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I'm thinking of buying the new bb bold 9900, I just wanted to ask for opinions on switching from android to blackberry, is there any pros or cons? Thanks
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I'm also thinking about blackberries, but what Android has to offer is just too good. Blackberry is going to be dead if RIM doesn't pull something out quick. I really like the form factor of them, but just that their OS is just crap compared to Android/iOS/Windows 7.
alfiemenace said:
I'm thinking of buying the new bb bold 9900, I just wanted to ask for opinions on switching from android to blackberry, is there any pros or cons? Thanks
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Why? Is there anything you can't do with Android?
Even if you don't tinker too much with os or use custom roms, you can do much more on Android.
1.Media Player ( with audio effects)
2.Office apps
3.Navigation
4.EMails
5. Social apps
6. Gaming
Everything that is required and much more is there.
On the other hand if you are bored with Android and don't want yourself to be tempted to flash roms again and again, you can buy a blackberry.
If you don't care about equalizers and audio effects, go for a windows
7 phone. Mango RTM (released to manufacturers) update is already available and official will be available after September 27.
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lekhwani said:
Why? Is there anything you can't do with Android?
Even if you don't tinker too much with os or use custom roms, you can do much more on Android.
1.Media Player ( with audio effects)
2.Office apps
3.Navigation
4.EMails
5. Social apps
6. Gaming
Everything that is required and much more is there.
On the other hand if you are bored with Android and don't want yourself to be tempted to flash roms again and again, you can buy a blackberry.
If you don't care about equalizers and audio effects, go for a windows
7 phone. Mango RTM (released to manufacturers) update is already available and official will be available after September 27.
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fully agree. And yeah , BB os is very unusable..... there is nothing... only default phone functions....
Blackberry is meant for business and work people! and for those idiots who don't know anything about cellphones
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Blackberry is meant for business and work people! and for those idiots who don't know anything about cellphones
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I don't think anyone could have said it better
I had a Blackberry curve for about 4 days before I decided I hated it. I went back to the store and traded it for my P500h.
The blackberry is just simply a phone with some gadgets added to it and lots of messaging and email capability.
The android it just so much more than that. There are so many things which the blackberry comes short, like media playing, customization, games, file management, user modification, etc. It just seems silly to go back to something so rudimentary in comparison. But if all you want is a phone that does email, messaging, calling, and some music playing, get a blackberry. Or better yet, get a cheaper not so smart phone and get the same thing.
If you want an android phone with the look and feel of a blackberry you could get a motorola droid pro.
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I have the android and i love it so much , but I still can not take off my blackberry, because it associates my business associates use a pin from blackberry to facilitate secure transactions, as well as push email capabilities and resilience of the battery which I think makes this phone fixed I use. all according to the needs of each, while the android for multimedia and blackberry for bussines
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aditboy said:
I have the android and i love it so much , but I still can not take off my blackberry, because it associates my business associates use a pin from blackberry to facilitate secure transactions, as well as push email capabilities and resilience of the battery which I think makes this phone fixed I use. all according to the needs of each, while the android for multimedia and blackberry for bussines
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Well thats what i was talking about. Its actually meant for business people
for my opinion BB just for business
Two things I'm going to say and emphasize
JAVA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
SCREEN REAL ESTATE!!!!!!!
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My friends that love technology and love gadgets, has sell their bb and buy android or iphone. Its more modifable and looks young..
Bb in my country is style, but they use it just for bbm... very small people that use bb as smart phone in indonesia. And at last they know bb is not smart as android... lol..
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The only pro of Blackberry over other smartphones is... the userbase.
Some people are already attached to their BBMs and with these people a lack of BBM will cost you socially or in business when you find yourself out of the loop. If you're faced with that situation, then you can say you need a Blackberry.
For other cases, with the same price you can get a much better phone running Android, Windows or even Symbian. Alternatively, get a cheap, old model Blackberry for BBM and another mid-range Android with custom ROM for everything else you want out of a Smartphone.
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for my opinion BB just for business
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As i said, its just about BBM, still we have "whatsapp" a complete copy of BBM for all other OSs
you might think you asked the question in the wrong forum...
BUT ITS THE FACT
Thanks for all the replies guys! Well I was enlightened enough, I'll just get another android that's better than optimus one, for me I think it's time for a change
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Thanks for all the replies guys! Well I was enlightened enough, I'll just get another android that's better than optimus one, for me I think it's time for a change
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Yeah if your gonna spend money spend it wisely. High end androids are well worth the money. Especially now with dual core. Androids were fast before but now its just ridiculous
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Yes! And I'm thinking of getting a droid 3, because I really want the physical keyboard. Is it any good guys?
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Yes! And I'm thinking of getting a droid 3, because I really want the physical keyboard. Is it any good guys?
