Looks like it is time for a new smartphone...

Started by Berkut, May 26, 2011, 09:02:21 AM

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Berkut

May 26, 2011, 09:02:21 AM
My Droid is getting all squirrely on me. Stupid thing is just randomly activating the screen all the time.

So, I am looking for a new one - hopefully I can convince Verizon to let me upgrade early.

Anyway, criteria:

  • Price. I would like to not have to spend $200 on a new phone. I might have to, considering what I want, but if I can get away with spending less, that would be ideal.
  • Screen. I want one of those big ass screens. Like the 4.3 inch ones that seem kind of common on the current Driod flavors.
  • Battery life. My Droid now seems to need to be charged constantly. Would like to not have that with a new phone.
  • I do want a pretty modern phone, with the current generation of hardware and features.
Options

  • iPhone 4. Its an iPhone, right? However, it is expensive, and is it really better than the high end droids that run around the same price? Not really sure.
  • Thunderbolt. Sure looks purty. Expensive though...
  • Motorola Atrix. Big screen, saw a glowing spooge review. Don't know much else.
Anyone else know much about this market? I am kind of a "learn about it when I need a phone, then promptly forget because there is no way I am buying another phone until I have to..." kind of person.
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Grey Fox

#1
May 26, 2011, 09:04:01 AM
Why do you need a smartphone?
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Berkut

#2
May 26, 2011, 09:12:53 AM
Because I like doing the things that a smartphone lets me do.
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Grey Fox

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May 26, 2011, 09:15:06 AM
Quote from: Berkut on May 26, 2011, 09:12:53 AM
Because I like doing the things that a smartphone lets me do.

Which are?

I'm a canuck & since I don't enjoy getting ass raped monthly by big cellphone companies, I don't have a Smartphone, I do not know nor understand the appeal of those thing.

I have internet at home, I have it at work. Do I really need it in the inbetween?
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Berkut

#4
May 26, 2011, 09:22:29 AM
You know, I don't really want my thread to be a debate about the merits of smartphones in general. I am ok if you don't want one.

The Motorola Atrix is out of the running. Looks awesome, but is ATT only.
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DGuller

#5
May 26, 2011, 09:27:22 AM
My Droid is likewise starting to really show its age, plus some of its basic shortcomings are starting to grate on me.  I too have problem with charing it; I used to go a whole week between charges, if I used the phone moderately.  Now I need to charge it every day, and twice a day if I'm in an area with poor reception.

I too am curious about what my options will be once it's time to upgrade.

Grey Fox

#6
May 26, 2011, 09:47:51 AM
Quote from: Berkut on May 26, 2011, 09:22:29 AM
You know, I don't really want my thread to be a debate about the merits of smartphones in general. I am ok if you don't want one.

The Motorola Atrix is out of the running. Looks awesome, but is ATT only.

Alright. Get dumbphone & save!

or alternatively the New Google Nexus?
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DGuller

#7
May 26, 2011, 09:55:42 AM
I'm a luddite when it comes to phones, but even I find smartphone to be very useful.  You don't realize how often it's helpful to have e-mail or Internet on the go until you have it.

Lucidor

#8
May 26, 2011, 10:02:41 AM
The Samsung Galaxy S II gets very favourable reviews and looks like the best one on paper. After you go AMOLED, you don't want to go back.

derspiess

#9
May 26, 2011, 10:54:35 AM
Limiting it to Verizon phones here...

If price weren't a consideration, I'd recommend the Samsung Droid Charge.  Has all the bells & whistles and includes a 32gb micro sdhc card, but is $299 *with contract*.

I'd also recommend the HTC Thunderbolt, which is similar to my beloved EVO 4G.  But that is $249.

If $200 is your limit, go with the Droid X2 or Droid Incredible 2.  Or be a traitor & get a 16GB iPhone :P







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MadImmortalMan

#10
May 27, 2011, 11:45:53 AM
Are there any good smartphones without touch screens?
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DGuller

#11
May 27, 2011, 12:02:57 PM
Quote from: MadImmortalMan on May 27, 2011, 11:45:53 AM
Are there any good smartphones without touch screens?
How is that even possible?  You can't have a mouse on your smartphone, and the cursor is an extremely annoying tool to use to select anything.

Berkut

#12
May 27, 2011, 12:33:34 PM
Well, it looks like I am pretty stuck with something that is going to cost $200. Since that is the case, I am actually thinking about the iPhone.

Although now that I've seen things like the Droid x2, the iPhone seems kind of...small.
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Barrister

#13
May 27, 2011, 10:42:38 PM
GF, I am coming around to the smartphone set.  I haven't had any mobile phone for 5 years, but was given the latest Blackberry at the new job.  I have been texting, emailing, and even web surfing far more than I ever thought I would.  And I imagine a smartphone that is actually good would be even better.
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Berkut

#14
May 27, 2011, 11:30:04 PM
Ended up getting the Driod X2. Almost got talked out of it by the sales rep, who wanted to sell me a 4G phone.
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