Electronics Time again for a new phone - Page 20

**Dartgod** · 07-14-2013, 08:28 PM

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?

Hammock Parties · 06-20-2014, 02:59 PM

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Originally Posted by BigMeatballDave

BlackBerry has App World similar to iPhone and Android.

Dude I can't even download apps onto that thing. It's a huge pain in the ass. The phone really isn't set up to easily use them like the iPhone.

DaveNull · 06-20-2014, 04:19 PM

no doubt. there's a reason why BB is near bankruptcy.

**BigMeatballDave** · 06-20-2014, 05:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Count Zarth

Dude I can't even download apps onto that thing. It's a huge pain in the ass. The phone really isn't set up to easily use them like the iPhone.

Yep. Blackberry sucks. Huge pieces of shit. My niece went through 3 in 1 year.

Jerm · 07-22-2014, 04:45 PM

So bumping this cause it applies to me now too....thinking of going back to Android, interested in the Note III so yay or nay on that phone?

KCFalcon59 · 07-22-2014, 05:37 PM

Note 4 is soon to be released I believe. I'd wait. Supposedly first week of Sept.

Jerm · 07-22-2014, 05:38 PM

Ahhh ok...didn't know that.

listopencil · 07-22-2014, 05:47 PM

I got an Optimus L9 last year for $100. It's great for $100.

DaveNull · 07-22-2014, 08:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Jerm

So bumping this cause it applies to me now too....thinking of going back to Android, interested in the Note III so yay or nay on that phone?

I wouldn't buy anything until the fall announcements happen.

I've been using iOS 8 and they're definitely smoothing out some of the rough edges from next year. Considering Samsung's track record for not pushing updates, I'd wait on an android purchase until Android Lollipop is released.

teedubya · 07-22-2014, 08:56 PM

I have the HTC One M8. It's amazing. Best phone I've ever had. Smoking fast.

jd1020 · 07-23-2014, 10:17 AM

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Originally Posted by DaveNull

I wouldn't buy anything until the fall announcements happen.

I've been using iOS 8 and they're definitely smoothing out some of the rough edges from next year. Considering Samsung's track record for not pushing updates, I'd wait on an android purchase until Android Lollipop is released.

???

Even the Note 2 has Kitkat.

You can pretty much bank on every single flagship that is currently available getting the next version of android. Waiting to buy a phone because of the next version of android is just dumb.

Wait to buy a phone because its just about round 2 of flagships for the year.

jd1020 · 08-08-2014, 07:40 PM

You sheep you. Apparently an Android skin is better at iOS than Apple.

**kysirsoze** · 08-08-2014, 08:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Jerm

So bumping this cause it applies to me now too....thinking of going back to Android, interested in the Note III so yay or nay on that phone?

Note III is an amazing phone. I have it and I have zero complaint. That said, you might as well wait for the IV unless you want to save money on a III when the IV comes out.

Al Bundy · 08-08-2014, 08:24 PM

What about the LG G3? Anyone own that one?

Buns · 08-08-2014, 09:45 PM

Moto G LTE. Crazy good battery life. I crushed my OG Moto G in a door last month. I got bought three of the LTE version, for me, my Mom, and my MIL. Simply amazing phone for the price ($220 unlocked.)

jd1020 · 08-08-2014, 09:50 PM

Waiting on the X+1.

Benchmarks are leading people to believe its going to come with an 801 chip. They don't have to do anything special with it because everything they did with the X comes native on that chip, so if it still has the same experience and bare naked android then it should be a pretty ****ing fast phone.

Just hope with the 805 coming out on the Note 4 and shit that Motorola will still be able to hit that $400-$500 price range.

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Dartgod Wasted away again... Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: in Margaritaville Casino cash: $7480000	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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Buns BUNS <3 2PM Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Las Vegas, NV Casino cash: $4181989	Moto G LTE. Crazy good battery life. I crushed my OG Moto G in a door last month. I got bought three of the LTE version, for me, my Mom, and my MIL. Simply amazing phone for the price ($220 unlocked.)
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jd1020 In Search of a Life Join Date: Nov 2010 Casino cash: $7752645	Waiting on the X+1. Benchmarks are leading people to believe its going to come with an 801 chip. They don't have to do anything special with it because everything they did with the X comes native on that chip, so if it still has the same experience and bare naked android then it should be a pretty ****ing fast phone. Just hope with the 805 coming out on the Note 4 and shit that Motorola will still be able to hit that $400-$500 price range.
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