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Hi everyone,
Since the Opus One never materialised, and the Streak is getting quite old in the tooth inside, what have you been thinking of as a replacement? The Galaxy Note seems to be having a lot more success than the Streak ever did, but it's a bit too far outside of my price range as a replacement and I now have an ASUS Transformer so I don't need a Tabphone any more.
Watching a video of the official ICS upgrade for the Nexus S was the final straw for me for some reason with my Streak. I've had it on unofficial ROMs since I got it, but none of them ever made it feel like a non-beta device. I still suffer from random reboots and Dell logos of death when I'm using the Streak, mainly at times when I need a phone the most, so I'm really up for getting a replacement.
Since I'm on a limited budget and on PAYG (GiffGaff FTW) I've been eyeing up a used Nexus S or HTC Desire Z on eBay to tide me over until something better comes out that I can afford. So, apart from the Note/Galaxy S II/Galaxy Nexus, what are you thinking of?
Well since I've heard rumors that Dell is making a "Dell Streak 2" (An update to Dell Streak 5) I think I might be going with that if it's true.
But I'm sticking with Dell Streak till the end.
With the 2.3.3 update the device reached from the level Bad-Ass to Mega B0$$ (With the $'s)
MarkProvanP said:
So, apart from the Note/Galaxy S II/Galaxy Nexus, what are you thinking of?
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You already mentionned the top of the mobile phones in today's market. You can also do a quick search on gsmarena/phonearena to find a specific device.
Please use the Q&A Forum for questions Thanks
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thinking about the rumors about it, a beautiful replacement would be the future samsung galaxy s3. i know it will be very expensive, sut i'm still waiting to buy a note since the first time i heard those amazing rumors about the s3.
Samsung Galaxy Nexus. Getting mine delivered this Tuesday. Buzzing !!!!!
This one seems cool...
http://www.engadget.com/2011/11/29/lenovo-lepad-s2005-vs-dell-streak-5-cuddle/
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I'm thinking of the Skyrocket from AT&T, but will probably hold out for a quadcore device. The Kal-el chip looks like it rocks! If the rumors hold out true for the Galaxy S3 (quadcore Exynos, 2GB RAM, 12MP camera, 1280x720 screen), it sounds like it would be the one to beat...we'll see what happens in the next few months.
.... HTC Sensation XL !
Is Samsung even going to release any accessories for the Tab 2 tablets? I know no one here can answer that. Looking at the original Tab accessories I thought they would be doing the same for the new Tabs too. I'm beginning to think I thought wrong.
Any thoughts or guesses?
My thoughts exactly! I'm desperately looking for a keyboard-case and I really prefer original stuff. So Samsung, what the hell is going on?
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I contact Samsung Support via Facebook about this and the response was;
"Hello Ramon,
No word as of yet for accessories for Tab 2 models. However, stay tuned to our website for upcoming releases!
Thank you!"
RaViCa said:
I contact Samsung Support via Facebook about this and the response was;
"Hello Ramon,
No word as of yet for accessories for Tab 2 models. However, stay tuned to our website for upcoming releases!
Thank you!"
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Translation:
Why did you bother us Ramon.
We at samsung are good at dropping the ball. However stay tuned for the announcement of the tab 3 models.
Thank You.
good day.
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Yeah, Chopper, you pretty much nailed it.
Same experience here in Australia.
Only 3rd party stuff.
Pull your finger out Samsung!
Same here after a car dock or at least a car charger,
volvo940seturbo said:
Same here after a car dock or at least a car charger,
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Well I do believe the car charger is on the website. Months after the release and all we have are accessories left over from the first series of Tabs. Got a feeling that we will not see any till the Note is about to be released ... If at all.
So Samsung can't offer us any accessories for our Tab 2's but now the Tab 2 7.0 Student edition can now be purchased with a keyboard. There is no keyboard on their site claiming to brew compatible with the tab so I guess it's new. Any idea? I have been waiting on a keyboard for this tablet for my wife.
RaViCa said:
So Samsung can't offer us any accessories for our Tab 2's but now the Tab 2 7.0 Student edition can now be purchased with a keyboard. There is no keyboard on their site claiming to brew compatible with the tab so I guess it's new. Any idea? I have been waiting on a keyboard for this tablet for my wife.
