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GburgNatsFan · « **Reply #375:** March 14, 2013, 02:09:03 PM »

And there're cases too. College students should always have cases on their phone. At least, my two college students should.

Quote from: lastobjective on March 06, 2013, 04:09:15 PM

Ok, got my Droid Razr M... I love it. It's actually smaller than my Droid X despite having the same screen size, making it really compact. The screen itself is just dazzling, very bright and great definition. The microphone/connection seems to be much better, as the people I've called can hear quite a difference.

It was annoying to install the sim card, however, and activating the phone was difficult. I don't control the account, and I didn't have the billing code or other information needed to activate the phone. When I called Verizon (twice, first told me I needed the code, second time when I had obtained it) they were very kind concerning my problems, so that made me happy. However actually CONNECTING with customer service was hard, I could not call them directly (busy signal) but I was able to get to them by calling the local Verizon store and going through them.

Also, we accidentally ordered the wrong color. I wanted to exchange the white phone I got for a black one. However they wanted a $35 restocking fee at my local store, which I refused. The employee looked bummed that he couldn't help me, but I'm not going to pay that much to exchange a $50 phone. The white looks fine, it'll grow on me.

HalfSmokes · « **Reply #376:** May 15, 2013, 02:42:23 PM »

http://reviews.cnet.com/smartphones/samsung-galaxy-s4-google/4505-6452_7-35761621.html

SG4 will be available through google sans skin with an unlocked boot loader

Nathan · « **Reply #377:** May 15, 2013, 03:03:46 PM »

For $649

HalfSmokes · « **Reply #378:** May 15, 2013, 03:10:08 PM »

unsubsidized phones are expensive

Nathan · « **Reply #379:** May 15, 2013, 03:23:22 PM »

The Nexus 4 was (is) like $299

The Chief · « **Reply #380:** June 04, 2013, 04:58:47 PM »

Blah, battery life on my LTE Galaxy Nexus is so uninspired. I'm at 10% after 10 hours with 140m screen-on time (71% of usage)

And that's with the extended battery

Nathan · « **Reply #381:** June 04, 2013, 05:37:52 PM »

Have you tried turning off LTE? Apparently the 4G LTE is a killer of battery life, but then why have a 4G phone and use 3G speeds

But yeah, it sucks. Though I will say that I'm getting better battery life with AOKP and Franco's kernel than I did with CM10.1 and Franco's kernel. Plus it seems way snappier than CM10.1 was.

JCA-CrystalCity · « **Reply #382:** June 04, 2013, 06:02:45 PM »

what does this mean?

Nathan · « **Reply #383:** June 04, 2013, 06:12:59 PM »

Quote from: JCA-CrystalCity on June 04, 2013, 06:02:45 PM

what does this mean?

His battery only has 1.21 jiggawatts.

The Chief · « **Reply #384:** June 07, 2013, 05:09:04 PM »

Hangouts blows, just give me back Talk with copy paste and read notificiations please

sportsfan882 · « **Reply #385:** June 07, 2013, 07:48:34 PM »

yes plz, agreed

GburgNatsFan · « **Reply #386:** June 08, 2013, 09:19:21 AM »

So, Nexus 7 or Kindle Fire HD 8.1 for Father's Day? Love the Kindle screen and the HDMI out, but I'm having a hard time being fenced into their ecosystem and fork of the code.

The positive side about buying Kindle is that Amazon has fantastic customer service, but the idea that I would use customer service precludes rooting it. I've heard lots of tough-luck stories about the Nexus 7, but it's hard to tell how true those stories are.

I also don't think the processors in the Kindle are as strong as those in the Nexus 7.

But that Kindle screen.

On the other hand, all the apps I have on my phone are available for the Kindle.

HalfSmokes · « **Reply #387:** June 08, 2013, 09:26:16 AM »

Ive yet to find app that i want and cant get on the Kindle, you do have to get creative loading alternative browsers but there are directions online, on the plus side, the fork is great for media consumption and tge free app a day is nice

PowerBoater69 · « **Reply #388:** June 08, 2013, 09:40:39 AM »

Quote from: GburgNatsFan on June 08, 2013, 09:19:21 AM

So, Nexus 7 or Kindle Fire HD 8.1 for Father's Day? Love the Kindle screen and the HDMI out, but I'm having a hard time being fenced into their ecosystem and fork of the code.

