What phone should I buy, Blackberry or Iphone--or something else?
07-15-2011 at 12:30 PM
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What phone should I buy, Blackberry or Iphone--or something else?
So I was thinking of getting a new phone. I'm not sure what to go for with all these new phones coming out. The iphone and the blackberry seem to be the most popular, although there are quite a few HTCs around as well. I mainly need it for browsing, I want to be able to put my music on it. I want it customizable. And I want a big screen and don't want it to freeze up on me. Any ideas?
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07-15-2011 at 12:55 PM
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So I was thinking of getting a new phone. I'm not sure what to go for with all these new phones coming out. The iphone and the blackberry seem to be the most popular, although there are quite a few HTCs around as well. I mainly need it for browsing, I want to be able to put my music on it. I want it customizable. And I want a big screen and don't want it to freeze up on me. Any ideas?
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Customizable? Absolutely get an Android.
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07-15-2011 at 12:57 PM
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Yeah... Android is the only option if you want to be able to customize.
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07-15-2011 at 01:21 PM
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Android...
Get the Samsung Galaxy S2 (released on the 21st). Dual Core, 2.3, Epic.
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07-15-2011 at 01:58 PM
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Like others have said, if you want customizable go with an Android based phone.  |
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07-15-2011 at 02:08 PM
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I'm in the same situation, but probably going to buy an iPhone 3GS since it's cheaper now (used).
No one can compare with the touch screen of iPhones, lets face it...
I would love to get an android, but then I don't want to also carry around an iPod touch. Combo time 
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I'm in the same situation, but probably going to buy an iPhone 3GS since it's cheaper now (used).
No one can compare with the touch screen of iPhones, lets face it...
I would love to get an android, but then I don't want to also carry around an iPod touch. Combo time |
Enjoy the lack of battery life if you are using it for music haha.
I got my new blackberry curve for $200 at koodo, unlocked it, and am now without a contract. Life is good. |
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Originally Posted by ikantsepll
I'm in the same situation, but probably going to buy an iPhone 3GS since it's cheaper now (used).
No one can compare with the touch screen of iPhones, lets face it...
I would love to get an android, but then I don't want to also carry around an iPod touch. Combo time |
Have you used HTC? New Samsung "superphones"?
Superior to iPhone screens.
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Have you used HTC? New Samsung "superphones"?
Superior to iPhone screens.
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Don't tempt me dammit! I already told my boss I'm buying her 3GS.
Had a verbal agreement, though haven't seen it or talked $_$
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Don't tempt me dammit! I already told my boss I'm buying her 3GS.
Had a verbal agreement, though haven't seen it or talked $_$
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Lol so your in denial now and gonna trick yourself its the best.. guess that works :p
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Lol so your in denial now and gonna trick yourself its the best.. guess that works :p
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I hope the touchscreen didn't change TOO much from 3GS to 4...
(own an iPod touch 4 but gonna sell it now since I'd look retarded having two apple handhelds lol)
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Have you used HTC? New Samsung "superphones"?
Superior to iPhone screens.
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Are you talking about the Google Nexus?
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07-15-2011 at 03:12 PM
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go into a store... try them out.. see what you like best. Now compare with reviews on the interwebs and you will have your answer. Its not rocket science.
Also, i'd recommend at least waiting till the new iphone is out. As much as people like to hate on apple, and their products, they really are quality phones if you treat them well.
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Are you talking about the Google Nexus?
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No, Samsung Galaxy SII
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Samsung Galaxy SII FTW
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