizon will get the Nexus Prime...
and in the ATT product lineup for Q3 & Q4 that was released had no phones running on ICS...
Couple of questions. Should i get the sgs2 from att or euro version?
Im going to buy the phone off contract...just wondering wich would be best for me.
Also which has nfc, if any. Thanks
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a few reasons i went with the I9100 instead of ATT version:
Pros:
More dev support on I9100
faster android updates, no ATT blocking updates
physical home button
No ugly AT&T logo
more accessories
I9100 is factory unlocked and will hold its value better
Where does one buy a i9100 from? And what is a decent price. And do any come with a NFC chip?
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I am waiting for the ATT version first off since IF I have a problem with it for the year warranty I can exchange it easily with ATT. Second it will have the NFC. Third from what leaks I have read it sounds to be basically the exact same (I hope) as the international version hardware wise (as compared to the Sprint version with a bigger screen and Tmonile version with bigger screen and different processor). I also lime the 4 soft buttons since I am used to it with my captivates. The captivate has always had a big Dev community so I don't think it will be much different. I am available for a upgrade already so it will save me several hundred dollars.
CONS- will be if it is too different that it takes too much to configure it for the 4 button hardware difference. 2: if ATT try's to get me off the grandfathered unlimited data plan. 3: if the community all leaves for the international version. IF ANY of the above I have an issue with then I will fork out the $600+ to get the SGS2 international version. So right now it is a waiting game until Sept. 18th I guess to know the cold hard facts.
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Crap what to do what to do....
http://www.slashgear.com/samsung-galaxy-note-headed-to-usa-on-att-says-fcc-30184411/
I have had a cracked screened iphone since May waiting on the SGSII for AT&T... Im not gonna let speculations determine how long I wait for a new device ever again haha.
splitsonface said:
I have had a cracked screened iphone since May waiting on the SGSII for AT&T... Im not gonna let speculations determine how long I wait for a new device ever again haha.
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I'm on the same boat, but this and the nexus prime both make me wonder.
i'm getting this no matter what. i'm tired of my fruit.... no more apples and mangoes.... back to the green robot i go.... and if something like and hd/note/prime comes out, the wife will be getting a pretty cool hand me down
"If you always wait for the latest and greatest, you'll never own a phone"
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Crap what to do what to do....
http://www.slashgear.com/samsung-galaxy-note-headed-to-usa-on-att-says-fcc-30184411/
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Nothing about that article says the Galaxy Note is coming to AT&T.
In fact if you look at the model number, it's clear that the version that just went through FCC approval will never be sold by AT&T. Usable on AT&T - yes. Actually sold by AT&T - no.
AT&T phones have a model designator starting with SGH. SGH-I897 (Captivate), SGH-I997 (Infuse), SGH-I777 (AT&T GSII)
International generic units have a model designator starting with GT. The unit in that article is GT-I9220. So it's an international model that, while it will work on AT&T's network, will NEVER be sold by them in a contract-subsidized fashion. AT&T has NEVER sold a GT model on contract in the United states. If history is any indicator, if the Galaxy Note is ever sold by AT&T, it's going to be about a six month latency before the AT&T version drops. (See, for example, the delay between the GT-I9100 and the SGH-I777)
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Nothing about that article says the Galaxy Note is coming to AT&T.
In fact if you look at the model number, it's clear that the version that just went through FCC approval will never be sold by AT&T. Usable on AT&T - yes. Actually sold by AT&T - no.
AT&T phones have a model designator starting with SGH. SGH-I897 (Captivate), SGH-I997 (Infuse), SGH-I777 (AT&T GSII)
International generic units have a model designator starting with GT. The unit in that article is GT-I9220. So it's an international model that, while it will work on AT&T's network, will NEVER be sold by them in a contract-subsidized fashion. AT&T has NEVER sold a GT model on contract in the United states. If history is any indicator, if the Galaxy Note is ever sold by AT&T, it's going to be about a six month latency before the AT&T version drops. (See, for example, the delay between the GT-I9100 and the SGH-I777)
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How would one obtain an international version for T-Mo then? Or is it a possibility that they will pick it up?
