Official 2015: Which Smartphone Should I Get?
Jan 3, 2015, 9:31 am
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Official 2015: Which Smartphone Should I Get?
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Jan 5, 2015, 9:28 pm
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If the Asus Zenfone 2 is actually going to be priced $199 off-contract (assuming with 2GB RAM/16GB ROM), then I think it could be an amazing value.
Jan 6, 2015, 1:47 am
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If the Asus Zenfone 2 is actually going to be priced $199 off-contract (assuming with 2GB RAM/16GB ROM), then I think it could be an amazing value.
Jan 6, 2015, 8:14 am
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New phone
Replying to your post in the 2014 thread.
I ended up getting an Xperia Z2.
Great phone IMO, loving it.
Excellent battery life (with and without STAMINA mode), great display (Frankly, I like it better than the one on the Nexus 5), it looks amazing and the camera is ten times better than the Nexus 5. Got it for $400.
I ended up getting an Xperia Z2.
Great phone IMO, loving it.
Excellent battery life (with and without STAMINA mode), great display (Frankly, I like it better than the one on the Nexus 5), it looks amazing and the camera is ten times better than the Nexus 5. Got it for $400.
Jan 27, 2015, 9:03 am
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If the Asus Zenfone 2 is actually going to be priced $199 off-contract (assuming with 2GB RAM/16GB ROM), then I think it could be an amazing value.
Jan 27, 2015, 11:38 am
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If the Asus Zenfone 2 is actually going to be priced $199 off-contract (assuming with 2GB RAM/16GB ROM), then I think it could be an amazing value.
Jan 28, 2015, 11:56 pm
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If the Asus Zenfone 2 is actually going to be priced $199 off-contract (assuming with 2GB RAM/16GB ROM), then I think it could be an amazing value.
Jan 29, 2015, 9:01 am
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After a brief stint with the Amazon Fire Phone (don't buy), I bought Miss Swede at Moto E for $120. It also includes two extra shells for extra personalization. It's a nice little phone, and definitely sufficient for my tween's needs (only talk/text while outside the house, wifi access inside the house).
If you need a small travel phone, this one certainly fits the bill--although you probably want to get the global GSM version.
If you need a small travel phone, this one certainly fits the bill--although you probably want to get the global GSM version.
Jan 29, 2015, 9:19 am
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Latest HTC desire is the best or HTC One. Great hardware and quadcore chipset makes it a perfect business machine. And yes, they even had a dual sim card hand set. Great for business travelers.
Jan 30, 2015, 7:47 am
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If the Asus Zenfone 2 is actually going to be priced $199 off-contract (assuming with 2GB RAM/16GB ROM), then I think it could be an amazing value.
At the low end I've been a big proponent of the Moto G since the 2013 model was released (I currently have a '13 Moto G as my backup device), but there seem to be so many great deals on 2013 flagship phones right now that I can't see myself making due without LTE and a higher-res screen. The LG G2 is commonly available ~$200, as is the HTC One M7 and the '13 Moto X has been as low as $150 for the 32gb Unlocked version. The PadFone X I mentioned above is a bit niche, but at $200 is tough to ignore too.
At the mid-range, the '14 Moto X may not grab people's attention at $500 unlocked, but at the $360 price it will be discounted to during the Valentine's Day sale it kinda fills the role of "New Nexus 5" pretty well, especially when you sit it next to the actual Nexus 6... all the people who keep saying "I'd buy a Nexus 6 if it were smaller and cheaper" should have less to complain about.
At the high end? Honestly I don't see the point of a high-end anymore... unless you just want the newest/fastest/biggest at which point get a Nexus 6 if you like Android or a Note 4 if you like Styli. Otherwise, the phones you can get for $200 off-contract are just too compelling to consider spending $200-$300 ON contract or $500-$700 OFF.
Jan 30, 2015, 10:33 am
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I was certain that I was going to switch back to the iPhone 6 Plus last year from my Galaxy Note 2. But after seeing the 6 Plus, I really didn't feel like it would be much of an upgrade.
I am waiting for the Galaxy 6. Samsung pay is supposed to work with most of the current magnetic credit card readers in the US. I don't even know how that would work... And it supposes to come without bloatware or even toughwiz. That would be awesome.
I am waiting for the Galaxy 6. Samsung pay is supposed to work with most of the current magnetic credit card readers in the US. I don't even know how that would work... And it supposes to come without bloatware or even toughwiz. That would be awesome.
Jan 30, 2015, 10:42 am
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As unlikely as any of that is, I'd say contactless payment working with mag-stripe readers is somehow MORE likely than a Samsung phone with no bloat or touchwiz...
Feb 1, 2015, 2:04 am
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Love my OnePlus One, thanks to an invite from a generous FTer. Battery life is good, easily gets me through 24-30 hrs of regular use.
Feb 1, 2015, 7:30 am
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I was certain that I was going to switch back to the iPhone 6 Plus last year from my Galaxy Note 2. But after seeing the 6 Plus, I really didn't feel like it would be much of an upgrade.
I am waiting for the Galaxy 6. Samsung pay is supposed to work with most of the current magnetic credit card readers in the US. I don't even know how that would work... And it supposes to come without bloatware or even toughwiz. That would be awesome.
I am waiting for the Galaxy 6. Samsung pay is supposed to work with most of the current magnetic credit card readers in the US. I don't even know how that would work... And it supposes to come without bloatware or even toughwiz. That would be awesome.
What is the time frame of the Galaxy 6?
Feb 1, 2015, 9:42 am
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March 2 - 5 during Mobile World Congress.
And LOL @ IsleOfMan about Samsung having no bloatware/touch wiz.
I am still hoping. If Galaxy S6 is not the phone I want, I will look forward to LG G4. If I have to pick a phone last year, I would have picked the G3. I really dig the G3 phone size vs screen size ratio.
And LOL @ IsleOfMan about Samsung having no bloatware/touch wiz.
I am still hoping. If Galaxy S6 is not the phone I want, I will look forward to LG G4. If I have to pick a phone last year, I would have picked the G3. I really dig the G3 phone size vs screen size ratio.