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Hi everyone,

This thread is a continuation of this thread.

This is here so you can discuss what your next phone/tablet should be, if you're not sure what to pick.

Also, if you need advice as to which device is better than another, then feel free to ask those questions in here aswell.

This is an attempt to clear out all the similar threads being created around these forums.

*NOTE* I will be requesting thread maintenance as and when it is needed, to remove any SPAM comments
 
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scr1k

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Hi all - first post here.

I'm looking for a new phone to upgrade from my BB 8120 (retro I know).

At the moment I've got a budget of around £170/$270USD (give or take £15) and I'm looking for something along the lines of:

4" screen minimum
Good development support here at XDA

Thanks in advance. :)
 

Pr3no

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Hi,

A friend of mine wants to buy a cheap tablet, max 200 USD, but 160-170 would be better.
He doesn't really care about the brand, and he found some cheap chinese tablets, some of them seem to be quite powerful, but there's not much info about them anywhere. He's thinking of buying Hyundai T7, which seems awesome on paper, but there are no reviews or videos on the internet, so he's afraid of buying it.
Another tablet would be Ainol Novo 7 Venus, there are some reviews and videos of it, but the Hyunda seems better, so if anybody knows something about that he'd rather buy that.

Or do you know some other cheap tablet besides these? It should be 150-200 USD with shipping. He'd use it mainly for browsing, but sometimes probably would play some games too.
Thanks in advance.
 

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Re: **DEVICE SUGGESTION THREAD** -- Not sure what device to buy? Ask here!

Hi,

A friend of mine wants to buy a cheap tablet, max 200 USD, but 160-170 would be better.
He doesn't really care about the brand, and he found some cheap chinese tablets, some of them seem to be quite powerful, but there's not much info about them anywhere. He's thinking of buying Hyundai T7, which seems awesome on paper, but there are no reviews or videos on the internet, so he's afraid of buying it.
Another tablet would be Ainol Novo 7 Venus, there are some reviews and videos of it, but the Hyunda seems better, so if anybody knows something about that he'd rather buy that.

Or do you know some other cheap tablet besides these? It should be 150-200 USD with shipping. He'd use it mainly for browsing, but sometimes probably would play some games too.
Thanks in advance.

If you're on US, then Nexus 7.

Sent from my LT26i using Tapatalk
 

henslo

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Re: **DEVICE SUGGESTION THREAD** -- Not sure what device to buy? Ask here!

Hi all - first post here.

I'm looking for a new phone to upgrade from my BB 8120 (retro I know).

At the moment I've got a budget of around £170/$270USD (give or take £15) and I'm looking for something along the lines of:

4" screen minimum
Good development support here at XDA

Thanks in advance. :)

Suggest the galaxy S blaze 4g. Good phone, great dev community, cheap price. :D

Sent from my SGH-T769
 

bunanson

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Hi guys,
I'm thinking of using a tablet as a phone. My plan is to pick up a T-Mobile Pre-Paid activation kit, sign up for the Wal-Mart $30/month 4G data/unlimited text plan and putting the sim card in a Huawei E220 3G dongle.
Then I'll put the dongle into one of the following tablets and put it in a leather flip case so I can secure the dongle with the tablet.
The tablets I'm considering:
Ainol Novo 7 Elf II
Ramos W17 Pro
ICOO D70Pro II
Galaxy Tab 2 7.0

They all support USB OTG and I heard ICS supports 3G dongles, however most Samsung attempts appear to have failed, maybe someone here can note a success story? The three Chinese tablets appear to have 3G support and many have reported success using their dongles.

Please let me know.

By the way, tethering a phone is NOT possible. No Android phone and no intention of having two devices. Also Mi-Fi is not an option at all.

Just got my D70Pro II, very please with it. RK3066 dual core, ROM 20121220, running 4.1.1, no wifi/battery problems as read in the forum. I was burned by Ainol Tornados and Mars, still angry with the company.

Just my 2 cents

bun
 

Mystic_Portal

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I have a HTC Inspire and my AT&T contract ends/renews on October, I've always wanted the HTC One X+ but idk whether I should get it (which will probably be really cheap by October) or wait and hope HTC delivers a better phone than it.
 

NHS2008

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I have a HTC Inspire and my AT&T contract ends/renews on October, I've always wanted the HTC One X+ but idk whether I should get it (which will probably be really cheap by October) or wait and hope HTC delivers a better phone than it.