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I saw that too, I was wondering how it docked,.want to clear in the pic, oddly enough,.it looks like a portrait dock.
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mrbkkt1 said:
I saw that too, I was wondering how it docked,.want to clear in the pic, oddly enough,.it looks like a portrait dock.
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It is a portrait dock. There's a model on Samsung's site that looks like this stock burr listed as being only compatible with only one of the older tablets. This means there's it's something coming for the reassert ours us. Finally.
Portrait is a little cheesy. Almost faster to use Swype in portrait mode. A keyboard dock in landscape would be awesome, although the power Ports on the side would be a challenge. I probably will go down to best buy later to check it out.
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I think to buy accessories just go and buy the cheap cell phone accessories because we use the stage thinking enchant new accessories
Samsung accessories!?....Right here! Picked up the Galaxy Tab USB & SD Connection Kit not that long ago!
Galaxy Tab Accessories
I got the moko case for my 10.1 tablet and loving it so far. wish I could find a heavy duty one like trident for it tho
most accessories galaxy tab 7 plus is compatible with the Galaxy Tab 2 7 "
Hi all, Thanks in advance.,
I am a Xperia X10i user bought it when it released having android1.6 now got upgraded to 2.3 but its very slow and slaggy in many ways so thought of moving to a new model.
Is this phone good to be bought or can I wait for another few months?
some people say that SGS3 is not worth the money is that so? where as SGS2 is good.
Please guide me based on your experience.
Well I am using the sgs2 e4gt and I love my new phone it light fast great picture and it u want any review look on YouTube and some ppl say it better than the iPhone (I'm one of them)
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felixpaul said:
Hi all, Thanks in advance.,
I am a Xperia X10i user bought it when it released having android1.6 now got upgraded to 2.3 but its very slow and slaggy in many ways so thought of moving to a new model.
Is this phone good to be bought or can I wait for another few months?
some people say that SGS3 is not worth the money is that so? where as SGS2 is good.
Please guide me based on your experience.
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The Galaxy S3 is worth every penny I paid for it. It is also the most powerful phone on the market. It is a purchase that you won't regret.
The screen is hard to read in direct sunlight. The other issue I'm having is that it's hard to stop touching it.
I had an x10 way back about 3 years ago. That phone is like a motor scooter compared to this Ferrari.
The s2 is still an excellent choice if you want an upgrade while keeping costs down but bear in mind the s3 will last you longer before you need another upgrade.
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You might also look at the Galaxy Nexus which Google sell for $350. It's only dual core, but it gets latest updates directly from Google, so unlike that Sony, even two years from now you will most likely get latest Android version.
However, if you want more storage space and a high quality camera, then the S3 is a better choice. It's going cheap on ebay also. The current retail price is more than I'm willing to pay because I'm not confident of its build quality.
Hey guys I need some advice. I am still wondering if the i9100 is still worth purchasing. I can get it brand new for 320 dollars here on Canada. While on the other hand, the galaxy S3 ranges from 500-600 dollars. Google doesn't even sell nexus devices in Canada yet? How future proof is the S2? Is the S3 really worth 200-300 more dollars? Thanks guys!
Bring the seller down to $300
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Its worth every cent.
But i wont spent 500 for s3...
No big difference between both.
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carlocarrera said:
Its worth every cent.
But i wont spent 500 for s3...
No big difference between both.
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Everything, literally, is different between them.
Presumably you've never compared them in use, or indeed on paper...
No. (You asked).
I've compared S3's screen with my current S2's one and i must say id much prefer the S3's :good:
The S2 has more in common hardware wise to the Gnex. So the answer to your question is yes it is still worth buying.
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Im recieving my i9100 (after getting my i9100g replaced) on monday. Is it worth keeping the i9100 or should i sell it and buy the GS3?.
The market price of the i9100 in India at the moment is 27k and GS3 is 37k.
10k rupees = $181.
Also if i do sell my phone i can expect to sell it at 27k right since it will be brand new and the box sealed
in its price range Galaxy S2 is still among the best phone you can buy.
obviously S3 is much more advanced and all but its quite a bit costlier than S2and shouldn't be compared . Although personally i think S3 is way too big and single handed use of S3 is impossible .