The positive side about buying Kindle is that Amazon has fantastic customer service, but the idea that I would use customer service precludes rooting it. I've heard lots of tough-luck stories about the Nexus 7, but it's hard to tell how true those stories are.

I also don't think the processors in the Kindle are as strong as those in the Nexus 7.

But that Kindle screen.

On the other hand, all the apps I have on my phone are available for the Kindle.

If you have paid apps on your phone you can transfer them to the Nexus via your Google Play account without having to buy them again.

HalfSmokes · « **Reply #389:** June 08, 2013, 10:23:29 AM »

Quote from: PowerBoater69 on June 08, 2013, 09:40:39 AM

If you have paid apps on your phone you can transfer them to the Nexus via your Google Play account without having to buy them again.

You can side load google play onto the kindle and do the same thing

The Chief · « **Reply #390:** June 08, 2013, 10:50:55 AM »

I've been very happy with my N7, but I tend to prefer reference devices anyway.

PowerBoater69 · « **Reply #391:** June 08, 2013, 10:51:39 AM »

Quote from: HalfSmokes on June 08, 2013, 10:23:29 AM

You can side load google play onto the kindle and do the same thing

In that case, how is the Kindle fenced in?

HalfSmokes · « **Reply #392:** June 08, 2013, 11:00:40 AM »

Quote from: PowerBoater69 on June 08, 2013, 10:51:39 AM

In that case, how is the Kindle fenced in?

You have to fiddle a little (nothing like jail braking an iphone) to get it on, its not straightforward, but that qualifies as fenced

The Chief · « **Reply #393:** June 08, 2013, 11:02:29 AM »

I really like the HTC One hardware, but skins make me cringe

HalfSmokes · « **Reply #394:** June 08, 2013, 11:10:44 AM »

Quote from: The Chief on June 08, 2013, 11:02:29 AM

I really like the HTC One hardware, but skins make me cringe

I just wish they had sd cards and removable batteries

The Chief · « **Reply #395:** June 08, 2013, 11:40:20 AM »

I just wish Androids had better battery life in general, but I may be biased by my heavy usage and LTE

HalfSmokes · « **Reply #396:** June 08, 2013, 11:54:25 AM »

I carry a second battery to get my sg3 through the day

GburgNatsFan · « **Reply #397:** June 08, 2013, 12:42:45 PM »

Reviews say that it's a better performing device.

I should just stop worrying about it, buy one, and realize that there will be times when I want the other.

Quote from: The Chief on June 08, 2013, 10:50:55 AM

I've been very happy with my N7, but I tend to prefer reference devices anyway.

Nathan · « **Reply #398:** June 08, 2013, 02:32:32 PM »

I love my N7, I use it every single day. Like right now.

Quote from: HalfSmokes on June 08, 2013, 09:26:16 AM

Ive yet to find app that i want and cant get on the Kindle, you do have to get creative loading alternative browsers but there are directions online, on the plus side, the fork is great for media consumption and tge free app a day is nice

You can install the amazon app store on any android device, and it includes the free app a day functionality.

www.amazon.com/getappstore

If you plan on using amazon prime streaming, or any amazon vod, you can only do that on a kindle. Everything else is doable on the N7, but with a much more open system making it easier to do things such as change your internet browser.

HalfSmokes · « **Reply #399:** June 08, 2013, 02:36:27 PM »

Quote from: Nathan on June 08, 2013, 02:32:32 PM

I love my N7, I use it every single day. Like right now.

You can install the amazon app store on any android device, and it includes the free app a day functionality.

www.amazon.com/getappstore

If you plan on using amazon prime streaming, or any amazon vod, you can only do that on a kindle. Everything else is doable on the N7, but with a much more open system making it easier to do things such as change your internet browser.

Its all what you prefer, i like the amazon skin for media consumption, beyond easy to see your libraries, i like samsungs skin on a phone (i would like stock android, but i love samsungs calendar widget and haven't found any other calendar app that as good)