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Saw the specs and it has good specs. I checked the specs in gsmarena. I love the physical keyboard on that device and it should be worth the bucks.
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Yes! And I'm thinking of getting a droid 3, because I really want the physical keyboard. Is it any good guys?
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The way touch screen responsiveness is nowadays its not really needed but if you must have a keyboard go for it. Watch video reviews first
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Please write Reviews to increase sales and hence possibility of better "Support"
There's no doubt that this is an excellent Android Superphone and we all love it. I thought it will really help if we write reviews of this phone on few of the website so that people considering this phone will be comfortable in buying it.
I started with the following websites and will do more as I find them:
> AT&T (http://www.att.com/shop/wireless/devices/lg/optimus-g-black.html#fbid=WWdQboRk1cO)
> Amazon (http://www.amazon.com/LG-Optimus-4G...8&qid=1353904051&sr=8-4&keywords=lg+optimus+g)
> Best Buy Mobile (http://www.bestbuy.com/site/LG+-+Op...322506&skuId=6929501&cp=1&lp=2&contract_desc=)
I will encourage you folks, whoever can spare few minutes to write reviews on the given websites and others. This will increase sales of this phone and will encourage LG to provide better support.
Have fun with LGOG
No offense but LG or AT&T are not going to provide support... They never have since they all suck big time.
Only support will be from the awesome xda developers
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I definitely agree with your point. But, having proper support from LG would not hurt. Lets hope that they will eventually provide drivers and may be unlock the bootloader officially like Motorola is doing. I know, I must be dreaming.
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Lets hope that they will eventually provide drivers and may be unlock the bootloader officially like Motorola is doing. I know, I must be dreaming.
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I am hoping too...I am assuming that Google will assist in this area (drivers and base) for the Nexus 4 that we can port over?
Eh, I posted a positive review on AT&T's website just to do it. I want to try and share the love! :good:
I will post some reviews tomorrow. I really love the speed of this phone and LG's UI is pretty good to go as far as manufacturers UIs go.
Yeah guys Once I decide to buy one (this vs. Nexus 4 for me right now, all about whether development picks up for this quickly) I will go crazy with reviews as well. This phone is far underrated.
I posted my review on all three sites, smart thread. It may help bring the phone's name out in the open a little more. Most of my friends have no idea what this phone is thanks to the terrible lack of advertising from LG and At&t
This is a good idea, but I'm still worried. I have the Canadian variant, and I held out to get it until I was sure it could be unlocked. But despite it being unlocked really quickly, and the beastly specs of the phone I'm surprised that there is still no further development. I'm remaining positive for the time being, and I'm keeping a close eye on all three LGOG forums. Doesn't help that there is already talk of the LGOG2 for the spring.
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Great. Keep the reviews flowing and spread the word guys. This phone is underrated and by doing this we are helping ourselves.
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kirdroid said:
No offense but LG or AT&T are not going to provide support... They never have since they all suck big time.
Only support will be from the awesome xda developers
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Normally i would agree but right now LG is in a position to reinvent their smartphone reputation. And them going with google(n4) and this ridiculously overpowered phone they could make it happen. But the word would need to be spread by people that they arent selling a **** product anymore. Since their rep is so bad a couple mainstream ****ty reviews could tank any chance they have. If they want to keep a steady increase of good reviews they will need to keep the devices well supported.
Just my 2c.
No trolling!! Thinking about moving to iPhone?. I really like the design since the iPhone 4. I love big phones phablets. I love android I'm a neutral. But recently Apple's new gold iPhone caught my attention, not just the design but updated internals, I know I know, overpriced. Not as open as phones. But is it really bad to try something new, see if they really talk true about how perfect the iPhone is? Please no trolling. I recently was offered an iPhone 5 64gb in trade for my ultra. Let me know your thoughts guys. Thanks
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No trolling!! Thinking about moving to iPhone?. I really like the design since the iPhone 4. I love big phones phablets. I love android I'm a neutral. But recently Apple's new gold iPhone caught my attention, not just the design but updated internals, I know I know, overpriced. Not as open as phones. But is it really bad to try something new, see if they really talk true about how perfect the iPhone is? Please no trolling. I recently was offered an iPhone 5 64gb in trade for my ultra. Let me know your thoughts guys. Thanks
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I ditched ios a few years back, to restrictive and the screen size will kill you.
At least the guy who wanted to swap for your ultra had the right idea
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I ditched ios a few years back, to restrictive and the screen size will kill you.
At least the guy who wanted to swap for your ultra had the right idea
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Lol, I mean yes. Restrictive and small. But games and apps are more popular and big names like Disney and stuff like that, my daughter likes to play and not much of that is available on android.
