Looking for help picking a new phone

EricF · 12-15-2011, 08:03 PM

I happened to get a nice xmas bonus this year and since my renewal with Verizon is around the corner I am now in the market for a new phone.

I currently have an original Droid and have been looking at the Droid Razor and the new Galaxy Nexus. I am not really an iPhone person so that is out. I use a Galaxy S II for my work phone so I do like the Android software.

Has anyone here used these phones or know someone who has?

What say you about these phones?

Thanks in advance for your advice!

Angry_Pirate · 12-15-2011, 08:23 PM

Picked up a galaxy nexus today. Love it better than my droid x. The keyboard is much better. Still getting used to the interface.

Eleven · 12-15-2011, 09:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Angry_Pirate

Picked up a galaxy nexus today. Love it better than my droid x. The keyboard is much better. Still getting used to the interface.

Me too.

jsnake · 12-15-2011, 10:15 PM

I have a HTC Evo 3D which I love. No experience with it but the Droid Razor looks like an amazing phone. Personally I would pick that if I was with Verizon.

MurphysLaw · 12-15-2011, 10:24 PM

I think this is more your speed, old man

MedicCook · 12-15-2011, 10:28 PM

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Originally Posted by MurphysLaw

I think this is more your speed, old man

MiamiE · 12-16-2011, 06:19 AM

Galaxy S, or iPhone!

Blak Smyth · 12-16-2011, 06:32 AM

Eric I know you said you don't want an iphone but I will give you my opinion, you just don't have to listen to it!

I have an HTC Desire 4G:
Pros.
-Voice to text/e-mail
-Nice size screen
-8mp camera
Cons.
-Touch screen isnt very accurate and sucks to write text or e-mail.
-Not happy with the Android operating system, not close to as smooth or efficient as iphone

I also have an Iphone 4:
Pros.
-Highly accurate touch screen, works great for texting and writing e-mails.
-Operating system is the best I have found, works great and efficient
-The phone feels solid and heavy
Cons.
-Small screen
-Only 5mp camera

Remo · 12-16-2011, 06:35 AM

Go with the original, gramps.

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mase · 12-16-2011, 07:31 AM

I have a Samsung Charge (Android) that I purchased in April or May. I've been very disappointed with the battery life and the quality of the camera. The battery life is so bad that you really can't have your email client actively seeking emails all day or your phone will be dead by 1 pm.

AD720 · 12-16-2011, 12:35 PM

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Originally Posted by mase

I have a Samsung Charge (Android) that I purchased in April or May. I've been very disappointed with the battery life and the quality of the camera. The battery life is so bad that you really can't have your email client actively seeking emails all day or your phone will be dead by 1 pm.

Are you in a sketchy 4g area? Try turning off your 4g.

irratebass · 12-16-2011, 01:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Blak Smyth

Eric I know you said you don't want an iphone but I will give you my opinion, you just don't have to listen to it!

I have an HTC Desire 4G:
Pros.
-Voice to text/e-mail
-Nice size screen
-8mp camera
Cons.
-Touch screen isnt very accurate and sucks to write text or e-mail.
-Not happy with the Android operating system, not close to as smooth or efficient as iphone

I also have an Iphone 4:
Pros.
-Highly accurate touch screen, works great for texting and writing e-mails.
-Operating system is the best I have found, works great and efficient
-The phone feels solid and heavy
Cons.
-Small screen
-Only 5mp camera

Only a 5mp camera on the Iphone? Well frankly I think they take better pics than my sh!tty Droid X which is 8mp.

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Originally Posted by mase

I have a Samsung Charge (Android) that I purchased in April or May. I've been very disappointed with the battery life and the quality of the camera. The battery life is so bad that you really can't have your email client actively seeking emails all day or your phone will be dead by 1 pm.

Same here, the android battery sux sux sux.

AD720 · 12-16-2011, 01:27 PM

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Originally Posted by irratebass

Only a 5mp camera on the Iphone? Well frankly I think they take better pics than my sh!tty Droid X which is 8mp.

Same here, the android battery sux sux sux.

That's because megapixels are not everything. The quality of the sensor is FAR more important. More megapixels and a crappy sensor just means more crappy dots. Marketing at it's best ("more" always = "better").

irratebass · 12-16-2011, 01:46 PM

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Originally Posted by AD720

That's because megapixels are not everything. The quality of the sensor is FAR more important. More megapixels and a crappy sensor just means more crappy dots. Marketing at it's best ("more" always = "better").

Interesting, well I have already decided that I am getting an Iphone......now to wait until May.

EricF · 12-16-2011, 08:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Remo_5_0

Go with the original, gramps.

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I still have one of those laying around!!!

AD720 · 12-16-2011, 08:15 AM

I got a galaxy nexus yesterday as well. It's excellent. Really brings the polish that a lot of folks felt Android was lacking. Very responsive, fast and fluid. Great screen, form factor is nice, very slim and light. ICS is a little bit of a learning curve coming from GB but it's quick to grasp.

And having a Google Experience device is always a good move - first devices to get upgrades, no (well on Verizon ALMOST) no carrier bloat ware.

Jason · 12-17-2011, 10:47 PM

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Originally Posted by AD720

And having a Google Experience device is always a good move - first devices to get upgrades, no (well on Verizon ALMOST) no carrier bloat ware.

