Which device would you recommend for me?

Sento · Jan 19, 2011

Hello! I was once a happy android user....i had the droid 1 when it first came out but i lost my job so i had to get rid of it.....

Well i want to get a new android device - but i want to buy it UNLOCKED from www.amazon.com ........ i been browsing there for a while but i cant figure out what i want to get.......most of the devices in my price range are like ANDROID OS 1.5 - so i dont know if it will be bad to get something outdated......MY maximum budget i say would be $300......I been looking at the Samsung Spica or the Lg OPtimus......if yall can recomend anythingelse please do! i dont really need all the advanced features - just want touch screen, internet, wifi, QUAD BAND (A must cause i move alot between countries ).......and yeah....

btw i got a unlocked blackberry storm before - and i couldnt get the data to work....so if i get a unlocked android does that mean the data wont autoconfigure with my sim card like t-mobile or Docomo in india? i guess it doesnt matter cause i will have wifi :S .......

So what do yall recommend for me? i need a unlocked device cuz im leaving for india in a few months!

thanks!

btw 300 is the MOST id be willing to spend...id like to get something for 200 or so!

willing to spend more to get teh motorola milestone -(euro version of the droid...)...its good?

MyNamesTooLong · Jan 19, 2011

I had an unlocked storm and it worked fine on tmobile...only thing was I had to go in and set it up to work on my own. If all you need is touch screen, quadband, internet and, wifi the 1.5 devices will all work fine. If you want unlocked why not look into a nexus one? it's older so it should be cheaper, it's googls phone; meaning it's not locked to a carrier, and I hear most updates to other android versions are easily availaible.

Sento · Jan 19, 2011

Yikes the nexus one is still like 500 bucks!!

any other recomendations? the milestone looks nice!

Sento · Oct 26, 2011

1) what would u say is the most feared and respected android out atm?
I been rockin prepaid androids, but looking to get a good one.

got my eye on the DROID BIONIC, the verizon salesman said its the best phone out right now. but damn even with contract its 300 :S

2) how do you guys usualy rock ur plans? also, do you guys get insurance?

i usualy get the 450 mins for 40 bucks, and the 15$ data plan, and thats it.

but im thinking of getting the insurance for 8 dollars, because if my phone breaks im SCRWED...

Sento · Oct 26, 2011

3) also how do you feel like about ordering refurbished from verizon site? i usualy go in store to get phones, and the first phone i bought, i bought from t-mobile online site and they gave me a defective sim card and had to go to store to get replaced.

NYCHitman1 · Oct 26, 2011

I would hold off. We're about to see a big new group of powerhouses hit the market shortly.

For VZW, it'll be the HTC Rezound, Droid Razr, and Galaxy Nexus.

Sento · Oct 26, 2011

yeah i heard about the galaxy nexus, dang it seems just yesterday my mom got the nexus S lol.

btw what u guys think of wirefly? they seem legit and u can get the phones for a fraction of the price....whats the catch? why doesnt everyone go there?

Frisco · Oct 26, 2011

"Respected?" Well, the Nexus phones aren't full of carrier doo-doo.

Sak01 · Oct 26, 2011

The Droid Razr is made of kevlar and has a steel core(a bit like wolverine). I doubt other phones would want to get into a bar fight with it.

Yeahha · Oct 26, 2011

I fear moto phones with their locked up bootloader, nexus phones can have my respect as well as those that are root and rom friendly just because I know the OEM isn't screwing over the customer

sleedeane · Oct 26, 2011

The T-mobile guy will tell you the S2 is the best out there. Depends who you talk to.

AustinTech · Oct 26, 2011

I don't know anyone who fears a 4-5 oz cell phone.

Except my dog. Bitch is scared of everything.

Isthmus · Oct 26, 2011

Just wait 2 weeks and get a Galaxy Nexus.

Shocky · Oct 26, 2011

Galaxy S II, it's still the fastest Android phone.

The Galaxy Nexus is decent, but lack of storage is an issue also gaming probably will be as well, they expect an overclocked SGX540 to handle 1280*720, doesnt make allot of sense but not an issue if you don't game.

Theres a good reason allot of reviewers compare the Galaxy S II to the iPhone 4S, it's the best Android currently has to offer.

Sento · Oct 27, 2011

AustinTech said:
I don't know anyone who fears a 4-5 oz cell phone.

Except my dog. Bitch is scared of everything.

ROFL

Nice

Sento · Oct 27, 2011

i planed to get a t-mobile nexus s, but they dont have it anymore it seems at any stores near me.

i really want a nexus s so my options now seem to be

Sprint and ATT.

i hate ATT because i had them before and it was 2 years of hell. (also ATT gets like 1 bar in my area.)

Sprint is good, but its CDMA and i want a GSM phone.

i was thinking of going with the G2x. so what would yall say? go with the g2x on t-mobile? or get the nexus S on ATT?

mrsbelpit · Oct 27, 2011

Get yourself a T-Mo Nexus S from E-Bay or Craigslist. With the prime coming out, lots of people are selling theirs (you could also check this forum's selling area)

You should be able to get one for about 250-300

B2L · Oct 27, 2011

Just so you know the Nexus S was never sold at T-Mobile stores, there is actually a deal going on right now where you can buy it for $300 off contract.

DailySteals

ashykat · Oct 27, 2011

Sento said:
yeah i heard about the galaxy nexus, dang it seems just yesterday my mom got the nexus S lol.

btw what u guys think of wirefly? they seem legit and u can get the phones for a fraction of the price....whats the catch? why doesnt everyone go there?

I've used Wirefly and have been happy, but you have more terms you have to agree to. When you order from Wirefly you are agreeing that you will keep that phone activated for at least 180 days, meaning if you decide to switch to another phone (even if you've paid full price for it, got it from a friend, etc.), they charge you $300 for breaking their terms. Not to mention you have to wait for everything to be shipped, etc. They have a presence on this forum which is nice, and the people they have on here are extremely helpful. I can't say the same for phone support though, as I always have a hard time understanding them, not to mention they talk too much (I understand you are having trouble, is that correct? Okay sure and I just want to remind you that blah blah blah, it goes on forever).

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