HTC Butterfly?
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pezz361356

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I have a HTC Inspire and my AT&T contract ends/renews on October, I've always wanted the HTC One X+ but idk whether I should get it (which will probably be really cheap by October) or wait and hope HTC delivers a better phone than it.

I had the One X, as a first start with Android I was pretty happy apart from one thing, the battery was awful, truly awful, the latest phones seem to have improved a reasonable amount since, they survive a few falls as well, so no real reservations suggesting HTC.
 

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Which Mobile is Best?

I want buy Mobile or Tab.
So Guys plz tell me wich mobile/tab best between this


1.Samsung Galaxy S DUOS
2.Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 P3100
3 HTC One V

i m Spend 5 hours on net n 2 hours listen music

Which Device play HD Movies or Video Like 720p
 

Dhiraj

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Re: **DEVICE SUGGESTION THREAD** -- Not sure what device to buy? Ask here!

I want buy Mobile or Tab.
So Guys plz tell me wich mobile/tab best between this


1.Samsung Galaxy S DUOS
2.Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 P3100
3 HTC One V

i m Spend 5 hours on net n 2 hours listen music

Which Device play HD Movies or Video Like 720p

Galaxy tab for net and music. But if you really want phone then go for htc.

Send from Xperia U
 
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erdal67

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Hey i just watch at a site and found a phone:
Samsung Galaxy R i9103

and my question is: is it better than LG optimus 2X
 

Pr3no

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Re: **DEVICE SUGGESTION THREAD** -- Not sure what device to buy? Ask here!

I'm not in the US so nexus 7 is not an option. Anything else?

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injun420

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Rugged 7" Tablet

I'm looking for a good rugged tablet for use on my dirtbike. I've been using a Nexus One in a home-made rugged case, but it has some serious drawbacks" old, small screen, not water resistant, and the first real wreck it's in will probably be its last. I've found a couple of rugged 7-inchers, but they are either unreleased, $2k+, or basically military contract only it seems. It would be nice to get one with CM support, but It's not necessary. It will basically just be running GPS mapping apps and the like. The most important things are that it can handle the abuse and be easily readable at a glance, something that the 3.2" N1 is seriously lacking in.
 

shusain93

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**REQUEST**

I'm looking to get an Android watch (That I can root, and all that jazz) So far I have been looking towards getting a Motoactv. Is there a better watch I can get? I just want an Android watch that I can get my GoogleVoice texts on and play some Android games

---------- Post added at 06:20 AM ---------- Previous post was at 06:14 AM ----------

I'm looking for a good rugged tablet for use on my dirtbike. I've been using a Nexus One in a home-made rugged case, but it has some serious drawbacks" old, small screen, not water resistant, and the first real wreck it's in will probably be its last. I've found a couple of rugged 7-inchers, but they are either unreleased, $2k+, or basically military contract only it seems. It would be nice to get one with CM support, but It's not necessary. It will basically just be running GPS mapping apps and the like. The most important things are that it can handle the abuse and be easily readable at a glance, something that the 3.2" N1 is seriously lacking in.

Found something that will be much more convient (and cheap):
Here: [Can't post URLs] Just search for Google Nexus 7 Defender Series case
If you have had an experience with Otorbox cases, you'll know what I mean when I say 'Indestructible'
You can I also keep you Nexus :D
 
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erdal67

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Re: **DEVICE SUGGESTION THREAD** -- Not sure what device to buy? Ask here!

Hey wich phone is best for gaming(mc4,gta vc)
-htc desire C
-LG optimus 2x
-LG optimus L5 / L7
-htc desire HD/S
-htc sensation

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injun420

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Found something that will be much more convient (and cheap):
Here: [Can't post URLs] Just search for Google Nexus 7 Defender Series case
If you have had an experience with Otorbox cases, you'll know what I mean when I say 'Indestructible'
You can I also keep you Nexus :D

I am considering something like that, but it doesn't meet all of my criteria. It doesn't do anything for waterproofing. Also, the Nexus 7 does not have the ideal screen for visibility under direct sunlight. It's not only hard to see, but also has a lot of glare. In a perfect world, I'd like to find a solid device with color e-ink and Android. I can send it off for water-proofing. But it seems that the color e-ink screens are few and far between, and there's also the issue with refresh rate. I guess the most realistic idea would be to find something second-hand. I just don't know where to start.
 