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If you're not feeling the borders of restrictions due to your way of usage, then its just about the screensize. So if you want a way to use the apps, then go for an iPad Mini.
Gives you the best of both worlds.
Disney option for your daughter, and a good phone (XZU) for you.
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No trolling!! Thinking about moving to iPhone?. I really like the design since the iPhone 4. I love big phones phablets. I love android I'm a neutral. But recently Apple's new gold iPhone caught my attention, not just the design but updated internals, I know I know, overpriced. Not as open as phones. But is it really bad to try something new, see if they really talk true about how perfect the iPhone is? Please no trolling. I recently was offered an iPhone 5 64gb in trade for my ultra. Let me know your thoughts guys. Thanks
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There is nothing wrong or bad about the iPhone. It is the best out of the box solution for most people. No need to add apps or do more than minimal set up. It works and works well. Not for me though-I like big screen, customization, variety of apps and the ability to experiment. Android is less defined and more challenging-a tinge of excitement in an otherwise mundane landscape.
Android is more defined and less challenging than ever-it's losing its edge. With CyanogenMod going corporate, hopefully someone new will step into the captain's chair and boldly go where no one has gone before. We are talking Smart watches, Google glass, flexible phones and credit card phones that slip into your wallet. Maybe a phone implant with your hand as the dial pad? What about a phone you never touch? Sounds like something Steve Jobs would like to do. After all, Android fell from the Apple tree.
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After all, Android fell from the Apple tree.
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Weird, Android was created 4 years before IPhone and by a team of 4 people who never worked for Apple.
This is a really personal matter. But if you like phablet, you have the best of it in your hands. The guy who offer you an iPhone 5 against your XZU know what he is doing. He would be all winner.
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Weird, Android was created 4 years before IPhone and by a team of 4 people who never worked for Apple.
This is a really personal matter. But if you like phablet, you have the best of it in your hands. The guy who offer you an iPhone 5 against your XZU know what he is doing. He would be all winner.
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Urm, sorry, but android was only in beta in 2007, not released publicly until 2008, iOS was mainstream in 2007. And Eric Schmidt came from Apple. Just setting some facts straight.
I think for a child's needs, iPhone is a lot more suitable. Has better security and apps. But agree with above poster, get her an Ipad and keep the ZU for yourself!
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bASKOU said:
Weird, Android was created 4 years before IPhone and by a team of 4 people who never worked for Apple.
This is a really personal matter. But if you like phablet, you have the best of it in your hands. The guy who offer you an iPhone 5 against your XZU know what he is doing. He would be all winner.
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Android was actually meant to power printers back in the days, and then they concentrated on making it into a smartphone OS - but with physical buttons like a good ol' Blackberry. Then when the iPhone got released, they scrapped all of that and went with the touchscreen experience. A smart move, but Android wasn't the first touch friendly OS.
But let's not make this thread into a flame thread. OP is curious and is thinking about jumping ship. I was an iPhone users before I got a Desire HD, and it was "fine". iOS is an okay OS for what it is, but I quickly grew tired of its restrictive nature. I jailbroke and what not, but let me tell you that things that isn't "native" to iOS ("widgets", and other springboard mods) ran like complete ****. If you want a simple and straight forward experience, then iOS is the perfect solution. I've recommended the iPhone to a lot of friends who only send SMS' and do simple things. If you're an advanced user that likes to modify and actually DO stuff with your device, it'll be hell on earth.
If you want a PHONE, get an iPhone. If you want a flexible DEVICE, keep the Ultra.
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Guys guys.. Come on.. No trolling or fighting about who or what came first..
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witeboy07 said:
No trolling!! Thinking about moving to iPhone?. I really like the design since the iPhone 4. I love big phones phablets. I love android I'm a neutral. But recently Apple's new gold iPhone caught my attention, not just the design but updated internals, I know I know, overpriced. Not as open as phones. But is it really bad to try something new, see if they really talk true about how perfect the iPhone is? Please no trolling. I recently was offered an iPhone 5 64gb in trade for my ultra. Let me know your thoughts guys. Thanks
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I dig apple products. I own pretty much every apple products, except for the iphone. I had the first gen up to 4s. I needed big screen phone because of poor vision..hence the Note1. But now im a much happier camper with zu.
Iphone5 for the ZU? Heck NO. 5s maybe.
I very like iPhone 5s hardware specs...it's sick....nothing to say.
To each of us their own... I'm quite happy with the Ultra, could be perfect if Sony fixes the SOD. Nevertheless I was playing with the 5S yesterday and it's silky smooth, couldn't avoid imagining it with a bigger screen... But that doesn't exist, so far there is no perfect device but at least we have plenty of options.
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Yes. That's what I'm saying. The iPhone has an amazing design and the internals are eye candy. I would go with like a 32gb since no sd slot. I see the iPhone as a more professional device.
