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spycam1

spycam1

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I'm going to get a new phone next week and wanted to get some opinions on what smart phone to buy. I'm thinking of getting the Samsung Galaxy S4 at the moment. Any recommendations?

TYIA
 
I like my S3 pretty well, but despite what Salty says I haven't thrown my PC out yet. Maybe the S4 will be the PC killer.
 
I phone 5

Smart, fast, billions of apps, billions of components availsble for purchase anywhere, good battery life, fantastic camera, compatible with everything, not as gigantic as Samsung, easy to use....

And this is coming from a guy who had previously refused to buy apple.
 
Do you have unlimited data? Sprint I think does that, right? Very handy if you intend on streaming games or movies. My friend would always have his phone streaming the nfl.
 
The Thriller said:
I phone 5

Smart, fast, billions of apps, billions of components availsble for purchase anywhere, good battery life, fantastic camera, compatible with everything, not as gigantic as Samsung, easy to use....

And this is coming from a guy who had previously refused to buy apple.
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The iPhone is due for an update in 3 months or so. If you're invested in iOS, you should probably wait. If you're more interested in an Android handset, you should go with HTC One. Unlike the S4, it's made of durable aluminum, which makes it look nice and expensive, as opposed to the S4's Fisher Price look. If you don't care about the looks, It's a tougher call between the S4 and HTC One. The former has a ton of features, and some of those are actually cool (like detecting your finger without you touching the screen). The One has an innovative "Ultra Pixel" camera that works really well in low light conditions, and a much better Android Skin than Samsung's.

I vote HTC One. But S4 is an excellent phone as well.
 
Siro said:
The iPhone is due for an update in 3 months or so. If you're invested in iOS, you should probably wait. If you're more interested in an Android handset, you should go with HTC One. Unlike the S4, it's made of durable aluminum, which makes it look nice and expensive, as opposed to the S4's Fisher Price look. If you don't care about the looks, It's a tougher call between the S4 and HTC One. The former has a ton of features, and some of those are actually cool (like detecting your finger without you touching the screen). The One has an innovative "Ultra Pixel" camera that works really well in low light conditions, and a much better Android Skin than Samsung's.

I vote HTC One. But S4 is an excellent phone as well.
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Thanks for the info. I'll look into it. Repped.
 
HTC One Fo sho.

Definitely not an iPhone. Play around with an HTC One or an S4 for a couple days and you'll LOL at how basic the iPhone is.



posted from my htc one using tapaBONGO
 
UGLI baby said:
HTC One Fo sho.

Definitely not an iPhone. Play around with an HTC One or an S4 for a couple days and you'll LOL at how basic the iPhone is.



posted from my htc one using tapaBONGO
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I feel the same way. I also believe Microsoft is going to take the lead from Apple and you'll see their phones progress at a MUCH exaggerated clip.
 
PKM said:
I feel the same way. I also believe Microsoft is going to take the lead from Apple and you'll see their phones progress at a MUCH exaggerated clip.
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Apple's share of the smartphone market is at 19%, compared to Android's 60%. So MS would be stealing a distant second place. But even that is incredibly far-fetched, as MS has completely failed to gain any traction in the mobile market with Windows 8, and thus far control something like 3% of the market.
 
UGLI baby said:
HTC One Fo sho.

Definitely not an iPhone. Play around with an HTC One or an S4 for a couple days and you'll LOL at how basic the iPhone is.



posted from my htc one using tapaBONGO
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Yeah, not getting an iPhone. Apparently I need to check out the HTC One.
 
i love my phone. pre-ordered it months in advance and have loved it since it's release date.

has the smallest ecosystem currently, but anything it lacks my tablet takes care of. i'm set.

that being said..... sprint is the last us carrier to hop on the wp8 bandwagon so my recommendation is unwarranted.
 
butttt i read a looottt of gadget blogs, and since you're steering away from the iphone, i would recommend comparing the s4, htc one (my vote), droid razr maxx hd, or..... don't laugh..... the z10.

scratch the z10... sprint doesn't have that either lol.

wait... don't have the droid razr either..
 
Siro said:
Apple's share of the smartphone market is at 19%, compared to Android's 60%. So MS would be stealing a distant second place. But even that is incredibly far-fetched, as MS has completely failed to gain any traction in the mobile market with Windows 8, and thus far control something like 3% of the market.
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Understood. Remember where you heard it.
 
Siro said:
Apple's share of the smartphone market is at 19%, compared to Android's 60%. So MS would be stealing a distant second place. But even that is incredibly far-fetched, as MS has completely failed to gain any traction in the mobile market with Windows 8, and thus far control something like 3% of the market.
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windows 8 in the mobile market? you talkin tablets or phones? windows phone 8. two different operating systems. has a small percentage of the market in the us, but it is rapidly growing elsewhere, especially in italy.
 
I am privy to details I can't divulge regarding agrrements that are expiring and MS will not be outbid on the re-ups.
 
PKM said:
I am privy to details I can't divulge regarding agrrements that are expiring and MS will not be outbid on the re-ups.
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plus companies like nokia OWN emerging markets, and as they phase out symbian and replace their lineups with with lowend wp8 phones like the lumia 520 and 620, they will garner higher percentages than apple in SE asia and rapidly developing countries elsewhere.
 
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