If it's like the I9100, an International variant supporting the T-Mobile bands won't exist. T-Mobile may or may not sell their own variant.
The heavy customization of the T-Mobile GS2 is a sign that you likely won't see the Note sold on contract with TMo or even any compatible with their 3G bands.
I'm happy with my Streak...even if it is still running 2.2.2, but, I'm looking at the Note also. If it gets to at&t before summer of 2012, I'll grab it.
Is it going to have a notifications led light?
Entropy512 said:
If it's like the I9100, an International variant supporting the T-Mobile bands won't exist. T-Mobile may or may not sell their own variant.
The heavy customization of the T-Mobile GS2 is a sign that you likely won't see the Note sold on contract with TMo or even any compatible with their 3G bands.
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It must suck being on a carrier that uses 3G bands that basically no one else in the world uses...
p51d007 said:
I'm happy with my Streak...even if it is still running 2.2.2, but, I'm looking at the Note also. If it gets to at&t before summer of 2012, I'll grab it.
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yah i was loving the streak too (esp with steve's excellent builds). but i sold that for the s2, and i really miss the big screen. for me, the sgs2 feels like a downgrade hahahaha. ill be getting the note when it comes out full price. might have to sell the s2 to help pay for it
Really want to lug around a 5.3 inch screen for a daily device? Your back pockets won't forgive you. 4.5 is the largest that is comfy I think...
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Really want to lug around a 5.3 inch screen for a daily device? Your back pockets won't forgive you. 4.5 is the largest that is comfy I think...
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+1........
I've carried the 5" streak in a velcro closing belt loop case for over a year w/o any problems. The Note, with the 5.3" screen has less top & bottom than the streak does, so it won't be all that different
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Really want to lug around a 5.3 inch screen for a daily device? Your back pockets won't forgive you. 4.5 is the largest that is comfy I think...
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TOO Big for my taste. and too small to be a "pad"... not sure where this falls in to .. I'll be keeping my SGS2... only thing I WOULD change to is the Prime
I think the Note would be great for me, especially at work where carring even a 7" pad would be restrictive. I would use the stylus to write my notes all day long at work.
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Really want to lug around a 5.3 inch screen for a daily device? Your back pockets won't forgive you. 4.5 is the largest that is comfy I think...
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I've had the streak in my pocket every day since December 26 2010. Not an issue at all, if it is then you haven't owned one or have a very small figure or wear skinny jeans. I can't wait for the Note to come out, it will be in my pockets daily as my personal phone, along with my Atrix work phone. And BTW, the Streak is more often in my front pocket than back.
I've had the S2 since Friday and I love it. However, I have had my eye on the Note since I heard about it last month. Looks like a lucky family member will be getting my S2 once the Note come out If I don't like the Note then I'll take my S2 back, I can because I'm indian.
Hey guys, I've been planning on upgrading my phone which is literally like 6 years old some lg slider type of phone for texting.
I was planning on getting the S2 (international since I'm in Canada) even after knowing the release of S3. One reason was to save money $0 for S2 and 150 for S3 on a 3 year contract. But the main reason was the hardware, I know the cpu is pretty on par with the international exynos quad core but the gpu seems to fall short right? Not to mention they took out the Wolfson sound chip which I was really anticipated on since I rather just use my phone as a multimedia player than buying for example a cowon mp3 player.
The thing thats really holding me back is I guess the gpu. I own an ipod touch and never in the world did I think would be playing games on such a small device but nevertheless, it kills time pretty quickly and keeps me from being bored throughout the day or at work.
I just wanted to know if anyone who has the American variant of the S3, are the current games graphically looking and fluidity decent enough even though it uses a Adreno 225? Is it worth getting the S3 with the Adreno 225 than the S2 with mali400? Just curious if the Adreno 225 performs better than the S2's mali400.