After using nothing but Google experience phones since the first Nexus I get incredibly frustrated when mucking with any other carrier device. Go for the Nexus

edit: well done

rizzle · 12-19-2011, 10:26 AM

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Originally Posted by AD720

I got a galaxy nexus yesterday as well. It's excellent. Really brings the polish that a lot of folks felt Android was lacking. Very responsive, fast and fluid. Great screen, form factor is nice, very slim and light. ICS is a little bit of a learning curve coming from GB but it's quick to grasp.

And having a Google Experience device is always a good move - first devices to get upgrades, no (well on Verizon ALMOST) no carrier bloat ware.

Damn, bro...you get a new phone about once a month.

AD720 · 12-19-2011, 10:40 AM

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Originally Posted by rizzle

Damn, bro...you get a new phone about once a month.

Haha. It a hobby.

Incidentally if anyone is interested in dipping their toe into the 4g world I am selling my Thunderbolt...

AD720 · 12-16-2011, 08:16 AM

Forgot to add...a co-worked just got the RAZR and it is very nice as well. Really sexy. I think the screen on the Nexus is a little better and the RAZR is still running gingerbread (although it has been promised to get an upgrade to ICS but who knows how long that's going to take).

Go check them both out in the store.

12-15-2011, 08:03 PM	#1
EricF Ain't Never Gonna Leave Join Date: Oct 2010 First Name: Eric Location: Miramar, FL Posts: 7,004 Trading: (116)	Looking for help picking a new phone I happened to get a nice xmas bonus this year and since my renewal with Verizon is around the corner I am now in the market for a new phone. I currently have an original Droid and have been looking at the Droid Razor and the new Galaxy Nexus. I am not really an iPhone person so that is out. I use a Galaxy S II for my work phone so I do like the Android software. Has anyone here used these phones or know someone who has? What say you about these phones? Thanks in advance for your advice! __________________ It might taste crummy, but at least it's huge.

12-15-2011, 08:23 PM	#2
Angry_Pirate Traveler Join Date: Dec 2010 First Name: J.T. Location: Indiana Posts: 903 Trading: (40)	Re: Looking for help picking a new phone Picked up a galaxy nexus today. Love it better than my droid x. The keyboard is much better. Still getting used to the interface.

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jsnake Have My Own Room Join Date: Feb 2010 First Name: Jake Location: Your mom's house Posts: 1,309 Trading: (22)	Re: Looking for help picking a new phone I have a HTC Evo 3D which I love. No experience with it but the Droid Razor looks like an amazing phone. Personally I would pick that if I was with Verizon.

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MurphysLaw Anything can go wrong Join Date: Dec 2010 First Name: Brian Location: SoFlo Posts: 2,823 Trading: (19)	Re: Looking for help picking a new phone I think this is more your speed, old man __________________ It's THIS easy to help our Troops.

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MiamiE I'm nuts for the place Join Date: Feb 2009 First Name: Erick Location: Miami, FL Posts: 2,892 Trading: (38)	Re: Looking for help picking a new phone Galaxy S, or iPhone!

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Blak Smyth Think Blue! Join Date: Jun 2011 First Name: SD Location: THE WOOD Posts: 8,486 Trading: (52)	Re: Looking for help picking a new phone Eric I know you said you don't want an iphone but I will give you my opinion, you just don't have to listen to it! I have an HTC Desire 4G: Pros. -Voice to text/e-mail -Nice size screen -8mp camera Cons. -Touch screen isnt very accurate and sucks to write text or e-mail. -Not happy with the Android operating system, not close to as smooth or efficient as iphone I also have an Iphone 4: Pros. -Highly accurate touch screen, works great for texting and writing e-mails. -Operating system is the best I have found, works great and efficient -The phone feels solid and heavy Cons. -Small screen -Only 5mp camera __________________ SUPPORT OUR TROOPS

12-16-2011, 06:35 AM	#9
Remo C.I.A Join Date: Feb 2011 First Name: Mike Location: Palm Harbor, Florida Posts: 12,597 Trading: (122)	Re: Looking for help picking a new phone Go with the original, gramps. __________________

12-16-2011, 07:31 AM	#10
mase Undead Recruiter Join Date: Sep 2011 First Name: Kevin Location: The city that works....against you Posts: 845 Trading: (9)	Re: Looking for help picking a new phone I have a Samsung Charge (Android) that I purchased in April or May. I've been very disappointed with the battery life and the quality of the camera. The battery life is so bad that you really can't have your email client actively seeking emails all day or your phone will be dead by 1 pm.

12-16-2011, 08:15 AM	#16
AD720 I'm nuts for the place Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Andrew Location: The City of BOTL-erly Love Posts: 2,684 Trading: (73)	Re: Looking for help picking a new phone I got a galaxy nexus yesterday as well. It's excellent. Really brings the polish that a lot of folks felt Android was lacking. Very responsive, fast and fluid. Great screen, form factor is nice, very slim and light. ICS is a little bit of a learning curve coming from GB but it's quick to grasp. And having a Google Experience device is always a good move - first devices to get upgrades, no (well on Verizon ALMOST) no carrier bloat ware. __________________

12-16-2011, 08:16 AM	#20
AD720 I'm nuts for the place Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Andrew Location: The City of BOTL-erly Love Posts: 2,684 Trading: (73)	Re: Looking for help picking a new phone Forgot to add...a co-worked just got the RAZR and it is very nice as well. Really sexy. I think the screen on the Nexus is a little better and the RAZR is still running gingerbread (although it has been promised to get an upgrade to ICS but who knows how long that's going to take). Go check them both out in the store. __________________