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witeboy07 said:
No trolling!! Thinking about moving to iPhone?. I really like the design since the iPhone 4. I love big phones phablets. I love android I'm a neutral. But recently Apple's new gold iPhone caught my attention, not just the design but updated internals, I know I know, overpriced. Not as open as phones. But is it really bad to try something new, see if they really talk true about how perfect the iPhone is? Please no trolling. I recently was offered an iPhone 5 64gb in trade for my ultra. Let me know your thoughts guys. Thanks
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Well i've had every iphone except the 5s. I've had both notes 1 and 2. And now the Xperia Z Ultra. You will love the iphone at first then you will very soon grow tired of it and the small screen an come back to android.
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So I'm getting ready to upgrade to a Galaxy Nexus for Verizon. Buying from Gazelle, and putting it on V's Prepaid service. I'm right now using a Coolpad Quattro 4G, and am not impressed at all. So my question is, is the GNEX still relevant? By this I mean, am I going to love this phone as much as I hope? I have read some really great things about it, and can't wait to hear what you guys think!
Its a 2011 phone, so probably not.
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Depends on what you want. It will definitely work well, while still getting updates from Google, but obviously the specs are not high end. Should be able to find one pretty cheap though
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Androideka said:
So I'm getting ready to upgrade to a Galaxy Nexus for Verizon. Buying from Gazelle, and putting it on V's Prepaid service. I'm right now using a Coolpad Quattro 4G, and am not impressed at all. So my question is, is the GNEX still relevant? By this I mean, am I going to love this phone as much as I hope? I have read some really great things about it, and can't wait to hear what you guys think!
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I loved my galaxy nexus when I had it... a year and a half ago. I'm on to the Nexus 4 now, which won't last much longer till the next Nexus.
It's an outdated phone, but still an "upgrade" if you will say, from what you have. If you are thinking of getting one, buy it used on eBay or Swappa to avoid contract issues with Verizon. I was stuck paying early termination fees last year when I left Verizon for T-Mobile.
For the record, I still have my gsm gnex. It runs 4.3 like a champ.
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Okay, thanks all. So now my question is this: Whats out there in the 100-150 range that you suggest. My only real requirement is dual core and, strangely, a notification light. Its dumb, but I like having one for.some reason!
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For the record, I still have my gsm gnex. It runs 4.3 like a champ.
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Where are you from? And if you're willing to sell...
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Sorry I can't sell it for that cheap.
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Sorry I can't sell it for that cheap.
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Well how much are you thinking? I'm kinda flexible
Sitting, waiting... Paitiently... Almost to the point of buyers remorse...
Hoping the cooks can unbloat and release the specs true potential..
Getting really tired of waze crashing every few miles.. ?
electroau said:
Sitting, waiting... Paitiently... Almost to the point of buyers remorse...
Hoping the cooks can unbloat and release the specs true potential..
Getting really tired of waze crashing every few miles.. ?
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Unbloating is easy. Root and uninstall the AT&T apps. Or freeze them.
As far as cooks- how about you start learning how to do it? I've taken my time as a short-order Android cook and let me tell you, nothing becomes more annoying than posts like this without an offer to help. You got an awesome, albeit proprietary, device. Proprietary devices ALWAYS see less development. :good:
Wow is no one even trying to develop anything for this junk phone?
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Wow is no one even trying to develop anything for this junk phone?
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Why don't you get off your complaining rear end and learn to develop.
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I only posted that so I could see you cry like a little girl. No one asked you to develop anything for anyone. Please go away.
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vxkillswitchxv37 said:
I only posted that so I could see you cry like a little girl. No one asked you to develop anything for anyone. Please go away.
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Look. If you want to be a bitter and sad little person, go do it somewhere else. This forum isn't an outlet for your petty self validation.
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electroau said:
Sitting, waiting... Paitiently... Almost to the point of buyers remorse...
Hoping the cooks can unbloat and release the specs true potential..
Getting really tired of waze crashing every few miles..
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theire in the kitchen making food.
what is it you wan't to get out of this question in dev section?
it seems like no "rom maker" got this device, even if it's a smart one
Just wondering: since this device sells with at&t, is the bootloader locked in the pad phone x? Thanks.
samsung fanboy come here and cry lolzzz
While I have zero chef skills, with these going for $200 unlocked on ebay, maybe we could donate $20 a pop to get one for a potential chef. I'd even offer up some ProClip car mounts at my cost to help the cause. I won't complain since I know how time consuming it is and people already have their personal devices and usually one or two more they support. For $200 though, this seems like great piece of kit to have as a backup/toy to play with, especially with a real keyboard dock.
Just bought mine yesterday and hope to bring some development to this device.