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Alright my purchase is boiling down to the last minute now.
Xperia S vs Galaxy S2!
The only thing holding me back is Exynos vs S3 Snapdragon!
Also IMO Mali 400 & Adreno 220 are at par, right?
 

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    I can't believe it's been so long since I joined, and posted an intro. I still have the same phone, and I need to "upgrade" badly. This sounds like the right thread to ask.

    First, I'm looking for suggestions to replace a Galaxy S7, SM-G930W8 (Exynos).
    My main uses for a mobile phone are: texting, email, web browsing/streaming (eg: youtube), "tools" apps - eg: unit converters/calculators, and some..specific apps like TrolMaster (indoor gardening, at/for work) and Appliance apps - eg: Danby, etc., video/music listening - eg: VLC, and taking photos. I sometimes like to connect a usb microscope to it via usb OTG
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    I'd like expandable storage, have manufacturers completely removed that option now too?

    Forgive my incorrect terminology; I want something "unlocked"(?) or easily unlockable (bootloader, right?), that I can put a custom ROM on (Calyx, or Lineage are two that interest me), good camera (I don't need the latest triple lense, 5-dimensional, 8K camera. But I don't wan't worse than what the S7 has - including video capabilities such as 1080p 60fps if possible). Headphone jack please (though I do finally have BT headphones now). USB-C charging would be nice. I would be ok with the same or larger size/screen as S7.
    And I'm not looking to buy a brand new "flagship" $1800 phone either. I think I bought this S7 used, a few years old/after release for maybe $300-400 cad.
    I'd love to hear some suggestions.

    Thank you.

    Edit: Where are some online sources to buy quality used phones? Like Pixel phones, for example. If there are any.
    The best place to buy used devices depends on where you live.

    Here in the United States Swappa and Back Market are great (BackMarket is also available in a few other countries). Based on your usage of the Canadian dollar I'd assume you live in Canada in which case eBay refurbished is your best option.

    Most phones from the past ~3 years don't have expandable storage (Samsung A series does but also has no ROMs) oZr headphone jacks (enfones had them but they pulled their bootloader unlock tool so you can't ROM them anymore).

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    Thank you for replying. Yes, in canada.
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    Hi everyone,

    This thread is a continuation of this thread.

    This is here so you can discuss what your next phone/tablet should be, if you're not sure what to pick.

    Also, if you need advice as to which device is better than another, then feel free to ask those questions in here aswell.

    This is an attempt to clear out all the similar threads being created around these forums.

    *NOTE* I will be requesting thread maintenance as and when it is needed, to remove any SPAM comments
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    Excellent, I hope this will attract some discussion on new devices so new threads won't be opened.

    I am not looking for a new phone right now, well maybe not depending on the outcome of HTC repairing my Sensation I guess. I sure hope to find out tomorrow. I think if I was going to get a replacement now I would probably get the SGS3 over the OneX. I really don't like the non-removable battery and maybe worse, no SD slot. I know why they did it for economic reasons but I am just not going to go that direction. Batteries do not last forever and their maximum charge level goes down over time. I want to be able to plug the SD into my computer and do a local backup. I also want to be able to get a bigger or faster SD if one comes out.
    I am used to Sense but I am sure I could get used to Touchwiz as well, and I just read in the portal that ROM Cleaner works with the SGS3 now, as long as I can rid of the bloat I am content. I am sure that when my contract is done in a year there will be something newer and better out anyways. ;)
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    I hope it does aswell. These forums definitely have too many of those threads being created :rolleyes:

    I think I'd choose the S3 aswell to be honest. Even though the One X is a powerful phone, the S3 can quite easily out perform it, as it can with most phones.

    The only time I'd be looking to upgrade is when mine become redundant, which with having an S2 (which can still keep up with the newest flagship devices) and Xperia S, I won't need to upgrade for a while I don't think.

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    I would take the Lumina. My girlfriend has one and its pretty good.

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    Never owned a tablet before.. flirting with the idea of a galaxy tab 2 10.1. As of current, I'm all good with my s3 but I'm kinda interested in what this next galaxy note 2 will bring. Guess I'm some sort of galaxy fan.. ever since my vibrant :p

    ---> Brought to you in part by my T999 / T-Mobile Galaxy SIII :)