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I have a 4G phone (HTC Evo) and while the 4G is fast, it's not really what it's cracked up to be. Browsing on a phone sucks, and even one with a big screen like the Evo. I find the 3G speeds to be sufficient for looking up stuff, but if you are one of those guys that lives on their phone (cough, Travis, haha) then the 4G might work for you. If you want to use the phone as a mobile WiFi hotspot then by all means, go 4G.
Be sure to check your carriers 4G coverage area, it's kinda hit and miss in outlying areas (suburbs).
I kinda resisted the smart phone for a while, but it's allowed me to keep track of the forum remotely and get a jump on priority emails. It's also a decent camera in a pinch and text messaging (that I swore I would never pick up) is really handy for a more private conversation, sending non time critical info, or keeping track of small data (addresses, phone numbers, dates, etc.) without having to resort to email.
Be sure to check your carriers 4G coverage area, it's kinda hit and miss in outlying areas (suburbs).
I kinda resisted the smart phone for a while, but it's allowed me to keep track of the forum remotely and get a jump on priority emails. It's also a decent camera in a pinch and text messaging (that I swore I would never pick up) is really handy for a more private conversation, sending non time critical info, or keeping track of small data (addresses, phone numbers, dates, etc.) without having to resort to email.
Thanks for the info, I may look at the 3G options later today.
Wait. Don't buy a new phone yet.
New phones are coming out in the next 3-6 months that will feature glasses-free 3D technology like the Nintendo 3DS (only better). They will have two cameras and be able to take photographs and video in 3D as well as 3D apps and games.
New phones are coming out in the next 3-6 months that will feature glasses-free 3D technology like the Nintendo 3DS (only better). They will have two cameras and be able to take photographs and video in 3D as well as 3D apps and games.
Run away from anything Apple. iPhones are overpriced and proprietary to the point that you can't even swap batteries or sim cards.... Both of which come in very handy.
I have a Samsung Captivate Android OS phone. I love it. Plugged my sim card in and instantly had all of my contacts, numbers, etc. It even came with an extra battery.
I have a Samsung Captivate Android OS phone. I love it. Plugged my sim card in and instantly had all of my contacts, numbers, etc. It even came with an extra battery.
I just moved up from a BB Curve to the Incredible 2 last week. The BB was all business, but with this thing... I'm playing with it all of the time. Needless to say, I'm having battery life problems. There are a few tweaks I tried today that will hopefully fix that though.
I didn't even think about getting an iphone. Not that I am going to root/hack my phone right away, but I will sometime in the future I'm sure.
I didn't even think about getting an iphone. Not that I am going to root/hack my phone right away, but I will sometime in the future I'm sure.
My advice is mess around with whatever phones your interested in an choose which works best for you.
My opinion and experience is the iphone is currently the best on the market because it's versatile, user friendly, and surprisingly durable with the right case. iphone's aren't expensive as one might think you can pick them up for like $50 with a contract and a couple of hundred without a contract. I've had my Iphone for 3 years and it runs just as good as the day I got it. I had an HTC for 2 weeks that was a company phone it was ok at best and ended up getting rid of it and brokered a deal for the company to just pay my personal cell phone bill.
My opinion and experience is the iphone is currently the best on the market because it's versatile, user friendly, and surprisingly durable with the right case. iphone's aren't expensive as one might think you can pick them up for like $50 with a contract and a couple of hundred without a contract. I've had my Iphone for 3 years and it runs just as good as the day I got it. I had an HTC for 2 weeks that was a company phone it was ok at best and ended up getting rid of it and brokered a deal for the company to just pay my personal cell phone bill.
San Antone RR
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Android.
One thing about the HTC phones: they put their own version of Android on their phones. Lots of bloatware that clutters it up. Many users root and put custom ROMs on them. This makes it run faster and extends battery.
One thing about the HTC phones: they put their own version of Android on their phones. Lots of bloatware that clutters it up. Many users root and put custom ROMs on them. This makes it run faster and extends battery.
Android and root it. HTC if possible. Samsung have great screens, but are always a bit weaker on reception then there HTC brethren. As for VZW 4g, skip it for now, the battery life is horrible, and the phones are massively heavy and thick.
BTW im in the cell biz, if you have any weird techy questions, I hate to admit I probaly know the answer.
BTW im in the cell biz, if you have any weird techy questions, I hate to admit I probaly know the answer.
HTC sensation. I have an HD2 running android 2.2 with sense, it's on the NAND. I don't like it. All the android conversions I've put on this phone have been glitchy, this one has been the most stable, but it still has it's problems. I have installed android on the RAM, the NAND, the SD card.... nothing is perfect. Ram is fastest though. Glitchier than my G1 ever was.
For the record, I've had 2 HD2's, both had problems.
For the record, I've had 2 HD2's, both had problems.
Get a carrier that has true unlimited data, stay away from these companies that are capping data because next they'll be capping your minutes. Go with either Sprint or Verizon, Verizon is more expensive though but better service. Do yourself a favor and get an Android phone, you won't regret it. HTC makes some of the best, or either Samsung, Sony Ericsson, or Motorola. I have 3 lines on Sprint and it's great. Sprints great as long as you have good Sprint coverage. Just get a 4G too because it will cost the same either way.
I have a Samsung Captivate on AT&T.
For xmas I bought my wife an HTC Evo on Sprint.
Her phone constantly pisses me off in that it (combined with sprint) is light years better than mine (on AT&T). (She has coverage when I dont, her GPS isnt a piece of shit, her internet is faster, she does not end up with stealth messages and voicemails, Her phone plan with unlimited everything is cheaper than mine, etc.)
For xmas I bought my wife an HTC Evo on Sprint.
Her phone constantly pisses me off in that it (combined with sprint) is light years better than mine (on AT&T). (She has coverage when I dont, her GPS isnt a piece of shit, her internet is faster, she does not end up with stealth messages and voicemails, Her phone plan with unlimited everything is cheaper than mine, etc.)
Guess you missed the news.
Verizon is going to start capping data on Thursday.
Verizon speaks up, confirms usage-based data plans are coming July 7th -- Engadget
P.S. Sprint won't be far behind.
San Antone RR
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I had the same issues with the HD2. Put every ROM I could find on XDA with terrible performance. Best I found was with vanilla 2.2. now have a MT4G running 2.3.3 and love it. Get rid of the HD2 if you can.