If not, I'll probably just stick to getting the S2 and maybe wait to import the international or just wait it out for the next "S4" or the next "big" thing aside from apple's iphone .
Thanks guys!
The games are better on my t-mobile version. I gave my Hercules to my mom
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Get the s3, you'll regret getting a year old s2 in about a month.
There are so many pros to the s3, I dont really feel like listing them
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The games are better on my t-mobile version. I gave my Hercules to my mom
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Is there a difference between the t-mobile and the at&t? I thought they were the same.
I live in canada and currently on virgin mobile, not sure if their phone is the t-mobile version or the bell(at&t)
fyi, bell bought virgin mobile
Intercrew said:
Is there a difference between the t-mobile and the at&t? I thought they were the same.
I live in canada and currently on virgin mobile, not sure if their phone is the t-mobile version or the bell(at&t)
fyi, bell bought virgin mobile
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I'm thinking he meant on the s3 period vs the s2 Hercules. I speak garbled English well.
And I haven't played to many games but have tried Dead Trigger and Gta3. Both run super smooth. My friend played max Payne and Riptide GP and had zero issues. Though I watched him get stuck trying to answer a telephone on Mac Payne lol.
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s3, no doubt. (finding a few small quirks though)
i have two s2 phones, we went to the s3, too many changes and good things to list. battery, screen, responsiveness, gps lock times, signal, ........ (lost 4g though giving up the s2, have it in my city)
Is it confirmed that the Wolfson sound chip isn't in the US variants of the S3? For some reason I thought it was still there. I asked supercurio of he was going to work on the At&t version, and he said he hadn't decided.
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Is it confirmed that the Wolfson sound chip isn't in the US variants of the S3? For some reason I thought it was still there. I asked supercurio of he was going to work on the At&t version, and he said he hadn't decided.
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theres a bunch of threads out there backing up that the american variant doesn't have wolfson. Would have been beast if it did tho.
Thanks guys, think I'll go with the S3. Will miss the old candy rectangular shape phones tho lol.
Out of curiosity, why do people buy their phones outright? I mean even after buying it and getting the right to choose any kind of plan for the phone, won't it eventually end up to the normal price of $50. Since most texting plans are 20-30 and doesn't come with caller id/voice msg or even data and to get all those will be another 20-30. So it'll eventually end up to the normal $50 plans O_O
It's a shame that america has the worst mobile plans.. so expensive compared to other countries, especially korea or japan. Luckily they have free wifi literally anywhere you go so data isn't really necessary but their plans are actually good. I mean who the f*** made it so we have to pay for caller id, that shows up on our normal house phones without any extra charges lol..
thanks again
Intercrew said:
Hey guys, I've been planning on upgrading my phone which is literally like 6 years old some lg slider type of phone for texting.
I was planning on getting the S2 (international since I'm in Canada) even after knowing the release of S3. One reason was to save money $0 for S2 and 150 for S3 on a 3 year contract. But the main reason was the hardware, I know the cpu is pretty on par with the international exynos quad core but the gpu seems to fall short right? Not to mention they took out the Wolfson sound chip which I was really anticipated on since I rather just use my phone as a multimedia player than buying for example a cowon mp3 player.
The thing thats really holding me back is I guess the gpu. I own an ipod touch and never in the world did I think would be playing games on such a small device but nevertheless, it kills time pretty quickly and keeps me from being bored throughout the day or at work.
I just wanted to know if anyone who has the American variant of the S3, are the current games graphically looking and fluidity decent enough even though it uses a Adreno 225? Is it worth getting the S3 with the Adreno 225 than the S2 with mali400? Just curious if the Adreno 225 performs better than the S2's mali400.
If not, I'll probably just stick to getting the S2 and maybe wait to import the international or just wait it out for the next "S4" or the next "big" thing aside from apple's iphone .
Thanks guys!
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I will say wait for galaxy S4 to come out, it's much worth of wait.
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