Go for it. It's an awesome phone for the price. The s3 seems to have issues. Look at all of the people selling it already. The s2 just started being re sold commonly, because everyone liked it so well. Im keeping mine.
It's all a matter of personal preference and whether or not you actually NEED the S3 or if the S2 will suffice.
Do you need HD screen? Do you need quad core processing? Do you need NFC? blah blah blah
I still haven't bought an S3 because for now the S2 hasn't stopped me doing anything, It can play any game I throw at it, even high end games newly released, I can watch movies, surf the net, capture photos and videos and even make calls!!
For me the S2 is still an awesome and powerful phone (might I add MUCH nicer looking than the S3 also) and I think it will last me easily another 6 months, by then a phone even better than the S3 will be released
Ask yourself if you need to fork out the extra money and if the answer is yes, go for it!
Just buy the S3 or buy the S2 only if you can get it for around 200-250$, I recently bought one for 200$. Btw try to get the international S3 because the north american isn't worth it over the S2 it still lags a bit while the international one there's no lag because of the much stronger gpu.
Get it. I bought this i9000 galaxy s to replace my old gio which was really slow and had no development. Even this first gen galaxy s is totally future proof so I imagine that the s2 is even better.
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I got the S2 3 weeks ago for free, I don't regret it. If you can get it for cheap, go for it, there is a lot if development made for it.
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Still worth buying. Just bought my s2 to replace iphone 4 hehehe
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i just brought... mine
ByzLat said:
Im recieving my i9100 (after getting my i9100g replaced) on monday. Is it worth keeping the i9100 or should i sell it and buy the GS3?.
The market price of the i9100 in India at the moment is 27k and GS3 is 37k.
10k rupees = $181.
Also if i do sell my phone i can expect to sell it at 27k right since it will be brand new and the box sealed
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hey bro u r from India ??
I want to ask u a ques.
I hv pm u or msg u..plz Chk ur inbox
or plz. tell how u get replacement ???
my frnd is also stuck wide i9100g
can u tell n guide
how to get replacement thorough customer care ??
thx.....
Hi i guess it comes down to ur preferences. There are guys/gals who want to be on the edge of hi tech, and there are others who prefer good performance/price ratio.
S2 is a good phone, it probably has one or two years more market life.
Compare S2 eu/S3 eu:
faster camera
about %20 faster processor with quad and better batt consumption, about double pixel count
about %25 bigger screen,
about % 25 bigger battery,
Nfc support,
Wireless charging,
Much butter sound chip
u decide if it justifies double price
I'am using s2 and I'm not really planning to change yet. i hope prices will drop a bit, or a revised version with better spec and eu compatible
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I bought my s2 two months ago...
I wanted a gnex but it was never officially launched in my country and warranty matters to me so i had to go for the next best phone as per my budget : s2
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This thread has become pointless. There are already hundreds of 'Should I buy the SGS2' threads on here, and the person who asked the question hasn't even bothered to contribute to the thread since their OP. I'm asking for this nonsense to be closed.
Hi Guys,
I'm due for an upgrade in a few weeks time and I'm currently on a Samsung Galaxy S2, I don't really want to go to the S3 as I don't think it's enough of an upgrade. Is there something else I should be waiting for?
Cheers
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Upgrade due in a week, would be great if I need to hang on for the much rumoure new Nexus?
I believe the HTC One X is supposed to be being re-released state side with a quad core. I would definitely be holding out for a quad core.
Speaking as a nexus one owner who went to a galaxy s2 I'd highly recommend you hold off for the next nexus. You'll love being a nexus owner for many reasons. Trust me...
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HOX, iPhone 5, S3 are the top dogs.
johhu12 said:
HOX, iPhone 5, S3 are the top dogs.
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http://androidcommunity.com/htc-one-x-flagship-revealed-hands-on-20121002/
That is the top dog. LG has a quad core out as well, but I have a hard time recommending an LG.
Hi guys, Thanks for the replies.
I'm thinking I might wait till the next Nexus line up I'm just concerned on when they'll be available as I don't really want to wait till xmas before my new phone, whens the likely release date for the UK is that info out yet because I can't find anything searching on the net.
Butchr - I'm similar whilst the LG looks good, it's an LG