Electronics New Phone? - Page 6

JOhn · 10:43 PM

OK folks I'm sure someone has asked this, but I really don't give a shit....

I'm due for an upgrade on my phone, and I'm not sure what I want.
I'm a Verizon user, and have the choice between the Android/Blackberry/IPhone4 platforms
My Choices HERE

I currently using a Blackberry Curve, and like that platform.

I think the only thing I'm leery of is the pure touch screen phones, as I prefer a keyboard. But I guess I'm open to suggestions.

So lets here what the voice of the people have to say.... Educate me

**EDIT** Well I ended up buying the DROID X

DBOSHO · 02-23-2011, 04:33 AM

Killing tasks constantly on android was annoying.

JohninGpt · 02-23-2011, 07:11 AM

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Originally Posted by DBOSHO

Killing tasks constantly on android was annoying.

There's an app to do that for you.

I canned Verizon and went to Sprint, I really like my Evo and my everything plan.

**DaKCMan AP** · 02-23-2011, 07:20 AM

For all those who have been expressing love for the Evo on Sprint - and for those who have Verizon - on Feb 28th (unofficial) the HTC Thunderbolt will be released on Verizon. This is essentially the Evo, but better.

Archie F. Swin · 02-23-2011, 08:34 AM

Does Tmoblie have the EVO?

**Buehler445** · 02-23-2011, 09:44 AM

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Originally Posted by DaFace

I can't speak for all of the different Droid phones, but mine gets about 16 hours of battery life with fairly typical use. It's definitely worth having a car charger and/or spare charger at work.

Can anyone give any insight on which models/brands have battery issues or any hardware insight?

Not all Droids are created equal (Methinks).

**BigMeatballDave** · 02-23-2011, 10:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Archie F. Swin

Does Tmoblie have the EVO?

No, that's Sprint. T-Mobile does have a large screen phone like it though. I believe its a Windows phone.

**BigMeatballDave** · 02-23-2011, 10:35 AM

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Originally Posted by DBOSHO

Killing tasks constantly on android was annoying.

Having a rooted phone helps with that.

**BigMeatballDave** · 02-23-2011, 10:40 AM

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Originally Posted by JOhn

Damn, now I AM confused.....

Seriously though I'm still leaning to the Android.

I know a number of people with it & they love it. That is also because the Iphone just became available in this market when AT&T took over Alltell, and Verizon is just not getting them also.

My only concern really is the Battery life with the Android phones.

But I have another week or so before I make the switch, so I'll keeping debating.

Actually, Verizon bought out Alltel.

**AustinChief** · 02-23-2011, 12:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Silock

It will be out before then. You only doubt it because you have an anti-Apple hard-on

Quote:

iPhone 5 may not launch until September, FBR Capital Markets analyst Craig Berger says in a note today. ... "A July launch is unlikely, with various casing ... and touch suppliers still ramping up, ... some chip vendors not having yet received firm ... orders, and ... the image sensor ... still in flux".

This is the current rumor... I cut Apple some slack and split the difference between the expected release (July) and the rumor(September) and made my prediction of August...

So far.. There is no announcement either way from Apple.. so ALL of it is just guesswork... you could be waiting until December for a new iPhone5 for all we know. (my money is on last week of July or first week of August)

Silock · 02-23-2011, 01:19 PM

Meh, my money is on it being launched at the same time it has been every other year. Apple is generally pretty good about product launch consistency, despite rumor sites (which are usually wrong) predicting otherwise.

**AustinChief** · 02-23-2011, 01:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Silock

Meh, my money is on it being launched at the same time it has been every other year. Apple is generally pretty good about product launch consistency, despite rumor sites (which are usually wrong) predicting otherwise.

Which is still the last week of June or early July... one month earlier than my prediction but still a LONG way off at this point... 4 months to be exact

R8RFAN · 02-23-2011, 07:01 PM

Walmart Introduces Walmart Family Mobile Powered by T-Mobile, Featuring the Lowest Priced Unlimited Talk and Text Wireless Family Plans

3 phones, unlimited talk and text , 95 per month
Good deal for families on a budget
http://walmartstores.com/pressroom/news/10297.aspx

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Walmart Family Mobile was designed with families in mind, and offers the easiest, most affordable way to enjoy high-quality post-paid service. Every line has Unlimited Talk & Text, so customers can be assured of no surprise overages when they receive their bill each month. The first line of service is just $45 per month, and each additional line is only $25 per month. In addition, Walmart Family Mobile has phones for the whole family from Samsung, Motorola and Nokia, including phones with the Android Operating System, QWERTY keyboard, touch screens and other features. Since there is no annual contract, customers can upgrade anytime by purchasing a new handset with no extra fees or contract commitment.

whoaskew · 02-23-2011, 09:12 PM

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Originally Posted by whoaskew

That is a helluva deal. I'll have to look into that to see if I could somehow use my Google Voice account on it for unlimited voice minutes.

I found a couple links discussing ways to have Google Voice provide unlimited minutes on Virgin mobile phones using only the data not minutes:

http://www.cloudave.com/6102/android.../#comment-6670

http://www.mobilerule.org/blog/2011/...-sipdroid.html

Apparently, you have to download Google Voice and a VOIP app (like Sipdroid) to make it work.

Google Voice just masks phone numbers, the VOIP app is what uses the data plan to make calls instead of the plan minutes.

googlegoogle · 02-23-2011, 09:41 PM

**Buehler445** · 02-24-2011, 08:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Buehler445

Can anyone give any insight on which models/brands have battery issues or any hardware insight?

Not all Droids are created equal (Methinks).

Bump.

02-22-2011, 02:28 AM
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