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Time again for a new phone
So I'm eligible to upgrade my cell phone again August 1st. I currently have a Samsung Galaxy S2 through Sprint and was ready to get the S4. Now I see that LG is set to release their Optimus G2 sometime in August.
http://www.engadget.com/2013/07/09/lg-optimus-g2-leak/ I've never considered LG, but I'm intrigued by what I've read. Has anyone else looked at this and is it worth waiting another month or so for the LG? Also, does anyone in the KC area have any experience with Sprint's LTE 4G? Is coverage still spotty? |
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04-13-2014, 12:18 PM | #166 |
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I'm getting the brand new HTC one, probably today.
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04-13-2014, 12:20 PM | #167 |
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04-13-2014, 12:21 PM | #168 | |
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04-13-2014, 12:22 PM | #169 |
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I am waiting to see what LG is going to roll out. But I have to buy my phones outright to maintain my unlimited data plan. It will be so boss on 4G.
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04-13-2014, 12:23 PM | #170 | |
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04-13-2014, 12:36 PM | #171 |
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I will say that I am tempted to get the HTC One just so I can get the HTC Mini+ to play around with.
Bluetooth accessory that can act as a phone while you use your phone to do other things (games, music, video, etc) and even better it is a TV remote and can be used as a camera remote for your phone. Oh and it's a laser pointer! Although the S5 has wireless charging and a bunch of fitness accessories that I hear are pretty sweet. |
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04-13-2014, 12:39 PM | #172 |
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The LG G3 is rumored to have an 8 core processor, 2k resolution, 3 gb of RAM... the hawtness.
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04-13-2014, 12:49 PM | #173 |
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04-13-2014, 12:49 PM | #174 | |
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04-13-2014, 12:54 PM | #175 |
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If you get a lemon of a battery you can replace it or have the option to buy a bigger battery. Also with the removeable battery comes the capability to add a memory card.
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04-13-2014, 12:57 PM | #177 |
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While that sounds funny and I thought so at first as well, I actually have been in situations where I was using my phone for something and it would be REALLY nice to not have to stop that just to take a call. I don't think it holds a great deal of use for most people but if you do a ton of presentations the bluetooth, IR blaster and laser pointer are pretty sweet.
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04-13-2014, 01:00 PM | #178 |
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True but the HTC One also has a microsd card slot but just doesn't have a removable battery. It's actually slightly better in that it can go all the way to 128GB while I think the S5 only goes to 64GB... but of course no one really needs more than 64GB.
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04-13-2014, 02:25 PM | #179 |
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I'm in nearly the same position as you: I've got 2.3.6. I need an upgrade so badly. I've basically talked myself into buying a Galaxy S5 in a few weeks (mostly I want a good camera and because I'm already very familiar with Samsung's UI and I'm a man of technological habit).
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04-13-2014, 05:02 PM | #180 |
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My phone is running 2.2.2, so suck it!
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