[Q] T-Mobile is giving me an advanced upgrade... not sure what to do.

[lance713]

Since T-Mobile is now charging me for text messages to Canada... I called and complained. Got a hell of a deal. A $5 a month plan with a $50 credit (10 months free), and an early upgrade even though I'm only 10 months in my contract.

I can get a MyTouch4G or G2 for $200. Which one should I get-- or should I wait for something better in the next month or so? I qualify for the instant discounts. I can't get the mail in rebates.

I'm leaning towards the G2 for the hardware keyboard (really miss that from my G1/Cliq) and for the MT4G, the front facing camera. Although I can't see myself using it very often....

Owners of the G2: Is the notification light multi colored? Can I use different colors for different notifications like the trackball?

Owners of both: How's CM7 running on it?

What are the advantages/disadvantages between the two?

 

[josemedina1983]

This is the nexus one category so your question is kinda off topic here. Now to answer your question if I was to choose a phone from the mytouch4g and the g2 I would rather get the g2. Now my advice to you I would wait for Q2 meaing like march to may since duo core phones are just around the corner so why pay 200 on something thats gonna catch dust in 5 months just be patient for now. unless t-mobile is rushing you.

 

[needmoregigs]

MyTouch 4G:
764MB ram, 4GB onboard storage, 1GHz processor, mysense skin, front facing camera.

G2:
512MB ram, 4GB onboard storage, 800MHz processor, "stock" android, keyboard.

Personally I like the mytouch 4g for the ffc. Both phones are wicked fast and faster than the nexus one. In my ideal world, the G2 should have included the mytouch specs, ffc, and mysense.

 

[uansari1]

My gf had a G2. Nice handset. The notification light is one color as far as I can tell..just a cool blueish white ring around the touch pad.

I'd prefer a MT4G myself, buy that's only because I'm so used to typing on a screen after the N1..though I abhor that genius button..so tacky!

Sent from my Nexus One using Tapatalk

 

[lance713]

This is the nexus one category so your question is kinda off topic here.

Wanted to get opinions from past/present N1 users.

MyTouch 4G:
764MB ram, 4GB onboard storage, 1GHz processor, mysense skin, front facing camera.

G2:
512MB ram, 4GB onboard storage, 800MHz processor, "stock" android, keyboard.

Personally I like the mytouch 4g for the ffc. Both phones are wicked fast and faster than the nexus one. In my ideal world, the G2 should have included the mytouch specs, ffc, and mysense.

Hmm. Thanks. I guess if I had a choice I'd go with the G2... just like it better for some reason..

eitherway my dad still has a non 3.5mm MT3G so i'm just going to let him use my "upgrade" on the MyTouch 4G he wanted and I'll take his in June. I don't see that big of a jump from the N1. I can wait.

 

[cybik]

The HTC Vision is an upgraded Nexus One with a keyboard and the second iteration of Snapdragon: less mHz, at least as much power, and a better GPU circuit. You wouldn't lose anything. And if you root it (to kingdom come) and put CM6 or CM7, it's going to be as good as a N1 - latest CM7 even has the wake-from-"trackball". The only other difference? Heavier.

Also, rooted/modded/CM7'd three Vision's in the last two weeks. Everybody's happy for now.

 

[phburks]

Since T-Mobile is now charging me for text messages to Canada...

Do you use Google Voice? Free texts and calls to Canada.