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Encerspay

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Feb 21, 2012
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Shab Dabel
Okay, I know I have some pretty crazy needs.
Here's the absolute necessary:
-Cheap on eBay (<$150) used
-Usable on T-Mobile's 3G Network

Would be great if:
-Usable on T-Mobile's 4G Network
-Dual Core Processor
-Slide out QWERTY

Biggest Priorities for Function:
-Able to handle lots of SMS, MMS, Google Talk and Facebook Messaging, at home and on the go
-Stream music in the background as I do everything I do on the phone

Other needs:
-Fluid Multitasking
-At least 12 hours of battery life with moderate use
-Decent enough gaming to keep me entertained in waiting rooms

Are there any phones out there that can meet a fair amount of these needs?
Thanks, guys.
 
Okay, I know I have some pretty crazy needs.
Here's the absolute necessary:
-Cheap on eBay (<$150) used
-Usable on T-Mobile's 3G Network

Would be great if:
-Usable on T-Mobile's 4G Network
-Dual Core Processor
-Slide out QWERTY

Biggest Priorities for Function:
-Able to handle lots of SMS, MMS, Google Talk and Facebook Messaging, at home and on the go
-Stream music in the background as I do everything I do on the phone

Other needs:
-Fluid Multitasking
-At least 12 hours of battery life with moderate use
-Decent enough gaming to keep me entertained in waiting rooms

Are there any phones out there that can meet a fair amount of these needs?
Thanks, guys.

That's going to be tough to find, but most dual core phones have a screen that's big enough to make the stock android keyboard comfortable even in portrait mode.
 
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If you wait a bit the Galaxy Relay 4G (just released) will drift into your price range.

I have the same desired specs except I'm open to either TMo or ATT (basically any GSM) and I would prefer a candybar QWERTY to a slider QWERTY. Hoping others can chime in with some suggestions for me...
 
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Okay, I'm kind of stuck here.
I love the myTouch 4G specs along with 4G speeds and a keyboard.
However, all of my friends have Apple products, so I like to stay in that ecosystem with them.
I can either:
-Get a used myTouch 4G and a cracked iPod Touch 4th Gen
Or:
-Get a used iPhone 4 to use on T-Mobile 3G network in awesome condition.

Which Android Gurus would like to give me their input on what I should do here? :D
 
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