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#90430 21-Sep-2011 20:26

Hi all long story on my third nexus one - love it when it's working but I have wasted so much time getting it fixed/replaced etc I have had enough. Oh it's got issues again now grrr. So looking for options always said I wouldn't get an iphone but maybe it's worth a look? I love android, I use my phone for my business (I run a couple of websites) so a reliable smart phone is a must.

Any thoughts on the nexus s? Samsung galaxy s 11?
Any I should consider?
Would appreciate any help
thanks!

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#524280 21-Sep-2011 20:36

sonyab: Hi all long story on my third nexus one - love it when it's working but I have wasted so much time getting it fixed/replaced etc I have had enough. Oh it's got issues again now grrr. So looking for options always said I wouldn't get an iphone but maybe it's worth a look? I love android, I use my phone for my business (I run a couple of websites) so a reliable smart phone is a must.

Any thoughts on the nexus s? Samsung galaxy s 11?
Any I should consider?
Would appreciate any help
thanks!

I think you'd love the Galaxy S II

I assume you're on Vodafone.

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#524295 21-Sep-2011 21:10

If the Galaxy SII is in your budget its hard to recommend anything else right now!

Anandtech's review and the stuff on GSMarena is a good read if you haven't looked much into the handset yet (also my own stuff at Clove's blog might be of interest for more of a real users point of view).

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#524298 21-Sep-2011 21:29

I have a Nexus S, and love it, but using a mates Galaxy S2 is way faster and the screen is better.

I would upgrade from the Nexus S to the S2, but the only thing stopping me is its looks. That galaxy S2 is huge! (4.5"? screen but very slim). Plus, I don't think I could get it passed the wife.

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#524316 21-Sep-2011 22:04

4.3 inch screen, but yes, some will find it quite large in everyday use.

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#524320 21-Sep-2011 22:13

I think the bigger, the better :-)

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#524322 21-Sep-2011 22:16

If you seriously consider iPhone make sure web maintenance (if you need it) for your various sites works correctly in all critical areas. Your browser options on iPhone are severely limited.

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#524382 22-Sep-2011 07:34

I think I'd hate to browse on the iPhone with it's tiny screen. 4.3"+ all the way imo

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#524392 22-Sep-2011 08:13

lokhor: I think the bigger, the better :-)

Na, small phone, extra large tab!

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#524395 22-Sep-2011 08:23

lokhor: I think the bigger, the better :-)

+1. Can't afford both fone and tab..

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#524401 22-Sep-2011 08:31

old3eyes:
lokhor: I think the bigger, the better :-)

+1. Can't afford both fone and tab..

Sell your mrs or mr? ;)

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#524404 22-Sep-2011 08:36

thanks guys that's really helpful. I must agree I am a little concerned about the size of the screen but it's probably just because I am use to smaller rather than a justifible concern.
I have the very cool hp touchpad as my tablet and love it!
I got windows7 phones for my workers but must admit I found the nexus way easier to use and do non work things like downloaded games lol. It's limited storage space is a downside too.
Can't really see any other cool phones that attract my interest. Is there anything in the pipeline I should consider waiting for? thanks

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#524410 22-Sep-2011 08:41

jjnz1: I have a Nexus S, and love it, but using a mates Galaxy S2 is way faster and the screen is better.

I would upgrade from the Nexus S to the S2, but the only thing stopping me is its looks. That galaxy S2 is huge! (4.5"? screen but very slim). Plus, I don't think I could get it passed the wife.

You sell the Nexus S, add $300 and get the Galaxy S II.

"The phone REALLY only cost $300, dear...and look how *awesome* it is!"

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#524411 22-Sep-2011 08:41

Cool phones in the pipeline: Nexus Prime - next vanilla Android developer handset - will be the first with Ice Cream Sandwiche and rumoured specs are pretty good including a possible 720p screen. Galaxy Note first stock expected November, will be too large for many, but some of us like Lokhor and I will simply love its 1280x800 5.3inch screen :)

I think that fruit company has a new version of their phone shortly too.

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#524413 22-Sep-2011 08:44

NZtechfreak: Cool phones in the pipeline: Nexus Prime - next vanilla Android developer handset - will be the first with Ice Cream Sandwiche and rumoured specs are pretty good including a possible 720p screen. Galaxy Note first stock expected November, will be too large for many, but some of us like Lokhor and I will simply love its 1280x800 5.3inch screen :)

I think that fruit company has a new version of their phone shortly too.

I have no fear of big phone. The LG Optimus 3D is a long / wide phone...and I really like it. The HTC Sensation is slightly smaller, but still a good sized phone.

We're talking millimeters....but at these sizes that we bit of extra screen is well worth the larger form factor (To me!) :-)

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#524416 22-Sep-2011 08:47

Linuxluver:
jjnz1: I have a Nexus S, and love it, but using a mates Galaxy S2 is way faster and the screen is better.

I would upgrade from the Nexus S to the S2, but the only thing stopping me is its looks. That galaxy S2 is huge! (4.5"? screen but very slim). Plus, I don't think I could get it passed the wife.

You sell the Nexus S, add $300 and get the Galaxy S II.

"The phone REALLY only cost $300, dear...and look how *awesome* it is!"

Hmm I like your thinking.

Kinda like the CM flavour though, might have to research whether SGS2 runs CM7?

Either that or wait for the Nexus Prime? But the only thing I want to add to my Nexus S is an extra core and AMOLED (oh and maybe another 7days standby battery) ;)

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