Time again for a new phone

[Dartgod]

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?

[TambaBerry]

I'm getting the brand new HTC one, probably today.

[AustinChief]

Originally Posted by Nightfyre

Just to re-emphasize how old my phone is: Android 2.3.3

yeah, like you said your phone is over 3 years old now. Very few people hold onto a phone that long. 2 years is usually the longest (with 18 months the average) that a person keeps a phone.

[Chiefs Pantalones]

Originally Posted by AustinChief

Almost any app you can find on one platform you'll be able to find on the other (or a similar one that functions the same). The biggest difference these days is that Android apps tend to be free while iOS are pay. Of course there is always a trade off there as well.

What do you think, Kyle? HTC One or Samsung S5? Or should I wait for iPhone 6?

[Nightfyre]

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.

[AustinChief]

Originally Posted by Chiefs Pantalones

What do you think, Kyle? HTC One or Samsung S5? Or should I wait for iPhone 6?

I don't think you can go wrong with the HTC One or S5. The HTC One is a much better looking phone (IMHO) but it doesn't have a removable battery.

Your best bet is to go to your local carrier store or BestBuy and play around with both and see which you like best. Sorry to be so wishy washy but I honestly haven't decided which of those two to get myself.

[AustinChief]

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.

[Nightfyre]

The LG G3 is rumored to have an 8 core processor, 2k resolution, 3 gb of RAM... the hawtness.

[DaveNull]

Originally Posted by AustinChief

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!

[Chiefs Pantalones]

Originally Posted by AustinChief

I don't think you can go wrong with the HTC One or S5. The HTC One is a much better looking phone (IMHO) but it doesn't have a removable battery.

Your best bet is to go to your local carrier store or BestBuy and play around with both and see which you like best. Sorry to be so wishy washy but I honestly haven't decided which of those two to get myself.

So you're deciding between the HTC One and SS5? What's the purpose or significant in having a removable battery? Is that a big deal? Thank you

[Nightfyre]

Originally Posted by Chiefs Pantalones

So you're deciding between the HTC One and SS5? What's the purpose or significant in having a removable battery? Is that a big deal? Thank you

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.

[AustinChief]

Originally Posted by Chiefs Pantalones

So you're deciding between the HTC One and SS5? What's the purpose or significant in having a removable battery? Is that a big deal? Thank you

The removable battery is really only a big deal if you want to carry a spare in situations where you will need to use the phone for 8+ hours and not have an opportunity to charge up during that time.

I like the idea but in reality I have never found myself needing it.

[AustinChief]

Originally Posted by DaveNull

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.

[AustinChief]

Originally Posted by Nightfyre

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.

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.

[Reaper16]

Originally Posted by Nightfyre

Just to re-emphasize how old my phone is: Android 2.3.3

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).

[jd1020]

My phone is running 2.2.2, so suck it!